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Days came fast approaching and finally the day where Daniel had to see the two in flesh made him a bit restless. He was already not feeling good and now he has to see those two again. Daniel isn't sure how to face the two. He was obviously still hurting and have not moved on from his heartbreak.
It is Sunday morning and Daniel's health had deteriorated day by day. He could not easily get out of the bed and constantly having morning sickness. It is the day they had to celebrate his grandfather's birthday so he had to stand and prepare. He promised tomorrow he would go to the hospital and go for a checkup. He had a bad feeling about the situation, so he had to go for a check-up and prove his thoughts is wrong.
"Hello, grandfather! Happy birthday."
"Thank you, my boy, I'm so happy that you called, I'm expecting you to come tonight. It's grandfather's birthday so I hope you could do it for me this year?" Daniel smiled. Its been 2 years since the Omega had not come home and the Elder hoped his grandson would come home on his birthday.
"Yes Grandfather, I am coming tonight but I can't stay for too long. My health had become very bad lately so I'm hoping to take an early rest."
"Boy, are you okay? Do you want grandfather to send you a doctor today? I'll ask John to send you right aw--"
"No need grandfather. I will go tomorrow. I will keep you updated when the results come out but I'm sure it's only because I'm stressed out from school."
"Are you sure boy? Please do tell grandfather when you come to the doctor, don't hide anything from me. You always hide secrets from me like your grandmother."
"hahaha don't worry grandfather, you'll be the first one to know when the results come out."
"Okay. Have you eaten your breakfast?? You know I don't like you skipping breakfast."
"I am preparing my breakfast grandfather. How about you?" The two had a long conversation. They only finished talking when Daniel had to wash the dishes. He was not the kind of person to leave something undone so he ended up cleaning the kitchen before he was finally satisfied. Whenever Daniel cleans he always forgets all his worries and even the fact that he was not feeling good. It was his way of relieving his stress.
Aside from cleaning he also loves painting and doing artworks so whenever he had done cleaning he would sit on his chair and start painting. In the whole apartment, the only place Daniel had spent most of his time is in his art room. It was filled with artwork hanging in the walls and even piles and piles of canvas on the floor. He had lots of art materials neatly piled on its shelves. Currently, Daniel had been working on a mixed medium art that his been working for about almost a month now and he is about to finish it.
He was planning to make it his birthday gift to his grandfather. It was a portrait of his grandfather and grandmother in their youth. Daniel managed to see a picture of them when he was still living in the main house. The picture was so old and the persons in it could bearly be seen.
Daniel had to practice a lot of time in his sketchbook before he was finally confident enough to paint it and in fact, he had a thick sketchbook filled with the same drawing. He had help from John to confirm the images because not a lot of people had seen Mrs. Sullen, she did not like taking pictures either so she had only very little pictures before she died giving birth to her second son, Daniel's biological father.
After Daniel had finally finished the painting it was already 4 pm in the afternoon. Daniel stretches his body before finally standing up and get ready. The party starts at 7 pm so he still had enough time to prepare. He immediately took a shower, Daniel likes baths so he took his time cleaning every nooks and cranny of his small body.
Daniel finished preparing an hour later, however, he couldn't leave early because he had to dry and wrap his gift. In the end, his service got stuck on traffic and it was already 8 pm in the evening when he arrived at the Sullen Estate. Daniel quickly gets off of the car and trailed the way inside the mansion.
When one of the maids recognized Daniel, she quickly informed Grandfather Sullen saying Young Master Daniel had arrived. The elder immediately excused himself from the guest and personally greet his other grandson, the only grandson he has that resembles his late wife Mrs. Sullen.
"Boy, I'm glad you're finally here. I miss you so much." Grandfather Sullen hugged Daniel who just entered the hall. He smiled and hugged the elder back.
"Happy Birthday grandfather. Sorry, I came late. This is my gift for you, grandfather. I hope you like it." The driver who just picked Daniel handed the painting to the Elder.
"Oh my boy, you did not have to really. Just you being here makes me very happy." The Elder smiled gladly receiving the gift.
"Grandfather I want you to open my gift when you are alone in your room. This is a painting that I've spent a lot of time mastering and making. I wanted to make you happy, it may not be as expensive as the others but I poured my heart into making this piece. I hope you'll love it, Grandfather. " Daniel politely said. The Elder nodded at his precious grandson before ordering one of the maids to send the painting into his bedroom.
"Okay thank you, my boy. Come I will introduce you to my friend." Grandfather Sullen drags Daniel across the room. Unknowingly, eyes were on him. This is the first time Daniel had joined a family event like this and a lot of people don't know him. Based on Elder Sullen's and the boy's conversation, it was obvious that he is also a young master of the Sullen family.
The world only knew there are 3 outstanding grandsons from the first master and a young mistress from the second master. All the Sullen were Alphas and from the looks of the boy wearing a white tailored double-button suit, he was noticingly small and feminine looking. He was obviously an Omega, not even a dominant one so it shocked everyone.
From the very corner, Daniella who was sitting alongside Paul was glaring at the walking Daniel. As a matter of fact, all the grandmasters from the Sullen family were all jealous of Daniel. They could not get as much attention from the Elder as Daniel can. They were all outstanding grandchildren and an Alpha but the Elder always had a soft spot for the black-haired Omega.
All of them were jealous but Daniella is the one who had the most grudge towards Daniel. She could not accept the fact that she had a twin and even coincidentally had similar names. She was greedy and naturally ill-natured, she could not stand the way Daniel smiled and always had the urge to break that smile. She was jealous, yet the way she acts seems like she was facing the person she hated the most in the world, and indeed she was.
"Chendong this is my grandson from the second son. This boy was stolen when he was a baby and we were just able to get him back." Grandfather Sullen introduced Daniel to his close friend Mo Chendong. When Grandfather Sullen introduced Daniel, Elder Mo immediately felt sad, Elder Sullen was off at the same age as him but he could not help but feel jealous at his friend.
They were not getting younger, at the age of 72, his sons had yet to produce him a grandson. His two sons were both outstanding and had great influence around the country and even abroad but sadly his eldest is not a bit interested in either men and women, the 2nd was interested but only when sleeping around and lastly, his third son who he miraculously had when he was 53 and his wife at 42 is a troublemaker. He could not understand what he did wrong racing his blood.
"Nice to meet you boy. You remind me greatly of Mia." Chendong shakes his hands with Daniel. Grandfather Sullen heartily laugh.
"Right? This boy is the only blood I have that reminded me of Mia." Grandfather Sullen tap Daniel's shoulder. The Elder was very proud to show his long lost grandson to his close friend, one of the few friends who were also friends with his late wife.
"Nice to meet you." Daniel politely greeted the Elder.
"Hey Gab, how about letting this grandson of yours meet my son. Maybe this could make our family as one. What about it?" Elder Mo offered. Daniel almost immediately raises his head and looked worriedly at his grandfather. He definitely does not want to be forced into a relationship with a man or woman he does not love.
"No can do Chendong, I've paired Daniella with your son but he declined plus this grandson of mine is off-limits. We just got him back, I don't want to give him to anyone just yet. But if you really want to, you can choose one of my other three grandsons. They're all Alphas but I think it should be fine."
"ahh that's too sad I'm sorry about Daniella but the other three, I don't think one of them will match either of my sons. This one is the only exemption but do tell when you change your mind."
"Okay, my friend." Daniel sigh in relief. He was glad his grandfather did not agree because it would be very difficult for him to decline it. Daniel met a couple more people before Elder Sullen arranged a table especially for him. Specifically away from the other member of the Sullen. Grandfather Sullen knew that Daniel had a bad relationship with the other members and even his dumb son did not have a good relationship with his own flesh and blood, not to mention also his daughter-in-law. The Elder could not understand what's in their minds when Daniel is a gentle boy with a very good heart and character.
"Uhm excuse me? Can I have a salad please, thank you." Daniel called the maid standing next to him. He knew Elder Sullen arranged the maid to assist him since he told him he was not feeling too good today.
Daniel was busy playing with his food when a man suddenly sat next to him. He was conveniently sitting very close to Daniel that the Omega immediately moved away and frowned at the man.
"Hey, I heard you're Daniella's twin. I admit your more beautiful than her and you smell good." The man held Daniel's hip dragging him close.
"Uhmm, please let go. I don't want to cause any trouble with grandfather's birthday." Daniel removed the man's hand away from his body and stood up. He left the man without looking and walked towards Elder Sullen. He was preventing himself from shaking remembering his childhood days with the Sullens.
"Grandfather, I'm sorry I have to leave earlier than planned, I don't feel so good can you please arrange someone to drive me home please?" Daniel spoke almost begging, causing the Elder to worry. The party had yet to finish and there is still a lot of announcement at the party but because he saw Daniel had become ghastly pale, he immediately asked John to personally drive Daniel back to his apartment.
Before Daniel could walk out of the hall he saw Daniella smirking at him causing Daniel to finally shake uncontrollably.
"J-John Please take me home." John supported him in the car. It took a couple of minutes before Daniel finally calm down. He smiled at John saying thank you.