Chapter Fourteen: Bonding Time
Chris entered his apartment unit slamming the door behind him. His face was flushed fuming with anger
"Who the fuck does he think he is?" he screamed at the top of his lungs.
"Chris, honey, is everything okay?" his mom's concerned voice called out.
Chris froze. "Mom? What—what are you doing home?" he asked, shocked. He hadn't even noticed his mom was home as he usually gets home late secretly working at his third job.
"Oh, I took a day off since it's been a while since we got to spend some time together," Peter replied with a sweet smile.
The omega has been working so much lately that he hadn't even had time to spend with his son. It was kind of like a tradition for them since Chris was little. They will make some hot chocolate and talk about their day. Peter loves listening as his son will go on about what happened to him at school of course at the end of each conversation he will end up reprimanding his son about getting into fights at school. Even Though making making money was necessary for him to keep a roof over his son's head, for Peter, spending time with him was his priority.
"So, how was your day, honey? And why do you look so mad? Did something happen to upset you?" Peter asked, breaking the silence.
"No mom, my day was fine, just this stupid Alpha that keeps pissing me off."
"An Alpha?" Peter Asked with a little bit of concern. He knew how hard this world could be to omegas especially around alphas after all he too was an omega. Though he had been reluctant about sending Chris to a school full of Alphas he knew the scholarship was an opportunity for his son to have a better life than he did so he couldn't possibly turn it down and since Rion also went to the same school he was at ease knowing they will look after each other.
"No mom, it is not what you think. It just this alpha at school I am working on a project with he just doesn't seem to want to do ĥis part of the work. Chris lied as he did not want his mom to worry about him. He knew how easily he got frightened when it came to this kind of thing.
"Oh thank God" Peter breathed a sigh of relief, placing his hand over his chest." Anyways hurry up and go wash your hands. I have prepared dinner. Your favorite," Peter said with a huge smile.
When he was done washing his hands he sat at the dining table and started eating the food his mom had made for him. It was pasta with meatballs. Chris made sure to check the sauce to make sure there wasn't any olive insead.
Peter chuckled seeing his son's action. For some reason his son had always been a picky eater ever since he was little. He had a particular distaste for certain foods especially olives as he thought they had a weird shape and didn't taste good. As he had said to his mother, if it had been up to him no one should ever eat olives in fact they should be eliminated from the surface of the earth.
"You know I didn't put any olives in there. I know how much you hate them" Peter commented, still laughing at his son's action.
"Aahh I know mom but I can't help it. I need to make sure they aren't any, I just really hate them." Chris replied, still stirring the soup searching for any olives. Once he didn't find any he finally poured the sauce on his pasta and started eating it.
"Mom, have you ever been in love?"Chris asked out of nowhere though he had never really bothered about such things. He always wondered why someone as beautiful as his mom had remain single for so many years.
The omega blinked in surprise. "Oh that is random. Why are you asking? Is there someone you are interested in? Peter asked, looking at his son.
"No, I am just curious," Chris replied, shrugging his shoulders.
"Well of course I have been in love, back when I was around your age." Peter replied. It was the first time his son had asked him such a question.
"Oh really?" Chris paused for a second "Was it my dad?" Chris asked
"Yes" Peter replied with a sad smile.
"What was he like?" Chris asked in a low voice. It has always been a sensitive topic for his mother. As the story goes his dad had been a random alpha his mom had met back when they were in high school. He was very young; he was only 15 at the time while his dad had only been 16. They fell in love at first sight and were planning to get married once they finished high school but an accident had happened and his father had died. A few months after his death his mother found out he was pregnant with him. His family, not being rich, had been upset at the fact that their omega son was knocked up with the father nowhere to be seen and had kicked him out of the house as they felt like having an omega child was embarrassing enough.
"Did you never consider falling in love or getting married again? I mean look at you mom you are like gorgeous"
"Oh that is nice of you but you know I am already 31. Besides you are far more gorgeous than me"
Chris scoffed, rolling his eyes at his mom's comment. "Oh please mom most people think we are siblings and worse of all they think I am the older sibling since I am a little taller than you. And old, you? Where? Look at you, you are so attractive. All of Frank's crew and my teachers always try hitting on you. I am actually surprised uncle Frank has never tried to make a move on you."
Peter burst out laughing "Trust me I am pretty sure I am not your uncle Frank's type" Peter replied still laughing.
"What do you mean by that? Why can't you be his type?" Chris asked, tilting his head. He was very curious about what his mom meant by that.
"Well let's just say… his taste is very peculiar. But dont mind me— I am just being silly"
But Chris wasn't exaggerating his mom was very beautiful and did not look his age at all. Most alphas always tried approaching him but he turned all of them down. Even some of his teachers had tried asking him out during their parents- teacher meetings.
"How did he die? You never told me I know it is painful but I'm just really curious" Chris knew it was a painful subject for his mom since it brought back painful memories but he really wanted to know.
Peter sighed for a moment. "It was a car accident, he went on a family vacation with all his family and on their way back home they were hit by a truck and they all died."
Chris moved close to his mom and gave him a tight hug " I am so sorry" he whispered in his ear.
"It is ok there is nothing you need to be sorry about." Peter reassured Chris. "But I feel like if I wasn't born you wouldn't have had to work so much. You would have probably finished high school, met another alpha and would have started your own family."
Peter cupped Chris's face, gently making him meet his gaze.
"Hey look at me honey you are the greatest treasure of my life. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be here today. You are the most important thing in my life. You are and will always be my first and greatest treasure." Peter caressed his son's face.
"Do you think he would have loved me?" Chris asked he always wondered if his dad had still been alive would he have loved him. Even Though his mom's love had always been enough for him he always wondered if his dad would have loved him.
"Of course he would have, who in their right mind won't love someone like you" Peter placed a gentle kiss on Chris forehead.
"Do I look like him?" Chris asked. He had always been curious if he had gotten some of his fathers features though he had many of his mom's features.
"I mean yes you have the same blond hair and the same beautiful blue eyes as him." Peter replied.
"Really no wonder I am so gorgeous. Since both my mom and dad are both so attractive."
"Yes you certainly are" Peter said with a gentle smile on his face.
" Hahh anyways mom I am super tired right now. So I am gonna go to bed first. Don't stay up too late it is not good for your health" Chris stood up and went to their room.
Chris tucked himself under his covers and promised himself he was definitely going to work hard to help his mom out.
Once Chris was out of sight, Peter walked over to a compartment where a hidden drawer was concealed. Inside, there was a box containing a passport, a few hundred dollars in cash, an old photograph and a bracelet made of thread. He carefully took out the picture and gazed at it. "You also have his personality," he mumbled under his breath, gently caressing the image with a soft smile.
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The next day after school, Chris arrived at his new job for his first shift.
"Ah, Chris you are here, come to my office for a moment." the owner of the restaurant called out. The omega followed him inside the office.
"So here I'd like to introduce you to our new employee. He will be working in the kitchen with you." the owner continued " I hope you guys get along.''
" Hello, nice to meet you'' said the new employee
"Oh nice to meet—--'' Chris turned around to greet him and froze. His mouth literally dropped to the floor.
To be continued