Chapter - 2

Aery's POV

Standing in front of him all I could think of was the embarrassment I'm gonna face at school

"I...I'm sorry I didn't mean to..." I stepped back and picked up my phone that was on the ground. Luckily, it wasn't broken.

"Your....Aery Fernandez right? The quiet first bench girl. That tomboy Sarah's friend"

Wow. I'm surprised that he actually knows me.

I gave a small nod

"What are you doing here? 6 in the morning?"

I should be the one asking you that question. Shouldn't you be in your bed? it's 6 in the morning.

"I...."

"Wait" I flinched when he stepped closer "Were you.....at that birthday party yesterday?"

I blinked raising my head to look at him. He was 183cm tall and here I was like a little kid 156cm.

"I....."

"Get back home. Isn't your parents worried about you? what are you doing down the streets early in the morning?"

This guy. why isn't he letting me speak "I....I need to deliver these newspapers" I grabbed my cycle "Anyways....I'm sorry for bumbing into you. please don't tell anyone that you met me here"

"Hey nerd!"

I paused turning towards him annoyed "I...I'm not a nerd...I just do well in exams"

"That makes you a nerd" He chuckled picking something from his pocket "Here" He tossed it which I barely managed to catch. I looked at it and it was a hot pack.

"Don't catch cold okay? I don't want the nerd of our class to miss a period"

saying this he walked away with a smirk on his face

'Annoying Rep!' I rolled my eyes and decided to finish what was left.

It was really hard today since it was extremely cold because it's mid winter and not to mention I had to deliver my dad's part too.

After hours of delivering newspapers and Milk to entire town, I finally reached my home around 7am.

I had an hour and half until my school starts so I quickly started to prepare breakfast for Arik who was currently in the washroom, taking shower.

"Arik sausages or eggs?" I asked which he would prefer

"Sausages" I heard his reply

I quickly finished my cooking within 30 min but Arik was still in the washroom

"Arik are you done? I wanna get ready too?" I said picking a black skinny jeans and a loose white top with a teddy bear design on it. I picked a long chain with a heart pendant which belonged to my mom "Arik" I banged on the washroom door

"hold on a second"

I heard him say

Arik was a very very slow at shower. I don't know what exactly he does inside but it takes him more than an hour to get out of the washroom

"Arik It's already 7:30! please come ou...." I paused when I door open revealing my brother who had the towel wrapped around his waist and water dripping down his hair

"Dry your hair well. Wheather isn't good" I said walking past him but was stopped when he hugged me "Your so pretty even before showering"

I rolled my eyes "You can have extra spaghetti. Now move" I pushed him getting inside the washroom and locked the door

"Yes! my sister is the best!!" I heard him scream from outside

I chuckled turning on the tap and letting the warm water fill the tub.

George's POV

It was strange to see her at the party yesterday but I never thought things would turn our that way...

"Mr. Christopher your back"

I heard Mr.Han's voice

"Where did you disappeare sir? Everyone where searching for you"

"Sir?" I raised my brows not liking the way Mr.Han address me "How many times should I tell you not to address me as sir. Call me by my name Mr.Han. I'm way younger than and also....I don't want to build any formalities between us" I said handing him my coat

"Sorry sir but...."

I paused turning towards him "Call me that once more and see what I'm capable of doing"

he gulped with a smile "George....Don't go anywhere without informing me please"

I smiled and started to walk "I wanted some fresh air Mr.Han...also....It the winter season"

Mr.Han grabbed my wrist making me pause on my steps "Your not understanding the seriousness of our situation. there's soon gonna be a battle between us and Mr.Philip's pack. your aware of that aren't you?" his voice sounded firm

"I'm aware of that" I pushed his hands off mine "Don't worry. I'll be careful"

Mr.Han frown "It's not about being careful George. If anything goes wrong then....the worst case is your father loses this pack and the entire Naarden should surrender to Philip"

"I said not to worry" I removed my watch placing it on the table "Mr.Han....can I ask you something?"

"Sure....What is it George?"

"Um....I'm already 18 so...I just wonder...How does it feel when our mate is around us..." I sat on the couch not sure what I'm exactly asking but still wanted to ask him "I mean.....My parents always said that I would meet my mate on my 18th birthday but as you see....I still couldn't find my mate so...How does it work? will I get to sense their pheromones or....I feel a spark when they are close to me?" I raised my head and looked at Mr.Han "Mr.Han.....How did you recognise Mrs. Han was your mate"

Mr.Han gave an awkward smile "Errr.....haha... actually..." He's hesitating

"I....actually it's....the pheromones that attract each other..." Mr.Han barely whispered "You'll know when your mate is 18 as well"

"So....You mean to say...My mate is not yet 18. that's why I'm not able to find my mate"

Mr.Han nodded "In some cases....one of them turn 18 first and will have to wait until their fated make is 18 too for them to feel each other's pheromones and recognise"

"that's unfair. what if My mate is 5 now. should I wait until she turns 18?"

Mr.Han chuckled "Well. Yes"

"Damn that's hell" I sighed walking into the washroom "I give up on waiting for this fated mate thing...." I paused and turned towards Han "I guess I already have someone who I wanted to be with"

Mr.Han's eyes widened.

I know telling him this will give him a heartache but do I care? Nope. Not at all.