CHAPTER 84: WEDDING RINGS

"DID you like the ring, Garam-ah?"

"Yes, Hyung," Garam said, smiling while nodding. "I love how simple yet elegant it looks. I want to wear this every day."

"I see. I’m glad that you liked it."

Hmm?

Garam looked over his shoulder and realized that Song Sihyuk looked pretty sad. "What’s wrong, Hyung?"

"I only had a day to choose a ring for you," Song Sihyuk said, sighing. "Garam-ah, just so you know, that’s not your wedding ring. Just consider it as a couple ring for now. I’ll get you something better later. In fact, I’ve already reached out to a famous jeweler to make our wedding rings. The ring you deserve is a ring that only you have in the entire world."

A chaebol’s standard is really different from a commoner’s, huh?

Garam was already satisfied with his ring because, aside from the fact that it was pretty and practical, he could tell that it was also very expensive.

He looked at Song Sihyuk’s left hand.

Of course, the Alpha was wearing the same ring.

First of all, their rings had thick platinum bands.

Then, round brilliant diamonds alternated with platinum Xs since the ring was designed as if it were a cross-stitch.

It’s kinda unique, so I like it.

Moreover...

"Hyung, why did you choose a platinum band instead of a gold one? Isn’t gold more popular when it comes to engagement and wedding rings?"

To be honest, Garam thought Song Sihyuk would choose gold for their wedding rings.

I wouldn’t have made a big deal out of it since I didn’t say anything about the design I wanted, but I would have been a little disappointed.

Song Sihyuk scoffed as if Garam had just asked a silly question. "I’ve never seen you wear gold accessories. Well, not outside work, at least. Your everyday pieces of jewelry and accessories are mostly silver."

Aww.

Garam suddenly remembered a book quote that he had read before.

To be seen is to be loved.

His heart melted because of Song Sihyuk’s thoughtful action.

So, Hyung really sees me.

"Hyung, I’m just going to wash my face and brush my teeth."

"All of a sudden?"

"I want to make out with you, but I can’t do that when I’ve just woken up."

Song Sihyuk looked confused at first, and then he burst out laughing. "Babe, I told you I don’t mind kissing you even if you haven’t brushed your teeth yet."

"But I do," Garam answered stubbornly while running to the bathroom. "I’m gonna brush my teeth first!"

***

WOW.

Garam was amazed not only by the cheese wheels that Song Sihyuk brought him.

The Alpha also brought several bottles of expensive wine.

And...

"Those charcuterie boxes look very fancy, Hyung."

Each charcuterie box was filled with an assortment of meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, nuts, spreads, and even chocolates.

Everything in there looks fancy, especially the box.

"Add those to the gifts that you’re giving to my family," Song Sihyuk said casually while putting on a watch. "Those and the other stuff you’ve prepared should suffice."

Oh.

Garam wasn’t satisfied with the things that he had bought for Song Sihyuk’s family because he thought they were lacking.

Fortunately, the Alpha came in clutch.

I was just about to ask Hyung to help me choose more presents.

"Thank you, Hyung," Garam said, relieved. "Now I’m more confident with the presents I’ve prepared."

"Were you that worried about that?"

"Of course. I want to leave a good impression on your family."

"Why? We don’t need their approval. We’re already married anyway."

"Are you for real, Hyung?"

"Did I say something wrong? We’re married to each other, not to each other’s families."

Song Sihyuk wasn’t really wrong, but...

"Hyung, you’re probably the reason why a certain stereotype among Alphas still persists even now."

"What stereotype?"

"That Alphas are super selfish."

Song Sihyuk just smirked.

Aigooya.

"It’s your day off, right? Are you just going to stay at home?"

"Yes, Hyung. I’m going to have my beauty rest today since we’re visiting your family tomorrow."

"You’re already pretty, Garam-ah. If you get prettier than that, I might have to commit mass murder soon. After all, I can’t take it when others eye what’s mine."

Tsk.

That didn’t sound like an empty threat.

There was one more stereotype among Alphas that Garam suddenly remembered.

Alphas are violent in nature, especially once they’ve found their partner.

"Hyung, you just have to live with the fact that I’m handsome."

"Aigooya."

"And I’m celebrity. It’s normal for people to pay attention to me. You can’t do anything about that."

"Tsk."

"But I only have my eyes on Hyung," Garam said, grabbing Song Sihyuk’s face gently. "So, stop paying attention on other people and just focus on me, Hyung."

Song Sihyuk’s face beamed. "Garam-ah, if I solely focus on you, then there’s no way I’d let you leave the bedroom."

"Aigooya."

"Oh, someone is copying my catchphrase."

Garam rolled his eyes. "Go, Hyung. Didn’t you say you have a meeting?"

Yes, my husband works even on weekends sometimes.

"I’ll come home early," Song Sihyuk said, wrapping an arm around Garam’s waist. "Should we eat out later?"

"I want to cook dinner, Hyung."

"Oh, I’d love that. What will you cook?"

"I saw a food vlogger cook lobster risotto in a cheese wheel. I’m going to copy his recipe," Garam said, a bit excited because he finally had time to cook again. He used to be the unofficial chef in his group. "We have to use our cheese wheel as much as possible, Hyung."

"Uh-huh."

"So, please buy lobsters before you go home."

"Aigooya. I wish you’d ask for something expensive, babe."

"Lobsters are expensive to me," Garam insisted, and then he gently patted Song Sihyuk’s firm butt. "I want the biggest lobsters you can find, Hyung."

"I need a ’delivery fee’ first, Lim Garam-ssi," Song Sihyuk said teasingly while squeezing Garam’s butt cheeks. Then he pointed at his lips. "My fee is as expensive as a kiss."

Aigooya.

Well, the ’delivery fee’ was worth it since Garam’s lobster risotto in a cheese wheel was a huge success.

Plus, Hyung really got me the biggest lobsters in the market.

***

SIHYUK Hyung really knows my size from head to toe...

That was Garam’s first thought while looking at his reflection in the full-length mirror.

He was wearing the stylish, smart casual clothes that Song Sihyuk bought in Paris for him.

Everything he wore today was brand new.

Yes, even my underwear.

Garam looked down at the new watch around his wrist.

It didn’t look that much different from the previous watch that Song Sihyuk had given him before. But, for some reason, that one looked more expensive.

Why does Hyung keep giving me watches that cost as much as an apartment?

He wasn’t even a watch aficionado.

"Babe, do you like that watch more than the one I gave you last time?" Song Sihyuk asked while wrapping his arms around Garam’s waist, hugging him from behind. "I caught you staring at it just now."

Why does Hyung sound excited about it, though?

"Hyung, do you like watches?"

"A little. Why?"

"I’ll work harder to buy you a watch from your favorite brand, Hyung."

"You don’t have to. Why do you want to buy me a watch anyway?"

"Because you gave me a pretty ring," Garam said, looking up at Song Sihyuk. "I want to give you something in return, Hyung."

"Then it doesn’t have to be the thing I like collecting."

"Is it because Hyung knows I can’t afford the watches you collect without hurting financially?"

"No, of course not," Song Sihyuk denied while shaking his head. "I collect watches just to maintain my image as the SG Group’s heir. Well, I do like watches. But I associate it with my duty. So, I’d like to receive something else from you."

Oh.

That makes sense.

"I get it, Hyung," Garam said, turning around to face Song Sihyuk. And then he patted the Alpha’s shoulders. "I’ll give you a gift that you can associate with happiness."

"You can’t give me something I already own."

"Huh? What are you talking about, Hyung?"

"You’re the only one I associate with happiness, Garam-ah. So, how can you give yourself to me when I already own you?"

Aigooya.

Garam knew he blushed instantly, and it was something he couldn’t hide from Song Sihyuk, so he just covered the Alpha’s eyes with his hands. "Hyung doesn’t own me... not completely, at least. I’m still my own person."

"Uh-huh," Song Sihyuk said nonchalantly, squeezing Garam’s waist. "I won’t stop you from getting me a present, Garam-ah. But don’t get pressured. I’m sure I’ll like anything you give me."

That statement only made Garam feel competitive.

I’ll give Sihyuk Hyung a present he won’t forget for the rest of his life.

***

I’M STARTING to get really nervous.

Garam unconsciously crumpled the papers in his shaking hands.

Today, he would be meeting Song Sihyuk’s grandfather, parents, and cousins.

When he asked Alpha about his family, his chaebol husband straight-up gave him the written basic information of his family members.

And those pieces of information were in his hands now.

Garam was trying to memorize the faces and the corresponding details of each family member while in the backseat of the car with Song Sihyuk."

"Don’t be nervous, babe."

"Hyung, I’ll only get nervous if you tell me not to get nervous."

"It’s just my family. They’re pretty chill, especially my cousins. I’ve already crushed them when we were kids, so they know not to mess with me. Rest assured, they’d at least be civil to you," Song Sihyuk said as if to console him, and then he wrapped an arm around his waist. "But if someone acts rudely to you, I’ll deal with them."

Is that supposed to make me feel better?

Garam could only sigh and shake his head. "Let’s try to get along with your family instead of picking a fight with them, Hyung."

Of course, it was nothing more than wishful thinking.

***

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