From the other side of the cafeteria, entered a handsome man. His height was around 189cm, his built was muscular, his hairs were grey and his eyes were blue. His skin was majestic and supple like a new born. His body was adorned in blue shirt with sleeves folded up. What a handsome guy, that's what everyone in cafeteria thought. But Rui and Alan, these two omegas felt chills running through their spine. It was definitely Mark Richards. The one they followed on that ominous night. This person is harbinger of bad luck for them. Both of them were shocked. Their systems got shut down and they sat there, numb. They kept wishing and hoping, ' God, please let this cold, frosty polar bear pass by. Please don't let him see us. Please let him leave. And so on.'
But how…how can god ever be so lenient towards his little ones. He definitely was in a mischievous mood. The more Alan and Rui chanted the mantras, the more closer he got.
That's how the reign of god works my friend and that's how life screws you.
" You are here Mike. Have a seat. Take a guess, who I found on the first day of college?" Ben welcomed his little brother with smile.
Rui and Alan were scared and Mike a.k.a, Mark Richards was also feeling a little overwhelmed in presence of these two omegas. The scents they were emitting were too strong. It was a sign that these two weren't like the other omegas out there. They definitely had more elite genes compared to others. This scent gave him a sense of déjà vu. Haven't he been in this situation before…he definitely has smelled this scent before. Mark was lost in deep debate. Where have they met before?
" I knew you would not be able to remember. That's Rui, Rui Smith. The one we went with in elementary school… dude…The one that you used to like… don't you remember?" Ben asked. He was sure that Mark will recognise Rui. But now that he saw the confused look on Mark's face, he wasn't so sure. The atmosphere was awkward.
Alan sat next to Mark and Rui was next to Ben. Both of them were sitting against each other. So they looked each other in the eye. They had no strategy or no plan to get away. They were definitely trapped. The frosty polar bear was continuously staring at them both. It was too much pressure, both of them started reeking of rose petal and sandalwood, unable to control their pheromones. The whole cafeteria noticed the unstable atmosphere. Especially, the scent of burning wood, it was suffocating. Ben noticed it too.
" Hey you two, are you okay?" Ben was concerned after seeing the pale faces of these too.
" Yeah. Yeah." Rui noticed the situation getting out of hands. If everyone noticed Alan was a savage, won't they complain about him to student welfare. His college life will get harder. They must get out of here.
" Yeah.. it's fine. I still have something important to do. I will take Alan with me. You guy continue." Rui grabbed Alan's hand and helped him break through his daze. They were finally out of that dangerous situation.
Alan was totally intimidated by Mark's presence. This presence was overwhelming but at the same time, he felt excitement that he had never felt before. His whole body was emitting scent and he was aware of it but somehow, he wasn't able to control it, even a bit. This person next to him, why does he make him feel like this. As if he was dumb, as if he had nothing to do, as if this moment with him, is too much to handle. He was contemplating when Rui grabbed him by the hand.
" Let's go." Rui nodded to Alan.
" Okay", Alan grabbed back Rui's hand. He was back to his senses. The situation is getting out of hands and he must act quickly.
The two were about to leave when a deep voice echoed. " Wait."
It was Mark. He looked at Ben and said, " We are going with them too. If anyone else noticed their scent, they will try to attack them. They are unbounded omegas. It's not safe."
Ben knew that Mark was right. Nowadays, every omega in the world is bounded by a family, clan or pack. It was for their safety. Once, they were bounded, no one else could smell their pheromones or lay hands on them. If they ever tried, it was a direct sign of challenging the authority of the clan. In this day and age, these two beautiful omegas were running free. What audacity! Ben agreed to Mark's proposal and they both went with Alan and Rui.
" Let's go to the center park. And you two please try to relax yourself." Mark said in a concerned yet threatening tone.
Alan and Rui did as they were told. They had no other option but to comply with this domineering alpha. Before this, Alan and Rui, never feared a single alpha out there. They were so outgoing because they knew they could take down an alpha if they want to. But Mark was different. Something about him made people tremble in fear. His aura was different from the others. He was the alpha of the alphas and it was evident only by one look. He was too much to take in. No one was brave enough to relax in his presence except his maternal cousin, Ben. However, from today onwards, there was one more exception, Alan. Why? Because what he felt towards Mark wasn't fear but excitement… excitement of finding a worthy opponent to duel with. His eyes kept gleaming with anticipation, ' if I ever landed a punch on those soft white delicious cheeks… huh? Delicious?
'
" No, not again." Alan said, grabbing on his hair in dispair.
" What did you say?" Mark asked in his deep voice.
" Nothing… I said I am Alan. And you are?" Alan tried his best to keep himself calm. This was the only way they can get out of this situation. Rui felt the same. They should just act like they know nothing.
" Oh.. And I am Rui.. Rui Smith." Rui said in a doubt, " you are?"
" I am Mark. Mark Richards. But it's funny that you ask me for introduction. I expected you to know my name, before stalking me near the Dark Pearl club." Mark grinned at the two omegas.
" Fuck!" Rui sighed.
" Alan run!" with these words Rui sprinted like Usain Bolt. Her feets had nitrogen boosters on. She was running like a cheetah. Before long, she noticed there was no one coming after her. She looked back and saw that Mark was grabbing Alan by his arm and he was struggling hard to be free.
" Come back or I will break his arm." Mark shouted. The coldness in his words made all three of them shiver. While Ben was still trying to wrap his head around the situation, Rui and Alan both started emitting scents.
" Rui, I suggest you don't do that. If you emit your scent, the nearby alphas will come here too and that won't be a pretty sight to see. I am afraid we both won't be able to stop those alphas " Mark warned Rui. " Now come back here."
Rui was aware what could happen. She compared both the situation and realised that talking to him would be a better option.
Rui first took some deep breath and controlled her scent. Then, she walked back to where she came from. As Alan watched her move closer and closer to this ice demon, he grew restless. With his other arm he elbowed Mark in the stomach. The strength he putted on his hit was a lot. However, Mark didn't even budge before grabbing his other arm.
" Let me go you motherfucker." Alan struggled as hard as possible, " I said let me go. Rui! Stay there. I will talk to this asshole. You fucking stay there, and don't move until I say so." Alan shouted back at Rui.
Rui stopped in her tracks. She was concerned about Alan but she knew she can't afford to disobey him. Atleast, not now.
" Brother, go and grab her for me." Mark requested Ben.
" Don't you dare take a step towards her." Alan struggled more and was able to get his one hand out for a millisecond. In that millisecond he landed a hard punch on Mark's face. Then, Mark hurried and grabbed back that hand. There was a blue print on Mark's face.
" Oh god! What the hell are you doing? Alan, control your scent, it's making me dizzy and Mark let him go before you faint too." Ben, who was already losing his senses shouted out. " Let him go before others come here."
Mark was confused, what does he mean by him getting faint? But anyway, he will not let these two go so easily. These two omegas were asking for it anyway. " I asked you to grab that one, brother, you do that and I will let this one go. "
" No! Don't touch Rui." Alan took a long breathe and calmed down a little, " Why are you so violent? You can ask me whatever you want. I know what she knows too. Here's the deal, I will tell you whatever you want to know and you let Rui out of this."
Rui on the other side was growing impatient, " Alan! Let's handle these two together! We can take them down." She shouted at the top of her lungs.
" No! no!" Alan sighed, " Stay back, Rui. I will be there in a minute." Then he looked at Mark, " There you go. Speak now."
Mark was impressed by these two omegas. They sure weren't ordinary.
" Who are you?"he asked.
" Wow! That's lame. We just told you our names, I am Alan and she is Rui."
" No, I am asking which family? Which family are you from?" Mark said with patience.
" Oh I am Alan Tuan and she is Rui Smith." Alan said, " got it?"
" Hey, don't test my patience. I am asking which family or clan asked you to stalk me. Why were you tailing me? For marriage? For bonding? For company share? For ransom? Why?"
" Oh my god! Who do you think we are? We are normal people bro? We don't to that high society shit."
"Oh." Mark increased strength on his hold and said with anger, " Then why the hell you were tailing me that day?"
Alan calmed down and said in a cold tone, " It was because Rui said you look a lot like her childhood crush named Mike. So, we were trying to confirm her doubt. But who knew, her first crush was such an asshole."
" Hey pinkie, do not mess with me. Tell me what was your purpose?" Mark increased the strength again. However this time, Alan countered with greater strength. He was able to free his hand. He kicked Mark in the knee and both his hands were free. He starting throwing punches on Mark, one after another. Mark was defending himself and so, they kept brawling in the middle of nowhere.
Mark felt the strength in those punches. If even one of these landed, he will for sure tear a tissue. He couldn't attack and so,he kept defending against those punches. Alan was too fast, he did not gave him time to attack. With a thud, Mark stumbled and fell on ground. Alan acted quickly sat on his chest, he grabbed both of his hand over his head and used all his strength to confine him.
" Ben! What are you doing there? Help me." Mark shouted, unable to get out of this omegas hands.
" I can't. the smell is too much. I feel nauseous." Ben replied with red and blue face. He has been holding his ground all this time. Only heaven knows, the air around them was smothering him to death. As if he was standing in the middle of a forest fire. " I cannot help you. You guys enjoy without me, okay. I will go and accompany Rui. And don't worry Alan, I will never harm her." Ben grabbed this opportunity and sprinted towards Rui. However, when Rui saw Ben running towards her. She thought he was gonna attack her, she acted quickly and punched Ben in the stomach reallyl hard. With another thud, another alpha fell on the ground. Ben was unconscious .
Both Alan and Mark witnessed this sight. While Mark was disappointed in Ben, Alan broke into laughter, " HaHaHa… oh, the great alphas… Don't worry, he won't die and neither will you. We both are trained in martial art. We never land hits on vital organs." With a smile he looked at Mark in the eyes, " Listen here, you polar bear. Do not underestimate us, grabbing us however you please. And also, don't overestimate us by accusing us of planning against you. I have told you already, it was just a confusion on our part. I am sorry that we made you uncomfortable. We were wrong to follow you like that. I apologize for interfering your private space. Now, be a good boy and forgive us." Alan patted Marks cheek, then he slid his hand down and grabbed his chin. " And.,. don't ever call me pinkie again. If you did, you will lose your ability to breathe. Okay?"
Alan stared at the beautiful blue orbs like eyes, shining bright. He got lost in those eyes. He broke out of that magical illusion when he heard people passing by.
" Damn it. You are way too handsome." Alan complained. " Now, Rui are you ready?" Alan shouted to Rui.
" Yes. I am." Rui shouted back.
" Now, ready, set and Gooo…"
Both Alan and Rui ran away at lightning speed, leaving behind smoke and two alphas laying on ground. One unconscious and other humiliated. Mark laid there, staring at the sky. After a long daze, he started laughing. His laugh echoed in the park. When he came to a stop, he whispered a single word and broke into a smile, " Pinkie."