Choose Me Instead, Alpha

Memories

Sebastian...

I said his name softly, afraid that saying his name loudly would make him disappear.

Eight years....

It had been eight years since she had last seen him.

I held the curtains, so tightly my knuckles turned white. He was still looking at me. Did he remember me?

Would he recognize the little omega girl he had met years ago?

No...

Of course, he wouldn't.

Why would he?

That thought alone brought a bitter smile to my face.

it was enough to reel her back into reality.

I stumbled from the window as if burned and immediately ran to my bed and collapsed.

My heart was beating so fast it was as if it was going to come out of my chest.

Sebastian... I said his name again.

I couldn't see him clearly but I knew it was him.

I could never forget those eyes.

Those icy gray eyes.

Slowly, memories that I had refused to remember all these while kept replaying in my head.

Eight Years Ago....

Dad, are we really going to the Alpha estate? I asked, skipping between my parents, holding both their hands as we walked.

"Yes sweetie, we are going to the Alpha's estate."

"He has invited everyone to his son's fourteenth birthday celebration. It is Alpha's Sebastian's fourteenth birthday celebration, so yes we are going to Alpha's estate."

My emerald eyes sparkled with excitement.

My mother smiled before gently squeezing my hands.

"Alyssa, honey."

"When we get there, behave yourself."

"Do not wander off anywhere without telling either me or your dad. Okay?"

Okay mummy.

Soon we reached the big black gates of the Alpha's estate.

In front of the gates were the Alpha's guards.

They were searching everyone before letting them inside. When it got to our turn, they asked dad what was in the bag.

"It's just a birthday gift for Alpha Sebastian." Dad said, lowering his head.

One of them went ahead to search the bag, and when convinced, allowed us to enter.

The guard slowly opened the gates and we entered.

The moment I entered inside, I couldn't close my mouth.

The estate was beautiful.

Lots of lights lined each pathway.

Colorful flowers bloomed everywhere.

The statues and portraits stood proudly.

Everything looked magical.

Dad... everything is so beautiful. I said excitedly.

"Of course it is." My mother laughed softly.

"It's Alpha's home."

Soon we entered the celebration hall.

The ballroom was filled with golden lights everywhere, the marble floors looked so polished.

Long tables covered in white cloth displaying countless delicious dishes. I could see golden ribbons hanging from the ceilings. Music was playing softly, everyone was so relaxed and having fun.

so pretty... I whispered to myself.

"Dear, I can see my friend over there."

"I'll go say hi." my dad said to mummy.

"Okay, be careful," my mom said.

He patted my head and walked away.

"Aly, do you want to eat anything?" my mom asked me.

Yes, I immediately nodded.

"Okay, I'll go get you something to eat, stay right here, don't go anywhere."

I just simply nodded my head, still looking at the many lights.

Satisfied, my mother walked towards the banquet tables.

Something caught my eye.

A few children were playing in the garden without thinking twice. I walked off to join them.

The garden was full of flowers that I'm sure I had never seen before. It gave out a sweet fragrance. I loved it.

I walked a few steps and reached where they were.

Hi..... I'm Alyssa, can I join you to play?

"No, we don't want to play with an omega, go away," a fat boy spoke up.

I looked between them confused.

Before I could say another thing, another one spoke up.

" Why would we want to play with you, you're gross, leave here now?"

"Didn't you hear!!"

"We don't want you here, get out," he said.

Before I could register anything, he pushed me to the ground.

"HEY!!" A voice called out from behind me.

"What are you doing to her?" I could feel him walking towards us.

"Why are you bullying her?" he said, turning to the guys.

We just didn't want her to play with us, the fat boy stammered.

"You don't want to play with her, then GET LOST!!"

His voice was very loud even I too got scared.

They all scattered, running behind one another screaming.

He turned to me, and extended his hands.

Now I could finally see his face, and he was the most handsome boy id ever seen.

He had midnight black hair that was styled backward, contrasting sharply with his flawless fair skin, he had long lashes that only a girl could have, thick brows, perfect lips, he was really tall and lean built, long legs and broad shoulders. He was very fit. But what stood out the most was his eyes... He had captivating icy, gray eyes that looked as if he could freeze anyone just by looking at them. If he hadn't just helped me now, I would have thought he couldn't show any warmth.

"My hand is still stretched out, you know," he said, looking at me.

I immediately grabbed his hands. He had really soft hands, he was just perfect.

Thank you for saving me, I said shyly.

" I didn't save you," he said sharply.

He lifted me up, and held me steady.

He led me to the bench in the garden and sat me down.

"Are you hurt?" he asked, looking at me from head to down.

No. I'm very brave, I said smiling.

He sat down beside me still looking at me.

"What's your name?" he asked me.

My name is Alyssa, Alyssa Ross. What's your name?

"I'm Sebastian Cole, future heir of the blood moon pack, and you are in my house, he said proudly."

You are Alpha's son?

Today is your fourteenth birthday, I said again.

" Yes." He answered again proudly.

Okay. I simply said.

"Okay, is that all you have to say?"

Yes, to me, you're just Sebastian.

And i am Alyssa.

Let's be friends, I said, clapping my hands excitedly.

"Hold on, I can't just be friends with you," Sebastian said.

Why..? I asked sadly.

"Where's your gift for me?"

"We won't be friends until you give me my birthday gift."

I didn't bring any gifts for you, I said, looking down.

"Then we can't be friends," he said, smirking.

Wait!! My mom and dad brought gifts for you. I'll go tell them to bring it to you, I said immediately, standing up.

He held me down and sat me back again.

I looked at him, confused.

"The gift has to come from you, or it won't matter," he said again.

I looked down again, sadly swinging my legs.

Then I remembered the gray stone in my clothes pocket.

Wait!! I have a gift for you. My eyes lifting up.

I took the stone from my pocket and gave it to him happily.

"A stone?!!"

"You're giving the future Alpha a stone for his birthday?"

It's not just a stone, I said offended. I got it from the riverside and look it matches your eyes perfectly. Gray eyes, gray stone, I said clapping happily.

" Alright fine, I'll accept it," he said, taking it from my hands.

He was acting as if he didn't like it, but I could see the small smile showing on his face.

This means we're friends now, I said, jumping up and down.

Are we friends now?? I asked making the cutest eyes I could ever have.

"Alright, we're friends," he said, fully smiling.

I immediately hugged him with my little hands.

He didn't know it, but he was the very first I ever had.

I thought we'd be friends forever, if only I knew.