Chapter 142: Side Story - Younger Sister (25)
Chapter 142: Side Story - Younger Sister (25)
It wasn't long before Kang Yu-ri came back to her senses.
It had been an impulsive yet rational decision. After allowing Ye-ji to have a very, very small piece of her brother...
She didn't exactly feel good about it, nor was she particularly pleased, but Yu-ri had come to accept to some extent that Shin Ye-ji was necessary for her and her brother's lives.
She knew that their relationship as siblings couldn't continue like this forever without consequences.
There was no way she didn't know. If there was one thing Yu-ri thought about most often, it was the nature of their bond—and specifically, their future.
She had a wish. If possible, she wanted to be alone with her brother, get married, have children, and build a home together.
If only some supernatural power existed that could grant them social recognition and the blessing of their family, that would be ideal. But she was certain things wouldn't play out so smoothly.
It was impossible. It defied common sense; it was the kind of thing that was generally forbidden.
Especially when it came to the love between biological siblings—even if the law looked the other way, it was bound to be unacceptable ethically and socially.
Ever since she first realized her affection for her brother, Yu-ri had spent a long time agonizing over it and researching the possibilities.
No matter the society, even in countries that allowed marriage between cousins, there wasn't a single nation that permitted marriage between biological siblings.
As she had said when persuading Ye-ji, incest itself wasn't illegal if there was mutual consent, but that didn't mean incestuous marriage was allowed.
Similarly, a child born from such a union would never be someone accepted by society, no matter what happened.
That was why Yu-ri had thought since she was young: even if she built a life with her brother, they could never have children.
If they did, their lives afterward would be overwhelmingly miserable, and they would lose too much.
Even putting that aside, anyone could see that the child's life would be far from normal.
Deep down, she had given up. On having children, on building a family, on picturing a happy future.
Yu-ri had pushed all of that aside to focus on the present.
It was more accurate to say she had escaped into the present. Working at the company, living together while desperately hiding a relationship that their family might discover at any moment.
She tried to be satisfied with acting like newlyweds every single day.
But how could she be? The deviance these siblings indulged in—this perilous game where they could lose their entire lives if caught—was essentially an act of rebellion.
It was a way to prove she was loved by her brother, to enjoy the thrill.
And to provide enough stimulation for the present.
However, if she accepted Shin Ye-ji's proposal, she wouldn't have to live like that anymore. Knowing this, Yu-ri knew that accepting the offer was the right thing to do, but...
‘...Still, I want Oppa all to myself.’
That was how her heart felt. Even though her reason told her it was better to give up just a little bit of him to secure a future.
It was just as Yu-ri let out a deep sigh at these thoughts.
"Can't sleep?"
Kang Yu-jin spoke.
As if proving they were indeed siblings, Kang Yu-jin was having thoughts similar to Yu-ri's.
In truth, he couldn't help but think about it. Their relationship was already incredibly twisted, and every time he experienced "post-nut clarity" after enjoying such a bond, worries would naturally bubble up from within.
Since men tended to be less physically exhausted by sex than women, he also had plenty of time to think.
After several climaxes and acts, Kang Yu-jin lay there thinking about the future.
Unlike Yu-ri, he wasn't focused on the emotional side, but on concrete methods, plans, and a future family structure derived from their loosely established relationship.
"No, I just woke up."
It was a lie, and both Yu-ri and Yu-jin knew it was a lie, and knew that the other had noticed.
But they didn't bother to point it out. The siblings familiarly melted into the lies they had spread for each other.
Yu-ri rested her cheek on her brother's chest, using his arm as a pillow as she met his eyes.
"What are we going to do?"
"I don't know. Do you have something in mind?"
Instead of immediately voicing his thoughts, Kang Yu-jin asked for his sister's opinion.
"I do, but I want to hear what you think first, Oppa."
They talked in circles, as if the first person to speak would be the loser.
And in times like this, it was the older brother's role to step forward first. Kang Yu-jin leaned over as if he had no choice and pressed his forehead against his sister's.
"I think we should accept Ye-ji's proposal."
At those words, Yu-ri's eyes narrowed. The words came out in a tone similar to his usual one.
"Are you tired of me? I gave you my body and my heart..."
Her attitude and words were intentionally exaggerated. Kang Yu-jin felt relieved, yet he knew his sister was suffering internally in ways she didn't show.
And Kang Yu-jin could understand her. If their positions were reversed, he would have been even worse.
"It's not like that. Of course... I'm not saying it wasn't fun with Ye-ji."
"...What?"
"We're more compatible, you and I. But the situation itself was exciting."
Yu-ri grumbled and tapped her brother's chest, but she didn't deny it. She wore an expression that suggested she understood his point.
She also admitted it. It was true that Shin Ye-ji's involvement had brought a new kind of stimulation to their relationship that hadn't existed before.
Above all, there were practical benefits beyond that.
"And you know it too. If we want to maintain this relationship and keep going... we need someone to help us."
"I don't know about that."
"There's no way you don't. You're smart, Yu-ri. I know you, so there's no way you don't realize it."
Yu-ri tried to act sulky, but she couldn't bring herself to do it after seeing her brother's warm eyes. She crossed her arms as if she had no choice and leaned into him; Kang Yu-jin laughed as he held her.
"So I thought about it."
"Mm-hmm."
"We'll have a fake relationship with Ye-ji, live together... and wait until she graduates or whatever."
"And then?"
"After that, we'll have a fake wedding and file the marriage registration."
"Really?"
Her voice was thick with blatant disappointment. Kang Yu-jin easily guessed his sister's inner thoughts.
She was clearly upset that it wouldn't be a wedding for just the two of them where she could monopolize her brother.
Kang Yu-jin understood her heart.
"And then we'll have a real wedding. Without inviting anyone else, overseas or somewhere... secretly, where no one knows."
Yu-ri looked at her brother, her interest piqued by that plan. Kang Yu-jin smiled at the meaning in her gaze.
"At that wedding, Ye-ji will attend as a bridesmaid. And you and I will get married."
"What happens after that?"
"We have to go on a honeymoon. Though the three of us will have to go together."
"Hmph. I guess you really like Ye-ji now?"
Even as she grumbled and pretended to be upset, Yu-ri knew it was the most realistic method.
Knowing her attitude perfectly, Kang Yu-jin skillfully soothed his sister and indulged her whims.
"What comes after is more important."
"What is it?"
"Kang Yu-ri will resign from Father's company, saying she wants to go on an overseas trip."
Yu-ri cocked an eyebrow. Her expression soured at the thought of why she had to quit, but then her face stiffened as a realization hit her.
"Oppa, don't tell me..."
"That's right."
Kang Yu-jin's hand gently brushed back his sister's hair as he whispered.
"I'll get you pregnant then."
Yu-ri gulped. Her eyes trembled slightly as various thoughts raced through her mind.
"Is... is that really okay? I really..."
"There's a lot to prepare for that. We'll have to take photos to use as social media posts for a year, and we'll have to make a schedule for a year-long trip abroad so people don't think it's strange."
"And? What's next?"
"When you're full-term, you'll give birth. We'll go to the hospital under Ye-ji's name, and the birth will be registered under her name... but it will definitely be our child."
Her hand brushed against his chest, trembling with tension yet filled with a lingering longing. Feeling her touch, Kang Yu-jin whispered.
"And after that, we can have as many children as you want."
In truth, the plan wasn't that great. It wasn't perfectly thorough or flawless.
However, given the circumstances, it would be difficult for others to be suspicious, and since they were siblings, it wouldn't be strange if the child resembled Yu-ri.
Even if the child didn't look like Shin Ye-ji, they would bound to look like the biological father, Kang Yu-jin—and since Yu-ri and Yu-jin were siblings, they already looked alike.
"And then we'll build a happy home. We'll keep living like that forever."
It was an alluring plan. She could tell the moment she heard it that it had many holes.
For starters, unless they emigrated, there was always a risk of being caught, and the eyes of those around them weren't something they could easily ignore.
Don't many criminals get caught because of witness testimony? Once suspicious circumstances arise, it doesn't take long for the truth to be revealed. Even if Shin Ye-ji helped with all her heart, there was no guarantee that there wouldn't be problems.
However, from the moment she heard those words, Yu-ri could think of several ways to make the plan perfect.
Her worries about her personal life vanished in an instant.
Her job? She wasn't worried about that either. It was her father's company anyway, and she had only been working there to have an excuse to live together.
She could throw it away anytime for her brother's love. And there was always the option of getting another job after giving birth. It would be a nuisance to her father and the company, but Yu-ri was willing to do anything for her love.
Besides, their family situation wasn't bad, and they weren't lacking financially.
If they were poor, this would be an impossible method, but Yu-ri didn't care.
She quickly erased any "what if" thoughts. Feeling her heart swell, Yu-ri let out a long breath and nimbly climbed on top of her brother.
"Uh, Yu-ri...?"
"Oppa."
"Yeah?"
"I'm sorry. I think we need to change the plan a little."
Kang Yu-jin looked at his sister with a puzzled expression. Toward his eyes, which were trembling slightly with a faint sense of foreboding, the younger sister decided to add a bit more thrill.
"Our love will overflow, so I'll get pregnant from 'speeding,' and we'll have a shotgun wedding... and then have the baby."
She was clearly talking about doing it behind Ye-ji's back. It was a bad move, as the risk of being caught was far too high and it would surely ruin Shin Ye-ji's normal daily life until the baby was born.
But Yu-ri couldn't hold back anymore. From the moment she thought about a child, the idea of bearing her brother's baby wouldn't leave her head.
With her flushed skin exposed under the moonlight, she moved her body atop her brother. Skillfully yet somewhat clumsily, she desperately sought the act she had longed for her whole life but could never bring to reality.
"So, Oppa..."
Yu-ri's slender fingers slid over Kang Yu-jin's chest. They slid all the way up to his cheek, brushed past it to caress his lips, until she lowered her head to kiss him.
Their pressed lips met and grew hot with passion. Yu-ri suppressed the urge to thrust her tongue in and smiled down at her brother.
"Get me pregnant now. Give me proof that you love me."
She spoke in a voice that had melted into sweetness.
Hearing those words, Kang Yu-jin lightly ignored the whisperings of his reason. Because more than Yu-ri, it was Kang Yu-jin who had longed for this seemingly impossible happy family.
He couldn't refuse his beloved sister's request to get her pregnant.
When Kang Yu-jin's hand slid along Yu-ri's skin to grab her buttocks, the siblings smiled.
They thought: what meaning is there in incest without the thrill that your life might end in failure?
The siblings indulged in each other once more. Picturing a future where both a happy home and a miserable catastrophe could exist.
Even if they might not be able to say they lived happily ever after from then on, the siblings did not regret it.
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