Chapter 1200: Side Story – The Man Who Loves His Wife (2)

“Haaah, hoo, hooeuut….”

“You worked hard today too, Miss Yeonseo.”

“Y-yes, nehehee….”

“Be careful going back. Don’t forget to schedule next month’s meeting.”

“Y-yes…. Th-thank you….”

After finishing the morning meeting… which was a form of guild welfare. As I walked out of the interview room with the guild member towards the Guild Master’s office, there was a rather unexpected guest sitting there.

“Taekyung-ah, I’m here~.”

Hye-eun’s visit to the guild, appearing at a rather inopportune moment.

I was surprised by the unexpected visit, but the young lady next to me seemed even more startled. She looked like a mouse startled by a cat, jumping back in fright and fleeing.

“U-um, I have an afternoon work schedule, so I’ll be heading down!”

“…Yes. Good luck with your afternoon schedule too, Miss Yeonseo.”

“Yes…!”

Her retreating figure, scurrying out of the Guild Master’s office with an obvious sense of urgency, was a sight to behold.

I could completely understand her reaction. After all, Hye-eun is the second most famous person in our guild, right after me.

Even though I ‘provide welfare’ by having relationships with everyone under that guise, it’s all possible because my girlfriend and wife, Hye-eun, allows it.

As I pondered this and met Hye-eun’s gaze, who had suddenly visited the guild, she smiled sweetly from the sofa and asked.

“Looks like you had another meeting today. Did I come at a bad time when you were too busy?”

“No, not really. Today’s meeting was just with one person, so it’s fine.”

“That’s a relief. I was actually thinking of asking Eunbyul-ssi about the schedule beforehand, but I forgot.”

“It wouldn’t have mattered even if you had a schedule. If Hye-eun has something to do, I’d make time even if there wasn’t any.”

“Heh, such sweet words. Still, it makes me feel good~.”

I really would have canceled any scheduled meetings if Hye-eun had wanted me to.

Anyway, setting that aside, she seemed unusually cheerful today. Did something good happen?

“But what’s with the glasses? Taekyung, your eyesight is good, isn’t it?”

“It’s the hobby of the person who just left. She has a thing for glasses, so I got her some non-prescription ones.”

“…You’re really dedicated. Well, I guess that’s why you always have women around you~.”

“…Sorry, Hye-eun-ah.”

“What’s there to be sorry about now? I already gave my permission. I’m not the type to go back on my word like a guy after saying something unladylike~.”

Saying that, Hye-eun stretched and leaned back on the sofa in the Guild Master’s office.

As I watched her belly, nearing full term, various thoughts crossed my mind. Just then, Hye-eun blurted out a rather unexpected name.

“Speaking of Jihee-ssi.”

“…Hm? Ah, yes.”

“I mean Cheon Jihee-ssi. How often do you have meetings with her these days, Taekyung?”

“Well. The last meeting I had with her was probably about four months ago…”

When I said it seemed to be about once every six months, Hye-eun nodded as if confirming.

“Indeed, without me around, Jihee-ssi isn’t as proactive, is she?”

“It can’t be helped. Cheon Jihee-ssi only joined our guild because she followed you, Hye-eun, and since you got pregnant, she doesn’t seem to come unless it’s absolutely necessary.”

It doesn’t seem like she has no feelings for me, but perhaps she feels a bit guilty about meeting me separately while you’re around.

I figured this conflict would naturally resolve once Hye-eun’s pregnancy ended and she returned to the Sky Blue Shield, so I didn’t think much of it. However, it seems Hye-eun thinks a little differently.

“Actually, I ran into Jihee-ssi briefly on my way up earlier.”

“…Cheon Jihee-ssi?”

“Yeah. Since we met after a while, I asked her a few things. So, about that.”

“Yes.”

“Taekyung, do you have any intention of taking Jihee-ssi as a wife too?”

“…It’s not that I don’t.”

In the first place, that’s exactly what I’m currently prioritizing the most.

If I make Cheon Jihee my wife, it’s practically the same as making everyone from the Sky Blue Shield my wives.

There was a time when Jung No-eul temporarily worked with the Sky Blue Shield, but she’s currently back with her original party, the Destruction Trio.

Due to their slightly different pregnancy cycles, it might take several months to a year for them to reunite like the Destruction Trio.

“Actually, while talking to Jihee-ssi earlier, I mentioned that since I’m heavily pregnant these days and it’s a bit difficult to… connect with you, Taekyung, I hoped Jihee-ssi could help out a little.”

“…How exactly did you ask her to help?”

“The request was that if you couldn’t hold back while we were together, she should take your place with you instead of me.”

“……”

“We’ve already set a simple schedule. She was visibly happy, probably because she thought she could be with me again after so long.”

They say couples grow to resemble each other; Hye-eun’s statement was as shameless as mine.

I was momentarily speechless at her actions, using her charms on another woman without hesitation.

Even though one of her kinks is voyeurism, I never thought she’d go so far as to seduce Cheon Jihee in my place for it.

‘…Well, that probably isn’t the only reason.’

She probably volunteered for my sake too. It’s beneficial for both our guild and the Sky Blue Shield if my relationship with Cheon Jihee deepens.

It would be even better if she became my wife too. Relationships connected by blood tend to have stronger bonds.

Unlike my other wives, whose feelings for me are the most intense, Cheon Jihee is still conflicted between Hye-eun and me.

Since Hye-eun doesn’t seem uncomfortable, I don’t intend to completely suppress Jihee’s feelings for her, but I still wish for her to establish some kind of relationship with me.

That’s why I’ve consistently asked her if she has any intention of bearing my child. Even after about eight or nine months since the first proposal, there’s been no significant reaction.

“If you’re willing, Taekyung, I want to seriously try to get Jihee-ssi pregnant with your child this time… What do you think?”

“…Well, as long as it’s not forced, I don’t really mind.”

“Of course, I won’t force her. We’ll just do it the three of us like last time, and then I’ll subtly try to persuade Jihee-ssi. Maybe by saying it would be nice for our Tae-eun to have a friend her age, or that if we’re going to raise kids anyway, it’d be better to do it with someone close.”

“I’ve tried saying similar things, but she didn’t seem particularly interested?”

“Maybe it’ll be different coming from me? Well, if she still refuses after I try, then there’s nothing I can do, but I think it’s worth trying at least once.”

“…Okay, you’re probably right, Hye-eun.”

The same words carry different weight coming from someone you like versus someone you’ve only slept with once or twice.

Considering the depth of Cheon Jihee’s love for Hye-eun, it seemed plausible to try her approach.

‘Still, I never expected Hye-eun to be so proactive in helping.’

It was a moment that made me realize I’d definitely chosen my wives well, if nothing else.

After finishing a day’s work and returning home.

As soon as the front door closed, Cheon Jihee leaned her back against it, a faint sigh escaping her lips as the conversation from the cafe earlier replayed in her mind.

‘If you’re curious, would you like to come see me sometime?’

‘If Jihee-ssi helps, I can certainly show you anytime.’

“…Hoo.”

It would be a lie to say desire wasn’t stirring.

It’s already been several years since I started harboring unrequited feelings for Kang Hye-eun. And it’s a precarious relationship that must continue into the future.

Thanks to Sung Taekyung’s goodwill, Cheon Jihee had managed to experience physical intimacy with Kang Hye-eun while hiding her feelings, but she couldn’t be sure how long this situation could last.

Moreover, with Kang Hye-eun’s recent pregnancy, there hadn’t been opportunities for the three of them to share a bed. Cheon Jihee wasn’t bold enough to ask the pregnant her to join them like last time.

Though she wanted to deny it in her mind, the buildup of sexual desire was undeniable. It wasn’t just ordinary physical urges, but a desire directed towards the person she truly loved.

‘What am I supposed to do now?’

A love she couldn’t break free from, even with the vague premonition that it would eventually shatter.

Cheon Jihee, blaming herself for her foolishness in accidentally setting a date, took off her martial arts uniform and headed to the bathroom.

After a quick shower, she lay down on the bed wearing only a towel, without changing clothes.

Carefully lying down on the bed with the towel tucked beneath her, Cheon Jihee began to move her hand towards her lower body.

-Jjilkeok.

“Eueut, huh….”

Alone in her room, Cheon Jihee’s lustful self-pleasure began.