After two days of dealing with Loren's terrible way of communication, Shan seems to get used to the way he communicate, as for Liam, well there is no improvement, Liam seems to get pissed the moment he sets his eyes on Loren, the beta tried his best in avoiding tactics, but sadly it didn't work, in fact Loren seems to be around him some how way too much for him to comprehend
Later that evening, Shan will be going on a date again, in which he wished that he doesn't have to attend, this is there third date, which could only be described as awful experience for the little omega, and right now with all his tight schedule, one could only wish not to have any extra stressful activity,
Last week he went on a date with Gu Guangxi, the only difference from the first date and the second time was that the alpha came to the restaurant only to leave after what seemed like two minutes after arriving, and as usual he ordered for them before Shan even got there, but it wasn't a dish but the same black flower that Shan seems to hate very much. The alpha said he ordered and then took off saying he has some important work to take care of, the flower arrived the moment he left the restaurant.
Even though the alpha invited Shan again, the omega is more than ready to tell the alpha his piece of mind and ready to end it if this keeps going, but what he didn't know was that the alpha is more coney than he thought, and has planned ahead of him.
Liam and Shan arrived at the destination, about thirty minutes late based on the omega's request, they walked into the restaurant that was quite with no customers, it may seemed like the restaurant was booked entirely, two waiters welcome them and gave Shan the same black flowers and ushered Shan to his seat, after a little while the alpha arrived but surprisingly not alone he was together with the two old men of the Lu and Gu family
Shan was surprise to see his grandpa, now there is no way he could do what he planned on doing today, Shan walked towards the two elders to show his respect; oh grandpa I didn't know you will be here today, and old man Gu too,
Hahaha the two elders laugh, oh little Shan don't be to modest, Guangxi invited me, saying he did like me to tell him stories about when you were little, and since he invited my old friend too!! I decided to tag along and also get some fresh air,
Oh please have a seat Guangxi finally said something, the food will be served soon,
The dinner was lively, the two elders talked about their old days, and the embarrassing moment of the two grandkids, while grandpa Gu appreciated and thanked Shan: saying his grandson maybe outstanding and successful but he is not good at making friends, he distanced himself from everybody and only focus on studying or working, the two elders couldn't hide their excitement, and their wishes of having great-grandchildren soon,
Shan could only sigh at that moment, not intending to ruin the happiness of this old men, but deep inside him he knows that sooner or later he has to come clean about their relationship, there is a lot of gap between his grandpa's dreams and the reality of their relationship.
He was so lost in thought that grandpa Gu asked him a question three times but didn't even noticed he was being talked to, Gu Guangxi place his hand on his hand as if trying to comfort him while asking if everything is alright; you seem lost in thought is there a problem, you can tell me anything
Oh no am sorry I was just thinking of school, it's nothing to worry about, Shan put on smile, his face looking super calm, if there is anything he is very good at apart from singing that will be acting.
At that moment Shan felt trapped, like he is being dragged into a crazy game he has no control over, what is this guy scheming by dragging the elders here today, after treating him like trash now he is acting all caring and sweet in front of the elders, but no matter how hard he thinks about it he couldn't understand why Gu Guangxi treats him like he is exerting revenge on him or something
Uhhh, Guangxi cleared his throat to grab the little omega's attention, then he grab Shan's hands while looking tenderly at him, he the placed a little ceramic seahorse in Shan's hand, hmmm " I saw this somewhere recently, and thought of you, so I bought it for you hope you like it" the CEO looked flushed from blushing, Shan accepted it and unconsciously said thanks, I actually like seahorses!!! How did you know???
The elders looked at each other, grandpa Gu was the first to say, oh ok you young lovers, control your hormones were are in public, even though the elder said that nonchalantly, he was actually very glad and happy internally, this is the first time he is seeing this side of Guangxi, at least now he can rest assured knowing he made the best decisions by agreeing to join his grandson with little Shan
The dinner was lovely and very lively, after sending over the two elders home, Shan did not know what to say anymore, lost in thought, yesterday when Guangxi's secretary called to inform him of another date, he told the secretary, to clear Guangxi's schedule for today because he has something important he Like to discuss with the alpha, but after today, Shan was thinking that maybe he is over thinking everything, just maybe the alpha isn't so bad
Ahh.... thanks for the dinner tonight, if there is nothing I did like to get going, I want to rest in early today, as soon as Shan Said that Liam was right by his side, this bodyguard sure knows how to make himself invisible and accurate at the same time, Guangxi didn't even noticed he was there the entire evening, and just when he was thinking of dropping off the omega, turned out he came together with his bodyguard as usual,
Guangxi didn't even notice he had a gloomy attitude all of a sudden, and the way he left after just saying nothing but ok, which can only be perceived as him being rude, but apparently he doesn't seem to care.
On the way back Shan was quite and moody almost as if he is heartbroken, Liam decided to say something by asking a question that seems to be bugging him for a while now, " why do you actually put up with him, you know if you tell your grandpa that you don't want to marry him, he won't force you to"
Haaa, Shan scoffed, while saying I know right, i was actually planning to put a quits to everything today, but then is as if he is always one step ahead of me, to be honest am so confused, I don't know what to do, usually I did ask Lin for help but even Lin as my friend also seems distant this days, You know I found some pills in his room, a psychologist card and also an a patient card, he seems to be keeping secrets from me now, how could I tell him what am going through, when mine is so simple compared to what he is going through, you know Liam, I regretted asking him to come back to X city for me, if only I just let him stay there where it was safe for him, haa, sniff sniff Shan was actually trying so hard to hold back his tear but it seems to be running like water down his face, I...i.. I only wanted to have him back here you know I was also thinking there will be hope for his love for my brother to grow, that way we could be more than friends and be family when yang yang accepts his feelings, but i only made it worse and now he is here but it feels like air, he is not the same, maybe I deserve the way Guangxi treat me because of my selfishness
Liam had already packed outside, not knowing how to comfort the little matter he decided to give a hug while patting his back, patiently waiting for him to calm down, when Shan stopped crying Liam said something, " in my bodyguard life I went on serious missions in fact I don't get called unless is really SS ranked mission, I meet a lot of people at young age, but I have never met an omega as strong willed as you where, it took your great effort to make me your personal guard, and after my little investigation I decided to be your bodyguard because I like your charisma, how kind and compassionate you are and most importantly you are very smart," it not your fault and don't ever blame your self, in fact it was my fault he got hurt fault, but you are not a selfish person don't ever blame your self. Just try and move on, the Shan I know will always think of a better way to handle any situations.