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"I told I don't want to marry you. If you still insist, I will move away from here, change our names and never let you see Lan again. " the Omega clarified and threatened while he made himself busy in the kitchen. He ended up explaining to the Alpha what had happened nine years ago and confirmed that Hanlu was the biological father of Lan.
If Hanlu didn't coincidentally meet Lan at the toy store, perhaps the Omega might have kept it a secret forever but because it had happened, he had no choice but, to tell the truth. Either way, the Alpha will eventually learn the truth sooner or later if he tries to dig things up.
"Why? My son needs me, didn't you hear what he said that day? Ian, he is getting bullied." Hanlu argued back. After coming to his elder brother's mansion and eating breakfast, he then came back to the Omega's residence and continued to convince the Omega to marry him.
"You make it sound so easy. You can still become Lan's father even if we don't marry. Stop talking about marriage or I'll honestly go and shoot you."
"hmmp, why are you being so defiant? I'm the Alpha here." Hanlu crossed his arms while pouting his lips. He's slightly upset that he never gets to decide in his relationship with the Omega unlike with his other flings. After hearing what Hanlu had said, the Omega became silent looking at the Alpha's childish expression.
"Ian, why are you so against it? Do you hate me that much? If you marry me, you wouldn't have to work and I can send Lan into a prestigious school. I can buy whatever he wants and whatever you want and since I'm marrying you I will be faithful only to you. I will stop seeing other people. I will make both of you happy." Hanlu said almost begging. He's almost surprised at himself for initiating the marriage topic, surprisingly the thought of it didn't bother him as much as he thought it would be.
"I don't hate you. I just don't like the thought of marrying you." Ian replied. In reality, he loved Hanlu since university days but he just can't afford to marry a man who doesn't love him back. A man who's only interest in his body. If it was possible for the Alpha to fall in love with him then it should have happened within their almost 12 years of having friends with benefits relationship. Although he had feelings for the Alpha, Ian already decided to bury it at the back of his mind and accepted the fact that a man like Hanlu would never become a family guy.
Ian Andrews is an orphan and has this perfect view of a family on his mind. Although he wanted to have a complete family of his own, he wouldn't want to sacrifice his happiness for it, he wouldn't want a temporary one that will eventually break apart in the future.
"You're the only person that I've asked to marry me and you rejected me. What will happen to my pride as an Alpha!? *sigh* well at least let Lan carry my name. I want his surname changed into Mo. If you don't want to marry me then at least give this to me."
"Okay, but I hope you know that your name catches different kinds of trouble. If my son falls into trouble because of you, you'll never see him again. I can do at least that."
"Geeze... You're being paranoid. Lan neither are you will be in trouble." Hanlu assured, "By the way, Daniel, my brother's wife wants to invite you two for tomorrow's birthday party. It's their son's 2nd birthday and the elders are organizing it. I hope you can come with Lan. I'll introduce you to my mom and dad." Hanlu mentioned again changing the topic.
*sigh* "alright alright, Can you leave now? Lan's getting ready for school and I'm leaving for work. I don't want people seeing us together especially you coming out of my house."
"Wow, Ian you're really harsh to me, very different when we're in be---ouch hey that hurts! Don't waste onions, I liked onions in my scrambled eggs." As Hanlu was talking when Ian throw at him a white onion attempting to stop Hanlu from further talking.
"Just leave already. You're really annoying." Ian growled.
"Sorry babe, unless you promise to marry me. I won't leave." Hanlu smirked looking at Ian's glaring expression. He liked teasing this Omega for an unknown reason, somehow he finds it cute especially how his expression quickly changes from one to another.
"Fine, you can stay but we won't be coming to that party."
"Hey, no backsies! You already said yes. You're a policeman, you need to keep your words."
"I don't care. If you don't leave in this instance, Lan and I won't be coming to that party." The Omega threatened in finality, putting down the scrambled eggs and bacon on the table for the mother and son to enjoy.
"At least offer me breakfast." Hanlu pleaded, refusing to leave. The two were still arguing when Lan runs out of his room on his uniform towards Hanlu, it was evident that the little kid was happy to see his father in the house.
"Daddy, are you going to send me to school today!?" the eight years old asked with his sparkling eyes. Lifting Lan on his arms, Hanlu looked at Ian's direction. He rubbed the little man's hair as if he was sad and regretful.
"Ahh, my precious son! My poor poor son! I wish I could send you to school but I'm sad and heartbroken to say that Mommy won't let me. I even came here so early in the morning just to see my very precious and handsome son b-but mommy is so mean." Hanlu acted as if he was so sad and really wanted to send the little kid to school, he wanted to annoy the Omega and it was very effective as Ian was boiling in anger. He couldn't believe the Alpha was already using his son against him.
Hearing what his father had said, Lan glanced at his mother in teary eyes, his arms around his father's neck not wanting to let go. He knew his mother's words were absolute but he's also smart to know that sometimes his mother was weak to his pleadings.
"M-mommy, please let daddy send me to school, I'll be really good," Lan begged with his tears already falling from his eyes. Seeing this, Ian sigh. He wanted to murder Hanlu this instance but gave up after seeing Lan's droplets of tears.
"Lan, Daddy misinterpreted me, I never said I won't allow him to send you to school. Don't cry, come here and let's eat breakfast then daddy can send you to school, okay?" Ian cooed. He understood that his son longed for his father and so he's going to tolerate this.
"Really mommy?" the little man asked with a bright smile as he wiped his tears.
"Yes yes of course."
"Since mommy agreed, isn't it more fun if daddy sends you to school every day?" Hanlu suggested making the little boy excited. He even emphasizes the word "every day" so the Omega could hear it.
"Yes yes, I'd really like Daddy to send me to school every day. Is that okay mommy?" Lan asked his mother in hopeful eyes. Ian couldn't decline so he was forced to say yes without a chance of refusal. The Alpha was just too cunning, using his son to his benefits. Now, Hanlu knows Lan is his weakness.
"Oh, and since tomorrow you don't have school how about I introduce you to your grandmother and grandfather. Do you want that? I'm sure mommy will agree to it, right mommy?"
"Mommy, Can I really? Can I really meet grandmother and grandfather?" Lan asked extremely excited to learn he also have a grandmother and grandfather. He was already happy he had a father he never thought he also have grandparents.
"Oh sure baby, now enough with that or you'll be late for school," Ian said urging his son to eat breakfast. The moment Hanlu let's go of Lan, Ian walked towards him and tightly grab his arms.
"Baby, can you eat your breakfast first, mommy wants to talk to daddy in private." Ian excused dragging Hanlu his room. When they got inside the room, he pushed Hanlu against the wall aggressively causing Hanlu to moan in pain.
"What the fuck are you doing? How shameless are you to be able to use your own son against me!? Ha!" Ian growled angrily but as soon as Hanlu saw his expression, he smiled immediately shifting their position.
"You gave me no choice. You kept saying no to me even though I was already begging. I've been nice to you Ian. Don't push it too far." Hanlu whispered. Although he wasn't angry, you could definitely feel the chills hearing from the way he said it. It's like a totally different side of the usual Hanlu.
"And what if I push it too far!?" Ian glared to the Alpha ignoring his previous feeling. Hanlu stared at the Omega's blueish grey eyes and laughs pulling away from him while shoving his messy hair back with his fingers.
"You're really something, you even withstood my perfect impersonation of Older brother. That's what I like about you." Hanlu smiled and grab Ian's waist drawing him closer.
"Let go. I hate you." Ian growled pinching Hanlu's side. Normally Hanlu would moan in pain but this time he didn't. He only skillfully lifted the Omega on his shoulder like a sack of potatoes and walked towards the bed, throwing Ian into the mattress.
"Please don't say that babe. I know you like me." Hanlu smiled again towering Ian.
"Are you fucking crazy!? Your son is just behind that door. Get off of me." Ian struggled but blushing at the Alpha's advances.
"That's more reason you should stop struggling and make noises. We still have time, right!?" Hanlu teased kissing Ian's neck where he knew Ian was sensitive while he trapped his arms above his head to prevent him from moving.
"I heard from your son you had men coming here all the time. Is that true, did you let them touch you!? Is that why you don't want to marry me?" Hanlu whispered as he sprinkles the Omega's neck with soft kisses.
Ian hated the fact that his body is so used to the Alpha's touches that even with the small kisses his body would start to heat up. Even when he's not on his heat period, his body would always want the Alpha's warmth. Although Ian hated it, he can't help but admit that he needed Hanlu.
"N-no, Please stop! Luu? I-I have work." Ian begged blushing seeing how Hanlu's hand was crawling on clothes.