The Country Life Diary of a Gangster's Secretary-Chapter 142
Back to Work
In the heart of Seoul, in a towering skyscraper, Lee Hyuk was calmly walking towards the top floor. As he passed by, employees greeted him with respectful nods, which he acknowledged with a slight smile as he made his way to his office.
“Doesn’t the boss seem in a good mood lately?” one employee whispered to another.
“Totally. I heard he even paid for the entire staff’s recent outing out of his own pocket. Something good must have happened…”
The employees speculated about the reasons behind Lee Hyuk’s improved mood, and almost in unison, they clapped their hands together as if they had solved the mystery.
“It must be because of that, right?”
“Yeah, nothing else makes sense.”
“Secretary Cheon is back.”
They chuckled, clearly pleased with their conclusion, unaware that Lee Hyuk had already reached his office.
Once inside, Lee Hyuk settled at his desk. Precisely five minutes later, a light knock echoed through the room.
“Come in,” Lee Hyuk called out, glancing at the clock—it was 8:51 AM.
“Good morning, Mr. Lee,” Hyesung greeted as he entered the room, impeccably dressed in a fitted suit with his hair neatly styled.
“Good morning, Hyesung.”
“I’ll start with the morning briefing.”
Hyesung swiftly swiped through his tablet, delivering his report with practiced efficiency.
“DKD contacted us. It looks like next Wednesday works best for the meeting. I’ll schedule the trip for that date if it’s acceptable to you.”
“Yes,” Lee Hyuk replied, his tone calm and steady as always, while Hyesung’s report remained as precise as ever.
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“...That concludes the morning briefing,” Hyesung said, closing his tablet. But as he did, Lee Hyuk tapped his cheek.
“The report isn’t finished yet.”
Hyesung sighed deeply but didn’t argue. He walked around the desk and leaned in to give Lee Hyuk a quick peck on the cheek. The sound echoed in the spacious office, making Hyesung’s ears turn red.
Without warning, Lee Hyuk pulled Hyesung onto his lap.
“Ah! What are you doing?” Hyesung exclaimed, instinctively using the informal term he reserved for private moments.
“You still have a few minutes before work starts.”
“You really shouldn’t do this at the office.”
“But a kiss on the cheek is okay?”
“You kept nagging until I agreed to that…”
Initially, Hyesung had vehemently opposed Lee Hyuk’s ridiculous demand for a kiss after every morning briefing. But Lee Hyuk had acted so childishly—getting distracted during briefings and nitpicking every detail—that Hyesung had finally relented. He managed to convince Lee Hyuk to settle for a kiss on the cheek instead of the lips.
“Let me hold you like this for just a minute. It still doesn’t feel real that you’re back as my secretary.”
Lee Hyuk buried his face in Hyesung’s shoulder like a child seeking comfort.
“It’s been almost a month since I returned.”
Hyesung had indeed returned as Taesung’s head secretary. Four months ago, after careful consideration, he applied for the position. When Lee Hyuk found out, he wanted to skip the interview process entirely, but Hyesung insisted on doing things by the book, refusing any special treatment.
When Hyesung received the notification that he had passed the interview, it felt strangely surreal. Just as planned, Secretary Yoo left before his wedding, and Hyesung was able to smoothly transition back into his role.
“I still get excited every day. I actually look forward to coming to work now.”
Although he had returned, not everything was the same as before. Hyesung had to readjust to the job, but the most significant change was his relationship with Lee Hyuk. In the past, Hyesung would have completed his morning briefing and immediately returned to his desk, but now he found himself sitting on Lee Hyuk’s lap instead.
Hyesung smiled and gave Lee Hyuk a quick kiss on the lips.
“I feel the same. But our minute is up, so I’ll head out now.”
Lee Hyuk blinked, momentarily stunned by the sudden kiss. It wasn’t until he heard the door close behind Hyesung that he snapped out of it.
“Ah… This is tough in a whole new way,” Lee Hyuk sighed, still feeling the lingering softness of Hyesung’s lips.
Evening Reflections
After wrapping up his workday, Hyesung headed to the hospital for his regular monthly check-up with the endocrinologist. Lee Hyuk, as usual, accompanied him, sitting beside him in the waiting room with his arm around Hyesung’s waist, absentmindedly playing with his hand.
“What should we have for dinner afterward?” Lee Hyuk asked.
“Hm, I’m not sure…” Hyesung replied, deep in thought, when a nurse called his name. Inside, the doctor greeted both of them warmly.
“I have some good news today. Hyesung’s results show that all his levels are stable. He’s in much better condition now compared to when he first manifested.”
The doctor showed them the monitor, explaining the details. When Hyesung had manifested as an omega in his mid-twenties, his body had been unstable in many ways, from irregular heat cycles to uncontrollable pheromone bursts.
“It seems the consistent supply of alpha pheromones has helped stabilize him. Given how rare late-onset manifestation is, I was worried, but now he’s just like any other omega.”
In other words, Hyesung’s body had fully adapted to being an omega. Both Lee Hyuk and Hyesung smiled brightly at the news.
“Your heat cycles have been regular lately, haven’t they?”
“Yes, they have.”
“That’s great. If things continue this way, there shouldn’t be any issues with pregnancy either.”
“...What?” Hyesung’s eyes widened in shock. Throughout his check-ups, he hadn’t received much information about pregnancy.
He felt Lee Hyuk’s grip tighten around his hand.
“Late-onset manifestation typically lowers the chances of pregnancy, and with the challenges Hyesung faced, I was concerned. But given his current condition, it seems pregnancy should be possible without much difficulty.”
The doctor smiled as he looked between the two of them.
“Thank you, doctor,” Lee Hyuk said, bowing slightly. With that, the doctor suggested extending the check-up interval to two months, and the two of them slowly left the office.
“...You’re crushing my hand,” Hyesung said.
“Huh? Oh, sorry.”
Lee Hyuk released his grip, which had become so tight that Hyesung’s hand had started to go numb.
“Were you tense because the doctor mentioned pregnancy?” Hyesung teased, leaning in close to Lee Hyuk.
“...I couldn’t help but imagine it.”
Lee Hyuk rubbed his face with one large hand, his neck and ears flushed red. Seeing Lee Hyuk, usually so confident and playful, blushing like this made Hyesung smile. His teasing had clearly struck a chord.
“Hyesung, but I don’t want to pressure you. If you don’t want to, that’s fine too.”
“I’d like to, though.”
“What?”
“I think our baby would be really cute.”
Or maybe not cute—maybe handsome? Hyesung muttered to himself as they walked down the hall. Lee Hyuk, still in shock, hurried to catch up to him.
“W-What does that mean?”
He was so flustered that he even stuttered.
“I want to do everything with you—marriage, kids. Don’t you?”
Hyesung was honest. Although there had been times when he’d hidden his feelings, now that he had finally found love, he wasn’t afraid to express his thoughts openly.
He had been surprised when the doctor mentioned pregnancy, but as he let the idea sink in, his heart raced at the thought of starting a family with Lee Hyuk, building a life together.
“Should we start by booking the wedding hall?”
Lee Hyuk, in his excitement, began fumbling for his phone, making Hyesung laugh out loud.
“Let’s think about the wedding later. First, let’s decide what to have for dinner.”
Lee Hyuk grabbed Hyesung’s shoulders and pulled him into a warm embrace.
“Let’s just go home. I’ll cook something delicious.”
The sound of their hearts beating, indistinguishable from one another, echoed in their ears. The rhythm was comforting, a reflection of the deep bond they shared.
“But you’re a terrible cook. I’ll do it,” Hyesung teased.
“Okay, okay. Let’s go.”
Their pace quickened as they walked together, close and in sync. The distance between them, once filled with uncertainty and hesitation, had long since disappeared.
With six years of shared history behind them and countless happy days ahead, they moved forward together, their love steadfast and true.
