Chapter 132: RUN AWAY OMEGA
IT HAD already been five years, but Garam still remembered the night of his escape like it was just yesterday.
His escape wasn’t grand, though.
It was simple.
Not because they weren’t prepared enough, but because Mija and Lee Wonjae— his Omega father-in-law— worked hard together.
Thanks to them, Garam even had time to say goodbye to his group members...
***
GARAM explained briefly to his group members that he had to run away because 1.) Song Sihyuk had amnesia and 2.) the SG Group was threatening him to give up his rights as his baby’s mother.
Yes, he kind of exaggerated a bit.
I have no choice since I can’t tell them about the kid shaman.
Plus, Garam had to make it sound like he and his baby would die if they stayed there so that his group members wouldn’t ask more questions.
And, fortunately, it worked.
"My Omega father-in-law is on my side, so he’s going to help me run away from their family," Garam said in a hurry. "Plus, it’s also Appa who helped us terminate our contracts with our company."
It was the first time he brought that up, so no wonder his group members looked shocked.
"I know you said you’ll ask your father-in-law to terminate our contracts, but I didn’t expect it to happen so soon," Gong Hanseo said in disbelief. "Thank you, Garam-ah. I can’t believe you still managed to help us even though you’re going through something awful."
"I’m fine, I really am," Garam said, assuring his group members, even though his exaggeration was the reason they looked like they were about to cry now. "I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can re-debut with you."
This time, Lee Eunsang and Finn— the two youngest— burst into tears.
Kwon Jigu and Gong Hanseo looked like they were about to cry, but it was obvious that they were holding back.
"I’m really sorry, everyone. I really wanted to re-debut with you, but at this rate, I’ll only be a liability to you. The last thing I want is to be the reason for your downfall," Garam said between sobs. Yes, he couldn’t hold back his tears either. Hence, he was crying now. "So, please promise me you’ll all succeed even without me. I don’t know when I’ll be able to return. I’m not even sure if I can contact you while I’m in hiding. So, please make sure I’ll see you on TV. Or the internet. Whatever you choose to do, I’ll always be supporting you."
"Ah, Hyung. If that’s what you want, then we’ll make it happen," Kwon Jigu said in a cracked voice, and then he hugged him. "Just please stay safe and healthy."
"Your baby, too," Finn said between sobs before hugging him. "Please introduce us to your baby once everything is okay, Hyung."
"Of course, I will."
"Hyung, we will miss you," Lee Eunsang, now joining the group hug. "We will wait for you no matter how long it takes."
"I’ll try to come back as soon as I can."
"If things get too tough, just come back to us," Gong Hanseo said, completing what may be their last group hug in a long while. "It will be our turn to protect you then, Garam-ah."
Aigooya.
Garam could only cry his heart out until it was time for him to go.
***
THAT NIGHT, Garam didn’t escape alone.
Aside from Mija, Shin Geon and Shin Juno also decided to come with him.
Lee Wonjae, his Omega father-in-law, didn’t want to send him and Mija without protection, after all.
Everything was already set when Garam left the hospital.
The get-away car was waiting for him, all his stuff was loaded in the trunk, and his Omega father-in-law just handed him a heavy backpack.
"There’s at least five billion won in all the bags that I packed for you, including this one, Garam-ah," Lee Wonjae said in a serious tone. "I’ll continue sending you money to your bank account. But it will be safer to use cash. Don’t hesitate to use as much as you need. I’m not going to forget you, so rest assured, I’ll never stop supporting you and your son financially."
Right.
Mija didn’t ’curse’ Lee Wonjae.
Hence, only his Omega father-in-law wouldn’t forget him once he left.
Mija said there should at least be one person in the family that they can rely on.
"Plus, I’m just one call away," Lee Wonjae said. "If you need me, don’t hesitate to call. I’ll come and get you immediately."
Aww.
Appa really treats me like his own son.
Garam smiled and nodded, holding back his tears. "Thank you, Appa."
"You’ll be in good hands, dear," Lee Wonjae said while wiping Garam’s tears. "My friend owns the shelter where you’ll be staying, and I already informed her of the situation. You can trust her, Garam-ah."
***
AEJUNG HOME.
That was the name of the Omega Shelter where Garam would be staying at least until he gave birth to his son.
Mija chose that shelter for a reason.
This is operated by Appa’s close friend, and that friend is...
"Welcome, Garam-ssi."
Oh.
Garam was starstruck when he recognized the elegant woman standing in front of him.
It was Jang Aejung— the youngest daughter of Chairman Jang Myung-bak. And Chairman Jang Myung-bak was the chairman of Jusik Food Industrial Company.
And it’s the company that created ’Jjang Ramyeon’— the best ramen in the country!
Garam recognized Jang Aejung because his group had become endorsers of Jjang Ramyeon before.
"Garam-ssi."
"Oh, I’m sorry for spacing out, ma’am," Garam said, bowing his head immediately while greeting the madam. "Hello. I’m Lim Garam."
"I know. We met at work before. Our cheesy Jjang Ramyeon became an instant bestseller when your group endorsed our brand," Jang Aejung said kindly. "Please raise your head, Garam-ssi."
And he did as he was told.
"Garam-ssi, I already talked to Lee Wonjae. He didn’t give me the exact details, but I got the gist," Jang Aejung said while gently patting Garam’s shoulders. "I built this shelter for Omegas because I had someone dear to me once who had been abused by an Alpha. I don’t want other Omegas to experience what he had gone through, so I built this shelter. Rest assured, I won’t let anyone harm you while you’re here— not even Song Sihyuk or Chairman Song Sanggyu."
Oh.
She knows who I’m running away from, and yet she’s still willing to help.
"I may not be a chaebol, but I have my connections. That’s why no chaebol Alphas have dared to cross me," Jang Aejung said. "I promise you that you and your companions will be safe here, Garam-ssi."
"Thank you, ma’am. I mean it."
The madam just smiled and nodded, and then she glanced at Shin Geon. "I don’t usually let Alphas enter the shelter, but I’ll make an exception since that one has a fated partner. Even so, he has to find another accommodation. He can’t live in the shelter with you because most Omegas here have a fear of Alphas."
"Yes, ma’am. Appa has already arranged a separate accommodation for Geon Hyung," Garam said while nodding. "Junho Hyung will stay with me during the day, and then come home with Geon Hyung at night."
"Very well," Jang Aejung said, smiling. "Welcome to my shelter, Garam-ssi."
***
THE OMEGA shelter wasn’t only safe for Omegas who ran away from their Alphas.
It also had a small yet effective hospital inside the premise.
And that was where Garam gave birth to his son.
All male Omegas deliver babies through C-Section, and I’m no exception.
Hence, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Garam almost died during childbirth.
After all, his baby was born bigger than average babies.
I can already tell that my son is going to be an Alpha.
"Congratulations on giving birth to a healthy baby boy, Garam-ssi," the doctor greeted him kindly while gently placing his newborn baby on his chest. "Have you decided what to name your child?"
"Gunwoo," Garam said, smiling weakly while closing his eyes. "Lim Gunwoo— that will be my baby’s name."
Yes, I’m not going to use Sihyuk Hyung’s last name for my baby.
***
GARAM thought five years had gone by so fast.
Now, his baby boy could run on his own."
"Daaad!"
Aigooya.
Garam smiled while watching his son run towards him while holding a basket of strawberries. "Be careful, Gunwoo-ya."
As soon as he said that, Gunwoo immediately tripped and cried.
Of course, he immediately ran towards his son and checked if he had scraped his knees.
And that was when he noticed it.
Bruises?
Garam knitted his eyebrows when he noticed that Gunwoo’s legs had bruises— especially around the shins.
He suddenly hated himself for only noticing now since he had been busy lately.
Where did my baby get them from when he doesn’t play that much?
***
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