Alpha’s Plus-Size Sweetheart

11: First meeting

He moved closer to me and I could smell him. It made me almost unfocus on what he was saying. He smelled so good. All I wanted was to wrap my arms around his neck and inhale all of him.

“And that's because you are the youngest. I bet you just clocked eighteen yes?”

My brows furrowed. What does my age have anything to do with anything? I sure hope he wasn’t thinking I was not fit for this job.

“Yes sir. I’m eighteen. But I’m capable of doing all the house chores in this house. Mrs Gertrude is a testament to this.”

“And I know you have no idea how to prevent pregnancy whenever you meet with a boy.”

Wait, was he still talking about... I was about to open my mouth to counter what he said about being with a boy last night but he beat me to it.

“So how would it reflect on me when one of my staff gets pregnant under my watch?” He was closer now. Although his smell was all over me. But I didn’t give a damn about it because I was getting mad as blood rose to my ears.

Talking a step back to be able to think well, I looked into his eyes. He smirked. He could tell I was mad. And a part of me knew he wanted me to. He wanted to watch me flip like last night so he would have more reason to scold me.

“Sir, this is all a huge misunderstanding. I wasn’t with a boy last night.”

And even if I did, it wasn’t any of your business. I’m a grown-up. And I can do whatever I want. So what if it was my mate I was with last night? The pack doesn’t forbid that. Sixteen-year-olds are allowed to date in this pack. So what the hell was your problem?! I furiously yelled in my head.

He shrugged, “And because I don’t want my name to be soiled any time soon, your curfew starts at seven.”

I gritted my teeth, “you can’t do this. I’m a grown…”

“Adult?” He laughed mirthlessly, “Alright adult, come back anytime you want and kiss goodbye to your job.”

I stared at him as he stared back at me. Gritting my teeth while my fingers tingled, I wished he could drop dead where he was so I could get the greatest pleasure.

The sound of a phone ringing broke the intense gaze between us. It took me some time to realize it was my ringing tone. Taking out the phone from my pocket, I groaned mentally when I saw the caller ID.

Aide.

I mentally slapped myself for forgetting the date Xena had agreed with Aide yesterday on my behalf. Besides I was mad and couldn’t take up his call. The other reason was because Kane was staring intently at me.

Muting the call by pressing the power button, I looked back at Kane. His eyes lingered on the phone in my hand for some time before he turned around.

“You’re dismissed,” his back was to me so I had the opportunity to scoff without him knowing.

Asshole. I walked out of the room, pleased to be out of his presence. But it also made me feel naked. I felt like his presence was what clothed me. But it couldn’t be. I disliked Kane. He was haughty and proud. And thinks everyone is below him just because he is the next alpha in line.

The phone rang one more time when I got to my room. Controlling my breathing and thinking about things that made me happy to bring back my mood, I picked up the call.

“Hello Summer, it’s nice hearing from you again,” I could hear Aide smile from the other end of the line.

And I instantly regretted why I didn’t want to pick up his call the first time. And why I groaned about the date with him later on.

“Hi. It’s nice hearing from you again,” I smiled into the phone, trying to sound as happy as him.

We talked for some time exchanging pleasantries. And I couldn’t help but compare how different Kane was to Aide. We later settled on having lunch because I couldn’t afford to have dinner with him by seven because of Kane.

I hurried into the bathroom to have my bath while thinking of the clothes to wear for the perfect outing. I didn’t want to call Xena because she would make a big deal out of it. To Aide, this was a date. But to me, it was a casual outing between two friends.

I later settled on a green crop tee and baggy jeans. Looking at myself in the mirror, I realized I still have some ways to go about my body goals. Since Kane wouldn’t let me train at his gym, I thought about registering for gym classes at the packed gym.

Aide was such a sweetheart that he offered to pick me up. But I declined politely. I took the bus to the designated locations and found Aide waiting for me. He was sitting by the window side. As soon as he saw me, his face split up into a wide smile. He waved me over and I walked towards him. He stood up, getting the seat for me.

“Thank you,” I said with a smile while I sat down.

“You look beautiful,” his eyes roamed from my head to my chest shyly and warmness filled my cheeks. It was the first time that I was called beautiful by the opposite gender.

The only person to call me beautiful was Xena. And I know it’s because she’s my best friend. My confidence was boosted a little. I had been feeling apprehensive in this small tank top. But I was thankful I wore it when I saw the look in Aide’s eyes.

“You don’t look bad yourself,” I complimented him. Not because it's common courtesy to do so. But because I meant what I said.

Aide was wearing a white tee and black baggy jeans. His hair was combed nicely to the side. And I realized he had a cute dimple on one of his cheeks. He is the kind of guy girls would be falling over for. But not me. He looked nice to be a friend and nothing more. And I didn’t want to lead him on.

A blush came in his cheeks, “thank you, Sumner.” He looked around and waved over a waiter to us.

“What can I get you two?” The waiter came over to our table.

“Salad and grilled fish,” I smiled and Aide raised an eyebrow to me. I shrugged with a smile of my own. I usually watch what I eat these days for fear that I might bounce back to being fat once more.

The waiter looked towards Aide, “I’ll have the same,” he smiled and the waiter walked off.

“So can you tell me about yourself, Summer?” Aide asked politely, placing his hands on the table.

My smile faded. It’s been so long since someone asked me to talk about myself. Besides what could I say about me? I was basically a nobody until a few weeks ago. A huge part of me knows I still am. This transformation was only outer.

I swallowed and looked at my hands, “what would you like to know?”

He seemed to think for a while, avoiding eye contact, “why don't we start with your family.”