ALPHA DERON
“That was a close call. If I hadn’t left that place on time, Argon would have returned those papers to me. If I take those papers after giving it to him as a gift, it will ruin every chances of building a relationship with him.”
I paced about in my study room, feeling sweaty all over. My heart was still pounding from the incident at Argon’s company. That young man has grown more wings than before. And Jerome… “When did that bastard return? I know quite well that he was kicked out with Estelle and I, so how did he do it?” I wondered, unable to crack the puzzle.
Jerome’s last words from that day, rang in my head. He had promised that I’d return to beg him for help, and he wouldn’t answer.
“So, his way of getting tough was by getting back with Argon? Fool! If he could do it, then so can I. I’ll get Argon to side with me, but… But how?”
Just then, my phone began to ring. I just grabbed it from the desk without looking and answered, ” Talk to me.”
“If you say so, Deron.”
My body shivered on hearing the voice. I thought it was one of my staffs from the company, but it’s not! “Argon? ” I recognized, looking at the phone to see his name on the screen!
He’s really thie one!
“Son, why… How… How are you?” I immediately asked, hoping he doesn’t hang up. Argon didn’t give a response, staying in silent.
That left me assuming he was upset with my action at his place. So, I decided to use this opportunity to apologize. “Argon, my boy… I am sorry for bothering you with…”
“No need for apologies, Alpha Deron. I should be the one apologizing for my behavior today,” He said, stunning me.
“What?” This felt too good to he true.
” Yes, I am sorry for what happened. You are like a father to me, but… I just lost my cool due to our differences,” Argon said, apologizing further.
I was blown by this. Is this really Argon on the line? This felt so weird and hard to believe.
“Deron, you’re a wise man. Aside from my late father and Sir Derek, I also look up to you like a father. You possess a lot of fatherly love and… ” He paused, giving out a sigh.
Now I could understand where he was going with this. Argon has been hiding his care for me all because of that foolish daughter of mine. He’s a fine young man with such a great business mind. Who will want to fight with such a brain?
Argon kept talking and apologizing for his attitude, while I listened with pride. But to show that I am indeed this father figure he’s talking about, I said, ” It’s okay, son. You know I care about you as well, that’s why I didn’t take back those papers. I gave it to you as a gift. Don’t see it as a wedding gift, but picture it as a father’s gift to a son.”
“I appreciate your kindness, Deron. But I also called for something else entirely. It’s something I feel you can do.”
“Do tell, son. I am all ears. ” I sat on the desk, ready to hear him out.
Argon brought up a matter about a business opportunity he wants me to strike with his business partners, especially Sir Derek! “We need another hand who’s good in the production aspect, so I told them about you and they all decided to see what you can do for the team. If you can impress them, you get a lifetime partnership. What do you say?”
“What do I say? Yes! This is a great news, Argon. Of course I’m ready! ” I accepted out of joy, seeing everything working in place for me.
Argon chuckled from his end and told me to be calm. “You need to know what you’ll be doing first, Deron. Maybe when you come over to the company tomorrow?”
“No problem, son. I’ll be there before you even blink an eye, ” I joked laughing out with Argon.
He soon ended the call, after saying he wants to attend to something urgent. I felt so relieved with this news from him. The goddess has helped me.
“At last, everything is going well. Seems my visit sparked Argon’s heart towards me. That fine young man was concerned about my well-being. He knows well that I didn’t contribute to my daughter’s stupidity. Yes! ” I cheered, calling my secretary. “Cancel my appointment tomorrow. I won’t be coming in, ” I ordered, getting thrilled.
Soon, everyone will know Alpha Deron as the number one business man in the world. It’s my time to shine.
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The following morning, at around six, I got myself ready to leave for Wolf Crest. As I was approaching the stairs, I met Estelle sitting there, looking lost.
“What is she doing here at this time?” I grumbled at her presence, getting closer to my daughter.
The moment she saw me stepping on the staircase and heading down… “Father! ” She called, rising at once.
I rolled my eyes and turned back to look at a trembling Estelle. Her eyes were red and had bags underneath. She looked so messy, as she shivered in her spot.
“What are you doing here? Did you miss your way to your bathroom? ” I questioned, getting restless by seconds. I need to leave for Wolf Crest.
That’s when Estelle drew closer to me and began to beg for help. “Daddy, when will you help me in finding that wolf? I’ve been having sleeplessness nights lately, and… And I think that beast can attack anytime soon,” She complained, still shaking while looking around.
Again with this nonsense? I am tired of her madness. Green-eyed wolf! When will she learn to accept that it’s all in her head?
She kept on talking about the creature, suggesting for more guards to be settled around the mansion. “I know I saw it last night. It was standing at the door of my room, staring with its flashy green eyes! I had to act like I was sleeping so it would leave me. Daddy, we… We need the authorities to intervene in this case.”
“So that they’d think Alpha Deron is harboring a lunatic as a child?!” I sparked, slamming her hands from touching me.
Estelle shook at my action, drawing closer to the banister.
“You are too stupid to see that all these things are in your head!” I roared, pointing at that head of hers.
“But it’s not in my head! Even Jerome, Brielle and that maid said they saw the creature!”
“And you think they were telling the truth? ” I scoffed, swaying my head at my poor hopeless child. “Oh, Estelle! If only you know the kind of game those three pulled on you. Jerome only pretended to know just to make you think you’re not alone. He just wanted you to side with him for future purposes, by using this imaginary green eyed beast! And Brielle? She and that maid only used that to expose your lies! They know you’re suffering from a mental breakdown, so stop this madness!”
“No, it’s not madness! That creature is real! ” She stood her ground, challenging me.
And in rage, I grabbed her arm roughly and threatened my daughter, “If you mention that creature again in this house, I swear to the goddess that I’ll send you to the asylum where you belong! ”
She gasped, shivering before me.
“If that creature was indeed real, Argon would have made a move in looking for it. His Luna saw it, didn’t she? Why isn’t Argon stressing himself over the matter? ” I asked, leaving my daughter lost.
“Foolish! That’s what you are.” I pushed her to the side, causing her to hang on to the banister for support.
“Don’t bother me with this nonsense ever again. As you can see, I have an important business with my son, Argon.”
“Argon?” She uttered in surprise.
With pride, I told Estelle about the care Argon has for me, and the meeting he called for. “He said it himself that he still wants me, but got mad because of you. That young man knows how to think, unlike the one who’s my own flesh and blood, ” I smirked at my daughter, who couldn’t speak any more after hearing the news.
“I’ll be with my boy. Don’t bother to find or wait for me.” I scoffed, making my way down the stairs.
Not to delay, I left the mansion and made my way to Wolf crest, to begin my journey to the top.