Who’s Cheating Who?

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"Tian Zi, I...I like you!"

"I...I really like you," Maverick said again, chewing on his lips after. He couldn't believe he was finally confessing his feelings. Although he knew that he was going to be rejected, he couldn't help but feel relieved at this new feeling. He had never been able to express what he truly felt since he was young so he was so overwhelmingly happy that for the past days, he was able to do so. For the first time ever, he felt freedom. And that was thanks to Tian Zi and Fyre who helped him without asking any questions, without judging him, and without asking anything in return.

Maverick smiled, clenching his chest before he looked at Tian Zi again. On the other hand, the Alpha just stared at him in disbelief as he didn't know what to say or do. Obviously, this was the first time he was hearing someone confessing to him and he didn't know it would make him feel this way. It was rather uncomfortable.

"Y-You don't need to accept my confession. I know you don't feel the same way towards me... but I just had to say it. I've never been this free to talk about what I feel before so I just wanted to say this to you before I regret it. You don't need to feel burdened at all," Maverick assured. Initially, he thought that he would make a move on the Alpha and see if they were going to work but he saw how Tian Zi and Fyre had become closer in the past days and so he no longer wanted to ruin that.

After all, he already did one time and he would not be able to forgive himself if he became the antagonist in the couple's relationship. Whether they're in the process of becoming official or not, he wanted to be their number one supporter. It's the least he could do to help the two who gave him his freedom. Of course, it would be a lie if he said that he would be completely fine since it would definitely be painful. But he had been through a lot in his life and he was positive that he would be able to live through the pain eventually and find his own happy ending.

"I'm sorry. You are a good person Maverick but m-my heart already belongs to someone. I guess you were right back then. That is... I do have feelings for Fyre and was in denial," Tian Zi confessed, his cheeks turning a little pinkish making Maverick surprised. He already expected it but no matter how he told himself, he really still couldn't stop the pain he was feeling.

"W-Wow... you should confess to him already," Maverick suggested as he forced himself to smile, hiding the fact that he was hurting at the moment. He kept reminding himself that he was going to be okay but it still does hurt. The impact was different when the Alpha said it himself.

"Hmm. I already did and we became official a week ago but couldn't tell anyone because of what had happened. We felt like it wasn't the right time to tell everyone. Both of us were planning though, any day from now. Although we had a little misunderstanding earlier this morni..." Tian Zi informed, looking on his lap feeling shy. He couldn't hide the smile on his face at first but once again being reminded of the misunderstanding he had with the Omega this morning, his smile was quick to fade as it turned into a sad and helpless one. Tian Zi returned his gaze to Maverick feeling a little embarrassed since the Omega was the first person he told about his relationship with Fyre but he soon halted his words when he saw Maverick with tears on his cheeks while still smiling. It was as if he didn't even notice that he was crying.

"Uhmm, a-are you okay?" Tian Zi asked even though clearly Maverick wasn't okay. Meanwhile, hearing the Alpha's question, Maverick touched his cheeks only to find out it was wet. When he realized that he was crying, he quickly panicked, wiping his tears. As if he couldn't believe it himself. After all, he said that the Alpha didn't have to return his feelings, it was enough for him that he was able to convey it. But here he was now, crying after hearing that the two are finally together. He's way too pathetic.

"Oh my gosh! What's wrong with me? I-I must have been feeling off today. I'm so sorry for showing you such an embarrassing scene," Maverick said in a panic as he immediately stood from his chair and turned around to block Tian Zi's view.

"No, it's fine..." Tian Zi responded worriedly, looking at the Omega panic as he prepared to run out of the area.

"I-I think I need to go now. I-I'm afraid I would have to ask you to send my things to my address, I-I don't think I can wait for it," Maverick said in a rush while awkwardly marching out. Tian Zi was confused and remained on his seat thinking. It was not until everything sunk in that he stood up and followed Maverick who was already at the front door. Tian Zi didn't really want the Omega to leave in his condition so he quickly grabbed Maverick's arm before pulling him into his chest.

"I'm sorry. I can't return your feelings but still let me comfort you this way." Tian Zi softly said. Although it was not his fault, he still felt responsible for the Omega's pain so he thought he could at least offer his shoulder. It'll be the first and last. Even though he had no feelings for the Omega, he wasn't cruel enough to just let him leave crying.

"P-Please stop being so nice to me..." Maverick bawled silently, biting his lips. His heart skipped a beat just now when the Alpha comforted him but he knew that there was no meaning behind his warm and tight hug. If anything, friendship was the only thing it could offer him. He wasn't being picky but right now, he didn't want it to be plastered on his face because he wouldn't be able to hold his heart back. Tian Zi was really just a nice person, Maverick had been the witness to that since that time at the hospital where he was molested by a stranger because he was suddenly on heat. He never thought the Alpha was going to help him since he didn't look like he cared but he did and maybe from there he had been conscious of the infamous Mo Tian Zi.

"Okay, but let my driver send you back home. I can't let you drive when you're crying like this. You could get into an accident," Tian Zi chuckled a little. He wasn't really nice but he also wasn't bad enough to let someone who just confessed to him cry. In his thoughts, something could literally happen if he let the Omega drive on his own. He won't be able to live with the guilt his whole life by any chance.

"Okay, fine... But y-you really need to stop being nice to me. I don't want to fall even deeper than this and cause a misunderstanding between you and Fyre again," Maverick pouted, finally pulling away from Tian Zi as he looked to his face. Meanwhile, Tian Zi smiled helplessly and nodded again, wiping the tears that kept on falling. It was already dark out so from afar, looking from a different angle, the two of them could easily be mistaken as kissing when in fact they were just standing in front of each other.

"Let me call Flinn and have him arrange your service," Tian Zi said, but he suddenly halted his words when he caught someone from his peripheral view. When he gazed in the direction, his eyes immediately brightened recognizing his lover standing from afar.

"Fyre?" Tian Zi mumbled and soon let go of Maverick and without waiting a second, marched towards the Omega. When he reached his lover, a frown quickly formed on his forehead, seeing Fyre crying.

"What happened?!" Tian Zi asked in a hurry, approaching the Omega and inspecting his body whether there was something wrong with him or not but what he didn't expect to happen next was a punch flying his way that immediately sent him to the ground. His lips busted and his cheeks aching in pain that he couldn't hold back and cursed in annoyance.

"What the fuck?" Tian Zi gasped, seeing that his lips were bleeding. He hated to admit it but it's a strong punch, not even Jonathan was able to land a blow like this to him but looking at the person who did this to him, his glare was deadly. Meanwhile, in shock at the sudden event, Fyre held his breath before running towards his lover.

"Oh my god!" Fyre gasped and quickly tended to the Alpha in worry.

"He was clearly cheating on you, Fyre. Why are you still with him? Do you love him that much that you'd hurt yourself like this?" Paul scolded with a frown, making Fyre halt his movement briefly before continuing again. Paul was so angered at the action that he wanted to throw another punch.

"FYRE! Are you really okay with this?!" Paul yelled in frustration.

"YES! I love him this much so leave me alone! I-I don't care if I hurt so just l-let me be," Fyre yelled back in the same level of frustration while his tears were still streaming down. The image of Tian Zi and Maverick kissing invaded his mind but he thought it was only natural to experience this much pain when you love someone. He already prepared himself for this kind of pain so he doesn't want to regret it. He promised he would fight for his love so it's only natural for him to unconsciously think that maybe he had seen wrong, that maybe Tian Zi had a good reason. It's only natural for him to think of a reason to continue trusting the Alpha even though the evidence was already in front of his face.

"Fyre!" Paul called, feeling helpless before he glared at Tian Zi who was all this time very confused about their conversation.

"W-Wait the fuck up? Who the hell is cheating and with who?" Tian Zi finally asked. He was happy at the sudden confession but he couldn't fully enjoy it because it seemed like his lover was thinking that he was cheating.

"You bastard, you're still trying to deny it!" Paul said furiously before grabbing Tian Zi by his collar. Fyre yelled at the action and tried to stop Paul from beating Tian Zi up. Thankfully, security finally came and held Paul as they dragged him a few meters away.

"We clearly saw you kissing Maverick Sullen just now," Paul yelled, struggling out of the security's hold. Tian Zi was stupefied at the remark that he instantly looked at Fyre's direction, who stayed silent as if he believed the absurd accusation. Realizing the situation, Tian Zi immediately felt hurt.

"Fyre, you believe him? You know I would never do that to you." Tian Zi only said, his voice filled with sadness. He was so shocked that he wasn't able to find the right words to justify himself.

"No you're wrong! We were only talking, I was crying so Tian Zi only comforted me while advising me not to drive…" Maverick interrupted, seeing the situation getting messier. He wasn't planning to cause another misunderstanding but here he was now.

"If you don't believe me, you can ask workers or look at the CCTV… Fyre, Tian Zi does love you and he would never cheat on you. I know you had been conscious of me since we got back from Hawaii back then, but trust me that I would never chase someone else's lover even though my heart really wanted to," Maverick assured before walking towards Paul.

"It had been a while. I don't know if you're feeling the same way I do but can I ask you to drive me home?" Maverick said after telling the security that it was fine to let him go. Paul looked at Maverick and then to the back where Fyre and Tian Zi were already walking to the house.

"The two of them will be fine. The two of us aren't needed here," Maverick added with a faint smile. In the end, Paul only nodded.

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To be Continued…