REJECTED: The Alpha Behind The Mask

Eric’s POV

“Hello.” I called out, “I saw your call.”

“Yes, but I won’t be needing your help anymore.” She grumbled and ended the call on me. I stared at the phone and wondered what was actually wrong with her.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Perhaps she was angry after hearing all Sophie said to her. I was triggered to call her, but I stopped myself and kept back the phone.

Sophie came out of the bathroom completely naked, but I ignored her, sat on my study table and picked up a file, pretending to be busy with work.

She put on her clothes and combed her hair for hours in front of the mirror before picking up her bag. “I’m going.” She announced. “Alright.” I responded with my eyes fixed on my laptop.

She walked to me and stood before me while tapping her foot on the ground to gain my attention, but I totally ignored her. Seeing that she wasn’t getting my attention, she cleared her throat and stared at me with anger before speaking, “I’m going.” She muttered out those words like she was spelling them. “Alright.” I replied without looking at her.

She groaned angrily and dabbed her foot in anger like a little kid before leaving the room. When I realized she had left, I sighed in relief and stood to my feet.

Tiredly, I went downstairs and saw aunt walking in through the front door. “Aunt?, you never told me you were coming”. “Yes, I decided to come check if you are free to go out with me.” She said and moved closer to me. “I have nowhere to go, where are you going?”. I asked and moved away. “Somewhere, but why are you in such mood.” She asked, giving me a curious look. “I’m fine.” I murmured, took out a bottle of water from the fridge, and poured some in a glass.

“Are you sure about that ?” aunt asked. “Yes.” I nodded my head as a response before taking a sip of the water.

I caught her constant gaze on me, but I moved away and sat on the couch. “You should go dress, so we can leave.” She said.

I stood up from the couch, walked back to my room and dressed in simple jeans and shirt before going downstairs. “Let’s go.” I picked up the car keys from the table and opened the door for aunt to go out.

“Thank you.” She smiled at me and walked out of the house.

We both got to the garage, got into the car and I drove off.

“How are you.” My aunt asked, giving me a curious look. I knew she wanted to ask something else and not this. “Just say what you wanna say, aunt.” I groaned.

She chuckled at my words and shook her head, “Why are you so certain that I have something to say to you?” She asked with raised eyebrows. “Because I know you, so just spill it out.” I grunted while avoiding her piercing gaze.

“Your mate…” She paused and gave me a hard look, “We were thinking if she could join us for dinner tomorrow.” Aunt said those words while giving me a pleading look she knew I couldn’t refuse.

“I don’t think she will accept.” I groaned.

“Why ?” She asked.

“Because she hates me.” saying those words, I remembered all she said to me that night in her place. “She doesn’t hate you, believe me on that.” she pats my shoulder with smiles on her face, “Just ask her if she could join us for a family dinner.”

“She will definitely refuse.” I groaned. “Just try, okay?” She pleaded.

“Fine.” I said those words so she could end the topic, but I knew Victoria would never agree to it.

We got to the mall, purchased some goods, and I helped Aunt carry the bags to the car. “Thank you.” She smiled and placed a kiss on my cheek, while I groaned at it and moved away. “Let me take you home.” I offered and opened the car for her. She got into the car and I drove her back home.

“Come in, I believe your cousin should be inside.” “No aunt, I have somewhere to be.” I kissed her cheek and went back to the car.

I drove for some minutes and stopped in front of Victoria’s apartment.

Nervously, I came out of the car and noticed I was a bit anxious, and it was ridiculous because I was never nervous when it comes to women.

”Stay calm.” I said and took a deep breath before going for the door.

I stood by the door and knocked on it. I could hear sounds coming from inside before the door opened, revealing Victoria’s friend to me. “Hey, good morning.” She greeted with a warm smile.

“Good day, I came to see Victoria.” I said, while staring inside the room to see if I could get a glimpse of her.

“Come in.” She stepped aside and let me in. I walked into the room and noticed Victoria wasn’t at home. “I believe she went to the bank and from there to the hospital.” she announced those words while staring at me with a big smile on her face.

Hearing those words from her, I realized why she called me. Quickly, I picked up my phone and dialed my account manager’s number.

“Good day sir.” He greeted, the moment he picked up the call. “Did someone try to transfer some money back into my account?” I asked, worried.

“Yes, sir, but we didn’t allow it.” He responded. Those words from him made me exclaim in relief, “Very well then, I’ll hang up now.” I ended the call and moved my attention to the young lady. “I’ll take my leave.” I said and made my way to the door. “Bye.” I heard her voice as I closed the door behind me and walked back to my car. Not knowing what to do, I decided to go see dad, since it had been long since we last saw each other.

Few minutes later, I drove into dad’s garage and parked my car.

I nodded my head to the greetings of his workers as I made my way inside the house. I got to the sitting room, and met dad relaxing in his armchair while having a cup of coffee. We held each other’s gaze, but there was no emotion on his face.

“Good day, father.” I greeted him and took the seat right before him. He nodded his head to my greeting and took another sip of his drink.

Realizing he wasn’t in a good mood, I stood up from the chair, walked over to the bar stand and took out a bottle of whiskey and a glass before going back to dad.

I placed the drink and glass on the table before us and sat back on the seat. Ignoring dad’s piercing gaze, I filled up my glass and took a sip of it before speaking, “How are you, dad?” “I’m fine.” He murmured and took a sip of his coffee while avoiding my gaze.

I took a sip of my drink, and we sat there in silence for a while until he decided to speak, “How is she?” He asked. I knew who he was asking about, but I decided to act ignorant. “Who are you talking about ?” I asked while avoiding his gaze. “Don’t you dare act dumb with me.” He spoke, annoyed.

I grumbled and roughly ran my fingers through my hair before responding, “She is fine.” I murmured and emptied my glass.

I noticed his cold stare at me as he took a long sip of his coffee.

“How old are you ?” He asked while his gaze was fixed on me.

I glared at dad with raised eyebrows because I knew he already knew my age, so why was he asking.

“Say what you have to say, Dad.” I grumbled and filled up my glass as I was starting to regret why I came to his house in the first place.

“You are not getting any younger.” He murmured, while I took a sip of my drink, but didn’t say a word because I knew where he was heading. “You have to get married, son.” He declared those words as an order. “You are capable of taking a wife, then why don’t you do that instead of spending your money on whores.” He urged with a big frown on his face, while I groaned angrily and waited for his next words because I knew what he was about to say. “Your mate, don’t you think you should get closer to her and who knows, you might fall in love with her…” I did not let him finish before cutting him off. “That’s impossible dad, I’ve already told you I can’t fall in love with her, she is just not my type.” I responded, provoked by the topic. “Tell me your type then.” He responded furious.

Hearing those words, I stood to my feet and angrily emptied my drink into my mouth in a swift motion. “Good day father, I just remembered I have an important meeting to catch up with, see you later.” I said and made my way out before he could stop me.