Two hearts: one heart fully knew what he wanted, his feelings, and the object of his desire while the other heart mistook the other party’s advances as evil seduction, bewitching him with flawless tactics.
For the Salvians family, meeting four times a year was always a must; all the family members should follow. Whatever emergency or important plans they have, everything should be canceled, or rather it should not be planned at all in the first place.
It was a tradition that should be respected.
However, ...
It was a fine sunny morning; gentle winds blew outside and the little leaves on the trees sway along with it. Seth woke up at six in the morning to prepare to meet his alpha, Cade Salvians. He made himself a simple breakfast of coffee and toasted bread to leave space for the early morning meeting with Cade.
With what the secretary conveyed, they were meant to meet at eight in the morning sharp, not a minute late and so he was trying his best not to make his venerable alpha wait for even a second more.
Wearing his white slacks that evidently follow the shape of his peach-shaped butt and a coral pink long sleeve, he entered the restaurant near Cade’s condo. As if the restaurant was graced with royalty, all eyes were set on this beautiful man walking with confidence and a smile on his lips.
At the table at the corner, was a man in his coral pink tuxedo, his eyebrow raising and his right hand on his chin. His eyes fixed on the color of Seth’s clothes. There was no denying it, they wore the same-colored clothes as if they talk about it beforehand.
"Did you miss me, Mr. Salvians?"
Seeing Cade’s clothes, Seth smiled in his heart while Cade showed no expression on his face.
"I feel like dying not seeing you..." it was at this line that he flashed a smile on his face. He stood up and pulled a chair for Seth to sit down. A gentleman's gesture that will make any omega’s heart beat faster.
Seth looked shocked by the unexpected response but before he could indulge himself with this fantasy, the man that's been standing behind his back leaned near his ear and said, "Is that what you want to hear?" followed by a snicker.
D-mn it! He almost got me there.
"Nah... I know you're hard to get. Let's order some food I'm hungry," he playfully responded, giving Cade a beaming smile.
Seeing that the other party was so happy, he had the urge to end the meeting to amuse himself with the anticipated clingy reaction. "I need to leave immediately, so here is the signed contract. Nothing was changed, it will still follow your conditions. If nothing else, then I will take my leave."
Seth quickly checked it and with the documents, both have their signatures he said, “Thank you, Mr. Salvians.” Push his chair gently and stood up, ready to leave.
The anticipated ‘clingy reaction’ did not happen.
"Seth!"
Attention caught by the voice; Cade looked for the man who called out Seth's name. His eyes landed on a young man running towards their table. Fresh, young and smiling. An alpha?
Cade crossed his legs as he watched the two converse enthusiastically. He crossed his arms as he looked at the young man from head to toe and toe to head. Sizing him up in the open not even pretending to hide it.
"Susu! When did you arrive?" Seth turned his back eagerly and gave Susu a warm hug. Susu was two inches taller than Seth when they embraced it looks like Seth was comfortably cuddled by his alpha friend.
"Yesterday. Dang! you look more dazzling now."
Cade snorted hearing this remark. The sound of someone disagreeing, the sound of someone annoyed. Dazzling?! You don't even know how to assess beauty.
"We should catch up. Are you free today?" said Seth not minding Cade in the corner. However, a faint smell pass through his nose; an apple-scented aroma, the scent contains grievances. Apple, a very familiar scent...
"You still have a meeting with me Mr. Lacklored, don't tell me you left professionalism at home?" He then stood up and fixed his tuxedo and slowly walk towards the door to leave the place.
"Let's go. We still have one place to visit."
Seth smirked in secret then responded, "I think the meeting is done before my friend arrived. So, have a good day, Mr. Salvians."
Seth continued chatting with Susu while the scent keeps getting stronger. The reason for the spreading of scent was still standing at the door with his back facing the two. Seth could not see his expression at all. Though the scent was faint it was a close place and Cade’s pheromone slowly occupy the whole space.
"Mr. Lacklored, if you will not come with me then forget the contract. I'll pay the damage." He was annoyed that Seth did not even try to make him stay, he expected him to cling. All omega’s cling to him, wishing and praying for him to spare them a glance. Though, he despises such an act but just thinking that his rival begs him made his competitive side erupt in excitement.
"Then, stop emitting your pheromones Mr. Salvians. You don't want to create trouble in a public place, right?" after he said that he peeks at his surroundings and everyone was calm. No hint of being affected.
Fortunately, Cade did not mind the people around him and answered him casually, "I’m approaching my rut Mr. Lacklored, I can't control it. After all, I am a dominant alpha."
"I believe you..." Seth turned to Susu and bid goodbye, "Susu, I will call you, okay? bye-bye." He can call his friend anytime but not his alpha. Some things needed to be sacrificed. He waves goodbye to Susu and followed the alpha outside.
Susu was left standing and speechless.
"You better take care of that coming rut Mr. Salvians; rut is one hell of a mess if you don't have a partner." Seth walks past him as he spoke the lines, smiling when the Alpha wasn't looking. "So, where are we going?"
His Alpha, his one and only Alpha was a reach away but he couldn't grab him. There was this invisible wall between them that Seth felt he needed to destroy, drill little by little. Smashed slowly and gently to avoid greater damage.
Making a reckless move will only decrease his chance of getting him to enter into his life permanently.
Let's slow down... if things get a little better then I'll do full-blown flirting.
Cade did not respond, instead, he looks him straight in the eye for three seconds and walks directly to the matt black car, "Hop in. Let us use my car for now."
Seth happily hopped in.
It will take an hour to arrive at their destination and the road was a little quiet. While Cade was reading some documents on his iPad, Seth was itching to talk. It was so boring that he could sleep while snoring loudly.
"Ehem." clearing his throat to try starting a conversation. "Hey! you didn't answer me, where are we going?"
Cade continued checking the documents and after an incense time he answered, "... to Salvians Family Villa."
"What?!"
Question: Will Seth enters the villa? a. Yes! He's cool with it. b. No! why would he?! c. Yes! He's dying to meet the family. d. No! that will give a wrong message. ~~~ Cade: I'm not drinking vinegar, only protecting my husband from annoying flies.
He felt it. He sensed it. He knew... his gut feeling never failed him. Just seeing the familiar road of his once old home still shocked his whole being. He lived on this side of the city once when he was still part of the Lacklored family.Now, he’s going to his Alpha's home, or was it really a home and not some pieces of cement put together, painted with white and gold, adorned with luxurious furniture? "Are you sure you want me inside?" asked Seth who was still surprised by the sudden turn of events, "... I'm sure this is not part of the meeting. Think about it again.""Are you afraid? Is the great omega, the top richest omega afraid of entering the wolf's den?" his tone had a hint of probing and insult yet manipulative. His eyes never leave the tablet."I'll gladly enter that gate but what I'm afraid of is you get-""Seems the great omega knows a lot about me. Are you…” he turns his head slowly away from the tablet and faces Seth eye to eye, his pinkish lips curved upward, he conti
If asked if he was happy about him going to the Salvians Family Villa, Seth would immediately say no. He was not happy for his Alpha. He was not happy for himself. He was not happy for both of them. He does not want to meet any of his family. It was exhausting faking pleasantries, exchanging smiles, and saying artificially sham words to get their good sides. A lady in her early twenties approached Seth who was sitting on the big sofa. The lady's voice was soft and calm, with a friendly tone and a friendly aura. "... are you not tired?" Casey was the only one that Seth felt comfortable talking to maybe because she exudes familiarity, they have the same interest in fashion and an omega like him. All in all, Casey was at least bearable. "…if it's him, I'm not tired at all." Seth then stood up not willing to continue the conversation. It was already too much for him to eat with the whole family, he wanted to spare himself from pain. After all, he was just a pretend lover. "Why is the
A businessman was a risk-taker and Cade was willing to bet his "I'm not easy to get, I am an Alpha" image to let the great omega understand that he was better than that fly alpha. As a business partner, he deemed it his responsibility to help Seth select an outstanding alpha that he deserved. Besides, Seth agreed to pretend so this can be considered as his gratitude. Also, it was just a coffee and Seth was his business partner. One should get to know his business partner well... in every way possible.His grips loosen, his seatbelt unbuckled and the door opens in a flash. He stood beside his car and without hesitation, he shouted, "Mr. Lacklored, does the offer still stand?"Seth who was approaching the gate, with both his hands in his pocket, paused and lightly curved up his lips, turning half of his face to Cade, he said, "Mr. Salvians said he has another appointment, it's bad for business to keep the other party waiting."Cade, who made up the excuse had to come up with another exc
Dinner time came and Seth ordered cake through Alexis who raised an eyebrow after learning that the Alpha was in his friend's house, he had almost added a pheromone enhancer to the food to make things spicy for his friend but after thinking that this was not a good idea and Seth might unfriend him, Alexis dismissed the thoughts. Cakes and other foods arrived at the house. Alexis did not bother to stay after getting a shoo stare from his flirty omega friend. His lovesick friend did not even offer him a slice of cake. Tsk. Seth and Cade enjoyed the night chatting about the project and the designs of SeCa. He showed him his closet full of his own designs and Cade saw how serious Seth was about his profession and passion, this somehow made a way to slowly change his opinion of Seth. He heard a lot of rumors about the great omega, his rival. How the alphas that admire him and lining to get him were rejected one by one, some did not even have a chance to approach him. He was regarded as t
As the president of the company, Cade’s calendar was fully packed. Today, he was scheduled to fly out of the country for a partner's meeting. It was a shoe company that wanted to display its product in all Y&M malls. The President of the shoe company will personally meet Cade to discuss a partnership and so he needed to show up. [Can't deny, I look handsome here 😊] Seth who saw the response chuckled thinking that his Alpha might be dense sometimes but he was cute. Too cute that he wanted to enter the phone and hug him. [I think I look more handsome than you 😎] Unfortunately, Cade turn off his phone and the message will be read later or might not be. Arriving at the airport, he went directly to the location of the meeting. It was snowing, and the side of the road had some piled-up snow. Due to the slippery road, the driver drives slower than usual and traffic ahead was heavy. This week he will stay in London. The secretary booked a restaurant in Trafalgar Square with a 1920s de
The scene from before still did not sink into Cade. He went to London for business but instead, he was welcomed by a rejected alpha. This foolish thing was not something Seth should know. As crazy as it sounds, he wanted to purge this Alpha by Seth's side. Aven will only taint him. He will act as the big brother Alpha for his little brother omega. [Forget it. I will rest first. You rest too.] Cade took a quick shower and slept before going to the company. He was a little tired from the trip and from the useless talks from a useless alpha whomever he is. In his deep slumber, Cade had a dream. The dream was blurry, he was in a restaurant and was talking to someone. He was blithesome as he chatted and ate but he couldn't see the person's face. Suddenly, everyone in the restaurant panicked and the person in front of him ran fast. He wanted to follow but he did not know where the person went. His surroundings turned black and his heart was suffocating. In an instant, he woke up from hi
In the past few days, after he talked with Aven, his mind was muddled. Another alpha dared to tell him what to do, this action made him dizzy with anger. Alphas were natural-born leaders, the highest-rank individuals in the pack. However, each alpha has distinct levels of strength which can suppress other alphas. This was the alpha of all alphas. Cade and Aven were both dominant alpha but in terms of strength, Cade was higher. He flew to Wales to meet the president of the company. In his mind, he was reciting a mantra, let this meeting be a real meeting over and over again. After a quick investigation, he knew he will meet another alpha, though not dominant but still an alpha. The company was big, it was the biggest and most famous brand of bag in Wales and England so he can't let it go even if he had a bad feeling about this meeting. Business was business after all. He walked inside the five-star restaurant and the waiter quickly led him to a private room. When he opened the door,
At first glance, the studio was in chaos, battling for the coming launch deadline but on deeper observation, the workers were in harmony, with everyone clear of their responsibility. The massive space of the studio was dedicated to storing the finished product. Making sure that every design was stored properly. Susu, Seth’s friend, and a volunteer model had been discussing with him the initial design designated for him. Seth and Susu had been in many works already and in that many works, Susu was always the one who volunteered. Of course, Susu ensures that he was not losing anything here. “Hey, that jellyfish is here.” Said Susu when his eyes landed on the guy wearing a three-set navy blue suit. Teasing his friend, he messes on Seth’s hair and pinched his cheeks only when a staff greeted Cade that Seth noticed him. All this time, Seth thought Susu was talking about the other vinegar man.“Mr. Salvians, you’re here!” Leaving Susu behind while fixing his hair, Seth gave Cade a sweet sm