HERA’S STORE.

Gong Hanseo couldn’t count how many times he had been there ever since dating Seong Kyungmin, so he was pretty indifferent now.

However, there was someone who looked amazed by every little thing.

"The way the sales associates treat me now is so different from how they treated me yesterday," Kang Daeho said excitedly while holding a glass of apple juice. Since the Omega was pregnant, he couldn’t drink alcoholic beverages. "Thanks to you and Kyungmin-ssi, I’m being treated like a VIP."

Gong Hanseo smiled and nodded, relieved that Kang Daeho wasn’t sulking anymore.

Well, his sunbae was really happy to be pampered.

The Hera’s branch where Seong Kyungmin brought them was known as the most competitive store among all stores in Korea. It was the branch that rarely accepted walk-in clients and had a strict queue system. Hence, most clients really had to set an appointment first.

That particular branch was tough because it was the biggest in the country.

Plus, it was the most foreigner-friendly as most staff members spoke English, too. Hence, the locals also had to compete with foreigners when it came to booking an appointment.

Thankfully, Gong Hanseo didn’t have to go through that.

Seong Kyungmin was a VVIP there, after all.

"Are you feeling better now, Daeho Hyung?"

"Yes. I don’t even remember why I’m upset in the first place," Kang Daeho said, his gaze fixed in one direction. "Hanseo-ya, you’re lucky someone like Kyungmin-ssi chose you, despite him being an excellent Alpha and you being a normal Beta. But, in introspect, you’re amazing, too. After all, you managed to bag someone like Kyungmin-ssi."

There he goes again— giving me a backhanded compliment.

Gong Hanseo followed Kang Daeho’s gaze.

And, as expected, the Omega was looking at Seong Kyungmin, who was busy talking to the sales manager.

Yes, the Alpha was a VVIP client who had a close relationship with the sales manager himself, and not just the sales associates. No wonder his lover could come in anytime he wanted, and buy whatever he wanted as well.

At times like this, I can feel the status gap between Hyung and I.

As a celebrity, Gong Hanseo was an ambassador for a few luxury brands.

But Hera’s was the type of high-end luxury brand that you couldn’t get your hands on, even if you were a famous celebrity.

It’s for the truly rich and the elites.

"Daeho-ssi, you’re here again?"

Oh.

When Gong Hanseo lifted his head, he was greeted by a couple.

Only the Alpha was familiar to him— it was Lee Min, Kang Daeho’s ex-husband.

Lee Min was with a "twink" attached to his arm— a pretty Omega who looked way younger than their age range.

Oh, god.

I hope the Omega is at least twenty years old.

Anyway, Gong Hanseo’s judgmental gaze met Lee Min’s eyes.

He braced himself in case the Alpha picked a fight with him again.

However, Lee Min avoided Gong Hanseo’s gaze as if he were afraid.

Good.

"Hanseo-ssi, haven’t you learned your lesson yet?" the Omega twink asked Kang Daeho in a mocking tone. "Even if you managed to snag an appointment this time, it doesn’t mean you can buy a bag here."

Aigoo.

Gong Hanseo sipped his champagne not because he was afraid of the confrontation, but because he saw the fire in Kang Daeho’s eyes.

Hyung got this.

"You talk too much for someone who only got two appointments after waiting for months," Kang Daeho said haughtily. "Plus, I saw you when you left the store yesterday. Yes, you bought a bag. But it wasn’t the bag that you wanted, was it? It’s just a normal bag on display, not the rare ones that you can’t buy if you’re a nobody."

The Omega twink’s face turned red as if embarrassed, and then he glared at Kang Daeho.

Oh, so the kid didn’t get a rare bag either.

Gong Hanseo was reminded that Hera’s had plenty of bags, but the clients "playing the game" were aiming for the so-called rare bags.

The bags that Kyungmin Hyung often gifts to me...

"We’re here because my SA called and said a rare bag is supposed to arrive today," Lee Min said to Gong Hanseo coldly. At least, the Alpha bastard wasn’t being aggressive. "It’s in Mirae’s wish list for so long."

Oh.

So, the kid’s name is Mirae.

Anyway, this time, that Mirae kid smiled haughtily.

Unfortunately, Kang Daeho had lost the fight.

Aigoo.

It’s Hyung’s dream to snag a rare bag from Hera’s...

"Babe."

Oh.

Gong Hanseo’s face lit up when Seong Kyungmin finally returned to his side.

His lover kissed the top of his head before addressing Lee Min and the Mirae kid with a cold glance.

Both Lee Min and the Omega twink flinched.

Well, Gong Hanseo understood that reaction.

Kyungmin Hyung is cold to other people.

Anyway, Seong Kyungmin practically ignored Lee Min and the kid before turning to the store manager.

"Hanseo-nim, Daeho-nim, please follow me to the VIP Room."

Gong Hanseo wasn’t surprised.

It wouldn’t be his first time in the VIP Room, after all.

But Kang Daeho obviously looked thrilled.

When Gong Hanseo glanced at the Omega kid, he saw the envy in Mirae’s eyes.

Ah, Daeho Hyung won.

"Let’s go, Hyung," Gong Hanseo said to Kang Daeho. "You can pick any bag you want."

He said that on purpose for Mirae to hear.

As expected, the Omega kid immediately reacted.

"Excuse me. We’re here to buy a rare bag," Mirae said to the store manager, sounding very desperate. "We’re also your clients, aren’t we?"

The store manager just glanced at the kid politely before waving to a sales associate.

A female sales associate immediately walked towards them and addressed Lee Min and Mirae.

"I’m sorry, sir, but the rare bags are already out of stock."

Gong Hanseo wanted to listen more, but Seong Kyungmin already put his hand on his waist and guided him to the VIP Room.

But he saw it.

I saw Daeho Hyung smirking at Mirae haughtily.

***

WHEN they arrived in the familiar VIP Room, Gong Hanseo immediately noticed three pristine shopping bags with Hera’s simple yet elegant logo on it.

As expected, those shopping bags...

"They have two rare bags and one in-demand style that arrived today. I got them all," Seong Kyungmin said while talking to Kang Daeho. "You can have them, Daeho-ssi."

Kang Daeho gasped, obviously delighted and shocked.

"If there’s anything else you want, you can get them and put everything on my tab," Seong Kyungmin said, and then he pointed at the waiting sales associate politely. "They will assist you."

Kang Daeho beamed while nodding energetically. "Thank you, Kyungmin-ssi!"

Seong Kyungmin just nodded indifferently, and then he turned to Gong Hanseo with a smile. "Let’s go, babe."

"Huh? Where?"

Seong Kyungmin just smiled and guided him to another room.

Is this, like, the VVIP Room?

The store manager was already there, still all smiles.

That’s the smile of someone who’s expected to get a huge commission today...

"Hanseo-ssi, please take a seat."

Seong Kyungmin pulled the chair for Gong Hanseo.

The next thing he knew, he was already looking at the fancy box that the store manager had placed on the table.

And when the store manager opened it...

Leather?

Yeah, the box was full of leather.

"Babe, we were offered a special order. You can create your own bag using the limited materials for this season. Luckily, some exotic leathers and colors that you might like are available," Seong Kyungmin explained, getting down on one knee while looking up at Gong Hanseo. "This is one of my advance wedding gifts for you, babe. I’ll make sure that your custom bag will arrive before our wedding, so feel free to design your bag the way you want it."

Aww.

Hyung is really generous to me.

Gong Hanseo was touched.

He may not be interested in Hera’s, but he knew that a special-order bag was more expensive than their normal bags.

And it takes months to years before your special order arrives.

It should be fine since their wedding preparations would also take months.

I want a solemn, small wedding— but that doesn’t mean the preparations will be rushed.

Anyways...

"Thank you, Hyung," Gong Hanseo said, leaning down to hug Seong Kyungmin. "I love your gift."

***

"A SPECIAL order? You’re so lucky, Hanseo-ya!"

Gong Hanseo smiled awkwardly while Kang Daeho was making a fuss next to him.

After shopping at Hera’s, Seong Kyungmin brought them to a nice French restaurant for late lunch.

His lover just stepped outside to answer a work call.

Hence, Gong Hanseo and Kang Daeho were left at the table while having their desserts.

"What kind of bag did you make, Hanseo-ya?"

Gong Hanseo told Kang Daeho the color combination, kind of leather, and hardware that he chose for his bag.

For some reason, his sunbae looked surprised.

"You don’t look like you’re interested in Hera’s, but you have great taste, Hanseo-ya," Kang Daeho said, blinking as if he was in disbelief. "I can already imagine how elegant and pretty the bag would turn out."

"Thank you," Gong Hanseo said. "Kyungmin Hyung actually helped me with everything. His taste is more refined than mine since he grew up in luxury."

"Oh, of course. I knew you couldn’t come up with such a pretty idea without Kyungmin-ssi’s help."

Aigoo.

Gong Hanseo felt a bit offended, but he didn’t make a big deal out of it.

He didn’t want to confront Kang Daeho because of the baby.

Plus, Daeho Hyung can be tactless sometimes, but he’s still a nice person.

"Hanseo-ya, do you think Kyungmin-ssi is serious about you?"

"Excuse me?"

"I mean, he’s an Alpha," Kang Daeho said. "Do you think he’ll settle down with a Beta like you?"

Argh.

I really don’t want to upset Daeho Hyung for the sake of the baby, but...

"He will, Hyung," Gong Hanseo said firmly. "After all, Kyungmin-ssi had already proposed to me— and I accepted it."

Kang Daeho looked shocked as he whispered to himself. "But why...?"

Excuse me???

***

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