Being Rejected

 Rexton's POV.

 The sound of footsteps could be heard passing through the hallway. In a dark room, Amelie and I stood face to face at a very close distance.

 I had composed a sentence in my brain, but I could only exhale heavily when I was about to say it. I can't say that, I can't imagine how sad the two wolves are inside each of us. I don't want to hurt her at all.

 I felt her breath hit my face, maybe vice versa. One thing I hope for, is that someone out there doesn't come into the room that I don't even know what room it is.

 The sound was getting closer. "Rexton ... where are you?" She looked for me, and it was Matilda's voice. I can recognize it well.

 "Hhmmpp--"

 Amelie almost made a sound, but I immediately covered her mouth.

 "Do you want her to know that we are mates?"

 Amelie answered by shaking her head, I could see it in the dark even though it was a little faint.

 "If it's like that, then shut up."

 The sound of footsteps drifted away. It seems Matilda has already passed through this room. I strained my ears so I could hear her movements.

 From my hearing, I could tell that Matilda was continuing to walk forward. The distance is now about ten meters from me. She started checking the men's toilet without going into it.

 I couldn't go out yet or tell Amelie to go first. Matilda was still around the hallway, I couldn't hear her movements anymore.

 "I want to go out," said Amelie, her voice muffled by my hand which was still covering her mouth.

 I was silent, not answering Amelie's words. My hands were still gripping her hands tightly and covering her mouth.

 The sound of footsteps was heard again, she was about to return to the hall. Now all I have to think about is what reason to tell her.

 "Ouch, shit!" I almost screamed when Amelie bit the surface of my hand, luckily I managed to hold back my scream.

 Amelie opened the door, then came out, leaving me who was still in pain from her bite in this dark room just like that.

 After making sure Matilda was no longer around here, I also went out. Returning to the hall, Amelie was seen who had returned to join her friends.

 I sat back down next to Matilda who had returned to her original chair. To relieve my nervousness, I took a sip of the orange juice on the table.

 "Where have you been?" Matilda asked.

 I put the glass containing orange juice back on the table. "Toilet." I answered briefly.

 "What took you so long?"

 "There was someone who called me earlier, I was chatting with him in one of the rooms down the hall."

 Matilda looked at me, a pair of brown eyes aimed at my chest. "Why are your clothes wet?"

 "Oh, y--yes, earlier I accidentally splashed with water when I was in the toilet."

 Matilda's eyebrows furrowed. I could feel that she didn't fully trust me. As long as she just suspects me without knowing the facts, I don't care about that.

 It was eleven o'clock in the evening. It didn't feel like time had passed so quickly and I had been busy talking to Gwendolyn's parents about their daughter wanting to marry Luke, even though both of them knew and also saw that Gwendolyn already had a boyfriend, and her boyfriend even came to this birthday party.

 I can't imagine if their plan worked. Luke will marry Gwendolyn, that woman will probably be my spy and report it to Amelie.

 "That's a good idea, Mr. Jeremy. But doesn't Gwendolyn already have a boyfriend?" Matilda represents my curiosity.

 "Yes, but I don't think he's the best partner for our daughter. He's just a businessman whose career is taking off."

 "What my wife said is true, we want to match Gwendolyn with Beta Luke. I see his future is better than Gwendolyn's current boyfriend. Hasn't Beta Luke met his mate yet?"

 "Not that I know of." I answered while smiling. Even so, I don't agree with Mr. Jeremy and his wife.

 As the night went on, the atmosphere in the hall became hotter. The music was getting louder and the lights were flashing.

 Not only were they chatting casually, some people were now starting to dance, while others were enjoying the drinks that were being served again.

 "Wine for you, Babe." Matilda handed me a glass.

 "Thank You." I raised the glass she gave me and we toasted first before enjoying it.

 While sipping wine, I turned towards the middle table. Amelie and her two friends were still there, while Gwendolyn had gone somewhere.

 "Give me another glass."

 "Don't drink too much, Babe. You'll still have to drive later."

 I nodd my head even though I didn't really hear what she was saying. Matilda doesn't know what really happened yet, and I hope she won't ever find out.

 Amelie's presence almost drove me crazy. I'm in a situation I don't know how to do. On the one hand, I felt happy because I managed to meet my mate, but on the other hand, I was also sad because my mate came at a time when I had chosen Matilda as my life partner.

 I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but how? Should I keep Matilda as well as Amelie? Can it be like that?

 "Babe, what's wrong with you?" Matilda gasped as I placed the glass roughly on the table.

 My eyes closed, I shook my head.

 "You can tell me if there's a problem."

 I shook my head again. How could I tell her about this. I don't want to hurt Matilda's feelings, let alone lose her.

 ***

 From behind the window I saw that the street was quite busy even though it was raining heavily. I took a sip of the black coffee that still had half left, then turned to the computer in my work room.

 I've still been paying attention to the social media profile with the name Amelie Chyn since yesterday. I used a new account to be friends with that account and see every upload it made.

 "Hi, Amelie."

 I dared to send a short message while the account was active. It didn't take long, Amelie immediately saw the short message I sent and saw that she was typing a reply.

 "Hi, sorry, who is this?"

 I have received a reply message from Amelie. I thought she wasn't a woman who could easily respond to messages from other people like Matilda, it turns out she was quite friendly too.

 "I accidentally saw your account and just wanted to send a message."

 "Did we know each other before?"

 "No, but I saw you at the bar. Is the guy you met that night your boyfriend?"