Maxwell received a text message the next day while he was at the office. It was the list of the core members of the research team of KB groups targeted drug. Maxwell's eyes opened in astonishment. He sighed and placed a call to a spy.
"Mr Kant".
"Has Peem Ronald arrived at KB?"
"Yes. He's at the parking lot now,I've been watching him"
"Good. Block him. I'm on my way". Maxwell said.
Meanwhile Fadel Jackson was in his little shabby apartment pouring himself a glass of warm water when his eyes caught a picture of him and Peem Ronald.
You know I hate Omegas but Ricky Brown is the only one who interests me
This was a statement made by Peem Ronald when he had an argument with Maxwell.
Fadel remembered those words as they hurt him deeply. He traced his index finger on Peem's face in the picture as tears forced their way out of his eyes.
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That night,Ricky sat in the living room awaiting Maxwell's return from work. He stood up immediately he heard Maxwell enter the house.
"Mr Kant". He greeted. Ricky suddenly noticed a bruise on Maxwell's face. "What happened to your face?". He asked concerned.
Maxwell laughed softly. "Got it from a scrape"
Ricky was worried seeing the red spot on such delicate skin. Maxwell walked over to him still grinning. Ricky immediately touched Maxwell's bruised face worriedly. Maxwell smiled lovingly and kissed Ricky's hand with so much affection.
"Have you had dinner yet?". Maxwell inquired as they both sat down.
"Yes". Ricky said slowly.
"What did you eat?". Maxwell asked bringing Ricky's hand to his lips for a kiss.
Ricky's gaze was lost and his face downcast. He didn't respond to Maxwell's question. Maxwell noticed this and asked. "Is the temperature of the air conditioner too high? Your hands are freezing". He blew heat on Ricky's hands slowly.
Ricky watched him for a while. He moved closer to Maxwell slowly and suddenly planted a kiss on the wounded cheek. Maxwell was taken aback by the gesture. He smiled at Ricky sweetly. "Does it still hurt?". Ricky asked after the slight kiss.
"No". Maxwell said eagerly.
Ricky smiled like a little boy who was just given a piece of candy.
Maxwell was surprised at the smile. It had been days since Ricky smiled. He had pulled a long face since he got back. "Why the smile today?"
"Cause you look cute with a bruise". Ricky chuckled.
Maxwell smiled and kissed his hand again. "Cute?"
"Yes". Ricky nodded playfully. "Very cute"
Maxwell watched him intently. "Ricky,you might not believe this but I didn't ask Edwin Nicolas to plant the bug in your bag". Maxwell explained.
Ricky looked away appearing timid about the topic with disbelief in his eyes.
Maxwell saw this and continued his explanations hoping Ricky would believe him. "Two years ago,my father was diagnosed with pheromone gland cancer. I did need the targeted drug intel but I'll never put you at risk"
Ricky started to cry quietly. Maxwell quickly wiped Ricky's face,his voice shaking as he said. "Please don't cry. Its my fault. I won't let anything happen to you again. Trust me okay?".
He held Ricky's crying face in his hands petting him. Ricky nodded still crying uncontrollably. Maxwell was able to quiet him down after a lot of petting and begging.
"Mr Kant". Ricky called his voice so shaky.
"Mm?". Maxwell responded.
"Promise you won't fight with anyone anymore". Ricky requested. "I'll worry"
"Why?". Maxwell decided to be mischievous.
Ricky stared at him for a while then smiled wiping his teary face. He leaned closer and kissed Maxwell a second time. Maxwell responded to the kiss like his life depended on it.
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Meanwhile Fadel had been staring at the picture for so long that he lost track of time. A knock on the door woke him from his daydream. He looked through the window to see who it was, to his amazement Peem stood staring back at him with his beautiful but wicked eyes. Fadel opened the window. Peem stared at it with disgust.
"Can't you live in a decent place?". Peem shot at him.
"What are you doing here?". Fadel asked still surprised.
"HR gave me your address. The road's too narrow. I parked at the intersection and walked the rest of the way". Peem explained.
"This place isn't for you". Fadel said afraid to bring him into his house.
"Cut the crap. I decide what's suitable. Open the door". Peem said.
Fadel closed his eyes for a while before opening the door but he still stood at the door reluctant to let Peem into the house.
"Fadel? Won't you invite me in?". Peem asked frowning.
"Its not convenient. I've been sick these days so I haven't cleaned. The place is a mess and...."
Peem interrupted him. "That Omega lives here too?".
Fadel was confused at first. "What Omega?"
"The one who gets into heat every other day".
"No there's no one here". Fadel finally answered.
"I don't see how living alone is convenient". Peem said as he pushed past Fadel into the apartment. He looked around as though he was inspecting the house.
Fadel quickly closed the door and walked in behind him, took the picture he had been staring at and hid it hastily.
Peem walked over to Fadel. "Am I not paying you enough?"
Fadel stared at him saying no word to counter him.
"Why live in a dump like this?". Peem asked.
"The company pays me well. I just have a lot of personal expenses". Fadel explained.
"If you know money's tight,then stop paying me back that much every month". Peem moved closer to Fadel. "Didn't I tell you? What I lent you doesn't matter. You don't need to pay me back."
"I really appreciate you covering for me. Not paying you back wouldn't feel right"