For Unknown Reason
After Zenon had talked with his father that day, he was never not in the house. He'd do whatever he needed to do in his private library where everyone is strictly restricted from entering. Leon would come by to bring in some documents, stay for a while then rushed back to the company.
It was Sunday today and that would mean most of the maids were on their day off. Only Kael, Zenon, Amir, Ms. Sato, Eric and the others were left. Even Marta had to take a day off because her kids were coming home for Christmas.
"Move. This is my hiding spot." Kael tried to push Lance, one of the guards that remained, out from under the table.
Lance, refusing to leave, held on to one of the table's feet. "But I was here first."
"Move."
The two wrestled who would own the spot under the table. Their loud whispers gave out their location and so Ms. Sato, who was the 'it', found them.
In the next round of their hide-and-seek game, Lance was the 'it' because he was spotted first. Once the countdown started, everyone went out of their own way to find some good hiding spot and Ms. Sato took the small Amir with her.
Kael ran upstairs and went into one of the guest rooms to hide. The rules say they could hide in rooms, only in the guest rooms where the others could freely access. He didn't look around the room and just went straight to the bathroom. The bathroom's door is open just enough for a small light to shine inside so Kael didn't bother to open the lights and jump straight to what he thinks is a bathtub. He slid the curtain close first before he laid himself.
The omega didn't notice that he drifted off to sleep, he was only roused from sleep when he heard the door close, followed by the soft footsteps of someone's feet. Kael straightened his back, trying to sink himself in the tub, as he held his breath not to laugh. Someone finally came to find him.
Kael squinted his eyes when the space suddenly lit up, he could hear his heart pounding as he anticipated someone would reveal the curtains open. Five minutes. Six minutes. Ten minutes. Fifteen minutes had passed but nothing.
He can't feel his back anymore so Kael decided to sit up to call for a time out.
"Just send it. I'll check it later."
Kael's eyes grew wide when he recognized that familiar cold, deep voice. Why is he here? Or was it Kael that went to the wrong room? That, instead of a guest room, he accidentally went inside Zenon's room. And if that isn't so bad, he was hiding in the bathtub.
He would look like a creep, a pervert. No! He has to find a chance to escape without getting noticed.
Kael's eyes almost flew out from their sockets when he peeked at the side of the curtain to check for a chance to leave. But what he saw was not what he was expecting. The first thing his eyes caught was the alpha's solid chests, the type that one wants to lay their hands on. A towel was draped on his broad shoulders while his arm muscles flexed when he removed it to hang it.
Kael carefully scanned the alpha's godly physique. But his eyes loitered more in that heavy length in between his thighs. Yes! This motherfucker that had entered the bathroom was damn naked and Kael was sweating a flood. And although he had already seen it before, even tasted it… Fuck, what is he saying! This is bad!
He had never seen someone with that size! That's diabolical!
Kael was starting to question himself whether he really is a pervert and he didn't know until now. As if the situation wasn't the worst of the worst he had been before, his pheromones had escaped his control and it was already too late to stop from reaching the alpha's nose.
With his presence revealed, Kael stood up to try his way out. "I-I… w-we were playing… this isn't what you thinkーI'm not… I didn't mean toーeep!" His legs suddenly gave out when a thick amount of pheromones attacked him. It was entirely different from the other day.
This time it was pungent, unbearable. Kael couldn't withstand how his skin crawled, his limbs trembled as it lost its strength. This is the power of a dominant alpha.
"You're no different." Zenon's deep voice resonated in the whole room.
Kael hands moved, searching for something to grasp as he felt something in his throat, making it hard to breath. He tried to fight it with his own dominant pheromones however it only made his situation worse. Tears started to welled up in his eyes yet Kael could clearly see how the alpha's cold eyes watched him.
No words, just his eyes watching him and his pheromones intimidate him.
Images suddenly flashed in Kael's mind, his screams echoed as he pleaded someone to stay away from. A memory of a traumatic past that would sometimes torment him in his sleep. "Ple–... no please… stop."
Tears finally streamed down in succession, chased by uncontrollable sobs. His breath caught his words, unable to finish them. His strong character was drowned by helplessness as his body trembled in the presence of an alpha's pheromones.
Zenon snapped back, seeing the omega break into helplessness. For unknown reason, watching him pleading felt as if a knife had stabbed him repeatedly. He loathes Kaisen and the person in front of him looks like a duplicate of the person he hates.
"Uncle… I… I-I won't t-tell mom… p-pl-please… spare me."
Hearing that, Zenon just found himself kneeling in front of Kael, his movements were careful as if he would break something fragile if he wasn't. His glaring eyes, now soft as a cloud as he tried to reach for Kael to calm him.
"Hey," he called out but to no avail, Kael's tears streamed more accompanied by words Zenon couldn't even understand anymore. And so he slowly reached towards Kael's cheeks with both hands, allowing his fingers gently buried into the omaga's soft locks of silver hair.
"Hey, look at me." Zenon tried to raise the omaga's head for their eyes to meet, his thumbs unknowingly wiping off the tears from his cheeks. His pheromones were soft and gentler this time, hoping it could help Kael to calm down. "I'm sorry, hmm?… I shouldn't have—"
Zenon was stopped from his words when his eyes finally found Kael's. They're all red and his lashes are wet from tears. Kael was sniffling, he had finally calmed down.
"You are such a jerk!" He bawled again. "We were playing and–and I fell asleep. I didn't mean to see y-your monster dick." Kael cried out, sniffled in between his words.
Listening to his reasons, Zenon couldn't help himself but laugh. "A monster dick huh."
Kael's hand flew to cover his mouth. Why did he say that? But it's the truth. He wondered how he was able to swallow that… big. His eyes fell down to the alpha's length. Zenon could see how the omega's cheek was stained red.
"That's…" Kael looked away. "...an unusual size. This is your fault! I've mistaken this room because it lacks personal things. And you… will you stop using your pheromones on me! Just because you're an alpha, you can do whatever you want."
Zenon let out a deep sigh, not really wanting to argue anymore. Noting that their position hasn't changed yet, Zenon ruffled the omega's hair before deciding to stand up.
"Hey—" A soft growl cut his words. Kael unconsciously bites his lips and avoids eye contact. "I-I should… probably…"
"Wait outside the bathroom. Don't leave the room."
Kael was left with no options but to wait for Zenon to finish his bath. He was sitting at the edge of the bed absentmindedly when the bathroom's door opened, and out came the naked Zenon with only a piece of towel wrapped around his hip.
The omega's eyes followed Zenon went inside another door, probably a walk in closet. When Zenon was finally out, Kael tried to swallow his disappointment because why would he be disappointed?
The two strode out the room towards the kitchen. The hall was already dimly lit and silent. How long did he sleep? It seems that everyone was already asleep. Did Amir sleep in his own room? Amir had always slept in Kael's room.
Zenon opened a few lights in the kitchen—just enough to have a brighter space, and put his laptop on the table before going around the kitchen counter. Kael was just silently following the alpha from behind.
"Allergies?" All of a sudden, Zenon spoke.
"Huh?"
"You haven't had dinner yet. I'm asking whether you have any allergies to food."
Kael stood paralyzed on the spot, figuring out what was going on. He gasped when he realized that the alpha would cook him dinner. The cold, hot-headed alpha will cook for him. Kael wanted to laugh boastfully. Is he trying to compensate because of what happened earlier?
Despite the fact that Kael stopped himself from laughing, a teasing smile forms on his lips. "Strawberries. I'm allergic to strawberries."
Zenon squinted his eyes on him, but said nothing otherwise as he busied himself in the kitchen.
"Whoa! You're really cooking? For me?" Kael leaned on the other side of the kitchen counter.
The alpha didn't bother to look at him. Zenon opened the fridge to fetch his ingredients to use. "Who said so?"
Kael rolled his eyes, a grin was playing on his lips. "Then why would you ask if I have any allergies?" He watched Zenon carry a few ingredients out of the refrigerator, and placed them on the counter.
With his both hands placed on the counter, Zenon leaned in front of the omega, their gazes collided. "To use it against you, of course."
"Eh?" This jerk. He is back to his usual cold personality. What changed was that his face isn't scowling anymore.
Kael clicked his tongue and pulled a chair for him to sit. He would've helped the alpha to prepare but Zenon won't let him and always throw him a glare. Therefore, Kael settled with just watching the alpha cook.
Honestly, does he really work in an office or as a chef? He looks so familiar with how cooking works. And he's effortlessly attractive while doing so. Zenon's biceps would often flex every time the alpha moved, whether chopping something, stirring, or washing, he'd do so gorgeously.
"Just from this, I'm already full." Kael can't help but whisper to himself.
After almost an hour, Zenon placed a meal that consisted of chicken wings cooked with honey, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper in front of Kael. The fragrance of the meal curled into the omega's nostrils. Kael's mouth immediately watered.
"Eat."
Kael watched Zenon pull a chair in front of him and open his laptop. "Where's yours?"
Zenon didn't say a word and occupied himself manipulating the gadget in front of him. Kael sneered when no answer came and simply turned his attention back to the food and started eating. His mood lit up when the flavor burst in his mouth. Guess he's not bad, he cooked for him and just for him.
Kael was enjoying his food that he didn't notice Zenon giving a few glances as the omega took bites after bites. Seeing him like this is much better.
What could've happened for him to react that way? Now that he already knew this isn't Kaisen, Zenon couldn't find himself to hate the omega.