《Accidentally Fated》 Chapter 1 - Introduction In the Omegaverse people are classified into three sub gender which are Alpha, Beta and Omega. ALPHAs are the top tier of the population and are mostly regarded as the superior class. They generally rule everything else in the world from sports to business and politics. BETAs are the general population and are categorized as the middle class. OMEGAs are considered the lowest class of the subgender. Despite the changed in the way society perceives them, abuse and discrimination still exists. Majority still considers them as a mere object of reproduction. HEAT Omegas have their heat cycle or are generally the mating season. Sex with Omegas during their heat cycle are likely to result to pregnancy. Heat cycles generally last for three to four days. PREGNANCY Women in general can get pregnant regardless of their subgender. Omega male or female can get pregnant. Alpha males can get pregnant but are rare in occurrence. Male Betas cannot get pregnant. PAIRING An Alpha can mark an Omega during their heat cycle. A marked Omega can no longer be affected by pheromones of other Alpha or Omega, and their heat can only affect their Alpha.. A bonded Alpha can still smell pheromones from others but are less likely to be affected due to the pairing with their Omega. Chapter 2 - 1 A beautiful melody of Vivaldi''s Spring from Four Seasons can be heard inside the Simpson''s mansion, but despite the lovely music the people who are hearing the sound from the grand piano can''t help but sigh and are irritated by it. "The young master is at it again." said one of the servants with a deep sigh, annoyance evident on her face from hearing the same thing everyday. Not that she knows what music the young master is playing at the moment. "Just leave him be, it''s not as if he can get out of the house." another servant answered mockingly which made the other servant giggled in response. "Are all your works done?? You seem to have time to gossip." The two gossiping servants gasped and apologized profusely when they realized who just spoke behind them. They know not to make the senior servant mad, she can make them lose their job and not get any recommendation at all which will make it hard for them to find employment elsewhere. She holds the power over all the servants at the mansion aside from the master himself. More like the master does not bother about the household matters at all. After castigating the two servants and ordering them to prepare the young masters meal. Alicia tries to calm herself as much as she can before going to the parlor where the young master is currently playing the grand piano. She doesn''t want the young master to see her irritated face. Alicia knows most of the servants do not respect the young master and are reluctant to serve him. She has to be tough and make the servants fear her and follow her orders so that the young master will not suffer more than he already has. "Master Lenny." The young lad continues to be immersed in the music as his gentle fingers hit each key. His hands remembered each note as if it''s embedded in his mind, his body swaying softly as he looked at the picture frame on top of the grand piano. In it is a picture of a happy family, smiling and hugging each other. "Master Leonard!!" The music abruptly stopped as Alicia''s voice finally got through the young master, putting him out of his reverie. The young boy smiled at the sight of the old servant. Lenny has been under Alicia''s care since the day he was born. And the young boy knew that despite how strict she looks and how frightening her voice can sound, she only has gentleness towards him. "Is it time?" he asked, smiling at the old servant. "Yes the master is on his way." Alicia replied. Her heart aches seeing the young boy smile even though there''s sadness clearly written on his face. "Well I can continue tomorrow." Lenny reluctantly closed the cover of the grand piano and picked up the picture frame before he stood up and neatly put the chair back to its place. Hugging the picture frame he walks towards Alicia. Alicia patted her young ward''s head and gently stroked it. How can one hate this beautiful human being is beyond what her heart can accept. "Your meal is ready, you can eat anytime you want." "Thanks Alicia! Tomorrow can I pick flowers in the garden?" Lenny can see from his bedroom window that the flowers are in full bloom and he really wants to touch and smell them. "I''m sorry you know I can''t let you do that. But I will personally pick the flowers for you." she said tryinf to pacify the boy after seeing the disappointed look in Lenny''s face who just nodded, reluctantly accepting the reality that he can''t go out. Alicia hopelessly wished things can get back the way it used to be. The Simpson''s mansion used to be filled with warmth and laughter. Leonard used to be the center of his parent''s attention. The master dotes on the young boy so much that one would expect the boy to become spoiled. His mother Lena taught Lenny how to play the piano and the master was so proud at how easily the young boy learned and memorized each masterpiece. He only sings his son praises and proudly claims his son is a genius and is definitely a dominant Alpha in the making. And with how handsome the young boy is clearly becoming he''s sure that he will not have a problem having a prominent partner in the future. But things changed. The young man''s future drastically changed after one event. An event that caused the mistress of the Simpson''s household her life and the dotted young boy his father''s love and affection. Lenny and his mother were involved in a car accident which killed Lena as she shielded her young son from the impact of the collision. The mother died instantly and because of the injuries sustained by the boy the hospital discovered his subgender while checking his lab results. The master''s world collapsed in an instant. His beloved wife died and the son he so proudly claimed to be an Alpha is actually a filthy Omega. He cannot accept that his wife died protecting that useless filthy Omega. The master believes that the Omega should have died and not his wife. From then on, he declared the Omega no son of his and declined to see his face anymore. Three years had passed and the boy hadn''t been in the master''s presence ever since. Lenny was no longer allowed to go out of the house as if the master is afraid to let people know he has a son and an Omega at that. For the master his son died together with his wife on that unfaithful day. The boy spent his day reading in his room, the boy is smart even though the master ordered him to stop going to school he still tries to learn by reading whatever books Alicia can find for him. In the afternoon right before dinner, Lenny will be playing the piano downstairs while looking at the only family picture Alicia was able to save for him as the master ordered all pictures of the family thrown away leaving only the couple''s pictures inside the house. Alicia allowed Lenny to play the piano for a few hours or right until before the master came home from work. She wished she could do more for her young ward but allowing him out of his room once in a while is the only thing she can do. If only she can turn Lenny into an Alpha. Chapter 3 - 2 New Family Lenny woke up with the bustling movement outside his room. He can tell that the servants are preparing for something. He can sense how busy everyone is outside. He wanted to sneak out and check what was going on but was afraid to bump into his father as it''s Sunday and how noisy it was outside. He sure is that his father is still at home. Is his father preparing for a party or something? The house used to be like this whenever his mother prepared to entertain guests. He frowned as he knew his father no longer invites people in their house. So what is going on outside? His curiosity is killing him but his fear of his father is keeping him from going out. Hours passed and still no one came to his room to bring Lenny his food. His stomach is growling from hunger but he can''t do anything about it. He''s sure Alicia ordered someone to bring him his food but he''s sure as well with the way things are going outside they forgot about him. He has long given up on pitying himself and just lives life as it is. He knows in his heart his father is just grieving the death of his mom and eventually he will be okay again. He will love him again. Though the young Omega still believes his father would come to love him again, in reality the master is already preparing the house to welcome his new wife and new daughter. An Alpha daughter that he can proudly present to his business associates. A daughter that will not humiliate him for being a lowly Omega. "Master should I ask young master Leonard to join the dinner tonight?" Alicia bravely asked. The master''s new family is coming and it is right that they meet Lenny as well. "What nonsense are you spouting Alicia? That lowly Omega is no son of mine. He still stays inside that contaminated room and I will not allow my family to be tainted by his presence." Bernard Simspson sneered at the outrageous suggestion of the servant. His new wife knows about the boy and agreed that the boy should just be kept locked inside his room. He really should find a way to get rid of that boy. Lenny sits up from his bed when he hears his door opening and a worried Alicia rushes in, holding a tray of food in her hand. "I''m sorry young master, it was hectic outside and the servant I ordered to bring you your food was tasked to do something else and forgot all about it." Alicia put down the food on Lenny''s desk and quickly helped the boy out of his bed. She was outraged when she learned that the boy hasn''t eaten since morning. It''s already half past five in the afternoon the boy is most likely hungry by now. "It''s alright Alicia, it seems everyone is busy. I''m okay, don''t worry." Lenny tried to pacify the old lady as he knows she''s probably furious right now. If there is anyone in this house who cares about him it''s Alicia and her husband Hector who maintains his mom''s garden. "Alicia, what is going on outside? Is father home? Did he perhaps... asked for me?" Alicia looks at the boy who is shyly fidgeting, hoping that this would be the day his father would ask for him. She wanted to tell the boy it would never happen, but she couldn''t break it to him, afraid that the boy would lose all hope to live. She remembered about the new family and she contemplated if she would tell Lenny or not. Thinking the boy''s chances of going out of his room and playing the piano will now be impossible, she knew she had to tell the boy. "Young master, your father is expecting his new wife and her daughter to arrive this evening. Everyone is busy preparing the house for the new mistress and the room for the young mistress as well." Lenny''s eyes sparkled as soon as he heard what Alicia said. "I am having a new mom and a new sister. Is that true Alicia?" Lenny excitedly asked, full of hope that this would be the chance he so patiently waited. A new family might be what he and his father needed to bring back the joy in this house. Not that he wanted to replace his mother, but he knew that his father is still young and getting a new wife is inevitable for him. Alicia was speechless. She doesn''t know how to respond to the young boy''s enthusiasm. How can she tell him that he will not be a part of this new family. That his situation is not getting better but is probably going to get worse than before. "Daddy I love the house. Do I get my own walk in the closet? I need a lot of space for all the clothes and shoes you bought for me." Jade sweetly asked her new father. Her mother really did well this time and her new father adores her so much and dotes on her like she wants her dead father would do. "Yes sweetheart everything is ready for you, if there is anything not to your satisfaction will change it immediately." Bernard smiled at his beautiful Alpha daughter. "Honey don''t spoil her too much." Ruby shyly slaps her husband''s arms but is definitely satisfied at how dotingly the man is treating them. "I''m not spoiling her, my daughter should have everything she wants." Bernard proudly declared as the new family was welcomed by all the servants led by Alicia. Alicia tried not to show her displeasure at the master''s statement. She has no right to be mad even though she feels furious for the sake of young master Lenny. Ruby saw the change in the servant''s face though how briefly it seems. "The boy honey?" She whispered to her husband but loud enough for Alicia to hear. She expected that there would be someone in the household that would be favoring the Omega bastard better and she knew the old servant is the one on the side of the Omega. "Locked in his room as he should be. Don''t trouble yourself too much about that Omega. In time I''ll find a way to get rid of that nuisance." Satisfied with her husband''s response, Ruby smirked at the old servant as she passed by Alicia''s spot. The other servants who are previously afraid of Alicia are now sensing a change in the power at the Simpson mansion. Now that there''s a new mistress, Alicia will now just be a normal servant as they are and she can no longer order them to serve that Omega boy. Lenny slept peacefully that night, full of hope that his life would change.. Little did he know that his life would indeed change but it''s not for the better as he hoped for. Chapter 4 - 3 It''s been a few days since his father brought home his new family but Lenny has yet to see them as they went on a cruise. He was sad that he wasn''t able to join them but he''s still excited to meet them nonetheless. The innocent boy who cannot think bad of anyone did not even suspect that something is changing inside the house. He was glad that it was now Alicia who brings his food everyday as the other servants do not treat him really well. Like usual, Lenny went downstairs to play the grand piano and with him is his most precious possession; their family picture. He''s looking forward to having another family picture together with his new mother and sister, he''s sure his mom would understand. Lenny was randomly pressing the keys, exercising his fingers before he played his favorite piece. He was humming happily when he heard the front door opened. "Who gave you permission to come down here and touch that piano with your filthy hands?" Bernard screamed, his big voice echoing inside the house. The servants nearby scrammed and hid, curious to see how this drama would unfold. "I.... I''m sorry father. I just.. Lenny was trying to explain to his father when the forceful hand of his father touched his cheeks. The slap was too strong it caused the Omega to fall down on the floor. Lenny cried as he stared at his angry father. He looked at his new mother and sister seemingly asking for help, to his horror both of them were smirking at him. Happy at the treatment he is receiving from his father. He tried to ask for his father''s forgiveness but the cruel old man just kicked his pitiful Omega son. Alicia was currently listing down the items she needed to buy tomorrow at the grocery when she heard the loud voice of the master. She immediately rushes to where the voice is coming from, her heart beats fast because of fear for her ward''s safety. The new family was supposed to arrive tomorrow that is why she didn''t tell Lenny to go back to his room when she heard him play the piano. The color left Alicia''s face, she went pale to see Lenny on the floor clutching his stomach, the side of his lips bleeding. Three years, it has been three years since the father and son saw each other and this is what happened to the boy. "Alicia! I told you to keep the boy locked up. Why is he here." Bernard scolded the old servant who went to pick up the boy. "Honey, calm down. It seems we have a problem here at the house. Don''t worry, now that I am here, I will make sure to keep things in order." Ruby said to Bernard guiding him upstairs to their room while smirking at Alicia. The new family of three went to their room ignoring the crying Omega in Alicia''s arms. The servants rushed to bring the luggage the masters had brought back, not caring about the Omega and the old servant who they feared just a few days ago. Alicia hugged Lenny who just cried in her arms. She''s not even sure if the boy is crying from the physical pain or from the pain of realizing that his father really does not care about him anymore. The master has avoided the young Omega for the last three years; the severity of the hate his father has for him never really sank into Lenny''s mind.. until today. Ruby is happy at how her husband is treating his Omega son but she''s still not satisfied until that Omega is gone from her house as well as that sneaky old servant who''s loyal to the boy. She needs to find a way to completely remove the boy. It''s been days since the incident happened and the boy was kept locked in his room. Bernard never once mentioned the boy as if he''s no existing at all. Ruby is sure that if she gets rid of the Omega, her husband will be happy and will not care at all. Even though her husband clearly hates the Omega, she''ll never know if her husband might get crazy in the end and decide to leave inheritance to the boy. Simpson''s wealth should only be inherited by her daughter. Bernard already legally adopted Jade and she should be the one to inherit everything. That Omega should have nothing. She was still contemplating what to do when her cellphone rang. She smiled evilly when she saw the name on the screen. She now has an idea how to get rid of the Omega. ****** Clayton grinned after he finished his call with his sister. That conniving bitch managed to snag a rich Alpha businessman who also makes his niece his heir. And his sister just gave her a gift. Looking at the photo of the boy his sister sent is enough to make him hard. The boy is beautiful, even more beautiful than his niece Jade, the picture cannot justify his seemingly soft white skin. His lips are pinkish and he can bet that little buds of his are as pink as his lips. He should be real tight. A twelve year old virgin Omega who hasn''t gotten his first heat is surely a treat to his manhood. He licked his lips excitedly at what he was about to have. He will devour the boy until he''s satisfied and then put him to work. Clayton owns a lot of bars which are just front to his more lucrative business. A service shop providing Omega pleasure to a paying Alpha. He''s sure even after he''s done with the boy, a lot of his regular customers will pay handsomely for the Omega. Most especially those dirty old politicians who have cravings for young Omegas. He sent a text to his sister confirming his presence at her house tomorrow to take a look at the boy. Her husband will be on a business trip not that the man cares about that.. He''s just looking forward to tasting the little kitten. Chapter 5 - 4 Clayton came at the Simpson''s mansion as promised. He couldn''t hide his excitement to see the Omega boy, but he tried to contain it as his sister might get mad that he''s not paying attention to her. Both Ruby and Jade are annoying when they don''t get much attention. "Mom why do I have to stay here today? Can''t we go shopping? It''s boring to be at home." Jade complained to her mother but not enough to make Ruby mad. Jade may be a spoiled brat but she still fears her mom. "Princess I haven''t seen you in ages. Don''t you miss me?" "Ewww Uncle, don''t think I know why you''re here?" Clayton grins at his niece, despite her young age Jade is already aware of what he does for a living. And she knows he came here for the Omega. "So? When do I get to see the little kitten?" Clayton asked Ruby, smacking his lips in anticipation. Ruby just laughed at him, knowing that her brother would wash her hands of that filthy Omega. "I''ll ask him to join us for dinner. You can leer all you want but hold your lust till after me and Jade leave the house." Ruby knows none of the servants will help the Omega, even that old hag will not be able to help. She''s no match to her brother, she may try but she''ll never overpower Clayton. Alicia was startled when one of the servants told her to bring Lenny down for dinner. The Omega was asked to join the mistress and her guest for dinner. Lenny was surprised but nonetheless happy when Alicia told him that his stepmother requested his presence for dinner. He skipped his way to his closet to find a suitable outfit for dinner. He doesn''t own much clothes but he still has some new ones that he hasn''t worn since he doesn''t have anywhere to use them. He was glad his mom likes to buy bigger clothes for him, not that he grew much in the last three years, being an Omega his body is naturally small and feminine. Clayton knew the boy is pretty from the photo Ruby sent him, but the Omega boy in person is much prettier. Jade looked like a lady waiting next to the Omega. Lenny doesn''t like the way his stepmother''s guest is looking at him. The way he gazes at him makes him feel naked. Mr. Clayton approached him after his stepmother introduced him, he casually put his arms over Lenny''s shoulder making the young Omega totally uncomfortable but he cannot push the man, afraid that his stepmother will get mad at him for not entertaining her guest who also happens to be her brother. Lenny barely swallowed the food as Clayton kept staring at him the entire dinner. He excuses himself as soon as dinner ends, Clayton asks him to stay longer but he was glad his stepmother agreed to let him leave. He escaped to his room and for once he was glad he was inside his room and not outside with the rest. A few hours after dinner, Ruby and Jade left the house as planned, leaving Clayton and a few of his men at the mansion to take care of the Omega. "Mom where are we going?" "We''re staying at the hotel. Your Uncle will help us get rid of that Omega." "Why do we have to leave? If that Omega will be disposed of by Uncle tonight?" "Ohh I don''t want to be here. Your Uncle wants to have his way with that filthy Omega first before taking him away." Ruby casually answered to her teenage daughter. Alicia gasped upon hearing what Ruby has said. She can''t believe she dare to agree to have Lenny violated by her own brother. She needs to call someone for help, should she call Bernard? But the master doesn''t care about the boy. The old servant practically ran back inside the house to find someone to help the boy. Lenny was sleeping peacefully when someone walked in his room. The intruder slowly approaches the bed and the sleeping Omega. Lenny woke up when he suddenly felt something heavy pressing down his body. Fear enveloped him when he saw Clayton on top of him. "Hello little kitten" Clayton greeted the now awake Omega. Damn! He smells so nice and his skin is soft as he imagined. He licked the boy''s face as he tried to push his tongue inside the Omegas mouth. "No please. Please stop." Lenny cried, begging the man to stop. He doesn''t like what he''s doing to him. Clayton forcefully opens his mouth, Lenny does the only thing he can think of and bit the man. But instead of stopping his action seemingly encouraging the man even more, he tried to struggle to get free but the man is too strong. He keeps on crying and begging. On the other hand, Clayton is enjoying how Lenny is struggling from his advances. He pulls down the young boy''s pants and slid his finger inside his underwear. He felt the Omega''s hole and is sure indeed tight as expected, he''s hole is still dry like a normal Omega as he hasn''t got his first heat, but he doesn''t care. He likes them just like that. Lenny is so scared and he don''t know what to do, he maybe young but he knows the man is trying to **** him. He needs to free himself, he tried to kick Clayton and punch him but the man is too strong. He just slapped Lenny and punched his stomach, stopping him from struggling due to pain. Lenny cannot believe this is happening to him. He screams for his mom and dad, for Alicia and for anyone, for someone to help him. Clayton just laughed at him and mockingly told him no one is coming. He needs to escape. He needs to make the man stop. But how? He saw the lampshade on his bedside table. He can use it to stop the man but it''s too far beyond his reach. Lenny is losing hope but he cannot stop here. He needs to find his timing. Clayton grin when he felt the Omega stop struggling. He''s sure the boy will enjoy himself until he''s begging him for more. Omega''s are all slut, young or old. They are just plain slut. Lenny tries to calm himself despite the nausea that''s kicking in. He wanted to puke with every touch from the man, but he needs to bid his time. When Clayton pulled up and kneeled on the bed to start removing his pants. Lenny took the chance and reached for the lampshade and smashed it to the man''s head. He did it multiple times until the man lost consciousness. He doesn''t know where he got the strength to do it but he has no time to ponder about it. He needs to go. He quickly got out of bed and pulled up his pants, he didn''t bother to change his shirt which was ripped earlier by Clayton. He was about to open the door when someone beat him to it. He scanned his room for another object he can use as a weapon when Alicia called him. When Alicia went inside the house, she knew no one would help her rescue the young master. She rushed to find Hector and briefly told him what was happening inside the house. She asked Hector to prepare the pick up truck which they are using to run errands while she goes and picks up the young master. Alicia thought she was late when she reached Lenny''s room. The boy was at the door, his face was red, lips bleeding. His top is ripped and there''s marks on his arms. Her breaks but she has no time. She took the boy''s hand and dragged him to where Hector was waiting.. She didn''t know where they would go, but what she knows is she needs to help the boy escape the hell this house has become. Chapter 6 - 5 Escaped And Rescued A few minutes after Lenny was able to escape. Clayton regained his consciousness and felt the pain in his temple from the attack done by the Omega. He can feel the blood flowing on the side of his face. He roared when he realized that the Omega had escaped. He called for his men to search for the Omega. They tried to turn the house upside down searching for Lenny when one of his men mentioned the old couple leaving the house. He kicked the man for reporting it late. He told his men to follow the old couple and search for the Omega. He instructed them to bring him to his house as soon as they found him. Alicia held her breath from nervousness as they were leaving the mansion. Afraid that they will be caught and she can''t fathom what would happen to the boy if they were. She covered the boy with a blanket so the guard would not notice, they simply told them that her blood pressure was shooting up and needed to see the doctor. She finally breathed when they were already outside the Simpson''s property. They don''t know where to go, but she told Hector to just drive to the town. They can just hop on any bus leaving the town and escape as far as here. They just reached the town proper when they realized that a car is following behind them. The pick up is already old and cannot run as fast as it used to. "Alicia, you need to take the young master on foot. I will try to distract them as much as I can. Go to my sister''s place. I will meet you there." Hector said as he stopped at the intersection and tasked Alicia to join the crowd crossing to escape the eye of those chasing them. Alicia quickly got out of the truck with Lenny and joined the crowd of people probably out for a late dinner or out to enjoy the night. Alicia is worried because the boy hasn''t spoken a word, he was asking for his father and stepmother earlier. Innocently thinking that they would help him. When Alicia told him that his stepmother planned this and that they are disposing him and his father is aware of everything. The Omega''s face went pale from shock, realizing how alone he was. He hasn''t spoken after that. Alicia ran as fast as she could but when she looked back, she could see some of Clayton''s men scanning the crowd looking for them. She pulled Lenny at an alley. "Young master, look at me. You need to run. Run as fast as you could. Please be safe. I will try to buy you time as much as I could" Alicia looks at the boy not sure if he understands her, but she pushes him, the boy just stares at her but runs nonetheless. She prayed and hoped the boy would be okay. He deserves to be free from all this. ****** "How long do you plan to stay in town?" James asked his childhood friend Helena, who''s sitting in front of him with her husband. "We''ll leave tomorrow morning before noon." George answered while holding his wife''s hands. They were visiting Helena''s hometown, well not exactly her hometown but it''s where the orphanage that she and James grew up is located. They visit once in a while to see the nuns who raised his wife. Though this time they came to see the kids at the orphanage, he thought that if Helena saw the kids her mood might be lifted. He''s okay if she even wants to adopt one of them, not that they don''t have a kid of their own, it''s just that they cannot have another one. Helena is an Omega that he met while training at a restaurant. They fell in love and despite the difference in their status with Helena being an orphan and an Omega, his family didn''t object and supported them instead. They were blessed with a son who''s now fourteen years old, they were supposed to have another child a few months ago but sadly Helena had a miscarriage and was told she cannot bear anymore children which devastated the Omega. "Matt don''t go out far, we''ll have dinner soon." Helena called out to her son who was sneaking at the back door of James'' restaurant. Helena has become clingy to the boy, afraid that she''ll lose him as well. Matthew just shrugged off and promised his mom to be back soon. He likes cats and he knew that there would be stray cats in the back alley of the restaurant. He''ll play with them while the adults talk. As he opened the door and scanned the alley for a cat, he was disappointed when he couldn''t find any. He was about to go back when he heard a noise just right beside the big mountain of trash. He slowly approached the location of the noise, expecting to find a small kitten but instead he found a small boy with a blank stare, ripped clothes and full of bruises on his face and arms. His pants have been scraped and his knees are bleeding. Matt instinctively reached out to the boy and hugged him protectively. Surprisingly the boy did not fight back and allowed himself to be held by Matt. Matt heard someone called his name and he protectively shielded the boy. Ready to fight whoever comes and attempt to take the boy from him. Helena gasped when she saw what Matt was holding in his arms. She went out to follow her son to call him back for dinner. She didn''t expect to see Matt holding an injured and battered child. She tried to reach for the boy in Matt''s arms but her son shielded the boy as if not recognizing her. "Matty, Matthew it''s mom, I will not hurt him." Helena tried to get through her son and coax him to handover the boy. The boy badly needs medical attention. She "Mom!" Matthew replied, finally realizing it was his mom in front him. "Mom we need to help, please.... please mom let''s help him. Help my brother mom.." Matthew cried as he reached his mom''s hands. Chapter 7 - 6 George couldn''t believe his eyes when he saw his wife and son coming in from the backdoor. His wife is assisting his son who is holding a badly injured kid in his arms. Where and how did these two end up with that kid? "George! Let''s take him to the hospital." Helena called out to her husband. She shares the same sentiments with her son. They need to help the boy and in her heart she''s hoping the boy only has those tangible injuries. Growing up in an orphanage she''s seen these type of injuries on young girls and boys and most of the time they were sexually assaulted especially if they are an Omega. She''s not sure but the boy is probably an Omega which makes her worry more. "What have you guys gotten yourself into?" George couldn''t help asking his wife and son. Let''s just bring the boy to the hospital and report this to the police. They would know what to do with him. "No! I''m not letting anyone take him away." Matthew firmly stated. Turning the boy away from his father who he thinks is threatening to take him away. "Matthew, we don''t know who the boy is, his family might be looking for him." George tried to convince his son to let him take the boy to the hospital. He can''t understand why his son is being overly protective of the boy. "George! Forget it okay, let Matt handle the kid and let''s just bring him to the hospital. He needs medical attention for God''s sake! Ask the question later." Helena shouted, she''s worried about the boy and she can still recall how Matt called him his brother. She suddenly thought of her unborn child, if her child was in this kind of situation she would want someone to help him too. George sighs and agrees to his wife''s suggestion. They both urge Matt to let them take the boy to the hospital. James, who was looking at the family who were arguing what to do with the boy, suddenly spoke up and interrupted the family of three. "Let''s not bring him to the hospital." "What? I can''t believe you''re this heartless James. Can''t you see the boy is injured, he''s got bruises. He''s freaking bleeding." Helena replied. Unable to believe what her childhood friend had suggested. Of all people James should have understood her will to help the boy. "I''m not saying we''re not helping him. I''m just saying not to bring him to the hospital." Looking at the boy''s bare feet and his injuries, he probably ran away and escaped from his attacker. James knew that there were syndicates kidnapping young Omegas, some of them even sold by their own family. He is worried that this kid is one of them and they are probably searching the hospital for him. "Let''s bring him to Zach." James suggested, Helena nodded in agreement. Finally understanding what her childhood friend meant. If they want to help the boy, they need to hide him as much as they can. "Who''s Zach?" Matt asked, doubting anyone who would come near the boy. "Zach is one of our friends. He''s a doctor and he has a clinic near the border of the town." James explained to the young Alpha. After a few more coaxing, Matt finally agreed to go. They covered the boy as they went out to bring him to the car. George is on the driver seat with James beside him guiding the way to Zach''s clinic. Helena is at the back with Matt who''s still not letting go of the boy. ******* Zach has just finished cleaning up his kitchen after a late dinner. He''s got more patients today than usual which is why he closed the clinic a bit late and now he''s tired and eager to go to his bed. Just as he turned off the light on the living room he heard a loud banging on his door. He frowned not knowing if he should open the door. If it''s an emergency patient, they should be calling in from the clinic not his front door, though his clinic is adjacent to his house. His good natured personality won and he opened the front door and resigned himself to treating another patient. To his surprise he found his two friends James and Helena, with them is another man and a teenage boy holding another boy who seems dirty and injured. He quickly ushered them inside when he saw the injured boy. He led them to another entrance leading to his clinic. "Can you put him in the bed?" He asked the teen, though he''s not sure why it was the teenager holding the injured boy when there are three full grown adults more capable. Helena urged Matt to put the boy down knowing full well that her son is reluctant to let go. The moment Matt tried to put down the boy, the boy screamed and clinged on to Matt. Zach ended up sedating the boy to be able to treat him. Matt reluctantly left the boy to Dr. Zach''s care and came with his parents to the waiting room to wait for the doctor to finish treating him. "Okay Matt time to explain how you found that boy." George inquired with his son. They need to know everything to be able to come up with a plan on how to help the boy after his treatment. "His family might be looking for him, we need to inform the police about this." Three sets of "No" answered George. Helena and James responded negatively to George knowing that the boy will be in danger if they hand him over to the police. They both sense that the boy might be an Omega and might have been actually abandoned by his family. On the other hand Matt responded no because of other reasons. "I''m not handing him over to the police. I''m bringing home with me. He''s gonna be my brother." Matt proclaimed to his father''s surprise.. Helena already heard Matt called the boy his brother and was not surprised anymore, though she''s not sure where this is coming from. Why does Matt want to protect that boy? Why does he claim him as his brother? Chapter 8 - 7 "Brother??!!" George is trying his best not to lose his composure despite his son''s outrageous claims. Matthew just found that boy in the trash, how can he claim him as his brother. His son has never given them any problems before and has always been an obedient and respectful son. He shudders as he remembered how Matt doubted him earlier and shielded the boy from him. His son has never treated him like that. He knows this is not just some rebellious phase from the teen. George heave a sigh to calm himself, there''s no use shouting at his son. He should try to make him understand the situation more clearly. As he was about to lecture Matthew, he accidentally caught a glimpse of his wife''s reaction. To his astonishment, Helena is not even perplexed at the things Matthew is spouting. She''s even eager to make him agree to what their son wants. Does Helena really want another child? "Matthew you cannot simply claim someone as your brother. That boy has a family of his own. Do you know how crazy this whole idea sounds like?" George said to his son, still trying to hold his ground. He avoided his wife''s eyes, knowing he would give in if he sees her pleading eyes. As much as he wants to give them what they want, he''s still reluctant as he still believes that the boy''s family is probably frantically looking for him. He knows because he''ll do the same if Matt was in the same situation. "Why not? You and mom are planning to adopt a child that''s why we came here right? It''s not a normal visit to mom''s orphanage." Matt rebutted to his Dad. He heard his parents talk about the possibility of adopting a child from the orphanage where his mom grew up. Helena was surprised as she looked at her son. She didn''t know Matt heard them when George suggested the idea of adopting a child. She was ecstatic at the idea of caring for another child and also giving one of the kids from the orphanage a chance to have a family but she was hesitant because of Matthew. She''s not sure how their own son would think of them bringing an unknown child inside their home and expect him to accept the child as his sibling. She finally realized why Matt was so adamant to claim the boy as his brother. "Matthew we did plan to adopt a child but from the orphanage not some kid you found in a dumpster!" George was exasperated as he cannot get through to his son and his wife is not even helping him at all. Matthew just stomped his feet and went inside to go to the boy and ignore their pleas to let Zach finish his treatment. George just can''t figure out what to do anymore. He''s just a normal man, a chef who managed his own restaurant. Why were they involved in this kind of situation? What if that boy will cause them harm, his priorities have always been his wife and son. He was about to follow Matt when James motioned for him to follow him outside. James told George his suspicion that the boy might be an Omega and was attacked by someone and luckily got escaped. This made George more adamant to find the boy''s family but James just contradicted him and suspects the boy was abandoned or even sold by his own family, shocking Georger at the atrocity. ******* Lenny finally gained enough consciousness to check his surroundings. He just knew that he was safe beside that boy but he couldn''t find him. Did that boy abandon him too? Where is he anyway? More importantly who am I? He scoots away when he realizes the presence of an unknown man who''s trying to tie him up (Dr. Zach is actually bandaging his injured arms). "It''s alright boy. I''m not gonna hurt you. I''m just treating your wounds." Lenny just looked at the man in front of him suspiciously. "I''m a Doctor. See my coat? This is me. I''m Dr. Zach." Zach explained, showing the young boy his name plate, glad that he put on his lab coat before treating the boy. He continued bandaging the wounds half expecting the boy to fight him. He heaved a sigh when the boy allowed him to continue and saw the relief in his eyes, then he realized he was not looking at him anymore. He turned around and found Helena''s son behind him. He motioned the boy to come near them, to make the injured kid more comfortable. As he finishes up, Zach decides to finally talk to the boy and take advantage of Matt''s presence which he believes would make the boy talk. "Can you tell us why you were injured like this and why you were at the dumpster?" James briefly told him about the situation so he tried to get some answers from the boy. The boy just shakes his head in response. Zach can''t decide if the boy doesn''t know what happened to him or he''s just afraid to tell him. "Do you want us to find your family? We should inform them of what happened to you. They must be worried about you." He saw how fear and confusion all showed in the boy''s eyes and he clinged to the older boy for an answer. "What''s your name?" Matt asked caressing the fear stricken boy beside him. The boy just cried, horrified at the idea of not knowing who he is. Matt just hugged him. "Shhh, it''s alright, I''m here you''ll be okay" Zach gave the boy some sedatives to calm him and make him sleep. Maybe once he had enough rest he''ll remember something. The boy has no visible head injury but he doesn''t have enough equipment in his clinic to confirm if there are no internal injuries causing him to not remember anything. Generally amnesia can be triggered by a head injury which the boy doesn''t seem to have, if that''s not the case it might be a self induced amnesia from extreme shock he experienced. The boy must have suffered too much. His mind is blocking all memories of his traumatic experience. This is all just speculation on his part, after all he''s just a general practitioner and this is not his specialty. Helena might have to bring him to a bigger hospital and a specialist. The family of three together with James spent the night at Dr. Zach''s place while the boy recuperates. Zach did not open his clinic the following day, to keep anyone from knowing about the boy they were secretly treating inside. James decided to head back to his restaurant to check on things and George went with him, still believing that the boy''s family is looking for him. He''ll walk around the vicinity of James'' place to ask around if anyone is looking for a missing boy. George decided to scout the main street a few blocks from James'' to check if anything is amiss. The bustling street is business as usual and seems like there''s no missing child posters or even police asking people about a child as well. He roamed for almost an hour when he decided to go back to James''. Just as he was near the place, he saw three suspicious men in suits who looked like a group of gangsters. He decided to just walk passed them and not involve himself with them. "You think we can find that Omega boy?" the shorter of the three asked. "He can''t run that far, should be just somewhere around here. It''s not as if anyone would bother to help an Omega bitch like him" The boy is injured, if indeed someone helped him and brought him to the hospital they would still be able to catch him. The Boss already instructed Ugly Joe to check the nearby hospitals. They have to find the boy or they''ll suffer the boss'' wrath, he seems obsessed with the Omega. "Have you seen that boy? Man his skin so white, bet ya, that ass is so tight. Smells good too." The man who seems to be the leader of the trio just laughs mockingly. "Shut your trap, you can never taste that boy until the boss has his fill. I''m sure that boy taste good, the boss wouldn''t be this eager to find him." He laughed again and added that before he has his turn, it should be him first. "Still I can''t believe they actually give that boy to the boss. That family is rich but they let their kid be sold off to the brothel." The shorter guy uttered innocently earning him a smack in the head. "Omega is an Omega, they are filthy no matter if they are rich or not. Rich people are more prone to dispose of an Omega child." The leader lectured to the shorter guy. George clenched his hands trying not release anymore pheromones that might alert the gangsters. Though it seems they are just betas as he sure he released some angry pheromones when he heard their discussion. It seems Helena and James'' fears are true. The boy was abandoned and is in grave danger if they turn him over to the police. He couldn''t imagine what would happen if he insisted on bringing the boy to the hospital last night. He went to his car and decided to head back to Zach''s instead of his original plan to go back to James'' first. They need to move fast. They must take the boy as far away here as much as possible. He cannot let those men take the boy, Matt will not forgive him if something will happen to that boy. ******* "Noooooooooo!!" Zach, Helena and Matt rushed inside the treatment room when they heard the piercing scream coming from the boy. They found him hugging his legs at the corner of the room, his eyes full of fear, scared as if there''s a monster out there to get them. Luckily Matt was able to convince the boy to move, he clinged to Matt and cried and cried for someone to help him. It broke Helena''s heart to pieces. It took almost an hour for the boy to stop crying, he was hiccuping as he hugged Matt but calm now nonetheless. Helena was even able to come near him, he must have sensed Helena''s warmth that he allowed her to hug him too. The trio was having a moment when George came back rushing. "We need to go." He was gasping for air as he ran from his car. "I''m not leaving him here." Matt immediately protested. He still doesn''t know the change in his father''s disposition. Helena seconded Matt''s statement and urged her husband to stay a bit longer. "We''re not leaving him. We''re taking him with us." He will not leave the boy, after what he heard moments ago, he cannot leave the boy. He asked Zach if they could take the boy with them, when the doctor did not object. George asked Helena and Matt to ready themselves and they would be going home immediately. James came just before they left. Helena thanked both him and Zach for their help, while George asked both of them to keep what happened a secret which both men agreed not to speak about the incident to anyone. "Dad, he doesn''t have a name." Matt told his father as they left the town. George looks at Helena who''s sitting in the passenger seat. "What should we call our son?" Helena cried at what her husband said. She doesn''t know what happened when George went out this morning to have him change his mind, but she''s happy they could help the boy. She doesn''t know why but she can''t help but want to keep the boy safe. "How about Alex?" George suggested. "I''m sure your grandpa would be happy to have his grandson named after him. "Are you okay with that Alex?" Matt asked his brother who finally showed his first smile. Chapter 9 - Hello Hello everyone!! I''m not sure if anyone is liking this story hehe. It''s my first time writing a story like this. I''m not sure if I''m doing fine haha. I wasn''t planning to have the backstory to be this long ???? Starting on the next chapter it will be on the current timeline with the adult Alex life. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks Chapter 10 - 8 Keith is busy reviewing the latest design proposal for the hotel and resort he''s planning to build in their newly acquired island at the South of the country, which is popular for the powdery white sand beaches and rich coral reefs. Acquiring the island is already a guaranteed money maker for their company, adding in their hotel brand it will surely entice the elites to spend their vacation time at their hotel and resort. Coming to any of their hotels is like a status verification, as most of their hotels are top tier and only a few people can afford. He''s too focused on reviewing the plans when his personal line suddenly rang. He massaged his temple, sighing at the interruption. Dreading to pick up the phone. There''s only a few people who will call him using his direct line. His best friends who are mostly his business associates and his mother who nags him to get married. Keith put down the documents and took a deep breath, readying himself for another lecture from his mom. He mentally takes note to check his secretary which day he will be available. A call from his mother meant a blind date that he cannot escape. "Keith! Darling! You wouldn''t believe it." Kate excitedly said as soon as Keith answered the phone. With the high energy his mom is giving off, it''s a hundred percent confirmed that another blind date has been set up for him. "Mom I might be free on the day after tomorrow but I still have to check with Dana." He replied not waiting for his mom to actually mention the blind date. He''s meeting his friends tomorrow night so that day at least he''s sure not available. "Keith Louis Anderson! Show some enthusiasm, I''m not doing this for myself. I''m just concern about you." He heard his mom sniffing at the other line, he just apologized like usual. His mom keeps insisting that he should get married soon and make babies. He should have someone waiting for him at home, instead of those servants who have no one to serve most of the time as he''s not always away for business. "Yes Mom, I''ll try my best." He replied in monotone, pacifying the Andersen matriarch while actually checking the other documents on his desk. "You should. Ivana is such a respectable woman. Your Aunt Minnie introduced her to me. She''s one of the highly sought after models in the country. She''s a sweetheart. She''s gorgeous, I''m sure you''ll love her." Aunt Minnie is one of his mother''s closest friends and her conspirator most of the time in finding a suitable bride for him. Keith just listened to his mom''s litany as she enumerates all the good quality the model has. With how great the woman his mom makes her, one should think that a lot of men should be after her and she should have the pick of the litter. The woman is an elite Alpha, who came from a good family, tall, pretty and famous. She can choose whomever she wants, but then again he''s Keith Andersen. He is the most sought after bachelor in the country or even the world. At thirty years old, the world is waiting to see who will be his wife. The Andersens came from old money. His family has been rich since time immemorial. Their family has always been in the top ten richest families in the world and the number one in the country. Some say they are even more powerful than whoever was elected as president of the country. Being an Andersen means never having to worry about being poor the rest of your life. He just let his mom talk, he''s not actually interested. At least not yet. He knows he has to get a wife in the future, it doesn''t matter who, his mom can select someone when it''s time for him to get married. To him, marriage is just an obligation for him as an Andersen to produce an heir. Honestly, he doesn''t even need any help from his mother to find a woman for him. Men and women cling to him like a magnet. From an Alpha and Beta to an Omega. All swarm to him like bees. Well aside from his family background, he''s got the looks as well being an Alpha himself. He bedded a few of those who offered their bodies to him. He''s just a man, he has needs, but he has a policy. He only have sex with male Alphas and male or female betas, as they have the lowest rate of possible pregnancy. He needs an heir, but he doesn''t want any unplanned illegitimate child. A lot of Omegas tried to entice him with their heat. Some even induced their own cycle, hoping to make him lose his rationality and bed them. Fortunately for him, he''s a superior dominant alpha and he''s not easily affected by pheromones even from an Omega in heat. He''s never been once controlled by any pheromones being it his or anyone else. ******* "Okay it''s finally done." Alex wipes the sweat from his forehead and giddily looks at his apartment. It''s the first time he''s going to live on his own. They have been slowly bringing in his things and today was the day he completely moved in. "Mom!" He called out looking at the sad woman beside him and immediately hugged her. His mom has been reluctant to let him live on his own. She''s worried about him being alone that it took her three years to finally allow her precious son to move out of the family home. His now on his senior year in college, his schedule is beyond hectic with the thesis and internship he has to complete. "I''m just worried for you. You''re still an Omega afterwall. An unmarked alone Omega at that." Helena uttered full of worry. "I''ll be fine mom. It''s not as if I''m having a heat cycle you know." He said laughing, which earned him a glare from his mom. "You''re an Omega, you are vulnerable by nature no matter what you say. It''s our duty as a parent to worry about you." His dad chimed in as soon as he put the bag of ready made food his mom had prepared for him. He just came back from picking it up from the car. "Aww I know you love me so much guys. You''re the best parents in the whole wide universe." Alex proclaimed, opening his arms widely so that his Dad can join them in a group hug. "I bet Matt is jealous he couldn''t join The Alex Special Hug." They all laughed together, knowing that the eldest son is probably anxious and jealous at the moment. He has a duty in the hospital and couldn''t take the day off to help. If there''s anyone overprotective to Alex, then it''s his older brother. His brother has an extreme brocon complex. After checking all his windows and ensuring everything is safe. His parents started to leave, still reluctant to let go of their youngest son. They keep giving him reminders and lists of things he should do. "Yes Dad, I agree. I''m an Omega even though I might be a recessive one and even though the Doctors do not agree. I should be careful." Alex said, pacifying his father and ensuring he understood it himself. "And yes Mom, I''ll call and check in with you every night at 10:00 pm to confirm I got home and I''m safe and that I will also inform you if there''s any change in my body." He said enumerating all their orders and reminders. He is twenty years old now and will be twenty-one in half a year. Unlike other Omegas, he hasn''t gotten his first heat. Omegas usually starts to get their first heat as soon as they hit puberty. At twenty, he''s already a rare case though the Doctors are still reluctant to declare him as a recessive Omega since he still emits pheromones, though not as strong as a normal Omega. He''s such a special case that his ever loving brother decided to be a doctor in order to understand how to help him live a normal Omega life. He waved goodbye to his parents after finally convincing them to go. He decided to take a shower and call it a day. He still has a few weeks left till the semester starts.. He should relax now while he can. Chapter 11 - 9 Alex''s first morning at his new apartment was disturbed by the loud banging at his door followed by a phone call asking him to open up immediately. The Omega just walked out of his room unbothered at the urgency in the caller''s tone. He took his time and just opened the door with a loud yawn. He half expected this from happening anyway. "What took you so long. I''ve been knocking on your door for more than ten minutes." Complained by the man as soon as he entered the apartment. Alex stared at the handsome features of the man in front him, his furrowed brows and annoyed expression cannot mask his gorgeous face. He couldn''t help but smile as he knows no matter how much this guy scolds him, he knows that he cannot stay mad at him. He loves him too much and would give him anything he wants. "What the hell are you smiling for huh?" Alex scrunched his nose as the man pinched it. "Ouch Matty! Leave my nose alone!" He pulls away from his brother and massages his nose while glaring at Matt, who just laughed. Matt just finds his reaction adorable and pat the younger''s head in response. "Your hair is getting longer. Why not cut it?" Matt said, touching Alex''s ponytail. Being an Omega Alex has a very feminine face, having his shoulder length hair added to his attractiveness which makes Matt proud and annoyed at the same time. He never stops bragging about his pretty Omega brother but gets annoyed when someone tries to flirt with Alex. For Matt, his little brother is too precious for the likes of normal Alpha and Beta. Besides he still sees Alex as his kid brother, he''ll not allow anyone to take him away. Maybe when Alex''s forty he''ll let him get married. "I''ll allow it when you''re forty." Alex glares at his brother not understanding what he meant, they were just talking about his hair, what''s he being forty years old got to do with it?" He decides to just ignore his brother''s nonsense and starts to prepare breakfast for the two of them. Matt is probably hungry and had no time to properly eat a meal during his duty. When Matt noticed that Alex was leaving him in the living room, he finally remembered why he went straight from the hospital to his younger brother''s place. Alex''s scream when Matt pulled his ponytail. "You stupid brat! How can you schedule your moving in on the day I have a duty at the hospital. You know I have a schedule on Thursday." Alex retaliated and stepped on Matt''s foot, Matt''s hair pulling stunt is actually not that painful, his foot probably hurt more, but that''s just the way they banter with each other. Maybe that''s one of the reasons he''s not cutting his hair short. He likes it when Matt pulls his hair, he would sometimes pretend it hurts so bad and would make his older brother follow his orders. Not that Matt is not spoiling him enough. "Coz I know you would be so overbearing and so annoying. You stupid older brother!" Alex replied, sticking out his tongue as he ran to the kitchen laughing loudly at his brother. Matt just shook his head and threw his lab coat at the sofa. "Brat wake me up after three hours." He called out to Alex, he kicked his shoes and lay down on the sofa. He''s freakin tired from yesterday''s duty, he hasn''t slept for more than twenty hours, adding in two emergency delivery operations that he assisted last night. It didn''t take him long to enter the dream world. Alex was not surprised when he found Matt snoring at the sofa, he tried to wake him and ask him to sleep on the bed. The couch is a bit small for his brother''s broad frame, but the man is dead to the world. So Alex just went to get him a blanket and just leave him to get some rest. He also starts picking up the things Matt left. His brother is the messiest person he knows, which is a wonder how he can become a doctor with how messy he is in his daily life. His shoes are on the floor, which he thinks Matt just kicked without care. His lab coat was most likely thrown at the sofa, his necktie too. To Alex, Matt is one of the most important people in his life aside from their parents. He doesn''t remember much of his childhood, he was told that he was in an accident before and that he got some sort of amnesia. He remembered those times that he would wake up screaming at night that not even their parents can''t come near him. It was always Matt who comforted him, he didn''t get tired even when he wasn''t talking after his accident. It was Matt who patiently taught him when he needed to take an equivalency test since they said the school won''t accept him if he can''t prove he can understand middle school level because of his amnesia. *In reality he needed to take the exam because he has no school records.* Matt would drop everything and anything for Alex, his baby brother is his top priority which made some of his exes annoyed. Some though tried to get close to Alex to gain favor for him, but breaks up with him nonetheless when they realize they can''t compete with his brother. Three hours had passed, Alex unpacked his remaining stuff and was about to wake up Matt so they could have a meal together. He just went out of the room when he heard his brother arguing with someone on the phone. "I''m at my brother''s place. What do you mean why? You know I''ve been anxious since yesterday." Matt argued with the other person. Alex knew it must be his brother''s current girlfriend. "Why should I have to ignore my brother''s safety just to meet your friend who wants to confirm that you are really dating an Alpha, do you know how ridiculous that sounds?" Matt screamed making Alex''s cringe, his brother would probably be breaking up with that Beta soon. Him and their mom don''t like that girl, they can tell that she''s just dating Matt because of his Alpha status. "Damn it!" Matt cursed as he ended the call. It''s probably time to break up with her. He thought she might be the one, she''s a Beta and a doctor as well. She was nice with Alex before. He heard a chuckle from behind him and saw Alex''s amuse face who''s unaffected with his furrowed brows. Alex asked him to come and eat just as his stomach growls which made them laugh. "What''s your plan after this?" Matt asked. His brother might be living alone now, but it doesn''t stop them to check where he''s going and who he should meet. "I''m just meeting Dan later, we''ll go to the library to submit our request for the internship." Alex answered. Matt nodded his approval for him to meet Dan. He knows Dan, he''s been Alex ''s friend since middle school. They were classmates since middle school and even went to the same college and took the same course. If the boy is not an Omega he wouldn''t be allowed to be this close to Alex. "Wanna come with me and meet up with Dan for a while?" Alex asked. He hasn''t stopped matching his best friend and his brother. It would be perfect if they would fall in love with each other. But unfortunately, they don''t see each other romantically. Matt left to rest further at his own pad and get ready for his afternoon duty as well. But he didn''t leave until giving out a lot of reminders for Alex. ******* "Let''s go dumbass!" Keith called out to the man who''s sprinting to his car. He came to pick up this annoying best friend of his. "Hello, how are you? I''m fine, thanks for picking me." His friend responded mockingly and then greeted his driver cum bodyguard normally. "Why do I have to pick you up anyway?" Keith complained, but his friend just shrugged in response. He actually didn''t know they were picking up Jules but apparently this annoying guy directly contacted his driver Martin. They were heading to Chad''s place for their get together. Chad is the other friend who completed their trio. They have been friends since they were four years old. "Hey Martin, can you pull up for a minute down there at the convenience store." Jules instructed the driver. He got out of the car and dragged Keith with him. "The hell man, am I your bodyguard?" Keith complained, this idiot wanted to buy ice cream and had to drag him out of the car. He just crossed his elbow and waited for Jules to get his ice cream. Keith was just standing there annoyed at waiting for Jules when he suddenly smelled something sweet just as the door chimed, signalling someone entering or leaving the store. He breathes in and inhales the intoxicating sweet smell that calms him down. He was about to search for the source of the smell but he can''t find it anymore, he can only sense a faint sweet scent making him want for more. He scowled at Jules who interrupted him to say that they could go. He wanted to search more. He wants to smell it more. ******* "Hey are you okay?" Dan asked Alex who seemed to be having difficulty breathing. "Should we call Matty?" Dan suggested, worried at the sudden change in Alex just as they were leaving from the convenience store. "Don''t call him. Give me a minute I''ll be fine." Alex rejected Dan''s suggestion of calling his brother. He knows if Matt learned about this, he will kiss his freedom goodbye. He can''t let that happen, classes haven''t even started yet and he will be dragged back to their parents'' home if his brother knows. Honestly Alex doesn''t even know what happened. He was just there at the convenience store for a second to pick up Dan, then he was suddenly hit with this aromatic smell he hasn''t smelled before, making him dizzy and intoxicated. He felt hot for a moment, making it hard for him to breath. Not that he''s mentioning that to Dan, his friend might not believe him anyway. Besides, he''s already starting to feel better the more they walk far from that convenience store. Chapter 12 - 10 School has officially started and Alex forgot about the incident at the convenience store already. He didn''t mention it as well when he checked in with his parents on that day as to him it''s just a sudden chill that could have turned into a cold if he wasn''t able to immediately counter it with a cold medicine. Students rushed to pack their things and head out of the room to go to their next class or to hang out with their friends. The two Omega bestfriends took their time, not wanting to join the mob of students rushing out. "Hey sluts wanna join us tonight?" Mike or Big Mike as what everyone likes to call him said as soon as he saw Dan and Alex walking out of the room. Big Mike being an Alpha that he is, harassed the two of them on the daily basis together with his two lackeys. The two Omegas ignored him like usual, leaving the big guy seething in anger. It was actually a surprise that he hasn''t done anything beyond verbal harassment on them. "Hey Big Mike''s talking to you sluts!" Brent one of the Beta lackeys grabbed Dan''s arms making the Omega flinched from the pain. Alex immediately helped his best friend and forcefully removed the Beta''s hands from Dan. Brent just put his hands up as if gesturing that he''s not doing anything, mocking Alex''s for making a fuss. Right now they are already attracting attention and some students are already murmuring about them but no one cared enough to help the two Omegas. After all it''s just an Omega who''s getting assaulted, it''s pretty normal for them. Some even think that the Omegas should just give in. Alex tried to shield Dan from the three idiots harassing them. Dan is on the submissive side and cannot stand up for himself. It''s always Alex who stood up for the both of them, and usually fights off the bullies even though he''s an Omega himself. The commotion ended when the Chancellor happened to walk in on the scene. He immediately asked everyone to go to their classes and asked the two Omegas what''s going on when Big Mike interrupted and explained that they were just asking the two about a class assignment. Dan seconded the Alpha''s statement so as no to create more trouble, which Alex did not agree on. He wanted to tell the Chancellor that they were being harassed but Dan''s pleading face kept his mouth shut. They just took advantage of the Chancellor''s presence and immediately left and avoided any more interaction with the trio. "Why did you not let me tell the Chancellor the truth?" Alex asked disappointedly. "Let''s just leave them be okay? We will be starting our internship in just over the month. We won''t be seeing them until we graduate. I don''t want to talk about them anymore please." Dan pleaded, making Alex sigh at his friend''s way of thinking. Dan is right though, their curriculum requires them to only attend a month or so of their lectures, the rest of their semester would be spent on the internship that the University arranged. Though not everyone can opt for this arrangement, one has to apply and the university would select students who qualified for the internship. This is one of the reasons for the high enrollment in their school. Those who qualified for the internship usually get hired after graduation. The University has ties with multinational companies, ensuring a great future for their students. "Hey Babe!" greeted by the new guy as he approached the two Omegas. Alex''s mood turned even more sour when he saw the guy. Eric is the Alpha boyfriend of Dan, who he still believes is not good enough for Dan. He doesn''t like the guy as he always makes Dan cry, sometimes Dan would come to him and there would be some bruises on his body. They always argued as Alex liked Dan to break up with the guy which he hasn''t done until now. The Alpha immediately snaked his arms on Dan''s waist and for the first time Alex saw Dan flinched at his boyfriend''s touch. He can sense that the Alpha''s presence is not making Dan happy. "Dan we need to go now, we still have classes." Alex interrupted and he can see the relief in Dan''s face. They said goodbye to the Alpha who kissed Dan passionately, ignoring the fact that they are out in public. It''s one of the reasons Alex really hates the guy. He does not respect Dan at all. Why does Dan still love him is something Alex cannot comprehend. Maybe love is really blind indeed. The rest of their day has been uneventful and goes by pretty peacefully as compared to their morning. They were planning to grab an early dinner together but decided against it when Alex noticed that Dan doesn''t look so good. He sent his Omega bestfriend home and ordered him to take a rest. It was already past seven in the evening, Alex just finished his dinner and was about to call his parents when he received a call from Dan. Apparently the other Omega is now in his heat cycle earlier than usual. Dan called him for a favor, as he is currently in heat he cannot go to his part time job and asked Alex to fill in for him, otherwise he may lose his job. He only has to go in today as Dan''s next shift is after his heat. Alex was not aware that Dan is doing a part time job and in a bar no less. But he couldn''t say no to his best friend and agreed immediately. He called his parents and checked in on them earlier than usual, not mentioning the part time job he''s filling in. It''s just for a night anyway and there''s no need to trouble his parents about it. ******* "Sir, Ms. Ivana called inviting you tonight for dinner." Dana said to her boss as he took the documents he just signed. She knew her boss would definitely decline the model''s invitation but she still has to relay the message. Keith furrowed his brows in irritation. The model is proving to be as annoying as he thought. During the blind date that his mom set up for them, the model keeps insisting for them to go up to her hotel room. She keeps showing him her cleavage which actually repulsed him. The woman can get naked for all the world to see but he will not give a damn about it. He has rejected her on the spot, but it seems his rejection is not cleared enough as the model keeps calling his office. He dismissed his secretary and ordered her to decline any invitation coming in from the model. Martin came in just as the secretary was leaving his office. "Keith, I just got a report that Kiefer is currently at X Bar." Keith heave a sigh, it seems his irritation is not subsiding tonight. That idiot brother of his has not been coming to school and Julian told him, he would be expelled soon if he won''t show up. Jules'' family owned the Ricci University where his brother is attending college. Kiefer is almost ten years younger than him and has always been a pain. Their parents spoiled him rotten and its upto Keith now to ensure he graduated from college. "Should I ask them to bring Kiefer home?" Martin asked. Keith declined, he would get that idiot brother of his in an instant. ******* Alex came to the address that Dan gave him and for an elite bar, they didn''t ask him too much information. When he said he came to fill in for Dan, they just asked if he can carry the tray of drinks and serve customers. He just nodded and they gave him the uniform and the apron to use on the spot. It seems they are short on people and will welcome anyone who can fill in. He''s not lying when he said he knew how to serve customers as he used to help at his parents restaurant. So he didn''t find it hard to take orders or deliver drinks. The bar is crowded and looks decent enough, though he''s having a headache because of the loud music but all seems okay. If he concludes that the bar is shady and not decent, he will refrain Dan from coming back to work. Alex just came back from serving drinks when he noticed a tray at the counter with an expensive bottle of brandy. The head bartender noticed too and he immediately checked which customer ordered it. When he saw the order list, he immediately asked Alex to bring in the tray to one of the VIP rooms. He told Alex to just apologize if they get mad for the delay in their order. ******* Keith walks straight to the VIP room where his idiot brother is, but when gets there Kiefer has already left and his friends scrammed as soon as they see him. He ordered Martin to go and check where Kiefer ran off to. He decided to just stay and see his friend who owns the bar. He asked Martin to wait for his call to pick him up later. He was about to call his bar owner friend when that sweet smell he was longing for suddenly fills the whole room and walks the prettiest man he has ever seen. Chapter 13 - 11 "No... ughhhh!" Alex squirmed and kept pushing the man on top of him but to no avail. He lost strength in his arms. He''s feeling hot and dizzy and he''s feeling wet down there. It''s making him uncomfortable. He hasn''t experienced this kind of sensation in his entire life. His getting hard and it''s becoming painful, he didn''t even notice that he''s already rubbing himself to the man on top of him. Keith groaned as he felt the Omega rubbing himself to him. If this continues, he might not last long and the sound of the Omegas moans are not helping him at all. The urge to make the Omega his keeps building up. He removed the apron from his waist and pulled his shirt up to his chest. He swallowed hard as he saw the pinkish little buds, inviting him to lick it and suck on it. It didn''t take long for him to give in. He immediately put the enticing bud in his mouth and sucked on it. He makes a beautiful noise as he releases it and sucks on it again, while he presses and twists the other buds giving both of them equal pleasure. The Omega stopped pushing him and actually grabbed his head urging him to keep on sucking on it. Keith''s other hand slowly moves down to the Omegas pants and sneaks inside his underwear. He can feel how wet the Omega is down there, his finger got sucked in as soon as his finger touched his entrance earning a loud moan from the Omega. Keith stood up but the Omega pulled him back, not wanting to separate from him. Keith directs the Omegas hands at the back of his neck and slowly picks him up and brings him inside the room. The VIP room in this bar has a hidden bedroom that the customers can use. Selected elite customers like him know the code and can enter the room if they want to. He brought the Omega inside as he doesn''t want anyone to walk in on them. He doesn''t want anyone to see the Omegas naked body. His possessive thoughts are making him cringe but the sweet smell coming from the Omega is intoxicating him. Half an hour ago..... Kiefer went to the toilet and made his way to the bartender to buy some condoms. One of the Omega servers flirted with him and agreed to spend the night with him. He has no plans to get laid tonight but since the opportunity knocks who is he to decline. So he took and buy some condoms, he may love having sex but he''s still responsible and does not want to father an illegitimate child. His parents let him do anything he wants but they would sure disown him if he knocked up someone on a one night stand. He was about to go back to the VIP room when he noticed his older brother''s presence. "Damn it!" The owner probably snitched on his brother. He immediately escaped and left the bar, minorly disappointed at his interrupted steamy night with the flirty Omega. At the same time, the Omega who flirted with Kiefer came back to the counter and found the tray of drinks he was supposed to deliver gone already. She was about to make a fuss when she saw the Alpha she had her eyes on rushing out to leave. Alex on the other hand, felt an oddly familiar sensation, the same one he had from the convenience store a few weeks back. He ignored it and just focused on delivering the drinks, he would later ask the manager if he could sneak out for a few minutes to buy some cold medicine. He made a mental note to ask Matt about this. Since it''s happening again, Alex thought that it''s now worth mentioning to his brother. He walked inside the VIP room and found a man alone inside. He felt the heat rushing inside him as the man continued to stare at him intensely. He tried to remain calm and slowly approach the table to put down the bottle of brandy. He can feel the man''s gaze at his every movement. He almost successfully put down the bottle safely when he felt a sudden surge of pheromones coming in from the man. Or was it coming from him? Alex has no time to decipher the source of the pheromones he felt when the man approached him, the bottle of brandy slipping from his hands. The crushing sound filled the room but none of them seemed to notice. Both their attention is at each other not caring about anything else. The man pulls Alex to the couch and pinned him down underneath him. Alex just stares at the guy as if in a trance. The man''s lips touched her and his tongue licked him as if knocking on his mouth to give in and open up. And as soons as he did, the man''s tongue invaded him, he was surprised at how he used his own tongue and licked the man''s in response. The man bit his lower lip which made Alex return to reality and in his shock he attempted to push the man away from him. He shouldn''t let this happen, he can''t understand why this is happening and why he allowed this to actually happen. The man pushed his shirt up and sucked on his chest. He arched his back at the pleasure he''s feeling. He''s getting hotter and hotter by the second. The man released his buds and he grabbed his head to bring him back to his chest, fearing the emptiness he felt in that split second he let go of his buds. The man suddenly lifted him and brought him inside another room. He laid him down on the bed and stripped him off his clothes. He even kicked his own pants, relieved that he can feel the heat coming from the guy directly. Every part of his body that the man touched feels like burning. He can sense that the man is an Alpha and he wants him. He wants this Alpha. Keith stripped all his clothes before joining the Omega on the bed. He kissed his lips, suck his tongue bit his lips. He wanted to kiss him the whole night, he can''t seem to get enough of this Omega''s lips but he regretted letting go as he still had more to explore from the alluring body of the Omega. He went back to attack the pinkish buds which made the Omega arched his back again, as if asking him for more. His finger went down, tracing the Omega''s wet core, but despite the wetness and the lubricant secreted from the Omega''s hole he can still feel how tight he is. He can tell that this is probably the Omega''s first time and the thought made him extremely happy. He slides a finger in as he sucks Omega''s chest. He soon added another finger and another one. When can easily slide three fingers in, he turned the Omega and made him lay on his stomach. This position is easier on male partner and he wants the Omega''s first time to be pleasurable. He held his member and slowly entered the Omega''s dripping core. Alex felt something entering him from behind, it''s a weird feeling he can''t explain. Then he felt a sharp pain that made him squirm, he tried to push the man out of him but he cooed at him and reached for his buds making him forget the pain he''s feeling down there. A few moments later the pain is gone and he can feel another sensation from inside him at the same time he felt the Alpha''s tongue licking his nape. As soon as Alex felt his release the Alpha took a bite of his nape. The pain coming from the bite and the pleasure he was receiving is enough for Alex to lose consciousness for a moment. The Alpha continued to pound on him until Alex felt another pain inside. Keith knows that the Omega is feeling a sharp pain at the moment. He couldn''t control himself and suddenly knot the Omega. He tried to calm him down, reaching for his lips from behind and kissing him passionately. Tears streaming down the Omega''s face. After half an hour, Keith was able to remove his member inside the Omega''s hole. He kissed the Omega again before letting him rest for a moment. They did it for a few more rounds before they both fell asleep. Keith woke up in the morning, alone in bed, no trace of the Omega aside from his leftover pheromones from their mating and blood stains on the bed sheets as evidence of the Omega''s first time. Chapter 14 - 12 Alex woke up with an aching body. He''s sore all over and he can''t decide which part hurts more. He scanned the room and he panicked when it dawned on him that he was not at home and the place was unfamiliar to him. He only then realized that he is in fact naked and that he''s currently being held captive by another person''s arms. Images of the past night''s transgression flashed in his mind. How he rubbed his own body to the man, how he moaned in pleasure and how keeps asking for the Alpha to give him more. How he came as the man bit his nape. Remembering the incident made him touch the back of his neck. Tears streamed down his face as he felt the pain and how his fingers can trace the fresh bite marks on his nape. Alex tries to calm himself and after a few minutes, he wipes the tears from his eyes and slowly free himself from the man''s embrace. He bit his lips to force himself to get out of bed. He felt the sticky liquid flowing down from his hole as soon as he got up from the bed. He felt like crying again but he held back. He needs to get away from the place as soon as possible. Before the man wakes up and further this humiliation that he''s feeling. He wants to just go home and forget about everything that happened. Not that he can forget it because he now has that mark that proves that he is bonded to this unknown Alpha for his entire life. This Alpha can go on with his life like nothing happened, while he would suffer everytime he would have his heat cycle as his body will only long for this Alpha and no one else. Heat. He''s now going to experience that regularly. He''s no longer that rare Omega who can''t get his heat and cannot be even called a recessive. He bet those doctors would be happy now that he is normal and not someone they should find a cure or something. Alex picked his scattered clothes on the floor and he flinched from the pain and from the thought of that man''s fluid which continued to flow down his thighs. He has no time to be bothered by it. His main focus is just to leave before the man wakes up. He staggered as he walked to the door, the familiar VIP room from last night greeted him. He never knew that there''s a hidden room inside the VIP room that he entered last night. Remnants of the spilled brandy can no longer be found. Someone must have cleaned it up, not that he cares or anything. The place was deserted as it is morning and it''s basically open only at night. He leaned his body to the wall and dragged his feet to go to the staff room to get his stuff. When he reached the staff room, he fished the locker key from his pants which thankfully did not fall out when the man took off his pants. He did not bother to change his clothes for fear that the man might wake up while he''s changing out of the uniform. He just took his bag and headed out the door. He was half expecting the security guard to question him but the guy just stared at him nonchalantly like seeing someone like him walking out at this hour is just a normal occurrence. Well he has no time to care about what the guard thinks of him. Seeing the outside of the building brings him an adrenaline rush, he''s getting closer in escaping the place. In his focusness in escaping he didn''t notice a man in suit who''s also rushing in, though he''s rushing in to go inside, the impact of them colliding is too much for his sore body. He braced himself to fall face flat on the floor but the man in suit was quicked. He grabs hold of Alex before he falls down and quickly steadies him. Alex thanked the guy and as soon as he regained his composure he walked out of the place as fast as he could and headed straight to the train station. ******* Martin rushed to the bar as soon as he received the call from the boss. He barely slept a wink waiting the whole night for Keith''s call. He wasn''t expecting for the other man to spend the whole night out after telling him that he''ll call once he''s done. He''s not worried about Keith''s safety since he''s capable enough to fend for himself but he''s still his boss. Martin notices the staggering man rushing out of the door but it''s too late for him to avoid bumping into the guy. Luckily the guy bumped into and he has good reflexes and he was able to quickly grab the man before he fell face down on the concrete floor. His initial impression that the man is drunk from a whole night of drinking was dispelled when smell no trace of alcohol from him. He''s actually smelling something else familiar with the man that he can''t put his finger on. He gave the man a final glance as he disappeared at the corner, still thinking what''s so oddly familiar about him. He pushes the thought of the man out of his mind and heads inside to pick up his boss. Martin found Keith as he was about to finish dressing up. "Call Vernon and get the list of all his employees. Make sure to include their photos in that list." Keith instructed, ignoring Martin''s reaction. The bodyguard raised his brows upon seeing the state of the room. "I want to receive that list today." He further instructed which Martin just okayed after giving him a mocking glance. Keith glared at Martin, had it been any other employee of his who gave him that mocking stare, that person would be sacked immediately. But Martin is not just his employee but also one of his closest friends and pretty much can get away with anything. Martin can mock him all he wants but Keith knows that he is loyal to the core. They met when they were in their early twenties, both working as a special forces agent. He saved Martin''s life twice and when he retired to manage their family business, Martin did the same and he just ended up working as his assistant cum bodyguard. Keith heard some rumor back at the agency that Martin also came from a well off family and got disowned or something. Why he did not return with them when retired is something Keith never bothered to ask. Maybe he really was disowned, but he doesn''t care. That''s Martin''s business. Keith took a final sniff of the lingering smell of his and the Omegas combined pheromones before heading out with Martin. He saw the remnants of their made out session as soon as he stepped food on the VIP room. He bent down and picked up the apron that he stripped off from the Omega. Martin cleared his throat as he noticed Keith picked up an apron from the floor and stared at it earning a glare from Keith for interrupting his thought. He chuckled at his boss'' reaction. Martin is way too curious now what happened last night. "So why are we getting a list of all the employees of this bar? Did someone rob you?" Martin asked teasingly. He''s sure that Keith spent the night with someone, he smells the pheromones inside the room. A sudden realization hit him. Smell...Pheromones... The man from earlier! The man he bumped into was rushing to leave the place. He has Keith''s smell on him. He was the man with Keith last night! Did he pull a fast one on Keith and robbed him? He remembered the guy was clutching his bag tightly to his chest. Did he just let go of the man who robbed Keith? Martin could not help but get shocked when he learned who the man he just let go a few minutes ago. He understands now why Keith was adamant on finding him. "I marked him! I bonded with that Omega from last night." Chapter 15 - 13 Keith could not concentrate much on the documents he was supposed to review. They are already piling up on his desk and the presence of these annoying idiots is not helping. "We came here to help." Chad spoke, clearly unbothered at the annoyed expression from Keith. "I have a lot of things to do but Chad said it''s an emergency so I came. Plus, Chad dragged me here, so I didn''t have a choice in the matter." Jules explained holding up his forefinger to emphasize his point. "Why me?" Chad complained. "It was Martin who sent the SOS." He said pointing at Martin who just shrugged in response. "He said you''ve been terrorizing your employees for the last two weeks." Chad explained gesturing to the pile of documents on Keith''s desk, which he meant were the result of him pressuring his employees. In the last two weeks his employees struggled to rush reports that are meant to be completed in a month. Keith gave up and just put down the documents in his hands. There''s no way he could work anymore. He''d rather stop working than deal with Chad. Jules saw Chad grin when Keith let go of the documents, he just shook his head in amusement. If he were in Keith''s shoes, he''d do the same. Not that they are afraid of Chad, but he can be pretty annoying. Him, Keith and Chad have been friends since they were four or more like Chad dragged the two of them with him. They met during a gathering held at the Andersen''s. Chad saw him sitting beside his mom while the adults were talking and immediately dragged him outside to play. They found Keith in the garden sitting alone and of course Chad forced him to join their little group. From then on, Chad will just take the two of them anywhere and everywhere. It was always the three of them until Keith settled back home and brought Martin with him. Just like what he did to them, Chad took Martin in and declared him part of their group. He said he''ll be D''Artagnan to their Three Musketeers. So now, they were all here because Martin told Chad that Keith is having some issue and is tormenting his employees. So Chad decided that Keith needs their intervention. Chad may be annoying but he''s loyal to a fault so he got dragged in here as well to check in on Keith. Keith leaned his back on his chair and raised his arms to cover his eyes. "So how do I find him?" Keith asked, might as well make use of his friends and get some ideas. "Find who?" Chad asked, confused. He thought Keith might be having issues getting out of the blind dates his mother is setting up and just rushed his employees to work so he could keep himself busy. He came with the thought of spending time goofing around with all of them, maybe flirting on the side. "The Omega I bonded with, who else?" Keith said annoyed at Chad for feigning ignorance. He removed his arms that were covering his eyes but was surprised when he found Chad and Jules looking at him dumbfounded at what he just said. His eyes searched for Martin''s and saw the man''s stoic face, as if washing his hands for his friends finding out about the bonding. "Whoa! Dude!" Chad exclaimed. Still too shocked at what he just heard. Out of the three of them, Keith is the last person he would think would bond with an Omega. If there is anyone who has the tendency to do it, that would be Jules. He''s the romantic goody two shoes out of the three of them while he''s the happy go lucky bed them all with no strings attached type. "Damn Keith, I feel like I got blue balled or something. Wow! You and an Omega? Just wow!" The man doesn''t even like to have an Omega as his partner as most of them tried to force him to mark them, how the hell did that happen? Keith sighed and just told them how he went to the bar to pick up his errant brother but found him gone when he arrived. Instead he met an Omega and he just instantly reached for him. They had sex and then he just had the urged to bite him and so he did. When he woke up the Omega was gone and all that''s left was his scent. "It''s been two weeks and you haven''t found him? I thought he works at the bar. Vernon could easily give you the list of his employees." Jules could not understand why Keith hadn''t found his Omega, he wasn''t short on resources and he even got Martin working for him. Plus Vernon is one of their close acquaintances and he definitely would not want to deny giving Keith any favor. "He gave us the list of employees but apparently the manager is operating some kind of scam on Omega employees. He would hire Omegas without any documents and just pay three of them equivalent to the salary of one Alpha employee and in the records he would put some random Alpha as personnel." Martin explained. "But still he should still somehow be able to contact the Omega right?" Chad asked. Knowing Martin''s background, it shouldn''t be hard for him to pry the information from that scheming manager. "He got some group chat of some sort in that messenger application that doesn''t require any contact information. Email would suffice. None of the profiles matched Keith''s Omega." Martin further explained. "This is so screwed up Keith. Are you sure you marked the Omega? Maybe your memory is a bit hazy or something." Chad couldn''t believe that any Omega would want to hide from Keith. He even marked him, he should be flaunting that bite mark! Any Omega he knows would be thrilled to the moon if he marked them. "Do you think I''m stupid?" Keith asked incredulously at what Chad has been insinuating. Jules looked at Keith and he can sense that he''s already losing his patience and Chad is not helping at all with his insinuations. "Keith, don''t get us wrong. Maybe you''re drunk or something and that you blackout. Things like that happen." Jules knows he has to intervene before things get heated up, Keith is not his usual self and may not take things lightly. It''s been ages since these two actually had a fight and he don''t want it to happen today. "I''m not even drunk. There''s not even a drop of alcohol in my system." Keith groaned in frustration and aggressively pulled his hair. "I just saw him, his scent just drew me in and then shit happens." He honestly really didn''t know what happened, but he needed to find that Omega. They bonded after all. Chad and Jules stare at each other, knowing that they are both thinking the same thing. Keith is a superior dominant Alpha and an ordinary Omega will not affect him with just his mere scent. "Ahmm Keith. Have you ever considered that maybe, this Omega is your fated mate?" Jules said with Chad nodding beside him. There''s no acceptable explanation other than this. Chad''s not sure if that''s even true but maybe. Just maybe. Fated pairs do exist and Keith just accidentally met him. Chapter 16 - 14 It has been two weeks since that night. Alex has tried his best to go on with his life as usual as if nothing has changed. He comb his hair as he stares at his face in front of the mirror. He fought back the tears that were coming, as he remembered it again. His hair that used to be tied in a neat ponytail is now free from the constraints of the rubber band that he normally used. Having his hair down annoys him usually, as he looks too feminine to his opinion but he had no choice, the weather is still too hot for him to wear turtle necks and if he had his hair tied the bite marks would be visible. His life used to be dull and simple with a bit of annoying disturbance from a few Alphas every now and then. Pretty much normal for an Omega like him. Now his life is far from normal. It is full of fear and anxiety. He does not know how to face his family knowing that he betrayed their trust. That he failed them. He hasn''t been home in the last two weeks. His parents are pestering him to go back on weekends but he used his coming internship as an excuse. He knew his mom could tell that something was up with him. They would definitely smell the scent of the Alpha in him. They would question him about it but he is not ready yet to come clean with them. Fortunately, his brother Matt is in a medical conference with his professor and will not be back in another couple of weeks, which means that he still has another two weeks to hide the truth from his family. Coz there''s no way Matt will not discover it when he would hang out in his apartment whenever he''s not on duty or on a date. After a couple of minutes, Alex grabbed his keys and headed out. As much as he wanted to hide in his apartment, he needed to go and meet up with Dan. They need to finalize their internship now that their application has already been confirmed. "Alex!" Dan''s hands immediately went to his throat which became a bit strained as he had to raise his voice so much from calling Alex. He has been calling the other Omega for a while now but he just sat there spacing out. "Sorry, what is it?" Alex asked worriedly, knowing that his actions would probably make Dan feel bad again. His friend cried so hard and apologized to him profusely when he learned what happened to Alex the night he filled in for him at his part time job. Dan bit his lip to keep himself together before answering Alex. Seeing Alex like this is too much for him. "It''s alright. I was just asking if you''re done with the information sheet so we can submit it now." Dan pointed at the form in front of them in case Alex is not paying attention again. Alex nodded, and forced a smile to ease the worry that is evident on Dan''s face. Dan sighed. He knew Alex is having a hard time right now. When his heat ended after he took stronger suppressants than his usual, he was surprised with the numerous missed calls from Alex. Fear and worry enveloped him and it escalated when he heard the hoarse voice coming from Alex on the other line when he called him. He rushed to get dressed and immediately went to Alex''s apartment. Alex slumped down on the floor as soon as he opened the door for Dan. He held Alex in his arms as he cried and cried until he was too tired to cry anymore. In between his tears, Alex gave him a rundown of what happened. When he realized that Alex got marked when he took his shift at the bar and was afraid that the Alpha who he bonded with might look for him, Dan immediately fished out his phone from his pocket and removed himself from the group chat for the bar''s scheduling. "Why? What''s wrong?" Alex worried that something happened to Dan as well, for a moment he forgot why he was crying. "I had to remove myself from the bar''s group chat for scheduling." He saw the confused look in Alex''s eyes. "If in case they try to find you." Dan explained and he saw the fear in Alex''s eyes. He is silently grateful that the group chat that they have does not require much information and removing himself from that group will eliminate any future communication. He does not know anyone from the bar that well so they will not be able to track him down if ever they questioned anyone from the bar. He doesn''t usually talk with anyone be it an Alpha, Beta or even another Omega. Alex wants to hide, then he should help him, he owes Alex that much. "Alex.. ahmm should we call your parents?" Alex shook his head, and pleaded to Dan not to say a word to his parents, most importantly to his brother Matt. Matt will definitely flip out once he learned about what happened. He doesn''t know if the Alpha he bonded with is dangerous or not, and might hurt his brother because Matt will go ballistic and find him to get revenge for what he did to Alex. Alex is not ready yet to talk to his family, as he knew that he had failed them. They allowed him to live on his own because they trusted him and he broke that trust in no less than a month. He did not tell his mom about his heat, he should have told them when he had that incident before from the convenience store. He thought it was just a common cold but he felt that again when he saw the Alpha.. His mom would have known that his heat was coming. Maybe then... just maybe.. He won''t accidentally be marked by some unknown Alpha. For the last two weeks, Dan has been by Alex''s side. Making sure that the fellow Omega is not doing anything rash. He still goes to class like usual though most of the time he would just be spacing out and will not talk. All of it is making Dan worried and guilty. "Alex, I know it''s shameless of me to ask. Are you really, okay? If... you want. if you want to... tell your parents I''ll come with you." Dan offered. He knows that not being able to talk to his family is adding a burden to Alex''s mind right now. Seeing Alex like this is breaking him. His cheeks are devoid of it''s usual plumpness. There''s bags under his eyes. He''s too skinny now as he barely eats. If Dan wouldn''t remind him it is meal time already, Alex will not even bother to look or prepare for food. Dan wanted to be there for Alex as he went through this ordeal but he cannot be with him round the clock. He also has to deal with his thing with Eric. Dan''s anger built up when he thought of Eric. That Alpha is the root of all this. If he did not fall for his lies, he would not need to look for a part time job. He will not need to ask Alex to fill in for him. If only he didn''t have his heat cycle that night or if only he didn''t care so much about a silly part time job, this won''t happen to Alex. He had so much going on in his life right now that is too much to bear. He would like to share it with Alex but this happened. He needed to set aside his issues to help Alex. After all this is all his fault. He grabs his hair in frustration. Why is this happening to the two of them? If only there''s no Alpha and Omega. If only there''s equality in this world. Alex noticed his friend''s frustrations and reached for Dan''s hands gently squeezing it. What happened to him has been hard for the both of them. He knows that his friend is being tormented by his guilt. He can see it from his face, he is sure that Dan hasn''t been sleeping much, though in Alex''s perspective none of it is Dan''s fault. It wasn''t him, who marked him after all. "I''ll be fine Dan. Thanks for being there for me." Dan conjured a small smile upon Alex''s assurance. Dan banged his fist on the table. "Okay that''s enough moping for the day. We reached our daily moping quota." Alex grinned reluctantly at Dan, thankful for the other Omega''s help. They pack up their things and head to the administration office to submit their internship documents. They walk clinging to each other''s arms, oblivious of the stares and glances they get from the other students. Two attractive Omegas walking hand in hand is a sight to behold. ******* "Here is your letter of assignment. Just present this to the company personnel that will handle the orientation on Monday." The administrative staff handed both of them the slip they needed as proof that they were the students the school sent for the Internship Program. "Are we going to be in the same department?" Dan asked curiously, though he thinks the staff will not be able to answer him. "Hmm I''m not so sure, but you have the same major, and you''ll go to the same company right?" The admin staff said while looking at their letter of assignment. "Yes we''re both doing our internship at the Andersen Enterprise.." Alex answered unaware of what or rather who was waiting for him at that particular company. Chapter 17 - 15 Alex felt a shiver down his spine, the nausea from the man''s scent is giving him the urge to vomit right at this moment. He swallowed hard and counted in his mind to calm himself before he faced this creepy person behind him. "We''re doing okay Sir Dwight." He replied and casually moved his shoulders to remove the man''s hands who was bluntly caressing it a while ago. "If there is anything you don''t understand just let me know. After all, you came here to learn, right?" Dwight said, clearly veiled with a double meaning. This time he caressed Alex''s hands making the latter shiver once more. Their first day at the Andersen Enterprise went by smoothly. The Human Resources Personnel in-charge of the interns, Ms. Rose is a very gentle woman. She gave them clear and helpful instructions on what to do at the office. She''s a very cheerful woman that despite her being an Alpha, he and Dan were able to warm up to her. She sends off all the interns in their respective department one by one, giving each of them tips on how to handle each of their would-be bosses. When it came down to Dan and Alex, who coincidentally are the only Omegas in the group, her brows furrowed. She was a bit worried and reluctant to let the two of them go to their assigned department. She told them to wait as she needed to call someone first. Alex and Dan waited for a few minutes for Ms. Rose to finish her call. When she came back, she was apologetic to the two of them. According to her, the managers were the ones who selected which interns to go to which department. She was out of the office when the managers did the selection and she was not able to avoid this situation. The two Omegas looked at her confused at what she was saying. They are worried now that their acceptance to the Internship Program might be in jeopardy. They knew it''s hard for Omegas to get selected by big companies like this. "Miss Rose. Ahm.. we''re okay with anything. I assure you we can handle it." Alex assured the female Alpha that they would be okay. He is scared that they would say that there was a mistake and they were really not accepted in the program. Dan, on the other hand, nodded his agreement with what Alex just said. Ms. Rose sighed. "Don''t worry guys, it''s not because of your gender that I am hesitant to let you go." She said then stopped as if she had other thoughts in her mind. "Well it is somehow related to your gender I guess." Alex and Dan looked at each other still not getting what the woman was saying. "It''s okay. Anyway what''s done is done. You two just be careful. Be wary of your surroundings and let me know immediately if there is anything that is making you uncomfortable." The Alpha gave her final reminder to the two Omega before sending them off to the Planning Department. Alex immediately understood what the female Alpha meant when she said they should be wary of their surroundings. He realized that as soon as they met their boss for the duration of their internship; Mr. Dwight, the Planning Department Head Manager is as creepy as an Alpha can ever be. When the two of them were introduced to the team, they could feel the knowing gaze from all the staff. More intensely when it was disclosed that both of them are Omega. When it was Dwight''s turn to greet them, he enthusiastically clasped their hands, welcoming them to the team, though his hands linger on Alex and slightly squeezed his hands while looking at his body as if he''s stripping him right there and then. The mere presence of the man is making him dizzy. Not because he is bonded already and that a sensual touch coming from any other Alpha other than his mate would give him nausea but because the man is just plain creep. Even if he wasn''t bonded he would still feel nauseous with the manager''s touch. It''s been almost a week since they started their internship, and Dwight never fails to sexually harass Alex everyday. He would always sneak in a touch here and there. He would put his hands on Alex''s shoulders or his hands. There was even a time during their welcoming dinner when Dwight sat beside him and casually put his hands on Alex''s thighs. "Let''s inform Ms. Rose about this. She said we should tell her if things are making us uncomfortable." Dan was being fed up already with all the harassment Alex is going through. So far, he was able to escape the clutches of that creepy manager, but until when? "I''m okay Dan." Honestly he doesn''t want to make a big deal out of this. Dwight can''t go far beyond touching anyway. For the first time since that night, he was glad that he''s already marked, which means that the creepy manager can''t do anything to him. "Fine!" Dan couldn''t help but agree but in his mind he would definitely find someone who can help them if Dwight does anything further. ******* "Keith, we''re here." Keith massages his temple when he hears Martin''s announcement of their arrival. They just came back after a business meeting outside. Though it''s after office hours, he asked his friend/bodyguard to bring him back to the office since he is workaholic like that. It hasn''t been long since he took over managing their business and he still has a lot of things he wanted to do in order to surpass at least what his father has done. "I''ll have someone on stand by to send you home." Martin will check one of the latest leads they have on Keith''s Omega. Keith just nodded, although he wants Martin to be at his side most of the time, lately the bodyguard has been spending his time searching for the Omega that he bonded with. "Keith, what do you plan to do once we find him?" Martin asked curiously. They have been searching for the Omega for almost a month now but he''s not sure what his friend/boss''s intention is. Keith was caught off guard by the sudden inquiry. Honestly he doesn''t know what he plans to do. All he knows is he wants to find him, there''s this inkling inside of him that is longing for the Omega. Maybe he just wants to make sure he won''t be controlled by the Omega. Or maybe he just wants to see him again. "I guess I''ll know when you actually found him." Keith responded as he got out of the car to head inside. He didn''t know that, that moment was about to come. His private lift was about to close when the employee''s lift in front of him and a familiar scent hit his nose. A beautiful man with shoulder length hair rushed out of it. Realization hit him as soon as the door closed. He pressed all the buttons he could find to stop the lift and bring it back down. A few of the employees were dumbfounded when their President suddenly came out of his private lift and rushed out to press the button to go down using their normal elevator. They were so shocked that they couldn''t go inside the lift car when it arrived. The President came like a tornado that none of them knew how to react. Upon arriving at the lobby, Keith searched frantically. He knows that scent, he can''t be wrong. He curses when he realizes that people are looking at him curiously and the scent of the Omega he was looking for is no longer in the air. ******* "Just go! I''ll be fine." Alex chuckled as he pushed Dan to the go ahead first. The other Omega is reluctant to go as they both know that the sudden workload being dumped on Alex right before clocked out is an obvious plan by that creepy manager. Dan was about to argue some more when another manager came in to drag Dwight on a drinking session with the other managers. Dwight''s disappointed look for his plans getting thwarted is enough reason for Dan to agree with Alex to leave first, since that maniac will not be around, Alex would be safe. It didn''t take Alex a long time to finish the job since it''s obviously an unimportant one and it''s really just meant to keep him at the office. Enough time for that disgusting Alpha to be alone with him. He got on the lift and met a few familiar faces. He smiled to be polite. A Beta girl smiled back while the rest just ignored him. He is used to this treatment as he knows that there are still people who view Omegas as inferior even though Omegas are being accepted now in society, but sometimes it still gets to him. Like now, he suddenly felt a bit upset and wished that Dan was with him. He stared at the little screen on the right side of the lift which shows which floor they are in. He stares at it wishing it will soon go down to the lobby. He rushed out of the door as soon as it opened. His mood suddenly changed and he felt a feeling of calmness within him. He inhaled the calming scent and let himself get intoxicated for a second. Alex''s eyes grew wide as realization hit him. That particular scent he just inhaled, he knew that scent! He looked around him and tried to search for the Alpha. Fear creeped in within him. The thought of the Alpha finding him scares Alex. How is he going back here tomorrow now? Chapter 18 - 16 Dan''s face fell when he saw the back of a man smoking in front of his apartment building. Gone were the fluttering feelings he used to have whenever he saw his back like this. Now there''s this heavy feeling in his heart. A mixture of pain, regret, anxiety and longing. "Babe!" Eric called out when he saw Dan walking towards him. He threw the cigarette on the floor and squashed it off with his shoes. Dan allowed the Alpha to snake his arms around his waist and let him kiss him on the lips. The kiss and the feel of Eric''s touch no longer give him butterflies. It was more of an obligation nowadays. "Eric, we''re outside." Dan said while praying for his boyfriend''s arms from his waist and gently pushed him, putting some distance between them. "I don''t give a damn where we are. You are mine!" Eric bellowed, pulling Dan back in his arms, trying to kiss the Omega forcibly. "Eric, stop!" Dan pleaded. Pushing the Alpha with all his might but he''s no match for him. He put his hands in his mouth to keep Eric from kissing him. Anger built up inside him, he took a deep breath and slapped the Alpha as hard as he could. "Is this how you treat me huh? After I gave everything up for you?" Eric angrily grabbed Dan''s arms, earning a whimper of pain from the Omega. Tears welled up in Dan''s eyes. He doesn''t know how many times they had this conversation. Sometimes he would ask himself what is so good about choosing to be together when they are always like this. Eric would hurt him if he will not do what he asked and will always remind him what he lost to be with him. They met in senior high. He was just one of the Omegas who are ignored and ridiculed at school. Eric was a straight A student, rich and famous. Everything an Alpha should be. They were poles apart, no one ever thought they would end up with each other. Back then, he thought it was fate. Eric saved him from falling down the stairs when someone tried to trip him. He felt the butterflies in his stomach as he stared into the popular Alpha''s eyes. What follows after that are numerous sweet and romantic gestures from Eric in trying to win Dan''s heart. He has rejected him multiple times as he couldn''t believe that an Alpha like him would be interested in an Omega like him. After all, even his own father abandoned him when he got the result of his second gender. His father sent him off to his maternal grandparents and washed off his hands of any responsibility. He never felt the warmth of a mother''s love since his mother died giving birth to him. Lacking in both his parent''s love gave him a low self esteem, thus rejecting the love Eric is offering him. But Eric was adamant and pursued him seriously, proving to Dan just how much he really loved him. Eventually thawing the reluctance in heart. He had never felt so happy and so loved. He thought that he finally found the happiness and warmth he has always been longing for. He now has hope in having the loving family that he never had. Things changed when Eric''s family learned about their relationship. Blinded by the happiness he felt all throughout the years they have been together, Dan greeted the Alpha''s family expecting a warm reception, welcoming him into their family. Instead he was ridiculed and insulted. His self worth hit its lowest point. When he thought that Eric would abandon him, he proved to him again just how much he loved him. He fought with his family and chose to be with him despite the threat of his family disowning him. Things are okay at first. Eric was very enthusiastic and full of faith in planning their future. Eventually the proud Alpha realized just how hard life is, specially to someone like him he grew up not working his ass off. His gentleness soon fades. He started to demand things from Dan. Dan had to take part time jobs in order to support Eric''s whims. Eric would always remind Dan about what he gave up for him and he should take responsibility. He said he already showed how much he loves the Omega and it''s now his turn to prove his. "Is it not enough?" Dan asked, crying. "Don''t cry! Please baby! Don''t cry. I love you. So help me just this once okay?" Eric said, trying to pacify the crying Omega. The sudden change in him bothered Dan. Dan wiped his tears and stared at his boyfriend. Eric''s eyes are bloodshot red, his hands are trembling. He was angry just a moment ago and now he''s trying to calm him, or more like he''s calming himself. He''s very agitated. "Eric, are you high?" Dan asked accusingly. He hopes his assumptions are wrong but the Alpha''s appearance in front of him is scaring him. "What? No I''m not. Don''t be silly." Eric said while smiling. "You see babe, I owe people some money." "I had enough of this Eric. Let''s just go back to your family okay? We asked for their forgiveness and just proved to them how much we love each other. Okay? Hmm?" Dan said, trying to coax the agitated Alpha. Eric needs help and he cannot give it to him. "No!" Eric bellowed angrily. Then his voice changed and became soft and tender. "Just this once okay? This would be the last time I swear. Oh they''re here." Eric said, looking behind Dan. Dan couldn''t understand what he meant, until he turned around and saw three gangster looking men. Fear kicks in his mind. He looked into Eric''s eyes hoping what he''s thinking was wrong, but the Alpha ignored him and happily talked to the three men. "Eric. No! Please don''t do this." Dan pleaded as one of the three men started to drag him into the waiting car behind them. "Not bad Eric. Not bad. This Omega would definitely rake in a lot of customers." "Help! Please! Help me!" Dan screamed but the man just pressed his palm in his mouth to gag him. ******* Martin got out of the car and double checked the address and the photo of the person he is looking for. Dan Stevens; twenty-one years old; Omega; Business Management student at R University; part time worker at X Bar until recently. The last and final Omega he interviewed told him that there was another Omega who''s not on the list he got from the bar Manager. He said one Omega left the group chat a few days ago and might be the one he was looking for. "Why are you looking for this Omega? If I may ask." Leo, the Omega asked Martin suspiciously. It took a moment for Martin to answer. As an Alpha, one would think he had no obligation to answer, but as his way of thinking is not bound by gender, contemplated first if he should tell the Omega the reason or not. His gut is telling him that this would probably happen, that this would yield a positive result. "My boss bonded with that Omega." He responded, earning an "ohhh" from Leo. Leo nodded understandingly, he fished out his phone and searched for a while. "Here, this is Dan Stevens. He filled in for me one time, he barely talked to anyone at the bar, which is probably why no one remembered him." He explained while showing Martin a photo of Dan from his facebook account. Though they never talked in person, he had a few classes with him, though he''s not sure if the other Omega is aware or not. Martin stared at the photo Leo is showing him. He''s not the man he bumped into at the bar the morning he came to pick up Keith, though he''s not sure if that man is his boss'' mate or perhaps it is this Dan Steven. After all, he''s never seen an Omega this beautiful. A part of him is hoping that he is not Keith''s Omega and another part of him is saying that this is not a false lead like the others. "Is there anything else you would like to know? I guess I can ask a few of our classmates." Leo offered, bringing back Martin out of his reverie. Martin declined. The name and the photo is more than enough. His data source (hacker) colleague can work with this much information. So now he''s here walking through a row of apartment buildings near R University, searching for Dan Stevens address. He was a few meters away from the apartment building he was looking for when he saw three burly men forcing a bonny lass to get inside the parked car while another man was just looking at them and not doing anything. Martin''s trained eye made him realize that the man they are forcing or most likely kidnapping is none other than Dan Stevens, the Omega he''s looking for. In an instant, Martin was already in front of them just as they managed to throw half of Dan''s body inside the car. "I believe kidnapping is against the law." Martin said nonchalantly, interrupting them from pushing Dan inside the vehicle. "This is none of your business so just go and scram." Said by the man who has the biggest built out of the three. The on looker guy is also telling him to not meddle with what''s going on. Dan saw that a man came to help him. He bit the palm of the man holding him and screamed for the man to help him. "So I guess that confirms this is not consensual." Martin said a matter of factly. The man who spoke to Martin earlier motioned for the other guy to deal with Martin. He lunged himself to throw a punch at Martin but the Alpha was too fast for him and already approached his thrusting fist and pinned it to the man''s back before kicking him. "Stop! Who are you? Just go away. Dan needs to go with them." Eric said, scared that his debt to the gang will not be paid if Dan will not pay them with his body. Martin ignored the scrawny Alpha. He approached the big guy and swiftly threw a punch which the other man dodge narrowly by a hair. He can see the confused look from the man, but when he probably realized that he''s bigger than Martin and could easily overpower him, the big man smirked and made a fighting stance. Martin smiled menacingly. This man might be big but he''s no match to the combat trained Alpha. He has faced far more dangerous opponents than this burly man. In an instant the burly man was on the ground, confused at what just happened. The third man holding Dan scaringly let go of the Omega, throwing him to Martin''s direction before running to the driver seat to make his escape. The other two limping followed. "You! You better think of another way to settle your debt." The big guy angrily said pointing at Eric who was scared out of his wits. "This is your fault. What should I do now? They would kill me." Eric screams, pacing back and forth, biting his fingernails. "Come, I''ll send you off to them." He said frantically as he reached for Dan''s arms to drag him, but Martin pulled Dan behind him. "Move! This is between him and me." "Eric, just go. Please. I''m done. We''re done. Go back to your family." Dan said crying, clutching to Martin''s back. There''s no point to them being together. He could not believe Eric would resort to selling him off. "No. We''re not over." Eric said, trying to reach for Dan again but Martin''s imposing presence scares him. He reluctantly leaves while mumbling to himself that Dan loves him, they would be together forever and that Dan will agree to settle his debt for him later. Dan''s knees gave out as soon as Eric left. Martin was quick enough to catch him. He carried him to the nearby bench to help him calm down. After a few moments and after crying out the horror of what just happened, Dan finally calmed down. "Thank you so much for helping me." Dan uttered as he accepted the bottle of water his savior handed him which he bought from the nearby vending machine. He feels so ashamed that a stranger witnessed the moment of his boyfriend selling him off to pay his debts. Somehow, he doesn''t want this man to think lowly of him. "Ahmm.. it''s nothing. I just happened to be there at the right moment. Well ahmm.. actually I was looking for you." Martin said, scratching the back of his head. He could not meet Dan''s eyes, he''s still not sure if the Omega is Keith''s mate, but the way he thanked him a while ago while biting his lower lips is not helping him to keep his rationality in check. He''s fighting the urge to claim that luscious lips and ravish it to his heart''s content. "Why are you looking for me?" Dan asked, confused. He swears to God he hasn''t met this man coz if he did he would never forget him. His imposing demeanor, his sculpted body and his swift movement from earlier while fending off the guys who tried to take him, makes him look so... sexy.. Whoa! Dan Stevens! You just broke up with your long time boyfriend! He said castigating himself from his thoughts. "I was looking for someone and my search led me to you." Dan''s heart beat faster and for the second time today he hoped that his hunch was wrong. Please God, please let me be wrong. Please don''t let him be Alex''s mate. Chapter 19 - 17 Dana loves coming to work before everyone else. The entire executive floor is peaceful and it is free from the daily chaos they deal with every day. She would normally have her morning coffee, sipping it while looking outside as the rest of the business district starts its daily grind. Sometimes she would even play her favorite acoustic playlist to set her mood for the day. She glanced at her wristwatch, she still had about twenty minutes more before the president arrived. Keith will arrive on the dot everyday no matter what time he left work the day before. She sat on her desk and was about to turn on her playlist when she heard the sound of the lift signaling it''s arrival to the executive floor. Dana frowned, as this is excessively early for Keith to arrive. Do they have any emergencies or something? Keith walked out of the elevator, unbothered by the surprised look on his secretary. "Dana, call the human resources and ask them to give me the list of all newly hired employees for the last twelve months.'''' Keith ordered as soon as he arrived, stopping just in front of Dana''s desk which is situated right outside his office. "Yes Mr. President." Dana responded quickly, on professional mode already as if this is nothing unusual from Keith. "Do I need to include the interns as well?" Dana asked efficiently, she''s not sure what this is about but in case Keith asks again, better ask him now just to be sure. "Interns?" Keith asked. When he saw the Omega yesterday, he was sure he was probably a new employee as it was his first time meeting him that night. He assessed the Omega to be young, that is why he only asked for a recently hired employee, but he totally forgot the possibility of him being a student. Then again, he remembered encountering his scent from that convenience store near the university when he picked up Jules. "Okay, include them. Ask them to send it to me within an hour." Within the hour? Dana wanted to complain, does her boss know that it is still too early and that the members of the human resource department would probably come in only in the next hour. She inhaled before responding to Keith with her professional smile plastered on her face. She''s already planning inside her head on how to drag the human resource manager to the office in ten minutes. ******* Two minutes before the one-hour deadline set by Keith, the human resource manager arrived at the executive floor, he almost fell as he rushed to bring the folder to Dana''s hands. He heaved a sigh of relief when has able to transfer the file to Dana''s hands and confirmed with his own eyes as Dana entered the president office. Only then, he was able to breathe again. Keith quickly browsed to the list of newly hired employees, when he didn''t find the Omega he was looking for, he put down the folder and tried to calm himself down before he moved on to the Intern''s list. He has been looking for him for almost a month, this is the closest lead he had and he would not want to be disappointed immediately. As he scanned through the list, his heart was pounding so hard. Most of the interns are all Alphas and Betas; he is almost at the last two profile pages when he finally found an Omega. However, the first Omega he found is not the one he was looking for. He took a deep breath then flipped through the last page. The familiar face of the Omega he has been searching for greeted him as hold the last piece of paper in his hands. Finally! ******* "What? Are you sure about this? Okay! Okay! I understand." Dwight cursed loudly as soon as he put down the phone receiver. If not for the high compensation and the influence of his Uncle on this company, which allows him to do whatever he wants; he would definitely leave and find employment elsewhere. The president would always require them to do his bidding whenever he wanted. Just like now, the president''s secretary just told him that the president would like to have their scheduled monthly presentation today in the afternoon. Their schedule is supposed to be in the coming week. "April, ready all the reports we have for the last month''s result and prepare whatever you have for the next month''s target." He instructed the assistant manager. "Everyone block your calendar, we will be having a meeting with the president at three o''clock in the afternoon." "Sir, all of us? Including them?" One of the employees asked, pointing at the two Omegas. "Yes, the president''s secretary said all of us, including the interns." Dwight confirmed. He is as confused as the employee who asked. Normally when they have the monthly meeting with the president, it would just be him; April and two of the senior analysts. He was unsure about what the secretary told him that he had to double confirm. Dan wanted to ask Alex about what he thinks of the upcoming meeting, as it seems everyone is rushing to prepare for it. They even received a lot of tasks to contribute to the preparation. He wanted to talk to his best friend but couldn''t bring himself to speak. He can''t dare to talk to Alex as he''s feeling ashamed about what happened yesterday for so many reasons. He can''t tell his best friend about what Eric did, how he tried to sell him off, because if Alex knew, he would definitely confront his ex. He''s too ashamed for Alex to know that he almost became a prostitute because of Eric, when Alex has told him numerous times to break things off with him. Another thing that is bugging him is the fact the he met Alex''s mate yesterday as well. He can''t admit the truth that for a moment he thought how sexy the Alpha is. Alex might be hiding from him, but he is still Alex''s mate. He should be off limits and shouldn''t have dirty thoughts about him no matter how brief that is. Meanwhile, Alex is having a similar situation on his end. He can''t bring himself to talk to Dan about what transcribed yesterday as he was heading out from work. He can''t admit that he was anxious since he entered the building, afraid that he might run into the Alpha again today. He can''t believe that of all places he would encounter him again while he''s doing his internship. The two Omega just sighed deeply much to the concern of April, the assistant manager. In her mind, she thinks that the two Omegas are scared of attending their first department meeting. He mentally takes a note to brief them later before the meeting starts and ensure that they would be calm enough to understand the meeting. ******* Martin arrived at the Andersen Tower, three hours after Keith. He was late as he went back again to Dan''s apartment to try to make him talk. He can sense that the Omega is hiding something from him. He still can recall the surprised look on Dan''s face when he told him that he was looking for the Omega that got bonded at the bar that night about a month ago. His demeanor changed from being grateful for saving him to avoiding him like a plague. "I have no idea what you are talking about. I don''t know of any Omega that got bonded with someone from the bar. I don''t even know the names of my coworkers so just leave me alone." Dan said to him when he saw Martin waiting outside his building this morning. "Sorry I''m late. I went to check the latest lead I have on the Omega." Martin said as soon as he came into Keith''s office. "You can stop the search. Just go back to your work." Keith responded while signing the documents on his desk. "Why? I finally found a lead on the search." Martin asked incredulously. Is Keith not interested anymore? He was in a bad mood for almost a month now, and suddenly he''s back to normal, as if nothing happened. He suddenly felt bad for Dan Stevens. He just had a horrifying experience yesterday thanks to his now ex-boyfriend and now Keith is probably losing interest in him as well. Well that is if Dan is Keith''s mate. "I found him already.'' Keith stated matter of factly just as Martin was about to argue with him on stopping the search. So, that means Dan is not Keith''s mate and Dan really has no idea about the Omega he was looking for? "How did you find him?" He asked curiously. He has been interviewing a lot of people, checking on every possible lead he could find for the last month. He was almost on the verge of believing that the Omega does not exist and now Keith found him just like that. "I met him yesterday." Keith explained what has happened yesterday and how he was able to find him. "I''m meeting him later today." "He agreed to meet with you?" Martin is getting more confused. After hiding for almost, the Omega just agreed to meet just like that? "Well, he doesn''t know we''re meeting each other." Keith grinned. He''s never been this eager to attend a department meeting. Martin just stares at his boss/friend amuse and still confused.. He better find a way to join in on that meeting to see what is going to happen. Chapter 20 - 18 "Sir!" Keith heard Dana called out as she knocked to gain permission to enter his office. "Yes? Come in." He replied and turned his gaze back to the documents in his hands. Though honestly he has been staring at that page for a while now. His mind is already filled with Alex''s image, his luscious lips, the sound of his moan, how in sync he moves with him. Having these thoughts, how could anyone concentrate? "Mr. President, Mr. Dwight and his team are already at the meeting room. We can start when you''re ready." Dana informed Keith efficiently Keith nodded and put down the document that he had been staring into for the last couple of hours. He stood up and took his coat and wore it, making sure he looks neat and presentable. He''s someone who doesn''t bother with his looks or how people see him, but just for today he wants to look especially good. Dana on the other hand subtly raised her eyebrow at her boss'' action. Keith doesn''t usually wear his coat if he is just having a meeting with the employees. Keith hates being too formal, he only does that when meeting a client, business partner or someone important to the company. Either her boss is trying to intimidate someone or he is trying to impress someone, but that should be impossible. There is no one of importance in that department. Well not that she knows off. "Are you coming with me?" Keith asked his secretary who seemed to be spacing out. "I''m sorry Sir." Dana apologized and pinched herself to cool down and after a deep breath, she''s back to her professional self and follows Keith to the meeting room. At the meeting room. "I wonder why we are all called here to attend this meeting." Sophia, a Beta member of the planning department whispered to her colleague. "I don''t care. At least I get to see our handsome President." Rica answered back while giggling. Rica is also another Beta and also one of the many employees who are dreaming of becoming the next Mrs. Andersen. The whole company knows that Keith does not want an Omega to be his partner, keeping the hopes up of all the Beta and Alpha female employees. Dwight faked a cough to castigate the two gossiping employees. He himself is not sure what to expect at this meeting. This is very unusual and it''s making him anxious. He doesn''t like dealing with the president as he is someone that is superior to him as an Alpha. It annoys him that men and women crawl at Keith''s feet, begging for him to take them. Dwight recalled that one time he was at a bar, he was out with some friends and an Omega slut came to their table. That the Omega knows instantly that he''s the leader of the pack and can smell that he is loaded. It was no surprise that she clung to him, his friends showing their obvious jealousy, making him feel more superior than everyone else. That is until that bastard Keith arrives, men and women flocked that bastard and even the Omega slut who''s clinging to him, ditched him to try and be noticed by Keith. He hated Keith since that moment. He hated Keith even more when his father forced him to work in the company where his Uncle is a director, which turned out to be the Andersen Enterprise where Keith is the president. He either works for the Alpha or kisses the money his father is giving him to support his lifestyle. To him Keith''s presence is a hindrance to a normal Alpha like him. It annoys him even more that he has to wait for him like this. ******* Alex and Dan, unlike their colleagues, are unbothered and unconcerned about the upcoming meeting with the company president. It''s their first time attending such a meeting and they have no past experience to compare it from. To them it was just part of their training and they should do whatever it takes to learn during their time here at the company. The two Omegas sat on the far end of the meeting room, fidgeting and sighing simultaneously. But unlike the rest of the people inside the room, the two of them are getting anxious for a whole different reason. Their head is still occupied by the events from yesterday that they have yet to share with each other. The door to the meeting room opened, everyone in the room suddenly stood up, bringing back the two Omegas out of their reverie. A slender and sophisticated woman holds the door to allow the man behind her to walk inside. Dan heard Alex gasping for air beside him. He looked worriedly at his friend and found him holding his mouth with his hands as if trying hard not to breathe. His pale is turning paler than usual, his eyes grew big as he stared at someone. Dan''s eyes followed Alex''s line of sight and realized his friend was looking at the handsome man who just walked in. Dan''s eyes wander to Alex and back and forth to the man who he presumed is the president they are all waiting for. He saw the president looking at Alex too! They are staring at each other! Alex saw the man walk in and he knew instantly. He is the Alpha he had bonded with. Not because he recognized his smell but because of the way he''s looking at him now. He still remembers that gaze. It''s the same intense stare he gave him that night they first met. That gaze coming from his soft brown eyes makes his heart beat so fast. He broke their eye contact as he felt like his knees might buckle and gave out. "Good afternoon everyone. You may take your seat." Alex heard the Alpha say as soon as he took the seat at the center of the table. He sat down, still feeling that the Alpha is still staring at him. Keith silently tapped his fingers on the desk as his employee discussed the result of last month''s operations and he guessed including the next month''s forecast. He tried to listen as much as he could, he''s afraid that Alex might bolt out of the room if he stares a bit longer. His brows furrowed when he realized that yet again it''s the assistant manager who is discussing and presenting. That useless nephew of Director Cole just sat there and let his subordinate do all the work. If not for Director Cole who is one of the Senior Executive in the Company and a close friend of his father, he would have fired that idiot long ago. He swore, just one wrong move from this useless bastard he would fire him immediately. To hell with Director Cole. Alex continued to look down, afraid that if he looked up he might lock eyes with the Alpha again. He can''t hear anything that is going on inside the meeting, he''s mind is getting blank. Out of all the companies that would accept him for Internship, why the hell did he end up in the company of the person he is trying to avoid. He and Dan vehemently decided to apply to this company, had he known he would meet the Alpha here, he would have gone to another company even an unknown one would do. Anywhere but here. "That would be all Mr. President. Do you have any questions?" April politely asked as soon as she finished her presentation. "Thanks Ms. Lopez. Please send the reports to me for further checking." Keith replied with a curt. "I hope in the next meeting, Dwight would grace us with his expertise and do the presentation himself." Keith said, smiling sarcastically, taking a jab at the useless Alpha. Dwight clenched his fist at the obvious sarcasm from Keith. "Sure Keith, next time." He replied smiling. He wants to get back at the other Alpha for humiliating him in front of his staff. "Can''t wait for it." Keith replied back. Everyone inside the room can feel the tension between the two Alpha. The Omegas and even the. Betas felt a chill down their spine at the amount of pheromones the two Alphas were emitting. "Oh by the way Dana, you said we need an Intern for the Executive Secretary''s office right?" Keith asked his secretary, who was caught off guard by his question for a moment. "Yes Sir." Dana replied immediately. "Hmm since you have two Interns and we badly need one at the moment as Dana is really slumping with work. I''m taking one from your department." Keith said casually. "April what''s the name of your Interns?" Keith asked the assistant manager, ignoring Dwight who was about to protest. April gulped before answering Keith. "Alex Fernandez and Dan Stevens Sir." She replied ignoring her boss'' glare. "Okay. Starting today Mr.. Fernandez, you''ll report at my office." Chapter 21 - 19 Dwight is furious and he keeps cursing Keith out loud. He is too mad to mind the looks his staff are giving him now; normally he would glare at them to keep them in their place. He couldn''t care less about his associates, this job is not even important to him. He''s pissed off and could not bother to think of what a common employee thinks about him. He glanced to where Alex is sitting and saw the Omega is already starting to pack his things. He clenched his jaw as he remembered what happened in the recently concluded meeting with Keith. "Starting today Mr. Fernandez, you''ll report at my office." Keith announced nonchalantly. "Keith we have two interns in our team you can take Mr. Stevens instead." Dwight countered. He could not let Keith take Alex. He hasn''t gotten a taste of the Omega and he will not let the bastard take his Omega away from him again. "Is there a difference if I choose Mr. Fernandez?" Keith asked, furrowing his brows at Dwight. "Don''t tell me your interns are already doing important work that they cannot be transferred to. How long have they been here again?" Keith said, looking at April for an answer instead of Dwight. Clearly showing how little he thinks of Dwight. "Almost a week Sir." April responded, ignoring the deathly glare Dwight is sending her way. She knew her boss has his eyes on Alex and probably wouldn''t want him to go, coz if the Omega moved to the Executive Office, there''s no way Dwight could have his way with him. He''ll be untouchable even for someone like her boss. "Then I don''t see the problem." Keith smiled with a dismissive tone, furtherly firing up Dwight''s anger. "Dana scheduled a lunch or dinner for the whole team, charge it to my account." Keith instructed Dana, earning a bunch of thank you from the staff. He then adjourned the meeting and walked out of the room, not waiting for Dwight to talk some more. Silence filled the room as the tension from the two Alphas pheromones still remained. Some even started to fan themselves as if relieving themselves from a massive heart attack. Even Alex and Dan are trying to steady their breathing as Omegas are more susceptible to succumb to an Alpha''s pheromone attack. They were all just recovering when Dwight suddenly banged his fist on the conference table startling everyone inside. They subtly stare at each other, then slowly stand up from their chair, and swiftly run away from the room. Dan nudged Alex to do the same as his friend seemed to have spaced out. Dwight massages his temple and leaned his back on his chair, thinking of ways to keep Alex in his department. More than the thought of not being able to take the Omega to his bed, what pissed him more is the fact that Keith just slapped his power in his face once again. That once more, that bastard has proven that he is superior to him. Dwight stood up when he noticed that Alex was about to leave. "You don''t need to go. I''ll talk to the president again." He said trying to keep Alex from leaving. If he can keep Alex in his department, at least for once he can win against Keith. Yes, he will not let Alex go and send the other Omega instead. "You! Go instead." He said pointing at Dan to go instead of Alex. He wants to see what Keith''s reaction would be if he didn''t follow his orders. Surely he will not send Dan Stevens back to his department, after all that bastard is in need of another headcount and he''s sure he picked someone from his department just to pissed him off like always. Both Alex and Dan don''t know what to do. Dwight is still superior to them but then the president asked specifically for Alex. The president trumps the department manager, but it''s the manager now who''s giving them orders. As the two Omegas are getting confused they glanced at April for help. After all, everyone knows it''s the assistant manager who''s actually doing the work in this department. "What are you waiting for Stevens?" Dwight bellowed, making Dan squirm. The Alpha is emitting too many pheromones and it''s making his knees weak. He suddenly felt envious of Alex, as he is already bonded he''s not getting affected from their manager''s pheromone attack. "Wait a minute, Alex was also gasping for air earlier in the meeting room. He was clearly affected by the pheromones like everyone else." Dan said, talking to himself in his head. Dan''s eyes grew wide as realization hit him. Now everything makes sense to him, Alex being tense as soon as the president came in and he kept his head down the entire duration of the meeting. He''s even sure his friend did not hear any of the presentation. Alex being affected by the pheromones during the argument between the two Alphas only meant one thing. One of them is the one he bonded with, and clearly it''s not Dwight as Alex has never been affected by him. The hunky president is Alex''s Alpha! Which also means that it''s not Martin! He felt relieved somehow with that clarification. "Hey! Are you that stupid? I told you to go instead of Fernandez! And you Fernandez, stay on your desk and continue to do your tasks." "But Sir! The president insisted on having Alex transferred to the Executive Office." April intervened. Their boss is clearly losing his composure. He''s already disrupting everyone more than the usual. "Are you contradicting my order? You''re just a Beta! Shut your trap." Dwight angrily shouts at April who remains unaffected. To her, her boss can keep his job because of his connection but she can keep her job because she''s good at it and their president is a reasonable person and will not easily be pressured to terminate her. With what''s going on, none of the staff can work anymore. They can''t believe their boss is losing his cool over an Omega. The chaos halted when they heard a knock coming from the entrance. "Excuse me. The president wants to see Mr. Fernandez right now." Dana interrupted. She can hear loud voices from a few meters away and deduces that Dwight is probably having a fit. Keith definitely knew this would happen, that''s why she sent her to pick up the Omega. She still doesn''t know why her boss is so interested in the Omega but she''s not here to question that but she''s here to follow an order. Otherwise Keith will be the one throwing a fit. Alex glanced at April, asking her for permission on what to do. Part of him is hesitant to go as he doesn''t know how to face the Alpha after their bonding almost a month ago. Is he gonna force him to undo their bonding? He heard that there''s a surgery that can make that happen but it might kill him. Or is he gonna kill him so that their bond will not be in effect anymore? "Or maybe he just wants to see you and be with you?" said a small voice in his head that he''s trying not to listen to. Another part of him is glad to leave this place. He had too much nauseating experience from Dwight''s harassment that being away from here means he''ll be free from those advances. "Mr. Fernandez, we should go. The president hates waiting." Dana interrupted again, this time she did it with Alex and his thoughts. "Hey! It will be fine. I''ll meet you after work." Dan whispered in Alex''s ears. He squeezed Alex''s hands as if sending him some encouragement. Alex nodded to Dan and followed Dana out, much to Dwight''s objection. He was trying to make Alex bend with his pheromones to keep him from going but it did not affect him at all. Instead, Dan was almost on his knees if not for April''s support. Dwight storms out of the office as soon as Alex leaves, leaving Dan on the verge of collapsing from his pheromone attack a while ago.. April and another Beta employee assisted Dan to the clinic for assistance. Chapter 22 - 20 Dana secretly observes Alex Fernandez as they both ride the elevator going up to the Executive Office. He intrigues her. There is definitely something about this Omega that made her boss act that way. First he rushed her to give the list of the new employees and interns, which made her assume the boss is specifically looking for this particular Omega. Second, he suddenly asked the whole Planning Department to attend the meeting today which was supposed to be scheduled in the coming week. Third, the president suddenly announced that she needed another assistant, well she has tons of workload but not to the point that she can''t accomplish it or she would ask the president to give her a hand. She even has two assistants of her own, so why did the boss use her as an excuse? He even pissed off Dwight openly just to get the Omega. She cringes when she remembers Dwight''s outburst earlier. That arrogant Alpha really lost his composure over an Omega. Alex Fernandez is really something. Dana continued to observe Alex, the Omega is nervously fidgeting since they left the Planning Department. He hasn''t stopped biting his fingernails. He''s too nervous to see how Dana is blatantly examining his face. Dana scanned Alex''s body from head to toe. He has a slim waist for a man, I guess that part is because of his Omega nature. He looks manly and at the same time he looks sexy and sultry. Male Omegas are naturally more feminine in stature, but Alex still has that hint of masculinity that one might think he''ll be proactive in bed or something, maybe that''s why Alphas like Dwight and Keith are attracted to him. The other Omega intern is more on the submissive side which is common for Omegas. Dana focuses this time on Alex''s face. He has thick and long eyelashes which are probably natural, making her feel jealous because her''s are fake lashes and she has to go monthly to have it restored. His cheeks are pinkish but void of any blush on or any other make up. She can''t see his lips much as his hands are mostly covering it. He has very pretty eyes though he has bags under them. The Omega is basically too beautiful that he''s making her insecure as a woman. ****** Alex''s thoughts was in chaos since they left the planning department office. It barely registered to him that Dan has been greatly affected by the angry and intimidating pheromones Dwight''s emitted in keeping him from transferring to another department. He made a mental note to check on his best friend later today. He kept on biting his nails as he''s too stressed to think of a way out of his situation. He can feel the scrutinizing look the woman beside him is giving him, but he ignored it and decided not to pay it any heed. "Should I just run away from here? I could just fail the internship program or even drop out of school. I don''t even need a college degree to help out at their restaurant. Their parents wouldn''t mind. After all they keep saying it should be him who would inherit the business as Matt will be too busy being a doctor to help out" Alex thought at the back of his mind. But is running away the solution to all this? He can''t keep running away from his Alpha pair or even hide from his own family. What they have is a lifetime bond. Sooner or later he has to face the Alpha as well as his family. He can''t be a coward forever. Alex''s thought was interrupted by the sound of the elevator signaling their arrival at the floor of their destination. His feet refused to move out of the lift car and it took Dana to ask him twice to follow him. She even had to hold the button for Alex to keep the door from closing. Two pairs of eyes greeted him as soon as he stepped inside. There were three working desks inside the office, one of which is situated right outside the door with a "President Office" name plate on it. The desk is quite bigger than the other two and is currently vacant which he presumed would be Dana''s desk. On the left side of Dana''s working area seated two women. One of them is a petite girl who smiled warmly at him and even mouthed hello to him, while the taller girl who would pass as a model raised her brows as soon as she saw him. Alex thought Dana would introduce him to the two ladies but instead she walked straight to the President''s office and knocked twice before speaking. "Sir! Mr. Alex Fernandez is here." She then opened the door and gestured for him to follow her inside. The strong smell of the Alpha''s pheromones greeted him as soon as the door opened. He found the Alpha sitting behind his desk and did not bother to look at them, he''s busy signing the documents in front of him. The uneasiness he felt earlier is slowly dissipating, the scent of the Alpha''s pheromones were different than the one he smelled during their meeting. This time it''s more relaxing, it''s as if the Alpha is trying to calm him down. "Keith Andersen!" Alex finally learned the Alpha''s name as he read the nameplate on his desk. He still could not believe that the man he bonded with is the president of Andersen Enterprise which makes him part of the wealthiest family in the country or even the world! He suddenly felt anxious again. Their world apart. What if he really asks him to sever their bond? He heard that the operation might kill him and he will probably not be able to bear a child once he goes through the surgery of cancelling their bonding. Keith felt the sudden change in the Omega''s pheromones. Maybe because they are bonded pairs, the scent of his pheromones are intensified so that he can tell the Omega''s emotional state. He tried not to stare at him when he entered his office. He was biding his time, he controlled his pheromones and tried to emit a lighter one to calm the Omega as he could sense his anxiousness. He was about to look at him when he felt the Omega was calmed enough but then his emotions suddenly turned to a fearful one. Alex is getting agitated again, he suddenly felt like bolting out of this place again. Then he sensed someone looking at him and found the Alpha staring at him. His eyes are looking at him warmly, there is no trace or any hint of ill intention, he slowly calmed down again, though he can feel the heat on his body slowly building up. He suddenly wants to remove the gap between them and kiss the Alpha''s lips. "Kiss??" What the hell is he thinking? He was just scared a while ago and now he''s lusting over the Alpha? He spent a whole month trying to avoid meeting his mate and now he wants to freaking jump on his lap? The night they bonded was too hazy that all he could remember was the pleasure he felt during their intercourse. He wishes he could disappear right at this moment. He felt so ashamed with the way his mind is behaving and he bet his face is all red now, he can even feel his ears were also heating up. Keith was a bit amused at how quickly Alex''s mood changed. The way he''s blushing is too adorable. He wondered if Alex knew how erotic he looked right now. Keith faked a cough before asking Dana to get the documents he just signed. "You may leave Dana. I have things to talk about with Mr. Fernandez." Keith said as soon as Dana took the signed documents from him. Dana did not ask why he needed to talk to Alex and just took her leave. Keith stood out from his chair as soon as Dana closed the door. He locked eyes with Alex and slowly walked towards him. Each step Keith took made Alex take a step backwards until he was cornered and his back was against the wall. Keith touched his chin and slowly held his face up. Alex closed his eyes, expecting Keith to kiss his lips. After a few moments when the kiss didn''t happen. Alex opened his eyes and regretted it immediately. The Alpha''s face is too close and he can feel his breathing. He really thought he would kiss him and somehow he''s a bit disappointed that he didn''t. "I finally found you.." Keith said, smiling sweetly at Alex, and before Alex could react, Keith gave him the kiss he was expecting earlier. Chapter 23 - 21 Hello!! Sorry I was busy with work related stuff these past few days and couldn''t update much. I will still be a bit busy in the coming week and might be inactive again but Alex and Keith have always been on my mind and I really love to update as much as I can. I hope I can squeeze in a bit of my time to update the story. Hope you are enjoying the story so far. Thank you for your support. *************************************************** "I finally found you." Alex heard the Alpha exclaim before the man gently cupped his face with his hands. He can feel his face burning from the mere touch the Alpha gave him. The moment their lips met, his mind went blank and he was overcome with a sensation he never felt before. It was not their first kiss and yet the effect it has was all foreign to him. A soft moan escaped from Alex as soon as he opened his mouth, the Alpha''s tongue licked his mouth all over like a dentist examining his oral cavity. The inside of his mouth felt hot all over as the Alpha continued his inspection. The Alpha sucked his tongue earning another moan from Alex. Alex thought before that the saliva smells disgusting much more than tasting another person''s saliva in his mouth. If anyone told him otherwise he would not believe that person. However, at this moment, he''s exchanging saliva with the Alpha in front of him, Alex even licked and sucked his tongue, though his technique may not be as good as the Alpha, nonetheless what he perceived to be disgusting before, now felt so good that he wanted more. He needed more. Keith had wanted to take things slow. He was just planning to get a taste of the Omega. A simple kiss. He knew and felt the anxiety from the Omega earlier. He can sense the fear from the Omega which is why he decided to take his time so as not to overwhelm his pair. The Omega''s reaction to his kiss turned him on, making him deepen the kiss more than he intended it to be. He reluctantly ended the kiss, it took a lot of mind conditioning and self restraint on his part to end their make out session. The flushed expression on the Omega''s face is not helping him. He wondered if the Omega is aware of how erotic he looks right now, with his wet and swollen lips, tha bit of saliva on the side of his lips makes him want to lick it for the Omega. The kiss ended a while ago but Alex still has his eyes closed, mouth slightly opened as if savoring the sensation of the kiss Keith just gave him. Unconsciously, he bit his lower lip making Keith swallow hard. "I swear if you do that I might give you more than just a kiss." Keith whispered into Alex''s ears. Alex''s eyes opened wide and glared at the Alpha after hearing what the man just whispered in his ears. Would the Alpha dared to have s*x with him knowing there are people right outside and they would definitely hear what''s going on inside the Alpha''s office? One glance at the Alpha and Alex knew that he meant it. He would take him right here, right now at this very moment. Alex tried pushing Keith away from him, but the Alpha did not even budge. Instead, the Alpha snakes his arms behind him and pulls him close to him, away from the wall he was trapped in a while ago. "Please... Stop.. Th...there''s people outside." Alex pleaded, still trying to push the Alpha away from him. He knows he''s no match to the Alpha''s strength and pleading with him is all he can do. He surveyed his surroundings for an escape but the Alpha''s office is at the top floor of the building and there''s no other entrance than the door he entered earlier. Keith noticed where the Omega''s eyes darted to. It seems Alex is still wary of him and he just gave in to his advances because of their bonding. "Do you promise not to run away?" He asked, sighing in frustration. When the Omega nodded, Keith loosened his hold of him. Alex moved away from the Alpha who seemed reluctant to let him go. He ensured to keep a considerable amount of distance between them in case the Alpha tried something again. He cannot trust himself not to give in, if ever the Alpha really does something. His body craves the Alpha''s touch much to his chagrin. He has been restless since the night they bonded and having the Alpha this close to him made his body yearned for more. He needs to keep his distance in order to keep his sanity. "I won''t touch you again." Keith proclaimed with his hands up in the air like a promise. Alex just eyed him suspiciously when the Alpha started to move. "I promise. I won''t do anything you wouldn''t like." Keith stopped on his tracks when he sensed that the Omega didn''t trust him to keep his word. Dealing with the Omega felt like taming a wild bunny he wanted to keep as a pet. Alex''s gait relaxed when Keith stopped walking towards him. His breathing went back to normal which he didn''t realize that he was holding it in the first place. "I''ll sit here." Keith said, indicating the single couch at the receiving area of his office. There''s two single seats and one large sofa at the corner of his office where he normally entertains people. "Let''s talk." Keith said, gesturing for the Omega to take the opposite chair. They have too much to talk about and earning the Omega''s trust is his first order of business. With the coffee table between them, Alex felt safe enough, so he sat down to listen to what the Alpha has to say. He knew that they needed to talk. Alex tried to sneak in a glance at the Alpha in front of him. He considered himself tall especially for an Omega like him but he barely reached Keith''s shoulders. He might be over six feet, if his estimate is correct Keith might be taller than his brother, who he thinks is a giant already. Keith''s chest is broad and hard, he felt his muscles when he tried to push him earlier. He bet the Alpha has six-pack abs. He is no expert but Keith''s well-built body does not seem to be the result of continuous work out in a gym like other men. It felt more natural than that. In addition, he... he smells so nice. "Stop it Alex!" he silently castigated himself for where his thoughts were going. He shouldn''t be thinking carnally. Keith faked a cough to somehow ease the tension. He doesn''t know where to start. His desire for the Omega is overflowing but he can''t tell him that. He might think that s*x is all he wants from him. He wanted the Omega to be his in more ways than one, beyond the bonding that they have. "Ar... are you.. are you going to ask me to have the surgery?" Alex beat Keith and asked first while fidgeting in his seat. "Surgery?" Keith asked, confused. "You know... the surgery to.. ahm to... remove the bonding." Alex replied while staring at his own feet and biting his nails. "What?!" Hell No! Why would I do that?" Keith exclaimed incredulously. The mere thought of not being able to smell the Omega''s scent is already outrageous for him. He didn''t struggle this past month to search for the Omega just to have their bonding cancelled. "You won''t?" Alex asked. "I won''t. If anything, I want us to acknowledge this bonding. I see no harm in continuing this bonding as our body is compatible." Keith explained. He doesn''t want the Omega to think that he only wants him for his body but right now physical intimacy is the only thing he can think of to make the Omega understand that he wants this bonding. Alex felt relieved that the Alpha does not intend to cancel their bonding, it''s not that he wants to be bonded with the Alpha or to anyone right now but he knew the consequences of cancelling one''s bonding. He may no longer bear children in the future and he might even die during the operation, for that he''s thankful that the Alpha is acknowledging their pairing. "Wh...what do you want from me?" Alex asked unsure of how they should proceed now. "We can start by letting people know about our bonding." Keith replied, though he wants to keep the Omega to himself, he needs to tell his mother about this, so she would stop setting those blind dates for him. Also he doesn''t want Alex to misinterpret those dates he has to attend for the sake of pacifying his mother. "No!" Alex replied adamantly. They can''t tell people yet. First, his family doesn''t know yet and he''s not ready to tell them yet. He also doesn''t know how they would react about this. Second, the Alpha is the freakin president, how would people at the office react if they learn about their bonding? They might think he seduced the man and tricked him to bite him. "Is it because of my position?" Keith asked. He knew rumors would spark like wildfire if anyone learned about their bonding, but he actually just meant to tell his mother. Though telling his mother is like telling the whole world. His mother will start planning the wedding and then having children. Maybe, keeping it to themselves might be the best option. "Yes.. and also... I haven''t told my family about this." Alex replied, thinking about his family and tears threatening to fall from his eyes. "Come here." Keith said softly. Seeing his Omega on the verge of tears is not sitting well with him. To his surprise, Alex slowly made his way towards him. When he reached him, he stood up and held the Omegas hands, which thankfully he did not pull away.. "Let''s get to know each other first. Okay?" Chapter 24 - 22 Martin came down to the tenth floor to go to the planning department as instructed by Keith. The latter said he was taking precaution in case things escalated with Dwight, though on Martin''s part, he does not understand the need for him to handle it personally. He and Keith encountered much more dangerous men and Dwight is just a small fish. They have a vast number of men under the security team and sending him to handle one Alpha is beyond him. Dwight may be an Alpha but he is not threatening at all, he has no presence at all, though it wouldn''t hurt if that boss told him what exactly he needed to do here. Not that he can complain, well he could just for the sake of the argument. Keith has never treated him as a mere employee anyway. He knew that Dwight has some beef with Keith for reasons they do not know, but for the few occasions, they met the other Alpha outside of work and even prior to his employment to Andersen Enterprise, he can sense the animosity the Alpha has against Keith, which his friend just ignored. Martin was almost at the planning department office when he saw Dana, Keith''s secretary coming out with a longhaired man following behind her. The man looks familiar but he cannot remember where or when they met. Dana nodded at him as she passed by him but the man behind her barely looked at him. In fact, the man seems to be spacing out and is not even aware of his surroundings. Since Dana left already, Martin is unsure if he is supposed to leave as well, or is there anything else he should do? Keith never told him anything for Pete''s sake. He sighed and decided to just head back to Keith''s office. He was about to leave when he suddenly caught a whiff of an Alpha pheromone. It is not that strong but the amount is excessive and can affect Omegas. His brows furrowed, guess this is what Keith asked him to check. Without further checking, Martin already knew who was causing this explosion of Alpha pheromones. There is no other culprit than Dwight. He is the only Alpha in his department as he probably likes to lord over other people, which is why there are mostly Beta on his team. Martin rushed and almost ran like a bull when he saw a familiar figure looking unconscious, and was being assisted by two female employees. "What happened?" He asked. "Mr. Stevens, can you hear me?" Martin called out to Dan who just whimpered in response. He glared at the two women, asking them for answers on what happened and why is Dan in his current state. "Perhaps you should control your pheromones Mr. Martin." April, the assistant manager replied while coughing. The man''s pheromones are so strong that even a Beta like them were getting affected by it. "There were just some arguments in our office and our boss lost control of his pheromones and severely affected Mr. Stevens." She replied. Martin clenched his fists upon hearing what the Beta said. He wanted to punch Dwight right at this moment; Alphas like him are the reasons why some Omegas avoid them. "I''ll take over from here." He said and took Dan from the two women and carried him princess-like to the company clinic. The assistant manager and the other Beta employee stared bewilderedly at the retreating back of the President''s Head of Security. Today''s was far beyond what you can surmise as an eventful day. They had their first full team meeting with the President with little notice. Their boss lost his patience, went out of control and even blatantly hurt an employee with his pheromones. Well their boss is notorious for targeting Omegas but not as openly like this, that is enough to even disregard the order directly coming from the President himself. Come to think of it, Alex, the other Omega does not seem to be affected by their boss'' pheromones and only Dan collapsed. For an Omega to not be affected by an Alpha''s pheromones, he''s most likely to be mated already. Then why was the President so interested in him? Speaking of the president, he must have some ulterior reason for transferring Alex to his office, if not, he would not send his personal secretary to pick up the Omega and even send out the head of security to their office. Now even the head of security seems furious because of Dan. Just who in the world are these Omega interns to have caught the interest of the two dominant Alpha''s in the company? ******* "This is Alex Fernandez; starting today he will be an intern in our office." Dana said, introducing Alex to the two women who greeted them earlier. "Alex, this is Chloe, she handled the administrative task here at the President''s Office." Dana said, pointing to the petite girl and just like earlier, the woman smiled warmly at Alex. Alex gladly reached out his hand for a handshake, which the petite girl warmly accepted. "This is Vera, she assists me in handling the documents and reports the President needs. You can ask her for anything if I am not around." She then introduced the tall girl who just raised her brows at Alex and ignored his offer for a handshake. Alex withdrew his hands awkwardly, while Vera just sneered at him. "For now, share the working table with Chloe." Dana instructed. Alex shyly walked towards Chloe''s desk and put down his backpack on the floor while Dana talked to Vera. "Don''t mind Vera. She''s just jealous of you." Chloe whispered to Alex as she helped him to get settled on his new working area. "Why?" He asked, confused. Why would Vera be jealous of him? He only met her today. Chloe gestured for Alex to come closer to her. "She''s in love with the boss. Well more than half of the men and women at this building are in love with the boss, but Vera feels superior to everyone else because she gets to see the boss every day. Also, the boss sometimes brings us to company events, so Vera feels like she has the most chance to be the next Mrs. Andersen." Chloe whispered again to Alex. She is not lying though; their boss is one of the most sought after bachelors in the country. He is the heir to one of the richest families and everyone is gunning to be the lucky wife of Keith Andersen. "Ohhh!" Alex replied. "I mean, I understand that she''s territorial with the boss, but why would she be jealous of me? I''m just an intern." He added in case Chloe misinterpreted his initial reaction that she is agreeing that Vera has reasons to be jealous of him. Well, he''s Keith''s bonded Omega. Does Vera know about them being mates? How and when did she know? He agreed to Keith''s suggestion that they should get to know each other but the latter also agreed to keep everything a secret for now. So how did Vera learn about this? Does everyone in Keith''s office know about them? "Well, Mr. Just an Intern, you''re the first person the boss openly showed an interest in and that is enough reason for the Oh so Great Vera to feel threatened." Chloe said giggling. "Also, with you coming out of the boss'' office looking flustered and your lips are a bit swollen, only a blind person would not know what happened inside." She said teasing Alex who turned red from embarrassment. So much for just getting to know each other first and hiding about their bonding. Alex made a mental note to tell Keith that there should be no physical contact when they are at the office. Alex sighed. "I wish Dan was here with me." He thought to himself, and then his eyes grew wide when he realized he had not checked in with Dan. He wonders if his friend is okay, if Dwight did something after he left. He fishes out his phone from his pocket and sends a text to his best friend. Said best friend just regained consciousness and was baffled to wake up face to face with the Alpha he thought he would never meet again. Chapter 25 - 23 If looks could kill, he is probably dead by now. Alex can''t help but think to himself. Vera has been shooting daggers at him since Keith asked for coffee to be sent to his office. "Chloe, the president, is asking for coffee. Teach Alex how to make it." Dana instructed after answering the boss'' call. "Come with me." Chloe asked Alex to follow her to the small pantry. "This is the Arabica medium roast coffee beans. We used this one for the president''s coffee. In the morning when he arrives, I usually make him black coffee but towards the end of the day if he asked for coffee like now, I would add just a teaspoon of sugar." Chloe said, showing him where Keith''s coffee grounds are kept and how to use the coffee maker. "I guess it''s better if you make today''s coffee. I bet the boss will like that." Chloe said teasingly. Alex blushed in reaction to Chloe''s teasing but starts to prepare the coffee nonetheless. I guess this is part of getting to know Keith, Alex said to himself. He brewed the coffee just like how Chloe taught him and added a teaspoon sugar afterwards. Once done, he put it in a tray and heads back to the office with Chloe. "Stop. Give it here." Vera said as soon as they got back. "She usually brings the coffee inside to the president." Chloe whispered to him. Alex reluctantly transferred the tray of coffee to Vera. "Alex, you bring it inside." Dana said just as Vera was about to take full control of the tray. "What? I always bring Keith his coffee." Vera hissed, clearly not happy with what Dana just said. "She likes calling the boss by her first name, you know to feel superior." Chloe giggled, earning a sharp glare from Vera. "The boss asked for Alex." Dana replied, the authority in her boss is evident that Vera has no choice but to give back the tray. Alex proceeds to head to Keith''s office despite the obvious glare Vera is giving him behind his back. "Sir, I have the coffee you requested." He said after knocking on the door. He opened the door after hearing Keith''s reply for him to come inside. "Here''s your coffee Mr. Andersen." Alex said as he put down the coffee in front of Keith. Keith look up and stare at his Omega who seemed to be fidgeting in front of him. He seemed calmer than they first talked earlier, though he still seem anxious. At least he does not seem to have the urge to runaway from him. "You can call me Keith you know. Mr. Andersen seems too formal, considering our relationship. Keith said casually as he sipped the coffee that Alex brought. Alex bit his lips unsure how to proceed. Calling the president of the company he is interning with his first name seems disrespectful, but then again, the Alpha was right. They are bonded. Their relationship superseded their boss-employee relationship. However, if he starts calling the Alpha by his first name, other people might take it against him and treat him with animosity just like how Vera does. After all he is just a mere intern and Keith is the president of the company. No matter how you look at it, he will end up getting the brunt of it. Keith noticed the struggle in the Omega''s eyes as it seems the latter cannot come up with a decision whether to agree with his request or to decline it. "Alex? Is it hard to call me by my first name? Didn''t we agree to start to get to know each other?" Keith sighed when he saw Alex feeling guilty with what he said. "How about this? When we''re alone you can call me Keith, if we''re not then address me like everyone else." The Omega''s face lights up, as if a heavy burden was lifted off his shoulders. Keith tried his best not to laugh in case Alex gets offended. His Omega is just too cute for his own good. "Ke... Keith." Alex said shyly. Keith finds Alex''s shyness so adorable that it is taking a lot of effort on his part not to grab the latter and take him right on his desk. Having the Omega under him, moaning and screaming in ecstasy is enough for him to lose his mind. "Ahem! How are you coping so far? Is everything comfortable for you? If there is anything, let Dana know or you can come to me directly." He said while clearing his throat, hoping it would take his mind off of his carnal thoughts. "It''s only been two hours... I haven''t done anything except make you a cup of coffee." Alex is not sure if the Alpha is toying with him. It''s only just a couple of hours. What is he expecting? "You made the coffee? Hmm no wonder it tastes good." Keith said as he sipped his coffee. "Are you making fun of me? I just followed Chloe''s instructions, I did not do anything special." Alex said, pouting at the obvious lie from the Alpha. Well maybe Keith was just trying to make a conversation with him. He''s trying to work things out between them, he should probably do the same. Thinking about the Alpha making an effort is making Alex''s heart warm up to the Alpha. "I bet you were thinking of me while you were making it, that''s why it tastes different." Keith retorted, sounding grumpy while trying to make himself sound more believable. "Pfft!" Alex couldn''t help but laugh. Keith is like a student caught cheating and still denies it despite the evidence in front of him. Well I guess comparing him to a cheating student is a bit much. Nonetheless he finds it cute. Though cute is not a suitable adjective to describe the Alpha. He wonders what Keith would think if he told him that he thinks he''s cute. Keith felt a warm feeling inside of him. He feels like he is in the middle of the desert and after searching for a long period of time, he finally found an oasis to quench his thirst. That''s what Alex''s laughter is doing to him. He never knew he needed it so much until he heard and saw it. In the last two hours since they reunited, he felt calm after enduring a chaotic month of searching for the Omega. Having Alex here with him is like finding the last missing piece of a puzzle. He hates Omega''s scent in general but right now his office is getting enveloped by Alex''s Omega pheromones and he is loving it. "If there is nothing else then I''ll head out now." Alex said after calming himself. He suddenly realized he has been inside Keith''s office for a while now, he''s sure that Vera is seething with rage from jealousy. "Wait!" Alex halted and he turned around upon hearing Keith''s voice just as he was about to reach for the door. He looked at Keith as if waiting for an order or something. "Can I take you out to dinner tonight? No, I mean I want to have dinner with you. Would that be okay?" Keith asked. Alex nodded. He honestly wanted to check in on Dan as his friend hadn''t replied to any of his messages, but he could not find it in his heart to reject Keith''s offer of dinner. "I can''t stay long though." He replied, making a mental note to call Dan again after dinner. Also, he needs to call his parents at nine o''clock for his daily report. His brother might also have dropped in, as far as he knows Mattie is coming back today from his conference/training. Mattie coming back means his family finding out about Keith and their bonding.. He needs time to prepare himself in facing his brother, though he''s already dreading the moment to come. Chapter 26 - 24 "Excited to go home?" Alex looked at Chloe who just asked him that question. "You seem to be distracted, you keep staring at your phone and tapping your fingers on the desk. Is your first day too overwhelming?" Chloe asked teasingly. "No.. I''m¡ª "What is so overwhelming about it? All he did was just deliver a cup of coffee to Keith. He''s just a useless bitch that got transferred here." Vera hissed, interrupting Alex who was about to reply to Chloe. "Don''t mind him. She''s just jealous. She''ll get over it soon." Chloe whispered to Alex, trying to pacify him in case he got offended. "So, were you really excited to go home? Got a date?" she asked, continuing their conversation as if Vera did not interrupted them. "Ah.. no.. I''m waiting for my friend who is also an intern here. We ahm.. we.. we.. had plans for dinner. Yeah that''s it. I have dinner plans with.. ahmm a friend that''s why I was checking my phone, but ahm I''m not going early. I ahm still.. I still have to wait for him to finish work. He said his boss asked him to finish something. So I''m just gonna wait for him here. We.. will go together afterwards." Alex explained, taking a deep breath afterwards. "Wow! That''s the longest I heard you talk today. Please, please! Please always talk like that. This place is so boring. I''m the only one who talks a lot. Chloe said excitedly. "If you want to talk and gossip, do it somewhere else your voices are annoying." Vera responded while glaring at Alex. Clearly still not over the coffee delivery incident. She vowed to take back that task from the Omega. It was her only chance to flirt with Keith and make him aware of her presence. A mere scent less Omega can not take that away from her. Dana stared at the bickering assistants, she has been working with the two of them for over a year and has been used to this kind of scene. However this time, Vera seems to be more annoyed at Alex, the Omega their boss personally brought in. She didn''t know the reason why but she understood that there is obviously something going on. The coffee delivery earlier did not surprise her, however the boss just told her now to ask the other assistants to leave early and not let them do overtime today. The three of them normally stayed an hour or two after office hours as their boss usually works later than everyone else in the company. Dana sighed. Now, how should she tell the other two to leave on time without arousing suspicions? "So is the friend a girl or perhaps a boy?" Chloe continued to pester Alex for details and further annoyed Vera. "That''s enough! Chloe and Vera you can clock out on the dot today. Alex you can stay here until thirty minutes after we leave. If you still need to wait for ahm... your friend then wait somewhere else." "What? Why?" Vera inquired, not happy that Alex is being allowed to stay later than them. "The boss will leave early today. The president has some personal appointments." Dana replied. "Ohhh the boss has another one." Chloe reacted all knowingly. "Another one?" Alex inquired curiously. "Blind date." Vera responded instead. Am I just another blind date? Alex asked himself, the warm feeling he has inside when he thought that Keith is trying his best for them to work out is slowly dissipating. It is being replaced now by self doubt and anxiety making him nauseous, his stomach quivering. "You see, the boss is the most sought after bachelor in the country and the queen mother, meaning the boss'' mother is longing for grandchildren so she wants the boss to get married as soon as possible. The queen mother arranged blind dates for the boss. The women range from daughters of business magnates to models and even celebrities. However none of them has ever captured the boss'' heart. He has never gone on a date with the same person. That is why some of them stalked the boss even after he rejected them." Chloe explained. "Some women though, like really some of them who did not even go on a blind date with the boss are doing everything to get the boss'' attention." Chloe said while glancing at Vera''s direction. "Oh well. At least unlike some lowly Omegas, I have better chances." Vera sneered, this time she''s looking in Alex''s direction. Alex looks at Chloe for details. He clearly still has a lot to learn about the Alpha he bonded with. "You see, the boss hates Omega. Well that is as far as everyone knows. The boss only dates Alphas or Betas and avoids Omegas." ******* Keith hates Omega. Keith hates Omega. Keith hates Omega. Alex kept repeating Chloe''s words inside his head. "Hey something wrong?" Keith asked when he noticed Alex spacing out. He is currently driving the car himself that is why he cannot give his full attention to Alex. Martin called him earlier to tell him he had some personal matter he needed to attend, though he really planned to drive himself tonight. He wanted to spend more time alone with his Omega, though right now he wished he asked someone to drive them so he could focus all his attention on his Omega who is obviously getting agitated again. He can sense in the pheromones he is emitting. "Nothing." Alex replied. "Hey, we agreed to work things out right and get to know each other. We need to be honest and not keep things from one another." Keith replied, trying to coax Alex to speak up while giving him a quick glance. Alex bites his fingernails, he agrees with what Keith just said but he is not sure how to bring up the latter''s hatred towards Omegas. "I won''t get mad. You can tell me anything." "Ahmm... they.. ahh.. they.. they said that.. you.. you h...haa...hate Omegas." Alex finally blurted out. "Hmmm hate is a strong word but I would say I dislike them in general." Keith replied. "Then what about me?" Alex asked, facing his body towards the Alpha. "Well you are different." "Why? Coz I''m bonded with you?" "That too and I also sort of like you." "Ohhhh!" Keith noticed the relief in his Omega''s face, his pheromones calmed down as well. "Where are we going for dinner?" Alex asked curiously. "I made a reservation for us." He replied, though Dana did it as he instructed. "If there is anything you wanted to eat then we can just cancel the reservation." Keith offered though the restaurant Dana booked has limited slots and are always fully booked, if she did not make the reservation under Keith''s name it is doubtful that she would manage to snag a reservation and even a private one at that. "Ahmm I sort of wanted to eat sushi but I''m okay with anything." Alex replied, he barely eats these days so he has no appetite whatsoever. He just came up with sushi as they passed by a sushi restaurant. "No sushi. Anything but that. By the way, have you been eating lately? You seem thinner than I remembered." "Ahh.. I haven''t been eating much lately." Alex replied. "But don''t worry, I''m usually like this when I''m stressed. It will get better eventually. I''m usually a big eater." He added when he noticed the worried look from the Alpha. "Am I causing that stress?" Alex chuckled at Keith''s appearance, he''s like a cute puppy worried to have offended his master. Not that he would say that to Keith. "Well you are part of the reason but today I''m worried about my brother." He replied honestly. "You don''t have a good relationship with your brother?" "No. no.. We are actually pretty close. My brother is actually... too overprotective of me." Alex replied with a melancholic look as he thought of Matt. "He''s so overprotective that I''m sure he will not react positively to us accidentally bonding with each other. Well the rest of my family will not be glad about it but my brother would have the strongest opposition. He is also coming back today. That''s why I could not stay long for dinner." "Do you need me to come with you?" "No. It''s alright, let''s just enjoy this dinner." It would be a disaster if Matt met Keith tonight.. He''s already dreading the moment he would meet his brother tonight. Chapter 27 - 25 Alex was never the type to easily get insecured. He grew up being doted on by his parents and his brother. He was encouraged by them to live life the way he wanted. They were not rich nor they were poor. Just enough to live life comfortably, though right now, he''s been made conscious of how ordinary he looks. He suddenly wished he was wearing one of those dress shirts Matt gave him in preparation for his internship and not these bargain ones he bought at a thrift shop. From the moment they arrived at the restaurant, when the valet took Keith''s keys from him, when the restaurant maitre d'' ushered them to the private room Keith reserved and the moment the restaurant''s patrons looked at him, Alex has never felt this small. He never received such gazed and scrutinizing looks in his entire life. They all probably thought of him like some gold digger or a slut aiming for Keith''s money. He knew this would happen and yet he could not say no to the Alpha. He wanted to give this a try too but I guess this will not be an easy feat. They were following the maitre d'' when a couple of sophisticated women approached Keith and stopped them on their tracks. Alex avoided their gaze and decided to just stare on the floor while the Alpha talked to them. "Hey Keith, we haven''t seen you in a while, the club''s lonely without you. Olive and I are free tonight, want to join us? We''re heading to Vernon''s bar, we''ll definitely have a blast. Right Olive." said the woman with the long hair while caressing Keith''s arms. "Of course. Coming with us is better than spending it with some cheap ahmmm..." The woman called Olive replied while giving Alex a run down from head to toe, making Alex more uncomfortable. Alex bit his lips, ready to be cast aside by Keith in favor of the two women who are more fitting to stand beside someone like Keith. He can feel his tears threatening to fall and so he clenched his fists to no look more pathetic than he already is. "Are you hungry? I''m famished." Keith said to Alex while pushing away the woman''s hands from his arms and he instead put his arms on Alex''s small waist and pulled the Omega closer to him. "Can we go now? My date and I are starving." Keith said to the maitre, completely ignoring the two women. The two women could not believe Keith ignored them over the cheap looking Beta he came with. They cannot smell Alex''s pheromones that is why they assumed he was a Beta and also it is common knowledge that Keith doesn''t date Omegas. "He''s probably just a passing fancy. I''m sure he''ll grow tired of him eventually." Olive said to her friend who''s seething with anger for getting ignored by Keith. She was a bit annoyed at herself for being humiliated like that, but he''s Keith Andersen. He''s like that with everyone else and it''s not like this is the first time he rejected them. "Oh well, he should enjoy it while it lasts." The long haired girl replied. "Let''s just head to the bar and paint the town red with some gorgeous Alpha." ******* "Are you okay with the food here? Is there anything else you want to eat? I could ask them to prepare it for you." Keith said while scanning the menu the maitre handed to them. "Why... why didn''t you join them?" Alex anxiously asked. He thought Keith would go with them and leave him. He can tell that the two women live in the same elite circle Keith is in and that an ordinary person like him does not belong with them. He''s worried that being with him might tarnish Keith''s reputation. "Why would I go with them? I''m with you and even if I am not with you, I will not entertain them. I don''t even remember their names." Keith replied. He knew the two women made Alex uncomfortable and it''s making him mad. He''s used to women approaching him but what annoys him is that they made the Omega anxious again. It was so hard to calm him and it frustrates him. "Let''s just forget about them and enjoy our dinner okay?" Alex nodded and decided to believe Keith''s explanation. He scanned the menu in front of him, he can''t think of anything to eat in particular. He is too dizzy from his encounter with the two women and it''s making his stomach a bit squeezy. He''s afraid he might throw up the food. "What would you like to have? The steak here is pretty good. If you like garlic then you would enjoy it. They cook the steak in garlic oil and butter." "Then I''ll have that as well." Alex replied, it was similar to how his father cooked the steak for their family, maybe his stomach can take it. Keith called the server assigned to them and gave their orders. While the Alpha does that, Alex scans the room they are in. It was a private room with it''s own restroom and came with a personal server, which probably costs a lot of money just to reserve it. Normally he would not want to go to a place like this but somehow he was thankful they are dining in their own space. Away from the judging looks everyone is giving him. "Why do you keep your hair down? I remembered when we first met you had it tied up in a ponytail." Keith asked. "Ohh this?" Alex replied and unconsciously touched the back of his head. "I''m trying to hide the bite mark. Does it look bad?" "No. You look good either way." Keith replied. Alex blushed when he saw the sincerity in the Alpha''s eyes. Their moment was interrupted by a knock on the door. The server walks in with their food. Alex was thankful for the distraction as he did not know how to deal with the compliments from the Alpha. He''s not used to receiving them. Alex feels his stomach getting squeezy again as soon as the server walks in, he instinctively puts his palm to cover his mouth. He breathed in and out trying to calm himself down. The moment the server removed the covering of the food, Alex lost it. His stomach churned. He made a dash to the restroom, he was glad Keith reserved a room like this. He squat down on the floor and starts throwing up with nothing but liquid. "Take this away." Keith instructed as he made his way to where Alex is. "Are you all right? You should have told me you were not feeling well." Keith said as he gently caressed Alex back. When the Omega stopped puking and finished washing his face and mouth, Keith picked him up and then carried him back like a princess to their table. "You can put me down. I can walk." Alex protested. He felt guilty for ruining their dinner and at the same time he''s feeling happy and content. He couldn''t help but smile as he remembered how warm Keith''s hands were and how soothing his gentle voice was when he helped him earlier. "Should I take you to the hospital?" Keith asked worriedly as he handed Alex the warm towel the server brought. He wanted to keep the Omega on his lap but he settled in, sitting beside him. "No, I''m fine." Alex replied. He really feels okay after the ordeal though he feels weak but nonetheless okay. Alex made a mental note to see the doctor one of these days, his stress is really getting worse. He doesn''t like taking medicine but maybe this time he needed to get some prescription for his anxiety. His gastritis attack is getting frequent, normally it only happens in the morning but lately it happens as well when he eats something his stomach couldn''t take. Now even the smell of food is making him sick. "Okay but next time, tell me okay? You''re making me worried." Keith said as he gently pulled Alex close to him. He brushed the Omega''s hair as he leaned on his chest. Their intimate moment was interrupted by the loud opening of the door as someone barged in. "Do you have a problem with my..... '''' Chad screamed furiously as he walked in, ready to give Keith a piece of his mind for returning his food untouched, but his words got stuck when he realized the intimate vibe inside the room. Who the hell is the man in Keith''s arms? Chapter 28 - 26 "How was it? Delicious right?" Alex nodded. It was indeed delicious but with the Alpha in front of him and blatantly staring at him, he could really not enjoy the food. Also his stomach hasn''t calmed down yet. "Common eat more. I especially cooked this for you." Chad urged Alex to take another spoonful of the porridge he whipped when he learned about the Omega''s upset stomach. Alex shyly looks at the Alpha who''s sitting in front of him with the latter''s elbow prop up on the table staring at him. He was surprised earlier when a man suddenly barged in their room. For a moment he thought some drunkard wrongly went inside their room then he realized how stupid that thought is. They are in a high end restaurant and drunkards who suddenly barge in to wreak havoc do not exist. What surprised him more was that the person who barged in is actually the chef and owner of the restaurant who turned out to be Keith''s best friend. "Are you okay? Do you need anything else?" Keith asked Alex while caressing his back, ignoring Chad who''s glaring at them. He pulled Alex closer to him leaving Chad dumbfounded at the openly displayed affection which is out of Keith''s character. "Is he okay?" Chad couldn''t help but asked. The man beside Keith looks pale and weak. "He''s not. So go and cook him some porridge." Keith ordered without even looking at his best friend. "What the!? I''m not your servant asshole." Chad replied, crossing his arms while continuing to glare at Keith. "I''m okay, there''s no need." Alex whispered shyly to Keith. He does not want to trouble anyone and besides porridge is not even on the restaurant''s menu. "Shhh it''s fine. You need to eat." Keith said sweetly, kissing the top of Alex''s head. "Besides that man can cook anything, he said so on national television." Keith said grinning mischievously at Chad. "Fine! But I''m doing this for a pretty boy right there, not for you." Chad stomped out of the room. Chad came back twenty minutes later holding a tray with a bowl of porridge. Now he''s sitting in front of Alex and urging him to eat. "If you leave this annoying guy here, you can always eat delicious food like this. I''ll cook for you everyday. I''m a better lover than him, you know!" Chad said sweetly to Alex who almost choked on his food. "Want me to kill you? I can buy him any food he wants." Keith countered. "See! He''s violent. He threatens people." Chad complained to Alex like a kid. "When we were kids he used to pull my pants down. He''s such a bully." Chad further complained while faking a tear. "That''s you idiot. You''re the one who always does that pants pulling thing. You traumatized Jules because of that he can not have a girlfriend." Keith said, smacking Chad''s head. "Ohh I thought Jules'' just afraid to have sex." Chad replied while touching his chin as if thinking. Both friends grin afterwards. Alex chuckled at the two friends. He doesn''t know who Jules is but he can assume he is one of their friends. Otherwise these two will not talk about him like that. He didn''t know Keith has this side of him, I guess he can be pretty relaxed around his friends. Also, he didn''t know the nation''s favorite chef can be childish like this. "My mom likes you." Alex blurted out to Chad. It''s true though, his mother loved watching Chad''s cooking. He said the Alpha is the real deal and not some celebrity chef who cooks only for tv. "See! The mother already approved of me. Sorry Keith, better luck next time." Chad said teasingly. Keith hasn''t formally introduced him to Alex, but he can deduce who the man is in his friend''s life. He''s definitely the Omega he bonded with. Initially he thought Keith was with Martin but the maitre reported that his friend brought a different companion. He got curious and when he was told Keith returned the food untouched, he took that opportunity to take a peek. He got the surprise of his life to find his friend being intimate with someone. He''s even speaking in a gentle voice he hasn''t heard before. The way Keith is looking at the Omega tells him that his friend is completely smitten with his mate. "Ahmm my mom loves to cook and she enjoys watching Chef Chad''s show." Alex explained when he noticed Keith''s annoyed expression. "Just call me Chad. Don''t mind this guy, he''s just jealous. Anyway, I should leave you to finish your meal. Let me know if you need anything else." Chad said, smiling at Alex. " By the way, can I borrow Keith for a minute?" He said pulling Keith with him outside. Alex watched the two Alpha walked out of the room and with Keith now out of sight, he put down the spoon and pushed the bowl of porridge away from him. He couldn''t eat anymore. He''s afraid that he will throw up again but he doesn''t want the Alpha to worry too much so he forced himself to eat. ****** "He''s your Omega right?" Chad asked, confirming his suspicions. "Yeah." Keith replied. "What''s your plan now? Are you marrying him or something?" Chad asked curiously. The way Keith looked at Alex, like he wouldn''t want to be apart from the Omega, Chad is sure his friend is already thinking of settling down. They have bonded anyway. "Well that''s the plan." Keith replied. "He agreed already?" Chad asked, surprised. He knew that Keith looked for the Omega for over a month and if the Omega would agree to marry Keith so easily, why hide in the first place? "Of course not. He doesn''t know yet. We''re still getting to know each other. I don''t want to rush him." Keith explained while grabbing his hair in frustration. Chad tapped Keith''s shoulders. He doesn''t know what''s really happening but he can sense his friend''s frustration. Well whatever he is planning, they will support him anyway. "Does your mom know about your bonding with Alex?" Keith''s mom is hell bent on marrying him off, she should be ecstatic that Keith is thinking about marriage now. "Not yet and don''t you dare say anything to her. I have just found Alex and he''s not fully into this bonding relationship yet. There''s also his family to consider, they don''t know yet about me, about us being bonded to each other. I don''t want Alex to be overwhelmed by my family." Keith replied frustratingly. "Man, it''s so hard to be you. Good thing I''m more into living life without commitments. Serious relationships are not for me." Chad said. He''d rather go his merry way than be shackled into a relationship with a lot of complications. He''s not berating his friend for choosing that life, it''s just not for him. "Never say never buddy. I never thought I would bond with someone nor even think of settling down but look where I am now." Keith personally resigned himself to being alone, marriage was not in his plans, let alone bonding with an Omega. However, Alex came along. "By the way is he sick or something?" Chad asked curiously, based on what he heard from their conversation, the Omega threw up that is why Keith asked him to cook porridge for his mate. Threw up? "Wait.. don''t tell me?" Chad''s eyes widened as he asked Keith. "Yeah.. Probably." Chapter 29 - 27 "Is everything really okay?" Alex couldn''t help but ask. After his talk with Chad, Keith came back with a troubled face though he said everything is fine. Alex did not pry as he thought it might be because of business. They are currently now at the parking of his apartment building and the Alpha has that look again. "It''s nothing, don''t worry too much." Keith replied while kissing Alex''s hands that he has been holding since they arrived. "I just don''t want you to go." Alex understands what Keith was saying, he too is reluctant to leave, which scares the hell out of him. It wasn''t long ago that he was scared of meeting the Alpha and now after only meeting and being together for less than a day, he suddenly doesn''t want to part with the Alpha. Maybe it''s the bond talking or maybe it''s the way the Alpha treats him. He thought he would be forceful and yet he was gentle. He thought the Alpha would impose on him and yet he said to take things slow when he realized I''m still anxious about all of this. "I really have to go." Alex said almost whispering. It''s almost time for him to do his daily call to his parents. Also, his brother is coming back today. Knowing Matt, he''s probably gonna head straight to his place to check on him. His brother would definitely scold him for not coming back home in over a month. "Should I come with you?" Keith offered, still not letting go of Alex''s hands. "I promise I''ll just take you to your door and then leave." He said after he saw the Omega contemplating what he said. He knows Alex is reluctant because his brother is coming back and he doesn''t want Keith to meet him yet. Honestly, he would prefer to talk it out with the Omega''s brother himself. Alex knew his brother would not be happy to see Keith and he would definitely flip out if he found out they are bonded already. Matt will not like the idea that they bonded accidentally. Alex wanted to talk to his brother first before he went and introduced Keith to him. If Keith sends him off until his doorstep, he might run into his brother. Then again, he hasn''t received any call from Matt. If his brother is already at his apartment and he didn''t find him there he would definitely call and ask where he is. Maybe, it''s still okay since they cut their dinner short. Dinner? "Oh my God." Alex gasped after realizing something. "Hey what''s wrong? Are you okay? Do you need to throw up again? Should we go to the hospital?" Keith asked worriedly. "I''m okay, but Keith you haven''t eaten yet." Alex replied. Keith sent back the food they ordered after he threw up and the Alpha didn''t ask for food again. He only asked Chad to make porridge for him. "It''s alright. I''ll eat later." Keith replied kissing Alex''s hands again, he''s elated that his Omega is worried about him. He doesn''t know how many times he had kissed Alex''s hands now and he already can feel his body reacting to the Omega''s body heat that he can sense from his hands. He should really get the Omega back to his apartment before the last thread of his control snaps. He wanted to take him right here right now but he has to hold himself. Alex needs time and he shouldn''t be rushed. If he wants the Omega not to run away from him, he should step back and take things slow. ******* "Th... thanks for today." Dan said shyly. He was surprised to wake up at the company''s infirmary and even more surprised to find the Alpha on his bedside. He doesn''t know how the Alpha found him, the last thing he remembered was his body reacting to the pheromones Dwight, ther boss was emitting after Alex left. It was too much for him that he must have collapsed and lost consciousness afterwards. "It''s fine." Martin replied nonchalantly. Dan doesn''t know if he should leave now or stay in the car. The Alpha volunteered to take him home and since there''s no parking space in his building, they are in the Alpha''s car a block away from his apartment. Due to the lack of things to do, he decided to look for his phone to see if he had any messages. Alex called him multiple times, his friend also sent a lot of text messages. His fellow Omega must be worried about him since he said he would check on Alex afterwards. He quickly sent his friend a text message to tell him he would call him back later. "I... I should go." Dan said after a while, breaking the silence inside the car. "You want me to walk you to your building?" Martin offered, he''s worried that the Omega is still too weak to walk by himself. "It''s alright Mr. Martin, you''ve done so much for me already." Dan replied, he reached for the car door to leave immediately. He felt a heaviness in his heart as he walked away from the Alpha. Dan was so preoccupied that he didn''t notice the man waiting in front of his building. Martin knocked his head off on the steering wheel in frustration. He doesn''t know why he''s so worried about the Omega. He even ditched his work just to take the Omega home. He got so worried when he saw Dan''s unconscious body being carried by his superiors. He should have just volunteered to carry him to the infirmary and not take care of him completely. He even offered to walk him home for Pete''s sake. He should get a drink and clear his mind. He was about to drive off when he heard a whizzing sound. He searched for it and found the Omega''s phone on the seat he just vacated. "I''m just giving back his phone. Everyone needs their phone with them so I should return it to him immediately." Martin said to himself as he walk to Dan''s apartment building. He noticed it the first time he came here, the Omega''s apartment is not in a good neighborhood which is why nobody cared when those guys tried to kidnap him before. Martin walked faster when he remembered about the kidnapping, he''s suddenly worried about Dan again. The Alpha''s worry seems to be warranted as he found Dan being dragged in the arms by the man he saw last time. "Let me go Eric please." Dan pleaded, he''s too weak to resist the Alpha. He looks around for help, but like usual no one cares. "You need to come with me. You owe me this." Eric replied angrily. The man he owed money is pestering him. He could ask his parents for money but he cannot let them know he fucked up. Besides, he has Dan to settle his debt. "I believe he said to let him go." "Mr. Martin." Dan cried, relief written all over his face. "Stay out of it. This is between me and my Omega." Eric replied angrily. He seems to be too high to remember Martin. "Eric we broke up already. Let me go." Dan pleaded. Eric didn''t know what happened in a blink of an eye, he found himself face to face with the concrete floor, his arms behind his back. "Argh. Let me go bastard." Martin responded by pushing him more to the ground and pressing hard on his arms. "It hurts." Eric screamed. "I will let you go just this once. Don''t come near him again." Martin said he wanted to break the other Alpha''s bones but he saw Dan''s trembling body. "I won''t! I won''t!" Eric cried and as soon as Martin released his grasp he ran as fast as he could, stumbling and falling a few times before he was out of sight. "Are you okay?" Martin asked. "I.. should be fine. Th... thanks again." Dan replied, hugging himself as he tried to stop his body from trembling. "Do you have anywhere you can stay for a while?" He asked. He''s afraid that asshole might come back again. He can offer to take Dan back to his place but he''s not sure if the Omega would like that. "I can.. stay with my friend." "Okay, pack some clothes. I''ll take you there.." Martin replied, relieved but at the same time disappointed. Chapter 30 - 28 "Hello Mom." "Mattie! Son, are you back?" Helena asked excitedly. She hasn''t seen her sons in over a month. She can only talk to them nowadays which is making her feel lonely. Lately she keeps on wishing her sons were young boys again running around the house. "No Mom. I''m still here." Matt replied frustratingly. He wanted to come back early, the conference was supposed to last for two weeks only but his professor was suddenly asked to consult on one patient after another. He got stucked as well because he wants to learn as much as he can. When he was a kid, his mom fell ill and lost the baby she''s carrying. There are only a handful of doctors specializing in Omega''s health that''s why her mom was not diagnosed in time. His brother was also an Omega and was badly hurt when he was young. The moment he saw Alex badly beaten that night he decided to become a doctor. He wanted to ensure that his mother and his brother would have the best medical care despite them being an Omega. He was in second year of pre-med when he met Professor Lee. The professor is a renowned obstetrician specializing in Omega pregnancy. After attending one lecture from the professor, Matt decided to follow him and learn under him. The work has been hectic as the professor has taken on complicated patients but he could not complain. He wanted to be ready when it''s Alex''s time to bear a child. His brother is after all an Omega and would one day get married and get pregnant. "Has Alex been back home?" Matt asked curiously. The first two weeks of his conference his mom told him that his brother hasn''t come back home. He wasn''t able to get hold of Alex these past few days as his schedule has been hectic. "No Mattie. He just started his internship. Fortunately he''s with Dan so I''m a bit relieved." Helena replied. She and George have been worried about Alex as their youngest haven''t come back home in over a month. They agreed that if Alex missed at least one of his daily phone calls, they would drive to his apartment immediately and see for themselves what is keeping their son busy enough to not come home. Her mother''s instinct is telling her that Alex is hiding something from them. He was like that since he was a young boy, he would avoid them if he did something wrong. There was once a time that Alex accidentally breaks the set of ramekins she used to make souffle. Her youngest son avoids them and would go straight to his room after his classes. He later on admitted his sins after contemplating for a week. Which is why she knew there is something going on and she''s giving Alex the time to think it over. She knew her son would definitely tell them eventually. "What is that brat got into now?" Matt wanted to go back and see his brother right now. They keep saying he is too overprotective but to him his brother would always be that fragile boy he picked up that needs protecting. "Mom by the way, your annual check up is coming soon." "Yeah, the hospital called me to remind me about the check up you scheduled." "Mom, I can''t come with you. I might be here in another two or three weeks." The professor is currently consulting a pregnant Omega who''s unborn child is diagnosed with a heart disease. They are analyzing now whether to perform a c-section and operate on the baby immediately or try to operate on the baby while still inside the mother''s womb. The case is too special to pass on. He''ll just deal with his brother''s behavior later on when he gets back. "It''s fine Matt. I can just wait for you." Helena replied, she knew her son is busy and she doesn''t want to trouble him so much. "It''s alright Mom. I''ll send over someone to come with you." Matt replied mischievously. "No need to trouble someone Matt. I can just ask your father to close the restaurant if needed." "Don''t worry mom. I won''t trouble just anyone." Matt replied with a grin on his face. ******* "Have you eaten? I still have some of the food my Mom sent me, I could heat it up for you." Alex offered to Dan as soon as they got inside his apartment. "I''m not hungry. You''re not gonna ask why I came here?" Dan asked Alex. Alex smiled at Dan. "We''ve been bestfriends for as long as I can remember. I''ll be here for you no matter what, no questions asked. I''m also sure you will tell me what it is you''re going through when you''re ready." Alex said, giving Dan a reassuring smile. Dan in return asked Alex to sit beside him "I broke up with Eric." Dan said, when Alex didn''t say anything he continued to tell him about what else happened. How Eric was disowned when he chose to be with him, how he was supporting the Alpha and how just recently the Alpha attempted to use his body to pay off his debts. "Also, I met Mr. Martin when he was looking for you and then he helped me and also today, he was there to help me again when Eric tried to take me away." Dan cried as he explained further. Alex found him together with Martin right at his doorstep when his friend and the president arrived. "That son of a... grrr!! I knew that Alpha is up to no good. I keep telling you right, he''s just pretending to be a nice guy. I don''t like him the moment he comes into your life. You can stay here for as long as you want to avoid that snake" Alex replied furiously after Dan finished his story. Dan laughed despite the tears in his eyes. "Hey by the way, why were you not answering my calls and text messages earlier?" Alex asked after Dan has calmed down. This time Dan told him about what happened when he left the Planning Department, how Dwight reacted. "That sexually harassing asshole! I swear all Alpha''s should just go to hell." Alex replied furiously. He locked eyes with Dan which made the two of them laugh at what he said. "Speaking of Alphas, so the president?" Dan asked while wiping the remaining tears in his eyes. Talking to Alex about everything feels like a burden has been lifted from his chest. "Ahmm.. yeah so he was the Alpha I bonded with." Alex replied shyly, this time around he was the one to tell Dan about what happened between them. "We agreed to work on things between us and the bonding." Alex sighed, he''s reminded again about his own predicament. "Why is our life so complicated?" Dan asked as the two of them sighed and lay down on the couch. "Matt''s coming back today." Alex said, breaking the silence. Dan gave his friend a pat in understanding as he knew what to come. "Hey, your phone''s ringing." He said, handing Alex his phone which was beside him. "It''s Mattie, what do I do?" Alex asked, trembling when he saw the caller''s name on the screen. Alex stood up and paced back and forth still holding his phone. "I need to calm down." After three more rings, he took a deep breath and answered the call. "Hello?" "Hello yourself brat." Matt answered on the other line. "What did you get yourself into huh?" "Wh..what do you mean?" Alex asked nervously. Does his brother know about Keith? "Nevermind. Go back home, mom''s worried about you." "I''ll try." Matt sighed, whatever it is that Alex is hiding, it seems like his brother is still not ready to divulge it. "Once I come back, I will drag you back home and pinch that cheeks of yours." "You''re not yet back?" Alex replied enthusiastically. "Happy that I''m not yet back?" "Of course not. I miss seeing your ugly face." Alex replied honestly, despite what''s going on he really does miss his brother so much. "I''ll be coming back in another two or three weeks." "Okay, take care over there Mattie." "Hey I''m not yet done, don''t you dare hang up on me. Mom''s having her annual medical check up next Saturday, go with her." "Okay." Alex replied.. I guess I have to deal with mom first, he said to himself as he listened to the rest of his brother''s sermon. Chapter 31 - 29 "Hey Alex, are you okay? Should we head to the hospital?" Dan asked worriedly while knocking at the toilet''s door. Alex rushed to throw up while they were in the middle of having their breakfast. Dan is getting worried for his friend, his attack is getting too frequent, that call last night from Matt must have agitated Alex again. "I''m fine." Alex said as he came out of the toilet while wiping his mouth with the back of his hands. Dan sighed in response. Alex looks too pale and it''s obvious that this is taking a toll on his body. He knew Alex can be pretty stubborn and he can''t force the other Omega to do something if he doesn''t want to. Dan decided to let it go for a while, since he cannot tell Matt, he would inform the president if Alex''s condition becomes worse. "I''m really fine. Don''t worry too much. We should just get ready for work." Alex said, giving Dan a reassuring smile. He knows his friend is worried for him but he''s really okay despite just throwing up his breakfast. If there''s anything, he feels rather sleepy. "Okay I give up. You go ahead and shower first. I will clean this up." Dan said as he gathered the dishes to the sink and started washing them. Since Alex''s apartment only has one toilet and bath they have to take turns in showering. After Dan finished the chores, he took out his phone from the charger and searched for a name on his contact list. Once he found it, he took a deep breath before finally pressing the call button. One, two, three rings and still no one''s picking up. It''s not that he expects the other person to pick up his calls but somehow he''s hoping they would. "Why are you calling me?" "Hi, Erin." Dan replied trying his best not to tremble. "Again, why are you calling me?" Erin replied. The annoyance in her voice is weakening Dan''s resolve. "Ahm.. it''s about Eric. He... he needs help." Dan finally tells Erin the reason why he called. Erin is Eric''s sister, they used to be good friends, that is until she discovered his relationship with her brother. Erin used to be one of the few Alphas that are nice to him and Alex. She would always join the two of them for group study and she would sometimes ask him to teach her on subjects she''s having trouble passing. She would ask him to go out for coffee and sometimes even ask him to accompany her on her shopping. Alex used to tell him that he doesn''t trust Erin and that she''s only using him. He ignored Alex that time since Erin was the reason he met Eric. He was grateful to her and he believes that Erin is genuinely nice to him. She always says that one day he would meet an Alpha that would love him which made him giddy and hopeful. Apparently when she says an Alpha that would love him, it doesn''t include his brother in the option. Erin started tormenting him when she learned that her brother is in love with him. She would pretend to trip and would "accidentally" pour her drinks over Dan''s head. She would hide his paper and the teachers would scold him for not submitting his assignments. She told her friends she was only nice with me because I helped her with her study. She told them she only asked me for coffee and shopping because she was too nice and she pity poor people like him. He tried to tell Eric about his sister bullying him but the Alpha is oblivious and adores his sister to a fault that Dan has to put up with. Alex was furious and wanted to confront Erin. Dan told him that he''s okay and that he can manage his own affairs. Alex got mad at him and did not talk with him for two weeks. Erin stopped with her dirty antics when Dan distanced himself from Eric. Until they enter college and Erin learned they are still together so she told their parents. They were furious and asked Eric to choose and then this happened. "He''s become addicted to drugs and he accumulated debts to some gangsters." Dan informed Erin about his brother''s current situation. He told her he broke up with him already after he tried to use him to settle his debts. "The hell bitch! It''s your fault! If only you did not seduce my brother, he would not be disowned by our parents. He won''t be like this, he won''t do drugs. It''s all your fault for infecting my brother with your filthiness. And now he''s like this, you''re dumping him? Finally showing your true colors eh?" Erin screamed angrily. "Can''t defend yourself huh? Cat got your tongue?" Erin asked sarcastically when Dan did not respond. "Why don''t you just go and settle my brother''s debt with your filthy body. You''re a whore anyway." Erin said mockingly. Dan clenched his fists trying to keep himself from bursting into tears. He expected this response but it doesn''t mean that it doesn''t affect him. It pains him that Eric turned out this way, he really did love the Alpha but he cannot tolerate him. He''s not the man he fell in love with anymore. His family needs to help him get treatment and settle things with the gangster. Informing his family is the least he could do for Eric. Dan felt a hand unclenching his fists and found Alex in front of him, only then he realized that his hands were already bleeding. He was so caught up in the phone call with Erin that he did not notice Alex walking towards him. Alex held his hand as he continued the call. "Eric needs help and I''m sorry but I cannot help him with this. It''s over between us. Thank you for everything. I won''t bother him or your family anymore. Please take care of him." Dan said with finality and as soon as he ended the call his tears fell down like a waterfall. Alex held him as he cried his eyes out, finally admitting to himself that they are really over. ******* "Are you sure you''re okay to go to work?" Alex asked Dan whose eyes are still puffy and red from all the crying. Dan laughed at Alex''s question. "Look at the two of us. I wonder how many times we asked each other if we are okay." Dan replied. He may not be okay yet, but at least he took the step to tell Eric''s family about the situation. What happens to Eric is now up to them. "Anyway let''s go or we''ll be really late. You may be spared from getting scolded since the president is your mate but I''m just an ordinary intern and my boss is an a-hole." Dan said and gave Alex a push to start going out of the apartment. "Ouch!" Dan said they were already at the door when Alex suddenly halted. They were rushing to go out so when Alex stopped, they bumped into each other. "Why did you suddenly stop?" Dan massages his forehead as Alex stares intently at his phone. "Why what''s wrong? Is it Matt? Is he coming back already?" "It''s Keith. He said he''s downstairs at the visitor''s parking lot.." Alex replied wide eyed. Chapter 32 - 30 If anyone would ask him what awkward means, he would say that it was this moment. This is what is going through Dan''s mind as they stand in front of the president''s car. When Alex received the text message from Keith that the Alpha is waiting for him at the visitor''s parking area, his friend contemplated for a moment whether he would say that he already left the apartment or he would go down and meet the president. "We''re going to be late already. Why don''t you just go and meet him. I can manage to travel on my own." Dan said to Alex, urging him to meet his Alpha. "If I''m going then you''re coming with me." Alex pleaded. "He came here to pick up his mate not to become the shuttle service for the interns working in his company." Dan replied with a chuckle, amuse at his friend''s reaction. "Please... I.. I''m still too shy to be alone with him." Alex replied with his face red like a tomato. Dan laughed. "Hey what are you? A teenager meeting his crush?" Honestly, Dan just doesn''t want to intrude. The bonded pair is still on what you call "getting to know'''' stage and his presence might hinder their progress, because he is sure Alex would cling to him and talk to him instead of the Alpha he bonded with. Well of course Alex won, which is why they were all standing now in front of the Alpha''s car like a standoff. The mood is so awkward that they don''t know how to proceed. The president came with his bodyguard Martin which makes it all the more awkward for Dan as he doesn''t want the Alpha to see him with his puffy eyes from all the crying he did last night after his phone call to his ex-boyfriend''s sister. "Shouldn''t we be going now?" Dan whispered to his friend. "Can you sit beside me?" Alex whispered back. "Good morning Mr. President, I''m sorry for my lack of manners, I was a bit starstruck that I forgot to greet you." Dan greeted Keith as he pushed Alex towards his Alpha. "I''ll sit in front if that''s okay with you." Dan said with a smile, though smile faltered when Martin opened the door for him. On the other hand Alex sat at the backseat after Keith opened the door and assisted him to go in. Awkward silence enveloped the car as they got out of the underground parking. "Did you have your breakfast already? I can ask Martin to drop by somewhere along the way for a quick bite." Keith asked Alex, breaking the silence inside the car of awkwardness. "I.. I ate breakfast already. How about you?" Alex meekly replied. "I don''t normally eat breakfast but I will have a morning coffee." Keith replied as he casually put his arms around Alex. "I''ll make you a cup of coffee once we get to the office." Alex said, his face is all red up until his ears. "That would be perfect." Keith smiled and pulled Alex closer to him. When Alex did not push him and actually inched closer to him, Keith gave the Omega a kiss on the top of his head. Alex was initially on his guard when he got in the car. He thought he wouldn''t like it to be too near the Alpha but somehow he felt relaxed with Keith beside him. Too relaxed that he actually scooted in towards the Alpha. "Hmm he smells so great. His scent is soothing." Alex thought to himself. As he sniffed the Alpha''s scent, Alex didn''t realize that he already latched himself to Keith, his face already at the crook of the Alpha''s neck. Keith finds his Omega''s action quite amusing. He was trying to casually and slowly pull the Omega close to him so as not to startle the latter with the sudden skinship. Then to his surprise it was actually Alex who latch on to him. He seems to like his scent as his Omega keeps on sniffing him and it looks like he found the perfect spot. His neck! "Are you sleepy?" Keith couldn''t help but ask. Alex seems to be intoxicated by his scent that he looks like a drunkard. "Yeah..." Alex replied lazily. "Want to sit on my lap and sleep?" Keith asked, half expecting the Omega to decline his forwardness. "Okay." Alex responded with a yawn and he locked his arms on the Alpha''s neck. Keith lifted Alex and sat him on his lap then hugged the Omega like a baby. Alex buried his face on Keith''s neck and fell asleep instantly. Dan subtly watches the bonded pair from the rearview mirror and his eyes widen when Alex starts sniffing the Alpha. His jaw almost dropped when his friend let himself be lifted on the Alpha''s lap. "So much for being shy." He couldn''t help but utter. "Are you saying something?" Martin asked the Omega beside him. "Huh? Ahh... it''s nothing." Dan replied awkwardly. Watching the bonded pair made him forget about the other Alpha beside him. The Alpha he doesn''t want to see at the moment. It seems like he is always showing the Alpha his humiliating moments. Martin witnessed and saved him twice from getting kidnapped and being sold off to probably a brothel exploiting Omegas like him. Today he met the Alpha again when his eyes are all red and puffy and he looks ugly. The man is probably pitying him so much. "How are you?" Martin asked while clearing his throat, waking up Dan from his reverie. "Okay I guess." "Are you perhaps going to stay with your friend for a while?" "Don''t worry I won''t put your boss'' Omega in harm''s way. I''ll try to find another place as soon as possible." Dan replied hastily and moved his body to the left and stared at the window. "I''m sorry if I offended you. I didn''t mean it like that." Martin said while glancing at the Omega. Dan regretted what he just said when he heard Martin''s apologetic response. He didn''t mean to sound harsh. It''s just that he feels so pathetic and doesn''t know how to face the Alpha after yesterday''s events. Keith raises his eyebrow at the two people in front. He doesn''t know how the two got acquainted, Martin just shrugged it off when he asked him yesterday after finding his friend in front of Alex''s apartment together with the other Omega. He can sense the tension coming from the two men. If he''s hunch is correct, the two seem to be developing some kind of feelings towards each other. However, if that is the case, he wonders if the Omega can break the wall his friend has built in his heart. If not, hope Alex won''t hate him in association if Martin ends up breaking the other Omega''s heart. "Hey Alex, wake up. We''re almost there." Keith whispered gently in Alex''s ears. He hates to wake the Omega but they already reach their destination. "Hmmm?" Alex groaned not wanting to wake up. He slowly opened his eyes and was confused when he came face to face with Keith''s neck. He had to blink twice to make sure he''s not imagining things. Then he almost screamed when he realized he was sitting on the Alpha''s lap and being held like a baby. "C..can you put me down please?" Keith followed Alex''s request reluctantly. He groaned inside his head and cursed to himself why they had to reach the office so fast. He wants his sniffing and cuddling Omega back.. Well he still has his morning coffee to look forward to. Chapter 33 - 31 Alex forgot to consider the ramifications of arriving to work with the company president himself. According to what Chloe told him, Keith has his own personal elevator that only a handful of people have access to aside from the members of the Andersen family. Since that elevator doesn''t stop on Level 10 where the Planning Department floor is located, they have to take the regular elevator in order to drop off Dan. As it is the morning rush, employees flock to the elevator to go to their respective floors so as not to be late for work. A series of shocked faces and awkward "good mornings" and "hellos" were exchanged with Keith. Some women became too conscious seeing the Alpha everyone covets riding the same elevator with them. Some of them even tried to put on their make ups but since the elevator is getting crowded as people rushed in, some just contented on spraying on some perfumes hoping to entice the most sought after bachelor. Amidst all these, there were questions on the employees mind as to why the president is taking the employee lift and who are the two unknown employees with him. Are they with the president? Did they just meet each other coincidentally at the parking area and then proceed to ride the elevator at the same time? The Andersen employee''s gossip group chat has been flooded with the topic about the unknown male employee that came to work with the president. ******* Vera looks at herself in the mirror she kept on her desk, she inspect her face closely holding the mirror at different angles making sure her make up is up to perfection. She had her hair curled up today and it''s making her face look smaller which makes her extremely happy. Once satisfied with her inspection, she practiced various ways to smile and greet Keith. It''s part of her daily routine in welcoming the Alpha to work, she would greet him with her best seductive smile. Glancing at the clock on the wall above Dana''s work table, it''s already a quarter after eight in the morning which means any moment now, the man she''s been waiting for would soon be arriving. While subtly pulling her skirt a bit higher, she stands in front of her desk showing off her long sexy legs. She did a few different poses while waiting. Ten minutes have passed and still no Keith. Vera frowned and thought to herself if she made an error in checking Keith''s calendar. The Alpha normally arrives at work at around a quarter after eight, give or take five minutes. It''s already ten minutes and five more minutes till the official working hours starts. Keith only arrives late to work if he has some early meeting outside the office which the last time she checked there isn''t any for this morning. "Maybe the president has some emergency meeting outside the office or something." Chloe said, giving Vera a pitiful look. She believes that no matter what Vera does to make herself beautiful and sexy in front of the president, if the Alpha doesn''t like her then there''s no point to all her efforts. In the two years they''ve been working here, the president had never shown interest on the Beta. "Shut up! Dana, does the president have any schedule outside this morning?" Vera asked Dana, ignoring Chloe after glaring at her. "Not that I know off." Dana replied nonchalantly. Before Vera could say another word, Keith walked in with his bodyguard and... and Alex? Why does this Omega twit come to work with her Alpha? Vera furiously screamed in her mind. "Bring me my coffee in ten minutes." Keith said to Alex as they arrived in front of his and Chloe''s desk. "Yes... K.." Alex was about to reply when he noticed Vera glaring at him. "Yes Mr. President, I''ll bring it in ten minutes." Alex replied formally after clearing his throat. He almost calls the Alpha using his first name, if Vera didn''t glare at him. "Dana, my office now." Keith ordered. "Hey Martin, come inside too." He said to his friend who was about to head to the security office, also on the same floor. Martin and his team have their office as well in the Executive floor. Keith has gone inside with Dana and Martin when Vera realized that she is still standing in front of her desk and she even forgot to greet Keith a good morning. All her efforts to look good were wasted because of the annoying Omega. "Chloe, can you help me prepare the coffee for the president?" Alex asked. "Sure, I''ll help you until you get used to it." Chloe replied enthusiastically. The two then went to the pantry to prepare the coffee Keith requested from Alex. Vera was left alone as she fidgets on her seat while thinking of ways to steal back her morning coffee delivery from the Omega. It''s one of the small things that sets her apart from the other men and women vying for Keith''s attention. She can seduce Keith by flaunting and showing off her voluptuous body while serving him the coffee. She believes Keith would eventually notice how beautiful she is. "But first, how to make that Omega leave?" She asked herself while biting her nails. She was still thinking of ways when her eyes caught the box of bond paper beside Chloe''s desk. "Hmmm." Just then Chloe and Alex came back holding the tray of freshly brewed coffee for Keith. Alex was a bit flustered and blushing from the teasing he got from Chloe. "Hey Chloe." Vera interrupted. "We''re low on supplies already, go to the supplies department and request for three-four boxes of bond paper, I also list down the rest of the staff we need." "Okay sure. I''ll just wait for old man Joe." Chloe replied. Old man Joe is the utility man assigned on their floor, he usually does the cleaning and sometimes would assist Chloe if she needed help in lifting heavy supplies. "No, just go now. I don''t want to stop my work in the middle because we ran out of paper." Vera insisted. "No need to wait for the old man, bring that Omega with you, he is still a man after all. What''s a few boxes of bond paper? If he''s too weak, borrow a cart or something." Vera replied with a hint of sarcasm. "Okay sure. We''ll go after you deliver the coffee." Chloe said to Alex. "I said just go now. I''ll deliver the coffee and the two of you go and get the supplies. He needs to know where and how to request it." Vera insisted as she took the tray of coffee from Alex. The two just stare at Vera unable to contradict her and just watch her back as she strut her way to Keith''s office. Alex was reluctant to let go of the tray as he made a promise to Keith to deliver his coffee but what can he do, Vera is still his senior. "I''ll just make it up to Keith later in the afternoon." Alex thought to himself as Chloe picked up the list Vera gave her and asked him to follow. ******* "Sir, then what can we make him do?" Dana couldn''t help but asked. Her boss has too many instructions on what Alex cannot do at the office. If the Omega can''t do much of the administrative work then what else can an intern do in their office? "Hmmm you can ask him to help in preparing some reports or other things as long as it''s not those I mentioned." Keith replied. Martin faked a cough as he tried not to laugh at how overprotective Keith is of his Omega. Chad would probably have a field day if he learned about this. They heard a knock on the door followed by a woman''s voice. "Sir, I''m bringing in your coffee." Keith frowned upon hearing Vera''s voice. Why is she here? Where is his Omega? "Why are you the one delivering this?" Keith asked with a dark expression. Vera almost dropped the tray when she saw Keith''s face. "Ahmm, he went with Chloe to get supplies. Chloe needs help lifting the bond papers since they''re heavy." Vera replied after regaining her composure, though her expression changed when she saw how the three of them looked at her. "Martin go." Keith said to his friend who immediately stood up even before he gave his order. "Dana, I assumed this won''t happen again." Keith then turned to Dana, completely ignoring the Beta woman holding his coffee. "Yes Mr. President." Dana replied as she took the tray from Vera and served the coffee herself.. She then drags the bewildered Vera out of Keith''s office. Chapter 34 - 32 Alex stands idly as he waits for Chloe to finish talking to the supplies person. They came to the supply room as instructed by Vera. Chloe taught him how to fill out the requisition form in order to get the supplies they needed. She said the form is required in order for the Supplies Team to monitor the inventory of supplies and to ensure nothing is missing or gets taken without proper documents. Initially he thought there was some issue in their request or maybe in the form as Chloe and the woman at the supplies counter were talking for quite a while now. However, based on the way Chloe replied with an "Ohhh" "Really?" she even giggled with the other woman, Alex realized that the two women were just gossiping. With nothing to do as he didn''t want to involve himself in their gossip, his mind went and thought about Keith. He wondered if the Alpha drank his coffee already. Was he disappointed that it wasn''t him who delivered it? Maybe he should have sent him a message that it was him who made it or maybe he''ll just make it up to him later. "Alex! Hey!" Chloe called out. "Are you okay? You''re spacing out." "Sorry I was just thinking of something" Alex replied apologetically. He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn''t realize Chloe had finished her "talk" with the other woman. "It''s fine, I was just gossiping anyway." Chloe giggled, making Alex smile. "Hey by the way you came to work at the same time as the president. Maybe you saw something." Chloe snapped her fingers as if finally realizing something important. "Yeah.. ahmm what is it that I should have seen?" Alex replied a bit worried that Chloe might have caught on the fact that Keith picked him up this morning. "You see my friend Evie told me that the president took the employee''s lift this morning and people say he was with someone but they cannot see his face though. Maybe you saw something. Was it someone we know? Who is it?" Chloe excitedly asked, clearly in it for the scoop like a paparazzi. "Ahmm.. I. ah.. didn''t see anything." Alex replied, stuttering a bit. He''s already regretting this morning''s incident, he shouldn''t have allowed Keith to pick him up. "I only remember seeing Mr. Martin with him. Is he not allowed to take the employee lift?" "I told you right, he has his own private elevator that''s why the men and women who were after the president are in an uproar. A lot of the employees here are dreaming to be the next Mrs. Andersen and seeing the boss with one of the employee is making everyone eager to know that person''s identity." Chloe said with her fore finger''s up as if giving Alex some kind of lecture. "How... how did they know that person is ahmm.. an employee here?" Alex asked curiously. "Ahh they say that person is wearing the company issued lanyard. Too bad they weren''t able to see that person''s face." Chloe said with a pout. "I would like to see Vera''s reaction if she knew someone else had caught the president''s attention." "Ohh, no wonder." Alex replied, relieved that his identity wasn''t exposed. He thought Keith wanted to stand in front of him at the lift so that he won''t get squished since the elevator has been full. Apparently Keith was also hiding his face which he''s thankful for. Otherwise he''ll be at the center of the gossip within the company, well he is already though they don''t know it''s him. He should tell Keith not to pick him up anymore. "Hey guys, will you be able to carry all these?" Evie the supplies person asked, interrupting the two of them. "Why do you guys request so much bond paper? These are heavy." Evie said pointing at the 3 boxes of bond paper that weigh almost seven kilograms per box. "Well, her highness Vera asked us to, maybe she''s gonna make ten thousand cranes to wish that the president would fall in love with her." Chloe replied and two women giggled like school girls. It was an old tale that parents usually tell their kids that if they fold a thousand cranes their wish would come true. "Seriously though, how are you gonna carry these? Our trolley cart is not here, someone borrowed it and hasn''t returned it." Evie asked again. "Ahm I will carry it." Alex replied, he blushed when Evie looked at him as if doubting that he would be able to carry a box, let alone three boxes of it. "Chloe can you help me, I''ll hold one box first then you can put the other boxes on top." Alex instructed as he tried to carry one box. It''s too heavy for him but as a man his pride is on the line so he should carry it out. "Ahmm Alex, maybe I should carry one box too." Chloe said as she reluctantly put the second box on top of the first one. Alex looks so pitiful in her eyes, the Omega''s arms seem like it will fall off if she adds another box. "Should I go with you guys?" Evie offered, but her offer was interrupted. "We''ll carry it for you." Martin said, startling Alex and the two women as they didn''t notice him arriving. Martin instructed the two men with him to get the box from Alex and the rest of the supplies Evie put on the counter. "Okay." Alex replied dumbfounded at the arrival of Keith''s bodyguard. Honestly his arms felt so numb already for carrying fifteen kilos of bond paper even if it''s for just a minute. ******* "Chloe next time if you need to request supplies, wait for Old man Joe or ensure the trolley is at the supplies room." Dana said, scolding Chloe for the incident. They were inside the meeting room as Dana said she would like to discuss some things with the secretaries team. "Huh? It''s.. n-" Chloe couldn''t finish defending herself when she saw the threatening glare Vera is giving her. "I''m sorry, it won''t happen again." She replied instead, looking at the floor so as not to look into Vera again. "I''m s..sorry. Ahmm I.. I asked Chloe to bring me with her. I like to learn how.. how to ahmm.. to get supplies." Alex said, he doesn''t know why Chloe took the blame but it doesn''t sit well with him that Chloe is taking all the blame. "It''s okay, just don''t let this happen again." Dana said, dismissing the issue already. "Anyway, Alex I''ll assign you to prepare the boss'' coffee everyday and you could also send in some snacks when he asked." Dana said, looking at her notes. "Also, Chloe don''t delegate photocopying or printing task to Alex but you can ask him to help you arrange print outs for meetings." Dana continued. "What the hell? What kind of intern cannot be ordered to print or make copies?" Vera complained. Everyone knows interns are at the bottom of the food chain, they are normally tasked to do menial jobs like organizing documents, printing or making copies. What is so special to this Omega that they cannot order him around? "As you said he is an intern and the boss is adamant that he should learn something while he''s here. Anyway, Alex I would ask you to help prepare some reports like making the graphs or documenting surveys for example."Dana said looking at Alex. "So Vera, you can let Alex to help you prepare the powerpoint for the sales forecast on the new resort project. Just ask him to do the graphs or some small task." Dana turned to Vera. "Oh sure. As you said, we should help him "learn" something while he''s here." Vera replied with an evil grin on her face. Yes, they should make sure that this Omega learns his place in this office and in Keith''s life.. She will not be bested by a mere intern and an Omega at that. Chapter 35 - 33 Alex felt uneasy after their meeting. He feels like he caused trouble for Vera and she might hate him more because of it. All he wanted was to get along with everyone. He''s already under a lot of stress with his personal life, he would like to have his internship to be as peaceful as it can be. Then again the boss is the Alpha he is bonded with so the work stuff somehow turns personal as well. Most especially if the said Alpha is being too overprotective of him, though he was thankful he sent someone to help him earlier but with all the gossip going around the office with the mysterious person the Alpha was with this morning, it won''t take long until people figure out that it was him. However, despite all that''s happening, his heart flutters and he feels special with the way Keith is treating him. "Where do you usually have your lunch?" Chloe asked, drawing Alex out of his reverie. "Ahmm just the cafeteria. I normally eat with my best friend." Alex replied, he subtly glanced Vera''s way in case the Beta woman would get mad at them for talking about something non work related, but Vera ignored him. "Is he working here? Or was it a she?" Chloe asked curiously. "It''s a he. His name is Dan, he''s also an intern and an Omega like me." Alex replied before Chloe could ask for a follow up question. Chloe is nice and accommodating but a bit of a chatterbox. "Hey Alex, the president asked you to come to his office to discuss your internship." Dana called out, interrupting their talk. Alex glances again towards Vera''s direction to see if the woman would say something but he still gets no reaction. He doesn''t know if he''s happy the Beta woman is not throwing him insults or scolding him but being completely ignored doesn''t sit well with him as well. Alex knocked three times before opening the door. Keith stood up from his chair and went to the couch instead, as he didn''t want to talk to Alex while the Omega was standing. He gestures for Alex to follow him. He was only meant to have the Omega sat on the couch but he was surprised when the Omega suddenly sat on his lap instead. Just like this morning, Alex settled his face on the nook of his neck. The Omega must have really loved the scent on his neck. "Alex are you okay?" Keith asked curiously. The way the Omega is behaving seems like something is bothering him. "It''s your fault." Alex replied, pouting. Keith inhaled sharply, feeling Alex''s breathing on his neck is threatening his self control. He wondered how eunuchs and monks managed to maintain their celibacy, because he swore he could ask them for tips right now on how to survive it. He plans to take things slow as he promised but Alex''s actions are throwing him off his game. If his friends know about this, they would tease him endlessly, especially Chad. "Why is it my fault?" Keith asked, after finally regaining his composure that he almost lost a second ago. "It''s because you picked me up this morning and you took the employee elevator with me that people are talking about me, though they don''t know it''s me. I don''t know if I''m making sense now. Also you sent your bodyguards to help me carry the supplies, my colleagues might think you''re favoring me too much and they might find out that it was me you were with this morning. And what''s with this I''m not allowed to help in printing documents and making copies?" Alex replied, almost running out of breath. He sat up straight and is staring at Keith''s face which he regretted immediately as the Alpha''s stare is making him feel hot. Maybe he should sit on the couch instead, he hated himself for instinctively sitting on the Alpha''s lap. He was feeling uneasy when he came in and somehow he remembered how good it felt this morning when he sat on Keith''s lap that he went and did it again to make himself feel better. He did feel better but right now he''s feeling embarrassed. "What''s wrong with my bodyguards helping you? I don''t want you to carry heavy things and the radiation from the printer and the photocopying machine is bad for the health. I''m just worried for you. Is that wrong?" Keith replied, giving Alex a kiss on the top of his head. Alex cannot counter the Alpha''s argument immediately, the man is just worried for him and he cannot find fault in that. "But still, you are the president and I''m just an intern." Alex replied as he casually tried to get off Keith''s lap but the Alpha didn''t allow him. He sighed, it was his fault anyway for initiating sitting on the Alpha''s lap. "Tone it down a bit okay. I don''t want to cause trouble to anyone." "Hmmm, okay." Keith replied as he pulled Alex closer and lay the Omega''s head on his shoulders. "Don''t pick me up in the morning as well." Alex continued. "No riding the employees lift with me again." "I can''t do that. I want to make sure you come to work early." Keith argued. "I don''t want people to talk about me or us." Alex replied worriedly. He doesn''t want to cause trouble for Keith and he doesn''t like people talking about him. "Then I''ll assign two to three bodyguards for you, so they will pick you up in the morning then I''ll take you home after work." Keith said giving Alex another option. "Bodyguard? No! That''s too much." Alex declined vigorously. "You''re my Omega, we''re bonded together. You''ll have your own bodyguards in the future anyway. All members of the family have." Keith replied matter of factly though he immediately regretted it when he saw Alex eyes open wide in surprise. "So much for taking things slow." He said castigating himself in his head. "Okay, okay no bodyguards. I will still pick you up, but I will let you take the normal elevator and I will take my personal one. Is that okay?" Keith tried to pacify the perplexed Omega. "Anyway, I ordered lunch for you, you can ask your friend to eat with you at the pantry. I will be having a lunch meeting so I won''t be able to eat with you. If you''re craving for anything let me know okay?" Keith said, changing the subject before the Omega gets agitated again. He gave Alex another kiss on his forehead this time. He wanted to kiss his inviting lips but he''s afraid he won''t be able to stop himself with just a kiss. Alex sighed, resigned with his fate, not sure until when he can reject the changes Keith is doing with his life. Somehow he feels like they are still rushing and not taking things slow like they agreed to. Though he can''t fully put all the blame on Keith. In fact he was far too forward than the Alpha because he just sat on Keith''s lap without being forced or urged to do so. It''s almost just half a day and only his second day at this office and he is already exhausted. If only he could just stay here and sleep. Forget about the people talking about him and forget about Vera hating him so much.. If only he could do that. Chapter 36 - 34 A/N Hi guys in Chapter 25 when Keith and Alex went out for dinner, I made an error when I wrote that the two women thought Alex is a Beta because they can''t smell his pheromones. Please forgive this beginner hehe, people except for Betas should still be able to smell his pheromones, it''s just that it doesn''t affect them as only his bonded Alpha can be affected by his pheromones. ****** "Wow, this sure is a pantry fit for the president of the company." Dan exclaimed in awe. They were at the executive pantry, Alex invited him to come up because he said Keith ordered food for them. Dan scanned the place, there is a fridge at a corner with soft drinks, fresh juices and even some cold brew while the regular pantry at their floor only has vendo machine. There''s a top of the line coffee maker and not the type where you need to insert capsules or pods which are quite trendy these days but instead they use coffee grounds which are most likely imported overseas. Not that he doesn''t like the coffee machine at their floor, it''s still from a famous coffee brand but Dan thinks freshly brewed coffee is just on another level. Alex giggled at Dan''s reaction but he couldn''t blame his friend, he was also awestruck with all the things inside the pantry. Chloe even has to teach him how to use the coffee maker. "Hey Alex can we drink anything from that fridge?" Dan asked curiously, pointing at the fridge with soft drinks and juices. "Ahmm I don''t know. I haven''t tried taking anything from there but I do know the other secretaries are using the coffee maker as well." Alex replied. "Ohh kay then, let''s just stick to water for now. We already got free lunch anyway." Dan said, opening the lid on the food. "Roast chicken with rice and veggies is not bad." Dan nodded at the food approvingly. "Hey by the way, what was that this morning? I almost screamed when I saw you sitting on the president''s lap. Dude, so much for being shy." Dan said, teasing Alex. "D-Don''t remind me okay? I honestly don''t know what possessed me to do that." Alex replied, hiding his face with his hands due to too much embarrassment. Dan laughed at his friend''s reaction. In the years that they''ve known each other, Alex has never been in a relationship and the way he''s acting now looks so adorable. Dan wishes that there would come a time that he would feel like that as well, because right now he''s too traumatized with what happened with Eric. He took a deep breath to shake away the negative thoughts, he shouldn''t dampen the mood with his issues. "Maybe your heat is coming. I read somewhere that bonded Omegas tend to yearn for their Alphas. Some even do nesting or burying themselves with their Alpha''s clothes or anything that has their scent." Dan informed Alex, though he didn''t tell his friend about the other plausible reason an Omega long for their Alpha''s scent. "Oh my God! I forgot about my heat cycle. It''s been over a month since our bonding so I guess my heat cycle is coming up soon." Alex replied while counting the days on his fingers. "Dan, what do I do with my heat cycle?" Alex asked his friend worriedly. "It''s alright, don''t worry too much. Your Alpha is with you, he would help you deal with it." Dan said, reassuring his friend. "Lucky for you, you don''t have to take suppressants anymore." Dan complained bitterly. "I guess I would just tell Keith about it." Alex replied shyly, his face red like a tomato. "Anyway, how was it this morning at work?" Dan said, changing the subject. "Man, everyone is talking about your Alpha and the mysterious employee with him. I didn''t even know the president has his own elevator." Dan exclaimed, telling Alex about what he heard. "You''re becoming notorious in this building." Dan added as he took a bite of his chicken. Alex sighed. "I already talked to Keith about that. I want to have a peaceful and uneventful internship moving forward." Thinking about how his first few days at the company went by, it was already too exhausting. He was previously under the management of a sexually harassing boss then he got moved to his Alpha''s office, one of Keith''s secretaries hates him and people are gossiping about him though they don''t know it''s him. Yeah, it''s pretty much exhausting. Speaking of the sexually harassing boss, "Dan are you okay? How''s the situation at the planning team?" Alex asked worriedly, he still felt guilty that he wasn''t paying much attention to his surroundings that he belatedly learned about Dwight''s pheromones affecting Dan. "Hmm it was actually pretty normal considering what happened yesterday. There was a bit of tension in the morning but Dwight didn''t come to work so everyone was relieved and just went about with their work." Dan replied. "That''s good at least." Alex replied, sighing again, making Dan raise his eyebrows. "Did something else happen?" Dan asked worriedly. "Nah, not that much of a big deal." Alex replied and told Dan about the incident this morning with Vera and at the supplies room. "There''s really no cure to jealousy. Gosh that woman should know her place. You''re the president''s bonded mate." Dan replied exasperated. He really hates people like that Vera who is so territorial and yet have no rights or whatsoever. "Well I can''t tell everyone about it." Alex replied to his friend. Honestly telling people about their bonding would only lead to more problems and he''s not confident he could handle the result of it. He can''t even find the courage to tell his family what more telling strangers about it. "Enough of that. You need to eat. If you don''t finish your food, the President might not treat me for another meal again." Dan said, pointing at the barely touched food in front of Alex. ******* Alex feels a bit refreshed and recharged after talking and eating lunch with Dan. Maybe part of the reason was because he was actually able to eat his food without throwing up. "How''s your lunch?" Chloe asked. "It was okay I guess." Alex replied meekly. Gosh it was so hot outside, I regret going out. Maybe I should have just eaten at the cafeteria but someone doesn''t like the food." Chloe said, rolling her eyes towards Vera''s direction. "If you don''t want to go out then eat on your own." Vera replied unaffected with Chloe''s eye rolling. Alex doesn''t know how to react to being caught in between the two Beta women. Sometimes he thinks they hate each other but then they always go and eat together like close friends. "That''s enough, get back to work." Dana ordered. "Vera, send me the report for the budget forecast before you go back home today." Dana said to Vera who just said okay. Alex fiddled with his laptop, still unsure what to do. He already did the organizing task Chloe gave him and she seems to be busy talking on the phone to ask her for more tasks. On the other hand he doesn''t know how to approach Vera to ask her if there''s anything he could do to help. Would they find him troublesome if he go and ask Dana directly? Alex snapped out of his reverie when Vera dumped a bunch of folders in front of him. He stares at the Beta woman but is too scared to ask questions. "I sent you an email. Double check with these reports if the submitted numbers are the same as the approved reports." Vera said looking at a dumbfounded Alex. "Unless you don''t want to do any work and just laze around like a parasite." Vera said sarcastically. "No. No. I... I w..would do it. I mean I can do it." Alex replied stuttering, hugging the folders Vera dumped on his desk. Vera just sneered but still drew out a smile from Alex. "Maybe the Beta woman is not so bad at all." Alex couldn''t help but think. He started doing the task excitedly. Had he not been too engrossed with the task at hand, he would have seen the evil glint on Vera''s eyes. "You seem happy. Something good happened?" Keith asked as he sip the afternoon coffee his Omega brought him. "Nothing much. Just things getting better." Alex replied, smiling. He kinda misses the brooding Omega who liked to sit on his lap to mope. However this excited and smiling Omega in front him is also not so bad. Alex''s smile is somehow contagious, it''s making him smile as well. "Are you done with your coffee? If not, I''ll just come back later to pick it up. I still have things to do." Alex asked, when Keith didn''t respond, he smiled and waved goodbye to the Alpha who was left frowning at the retrieving back of his Omega. "Hmm maybe I should ask Dana to limit the workload they give to Alex." Keith said to himself as he continued to sip the coffee Alex brought. He says that though in reality he finds the excited Omega endearing and adorable. Vera glanced at the smiling Omega who just came out of Keith''s room. "I''ll give it to you now, smile and enjoy the moment. I''ll put you back in your place when you least expect it.." Vera said to herself while flicking her fingers as if cleaning off the dirt on it. Chapter 37 - 35 Alex woke up at the loud noise coming from the vacuum machine. He put his pillow over his head in an attempt to block away the sound of the machine. It''s the weekend and he wanted to sleep so bad. He''s too lazy to get up. "Hey Alex, you need to wake up already. You''re meeting your mom today." Dan called out, temporarily turning off the vacuum in order for Alex to hear him. Alex groaned in response. Dan continues cleaning the living room. Alex still has a few minutes to spare before he really needs to rush so he would let his friend sleep some more. It''s been more than a week now that he is staying over at Alex''s apartment, he knows he is already overstaying but he is still afraid to go back to his own place. Eric would sometimes try to contact him, he even tried to pester Alex in the hopes of talking to him. He initially planned to find a cheap hostel or something at least until his lease expires next month. Afterwards he''ll find another place to live, somewhere Eric doesn''t know but Alex insisted he stay so that his friend won''t have to worry about him getting kidnapped by his drug addict ex boyfriend. After fifteen minutes and no Alex coming out of the room, Dan heads inside to forcibly wake his lazy friend. It''s really becoming a hard task to wake Alex up every morning, if he wasn''t here that lazy Omega might not be able to come to work. Dan was half expecting Alex to be curled up in bed and already preparing himself to wake the latter. Instead, he found Alex sitting on the bed, staring into space. "Do you think I should have agreed to Keith''s offer to come with me today?" Alex asked, startling his friend. Yesterday when he told Keith that they won''t be able to meet today because he would be accompanying his mother for her annual medical check up, the Alpha offered to drive them to the hospital. Keith also wanted to meet his mom but Alex declined as he thought he should talk to his mom alone. However, his nerves are getting to him and he suddenly wishes Keith is with him right now to comfort him. "Would you like me to come with you?" Dan offered. "I can hold your hand at least." "Thanks Dan, I''m really glad you''re here but I think I should really face mom on my own." Alex smiled at his friend. ******* "H-hello Mom! I''m here, where should I meet you?" Alex asked his mom on the phone. They agreed to meet up at the University Hospital but they didn''t specify where exactly to meet. "I''m at the coffee shop beside the reception." Helena replied to her son. She was so excited to see Alex again that she came way too early than their agreed meeting time. Alex found his mother at the coffee shop just like she said but she didn''t mention that she''ll be surrounded by doctors and nurses. If anyone would see them, one would think his mother is some kind of a celebrity. In reality, he is completely sure those men and women hovering over his mother are those who are pining for his brother. Matt is sort of the most sought after bachelor in the hospital. He''s tall, handsome and a dominant Alpha. No wonder these people are trying to curry favor with his mom. It took a while for his mother to notice him and when she did she gave him a smile and a wave gesturing for him to come to her. Alex was not sure but he thought saw his mother frowning at him but when he looked again his mother was smiling so maybe he was just imagining things. Afterall he was already nervous in anticipation of their meeting. "I''m sorry darlings, my youngest son is here already, we should head to my appointment already." Helena said sweetly to her son''s colleagues. "It''s alright Mrs. Fernandez, will come visit your restaurant when we have our off day." One of the doctors said to his mom as everyone bid Helana goodbye. "My baby, come here give your mom a hug." Helena said as she opened her arms wide for Alex to hold. "I miss you so much Alex." Helena said, hugging her son tighter. "Mom can''t breathe." Alex complained but somehow relieved as his mom hasn''t said anything yet. "Okay let''s go, I want this to be over soon so I could spend the entire day with my baby boy." Helena said, releasing Alex from her arms. "Mom, I''m not a baby anymore." Alex said, pouting, making Helena pinch his cheeks. "Yah! I wish you''re still a baby so you won''t leave my side." Helena replied, her voice cracking. "Mom..." "I''m fine. I just miss you so much." Helena said, smiling at Alex who looked worried over something. She then holds on to Alex''s arms and leads him to where she would have her medical check up. "Let''s go." Alex waited for his mom outside at the waiting area, companions are not allowed inside the examination rooms but his mom told him he can join her at the consultation part. While waiting for his mom he received a call from Keith. "How are things?" Keith asked as soon as Alex answered the phone. The Alpha has been worried for his Omega as he knows how Alex succumbs to stress. He is worried about Alex throwing up again with no one by his side because the stubborn Omega would definitely hide it from his mother. "Still okay. Mom hasn''t said anything yet." Alex replied. "Want me to come to the hospital?" Keith offered again, he was actually at the hospital''s parking lot, ready to come to his Omega''s side as soon as he asked him to come. "Don''t worry, it should be fine. I''m spending the day with mom, I will have the whole day to talk to her." Alex replied with a sigh. "Alex, remember I''m here, we are in this together. Just say the word okay?" Keith said. "Thank you." Alex replied before ending the call. Talking to Keith helped calm his nerves. Alex thought his mom would immediately ask him because he knows that she can tell that something has changed with him. However, his mom hasn''t said anything nor asked him any questions. Her avoidance of the subject is making him more anxious. He wishes his mom would just ask him, he finds it easier than opening up the matter to her. Helena actually has a lot of questions she wanted to ask her son but she doesn''t have the heart to ask Alex after seeing her son''s worried face. The moment Alex came near her, she knew. She knew why her son has not been coming home for over a month now. She can tell from the scent coming from her son. There''s a strong Alpha scent mixed with Alex''s natural scent. It''s too strong that she''s afraid to know the truth. "Mrs. Fernandez, are you okay?" The nurse taking Helena''s pulse asked worriedly. "I''m okay. I''m just excited to see my son. You see I haven''t seen him in over a month and he promised to spend the whole day with me." Helena replied with a smile, reassuring the nurse. "Okay Ma''am, you relax first then I''ll take your blood pressure again." The nurse said, giving Helena time to calm down, otherwise she would inform the doctor of Helena''s rapid heartbeat. I should calm down, Helena told herself. She doesn''t want Alex to worry too much. She knows her son is having a hard time right now thinking of how to tell her about what''s going on with him. She trusts her son and Alex definitely have a reasonable explanation for hiding things from them.. What worries her the most is what her eldest son''s reaction would be. Chapter 38 - 36 "Working on a weekend?" Martin asked as he slumped down on the couch inside Keith''s home office. "I got nothing else to do." Keith replied without removing his eyes from the documents he is currently reviewing. "Thought you got some things to do with your Omega?" Martin asked, yawning. He patted the couch and in the end decided to lie down and cover his eyes with his arms. "Other employers would find your actions impertinent." Keith said sarcastically to his friend. "If you want to sleep then go sleep in the guest room or much better just go home. I give you a day off to rest and not come here at my house." Keith shakes his head at his resting bodyguard. "Well you''re not like other employers anyway. It''s boring at home." Martin replied. "Should we ask Chad and Julian to come here? We can play poker." He''d rather spend his day off getting annoyed at Chad''s antics than stay at his apartment he could not even call home. Keith stares at his friend. It must have been one of those days that the other Alpha can''t be alone. He stares at his watch, it''s almost lunch time, Alex''s mother''s medical check up should be done anytime soon and his Omega might call him to meet up. He knew the Omega must be anxious right now and might need him to comfort his mate. However, Martin looks awful right now. "Fine, just call them." Keith sighed, he''d just leave them if Alex called. At least Martin won''t be alone. ****** "Your lab results are excellent as usual Mrs. Fernandez." Helena''s doctor proudly announced. "Of course doctor, I have great sons who take care of me very well." Helena replied, gently caressing Alex''s face, looking lovingly at her son. "Doctor Fernandez would be very happy with the result of your check up. Though the nurse told me she has to repeat taking your pulse and you had a rapid heartbeat earlier" said the Doctor. "Mom, are you okay?" Alex asked worriedly. "I''m fine, I just got excited seeing you earlier." Helena said, covering Alex''s hands with her. "I will still prescribe you some medicine to help you calm down if it happens again. I will inform Dr. Fernandez about this unless you don''t want me to?" The doctor asked Helena, Matt maybe the one scheduling the check ups but Helena is still the patient and the patient-doctor confidentiality applies to her and not her son. "No it''s fine, you can tell Matt about it. I''m really fine." Helena replied with a smile. She was just surprised earlier upon seeing Alex, hence the rapid heartbeat. After a few more discussions the mother and son duo left the doctors office. "Are you hungry? Where should we go? I feel like going shopping today, should we head to the mall?" Helena asks her son excitedly and starts to drag Alex towards the taxi stand. "Mom." Helena stopped on her tracks when Alex abruptly halted, he''s now holding on the hem of the back of her blouse. Though she cannot see what face Alex is showing, Helena can feel the strain in her son''s voice when he calls out to her. She can sense her son is suppressing his tears. Alex can be very timid, especially if he has something to say that he thinks would disappoint her. Her instinct as a mother is telling her not to turn around and let Alex be for now. "Mom." Alex called out again to his mom. He don''t know where to start and all he can do is call out to his mom like a little kid afraid to be abandon. He suddenly remember these times he would wake up screaming from nightmares he used to have as a kid. His mom won''t ask him about his nightmares and would just held him in her arms and rock him back to sleep like a baby. Alex may be afraid to tell his brother about Keith because he knows how overprotective his brother is when it comes to him and Matt would definitely not like the idea of him bonding with a stranger. On the other hand, Alex is afraid to tell his mom because he doesn''t want to see his mom being disappointed with him. Hurting his mom''s feelings is the last thing he would want to do. "Shhh.. it''s okay Alex.. It''s gonna be alright son." Helena gently whispered as she pats Alex''s hands, still not turning around to face Alex. "I''m sorry mom... I''m sorry.. I''m really.. hic.. really.. hic... sorry." Alex cried out, his voice cracking as he could not suppress his tears anymore. "My baby.. please stop crying. Mom''s not mad, okay." Helena finally turns around, lifts Alex''s face and starts wiping the tears on her son''s face. "It''s alright Alex, it''s gonna be okay." Helena pulled Alex close to her and let him rest his head on her shoulders. "I''m.. so.. rry.. I ahhh d-dis..appoint.. you. I ahhh." Alex said in between his sobs. He hugged his mother tight as he bawled his eyes out. Helena gently stroked Alex''s back to comfort her son as the Omega continued to cry. "Shhh you will never disappoint me. It''s alright. Trust Mom, okay?" ******* "Have you calmed down?" Helena sweetly asked Alex, handing him a glass of water. After Alex stopped crying, they made their way to the nearby mall and settled to a less crowded diner. "Th..Thanks Mom, I ahh.. feel better now." Alex replied, his voice hoarse from all the crying he did a while ago. He already bawled his eyes out and yet he still hasn''t told his mom anything besides "I''m sorry" and his mom hasn''t asked him anything either. "I''m famished. Let''s order first." Helena said as she scanned the menu the waiter handed to them. Helena called the waiter to take their order. "Do you want to eat pancakes? They have a blueberry one." She said pointing at the opened menu in front of Alex. "You like eating those after you cry when you had a nightmare the night before." Helena smiled as she remembered how her meek son who usually doesn''t know how to properly express what he wants would suddenly ask her to make him blueberry pancakes when he woke up the morning after he had a bad dream. "Mom, are you not gonna ask me?" Alex finally asked his mom as soon as the waiter left with their orders. Helena shakes her head in response. "I trust you and your brother." Helena said, smiling at her youngest son. "You are my son, I could never hate you. I may be a little disappointed but the way you cried earlier is enough for me to know you understand that... that you were wrong for not coming home for a month. You silly boy." Helena said, cupping Alex''s face in her hands. "You knew Mom right?" Alex whispered. "Of course I do. I''m your mother and mothers know everything." Helena replied, pinching Alex''s cheeks. "I..I d..don''t know where to start." "Son, don''t push yourself too hard. I told you it''s alright. Sometimes unexpected things happen in our life which are beyond our control. Remember not all unexpected things are bad, it can also be for the better. Sometimes it''s how you deal with it too, but no matter what, you have me and Dad and of course your brother. We love you unconditionally, always remember that." Helena said reassuringly, making Alex cry again. This may be too early than she hoped for, but Alex is an Omega, this is bound to happen eventually. "Is this person treating you well?" Helena inquired when Alex calmed down. "Yes Mom. He comforts me when I feel anxious." Alex recalled how Keith took care of him when he had the gastritis attack during their dinner. "He would make sure I eat my meals" He continued when he saw his mother smiling. "He''s a bit too overprotective like Matty." Alex added with a chuckle. "Oh no, my baby will definitely be more spoiled." Helena said laughing. "Mom. Is it really okay?" "As long as he treats you well. I''m okay. Besides he still needs to get past your Dad and of course the final boss, your brother." Helena grinned at her son. Honestly, learning about his son having an Alpha now in his life is too much for her to handle. She wasn''t ready yet and she was caught off guard when she smelled an Alpha''s pheromones on Alex. However, she is still a mother and as a mother it breaks her heart more to see her son suffering so much from the guilt of disappointing them. "Thanks Mom, I''m so glad you are my mom" Chapter 39 - 37 "Royal flush" Jules proudly lay down his cards and casually gathers the chips they bet in the middle. "Dude are you cheating us or something?" Chad groaned, eyeing the other Alpha suspiciously. Martin suddenly called them out here at Keith''s place to play poker. They have been playing for over three hours now and out of the ten rounds they did, Jules won eight of them with Keith and Martin winning the rest. Poker has been the go to game or past time of the three childhood friends even before Martin joined the gang. Their activity depends on where they gather, it''s usually billiards if it''s at Jules'' or drinking if at Chad''s. Since the friends love to play poker, they even invested in buying the same chips casinos are using for official poker games. They have a cash vault that Keith maintains in his house and they would exchange it for chips before the game. Though they play with money it doesn''t involve a big amount, not that they are not capable of betting millions but it''s just a game for them. They are in it to bicker with each other and release some steam. "Hey Martin did you see?? Did he do anything suspicious? " Chad said, turning to the other Alpha. "Man, I''m a bodyguard not a detective." Martin replied raising his hands up in surrender. "Just admit you are an idiot." Jules said mockingly to Chad while counting the chips in front of him. "Watch your language Professor, is that what you teach the students at your school?" Chad replied grumpily. "I''m watching you." Chad said pointing his two fingers in his squinting eyes then to Jules who just ignored him. "Whatever. Are we doing another round or not?" Jules asked, raising his eyebrows. "I''m getting bored already. Keith''s not even taking us seriously." Chad said, pouting at his friend. "He prefers playing with his phone. Are you waiting for pretty boy to call you?" He said leaning over Keith''s to look at the screen of the phone he is holding. "Don''t tell me he''s ignoring you already? Is it my time to shine?" Chad gasped exaggeratedly, covering his mouth with his hands. "I knew it I''m really his type. Well what can I say I''m everyone''s dream guy. If I remember correctly, the mom already loves me." Chad stood up and proudly took a bow. "Pretty boy?" Juled asked curiously when Keith didn''t reply to Chad and instead just give their frivolous friend a deathly glare. "Ohhh you don''t know yet professor. Mr. Alpha here finally found his missing Omega." Chad informed Jules. "Where? I mean you''ve been looking for over a month and despite your extensive network you were not able to find this Omega, so how?" Jules asked curiously. "It''s actually anti-climatic. I''ve been searching all over the country, even some of my men focus their time in finding the Omega, but he was just there working as an intern in Keith''s company." Martin explained as if he wasted his time for nothing. Though honestly he wouldn''t say the whole searching for the Omega resulted in a bust. "Wait intern? That mean he''s someone from our school? Whoa!" Jules could not believe it. The Omega was actually just nearby all these time. "It doesn''t matter how long or how far I searched for him, what matters is that I found him." Keith finally replied to his friends. He indeed found Alex but right now he is worried that his Omega is having a hard time explaining things to his mother about their bonding. Alex hasn''t called or texted him since their phone call earlier. "Spoken like a true romantic." Chad said, putting his arms over Keith''s. "I''m proud of you my man, finally you realize you have a heart. If only Jules will do the same and finally realized how great it is to have sex then I can retire in an isolated island with my favorite model." Chad uttered dramatically. "Want me to retire you permanently?" Jules replied, giving Chad a death glare. "Hey Martin, how much do I need to pay you to bury this idiot?" Jules said, turning to Martin. "My rate is quite expensive, but for you I can give you a discount since we''re friends." Martin replied in a serious tone though he''s face says otherwise. Sometimes he really wonders how these three dominant Alphas managed to become this close after all these years. They have different personalities, Keith is the serious one, Jules is calm and most of the time have a stoic face while Chad is the frivolous and loud one. He honestly believes that if Chad is not around the other two Alpha would survive the whole day without uttering a single word. Well it was also Chad who inducted him in becoming part of this little gang of them. "You guys are so mean. How could you make all the men and women cry by killing me?" Chad replied unaffected. "Anyway, I''m hungry. Keith, you got any food here?" "You''re the chef, you cook." Keith replied nonchalantly. "Fine. You eat whatever I cook then." Chad replied and left the room, probably going to ransack Keith''s kitchen. Chad came back after a few minutes holding a large tray with four bowls of steaming soup. "Instant noodles? Seriously? You''re the self proclaimed "godly chef" and all you can come up with is instant noodles?" Jules mocked but grabbed a bowl nonetheless. Chad actually always cooks instant noodles whenever they play poker at Keith''s. Chad personally stocked up the instant noodles in their friend''s house. "We need some MSG in our system once in a while, that''s how you survive in this world." Chad raised his index finger as if giving a life lesson to his friends. The other two Alpha grumpily pick up their bowls too. Martin couldn''t help but chuckle to himself. Asking these guys to hangout definitely lifted his mood. It always surprised him that whenever one of them asked to meet up, everyone would not hesitate to come, well unless they are out of town or out of the country. He never really had a close friend of his own while growing up and he envied these three guys for having each other. Sometimes he feels like an outsider when they talk about the old days but Chad was too hyper and too dramatic to make him feel left out for so long. He honestly believes this group will not last if not for Chad. He may be annoying at times but you can count on him to keep things together. "Hello." Keith answered immediately as soon as his phone rang. Though he was quick in answering the phone, the gentleness in his voice can be clearly heard in that simple "hello" which left his two childhood friends dumbfounded. It was the first time for Jules to hear his friend talk like this to someone. On the other hand, Chad already witnessed how gentle Keith treats his Omega but it still caught him off guard hearing Keith talk like that to someone. "Okay I''ll be there." Keith ended the call afterwards and bid his friends goodbye. "Just go, we''ll clean this up or rather I''ll ask your butler to clean this for us." Chad talked to Keith''s back who just left the room as quickly as the typhoon. "You two, don''t you dare bond with someone, I don''t want to eat my instant noodles alone." Both Alpha did not respond and both were lost in their own thoughts. Chapter 40 - 38 "I ditched a date that would definitely end in a hot and steamy night and that bastard really left us for his Omega. Should we disown him?" Chad lazily sat at the couch after Keith left. Honestly he envied his friend for finding an Omega that changed his perspective in life. Keith may have not admitted it yet, but he''s definitely falling in love with his Omega that is if he''s not yet madly in love but yeah definitely in love. He wanted that kind of love too but he couldn''t find anyone who would held his interest for even a week. "We actually disowned you a long time ago." Jules slurped the last bit of his instant noodles and lazed around the couch like Chad. "You''re just jealous that Keith found his mate." Jules said while rubbing his forehead. "Well hopefully his Omega will not betray him." Martin replied with a shrug, catching the two Alpha off guard with his reaction. Jules exchanges glances with Chad. "Whoa! Negative much?" Chad said, raising a brow towards Martin. "I may yet to experience that fluffy kind of love or that till death do us part or even that me against the world thingy or whatever great love you can think of but I do believe in love and trusting that person we choose to love. Not everyone would betray us my friend, maybe they don''t love you enough to do that. Don''t be too cynical that you might be missing out on something far greater." Chad knew a bit about Martin but he really thinks the other Alpha is being too hard on himself. "Sometimes you really do make sense. Keep it up, that''s the reason we keep you around." Jules said, giving Chad a pat on the back. "I''ll always be at your service my dearest friends." Chad dramatically proclaimed, bowing like a knight. He gave Martin a knowing look and Jules a teasing wink. "Anyway, I thought you''re grandfather''s back in town, I''m surprised your mother allowed you to leave and come here" Chad asked Jules after finally remembering that he wanted to ask his friend about his presence here today. "They are busy preparing for Jamie''s engagement party. Mom''s too engrossed in impressing her in laws to mind my presence." Jules replied nonchalantly. His friends know how overbearing his mom can be and that she wants to make sure they are always in his grandfather''s good graces. Afterall, the patriarch of the Bernardt family still holds the power in their family dynamics. "Your brother''s getting married? Was it an arranged one?" Martin asked curiously with no ill meaning behind his question. In their world, arranged marriage is pretty much the norm. "Nope. My brother met and fell in love with my future sister in law without my mom''s influence. It was pure luck on my brother''s part that the one he fell in love with happens to be the daughter of an elite household." Jules explained. "This talk about love and falling in love is making me cringe." Chad shuddered exaggeratedly. "Shall we raid Keith''s liquor stash?" Chad suggested with a glint of mischief in his eyes. The other two Alpha agreed immediately. That''s Keith''s punishment for leaving them alone in his house, not that Keith would mind them drinking a bottle or two. Maybe the other Alpha would be too in love to notice a bottle missing from his inventory. ******* "Where should we go first?" Helena asked, linking her arms to her Omega son. They just finished eating after their heart to heart talk. Her son has already calmed down and Alex looked brighter than when she first saw him this morning. "Is there any shop you want to go to, mom?" Alex asked back to his mother. He feels much better now after realizing that his mom doesn''t hate him and will not hate him no matter what. He feels so blessed to have a family like them. His brother might be a different case but he''s sure now it will all be okay in the end. He honestly wants to see Keith right now to tell the Alpha about his talk with his mom. "I''m thinking of buying you some new dress shirts to wear for your internship, after all you want to look good for someone now right." Helana winked at her son, making Alex blushed. "Not that my baby is lacking in good genes, you got plenty of it from me of course, but don''t tell your Dad about it he might sell if he knew." Helena giggled heartily. "Hmmm maybe we should buy a few shirts for Dad and Matty too." Helena replied while looking around the shops, thinking where they should head first. Alex couldn''t help but smile at his mom''s enthusiasm. He''s really glad he came today. It made him realize just how much he misses his mom''s hugs and her tender words. He was too caught up with his guilt and his fears that he forgot how caring and forgiving his mother is. Being with his mom like this, washed away the heaviness in his heart. Also, his mother''s excitement is quite contagious. "Mom isn''t this too expensive?" Alex whispered softly to his mom, embarrassed that the sales staff might hear them. It''s the third shirt he tried and each time he checks the price he wants to return it and drag his mom outside of the store. It''s like triple the price of what Matt gave him as a gift and that one is already pretty expensive. They are not poor but still, it''s too much for just a shirt. "Don''t worry your Dad will be the one paying this" Helena replied with a mischievous laugh. "Seriously Alex, it''s alright. You''re dad won''t mind if we splurge once in a while." Helena assured her son and in the end they purchased one shirt for each man in the family. George will probably faint when he see the credit card bills. "Mom, are you not buying anything for yourself?" Alex asked while looking at the shopping bags he is holding. "I''m fine son. I''m happy to just be able to buy things for my men." Helena smiled and gave Alex''s cheeks a gentle pat. "That''s so unfair mom. I have my savings too okay? You can''t say no, I will be happy if I''m able to buy something for you." Alex didn''t wait for his mom to argue back and just walk to the women''s section, Helena followed her son happily. Alex selected a few dresses and blouses for his mom to try on and while his mom is queuing for the fitting room, he roams around to see if he finds anything else suitable for his mom. While he was so engrossed in what he was doing he accidentally bumped into someone, he immediately apologized to the sophisticated woman he collided with, luckily she didn''t make a fuss and just went on to what seemed to be a VIP fitting room. Satisfied with the purple dress and the navy blue silk blouse he selected for his mom to choose from, Alex decided to head back to where his mom is. Just as he''s about to walk back, his eyes caught a shining thing on the floor which turned out to be a white gold bracelet with small diamonds. He immediately thought of the woman from earlier, he contemplated if he should wait for the woman to come out of the VIP room. "Ahmm excuse me, the woman who went inside the room dropped this bracelet, would you be kind to return it to her?" Alex asked the sales staff at the VIP section, he decided to just leave it to the staff as he don''t want to keep his mom waiting. "Take care sweetheart okay, please don''t be afraid to come home and thanks for this too." Helena raised the paper bag containing the silk blouse Alex bought for her. She then gave Alex a kiss before getting on to the taxi, she even opened the window and gave her son a wave goodbye. Alex watches as his mom''s taxi fades from his view, he remains standing there until he feels a hand snake behind his back. He smelled Keith''s scent a while ago so it wasn''t a surprise for him to find the Alpha beside him though he still gets flustered from the Alpha''s action as he''s still not used to this. "Are you okay?" Keith asked softly as he gave Alex a kiss on top of his head. Alex nodded in response. They walk back with their hands intertwined to where Keith parked his car. "Should I drive you home?" Keith asked. Alex shakes his head in response. "Hungry?" Keith asked, to which Alex answered with another shake of his head. "Is there anywhere you wanna go?" Keith asked as he started the car. Keith swallowed hard when Alex still did not respond.. Sensing the pheromones coming from Alex, the Alpha drives with a destination in mind. Chapter 41 - 39 How do you calm yourself down? Is there a secret way to do this? Alex wished he knew the answer to these questions so that he will know how to deal with it in this kind of situation. Earlier when Keith asked him, where he would like to go and when he could not actually come up with an answer he knew that he impliedly agreed to this. So now, they are here in front of a condominium unit, which he believes belongs to the Alpha though the location of it gives him doubt. Nonetheless, they are here now, the Alpha holding his hands and his heart pounding so loud he is afraid it is resonating along the corridor. Alex is following Keith absentmindedly that he only realized they were inside the unit already when the Alpha suddenly stopped in his tracks resulting in him bumping into the Alpha''s back. "I know I said we will take things slow and believe me I am willing to wait for you to be ready." Keith suddenly spoke waking up the absentminded Omega. "So if you think you are still not ready let me know and I promise you I will not get mad or anything." Keith continued when Alex did not respond. "I...." Alex could not come up with words to respond to the Alpha. He took a deep breath, he swallowed hard and still he could not utter anything. He feel so pathetic that he could not muster the courage to tell Keith what is on his mind. Keith has been nothing but gentle, caring and very much accommodating to whatever he needs and whatever he wants since they finally met again after the night they bonded. The Alpha even rubbed his back when he was puking in that restaurant''s toilet. "What do I do? What do I do?" Alex frantically ask himself in his mind. Keith took a deep breath and sighed. He calm himself first before turning around to let his Omega know that he understand and that it''s okay. The last thing he want is for Alex to doubt himself. "It''s..." Keith was about to say something but the Omega''s action stopped him. "O..okay." That is the only thing he could come up with as Alex hugged Keith from the back. Keith turned around and faced his Omega. "I''m giving you one last chance before I lose all my controls," Keith whispered softly in Alex ears. When Alex nodded, Keith immediately crashed his lips against his Omega, urging him to open his mouth and let him explore it. It was too intense that Alex almost lost his footing, he wrap his arms around the Alpha''s neck for support. Alex is driving Keith crazy. He could not fathom how he was able to control himself all this time when with just a kiss he is losing his mind like this. His hands travel to Alex''s back and all the way down to his ass as he continue attacking the Omega''s mouth with his tongue, exploring every inch of it as if he has never kissed anyone before. Groping Alex''s buttocks, Keith lifted him up and the Omega instinctively wrapped his legs around the Alpha''s waist. He could not get enough of Alex''s lips and at the same time, Keith wanted more. He started walking towards the room without breaking their kiss. Alex is already gasping for air and yet Keith have not stopped kissing him, their saliva already dripping down the side of his mouth. He wonder if anyone ever died from too much kissing but before he could think of an answer to that, Keith has already opened the door to what seems to be the master''s bedroom. Just when he thought they would head straight to the bed, he felt a soft thud and found his back pressed to the wall. "You''re driving me crazy." Keith said panting as he recover his breathing. Seem to have already moved on from Alex''s lips, which were already swollen from his attack, Keith found another target and started licking and nibbling the Omega''s neck leaving a few hickeys. "Ahhh" He could not helped but moan. Alex could not concentrate from too much sensation when he felt Keith''s hand sneaking inside the back of his pants and all the way inside his underwear. He gasped, moaned, and almost let out a scream when Keith''s fingers touched his hole. Keith''s mouth has now went down to his chest, teasing his little buds by licking and biting it over his shirt while still teasing his hole. Alex could not tell when Keith took off his pants and shirt but when the Alpha finally put him down on the bed he''s already down to his underwear. He covered his front because he feels conscious knowing that his briefs are probably wet and messy and his bulge is way too obvious. "Don''t cover it." Keith ordered as he took off his own shirt exposing his well toned body earning Alex''s admiration as evident in the lustful stare he is giving Keith. He then strip off his pants and underwear, standing proudly in front of his Omega. Alex gulped down upon seeing the Alpha''s proud member in front of him. "Th...that f..fit inside me?" He exclaimed unaware that he just spoke what''s on his mind. Keith chuckled at Alex''s reaction. "Yes dear, it did, a few times actually." Keith replied matter of factly, recalling the first night they slept together and resulting to a flustered Omega who covered his face in shame. Keith reached slowly approached the Omega, kissing and licking his whole body, starting from Alex''s feet down to the middle of his thigh. He then take Alex''s bulge in his mouth, wetting the Omega''s underwear that he haven''t removed. Alex started squirming and curling his back as Keith pull down his briefs halfway and licking a part of his member that got exposed. He groggily stare at the Alpha as the latter slowly pull down his briefs and completely remove it from his body. "D..dont! No.. Keith." Alex screamed as the Alpha positioned himself in between his legs and started to lick his member, teasing it a few times and then finally take the whole of it in his mouth. Keith looked up to see his Omega writhing in pleasure. He wanted to make Alex feel good and enjoy their lovemaking, he knew that Alex barely remember their first time and he wanted to make up for it. Using his left hand, he reached for Alex''s small buds and gently squeeze it, he felt the Omega''s member harden, a sign that Alex is already close. "Stop! Please.. I.. I''m ...." Alex could not finished his sentence and instead he grabbed Keith''s hair as he reached his climax. "You taste good." Keith said as he licked the rest of Alex''s juice that is dripping at the side of his mouth. Alex is still panting from the high of his release when he felt Keith''s finger down his hole. "W..wait ahhhh." "Hmm but this one here is excited." Keith mumble as he slip in another finger and then another. The sound of his fingers going in and out of Alex''s dripping hole is enveloping the whole room together with the sweet and sexy moans coming from the Omega. "I''m putting it in." Keith announced as he spread Alex''s legs and enter him. "Ahhhhhh ahhhhhh." Alex cried out with every thrust the Alpha made. His whole being is being consumed by the ecstacy with Keith''s movements. He could not remember much about that night but if he gauge it based on today he could swear it felt so damn good. His body is experiencing too much pleasure and at the same time he can fill his heart pounding so loud. Tears fall down his face as their eyes met. He could not explain it but his happiness is overflowing. He don''t care anymore if it''s because of the bond but being in Keith''s arms is making his heart full. "You are beautiful Alex." Keith whispered upon seeing the tears from the Omega''s eyes. He softly kisses Alex''s eyes and dry the tears with his lips. He gave the Omega a gentle smile before claiming his lips once more. "I love you Alex.." Keith cried out as both of them reach their climax. Chapter 42 - 40 "I should really stop hanging out with Chad." Jules grumpily complained as he got out of the taxi. He got drunk and was not able to drive himself back home. Fortunately Martin offered to have one of his men drive his car to his house tomorrow. When Keith left his own house, Chad suggested they open a bottle or two from Keith''s liquor room. It was just meant to be a bottle at a minimum but they ended up finishing four bottles. That bastard friend of him managed to convince him and Martin to drink another bottle and wait for Keith to come home because Chad said their friend would definitely bring back his Omega. His curiousity got the best of him and he ended up agreeing to Chad''s ideas. One of their maids open the door for him. He notice that the house is a bit quiet which means they already stopped with all the preparations regarding his brother''s engagement. He would have preferred to sleep in his own house tonight but his mom will definitely make a fuss if he is not at this house tomorrow. Jules started walking up the stairs towards his room. He rub the back of his neck as he cursed Chad again in his mind. "I could not believe you have the audacity to get drunk when you know there''s so many things to do at home. When will you start to become mature enough to know your responsibilities!" An angry voice welcomed Jules just as he reached the middle of the grand staircase. "Good evening to you too mother." Jules politely greeted his mother, completely ignoring his mother''s sermons. "Are you ignoring me? You know how important this dinner is for the family. Your brother is marrying into an elite family and we should ensure that they will not say anything negative against our family." His mother continue to lecture him as she climb up the stairs and followed Jules. "If you could not be as responsible as your brother at least find a way to be useful." "Yes mother." Jules replied, he is so used to his mother comparing him to his brother that it does not affect him anymore. Besides, he and his brother Jamie have a good relationship. It''s just their mom who is not contented with everything. "You don''t know how stressful it was for me today." His mother said as she started crying. "Your grandfather came and brought with thim the filthy Omega ward of his." She said in between her sobs. "Mom you know Gramps will not be happy if he heard you call that Omega like that." Jules replied, massaging his temple. It seems his grandfather brought with him another source of headache for his mother. "I''m trying my best to patronize your grandfather but I could not deal with that Omega who came from God knows where." She further complained. "It''s gonna be fine mother." Jules responded and guide his mother to her bedroom. "How can it be fine? You know that Omega slut is always hovering and clinging to your brother. That Omega came here to seduce your brother and stop the wedding" She replied frantically and refuses to go inside her room. "I need to do something, we need to keep that slut away from your brother." She muttered fo herself. "Mother, Jamie will not do that. He is your perfect son so he should be fine." Jules tried to usher his mom inside her room again. His head is bothering him and he really just want to wash up and hit the sack. "Are you mocking me Julian Bernardt?" His mother angrily asked. "Of course not mother. You should take a rest now, you have been busy the whole day and you''ll be busy again tomorrow. You work really hard, you should rest now" Jules replied trying to pacify his mother. "Tsk! If you know I work hard, then you should follow your brother''s footsteps. Find yourself a decent Alpha woman with a good family background or allow me to find one for you." She nag again and finally entered her bedroom. Jules heave a sigh when his mother is finally out of his view. His mother has always been chasing for things and reason that would curry favor with his grandfather and lord over his uncles. His father or more like his mother and his two uncles'' family are all working hard to get the control of the family business. His mother wanted his father to fight for the inheritance like his brothers. However, his father is contented to just manage the university his grandfather has built and named after his grandmother. With him following in his father''s footsteps and venturing into academics as well did not sit well with his mom and it has been a constant reason for his mother''s nagging. Even though his grandfather mostly stay at his ranch in his hometown, the old patriarch still holds the full control over his companies. His three sons are helping him manage it and the wives are doing everything they can to make sure their husbands are always in the old man''s good graces. They also make sure to one up each other on various little things and most of the time using their children as pawns. His mother has always been shoving it to her in laws faces that her sons are both dominant Alphas unlike their cousins who are just your typical average Alphas. His brother marrying the only daughter of the Kims who are known as the hospital scions in the country is making his mother too excited because it means she has something to brag about. On his brother''s part, he knew that he really love his future sister in law without any consideration of her background. Despite their constant fight for the inheritance and trying to make the old man happy, there is one thing that his uncles and his mom could not accept, that is the Omega his grandfather has accepted as family and has been treating way better than his own sons. They all see the Omega as another competitor for his granfather''s fortune. Said Omega is also currently in front of his brother''s door, arms around Jamie''s waist while his brother pat the Omega''s head. "No wonder mom is going crazy. Maybe you should cling to Jamie when no one is around." Jules said sarcastically with a smirked, interrupting the two who finally noticed his presence. "Good evening Jules." Jamie greeted Jules, unaffected by his brother''s words. "Timmy has been here since the afternoon, you should take him around and enjoy the city." Jamie said, giving the Omega in his arms a gentle smile and another pat in the head. "I''m sure Timmy would prefer to spend his time with you instead." Jules replied sarcastically. "As if anyone would want to spend time with someone like you. You''re just gonna ruin anyone''s mood." Timmy replied to Jules giving him a mocking smile. "Yeah.. Yeah! I''m boring blah blah blah. Goodnight brother, I suggest you take your flirting inside the bedroom." Jules said turning his back against the two and head towards his room. "Idiot!" Timmy whispered making Jamie laugh. His brother is indeed an idiot, if not, he would have seen the way Timmy is looking at him. Chapter 43 - 41 "Ruuuuun!" Alex could not identify who''s voice that instruction came from, all he knows is that he have to run. He run as fast as he could but he could not seem to make any progress, he is still in that dark alley. He''s knees are giving up and he is suddenly barefooted. Fear crept inside him as he sense whoever that is coming after him has almost caught up to him. He should run. "Lennnnnyyyy" ******* Alex open his eyes in an unfamiliar surrounding, his body feels sore all over specially his lower half that for a moment he thought that it wasn''t a dream and that he did run so hard until his body gave up. He was still confusing himself with his dream when he felt someone''s breathing at the back of his neck. Only then he realized that he''s resting his head in someone''s arms, memories of last night came rushing through his mind. He recalled how he screamed the Alpha''s name over and over again. He grimaced as he remember how he moaned like a girl. What if Keith found it annoying? "Oh my God!" Alex screamed in his head while lightly kicking the sheets. He covered his face in his embarassment, then he slowly turned around and took a peek at the Alpha behind him. "How can he be this handsome so early in the morning?" Alex whispered as he stared at Keith''s sleeping face. "His eyelashes are really long and his nose.." Alex traced Keith''s face with his fingers without actually touchin the Alpha as he''s afraid to wake him up. His eyes then found Keith''s lips, he smiled as he remembered how those lips told him I love you. Keith loves him! He could feel his face burning and his heart beating fast as he think about those words again. But what if it''s just a slip of the tongue? What if Keith just got carried away and unconsciously said those three words with absolutely no meaning at all? His heart ache thinking about it being untrue. He''s probably in love with the sleeping Alpha and it scares him that one day he would cast him aside. It''s unfair that an Omega like him could only have one Alpha but an Alpha like Keith will have no problem being with another person be it an Alpha, Beta or another Omega. If only he could bind Keith with him beyond their pair bond. He sighed. He scoot closer to the sleeping Alpha not wanting to be apart with Keith for even an inch. The Alpha''s scent calms him like always, he breathes it in and allows himself to be intoxicated by the Alpha''s pheromones. Keith has been awake for a while now. He actually woke up because Alex was twisting and squirming in his sleep. He got a bit worried that his Omega might be having a nightmare but he lost the chance to check on the latter when Alex abruptly woke up seemingly okay. It was so hard for Keith to keep feigning sleep when he can feel Alex''s breathing in front of his face. He can feel his Omega tracing his face with his fingers. He was planning to surprise Alex when the Omega''s mood suddenly change. The giddy feeling he can sense from Alex changed somehow to fear and anxiety. His plan to tease the Omega for staring at his face vanished and was replaced by worry. He don''t know how to stop his Omega from having anxiety. He pull Alex closer to him in a tight embrace and when he is not satisfied he lifted the Omega and place him on top of him. "Hey put me down." Alex complained as his face burns from embarassment. They are still both naked and he can feel the Alpha''s hard member pressing down on him down there, resulting to his own member getting hard as well. "Stop it." He shyly whispered. "You seem to be enjoying it though." Keith replied teasingly, finally opening his eyes. His arms that was behind Alex''s back travels downwards until it reach the Omega''s plump bottom, giving it a squeezed before tracing his fingers down the Omega''s hole. He smiled when he felt that it''s still soft from last night. "Ahhhh... Don''t... Keith.." Alex flinched when he felt the Alpha''s fingers entering his hole. "Why?" Keith asked feigning innocence while giving Alex a kiss on the lips. "It''s... ahhh.. it''s... ahhhh... morning..." Alex said while moaning in between. "Ever heard of morning sex?" Keith asked as he flip the Omega, changing their position with Alex now underneath him. He gave Alex a long and wet kiss releasing the Omega''s lips with a loud smack. He then placed gentle kisses on Alex''s neck, he lowered himself down on top of the Omega as he moved on to Alex''s nipples sucking each one of them and releasing them the same way he did with Alex''s lips. Alex don''t know which way he should turn his body, the sensation from Keith''s kisses is too much for him. He clenched the bedsheets with his hands when the Alpha''s kisses reached his stomach. "Too.. ahhh.. too.. much.." He moaned loudly as Keith claimed his member with his mouth. "Stop... get away from there.. I''m gonaa...Keith..." Alex screamed his Alpha''s name. Keith smiled as he stare at his panting Omega. Just looking at Alex''s erotic face and the way his chest moves up and down from catching his breath from his own release is enough for Keith to almost come on his own. "Close your legs. I''m almost at my limit." He instructed as he put Alex''s feet on his shoulders. He thrust his members in between Alex''s legs, their members pressing on to each other is enough for the two to reach their climax. "I wouldn''t mind waking up to this everyday. Goor morning!" Keith whispered as he gave Alex a kiss on top of his head. "I wouldn''t mind that too. Good morning too" Alex shyly replied, he couldn''t believe they were only greeting each other now. "Well.. with the way you moaned and screamed my name like that.. hmmm I would say you really wouldn''t mind it." Keith teasingly said to his Omega. "Ouch!" He exclaimed as Alex pinched the side of his stomach. "I didn''t mean that.." Alex frowned at his Alpha and pout which Keith finds too adorable. "I mean just waking up beside you.. just that.. okay?" "Just waking up? No morning sex? Hmmm..." Keith continuedly tease his Omega. "Fine! Maybe once in a while. Yaah! Stop teasing me already." Alex frowned again, exasperated at the continued teasing from the Alpha. Keith''s laughter filled the inside of the room much to Alex''s annoyance. "Hey by the way, were you having a nightmare earlier? I can feel you twisting in your sleep." Keith asked finally remembered what woke him up. "Ahhh.. not really a nightmare. It''s just a dream I''ve been having for as long as I can remember. Nothing to worry about." It used to bothered him back when he was younger but he got used to it already and he stopped thinking too much about it. "If you say so, just let me know if there''s anything that''s bothering you." Keith replied while brushing his fingers through his Omega''s hair. "Let''s cuddle some more and enjoy this morning. Arghhhh I want to keep waking up with you in my arms like this. Can I just not return you home?" Keith asked as he hugs Alex tightly. "Hahaha shall I marry you? Then I can live with you and wake up like this everyday." Alex replied laughing, Keith looks like a puppy in his eyes. A puppy who wants hugs and kisses while wagging his tail. "Shall we? Let''s get married today." Keith asked, gone were the teasing puppy look Alex saw a while ago. The Alpha who''s staring at him is as serious as hell.. Before he knew it, he already nodded in response. Chapter 44 - 42 Alex could not help but be in awe, thankfully he caught himself before he unconsciously open his mouth so freaking wide in amazement, because that would be really embarassing. Keith brought him to what he refer to as his "main house" which turned out to be a huge mansion. Apparently the one earlier is just his "secret place" which is no wonder why it was located in a middle class apartment building in the "commoners" residential area. Keith said no one knows about that place except for the two of them. That apartment is already too luxurious to his definition despite it being not in a high end condominium building it''s still a penthouse unit and the furnitures and other things inside still speaks of money. Now this "main house" is beyond that secret apartment, that other place actually pale in comparison to these three story building that Keith said he live on his own. When he suddenly blurted out about marriage after their morning rendezvous, Keith took it seriously. Actually too seriously that the man decided they should do it today. Keith wanted them to get married today! He initially thought the Alpha was just joking because who would just decide to get married right away? He thought they would make plans or something. "Where are you going?" Alex asked curiously as Keith suddenly got out of bed. "We are gonna get married today, I need to make arrangements. Just stay here and rest. Leave everything to me." Keith replied, he gave Alex a kiss on his forehead before taking his phone and doing his calls outside the room. "Are we really doing it today?" Alex asked himself in astonishment. "Hey Alex do you have your birth certificate with you?" Keith suddenly barge into the room with phone in his ears which means he is still in a call with someone. "Yes I do, I mean not here but I have it in my apartment." Alex responded trutfully, though he is still not coming to terms with what''s going on. "Okay that''s good, one less government office to bother." Keith said sighing in relief. "Uncle Sam, anything else we need? I will ask someone to send the documents to your house. Okay sure no problem then I''ll send it to your office instead. Can we do it in my house? I''ll also arrange for someone to fetch you. Thanks a lot Uncle Sam, I owe you a lot for doing this. Yes. Yes please do that." Keith keep smiling as he talked to someone on the phone. Alex is still in a bewildered state as he watch Keith finishes his phone call. He could not understand a thing except for the part where the Alpha asked for his birth certificate. "Should we head to your place to get your birth certificate? I already asked Martin to get mine from my house." Keith asked sweetly after he finished his calls. They need to deliver the documents to Uncle Sam''s office so his assitant could process the marriage license in order for them to proceed with the wedding today. Uncle Sam is actually a judge at the local courthouse and a family friend to the Andersens. Keith could not think of anyone to ask who would do this discreetly and Uncle Sam agreed immediately when he told the old man about the situation. "Who''s going where?" Alex asked confuse. "Us we need to get your documents. Wait a minute, your friend still stays in your place right? Hmm then I''ll just ask Martin to drop by your place. We''ll just head directly to my house and wait." Keith don''t want to let Alex go in case the man change his mind. He knows he is taking advantage of Alex''s random thoughts and he knew the Omega might not yet really into this marriage thing and just blurted that out in a spur of the moment. He said he would take things slow but how can he not want to get married with Alex when he had a taste of what his mornings would be like? He knew there would be chaos when their families learn about this but that is for another day. What is important is they get married now. ******* "Alex this is Sebastian. He took care of me and my brother when we were growing up and he now manages this household." Keith introduced his butler to Alex. Sebastian is actually from his parent''s house but he took the old man with him when he had this house. His mother made a fuss because she loves Sebastian''s cooking but he still won in the end. "Pleasure to meet you Mr. Alex." Sebastian said while subtly studying the man Keith brought with him. It''s the first time Keith brought someone in this house and with the way the younger Alpha is possessively holding this Alex, he can tell that this guy is someone important. "Just call me Alex please." Alex shyly replied and offered his hand to the old man for a handshake. He could not believe Keith would have a real butler with a butler''s outfit. The old man is wearing a vesr and a tie inside the house. Who does that just to manage a household? "Sebastian please make arrangement for food and drinks. We will have guests later today." Keith ordered as he ushered Alex inside the house with Sebastian following behind them. "How many guests will it be? Is it for an afternoon tea time or a small party? Shall I prepare cocktails as well?" Sebastian asked professionally. "Just simple refreshments and some snacks in the afternoon and then prepare a feast for dinner. The guys would be here, one of Alex''s friend and there''s Uncle Sam and maybe one of his assistants." Keith replied. "Understood." Sebastian replied. He is getting curious at what Keith is planning, his friends coming here is a normal occurence but why is the old judge coming as well? "Alex you should sleep and rest or would you like to eat something first?" Keith asked gently, Alex threw up again this morning and barely ate his breakfast and right now his Omega is trying hard to keep his eyes open. "Sebastian could you take Alex to my room?" He instructed when Alex shook his head when asked about food. "Sleep first while I do some work okay?" He kissed the top of his Omega''s head before leaving him under Sebastian''s care. "Please follow me." Sebastian said to Alex who followed him diligently. He tried to hide his surprise at the way Keith talked to this Omega. He has never seen the younger Alpha talked gently to someone like that and he has been with Keith his entire life and this is the first time he saw him trear someone like that. He even asked to take Alex to his own room. "Please press 0 in the intercom at the bedside table if you need anything." Sebastian said as he left Alex in the room. Once alone, Alex could finally breath normally, he didn''t realize he was holding his breath all this time. Sebastian seems like a nice person but he still cannot avoid but feel a bit insecure with how different his world is with Keith, specially seeing how huge this house is. Speaking of huge, Keith''s room is massive! It might even be bigger than his whole apartment. He wanted to explore the room but he''s too tired and his eyes keeps on closing as he keeps on yawning. The room reeks of Keith''s pheromones and it''s making him sleepy. "Hmmm smells like Keith." Alex said as he sniffs and hug one of the pillows in Keith''s massive bed. He thought king beds are the biggest but this bed should be way bigger, it can even fit his whole family. "Will I ever get used to this house or to be Keith''s other half? I keep getting sleepy whenever I smell Keith''s pheromones maybe I should sell it as a perfume to help people sleep like a miracle drug and I will become rich because of it but I don''t want to share Keith to anyone even if it''s just his scent. Maybe I should just ask Matty once he becomes a famous doctor but he might be mad at me because I''m getting married today. I feel like I''m not making any sense at all haaaaaah.." Alex mumbled to himself as he slowly drifted himself to sleep. Chapter 45 - 43 Dan has been worried sick since Alex didn''t come home last night. He was calling his friend all night long but he get no answer. Alex left in the morning to accompany his mother for her medical check up, they even exchange text messages while his friend was waiting for his mother. Alex told him that he would be going shopping with his mom and would be coming home late. Dan ate lunch alone and decided to clean the house as he don''t want to go out, he''s still afraid to run into his ex boyfriend so he chose to just stay home. He spent his afternoon reading and catching up on the tv series he missed. It''s quite relaxing and at the same time boring but he''d rather be bored than get kidnap by a drug addict ex boyfriend. He couldn''t help but grimaced at what would happened to him had Martin did not rescued him. He shuddered thinking of the worst case scenario. He took a nap and woke up around dinner time. He checked for any messages from Alex, thinking thag his friend was having fun with his mom and is probably having dinner together with her, Dan decided to eat dinner alone. It was almost nine in the evening and still no trace of Alex. He checked his phone multiple times but there were no messages at all. Alex would have told him if he would spend the night at his parents. Two hours have passed and still no calls or messages from Alex. Dan determined that being out this late is already unsual for Alex. He called his friend numerous times until he ran out of battery. He considered calling Alex''s parents but decided against it as there is also a possibility of his friend being with his Alpha right now. He don''t want to accidentally spill his friend''s secret to his family as that is something Alex should be doing himself. Dan paced back and forth at the living room, it''s already past midnight and still no response from Alex. He must have left around fifty text messages and probably around sixty missed calls already. He really hope that Alex is with the president and not involve in an accident or lying in some hospital right now. Hopefully Alex wasn''t kidnap or something. His own experience with Eric and those kidnapping incidents made him think of this. He must have dozed off as it was already morning when he next opened his eyes. The last thing he remembered was waking up around five in the morning to check if Alex has responded to him but unfortunately still nothing. He was about to check his phone when he was startled by the sound of the doorbell. Dan''s heart pounded loudly. He''s afraid to open the door. What if it''s the police or something and they came to inform him that something terrible happened to Alex? How could he explained it to Alex''s parents. Matt might kill him if something really did happen to his precious little brother. "Common Dan, it''s just a doorbell. It might just be the neighbor asking to borrow soy sauce or something or maybe just someone to remind them to throw away their trash. He has someone like that in his own apartment not that he has encountered someone like Mrs. Johnson in this building. He kinda wish Alex''s door has a peep hole so he could prepare himself if he knew who was pressing the doorbell. "Here goes nothing." Dan said to himself before opening the door. "I''m sorry we don''t have trash to....day?" Dan could not almost finished his sentence from embarassment upon seeing who was pressing the doorbell. Too many questions running through his mind that he could not speak and just stare at the man in front of him who was holding a paper bag on his hand. "Good morning." Martin greeted. "Oh yes it''s morning of course I should say good morning and you''re not here to ask about the trash hehe." Dan laughed awkwardly as he remembered the nonsense he was saying when he opened the door. "You seem to be not fully awake." Martin amusely stated. He was frowning earlier, he thought he got the wrong unit as Dan welcomed him with talks about trash or something. "Gosh! I''m sorry, I had a rough night and I just woke up. Sorry please come in." Dan apologized as he realized they are still standing at the door. "Did you come here for Alex? Let me call him. Oh shit! Mr. Martin Alex didn''t come home last night can you help me find him? I mean it''s not that I''m asking a favor but the president would be worried for him right?." Dan said without taking a breath. He didn''t even realized that he was blocking Martin from entering the house. "Hey calm down. Your friend is safe and okay." Martin lead the Omega with his free hand and instructed Dan to sit down on the sofa. "Alex has been calling you but maybe you were sleeping so you didn''t hear it, hence they send me over her. I figured you haven''t eaten so I brought breakfast. Dan got conscious at how close the Alpha''s face is to his. He just woke up and haven''t even garggled his probably having a morning breath while Martin looked so fresh and smells so good. He got the sudden urge to run to the bathroom and take a shower. "Here drink this." Martin hand over the steaming hot coffee to the sleepy Omega. "You should eat this sandwich too. I''m not sure what you like to eat for breakfast but this is what I can think of that should be easy and fast to eat. We''ll go once you finished your breakfast and your bath." Martin said matter of factly as he laid down the rest of the stuff on the papaer bag he is carrying on the coffee table. "Where are we going?" Dan asked curiously and a bit worried. Maybe something really did happen to Alex. "We need to bring the birth certificate of those two to the judge." Martin replied as he took a bite of his own sandwich. "What birth certificate? What judge? Why are we bringing it to a judge?" Dan is getting more confuse and this Alpha is not giving him enough details. Did Alex do something against the law? "Alex was calling you... Dan did not let the Alpha finished his sentence and immediately look for his phone. There was indeed a fee missed calls from Alex, he was too exhausted from the lack of sleep that he could not hear his phone ringing. There was one text from his friend that says he should give his birth certificate to Martin and come to Keith''s house. It still doesn''t make sense to him at all. "Aherrm!" Martin cleared his throat. "As I was saying, I came here because Alex asked me to get his birth certificate to the judge and then to buy some clothes for him because he said you''ll know his size and his taste in clothing." Martin explained. "Wait!" Dan said raising his palm in front of the Alpha. "You''re not making any sense at all. I keep hearing birth certificate and judge. Please explain clearly in a way that I would understand." Dan exclaimed. "Ohh. Okay. Those two are getting married today so we need to bring the birth certificate to the judge to process their marriage license and we are actually press for time so I suggest we eat faster or you can shower first and we eat the rest of the food on the way. Unless you prefer to go now. I''m okay with anything. Also after we deliver the documents, we need to go to the mall to buy Alex some clothes he could wear for the ceremony. Lastly, of course you need to attend it as well as a witness, Keith gave us the permission to buy clothes for you as well." Martin answered nonchalantly. "You should have told me that from the start!" Dan couldn''t helped but raised his voice. "Alex is getting married! He''s getting married today.. Matt is really gonna kill me." Chapter 46 - 44 "Wake up sleepyhead" Alex woke up for the second time that day with Keith beside him. He woke up with Keith''s arms as his pillow and the Alpha is smiling sweetly at him as soon as he woke up. He didn''t know when Keith joined him in the bed but he likes the idea of waking up with the Alpha beside him, like it''s the most normal thing in the world. He squeezed himself closer to Keith until he can hear the Alpha''s heartbeat. It was beating so fast and so loud, though he''s not sure if it was his own heartbeat he was hearing, all he knows is that he likes it. "Did you had a good sleep?" Keith asked as he softly run his fingers through Alex''s hair. He used to hate guys with long hair but with Alex he suprisingly love it. "By the way, I have done the arrangements for today and you just have to make sure you come okay? Don''t ran away from me again." He could not believe they are really going to be married soon, well that is if Alex did not change his mind because if the Omega does he might not be able to say no. "Will I be a husband or a wife?" Alex asked curiously. "Hmmm whichever you prefer. I can be your wife too if you want." Keith replied making Alex giggled. "Nah! You don''t fit the role." Alex shakes his head as he imagined coming home with Keith welcoming him on an apron. He looks cute but it''s just doesn''t suit the Alpha. "Will I take your name or will you take mine?" There''s so much he wanted to know, afterall they are not the usual pair of married couple. "Nevermind, the world will hate me if you take my name." Alex said before Keith could even answer. "I don''t care about the name or even what the world thinks, what important is what you want. I''m okay with anything as long as you marry me." Keith pinched Alex''s nose as he find the Omega too adorable. He really meant what he said though, he can be successful without his family background so it doesn''t really matter to him though his mother might revolt. "I think I''m okay to be your wife even though I''m a guy and also I think it should be okay to take your name too. I just hope your hordes of fans will not hate me for taking you away from them." Alex suddenly thought of Vera, he wonder what the Beta woman would say if she learned about their marriage. He giggled at the thought of telling Vera he has the right to bring a cup of coffee to his husband if he wants to, though he probably couldn''t say it. "You know it doesn''t really matter what we will be, what''s important is we''re getting married and we will be together from now on. Don''t mind those fans or whatever you call them, you did not take me away from them. I was never theirs to begin with." Keith replied as he doesn''t want Alex to be anxious even after they got married. "Are you afraid of them? I''ll surround you with hundreds of bodyguards, I won''t let anyone harm you." "Haha I didn''t know you can be this cheesy. I want to cringe but I love hearing it so I''ll forgive you." Alex giggled, he''s been too happy since he woke up today. "And don''t worry I''m not afraid of them, besides Matty is far scarier than any of your fans." Alex stated matter of factly. "Is your brother that scary?" Alex has been talking about how scared he is to tell his brother about them. Somehow he already build an image of a bulky guy with a scary face. He''s not sure though if the guy is an Alpha or an Omega like Alex. "Hmmm Matty is the gentle kind of scary. My brother has protected and cherish me all my life that I''m afraid to disappoint him. If I struggle talking to mom about us, it would be ten times that with Matt." Alex smiled affectionately as he thought of his brother. "My brother was the definition of a hero for me. My mother told me that she once had a miscarriage and she lost her baby which would have been our baby brother, she lost it because there were not enough doctors who specialized in Omega''s pregnancy and because of this Matt decided to become a doctor. He said that he don''t want that to happen to me in the future, that if there would come a time I would get pregnant myself he would ensure that me and my baby would be safe. My brother build his dream over me and my mom and I admire him so much because of that." Alex''s face has now been filled with tears as he thought of his brother''s sacrifices for him. "T..this is w..why I.. I''m s.scared to talk to Matty.. b..cause he will be disappointed in me and I.. d..don''t want Matty to hate me." Alex continued in between his sobs. Keith hugs Alex close to him as he let the Omega cry his heart out. He finally understood what''s bothering his Omega all this time. He haven''t met the guy but he''s already thankful. "Hey Alex will your brother hate me?" Keith suddenly asked. "Yeah he''ll probably hate you for taking his baby brother without his permission. I wouldn''t be surprised if he would forbid you to see me." Alex stated with conviction as he dry his tears with his palm because Matty will definitely do that. He''s already dreading the day his brother would find out. Hell, Matt might even lock him up in their house. "He couldn''t do that once we''re married right?" Keith asked incredulously. There is no way Alex''s brother could forbid him to be with his wife. "Believe me he would. Do you know what my mother calls my brother?" Alex asked, when Keith just raised his eyebrows in response, he continued. "Matty is the final boss." Keith could not tell if Alex is just teasing him or what but before he could pry some more they heard a knock. "Keith, Martin has arrived together with Alex''s friend. Martin also said the judge is on his way." Sebastian said behind the closed door. "Can you please bring Dan to this room?" Alex pleaded. "Sure. I''ll ask Sebastian to bring you food as well. Eat first and just rest here. I''ll ask for you once everything is ready." Keith gave Alex a kiss before getting out of bed to talk to Martin leaving Alex to hug his pillow after he left. It didn''t take long before Alex heard another knock and Dan came inside of the room. "What the hell Alex, I was so worried when you didn''t come home last night and then Martin just told me you''re getting married today. Are you seriously doing this? Have you gone insane? Matt will seriously kill me for knowing about this and not stopping you." Dan ranted as soon as he came inside the room. He was too mad to notice how luxurious is the room they are in. "I''m sorry for last night. I.. ahmm I was a bit preoccupied." Alex fidget as he recalled what they did last night. "Did the president forced you to do this? You can still stop this, not that I am saying it''s wrong for you guys to get married yoh are bonded after all, but at least tell your family about this." Dan reasoned out to his friend. "Ahmm.. I.. honestly.. ahmm.. actually I was the one who ask Keith to get married.." Alex blurted out shyly much to Dan''s chagrin. Chapter 47 - 45 "Jules!!! Julian!! Open this door!" Jules groaned as he woke up from his mom knocking loudly on his bedroom door. He wants to sleep some more, he barely slept a wink. He woke up in the middle of the night because of a nightmare. He dreamed that he was standing in front of the altar seemingly waiting for his bride. He was smiling brightly to a bride with no face. When the priest ask if anyone is against their wedding. Then suddenly Timmy screams "I object! Stop the wedding!" and then grab him and ran. He finds it astonishing that he was smiling as they ran towards the church door. Then Timmy suddenly stop running. "You''re not James. I don''t love you." Timmy then let go of his hands and ran back to get Jamie instead and the two of them ran away while laughing and mocking him on their way out. He was left crying and crawling on the church aisle. He woke up sweaty and panting. It was a ridiculous dream, in fact it should be called a nightmare instead. He could not believe he actually took Timmy''s hand and he was actually sad and crying when Timmy and Jamie ran away together instead and living him behind. He could not sleep after that until it was already morning and now his mother is banging on his door. He just want some peace and quiet. He just want to freaking have some more sleep. Still ignoring his mother, he reached for his phone from his bedside table. He wants to check first if there is anything going on outside. He got a text message from Keith and Martin and around ten from Chad. Chad even called him ten times as well. Ignoring Chad as he is definitely sure it''s just nonsene, he opened the one from Keith. There''s not much on the message, Keith is just telling him to go to his house at 3:30pm. He couldn''t helped but frown, Keith rarely invites them to his house and with a specific time at that. Most of the time they invite themselves or more like Chad decides where they should go most of the time. Curiousity aside, he then checked the message from Martin, it only says make sure to come to Keith''s house. He was about to read Chad''s messages when the man himself timingly called him. "Jules! Jules! You think Keith''s got mad because we raided his liquor stash and drank three of his precious bottles?" Chad immediately said as soon as Jules answered the call. Chad''s voice is too loud it''s making his headache more. "Stop spouting nonsense in the morning. Keith won''t get mad because of that, he has more serious reason to get mad at you and disown you. Besides it''s not as if you can''t pay for that bottle." Jules replied dismissively. "Oh well you''re right. Whatever, are you coming?" Chad asked now in his normal voice. "Not sure, the family of Jamie''s fiancee is coming today. My mom would kill me if I bail out." Jules replied, his mother already stopped banging on his door but she''s probably just getting the duplicate key. He''d rather go to Keith''s than be at home to attend that dinner. Not that he don''t care about his brother but it would definitely be an unpleasant dinner for him. His mother would nag him for being single and for not finding someone like his brother''s fiancee. "Just sneak out if you cannot tell me then I''ll come and rescue you. I''m curious at what Keith''s reason is for asking us to come to his house." Chand offered. "Yeah I''ll tell you if I cannot go." Jules replied smiling, knowing Chad, he would definitely come and rescue him. His bedroom door opened just as he finished his call and his mom barges in. People really gave great timinng today. "Good morning mother." Jules greeted his mother while massaging his forehead. His headache is killing him. "Julian talk to your grandfather." His mother burst in tears as she sat down of Jules'' bed. "What did Gramps do this time?" Jules replied, not really taking his mother seriously. "Can you believe he wants that filthy Omega to come and join the dinner with the Kims. He really hates me, he wants to sabotage our family joining with the Kims. That Omega will ruin everything." His mother continued to cry pitifully like the entire world is against her. "It''s gonna be fine mother. Timmy is not so bad, I''m sure grandfather is not sabotaging you or anything." Jules tried to pacify his mother. "You and your father really don''t take me seriously. You all know that Omega is attached to your brother. Jamie is an Alpha and if that lowlife Omega seduced your brother it would be the end of it all. The Kims will not forgive Jamie if he cheats on their daughter." Joanna screamed at her son. Jules could not argue with that. Timmy is really attached to Jamie and he wouldn''t put it pass the Omega to proudly proclaim his love for Jamie. He has been doing that for as long as he can remember. "Hmmm mom, you just want Timmy out of the picture for dinner right? If I bring him out, can I be excused for dinner as well?" Jules ask as a sudden idea pop in his mind. "What are you planning?" Joanna eyed her son suspisciously. "You said you don''t want Timmy here when the Kims arrived so I''ll just take him out of the house and we will not be back until the Kims leave the house." He replied nonchalantly as if he has no other intention but to help his mother. "Where would you take that Omega? I warn you Jules, I don''t want your brother to be seduced by that Omega but it doesn''t mean I will let you be seduced as well." Joanna threatened her son. "Don''t worry mom, I''ll take inhibitors and I will make sure to bring him to a crowded place." Jules assures his mother. He needs to convince his mother otherwise he cannot go out of the house. "Fine. I''ll allow it, but the moment that Omega''s heat suddenly started, leave him. I don''t care who he seduced as long as it''s not my sons." Joanna said with finality. "Okay mother." Jules replied though he''s not sure if he can leave Timmy alone if that happens. He don''t have the stomach to leave an Omega in heat in a crowded place free for everyone to attack and assault. He may not have a good relationship with Timmy but still he don''t want to bring any harm to the Omega. Joanna left her son''s room heaving a sigh of relief that the Omega will not be present at their important dinner with the Kims. She disapproves how that Omega used to hang around with her sons specially with Jamie. Jamie is too nice and kind to turn away that filthy Omega. She was ecstatic when her father in law decided to move to his hometown with that Omega. Even though from time to time like this that the old man visits them, he would bring the Omega with him which are unavoidbale circumstances as she could not really contradict the old man. She even tried to reject the old man''s request for her sons to go to the old man''s house for summer vacation. Nonetheless, she was able to protect her sons from that Omega and she will not let him interfere with Jamie''s wedding. Meanwhile, Jules tried to sleep some more and try not to think about his dream but Timmy won''t leave his mind as he still try to come up with a plan how to bring the Omega with him when he leave the house later. Timmy always prefers Jamie''s presence than him, thus it would be a struggle to get Timmy away from his brother. "Arghhhh!" Jules screamed and picked up a pillow and cover his face with it.. He''ll just think about that later, right now he needs to catch up on his sleep. Chapter 48 - 46 "Are you leaving? Hmmm can you stay a bit longer? I''m free today we can even spend the whole day just rolling in bed." Chad stare at the sleepy woman beside him, she woke up just as he was about to leave the bed. Denise is one of his regular sex partners and he honestly like her because she is not the clingy type like the others. They would have sex and spend the night together and go their on way afterwards. The exact definition of no strings attached. It''s very rare of her to suddenly ask to meet with him without prior appointment which is why he didn''t hesitate to see her even though he wanted to just go home and sleep after drinking with Martin and Jules. "I would love to spend the whole day with you but I have an early meeting I cannot miss." Chad explained giving the woman a passionate kiss on her lips. "You got some big shots coming to your restaurant?" Denise asked as she lay on her side, watching Chad picked up his clothers that got scattered on the floor. Her chest got expose from the sheets when she moved but she did not bother to cover it. "Yeah. The Prime Minister''s daughter is coming for food tasting for her wedding." Chad replied just as he put on his pants. He was searching for his shirt and found it on top of the couch. "Hmmm just make sure you''re not the one she''s tasting, that would make for a big scandal." Denise laughed as she teased Chad. "Haha, you know I don''t mix business with pleasure and besides I don''t do someone''s wife, though she''s not yet married but still.. you know.. I love men and women but I love my restaurant more." Chad replied, clearly not offended at all. "Hmmm so I guess, this would be the last time we''re seeing each other then." Denise said nonchalantly leaving Chad speechless for a moment. Chad cleared his throat when Denise''s words sink in. "You''re getting married too?" He sighed, finally understanding the suddent booty call last night and the woman offering to have a whole day of steamy hot sex. "Yeah, next month. My parents set the date." Denise replied casually. In their world having an arrange marriafe is the norm. She can marry someone of her choosing, only if that person is of the same status. She once hope she and Chad might end up together but the Alpha just don''t seem to have marriage in his mind. "Well I wish you goodluck. I really do." Chad said sincerely. "Sure you don''t want to stop me from getting married?" Denise asked, though not hoping for a positive response. This is Chad afterall. "Nah, you''ll gonna be wasted on someone like me." Chad gave Denise a sweet smile, like a final goodbye to someone he won''t be seeing again. Well they might see each other on some events but not like this anymore. "I wish that you find someone that could make you beg them to stay and choose you." Denise replied, returning Chad''s smile. She knew there is someone out there who will be the lucky person to tame Chad. "Goodbye Chad and Good luck too." Good luck because for sure he would have a hard time when he finally found "the one" for him. ******* Chad groaned as he sat down on his chair. Dealing with the Prime Minister''s daught took a lot of his energy. It seems like Denise put a curse on him, the bride to be really did try to flirt with him. "That was exhausting." Vix said as she walk in Chad''s office. "I couldn''t agree more." Chad replied. Vix is one of the few female that does not see him with a sexual intension which is why they work so well together. She''s the head chef for the main branch of "Antonios" his chain of restaurants. "By the way, why did you asked me to bring this wine?" Vix asked, holding the expensive wine Chad asked her to bring from their stock. "Keith asked us to go to his house. Me and the others drank a few bottles of his alcohol stash so I though I should bring some wine if in case he''s got mad at us." Chad replied. He still don''t know why Keith asked them to come, Jules doesn''t have any idea while Martin just told him to come on time and not be late. He signed off a few documents and discussed the final menu for the Prime Minister''s daughter with Vix. Afterwards he took the bottle of the Domaine de la Roman¨¦e-Conti Roman¨¦e-Conti Grand Cru and head to Keith''s place. He arrived almost at the same time with Jules as they met each other at the parking. He was surprised when another man came out of the car. He was slender and effeminate. He''s pretty too. Definitely an Omega, though he wonders who is this man and why is he with Jules. "I didn''t know we have to bring a date. This guy''s pretty boring, if you get fed up with him I will be here at your service. My name is Chad by the way." Chad said, introducing himself to Jules'' companion who giggled in response. "Don''t waste your time. This one''s taken. No not me. He is in love with someone else and trust me he''s too in love you don''t stand a chance." Jules answered before Timmy can reply to Chad. "Yeah he''s correct I''m already madly in love with someonelse, but I''d rather come with you than stay with him. As you say he''s pretty boring. I''m Timmy." Timmy replied, smirking at Jules'' direction. He was force to come here, might as well enjoy it. The three men head inside and was ushered by a maid to Keith''s study. There they found Keith and Martin together with another two men which Jules haven''t met before while Chad knew Alex who he met a few days back. He knew Alex as Keith''s Omega. Also in the room is an old man who is pretty much familiar to both Chad and Jules as the old man is a common family friend. "What the hell is Uncle Sam doing here? Did you got a problem with the law?" Chad exclaimed curiously. "Can you watch your language Chad?" Jules scold the other Alpha, earning a chuckle from the old man. "You guys still don''t change." Judge Sam Miller said, smiling at the two younger Alphas who he knew since they were just a bunch of kids. "You''re still the same old silly boys but at the same you''re all now at this age. Shall we start?" Judge Miller said, looking at Keith while the other two Alpha''s were still confuse what is going on. Timmy just stand there, unsure what he should do as he don''t know any one of them. He notice the other two male sitting at the couch, based on their physic he could tell they are also an Omega like him. What is a group of Alpha doing with these two Omegas? What kind of friends does Jules have? He knew their names but does not know them personally. "Uncle what are we going to start.?" Chad asked curiously. "Keith said, you guys will be the witness so we are just waiting for you before we start." Judge Miller explained. "Witness?" Chad and Jules said at the same time, looking at each other, still both confuse. "I''m getting married. Uncle we can start." Keith replied nonchalantly. He walk towards Alex and clasps his hand with the Omega as they both stood in front of the old judge. "What?" Jules and Chad exclaimed at the same time. Shock at the sudden turn of events, they thought it was about the alcohol they drank but it was actually about Keith getting married. "Shut up you too and be quiet. Uncle let''s start." Keith ignored his friends and talk to the old man instead. Judge Miller look at the two men who''s still shock but kept quiet as instructed, he couldn''t helped but smile at these boys. "Do you have the ring?" Judge Miller asked afterwards. This should get this over with. Keith looked at Martin who stood up and walk towards Dan who seem to be absentminded and forgot that the ring was with him. They bought it earlier from a high end jewelry store. Keith have chosen the design and have Martin and Dan picked it up for the wedding today. "Are you gonna say your vows or something?" Dan whispered to Alex who shooks his head in response. Alex told Keith he don''t want some cheesy vows on their civil wedding. They can think about it once they have their wedding ceremony with their family. "Okay then let''s start." The old judge cleared his throat as he stare at the couple in front of him. "We are gathered here for the union of Keith and Alex. This won''t take long so the two of you take that ring and put it on each other. "Keith do you take Alex to be your lawful .. ahmm what should we call him?" Judge Miller asked, stopping his speel in the middle. "Ahmm a wife should be fine." Alex replied shyly while staring at Keith. "Okay, I continue then. Keith do you take Alex to be your lawful wife?" Judge Miller asked Keith. "Yes I do." Keith replied as he put the ring on Alex'' ring finger. "And you Alex, do you take Keith to be your lawful husband?" Judge Miller then turn to Alex. "Yes I do." Alex replied and put on Keith''s ring on him. "Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce the two of you married. Sign these marriage certificate and then we''re done. Make sure to invite me on your bigger wedding." The old man say as he put the documents in front of the now married couple for them to sign. "Uncle, don''t they need to kiss first?" Chad asked, finally speaking after a while. "Oh yeah, you may now kiss your wife." Chapter 49 - 47 "You may now kiss your wife." Alex blushed upon hearing what Judge Miller just said, his face is so red all the way to his ears. It''s not gonna be their first kiss but it would be their first in front of other people. "Common Keith! Kiss your wife." Chad persuades his Alpha friend. "Shut up Chad, you''re too noisy." Jules said reprimanding his friend who is being annoying as always. Keith watched how Alex''s face turn red from the mention of the kiss. "We can skip it if you want." Keith whispered to Alex who can''t seem to meet his eyes. "Dude that''s like tradition in every wedding." Chad interrupted upon hearing what Keith said to his bride. Judge Miller watched how Keith treat his bride affectionately. When he got the call from the younger Alpha he initially thought it was sort of a shotgun wedding and though he felt guilty towards Keith''s father who is his friend, he still agreed to keep the wedding a secret without asking for an explanation. However seeing how Keith acts towards the Omega, he can clearly see that this is a love match. "Common you two, give Chad his kiss before he throws a tantrum." Judge Miller said teasing both the couple and the Alpha chef. Alex nodded at Keith, giving the Alpha his permission despite the embarassment he feels. Chef Chad is correct, this is a wedding, his and Keith''s wedding. It''s a special day for them and a kiss should seal the deal, at least on that part they can follow the tradition, considering how unconventional their relationship started. Keith smiled at Alex and he gently lift his wife''s chin. He didn''t immediately kiss the Omega, he firsr stare at Alex'' face lovingly before slowly pressing his lips on his wife''s. What he initially planned as a quick peck on the lips suddenly turned into something different. Tasting the sweetness from Alex''s lips completely blew away his initial plans. Soon his tongue were already teasing Alex''s mouth asking for an entrance, wanting to explore the insides of his wife''s mouth. A soft moan escaped from Alex as soon as he open his mouth and welcomed Keith''s tongue with his own. They got so into it and they got absorbed in the moment that they completely forgot about the people around them. "Ahermm! I think that''s enough, leave the rest for tonight." Judge Miller interrupted while clearing his throat. Alex immediately pushed Keith away from him, ending their passionate kiss when he heard what the old man said. He can feel his face burning so hard that he has to hide his face in Keith''s chest, earning a chuckle from the old man. He feels so embarassed that he was even reluctant to kiss a while ago, only for him to act like a tramp. "I guess Chad is satisfied now." Judge Miller said while laughing. Chad gave the old man a thumbs up. "Congratulations to the both of you." One by one the rest of their friends congratulated the newlyweds. Sebastian serves champagne for everyone to toast Alex and Keith''s marriage. "What''s this? It taste weird." Chad complain, grimacing at the champagne glass he just drank. "That''s a non-alcoholic champagne." Sebastian replied matter of factly. "Some men raided our liquor cabinet and drank up three expensive bottles, I believe we are executing a petty revenge." Sebastian added in a serious tone. Judge Miller almost choke upon hearing Sebastian''s statement. He was wondering himself about the taste of the champagne and apparently these boys are still playing this tricks with each other. "Sebastian I salute you for keeping up with these brutes." Judge Miller said raising his glass to Sebastian. "They can be rowdy but still tolerable." Sebastian replied nonchalantly. "By the way, I was surprise that Keith married an Omega." Judge Miller said to Keith but he gave Alex a gentle smile to tell the Omega he meant no harm. "What surprise me more is that the rest of you are also with an Omega, well except Chad of course." The old judge nodded in his amazement. "Sorry Sir, I''m not with anyone here." Timmy replied while raising his hand. "Oh, I''m sorry my dear. I thought you came here as Julian''s date." The old man apologizes to the Omega. "Uncle he''s not my date, it just so happened that 8 have to take him with me." Jules replied as if irritated by the thought of Timmy being together with him. "Speaking of Omega, I don''t think we''ve met. Hi cutie, I''m Chad." Chad offered his hand to Dan who he just noticed now, giving the Omega his flirtatious smile. "I..I''m Dan. Please to meet you." Dan replied, flustered. "He''s off limits. He is my wife''s best friend so back off Chad." Keith warned his friend. He saw Martin''s face darkened when Chad offered his hand to Dan. He can''t directly say the Omega is off limits because of Martin so he used his wife as an excuse. "I thought male Omegas are supposed to be rare. Yet here we have three pretty Omegas and none of them is available for me. Can you believe that Uncle." Chad cried dramatically to the old man who just laughed at the younger Alpha. "Well why don''t you try your luck on male Alphas instead. Find some strong one who can ring your neck when you get annoying." Jules said sarcastically to his friend. "Are you offering yourself to me Jules?" Chad exclaimed, covering his mouth in exaggeration. "I''m sorry my friend, I didn''t know you were in love with me all this time but I cannot return your feelings." Chad dramatically said while moving closer to Jules. "Shut up!" Jules pushed Chad away from him. "I will be laughing so hard if you really end up with a male Alpha." "Haha that won''t happen. If that happens, I will close my restaurant for all of you and cook the most expensive dish on the menu just for you. I''ll personally do the cooking." Chad responded with conviction, which didn''t faze Jules who just shrugged at his friend. "Well whoever it is that Chad would end up with, that is, if this rascal ever gonna find someone to tame him if you all know what I mean." Judge Miller said, winking at the Omegas. "What I am trying to say is that, don''t you dare call me on another secret wedding like this." The old man looked at the three Alpha bachelor, he included Martin as well as the younger Alpha seemed to be part of the gang now. "Give your spouses a proper wedding and tell your family. Don''t make this old man keep to many secrets. Your fathers will kill me." "Aherm! Judge Miller, I think you just put a curse on yourself." Sebastian responded to the old judge who shakes his head upon understanding the meaning behind Sebastian''s words. "Who knows, maybe these boys are meant to find love that would be against what is expected from them by society and their family. God help him if that would happen.." Judge Miller thought to himself. Chapter 50 - 48 Alex could not stop staring at the ring on his finger. It''s a simple white band with three small diamonds in the middle. He told Keith he don''t want something extravagant and the Alpha did well in fulfilling his wishes. The ring is simple and elegant and he loves it. The reality of them being married still haven''t sink in with him, that no matter how hard he stare at his ring he still could not believe it. It was too fast for him to catch up. They were just talking about it this morning and then just a moment ago they were already signing their marriage certificate. The ceremony didn''t even last for fifteen minutes, if that can be called a ceremony. They just exchange rings and "I do" then it was over already. The kiss Keith gave him after their "I do" is much longer than what he can recall about the whole thing. "Regretting your decision already?" Dan sat down beside his friend. Alex smiled at this friend and his eyes automatically searched for Keith before answering his friend. "No, I don''t think I would." Alex sighed and continue to smile towards his husband. "Sometimes I still think we are moving too fast and at the back of my mind I was thinking we should slow down and think things through. Yet when I look at him all my rationality disappear in an instant and before I knew it, we''re already here." "Doesn''t the bother you? That maybe it''s just your Omega nature taking over you and that you are doing all these because of the bond?" Dan asked curiously with a worried look. "I would lie if I will say it doesn''t cross my mind. It scare the hell out of me and you know a bonded Omega will only have one Alpha on the other hand Alpha''s are not restricted like that. I''m scared that one day he would abandon me." Alex looked at Dan, trying to control the tears that are threatening to fall. "When I suddenly asked Keith to get married I thought he would not agree and I was so happy that he did. I''m really happy Dan believe me, I''m happy even though I know we still have problems to deal with, like telling our family about us. I know Matt would be mad, my parents would be as well." After talking to his mom, Alex knew that his family might get mad but they would never abandon him. He don''t know why he''s so scared of being abandon when he grew up being doted and cherished by his entire family. "Anyway, let''s stop talking about it. Today is your wedding day and you should smile and be happy." Dan said to his friend when he realized that the atmosphere is getting heavy. It''s not fair to ask Alex on things that bothers him as well as an Omega. Alex smiled at his friend. Dan is correct they shouldn''t talk about serious stuff, at least not today. He and Keith agreed to wait for Matt to return before they talk to his family and after everything is settled with his side they will then inform Keith''s family. "Ahmm excuse me, is it alright if I sit here with you guys? It''s kinda awkward to be there." Timmy interrupted the two friends, he then pointed at the Jules and his friends who is busy talking to Judge Miller and Sebastian. Honestly he feels awkward here as well but it''s better to be around the two Omegas than the group of Alphas, their pheromones are too strong for an Omega like him. Not that they are emitting harmful pheromones but maybe that''s just how it is for dominant Alphas. "Oh sure. I get what you mean." Dan smiled as he look at the Alphas'' direction. "I''m Dan, I''m Alex''s best friend." Dan extend his hand to Timmy for a handshake. "I''m Timmy nice to meet you." Timmy replied, accepting Dan''s handshake offer. "Sorry to crash your wedding, I hope I did not disturb anything." Timmy then offered his hand to Alex while apologizing for his presence. "It''s okay don''t worry. I''m glad you could come." Alex replied, smiling at the other Omega. "Ahmmm is it okay if I ask you guys something?" Timmy fidgets on his seat. "Sorry if I am too forward, it''s just that I never had Omega friends or anyone close to my age. I grew up surrounded by old mens though I see Jules and his brother Jamie from time to time." Timmy explained. "It''s alright, it''s always been just the two of us, i''ll be glad to have another Omega friend." Alex smiled at Timmy, putting his hands over the other Omega to put him at ease. "I second that. Feel free to talk to us about anything." Dan added, both he and Alex are already warming up to the other Omega. "Ahmm.. there is something I wanted to know." Timmy started. Alex and Dan looked at each other, wondering what Timmy would ask them. "Alex you''re an Omega right and your husband is an Alpha." Alex nodded. "So.. ahm.. during your ahmm heat.. right.. ahmm you spent it with him.. then ahmm. Damn it. What I''m trying to ask is, what is it like doing it.. that you know.. during your heat." Timmy blurted out, he tried to hide his flustered face with his hands. "Oh my God, that''s such a stupid question, you don''t have to answer it." Timmy said, still hiding his face. Alex looked at his friend, he was caught off guard by Timmy''s question that he don''t know how to respond. "Well, I haven''t done it during my heat cycle so I don''t know how to answer that." Dan replied half smiling. "You didn''t?" Alex asked surprised. "Yeah I didn''t, because I don''t want us to accidentally bond. I endure it alone during my heat." Dan replied. He was glad that he restrained himself and endured his heat cycle the whole time he was with Eric. There were times he almost give in, but if Eric bit him during his heat and these things happen, he don''t know where he would end up right now. "Oh well. I''m not sure I can be of help as well." Alex scratch his head. "I got my first heat the night I met Keith, then we bonded and I haven''t got my heat again maybe because I''m sort of recessive. I.. ahmm I don''t remember much about that night, but... I.. think it.. f..felt good." Alex replied shyly. "Wow that''s amazing and now you''re married already. I''m jealous. It was like fate. I wish I can be like that too." Timmy replied wistfully. "It seems like you have someone you like." Dan said teasingly at the dreamy Omega. "Well I do but he don''t see me anyway. Maybe once I started going back to school I''ll meet someone else then I''ll forget him." Timmy replied staring at his feet. "Well not all first love ends in happy ending anyway." Dan replied bitterly. "One day you might realize you are better off without that person." Dan said. "Sorry to interrupt, can I borrow my wife for a moment." Keith suddenly said. "Uncle Sam is leaving now let''s send him off together." Keith said, snaking his arms behind Alex''s waist. The newlyweds send off the judge who is rushing to go back home as he promised his wife to have dinner with her. Alex and Keith thanked him officiating their wedding and they also apologized for the trouble of arranging their rushed wedding. The dinner celebration soon followed and it was lively thanks to Chad of course. Sebastian baked them a small cake which Alex enjoyed so much. Sebastian served another round of non-alcoholic champagne as he said everyone will be driving back and thus cannot drink. It earned a lot of groans and complains from Chad but Sebastian still won in the end. They had a lot of fun despite the lack of alcohol. Once dinner is over, one by one they all started to leave until only Keith and Alex was left. "Wahhhhh!" Alex screamed when Keith suddenly carried him. "Put me down." "It''s tradition, they said you have to carry your wife to the bedroom on your first night." Keith explained nonchalantly. He carried Alex all the way to the master''s bedroom which is now the couples bedroom. He lay Alex gently on the bed and whispered I love you. Alex gulped. He forgotten about it, that after the wedding comes their first night as a couple. "We really are married now." Alex whispered as he stare at his fingers again. ******* A/N Hi guys, just a heads up. I might not be able to update for a few days, maybe a week or so. I will be having a lasik surgery this weekend, hence I won''t be able to access my phone and laptop for a while (Doctor said I need to rest my eyes after surgery). I''ll promise to update as soon as I am fully recovered. Hope you will still wait for the next update. Thanks for reading.. I hope you''re enjoying it. Chapter 51 - 49 A/N Hi guys! I''m back. Thanks for all your messages I really appreciate it. My surgery went okay and I''m recovering pretty good as well. I will be posting another chapter after this (maybe later today or tomorrow) and working on another one as well (plot''s in my head already haha) Thanks again for liking the story. When I get the chance I''ll try to edit and proof read the previous chapters. I am just squeezing writing in my busy schedule (adulting is hard boooo) and I just write whatever I can come up with hehehe. So please forgive the raw and unedited updates I post hehe. *************************************************** "Can you please stop staring at me? It''s irritating." Jules said annoyed to Timmy while keeping his eyes on the road. They are on their way back home after the wedding dinner for Keith and Alex. It''s almost midnight now so he presumed it is safe to go back home. "It''s just I can''t believe it." Timmy replied while massaging his chin as if he discovered something amazing. "What?" "Hmm I can''t believe that you have normal friends, that you can be normal with other people."Timmy stated matter of factly. "Of course I''m normal. Are you insane?" Jules replied, raising his voice. "Oh well, whenever I see you, you''re always scowling or you''re ignoring me if there''s a rare chance you are talking in my presence you''re being sarcastic. I can''t believe you can actually laugh and you''ve been friends with someone like Chad. That''s pretty astonishing if I may say." Timmy said incredulously. Jules ignored Timmy. He''s used to the Omega''s teasing and it''s not something he would easily be offended by. In fact, he often hears that from other people who like to compare him to his sociable older brother Jamie. "Hey Jules, do you think I will ever get a wedding like that?" Timmy asked as he melancholy recalled the wedding from this afternoon. He felt envious at the way Alex and Keith looked at each other. He can feel the love the two of them have for each other. He wondered if someone tainted as him can find that kind of love someday. Well he already loves someone but he''s not sure it''s something he can have. "Well if you stop aiming for Jamie, who I will honestly tell you is madly in love with his fiancee and there''s no way he''s gonna fall for you. Move on from Jamie, then maybe you''ll find someone meant for you." Jules responded sincerely. "You can ask Gramps to introduce you to an Alpha, I''m sure he has friends with sons or daughters in marriageable age." Jules is sure his grandfather would be willing to do that for Timmy. The Omega may not be officially adopted by the old man but he raised Timmy nonetheless. "Anyone except someone from your family right?" Timmy responded sarcastically. Jules could not respond to that. Timmy might be someone favored by Gramps but his mother will not even in her wildest dreams agree to marry an Omega to any of her sons especially if it''s Timmy. "I told you to move on from Jamie. I''m sure Gramps will do anything for you if you ask him." Jules ignored Timmy''s sarcasm. "Yeah I guess he would." Timmy replied and for a second Jules thought he heard some resentment in the Omega''s tone or even a sarcasm but that would be impossible as Gramps dotes on Timmy to the point of angering his relatives. Also, he knew that Timmy loves the old man, maybe he heard it wrongly. Timmy was too sarcastic all the time that he must have heard it wrong. ******* Dan doesn''t know where he should look, if he looks in front he would still see Martin in the corner of his eye and if he focuses his face on the window side he appears to be ignoring the Alpha. The atmosphere inside the car is so awkward for him that he is at a loss as to what he should do. Maybe he should have insisted on going home on his own and reject Alex and the president''s offer. When the other guests started to leave one by one, he got anxious on how to bring up his own farewell. The president''s mansion is in an exclusive village and he''s not sure if a normal taxi will be allowed to go in. He doesn''t want to burden Alex about his ride home. "Keith can Dan stay here with us? It''s late and I don''t want him to travel alone" Alex worriedly asked Keith which startled Dan who was already thinking how he would get home. "Alex, Mr. President I''ll be fine, I could maybe ahmm call a taxi to pick me up. Please don''t worry about me. "Just call me Keith, Mr. President is too formal since you''re my wife''s best friend." Keith replied, smiling. "Anyway, don''t worry about your ride, Martin will send you home. Right Martin?" Keith nudged his friend who did not respond but just headed to his car and silently gestured for Dan to follow him. Keith shakes his head with his friend''s action. Dan meekly followed Martin to the car, despite not saying anything, the Alpha still opened the door for him which made Dan all the more confused with the Alpha''s action. He can''t tell if Martin is just following his boss'' order or he''s doing this in his own accord. Sometimes he feels like Martin is avoiding him but at the same time he would treat him like he''s a fragile woman which irks him and at the same time makes his heart flutter which also annoys him. Martin would open the car door for him, he even carried the shopping bags for him when they shopped for Alex''s clothes for the wedding earlier today. It annoys him that Martin is being chivalrous towards him because even though he''s an Omega he is still a man and he can carry heavy things too, not that the bags are heavy anyway. However, his heart flutters too with the Alpha''s gentlemanly actions and he hates himself for feeling that way, it wasn''t long ago when he trusted an Alpha and it almost got him kidnapped and sold to prostitution or God knows where and here he is getting excited over another Alpha opening a car door for him. The silence in the car was broken by the sound of Martin''s phone ringing. Since he was using it as a guide map to Alex''s apartment, Dan can see the name of the caller on the screen. "I.. I don''t mind, you may answer your phone." Dan said meekly when Martin ignored the call. "It''s fine, I can call them back later." Martin responded and coincidentally the caller dropped the call. Dan wondered what Martin''s relationship with the caller, based on the name on the screen, was a woman. Well "Nika" is generally a woman''s name not that it''s any of his concern. It''s probably his girlfriend, after all Martin is a handsome guy and he''s an Alpha too, it''s more surprising if he doesn''t have a girlfriend. "Nika" called a few more times before they reached their destination. Martin did not answer any of that person''s call, though he seemed annoyed. Maybe because he cannot answer his lover''s call with him around. Somehow thinking about "Nika" made his mood turn sour. "Thanks for the ride." Dan immediately opened the door before Martin could even say anything. ******* "I can''t believe I''m leaving alone and sober at that." Chad muttered to himself as he drove away from Keith''s mansion. He was the one known to be the biggest flirt and the playboy of the group and yet he was the only one leaving alone. Martin definitely got the hots for the Omega bestfriend and the other Omega Timmy is most probably in love with Jules not that the idiot realizes it yet. Then there''s Keith who got married today. Thinking about weddings, Denise is getting married soon. He''s happy for her but he''s sad for his buddy between his thighs, he likes having s*x with Denise but he doesn''t want to cause her any trouble so he has to stay away. He may be hopping from one bed to another but he is not the type to tolerate cheating. He has quite a few s*x partners but all of them know and understand what they are to each other. No strings attached. "Should I get drunk today? Hmm but Vix would kill me if I''m late tomorrow. Arrrghhh!" Chad screamed clutching his head. "Why is everyone getting married?" Chad sighed again, and silently drove himself home.. He resigned to just put his lonely self to sleep while dreaming of a one steamy night once his schedule allows him. Chapter 52 - 50 "Please put me down! This is ridiculous!" Alex complained when Keith suddenly carried him as soon as everyone left and Sebastian was even there to witness this display. "I told you it''s tradition." Keith replied nonchalantly. "You carried me already, that''s enough." Alex whispered. He secretly looked around to see if any of the servants were watching them. They would probably find it ridiculous and they might think he is making Keith do this for him. "Hey Keith, I''m still a man you know? I''m quite heavy." Alex exclaimed when Keith started climbing up the stairs, still carrying him like a princess. The master''s bedroom is on the second floor of the mansion and it seems Keith is intending to carry him all the way to their room. "Nah, you''re too skinny and you don''t weigh much. You should eat more. I should inform Sebastian first thing tomorrow to make nutritious food for you and stop squirming. I might drop you, you know." Keith teased his Omega who blushed so hard it reached all the way to his ears. Keith found it adorable when Alex became like that. Alex sighed. There''s no point arguing with Keith, so he just buried his face in the Alpha''s chest as he is embarrassed to find someone watching them. Keith chuckled at Alex''s response, finally letting him do what he wanted. Alex doesn''t know what they were able to get inside the room or how Keith managed to open the door is beyond him. What matters is that they are now inside their bedroom, away from the prying eyes of the servants. Even though they are married already, he is still a stranger to this house. "Can you put me down now?" Alex pleaded once more. "Please be patient, I''ll put you down soon." Keith reassured as he walked towards the bed. Keith softly layed down Alex on the bed and affectionately caressed the latter''s face. "I love you." Keith whispered before giving Alex a soft peck on the lips. Alex was expecting Keith to do more than just a peck and he was left blushing in embarrassment when Keith withdrew away from him. He watched as Keith removed his tie and roughly rolled up his sleeves. "So he''s not taking his clothes off." Alex thought to himself which made him even more embarrassed for thinking they would immediately "do it" once they are inside the bedroom, after all this is their first night as a married couple. But it seems Keith has a different idea and his dying of shame for being the perverted one. "Wh¡­ where are you going?" Alex couldn''t help but asked. Keith is walking towards the bathroom, maybe he wanted to wash up first. Should he do it too? "Stay there." Keith instructed when he saw Alex was about to go out of bed. "I''ll draw you a bath, just wait there and relax while I serve you." Keith said, giving Alex a gentle smile that made his heart beat fast. Keith went inside the bathroom and prepared the bath as promised. Alex can hear the water filling up the tub as Keith leaves the door opened. Minutes later, Keith came back and scooped Alex out from the bed and carried him again like a princess. "I can remove my own clothes you know." Alex uttered as Keith started stripping him off his clothes. "I told you, just relax while I serve you." Keith replied. Alex chuckled. "You''re being weird, is this what marriage is doing to you?" Alex teases his husband. "What''s so weird about serving my wife?" Keith responded nonchalantly. Alex cupped Keith''s face in his palm. "I''m used to hearing Alphas telling Omega''s to serve them and follow them because that is what they should do." "Well, I may be an Alpha but I am your husband, what''s wrong with serving you like this? All I want is to show you how much I love you." Keith removes Alex''s hands from his face and holds it in his hands. He kissed Alex''s hands as he whispered I love you once more. "I wonder how your employees and business associates would think had they known you can be cringey like this." Alex teases Keith. "Well I''m only like this because of you so it''s your fault." Keith pinched Alex''s nose and carried him again to the tub. Alex heaved a sigh as soon as his body hit the warm water. He didn''t realize he was this exhausted and the warm water is doing wonders to his body and the lavender scent from the soap Keith used is relaxing him even more. "Sorry if I exhausted you last night." Keith said as he sat down on the bathroom floor while playing with the water from the tub. He still felt guilty for doing it with Alex until dawn and for losing control of himself. "Ahhhh¡­." A soft moan escaped from Alex. "What are you doing?" Alex exclaimed when Keith nakedly joined him in the bath. "You''re moaning erotically. I''m getting jealous of the water." Keith pouted and moved Alex''s body so now he is sitting in front of Keith, his back resting on the Alpha''s chest. "Ahmmm, Keith, I thought you''re sorry about last night?" Alex suddenly asked. "Yeah." "Then why are you poking my back with your.. ahmm." Alex could not finish his sentence in embarrassment. Keith turned Alex''s body towards him and immediately attacked his luscious lips. Alex parted his lips and allowed Keith to suck and licked his tongue until he was out of breath. The sound of Alex''s panting did not last as Keith soon claimed his lips once more. Keith''s hands slowly reached in front of Alex and gently caressed his chest. He found Alex''s nipples and softly teased the tip of the now hardened little buds. He twisted it and rolled it in his fingers making Alex moan while his tongue is getting sucked. As his left hand continued to tease Alex''s nipples, Keith''s right had slowly moved down below and in an instant his hands found Alex''s erect member. He started moving his hands up and down, clutching Alex''s member in his hands. He can feel the tip getting more wet by the second, though he can tell it''s not because of the water as it''s sticky. Alex moaned so hard. He doesn''t know where to direct his attention as he is getting pleasured from all over. His body starts to quiver as Keith''s hand movement gets faster and faster. Too fast that he had to pry his lips away from Keith to allow himself to moan the ecstasy he is feeling. Otherwise he might really die from it and it''s way embarrassing if anyone would know. "Agghhhhhhhh!" Alex screamed as he arched his back, his legs trembling from the impact of his climax. Once Alex calmed down. Keith carried him to the shower and washed the exhausted Omega. "What about you?" Alex asked fidgeting, he''s feeling guilty that only him finishes tonight. Keith has already helped him dry himself and changed into his sleepwear and seem to have no intention of doing anything else. "I''ll be fine. You had a long day, just rest for tonight." Keith replied kissing the top of Alex''s head. They have work tomorrow and Alex will not like it if he cannot come to work because of exhaustion from their love making. He''s afraid that he might lose control again if he starts anything now. Besides he''s still worried about something. He should rein himself down for now. Afterall, they have a lifetime to do all this. Chapter 53 - 51 "The boss is at it again." Chloe said, sighing at the man who just left Keith''s office. "Is there something wrong?" Alex asked curiously. "Did you see that dejected man who came out of the president''s office? He''s probably got chewed out by the president." Chloe asked as Alex''s eyes followed the direction where the man went through. When Alex nodded, Chloe continued her story. "I''m not sure if you notice how they all look tired and exhausted after coming out of the boss''s office. You see, the president is well known within the company for being meticulous and he will leave you dry and high if you cannot live up to his expectations. Even the old directors tremble whenever the president drills them in their presentation." Chloe proudly elaborated her knowledge to Alex who listened intently. Alex turned his eyes towards Keith''s office. His president or his business persona is far from the Keith that he knows. The Keith that he knows is a gentle and caring husband to him. They have been married for a few days now and Keith has been showering him with too much love and affection. He even enlisted Sebastian''s help in preparing his meals because he keeps insisting that he''s still skinny. "Alex, the president asked for a cup of coffee. Please prepare it immediately and send it to his office" Dana''s voice interrupted his thought''s and Chloe''s gossiping. "Another cup? The president is really into coffee these days." Chloe said incredulously. "Or maybe he just likes the person delivering it." Chloe glanced at Vera''s direction who just rolled her eyes in response. "Maybe he just didn''t sleep much and just wanted to keep himself awake." Alex meekly responded while glancing at Vera. The woman has been quiet these days and he doesn''t want to irk her again because of Chloe''s prodding. Alex went to the pantry to prepare the coffee for Keith. He made a mental note to ask Keith to limit his coffee intake. He really does keep asking for coffee these days because that husband of his is using coffee as an excuse to see him and kiss him. He could swear anytime now people would notice his lips were swollen after delivering the coffee. Alex walked towards Keith''s office and he could feel the intense glare from Vera as he walked past her. Chloe''s big mouth really woke up Vera''s animosity towards him. He tried to ignore the Beta woman and just knocked on the door so he could immediately escape her deathly stare. "How many cups of coffee do you plan to consume to¡ª ¡­ I''m sorry I didn''t know you''re with someone Mr. President." Alex could not finish his sentence and immediately spoke to Keith formally. "It''s fine don''t worry he knows about you." Keith replied to Alex and gestured for him to come towards his husband. Keith took the tray from Alex as soon as he was near enough. "Sit." Keith stood up from his chair and let Alex sit on it. Alex stares at the man standing in front of them, his curiosity is killing him. Why does this man know about him? "Alex, this is Colin, he will be your bodyguard from now on." Keith introduced the man to Alex. "What? I don''t need a bodyguard." Alex complained. Never once in his life he thought that he would need a bodyguard. He''s just an ordinary person. "Every member of the Andersen family has their own bodyguard. You are my wife, you are an Andersen now." Keith explained. "Besides it would give me an assurance that you are safe even if I am not with you." Keith knew he could count on Colin, he is one of the best from their men next to him and Martin. "But Keith, I don''t want to stand out. People would definitely wonder why I have a bodyguard and we agreed not to announce our marriage yet right? I''m just not comfortable with this." Alex countered. "Yes I know. Please bear with me just this once." Keith turned the swivel chair so that he became face to face with Alex. Alex heaved a sigh knowing he cannot win against Keith on this one. "Fine, but only when you''re not with me and I don''t want him to stand too close to me." Alex said with a compromise. Keith nodded and gave Alex a kiss on the top of his head. He guesses no need to tell Alex there are others watching him from afar, well aside from Colin. They can say he''s paranoid but once people knew about Alex he''s life might be endangered like from those vigilante groups who hate rich people or from anyone who hates him. He would not let any harm befalls on his wife. ******** Vera seethes in her seat as she stares at the president''s door. That Omega slut has been inside the room for a while now. How long does it take to deliver a cup of coffee? When she was doing it, no matter how she tried to prolong her stay inside the maximum she could stay is just around five minutes. It has been twenty minutes now and that Omega still hasn''t come out. She really needs to find a way to put that Omega in his place. An Omega like him shouldn''t even dream of being near a dominant Alpha like Keith. "Dana, Mr. Andersen said you should come inside." Vera heard Alex say to Dana as soon as he got out of the room. Martin came out of the room right after the Omega, the other guy in suit also followed him. The both of them sat at the couch right outside Keith''s office where Martin would normally sit if Keith was in a meeting or if he''s not at the security office. Vera noticed how the other guy is glancing at Alex''s direction. "Hmmm.. seems like the slut caught someone''s attention." Vera thought to herself. She should consider this aspect to keep the Omega away from Keith. However, she still needs something else, something with more impact. The phone on Dana''s desk suddenly rang and since Dana is inside the president''s office, it is upto Vera to take the call. She lazily transfer the call to her local line. "Keith Andersen''s office, how may I help you?" Vera lazily asked, but her mood changed when she realized who was calling. "I don''t think that would be possible.. hmmm how about lunch time tomorrow?" Vera speaks in a friendly manner which would make anyone think she is talking to a friend. "I''ll see you then." She smiled brightly as she ended the call. She happily types on her computer and continues her work as if she was not smirking and giving Alex a death glare a while ago. She finally found the person that would put Alex in his place. Someone that would make that slutty Omega realized he doesn''t belong in the world of Keith Andersen. Vera glanced at Alex''s direction, an evil glint plastered on her face. It was so brief for anyone to notice. Soon Vera was humming to herself. Excitement coursing through her veins.. She can''t wait for tomorrow to come. Chapter 54 - 52 "Alex! Open the door." Keith called out. Alex has locked himself up inside the bathroom. "I¡­ I''m fine Keith." Alex shouted his voice trembling. "Then just open this door. Alex, please. I''m getting worried." Keith pleaded. Alex stared at the bathroom door, he wanted to open the door because he wanted Keith to rub his back and at the same time, he didn''t want Keith to see him looking so pathetic. Alex has been staying at Keith''s house for a week now. Initially they agreed to have Alex stay at his own place, at least until Matt comes home. Matt has a habit of barging in on Alex''s place and as much as possible they are trying to avoid his brother finding about their marriage on his own. They wanted to be the one to tell Matt and his parents. "Your brother just called us a while ago, he is finally coming back next week." His mother happily informed Alex when he called to tell his parents that he''ll be coming home too. Alex told his mom that he will be bringing someone with him and Helena knowingly agreed. After all she''s known about the presence of an Alpha in his life, though not to the extent that she knows it''s someone of Keith''s status. Since the idea of Matt coming home unannounced is out of the equation, Keith initiated that he stayed in their home. Alex has been feeling okay the past few days and he thought his gastritis has settled down as he has not been throwing up anymore. He and Keith woke up earlier than needed for them to prepare for work and so they decided to stay in bed cuddling with each other, talking about random stuff when Alex suddenly felt his stomach churning. He rushed to the toilet to empty his stomach. Alex stared at his sweaty face and the pain from throwing up in an empty stomach is evident in his pale face. He feels so ugly that he was glad Keith wasn''t able to see him right now. "Are you okay?" Keith immediately asked as soon as Alex opened the door. He hugged his Omega closed to him and rubbed his back at the same time. "Yeah, I''m feeling better now." Alex replied hugging back the Alpha. "Don''t stop. It feels good.." He murmured when Keith stopped rubbing his back for a moment. "Today we''ll go to the doctor." Keith announced. He has enough of this and he really wanted to know why Alex keeps throwing up. "There''s no need, I''m really fine." Alex replied, still mumbling. He''s enjoying sniffing Keith''s scent to bother about thinking of seeing the doctor. "No. We will go today. Let''s clock out early from work and see the doctor." Keith said as he brushed Alex''s long hair. "Hmm kay." Alex responded knowing there''s no point arguing with his husband. Keith is using his Alpha tone on him which means he''s decision is final. Besides he doesn''t want to inconvenience Keith too much from worrying about him. The doctor would probably just scold him for not seeing him earlier and for not taking the medicine. ******* "Hey! Be honest with me." Chloe suddenly asked Alex who was busy reviewing the presentation Vera asked him to do. "What is it?" Alex asked, surprised momentarily turning his eyes away from his laptop. "Are you dating someone?" Chloe suspiciously inquired. "I.. I''m not. W..Wh..I mean how can you say that?" Alex replied, stuttering. "Hmm, I don''t know, woman''s instinct I guess. You kinda have that glow." Chloe replied, her fingers gesture as if tracing Alex''s face in the air to prove her point. "Wh..What do you mean? What glow?" Alex replied touching his face as if there''s something wrong with it "You know, that "glow". After sex glow." Chloe whispered giggling, making Alex''s face burn in embarrassment. Alex frowned at Chloe and asked her to stop teasing him. Chloe was still talking about that "glow" thing when Keith walked out of his room followed by Dana. The Alpha raised his brows when he noticed Alex''s red face but Alex just smiled at him as if telling Keith there''s nothing to worry. Keith is having a lunch meeting outside of the office and Dana is coming with him which means that Vera would be in charge of the office. "Can you both start working and stop gossiping." Vera scolded the two of them as soon as Keith and his entourage were gone. Chloe mouthed the word "bitch" to Alex who just shakes his head. He''s used to this by now. Vera scolds the two of them while Dana is not around and the Beta woman treats him coldy. It''s an unpleasant environment but somehow it became tolerable for him. Besides he''s too happy with his life right now to bother about how Vera treats him. Vera is getting anxious as the new security guy didn''t leave with Keith and stayed behind instead. She needed to have everyone leave before the guest arrived. "Hey Vera where should we go for lunch today?" Chloe called out. She always acts sarcastically with Vera but they''re always together during lunch which baffles Alex. "I''m meeting a friend for lunch so you can go ahead without me." Vera replied. "How about you Alex?" Chloe turned and asked Alex. "Ahmm I have my own food." Alex replied, showing Chloe the lunch Sebastian packed for him and Dan. "I''m eating with my friend at the pantry." "You should come join us for lunch sometimes. You''ve been here for almost a month now and we haven''t once eaten together." Chloe pouted. She''s hating the idea of eating alone. Vera didn''t mention not joining her, the other girls she sometimes ate were probably gone out already. "Sure, I''ll try." Alex awkwardly replied. He''s not sure if that''s gonna happen. He normally eats with Keith inside his office or with Dan if the Alpha is not available Keith is such a worrier and wouldn''t let him eat outside. He said he doesn''t want him running into Dwight who according to Dan is still pissed off and cursing at Keith everyday. Not that he told Keith about it. Chloe soon left to go out and eat outside. Dan came to pick up Alex and they both headed to the pantry. Colin soon followed subtly. Vera finally heaved a sigh of relief once everyone is gone. She told that person to come right before lunch is over. Vera anxiously waited. Lunch break is almost half way but she''s not getting hungry at all. She can skip lunch whenever she''s on diet anyway. Besides, she couldn''t care about lunch at this point. A quarter before one pm, the phone rang and she immediately reached for the receiver to answer it. "Yes hello Keith Andersen''s office." Vera said as soon as she answered the call. "Yes please, you may let her in." Vera replied before ending the call. Few minutes later, a tall and slender woman waltzes in like she''s on a catwalk. "Where is Keith?" The woman asked, removing the stylish sunglasses she''s wearing. Every inch of her speaks luxury. Even Vera cowered and felt insecure just looking at her, what more would that Omega feel if he saw this woman. "He''s still out for a meeting but he would be arriving soon. You can wait inside his office." Vera replied smiling and leading the woman towards Keith''s private office. "Don''t let anyone enter the room except for Keith." The woman ordered as soon as she sat down on the couch. "Of course Ms. Ivana. I''ll be leaving now. Let me know if you need anything else." Vera responded and left the woman inside. Now all that''s left is that Omega to come. Chapter 55 - 53 "So how''s married life so far?" Dan asked Alex as they were having their lunch. "This is really good." He exclaimed as he ate a spoonful of the vegetable fried rice Sebastian cooked for them. "Hmm, well it has its ups and downs." Alex replied with a shrug and took a bite of the food as well. "Hey, you sounded like someone who''s been married for so long. Need I remind you, you just got married a week ago." Dan said laughing at his friend. "I know it''s just been a week but I''m not lying." Alex pouted. "Keith sometimes treats me like an invalid, he would draw the bath for me, sometimes he would even prepare my clothes. I mean I want to do those things for him too but he won''t let me lift a finger inside our bedroom! The rest of the things he would ask Sebastian to do." Alex complained, nodding his head as if asking for Dan''s agreement. Dan scowled at his friend and flicked Alex''s forehead in annoyance. "Ouch! What the hell." Alex screamed. The two of them get startled when Colin suddenly barges inside the pantry. He subtly left when he realized that there was nothing serious going on. "Who was that?" Dan curiously asked. "Anyway, were you bragging just now?" He turned his attention back to his clueless and currently annoying best friend. "I''m not." Alex exclaimed. "Anyway, that''s Colin. Keith assigned him to be my personal bodyguard." Alex added and told Dan how he argued with Keith over having a bodyguard. Dan raised his eyebrows at his friend. "Ups and downs? Really?" Dan asked sarcastically. "Fine! Yes I''m bragging. Happy now?" Alex pouted and then the two of them giggled like a bunch of teenagers. "Yes and I hate you. Why am I the only one with a miserable love life." Dan sighed and then laughed it off afterwards. "Dan.." "Hey I''m fine. Don''t stop talking about how happy you are because you think I''m not okay. I mean, I''m not there yet but I already accepted what happened to me. I''m still scared whenever I am outside and alone, I think that would take time but overall I''m fine. It makes me happy to know that you are happy okay? So don''t suppress your happiness on my account. Besides, if not for you I wouldn''t be like how I am today, I''m probably locked inside my apartment, afraid to go out while wallowing in self pity and feeling worthless because of my gender." Dan said when the mood turned awry. The two of them continued their lunch despite the sudden change in the mood. Dan tried to change the mood by continuously teasing Alex''s for bragging about his married life. "Thanks for the meal. Please extend my gratitude to Sebastian. The food is superb." Dan exclaimed as he cleaned up the table. "It''s still early, we still have time for some after meal coffee." Alex said as Dan started to get ready to go back to his floor. "Nah, I should head back now, I told you Dwight is still being an ass, I don''t want to be the subject of his anger if he came back before me." Dan shudders at the thought of the pheromones his boss will exude once he gets mad again. ******* Vera anxiously watched the door and the clock alternately. She''s waiting for the Omega to arrive before Keith and the others come back. There''s no point in her plan if Keith saw Ivana first. Keith would probably tell the supermodel to leave. Based on the meeting schedule, Keith would probably return in around half an hour, enough time for her plan to be complete, if only Alex would come back within the next five minutes. "Why did you come back so early?" Alex asked Chloe as they walked towards their desk. They met just as he was sending Dan off to the elevator. "It''s so hot outside and it''s pathetic to eat alone so I decided to just head back." Chloe replied as she say down on her chair. "You''re right on time. Keith asked for a cup of coffee." Vera coldly tells Alex. "That''s surprising, you didn''t jump the chance to deliver the coffee yourself." Chloe said suspisciously. "Duh! If I do that you all will make it a big deal again. Anway can you make the coffee now, if you don''t want then I do it myself." Vera sneered at the two of them. "I''ll prepare it right away." Alex replied, smiling. He really needs to talk to Keith about his sudden coffee addiction. "Where''s Dana?" Chloe asked as soon as Alex was gone. "I dunno." Vera responded briefly. Chloe still eyed Vera suspiciously as she started to do her job despite the fact that it''s still their lunch break. She still thinks something is amiss. Alex was gone for a few minutes and over that time Vera kept biting her lips and watching the door. Fortunately that new security guy is still not around as well. He might tell Alex that Keith is not actually inside his office if he saw the Omega coming in with a coffee. "Can you move faster? You still haven''t completed the task I asked you to do." Vera scolds Alex. She purposely gave the Omega too much work today so he won''t spend too much time on his lunch break. "I''m sorry. I will do it right away after I deliver this." Alex apologized. It''s better to just apologize than fuel Vera''s anger. "I just hope Keith sends me out immediately." Alex thought to himself. As Keith uses the "coffee" as an excuse to spend time with him, five minutes is not enough. It''s probably one of the reasons why Vera hates him. Alex knocked on the door first though he found it weird that Keith did not respond. Keith normally answered immediately telling him to come in whenever he expected him to come to his office. Alex smiled brightly ready to greet his husband back as soon as he entered and closed the door behind him. The tray slipped from his hands, a gasp escaped from him the same time the cup hit the carpeted floor. "What the hell. I told the woman not to let anyone in." Ivana angrily said when he saw Alex walked in. Alex stood frozen for a few seconds before anger rose up in his head. He frowned at the woman who became hysterical at his presence. He couldn''t care less if she''s screaming mad at him as he himself is furious. He kicked the tray he dropped and angrily rushed out of the room. Keith has some explaining to do. Vera stares at Keith''s door with an evil grin, completely sure Alex is getting flustered now and being intimidated by the Alpha supermodel''s presence. An Omega like him will not stand a chance against an Alpha like her. If Alex did his research he would know who Ivana is and that she''s the latest person Kate Andersen has chosen for his son. The door abruptly opened and Vera excitedly ready herself to see the humiliated and flustered face of the Omega she hates so much. What she didn''t expect is an angry Alex coming out of the president''s office. "Wait a minute. Why is this Omega not crying or not flustered? He should be intimidated by Ivana. He shouldn''t be furious." Vera asked herself confusedly. Did her plans fail? She''s sure Ivana is still inside and that she should be able to put this Omega to his place. "You got some explaining to do." Alex angrily asked Keith who just came back, Dana and Martin behind him. "Shit! Why are they back already?" Vera thought to herself. Why is she the one getting flustered? What went wrong to her plans? Who is this Omega? Chapter 56 - 54 Ivana traced her fingers around Keith''s desk. She tapped her fingers on Keith''s nameplate and walked behind the desk and sat herself down on Keith''s desk. She swirled the chair as she surveyed the rest of the room. She can smell a strong Omega scent inside probably from one of Keith''s assistants as she can smell the same scent of pheromones outside. The entire room was exquisite, classy and very expensive. The person who would end up as the lucky Mrs. Andersen would have access to all these kinds of luxury and more. Not that she ever considered herself a candidate of sorts. She was just lucky enough to go on a blind date with "the Keith Andersen." She met Kate Andersen in one of her shows and the Andersen matriarch took a liking to her and was ecstatic to learn that she''s a dominant Alpha. She immediately asked her if she would like to go on a date with her son. She was hesitant at first since it was well known in the circle that those blind dates are just for show and that Keith Andersen has no interest in getting married. Her manager talked her into it, she said just go and get herself photograpped or something, use the blind date to advance her career further. "You need to have another date or you should be seen with him at least just once then you''ll be considered above others. It will boost your chances to be the finale in a lot of shows for the fashion week." Her manager greedily told her. She kept calling Keith''s office to ask for another date to no avail. She was out of the country for a while and only managed to get back last weekend. Her manager pestered her into calling Keith again. Luckily the secretary she talked to yesterday told her to come and see Keith. "But where is Keith? Did that woman tricker her or something?" Ivana talked loudly to herself. She checked her watch and it''s almost one, the secretary said Keith should be back by 1:00pm so she should get herself ready. Ivana took her clothes off nonchalantly, being a model for so long took all her inhibitions. Her manager told her she might as well try and see if she can catch Keith Andersen''s fancy. Once naked, she sat back on Keith''s chair and turned her back against the door. She planned to surprise Keith once he''s back. A few minutes later, the door opened so she immediately turned the chair around and seductively showed herself to Keith. "Who the hell are you? Why are you coming inside without permission." Ivana screamed and grabbed her clothes to cover her exposed breast. "Wh.. who are you?" The man asked Ivana, on his feet is a tray and a cup of spilt coffee. The man seemed really startled upon seeing her, well who wouldn''t be if he saw some naked woman inside your boss'' office. "I.. I''m Keith''s girlfriend of course." Ivana responded and she watched confusedly as the man''s expression changed from shock and bewilderment to an angry and furious expression. The man left abruptly and she was left there still naked and didn''t know what to do. ******* "Alex what''s wrong?" Keith asked, worried when he saw Alex''s expression. His wife seems furious and angry though it seems that anger is directed at him which baffled him. "I can''t believe you would do something like this. I trusted you." Alex angrily replied. His chest is heaving from too much emotion. "Alex calm down, let''s go inside and talk." Keith tried to calm his Omega. Chloe doesn''t know how to make sense of the situation in front of her. Alex seemed to be mad at the boss and the boss is not getting offended that an intern is speaking to him in that tone. What''s more surprising is the president is trying to calm Alex. "No! I''m not going inside your filthy office. How dare you do that here." Alex raised his voice, tears now streaming down his eyes. "Hey. I don''t know what''s going on. Calm down Alex." Keith replied gently, still coaxing the Omega to calm down. He signaled Martin to go and check what''s going on inside his office. "Please Alex, common let''s talk it out, we agreed to talk things out right? Breathe for a moment. Alex please." Keith said softly while slowly narrowing the distance between them. "No." Alex continues to cry. Keith slowly releases his pheromones to calm Alex down. He doesn''t want to control Alex like this but he might collapse at this point. His breathing is already uneven. "Shhh, it''s alright. Calm down first we''ll talk about this okay." Keith soothes Alex as he slowly calms down as a reaction from his pheromones. Luckily all his assistants are Betas and won''t be affected by it. "Ahmmm Keith, there''s a naked woman inside your office." Martin said, clearing his throat first. "You cheater!" Alex angrily said to Keith. He''s too caught up in his emotions that he forgot where he is and now there are three women who are in utter shock upon seeing him and Keith. Chloe was watching the whole thing with her mouth wide open. Dana was trying her best not to look shocked about it. Meanwhile, Vera is having an internal crisis inside her head. This is not what she imagined would happen. Alex was supposed to be crying and regretting ever looking at Keith. He was supposed to be intimidated by a dominant Alpha like Ivana. He was supposed to avoid Keith. Why? Why is Alex getting mad at Keith? Why is Keith consoling Omega. Why is he accusing Keith of cheating on him? Vera was too shocked and too confused that her face is as while as the snow. Keith clenched his teeth upon hearing what Martin said. He would get to the bottom of it, for now he needs to make sure Alex is okay. "I''m not cheating on you, so please stop crying." Keith pleaded as he held Alex in his arms. He slowly increased the amount of his pheromones since Alex is still not getting appeased. "Alex?" Keith called out when he suddenly felt Alex''s body getting heavy. He moves Alex''s body away from him to check on him. "Alex! Shit!" Keith panicked when he realized Alex lost consciousness. "I.. I''m calling an ambulance." Dana blurted out when she got wind of the situation. "There''s no time. Just clean things here." Keith rejected Dana''s offer and impliedly instructed her to deal with whoever is inside his office. "Martin." Keith called out to his friend who nodded, already understanding what is needed from him. Keith gently picked up Alex intending to bring him to the hospital himself. Chloe gasped as soon as Keith carried Alex out of the office. She was finally woken up from her shock mode. "Meeting room in ten minutes. Meet me there both of you." Dana firmly ordered as she headed inside Keith''s office to deal with the issue. "It was you right?" Chloe said accusingly. Vera did not reply to her and just stared at Chloe, her face was too pale and she looked like someone drained all the blood in her system. She lifelessly followed Chloe to the meeting room as ordered by Dana. In her mind she still ask herself what went wrong. Chapter 57 - 55 "When are we getting there?" Keith asked impatiently, Alex hasn''t regained consciousness and he is worried that something is wrong with him. "Ahmm.. I.." Colin doesn''t know how to directly answer their boss who seems to be agitated right now. He turns to Martin who is seated beside him at the passenger seat to inform him of the situation. "Keith there''s a parade going on, the direct route to the University Hospital is currently blocked. We need to make a u-turn and go the other way using the east exit." Martin sighed as he informed Keith about the reason why the drive is taking so long. "Damn it. Is there any other way?" Keith clenched his teeth as he inquired to his friend. Martin turned to Colin to check if the younger man has other ideas. He knew Colin grew up around the area, he might know some roads they can use. "There''s no other way Sir but to make a u-turn just like you said." Colin agreed to what his superior just said. "Though¡ª "What?" Keith interrupted. Colin swallowed, he''s an Alpha himself but he''s getting intimidated by the boss'' pheromones. "Th..There''s a public hospital just a few blocks from here. We just need to make a u-turn and take the road to 3rd avenue." Colin responded. "How long will it take?" Keith asked. "Around five to ten minutes Sir." Colin responded with confidence. "Okay let''s head there immediately." Keith said with finality. His main concern now is to get Alex to the hospital. "Right away Sir." Colin responded. He finally felt useful for once today. He was feeling guilty earlier because he got complacent that they were just at the office and then something happened with the boss'' spouse. "Keith." Alex called out as he woke up feeling disoriented. He''s not sure why he found himself in the car and being held by his husband. Not that he is complaining because he loves smelling Keith''s pheromones. "Thank God you''re awake." Keith breathes a deep sigh of relief and hugs Alex tighter. "I was getting so worried when you haven''t woke up." He explained, he heard Alex chuckle, dispersing all the anxiety he is feeling. "Are you feeling okay?" "Of course I am, why wouldn''t I be?" Alex asked, still confused. He remembered having lunch with Dan then he prepared coffee for Keith and then¡­ naked woman? "There was a naked woman at your office." Alex exclaimed his eyes grew wide, finally remembering what happened. "You cheated on me." Alex raised his voice as everything came back to him. He pushed Keith and tried to free himself from his embrace. "I did not cheat on you nor will I ever cheat on you." Keith replied as he tried to stop Alex from pushing him. "I don''t even know who that woman is." Keith holds Alex''s hands so he won''t be able to push him. "It''s Ivana Keith." Martin interjected. "Who?" Keith replied confused while Alex studied his face to see if he''s lying or not. Keith saw it and pinch his nose. "The supermodel your mother set you up on a blind date with. The last one." Martin further explained. Keith sighed, he honestly did not even remember that woman''s face. "Believe me okay. I will never cheat on you. I don''t know how that woman was able to come into my office. I always have instruction to not let anyone inside my workplace. I already asked Dana to check on how it happened so please stop doubting me and stop struggling to get away from me as well." Keith pleaded to his wife though Alex already calmed down upon hearing his explanation. Now that he calmed down, Alex realized how everything doesn''t make sense. If Keith is cheating on him he will not order for him to make him coffee just to end up seeing his mistress. It was like he was deliberately sent to Keith''s office to see the woman and there was only one person at the office at that time. Vera. Alex clenched his fists when he thought of that woman. "Let''s go back to the office." Alex suddenly said, he had this urge to punch someone in the face. He''s not some helpless heroine in a story who would just cry while others plotted against him. "No, we need to go to the hospital first." Keith said. "Why? I already told you I''m okay. There''s nothing wrong with me." Alex tried to reason out. He really doesn''t feel anything at all. "I know but we agreed to go today anyway right?" Keith tried to pacify his wife. He really needs to bring Alex to the hospital. "We''re here. Our men have already scattered around and secured the place." Martin announced. Keith nodded and started getting out of the car still carrying Alex. "I can walk." Alex said, refusing to go out if Keith insisted to carry him. The two of them walk alongside each other with Keith supporting his body towards the private room that Martin had asked one of his men to pre-arranged. He doesn''t want Alex to be seen by the public so they have to make some arrangement to do that. "Good afternoon Mr. Andersen, I''m Dr. Calix, you may assist Mrs. Andersen to the bed so we can start checking on him." The doctor said as soon as the couple walked in. There were attendants with him that were supposed to assist the patient but Mr. Andersen doesn''t seem to want to let go of his wife. "Keith is this really necessary?" Alex pleaded, still trying to avoid the examination which Keith ignored with a shake of his head. Dr. Calix smiled even though the couple was taking their time. They were all told by the hospital director that they have to ensure the VIPs do what they want as long as it''s not involving their medical work. They have to keep them happy so he should reel in his impatience to finish this once and for all. However looking at the couple he couldn''t help but smile as he can sense genuine affection from both of them. "The patient collapsed, am I right?" Dr. Calix asked as soon as Alex was laid down on the bed. They should run some blood tests and the usual physical exam. "Yes." Keith replied. "He might also be pregnant." He added which made Alex gasp in shock. "I am what?" ******* Chloe watched Vera mumbles to herself like a lunatic. She''s been talking to herself since they got inside the meeting room as Dana instructed. She never once glanced her way and just mumbled to herself like that. "Argh! Seriously? Can you stop it already?" Chloe finally snapped. "Mind your own business" Vera angrily responded. "I don''t know if I should pity you are not because clearly you''re being delusional. Even if you don''t admit it, I''m sure you are the cause of all these commotions." Chloe sighed, she thinks the other woman is already hopeless. "It''s that Omegas fault. He acts so innocent and pure but he''s a snake trying to steal Keith away. A dominant Alpha like him is not suited for a filthy Omega like him." Vera hissed still not understanding the situation she is in. "You sounded like an entitled Alpha looking down on an innocent Omega like Alex. Since you''re so fixated on Alex being an Omega, need I remind you, you''re not an Alpha you are just an ordinary Beta. No matter what evil plans you concoct the president will not even give you a second of his time." Chloe responded, not affected by Vera''s angry tone. "I know I don''t stand a chance but I will not let Keith end up with someone like him." Vera screamed. "Don''t you get it? Alex and the president are together. They are a bonded pair." Chloe replied. He was sure of it, he saw the bite marks on Alex''s nape when the president carried him when he collapsed. The way Alex talked to the president and the way the latter tried to pacify the Omega clearly speaks of their relationship. "No! No! You''re lying. That''s impossible." Vera''s eyes grew wide upon hearing what Chloe just said. "That''s true." Dana said the two women were too caught up in their conversation; they did not realize that she arrived at the meeting room already. Dana just sent out the supermodel and according to her, one of the president''s assistants informed her that she can come today and she can wait for Keith in his office. Based on what the supermodel told her and based on the two women''s conversation, Dana is completely sure that it was Vera who instigated the whole thing. "I don''t know why you did it but I cannot help you with this." Dana said to Vera who is still left dumbfounded by the news. She wondered what Vera would feel if she learned they were even married. "You will still get your full month''s salary and I have convinced the president to pay you an additional one month''s worth of salary as compensation for your years of service." Dana saw the change in Vera''s expression when she started talking about her termination pay, it seems she started to realize the severity of her actions. "Dana please. Let me talk to Keith, I meant the president. I''m sure we can still talk things through. I can''t get terminated just because of an Omega." Vera pleaded, she even tried to hold on to Dana''s arms. "My God! You''re still belittling Alex. Wake up Vera, you just lost your job because you dare to pull that stunt and let yourself be ruled by your delusions." Chloe could not help but raised her voice. "You need to sign this non disclosure agreement. I don''t think I need to explain this further to you. If you tell anyone of the president''s personal life and any company information to anyone, the company will sue you and will have you blacklisted." Dana put the document in front of Vera who is still crying and pleading. Vera''s hands trembled as he picked up the pen to sign the document. Afterwards, she was escorted by Chloe and Dana back to her desk to let her pack her things. One of the security guards came to see her out of the building.. She cried as she drives away from her dream job that she lost because of her greed. Chapter 58 - 56 "Sir you need to pee on the stick." The nurse said to Alex handing him the pregnancy test kit. "Sir?" The nurse called out for the second time. "Yes?" Alex replied absentmindedly. The nurse had to repeat the instruction and once Alex nodded his understanding, the nurse let him to the toilet. Alex stared at the pregnancy test in his hand and for a moment he had the urge to throw the plastic thing in a trash can and run away from here. He just stood there staring at himself in the mirror clutching the pregnancy kit in his hand, racking his brains on how to deal with the news. "Sir is everything okay?" The nurse called out from outside waking up Alex from his thoughts. He cleared his throat before answering the nurse. "Ahrmm! Yes I''m okay, just give me a minute." He peed and followed the nurse''s instruction and waited for the result. His heart is pounding so loud in anticipation. Honestly he doesn''t know what result he wanted to see. A few moments later one line appeared, he held his breath as another line slowly materialized. Alex almost dropped the pregnancy kit when Keith''s suspicion finally became a reality. He didn''t know how he was able to come out of the toilet. He''s not even sure if he handed the pregnancy kit back to the nurse. He barely notices them taking his blood samples and doing other tests on him. He was so out of it that he belatedly realized that he''s back in the bed with Keith sitting beside him as they wait for Dr. Calix to arrive. They heard a knock on the door and soon after Dr. Calix came in with a nurse behind him pushing some kind of machine. "Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Andersen it''s positive you are pregnant.You''re about eight weeks along your pregnancy. We confirmed it with the pregnancy test kit you took earlier and from the result of the blood samples we took from Mrs. Andersen as well." Dr. Calix happily announced. Keith had a hunch about it, but it still surprised him that Alex was indeed pregnant. He remembered knotting on that night they bonded and the way Alex keeps throwing up in the morning fueled his suspicions. Keith reached for Alex''s hands and kissed it gently. However he was caught off guard when he saw the blank expression on Alex''s face. Is Alex not happy about the news? "Ahmm! We should do an ultrasound to see if the baby is healthy. You''ll be able to hear the heartbeat as well." Dr. Calix tried to make his voice sound enthusiastic as it seems the mother is not so happy about the news. He signaled the nurse to bring the machine closer to the bed so they can do the ultrasound. "C.. Can we not do that for now?" Alex whispered but enough for everyone inside the room to stop their movement. The nurse glanced at Dr. Calix unsure on what to do. On the other hand, the poor doctor turn to Keith for further instruction. "Is it okay if we don''t do it for now?" Keith asked politely, still holding Alex''s hands, squeezing it gently as if telling his Omega that it''s alright. "Ahhh¡­ Errm!" Dr. Calix don''t know how to respond, they need to conduct the ultrasound in order to know if the baby is healthy. "That should be fine I guess." The doctor replied, sighing. "Anyway, I''m going to refer you to another doctor who specializes in Omega pregnancy. Unfortunately I have limited experience in handling Omega pregnancy and they are mostly Omega women." Dr, Calix said to Keith as Alex is not giving them his attention. "Is he also in this hospital?" Keith asked. "Dr. Lee is mainly working at the University Hospital though he consults in some of the hospitals across the country. I believe he is currently out of the country for some consultation but I already checked with the hospital, he will be back by next week." Dr. Calix professional replied. "Thank you, I will ask my secretary to set an appointment with him." Keith replied, he stare at Alex who was still not saying anything. "I will give Mrs. Andersen some supplements for now. You can get the rest of the prescriptions from Dr. Lee once you make the appointment." Dr. Calix said and gesturing to the nurse to give the supplements to Mr. Andersen. "The yellow tablet is to be taken three times a day. This is as much as I can do for now." The doctor sighed, he can only give supplements as they don''t know if the baby''s heartbeat is weak or strong since they cannot do an ultrasound yet. He thought they were a sweet couple but now he has his doubts if he would base it on the mother''s lack of interest. ******* "Why are you home so early?" Sebastian asked as soon as the couple arrived. He thought they had a visitor when he heard the sound of a car arriving. He was surprised that it was Keith and Alex. "I''ll head to the room first." Alex said to no one in particular and immediately headed to the stairs. "Hey Keith what is going on? Did you have a fight?" Sebastian bombarded Keith with questions as soon as Alex was out of sight. Keith sighed as he stared at the direction Alex went. "We went to the doctor and we found out that Alex is pregnant. I had my suspicions so I wasn''t really surprised at all, but Alex had no idea and did not take it well." Keith explained. "I don''t understand. Does he not want to have children?" Sebastian asked bewildered. "I honestly don''t know. I just want him to be okay." Keith replied, grabbing his hair in frustration. "I''ll be in my study, call me when Alex comes down for dinner, if he won''t just bring him some food in our room." Keith instructed as he headed to his office. Sebastian watched Keith walking away from him. His eyes then turn into the direction of the master''s bedroom. He wondered how he would be able to help the two of them. ******* Alex sat down on their bed, his hands unconsciously ended up on his stomach, he instinctively caressed it and wondered if his baby hated him. It''s not that he doesn''t want it. He does. Of course he wants to have babies and build a family with Keith. He didn''t know that Keith knew about the pregnancy. He keeps having these thoughts: what if Keith married him because he knew he was pregnant? What if he was only after the baby? He doesn''t like doubting Keith but he is scared. He hates feeling like this. This is not him. He shouldn''t be like this. It''s unfair to Keith and to their baby. What should he do? Tears fall down his face as his emotions heighten. He should probably talk to someone. Right now there''s only one person he wanted to talk to. Alex fished out his phone from his bag and dial the number of the person on his mind. "Hello brat, miss me?" The person on the other end of the line said as soon as they answer the call. "Hello Mattie." Chapter 59 - 57 "It was tiring here than how it is over there. The professor''s patient here had a very complicated pregnancy. The baby was diagnosed to have a heart complication and we had to operate it while still inside the mother''s womb. It was surreal and I almost cried when we finished the surgery." Matt excitedly said to his brother when Alex how he''s doing. "Ar...Are all pregnancies complicated like that?" Alex asked curiously. "Not all, some had it easy like a walk in the park." Matt replied chuckling. "Though we have some severe cases like that one I just told you and of course Omega''s pregnancy are generally sensitive especially for a male Omega." Matt turned serious as he discussed Omega pregnancy. Contrary to what people think, despite the high fertility rate for Omegas they are more prone to delicate pregnancies as well as miscarriages. He learned about it when he was just a teenager because of his mom, which is why he decided to become a doctor in order to provide his brother the best medical care when he became pregnant himself, though it should be years from now as Alex is still young and in college. "By the way, why did you call me? You never call me unless I call you first." Matt asked suspiciously. He wondered if something was going on with Alex. "Have you gone back home? God I miss dad''s food and mom''s dessert. I can''t wait to go back home." Matt exclaimed. "Alex?" Matt called out, he even removed the phone away from his ears to check if the call got disconnected. "Hey Alex! What''s going on? The hell! Are you crying? Were you hurt somewhere?" Matt asked worriedly. He thought Alex got disconnected but he suddenly heard a sobbing sound and he realized that his brother was crying. "I.. I just miss you. I wish you were here. You''re a bad brother for being away for too long." Alex replied in between his sobs. He wanted to tell Matt so many things but nothing came out of his mouth as he knew that it''s not something he should tell his brother over the phone. Hearing Matt''s voice triggered the tears he has been trying to control not to fall. Matt sighed. "I know and I miss you too." He has never been away from home this long and honestly he was extremely worried for Alex especially after he learned that the brat hasn''t been home since he left. His brother is an Omega and despite how time changes some people are still hostile towards them which keeps him constantly worried about Alex. "I''ll head straight to your place as soon as I come back okay?" Matt tried to pacify his crying brother. It breaks his heart hearing him cry, he promised to keep him safe and protect him and it frustrates him that he cannot do anything right now but he''s doing all of this for Alex. "Stop crying already. I''ll be back soon, just a few more days. Okay?" "Please come back soon Mattie." Alex said still crying as they ended the call. ******* Keith entered their bedroom a few minutes past midnight. Alex did not come down for dinner and thankfully ate the food Sebastian brought him. He sighed in relief when he saw that Alex drank the supplement Dr. Calix gave him. He sat down on their bed and gently caressed his sleeping wife. Dr. Calix warned him that a pregnant person can be highly emotional and for a male Omega like Alex, being pregnant is something he might not consider thus the detached reaction upon the news that they are expecting. He notices Alex''s eyes are a bit swollen, he must have cried himself to sleep. He wished that Alex would talk to him and tell him how he feels about all this. He gently planted a kiss on both his eyes and softly brushed Alex''s hair. "Hmmm Keith?" Alex murmured when Keith laid down beside him "Shhhh, it''s alright go back to sleep." Keith whispered, giving Alex a kiss on his forehead. Alex scoots himself closer to Keith, using the Alpha''s arms as a pillow. He breathed in Keith''s pheromones as he lulled himself back to sleep. ******* "Good morning!" Chloe energetically greeted Alex as he arrived from work. She also greeted Keith who just nodded at her in response. Alex thought things would be awkward at work but it seems Chloe is just her normal self which relieved him. "Good morning." Alex responded. He glanced at Vera''s desk and saw it was cleaned and all her stuff was gone. Chloe noticed where Alex was looking. "If you''re wondering where Vera is, she has been terminated. She got what she deserved after pulling that stunt yesterday." Chloe said, her face shows her disappointment at Vera''s actions. She still could not believe she would stoop so low with her delusions. "By the way, how are you? Are you okay going back to work now?" Chloe asked worriedly afterall Alex was rushed to the hospital yesterday after fainting. She wondered if he needed more rest. "I''m fine." Alex replied briefly. Chloe noticed Alex is avoiding the topic of yesterday''s event so she decided not to talk about it further. She may be a talkative and a blabbermouth sometimes but she knew when to stop. "Alex, aren''t you going to make coffee for the boss?" Chloe asked Alex, as he normally prepares it as soon as they arrived in the morning. "Ahhh maybe after Dana comes out. They might be talking about something important. I don''t want to interrupt." Alex focused his eyes on his computer screen to show Chloe that he has a lot of things to do. Normally he would entertain Chloe and let her talk but he''s not in the mood for that today. "Sir, your flight is at 8:00pm tomorrow evening." Dana informed Keith. "Can I still move that?" Keith asked frustratedly. Alex still hasn''t said a word to him. He doesn''t want to leave without having a proper conversation with Alex. "Sir?" Dana asked, surprised. "Nevermind. Try to fit all my schedules in three days instead of the planned one week. I don''t want to be away for that long." Keith sighed. "I''ll see what I can do Sir." Keith wanted to bring Alex with him but he didn''t want to risk getting Alex exposed to the public just yet. In just a few days Alex''s brother is coming home and they will inform his family about it. He doesn''t want to ruin that plan as it would further distress Alex, which he doesn''t want to happen. The construction of the new hotel and resort is a big project that he could not just hand to anyone. He cannot ask his father to do it on his behalf as it would mean that he cannot do his job. If only his brother is reliable instead of a lazy bum who cannot seem to finish his degree. Well maybe this three days away from each other will give Alex the time he needs to gather his thoughts.. He will definitely see to it that they would have a proper discussion about the pregnancy. Chapter 60 - 58 Hello! I would just like to thank you guys. My story has now more than 100k views. Yay! You guys are really amazing for supporting my story. Thanks everyone and I hope you continue to enjoy it Thanks again ******* "I''m leaving tomorrow." Keith informed Alex as they entered their room. He has been trying to find the timing to tell Alex about his business trip. He initially thought to inform his wife immediately then he decided against it given that they haven''t been speaking much since Alex learned about the pregnancy. "You''re leaving?" Alex asked, surprised. "Yeah, I had too. Even though I wanted to stay here with you." Keith explained as he took out his luggage from the storage inside their walk in closet. Alex''s mind went blank and all he can process is that Keith is leaving him. Alex thought his husband might have hated him now and is probably regretting marrying him. He thought Keith married him because of the baby, then why is he leaving him? Is he abandoning the baby too? Is he supposed to leave this house too? After all this is Keith''s house. Alex stares at Keith as his tears start forming in his eyes. He clenched his teeth in the hopes of preventing them from falling. "Hey what''s with that expression? Please don''t cry, you''re making me feel bad. I really don''t want to go but my presence is needed at the new resort. I wish I could bring you with me." Keith hugged Alex closer to him, trying to calm his crying wife. "You''re not leaving me?" Alex asked while sobbing. He hates that his mind keeps having these strange thoughts and he hates himself more that he is too scared to voice it out. He never really understood why he had this extreme fear of abandonment inside him when he grew up surrounded with nothing but love from his parents and his brother. "What? Of course not, why would you think that way?" Keith chuckled though in his mind he was concerned that Alex would think he would leave him so easily like that. Did he not assure him enough of his love? Out of the two of them he should be the insecure one as Alex has yet to say the words back to him. Alex sadly watched Keith pack his luggage for his business trip. He wanted to do it for the Alpha but his emotions have not yet fully calmed down. He''s afraid his tears would keep on falling if he''s the one packing Keith''s clothes. "Hey! Do you still think I''m leaving you?" Keith laughed, trying to lighten the mood. "See I''m just packing a small luggage. It''s just three days. I specifically asked Dana to squeeze in my schedule so I can come back as fast as I could." He gave Alex a soft kiss on the top of his head as he packed the last piece of clothing he needed for the business trip. He really hoped he could finish everything in three days, he couldn''t care if he didn''t sleep, he wanted to come back as soon as he could. He really doesn''t want to leave considering Alex''s state right now. Alex just hugged Keith as tight as he could as if not wanting to let go. He even rests his head on Keith''s chest as they lie down in their bed. "Alex" Keith whispered as he gently stroked Alex''s hair. "When I get back we should have a talk." Keith said and though Alex didn''t respond explicitly, he can feel him moving his body closer to him. "Take this three days to think things through and let''s resolve whatever it is that''s bothering you together. Okay?" Keith kissed Alex on the lips which the latter responded passionately. If anything, Alex is not rejecting him which somehow relieved him. They hugged each other tightly, both hoping tomorrow wouldn''t come so soon as they both dreaded the separation that''s about to come, no matter how brief it is. ******* "What about the braised chicken? Is it good?" Dan asked Chloe who is a frequent diner of the restaurant they are in. "If you like chicken then you will find it tasty. I had it a few times already." Chloe answered. "Hmm but today I''ll have the beef stew since I had chicken last night." Chloe said though she''s still browsing the menu. "How about you Alex? What would you have?" Chloe turned to Alex who hasn''t said a word since they left the office. "Alex? Alex to earth! Hello!" Dan snapped his fingers in front of the spaced out Alex. "What?" Alex replied not showing any interest at all. Dan frowned at his friend''s reaction. "We''re asking what you would like to order." Dan exclaimed. They are having lunch outside the office instead of their usual Sebastian packed meals whenever the president is not available to eat with Alex. "He was like that since this morning." Chloe whispered when she noticed Dan staring at Alex with a concern look. Alex seemed to be out of it and though he is physically with them but his mind is elsewhere. Well Dan couldn''t blame his friend for being in this state. It''s the first time Alex''s been away from his husband since they got married. However, his gut is telling him there is more to it that Alex hasn''t told him. "Oh my God! Why is he here." Dan exclaimed. "Stop it. The two of you don''t look at the entrance. I don''t want him to see us." Dan instructed the two who got instantly curious. "Ohhh! That''s surprising, I thought this place is below his standard." Chloe replied, hiding her face in the menu. Alex doesn''t know how to react. It''s been a while since he saw him. He never had a pleasant experience in dealing with that guy. His presence is definitely not a welcome sight, especially not today. "What a coincidence, you guys are here too." Dwight greeted them with his lecherous smile hidden behind his friendly demeanor. The attempt of the three not to catch his attention obviously failed. "You don''t look so good Alex, the president is not treating you well?" Dwight said, turning his attention to Alex. "You could come back to my department, I''m sure I''ll treat you better than Keith." Dwight added, his words clearly have a double meaning. Alex did not reply, he could swear he''s already feeling nauseous at Dwight''s mere presence. He almost faint when Dwight rubber his shoulder. At the corner of his eyes he saw Colin looking at them, he must have sensed his agitation and he seemed ready to interrupt as soon as he gave the signal. For once, he was glad Keith insisted that he have his own bodyguard. "I would have liked to join you guys but I''m meeting someone here today. Maybe next time I''ll treat you guys for coffee." Dwight said, sounding a bit disappointed, though in reality he saw the bodyguard slowly moving in. He sneaked in another shoulder rub on Alex before leaving for his "appointment". "My God! I hate that man. I don''t feel his pheromones because I''m a Beta but Oh Lord, I can feel his lustful intent towards Alex." Chloe said, shuddering as soon as Dwight was out of earshot. "You better tell the president about this." Chloe suggested. "Are you okay?" Dan asked worriedly. "Yeah I''m fine." Alex replied to his friend. He also nodded at Colin''s direction to inform him that all is well. Alex''s body trembled, he can still feel Dwight''s hands on his shoulders and it''s making him dizzy. He wish time would move faster so Keith could come back soon. Same goes for Mattie. Chapter 61 - 59 "How can you let this happen? This is so basic and I expect more from a professional like you." Keith raised his voice as he addressed the architects and interior designer of the new hotel and resort project he is handling. It was an island resort intended to cater only to the rich population. They will offer a private villa as the accommodation, ranging from one bedroom to five bedrooms inclusive of a spacious living room and dining where the in house chefs can personally cook for the guests. It will also have a private indoor or an outdoor pool facing the clear blue sea. It was the perfect honeymoon destination. It was also supposed to be a floor to ceiling glass window facing the sea but instead one of the rookie architects made it into a sliding door with nothing but the sea in front once you open it. They made use of the mistake and proposed to use the door as an extension to have a hammock area or a sitting area facing the west so the guests can have a nice sunset viewing area. However, they forgot to update it or rather haven''t completed the update on the plans. "How soon can you update the design?" Keith asked, frowning as if ready to spit fire if their answer was not what he expected. "Will submit it to you Sir in two days." The head architect bravely answered. He was older than Keith by about five years but he still trembled while talking to the younger Alpha. Keith aura is already intimidating coupled by his strong pheromones and each one of them cower in fear. Furthermore, it seems the president is in a rush which added fuel to their agitation. "One day. Finish it in one day." Keith responded in his intimidating voice. "But Sir." The head architect responded. He then turned to Dana for help. Dana saw the head architect''s cry for help but she doesn''t know how to deal with this as well. Her boss is eager to go back home and the two days the head architect is asking meant an extension on their stay here which is contradicting the president''s plan. "Fine. Two days, but try to do the changes as fast as you could. This time I won''t accept any more mistakes." Keith said with a hint of a threat. His trip is getting extended by a day and it''s making him frustrated. "You can all go now." Keith said, dismissing everyone. Dana left with them to discuss other things. Martin watched the whole thing on the side and was surprised at how Keith has been acting. Keith is a very good businessman, he can be strict but he is fair at the same time. This small hiccup in the plan should be nothing to him. Keith is used to having business trips and has never been this persistent to finish everything to go back home, guess being married really changes a person. "How did you know?" Martin couldn''t help but asked. "Know what?" Keith replied, confused at his friend''s question. He''s still thinking about the additional day to his business trip that he might have missed what Martin was saying. "I mean how did you know Alex is pregnant. I''ve been curious about that since even your wife was surprised about it." Martin said as he stood up from the couch and headed to the balcony where Keith is standing and staring at the vast sea. "I had my suspicions afterall I knotted him on the night we bonded. An Alpha knotting an Omega in heat without protection would surely result in pregnancy." Keith explained as he leaned on the handrail of the balustrade. "So why didn''t you tell him about your hunch?" Martin asked and leaned on the handrail as well. Keith sighed. It''s been bugging him as well. Will Alex be okay had he told him about his suspicions? He thought Alex would be happy once he learned about the pregnancy they are married after all and a bonded pair at that. He did not expect Alex to be distant and detached after hearing about the pregnancy news. "How is he now?" Keith asked instead of answering his friend''s question. "He had lunch outside with Chloe and Dan." Martin reported. Colin has informed him about it earlier. "Why is he eating out? Sebastian did not prepare his food?" Keith worriedly asked. "Common man, he just went out with friends. Stop worrying too much, besides Colin went with them and of course the same goes for the others." Martin was talking about the other member of Alex Andersen''s security detail. Aside from Colin who is personally guarding Alex, there are also four to six members of his team scattered around the Omega. "Don''t worry too much about your wife." "I don''t know Martin. Maybe when you finally get married yourself you''ll understand how I feel." Keith knew Martin was right, what could happen to Alex when he''s just at the office and at home, surrounded by a team of reliable bodyguards. Still he couldn''t help but worry about the Omega, Alex has already occupied his whole world and he couldn''t imagine his life without him anymore. ******* "I want some caffeine after a nice meal. You guys up for a cup of coffee or some blended drinks? My treat." Chloe offered as she wiped her mouth with a napkin. They just finished their meal. "I''m in. Let''s have coffee. I barely swallowed my food, I couldn''t concentrate on it because of Dwight''s presence." Dan complained as he glanced at the direction of where the Alpha was sitting a while ago. "Don''t mind him. He''s notorious for being a pervert but I doubt he will do something in a public place like this. Besides, the handsome guy over there is with us." Chloe said, giving Colin her sexiest smile. She also called the waiter for their bill so they could still have time for a quick trip to her favorite coffee shop. "Are you okay for coffee?" Dan asked Alex who still remained quite the entire meal. He''s known Alex for years and he can tell something is bothering him but he doesn''t want to pry. He''ll wait for Alex to be ready to tell him himself. "Sure." Again, Alex gave them a brief response. "Common guys, I''m sure you''ll love the coffee, their frappuccino is really to die for and of course they have handsome baristas." Chloe excitedly giggled as they headed to the coffee shop. She''s walking in front of them while Alex and Dan follow with Colin behind them. "What would you guys have? I''ll have the mocha frappuccino." Chloe turned to the two Omegas as she gave her order to the barista. "One iced Americano for Dwight." One of the barista called out to the pick up counter. All three of them turned to the direction of the voice and were surprised to find the Alpha again. Even Chloe thought it was just someone with the same name. "Oh guys, what a coincidence. Maybe you guys are following me." Dwight said, smiling as he approached the three at the counter. "Do you really miss me that much Alex? Maybe you should really go back to my team." Dwight chuckled, completely ignoring the unhappy reception the trio is giving him.. "See you around." Chapter 62 - 60 "I''m sorry!" Dan said, panting as soon as he opened the car door. "Sorry to keep you waiting." Dan continued to apologize as he sat down beside Alex. "It''s fine. I didn''t wait long, besides I''m the one asking the favor." Alex replied, giving Dan a reassuring smile. Dan stared at his friend and gave him a smile in return. That''s the longest Alex has talked today. He got really worried but it seems that Alex truly just missed his husband, thus he was feeling down the whole day. "Are we heading to the apartment first?" Colin asked from the driver seat, looking at the two Omega from the rear view mirror. "Yes, sorry again for being late." Dan smiled at Colin''s reflection in the mirror. He wanted to come on time but that ass of a boss he has suddenly asked him to photocopy a bunch of contracts he said is needed tomorrow morning. "It''s alright." Colin replied and started driving. Alex asked Dan to stay with him at the mansion while Keith is away from his business trip. Keith immediately agreed when Alex told him about his plan. He would actually agree with anything Alex would ask him as long as it''s not leaving him or aborting their child. Since the idea of Dan''s stay was just discussed this morning, he was not prepared at all, thus the trip to the apartment to get his things. The president offered to buy the things he needed but he declined. He''s already mooching off of Alex by staying in his apartment, he could not do the same to his husband. "Are you okay?" Dan couldn''t help but ask when Alex went silent again. "You know it''s just two more days right? Should we watch a movie tonight like the old times?" Dan tried to lighten the mood, they used to watch movies when he''s sleeping over at Alex''s parents house. He sighed, wondering what he could do to make Alex feel better, after all the president asked him to watch over Alex and even if he didn''t, he didn''t like seeing his best friend like this. "Sure we could do that." Alex replied nonchalantly. "I.. I just wish he would come back soon." Alex suddenly blurted out, his eyes are getting misty from the tears forming in his eyes. "I miss him already." Alex started sobbing much to the surprise of both Colin and Dan. Colin reached for the box of tissues from the glove compartment and handed it to Dan. He can fight multiple opponents at the same time but he doesn''t know what to do with a crying Omega, what more that crying Omega is the wife of his boss. "Thanks." Alex continued to sob as he accepted the tissues from Dan. He felt frustrated for suddenly crying like an idiot. This pregnancy is making into a crying machine, he''s becoming too emotional. "Sorry for being silly and the ugly crying." Alex sniffles as he wipes his tears. "Yeah you really look silly. Ugly? Nah, you kinda look cute, should I take a photo of you? Your husband will probably love it." Dan replied laughing, holding his phone up as if trying to really take a photo. "Stop it." Alex pout. "Hmmm I take it back you look ugly." Dan nodded as he stared at the photo of Alex on his phone. "See. You really look ugly." Dan showed Alex the photo and they both laughed at it. "Finally, you''re smiling and laughing again. I thought some alien possessed your body and you forgot how to smile or even talk." Dan sighed, holding his heart in exaggeration. Alex smiled at his friend. He''s really glad that Dan is with him, he doesn''t know what he will do if he''s left alone while Keith is away. "We''re here." Colin announced, interrupting the two Omega. "Thanks Colin. I''ll be quick and come down as fast as I could." Dan said, his hand already on the handle of the car door. "Ahmm wait a second." Colin scratched his head. Martin told him about Dan''s situation and asked him to look after the Omega but if he came with Dan upstairs that means Alex will be left alone in the car which he cannot do, otherwise the boss will kill him. "It''s fine Colin, I''ll be fast, I swear I won''t make you guys wait long." Dan reassured Colin. "It''s not that." Colin replied, still having an internal dilemma in his head. "Why don''t I go as well, I can get a few of my stuff as well." Alex suggested, somehow having an idea of Colin''s dilemma. "Would that be okay?" "Yes that would be great." Colin smiled brightly. If the two Omegas are together then there''s no problem, he can watchover the two of them at the same time, satisfying his job and his superior''s request. The three of them head up to Alex''s apartment once Colin is satisfied that everything is safe. "Do you need anything Colin?" Alex asked as soon as they got inside the apartment. Dan heads to the room and starts packing the things he needed for the next two days. "I''ll be fine." Colin replied. He was about to tell Alex to pack what he needed so they could head home already when his phone suddenly rang. "I''ll take this call, excuse me." Colin heads out of the apartment, the two Omegas will be safe inside while he talks on the phone. "So what did you find out?" Colin asked as soon as he accepted the call. "No hello? How are you? Thank you for doing me a favor?" "Sid. It''s not a favor, it''s part of my job and so is yours." Colin replied. Sid is who they call the "computer guy" in the team. He''s not as skilled as them when it comes to fighting and physical skills but he is still one of the most important people in their team and someone Martin highly relied on. Sid is like the command center for the whole security team. "Stingy! Hmp! Anyway I did what you asked." Sid stared at the report in his hand. Earlier today, Colin sent him a photo of a man and asked him to run a background check. "What do I get for doing this?" Sid pouted. "Sid, I''m warning you. I only have a few minutes, start talking." "Fine!" Sid rolled his eyes, he hates that Colin is always so formal with him. "Dwight Carter, Alpha, 29 years old, third son of the Chairman of Carter Group. Currently working at Andersen''s Enterprise as the Planning Department Head. By the way, that''s where the boss'' wife used to work as an intern." Colin''s brows creased at the information from Sid. If the man is Alex''s former boss then it makes sense that Dwight would approach them when he saw them during lunch, on top of that Dan is still under his department. Then why is Alex getting agitated at that man''s presence and even Dan looked worried. "Hey, can I continue?" Sid asked, annoyed when Colin went silent on him. "Okay continue, you can skip anything unrelated to the boss'' wife." Colin replied, completely ignoring Sid''s annoyed voice. "Hmm well not match I can connect to him and the boss'' wife." "Okay then." He must have wrongly assessed the situation earlier and Dwight is nothing but a former boss. Maybe Alex has some issue with Alphas, though that seems subjective since he''s okay with Martin and him. "Wait not so fast Romeo. I''m not done. There''s nothing I can connect the two of them but that doesn''t mean this Dwight guy is not shady at all." Sid quickly said before Colin ended their call. "What do you mean?" Colin asked, his instinct is telling him he was right and he should really watch out for that man. "He has a rep of being an asshole." "Sid. I need more than that to call someone shady." "I''m getting there okay?" "Go straight to the point." "Fine! This guy has some prior on Omega assault. Like sexually assaulting them but he always ends up not getting charge. I guess because the law is still not that favorable to Omegas. Anyway, one case was dismissed because he said the Omega seduced him with her pheromones and the Omega cannot prove that her pheromones did not really affect Dwight as he said no Alpha can control himself in front of an Omega in heat, the rest is settled without pressing any charges." Sid finally explained. "Damn it." Colin cursed as he ended the call without saying goodbye to Sid. The Omega will probably rant about it later but it''s the least of his problem. He sighed, no wonder Alex and Dan were apprehensive of that man. He should be cautious from now on. Chapter 63 - 61 "Damn it." Dwight curse as he parked his car. It''s not even 8:00am and he''s already at the office. He usually come to work around 10:00 in the morning. The woman he brought home last night was too clingy that he had to use work as an excuse to make her leave. Maybe he should just kick her out forcefully so he could be enjoying his bed right at this moment. "Should I just go and laze around in a hotel nearby." Dwight said, browsing his phone of nearby hotels. He could skip work and sleep then later on find someone to hook up with. He has been sexually frustrated these days despite sleeping with different men and wean each night. He sexual urge can''t seem to be satisfied even by an Omega in heat. It''s that damn bastard''s fault for cockblocking him. If Keith did not take Alex from his department, he probably devoured him by now and his curiosity must be satisfied already. Alex, that Omega may be playing hard to get but he''s a slut so eventually he definitely would give in. "Damn it." Dwight curses again as he can feel himself getting hard just thinking of Alex. He can''t help but imagine him moaning underneath him, his entrance becoming a hot mess from how hard he''s pounding him. He would scream for more like all the other Omega''s who can''t get enough of his Alpha pheromones. Alex was already too enticing when he first laid his eyes on him but his lust for him increased now that he has escaped his grasp. The fact that it was Keith he took him away makes him all the more alluring to him. He could try having his way with Dan since he''s the one available but like the others, he probably won''t be satisfied unless it''s Alex. He should just wait until their internship is completed, by then Keith won''t be a hindrance to his plans anymore. Just a few more weeks then he could have a taste of that Omega. "Damn it." Dwight cursed for the third time since arriving at work. His phone started ringing and he cursed one more when he saw the name on the screen. "What do you want?" Dwight answered, annoyed. "Sir, I would just like to remind you of the 10:00 am meeting." April replied. "Fine. I''m at the parking area already." Dwight dropped the call before April could even say anything. Dwight stayed in his car for a few minutes, still thinking of ditching work. "Way to ruin my morning." He said, frowning as he recognized the car who parked right across from him. He glanced at his watch, he still had a few minutes to spare, he would let that bastard leave first before he came out of his car. Initially Dwight planned to wait around ten to fifteen minutes before he headed upstairs. He assesses that Keith would be gone by that time, but somehow, something inside him urged him to watch the bastard''s car. Dwight gripped the steering wheel of his car, his jaw clenched, he was furious as hell when he saw the person who came out of the bastard''s car. He looked so repulsed by his touch but he easily fell for that bastard Keith. What does Keith have that he doesn''t? Why is everyone choosing that guy over him? ******* "Dude what''s with the mood?" One of his Alpha friends asked Dwight. They were at their usual bar and his mood hasn''t gotten better ever since he saw Alex coming out of Keith''s car this morning. "Obviously someone pissed me off today." Dwight replied, gulping down the whiskey in his hands. "Man, loosen up. I just know what could lift your mood." His friend replied and signaled for someone to enter the VIP room they are in. Soon four women come in, three of them being an Omega. Dwight''s friend asked the two Omegas two sit beside Dwight. They all know Dwight''s like to play with Omegas and this would definitely make him happy. One of the women immediately sat down on Dwight''s lap and started kissing him while grinding herself against Dwight. He let the woman have her way and kissed her back, his mood slowly getting better as he explored the Omega''s mouth with his tongue. The image of Alex sitting on Keith''s lap while kissing passionately just like what he is doing now suddenly popped in his head. Unconsciously, Dwight grabs the woman''s hair away from him. "Ouch! Dwight you''re hurting me." The woman cried as she felt Dwight strongly pulling her hair. She can feel a bitter taste in her mouth which made her realize that the Alpha bit her lips. "Let me go." The woman pleaded crying. Dwight reached for his whiskey with his free hand, then he threw the woman on the floor. She left crying with her friends as she cursed Dwight and swore that they won''t go near them again. "Man, what was that?" One of his friends asked, laughing. "You''re that pissed huh?" "Maybe someone rejected him." Another guy butt in which made everyone laugh. "For real?" His friend exclaimed when they noticed Dwight''s scowling at them. "Dude have you lost your touch? Common you''re freakin Dwight. I''m sure you can find a way." Dwight continued to scowl at his friends. He really should find a way to take Alex to his bed. He gets to taste the Omega and he gets to piss Keith in return. He grinned as he thought of taking something from Keith. ******* "They came to work together just as you said, we followed them on the way home but we couldn''t follow till the end, though once they stopped by an apartment building near University street. Mr. Fernandez and Mr. Andersen came out of the car together with another guy as well as Mr. Andersen''s bodyguard but they didn''t stay long. They all left the apartment building except for this guy." The private investigator hands Dan''s photo to Dwight. "Where did they go afterwards?" Dwight asked. "As I''ve said we couldn''t follow them till the end except for that stopover." The investigator reiterated. "And why is that?" Jackson, Dwight''s best friend asked. He was the one who introduced the private investigator to Dwight. "Mr. Andersen is heavily guarded. We almost got caught a few times and from their looks they are no ordinary bodyguards and it will be hard for me and my men to face them." The investigator explained. "So you''re saying you didn''t get anything?" Dwight asked, frustrated. "In the last three days, Mr. Fernandez did not step out of the building or even went down to the cafeteria for lunch. He just come in the morning and left in the evening together with Mr. Andersen. There''s not much we can do as we cannot go inside Mr. Andersen''s office." "Where did they go after work?" Jackson asked. "What do you mean?" "I mean, which direction were they headed to when you stopped following them?" Jackson elaborated. "They were headed to Astoria Avenue towards the East Highway." "Hmmm, that area is where the upper class resides. Dwight is this Alex from a well off family?" Jackson turned to his friend. "Nah, his clothes are cheap." "Then that means they are living together. I didn''t know Keith had a thing for Omega. I thought he avoided them. Man, Keith really won this time." Jackson teased his friend. "Are you mocking me?" Dwight angrily asked. "Of course I''m on your side. Hey Gabe, tell Dwight what we planned earlier." Dwight looked at Gabe, he pretty much dismissed this guy and thought him to be useless for not giving him important information on how to get Alex. "Well, since we can''t get too close to Mr. Fernandez, we need to have access to him." Gabe explained. "And how are you gonna do that?" "We need to use someone as our access point." Gabe answered. "Can you think of anyone we can use? Someone close enough to have close contact with your Omega?" Jackson butted in. Dwight handed the two of them a photo.. "I know the perfect person you are looking for." Chapter 64 - 62 "Why is he here again?" Dan could not believe who he just saw sitting at two tables from them. "Is he following us?" "Well technically he was here first, so we couldn''t say he followed us." Chloe answered, correcting Dan. "Shall we go somewhere else?" Dan asked worried as he looked at Alex. If there''s anyone who would not be comfortable with Dwight, that''s Alex. "Let''s just order our food and eat." Alex tried to not let Dwight''s presence get to him. Besides he has more pressing matters to deal with than let himself get bothered by a lecherous guy like his former boss. Also, Colin''s presence added enough assurance for him that if Dwight attempted to do anything, Colin will be there to prevent it. It''s baffling how they keep running into him, the restaurant from yesterday''s lunch as well as the coffee shop and now here again. It''s wrong to say that the Alpha is following them because apart from the restaurant yesterday, Dwight was the first one to arrive before them. It''s too much of a coincidence but they don''t have any proof to say otherwise. Alex stared at his phone as Chloe and Dan discussed the menu. He has been waiting for Keith to call him. They haven''t talked since Keith left two nights ago. Well, it''s not that Keith hasn''t contacted him in the last two days, in fact he called a few times but Alex always has his phone on silent mode which is why he missed all the calls from his husband. So now, his eyes are glued on the phone, hoping it would ring. Alex sighed. He missed Keith''s voice but maybe his husband was busy or he got fed up with him thinking he didn''t want to talk to him. He picked up his phone and put it in his pocket. He almost dropped the device when it suddenly vibrated and he saw Keith''s name flashing on the screen. He couldn''t believe that he would actually call like he hoped so. "Guys, I''ll just take this outside." Alex informed the two and headed towards the door before either of them could respond. Colin was caught off guard when Alex suddenly rushed out of the restaurant. He instructed Dan to sit on his table and ordered for him in fear that his table might be snatched away as it is still lunch hour. He then immediately followed Alex outside. "Hello." Alex swallowed hard as he answered the call. "Hi." Silence ensued as the two of them listened to the sound of each other''s breathing. Both of them have so much to say but could not find the words for it. Alex wanted to cry upon hearing Keith''s voice. On the other hand, Keith wanted to board the plane right at this moment in order to be with Alex. "Have you had your lunch?" Keith asked after a while. "Not yet, we haven''t placed our order yet." Alex replied. "How- "Are- "Go ahead." Keith urged Alex when they spoke at the same time. "I¡­ I was just gonna ask if you ate your lunch already." Alex said meekly. "Not yet, I have another meeting in ten minutes. Maybe after that." "Okay." Once again, both stopped talking and only their breathing can be heard. None of them wanted to end the call and yet neither of them could come up with something to say. "Alex." "Yeah." Keith sighed. It''s so hard when they can''t see each other face to face. He misses Alex''s scent, the way he likes to snuggle his face in his neck. He missed the way Alex''s hair brushed against his fingers. He missed every little thing about him. "Alex." "Hmmm?" "I miss you." Alex instantly cried the moment he heard Keith''s words. "I miss you too." He blurted out as his emotions took over. "I miss you so much. Why are you not here? Why did you leave me alone? The bed is too big and I hate it." He uttered in between his sobs. Passers by glanced at him curiously as they heard him cry. "I''m sorry Alex. It''s my fault. You can punch me in the face when I get back. Punch me all you want." Keith said, trying to pacify his crying wife. This is too hard for him, hearing Alex cry and not be able to console him personally. He wanted to hug him badly. "I can''t do that to your handsome face." Alex responded as he continued to weep. "I didn''t know you found me handsome. I guess I should find ways to maintain my good looks. I don''t want to upset my equally handsome wife." Keith teased. "Alex please stop crying." "You better do that." Alex replied, sniffling. "Do what?" "Keeping your face handsome because I don''t want my baby to have an ugly Dad." "Alex." Keith choked up as he heard Alex talked about the baby. It''s the first time he mentions the baby and it''s aroused a different set of emotions inside of him. "Alex." Keith cleared his throat before he continued. "When I get back let''s listen to the baby''s heartbeat together okay?" "Yeah, let''s do that." Alex replied as he wipes his tears that keeps on coming. "I should really stop crying now but you keep on making me cry." "I know. I know. I''m really sorry." "When you get back, apologize to Bean for making me cry." "Wait who is Bean?" Keith asked, confused. "Our baby, you idiot. Right now it''s still just a small bean. Well that''s what they said on the internet." Alex exclaimed, getting annoyed when Keith didn''t realize who Bean is. Keith pinched his temple trying to keep himself from crying. He didn''t know he would get this emotional just by hearing Alex say "our baby". He was so worried that Alex hated the idea of having a baby with him that it''s making him emotional. If anyone would see him now they would probably think he got some terminal illness or something. "I love you Alex. I love you and our little Bean so much." Keith said, his voice cracking for a bit. "I know, so hurry back home." "I will. I promise I''ll see you both soon. Take care of yourself and Bean okay? I love you." Keith said before bidding Alex goodbye, both of them feeling like a weight got lifted from their shoulders. Alex wiped the remaining tears from his eyes and was totally surprised when someone handed him a handkerchief. His face turned red when he realized Colin was beside him the entire time. He felt so ashamed crying his eyes out like that. "I''m okay now, we can head back in." Alex said in a hoarse voice. Colin nodded and assisted him back inside the restaurant. "Hey Alex, what a coincidence. We keep running into each other, it must be destiny. Don''t you think?" Dwight said, smiling as they met each other at the door. Colin clenched his fists as watched the guy briefly touch Alex''s hands. He wanted to punch his grinning face right this instant but the brief touched does not count for anything. Dwight looked so harmless and looked like just someone happy to see an acquaintance. He would have thought the same if he didn''t know about his past deeds from Sid. "Seems like you brought yourself a dog. See you around then.." Dwight grinned and left just like that. Chapter 65 - 63 "Hey man, what''s with the gloomy face?" Jackson asked as he poured himself a glass of whiskey. "Have you done what Gabe told you to do? You said you got someone you could use right?" Jackson slump down on the couch beside Dwight who is having a glass of whiskey by himself. "Yeah I have someone I could use and I did what Gabe told me to do but that''s all useless. Damn it." Dwight cursed and threw the phone at Jackson. Gabe, the private investigator Jackson referred to, told him to use someone as a tool to know Alex''s whereabouts and he initially thought that Dan is the perfect tool. He just needs to download an application on Dan''s phone then he will have access to the Omegas phone. He can view his text messages and call logs. He can even send messages as if it was coming from Dan''s phone. It was a perfect plan. Dwight observed Dan for a few days to see where he stored his phone when he used it. He had never observed anyone he''s not interested in taking to his bed other than Dan. Not that he never considered Dan but at the moment there''s no one who piqued his interest more than Alex Fernandez. He managed to steal Dan''s phone for a few minutes when he ordered the Omega to get some documents from the archive room. It wasn''t hard as he timed it right after Dan read a text message, as he rushed the Omega to do his bidding Dan didn''t have the chance to put back his phone inside his bag and left it on top of his desk. "So you managed to clone the phone but you got nothing?" Jackson laughed. "Maybe you''ll never really get the chance to win against Keith Andersen." Jackson teased Dwight and he angrily glared at him. "Just saying you know, you''ve done so much already." He shrugged, ignoring Dwight''s death glare. "That freakin Omega is useless. I even held his cheap phone and all I get from it is just messages from his grandparents and a few text messages from Alex asking him for lunch. That bastard Keith has that Omega heavily guarded." Dwight gulped down the whiskey in his hand and almost crushed the glass from how tight he squeezed it. Alex has never gone out of the Andersen building not even once in the last few days. He can''t even find a chance to have a glimpse of him, except in the morning when he waits at the parking area. "Man that sucks. Keith must have treasured this Omega so much if he''s putting so many guards like that." Jackson said matter of factly, trying to rile Dwight some more. He understood how Dwight felt towards Keith as there a whole lot of Alpha''s who felt inferior too. However, Dwight is on another level as he was used to being the leader of the pack before Keith Andersen went back to the country. So personally it wouldn''t hurt to strain Keith''s ego for once. "Hey Dude! Look at this." Jackson grinned and threw back the phone to a bewildered Dwight. Dwight grinned back when he saw the reason for Jackson''s excitement. "Looks like I''m finally having my chance." Dwight read the message Dan received once more. Keith will be gone for three days for a business trip which means Alex will be left alone and he will finally get the opportunity to lure him. "Keith might double the guards though." Jackson said, trying to provoke his friend further. "Oh well. I have this." Dwight grinned, shoving the cloned phone in Jackson''s face. "I thought all your ideas are useless." Dwight smirked at his friend who just shrugged as if saying "I told you so". "Hey Dwight, do I get a taste of this Omega you desire so much?" "We''ll see, maybe when I got tired of him." Dwight replied laughing maniacally. ******* With Keith out of the picture, Dwight started to monitor Alex''s whereabouts through the gps from Dan''s cloned phone. He was ecstatic when the Omega finally left the building, he followed them at the restaurant where they were having their lunch. He even asked recruited Jackson to meet up with him for lunch. "Hmmm I think I get why you''re so obsessed with that Omega. He kinda has that eroticness in him though he seemed kinda down." Jackson said as he observed Alex from their table. "That other Omega doesn''t seem so bad, he looks submissive. I wonder if he''s like that in bed too." Jackson said, this time he''s talking about Dan. "Should we do them together?" Dwight offered and the two Alpha laughed simultaneously. The two of them left the restaurant and headed to the coffee shop that Chloe frequented after her meal. Jackson was right on the money to have the rest of Keith''s assistant followed and investigated too. Thus, they were able to "coincidentally" run into Alex and his group again. "Man, the shocked face is so beautiful." Jackson described how Alex and Dan looked when they saw them at the coffee shop. "The excitement of thrusting into Alex is killing me. I can''t wait to have him. I''m sure he''ll forget that bastard Keith in an instant." Dwight exclaimed, making Jackson laugh at him. ******* "You seemed to be in a good mood now." Dan stated. Alex came back with puffy eyes after his call but he appeared to be livelier than he ever did for the last two days. "I.. I talked to Keith." Alex replied, rubbing his burning face with his palm. He didn''t realize he was that obvious. "Haha, I figured. Anyway, see you later, you still have me until today so bear with it okay?" Dan said teasing his friend. "Bye Chloe." Dan said to the Beta woman as the elevator arrived on his floor. "The president is coming back tomorrow?" Chloe asked Alex when there''s only the two of them and Colin left on the elevator. "Yeah." Alex replied, smiling. Maybe he should ask Dana what time they are arriving tomorrow. Colin will probably drive him to the airport if he asks. Alex couldn''t help but get excited at the thought of seeing Keith and his husband will definitely be ecstatic if he picks him up at the airport. ******* "Ahmm Alex will you be okay waiting here?" Chloe asked worriedly. Office hours ended thirty minutes ago but they still haven''t left because Alex is waiting for Dan and she doesn''t have the heart to leave Alex alone. Well he''s not technically alone since Colin is here as well but that guy barely talks, Alex might get bored and be sad again. However, she''s meeting her parents for dinner, thus she has to leave now. "It''s fine don''t worry. I''m sure Dan will be done soon." Alex shoo Chloe away as he doesn''t want to burden her any longer, besides her family is waiting. Silence befell them when it was just him and Colin. They don''t have any topic to talk about, apart from that he still felt a little embarrassed since he witnessed his outburst earlier while talking to Keith on the phone. "Fi¡­Finally.. it seems Dan is done already. Yay." Alex said awkwardly when he saw Dan''s name on his phone. Two hours have passed and probably most of the employees have clocked out already. He immediately opened the text message expecting his friend to inform him they can go now. "Alex is there something wrong?" Colin asked worriedly when Alex''s face turned white. "Colin.. Do.. Do you know.. Ahm.. Do you know where I can get suppressants as soon as possible?" Alex fidgets. Colin brows furrowed in confusion, Alex is the boss'' bonded pair why is he needing suppressants? In addition to that he is currently pregnant, thus not having his heat cycle. "It''s not for me. It¡­ It''s for Dan." Alex said as if reading Colin''s mind. "Ohhh." Colin finally understood. "Let me ask someone." He said and immediately called Sid for help, he''s probably got some emergency suppressants on hand. Fifteen minutes later, a man wearing a similar look with Colin came and handed them the suppressants they were asking. Alex sighed in relief, he''s worried for Dan. An Omega having his heat cycle outside of his home is dangerous. Though Dan assured him that he locked himself up in the toilet. "Ahmm¡­ Colin. I don''t think it''s advisable for you to come inside with me." Alex said to Colin when he realized he was still following him. "Ohhh, yeah. I guess you''re right. Here." Colin said as he handed the suppressants to Alex. He forgot he can''t go near Dan with him being an Alpha an all. "I''ll be waiting at the waiting area." He said referring to the couch near the elevator. Alex nodded and headed inside the toilet alone. "Dan¡­ It''s me Alex." Alex called out as soon as he opened the door. "Dan?" Alex frowned, Dan said he would be here and yet he cannot smell his pheromones. Click. Alex turned around when he heard the sound of the door locking. His eyes grew wide when he saw who was at the door. "What a coincidence again, you''re here too." Chapter 66 - 64 "You can both go and clocked out already. There''s no need to stay Dana. I can manage on my own." Keith said to both Martin and Dana. "Sir I''ll stay in case you need some more documents." Dana replied. It''s already past nine in the evening and it''s really beyond her working hours but what kind of assistant is she if she leaves her boss alone. "It''s fine you''ve done so much. I will list down what else I needed and you can prepare it first thing tomorrow. Besides I plan to stay here overnight, I''m not such a monster of a boss to ask you to do the same." Keith said, turning his eyes away from the documents he was reviewing to look at Dana. "But Sir." "I think you should go now." Martin urged Dana who reluctantly agreed. Though she only left after preparing snacks and a cup of coffee for Keith. "You can go as well. There''s no need to watch over me, we both know I can defend myself not that I''m expecting anything to happen." Keith said to his friend after Dana left. They were on an island with only one way in which is through the hotel''s private jet. However if anyone tried to enter the island via the sea, they had that covered with the lighthouse security team. He installed a team to monitor the sea in case some paparazzi would try to get in. Their hotel is known to provide complete privacy to their customers. "Sometimes I wonder why you even hired me." Martin raised his eyebrow as he speaked. Keith even saved him when they were still both doing undercover jobs for the special forces. "And I wonder why you accepted my job offer. We both know you don''t need to work for me instead you could be my business partner" Keith replied back to his friend. "Fine. I won''t bring up the issue of my employment again. Anyways, are you really gonna stay out here all night? I have no problem sleeping on that couch. I could at least annoy you with my snoring." Martin pointed at the comfortable sofa at Keith''s office. "Suit yourself, though I''m really fine here by myself." Keith did not argue anymore. It seems Martin doesn''t want to talk about his personal life like usual so he just let him do what he wants. "Hey Keith." "Yeah?" "No cheesy phone calls with your wife. Otherwise I''m outta here." Keith scowled at his friend. Martin heard his phone call earlier with Alex and he couldn''t stop teasing him for almost crying. "Don''t worry I won''t call Alex, he''s probably sleeping already or maybe talking to Dan at the moment." Keith explained. After the conversation they had this afternoon, he confirmed that his wife is not avoiding him and was actually just missing his calls because his phone was on silent mode. So he wasn''t worried at all when Alex didn''t answer his phone again when he called a few minutes ago. It''s almost ten in the evening and Alex must be sleeping soundly in their bed already. He tends to sleep a lot, which must be due to the pregnancy. He couldn''t help but smile like an idiot as he thought about his pregnant wife and their little Bean. "That''s it. I''m going out for a walk." Martin rushed out when he saw Keith smiling from ear to ear with just a mere mention of his wife. Keith''s happy face makes him think of what his life would have been so he better walk these thoughts out on the beach. ******* "We keep running to each other lately. Don''t you think it''s fate?" Dwight said as he slowly approached Alex. Alex backed away as Dwight walked towards him. Fear creeping in on him as he felt the wall behind him getting closer and closer. Soon he''ll be trapped with nowhere to go. Alex glanced at the door the Alpha just locked. He calculated in his head how fast he could reach it to escape. He could make a run for it but the gap is too small that Dwight could easily grab him. There''s also the chance of him slipping, he couldn''t risk Bean''s safety. Bean!! Alex''s hands automatically landed on his tummy as his back hit the wall. He needs to get out of here safe for the sake of Bean. Keith would be devastated if something would happen to their Bean. "Hmm Are you hoping for someone to come in?" Dwight asked as he saw Alex glancing at the door. "It''s Friday and everyone has left already." He happily informed Alex. Alex knew that he was right. It''s Friday night and it''s way beyond office hours and coincidentally it''s payday as well that no one would dare stay at the office. "Ohh if you''re thinking about your dog. He won''t come here¡­ because of you know." Dwight laughed maniacally. Colin will definitely not come near here because he thought Dan would be in his heat cycle and him being an Alpha will only put Dan in danger. Which means no one is coming to help him like what Dwight is saying. "What did you do to Dan? Where is he?" Alex asked worriedly despite the trembling in his voice. "Ohhh, I locked him up somewhere. Did I mention my friend? You know the one I''m with the other day. He said he loves to have a taste of Dan so he might be enjoying himself right now." "You''re sick." Alex cried out. He is worried for Dan but right now he is not in the position to worry and save his friend. "Bean, please hold on and be okay." Alex thought to himself as he touched his tummy. "Are you trembling because of excitement?" Dwight out his hands on the wall, trapping Alex in between. "Don''t worry sweetheart, I will definitely give you a good time." Dwight said and started licking Alex''s face down to his neck. Alex shivers in disgust. He felt dizzy and nauseous. He felt like he would... "Blergh!" Alex covered his mouth as he started vomiting. Dwight''s expression darkens as a sudden realization hits him. He angrily grabs and pulls Alex''s hair. "Damn it! That bastard actually marked you?" He exclaimed, seeing the bite marks on Alex''s nape. "All the more reason that bastard will be pissed after I''m done with you." Dwight started to lick Alex''s neck again. "Please... stopppppp." Alex pleaded, his body is shaking from a combination of disgust and fear. His tears streamed down his face as he continued to beg the Alpha to stop. He''s becoming too dizzy that he felt like he would collapse any minute. "I wonder how Keith feels once I plant my seed inside you. The Omega that he marked being pregnant by someone else." Dwight laughed as he slipped his hands inside Alex''s shirt. "Bean I''m sorry, forgive Mommy I don''t think I can hold on much longer." Alex cried out in his head. He''s losing consciousness that he''s already hallucinating. He keeps seeing someone else''s figure instead of Dwight. "Hey not so fast. I want to hear you crying in ecstasy." Dwight slapped Alex so hard when he noticed the Omega slowly losing consciousness. When he wasn''t content he then threw Alex on the floor. Alex cried in pain and his hand instinctively reached for his tummy. "Bean! Bean!" He cried out. "Someone please save us." He cried out, he could feel a searing pain in his stomach the same time Dwight pulled off his shirt.. "Beaaaan!!" He screamed before everything went dark. Chapter 67 - 65 "Hello! Is there anyone outside?" Dan called out as he used his fists to bang the door. He was tasked by Dwight, his boss, to make a report on the top successful anniversary plans that their department has come up with. The other day Dwight asked him which of the company''s hotels have the most number of guests. The instructions were all outrageous but at the same time it can also help him so he doesn''t complain. Not that he could since his boss is an Alpha and an Omega like him could not go against him. Dan shivers as he remembered that time Dwight let out so much pheromones that he almost collapsed. He doesn''t want to experience that again. It''s already hard enough that he could not go back home to his own apartment because of an Alpha that he doesn''t want to have issues with work because of an Alpha again. "Someone out there? Anyone? Please!" Dan called out again and bang the door as loud as he could. Alex is probably still waiting for him and he kinda felt guilty for making him wait. It''s already past dinner time and his friend must be worried for him as well. The last time he contacted Alex was around two to three hours ago. Dan heard the sound of footsteps from outside, he started banging the door again, as loud as he could. "Hello. Is there anyone inside?" Dan heard someone asked. "Hello! Yes! I got trapped and I couldn''t open the door." Dan replied, relieved that someone actually heard him. Few moments later, the door opened and a confused lady was standing outside holding the door knob. "Thank you so much. I''m really grateful for your help. I thought I''m gonna get locked up all night." Dan heaved a sigh of relief when he finally got out. The woman immediately realized that Dan is an Omega. She may be a Beta but a slender body like a woman and a pretty face like that, this person is definitely an Omega. Someone must have played a prank on him as the door was locked from outside or maybe they didn''t realize he was inside and locked the door accidentally. However if that''s the case then the person who locked the door would have closed all the lights and would have known someone is inside. "You could have been stuck there all weekend. It''s Friday you know." The woman said to Dan. "Luckily I left my house keys and I was just nearby so I decided to come back here." Dan almost trembled in fear as he realized what his fate would have been had this woman not come back and open the door. He thanked the woman again who just told him to be careful and be wary of his surroundings so as not to get locked up again. ******* "You know the earpiece we have is not for gossiping. I don''t have time to listen to your nonsense." Colin said, annoyed. "Duh! You''re just standing there anyway. Be thankful I''m giving you company." Sid replied nonchalantly. When Colin informed the team about the situation with Dan, his intention was to tell them to move closer to their location. Not that he is expecting anything to happen inside the building. It''s afterall owned by the boss and there''s barely any soul left inside. However, Sid knew that he could not go near the two Omega and started pestering him. It''s been almost ten minutes and his ears are starting to hurt from hearing Sid''s nonsense. Colin''s brows furrowed when he suddenly heard the sound of the elevator. His arms immediately went to cover his nose when he saw who came out of it. "Hey Colin." Dan called out. He frowned when he saw the bodyguard''s reaction. Does he smell? He sweated a lot from banging the door but it''s not enough to make him smell. Somehow he felt offended but then he realized something. "What are you doing here?" Dan asked, confused. He couldn''t see Alex anywhere so why is Colin here? "You''re supposed to be in heat. Why are you here?" Colin exclaimed, still covering his nose "I am what? My heat is not coming anytime soon as far as I know." Dan replied, getting more confused by the second. "Damn it. Sid." Colin called out to the Omega who''s still on the line. "Yeah, I got it sending the team there now." Sid replied, his voice changed to his professional one. They both can feel the seriousness of the situation. "Call for an ambulance just in case. Inform them of a possible pregnant patient." Colin ordered, clenching his jaws as he started to approach the direction where he left Alex a while ago. "Colin what''s going on? Why do you need an ambulance? Who is pregnant?" Dan asked. Confusion written all over his face and at the same time his heart is beating fast. He felt like something was wrong and it scared him. "Stay behind me and be quiet as much as you can." Colin said to Dan. He doesn''t know yet what the situation is and he could not afford to deal with anyone harming Dan right not as well. His main priority is Alex. ******* Alex felt pain in his stomach. He''s not sure if it''s because he keeps vomiting in an empty stomach or because something is wrong with Bean. "Please! Please! Please be okay Bean. Hold on a little longer. I know someone will come for us. Keith please help me." Alex cried out in his head. His right hand and his shoulders are becoming more painful by the minute. He used his hands and his shoulders to control his fall earlier when Dwight threw him on the floor. His hands must be swollen from the impact and his shoulders are probably all bruised up. "Hmmm looks like you''re enjoying it already." Dwight grinned when he heard Alex moan, he licked his chests earnestly. However in reality Alex was whimpering from the pain in his body. Alex mind is numb already. He knew he passed out earlier and when he regained consciousness he thought he saw a stranger on top of him but when blinked it was Dwight again. He''s scared, disgusted and somehow getting delusional as well as he keeps seeing things. His body stiffened when he felt Dwight''s hands fumbling on the zipper of his pants. His eyes are getting blurry from his tears, his voice is already hoarse he could not screamed anymore. Dwight was about to pull down the zipper of Alex''s pants when the door suddenly burst open and before he could see what''s happening he was hit by a shoe in the face. Dwight''s body got thrown from the impact. "Alex! Oh my God!" Dan cried out. He immediately knelt down in front of Alex. "Don''t! Don''t touch him. We cannot move him; it might jeopardize the baby''s safety." Colin called out before Dan could even approach Alex. "Sid, where is the damn ambulance?" Colin frustratingly screamed to Sid. "It''s on it''s way. They are already inside the building. Two minutes tops." Sid replied calmly. "How about the back up?" Colin walked towards Dwight who was slowly getting up. Colin kicked the Alpha in his stomach to prevent him from getting up. He then worriedly glanced towards Alex''s direction while Dan sat down crying beside his friend. "Sid." "Yeah." Colin sighed deeply. "Inform the chief about what happened today." Heads will probably roll once the boss learns about what happened to his wife. "I''ll head to the hospital and keep you updated. Tell the chief everything." Colin stepped out from Dwight when the backup arrived. They took the asshole with them and Sid probably informed them what to do already though he couldn''t care less at the moment.. His eyes are fixated on Alex who''s getting carried out by the paramedics. Chapter 68 - 66 Keith leaned back and rested his head on his chair. He should be working now but Alex and Bean is all he could think off. He glanced at his bare desk with nothing but papers and his laptop. His main office looks the same except for the nameplate. He felt like something was missing from it. "Maybe I should put a picture frame of Alex and Bean once he or she was born." He smiled at the idea though he might just stare at the two of them and not be able to work at all. Keith sighed, closing his eyes imagining coming home from a tiring day at the office and being greeted by his smiling wife and a very energetic Bean. Bean would jump into my arms as we talked about his day. His life took a complete 360 ever since meeting Alex. He ignored his mother''s cry for him to get married and have children of his own for years. To him, children are just necessity and an obligation for him to produce as he needed an heir to continue their lineage. Same goes for a wife whose only role is to give birth to that heir. Alex changed him. He made him as someone who wants to give and do everything for his wife. He made him want to have kids. Little kids that would look like Alex running all around his house, calling him Daddy. Bean hasn''t been born yet but he already wants to spoil him or her. It doesn''t matter if Bean is a boy or a girl, he just wants to hold Bean in his arms as soon as he can. "Okay time to work. If I want to see Alex and Bean soon I need to finish all these work." Keith said out loud to himself. Keith was already on his second document when the door suddenly burst open. "Martin you don''t need to come back. You can just go to your¡­" Keith could not finish his sentence when he saw the grim expression on Martin''s face. His heart starts beating fast, worried for what will come out of his friend''s mouth. "It''s Alex." "What happened to Alex?" Keith asked as fear creeps into his system. Was Alex involved in an accident or something? Is he okay? What about Bean? Martin sighed. He doesn''t know how to break the news to Keith. He was shocked when Sid informed him of what happened. "Damn it. Speak up or I swear I''ll beat you senseless until you tell me what''s going on. What happened to my wife?" Keith asked, grabbing Martin''s collar. Keith moved so fast that Martin got startled to find his friend already standing in front of him. "He was assaulted but¡­ arghh they¡­ they were able to get to him before anything else happened. He is on his way now to the hospital." Martin replied, not resisting Keith despite the shortness of his breath. Keith let go of Martin and almost stumbled on his feet as he backed away from his friend. "How about Bean?" Keith asked with a dark expression. "Bean?" Martin coughed as he tried to catch his breath. "How is my baby? Is Bean safe?" Keith reiterated. "We don''t know yet. They just brought Alex to the hospital." Keith grabbed his head in frustration. He couldn''t believe his wife and child got hurt while he was not with them. "Who the hell did this?" Keith inquired angrily. "It was Dwight." "That bastard." Keith screamed and punched the wall. His knuckles bleed from the impact. The pain in his knuckles is nothing compared to what he is feeling right now. He wanted to kill that bastard with his bare hands. "Where is he now?" "He is currently locked up now. Sid already informed your lawyer to file the case against him." "Make sure to keep him locked up. I don''t care who you talked to or who you paid just keep that bastard in prison. I will spend everything I have to bring him down and his family." Keith swore as he clenched his still bleeding fist. He will make sure that bastard Dwight will regret the day he lay his hands on Alex and Bean. "If anything happens to Bean I will kill him with my own hands." "Wake up Dana and tell her to settle things here. Inform her to fly back as soon as she can. I will need her to fulfill my plans." Keith instructed. "And get the plane ready to leave as soon as possible." "I already did that. We''ll be leaving in an hour." Martin replied. He already informed Dana of the situation as well as the pilot knowing Keith would want to be with his wife as soon as possible. ******* "Are you sure Alex is pregnant?" Dan asked Colin in between his sobs. He''s been crying since they found Alex lying unconscious in the toilet with Dwight on top of him. "Explain to me what happened?" Colin inquired. He still doesn''t understand what transpired. Alex was sure it was Dan who sent the message. Is Dan an accomplice of Dwight? "Why are you asking me? You were the one supposed to be with Alex. Why are you guys on the tenth floor? Why did you leave him alone?" Dan replied, raising his voice. He doesn''t like the tone of Colin''s voice. Why does it seem he is accusing him of doing this to Alex? He loves Alex, they are the best of friends. He will never put him in harm''s way. "I apologized. I didn''t mean anything." Colin explained, feeling a bit guilty for thinking the worst of Dan. He should get to the bottom of what happened. He''s not one to put blame on Dan as he was also at fault for leaving Alex alone. "Alex received a message from you, saying that you are in your heat cycle and you don''t have your suppressants with you. That is why he went to the toilet alone because that is where you said you were waiting and also why I was near the elevator because I can''t go near the toilet as I would be affected by your pheromones." Colin explained. "What? My phone ran out of battery which is why I couldn''t ask for help when I got locked up in the Archive Room." Dan stated what happened on his end. "There''s no way I could send that message to Alex." "Can I have your phone?" Colin asked. Dan handed his phone to Colin and the Alpha asked one of their men to send the phone to Sid for inspection. If his hunch is correct, Dwight must have cloned the phone, installed some application and hidden it from the home screen which is why Dan is not aware that his phone has been compromised. "Is Alex Andersen''s family here?" The Doctor called out from the examination room. "I''m his bodyguard Doctor and this is his friend. The patient''s husband is on it''s way here now." Colin explained. "Can we see him now Doctor?" Dan asked, still crying. "I will have him transferred to the VIP room afterwards so you can see him already." The Doctor informed them. When they arrived with the patient, the bodyguard asked them to treat the patient in private so they assumed he was someone important, thus he told the nurse to put him in the VIP room. "Thank you Doctor." Colin expressed his gratitude. He heave a sigh of relief knowing Alex is safe now. "The baby. Doctor how about the baby?" Dan asked. "The baby is safe for now, we still have to monitor the mother''s condition as he''s physically weak due to extreme stress on his body. His face is swollen as well but that should heal in a few days. His body condition suggested that he fell hard on the ground and he must have cushioned his fall with his shoulder. His arms and shoulders are all bruised up and he tore a ligament so we have to put his right arm in a cast." The Doctor explained. "I will refer him to an obgyn to monitor the baby''s status. If you''ll excuse me." Dan gasped when he saw Alex''s body being carried out of the room. His tears streamed down his face at how pitiful his friend looked. "It''s alright. What is important is they are both safe.." Colin put his arms around Dan as the Alpha urged him to follow Alex. Chapter 69 - 67 Keith arrived at the hospital in the middle of the night. His heart broke seeing his wife on his hospital bed. Alex''s face is swollen and already turning blue. The side of his lips is covered with a plaster which means it was cut or bruised as well. There was a cast of his right arm. Martin told him Alex used his shoulder to cushion the impact of his fall so that Bean will not be hurt. Keith clenched his jaw to prevent himself from screaming and cursing that asshole who did this to his wife. He wanted to beat up that bastard until there''s no more life left in his filthy body. How dare him do this to his Alex and their precious little Bean. Keith took another glance at his sleeping wife before he decided to come out of the door. His emotions are at its peak and his pheromones will not help Alex in his current state. He needs to calm himself down. "Explain to me what happened." Keith asked Colin with a grim expression. He knew Colin saved Alex before anything dreadful happened to him and Bean but he still could not help but be mad at Colin''s negligence. "Alex and I were waiting for Dan to finish his work so I could send them both home. Then Alex received a message from Dan telling him that his heat arrived and he needed suppressants in order to be able to safely go out. I accompanied Alex to the tenth floor but I could not come closer to where Dan is located as I would put the Omega in danger." Colin explained. "Is Dan involved in all of this?" Keith asked. If the Omega is involved he will not tolerate it even if he is Alex''s best friend. "Sir if I may interrupt." Sid raised his hands so Keith would notice him. His body is too small and slender to be noticed with all these tall Alphas around him. Keith nodded, giving Sid the signal to talk. "Colin send me Mr. Dan''s phone and just as Colin suspected, it was compromised. They installed an application that would enable them to clone the user''s phone. Basically they can read all the messages and call logs and even send messages as if it was coming from the original phone." Sid explained in one breath that he was gasping after he finished. The amount of drastic pheromones coming from their boss is not helping. Had he been a normal Omega he might have collapsed already. "Dwight locked up Dan in the Archive Room and if not for someone forgetting their keys and helping Dan escape, I wouldn''t know that Alex is in danger. I know there is no excuse for what happened. It''s all my fault Sir. I''m willing to resign and accept whatever punishment you would give me." Colin lowered his head as a sign of his repentance. "There will be no next time. You still have my gratitude for saving both of them on time." Keith replied. He owed Colin for saving Bean and Alex but he still could not get it out of his head, what if Dan weren''t let out of the room? Will Dwight have his way with Alex and Bean might have died in the process? He couldn''t bear to imagine it. "Thank you Sir." Colin replied, grateful for another chance. He was ready to resign from his job if that is what Keith wants. "Sid, will you be able to get all the names of the stockholder for Murphy''s company?" Keith asked the Omega. "I don''t care if you hack the Securities and Exchange Commission to get those data." Keith ordered. "Okay Sir, that would be easy to do." Sid almost shuddered from Keith''s pheromones but he still replied enthusiastically. "Martin, call the judge in charge of the case and make sure they don''t allow him to get out of jail." Keith then turned to give his friend the instruction. Colin and the rest of the men guard Alex''s room as Keith heads inside to be with his wife. ******* "Are you kidding me? What kind of nonsense are you spouting?" Dustin Murphy screamed at his lawyer. "Sir that''s what they told me when I tried to post bail for your son." The lawyer replied, explaining the situation. Dustin Murphy was informed last night that his youngest son was in jail and was booked for assault and attempted ****. He sent his lawyer to get Dwight out of jail but he wasn''t allowed last night to post bail as they said no judge would approve it. Now this idiot lawyer is telling him that he still cannot get his youngest son out because bail is not allowed. Dustin Murphy massaged his temple, his youngest son has been giving him headaches since he was a teenager. He could not remember how many times he had to send his lawyer to settle things whenever Dwight made trouble. He thought he was doing okay now since he started working in Andersen''s. He was even planning to have him on board his company sooner than he initially planned. Now this, that idiot was caught assaulting an intern. A lowly intern and yet this useless lawyer could not even get him out of jail. "Find out where that intern is and offer him money to keep his mouth shut. Make sure to get Dwight out of prison by the end of the day before the news leaks out. I won''t have this affect the company''s reputation." Dustin said before dismissing the lawyer. "Hey Dad why is the lawyer here?" Denver Murphy asked his father. "I asked him to settle some things with your brother." Dustin replied, still annoyed. "Why are you here so early in the morning?" Dustin asked, he disliked his sons coming into his office without being told to do so. He wanted them to focus on their work. "Dex told my secretary to tell me to come here, I thought you asked us over." Denver replied, confused. Dustin frowned at what Denver just told him. He doesn''t see any reason for his two sons to see him, let alone Dexter telling his brother to do so. Unless the press got wind of Dwight''s situation and their stocks are falling down. The father and son waited for around ten minutes before the eldest son, Dexter walked in. "Dad, did you know about it?" Dexter asked his father as soon as he arrived. "About what? Can you just say it? You''re pissing me off and I am not in the mood." Dustin screamed at his son. Dexter flinched at his father''s loud voice. "I was informed by someone from the Stock Exchange that Mr. Santos sold all his shares of our company." Dexter bravely informed his father. Actually he was seeing someone involved in the stocks who told him about it. "Is that all you have to say?" Dustin asked his son, unperturbed by Dexter''s news. "That idiot must have lost in the casino and used up his shares as payment. Why are you being concerned by that small amount of shares?" Dustin lectured his son. Dexter trembled from fear. The three of them were all Alphas but they were all afraid of their father. Even Denver who was just asked to come also trembled in fear. "Ahmm Dad.." Dexter fidgets, unsure how to tell his father the rest of the news. "What? Can you both go back to work if you have nothing else to say. You''re wasting my time. Your younger brother is giving me a headache already, don''t add it to it." Dustin warned. "Well, Dad you see. Ahmm it''s not just Mr. Santos, there were four more person who sold their shares." Dexter told his father. "And there may be more shareholders selling their shares." Dexter wanted to add but only kept it to himself. "How many shares are we talking about?" Dustin asked, finally realizing the severity of the situation. "Ah.. about 40% of the total shares." Dexter replied. Denver gasped at his brother''s news. That amount of shares is already closed to what their family owned in total. Who the hell is buying all their shares? Dustin Murphy was left bewildered by his son''s news that he could not work the entire day. He could barely understand why his lawyer was calling him. "Mr. Murphy, I could not find the intern and they are still not allowing your son to be out on bail. I already talked to the judge and I found out that someone asked the judge not to allow bail." The lawyer said on the other line. Dustin Murphy doesn''t know how to make sense of everything that''s happening today.. Who is buying their shares and someone is dead set in keeping Dwight locked up in jail. Who did Dwight offended for all of this to happen? Chapter 70 - 68 "Little kitten¡­ Little kitten.." Alex looked around him, unsure as to where the voice was coming from. It sounded like it''s just nearby but he could not see anything or anyone around him. Little Kitten. Somehow he felt like the voice was calling for him. He felt so scared down to his bones hearing that stranger''s voice. His body trembled in fear. "Run Lenny¡­ Run¡­" He heard another person''s voice. He didn''t have any idea why but he just ran. He wanted to escape that stranger''s voice. He wants to run away from here. Something inside him is telling him that he needed to run as fast as he could. He ran and ran and somehow along the way he lost his shoes and he''s now bare footed. Like always, he ended up in this long and dark alley. He felt so scared to walk in it as he''s afraid that some monster would materialize any moment. "Little Kitten¡­ I''m coming for you." Alex heard the strange voice again, this time coming from behind him. He looked around for anyone he could ask for helped but there''s no one, not a single person around. Fearing the voice coming towards him, Alex bravely entered the dark alley he was so afraid to enter a while ago. He ran so hard but the alley seemed to be endless. His legs are shaking and are about to give up but he still runs like his life depends on it. As he was running, Alex caught a glimpse of movement from a trash bin a few meters ahead of him. He ran towards it and found a boy though he could not see his face, his vision seems blurry but he can see the boy is wounded. "Little kitten¡­ little kitten." "Common we need to go. He''s almost here, we need to get out of here." Alex said to the boy, as he tried to lift his wounded body. He doesn''t know why but something inside him is telling him to keep the boy safe. "Run Lenny¡­ run¡­." Alex cried, he pleaded for the boy to move but he didn''t seem to understand him and surprisingly he could not muster enough strength to lift the boy as well. A sudden burst of light materialized and he finally saw the end of the dark alley. At that moment, the boy disappeared. He stood up and headed towards the light. He saw a figure standing at the end, someone he knew. "Keith!!!" ****** Alex woke up gasping for air. The dream he just had felt familiar and at the same time something has changed in the usual dream he used to have. He opened his eyes in an unfamiliar room, his body aching all over. He was somehow surprised to find an IV drip on his left arm and his right arm on a cast. Then memories of Dwight pushing him and kissing and licking his body flooded through his mind. He was so caught up in these memories that he didn''t realize there was someone sleeping on his bedside. "Noooooo." Alex screamed, tears flowing down his face. "Bean¡­ Bean, I''m sorry." He cried hysterically. He was so sure that something happened to his little Bean. He cried so hard thinking he failed to protect his child. "Hey Alex, it''s alright you''re safe now." Keith, who woke up from Alex''s sudden screaming, tried to calm his hysterical wife. "Keith?" Alex stared at his husband whose presence he just noticed. "Keith, I''m sorry. Bean.. I couldn''t.." Alex cried out as Keith held him in his arms. "Bean is alright. You don''t need to apologize. Shhh. It''s alright." Keith said, trying to calm his wife. "Bean¡­ is alright?" Alex asked in between his tears. "Yeah. I''m sorry. I should have been here beside you. If I didn''t leave you alone this wouldn''t happen." Keith apologized. "Why did you leave me? I''m so scared. I really am. I was so scared for Bean. What if we lost Bean! We just named him Bean, we couldn''t lose him." Alex wailed. He was so glad Bean was okay but knowing that the baby is fine makes him cry more. "I know.. I''m sorry.." Keith whispered as Alex continued to cry his heart out. Since the Omega was still physically and mentally drained from the ordeal, it didn''t take him long to fall back to sleep. Keith spent the whole night mainly watching Alex sleep. He still could not get it out of his head all those "what ifs". He almost lost both his wife and child, all because of some bastard who thinks he could get away with anything because of his name and status. "I will never forgive that asshole! I will make him suffer as well as his family who tolerated him." Keith vowed as he gently caressed his wife''s sleeping face. He was planning to ask Sid to gather information on Dwight but Colin already saw to it. The bodyguard has been perceptive in considering Dwight a threat that he asked Sid to investigate the bastard. Unfortunately, Colin didn''t manage to anticipate Dwight''s movement but luckily made it in time before anything grave happened to Alex. Reading the report provided by Sid about Dwight made his blood boil. Keith clenched his bandaged fist too many times that the bandage got stained by blood again. The thirst to beat up Dwight with his own hands overpower the pain in his bloodied fist. There were too many victims of Dwight''s pervertness, ranging from verbal to physical abuse. Some ended up in the hospital for so long because apparently that bastard also has the tendency to beat up his sexual partner especially if they put up a fight. Based on the report, most of the victims were Omegas and Sid even put a note that the list may not be a complete one. There could be some victims who were not able to step up and lodge a complaint against Dwight, though that seems futile as none of the complaints ever made it to trial and instead all got buried or settled off court. Dwight has never been charged all these time and it''s all thanks to his family for indulging him. If Alex is not his wife, he might end up just like the rest of them, case unresolved or he might even be one of those nameless victims that didn''t make it on the list known to the public. That scum will regret the day he lay a hand on Alex. He will make sure there will be no more victims and that Dwight will never ever escape justice again. His family will never get the chance to use their money to silence someone again.. He will make sure of it. Chapter 71 - 69 Author''s Note Thanks guys for your support in my story. I appreciate your comments on every chapter and it really made my day. To show my gratitude, here''s a longer chapter than usual. Thanks everyone! ******* Dustin Murphy marched inside the police station with his lawyer in tow. He came to see his youngest son and to personally settle his case once and for all. His idiot lawyer has been useless in handling Dwight''s case. "It was just an Omega who filed the charges and yet you could not get Dwight out of jail and dismiss the charges? When did an Omega win over an Alpha? You''re wasting the fortune I am paying you." Dustin was enraged when his lawyer came back to his office with no positive result yet. The idiot could not even find which hospital the Omega is being treated. Hence his personal appearance to the police station. If he cannot get Dwight out today and dismiss the charges his youngest son would have a criminal record which he doesn''t want to happen. "Ahm, Inspector we''re here to see Dwight Murphy. This is his father." The lawyer informed the inspector handling Dwight''s case. Inspector Cain stared at the man who came with the lawyer. The old man seemed like some important person who could not even bother to talk directly to him and have to relay everything to his lawyer. Inspector Cain received an order from the higher ups to treat this as a priority and for once they were told to proceed with the case even though the suspect came from a rich family. He was so used to getting told to dismiss cases because the suspect is a friend or someone they cannot mess with. Keeping someone like Dwight Murphy locked up in jail is such a breath of fresh air. Inspector Cain called one of his subordinates to get Dwight Murphy and he led the lawyer and his father to one of their private rooms to wait. Dustin tapped his fingers on the table as he waited for Dwight to arrive. He has two reasons for personally coming here. One is to get his youngest son out of jail and second to ask Dwight who he pissed off for someone to secretly buy all their company shares owned by third parties. Dustin gasped in horror when the door opened and Dwight walked in with handcuffs. This idiot lawyer did not mention that his son was badly beat up. His nose had a bandage and seemed to have been dislocated. His right eye was all purple and swollen. He had a cut on his lips. He was also limping a bit. "Dad! Finally!" Dwight exclaimed in happiness upon seeing his father, he almost cried like a kid. He has never spent a night in jail and it''s making his skin crawl from thinking how filthy the place is, besides he was not even in a solitary cell and the guys he was with were all dirty and poor. "Sit down first Dwight." Dustin told his son who happily followed his instruction. "When can I go home Dad? I can''t stand this place, the men who are in the same cell with me are too filthy and are too scary. You need to help me Dad. I don''t want to stay another night in this hell hole." Dwight cried reaching for his father''s hands with his still handcuff hands. Dustin turned to his lawyer for an update on the case. "I''m sorry Sir, we cannot use the argument that the victim seduced your son with his pheromones." The lawyer replied. "What do you mean? Omegas are sluts and we all know no one can blame an Alpha if they lose their control when some Omega uses their pheromones on them." Dustin exclaimed. They have used that excuse multiple times already. "Sir, they said the Omega is bonded and there is no way his pheromones could affect your son''s. Also they have proof that your son stalked the victim." The lawyer explained. "Dwight!!" Dustin screamed at his son who just avoided his gaze. He had no idea about this, now everything makes sense. The owner of that Omega was the one his son offended and is taking his revenge against his company. Dustin wanted to wring his son''s neck in frustration but got interrupted by a phone call from his eldest son. "Dad, where are you? They are calling for an emergency shareholders meeting. Even the board of directors are invited." Dexter informed his father frantically. "Dad! Dad! Dad, wait, don''t leave me here please." Dwight pleaded when his father stood up from his chair and was about to leave. "I have some things to deal with in the company. I will get you out of here as soon as I can." Dustin said and went to leave the station with Dwight screaming and crying like a kid for his father to take him with him. Dustin racked his brains on how to fix this whole mess. Their family owned 45% total shares with 30% of it under his name and 5% each under his three sons. The maximum shares that person could buy is around 40% since 10% of the total shares is owned by Cole, his wife''s brother who will definitely not sell his shares and the remaining 5% is owned by the general public. Considering all these, the control would still remain in their family. He just needs to pacify this person to keep the peace in his company and be able to take his son out of jail. Dustin walked into the meeting room with high hopes which soon got destroyed when he saw the man sitting inside. "Of all people, his idiot son pissed off Keith Andersen." Dustin thought to himself. "I didn''t know you have an interest in our business Mr. Andersen." Dustin said to Keith. "I don''t." Keith replied. "But your son made me. Anyway, I am busy and I don''t have much time. I requested this meeting to remove you as the Chairman." Keith said, looking bored. "That''s impossible. You cannot do that. Dad owned this company." Dexter exclaimed. "Well based on your By Laws, it only needs a majority vote from the shareholders to remove the Chairman." Keith replied, throwing a copy of the company''s by laws. Dexter grinned. He thought Keith Andersen was a shrewd businessman and yet he didn''t know that their family owned the majority of the shares. "Then there''s no issue. Our family has always owned the majority of the shares." Dexter proudly stated. "Hmmm, I owned 51% so I guess that''s the majority right?" Keith replied, smirking. "Mr. Secretary, call it out." Keith instructed the Secretary of the Board which is also Dustin''s lawyer. "Ahmm, as stated in the By Laws, the position of Chairman has been removed from Mr. Murphy." The lawyer had no choice but to announce. "This is absurd." Dexter and Denver both shouted. The meeting ended with both Dustin''s son complaining and screaming. An executive who has been working in the company for more than twenty years has been elected as the new Chairman and President of the Murphy Electronics. The executive was approached by Keith based on Sid''s investigation. He is fair and dedicated to the company and he did not hesitate to agree to Keith''s proposition when he explained his reasons and his plans. "Why? Why are you doing this?" Dustin asked Keith when they were left alone inside the room. "Why are you so set on destroying my company?" Dustin continued, he wanted to ask why Keith is doing this for just an Omega but he did not dare ask. "For the record, I wasn''t destroying your company. Murphy Electronics is a good company and I am not a monster like your son who wishes for thousands of employees to lose their jobs in order to get back at someone. We both know I have the power to destroy your company if I could but I won''t do that. I just want to tell you that I will not let you use your power and your position to give your son a free pass in jail. He dared lay his hand on someone precious to me and he will regret it for the rest of his life." Keith replied to the old man and left the room. He''s done in this place, he needs to get back to his wife as he promised Alex they would listen to Bean''s heartbeat together. (Removing the Chairman of the Board is indeed based on what is written in the company''s ByLaws but it''s not based just on the majority shares. Normally it would require 80% or above, depending on the ByLaws.) ******* Matt sighed as he finished examining the patient from the emergency room. It was breaking his heart looking at the bruised face of the Omega patient as he tried to check her baby''s condition. The Omega woman was beaten by the Alpha who raped and impregnated her when she tried to escape from him. He was thinking of his brother the whole time he was treating the patient. He was so glad he would be seeing Alex soon, once he saw him, he would be assured that his brother is safe. "Dr. Fernandez, Dr. Lee is paging for you but you left your phone here at the counter." A nurse informed Matt. They have an Omega patient that got referred to the professor. He asked him to join him in meeting the patient before he went home and have his long awaited vacation. He has been away from home for so long that he was so excited to go back. "The patient has been assaulted and almost lost his baby. He was referred to us because he is an Omega. The doctor from the emergency room who attended to the patient told me that the baby is safe for now but with Omega being a man there might be complications later on and got referred to us." Doctor Lee explained to Matt. "There''s too many Omega''s being assaulted these days." Matt sighed. "I know you''re worried about your brother. After this patient you can head home and take a few days off." Dr. Lee smiled at his protege. They were heading to the patient''s room when Matt''s phone rang. He asks the professor if he could just follow him later on as it was his mother who''s calling him. There were a few miscalls from his mom that he''s worried something might have happened. "Mattie!" Helena cried as soon as Matt answered the phone. "Hey Mom what''s going on?" Matt asked worriedly. "Mom put Dad on the phone. I could not understand what you''re saying." Matt told his mother who was wailing that he could not get what she''s telling him. "Matt. I''m sorry to bother you. We could not contact Alex and he''s not at home either. He missed his daily call to us last night so you''re mom and I went to his apartment but he''s not home as well. We tried to contact Dan if he knew where Alex is but we could not get through with him as well." George informed his son. They have been so worried for Alex since last night and they thought Matt should know about it. "God where is that brat?" Matt exclaimed. Alex sounded weird when he called him the other day he should have known something is wrong with his brother. "Dad, I''ll talk to the professor and I will head home immediately." Matt told his Dad and ended the call. He went inside the VIP room to tell the professor of his family situation. "Doctor can we wait for a few minutes? My husband is on his way, I would like to listen to our Bean''s heartbeat together." Matt heard a familiar voice said to the professor when he entered the room. His face darkens when he finds out who that voice belongs to. His missing brother is lying on the bed with a cast on his arm and a bruised up face. "Mattie¡­..." Chapter 72 - 70 "Mattie." Matt doesn''t know how to react after seeing his supposedly missing brother all bruised up and his arms even on a cast. His mind went blank and he just stood there frozen at the foot of Alex''s hospital bed. His thoughts went back to that night he first met his brother, he felt like his body was trembling in fear the same way it did that night. "I need to bring Alex to a safe place. I cannot let them get to him." Matt thought to himself. "Mattie." Alex called out to his brother again. Matt being silent is scaring him so much he bit his already cut lips. "Dr. Fernandez you know Mr. Andersen?" Professor Lee asked his protege. "Dr. Fernandez, are you okay? Dr. Fernandez" Matt came back to his senses with his professor''s voice calling out to him. His face darkens when he gets a good glance of his brother''s face again. He clenched his fists thinking of how he should kill the bastard who did this to his precious little brother. "Mattie." Alex called out to his brother again. "Get up. We''re going home right this instant." Matt sternly ordered his brother. "Mattie, please calm down" Alex pleaded, this is not how he wanted his brother to see him after two months of being separated. "I said get up. We''re leaving." Matt shouted, he pulled up the sheets covering Alex and tried to get him out of bed. "Dr. Fernandez, I''m not sure what''s going on but we still need to check his status." Professor Lee tried to calm down his hysterical student. He has never seen Matthew like this, he was always calm and gentle to their patients. "Mr. Andersen is pregnant please don''t be hasty with your actions." The old man reminded Matt about the reason they were in this room in the first place. Matt grabbed his head in frustration, his mind went blank seeing Alex''s state that he totally forgot the reason why they were in the room. They were supposed to check up on the professor''s new patient, a pregnant male Omega. Matt stupidly looks around the room, his mind rejecting the reality that the professor''s new patient is none other than his little brother. What was it again? What did the professor just call his brother? Mr. Andersen? Since when did his brother change his last name? "Mattie." Alex worriedly called out to his brother. He''s fidgeting as Matt goes silent again. "You''re pregnant?" Matt asked, gritting his teeth, hoping he heard it wrong and there''s another male Omega pregnant in this room other than his brother. Alex doesn''t know how to respond. This is not how it''s supposed to be. This is not how Matt should find out about Bean. "I''m asking you. Damn it! Answer me." Matt raised his voice, completely out of it that his professor was caught off guard and doesn''t know how to deal with this Matt. Alex remained silent and kept glancing at the door, he''s worried that Colin or the other guards might barged in because of Matt''s angry voice. He needs to calm his brother before Keith arrives otherwise all hell will break loose and he doesn''t want their first meeting to be like that. "Dr. Fernandez please calm yourself down, you''re agitating the patient." The old doctor''s voice woke up Alex from his thoughts. "I''m sorry Professor." Matt apologized to the professor but still look mad at his brother. "I''m asking again Alex, are you pregnant." Matt asked in a much lower voice. "Yeah, I am." Alex replied as his burst into tears. ******* Keith closed his eyes and leaned his head on the backseat. He barely slept a wink last night, he could not help but stare at Alex. He kept checking to ensure Alex is really sleeping in front of him, safe and sound. When morning came, he was busy doing all these and that for his plans against Dwight and his family. He took a big gamble talking to Director Cole about Alex and what Dwight did to him. The old man may be a close friend of his father but he is still undeniably that bastard''s uncle. His blood and family. "I''m sorry Keith. I really am. It was my fault for asking your father to hire my nephew. I just couldn''t say no to my sister when she asked me for help in finding a job to train her son. I heard things about Dwight but I didn''t know it was this bad that he would resort to this kind of atrocity. I''m really sorry this had to happen to your wife." Director Cole said to Keith when he told him about what happened. "What''s done is done. Please help me put a stop to this. I don''t want your nephew to have another helpless Omega to be his victim." Keith replied sternly. The old man did not hesitate when Keith asked him to sell him his shares on Murphy Electronics. Director Cole was too remorseful and asked for Keith''s forgiveness until the old man had to leave. "How is Alex doing?" Keith asked after a while. He and Alex talked before he left this morning, they agreed to listen to Bean''s heartbeat today. Coincidentally the specialist for Omega''s pregnancy has just returned and will be able to check on Alex already. He was the same doctor that Dr. Calix mentioned to them when they found out about Bean. He was told that the doctor was away for about two months due to a conference and numerous consultations from other hospitals. He was glad that he didn''t have to search high and low for the doctor. He came right on time. Afterall he wan''t nothing but the best health care for Alex and Bean. "Colin said that he woke up and was looking for you." Martin replied. "Then drive faster to the hospital, I don''t like to keep my wife waiting." Keith ordered. "You placed guards outside his room right?" "Yeah I did." Martin replied. Aside from Colin who is Alex''s main bodyguard, there are four more guards stationed outside his room. They will also now be visible in guarding Alex aside from those watching the perimeters. Martin thinks it''s too much but at Keith''s current state he could not argue with him. He almost lost his wife and child, that is something he could understand. The losing someone part. He would have done everything in his power if he could prevent losing someone as important. "Keith, Colin said the doctor just arrived at Alex''s room." Martin informed his friend just as they arrived at the hospital parking. "Okay let''s head in now." Keith replied, he almost missed the chance to be with Alex when the doctor checked up on his wife. ******* Keith''s face darkened and his Alpha instinct took over him when he saw a man in white suit holding Alex''s arms and forcing his wife out of bed. He immediately ran towards Alex''s bed and pushed the man. Colin and Martin subdued the man Keith just pushed. "I think there''s a misunderstanding please let this young man go." Professor Lee asked Colin and Martin who is still holding a dumbfounded Matt. He''s getting tired and confused with what''s going on. "Are you okay? Are you hurt somewhere?" Keith asked his wife as he inspects Alex for any injuries. "Throw that man to jail." Keith instructed. "No. Please Keith don''t. Please let him go." Alex pleaded. He doesn''t know where to start to resolve this. Everything is getting out of hand. "Alex who is this man?" Matt asked angrily. "Can you let me go." He said to the two men holding him. "Is this how they did this to you huh? Is that why you are in that state? Did they force you Alex, did that man force you?" Matt exclaimed, screaming at his brother to answer him. "How dare you talk to my wife like that?" Keith roared. "What the hell. Wife? Alex what in the world is this man saying?" Matt incredulously asked his brother. "Mattie please." Alex cried. "Mattie?" Keith repeated after Alex. "You''re his brother?!" Chapter 73 - 71 "You''re Mattie? Erm I mean Matt, Alex''s brother right?" Keith immediately corrected himself when the Alpha scowled at him for calling his name with familiarity. He doesn''t normally bother about someone else''s opinion of him except for his wife but this man in front of him is another exception. Alex valued his brother to the core and it''s not a good idea to be on this man''s bad side. "Yes I am Alex''s brother and who are you?" Matt replied sternly to Keith''s question. Matt grudgingly straightened his white coat that got wrinkled from Martin and Colin''s restraining him. He glared at the two Alpha in retaliation. "Ahmm Mattie this is Keith¡ª "Shut up Alex I''m not talking to you." Matt said to his brother who flinched as Matt rarely raised his voice against Alex. "I apologize if my men were a bit rough. I wasn''t aware you would be here." Keith replied, giving Alex a comforting smile as if telling him that he would handle this. "I''m Keith Andersen." Keith introduced himself, extending a hand towards Matt. "Are you the reason my brother is in the hospital?" Matt asked, staring at the Alpha standing beside his brother''s hospital bed, had he been a normal Alpha he might be intimidated by this man. However, his brother has been aggravated and even gotten himself pregnant and he feels like this man is to be blamed. There''s no way in hell he would be intimidated by someone like him. "Can you all cut it out, your pheromones are too much for an old man like me. I''m a Beta and yet I can feel how intense your pheromones are." Professor Lee interrupted Matt''s questioning. The old man sighed exhausted as he sat down on the chair at Alex''s bedside. "Are you okay?" He asked checking on Alex who''s fidgeting but somehow for some reason is generally okay. "I..I''m fine." Alex replied meekly, his hands were on the hem of Keith''s shirt. Matt, who''s glaring at Keith, glanced at his professor. The older man''s words got him thinking. He has been crazy mad since before the three Alpha came in and he''s sure that his pheromones are all over the place. Blood relatives normally don''t get affected by each other''s pheromones but he and Alex are not blood related, thus with all those extreme pheromones he''s been exuding, Alex should have been gravely affected already. Matt''s face darkens as his mind starts to process everything inside his head. The pheromones, Alex''s bruised body, the pregnancy all of this came rushing through his mind that when he was done his body moved in a flash. He grabbed Keith''s collar and dragged him away from Allex. Alex, who has been holding on to Keith''s shirt almost got dragged off if Keith didn''t remove his hand. For the first time in his life Matt punched someone in the face. It hurts like hell, he can feel his knuckles throbbing but he couldn''t care less. The only thought in his mind is that this man sullied his precious little brother. "Mattie stop it. Keith! Oh my God!" Alex cried as he saw his brother hitting Keith. This isn''t how it''s supposed to be, he doesn''t want any of them to get hurt. "Mattie! Please!" He then turned towards Martin and Colin. "Stop them! Please do something." Alex screamed at the two Alphas who just stood there watching. "It''s all my fault. Mattie please!" Matt could not believe Alex was defending this man. "You bastard! How dare you mark my brother." Matt said, throwing another hit on Keith. He really believes that this man used his pheromones to make his brother submit to him. "Please stop them!" Alex cried for help. Professor Lee just closed his eyes and sighed in resignation. An old man like him won''t be of much help in stopping a fight against two Alphas, not that he could consider it a fight if it''s only Dr. Fernandez who does all the fighting. Colin is getting conflicted if he should help his boss or at least stop the fight. As a bodyguard his job is to protect his boss but he''s not sure what to do as even his superior is not doing anything. He glanced at Martin and was confused a bit when he saw the other Alpha smiling. Martin shaked his head at Colin''s confused expression. He could tell that the doctor is not good at fighting or he may not even have been in a fight in his entire life. His punches are sloppy but still enough to hurt someone but not the likes of Keith. Keith is probably just allowing the other Alpha to hit him. Technically as Keith''s bodyguard he should be stopping the fight but as his friend he knew that Keith wouldn''t want him to intervene. Besides, it''s not everyday he gets to see someone beat up Keith Andersen. Keith was lying on the floor with Matt on top of him still clutching his collar while his other hand was gearing for another hit. "Give me one good reason I should not kill you right now. You''re a scumbag for forcing yourself on Alex. He''s pregnant and badly beaten all because of you." Matt screamed as he grabbed Keith again, angrily shaking him. "I''m sorry. It''s all my fault." Keith replied, earning him another punch in the face. Alex cried and screamed for his brother to stop but to no avail. Professor Lee is trying to calm him while ordering Matt to stop. Alex tried to get out of his bed to stop the fight himself since Martin and Colin didn''t want to intervene. However, he is struggling to do so because of the cast on his right arm. He tried to use his left arm to support his body but it didn''t help as the needle eventually pierced deeper through his veins that the IV started to get bloody. Alex cried out in pain as the two Alpha flinched upon hearing Alex''s whimpering from pain. "Enough both of you." Professor Lee bellowed as he saw the blood in the IV. "If you want to have a fistfight do it outside. This is a hospital room and there is a patient here." The old doctor pressed the intercom and called the nurse to help fix Alex''s IV drip. "I''m very disappointed in you Dr. Fernandez, no matter what the circumstances are you are still a doctor and we are here to see a patient. Our priority is always the patients." Professor Lee scolded his student. He then turned to Keith and said "Your Omega is pregnant and you have the time for a fist fight instead of caring for your him. And you two, you''re supposed to be professionals but you just let your boss get beaten up." He then said to Colin and Martin. The four Alphas bowed their heads like little kids getting scolded by their teacher. Colin felt a bit aggrieved as he was planning to intervene but was prevented to do so. Martin is chuckling silently, still having the time of his life from seeing Keith get beaten. Keith was worriedly looking at his wife while Matt is feeling apologetic towards the professor but is still fuming inside. "Is my wife okay Doctor?" Keith inquired. "What did you just say?" Matt frowned at Keith. "Mattie, you see ahmm. Please don''t get mad." Alex tried to explain the situation. Matt felt like blood was rushing to his head. There was too much for him to absorb.. He glared at Alex for today''s revelations and before anyone could move, Keith was once again on the floor getting another jab from Matt. Chapter 74 - 72 "Just relax Alex okay?" Doctor Lee said, giving the pregnant Omega a reassuring smile. Men or women, Omega or not, they were all nervous and excited upon hearing their baby''s heartbeat for the first time and with all that happened earlier Alex might still be agitated which is why he wanted to calm him and reassure him. "I''m gonna put some gel on your tummy, it might be cold and sticky but this will reduce the static from the machine. Are you ready?" Alex nodded at the doctor as Keith gently squeezed his shoulders. Alex smiled at Keith and he winced as he saw his husband''s face. His handsome face is full of cuts, his cheeks are a bit swollen, his nose finally stopped bleeding and he got a plaster on the side of his mouth which one of the nurses helped put after cleaning his wounds. He looked like someone who got mugged in a dark alley somewhere. On the other hand, his brother is giving him the silent treatment as he assisted Doctor Lee. He knew he gave Matt the biggest shock of his life and he deserved the cold shoulder. Anyone would be mad if he found out their brother got marked and got pregnant by some stranger. Still, his older brother''s presence is giving him an assurance that Bean would be fine. "Don''t be nervous, just relax. Okay, I''ll start now." Doctor Lee stated as he put the device on Alex''s tummy. Alex waited holding his breath as the doctor moved the machine around his tummy. The gel really felt cold but not that uncomfortable or maybe his mind is all too focused to meet their little bean. "Hmmm, let''s see."Doctor Lee said as he shifted the machine a bit lower to the right. Alex gasped when he heard that thumping sound. "Th..That''s Bean right?" Alex asked the doctor who nodded and smiled. "Keith it''s Bean, it''s really Bean." Alex exclaimed, covering his mouth with his free hand to control himself from crying but to no avail as tears fell down his face as they continued to listen to Bean''s heartbeat. "Our little fellow here seemed to be quite strong. The doctor who treated you said you fell down and he was worried that the baby might be unstable. However the way I see it your baby is doing just fine. You did well protecting your little one." Doctor Lee patted Alex''s hands. He was really brave for protecting his baby despite himself getting injured in the process. Alex cried and thanked the Doctor. He was really glad that Bean was okay. He was so scared that something might have happened to Bean while he was trapped in that toilet with Dwight. The doctor from the E.R. said Bean was fine but he could not believe it not until he heard the baby''s heartbeat himself. Keith gave Alex''s shoulder another gentle squeeze. He wanted to hug and kiss his wife to console him but he restrained himself as he didn''t want Alex''s brother to get mad again. The way he sees it, Matt is struggling to accept the reality that his brother is married, marked and pregnant afterall he learned about it all in one day. He couldn''t blame the other Alpha, it must have been a shock for him especially finding his brother all beaten up. He should hold back for now afterall he still yet to meet Alex''s parents. There''s still a mountain left for him to climb. "The baby is okay for now but don''t be too complacent, first and foremost pregnancy is extremely hard in general as you are carrying the life of another human being inside you so be careful and take care of yourself the time. Secondly, you are an Omega and a male at that thus your pregnancy is more complicated than the others. Luckily for you, your brother is a very good doctor and he dedicated himself to become the best just for you." Doctor Lee said smiling. He knew from the start that Dr. Fernandez became a doctor because of his brother and it is for that reason that he took the younger doctor under his wing. Someone who would commit themselves for their loved ones will do everything in his power to save someone''s life, because they know the importance of family and that is what makes Dr. Fernandez great at what he does. "Okay, here you go. A special gift for you and your husband." Doctor Lee said, handing Alex the copy of Bean''s ultrasound. "Thank you so much doctor. I''ll promise to do my best to keep our Bean safe and healthy." Alex replied hugging the small photo in his hands. ******* "Are you sure we are in the right place?" Helena asked her husband. They were frantically searching for their youngest son when Matt called and informed them that he had found Alex. They were relieved and thankful that Alex is safe but they were surprised when their eldest told them where to find Alex. "Mattie said we should go to the VIP room at their hospital." George replied to his wife. "B..but I don''t think Alex would be here." Helena said, staring at a group of men in suit standing guard at the VIP room Matt told them to go to. "Maybe he''s visiting a friend or something." George took his wife''s hand and walked towards the door trying his best not to get intimidated by the men in suits. A.Andersen. Does their son know someone like that? As far as the couple knows, Dan is Alex''s only friend. "Excuse me Sir, Ma''am, are you Mr. Alex''s parents?" One of the men asked. "Ahh¡­ Yes. Yes we are his parents." George replied with Helena hiding behind him. "You may come in." The men opened the door and led the couple in. Helena gasped and immediately ran towards her son. "What happened to you? Why are you like this?." Helena frantically asked. Her heart broke when he saw the state his youngest son is in. "My baby. Mommy''s here now." Helena cried as she hugged an equally crying Alex. George stood frozen, watching his wife run to their son who''s lying in a hospital bed all bruised up. Their eldest son, silently sitting on the side and another man with a bruised up face he doesn''t know is on Alex''s other side. He quietly walked towards his eldest son and watched his wife and youngest son cry themself out. "Mom.. Mom.." Alex cried hugging his mother with his left hand. "Shhh. Mom is here now." Helena gently strokes her son''s hair as tears fall down his face. Keith watched as the family got reunited. Alex told him he hasn''t seen his family since they bonded so he knew that this moment meant a lot to his wife, thus he''s patiently waiting on the sideline. Looking at them he could see Matt''s resemblance to his parents though Alex doesn''t seem to share any trait from their parents. Maybe he took after one of their grandparents. Resemblance aside, he could tell just how much his family loved his wife. "Mom.. Dad.. I''''d like you to meet someone." Alex said to his parents once he calmed down. "This is ahmm Keith, he''s the president of the company I am doing my internship." Alex said, fidgeting as he introduced the Alpha to his family. "I apologized, we totally ignored you. Thank you for helping our son." George said, offering his hand to Keith. By the looks of it, this man helped their son who got into an accident. "Ahmm Dad¡­ Mom." Alex gulped, glancing at his mother who gasped in realization. "He''s ahmm.. he''s my¡­ my.. ahmm.. my husband." Alex blurted out. Chapter 75 - 73 Hi guys sorry for the long wait. Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim brothers and sisters! Stay safe everyone. ******* "He''s my husband." George stared at his son after Alex said those words. He was stunned for a moment that he could not say a single thing and he believed the same goes to his wife. Just this morning they were frantically looking for their youngest son and now Alex is telling them the Alpha standing beside him is his husband. It sounded so ridiculous given the man''s status, he may be just a common restaurant owner but he still knows who this man is. His name speaks enough of his elite status and there''s no way someone like him would be taking an Omega for a wife. "Alex quit this nonsense. It''s not polite to joke at your boss'' expense." George said laughing, trying to lighten the mood. "I''m sorry Mr. Andersen, my son can be a little playful sometimes. Please don''t take it against him." He said, turning to Keith apologetically. George can sense that Alex is scared to talk to them with the way he is fidgeting. It must be because he got them worried and with him ending up in a hospital all bruising up will definitely end with a scolding from him and his wife. Since he was a kid Alex feared getting scolded and hated. It took a while for them to assure him that scolding him for things he did wrong will not mean they hated him enough to abandon him. He guess hearing stories of Omega''s being abandoned by his family made him think like that. They haven''t been fully informed yet of what happened but looking at their son''s bruised and beaten up body, he immediately concludes that his son was assaulted. There were numerous attacks on Omega''s lately which is why they were so worried when they couldn''t get hold of Alex. He gritted his teeth thinking about what their son had to go through to end up looking like this. He''s not the type of person who wishes ill on others but he hopes whoever did this to his son will rot in jail. "Alex, you''re mom and I are not mad at you okay? We''re just worried about you since we could not get hold of you last night but we are glad to find you safe. That''s all that matters so there''s no need to make a joke like this." George said to his son who he thinks is scared that they got mad for worrying them. "I''m sure Mattie''s not mad as well. I''m really sorry about this Mr. Andersen and we''re grateful for all your help." He said but he was confused that Alex is still looking worried, his boss'' obviously not taking it as a joke and his eldest son is not showing any reaction at all. Speaking of their eldest son, Matt is awfully quiet considering the situation which baffles George. Is he wrong in his assumption? Was this man actually the one who assaulted their son? If yes, then why in the hell is Alex saying this man is his husband? "Were you already married the last time we met?" Helena suddenly asked accusingly. She''s somehow felt betrayed that Alex didn''t tell her anything. If they are really married, Alex should have told her considering that she was aware that her son has an Alpha in his life already. "Helena, what are you talking about?" George asked, getting more confused. It seemed to him that his wife knew something about this whole situation. Does that mean, Alex is not being playful and joking around? He unconsciously glanced at his eldest son and noticed his stoic expression as if he''s not surprised at all which is weird considering how Matt doted on his younger brother. "Alex!" Helena screamed her son''s name, waiting for a response. "I ahmm¡­ I''m sorry Mom." Alex said fidgeting, Keith''s hands are on his shoulders giving him encouragement. "We.. we got married after.. after we''ve met on your medical check up." Alex exclaimed. "Why didn''t you tell us? Do you think we will be so against this that you have to lie to me and your Dad?" Helena said feeling hurt and betrayed. Alex could not respond to that, he just wiped the tears that he didn''t realize were already streaming down his face. His mom was right, why did he really not tell them about it when his Mom already knew that he''s already seeing someone. "You''re both confusing me." George stated and he felt dizzy he almost fell on the floor if not for Martin''s quick reflex. "Daaad!" Alex called out while Helena checked on her husband, momentarily forgetting about Alex and Keith. "I''m okay, I am not that weak. You both better start explaining things. How long have you been keeping these things from me?" George looked at his wife and son feeling hurt. He sat down on the chair Martin provided him. "Dad, it''s not Mom''s fault. She doesn''t know anything. It was all me. I was the one who didn''t tell you the truth." Alex said, crying. "Then why didn''t you tell us? We are your parents, we have the right to know what''s going on with you. Is finding out the truth with you lying on that bed with your body all beaten up better than telling us up front? Is worrying us better than telling us the truth?" George said, raising his voice. "Ahmm Sir.. I mean Mr. and Mrs Fernandez, please don''t blame Alex." Keith interrupted. "It was all my fault. Please blame it all on me. It was my selfishness that started this. I married Alex hastily because I''m afraid to part with him since we bonded. I beg for your forgiveness for not asking for your blessing. I''m really sorry for that but I will not apologize for marrying Alex. I really love him and our little Bean." Keith bowed his head in repentance. "Keith, stop it. What do you mean not to blame me? I was the one who asked you to marry me. It was my own decisiveness." Alex cried trying to reach Keith with his free hand. Helena sighed deeply watching the two love birds. She honestly felt a little hurt and betrayed that Alex didn''t tell her about getting married but somehow she expected it to happen but not so soon. Alex is of legal age and would eventually get married and have a family, she just wished that she and George and of course Mattie were there to witness it. There''s no use blaming anyone at this point already. They are married and bonded too. It seems Alex is pregnant as well, blaming him or his husband will not do anyone any good. Besides, she can tell that this Alpha will treat her son well, call that mother instinct or whatever. Somehow, she remembered what Alex told her before that he was kind and gentle to him. She just hoped he would continue to do so. "Mr. Andersen, we are not opposing you or anything. There''s no point in finding out who is to blame. What''s done is done." Helena said, she turned to her husband who nodded in agreement. "We just want Alex to be safe and happy. The baby too." "I promise you, Mr. and Mrs. Fernandez, I will do everything in my power to protect my wife and my child." Keith solemnly replied. "Does your family know about Alex and the baby?" George asked. He knew marrying an Omega especially if you are an Alpha is not always welcomed. Helena suffered and they had to struggle for years until she was finally accepted by his family. Considering the younger Alpha''s status, his family might not be as accepting as them. He doesn''t want his son to be ridiculed or belittled by his husband''s family. "No Sir. They don''t know yet. I plan to inform them as soon as we settle things on Alex''s side." Keith replied. "Will your family accept my son as their in law?" George asked worriedly. "I can''t say they would do so immediately." Keith replied honestly, he''s really not sure what his parents would say. His mom has been pestering him to get married and have children but he''s not sure if she would be happy to know he got married and is having a child with an Omega. "What I can promise you is that I will not let what my family say affects our relationship. I will protect Alex and our child no matter what." George took a deep breath and looked at his wife who''s crying and nodding at the same time. He smiled at Helena knowing what she meant. "We are giving the both of you our blessings but it doesn''t mean we forgive you for hiding things from us. We will keep an eye on you and if you hurt my son we will take him back together with our grandchild." Alex cried happily in Keith''s arms upon hearing his father''s words. Chapter 76 - 74 "Hey stop crying. It''s not good for your baby." Helena rubbed Alex''s back as her youngest son wailed after she and George gave their blessings on his marriage. "Th..thanks Mom.. I''m.. I''m really really really sorry. I was so scared that you and Dad will hate me and.. and..disown me." Alex said in between his sobs. He was so happy and relieved that he finally told his family about Keith and Bean. It''s like the heavy weight on his chest has been finally lifted and his emotions just went out of control that he can''t stop himself from crying. "This silly boy. You''re my son and no matter what you do I could never hate you. I was hurt a bit because you lied to us but we will never disown you nor abandon you. We are a family and we will always be here for you." Helena replied. She wiped the tears on Alex''s face and couldn''t help but smile. "Oh my! You''re gonna be a mother soon and yet you still cry like a baby." Helena said teasing her son. "Mom.. I''m not a baby.. Bean might hear you." Alex pouts. "Haha! Bean sorry but your mom will always be my baby boy." Helena replied laughing and pinching Alex''s cheeks. Helena sighed when Alex continued to pout from her teasing. She couldn''t help but felt at ease looking at her son talking about his baby. When Alex first came into their lives, she was so worried for his future. She was scared that whatever happened to him when he was younger would affect his life. She was afraid that Alex would be trapped in that darkness and she was really thankful that he slowly opened up to them and now he''s even married and already starting to build his own family. "Mom are you okay?" Alex asked when his mom suddenly spaced out. "I''m fine. It''s just that it''s finally hitting me that you''re gonna be a mother soon." Helena replied. "I''m getting emotional because I feel like I''m still too young to be a grandmother." Helena chuckled. "Mom wanna get more emotional?" Alex asked grinning. "Here is Bean''s sonogram from the ultrasound I took earlier." He said proudly showing his mother the sonogram Dr. Lee gave him earlier. "Hmm looks like my playful son is back. Let me see that precious little bean." Helena smiled and took the photo from Alex. They both gushed their excitement about the baby. George watched Keith look at Alex with affection in his eyes. It allayed some of his fears and assured him that his son will be loved. The way the younger Alpha looks at his son proves that he married Alex for love and not because of him taking responsibility for getting Alex pregnant. For him, that''s enough for now. Alex will be in good hands and that''s all that matters. "He''s not always a crybaby but if you want to back out now, I''ll give you another chance." George said interrupting Keith from staring at his wife. "No Sir. There''s no way I''m letting him go." Keith replied solemnly. ******* Matt watched his parents happily talk to Alex and that Alpha he married to. His mother is getting emotional as she looks at the sonogram of Alex''s baby while his father is discussing with the Alpha about what happened to his brother. He felt suffocated. He can''t understand why he is the only one not taking this lightly. Why does his parents easily accept everything? Why does it seem like he''s the bad guy from thinking otherwise? "I have to go, I''m still on duty." He said to no one in particular and rushed his way out of the room, not caring if his parents or his brother heard him. He just left. Matt ignored the guards who opened the door for him and even the nurses he met along the way. His chest is getting heavier and he feels like it''s gonna explode and thus he cannot afford to talk to anyone right now. Matt went inside the men''s toilet and locked himself up in a cubicle. The emotions he could no longer control rushed out inside of him that he found himself throwing up. "Blergh!" Matt took a deep breath trying to calm himself. His mind is getting hazy, it''s making him dizzy and nauseous. Nothing is coming out but he just kept throwing up that it hurts. He stopped for a bit when he heard someone knocking. "Excuse me, are you okay? Do you need me to call for help?" "I''m okay. I.. I don''t need help." Matt managed to reply. Chad knew he had to go now and the man said that he''s fine anyway. He only has a few minutes to spare as it is but he could not help but worry about the man inside the cubicle. "Are you sure you''re alright? I really have to go now but I can drop by the nurse''s station to ask for help." Chad asked with concern in his voice. "I''m really fine. You may go now." "Shit!" Chad cursed when he glanced at his watch. Vix is gonna kill him if he''s late for their flight. They are going out of the country to attend a special food fair. He just wanted to drop by and have a quick visit to Alex before he left. Martin told them about what happened and he rushed to the hospital despite his busy schedule. "I really have to go, I will let the nurses know just to be sure. Hope you''ll be okay. I''m sorry I really have to go." Matt weakly opened the door when he heard the man''s footsteps leaving the restroom. He dragged himself outside before anyone else saw him in this state. ******* "I''m going to the toilet, honey stay here with Alex." Helena said to her husband just after Matt left the room. "Mom, there''s a private toilet here. You can even take a bath here if you want." Alex said to his mom who was about to leave the room. "Hmm are you bragging that you''re in the VIP room?" Helena teased her son. "Mom! Of course not." Alex replied, his face is all red from embarrassment. "Haha! I''m just kidding. I want to drop by at the nurse''s station to thank them for taking care of you. I won''t take long." Helena replied and quickly left the room before anyone could ask her further. Helena looked around the hallway for any trace of her son but could not find him. "Excuse me Ma''am are you looking for someone?" Colin asked. "Ahh yes, I was wondering if you saw which direction my son went. He''s the doctor who just came out of the room a minute ago. "Ahmm Ma''am I saw him go out of the emergency exit just now." One of the guards replied to Helena. Helena smiled and thanked the man before heading towards the direction he pointed at. "Mattie!" Helena worriedly called out to her son. She found Matt slump down on the floor clutching his knees. "What happened? Why are you trembling?" She can tell that something is wrong with Matt which is why she made an excuse and followed him but she didn''t know it was like this. "Mattie it''s mom." Helena shaked her son who didn''t seem to recognize her. "Mom?" Matt replied wide eyed finally noticing her. "Mom¡­ are they taking Alex? We can''t let them, Mom.. we need to get him out of here. They are gonna hurt my brother. Let''s go, we have to take him to the hospital. He''s bleeding! We have to save him. Helena cried and hugged Matt. She didn''t realize how deep the impact of that night has on her son. Seeing his brother in that state must have brought out those memories and emotions. "Sweetheart, it''s alright now. Your brother is safe. He''s okay." Helena cried. "Shhhh, Mattie it''s alright now. No one''s gonna harm your baby brother. It''s alright." She held her son close to her whispering words of assurance, trying to calm him down. She felt like she''s talking to the fourteen year old Mattie. "Mom, Alex got hurt. I wasn''t there to protect him. I''m really sorry." Matt replied crying. He stopped trembling and seemingly back to normal. Helena cupped Matt''s face and said "Alex is safe. You''re brother is okay. Don''t blame yourself. If anyone is at fault, it''s that guy who attacked him. Always remember, you saved Alex, you kept him safe that''s why he was here today. Don''t let the shadow of the past hinder you to see what''s important. Your brother is okay. He''s happy now and we should be there to support him like before. Okay?" Matt nodded in response. They stayed there for a while until Matt fully calmed down. Chapter 77 - 75 "It''s for the best. I''ve overstayed my welcome." Dan said as he zipped the last of his belongings. He doesn''t have much stuff to begin with so it wasn''t that hard to gather everything. Honestly, he doesn''t know where he should go from here onwards. He couldn''t go back to his apartment since he still doesn''t know if Eric has settled things with those thugs he owed money from. If he goes back home, his grandparents would ask him what happened and he doesn''t want to worry them. They had suffered so much already from taking him in. He couldn''t face Alex now or his family. He''s not brave enough to see disappointment and contempt on their faces. After all, it was his fault. It was because of him that Dwight was able to hurt Alex. It was because of his carelessness. Alex''s parents have treated him with kindness since they were young but they must have hated him now for bringing harm to their son. Last night when he learned that his phone was used by Dwight to stalk on Alex and to lure him in, he felt so guilty. If he didn''t ask Alex to wait for him, Dwight would not have a chance to assault him. It was all because of him. He couldn''t get it out of his mind, that seemingly lifeless and beat up body of his one and only friend. He couldn''t imagine what would happen if that woman didn''t forget her keys and helped him get out. If he wasn''t able to get out of that room, Dwight might have been able to complete his evil deeds without anyone knowing. He prayed and waited for the Doctor to treat Alex. He couldn''t sit still until he knew Alex and the baby are safe. Once he confirmed that Alex and the baby were safe, he went back to the apartment to pack his belongings and leave. That''s the least he could do for his friend and his family who treated him with so much kindness. He should go before they ask him to leave. He contacted one of the Omega he worked with at the bar before and Leo was willing to house him in for the meantime. He also said he''d help him find a job and a place in the countryside. It may not be what he wanted his life would be but it''s better than hurting the people who had been nothing but kind to him. Dan contemplated if he should leave a letter or something but decided against it. He grabbed his bags and scanned the whole place, ensuring no traces of him were left to remind Alex before heading out. "Need a hand with those bags?" Dan almost dropped his stuff when he suddenly heard Martin''s voice. It caught him off guard that he stood there frozen at the sight of the Alpha. "Thanks but no thanks." Dan replied and continued on his way. "I can give you a ride to wherever you are planning to go." Martin asked but Dan ignored him. "Or were you going somewhere far with no intention of coming back?" "It''s none of your business. I can go anywhere I want." Dan hissed, he felt cornered and frustrated at being caught. "Alex is looking for you." "Tell him I was gone before you came here." "Hmmm that would be a problem. I can''t lie to my boss, my work is built with trust you know." Martin replied. He''s now standing in front of Dan preventing him from leaving. "Move. I need to go." Dan pleaded but the Alpha didn''t budge. "Please let me through, I don''t have the courage to see hatred in his eyes. He was my friend, my only friend and I was the reason he got hurt and almost lost his baby. So please let me through." Dan begged, crying. "Don''t you want to know the reason why Alex is looking for you?" Martin asked. "I''m not interested. I really have to go so please move out of the way." Dan replied, tears streaming down his face. "Well, how about you. Do you have anything to say to Alex? Maybe you are not interested about what he wanted to tell you but I bet you have something you want to say to him." "I just want to apologize for everything. I''m really sorry." Dan fell on his knees dropping the bags in his hands. His hands are shaking, he can''t help but tremble at the thought of Alex losing his baby or Alex getting raped by that scumbag Dwight. He indirectly let that almost happen and it scares him. Martin knelt down on the floor and grabbed Dan''s bags. "Why don''t you say it to him personally? I will keep your bags in the car and if after your conversation with him and you still decide to leave, I will help you. I will make sure no one will find you. If that''s what you want. I can make that happen." Dan lifts his head up and looks Martin in the eye. He senses the seriousness in his words. He knew that he wasn''t lying and that he would really do it for him. "So, are you coming with me?" Martin offered his hand to Dan which the latter took. Martin helped him on his feet and carried his bags for him. They drive silently to the hospital. Dan''s thoughts were filled with things he won''t be able to do, people he won''t be able to meet after today. He would miss having lunch with Alex and listening to him brag about his married life. They would have a lively conversation about Alex''s baby if the incident didn''t happen. Lastly, there won''t be moments like this, despite the silence he will never have the chance to see Martin like this. Not that he wanted to see the Alpha again, it''s just that he made him comfortable and he saved him multiple times already. "We''re here." Martin announced, Dan didn''t realize that the car had stopped already. "Do you need a moment before we head inside? You can take your time." "No. It''s better to end this sooner." Dan replied. "Your bags will still be here when we get back." Martin said when Dan glanced at the car trunk as they headed inside of the hospital. "As I told you, I will take you anywhere you want after this. I will follow your wishes." ******* Dan almost bolted out of the room when he saw Alex''s parents inside. He wasn''t prepared to meet them. He felt so guilty that his feet won''t move. "Dan!"Helena called out and quickly walked towards the younger Omega. "I''m so glad you''re safe as well." Helena said enveloping Dan in her warm embrace. Dan tried to apologize but the words won''t come out. He just cried from a mixture of guilt and relief. He was relieved that Alex and his family are not blaming him and at the same time the guilty feeling he has still won''t go away. "Mom, can Dan stay at my apartment for now?" Alex asked his mom. Since the cat is now out in the bag, he finally asked them for permission to let Dan stay in his apartment since he would now be staying at his husband''s home. "It.. It''s alright. I''ll find another place to stay. I don''t want to trouble you too much." Dan declined. "Don''t be silly. You can stay there as long as you want. We already paid the lease for the whole year, regardless if you stay or not we can''t recover that anymore so you might as well make use of that space. Besides you''re like a son to us too." Helena replied smiling at Dan who just nodded. Dan stayed silent as the whole family continued to chat and talk about Alex''s baby. He sat there feeling overwhelmed with too much emotion. ******* "Hey.. easy.. are you okay?" Martin asked when Dan suddenly collapsed on the floor as they headed back to the car. "Sorry¡­I''m¡­ okay, my knees just gave out." Dan replied as Martin assisted him off his feet. "Why do you think they would blame you for what happened?" Martin couldn''t help but ask. He doesn''t understand why Dan would think Alex would be mad at him when they are the best of friends. Besides he''s also a victim in all of these. "Because I''m an Omega. Someone like me who was abandoned by my own parents for being an Omega doesn''t have the luxury to trust people that they won''t throw me out once I fail their expectations. Alex''s family welcomed me in their home and treated me like a normal human being but I am still an outsider. Their own son got hurt and I was a contributor to that even though involuntarily. So do you understand now where I''m coming from?" "There are more people who see you for who you are. Don''t let your gender rule your rationality." Dan stared at Martin, he wanted to ask if he is one of the people who see him for who he is and not just him as an Omega, only to realize that Martin is hugging him and their faces are too close to each other. His heart starts beating loudly that he''s scared the Alpha would hear it. Dan closed his eyes when Martin slowed inch closer to him until there''s almost no distance between them. He didn''t know what to expect so he let himself be intoxicated by Martin''s scent until he couldn''t think of anything else anymore. "Ahmm.. I think we should go." Martin suddenly said and distanced himself from Dan. Dan felt so embarrassed that he turned red from his face all the way to his ears. Why did he even close his eyes in the first place? What were he expecting to happen? Chapter 78 - 76 "Take a good rest tonight. Tomorrow you''re Dad and I will be back. I''ll cook some food for you, I''m sure you miss my cooking already." Helena sweetly caresses Alex''s face as she bids him goodbye. "Mom, you don''t have to come back everyday. If you and Dad come here everyday, what about the restaurant?" Alex replied worriedly. "It''s alright, what''s a day or two and besides you need someone to be with you here. Your husband is busy and will probably need to go back soon. I''ll take care of you while he''s not around." "Mrs. Fernandez it''s alright, I plan to work from here." Keith interrupted but he was caught off guard when Alex''s mother glared at him. "I''m sorry, I didn''t mean you couldn''t come and take care of Alex, I''m just saying I''ll be working from here." Keith immediately explained. "Why are you still calling me Mrs. Fernandez?" Helena asked angrily. "Now, what do you want to say to me again?" "Ahmm you can come again tomorrow.. M- mom." Keith said flustered. "That''s more like it." Helena giddily replied clapping. "I''ll see you both tomorrow." "Mom, I''ll see you out." Alex said as he tried to get out of bed. "No.. no.. no. Don''t be silly. You''re a patient so just stay here and relax. My son in law can see me out." Helena said and asked for Keith to accompany her. "I''ll be back." Keith said to his wife before following his mother in law out of the room. "Please take care of my son. He must be feeling down right now even though he''s smiling. My sons have a very deep bond and Mattie not talking to him is probably too hard on Alex. Please don''t take my eldest son''s behavior against you. He just had something to come to terms with himself. I''m sure he''ll come around soon." "I understand Mrs- I mean mom." Keith replied. "Okay I''ll see you both tomorrow. Your Dad is probably getting impatient already." George went ahead to validate their parking ticket while Helena is saying goodbye to the couple. Keith watched his mother in law happily bid goodbye to the nurses. He couldn''t help but smile in amusement. His father in law might be used to it by now and he would bet he''s actually waiting patiently inteas of being impatient as his mother in law said. He knows because he would do the same if it was Alex. Keith really admires the couple despite knowing them for less than a day. He could feel the love and respect his father in law has for his mother in law. He''s been surrounded by Alpha couples that he wasn''t really exposed to in an Alpha-Omega union. He barely gave them a glance until Alex came along. He couldn''t help smiling as he imagined him and Alex looking like them in the future. That''s something he eagerly looks forward to. ******* Keith found Alex deep in thoughts. He didn''t even realize he got back already. He had to call him a few times before he responded. "Has mom left already?" Alex asks, smiling. "Yeah." Keith replied. He sighed looking at Alex''s smiling face. His mother in law was right, Alex is just trying to show them that he was okay but he is definitely bothered by his brother''s cold treatment. "Are you okay?" "Yeah, of course. I''m really glad mom and dad finally met you. Mom is really excited about Bean, she wants to go shopping for baby clothes already." Alex laughed as he remembered his conversation with his mom. "I feel like mom would spoil Bean if we let her. I wonder if Bean would be a boy or a girl. Hmm, though I really don''t care as long as Bean is born healthy I''m okay no matter what Bean''s gender would be." Alex said, looking giddy and excited. "How about you? Do you prefer a girl or a boy?" "Hmm just as you said as long as Bean is healthy I''m okay with anything." Keith replied. "Ahmm Alex why don''t you take a rest now? It''s been a long day for you. I''m sure you''re exhausted already." Keith said encouragingly. "How about you? You can sleep beside me, the bed''s too big for me anyway." "I still have some work to do, I''ll join you once I''m done." Keith gave Alex a soft kiss on his head as he tucked him in. "Want me to turn the lights off?" "How about you? I thought you need to do some work?" "I''ll be fine, there''s a small lamp I can use. Just go to sleep now, you need to rest to recover your strength and I''m sure Bean is tired as well." "Okay, promise to join me soon." ******* Alex doesn''t know how long he was asleep but when he opened his eyes he found Dwight on top of him. "No!!!" He screamed as he tried to push the Alpha. "I know you want this. You''re gonna be mine." Dwight laughed maniacally and started licking and nibbling his ears. It sends shivers down his spine. "Please stop!" Alex cried out as he felt the Alpha''s tongue on his neck. "Nooooo!" He screamed again, he felt dirty and disgusted. Alex tried to push Dwight once more but then his face suddenly changed. He could not recognize the man, his face is blurry but he can hear him smacking his lips as he moves closer and closer to him. "Noooooooooo!" "Hey.. Alex.. shhh it''s alright." Keith shook his wife who suddenly screamed in his sleep. "Keith?" "Yeah it''s me." Alex inched closer to Keith and buried his face in his chest. He was trembling so hard. He was glad that it was just a dream but it was so vivid that he could still feel how disgusted he was from Dwight''s advances. "Kiss me." "What? Alex are you alright? Do you need anything?" "I said kiss me." Alex screamed. "Alex calm down. You were just shaking a while ago." "Why do you find me dirty now? Why won''t you kiss me." Alex whispered. "Hey, why would you say that?" Keith replied. "That will never happen. I will never find you dirty." "Then kiss me." "Let''s not rush things, you need to recover first." "Please Keith." Alex pleaded. "I need you to kiss me and help me forget what happened." "Alex¡­." "Please¡­" "Then close your eyes." Alex closed his eyes as Keith instructed. He then felt him kissing his forehead, then his husband proceeded to kiss his eyes drying off his tears. His kisses were so soft and gentle that he slowly stopped shaking. His kisses reached his lips. It started soft and sweet but he wanted more. He opened his mouth and used his tongue to lick Keith''s lips, asking him to deepen the kiss and he wasn''t disappointed. The kiss became wet and so passionate that he almost ran out of breath. "Focus on me." Keith whispered when he felt Alex flinched as he moved on to his neck. Alex gulped. "It''s Keith, it''s not anyone else. It''s Keith my husband." He kept repeating in his head. Keith felt Alex relaxed, he licked and sucked his neck, leaving tiny little marks on him. He then returns his attention on Alex''s lips and gives him another long and passionate kiss. "Open your eyes." Keith whispered. Alex opened his eyes and found Keith smiling gently at him. "Are you okay now?" "Ahmmm¡­" Alex could not reply as he felt his member throbbing. It feels like so long since they last kiss that he felt so aroused in an instant. "Hmmm I see¡­ we got a little problem down there." Keith said grinning earning a glare from Alex. He couldn''t help but laugh at how adorable his wife is. "Just leave it. It¡­ it will go down eventually." Alex pouted. He felt so embarrassed. "I wish we could do it but I don''t want to hurt you." "I told you, it''s fine just leave it." "There''s no way I''m leaving it like that." Keith slowly walked towards the foot of his bed. "What are you gonna do? Keith stop it." "Shhh, it will be fine. Just relax and enjoy." Keith removes the sheets covering Alex''s lower body. "Hospital gown can be pretty handy at times like this." Keith grinned as he pushed Alex''s gown upwards. Keith started licking Alex''s underwear which is already wet from his precum. "Looks like you almost came already from our kiss alone. You''re leaking." Keith pulled his wet underwear down to his knees and position himself in front of his leaking member. "Keith¡­" Keith stared at Alex lustfully before he started licking his tip. "Ahhhhh¡­" Alex moaned as Keith put his length in his mouth and slowly licked it from its tip down to his balls. He almost came when he felt his fingers teasing his hole. "It¡­ it''s too much. Ahhhhh." Alex didn''t realize he grabbed Keith''s head, pressing the Alpha''s mouth towards his throbbing member. It was so hot inside his mouth that the sensation was killing him. He can feel his hole twitching from the mere touch of his fingers. "If you¡­ ahhh¡­ my back.. I''m gonna.. I''m gonna¡­" Alex screamed and moaned Keith''s name as he felt his own climax. "Why..? Why did you do that? Spit it out." Alex exclaimed when he belatedly realized that he came on Keith''s mouth and he just¡­ "Why did you swallow it? It''s dirty. Wipe your mouth dam it." Alex said, scolding his husband. "It''s not dirty. It''s yours and it kinda tastes good." Keith grinned licking the side of his mouth. "Besides the way you look as you come into my mouth is so sexy I couldn''t help but want to have a taste." Alex blushed at his husband''s words. Honestly he doesn''t know what Keith found so sexy about him. Keith helps Alex clean his lower body and change into a new pair of underwear.. He decided to call it a night and slept beside his wife. Chapter 79 - 77 Author''s Note You guys are really amazing. I can''t thank you enough for reading and supporting this story. I can''t believe we reached 200k reads already. Thank you so much guys, I know I''m not that good and I''m really trying my best to improve my writing. I really appreciate all your comments and reviews and for a first time writer like me it meant a lot. I hope you continue to enjoy the story and I''m really really thankful to all of you. ******* Alex woke up feeling uncomfortable for some reason. He opened his eyes with his head resting in Keith''s arms as his pillow. He was welcomed by the pleasant scent of his husband''s pheromones which prompted him to move closer to Keith. Seconds later, he realized what was making him uncomfortable. The cast in his arms is preventing him from hugging Keith and it annoys him. It irritates him that Keith was surprised to find him pouting early in the morning. "Good morning!" Keith kissed the top of his head as he greeted him. "Did you not sleep well? What''s making you pout as soon as you wake up?" He asked curiously though Alex''s pouting face is too adorable for him. "I hate this cast in my arms. It''s stopping me from doing things I want to do." "Just be patient, in two weeks time the doctor will remove it okay? If there''s anything you need I''ll gladly do it for you." "I just want to do it with you and I hate that I have this cast on my arms but then again because I have this Bean is safe so I hate myself for blaming this cast." Alex pouted tearily. "Wow! I like the shy and meek Alex but somehow I love this bold and aggressive version of you. Hmmm but it''s morning already and we''re not at home. The nurses might come in any minute or worse your parents might catch us in the middle of doing it. Your mom accepted me but I don''t think she would like me doing it with you in here." "What in the world are you talking about?" Alex is bewildered by his husband''s thought process. "I guess last night was too enjoyable for you that you wanted to do it again. Hmmm shall I give it a go?" "Grrrr! I couldn''t believe you''re such a perverted Alpha!" Alex punched Keith''s chest with his uncasted arm, his face all red in embarrassment as he remembered how he moaned and screamed last night when his husband sucked and pleased him. "Why am I the perverted one? You''re the one who said you want to do it with me." Keith asked looking innocently but his eyes were smiling mischievously. "I meant I want to hug you but this damn cast is preventing me from doing so." "Well I thought you wanted a continuation of last night." Keith laughed heartily at Alex''s adorable pouting expression. He was really glad Alex is becoming lively again. "Ahmm by¡­ by the way.. ahmm last night¡­ were you.. were you okay? I mean.. I.. I was the only one who.. who ahmm finished. What about you? How¡­ how¡­ Did you get off?" Alex fidgets. "I was fine, you don''t have to worry about it." "I¡­ I''ll make it up to you once I get this cast off." Alex said, hiding his face from Keith. He said that but he''s not sure how he will do it, it''s not as if he had any experience he could use to pleasure his husband. "See you really wanna do it." "Of course I do." Alex hissed, making Keith laugh happily. ******* "Did you have a good sleep last night?" Helena asked Alex as she brought out the food in her bag one by one. "Y¡­yes." "Why are you all red? Do you have a fever or something? I should go and call the doctor." "Mom I''m fine." He felt so embarrassed thinking about what they did last night for him to sleep soundly. "But you¡­ "Mrs. Fernandez, that looks delicious. Did you cook it yourself?" Keith interrupted when he noticed Alex getting flustered. "What did you just call me?" "I meant Mom." "Get used to it already. The next time you call me Mrs. Fernandez, I am really gonna get mad." Helena threatened her son in law. "Yes Mom." "Mom where is Dad?" Alex asked. "Oh, I asked your Dad to get your brother so we could all eat together. It''s been a while since we last had a meal with the four of us." Helena and Keith watched Alex become silent at the mention of his brother. The two of them nodded in understanding. "By the way Alex, are you craving anything? If there''s anything you tell mom okay? I''ll cook it for you." Helena tried changing the topic. Alex shakes his head. "I''m gonna throw it up anyway." "Did the doctor say anything about his morning sickness?" Helena turned to Keith to ask her question. "Doctor Lee said his morning sickness will be gone after his first trimester or at the early stage of his second trimester." Keith replied. "That''s good to know at least he''s not having excessive morning sickness. I have hyperemesis gravidarum during my second pregnancy and it''s really awful. I thought I would die." Helena shivers as she remembers her own pregnancy. "I didn''t know you had a sensitive pregnancy when you were carrying me. Sorry about that mom." Alex said finally understanding being pregnant himself. Helena stared at Alex, she didn''t initially understand what her son meant until she heard Alex''s apology. "Mom?" Alex stared confused at his mom''s sudden silence. "Hmmm?" "Is everything okay?" "Yeah, I''m just remembering things. I just remembered how bad you were, you gave me a hard time before and even until now. Lucky for you Bean is not as bad as you." Helena pinched Alex''s nose as she gave her son a bright smile which dissuaded Alex''s worries. "By the way Mom, since we''re talking about my childhood, do you remember if I have a friend or anyone I know named Lenny or something? I''ve been meaning to ask you that." "Hmmm I don''t know any Lenny, as far as I can remember, Dan is the only friend you would bring in our home. Maybe ask your brother later. He might remember it better than me. Why are you suddenly asking anyway?" Helena asked as she put food on Alex''s plate. "I''m just curious for no particular reason." "Hey Keith, join us. We should start eating now. I''m sure your Dad is on his way. Here, take this plate." ******* Matt massaged his temple as they prepared for surgery. "Tired already Dr. Fernandez? We haven''t started yet" "No, Professor, I''m just relaxing a bit." "Your parents still nag you to eat with them during your break?" Matt sighed exhaustedly, he suddenly felt tired as he remembered his parents. Alex is still in the hospital and his parents keep nagging him to join them for lunch or snacks whenever he''s on a break. Honestly he doesn''t want to see Alex and that Alpha yet so he avoided it at first. However his Dad or sometimes his mom would search for him which made people curious as to why his parents are in the hospital. He hasn''t accepted his brother''s marriage yet but it doesn''t mean he wanted people to gossip about him given that his husband is someone well known to the public. Thus, he has no choice but to come when his parents call him. Fortunately Alex will be discharged tomorrow after his cast has been removed. "Don''t worry too much about it. Parents are just like that. I''m like that to my kids too." Professor Lee laughed as they headed inside the operating room. Matt pushed away the thoughts about his family and focused on their patient first. "Professor Lee! We have an emergency!" A nurse suddenly speaks on the intercom. "What is it?" "Sir, we have a pregnant Omega patient down at the emergency room. He''s in his second trimester and he''s badly beaten up after an assault." The nurse explained. "Dr. Fernandez, you go and check on it. I can handle things here on my own." "Yes Professor." Matt removed his surgical gown and gloves and headed towards the E.R. Matt flinched when he saw the state of the pregnant Omega. Thoughts of Alex''s beaten up body came to mind and he almost gagged. He took a deep breath to calm himself up. "What do we have here?" Martin asked the E.R. resident. "Gio Lopez, 22 years old, male Omega, 22 weeks pregnant. We already treated his wounds when we learned that he''s pregnant so we immediately asked for your assistance in checking the baby''s status." The resident replied. Matt nodded and asked the nurse to get the portable ultrasound machine. They may have treated his wounds but anyone can tell that this Omega has been badly beaten. He just hopes the baby is okay. "Seems like the baby is fine Mr. Lopez, you did well in protecting your baby." Matt said to the patient after the examination. "Have you reported this to the police?" Matt whispered to the resident doctor. "Yes, the patient told us an Alpha assaulted him. He was scared as hell when he got here but we managed to convince him to file a report. Besides, even if he didn''t consent, we are required to do so." "Excuse me, is he okay now?" A man with a phone in his ears suddenly entered and asked. Matt''s face darkens when he recognizes the man who just walked in. He''s an Alpha for sure and no wonder the patient is hesitant to report this. "Ahmmm, excuse me. Am I not allowed here? I just want to check in on him." Chad asked, confused at the death glare the doctor is giving him. Did he pissed him off or something? Chapter 80 - 78 Chad stared at the Alpha doctor with a puzzled look on his face. He''s absolutely sure he hasn''t met this guy before and he can definitely feel that deathly glare he is giving him. He can sense the angry pheromones from him though he''s trying his best not to let it out. Guess controlling his pheromones comes with the job. He''s been ransacking his brain for a possible reason why this doctor is mad at him. The only probable cause he could think of is that he had most likely hooked up with this guy''s girlfriend or partner. He might have unintentionally caused their break up or something. Other than that, he could not think of anything else. "Dr. Fernandez the police are here to take the patient''s statement." One of the administrative staff announces which broke the staring contest happening between the two Alpha. "Good evening Doctor." "Officers, good thing you came on time." Matt said in relief. "You may arrest this man for assaulting a pregnant Omega." He said glaring at the celebrity chef. "What the hell!" Chad exclaimed. "Wait a minute, why am I suddenly being arrested?" Chad asked incredulously. "You have the audacity to ask?" Matt retorted. "Dr. Fernandez, it wasn''t him who attacked the patient." The E.R. Doctor whispered in Matt''s ears. "What?" "Excuse me Officers. It wasn''t Mr. Antonio who attacked me. It was actually him who helped me and brought me to the hospital." Gio bravely interrupted. He normally avoids any confrontation due to people''s treatment of an Omega like him but he could not help but speak up. He could not stomach the thought of his savior being accused of assaulting him. Had it not been for the Alpha, he and his baby would probably be dead or on the verge of dying right now. Chad was initially offended when he realized the doctor was glaring at him because he thought he was the one who attacked the pregnant Omega. He may be a playboy but he would never physically hurt someone. Well he does but it''s just part of their sexual play, he''s not really into it but sometimes he would encounter someone with that kink. Looking at the Alpha doctor now, his face is extremely red, probably due to the embarrassment of accusing him without proof. His first thought was to demand the doctor to apologize for his unfounded accusation. However seeing his flustered face which somehow looks adorable in his eyes he decided to let it go. The doctor''s red face is enough compensation for him. Had he been a little slender or a bit feminine or maybe if he was a female Alpha he might have used this opportunity to flirt with him. ******* "I can''t believe you actually asked the police officers to arrest Chef Chad." "Imagine if the paparazzi got hold of this incident." His fellow doctors laughed as they talked about the incident from a while ago. He could not believe these two managed to get wind of his blunder from a while ago. It''s not even an hour and yet the whole hospital seemed to know already. It pisses him off but it''s his fault anyway for jumping to conclusions without fully understanding the situation. It was too close to home considering Alex has recently been in a similar situation. He wanted to apologize but he was too embarrassed to do so. Besides that smug look on that celebrity chef annoys him. "Luckily that Chef didn''t sue Dr. Fernandez." "Yeah, that would be troublesome even for our Dr. Prodigy." Matt ignored the two doctors who continued to laugh at his mistake. He''s used to their teasing but somehow he''s kinda getting irritated which is unusual for him. Anyhow, he shouldn''t be thinking about that Alpha right now, he''ll be on his overdue leave for a week and for sure once he gets back, they have other things to gossip about. "Damn it." Matt cursed upon reading the message he just received. His parents are still forcing him to have dinner with them before Alex''s discharge tomorrow "Why? Did Chef Chad finally sue you?" Matt chose not to respond and left the doctor''s lounge with his colleagues'' laughter behind him. ******* "I''m really sorry for the delay." Chad apologized for being late. "Oh it''s fine. We should be thankful to you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to cook for you. It''s really not necessary." Helena replied shyly. She couldn''t believe her favorite celebrity chef was in front of her and he actually prepared a meal for them. "Don''t worry Ma''am, it''s not a problem for me. If anything, I am thankful to you for accepting Keith into your family. He and I grew up together and we''re sort of like brothers anyway." Chad replied. "Though he actually ordered me to come here." Chad added in his mind. He received a call from Keith the moment his plane landed, demanding that he prepare food for his in-laws for his wife''s last night at the hospital. He wanted to at least sleep but his bastard friend ignored his complaints. However, thinking about it now, he guesses it''s a good thing that Keith asked him to do this otherwise Gio and his baby will not be safe. "By the way, is the Omega you helped okay now? Keith told us you found an Omega being assaulted." Helena asked worriedly. It breaks her heart to know that more and more Omegas are getting attacked. She shudders as she recalls her own son''s incidents. She instinctively reached out for Alex''s hands. "He''s fine now and thankfully so is the baby." "What will happen to him now?" Alex asked. "I''m going to check later and see what else I can do to help him." "You will do that?" Helena and Alex asked at the same time. They are both admiring the Alpha chef. "It''s really nothing big. Don''t look at me like I''m getting shy. Anyway, why don''t we start eating now before the food gets cold." He''s not good with this type of attention so he tried changing the subject. "By the way Sir, Alex told me you own a restaurant, I hope my food is to your liking." Chad turned his attention to the older Alpha who has been quiet the whole time. "I''m just a small time cook. It''s just a small restaurant. I''m sure I''m not up to your caliber." George replied. "Oh no Sir. You''ve been cooking longer than I am, I''m sure you are far more experienced than I am. I hope I can visit your restaurant one of these days." Chad replied, charming Alex''s father as well. Keith watched his friend in amazement. He''s still a bit awkward with the older Alpha, if not for his mother in law''s warm and gentle personality he might not be able to have a conversation with them. Whereas Chad just met them a few minutes ago and he already charmed the older couple. Matt entered Alex''s room in a foul mood for various reasons. First is for being forced to come here and eat and second for getting teased for what happened with that celebrity chef. Imagine his surprise to find his parents happily chatting to that very same man. "Oh, Chef Chad, this is my eldest son. He''s a doctor in this hospital." George proudly introduced his son. "Oh hello Doctor we meet again." Chad grinned widely at the fuming Alpha. "Can his day get any worse than this?" Matt thought to himself as Chad handed him a plate of food. "You know each other?" "Yes Sir." Chad brightly replied, making Matt''s face flushing red. "He was the doctor who attended to the Omega I brought in." "Oh right, of course. Why didn''t I think about it?" Helena said, clapping her hands in realization. "Our son is a doctor specializing in Omega''s pregnancy, of course Mattie would be his doctor." She proudly informed Chad. "Hmmm Mattie, cute nickname." Chad whispered as he subtly shoved the plate onto Matt''s hands. He''s really finding his embarrassed face adorable and it makes him want to tease him more. He guesses it''s similar to how he likes to annoy Jules. Though the doctor''s response is far cuter than his friend''s stoic face. Matt clenched his jaws in annoyance.He couldn''t believe his parents got charmed by this frivolous chef.. Now he has two annoying Alpha''s he has to deal with. Chapter 81 - 79 Keith watched Alex kiss his own arm happily. He''s been too ecstatic since the doctor removed his cast this morning. He has been waiting for this day to happen in the last two weeks. "Are you that happy with your arms?" Keith chuckled as he lay down beside Alex. "Is it that obvious?" Alex grinned. Keith nodded. "Yeah, you''re like a giddy kid who finally came to an amusement park for the first time." "I''m not a kid." Alex pouts. "Hmm whatever, no matter what you say I''m too happy today. I''m happy I could finally hug you like this." Alex said, wrapping his arms around his husband. "Got a problem with that?" "Nah! I''m not complaining. How could I complain when I''m being loved like this?" Keith enveloped Alex in a much tighter embrace. "Keith.." "Hmmm?" "I''m really really happy right now. I''m so happy that I''m scared something will happen." Keith gently pushes Alex''s body away from himself and stares at his husband intently. "Stop thinking like that, okay? Worrying is not good for you and Bean. Instead you should think that things will get better and better moving forward." Alex nodded and proceeded to hug Keith once more. They stay like that for a while, letting themselves get drunk with each other''s pheromones. Moments like this may not be something special for other people but for Alex who hasn''t been able to have this for the last two weeks meant a lot. Too much that it''s making him emotional. "Are you crying?" Keith asked. He could not get used to Alex''s mood swings but he found it too adorable that it didn''t bother him. "It''s just the hormones, okay?" Alex replied defensively. He just continued sniffing Keith''s scent. "You really like my pheromones?" "Yeah, so don''t bother me and just let me have my way." "That sounded very lewd for some reason." Keith chuckled. "Keith!!" Alex exclaimed and started lightly punching Keith''s arms. "Why are you getting mad? Is it still because of the hormones? Ouch!" Keith laughed as he tried to avoid Alex''s punches. It doesn''t hurt at all but Alex''s face while trying to hit him is so adorable that he teased him so he would do it more. "I''m not being lewd, okay? It''s just Bean likes your pheromones. It''s not because I like your scent. It''s all because of Bean. Got it?" "Yeah I do. It''s because of Bean." Keith replied with a salute which made Alex giggled. "Anyway, let''s calm down first." Keith said. He shouldn''t have started the talk about lewd stuff, both of them got a bit excited and not having done it in more than two weeks is not helping at all. He''s at his limit and so is Alex. It''s not that they are not allowed to, the doctor said it should be fine as long as they are careful. However, doing it in the hospital is no good. Alex scolded him for giving him a blowjob last time and told him not to do it again even though it was actually the Omega who always initiated it. Not that he could say it out loud or else Alex would scold him again. "Alex.." "Hmmm?" "I just remembered, I have something to tell you." "What is it?" "I have to fly back to the island. I still have some work left to do." Keith explained. His work halted when Alex was hospitalized. Now that he is getting discharged, he decided that it''s okay now to go back and do the work he left behind. "How long will you be gone?" Alex asked. "Hmmm, about a week I guess." "Ohhh. Okay." Alex replied dryly. He doesn''t know what to respond considering what happened the first time Keith was away for business. "Alex, I would like you to come with me. I couldn''t be at ease leaving you here alone." "How about my internship? I can''t leave it just like that." "Don''t worry about your internship, I won''t allow you to go to the office if I''m not around. Besides, you can still work while I''m on a business trip. You can assist Dana with the work and we can explore the island before we open it." "If.. if I''m not alone will you allow me to stay back?" Alex asked. The idea of exploring a private island with his husband is quite tempting but a sudden thought crossed his mind. "What do you mean not alone?" "I want to stay with my parents while you''re not around. I can still do my work, Colin can drive me to and from my parents house." He''s still concerned with his internship but he doesn''t want to use Keith''s position for his internship. He wants to complete it fair and square. "No. I don''t like that." Keith shaked his head disapprovingly. "I will be with my parents. I''ll be safe there, I promise I won''t go anywhere without informing you." Alex pleaded. "No. Don''t you want to be with me?" Keith replied. He kinda felt disappointed that it''s only him who cannot bear the thought of being away from each other. "Hey, don''t be sad. You don''t know how much I want to be with you. You knew how hard it was for me to not be able to hug you when you''re just here beside me. What more if I won''t be able to see you and smell your pheromones for a week?" Alex said, trying to pacify his husband. "Then why won''t you come with me?" "My mom told me that Mattie will be on leave from work and he will be at home for a week. I want to patch things up with my brother and I know we just need to sit down and have a talk. I want to take advantage of having Mattie at home, he can''t escape from me and I''m tired of his cold treatment already. Besides, we agreed to face your family once everything is okay with mine and we can''t do that until Matt accepts us." Alex explained. He was hesitant to be away with Keith but this silent war between him and Mattie has been going on for too long. He wanted to be with Keith without worrying about his brother. Keith sighed. He could not argue with that, what Alex is saying makes sense as he knew how hard it is for his wife that his brother is not talking to him. Alex valued his brother''s blessings more than anyone and he respects that. "You have to call me everyday." "Yes. I will even let you talk to Bean for thirty minutes." Alex replied happily knowing Keith just gave his permission. "You will not leave your parent''s house without Colin or your other bodyguards. Promise me." "I promise." Alex replied, raising his right hand. "You will not go to work. You will stay at your parent''s house unless it''s necessary." Keith added. "I promise¡­. wait what? I want to go to work. You agreed already, you cannot take it back." Alex complained. "I never said yes to anything." "What about my internship? I''ve already skipped it for two weeks. I need to catch up on my hours." Alex pouted. "No. It''s either that or you''re coming with me. You are still in the early stage of your pregnancy, we have to be careful. I will not be able to do my work properly if I worry about you and Bean while I''m away." "That''s not fair." Alex complained, Keith knew he could not bargain anymore since he used the Bean card. "Fine, I will just stay at home and I will not leave my parent''s house without Colin." "And?.." "And I will not go to the office." Keith smiled and pulled Alex closer to him. "One more thing." "What?" "Be prepared. I won''t let you out of bed for a week when I get back." "A week? Is Keith serious about that? How would he survive a week doing that?" Alex thought to himself, he can feel his face burning just from thinking about it. "Alex, stop fidgeting and go to sleep." "Fine." "Ohhh, there''s one more thing." "What?" Alex replied irritated. He wants him to sleep but he could not stop giving him orders. "I love you." His irritation immediately evaporates. Alex slept with a huge smile on his face. Chapter 82 - 80 Sorry for not updating these past few days. I was feeling a bit unwell and haven''t got the chance to write. Thanks for voting despite the lack of updates, I really appreciate that. ******* "I''m eating the cookies mom baked for me." Alex said, showing Keith the chocolate chip cookies he''s eating. "Won''t that spoil your lunch? It''s almost lunch time." Keith said, looking at his watch. "You and Bean need a lot of nutrients so you better eat your meals." "I won''t get full from this cookie you know." Alex giggled. He likes it when Keith worries about trivial things like this. "You seemed too happy about those cookies." "Well of course. I can eat as much as I want now without worrying about throwing it up." It has been a while since his morning sickness stopped. He still throws up once in a while but not as bad as before. Doctor Lee told them that morning sickness normally stopped after the first trimester or in the middle of the second one. Some have it extremely that they would still throw up right upto the time they are about to give birth. Luckily for him it slowed down right at the end of his first trimester. Now he can eat what he wants which is why he is enjoying the cookies knowing he would also be able to have his regular meals. He guesses that''s how it is for pregnant people, he''s just hungry all the time. "Are you craving for anything? Ahmm Dana told me pregnancy makes you crave for food. I could ask someone to send it to your parent''s house." Keith asked though it wasn''t actually Dana who told him that. He got it from the internet, he''s just too shy to admit he searched the net about pregnancies and how to deal with it. "Hmmm is that what it is? No wonder I suddenly want to eat chestnuts. You know the roasted one''s you eat during Christmas." Alex said. "Chestnuts? That''s weird." Keith replied.He guessed the one he read is correct, pregnancy cravings can really be weird. "Do you want me to buy it for you?" Keith wondered if that is even available right since Christmas is still far ahead. "No need. Mom is buying it for me. She went to the market.." Alex stopped mid sentence when saw Keith''s disappointed face. He couldn''t stop himself from laughing. "Why are you laughing? What''s so funny?" Keith asked curiously. He wondered if he did something weird to make Alex laugh like that. He got conscious and at the same time he was glad Alex was happy enough to laugh heartily like that. "When you come back I''ll let you buy me all the food me and Bean want to eat." Alex replied. "Am I that obvious?" Keith said smiling. He thought he was being careful but Alex still saw through him. "Yeah. You look reaaaaallyy disappointed. God I wish you''ll come back soon. I miss you so much." Alex pouted, now he''s the one feeling sad and disappointed. He really wants to see Keith right now but since it was his decision not to come with him he has to put up with it. "I miss you too. I miss you and Bean." Keith sighed, he hates seeing Alex sad. "I''d better head back to work so I could come back to you faster." "Okay, make sure you don''t skip your meal as well. I will check with Dana so make sure you eat, okay? Don''t push yourself too hard, rest when you need to." "Yes. Mrs. Andersen, I''ll be a good boy." "Bye Mr. Andersen." "Bye Mrs. Andersen, I''ll call you later." ******* Matt cringes as he hears Alex talk to his husband on the phone. He was on his way to the kitchen when he saw Alex having a video call with that Alpha. He had to hide himself in order not to get caught. Not that he intended to listen to their conversation. He was honestly sick of it if anyone would ask. He should have gone somewhere else when he found Alex back at their house on that day. "What are you doing here?" Matt was surprised when he found Alex lazing around in their living room. He knew his brother got discharged today but he wasn''t expecting him at home. He subtly searched the house to see if Alex''s Alpha husband was around. "My husband''s on a business trip, he asked Mom and Dad to let me stay here while he''s away. He''s worried that I''ll be alone in our house, though technically I''m not since Sebastian and the others are there as well." Alex explained nonchalantly. Matt didn''t reply and just decided to continue ignoring Alex. He can just sleep off his vacation days, besides he badly needed to catch up on his sleep. That''s what Matt said to himself but for the last three days he got tortured with Alex''s being lovey dovey with his husband. He still cannot accept the guy so he found it too cringey. Initially he wanted to go back to work and just cancel his leave but Professor Lee insisted on him to take a rest so he couldn''t do it. He thought of booking a hotel but that won''t do as well, unless he wants his mom to get mad at him. So for the last three days, he avoided Alex. He eats his meal at the restaurant while using the excuse of helping out. However, despite his effort he still always manages to witness the couple''s daily call. It''s like they are timing it so that he would be around. It''s just torture. Though today, he lost his chance to leave the house and escape to the restaurant in time for the lunch service. He heard Alex saying their mom left to the market which meant if he left now, Alex would be alone. He may be avoiding his brother at the moment but he''s not heartless enough to leave his pregnant Omega brother alone in the house. ******* "Mattie." Matt heard Alex knocking on the door of his room. He tried to ignore it but the brat just kept on banging on his door so much that had no choice but to open it. "What do you want? I''m trying to rest here." Matt said annoyed. "Ahmm, well it''s lunch time already, since you''re here. Let''s eat together." Alex replied, not affected in the least. "I''m not hungry yet. Just go ahead and eat. I''ll eat when I want to." Matt said and closed the door on Alex''s face. He was heading back to bed when Alex knocked on the door again. He was hell bent on scolding Alex again but he was caught off guard by the puppy sad look he saw. "Ahmmm, I don''t want to eat alone." "Eat with mom." "Mom went to the restaurant. She said she''ll be back after the lunch service." Alex explained. Matt sighed as he brushed his fingers through his hair frustratingly. He felt like his mom and Alex were ganging up on him, there''s no way their mom would suddenly just go and help in the restaurant when she had the pregnant Alex in the house. "Fine. Let''s eat." Matt replied, resigned since he can''t win against his Mom and Alex. Both of them know he''s weak when it comes to them. ****** Chapter 83 - 81 "That was a good meal." Alex burped happily. Matt ignored him and just continued washing the dishes. Alex cooked for the two of them so he has to do the dishes. It''s a rule in their family, everyone has to do their share of the chores. "Mattie, I''m craving for some ice cream." Alex suddenly said just as Matt was drying his hands. "Then eat. I don''t care." Matt replied while wishing in his head that Alex would stop talking to him. During their meal, Matt tried his best not to respond to any of Alex''s provocations. That annoying brat kept asking him to get this and that while they ate. He kept using the pregnant card on him which is pretty effective since he couldn''t say no. "I want to eat the ice cream from the corner store." Alex said, referring to the small store down at the end of their block. "Then go and buy it. Why do I need to know?" Matt screamed. "I don''t want to go alone." "Then asked one of your guards to buy it for you, I''m sure they are just outside wasting their time." Matt replied frustratingly. "But¡­ it won''t be the same." "It''s just ice cream, they''re all the same." "No¡­ it''s not the same because you didn''t buy it for me." Alex replied on the verge of tears. The two of them always go to that corner store during summer, Matt would buy him ice cream and when they don''t have enough money they would share a twin popsicle. He suddenly had the cravings for it now that he''s alone with Matt. "I j-just want Bean to have a taste of it." "Damn it, fine I''ll buy you an ice cream. Just stop with that pregnancy card. It''s annoying. This would be the last time. Got it?" Matt said, giving his brother an ultimatum. "Yes! This is my last request, I promise." Alex replied, raising his hand as if taking an oath. The two of them headed out to the corner store with Alex trailing behind his older brother. "It''s been a while since I''ve seen the two of you together." The lady owner of the store greeted them as she welcomed them. "I can''t believe you''re still following your brother around." She said laughing at Alex. "He''s just an annoying brat now." Matt replied while opening the ice cream fridge. "If I''m annoying then you''re the stubborn one. I want the chocolate one." Alex replied before pointing at the flavor he wanted. "I know. It''s not as if you ever choose a different flavor." Matt hissed. "I wish my children would have a good relationship just like you two. Helena is really lucky with her two sons." The owner said, smiling warmly while the two of them got tongue tied and couldn''t respond. "What are you doing?" Matt asked when Alex sat down on the bench outside the store instead of heading back home. "We always eat our ice cream here. So just sit down." "Last request my ass." Matt said but sat down beside Alex nonetheless. "Aren''t you lucky Bean? Your Uncle is a grumpy guy but he will still definitely spoil you." Alex rubbed his barely showing baby bump. "Of course your Dad will probably spoil you more." He said giggling. "Are you really okay with all of these?" Matt snapped and couldn''t help but asked. "About what?" "All of it! You barely know that guy. He marked you the first time you''ve met, he married you without Mom and Dad''s blessing. He even got you pregnant. What decent man would do that?" Matt exclaimed, grabbing his hair frustratingly. "You are my precious little brother, how could he do that without giving us a chance to see if he''s worthy of you? He can''t even keep you safe for Pete''s sake." Images of Alex''s beaten up body kept rushing through his mind which made him angrier. "I can''t bear to see you all wounded and battered again." Alex could feel his brother''s frustration and he knew Matt was keeping it all bottled up inside him. He can tell that his brother is just avoiding this conversation and he''s not really mad at him, well maybe a little. Nonetheless, Matt loves and that will never change. Alex knew that, which is why he decided to stay back in order to have this conversation with Mattie. Alex threw away his ice cream and held his brother''s hands in his. "Mattie, I''m okay now. I''m not hurt. I''m fine, okay?" Alex doesn''t know why but felt like he should emphasize that to his brother. "I hid from him, you know. I was so scared of everything that happened that I tried to hide from Keith. However when I met him, he was nothing but kind and gentle. He heeded all my requests and didn''t force himself on me. As an Alpha I''m sure you know that with your pheromones you can make an Omega submit to you and with us being bonded together, it would be much easier for Keith to do that but he never did." Matt turned his head towards Alex, he couldn''t believe what Alex just said. All this while, he thought that Alpha forced his brother to be with him and was being controlled by his Alpha pheromones. "It was me you know." Alex continued. "I was the one who initiated the wedding. I was insecure even though we bonded because I know Alphas can still be affected by another Omega''s pheromones while me on the other hand will only have him as my Alpha. I was so insecure at how different our worlds are that I thought I needed something to tie him with me. Maybe I was being ruled by my pheromones or my nature as an Omega but I know I couldn''t take it if Keith would abandon me. I have all these thoughts but Keith just kept on being patient and gentle with me." "He wouldn''t agree to the wedding if he didn''t want to." Matt finally responded. He wiped the tears on Alex''s face who seemed to not realize that he had been crying all this time. "Th-that night. The night we bonded. We both shouldn''t be there you know. I was just filling in for Dan and Keith was just there because he had a sudden free time and he decided to chase his brother. What are the odds that on that night we shouldn''t be there? I suddenly got my first heat and Keith was the only one in that room. What I''m saying is that, maybe it wasn''t just a coincidence instead we were meant to meet that night." "Maybe what you say is true, maybe it was fate or whatever. However it still doesn''t guarantee that he is a good man, he is still an Alpha that could control you with his pheromones. It was all too rushed!" Matt replied. "You''ve never been in a relationship. You were never that exposed to other Alphas. I couldn''t help but worry about you. You are my precious little brother and I just want what''s best for you. I don''t want you to get hurt." "Mattie... How could you say I''m not exposed to other Alphas? I may have not been in a relationship before but I have you and Dad. I have the two of you as my basis. The both of you are such great Alphas that my standards are too high and I assure you Keith fits those standards." "Alex¡­" "I may have been married now but I am still me. I''m still your little brother who would want you to buy him ice cream from time to time. You can still worry about me because I know you love me but please¡­ Please trust me on this one." Matt did not say another word and just let Alex cry his heart out. They sat there side by side as Alex calmed himself. "Let''s go home." Matt said after a while. He stood up and held his hand out to Alex. "Mattie¡­." "Common, Mom must be home by now, she''ll be looking for us." Matt nodded and just gestured for Alex to take his hand. Alex smiled in understanding and took his brother''s hands. Just like how they were when they were kids, they walked home hand in hand, never letting go of each other''s hand. Chapter 84 - 82 Hi guys sorry for not updating as you all know writing is just a hobby of mine, an outlet to keep my mind off things. I''m always busy with work these days and I am trying to squeeze in writing in my schedule so I hope you understand the lack of updates. I am grateful for everyone who patiently and continuously waited for the updates. However, I would like to reiterate that I am not a professional writer and I am not gaining anything from this. I appreciate your support but I would request it if you don''t demand for an update. I may sound ungrateful but I hope you understand where I am coming from. Demanding and letting me know that you are waiting for the next chapter sends a different message. Anyway, I would try to upload at least 1-2 chapters per week. I will try hehe, hope you understand that sometimes words don''t come easy and it''s hard to complete a whole chapter. However, I will try my best in order to provide you with an update. Thanks everyone and I hope you have a great weekend. ******* "Something bothering you?'' Alex asked worriedly. Keith has been quiet since they left his parents'' house. "Is it about work?" He is wondering if there was a problem at work and Keith just rushed to go back because he promised to come home after five days. He does not want to inconvenience Keith so he is fine if he had to stay longer at his parents'', though it is hard being away with his husband for so long. "Nah, all good. I was able to finish everything and won''t have to go back again anytime soon." Keith replied. "Hmm, then why are you so quiet?" "Ohh, that? Nothing serious. I was just surprised with your brother and I still can''t wrap my mind about it." Keith chuckled as he recalled seeing Matt after almost a week. The first time they met, they had a fistfight; afterwards, the other just ignored him and barely gave him a glance. Hence, he got shocked when he opened the door for him and spoke to him. Alex laughed. "I thought it was something serious. I told you I already made up with Mattie and he already acknowledges our marriage and our bond." "I know, I know! It is just that I still cannot believe he would be like that, you know. I half expected him to throw another punch at me." "Hey Mattie is not like that. I told you already he accepted us and he''s not the type of person who would just fight with someone." Alex replied, defending his brother. He was about to tell Keith about how great his brother is when he caught his husband smiling secretly. "You''re teasing me." Alex pouted which made Keith chuckled. "Come here." Keith said, gesturing for Alex to sit on his lap, which the latter did while still pouting. "Are you comfortable?" Alex did not respond and instead buried his face at the crook of his husband''s neck. This has been his favorite cuddling position, he can better smell Keith''s pheromones this way. He guessed that Keith''s scent is calming him and Bean as he would instantly feel better when he does this. "Honestly, I''m not confident that Mattie would accept us, at the back of my mind there was this fear that he would hate me and I couldn''t bear that. However, Mom told me that Mattie will never hate me and that all I need to do is give Mattie an assurance. An assurance that I am okay and I will be safe with you. I guess that made things easier for me to make up with him." "I''m glad everything ended well." Keith smiled, giving Alex a soft kiss at the top of his head. Frankly speaking, he doesn''t care if people around them don''t accept their marriage, all he needs is Alex and Bean. However, that won''t make Alex happy and he''ll do everything to make him happy. "So what were you really thinking?" Alex curiously asked, raising his head to meet Keith''s eyes. "Hmm, nothing serious. It''s just that finally I could take you home without worrying that you have to leave in order not to get caught by your family." Alex smiled hearing Keith''s words. Having his family''s blessing made all the difference. His heart feels light and he''s excited about what the future holds for their little family. ******* "Welcome home Alex." Sebastian greeted them as they arrived. He instructed the other servants waiting to gather the couples'' luggages. "Hello Sebastian, it''s been a while. I''ll be in your care from now on." Alex replied shyly to the older man. "It would be my pleasure to serve you." Sebastian replied, giving Alex a warm smile. "Do you want me to have your dinner served now or do you guys want to rest for a while?" He turned to Keith and asked. "Do you want to eat now? Are you hungry? Anything you want to eat? We can ask Sebastian to make the arrangements." Keith asked Alex instead of answering Sebastian. His actions made the older man smile. "No, I''m fine. I''m okay with whatever they prepare." Alex waved his hands exaggeratedly. "I don''t want to be a bother. I''m really okay." "Alex." "Yes?" "You are the master of this house. Our role is to serve you, it is not a bother if you ordered us to prepare the food you want. We would be happy to fulfill your order." Sebastian said in a formal voice. "Ahhm I''m really okay, I mean I''m not craving anything right now. I would be happy to have whatever you prepared for us." Alex replied, he bit his lips when Sebastian seemed to be not satisfied with what he said. "I¡­I will.. tell you if there''s anything else I like." He added. "Very well, please inform me whatever you need and I shall see to it." Sebastian replied with a smile. "Tomorrow I shall introduce to you the whole household staff. You may tell us your rules and anything you would like to change and I''ll make sure everything will be done accordingly." Keith smiled and watched silently as Sebastian talked to Alex. He knew that Alex was feeling uncomfortable and conscious with his actions at his house even after they got married. However, he would be living here permanently and being his wife everything he owns also belongs to Alex. He''s thankful that Sebastian is around to help Alex be at ease. "Ahhm.. I''m¡­ I¡­ I don''t know.. Keith." Alex stared at Keith as if begging him to help deal with Sebastian. Keith wrapped his arms around Alex''s waist before giving him a peck on his lips. "Sebastian is right, you can change anything in the house. It''s your house now, everything here belongs to you. You can rearrange things to your heart''s content. I am your servant as much as the rest of the people in this house." "What are you saying? Stop joking." Alex scowled at Keith who just chuckled in response. "I guess we have established the chain of commands in this house." "Right. Isn''t that the best choice?" "Indeed Keith. One of your best decisions in life." Keith laughed as Alex glared at him and Sebastian. "So, what does the Big Boss of the house want to do first? Do you want to eat first or do you want to rest first?" Alex sighed resigned. There''s no use arguing with the two of them. He decided to have their dinner first so they can rest continuously afterwards. After their sumptuous dinner they head to their room immediately. Alex wanted to unpack, however, he found everything had already been unpacked and arranged for him. He couldn''t help but sighed. There are a lot of things he needs to get used to. "Why the long face?" Alex shook his head. "It''s just that I am not used to having people do things for me. I wanted to personally unpack my clothes but it''s already been done. Not that I am complaining but I''m just not used to it." Keith, who was sitting on the bed, gestured for Alex to come closer to him. He hugged Alex''s waist and buried his face in Alex''s tummy inhaling his sweet scent. "Do you want our room to be off limits to the servants? You can do that, though I would prefer that you don''t do any housework. You''re pregnant and still in the early stage, I don''t want you to overwork yourself." "I know that and I don''t want to put Bean in danger too." "How about this? You can do simple things like arranging our clothes or making our bed but no heavy lifting or any work that would exhaust you." Alex nodded happily in agreement. "By the way. I''m going to my parents tomorrow. Don''t worry I won''t ask you to come with me yet." Keith said when he noticed Alex was fidgeting. "I plan to talk to them first before I bring you to meet them." "What if they don''t like me?" "Don''t worry about it, my mom has been pestering me to get married and give her a bunch of grandkids. I''m sure she''ll be happy to know I got married and we also have Bean. Let''s just sleep for now. I''m sure you''re exhausted." Alex nodded and allowed Keith to lead him to the bed. The problem with his family has been resolved and now they have to face Keith''s family. No matter how you look at it, he''s just a nobody and there''s no way Keith''s family would easily accept him. He couldn''t help but worry. He hugged Keith as he tried to calm his mind from unwanted thoughts. Chapter 85 - 83 Sorry for the rant on the last chapter. I apologize if anyone got offended. Anyway, here''s this week''s 2nd update. I will post the next chapters next week. Thanks guys. ******** "What the hell is going on?" Lawrence Andersen''s voice bellowed throughout the house. His voice was so powerful that some of the servants working flinched for a moment. "I''m just preparing the house." Kate Andersen replied nonchalantly, not the least affected by her husband''s tone. "Are we expecting some visitors?" Lawrence furrowed his brow as he glanced at the servants changing the curtains on the living room. "Keith called me last night saying that he''s coming home today." Kate replied. "Do you have to change the curtains just because your eldest son is coming home? If you exert that much effort in monitoring Kiefer''s studies he might have graduated already." "It might just be a curtain to you but I want the house to look clean and pleasant for your son. He has barely come home since he got that mansion of his. Also, don''t start me with not exerting effort with your youngest son. Need I remind you, your sons are like that because you give them too much freedom." "They''re Alphas, your constant nagging and meddling is the reason why Keith rarely comes home. Don''t you think I didn''t know about all those blind dates you set up for him. Your son will not marry someone just because you asked him to. Why are you so fixated with your son''s marriage anyway?" Lawrence said accusingly. "Don''t you want to have grandchildren? Because I do. I want to dote on my grandkids while I am still able to. If I don''t meddle with your son''s love life he wouldn''t get married anytime soon. He''s such a workaholic like you that he doesn''t have time to meet someone. I''ll be old and wrinkly before I see my grandchildren. I''ll be the ugly grandmother who can''t keep up with them." Kate replied. Lawrence walked towards his wife and enveloped her in a big hug. Kate is a petite woman despite being an Alpha while Lawrence is a huge guy that his embrace almost covered Kate''s whole body. The servants subtly left the room once the couple started to get physically close. Despite their constant arguments, the couple are really affectionate with each other which is why none of them take it seriously even though the couple always raise their voice at each other. "You may be old and wrinkly but you''ll never be ugly." "Don''t sway me with your sweet tongue. I''m still mad at you. You call me a nagger." "Well you really like to nag sweetheart. Just let your son be, he''ll get married when he wants to. If you''re bored you can go shopping or go to a spa and relax." "I''m tired of shopping. If your son doesn''t get married soon and give me grandchildren I''ll throw all your golf clubs and drag you with me to go on a year long cruise." "What?" Lawrence replied incredulously. "Okay, I''ll tell Keith to get married soon and give you lots of grandchildren." "Are you mocking me Lawrence Andersen?" "Of course not, I love my golf clubs. I mean I love you the most, of course I will not mock you." Lawrence replied, grinning. "Okay, I''ll leave you to whatever you want to do with the house, I''ll be in my study." He said before kissing his wife passionately. "Don''t you dare leave the house today to go golfing. Also call Kiefer and order him to come home, I want to have a family dinner tonight." "Understood." Lawrence saluted his wife. He may be one of the powerful people in the business world but when it comes to his wife he''s just a normal husband. He may argue with Kate but at the end of the day, she will still be his boss. He wondered if his boys will be like him when they get married. Well with the way Kate is pursuing things, Keith might be married soon. He just hopes it''s with someone he loves because he wants his son to have a happy life like him. ******* "Madam, Miss Simpson just arrived. She''s waiting for you at the western tea room." Alfred, the Andersen''s butler informed Kate. "Thanks Alfred, please serve us some tea and then check on the kitchen and ensure the food preparation is going smoothly." Alfred nodded and followed Kate to the tea room to prepare the tea as requested. A sophisticated woman in her twenties awaited them in the tea room. She immediately stood up when Kate walked in. "Hi Mrs. Andersen, thank you for inviting me to your house. I brought you some pastries, I heard you like them." "Oh my, how sweet of you." Kate smiled as she accepted the box of pastries from her favorite bake shop. "Alfred, serve this together with the tea." Kate handed the box over to Alfred. "I''m really glad you could come despite the short notice." "I couldn''t say no to an invitation from you Mrs. Andersen." The woman replied meekly. "I already told you to call me Aunt Kate, Mrs. Andersen sounds too formal." Kate smiled, trying to make the younger woman comfortable. "Thank you A-Aunt Kate." "Don''t be too nervous, okay, my boys are a bit rowdy but they are nice and pleasant when I want them to be." "Y-your sons are gonna be here? Is it really okay for me to be here? I don''t want to intrude on your family time." "It''s alright, don''t worry. I was the one who invited you so it''s okay." Kate smiled. She''s really liking her. She''s sweet, respectful and innocent. She also came from a well to do family, she would be the perfect wife for her son. She''s pretty sure Keith would love her as well. "If you insist then I would be happy to join your family for dinner." ******* "Welcome home young master." "Thanks Alfred. Where is Dad?" Keith asked as soon as he arrived. "He''s in his study with young master Kiefer. He''s probably scolding him at the moment." Keith nodded. He was surprised his brother came home today. Kiefer has been avoiding him and has escaped his security details numerous times. Though he has to thank his rebellious brother because if not for him he wouldn''t have met Alex that night. "How about Mom?" "She''s in the western tea room with a guest." "Okay, thanks Alfred. I''ll head to Dad first." Alfred bowed and watched Keith headed towards the master''s study. It''s been a while since this house has been this lively, the madam would be delighted. Keith knocked a few times before entering his father''s study. He was expecting his brother to be inside so he was surprised to find his father alone. "Where''s Kiefer?" Keith couldn''t help but asked. "Probably in his room." Lawrence replied to his son. He headed to the small bar inside his office and poured himself some whiskey. "Mom wouldn''t like it if you drink before dinner." Keith said though he accepted the glass his father just poured for him. "I don''t know how to deal with your brother. He''s too playful and relaxed and has no sense of responsibility yet. Maybe your mom is right. I gave you both too much freedom. Kiefer is still young but if he doesn''t straighten up his life soon, I''m afraid he''ll get dragged into the wrong path." "Let me deal with Kiefer. Just make sure you and mom don''t give in once he asks for your help." "Thanks Keith. I''ll deal with your mom. Just do what you can for that brat." "By the way Dad, I have something to tell you. I want to talk to you first before I talk to Mom." "If this is about all those blind dates your mom''s setting up for you, just leave her be. Speaking of blind dates, she invited someone tonight so just be nice and don''t anger your mom." Lawrence said before Keith even said something. Keith sighed. So that''s the guest Alfred was talking about. Sometimes his mom can be a pain, she has good intentions but is still troublesome. Good thing he went to his father first. "Dad about those blind dates. I don''t need one." "I know. I know. I keep telling your mother about it but you know your mom. I can''t even stop her when she wants something." "No Dad. I meant I don''t need a blind date because I''m married. I got married already." Chapter 86 - 84 Hi guys sorry to have kept you waiting and not posting an update last week. I was swamped with work (Booo excuses! excuses! Hahaha) and have been working really late so I just laze around last weekend and catched up on my sleep and forgo my initial plan to finish a chapter or two. Thanks for your patience and understanding. ******************* "What did you just say?" Lawrence couldn''t help but ask his son incredulously. Keith took a deep breath and stared directly in his father''s eyes before answering. "I said. I got married." Lawrence gripped the glass of whiskey in his hands as he tried to absorb his son''s revelations. He gulped the remaining whiskey in his glass and poured himself another one. "How long? How long have you been keeping this from us?" All this while Kate was trying her best to find a suitable wife for Keith and yet this brat of a son they have is already married. "It''s been over a month now." Keith replied nonchalantly. "A month? How in the world was Keith able to manage hiding his marriage to them?" Lawrence couldn''t help but think to himself. Being a member of one of the richest families in the world put them under constant scrutiny from the public. There are even paparazzis who dedicated themselves to following their every movement. Some even trespassed to their property just to get a glimpse on how they look at home or how they treat their employees among other things. This is the reason why they set up their own security team. To ensure that all family members and those working closely with them are always safe and secure. People love gossip and scandals among the rich, the more scandalous the more people are invested in what''s going on in their lives. Keith''s marriage is definitely something people would want to know since they all have been following his lovelife. It always made it to the celebrity news whenever Keith went on a blind date. Most of the women Kate set him up with were either socialites or daughters from prominent families, models and there were even a few actresses. How Keith was able to hide his marriage and his wife''s identity baffles his father. Lawrence heaved a sigh as he stared at his son. "So where did you meet this wife of yours? Is she someone you met on business? Perhaps one of the women your mother introduced to you?" Lawrence asked. Keith met his father''s eyes before answering. "My wife is one of the intern students sent from Jules'' university." He explained since his father was the one who made the arrangement with Jules'' father to offer an internship for their students. "Oh and it''s a "he". My wife is a man. I married a male Omega." Keith added, causing his father to release the glass in his hands. "Let me just get this straight, you are married now for a month and to an Omega." Lawrence leaned back on his chair, massaging his temple as he let the words sinked in. For as long as he knew, there has never been an Omega in the Andersen family tree. His father and his father before him, ensures that their sons marry an Alpha. His parents as well as his grandparents are all married to a woman from a prominent family, had Kate come from a lowly background he might have been subjected to the same arranged marriage and not married to the love of his life. He has nothing against his sons marrying someone below their status but he never once considered them marrying an Omega. He''s not against Omegas in general, it''s just that it doesn''t cross his mind that Keith would fall for an Omega. Keith watched his father, he can tell that his old man was caught off guard with his news. He''s completely sure his father is more affected by his wife being an Omega than Alex coming from a normal family. Images of Alex''s worried face pop in his mind. His wife was so worried about today and what his family would say about their marriage. Alex''s anxious face is not something he wants to see. "I would just like to emphasize that I came here today not to ask for your blessings but just to inform you of my marriage." Keith said firmly. His strong pheromones are filling the room. Tension rises in the room as his father releases equally strong pheromones. Lawrenced frowned at his son. As a businessman, he''s proud that his son can be this intimidating as this would really help him a lot in running the company. However as a father, he does not appreciate this kind of behavior. He guessed maybe Kate is right, he gave their sons too much freedom that at times like this it backfires on him. Lawrence pressed the intercom on his desk and soon enough Alfred knocked and entered the room. "Yes Master?" "Where is my wife?" Lawrenced asked the butler. "She''s with a guest right now." Alfred answered immediately. "A guest?" Lawrence frowned. If Kate invited a guest at the same time Keith is coming home can only mean one thing. "Keith, wait until after dinner is over before telling your mother about what you just told me. Though you said you are not after our blessings, I will not say anything for now and I will respect your decisions. However it''s not the same for your mother, you have to deal with her yourself. Talk to her after the dinner, for now let''s keep this to ourselves." Because Kate has probably invited some girl she would like to introduce to Keith, Lawrence added in his mind. ******* Jade smiled sweetly at the woman sitting in front of her. She''s trying her best to appear meek and innocent, based on her observations this type of personality appeals to the woman. The matriarch of the Andersen''s is looking for that perfect richman''s wife and she is giving it all in order to be that woman in her eyes. "Do you like tea? It''s my personal favorite, it''s very light and aromatic but not too overpowering. It''s very soothing isn''t it?" Kate happily asked as they sipped the tea prepared by Alfred for them. "Yes Auntie, it''s just as you said." Jade replied smiling though in her mind she wanted to throw up already. Why do these pretentious women like to drink this abominable concoction? She prefers an ice cold mojito right now. "I''m glad you like it. If you want I could ask Alfred to pack some for you. Maybe you can share with your mom, you said she likes to drink tea right? I''m sure she would love it." Kate offered to the younger Alpha. She''s really ecstatic upon meeting Jade she seems very kind and a refined young lady. "You''re too kind Aunt Kate. My mom would love it." Jade replied and sipped her tea like she''s having the time of her life. Well she does, excluding the tea she''s having a blast. It''s not everyday someone unrelated to the Andersen''s were invited to a family dinner. "Ahmm, Aunt Kate, i-is it really okay for me to join your dinner? I don''t want to intrude on your family time." Kate smiled at Jade who''s fidgeting in her seat. "Don''t be silly, this is my house and you are my guest. I can invite whomever I want and no one can defy me. Besides, I want to introduce you to my husband. If not for you I would have lost something precious that he gave me. He should be thankful to you as well." Kate said, assuring the younger woman in front of her. "Auntie it''s really not a big deal I''m sure anyone would have done the same. You already thanked me and that''s enough for me." Jade said, giving the Andersen matriarch her best smile. "You are such a kind person, I''m sure your mom is proud of you because I would be if I was in her shoes. She really raised you well." I just hope that stubborn son of mine would see it too, Kate added in her head. She immediately invited Jade tonight as soon as Keith told her that he was coming home for dinner. She wanted the two of them to meet. She really hope the two of them would get along. Chapter 87 - 85 Jade waltz in on the high end section of the department store. She wants to rid herself of the dress she''s wearing, it makes her skin crawl. Her body is longing for a mini skirt and a silk blouse that emphasizes her cleavage. She wanted to free herself from the old fashioned dress her mom made her wear. She just came from this so-called "Book Club'''' her mother made her join. It''s a pretentious club whose members are mainly the wifes and daughters of prominent businessmen or politicians. Basically the top tier of the society. Every month they would gather to have some tea and discuss a random book to keep up the appearance of a Book Club. In reality, it''s a way for those wives to find a match for their daughter or sons. Hence, her mom''s insistence they joined it too and she has to wear these dresses to appear like a prim and proper lady befitting of her status. However, it''s been a while now since they''ve joined and the only ones who approached them were from families below the Simpson''s status which is why she doesn''t understand why her mom still insisted on them coming today. She believes it''s just a waste of time since the real elites are not interested in these kinds of gatherings. After another annoying event today, she rushed to the nearest mall and planned to doll herself up from head to toe. She will spend so much money today in retaliation to what her mom subjected her to. "I want this and that silk blouse." Jade said, ordering the staff to get the things that she wanted to buy. The staff was already swamped with the numerous items she already selected but Jade couldn''t care less, she wants to pay in one go so her mother could see that whooping big charge on her credit card. Besides, the staff were there to cater to their needs, it''s not her problem if they cannot cope up with her. Her mom will probably be furious with her but she''s not even a bit scared as her dad will definitely side with her. The old man dotes on her and spoils her so much even though she''s not his real daughter. He just wants an Alpha heir that''s why she gets away with anything. On the other hand, her mom wants her to marry someone richer than her dad so she can have her future secure, it''s just that her mom''s methods sucks. She already told her dad to set her up with his business associates but her mom said her dad thinks she is still too young. Jade roamed for another couple of minutes with the staff trudging behind her. She was just scanning the store and ordering the staff to take whatever caught her fancy when her eyes landed on another customer. The sophisticated woman looks familiar, her aura speaks of wealth that Jade knew she should be someone important. She tried to ignore the older woman until she realized who it was. "How ironic, my mom forced me to those events just to meet someone important but failed and yet here I am trying to take my petty revenge by spending lots of money but coincidentally running into the "real deal"." Jade said, smirking. She tried to approach the woman but was prevented by the sight of men clad in black suits. Of course Kate Andersen would be surrounded by bodyguards, so she tried to observe first and strategize how she can approach the Andersen matriarch. She was busy subtly observing Mrs. Andersen when she noticed a man heading towards her direction. She instantly knew that the man''s target is Mrs. Andersen, he must be a paparazzi or something. Jade wasn''t surprised when the man bump into Mrs. Andersen, it was a classic strategy but not so bad since he was able to talk to Mrs. Andersen, somehow she thought she should have done the same. She was half expecting the man to make a scene or pretend to be hurt to extort some money from the Andersen matriarch but she was surprised when he just apologized and left to do his own thing. Jade just shrugged and forgot about the man already. She searched for Mrs. Andersen again but she''s nowhere in sight. She thought she left already but she caught a glimpse of her guards near the fitting room. She decided to head towards her direction and find her opening to approach the older woman. She was walking with the staff still following her when she saw something shiny on the floor. She was thinking of picking it up when she suddenly saw the man from a while ago pick it up and head towards Mrs. Andersen. She walked fast trying to catch up, she''s definitely sure the man would ask for some reward or somethin. Jade is completely convinced that the shiny thing she saw is jewelry owned by Mrs. Andersen and the man is using it to gain her favor. She can expose that man and gain the older woman''s favor instead. Once again, Jade was surprised when the man handed the jewelry to the waiting staff and asked her to return it to Mrs. Andersen, that''s when Jade realized that the man doesn''t know who Mrs. Andersen is. "Hand it over." Jade ordered the staff as soon as the man left. "Excuse me Miss? I-its for the madam inside. I-i was told to r-return it to her." The staff replied stuttering. "Do you think I want that thing for myself? I''m just going to personally return it to her. I saw it on the floor and was planning to do that when that man picked it up. How dare you think I''m a thief or something." Jade hissed at the staff who reluctantly handed the bracelet over to her. Jade approached the guards when she heard the knob on the fitting room door opening. She made sure that Mrs. Andersen will see her. "Excuse me Sir, the woman inside dropped this, would you help me return it to her?" Jade said sweetly and with her most gentle voice. "Howard what is it?" Kate asked curiously. "Madam, she said she has something she would return to you." Howard replied. "Yes dear?" Kate turned to Jade. "Ahmm, Ma''am you dropped this on the floor, I just thought it might be important so I would like to return it back to you. I thought I would just hand it over to your companions since I saw your head inside the fitting room." Jade meekly replied, much to the surprise of the staff who experienced her bitchiness just a while ago. Kate thanked her profusely, apparently the bracelet is an important treasure for her that she was really grateful to Jade for returning it which delighted Jade. She was just planning to return the bracelet for a chance to be acquainted with Kate Andersen, she didn''t know that the Andersen matriarch would feel indebted to her because of it. It''s common knowledge that Kate Andersen has been setting up blind dates for her eldest son. So far no one has been successful in capturing the heart of Andersen''s heir. Jade believed it was because none of those women knew how to deal with him. They are just a bunch of idiots who think flaunting their cleavage will get Keith Andersen''s attention. Everyone knows that Lawrence Andersen dotes on his wife and will do anything to make his wife happy. Jade completely believes that if she gets Kate Andersen on her side it would be easier for her to become the next Mrs. Andersen. In over a month that she met Kate, the older woman had already invited her to a few afternoon tea and even asked her to join her on her shopping spree. So when she received her call this morning asking her to join in their family dinner Jade knew she had her under the palm of her hand and it will just be a matter of time before she conquer Keith Andersen as well. "Honey, this is Jade Simpson, the young lady I told you about. She was that sweet girl who returned my bracelet to me. I don''t know what I would do if it''s not for her. I''ll be devastated if I lose that bracelet." Kate said, introducing Jade to her husband. "Nice to meet you Mr. Andersen." Jade said, offering her hand to the master of the Andersen family. "I already told Aunt Jade it''s not that big of a deal, I''m sure anyone in my shoes would do the same." Jade shyly added. "It''s nice to meet you as well Miss Simpson. My wife is right, we should be thankful to you. The bracelet was my gift to my dear wife on our 25th wedding anniversary and she really treasures that, she''ll be devastated if it''s not for you." Lawrence replied while shaking Jade''s hands. The bracelet was indeed special as he had it specially customized for his wife. It''s so special that it could even be used to purchase the latest Ferrari sports car. "I told you she''s a real sweetheart. I wish I had a daughter like her." Kate professed loudly when she saw Keith arriving. "Good evening mother." Keith greeted his mother. "Jade, darling this is my eldest son. He''s the president of our company and he''s already of marrying age, but I don''t know why he''s still not tying the knot. He''s too busy with work. He just needs someone by his side, if only he would listen to me." Kate said while rolling her eyes at her son. "Why don''t we head to the dining room? I believe the food is ready." Lawrence interjected before giving Keith a subtle glare as if telling him to follow his order to talk with Kate after dinner. "Yes, I think we should." Kate agreed. "Keith be a gentleman and assist Jade to the dining room." Kate ordered which Keith followed reluctantly. Kate dominates the dinner conversation and tried her best to make Jade look good in Keith''s eyes. On the other hand Keith as well as his father and brother just ate in silence. "Jade you''re graduating this year right?" Kate asked. "Yes Aunt Kate." "I envy your mother, if only my son would do the same." Kate sighed as she glanced at her youngest son. "Mother, don''t worry about me, I''ll graduate this year." Kiefer replied nonchalantly. "By the way Jade , what are your plans after graduation?" "I plan to help out in my father''s company, I want to be able to give back to my father for sending me to school and raising me." Jade replied. "Ohh, you plan to work? That''s very filial of you. How about if you get married?" Kate asked curiously. "I plan to support my husband in his work as much as I can, though I would prefer to stay at home once we have kids." Jade replied, knowing that is what Kate wanted to hear. "You''re really such a sweetheart. Your future mother in law would be lucky to have you." Kate replied. "Too bad mother, that''s not gonna be you." Kiefer replied, earning a death glare from his mother. Jade just smiled at the youngest Andersen''s statement, she was actually furious inside but she tried her best not to show how she actually feels. What''s important is that Kate likes her immensely, though it would be great if Keith would spare her a little glance but she''s not worried. In time she will fall in her trap. "Thank you so much Aunt Kate for having me over tonight. I really hope I didn''t intrude on your family time." Jade said as they were having some tea after dinner. She''s really had too much tea today but it''s just a little sacrifice for what she would get in the future. "I already told you it''s fine. By the way, how are you going back home?" Kate asked, though her husband and her sons already knew where her questions were leading to. "I already asked our driver to pick me up, he will be here anytime soon." Jade replied. "Oh no, I invited you here, I should be arranging for your ride home." Kate replied, waving her hand exaggeratedly. " Keith, why don''t you take Jade home?" Jade turned to her son. "Oh, honey, I have some important things I need to discuss with Keith, maybe we can ask one of our drivers or Kiefer here to drive her home." Lawrence replied, they have to discuss Keith''s marriage with Kate tonight and he''s sure Keith will not want to send home the woman his mother is setting him up with. "Sorry I can''t, I''m the lazy son so I would be playing games on my computer." Kiefer said to Jade who was dumbfounded that things are not going according to her plans. In the end, she was drive home by one of the family drivers. Chapter 88 - 86 Hey guys! Thank you so much! This week is just overwhelming, it may be just a small thing for others hehe but it''s a really big thing for me. This story has now more than 300k reads and more than 500 collections! Yay! In addition, I think this is the week that I got the highest votes since I started writing this story. You guys are really amazing and I appreciate all the support. Thank you so much. ******** "I''m really sorry about my son''s attitude." Kate apologized, referring to Kiefer''s response from earlier. "Also, it''s too bad that Keith has an important discussion about the company with his father. I''m sure if it''s not the case he would have sent you home himself." Kate explained. "It''s alright Aunt Kate. I don''t want to be a burden to you or your family." Jade replied sweetly, even though she wanted to scream in reality. "Don''t be silly, you''re not a burden, I''m really grateful that you came tonight." Kate said happily as she was finally able to have the younger woman meet with her son. Jade smiled, feeling ecstatic at the older woman''s reaction. "Then, thanks for having me. I really had a great time." "Take care and give my regards to your mom. I really should meet her one of these days." "She would love that. Aunt Kate let me treat you for tea as a simple thanks for inviting me over for dinner." "That''s lovely of you. I''ll call you once I clear my schedule." Kate said as she gave Jade a warm hug before the latter got inside the car. Kate waved goodbye as the car left the driveway. Jade happily waved back enthusiastically. She was all smiles until the car was out of sight. She was seething inside, she couldn''t believe how rude that Kiefer Andersen was to her. Thankfully, she was not being set up with that man since they are much closer in age because it would take too much effort not to show her true emotions in front of the Andersens. She was so furious when Kiefer bluntly told Mrs. Andersen that she will never be her daughter in law. She wanted to glare at him and shut him up. He''s just a brat and just a spare heir anyway. The Andersen family can survive without him. Jade smirked as she pettily thought of all the events she would host as the new Mrs. Andersen, she will make sure Kiefer would not be able to come and ruin her party. She can''t wait to plan all the parties and order anyone she wants to follow all her whims. She''ll have all the famous designers create limited edition gowns for her. She can have all the jewelry she wants without thinking of the price, being a member of the Andersen family ensures all that. All she needs to do is just be patient for now, she already has Kate Andersen in the palm of her hands. Keith may still be indifferent for now but he''ll give in eventually. Jade believes that she will succeed in becoming the next Mrs. Andersen because she has a clear goal in mind and she plans everything out thoroughly. She knew that Keith is a workaholic and she''ll be the perfect wife for him because she''ll never interfere with his work, she''ll never demand for his attention. Jade is sure Keith is looking for someone like that. She''s not like those other women who cling to him the moment they get the chance to have a date set up with him. She just needs him to marry him and give her access to Andersen''s money and she''ll be happy to let Keith do whatever he wants. He can even have a mistress and she won''t even bat an eye. She just needs the money and occasionally has Keith escort her on events to show everyone who he belongs to. Jade''s mood lifted as soon as she thought of her plans, a little lump like Kiefer will not sullen her mood. She can already see her plans succeeding and she can''t wait till she becomes one of the Andersens. ******* "I can''t believe I''m related to the likes of you." Kate exclaimed as soon as she returned from sending Jade off. She can''t believe Keith not Lawrence joined her. She felt embarrassed by their actions tonight. Kate glared at the three men who all seemed unbothered by her outburst. "You, where are your manners huh? Did I raise you to be rude?" Kate said, turning her attention to her youngest son who just shrugged her off. "Mother, I''m just telling the truth. My older brother will not give her a second glance, hell he won''t even bother glancing her way. So mother, sorry to disappoint you but this ones a failure again." Kiefer replied, grinning at his mother. "Stop frowning mom, you''ll get more wrinkles." Kiefer said, giving his mom a kiss before leaving the room. He can tell there is some serious talk going on and he doesn''t want to be caught in the middle of it. Kate sighed and glared at her husband this time. "Yeah, I know it''s my fault. Just leave him be, you know your son likes teasing you so just don''t mind him." Lawrence replied before Kate even said anything. "Anyway, you two just go and talk about whatever you were planning to discuss." Kate said resigned. She gave up getting irritated. "Oh by the way Keith, let me know when you''re free, we should have dinner with Jade and her mom. I really want to meet her mother. Lawrence, if you''re available you should join us too." "Mom, I can''t. I''m not available." Keith replied nonchalantly much to Lawrence''s frustrations. "Honey, why don''t you sit down for a moment and join us." Lawrence said to his wife. "I thought you''d talk about something business related? Why do you need me around?" Kate asked, confused. Lawrence sighed. "Your son has something he wants to tell us." Kate raised her eyebrow in confusion but sit down nonetheless. Lawrence glanced at his eldest son, signaling him to start what he came here for. "Mom, I want you to stop setting me up for blind dates." Keith said, staring at his mom intently. "No, I will not stop. I just want you to get married and have kids and with the way you bury yourself with work there''s no way you will have time to meet up with anyone." Kate objected. She may seem meddlesome to some people but she just has Keith''s best interest in her heart. She hates that her son comes home to an empty house with no one waiting for him aside from his servants. She knew that Keith barely stayed at his own house and only focused his time on work. If she won''t interfere, Keith will be an old man before he starts looking for a wife. She doesn''t want to force him to marry someone that''s why she is still giving him the chance to choose. She''s just helping him find a suitable wife for him. "That''s what I''m saying Mom. I don''t need to go on a blind date because I am already married." Keith blurted out much to his mom''s shock. Kate raised her finger as if to say something but nothing came out of her. Lawrence looked at his wife worriedly as he knew Keith had not told her the rest of his news. "Alfred!" Kate called out to their butler after a while. "Yes Madam?" Alfred asked. "Get me a glass of whiskey immediately." Kate ordered which Albert immediately followed. She gulped down the whole glass as soon as Albert handed it to her. "So you''re saying that you''re married already? Did I hear that correctly?" Kate asked Keith after finishing the drink. "Yes mother." "And you''re only telling us now because?" Kate asked sternly. She''s overwhelmed with the news that she doesn''t know if she would be happy or mad. "We have some things to settle first on my wife''s side." Keith explained briefly. "Do you know about this?" Kate turned and asked her husband who replied that he only learned about it as well tonight. "Do we know her? Is she one of the women I set you up with?" Kate couldn''t help but ask though she had a feeling it would be the contrary. "No mother, my wife is from an ordinary family and he''s a man. I married an Omega." Keith exclaimed. Kate gasped loudly at Keith''s declaration. She thought her son was not interested in Omegas which is why she never considered it. Besides there has never been an Omega in the Andersen family as far as she knows nor in her family as well. Generations by generations their families has been arranging marriage between Alphas only. She frowned as a sudden thought hit her. "Are you sure you''re not making this up just to make me stop from setting up all those blind dates?" Kate asked accusingly. She knew how Keith hated the blind dates but still went through with it because he can''t say no to her. "Mom, I will not lie about something like this." Keith grabbed his hair frustratingly. He left his wife alone tonight just to come and explain everything to his parents and his mother would not believe him. "Then bring your wife here tomorrow." Kate challenged her son, she believes that Keith is lying about having a wife. "I can''t." Keith declined. "And why not?" Kate frowned. Her suspicions are growing stronger. "My wife needs time." Keith replied. Alex''s condition is still delicate and he doesn''t want to stress him too much. "I''ll bring him on Friday." Alex would have his check up on that day and they would have the afternoon off, at least he could hell ease his mind in preparation for meeting his family. "If you really have a wife, why can''t you bring him here immediately? I will not believe it until you bring him here." Kate said defiantly. She still firmly believes that Keith is lying, why would he need almost a week just to bring his wife to meet them? Chapter 89 - 87 Alex paced back and forth in front of the kitchen door. He was looking for Sebastian and one of the maids told him the older man was in the kitchen checking the dinner preparation. The maid he talked to offered to get Sebastian for him but he''s still uncomfortable giving orders or letting other people do things for him. Even though Keith and even Sebastian told him that he can do whatever he wants, he''s just not comfortable doing it. Maybe he''ll get used to it eventually or maybe not but he''s too anxious to think about it now. Keith went to his parents home to have dinner and inform his folks about their marriage. The mere thought of his parents'' reactions is making him agitated. It was hard with his own parents and with Mattie because it''s mainly his fault for not telling them sooner, his family doesn''t have an issue with Keith, they just want reassurance that he would be good to him, that he would love and take care of him, who he is and what he does for a living didn''t matter at all. However, Keith''s parents are different, their family is like one of the richest families in the country or maybe even the world and he''s just a nobody. People like them marry someone from their circle or someone that would benefit their businesses. He''s neither of those. He''s getting anxious and agitated knowing they would not accept him. Alex knows being anxious is not good for him and Bean which is why he needs Sebastian''s help but he''s too shy to ask anyone to get Sebastian for him. Sebastian was busy checking the dinner preparation, it was just for Alex but he is pregnant and thus requires extra care. He wants to make sure the pregnant Omega is getting the nutrients he needs for himself and the baby. "Make sure to use all organic ingredients, avoid any processed ingredients in making his food." Sebastian said to the cook but he immediately frowned when he noticed that she''s not listening to him and was looking somewhere else. Sebastian followed the direction she''s looking at and his frown turned into a soft smile as he realized what or rather who the cook was looking at. Alex was peeping from the kitchen door, obviously looking for him but too shy to interrupt them. He immediately finished his instruction and headed towards Alex. "I''m sorry to interrupt." Alex apologized as soon as Sebastian came out of the kitchen. He felt so guilty for interrupting his work. "Oh no, you''re not interrupting anything." Sebastian replied smiling. He wanted to tell the young Omega that everyone in the house including him is at his beck and call. They were all here to serve Alex as Keith''s wife. "What can I help you with?" Sebastian tried to hold off himself from smiling looking at the fidgeting Omega. "Ahmm¡­ I wanted to ask you for a favor. Y-you s-said that I c-can do whatever I want in this house and t-that I only just need to ask you." Alex replied, biting his fingernails in nervousness. "Not that I don''t like what the house looks like." Alex added when Sebastian raised his eyebrows. "It''s just that I have nothing to do and I suddenly realized that I haven''t seen the whole house yet. Basically I want to have a house tour if¡­ if that is alright?" Sebastian let go of the smile he was suppressing. Alex is just too adorable. Alex could have demanded it as it is his right as Keith''s wife and yet here he is asking him a mere butler if it''s alright to have a tour of his own house. "Of course it is. Shall we start with the second floor first?" Sebastian asked. "Can we start with the first floor first?" "Sure! Hmmm why don''t we start at the basement first and work our way up?" Sebastian suggested. "There''s a basement?" "Yes, come follow me." Sebastian led the way and Alex followed behind him. He was expecting a basement storage or something but he was surprised to find a room with a big couch, there''s even a billiards table and a foosball. The room looks like a man cave and he didn''t know Keith likes this stuff. "Oh, this is not just for Keith." Sebastian said as if reading Alex''s thoughts. "Chad insisted on that foosball and Jules brought that billiards table. Basically this is the room they used for hanging out. It''s more like his friend''s man cave than Keith''s. This is actually the most used room in this house." Sebastian explained. "Ohh okay. What is this table for?" Alex asked curiously. "It''s their poker table." Alex scanned the room and he instantly smiled as he imagined Keith and his friends bickering and laughing in this room. He''s glad that Keith has a place and a group of friends he could distress with. "Do you want to remodel this room? We can remove all their stuff. I''m sure Keith won''t contradict you." Sebastian suggested with an evil glint in his eyes. It would be a joy to see those boys cry and complain like some little kids throwing tantrums. Alex laughed, somehow he gets what Sebastian is planning based on that smile of his. "What are those doors for?" Alex asked. "That one on the left near the billiards table is the bathroom while that other one is the home theatre room. If you like watching movies you would enjoy that room." Sebastian replied. "Oh and the other room from the basement entrance is the wine room. Would you like to see it?" "No it''s alright." Alex replied, he''s not interested in wines or any liquor so he believed that room will not interest him. "Can we go up now?" "We have four rooms in total on the first floor, one serves as Keith''s study and home office. Two are guest rooms which I am occupying one of them. The other is the drawing room. We also have the dining room, living room and kitchen on this floor." Sebastian explained as they arrived at the first floor of the house. "What is a drawing room?" Alex curiously asked. "Does Keith draw or something?" "No, it''s just how the rich people call their lounge room. Come I''ll show you." Sebastian replied and headed towards the room. "This is the room where we would entertain guests, though this room has been rarely used since Keith doesn''t entertain guests except for those rowdy friends of his which they mostly stay at the basement. Keith''s mom was the only one who ever used this when she came to visit but now that you''re here you can use this whenever you have guests." "Ahmm Sebastian, could you ahmm tell me about them? You know, Keith''s parents, what are they like?" Are they gonna like me? Alex wanted to add. Sebastian stares at Alex knowingly. He knew that Keith went to his parents to tell them about Alex and he knew that Alex''s sudden house tour is because of that too. He''s using this as a distraction. "It''s alright if¡ª "No, it''s okay. Hmm where should I start? My brother and I grew up with Keith''s father, though my older brother is closer to him since they are of the same age." "You have a brother?" "Yes, my brother Alfred is the butler at the main house but he''s taking his job more seriously than I am. Don''t get me wrong it''s not that I don''t take my job seriously but my brother is just taking it on another level. He calls Keith''s father Master and he wears an old fashioned butlers outfit. Yes, butler''s outfit with cravat and white gloves." Sebastian laughed imagining his brother. "You see, our family has worked with the Andersen''s for generations. The older Andersen, Keith''s grandfather, is what I could call a fair man and a very good person but he treats us as servants whereas Keith and his Dad treat us as family. Lawrence is vocal that Alfred is his best friend, he used to get scolded for that and I guess that''s one of the reasons why Alfred is very serious with his job. When Keith''s grandfather died, Lawrence asked Alfred to not be so formal and treat him like he used to but my brother is stubborn so he''s still like that. However when the two of them get drunk, he always asks Lawrence to bring him food and fill his glass." Sebastian laughed heartily as he recalled his brother''s horrified face the following day. "Keith''s father seems to be a nice person." Alex replied meekly. "He is. I''m sure he will like you." Sebastian smiled knowing that is what worrying the Omega. If Keith''s grandfather is alive, there might be a great opposition but with Lawrence, Sebastian can confidently say that everything will be okay. "Thanks, even though I know you''re only saying that to make me feel better." Alex smiled bitterly. "We are worlds apart and we both know it. I''m pretty sure his parents would prefer if he married someone in their circle. His mom would be happy if he chose someone she approves of." "Alex, Keith chose you, that''s what really matters. Besides, if he really liked those socialites he would have married one already, but he didn''t. He married you." "His parents might think he only married me because of our bonding. What if they hate me? What if they won''t accept Bean?" Alex said tearfully. "Alex, Keith would be the last person to be manipulated by someone. Not even his pheromones can control him for something like this. As you''ve said, you two are bonded already, there is no need for him to marry you. You two are bonded for life. He married you because he wants to. I''m sure his parents would see how much you love each other and of course they would love Bean too. You know, even if his parents won''t accept you I''m sure Keith will not leave you. He loves you. Just give him more faith." Sebastian said, giving Alex a gentle squeeze on his shoulders. He honestly believes that everything would be okay. He''s not sure how the Andersen''s would really react to the news but he can confidently say that Keith will not let anyone hurt his wife, even if it''s his parents. "Thanks Sebastian." Alex replied, wiping his tears. "Shall we head to the second floor?" Sebastian asked with a wink. Chapter 90 - 88 Alex woke up with a feeling that he was being watched. He was startled to find Keith sitting on his bedside staring at him. "Hey, how long have you been sitting there? Did you just get home?" Alex asked, glancing at the watch on the bedside table. It''s a quarter past one in the morning, either Keith just got home or he''s been back for a while and just spent all that time watching him sleep. "I just got back a while ago. Sorry if I wake you up, you should go back to sleep." Keith replied, giving Alex a gentle kiss on the top of his head. Alex stared at his husband but he couldn''t tell if something bad happened with his parents or not and it doesn''t seem like Keith would want to discuss it with him. Alex lifts his body towards Keith and rests his head on his husband''s lap. Keith automatically massages Alex''s head, gently running his fingers through his head. "So how did it go? Did your parents approve of me or did they say I''m not good enough for you?" Alex asked after sighing deeply. His eyes were closed as if not wanting to meet his husband''s eyes even though it''s impossible for Keith to see his face given their position. "I couldn''t say it''s okay nor was it okay. As expected they were a bit shocked with the news, who wouldn''t be right?" Keith replied, his fingers now massaging Alex''s ears making him sleepy. "Hmmm, I guess that is still considered okay. W-were they bothered with me being an Omega?" "I''m not sure." Keith replied. "Though my mother thinks I''m lying and just making excuses to stop her from setting me up on a blind date." Keith added, though he didn''t mention that his mother actually invited someone over tonight hoping he would like her enough to date and marry her. Alex giggled hearing Keith''s mom''s reaction. "Do you really hate all those blind dates? Enough for your mom to think you''re lying about getting married?" Keith was caught off guard with Alex''s reaction. He was expecting him to be anxious and worried. He honestly contemplated not telling him about what happened tonight and just told him that his mother wants to meet him. When he left earlier, Alex seemed agitated and anxious that he almost canceled meeting his parents but now something seems different with his wife that it baffles him. "Alex.." "Hmmm?" "Are you okay? Perhaps you''re having a fever or something?" Keith asked, checking Alex''s forehead for any fever. "I''m fine. I''m not sick." Alex replied, chuckling because Keith is eyeing him suspiciously for laughing and for generally being okay given the situation. "Are you sure?" "Yeah I am really okay. Sebastian told me that your parents are good people. Your father can befriend someone beyond his status and your mom is kind enough to accept that, that is saying something about your parents'' personality. I mean, I would still be nervous when I finally get to meet them, because who wouldn''t be nervous when they meet their in-laws for the first time? However, I''m not worried anymore because I have faith in you. We chose to be in this together and I believe that it''s up to us to make it work. Besides, even if they won''t like me at first, I''m sure they will, eventually." Alex turned his head and smiled at Keith. "Also, I''m okay if they won''t like me as long as they would love Bean. I would like for Bean to have a good relationship with his or her grandparents on both sides of the family." Keith smiled at Alex and stroked his hair affectionately. "What have you been doing while I was away. Seems like you did some growing up while I was gone." Keith said, teasing his wife. "Hey! I''m not an immature kid." Alex pouted, making Keith laugh at him. "I toured the house with Sebastian today. Oh, I just remembered, there''s a table on the veranda of the drawing room that is overlooking the garden. Can we have our breakfast there on weekends? The view is really relaxing and the garden is full of flowers now, it''s very beautiful." Alex excitedly asked which prompted Keith to nod enthusiastically. "Also, is it okay? I asked Sebastian to make a connecting door for the room beside ours." "You can do anything you want. This is our home now." Keith said, kissing Alex gently on his lips. "By the way, why do you need another room? Don''t tell me you want your own room? That I cannot allow." Keith said, frowning at the thought of not having Alex in his arms while he sleeps. "No! No!! I want to convert the room beside ours into Bean''s room." Alex replied laughing. "Of course while Bean is still a baby I will have Bean sleep with us in this room but once Bean is old enough he or she can have the other room and if Bean cries, I can easily go to him or her. It''s so hard talking about Bean because I don''t know if it''s gonna be a he or a she." Alex giggled at how silly his thoughts are. "I was thinking of decorating the room in neutral colors since we don''t know yet what Bean''s gender would be." "Why not decide once we know Bean''s gender? On your check up this week, we can already know right?" "Ahmm.. yeah! Mattie said we can know the gender by the fourteenth week though there''s a possibility that Bean might now allow us to see it. I was thinking of neutral colors so when we have another child the baby would be able to use it too." Keith smiled, liking what he heard. Alex hasn''t given birth to their first child but his wife is already thinking of their other future babies. "We can just renovate it again once we have another child." Keith said nonchalantly. "It''s a waste to have the room redecorated just because our next baby has a different gender than Bean." "Alex, have you forgotten who your husband is? Our babies can have their room redecorated every month if they want." Keith said matter of factly. Alex rolled his eyes in response at Keith''s boasting, though the Alpha is just stating facts, he still thinks it''s a waste of money. On the other hand, Keith found his reaction so adorable that he couldn''t help but pinched his wife''s nose. "Hey! Not my nose. Mattie said it would be swollen and will look like a tomato soon, don''t force it." Alex complained, pouting. "Ohh! Ohhh!" Alex suddenly screamed and sat up. "Hey, careful. Don''t get up so abruptly. Is there something wrong?" Keith asked worriedly but he''s confused at the excited look on Alex''s face. "I forgot I have something to show you." Alex said, grabbing Keith''s hands. "Do you feel it? Do you feel it? I have a tiny bump now." Alex grinned at his dumbfounded husband. "I noticed it earlier after I showered then I called my mom. She said maybe it''s because we already told people about Bean so it''s started showing up. I don''t know how true it is but it doesn''t matter¡ª Alex could not finish his sentence when Keith suddenly cupped his face and kissed him passionately. It was so sudden that he was finding it hard to control his breathing but despite that he returned his husband''s kisses just as passionately, their tounge''s meeting, exploring each other''s mouth. It was intense that they were both panting when they stopped to catch their breath. Only then did Alex realize that he was lying down and Keith was already on top of him. He was using his arms not to push his weight against Alex''s. "Can I? Can we?" Keith asked, panting in between. It''s been a while since they''ve been this intimate that he felt like he would lose his control any moment. When Alex nodded shyly, Keith immediately removed his pajama top and started licking and kissing Alex''s neck. His wife''s sweet pheromones are intoxicating him. His mouth then found Alex''s seemingly swollen buds, probably due to his pregnancy and attacked them hungrily making Alex moan loudly as his pregnancy is making his chest more sensitive than usual. Keith kissed his way down to Alex''s belly button and licked it to his heart''s content. Alex is already a moaning mess as soon as he feels his husband''s tongue on his belly button. He lifted his body eagerly when Keith pulled the garter on his pajama bottom. He pulled it off including his underwear making Alex fully exposed to his husband''s lustful eyes. Keith immediately noticed his wife''s wet entrance and leaking member. He found himself sniffing the said entrance, licking it and pushing his tongue in as if he''s entranced by a spell. Alex grabbed his husband''s hair in ecstasy, pushing him to explore his hole a bit more, a bit further and in a blink of an eye he found his climax screaming his husband''s name. Keith stared at his panting wife, Alex''s stomach filled with his own cum. It was such an erotic sight that he can feel his own member hardening and pulsating. He wanted to enter Alex''s entrance right there and then, but despite it being wet he knew that he still needed to prepare it, otherwise it would hurt Alex which he wouldn''t have dreamed of doing. He started to push two fingers and slowly add in another one, slowly stretching his wife''s entrance, making it ready for him. "Alex, lie on your side." Keith instructed. He wanted to see Alex''s face while he entered him but that position would put a strain on Bean so he settled for the spooning position. He entered Alex''s hole but only half way in as he didn''t want to burden his wife too much. He thrusted as gently as he could and since they were both pent up, it didn''t take long for them to reach their climax. Trutfully, Keith will never be satisfied with just one round but looking at that tiny little bump on his wife''s belly is enough for him to regain his control. He cleaned his wife and dressed him and slept beside him gently stroking Alex''s baby bump. Chapter 91 - 89 Hi guys, I''m back!! Sorry for the long unannounced hiatus. I was having some personal stuff and being pathetic and lame at the same time hehe. You know, sometimes self doubt and insecurities creep in once in a while. That''s why I said it''s pretty lame. Thank you for patiently waiting and I hope you still continue to enjoy the story. Please forgive this noob for keeping you waiting. ******* "Welcome back Alex!" Chloe happily cheered, her joyful voice echoed in the meeting room. Dana just shakes her head at Chloe''s at Chloe''s interruption though she couldn''t help but smile herself. Too many things have happened and Alex''s presence is indeed a happy occasion. "Okay Chloe that''s enough." Dana said, putting a stop to a now clapping Chloe. "And, welcome back Alex. It was really nice to have you back." She said turning to Alex who just smiled shyly. "Hey Dana, let''s welcome Dan too. Welcome to our Team, Dan! I''m so glad you''ll be joining us though it wouldn''t hurt if you had joined us last week. I was so lonely being alone here in the office." Chloe pouted. With Dana gone on a business trip with the president, Vera being terminated and Alex going on for an extended medical leave, she was left all alone with no one to talk to. For a chatty person like her, that is pure torture. Alex winced at Chloe''s words. Somehow he felt guilty as he felt like he was the reason Chloe was left alone at the office. Vera got terminated because of him and he was on an extended leave because Keith wouldn''t allow him to come to work without him. Although he used up that week to make up with his brother, still it made him a bit guilty. "Chloe''s right. Welcome to the team Dan. I''m looking forward to working with you." Dana said, giving Dan a warm smile. Dan, on the other hand, doesn''t know how to react. He still felt like he shouldn''t have accepted the offer to transfer to the Executive department but he couldn''t help but be practical about it. An Omega like him will not have another opportunity to work on a multinational company and be offered a permanent position on the get go. Maybe the president is doing it because of his friendship with Alex which makes it all the more reason for him to feel guilty about it. In his mind, he failed as a friend and he doesn''t deserve any of this. Alex glanced at his friend who still hasn''t said a word to him since they came into the office. He knew Dan at the back of his hand and the other Omega is still definitely feeling guilty about what happened even though his parents already told him it''s not his fault. Alex made a mental note to settle things with his friend by today. "Okay! That''s enough, let''s get down to business." Dana said, clapping her hands to get the attention of the three people inside the room. "So, changes are going to happen when it comes to our workload, it will be tough for a few days give or take a month or two, however I trust that we can work together to fulfill all the deliverables from this team." Dana said in a stern voice. "Chloe will take over the work Vera has left, so she will be working with me closely. On the other hand, Dan and Alex will both assist Chloe on her previous tasks and anything else that she needs help with. Both of you still have over two months left with your internship so you will share the tasks for now, however once that period is done and Dan becomes a full time employee, you have to take responsibility for all the tasks." Dana said. Dan nodded in response while Chloe grinned and clapped enthusiastically. "Hey Alex, what about you? Are you gonna stop working here after your internship?" Chloe asked. "Well if I were the partner of the president I wouldn''t need to work as well." Chloe added. Alex''s face flushed at Chloe''s question, though he knew the Beta doesn''t mean any harm but he was flustered nonetheless. "Chloe." Dana called out with a warning. Chloe is a good employee and very friendly and chatty but sometimes she can be tactless. "It''s alright." Alex replied when he finally got his composure back. "I''m not sure yet what I will do after the internship but I have something I need to focus on first." Dana nodded in understanding and quickly warned Chloe with her eyes when the other Beta tried to ask Alex further questions. "Anyway, Dana we should go on a team dinner. We should celebrate Alex''s comeback and Dan''s transfer." "Hmmm, that''s a good idea. We should schedule one soon." Dana agreed. "Yay! Free food and free drinks with good people." Chloe exclaimed. "Oh, I can''t drink." Alex said, raising his hand. "Ahmm.. it''s bad for the baby." Chloe gasped and kept saying "Oh my God" while Dana and Dan just looked on silently. Both of them knew about the pregnancy already. "Enough chit chat. Both of you can go back to your desks already. I still have some things to discuss with Chloe." Dana said to the two Omegas. "And Alex, you can bring the president his morning coffee." Alex headed to the pantry to follow Dana''s instruction while Dan gestured that he will head to his desk. It didn''t sit well with Alex that his friend could not meet him in the eye and it fueled his determination to settle things with Dan as soon as possible. ******* "Here''s your coffee Sir." Alex said as he put down the cup on Keith''s desk. "Sir?" Keith couldn''t help but raise his brows at what Alex just called though he just shrugged it off as Alex being his adorable self like usual. Keith is at that point where everything Alex does looks adorable to him. Keith pushed his chair away from his desk, half expecting Alex to come to him but his wife just stood there hugging the tray he used to bring the coffee. "Are you not going to give me a hug?" Keith asked. Alex loves burying his face at the crook of his husband''s neck, Keith thinks it''s because of the pregnancy and he''s loving it that is why he''s trying to enjoy it as much as he can. "No, we''re at the office." Alex replied nonchalantly. "What? What do you mean we are at the office, that doesn''t stop you before. You we''re even doing that in front of Martin last time¡ª "Stop!" Alex interrupted before Keith could finish his sentence. His face is all red from remembering that time inside the car. "Aherm!" Alex cleared his throat to hide his embarrassment. "Anyway, now that people at the office know about our marriage, I don''t want them to think I''m just using your status as the president to not properly do my job. In this office, you are the boss and I am the intern before anything else." "Well, you can still do your job and flirt with me, you know." Keith countered, amused. "Flirting at the office is a big fat No. I.. I c-can f-flirt with you at home though." Alex replied while shyly looking away. Keith couldn''t help hiding the smile forming in his face. "Okay Mrs. Andersen you''re the boss. I will gladly follow the rules." "Very well said Mr. Andersen." Alex said smiling. "Oh by the way I will not join you for lunch so go out and eat with Martin instead." "What? I can''t even have lunch with you now?" Keith asked, raising his eyebrows at his wife. "Hmm just for today or rather a few more times from today. It''s Dan''s first day here and I miss my friend so I want to spend some time with him." Alex explained. "I miss my friend that if I don''t do anything we might drift apart permanently." Alex added in his head. Keith sighed. "Okay fine. I can''t say no to you anyway. Once we get home, I''ll have you all to myself. I won''t allow anyone to disturb us." Keith replied determinedly, making Alex giggled. "Hey, Mr. Andersen, I have something to tell you." Alex whispered as he leaned on Keith''s desk, gesturing for his husband to move closer which Keith did as instructed. "Thank you." Alex whispered before giving his husband a quick peck on the cheeks. "I thought no hanky panky Mrs. Andersen?" Keith asked, staring at his wife and trying his best not to jump him right now. "That''s your reward for being an obedient husband." Alex replied before heading towards the door while skipping happily. He immediately started walking normally as soon as he opened the door. ******* "Finally! Lunch time! Let''s go, I''m famished." Chloe happily announced. Dana readily agreed and grabbed her wallet while Dan was also about to do the same. "I''m sorry, Dan and I can''t join you. We already have our food at the pantry. We''ll just join you next time." Alex said, waving goodbye to the two Betas. Keith asked Colin to buy their food and it''s already been prepared at the pantry. "Ahmm, Alex I-I c-can eat at the cafeteria, y-you can have your lunch with the boss." Dan said while avoiding Alex''s eyes. "No. Keith is having lunch with Martin so you have no choice but to eat with me." Alex said with a firm voice. He grabbed Dan''s wrist and dragged him to the pantry. The two friends sat down facing each other with Alex happily gobbling down the food. He''s been craving Japanese and the food Colin ordered from is extremely delicious. "How long are you gonna play with your food?" Alex blurted out, surprising Dan who almost dropped his chopsticks to the ground. "I-I''m sorry." Alex sighed and put down his chopsticks. "How long are you gonna mope and feel guilty? There''s nothing to feel guilty about, it was never your fault. If anything, you were the reason Bean and I were saved. If you didn''t ask for help that time you were trapped, Colin wouldn''t know we were in danger. It was actually you who saved us. Us Omegas are seen as meek and weak and the only time we can be sassy and bitchy is when we are together. So I need my friend back so I can be sassy and bitchy again even just for a few hours in a day." "Alex¡­" Alex reached over to Dan and wipe his friend''s tears. "Okay, repeat after me. Alex I''m glad you and Bean are okay and I will gladly be Bean''s godparent." "I will?" Dan asked, surprised. "Of course who else would it be? You saved Bean''s life and you are my best friend. I''m sure my little Bean would be blessed to have you as a godparent." "Thank you Alex." Dan smiled as he cried happily. His chest felt lighter. Chapter 92 - 90 "Hello, Alex?" Dan answered his phone with a big smile. He was having lunch with Chloe and Dana and the former just shared a very funny story that had him and Dana in fits of laughter. Since he was in his teens Alex was his only friend and he never got the chance to have fun like this. After his heart to heart talk with Alex, things have calmed down. It''s been so long since his life has been peaceful like this and he''s enjoying it to the point that it scares him thinking he would wake up one day and all of this is just a dream. "Dan¡­" Alex said on the other line, his voice was trembling which had Dan immediately worried. "Hey, are you okay? What''s going on?" Dan asked worriedly, memories of a badly beaten Alex entered his mind. His heart was beating so loud that he felt like it would burst any moment. "C-can y-you come back t-to the office now?" Alex said, his voice still trembling like he''s on the verge of crying. "Okay calm down. I''ll head back right now." Dan replied. "Thanks." Alex replied and ended the call. "Hey, is there an emergency at the office?" Chloe asked curiously. "I didn''t receive anything from the president." Dana said after checking her phone, her brows are creased wondering if she should head back as well. "I think it''s n-nothing serious." Dan reassures the two Betas though he''s not sure if it''s effective or not. He''s worried as hell but as Dana said if it''s an emergency she should have received a call from the president. "Should we head back as well?" Dana asked while Chloe groaned as they were just starting their meal. "No, I just go and see what Alex needs, I bet it''s something trivial. You two can continue eating." Dan waved his hands to reject Dana''s offer and tried his best two smile at the two women. "Should we ask the waiter to pack your food? You barely had any." Chloe asked. "No, it''s fine I''ll just eat some sandwich later." Dan declined, his feet are itching to leave right now. "Okay, you can go, we will ask them to pack it for take out later. Eat it during your break." Dana said ending the discussion as she noticed Dan is rearing to go. All kinds of thoughts run through Dan''s mind. Alex was supposed to have lunch with the president and both of them will take the rest of the afternoon off. Alek will have his prenatal check up in the afternoon so the couple would head straight to the hospital afterwards. Did something happen to Alex? Was it the baby? Is Bean okay? If something happened to the baby then they should have gone to the hospital immediately but Alex told him to go back to the office, in fact he was told to head straight to the pantry which added to his confusion. Dan was thankful that it was lunchtime and most people head out of the office already so there wasn''t anyone riding with him, hence he was able to arrive at the executive floor without having the need to stop at other floors and wait for other people to alight. Dan didn''t bother to check their working area and head straight to the pantry as instructed. There he found Alex smiling at his arrival and seemingly okay. "Hey, you''re back. The food just arrived too, you''re just right on time." Alex said, greeting his friend as he set the table. Dan looked at his friend, confused and unsure what was going on. He immediately grabbed a chair as he felt his knees giving up. He sat down as his knees lost its strength, seeing that Alex is actually fine. Dan took the bottle of water Alex prepared and almost finished it in one go. "If you''re not pregnant I would strangle you to death for making me worry like that." Dan said, glaring at his friend who couldn''t help but winced with his words. "Start explaining yourself." "C-Can we eat first?" Alex said, pointing at the food. "C-Colin said the sushi is delicious." "Well, it better be since you disrupted my perfectly peaceful lunch." Dan replied still glaring, though deep inside he was relieved that it was nothing serious. Alex heaved a sigh when Dan started eating though he almost dropped his utensils when Dan glared at him again as if saying "Start explaining now!". "Ahmm Keith''s mom called when we were about to leave. She was reminding Keith about tonight." Alex started, he took another big sigh before continuing. "I don''t know, I suddenly felt my hands and feet getting cold as if I was doused with iced cold water all over me. I suddenly felt scared of going out and being seen. It scares me that people will learn about Bean. Sorry I know it sounded petty and I honestly think the same too, but at that moment I was really scared, I''m not even sure why I''m scared. I mean, I''m married it''s not as if I am having an affair with Keith, he is my husband and if we''re having a baby there''s nothing wrong with that. I honestly don''t know." Alex bowed his head, rubbing his baby bump as if he''s protecting it from some unknown forces that are trying to harm it. Dan stared at his friend, at his growing baby bump in particular. It was really amazing that up until now, there was no news coming out about Alex''s pregnancy, which is surprising in itself given that Keith''s every movement is almost monitored by paparazzi or even at the office itself. People love gossiping about Keith Andersen and yet the biggest news bomb of all is still relatively kept a secret. Alex doesn''t go out even during lunch, his food is mostly delivered from well known restaurants or generally home cooked and packed by their butler. There was never a chance for him to be out in public, he guessed it must be the reason why Alex suddenly felt anxious about everything. "I thought you''re not scared about meeting your in-laws? You said it doesn''t matter what they think of you?" "Well, I guess I''m still scared about all this." Alex replied, trying his best to smile. "Sorry for worrying you, Keith told me to call you, he must have thought I''d be calmer if I had you with me." Dan completely understands where Alex is coming from. Their second gender being an Omega is a big factor with his behavior. Despite how the world changed, Omegas are still being ostracized and are still being looked down upon. It''s perfectly normal to feel that way, however, Dan wondered if Alex knew how lucky he is. His Alpha bonded with him and even married him. Not just that, his husband openly shows his affection for Alex and Dan knows how Keith treats Alex. Looking at them sometimes made him think that there is still hope for Omegas like him, that maybe one day he will find someone like that. Then again, a small voice in his head keeps telling him that maybe Alex''s case is just an exception. "Do you know how lucky you are? Sometimes I like to wring your pretty neck for being happy and being oblivious about it. If I didn''t know you, I would think you''re gloating and flaunting your happy life on single and lonely people like me." Dan flicked Alex''s forehead as a retaliation for being a lucky bastard and for worrying him today. "Ouch! I said sorry already. Bean you''re godparent is such a meanie." Alex complained, talking to his baby bump. "I know how rare my situation is and believe me even I can''t fathom it sometimes. There are times I would wake up in the middle of the night and stare at my sleeping husband wondering if I am just dreaming and I would wake up that he''s gone and he''s just a product of my imagination. I guess us being Omegas and how society views us made me think like this. Anyway, enough about me. You haven''t told me how things are going with you, please.. pretty please distract me with it." "What? There''s nothing going on with me. It''s still the same. I''m still staying at your apartment because I''m scared Eric would show up again, though I really need to start packing my stuff from my old apartment." Dan replied. "I meant with you and Martin. I can see sparks flying between you two, don''t try to deny it." Alex teased his friend. "What?? Where the hell did you get that idea? There''s nothing going on between us, I barely even talk to the guy. Besides, I''m not looking for anyone right now." Dan denied furiously. "Really? I thought there was something going on and if it was with Martin I would be at ease that you won''t get hurt." Alex sighed disappointedly, he was really rooting for the two of them. He wanted his friend to be happy and Martin being friends with Keith, he believes he would treat Dan better than that asshole Eric. "As I''ve said there''s nothing going on and besides I think Martin is already with someone. He''s an Alpha, of course it''s pretty normal that he would be dating someone." Dan replied. He remembered that caller from that day Martin drove him back to the apartment after Alex''s wedding. That "Nika" is definitely his girlfriend or maybe even his fiancee for all he knows. "Really? Hmm Keith never mentioned anything about Martin dating someone." Alex said, looking as if he''s racking his brains for any memory of his husband talking about Martin''s lovelife. "Stop it okay? Just because you''re in a loving relationship which is borderline annoying to single people like me, it doesn''t mean I need someone in my life too. I''m just getting back on my feet from all those Eric hullabaloo. I have no time for love, okay?" Dan said, raising his brow at his friend. "Let''s just eat with no more talk about my lovelife." Alex just responded by raising his two hands in defeat. ******* "Alex, are you done eating?" Keith interrupted as the two Omegas were having their after meal tea. Dan immediately stood up upon seeing his boss though Keith gestured for him to get back to his seat. "Yeah, we just finished. How about you?" Alex replied as Keith walked towards him. Keith kissed the top of his wife''s head before whispering "Have you calmed down now?" to which Alex replied with a nod. Keith turned and smiled at Dan, mouthing a silent thanks for helping Alex. "Are we leaving now?" "We still have time, you can take your time." "It''s alright, I''m done. Mattie would scold me if we were late for our appointment." Alex said, scrunching his nose at the mention of his brother''s name. Keith laughed. "Yeah, your brother might make a fuss and blame me." Keith then turned to Dan, "You can take your time going back, I told everyone to relax anyway." Dan watched the couple walk out with their arms around each other, whispering sweet nothings to each other. He couldn''t help but smile, he was really happy for his friend though there was a small hint of envy in his heart. Dan stood up and washed the cups they used before heading back to his workstation. He plans to enjoy the quiet environment since Chloe and Dana would probably come back late as Keith told them to take their time and relax for this afternoon. Since he thought he was alone at the office he didn''t bother to look ahead and almost bump into someone. He felt that familiar scent and was not surprised to find Martin in front of her. "Sorry." Dan apologized and left immediately before Martin could say a word. "This is Alex''s fault." He whispered to himself as he pressed his hand to his fast beating heart. Chapter 93 - 91 Hi guys, another update Yay! I was on leave today so I have a bit of time to write another chapter. Here you go! Enjoy ******* Gio kept fidgeting in his seat. He wasn''t expecting that the boss would personally take him to the hospital for his prenatal check up. Vixx was worried for him since Jerald was currently out on bail and is constantly pestering him that he had to change his phone number. He mentally took a note to inform the sisters from the orphanage about it. He grew up in an orphanage, initially he thought his parents left him because they cannot support him and they would eventually come back for him once they have enough money. Well, that was what the sisters used to tell him until he was around twelve or thirteen when he heard the other staff talking about how they pity him for being abandoned by his parents because he manifested as an Omega. He learned from an early age how low the value of an Omega is. Since no one wants to adopt an Omega like him, he was one of the few kids who became an adult at the orphanage. When he turned eighteen, he started working at the orphanage to help take care of the younger children but due to lack of funding, the sisters had to ask him to find employment elsewhere. Honestly, he was okay with not earning any money, he was content that he can eat three times a day and have a roof on his head but he doesn''t want to be a burden to the sisters who took care of him. One of the staff recommended him to a restaurant owned by a couple he knows. The couple was nice to him and he was treated fairly despite being an Omega. He was happy that he was earning money and he could send help to the sisters but things changed when the couple''s Alpha son came home for a break. It started with just some verbal insinuations, then it slowly became physical. Jerald would touch him subtly here and there with a pretense of just being friendly. He told his mother about it but she just dismissed it as his son being friendly and it''s not as if an Omega like himself would suit their son. It goes on and on until one night Jerald came to his room and raped him. He told Jerald''s parents about it but he was just told that it''s his fault for being an Omega, it was his fault for seducing their son. He doesn''t know what to do, he has nowhere to go and in the end he just stayed and endured getting assaulted multiple times. He was already twelve weeks pregnant when he learned about it. Having another life inside him gave him the courage to escape. He found a small apartment and hid for a while supporting himself with the little savings he had. Jerald found him after two months of hiding and demanding that he hand over the baby once it''s born. He beat him up and that was when Chef Chad found them. Chef Chad saved him and helped him file a case against Jerald. The Alpha took him to his restaurant and gave him work and Vixx, his head chef offered him a place to live. Both Chef Chad and Vixx have been a huge help for him. He was taught by the sisters to be grateful and appreciative but he still can''t help but feel a bit awkward to be alone with Chef Chad, he''s still an Alpha after all l and it was an Alpha who did all this to him. "Are you okay? Tell me if you''re not feeling well. Vixx will kill me if something happens to you or the baby." Chad asked when he saw the Omega looking uncomfortable. "I-I''m fine Chef. I''m just sorry that I disturb your rest day. I can really go alone, Vixx is just overreacting." Gio replied. "I personally know what that bastard is capable of. We promise to help you so don''t think of yourself as a bother. I''m sure Vixx thinks the same. Besides, I''m meeting a friend at the hospital, I need to give him some documents for the new restaurant so it''s all good." Chad said, giving Gio a reassuring smile. He wondered if Alex''s doctor brother would be there. There were two patients waiting outside the consultation room when they arrived. Gio felt a pang of envy when he saw one of the couple being overly sweet. One of them, probably the baby''s father, has his arms around his partner and gently massages his partner''s shoulders. He wanted to have that kind of pregnancy moment but it didn''t happen, instead he was assaulted and knocked up by an Alpha he detested. "Hi Alex, I miss you." Gio was shocked when Chef Chad suddenly approached and happily greeted the couple he was just staring at a while ago. "Chef Chad!" Alex exclaimed happily upon seeing one of Keith''s best friends. "Stop being overly familiar with someone elses wife." Keith said, glaring at his friend. "You''re looking great Alex." Chad said, smiling at Alex. "I miss you too man." He said turning to his glaring friend. Gio doesn''t know if he should sit or not, he stood frozen on his tracks afraid to interrupt the conversation. "Why are you here anyway? Don''t tell me you knocked someone up?" Keith said accusingly, his eyes landed on Gio who was standing behind Chad. Alex gasped when he saw what Keith was referring to. "No man. Of course I''m not, I''m very careful you know that. This is Gio, he''s one of my staff and Vixx ordered me to take him for his prenatal check up. You know I can''t say no to Vixx." Chad explained as he urged Gio to come forward. "Gio, these are my friends, Keith and his wife Alex." "H-Hello." Gio shyly greeted the couple. "Alex, is it your turn already?" Chad asked, while assisting Gio to one of the seats. "Not yet, there''s one more person before my turn." Alex replied, pointing his fingers at the other pregnant person. Professor Lee takes less patients on Friday and it''s mostly his Omega patients. "Great. I''m borrowing your husband for a minute." Chad turned to Keith, showing him the documents he brought. Keith grumpily left Alex''s side and followed Chad, he called Martin and Colin to watch over Alex while he''s gone. Gio was wondering who this couple are. He was subtly glancing at the two men standing a few meters away, guarding each side of this pregnant Omega. "How far along are you?" Alex asked the Omega beside him. "T-twenty four weeks. How about you?" "I''m on my fifteenth week now. My brother said we might know the gender already, though I''m not sure if I wanted to know." Alex giggled. "Oh, my brother is one of the Doctors here, he''s working under Doctor Lee." Alex explained when he saw the confused look on Gio''s face. "How about you? Do you know the gender of the baby?" Alex asked. Gio went silent, unsure how to answer the other Omega''s questions without having the need to explain his situation. "Oh, it''s fine if you don''t want to share." Alex smiled understandingly. "N-no, it''s alright. Actually this will be my first prenatal check up." Gio replied. He couldn''t say that he doesn''t have money to go to the hospital. The first time a doctor checked his baby''s status was during that night Jerald assaulted him. He was so relieved to know that the baby is doing well. He tried his best to eat nutritiously with the little money he had. "Ohh, okay. I guess we''re the same. It was also my first prenatal check up. When we learned I was expecting, Doctor Lee wasn''t around yet so this would be my first scheduled appointment with him." Alex nodded understandingly though he was surprised that the other Omega is only having his first check up when he''s already heavily pregnant. "Brat, it''s your turn." Matt suddenly appeared, interrupting the two Omega''s conversation. "Where''s that husband of yours?" Matt asked, glancing at the two bodyguards who tackled him before. "By the way, good to see you again Mr. Lopez." "You know him?" Alex asked surprised. "Of course I know him, he''s one of my patients." He replied, flicking Alex''s forehead. "Ouch! Hey, pregnant person here!" Alex glared at his brother as he massaged his temple. "This is the brother I mentioned." "Ohh." Gio tried not to look surprised as the two men don''t resemble each other the least bit. "Hello Doctor, how are you doing?" Chad greeted Mattie enthusiastically much to the latter''s chagrin. "Hi Matt." Keith greeted his brother in law. "It''s Alex''s turn now, we should head inside." Matt said to Keith, completely ignoring Chad''s greetings. "I''ll see you later Mr. Lopez." "He''s so adorable!" Chad laughed as the couple followed Matt to the consultation room. ******* "Hi Alex, how are you doing?" Professor Lee asked, smiling at the pregnant Omega. He glanced at the way Keith was holding his wife and was very happy that the couple are doing well. It warms his heart when a pregnant Omega is being taken care of by their partner. "I''m doing very well, Doctor Lee. Bean''s been behaving lately. My morning sickness has slowed down and I can eat regularly now." Alex replied. "That''s very good to know, honestly with the way you were throwing up before I thought you would have it a little longer, thankfully your little Bean cooperated. I wonder who it takes after?" Professor Lee said. "Definitely not from the mother. Maybe from Uncle." Mattie answered. Professor Lee laughed heartily at Matt''s answer. "I guess your Uncle Mattie now." "My Bean will not take after a meanie Uncle. I would be grateful if he takes after my caring and loving husband." Alex countered as the nurse assisted him to the bed for his ultrasound. Professor Lee''s laughter filled the room as he found the brothers bantering very amusing. "I guess it''s safe to stay quiet when these two are arguing like this." He said looking at Keith who''s standing worriedly beside his wife. "This will feel a little cold." Professor Lee gently said as he put the gel on Alex''s stomach. "Hmm, let''s see, the baby''s doing fine, the heartbeat is strong. The growth is within expectation and I think in two to three weeks you might feel the movement already." The old man explained, smiling. "Really Doctor? Bean would be kicking already?" Alex asked excitedly. "Did you hear that Keith? We can feel Bean real soon." Keith smiled lovingly at his wife. His heart is full from looking at Bean from the screen. He couldn''t find any words to say afraid that he would choke if he tried so he just kissed Alex''s forehead. "Do you guys want to know the gender of the baby? Seems like we can see it if we''re lucky." Professor Lee offered. "Keith?" Alex turned to his husband for his opinion. "Do you want to know?" "I don''t know." "Hmmm, actually Sebastian suggested that we could save it for later. We can get the result from Doctor Lee without knowing Bean''s gender and let Sebastian decorate Bean''s room based on it. What do you think? We could let Sebastian plan Bean''s gender reveal once the room is ready. Unless you want to decorate the room yourself. I''m okay with whatever you want." Alex ponders for a moment. He could still decide what would be inside Bean''s room or how it would look in general. He kinda likes the idea of a gender reveal through the baby''s room. He nodded excitedly at Keith and then to Professor Lee who happily turned the screen away from them. "Your baby is really cooperative. It didn''t take long for me to find the gender." Professor Lee informed the couple. He then instructed the nurse to put the 3D print of the ultrasound separately. One envelope for the gender and the other for the scans they printed out earlier while checking the baby''s status. Professor Lee gave them a few pointers and gave them a list of pregnancy classes they could attend together that would help Alex when he gives birth. "Do you have any questions?" Professor Lee asked. Alex''s face turned red, he wanted to ask something but he couldn''t not in his brother''s presence. Professor Lee took the hint and laughed. "Yes, it''s still okay but try to be gentle, if you feel any pain during penetration then you should stop and check for any bleeding, if there is, come to the hospital so we could assess the situation but generally should be fine. Your baby is doing pretty well." "God, I can''t believe I''m hearing about my brother''s sex life." Mattie groaned as if he''s disgusted or something. Keith cleared his throat unsure how to respond to his brother in law. After a few reminders, the couple bid Mattie and Professor Lee goodbye. Chad wanted to have dinner with them after Gio''s appointment but they had to decline as they were heading to meet Keith''s parents. Alex''s face turned white as he was reminded of what''s to come. He wondered if they would have a peaceful meal or maybe a chaotic dinner instead. Chapter 94 - 92 "Good work today, Master Lawrence, you''re a bit earlier than usual" Alfred greeted the Andersen patriarch. "Thanks, yeah it surprised me too." Lawrence uttered as he handed Alfred his things. He had to go back home earlier than he intended to because Kate wouldn''t stop nagging him. She said he has to be early in case Keith arrives early for dinner. She even told him to bring his work home, she said it''s easier to drag his ass out if he is at home than if he''s at the office, so he was told he can bring work as much as he wants. They''ve been married for over thirty years and she can still be as brazen as the day he met her. "Where is my wife?" She asked him to go home but she''s nowhere in sight to welcome him back. "Madam is in the kitchen." Alfred replied. "Cooking?" "Yes." Lawrence shook his head and smiled at Alfred''s confirmation. He somehow expected it but it still surprises him every time. Kate always accused him of giving their children too much freedom but she''s no better than him. No matter how mad she gets at their two sons, as long as she knows they are coming home, she will make sure to cook their favorite food. She sometimes goes overboard to even change the curtains and have the maids do a general cleaning of their house which is already constantly maintained. She nagged those boys but she spoils them just as much. "Should I inform Madam of your arrival?" Alfred asked. "No need. How is she by the way?" It''s been almost a week since Keith dropped that marriage news on them and Kate has been silent about it ever since. Their eldest son is not someone who would back down once he made a decision no matter how much they opposed it. He''s worried about what''s gonna happen tonight. "Hmm, she seemed cheerful today." Alfred replied. "I guess Madam still believes the young master''s marriage to an Omega is just a lie." Alfred said, adding his insight on the matter. Lawrence chuckled, he thought the same. Actually he asked his secretary to get the list of their interns since Keith told him his wife is one of them. There were indeed two Omegas on the list, both of them are working as a member of his son''s executive secretaries with one of them just recently got transferred from the Planning Department. He could see it for himself if he wanted to since their office is in the same location anyway though in different towers and because of that they barely run into each other given that their personal lift is in a different location too. He could but he wouldn''t. Given that Keith was able to hide his marriage all this time means he carried out the whole thing with someone trustworthy and he can only think of Sam who would do that for his son. Sam is a very trusted friend of his and he would definitely keep quiet about all this even to him if Keith would ask. There is also the security team who would definitely see things but he couldn''t go that route since the security team has been loyal to Keith from the moment he took the management of it. However he believes he could still get some information if he wanted to. There are so many ways he could check that if push comes to shove would give him the information he needs. He believes that it''s not that Kate is taking this lightly but it''s the Omega part of it that she hasn''t come to terms yet. Keith generally gives in to whatever his mom wants, however when he makes up his mind he can be very stubborn and will definitely clash with his mother. It''s gonna be a problem given that Keith got that stubbornness from his mother. It''s up to him to come in between them and if there really is an Omega wife in the picture, he still cannot conclude the best course of action on how to deal with things. "Are you against having an Omega in law and a man at that?" Alfred couldn''t help but ask his master and long time friend. He''s known Lawrence since they were kids and he knew him to be fair and just. However, he would not take it against him if he would object to Keith''s marriage as family values and traditions hold too much value for a family like the Andersens. "Not really, I have always thought that my sons should decide their own future. I chose my wife and it was one of the best decisions of my life. I got lucky that the person I chose is someone accepted by society but I have long decided to support whatever my son''s choices are." Lawrence replied. Alfred smiled warmly at Lawrence, his long time friend never ceased to amaze him with his way of thinking, he was like that ever since they were kids. Despite his upbringing and his status Lawrence has always been kind and treats everyone fairly, he even considers a poor servant like him as his most trusted friend. "Your father must be turning in his grave hearing you say that." Lawrence laughed so hard at his friend''s comment. Indeed his father and even his father and those before him must be cursing him now on their grave. "An Omega Andersen huh? Hmm, Keith sure knows how to surpass me in pissing off our ancestors." Lawrence blurted out, leaving Alfred shaking his head with a smile. ******* Alex couldn''t help but gasp as they passed through the Andersen''s mansion''s very long driveway. He gulped as he stared at the huge building in front of him. He''s already in awe of Keith''s house but it pales in comparison to his parent''s house, if it can still be considered a house. He had a sudden urge to run away. "It''s gonna be alright." Keith whispered in Alex''s ears, trying to calm the Omega''s fast beating heart. Alex nodded and took a deep breath to calm himself. He tried to straighten out his clothes to control his nerves. He''s wearing a black loose knitted shirt which he usually wears to hide his growing bump. Since they came from the office he didn''t get the chance to change which he belatedly regret now. He feels like his clothes are too casual to be attending a dinner event in this house. "Good evening young master and to your companion too." "Good evening Alfred, this is my wife Alex." Keith smiled at the older man as he introduced his wife. "Your Alfred!" Alex blurted out excitedly at the same time. "I''m sorry it''s just that you''re exactly as Sebastian described." Alex bit his lip in explanation after seeing Alfred raise his brow at his words. "Sebastian spoke very highly of you." Alex added shyly. "It seems my errant brother is not doing his job properly and focusing on gossip instead." Alfred smirked at the mention of Sebastian. "No! No! Sebastian is working really hard. He''s been a great help to us and he''s been taking care of us really well." Alex vehemently waved his hands in response. He doesn''t want to put Sebastian in trouble with his brother. He felt so guilty because Sebastian has really been a big help to him, he''s taking good care of him and Bean. He wanted to smack his mouth for talking without thinking, Alfred will probably hate him now. He "Well that''s good to know then." Alfred replied dismissively and ushered them inside the house. Alex''s face fell with Alfred''s response, little did he know that the moment he defended Sebastian he already gained the approval of the older butler. "It''s fine, Alfred is always like that but he''s a really nice guy." Keith whispered to Alex after Alfred left. The butler served them tea and told them to wait at the drawing room as Alex''s mother is still busy with dinner preparations. Alex fidgets on his seat, he keeps telling himself he was ready to face Keith''s family and that he will do his best to make a good impression yet he screws up already. Sebastian told him that Alfred is an important part of this household and Keith''s father values his opinion. What if Alfred says something bad about her to Keith''s Dad? Will Keith''s Dad hate him before they even meet? Alfred just left, did he go to Keith''s father and tell him? "Come here." Keith said, interrupting Alex''s thoughts. Alex must have been really tense that he did not think twice, he closed their gap and sat right down in Keith''s lap. Just as he always does to calm himself, he buried his face at the crook of his husband''s neck and savored the pheromones like some drug to keep him going. ******* Lawrence stood frozen on his tracks when Alfred opened the door to the drawing room. His trusted friend fetches him to meet the couple while Kate is getting herself ready. However he wasn''t ready to see the scene right in front of him. A man was sitting on his son''s lap and with the way Keith is caressing his back there is no doubt in his mind that this is the Omega wife and contrary to what Kate expects, it''s real. It''s definitely real. "Are you calm now?" Keith whispered in Alex''s ears. He noticed his father is at the door and he didn''t want Alex to feel embarrassed if he learned that his Dad saw them in an uncompromising position. "You should go back to your seat now before they arrive." Keith said, giving Alex a soft kiss on his head. Alex nodded in response and took a deep sigh first before going back to his seat. Keith distracted Alex by serving him tea and he was glad that Alex didn''t notice his father''s presence yet. "I hope your parents won''t come soon. Can''t we just go home and run away?" Alex asked, laughing at the ridiculousness of his own words. He then pouted at his husband, resulting in the Alpha pinching his nose affectionately. In retaliation, Alex tried pinching Keith''s arms but it''s just too hard from all the muscles that his efforts are in vain. Keith laughed so hard at Alex''s disappointed face, he continued teasing Alex who is still oblivious of his father''s presence. Lawrence, on the other hand, holds off Alfred from announcing his presence. He locked eyes with Keith a while ago and somehow sensed that he didn''t want his wife to know that he saw them. The way Keith laughed just now and how he looked at the Omega, Lawrence knew that his son had found his match and no amount of objection on their end would matter at this point. "What are you both doing here?" Kate interrupted. She doesn''t understand why her husband and Alfred are both standing at the door and not entering the drawing room. She was told Keith arrived already and she hurriedly changed to meet her eldest son. "Hmmm, I just thought I''d wait for you so we could meet our new daughter in law or should I say son in law instead? What do you think Alfred?" Lawrence asked, turning to his friend. "I believe both apply, maybe you ask him what he prefers." Alfred replied, leaving Kate confused. Alex was surprised when Keith suddenly grabbed his hands and assisted him to stand up. Only then he realized that they were no longer alone in the room. "Hi Mom. Hi Dad.. I would like you to meet my wife, Alex." Chapter 95 - 93 "Mom, Dad this is Alex, my wife." Keith said introducing his Omega wife to his parents. "N-nice to meet you Sir, Ma''am." Alex said, greeting his in-laws. He contemplated whether he should hug them or shake their hand or something. Hugging them seems overly familiar and shaking their hand might get rejected as well, especially with the way Keith''s mother is staring at him with that blank expression. In the end, he settled in bowing his head. "It''s nice to finally meet you Alex. Please make yourself at home." Lawrence said, giving Alex a reassuring smile. He glanced at his wife who remained quiet. "Why don''t we sit down first and have some tea while the table is being set up for us. Alfred!" The Andersen patriarch called out to his trusted aide who efficiently prepared tea for the couple. Lawrence ushered his still silent wife towards the table. Alex watched as his in-laws sat down and took a sip of their tea. Keith talked to his father about business while his mother remained silent. Alex wanted to talk to the older woman but doesn''t know where to begin. She looks familiar but he cannot recall when or where he had met her. He wanted to get to know her, but she seemed distant and uninterested. He can feel her scrutinizing eyes though he cannot tell if there is an animosity behind those gazes. Well, he couldn''t blame her if there is, after all he''s a nobody who suddenly appeared in their world. He''s a commoner defying the social norm and married the most sought-after bachelor in town. People say these things happened only in the movies but even those movies must have been based in some real stories like his and Keith. "So, Alex, I heard from Keith that you''re having your internship at our company. How is it going so far? What course are you taking up?" Lawrence asked Alex who was surprised that the attention suddenly turned to him. "Ahmm, y-yes Sir. I-I''m taking up a Business Management course." Alex replied meekly. "Hmmm, so once you''re done you should be graduating soon." "Y-yes Sir." "That''s good. So, what''s your plan after graduation?" Lawrence further asked. "I-I originally plan to... ahmm help manage our family business." Alex replied. Lawrence smiled. "You''re such a good son. By the way, what''s your family business, if I may ask." Alex wondered if Keith''s father would mistakenly think he''s related to some business acquaintance of his like what he sees on dramas and movies. Maybe he should have just answered him directly. "Ahmm it''s just a small family restaurant Sir. My father is the chef, and my mother helps him manage it. I-it''s small but it''s been operating since I was a kid." Alex replied defensively but with a hint of pride on his parent''s hard work. Lawrence was taken aback; he doesn''t mean anything with his questions, but it seemed he might have offended his son''s wife. "It''s not about how small or big a business is, I can tell your parents are hardworking people, enough to keep a business running for that long. It''s an amazing feat and I''m sure your parents would be happy to know you are proud of their achievements." Lawrence sighed. "How I envy your parents. You''re studying with the intention of helping them out and you''re working hard to earn your degree. I wish my youngest son would be as hardworking as you. You''re probably around the same age but he''s still immature. Right honey?" Lawrence said, trying to urge his wife to talk to their son''s wife. Kate has been silent and hasn''t made any effort to join in on their conversation. "Kiefer will graduate if you stop giving him too much freedom and kick his ass instead." Kate replied angrily. "Common sweetheart please don''t be mad. I''ll make sure Kiefer will graduate and be a responsible adult." Lawrence replied, laughing a bit to lighten the mood. "I''m not mad, rather I''m at the point where I''m losing patience and I''m starting to tell myself not to care anymore because no matter what I say you still have it your way." Kate replied, rolling her eyes in annoyance. Alex fidgets in his seat, he doesn''t know if he should stop the couple from arguing because he felt like he somehow contributed to the situation turning out like this. He has never seen an Alpha couple fight before, his parents have different second genders and his father has always treated his mother gently and he never saw him raise his voice against her, so this type of situation is entirely new for him. He glanced at his husband, but Keith is drinking his tea looking unbothered and so is Alfred, thus he is at a loss at what he should do. "Okay, I promise I will deal with Kiefer as soon as possible." Lawrence replied with a sigh as things are not going the way he wanted to. Alex was so concerned about his in-laws that he didn''t notice someone else had entered the room. He was startled when he heard an unfamiliar voice. He saw a grinning man walking towards them. "No wonder no one welcomed me in. Everyone is here." Kate scowled upon seeing her son, her displeasure is evident on her face. "Mother, why the long face? Also, why am I hearing my name? Are you guys talking about me while I''m not around? Since when did you become a gossiper? That is not a nice Mother." Kiefer exclaimed. He approached Kate and gave her a kiss on her head despite her obvious annoyance. "What gossip are you talking about? You ungrateful bastard. Do you think I have time for gossip when I have too many problems dealing with your disgraceful behavior?" Kate angrily replied, pinching her son''s ears. "Ouch! Mom! It hurts." Kiefer complained, clutching his ears which turned red. "Oh please! Can you stop being loud and overly dramatic? Don''t humiliate me in front of other people." Kate said, smirking at her son. Alex flinched at his mother in law''s words. He was reminded that he was not yet accepted as Keith''s spouse. Kiefer on the other hand, stopped whining and upon the mention of other people, his eyes landed on the only unfamiliar person inside the room. The way this person is sitting closely to his older brother only meant one thing, his mother is at it again, though he expected it already, given that his mom calls for a family dinner. However, he was expecting the Alpha girl from last weekend, as it seems his mother is overly fond of her, he thought she would want to give her another chance to win his older brother. Kiefer creased his brow in confusion. "Since when did his mother start introducing a male partner to his older brother and an Omega at that?" Keith gently squeezed Alex''s hands under the table, assuring him not to take his mother''s words to heart. Alex nodded and tried to smile at his husband. "Forgive my rudeness and the unsightly display of Andersen''s familial love. I''m Kiefer, the youngest and most normal member of this household." Kiefer playfully extends his hand to Alex which he immediately retrieves when he notices his older brother''s piercing glare. "Normal? You mean the most troublesome member of the family." Alfred snicked silently but audible enough to be heard by everyone in the room. "Alfred, I thought you''re on my side?" Kiefer whined to the head butler who just shrugged at him. "I assure you I am telling the truth." He said looking at Alex with a flirtatious smile, momentarily forgetting his brother''s glare. "If my brother rejects you I am very much available." Kiefer said, still thinking Alex is one of those potential brides for his brother. "That''s enough!" Lawrence said, his voice full of authority. Kiefer flinched at his father''s words. "Stop flirting with your brother''s wife." "Wife?!" Kiefer could not believe what his father said that he had to repeat it again, the look on his brother''s face confirmed it. "Wow! Mother, you finally did it! I can''t believe you were able to find someone my brother would approve of!" Kiefer was flabbergasted with the news, he could not fathom the idea that his brother finally gave in to their mother''s incessant meddling. He knew that there were numerous Alpha women their mother had introduced to his older brother. Gossip magazines are always following the blind dates wondering if the latest woman will be the one. Who would have thought that all it takes for his brother to finally agree is an Omega and a man at that. But why doesn''t their mother look happy with the news? She should be happy Keith finally ties the knot though if his older brother got married they should know about it. Does that mean the Omega is not someone their mother introduced to his older brother? Was that the reason Mom doesn''t look pleased with the news? There''s too many questions in his mind but he is afraid to ask for now as he only now feels the tension in the air. "Alfred, what''s taking so long? They only need to set the table and they are taking forever. Never mind, I''ll just do it myself." Kate irritatedly said to Alfred, waving her hand in annoyance. At that moment, Alex gasped! Realization hit him upon seeing his mother in law''s hands. "How could I forget about it!" he suddenly blurted out which made everyone inside the room look at him bewilderedly. "Alex are you okay?" Keith asked worriedly. "Ahh, no! I''m okay! It''s just that I''ve been racking my brains why your mom looks familiar to me." Alex explained as five sets of eyes looked at him confused. "Well our mother loves to go to charity events, I''m sure you''ve seen her in some magazine." Alex shaked his head at Keith. "No, that''s what I initially thought as well. However, I feel like I.. ahm met her before and I.. just realized it when I saw your mom''s bracelet." "What about my bracelet?" Kate asked, finally talking to Alex for the first time. "Ahmm.. I''m not sure if you remember Ma''am, we met about a month ago at a department store." Kate just stared at him blankly, no sign of recognition on her end. "Department store? Really mom? You still go shopping there? I thought you love going to high end shops?" Keifer asked but he immediately asked further when his mother glared at him. Kate then turned to Alex, probing him to continue. "This is really embarrassing. I was a bit absent minded that time and ahmm I ahh.. I bumped to you Mrs. Andersen. I sincerely apologize." Alex said, bowing his head. "That''s fine." Kate said, somehow relieved. She got worried when Alex mentioned her bracelet. "But I''m glad you got your bracelet back, I was a bit worried because it looks expensive but I really have to go at that time so I wasn''t able to do it myself." "Wait what? What are you blabbering about?" Kate raised her voice, she has a nagging feeling in her head that she cannot shake. "Don''t shout at my wife, mother!" Keith said, the threat in his voice is evident. As if he is ready to fight anyone who would dare to come at his wife. "Stand down Keith! You are still talking to your mother, be respectful. Besides, your mother doesn''t mean any harm." Lawrence, then turn to Alex. "Can you continue?" He asked worriedly while looking at his wife. Alex nodded, not sure why they are still talking about the incident. "I¡­ I was with my mother and I was a bit in a rush to go back to her because I''m worried about leaving her alone for so long." "I''m not asking about that." Kate said firmly, though this time in a much lower tone. "Repeat that part about my bracelet." "Ohhh! After we.. I mean after I bumped into you Ma''am you, I''m really sorry about that." Alex apologized again but seeing Kate''s face, he knew she''s not after his apology so he continued his recollection of that day. "I guess because of our collision, your bracelet fell off, it''s a bit shiny so it was easy for me to spot it. I followed you to return it but you got inside the fitting room and I was really in a hurry so I asked the sales lady to return it to you. Not that I don''t trust her but the bracelet looks really expensive so I was hesitant at first and I was really glad you got it back." ****** Alex could feel the tension in the air and the lavish food in front of him is not helping at all. Since his morning sickness lessened and his appetite doubled up, he couldn''t help but salivate at the spread before him. It seems like Bean knows that Grandma prepared the food and it''s making the baby excited which in turn is getting channeled to him. He just hoped his stomach won''t grumble so loud because that would be extremely embarrassing. He has done enough blunder for tonight. Keith''s mother''s impression of him is probably at its low and he shouldn''t add his hunger to the list. Keith''s family is probably disappointed in him, he may be an Omega but he is still a man. A man bumping into a woman is not a good thing. Keith''s brother is listless, his father who was very accomodating to him earlier suddenly had a grim expression when he told them about the incident a month ago. Lastly, Keith''s mom looks mad and she hasn''t said a word since they left the drawing room. Alex knew he should be repenting at this moment but what can he do, the food is making him drool. It''s so good he couldn''t help himself but eat. "Is the food to your liking Young Master Alex?" Alfred asked, breaking the silence. Lawrence gave him an appreciative look. "My wife cooks most of it, eat to your heart''s content Alex." Lawrence said. "Right honey?" Lawrence gave Kate a look that says "let''s talk about it later." He knew there''s a lot of things going on in her mind right now. "Yes." ******** Dinner didn''t last long as it seemed most of them had lost their appetite. Alex was not surprised when his mother in law excused herself and retired for the night. Keifer slipped out before anyone would notice. "Would you like some more tea?" Alfred asked. "No, I''m good. Thank you." Alex smiled at the older man. He is left with him while Keith is talking to his father. "You look exhausted, would you like to rest first in the Young Master''s room while you wait?" "No, I''m good. I think Keith will be back soon." Alfred nodded in understanding. Few minutes later, Keith came out with his father. It was the two old men who sent them off. Alex left his in-laws house with the thought he wasn''t liked and despite his mind conditioning that it doesn''t matter.. He left still feeling bad about it. Chapter 96 - 94 Lawrence found his wife in their room seemingly in deep thought while swirling the glass of wine in her hands. He couldn''t blame her, tonight''s event must have really bothered her. He took a deep breath first before entering their room, he walked towards his wife as soon as the automatic door closed behind him. "Your son and his wife just left. They wanted to bid you farewell but I told them not to disturb you." Lawrence stood beside his wife and let her lean on him. He gently stroked her hair with much affection. "Tonight was that bad huh?" "Yeah!" "Is your son mad?" "Who knows?" Lawrence pulled his wife closer to him knowing full well she''s very anxious and concerned. "Do you really not like Alex? He seemed to be a pretty decent guy. I mean he''s obviously not from our circle but he seemed to be raised well by his parents." Lawrence said, recalling how Alex remained respectul despite the obvious cold treatment from his wife. "Besides, you''re not the type to judge people based on their second gender." Kate did not respond but agreed to Lawrence in her head. She really is not the type to be prejudiced towards Omegas, in fact she is actively supporting a non profit organization who helps Omegas who were abandoned by their family or were assaulted by Alphas and have nowhere to go and no one to support them. She really believes that those Omegas deserve to have a better life that is why she''s very adamant in supporting their cause. However, she realized that when it comes to her own son, somehow she couldn''t help but be prejudiced and it''s not sitting well with her. "When Keith told us about his male Omega wife, I couldn''t read your reaction. You seemed to be in disbelief. Well I guess there was never an Omega born in both our family and there was no precedent of an Omega bride as well. So I somehow understood your reaction." Kate sighed. "Honestly, I thought your son just said that he married an Omega just to spite me from my meddling." "So you knew, you were meddling?" Lawrence teased. "Shut up!" Kate said, pouting at her husband. Lawrence laughed and Kate punched his side in retaliation. "It never really occurred to me that he really married an Omega, I was caught off guard and I guess I just don''t know how to react." "So you''re not against their marriage?" "I don''t know. I can''t say that I am okay but I guess I am not totally against it. There''s still this nagging feeling in my mind that couldn''t come to terms with the thought of our son marrying an Omega and a male at that. Am I a bad person?" "No sweetheart, you''re just being honest and I love that about you." "But I don''t want Keith to hate me." Kate said her worst nightmare is that her sons would disown her. She can be pushy but she just wants what''s best for the two of them. "Take your time, let it sink in. I believe once you come to terms with things it will all be fine. We can''t completely ignore our upbringing. We were raised to be superior and to think of Omegas not our equal. I totally understand your hesitations. If my father or my grandfather are still alive I don''t think Keith will get away with what he did. Even Alex''s family would suffer their wrath." Kate nodded in understanding, knowing that would definitely happen. The old Andersen is probably wreaking havoc in his grave knowing his grandson he has high hopes ended up marrying an Omega. "Though I must say, tonight you were quite the snob elite you truly hate, the full embodiment. Alfred agreed too." Kate gritted her teeth and pinched Lawrence''s side so hard. "Why can''t you be serious huh? You were just perfect a while ago, stop ruining the moment you pig head!" Lawrence laughed so hard which made Kate more mad and she kept hitting him. However, when Lawrence hugged her close, she gave in and buried her face in her husband''s embrace. "By the way, what are you gonna do about that?" He said, finally addressing the big elephant in the room. He knew, aside from their eldest son having an Omega wife, Kate''s mood is greatly affected by what they learned tonight. Kate angrily pushed her husband away from her. Heat is building up inside of her and she''s extremely beyond furious. "Do you need my help? I could ask someone to look into it." "No! I will handle this myself. I was the gullible one." Kate angrily declined. Indeed she was the gullible one. She got blinded by the pretty face, the status and the fact that Jade is an Alpha. She was presented with the perfect bride she was looking for her son and she was oblivious about the other things. She was always cautious of people approaching her because of what she is but she fell right into that vicious woman''s trap. "So, you believe Alex''s side of the story?" "I''m not sure but there''s no way for him to know about the bracelet if he wasn''t there that day. Your son probably never bothered to listen to me that time Jade had dinner with us so it''s not possible for him to tell his wife about it. Keith is not the type to take that route to gain my blessings. Besides, his recollection of the incident is something only the two of us are privy to. And¡­ I don''t think your son''s wife is the kind of person to be deceitful." Lawrence smiled at Kate''s indirect compliments towards their son''s wife. It''s a good progress, though at the expense of Kate''s feelings. Kate must be feeling furious right now, she got used and she almost handed over her son to an opportunist. Personally, he wanted to deal with it and make that opportunistic woman pay for what she did but it would not help alleviate Kate''s anger. His wife is an Alpha too, she is strong and she can deal with it herself though he would still wait on the sideline ready to lend a helping hand if needed. Kate sighed. She doesn''t know what to think anymore. If what Keith''s wife is saying that means Jade lied to her and she was an idiot for believing her. Once she get to the bottom of this, she swear all hell will break loose. "Okay, that''s too much frowning and sighing. You''ll add more wrinkles to your face. Why don''t you hop in the bath with me? What do you think?" "I thought you said I have so many wrinkles and I am old and ugly. Why would you want to take a bath with me?" "Who said that?? My wife is the most beautiful woman in the world. What wrinkles? You have the most flawless skin." Kate giggled and gestured for Lawrence to lean down. She wrapped her arms around his neck and allowed her husband to carry her to their bathroom. Thoughts of their son''s Omega wife and how to deal with the opportunistic woman were temporarily removed from her mind. She let her husband wash away all the negativity for tonight. ******* "Gosh, she''s so ugly, if not for the branded clothes and bag she''s wearing I''m sure no one would even dare follow her. If I''m the one to don those clothes I bet I''ll get twice as much as her followers in an instant." Jade exclaimed as she browsed through the instagram feed of a well known socialite. Lately her mother prevented her from spending too much on clothes and bags though she doesn''t see the point since her Dad never limits her on her spending. If not for that then she could have competed with that ugly socialite. Not that she''s lacking in branded stuff but she hasn''t gone shopping for a while. How can she compete if she wears something from last season''s collection? If she wants to overthrow that socialite she needs the latest things. Jade grinned to herself. That would change soon, once she becomes the wife of Keith Andersen she will have access to an endless amount of money that she can buy anything she wants. Heck, that instagram socialite can kiss her ass. Her clothes and bag would look like cheap trinkets. The thought of her bright future made Jade squeal in excitement. She started browsing the high end bags she would buy as soon as she got hold of that spending money as a privilege of being a part of the Andersen family. Jade''s celebration of her being an Andersen was interrupted by her mom who suddenly barged in on her room. "What the hell Jade? Why are you still not dressed? I told you we have to attend the book club today." Ruby yelled as soon as she opened the door and saw Jade lying on her bed in her pajamas. "Geez mom. How many times do I have to tell you I won''t go to those gatherings anymore? It''s so pretentious and cheap." Jade replied, annoyed, not even looking at her mom. Ruby gritted her teeth as she tried to keep her temper from flaring. She lost her patience when she saw the screen of Jade''s ipad. "I told you to stop shopping and spending too much!" Ruby bellowed. Unbeknownst to Jade, Ruby found out that her husband doesn''t have a will yet. Though he already adopted Jade as his own daughter, there is still the threat that the Omega son of his will come back and fight for his inheritance. If Bernard died without a last will and testament, legally that filthy Omega can still inherit half of her husband''s money. She has to make sure Jade looks good in her husband''s eyes at least until she convinces him to prepare his will. "Common mom, that Omega will not come back. Dad will leave everything to us. Why are you so worried?" "I''m worried because we don''t know where he is. If your Uncle did his job at least we would know where he is and we can prevent him from coming back again." Yes, if Clayton didn''t fail, that Omega must be stuck in one of the clubs her brother''s owned or if he''s been sold as a plaything to some rich old man they still know where he is. She will not be worried like this. "Anyway, just get dressed and we will leave in an hour." "I told you mom, I''m not going." "Yes you will. You should at least find someone while you''re still young. I heard, some director''s wife from a conglomerate is coming. So move your ass and come with me. "Mother, why would I kiss ass with some director''s wife when I can have someone more than that?" "What do you mean?" "I mean you know, like the Andersen''s." Jade grinned at her mom. Once again, Ruby asked her daughter what she meant by that. Jade picked up her phone from the bedside table, she scrolled on her contact and flashed the screen to her mom. "Why do you have Kate Andersen''s contact number?" Ruby asked bewildered. "Well you see mother, I bumped into her in the mall while I was trying to console myself from the effects of your so-called book club. She got smitten with me and she even invited me to her home to have dinner with her family. So you''re looking at the woman Kate Andersen wants her son to marry." Jade proudly said with a bow. Ruby''s eyes widen and her mouth agape from what Jade just said. When the words sinked in, her eyes gleamed in happiness. "You should have told me that from the start. I don''t like going to those book club events too but I''m just worried that you won''t find a decent man to marry. Oh well, I shouldn''t have to worry, after all you are my daughter. I expect no less from you." "So mom, ditch that book club. I caught a bigger fish. Oh by the way, Aunt Kate said she wanted to meet you soon." Ruby smiled brightly at the thought of meeting Kate Andersen face to face.. Now, even if that Omega comes back, their future is secured.