TAF Ch 1
by mimi“I’d like you to end things with Chahyun.”
Chahyun’s mother got straight to the point before Yeonwoo could even touch the teacup placed in front of him.
So startled, Yeonwoo’s hand froze in mid-air. He hadn’t expected her to know about his relationship with Baek Chahyun.
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“How… Since when did you know?”
“Does that matter?”
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She was exactly as Yeonwoo remembered her, still calm and elegant. Her gestures and voice perfectly suited the refined atmosphere of the place, where sophisticated classical music played softly.
“…”
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Yeonwoo swallowed dry, unsure of what to say. He had prided himself on successfully maintaining a secret relationship with Chahyun. But perhaps a relationship with the youngest son of a famous company’s chairman was too difficult to keep hidden.
“Still, you’ve been together for a while, so you’ll need time to sort things out.”
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She maintained her composure despite having Hong Yeonwoo, someone far beneath her preciously raised son, sitting before her. Every movement, from lifting the teacup, sipping the tea, to adjusting her flowing hair, exuded grace.
The more pronounced her elegance, the more tangled Yeonwoo’s mind became with confusion.
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“If you end things with Chahyun within a month, I’ll transfer the apartment you two are living in to your name. I’ll also move your cafe to a better location.”
“…”
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“If necessary, I can even find you a suitable marriage partner. Even if you’re a man, an omega still needs a partner.”
Giving him a house in exchange for breaking up with Baek Chahyun? The apartment they were currently living in overlooked the Han River and was worth tens of billions of won. On top of that, the cost of relocating the cafe and even arranging a blind date…
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It was an extravagant offer, but Yeonwoo still couldn’t find a suitable response.
“Why aren’t you answering? This isn’t a bad deal.”
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He had expected at least a slap in the face if their relationship was ever discovered, but Baek Chahyun’s mother sitting in front of him remained calm throughout.
She didn’t lash out, asking how he dared to date Chahyun, nor did she speak in a deliberately contemptuous or insulting tone.
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“I don’t think I can do that. I’m sorry.”
Yeonwoo finally spoke, his voice heavy. The corners of his parted lips trembled slightly.
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However, Chahyun’s mother remained unfazed. As if she had anticipated this response.
“If there’s anything else you want, don’t hesitate to ask.”
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“I’m not dating Chahyun because I want something.”
“Chahyun will be getting married next year.”
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Yeonwoo’s breath hitched.
“Excuse me?”
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“I don’t want to hold the ceremony with a scandal attached. That’s how parents feel. Do you understand what I’m saying?”
“Marriage…? Chahyun?”
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She nodded. A reaction that suggested she already knew Yeonwoo would be unaware.
“He’s of age, so he needs to get married soon.”
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“Did Baek Chahyun agree to this? He didn’t say anything to me.”
“Of course, Chahyun knows. It’s his marriage.”
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Yeonwoo’s heart sank at the words that Chahyun knew. Something was definitely wrong.
“That’s impossible.”
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“It’s been discussed since his college days.”
“…”
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“It’s time to end this little love game.”
“Wh-Who is it? The person he’s marrying….”
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“Even if I told you, would you know them?”
It was a purely inquisitive question, devoid of sarcasm.
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“I… I didn’t know. There wasn’t any sign at all….”
“He didn’t tell you because there was no need. Or did Chahyun perhaps propose to you?”
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“…”
Come to think of it, although they had been dating and living together for quite some time, they had never seriously discussed marriage. Not once.
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That made sense, as Yeonwoo was twenty-nine and Chahyun was only twenty-seven. They were both still in their twenties and both male.
While it was common for alphas and omegas to marry regardless of gender, families of high social standing tended to prefer marriages between men and women.
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Chahyun was the youngest son born into the well-known Heesung Group family, so everyone naturally assumed he would marry a female omega.
Yeonwoo was also aware of this stereotype, so he had never concretely considered marriage with Chahyun.
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As if she had gleaned the answer she wanted from Yeonwoo’s silence, Chahyun’s mother spoke first.
“You’ll need some time to think, Yeonwoo. Contact me by the end of this week when you’ve made your decision.”
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“Mother, I… I…”
He had originally intended to say that he had no intention of breaking up with Baek Chahyun, no matter what she offered.
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However, from the moment the topic of marriage came up, his mind went blank.
“It’s better to take what you can get since you’ll break up anyway. You’re still young, you need to think about your future.”
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She handed Yeonwoo an envelope.
“This advice comes from seeing Kim Sunyoung.”
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Kim Sunyoung was Yeonwoo’s mother. At the mention of his mother’s name, Yeonwoo shifted his gaze uneasily and checked the envelope in front of him.
Inside were a business card and a document. The unfamiliar name on the business card was likely Chahyun’s mother’s assistant. The document detailed the amount of support offered in exchange for breaking up with Chahyun, along with the conditions.
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Moments later, when Yeonwoo looked up, she was already getting up. She took the coat and bag a staff member brought her and said,
“It’s best not to mention to Chahyun that we met today.”
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“…”
“It was nice seeing you after so long. I’ll wait for your call.”
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* * *
Down in the parking lot, Yeonwoo sat in the driver’s seat, replaying the conversation in his mind.
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‘Chahyun will be getting married next year.’
‘Of course Chahyun knows. It’s his marriage.’
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That Baek Chahyun had someone to marry.
It was too sudden. If it were true, how could he not have known until now? They had been dating for four years since college, and living together for over a year. Yet….
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[Where are you? You’re not at the shop.]
A message from Chahyun arrived just then. Yeonwoo, who had been sitting in the driver’s seat without starting the car, stared blankly at the phone screen.
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It was a text from his boyfriend of four years, but it felt as unfamiliar as if it were from a stranger.
He wanted to call immediately and ask if what his mother said was true. But the faint vestige of his reason told him it was reckless to accuse without any evidence.
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Chahyun’s mother might be lying.
Yeonwoo took a deep breath instead of replying. His chest felt tight. He wanted to go somewhere quiet to clear his head…
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But there was nowhere to go. He usually just went back and forth between the cafe he ran and his home, and his occasional outings were only for meals with Chahyun.
His phone vibrated again, and Yeonwoo listlessly turned his eyes towards it. The two words “Mom” appeared on the screen.
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It was a call he didn’t want to take right now. Thinking he’d call back later, he pretended not to see his mother’s call. She would leave a text message if it was urgent.
How much time had passed since he’d remained motionless in the car? This time, a text message came from his part-time cafe worker.
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[Boss, when are you coming?] [That customer is here now… and keeps asking where you are ㅜ;;] [He says he’ll wait until you come, what should I do?]
The part-timer’s predicament was clearly conveyed in the message.
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‘That customer’ who would cause a scene at Yeonwoo’s cafe, demanding to see the owner, was none other than Baek Chahyun.
Even now, Chahyun’s call was coming in, but he was in no mood to answer.
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Yeonwoo ignored Chahyun’s call and replied to the part-timer.
[I’m going now.]
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* * *
Baek Chahyun and Hong Yeonwoo, whose lives seemed unlikely to ever intersect, first met in middle school.
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Because of Yeonwoo’s father, who was addicted to alcohol and gambling and didn’t provide for his family, Yeonwoo’s mother had supported them by working as a caregiver from an early age. Thanks to her youthful and capable personality, which was unusual for a caregiver, after a few years, quite a few people specifically requested her services.
Through a chance opportunity, she cared for people from wealthy families a few times, and continued to get work through referrals. Chahyun was one of the children Yeonwoo’s mother cared for.
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Chahyun presented as an alpha earlier than average, but unfortunately, his pheromones were stronger than those of his peers, requiring medication to control. Because of this, he was often ill.
Pheromone imbalances during adolescence, if treatment was unfortunately delayed, could lead to a lifelong condition. The doctor recommended minimizing pheromone contact with others until his condition stabilized. Following this advice, Chahyun received treatment in isolation at his family’s private villa in the countryside during school breaks.
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That’s when Yeonwoo’s mother began caring for Chahyun. She couldn’t leave Yeonwoo, who was still in his third year of middle school, alone for months. Loan sharks could show up at their house at any time because of the debts his father had incurred.
Fortunately, Chahyun’s family allowed Yeonwoo to stay with them at the villa. At the time, Yeonwoo, like his mother, was a beta, and he wasn’t much older than Chahyun, who was in his first year of middle school. They decided that it would be better for Chahyun to be with someone his own age rather than living in extreme isolation.
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Chahyun became quite attached to Yeonwoo, to the surprise of his family.
Lost in these old memories, Yeonwoo arrived at his destination building. He parked, got out of the car, and went up to the first floor.
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Neovel, Yeonwoo’s espresso bar-style cafe, was located inside the high-ceilinged lobby of the Heesung Building. And there, sitting at a slanted angle in the seat closest to the counter, was Baek Chahyun.
“When is the owner coming? Have you tried contacting them?”
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He was badgering the innocent part-timer about Yeonwoo’s whereabouts.
“I think they’ll be here soon… Please wait a little longer….”
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A dark aura emanated from him, suggesting he wouldn’t tolerate anyone, even accidentally, upsetting him.
Unlike his childhood appearance, twenty-seven-year-old Baek Chahyun’s distinct and sharpened facial features naturally exuded an air of intimidation. His tall stature also contributed to his fierce appearance.
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