This is nothing like I had imagined.I have been giving myself countless pep-talks, but nothing could have prepared me for this.
'we can do this. we just need to follow the instructions and not get into any trouble... right Blue?' I don't speak to my Omega much, but when I do, I mostly need reassurance.
'You can do this, Luca.' Blue said, and that was it.
I held the straps of my backpack tighter and made my way into the building.
"Good, you're here. I was starting to get worried." Mia said, looking at me with a soft, kind smile. the kind of smile wolves like me never received because it was genuine.
"I ahh..." I stopped talking and just took a deep breath calming myself as best I could.
"I'm here, and I'm ready for whatever comes my way." I said with a small smile of my own.
"Ahhhh... look who is here"
I turner around to look at the where the voice was coming from, only to come face to face with the Beta that interviewed me.
"Good morning, Sir" I said and stretched out my hand.
He chuckled lightly and shook his head.
"you are too polite. you can call me Beta John. we'll be working closely together after all." He said, and I nodded my head.
"Thank You Mia, I will take it from here." Beta John said and she nodded her head, handing over some files.
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As Beta John took the files his hand Brushed Mia'd lightly sending a slight shiver down his spine.
Nevertheless he took the files and motioned for Luca to follow him.
Once inside the privacy his small office offered, Beta John finally let out a long breath that sounded more like a sigh... A hopeless one at that.
Luca stood at the front of the desk just taking everything in. The office wasn't Big, nor did it scream wealth. It looked comfortable with a normal office desk decorating the left corner of the office, close to the windows, and a small sitting area with comfortable looking couches and a small coffee table near the door.
the complete right side of the office was a bookshelf, littered with various books, and files.
"Please, Luca take a seat." The Beta waited and as soon as Luca sat down he began.
Beta John: "Did you receive the email?"
Luca: "I did, but i do have some questions." Luca said, rummaging through his bag to find his small notepad.
Luca: "The email stated that we do random deliveries and aren't subjected to just one company. What does that mean exactly?"
Beta John: "It means that we get various calls a day whenever something needs to be delivered ASAP. To put it simply, our company does within-the-hour delivery. We do have a specific region that we cover and that is why this is only one of 15 outlets. It's also the smallest one.
You will get a company car, together with traveling allowance and you just pick up parcels and drop them off..." Beta John said, leaning back in his chair watching Luca's expressions.
"That's it?" Luca asked, staring at Beta John with a disbelieving look. "I mean, now it makes sense why you hired someone like me, but there has to be more to it" Luca said as a matter of fact.
Beta John stared at him with a smile, leaning forward. He folded his hands on the table and just stared at Luca for a second.
"Listen Luca, you might be a male Omega and I know that it in itself made life unbearable for you. But it's not a disease, and not everyone that holds out a helping hand has an interior motive. You don't have to trust me, but just know I don't mean you or anyone any harm. In fact, I wish for you to grow as a person regardless of you status."
Luca sat and listened to every word Beta John said, but the doubt was still there. 24 Years, which 18 of those years was spent being belittled, ridiculed and attacked for something that was out of his control. Not just by his family, but everywhere he went without scent blockers immediately made him a target.
"Beta John, I appreciate whatever this is... But I can't help being sceptical. No one has ever hired a male Omega out of kindness. So my question is, What do I have to do when the door closes? do i become an escort, A play thing for board Alpha's, or worse?" Luca asked, getting straight to the point.
Beta John stared at Luca with a horrified expression that he didn't even try to hide. His scent spiked with worry, and something Luca couldn't really read, but it was close to horror... It took a minute for Beta John to compose himself, and when he did he looked angry beyond words.
Luca was forced to lower his head due to the Beta's sudden aura change. If he was standing he'd have been forced lower...
"What?" Was all Beta John said. But those words alone could make any Omega cower back and lower their heads.
Beta John took a few deep breaths to calm himself and his wolf, who was trying to claw his way out.
"Luca, I don't know what you've been through or what the world does with male Omegas, but i can assure you, you are safe here. No one inside this building will dare do anything to you, because we actually value male Omegas. I personally think that a male Omega should be protected and not exploited. With time, I hope it'll all make sense to you, but for now. All I ask is for you to believe in me, you don't have to trust me or anyone, but I'll earn your trust."
Beta John finished his speech, (well that sounded like a speech.) his eyes never leaving Luca.
When Luca finally did look up he had moisture in his eyes. Everything was just a little too much at the moment.
"I appreciate everything you just said Beta John. it's going to take me some time, but I'll keep an open mind. I do believe that trust should be earned, but I'll believe in you, until you prove me wrong... And just so you know, I might be a male Omega, but I am stubborn, and hot headed."
Beta John leaned forward so his arms were crossed on the desk. "I wouldn't have hired you if I don't think you're capable. the fact that you were you, even in a formal job interview made me realize that you'll never be anything less than true to yourself, no matter what situation you'll end up in."
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As luca walked into the apartment he couldn't help as relief washed over him. His whole life he had to adapt and learn to not be himself, but for the first time he was told not to. He was giving every reason to be himself and to stay true to who he is.
"This is all very weird, and very new. But all I saw in the Beta's eyes were honesty, and the fact that he doesn't wear scent lockers just made everything even more real." Luca spoke to himself as he walked through the empty apartment.
He would have stormed into the apartment and raved about his day, and made up every excuse in the book as to why this wasn't to be trusted... But he was alone. Alex hasn't even so much as sent a message yet, and he couldn't feel anything through the bond.
With a loud sigh, Luca walked to the couch and plopped down. After the meeting he was given everything he needed, including the keys to the company car, as well as his allowance card. He was introduced to everyone, and not once did he feel judged.
He felt welcomed.