ARGON
Good riddance to that woman.
After seeing Estelle at my company, seeking for forgiveness, I was furious with the fact that she was allowed in by my security guards. This led me to remove those men and hire new ones immediately.
It wasn’t just for myself, but for Brielle. I wasn’t expecting her to show up at the company without any notice, and when she did, I felt bothered because of Estelle’s presence.
That’s why I made that change to keep Estelle away for good. “At least she can’t bribe these men. They won’t go against my order, ” I boldly said, driving into my home resident.
On stepping out of the car and into the mansion, I met Tania hurrying to the door with speed. She immediately came to a halt when she saw it was me. “Oh, welcome Alpha. I thought you were the Luna.”
“Wait, Brielle isn’t back?” I asked, looking surprised.
Tania nodded, saying, ” I’ve called her before. She said she’s on her way.”
“But this is nine already.” I glanced at my watch to see it was ten minutes past nine. What is she still doing out by this hour?
When I was escorting her to her car that morning, I suggested a dinner plan together, just to brighten the mood between us. But Brielle turned it down, saying she had something important to do.
“I don’t want to miss this meeting. Maybe some other time,” She had said before leaving the company.
That made me unhappy. Could it be that Estelle’s presence had made her upset? I know she’s still trying to accept me wholeheartedly, but I’m getting tired of waiting. When will she open up to me?
“Maybe I should head out and find her?” I reasoned, planning on stepping back outside. But Tania stopped me in my track and said, ” I’m sure she’s on her way. You don’t have to be worried.”
“Hmm. Okay then,” I agreed with her, heading to my room to get change while keeping track on the time.
Every minute that passed sent me into a panic, wondering where Brielle could be. I got so fed up of waiting, that I chose to go and look for her.
“What if she’s in trouble? She doesn’t have a wolf and can’t defend herself,” I panicked, racing out of my room.
But on getting to the staircase, my fear faded immediately. Right below the stairs was Brielle. She was back from her meeting.
She paused when she saw me, and stared into my eyes. I felt my heart glowing just by gazing back into hers. I’m just glad that she’s home. “Argon, is everything okay?” She asked, still standing in her spot.
With a smile, I came rushing down the stairs to meet her, but when I drew near to hug her, Brielle immediately moved back, preventing me from hugging her.
I felt strange by this behavior of hers, but reminded myself of her struggles with this reunion between us. She’s still trying to accept me, so I need to be patient.
“What happened? Was there some kind of hold up on the road? ” I asked, sliding both hands into my pocket.
Brielle sighed and responded, ” Something like that. I didn’t plan to return late by this time. I’m sorry if it made you worried.”
“You don’t have to apologize. I’m just glad that you’re back, ” I said, showing my support.
Brielle’s face glowed at my words. She carefully tucked her hair to the back of her ear and said, “I need to rest. I’m so tired.”
“What about dinner? Won’t you…”
“Tania will get that for me, ” She answered before I could finish my sentence.
“Oh okay, ” I accepted her wish, offering to escort her to her room, but she turned me down. “Its fine, I can get there on my own, ” She said, climbing the staircase.
I didn’t know how to interpret this behavior of hers, but it’s clear that Brielle doesn’t want me to touch her, and I don’t know why.
“It wasn’t like this before. Why is she preventing me now? ” I wondered, feeling bothered.
That night at around eleven, I was at the terrace lost in my thoughts about Brielle’s sudden distance with me. She’s here before my eyes, but her heart seems to be far from me.
“What can I do, Goddess? I’ve tried everything possible to show Brielle that I want her in my life. Why does it feel like I’m doing something wrong? Am I not doing enough?” I questioned the heavens, feeling lost.
Just then, I felt a familiar presence from behind. I didn’t bother to turn around and see who it was, since I knew the person.
“Alpha, you’re still awake?” Jerome asked, drawing nearer to me. I didn’t answer his question but kept my gaze in the sky.
I heard him sigh before saying, “So many things have occurred between us in the past, and I can’t help but miss the times we’ll both talk about important things, especially the ones bothering our inner mind.”
What he said got me dropping my eyes on him. My Beta smiled at me, placing his hand on my shoulder. ” I may have broken your trust in me, Alpha, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know how you feel some times. Just like now, I can tell you’re thinking about your Luna.”
“Hmm. Nice for you to guess that,” I said, looking away.
“Alpha, I know you are troubled with the fact that she’s trying hard to take you back, despite all your effort. It makes you feel like she doesn’t want you, ” He added.
What he said made me upset. He’s not wrong about the last part. That’s how I feel when Brielle starts avoiding me. It’s like she doesn’t want to be with me.
“This is just like my girlfriend.”
“Your girlfriend? Oh, I forgot you said you had one.”
“Still surprising, right?” Jerome chuckled, putting a light smile on my face.
“She was in this same situation like the Luna. She thought I didn’t love her anymore due to my work, so in order to prove my love for her, I organized I small party at her place, and that made her happy. She was quick to express her true desires for me.”
“So, are you suggesting that I throw a party for Brielle?” I asked, looking at my Beta. “Doesn’t it sound weird?” That’s how I felt.
Jerome smirked and asked, ” When was the last time you threw a party to celebrate your Luna? Have you celebrated her birthday before? Have you ever sat down one day and said, I need to show the world how much I love this woman. She needs to see how special she is to me.”
All what Jerome said began to hit me hard. He’s right. I have never celebrated Brielle before. Since the time we got married, I have never thrown a huge party to celebrate her birthday nor to celebrate her coming to my life. In fact, I don’t even know when her birthday is coming. I’ve… I’ve not done anything special for her.
“You’re right, Jerome. What is wrong with me? Why didn’t I think of this before?”
I recalled how I honored her during my award ceremony. She was so happy with the turn of event. Even the mini celebration I threw to celebrate her win on the modeling show, I also saw that happiness in her eyes.
“So, if I make a grand party to honor her for being my Luna, that will help bring Brielle closer to me? ” I asked my Beta, who nodded at me with a smile. “It will go a long way, Alpha. Try and see, ” He assured me.
Now I felt so much better. My Beta has given me an idea that would solve my problem. “Thank you, Jerome. I really appreciate your help.”
“Anything for you, Alpha. ” He patted my shoulder.
“I’ll have to make plans then. Maybe… Maybe tomorrow. Yes, that would be better. I can’t wait to see how this would go for us.” I was excited.
With my Beta’s help, I told him to send out invitations for tomorrow’s celebration by morning. “We must throw a party tomorrow for Brielle. I really want to impress her.”
“As you wish,” Jerome assured me, leaving the terrace.
Tomorrow is going to be wonderful. I can already feel the result.
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The following day, I woke up early to start the preparation for tonight’s occasion. Jerome had already started sending out invitations, while my maids were working in the kitchen.
While this was going on, Brielle, who wasn’t aware of what was taking place, came down the stairs, all set to leave to who knows where.
When I saw how she was rushing out of the house, I immediately went after her. “Brielle!” I called when she stepped outside the mansion.
“Yes?” She turned around to face me.
“I want you to… Can you try to be home before eight tonight?” I requested.
She looked at me in confusion, asking if everything was okay.
“Everything is fine. I just want you to be home early. It’s really important?”
“Important huh? Okay then. I will, ” She promised, smiling at me.
I flushed at her grin, appreciating her response. She soon left the mansion in one of the cars. And as soon as she was gone, I contacted the decorators to come over and start with the arrangements.
” Add a touch of green to it. She likes that color. I want everything to be perfect for my Luna. No mistakes,” I had instructed, monitoring the preparation.
Everyone was running left and right, attending to one or two things. Even Tania joined in the preparation, when she learnt who the party was for.
I had to beg her not to tell Brielle, since it’s going to be a surprise party for her. She promised to stay shut, showing her excitement in the preparation. “I’m sure she’ll love this, ” Tania shrieked out in joy, rushing to help the maids.
That’s what I’m hoping for. I want this to work out perfectly. I want to see an endless smile on Brielle’s face. The one that will bring her straight into my arms forever.
As the evening drew near, the guests began to show up. The councils were also invited to the party. I wanted them to witness my love for Brielle, my Luna.
Even the press showed up, flashing their cameras around the room.
“Wait, I didn’t add them to the list,” I recalled, looking at my Beta. He smiled at me and said, ” It’s important for them to be here so that they can show the world how much you love your Luna. I’m sure their presence will bloom Brielle’s heart even more. Or… Don’t you want them?”
“No, I’m fine with it. It’s just that I didn’t expect to see them. I wanted the party to be press free, but… It’s fine, ” I said, just accepting it for my Brielle’s sake.
And just as the time was getting close to eight… “Everyone, she’s here!” Tania screamed out, alerting us.
Quickly, I told them to stay quiet, before turning the lights off.
In the dark, I used my wolf vision to spot Brielle at the door of the mansion. She looked confused while stepping in. “Why’s it dark?” She asked, trying to find the switch.
And that’s when the lights came on, with everyone screaming, ” SURPRISE!”
Brielle’s eyes grew large at this shocking surprise. She stared at us, as we applauded her with cheers.
“What’s going on here? ” She asked with a chuckle, looking lost.
“It’s a special day to celebrate you, Brielle. A day to show you how much we all care about you,” I said, stepping forward.
She stared into my eyes, still amused with with the surprise.
Standing before her, I said, “Brielle, I… This is looking hard for me.”
She giggled at my behavior, planting a smile on my face.
“Brielle… We’ve been together for so long in this mansion. You’ve been a part of my life all these while and I felt I needed to do something to show the world how special you are to me.”
“But Argon, isn’t this too much? ” She smiled, tilting her head.
Her charm was just to strong for me. I couldn’t hold myself back.
“Brielle…” Right in front of everyone, I went down on one knees and stretched out my hand at her. My action got everyone gasping in delight, as cameras flashed at us intensely.
“Argon, what are you doing?” Brielle asked, stunned at my behavior.
“Something I should have done a long time ago,” I said.
“Brielle, will you take this desperate lover and make him a part of your world? In sickness and in health, until… Until death do us part?” I recited.
Brielle’s face flushed red at my words. She didn’t know what to say or what to do.
“Say yes!”
“A big yes!” Our guests yelled, persuading Brielle to accept the proposal.
I couldn’t tell what was in her mind. She kept staring into my eyes, causing me to panic within.
Just when I saw her hand stretching out to mine, slowly relieving me of my fear…
“Don’t take this slut back!” I heard someone roar from the entrance of my home, causing a disrupt in the party.
When we all looked, we saw Estelle and her father walking into the party, all dressed to cause trouble.
“Who allowed you into my home?! Guards!!” I yelled out at once. My guards came rushing in, all set to throw Estelle and her father out.
But what Estelle said next, left me troubled. “You’ll regret taking this woman back, Argon. She isn’t as pure as you think she is. She is a slut!” Estelle alarmed, causing my guests to murmur over what she just said.
“What nonsense are you saying?” I asked, glaring at Estelle.
“The truth, Alpha. Estelle is telling you the truth, ” My own beta stood forward, siding with my enemies.
“Jerome? You’re on their side again?!”
“I had no choice, Alpha. It was important to save you from this woman’s clutches, ” He accused, pointing at Brielle. “She isn’t as pure as we all think. She’s bad news! ” He added.
I felt my heart sinking with pain, on seeing how these bastards attacked my Brielle before all. Now I can see why he wanted this party to be thrown to celebrate her. “You tricked me, didn’t you Jerome?”
“Like I said, it was important, Alpha,” He repeated, portraying the righteous man before all.
“You have allowed this damned creature to blind you, Argon. She has been making a fool out of you, but you were too dumb to notice it,” Deron said, adding more salt to the matter.
Their accusations got the councils stepping forward to challenge Estelle and her father. “So, because Luna Brielle has a higher ground in your pack, you decided to tarnish her before all?”
Deron scoffed at what the councils said and snapped his finger at Jerome. “Show them the evidence, Beta. Let them see their holy Luna and tell us if she’s as pure as they think she is. Show them!”
Just like that, Jerome turned on a screen that was set in the hall. I didn’t even know that was there until now.
What appeared on the screen shocked me deeply. It was Brielle and a man. Not just any man, one of her former suitors that tried to win her over. In the video, she held this fellow’s hand and told him to keep shut about something. “I don’t want anyone to find out about the truth. It’s best I stay shut for now, until I’m sure of myself.”
“But for how long, Brielle? You can’t hide your pregnancy from Alpha Argon. He will surely find out soon.”
“What?!” I exclaimed along with my guests, feeling my heart beating fast on what I just heard from the man in the video
Pregnancy?
Brielle is pregnant?!