How to be an Omega

Chapter 3

What Meghan told me still lingers in my head. Everything is possible she emphasized, when you allow yourself. Allow myself to what? to engage with relationships that aren't for me in the first place? I already tried that, I dated Omegas but it didn't work. I can't also see myself doing it with an Alpha, h*ll I am a top!

I sighed.

"Are you ready, babe?" Meghan suddenly entered the room. Nandito na naman siya.

Binigyan ko siya ng masamang tingin, inaasar na naman niya 'ko. Hindi naman kami ganon ka-close, we bonded lately, yes, pero dahil pilit kaming pinagsasama.

"Great acting, keep it up."

Now it's her who rolled eyes.

"You know our family loves it when we act loving towards each other. Hindi na ako magtataka kung bakit, your family is rich, mine too. Ang daming business ang pwedeng i-merge to benefit each other," she blurted out at prenteng umupo sa isang couch. She's wearing a sparkly textured, side slit red gown revealing her flawless legs. An Omega looking like that, Alpha males will surely try to devour her.

I wonder how it feels, to be wanted, or to want something badly that it hurts.

If I were a villain, she already lose. She's too open with her thoughts that it could be used against her.

"I don't want to make a show." Because they will expect more of it. They will get used to it, and believe that it is what I want. Tumayo ako at pinasadahan muli ng tingin ang sarili sa salamin. If I were a little taller, I may pass as an Alpha.

"Look, I know you're still exploring your interest, ayos lang naman na ipakita na sinusubukan mo makisama sa Omega. Diring-diri ka ba sa'kin? lugi ka pa?" mataray niyang tanong, more of a sarcastic question.

Natawa ako.

"Anyway, 'di ba you went to a hospital to be checked?" she asked.

F*ck. How did she know.

Tumayo siya at mapang-asar akong tinignan habang nakangisi. "I know because I saw you, I was there too. I am s3xually active person so I had to visit my physician to make sure I am safe."

Napapikit ako nang mariin, hindi inaasahan ang sinabi niya. Tama talaga ang kutob ko, kahit pa itago ng hospital ang data ko, there is still a chance that someone will learn about it.

"Don't worry, I didn't learn much. Aside from your hormones are unstable but the rest is normal," daldal niya.

"You better keep it---"

"To myself? I know, duh, wala naman akong mapapala from that information. Everybody goes through hormonal changes, and it's normal."

Hindi naman 'yon ang ibig kong sabihin, ayoko lang makarating sa pamilya ko na nagpunta akong hospital. They have connections, I don't want them to make a big deal out of this. Hindi naman ako magiging Alpha kahit ano pa ang paniwalaan nila.

Maya-maya ay kinatok na kami ng butler, I guess it's time to meet the guests. Smile if needed, communicate, engage, and do business chats. This is a party hosted by our family, but it feels like I am out of place.

"So fancy," she commented. The hall is decorated extravagantly. Like us, wearing suit and tie, and gowns.

I'm wearing an all white suit. Bagay raw sa'kin sabi ni Meghan, wala naman akong pakielam.

Nasa Olsen Mansion kami, usual party kapag may achievement ang kompanya, kapag nagiging top 1 in asia. Minsan may party kapag may aalis at kapag may darating. Although it's tiring, I'm used to it. This time, it's because my far relative, an Omega is getting married.

"So many handsome Alphas," bulong ni Meghan habang nakasabit ang kamay sa'kin.

Indeed, the hall is filled with tall and domineering Alphas, and of course, beautiful Omegas.

"Good evening, Neil."

Napalingon ako sa bumati, I saw Damien. An alpha. He's an acquaintance katulad ni Meghan na kailangan pakisamahan. To be honest, I don't like him. Mayabang ang aura niya, he's just so full of himself, just because he's rich and capable.

"Hi Dame," bati ni Meghan, she smiled at him and modified her voice to sound sweet, but it wasn't genuine. Kung may natutunan man ako kay Meghan maliban sa mga kaganapan sa club ay ang pagiging two-faced. Inamin niya na rin mismo sa'kin, she wasn't what her family thought of her.

"Oh, you're here too, Meghan."

They shake hands but I wonder what's going on inside their minds.

"Want something to drink?" tanong ni Damien...nakatingin sa'kin.

Kunot ang noo ko siyang binigyan ng tingin. I don't know what he's up to, but I'm a host and he's a guest. To ask me for a drink inside my territory is offending.

"I'll help myself if I wan---"

"He wants vodka," nakangiting sabi ni Meghan.

Binalingan ko siya ng tingin. "Come on, don't be such a bummer, he's just being friendly," bulong ni Meghan sa'kin.

Tinaas ko ang mukha ako at hinarap ang Alpha. "Edi kahit anong dalhin mo," paghahamon ko. My alcohol tolerance is not that reliable but I'm in our family mansion so I guess it's okay to be reckless for once.

"Okay, I'll be back," nakangising sabi ni Damien.

"Ano?" baling ko kay Meghan nang isiksik niya ang sarili sa'kin.

Lumibot ang paningin ko at natanaw ang mga magulang namin na nasa table hindi kalayuan sa'min, pinapanuod kami.

My Mom even waved her hand when she saw me looking at their direction.

I just nodded.

My Dad looked cool in his suit, he glanced at me and gave me a smirk, like saying he's proud of what he's seeing. I saw my Alpha cousins near them, chatting with other Alphas. We used to get along but when they learned I am a Beta, mas lalo silang naging mabait. I don't like it. Pinapamukha sa'kin na hindi ko kaya makipag-sabayan.

"Here." Nakangising inabot sa'kin ni Damien ang baso ng vodka. Kulay asul iyon.

"Thanks." Inisang lagok ko ang vodka, hindi naman masama. Masyado lang akong mapaghinala.

"How was it?" si Damien pa rin. Pilit na gumagawa ng usapan.

"Good," tipid kong sagot.

Mas dumami pa ang tao nang lumalim ang gabi. Bawat baling ko ay may nakikita akong mga Alpha at Omega na nagtatapunan ng maiinit na tingin. Kailan ba ako masasanay rito?

"Oh my, who's that?" Meghan suddenly reacted sa gilid ko, looking for someone in the crowd.

Kunot-noo ko siyang binalingan. "Who?"

Nanlalaki ang mata niyang tinakpan ang ilong niya at sumiksik sa dibdib ko. "Someone's in a rut! Oh my gosh, the Alpha pheromones are all over the place. It's too strong!" nagpa-panic niyang sabi.

Even though I couldn't really understand, agad ko siyang isiniksik lalo sa'kin.

"Let's go."

Hinila ko siya paalis sa hall, habang naglalakad palayo ay isang Omega ang nakita kong nakaluhod sa sahig, he is surrounded by our Beta guards. I know my family is prepared for this, but if this gets out of control, everyone will be in heat. Kapag nangyari 'yon, magiging motel itong mansion.

"Stay here, dala mo ba suppressant mo?" tanong ko kay Meghan nang makapasok kami sa isang kwarto.

"It's fine, I'm not so affected. I just...didn't like the smell. Naghalo-halo sa hangin, gosh, I wish you could relate but I'm glad you can't. It's unbearable." Bumuntonghininga siya at humiga sa kama.

Naisip kong tumulong sa labas. I feel responsible as a Beta who never goes in heat.

"'Wag kang lalabas ah, i-lock mo 'tong pinto," bilin ko sa kanya.

Pagod siyang tumayo at sinundan ako para isarado ang pinto pag labas ko.

I can hear ruckus sa hallway pa lang, I walked pass by other rooms, pinili ko talaga ang bandang dulo na ilagay si Meghan para hindi na siya makaamoy ng pheromones.

Tahimik akong naglalakad nang marahas na bumukas ang isang pinto.

"What the f*ck!" Muntik pa akong matamaan non.

Iniluwa nang pinto si Damien. D*mn him, talagang nananadya na siya. He's getting into my nerves for a reason.

"Ano bang problema mo?"

"You."

He stare at me and his eyes glistened. Gulat akong napa-atras. What was that? Napalingon ako sa paligid, there was no source of light. Now that I've noticed, he's topless!

What the, is he in heat?

"Join me here," he invites. Malumanay ang mga mata niya habang malalim ang ginagawa niyang paghinga.

Umiling ako. "Damien, I think you're mistaken. I'm a Beta." Kaya siguro kanina niya pa ako nilalapitan. I don't know if he's acting or just plain stupid. Wala siyang maaamoy sa'kin, why did he think I'm an Omega just by seeing my face?

Tumalikod na ako, he's wasting my time.

"Damien!" gulat akong napasigaw nang hatakin niya ako papasok, mas lalong nanlaki ang mata ko nang isang kamay pa ang humawak sa'kin.

Mula sa kabilang braso ko...ang isang lalaki, an Alpha. He's wearing a dark blue tuxedo, he's taller than Damien.

"Bitawan mo siya," he demanded. I don't know this person but based on my observation, he is sane. He looks familiar, I may not know him, I'll pretend I do, I'll deal with him later.

Bigla akong nakaramdam ng hilo, sumasayaw na ang paningin ko. I didn't drink anything...Binigyan ko ng

tingin si Damien. Damn this assh*le.

"You drugged me?"

I breathed heavily, I don't know what it is but it's not allergy. I don't have medicine allergies, I'm certain of that, but what is this reaction?

"Let go of him," malamig ang boses ng lalaki nang sinabi niya 'yon kay Damien, tuluyan niya akong nabitawan. Para akong balahibong dumapo sa bisig niya, walang lakas.

I can still sense my surroundings kahit nawawala na ako sa wisyo. If I'm not mistaken, I'm being taken away by this strange handsome Alpha.

What handsome?

It's the drug.

"Remove my clothes, it's hot," I instructed the man.