Chapter 483: Phone Call
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 483: Phone Call
Some people might find it difficult to soothe an angry woman’s heart.
They say a woman’s heart is like a reed in the wind, or that the fundamental differences between men and women make it impossible.
But look at me.
I am a man dating no fewer than six women.
I, Kim Woo-jin, will teach you how to soothe a woman’s heart.
“I’m sorry, I-seooooo!”
Just shut up and apologize.
That is the ultimate solution.
Especially with someone like Choi I-seo—she’s the type you can never beat with logic anyway.
Dating follows the logic of emotions. It sounds like a contradiction, but in a relationship, "emotional logic" plays a surprisingly important role.
“Ah-rin’s parents gave me their blessing, you see?! I was just so happy that I instinctively wanted to go on a date with her. It’s not like I was trying to abandon you guys at home and run off—!”
“…….”
Looking into her cold eyes, I realized my words weren't getting through.
“Wow, but they actually gave their blessing?”
“I know, right?”
Oh Yun-ji and Seo Ye-rin, who were sprawled out near the entrance, chimed in.
Both of them had been lying there for a while, claiming the floor was nice and cool.
I wondered why they didn't just turn on the air conditioner if they were hot.
It wasn't like these rich girls were trying to save on the electricity bill.
They were probably just enjoying the situation.
“How am I supposed to convince mine?”
Seo Ye-rin, who had crawled all the way to the living room, whipped her head around to ask me.
The way her soft cheeks squished was adorable.
Since she was lying on her stomach, I wondered if her chest hurt, but she seemed fine.
“Woo-jin, is there a way? The moment I tell my mom I’m pregnant, she might actually beat me to death.”
“You still haven’t told her?”
“I told my agency I’m taking a break, but I haven't given them a reason yet. They probably think I’m some rookie diva acting out.”
“…….”
“What should I do? I-seo, do you have a plan?”
Our eyes turned toward Choi I-seo. She was still glaring at me sharply, but she answered nonetheless.
“I don't. Honestly, I want to ask Ah-rin how she pulled it off.”
Speak of the devil.
Yoo Ah-rin happened to finish her shower right then and walked out, drying her hair with a towel.
“Hey, where’s the hairdryer?”
“It’s in the bathroom.”
“Not that one. If I use that piece of crap, my hair’s gonna fall out and I’ll go bald.”
It seemed the cheap one I used was too uncomfortable for her.
“Ah-rin, how did you convince them?”
Seo Ye-rin, who had been lying on the floor, slowly pushed herself up. Her gaze as she looked up at Yoo Ah-rin was incredibly serious.
“Please, tell us.”
Choi I-seo also expressed her desire to know, but Yoo Ah-rin just rolled her eyes for a moment.
“Why should I?”
She replied with a nonchalant smirk.
“If you guys can’t convince them, isn't that a total win for me?”
“Wow! Yoo Ah-rin! We’re supposed to be comrades!”
“…….”
Vigorously rubbing her hair with the towel, Yoo Ah-rin let out a sigh.
“What ‘convincing’? I just whined my head off. I told them I couldn't live without this guy, that he loves me so much… I just kept saying stuff like that until they gave in. My parents have always been softies for that kind of thing.”
“Mhm, mhm. So you won them over with the facts.”
I nodded instinctively.
Those two definitely seemed like they would be vulnerable to that kind of emotional appeal.
“Ah, that won’t work for my mom. My dad might be one thing, but that’ll never work on her.”
Seo Ye-rin’s grumbling sent a slight chill down my spine. I had met Ye-rin’s mother even before we started dating.
Back then, I told her I would do right by her and not ruin Ye-rin’s life.
In the end, I hadn't kept a single word of that promise.
What am I going to do?
At the very least, Ye-rin’s mother knew I was dating three women.
I wasn't sure if she had given up at some point or if she was just biding her time.
“Sigh, I really don’t know either.”
The real problem was Choi I-seo.
Choi I-seo’s parents knew absolutely nothing.
I-seo continued to worry, resting her hand on her forehead.
Her complex expression was a mix of frustration and fear.
I suspected the reason she was so angry about me going out with Yoo Ah-rin earlier was a form of jealousy.
She was agonizing over this, while Yoo Ah-rin had already gotten permission and went out to play. It must have been infuriating.
I’m starting to feel guilty.
I reached out and gently took I-seo’s hand.
I figured this much comfort was—
“Agh! I-I-seo! That hurts!”
She squeezed my hand so hard I thought my bones were going to snap.
Since she never skipped her workouts for self-maintenance, her strength was considerable.
She was probably third in terms of combat power among my girls.
For the record, first place was Senior Ju-hee, and second was Yoo Ah-rin.
“……My hand.”
As I nursed my aching hand after Choi I-seo let go, Seo Ye-rin approached, saying she would make it better by licking it.
“Wow, look at her go.”
“Hey! Stop it! I’m tired today! If he gets turned on, I’m the one who has to take care of it!”
Yoo Ah-rin and Oh Yun-ji complained, but Seo Ye-rin had already started.
“Schlurp, slurp. Woo-jin-ah, does it hurt?”
“I have to admire the dedication.”
The side of my palm was what hurt, but for some reason, Seo Ye-rin was sucking on my fingers.
At first, it was so sudden that I didn't think much of it.
I was more worried about Choi I-seo, who was lost in thought beside me.
“Mph, nngh!”
Watching Seo Ye-rin suck my fingers in a way that was incredibly erotic and provocative, I nodded.
“Oh Yun-ji, to the room.”
“Oh, for fuck’s sake! I told you not to! I’m tired today!”
“Hahaha!”
I was rock hard.
Since Oh Yun-ji was the only one who could take care of it right now, I dragged her into the room.
“Why me?! Why do I have to deal with the mess Seo Ye-rin made?!”
“…….”
“Ah! I said no! I’m exhausted! These weirdos keep sending me nonsense in the chat—Mmph?!”
* * *
Regardless, we couldn't hide it forever.
We couldn't hide the pregnancy indefinitely, and I didn't want the mothers-to-be to suffer from stress.
The two of them decided to time it and tell their parents at the same time.
In their respective homes, of course.
They said they needed to do it that way to find the courage.
I offered to go with them, but they both refused.
They felt they needed to talk to their parents alone first.
If I went now, I might end up getting hurt both mentally and physically.
“Hey, don’t be so nervous.”
Yoo Ah-rin, who was at home with me, tried her best to comfort me.
“They’re pregnant. There’s nothing they can do about it in the end.”
“But still……”
I just hoped they wouldn't hear anything cruel.
What if their parents said something horrible?
Maybe it was because I was a father now, but the thought was so painful I didn't even want to imagine it.
“But tell me. If they refuse to give their blessing, are you really going to break up?”
I fell silent at Choi Jin-ah’s question as she munched on a Choco Pie.
To be precise, my breath hitched, and I couldn't find the words.
If they told us to break up immediately because it was unacceptable…
“I… I don’t know.”
It wasn't a decision I could make alone.
It was the same when we started dating, but I didn't think I had the right to stop them if they chose to leave.
“This is the first time I’ve seen Woo-jin so scared.”
Choi Jin-ah looked a bit moved seeing me like this.
“Hey, it’ll be fine. You said Ye-rin’s parents already know.”
“That’s true. But I promised I wouldn't get in the way of Ye-rin’s future. This time, I’ve basically tripped her and pinned her down.”
“……Sigh.”
Yoo Ah-rin gave up on comforting me and just started looking at her phone.
It was understandable; no matter what she said now, I could only see things through a pessimistic lens.
Just then, Senior Ju-hee walked into the house.
“I’ve got the bike parked outside. So I can head out the moment they call.”
“Thank you, Senior.”
She shrugged and gave a casual reply, saying it was only natural.
“You said you prepared a lot of things in your own way. You sent gifts with them, right?”
I nodded at Senior Ju-hee’s words. I had sent them off with incredibly expensive Hanwoo beef sets.
Actually, I wanted to give one to Ah-rin’s parents too, but they were currently enjoying a trip to Europe, so I couldn't.
Thanks to that, we ended up eating that set ourselves.
Anyway.
I had prepared various things in my own way, but the problem was whether the parents would accept it or not, regardless of what I did.
As I sat there trembling, an hour passed.
“W-why hasn't there been any word?”
“……Dammit, why am I the one getting nervous?”
“W-would you like a Choco Pie?”
“Jin-ah, just how many of those have you eaten?”
“Hic! U-Unni, it’s not like that—.”
Vrrr! Vrrr! Vrrr!
Right then, my phone rang.
“Gasp.”
The name that appeared on the phone I was clutching with both hands was…
— Choi I-seo -
It was Choi I-seo.
“H-h-hello?”
The moment I answered the call with a racing heart, the voice I heard was—
— Are you I-seo’s boyfriend?
A man with a deep, heavy voice.
Just hearing it, I immediately realized it was Choi I-seo’s father. Even though it was a phone call, I stood up and bowed.
“Yes! Hello! This is Kim Woo-jin!”
— Where are you right now? I’d like to see you for a moment.
“I-I’ll head over right away! I’m free right now!”
I immediately signaled Senior Ju-hee to get the bike ready.
— You’re coming to the house? Hmm, I see.
The call ended.
“Good luck! Hang in there!”
“You can do it! Do your best, Woo-jin!”
With the cheers of Yoo Ah-rin and Choi Jin-ah behind me, I followed Senior Ju-hee outside.
Vrrr! Vrrr! Vrrr!
— Seo Ye-rin -
Just then, another call came in.