In this country, only three genders exist: the alpha, the omega, and the beta. But still, no one agrees that the omega man should be the lover of an alpha. For them, it's humiliation; only omega women can marry an alpha. The same goes for alpha males.
Some of them, who were born as omega males or alpha females, consequently made the decision to relocate abroad. Who would enjoy living in a country that enjoys interfering in other people's affairs? And pass judgment on them without understanding their situation?
The scrutinizing eyes and mouths of judgmental people did not escape me. When I was 8 years old, I took an examination regarding my secondary gender and found out that I'm an Omega. My parents accepted me, but not our society.
Especially since I am the eldest child of my parents. For them, it's a big shame that I'm an omega. Until I gradually noticed that my parents' treatment of me was changing, they were blinded by the judgment of others, they started to use me for their interests.
So when my grandfather visited us, I begged him to take me. I will help the workhouses and I will also find a job to help them. At the age of 14, I was in the right hand of my grandfather who loved me completely even though he knew I was an omega.
The only person who made me feel that I'm a human being, not a thing that they would use, and threw me away when they tired of me. Or not useful for them anymore.
I did my best to help him until my grandfather noticed that I was different compared to the omegas he knew or encountered. Maybe it was just a mistake in the examination, he said. But I didn't pay attention to that at first. For me, the life I have is enough, whether I am an alpha, an omega, or a beta, as long as my grandfather is here with me, that's all that I want.
It is unavoidable that sometimes the elder is followed. Grandpa forced me to undergo the examination again, he even come with me to the hospital we went to. Also because of the slowness of the system at the hospital where I was admitted, I had to wait for two weeks.
I lost that thing in my mind when I rushed my grandfather to the hospital when I saw that he was unconscious in his garden. I wouldn't have thought that he had a serious heart disease, why didn't I know, why didn't I even notice?
In his last breath, he was the only one who knew I was an alpha. An event that I did not expect. But this is also the one thing that I will never reveal.
I continued to be an omega in front of people. I also tried dating, but only with betas, letting anyone believe that I'm not into Alpha Men.
The truth, is I'm not into them, because I'm an Alpha. It's understandable if the significant other is an alpha woman, but if it's a man, it's a risk to their private life. People would believe that's a curse. A bit of bad luck.
Going through these types of relationships is more difficult because, for them, alphas are special, dominant, and influential to others. More like a special species, or a royal one. They are only made for Omega Women and Beta Women. Discrimination is too high in this country.
But I never thought that the day would come when I would be one of those who would experience it.
"What?! No way! Why would I?" There was annoyance in my voice when I found out the reason why I was being sent back to this city.
I even hit my forehead when I heard it. Meanwhile, my right hand just bowed because of the emotion building up in my chest.
"It's the only solution for our circumstances, Deiki. We can't think of any other way. Then what are you going to do at Father's house? He's gone, you need to settle on your own—"
"But you should not be the one deciding what I want to do in my life. Also, you are not the one to suffer from people's judgment! It's me— and the man you're forcing me to marry." I stopped my mother from what she was saying.
I think the tendons in my forehead and neck are popping out from defending myself. I will not allow myself to follow their pampering again.
Why don't they want to follow their son this time? What will the benefits of being deaf be to the voice of their children? Ah! I just remembered money is life, without having money, they're doomed. They f*ck up!
"But he already agreed! He's willing to marry you for the sake of our company! That's why you need to consider it, Deiki. For your parents. Not only for us but also for the future of your sibling. When the company disappears, what about us? How is your sister's education?" My dad also joined the conversation. Continuing so that I could feel guilty about what I said.
'What? Is he thinking correctly? Isn't he aware of the risk of getting married to a man? Is that an Omega?' But my mind is thinking about that guy and not about their nagging.
So who is he? Who are they? As far as I know, they have only known each other for the last 5 months. Why would they help someone they don't even know?
"Tsk! Not fair! Force me more times, still, my decision would never change. I won't agree to marry someone I don't even know!" I gave them a final look on my face.
But we turned our gaze to the door outside when we heard it ring and Yuya gradually appeared in the living room. She waved at us with a smile on her cute face but noticed that our expressions were serious. It was replaced by a frowning face.
" What's up?" She asked our parents after kissing them on the cheeks. We only awarded each other a high-five.
" That brother of yours! Don't want to help us. If he doesn't like it, then you, Yuya, will replace your brother. There's no problem r—" my dad even smiled at my sister convincingly.
He even put his arms around his daughter when he stood up from sitting. That's how it is when they needed something. They'll be sweet to the child. To my sister, who's innocent of this cruel thing.
" What? No problem, Dad?! But I have!" I snort. My head even went in the left direction because of the extreme annoyance I feel when thinking about the fate of my sister's relationship with her boyfriend. "Tsk! Heck! Okay, I'll accept it! I'll marry that f*cking bastard! But don't involve Yuya in our conversation. She's still too young for that marriage." I added and then stood up from my seat.
I even heard my parents cheering. It feels like they won a game with a big prize. But for me it's hell.
If only Yuya didn't love her boyfriend, maybe… nope! I will not allow my sister to marry someone older. She's still 19 years old, and I'm 25. If it's only four or five gaps, I'm fine, but if it's more than that, no more.
Then… just wait… I suddenly remembered the displayed condition of those people in the contract marriage that would happen.
Something seems wrong.
"Wait! I'll officially accept it if both parties agree to my conditions. I won't just get married without getting what I want." I reminded my parents and finally left the living room to go to my room.
When I got far away from their direction, I suddenly winced when I remembered the Kurishima family's fourth condition. Who would be happy with such a trend?
'Giving a child to your husband.'
I'm an Alpha. How can I give him a child?