The sudden stop in his sentence and creasing of his brows made Alexis thought that there might be another problem that arises. It has been a long day before the day even begins. Another problem means another late-night work.
“Is something wrong, President?”
Liam closed his phone, and continued on his walk as if nothing happened, as if he heard nothing but when they reached the door, he stopped and uttered, “Do new employees need to have welcome parties?”
Alexis made a blank look before answering, “President, it has been a culture.”
The door creaked and the huge office came into view. On the side was a sofa and a little coffee table. On the other side were cabinets full of trophies and certificates of awards given to the company but mostly to Liam as an outstanding entrepreneur, a rookie businessman, and many others.
“Then, why am I not invited to any of it?” The chair he was sitting on was leather, a sturdy one which he likes the most. The number of documents he needed to sign piled up again.
Last night, before he went home, he had signed half of it and now, it has been raised higher again.
Alexis stood in front of his table, handing him another folder of documents for priority. “My dearest President, have mercy. The employees will choke before they could even start to enjoy their night.”
It was an honest remark that came from his heart. He had heard many employees getting afraid of Liam’s aura. He was an alpha, a dominant one but the visible scar on his eyebrow made people shiver at the sight of it. Coupled with his cold demeanor, only those with a brave heart would want to stay in the same space as him.
“Okay.”
He started to sign the documents and left the one that Alexis gave on the side, “Is there an alpha in his colleagues?” he asked without raising his head.
It has been a long time since he worked for Liam as a secretary so he almost knew what the man was thinking, “The young master has no alpha in his colleagues.”
“Good.”
His first day started so well that Davi had more energy to work. Today, Mama Chu will help him familiarize himself with the work and the area he should work on. Each utility worker had two floors to take care of but amazingly, Davi only got one and it was the President’s floor.
“I checked and checked again, you really got one floor. Maybe because you are new?”
Mama Chu has been working in the company for five years now. She started in the lowest rank and work her way up until she was promoted to a team leader and in all those years, she does not remember having a newbie working straight on the President’s floor.
It even took her four years to finally step on that very floor!
“Anyway, you’ll have additional floors when you familiarize your work. Mama Chu is here to help you, kiddo.” One of Mama Chu’s characteristics was being chatty on top of being blunt. If she was with you, things will surely get lively.
But what feels more right was the motherly treatment that Davi got from her. An omega that stood for herself, he wanted to be one too.
Hearing what Mama Chu said, Davi thought that maybe Liam would put him on his floor to learn first and then transfer later to another floor. It could be said that Liam was avoiding such unforeseen trouble from him.
That’s reasonable enough especially if people find out that he lives in the President’s mansion and was married to the cousin of the said President. That would really be a trouble he wanted to avoid too.
Thinking about it, the mistress was working in the same company as well! So much trouble.
In a half-day duration, Davi had more or less known what he should do and how he should do it. The glass windows should be spotless and clear, and the corner of the hallway must be rid of dust, even a speck of it was not allowed.
All plants must be sprayed gently and ensure their greenness. Doors must be wiped clean and the President’s office must be cleaned an hour before he arrives.
No special scent must be used, the President wanted it in natural scent.
This was to avoid any sudden rut inside the company. Here, the sub-genders were mixed. The Noah company’s motto was Equality above all else and so discrimination was not allowed but it has to be a safe place for all genders to mix.
Before one could enter the company’s premises, the guard assigned to each sub-gender will have to check the employees' patch gland at a safe and comfortable distance. They also have to ensure that they have suppressants in their bags all the time.
One careless mistake could lead to dismissal.
“Phew! Such a big company to clean.” Davi was sitting in the utility room, resting after a half-day of cleaning. His sweat trickled down his forehead and a little of his scent was released.
“Mama Chu, have you ever thought of changing careers?” For him, he does not intend to stay in the company as a janitor all his life. After the divorce, he will go back to school and find a better job.
One that could provide for his needs and give him stability.
His future, he should start thinking about this while working on the divorce. He planned to check areas with cheaper rent after a month, then he will also think about what course he will take. Just the thought of it gave Davi excitement beyond compare.
Mama Chu smiled upon hearing his question. It has been asked of her over and over by different people but her answer will always be the same, “I will if I have the opportunity, kid.” She finished brushing her long wavy hair and tie it back in a bun before adding, “... but I will never change my workplace.”
There was a sincere smile in Mama Chu's eyes as she spoke those words. It was magnetic and full of loyalty.
“Why?”
It was an honest question. Do people stay in a company where the President works? Davi was confused and curious. The President was a scary man. He was a tall man with an overbearing aura. The scar on his eyebrow was evident that the alpha could be a bad person.
It was only by his effort to hide his fear that he could talk to Liam in the house. He was afraid that if he tease the alpha more then he will be locked up in the dungeon or worst be killed!
Niel was a bad and cunning alpha. The same blood flowed in their veins. So, was it wrong of him to think that Liam was the same? Maybe the alpha had an ulterior motive for helping him work in the company. However, he also decided that he will keep this thought to himself.
He once take his own life but now that he had been given a second life… death makes him shiver.
“... because I owe my life to the President. The least I could do was to serve him.”
Mama Chu owes his life to Liam. How could it be?
Liam.. was he really a good person?
When the time to clock out came, the three members of their small team rejoice turning the small resting area into a chaotic jungle. Brian was planning everything for the welcoming party later while Kelly was rejecting all his ideas. Davi would like to join the conversation but he does not know where to insert. First, he was embarrassed to say something wrong and second, he does not want to interrupt the excited Brian. Even though he felt these, he also felt happiness in his heart. This was his first outing with a workmate and he wanted to try his best not to become the cause of an awkward atmosphere. In reality, even if he wanted to speak, his heart won't allow him to. At this very moment, Davi's heart was pounding so fast from anger and other feelings he can't explain. His face was red from all the suppression of his emotion. An hour before he clocked out. Davi went to the storage room to return his and Mama Chu's cleaning materials. Each one of them had a push cart where everyt
Davi remembered that night when he first saw Liam. The alpha was wearing a three-piece suit with shiny shoes. He entered the loan sharks office full of the musty smell and cigarette smoke. The alpha’s beauty and bearing were out of place, one could not help but notice him. Even in his desperate and miserable state, Davi still had a chance to admire his beauty. However, that was all. “How much is he?” That was the first words he heard from the alpha’s lips. A voice so soothing to the ear but the words he spoke were like daggers, his voice full of cold and chill. “Has he been touched?” “H-he’s still a virgin, Mr. Noah.” The President of the loan shark quivered at every question that Liam spoke that day. “I’ll take him.” No matter how much he admire Liam’s beauty, it was all a shame that the alpha was another perverted bastard that wanted his body. What else can an alpha want from a nobody like him? Liam was obviously a rich man… he could have any omega he wanted. Surely, he will
Working in the company as a utility worker was not the same. Others started their work at four in the morning, others at seven, and very few at ten o’clock in the morning. They were the very last person to leave the company, ensuring that everything was clean before closing. They were also the people who knew most of the gossip inside the company, who partnered with who, who relieves their lust in the bathroom, and who were against who. Nothing could escape their ears but it was also their silent policy to keep their mouth shut. After all, having a job was better than living as unemployed. They were walking in the hallway and like it was a hobby, Mama Chu kept checking every corner they pass through and wiping it if she sees even a tiny stain, “Kiddo if ever you see two people in the corner where cameras don’t reach, run.” She pat his shoulder and added, “Don’t listen to people’s secrets. It is for your safety.”Brian and Kelly nodded in agreement to what Mama Chu's said, "Yeap, l
The mansion was well-lit outside. Just entering the huge gate, there will be lights lined up to brighten the path. On the left side of the gate, just five meters away was a small pond with different colors of koi fish. Surrounding it was yellow light enough for someone strolling to see the wiggling of the small and big koi. If one walked further, a hundred square meter pagoda was standing condescendingly as if telling people to look at it, I’m built to protect! It was so arrogant that the corner of it shone even during the night. On the right side of the gate was a wide lawn that could be used for games, picnics, and parties. Located further from this was a small natural forest preserve and well taken care of. A few fruit trees were added and sometimes servants came here to pick fresh fruits in season. The mansion was not in the center but situated in front of the small pond and if one stand outside the balcony, this was the view one would see. At this moment, Liam was standing
The shoot started. The table was neatly arranged and the props were balanced not overpowering the cakes on the table. There were two pre-arranged tables, one table carried a bright concept and the other a dark concept. “Think happy thoughts while you slice the cake” the photographer instructed. Before they started, Davi honestly told the photographer that he had no experience in front of the camera. So, he was nervous that he might not do well but Reynolds assured him that all he needed was to eat the cake and listen to the photographer’s guidance. Remembering what he had watched for the past week, Davi finally had a bit of confidence in his heart. When he heard that he should think happy thoughts, Davi paused. All he could remember was a struggle, his father's angry drunk talk and his brother’s incessant asking for money, the classmates that laughs at him for being meek, and the day his father sold him… he realized he had never had a happy day in his twenty years of life. It was
Liam was one hundred and ninety centimeters tall, five centimeters taller than Davi. It was no news that Liam had a sturdy chest and muscles. The alpha worked out every morning in the gym located in the annex of the house. Outside the gym was a half-Olympic size pool where he swim after exercising. They stayed in the same pose for three seconds before Davi lifted his face and so, Davi’s eyes were on the same level to Liam’s lips. When he stumbled on the other's chest, he did not feel anything wrong except being nervous but it was different when he saw the alpha’s lips up close. At first, he was stunned to see those natural pinkish lips and then later he thought, Liam’s future omega should consider him or herself lucky to kiss those lips. He even goes deeper to think that Liam’s lips might be sweet. “Davi.” The cold but light voice brought him back from his thoughts. Liam stood straight again after Davi pull himself away. Actually, Liam was planning to leave after he had receiv
When Monday comes, Alexis handed Davi his bank card. The omega’s eyes were sparkling when he received it not hiding the happiness in his heart. “Thank you!” He might be a little guarded with Alexis but after receiving such a valuable thing, he can let go of some of it. “It was the President’s order, no need to thank me.” That morning, Davi left first so he had no chance to see Liam. It was luck that he met Alexis in the lobby and had been brought to the top floor and had a chance to take the card without anyone’s knowing. In reality, the night before Monday, Liam and Alexis had a serious talk about who was going to give Davi the card. “You should give it to your future wife,” Alexis said.“He might not be comfortable if I’m the one giving it to him.”The President, whom everyone wanted, might be alluring and sexy, an alpha with a domineering aura but this alpha had no experience when it comes to courting an omega. It was always the omega courting him. “Wow. Whatever, I’ll give it
He was startled at how fast he could speak his mind to Davi. Most of the time he would think twice, weigh the pros and cons, and think of the possible scenarios after he would say something but today he said it smoothly, faster, and without much thought of the pros and cons. Davi stood in front of Liam with a visible question mark on his face. He thought, maybe Liam was not used to eating alone or maybe Liam was just being polite. “Oh. I’m fine. I will eat with the others,” he hurriedly waves both his hands and save Liam a face. However, the alpha insisted and pat the empty sit beside him, “Please… steaks are best when eaten with someone you like,” with the last two words spoken inside his head. Davi did not want to make the food wait longer so he agreed to Liam. He agreed because of the food and not because of Liam, he said to himself. To avoid indigestion, Davi finds topics to let the time pass by quicker. “Did you know that a penguin only has one mate? And when they see their m