Mayor as My Mate (Boyxboy) (English)

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Claws

Theodore 'Theo' Rasmus

I awaken with the buzzing crowds. My sleep is so good that even in the middle of the hot, afternoon I still drown In sleep.

Mariah looks already awake, and she says that we should take our luggage. Our thing is already on the trunk of the car when we escape last day.

I saw the sky; it is already getting dark. If this is our old town? People aren't as active at night. But this place holds a vast number of people. Because this is my first time, I can't help but be amazed.

"Walk faster, Theo, and we don't want to get into trouble of bumping other humans, I mean people." I get what she said.

We started walking out of that station, and we saw the sister of Mariah waiting with a taxi car on her side. She hugs Mariah and Alicia hu me too.

" I am delighted that both of you were safe. That town is sick, and our pack turns horrible. I never thought that Tyler could be so much of a demon himself. Let us put your baggage on the backseat, and let us go straight to our unit."

We started to put the heavy baggage on the trunk, and the taxi driver started the engine. The whole drive is not that long. We spend only 10 minutes, and we reach a tiny apartment.

In the kitchen, Sheena-- Alicia's girlfriend, is cooking some pasta. She greeted us, and I know we are in a safe place. I guessed this place is far even on the Zidian, so we are safe.

"Let us put our things in the room?" Mariah told me. She opened the small room, and it looks like we can't fit there.

"I am so sorry that the room is so small... This apartment is not that big, but it cost a lot, so it is the only place we can afford it. Is it okay for you to sleep in the living room?" Alicia asked me.

"No, I will sleep in the living room. Let Theo have the room," Mariah said, and I did not like the idea.

"I am fine in the living room... Please?" Mariah sighed and nodded.

It is not long, and we heard them calling us for dinner. It is some pasta ang meat, and it tastes so good!

"This pasta is so good!" I moaned.

Sheena smiled. "I am glad you like it. I hope it is fine eating lots of pasta from this day? Meat is not cheap in this city," she said.

I nodded. "I am thrilled that you let me stay here. I will do my best to find a job and contribute to the bill expenses."

Mariah tapped me. "You don't have to worry about that yet. Let us adults do our part."

"But I will still find a job," I said in finality.

She mockingly smiled. "You are so hard-headed, kid." We all laugh at her remarks.

I don't know how I will start my life in this city. But first thing tomorrow, I will try my luck to find a job.

Morning came; it feels refreshing and a little bit odd, in a good way, that a single pack does not e*****e me. Now I can taste what Mariah is always telling me. Freedom... Such a beautiful thing that I never felt to have for a long time. I always thought that I deserve those all. But this day I realize, I should not be pointed with a crime I did not make. I can see that they are all seeking a person to throw their blame. And it so happens that I am the white omega werewolf that they labeled as a curse.

"You are awake; how was your sleep?" Mariah asked while sitting on the couch, and there's a cup of coffee in her hand.

I am now handling my blanket and pillow so that this living room could be less crowded.

"I am fine, Mariah. I have a very nice sleep. I also dream of good things! I did hope we did this escaping from the start. I never thought that it is perfect to be away from them."

She smiled after she sips on her coffee, and then she said. "That pack was composed of monsters, and they are all heartless, just from the very start. I can't imagine being with them for a long time too. But anyway, that was in the past. Let us start moving on now and forget them. Here, they can't chase us... We can be free and fulfill whatever we wish for..." I agreed with Mariah.

I only drink a cup of tea and a piece of bread. I am timid to Alicia and her girlfriend. I don't want to overeat and be shameless.

Mariah has a new part-time work, where Alicia is the one who helped her to get the job. They are all not home, and I am alone...

So I tried to help as much as I could. I do some laundry, doing the dishes, and cleaning this apartment. I want to help. I'm not too fond of the feeling of being a burden. I remember the packhouse. I was constantly being commanded with things that were really out of my ability. They always control me to carry heavy items, cleaning the spacious room, and washing so many plates in just one day. So this little cleaning is not so hard for me now.

I saw that it is already 3 pm and imagine that I am a bit bored now. There is no forest nearby where I can walk or run... So basically, I am just here.

But I saw on the brochure near the coffee table that there is a nearby park. I think I have to kill some time. So I ready a letter, where I say that I will just be going out to the park and I will be back before dinner.

I lock the door and check everything before leaving the apartment. I don't want to mess up for my second day here. The last thing I want to happen is making a mistake on the first day of my new life here.

I take all the bravery that I can and started to walk on the busy street of this city. People constantly walk in the alley; cars are standard here, not like with the Zidian forest. We don't use cars or any means of transportation there, and we are using our wolf form.

There are few vendors on the street. There are plenty of shops and establishments. It looks enjoyable here. I can see some kid near my age walking on the road. This new life is a unique new experience for me, though.

I heard from Mariah that living with humans differs in our daily life as a werewolf. We do not use the money for living. We do not have a currency. The vast forests of our pack do provide our food through hunting and the wild fruits. There are also nearby lakes and ponds where plenty of fish can be catches.

Here in the human community, it is necessary to have money to provide for their needs and wants. And to earn some money, a job is actually what humans do. I hope I can find a job sooner or later. I don't want to be such a piece of baggage for them. Mariah, Alicia, and her girlfriend are kind enough to let me stayed at their house.

Not far In already reach the vast park here in this city. Young students are playing on the other side. I can see some family having their usual bonding. I remember my mom and dad. We also have that kind of bond. We will go straight to the forest every dawn. We will catch some fish on the lake, pick some wild berries, and have our camping.

I stop the surge of memories coming back from me. It will just make me sad. I came here to ease my boredom and actually to have fun. I never had a chance of doing this kind of thing on my old pack. I am their slave way back, and now that I gained my freedom. Should I at least make the most out of it?

I saw how the sun goes down, and the darkness engulfed the lively park. The numbers of human in this park decrease as the nights goes deeper. The street light illuminates at my side as I am seated on the wooden bench. I can see the beautiful moon, and it is lovely.

I just snapped back because it is already late, and they may look at me right now. So I run immediately, and even though it is late at night, the street is still busy.

"THEO? Where did you go? And why are you outside this late? We thought that you have a short strolling, but it is ten in the evening," Mariah said, a bit worried. I hope she is not mad.

"I am sorry, I planned on staying short at the park and look at the sunset. I found myself staring at the moon and enjoyed my little accompany with it."

Alicia spoke between our conversation. "Just let her, Mariah. He is old enough to handle himself. Come here, Theo, eat your dinner. We finish eating ours while you were outside."

I went straight to the kitchen and ate my dinner. Everyone is sleeping while I am thinking about tomorrow.

THE next day, they already left for their job. I do some chores inside the house. I clean the living room, do some moping, and washing clothes. After that, I ate my light brunch, took a short shower, and wear a clean pair of pants and a shirt; and I will try my luck and find a job.

I go through different establishments, trying to apply an application for a job. Mariah already did my papers. I thought that everything would be easy, but I thought wrong.

They will say that they will call me, or they will directly rejecting my application. I look too weak for a male job, and I look too young to serve in a restaurant. My situation is too frustrating. It is not easy to be human, after all.

It is already 3 in the afternoon, there is not fresh breeze coming, and the scorching hot sunlight is not helping. I tried my luck for this day, but I did not have or find any job.

I am just passing an alley when I saw bunches of guys trying to beat a guy. The guy they are beating is muscular, but the bad guys outnumber him.

I want to ignore it, and I don't want to be involved in any mess, but my conscience would not let me go blind with this. I hate myself sometimes!

"Stop doing that!" The five men stop doing their business, eyeing me with their sharp gazes.

The first guy who reacted is a blond man with so much piercing on his face. "What are you doing here, pulp?" he asked annoyingly.

I gain all of my guts to speak. "Stop messing him. He cannot fight back, and you are beating him to death."

The fat guy smirked. He took few steps, and he is now gripping the collar of my shirt. Now, I am terrified.

"You should stop messing with someone's business. Hmm, you look beautiful. Mind doing something dirty for us?" he asked with lust in his eyes.

I felt a rush of energy on me, and I punched him. His nose bleeds with a single punch. I remember that he is an average human. I may be weak to be a wolf, but way more substantial than a human.

They are now charging at me, but they all stop on track as I show them my hand growing claws on my fingertip. They all look horrified, and now they are all running.

This will be a mess.