Dilemma

 Rexton's POV.

 Getting out of the black car I was driving, I first opened the car door for Matilda. She looks elegant in a white dress that fits her body perfectly.

 Matilda put her arm around my left arm, we both walked into a magnificent building. This hall has been decorated very beautifully, lots of balloons, ribbons and other wall decorations, all of which are black and white, just like the dress code that the guests have to wear tonight.

 "Good afternoon, Alpha Rexton." Someone approached me, I didn't know who is him.

 The man in a black suit and tie directed Matilda and me to a table at the very front on the far right. There were only two chairs there and it seemed like the table had been prepared for the two of us.

 "Thank you, Sir." Matilda said kindly.

 Not long after we both sat down, I saw three people approaching. They consist of one man and two women, I know the man, he is Mr. Jeremy, the father of his daughter's birthday today.

 The three of them smiled at me and Matilda, as they got closer I stood up to welcome their arrival.

 "It's an honor that you can take the time to come to this event, Alpha Rexton."

 We shake hands with each other.

 "Nice to meet you too, Mr. Jeremy."

 He chuckled. "Where's Beta Luke?"

 "Oh, maybe he's still on the road."

 "I hope he can attend, I want to introduce him to my daughter."

 Glancing next to him, I saw a girl who was not so strange. I think I've seen it before, but I can't remember where.

 "Is it her birthday today?" I asked even though I was doubtful.

 "Yeah, sure. I only have one child and it's a girl. She's Gwen, Gwendolyn."

 "Hello." She said hello.

 I could feel that she recognized me too. But I still can't remember where I met Gwendolyn.

 "The event will start soon, we have to get ready."

 The three of them left our table, one man climbed onto the small stage at the front and started talking. He is Timothy who is serving as host tonight.

 "This is very luxurious, Babe. I have never celebrated my birthday with such a luxurious event." Matilda looked at me expectantly, but it didn't last long, only a few seconds. "How happy she is." She said again while looking at Gwendolyn who was already standing on the stage to welcome her guests.

 The birthday event went on as usual. Timothy guided all the invited guests to sing, then the cake cutting ceremony began.

 "I want to give the next piece of cake to my friends who are very good and always accompany me at any time. Amelie, Hailey, Chasne, please come up to the stage."

 Instantly my forehead frowned when I heard that name. "Amelie, is she here too?" I said to myself.

 Immediately I can smell the strong aroma of vanilla with wood. Now I just remembered that Gwendolyn was one of the four women I saw at the bar that night.

 When I looked back, I saw three girl walking towards the stage. I saw Amelie among the three of them. She even passed me and Matilda, but it seemed like she already knew that I was here because her gaze kept looking down as if she didn't want to see who was in front of here.

 Her movements were so stiff, she looked very awkward. Even Gwendolyn had to whisper to her first before putting a piece of cake into her mouth.

 "Ha, isn't that Amelie?"

 "Yes, that's your adopted sister, right?" I pretended not to really recognize her.

 "Hu-um, if I had known she was also invited, maybe I would have just asked her to go with me. Yes, right?"

 "But it seems better not to." I said quietly.

 "What?"

 Luckily my words coincided with thunderous applause because Amelie and the two other women had already left the stage so Matilda didn't hear them. I turned around and saw a curious look on her face.

 "Yes, of course, that would be more fun, right?" I smile.

 The cake cutting event was finished and the event guide invited all the invited guests to chat with each other. I turned slightly to where Amelie was, she seemed to be talking to her three friends.

 The music sounds melodious to accompany people who are chatting with each other. Meanwhile, I just drank strawberry juice with Matilda while returning greetings from people passing by.

 "I want to go to the toilet for a moment." I said as I got up.

 Matilda just nodded her head, then returned to focusing on the smartphone in her hand.

 This situation really made it possible for me to approach Amelie. Matilda won't see it, but how to keep Amelie away from her friends?

 I walked towards her table, my gaze was focused in another direction, but Amelie and her friends could still be seen in my line of sight. Amelie seemed to stand up in a hurry, then left the table. While I smiled faintly.

 "Without being asked, you have entered the nest."

 I walked past their table, I heard whispers of who knows what they were talking about. One thing is clear, they are talking about me.

 Coming out of the hall, I am now in a fairly long hallway. Twenty meters away I could see Amelie walking at a fast pace.

 Not immediately taking a step, I stopped first, but my eyes were still looking at her.

 "It looks like she's out."

 After waiting for about ten minutes, I peeked outside. My guess was right, Amelie was seen walking through a quiet hallway and this was a very good opportunity for me.

 I followed her as best as possible from behind, but she seemed to know that someone was following her. I hid in a room that happened to be open, then followed her again carefully.

 My hand gripped her arm tightly, then took her into a dark room where I deliberately didn't turn on the light. We started talking in there, again she said something I didn't want to hear.

 "Not now, I'm giving you time. If I can give you advice, it's better for you to just reject me. Matilda has been with you for a long time, you two are almost married. I don't want to destroy your relationship, I don't want to make Matilda hurt and disappointed. So, please, I'll say it one more time, reject me, Alpha Rexton."

 My heart hurts, my chest is tight. I should feel happy because I met my mate, but what is happening now is actually confusing.

 "If that's what you want, I'm sorry, Amelie." I took a deep breath. "I, Rexton Rylee, reject you, Amelie Chyntia, as my mate."