006

Leslie

I was returning home from the office. I was happy heading home early since today was one of those days I refrained from Azrael’s place and prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

I suggested to him a few times to buy an AI with culinary skills, but Azrael remains the traditional person he is. I suggested a housekeeper, but most of them were elderly people and he would be stuck doing the keeping than kept.

I praised the excuses he gave because he enjoyed teasing me, after all, we are now on good terms. Also, he is unaware I am his fated pair, and I’d like to keep it that way.

The chances of finding a fated pair were less than a percent and for the few who did, it was difficult for them to be together due to age or marital status, but when they did; it was a love that lasted till death, and their children were usually born of far more excellent genes.

I was about to open the door of our house when it opened and a stranger, tall and clothed in black, opened the door. He stared at me, then smirked before he raised his cap and stared at Ben.

“You have a lovely home, Bennett, and a beautiful husband.” The man said before he walked past me as I stared at him before staring at Ben.

“What was that about?” I asked as I stepped in before I locked the door behind me.

“It’s nothing. You’re home early.” Ben said as he kissed my cheek.

“I can say the same about you.” I replied.

“My boss said I could take the rest of the day off. I made dinner.” Ben said as I smiled. “I hoped to surprise you, but you don’t seem surprised.”

“Not exactly, but you just raised your popularity meter by ten extra points.” I said as I walked into the house.

The living room stunk of cigarettes and that man’s perfume, but it didn’t bother me. What caught my attention was the brown folder that was crumbled roughly at the side. 

I walked to pick up the folder and was about to open it when Ben snatched the folder from my hands and I stared at him, kicking the cans before I trailed him.

“Ben, what are you hiding from me?” I asked and Ben stopped before he slammed the folder on the table.

“Just drop it Leslie!”

“No! Not until you tell me what that folder is or who that man is or both. You’ve been acting strange since that man left.” I stated as Ben clicked his tongue.

“If you don’t tell me anything, Ben, I’ll imagine things Ben. Are you involved in anything illegal?”

“Enough!” Ben shouted as he raised his hand, intending to hit me.

I frowned at him as he sighed before he lowered his hand and I folded my arms. Ben’s eyes softened as he rubbed between his brows.

“Can we, can we just let this go and have dinner?” Ben asked as his eyes pleaded with me.

“Goodnight Ben. You can have the couch.” I said as I picked up my food and headed to the bedroom while Ben trailed behind me.

“Les-Leslie. Honey, please hear me-” I slammed the bedroom door behind me.

“Leslie please.” Ben said as he knocked on the door before I dropped my dinner and fell on the bed.

It took a little while for Ben to leave before I sighed and stared at the door.

“Ben, you idiot.” I whispered as I touched my cheek where Ben would have struck if he didn’t restrain himself.

“Is this supposed to be a manuscript or a grammatical error textbook for an English class?! If your author can’t do an efficient job, they should ask for help instead of increasing my workload and company production! We’re working adults here with families and personal affairs!” I shouted as I threw the edited piece at Ash.

“Also Jade!” Jade raised her head to me. “I’m sick and tired of cleaning after your mess… You’re expected to be neat and an example to a new employee like me, but you’ve been slacking off with Sven!” I scolded.

“Hey!” Jade exclaimed.

“You too, Jace!” He froze when I pointed at him. “We’re a book publishing company, improve your vocabulary with decent books, not vulgar, and perfected picture flipbooks that have nothing to do with your job most of the time!”

“Leslie.” I heard my name.

“What!” I shouted as I faced Reina, who had an amused look on her face before she placed her hand on her hip.

“You and I should take a break.” Reina insisted.

“I don’t want to.”

“I didn’t ask Leslie. I gave orders.” Reina’s eyes stared at me fiercely and, staring at her commanding eyes, took away my will to disobey her because I respected her wholeheartedly.

I followed Reina with a frown on my face before we went down to the editors’ lounge where she handed me a can drink from the vending machine, then we sat down.

“Trouble in paradise?” Reina asked as she opened the can of soda.

“Is it that obvious?” I asked and she laughed.

“Everyone knows. It’s rare for you to be upset and it’s also rarer for you not to start the day without talking about your partner. You usually call your partner whenever you arrive in the office and when you didn’t everyone knew something was up.” Reina said as I opened the can.

“I know, I know. I’m sorry.”

“No offense taken. It’s hard being the married one of a small team and, worst the only omega in the company.” Reina said as I stared at her in disbelief.

“Only omega? Come to think of it, I haven’t met anyone like me.” I said as I quietly sipped the drink.

“Yeah. Even though technology, people, and culture have changed, it’s rare to find omegas who enjoy jobs that have to keep them away from their families, especially with heat cycles. Most omegas enjoy jobs that require creativity or helping people directly, but yours doesn’t exactly do that.” Reina said as I sighed.

Reina pulled out a cigarette and offered it to me.

“I don’t smoke.” She shrugged before she lit it on.

“Wanna talk about it? I have all the time in the world, plus Azrael isn’t exactly someone to get healthy relationship advice from or talk about with.” Reina said before she laughed like she had told a hilarious joke.

We were silent as I drank the can halfway before I dropped it beside me.

“My husband, Ben… He’s keeping secrets from me.” Reina stared at me.

“Do you think he’s cheating on…”

“No! Ben isn’t like that and if he did, I’m sure he’d tell me. I will be mad if it happened once, but I’ll forgive him.”

“You’re too pure.” Reina said as she leaned back. “So, what secret?”

I narrated the ordeal of last night, and this morning to her as she focused on my words. I was happy that she didn’t judge, no nasty comment nor snarky talk, just concern and a smile.

“To be honest, I’m a little envious of you.” Reina said as she put the lit out. “Your husband seems like the kind of man who communicates with you and that’s something hard to find in generation delta. You’ve been married for…”

“Five years.” I replied.

“Isn’t that enough reason to trust him? We all have secrets Lez even couples deeply in love won’t give a hundred percent honesty to their partner not because they don’t love or trust them because deep inside us, we’re human and we don’t want to be vulnerable and lose our comfort zone in the eyes of someone important to us. Don’t let your desire and anxiety rule your relationship, it never lasts, not worth it.” Reina said as she stood up.

“You can take the day off Leslie, fix your temper and house before you bite my workspace again.” Reina said as I flushed in embarrassment at my earlier actions before she chuckled and left.

I said nothing as I watched her leave before I raised my head.

Reina is right, I shouldn’t be a hypocrite when I haven’t told Ben yet about Azrael.

The door opened, and I looked up from where I knelt with an apology cake in my hand. It was a little embarrassing doing this, but the AI simulation suggested that this was the most creative way to make up with my husband.

“Leslie, what are you?” Ben closed the door with a stunned look.

“I-I’m sorry about overreacting yesterday.” I apologized as I took a few steps and handed him the cake.

Ben accepted it and smiled, but he was stunned when I kissed his lips before I wrapped my arms around his neck. “Don’t drop the cake.” I whispered.

“I won’t.” Ben’s voice deepened before I kissed him again.

I deepened the kiss as our tongues wrapped around each other as we both moaned.

My knees trembled as I felt slick producing at my hole and pre-cum staining Ben’s pants. I pulled away with a very thin long line of mouth juices connecting our tongues before it broke and disappeared.

I panted with my whole body flushed and Ben’s face painted with the same sinful desire on his face. I was going for his belt when he grabbed my arm with one hand.

“Wait. I want to do this, but not before I tell you why I was acting strange, Leslie.” Ben said as he dragged me inside before he placed the cake on the table.

He ran back towards the door and brought his briefcase before he pulled out a folder and handed it to me.

“I wanted it to be a surprise, but I know you’re not so fond of surprises.” Ben said as I stared at the folder.

“Are you sure I should open it?” I asked, and Ben nodded before I opened it.

It wasn’t much. There were a few bank statements and a contract that had stamps from both Ben and his previous employer. I looked through before I realized what it was and smiled.

“I’ve paid the debts sweetie. I know you love your job, so I can’t tell you to quit, especially since you’re the editor of your favourite author and you have dreams, but I want you to take it easy and relax. Do your job because you love it.” Ben said as he smiled before I hugged him.

“Congratulations honey!” I shouted as I hugged him before he laughed and wrapped his hand around my waist.

I was still in a good mood before I felt Ben squeeze my ass, and I whimpered before I slapped my hand around my mouth.

“I didn’t think you’d be bold to wear my shirt over your nudity.” Ben said as he nibbled on my ears, making me moan softly.

He pulled on the string of the apron as he kissed my neck before he pulled off the apron and saw I was wearing on his shirt. It took little for Ben to lift me princess style.

“What about dinner?” I asked as he headed to the bedroom.

“Food can wait, but dinner is served.” Ben replied as I squealed on the way to the room.