Leslie
I opened my eyes slowly, blinking multiple times before I recognised the heat I was sensing. I tried to move but I felt an arm around my waist that obstructed my movement. I looked up to recognize who it was before I saw Azrael.
He was sleeping with his mouth slightly open and his chest heaving gently while he snored softly. This was the first time hearing him snore whenever he slept off even though it was gentle.
I looked to the left and I was shocked when I saw the yukata, we were wearing last night scattered on the ground with bottles of the sake we drank last night before I touched my lips.
It dawned on me what I had done last night with Azrael and I was the one who initiated it.
I quietly got off Azrael, careful so I wouldn’t wake him up before I picked my yukata up and put it on. My legs felt a little weak but it had enough strength to take me to anywhere since my body didn’t hurt.
I opened t
043 Azrael I just arrived home from the airport with a frown on my face. I’ve been struggling to reach Leslie since he texted that he arrived in the US. It was frustrating especially since I couldn’t rid this anxiety and panic that was eating my flesh. Reina had mentioned that Leslie mentioned he wouldn’t be resuming work immediately and that made me overall suspicious. Leslie loved his job more than anyone could comprehend especially since he was given fresh talents to help while still working with me to produce a book that would rival my unadulterated books. “We’re here sir.” The driver said as he stopped in front of my apartment. I came down from the car, pulling down the face mask and exhaling before I took off the cap then ruffled my hair. My private building suddenly felt bigger and it made me contemplate getting another apartment somewhere smaller with neighbours who just minded their goddamned busines
044 Leslie I opened my eyes and looked down to Ben who was hugging my stomach as he breathed exhaustedly. His grip around me was weak and he was deeply asleep that I didn’t struggle to sneak out of bed like I’ve been attempting to for a while. I climbed down from the bed, covering him with the blanket before I picked up his shirt that was tossed on the floor and buttoned up. Cold, sticky fluid slipped past my legs and my face curled in disgust as I picked my own shirt from a few days ago to clean away his semen. I stood up and softly groaned in pain from the sores and the marks Ben handed to me. I had grown accustomed to the pain from Ben’s hard hand on me and I was afraid of that… Afraid of adjusting to a life of abuse. I looked at Ben who was quietly sleeping before I slipped out of the room. It’s been hard to get breathing space from Ben ever since Azrael came to see me and I was worried about him because just like Ben, h
045 Isaac The memories that haunt my dreams were happy memories of a smile and the voice of my birth mother singing me to sleep. I couldn’t remember his face but I knew he was an omega like me except white like the soft rain that melted after winter. In those vague memories, my mother and I were happy before that happiness was replaced with screams and crying that turned into nightmare. I was adopted into a family, small, warm with desperate couples longing for children but I never felt loved especially after Ben was born. I have a good relationship with my parents especially my father who dotes on me but I never felt I belonged so I always searched for my mother even till today. I was misdiagnosed when I was younger with dyslexia after failing multiple exams and due to the problem, I didn’t start school in time because my parents focused on therapy before they decided to give up and send me to school. It was in midd
046 Leslie Ben returned home as I folded laundries, ignoring the fact he was back since he kept me hostage in my own home. “I’m home.” Ben said as he walked into the living room where I was folding laundry. I ignored and proceeded with my work before he knelt down beside me and stretched his hand towards mine. I retracted mine before he could touch me before I held it securely and created some distance between us. “Sorry I didn’t mean to scare you, I just wanted to help you.” Ben apologized as I stared wearily at him. “Now that your face has healed,” Ben said as I touched my face. “Let’s go out for dinner. Just the two of us, I also got you a gift.” Ben dropped a few bags and two boxes in front of me before he pushed it towards me. “What’s that?” I asked. “I picked out some clothes I thought would look good on you, we haven’t gone out on any date in a while.” Ben said as I pushed back the gift
047 My heart was racing, sweat falling down my forehead as I stared at my place of work. It felt new to me even though we had been apart for a month and a week but it wasn’t my return that made me feel like this, it was the response to my return. If I didn’t know the CEO and the situation of the company didn’t require more workers; I would have lost my job from my long-awaited absence but luckily Reina was understanding. There were few unfamiliar faces around and the familiar faces that saw me stared at disbelief before they called my name and I responded with a smile and a wave. I didn’t stop moving forward until I got to my floor where my team based. I peeped from the door and saw my team members including the new girl, Melody that was added to the team. Everyone was serious with work which was something rare for our team considering it was still early. “Campbell.” My heart jumped out of my heart at the sound of my chest as I turne
048 Azrael It was always the same, the same messed up cycle when I developed feelings for an omega but this heartbreak hit me twice as hard that I couldn’t think on what to do to make myself feel better or numb the pain yet tears couldn’t flow because it hurt him more than me. Ben and I are back together It made my chest tight, cold piercing in my chest in a manner that made donating it a tempting offer. My first love had been Lucas Bethan; my omega father and the one who birthed me. Everyone always knew of my great affection for Lucas, they weren’t too happy about it but Lucas… He was different. He embraced the feeling of being loved though my affection for him were always pure without a thought of wanting to touch him while still expressing everything sex would make him feel. It took a lot for me to understand that Lucas loved no one, not even my own mother, not even himself. It wasn’t like he was incapable
049 Leslie I was feeling a little nervous being here. Things were slowly getting better between Ben and I but Ben had suggested we see a marriage counsellor… I agreed. The counsellor came out with a stern look before she smiled awkwardly then it curled to a business smile and stretched her hand towards us. “Hi, I’m counsellor Ellis, you must be Bennett and Leslie Campbell.” Counsellor Ellis said before she sat opposite us. “I’ve been so excited to meet you after I heard about your unusual pairing… a beta and an omega. I apologize if how I said it sounded rude.” Counsellor Ellis said as Ben laughed. “All is well.” Ben replied before she smiled. “Relax and let’s talk about anything.” Counsellor Ellis requested before Ben and I stared at each other. “The easy question… How did you and Leslie meet?” “We met at college; I was two years ahead Leslie. My elder brother knew Leslie, always talked about him but
050 Azrael “Your signature will be needed here sir.” Sawyer said as he placed some documents in front of me. “Have you read it?” I asked as I picked up my pen to sign. “Yes.” Sawyer replied before I sighed on it and stamped where needed. “Thank you very much but you should be letting my assistant get used to doing this job, that was what he was hired for.” I suggested as Sawyer adjusted his glasses. “Things get done quickly and properly when I handle it President Bethan.” Mr. Sawyer with a straight face before I grinned. “Congratulations by the way, I heard you finally proposed to Raymond.” I said and he responded with a blush before he coughed. “Have a nice day chairman.” Sawyer said before he turned his back. He was going to open the door but stopped and was talking to someone before Leslie popped in his head with a curious look and I stood up. “Goodbye Campbell.” Sawyer said.