Chapter 13
The season had come when the breath from Kim Seok-hun's lips began to seep out on its own. "Mother-in-law must love this, right?"
That kind of day, of course, was nothing but a fish-shaped pastry. So Kim Seok-hun quickened his steps toward the house where his mother-in-law was waiting for him.
Meanwhile, at home, Lee Yeon-seo had been waiting for him. The problem was that, even though she had been waiting, she had started exercising after a very long time. Exercise... was yoga.
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Hoo... Hoo-woo... Uh-cha. It had truly been so long. Sweat poured from her body as she did this exercise with all her heart.
Hoo... I never expected this... Hoo... Ah-ung... Just thinking about it makes me so embarrassed... H-ung.
She had never imagined it at all. She had raised Seul-ah and Jin-ah and met a few men over the years. But they were never sincere. Some wanted only her body, others only her money. None of them ever had a heart to take responsibility for Seul-ah and Jin-ah.
So after that, she never met another man. It had been quite a long time—more than ten years, really. From the time she stopped wanting to meet men, she naturally let her body go on its own, and with Seul-ah and Jin-ah growing up, she was always busy devoting her time to them. It might have been an excuse, but she had truly never imagined it. Yet today, out of the blue, the thought had suddenly appeared with a soft "kyak" sound.
No, it had appeared. Lee Yeon-seo, who had been putting the house in order after her son-in-law left and changing her clothes, had seen it. Before her stood... the folds of fat. She had never expected it. But when had this happened? In front of the full-length mirror, Lee Yeon-seo—wearing only a bra and panties—had been checking her figure, and she stared in horror at the flesh reflected in the mirror.
So Lee Yeon-seo had decided to get rid of these hideous lumps through exercise. She had never imagined it before, but because she thought her son-in-law might see her like this, she felt far too ashamed. It was not yet completely naked, but... she was sure she had shown quite a lot. "Hoo... Hoo-woo... Hoo... I have to lose it all... How embarrassing... H-ung."
Starting the exercise with that shame was Lee Yeon-seo's yoga—clumsy but still decent, since she had done it before. Because it had been so long, she sweated quite a bit. Since there was no son-in-law at home, her outfit for yoga was rather light: short hot pants that showed off the curves of her hips and a tight tank top. Because she was clearly plumper, the hot pants stretched tight and the seams tearing at the crotch were clearly visible.
Hoo... Hoo-uh... Just a little... just a little more... hold on... H-uh!
Ku-dang-tang, tang-tang. Was it because it was long-unseen yoga, or because she had gained weight? It was quite an advanced pose, but she failed the one she used to do well and collapsed. And because of that, she fell straight onto the living-room floor. But...
Mother-in-law...?
Kim Seobang...?
Of all times, her son-in-law arrived right when she was in the middle of falling. "A-are you okay?"
Terok, hudak-chak—!!
Instantly, Kim Seok-hun snapped to his senses and hurried to steady Mother-in-law by moving his body. He immediately supported Lee Yeon-seo and helped her stand.
U-ung... T-thank you...
Lee Yeon-seo had fallen in a pose like a cat stretching, and her huge rear had been devouring the hot pants that looked about to burst. It was a dangerous sight that would have stopped anyone's words. But Kim Seok-hun, prioritizing Mother-in-law's safety over his own desires, quickly steadied her.
Leaning on her son-in-law, Lee Yeon-seo was moved to the sofa, and she could not hide her flushed face. 'W-what now...? W-what am I supposed to do... M-my clothes... My body is too fat...' If only he hadn't known... But once he did, it was too embarrassing. Especially the clothes she had worn for yoga, which were the ones from the past... Her body had gained a little weight.
'My belly button is showing too... and below... H-ugh... What now?' Below... There was nothing to say. Because her legs were pressed together on the sofa, she could tell. The tight hot pants were digging into her private place. On top, without even a bra, the protruding nipples were clearly visible. And more... 'My nipples... Are they standing up...? Why?' Because her nipples had grown so much, they were even more obvious. 'Ah-ugh...'
Rather than the pain from falling, the sensitive reaction of her breasts and the lower parts after her son-in-law arrived was what worried her. Added to that were her stomach, which had folded into a bulge, and the fat on her arms. "Are you okay?"
Mmm? Y-yes, I'm fine. Thank you, Kim Seobang.
Hoo... I'm glad. But why did you suddenly start exercising?
Mmm? Ah... I think my body has gained some weight lately.
Hearing his mother-in-law's words, Kim Seok-hun stealthily swept his gaze over her figure again. Swish— But no matter how he looked, there was no sign of weight gain anywhere. Rather... "I'm actually at my best right now... but that's weird."
Mmm? W-what are you saying, Kim Seobang? You're really something.
Really? The way I see it, right now is the best you look.
Hoho, don't say that. I know everything.
Kim Seok-hun's words were sincere. A little plumpness on his mother-in-law's whole jar shape was actually attractive. But this could simply be a difference in male and female perspective. To women, even three kilograms feels "fat," but to men ten kilograms is needed before they feel weight gain.
Either way, Kim Seok-hun liked the way Mother-in-law looked right now, so he was not wrong. "I registered for exercise today too."
Exercise?
Yes, I joined a gym. My body's been bad lately, haha.
Aigoo, Kim Seobang, you're exactly the right look right now.
Aigoo, Mother-in-law, you're really something. You don't have a single muscle.
Hohohohoho.
Both of them were praising each other as looking good, and it looked exactly like a newlywed couple.
Ah! Can I go to the gym with Kim Seobang too?
Yes? Mother-in-law?
Yes, won't you teach me how to exercise?
Hmm... It's fine, but is it okay?
Mmm? Why? Am I too old and embarrassing?
Eh? Aigoo, Mother-in-law is still in your prime.
Kim Seok-hun felt a small worry at Mother-in-law's words. Being able to exercise together was a good thing. Mother-in-law in her workout clothes? Just looking at it would make three hundred and fifty kilograms feel light. But there was a problem. 'It's not just me seeing her...' Right. The way Mother-in-law's body was now so deliciously tempting... It was hard to bear if someone else saw it. Her mother-in-law with her beautiful appearance and explosive breasts. Who in the world wouldn't look at her in workout clothes? The gazes would surely concentrate. 'What should I do... I want to, but...'
When Kim Seok-hun could not think of a way to exercise with Mother-in-law or to keep her workout clothes to himself, Mother-in-law asked. "Why are you like that, Kim Seobang? Should I not exercise?"
Yes? Ah... That's not it...
There was simply no way to say it. He could not say, 'I want to see the Mother-in-law in her workout clothes only.' ... "If it bothers you, Kim Seobang, then I won't do it. I'm sorry for suggesting we do it together... I'm really embarrassing."
Yes? N-no, Mother-in-law, that's not it. I...
Then what is it? Tell me. What can't you say to me?
Ah... The thing is...
It couldn't be helped. He had thought that way. He wanted to monopolize the sight of Mother-in-law in her workout clothes, but he could not. In the end, he was about to tell her to do it together—right then!
At that moment, the promise of his mother-in-law flashed through Kim Seok-hun's mind. [Instead of Seul-ah... I'll do everything. Anything.] It was exactly that. Because Mother-in-law had said she would replace Seul-ah, there was a reason. "Mother-in-law."
Yes?
Kim Seok-hun called out to Yeon-seo as if a good reason had appeared. "You said you would replace Seul-ah, right?"
Yes? Yes, that's right. I'll take care of Kim Seobang instead of Seul-ah. For the rest of my life.
Then Mother-in-law is halfway my wife, isn't she?
Hmm... Does it work that way? Yes, if you think that, I'll be happy.
Then I am Mother-in-law's husband and halfway...
Hohoho, is that so?
The logic was a bit strange, but Lee Yeon-seo did not object to Kim Seok-hun's words at all. Rather, she felt good. Even though it was only halfway, she could replace Seul-ah. 'To be a husband... How embarrassing...' Whether the logic was right or wrong, Lee Yeon-seo was more pleased that her son-in-law called her his wife.
Then what would you think if someone else saw my body, Mother-in-law?
Yes? Then of course it would feel bad. Why would Kim Seobang let anyone peek?
That's right? Then what about me?
Yes?
If someone peeked at Mother-in-law's body, how would I feel?
Ah... It would feel... bad?
Exactly. That was the reason Kim Seok-hun had thought of. Because she would replace Seul-ah, he would treat Mother-in-law as he would Seul-ah. Of course, no one should enjoy peeking at a wife. "That's natural. If I saw the wife you were only allowed to see, I'd be angry."
Eomma... To say wife...
Is it not?
Well, even though it's a replacement, it is.
Kim Seok-hun, convinced by his own reason, had misunderstood and smiled as he continued. "So, actually..."
Yes, yes, tell me anything.
Should we open a gym together?
Yes?
Kim Seok-hun, unable to give up on Mother-in-law's workout clothes, ended up making a slightly obvious suggestion. "A gym? You want to buy one?"
Yes, it would be good to buy one, and it's even better if we open a new one.
Hoho, then Kim Seobang is the gym owner?
Is that so?
I don't know about business, so Kim Seobang has to do it.
It was a blatantly obvious request that anyone would see as a naive mother-in-law being seduced to fill his own pockets. But... "Yes, if you want to do it, go ahead. I'll prepare everything."
Heup...!! He never dreamed it would turn out like this. Opening a gym required quite a bit of capital. Yet here was Mother-in-law approving it without a second thought. Ah, so this was why they called it financial treatment? Noona flex? Whatever it was, Kim Seok-hun had wanted to see his mother-in-law in her workout clothes, and now he had become the owner of a gym. "But to open that, what size place do we need?"
Hmm... It depends on the size, but wouldn't a hundred pyeong be enough?
Really? Okay.
Huh? What now?