Chapter 89: My Crush
Alana🌸;
I stare at the ocean of blue eyes staring at me, and my chest tightens as fear explodes inside me.
I quickly scramble out of her hands, and that light, forsaken smile returns to her face.
"What... What are you doing here??" I demand as I step away from her, and she shrugs.
"I was looking for you." She replies, and I eye her.
"How did you know I was here? Are you stalking me?" I demand, and she smiles sheepishly at me.
I’m right?!!
"Well... seeing how you ran out after the kiss, I was certain it’ll take more than an invite to see you again." She says, and I swallow.
I look away from here, as I feel heat run to my cheeks. I remember the kiss, and a strange feeling shakes my stomach.
I was appalled when she kissed me.
It was so sudden and... Why did she do it?
She’s an Alpha for light’s sake. Alpha Liandria’s niece. What would she possibly want with me??
"What do you want from me?" I question as I move towards the basket and slowly pick it up.
"I came to apologise." She replies, and my brows crease.
"App...appologise?" I repeat, and she nods, as she starts walking over to me, but I hold out a hand to her.
She sighs, and stops, and I watch her. She has her hair in a braid and is wearing yet another white top and black pants with belts wrapped around her waist.
She’s a gorgeous woman. The type you can’t help fear and admire.
I’m used to seeing such beauties in high places. But this one seems to constantly be on my trail, and it’s terrifying.
Is it possible she’s figured out I’m an Omega? How?? I thought I was very good at masking my scent.
"Alana, I want to apologise to you for kissing you like that." She says, and I freeze.
I look up at her, stunned by the apology. If anything, I wasn’t expecting that.
I’m used to Alphas being arrogant brutes who are never apologetic or sorry for any of the things they do, and she’s coming to apologise to me unprovoked? That’s new...
"I shouldn’t have invaded your personal space like that or made you so uncomfortable." She erelies, and I look away from her.
"It... It’s okay." I reply, and there’s silence.
To be honest, it wasn’t like I hated the kiss... I was just shocked... and too shy to look at her after she kissed me.
I don’t know why she did it, but she wouldn’t have done it if she didn’t find me attractive... right? And the thought of someone as ethereally beautiful as her finding me attractive... even if it was for just a moment...
"Let me make it up to you." She says, and my head snaps up at her.
"N... no. There’s no need. I’m fine. Really, it’s okay. I hold no grudge against you." I reply quickly as I start backing away.
I... I don’t like this.
If I’m to be honest, I’m... attracted to her.
In ways I can not understand.
I’ve seen so many pretty people before, but something about my attraction to this Alpha seems... dangerous.
I promised myself to stay away from her, but a part of me is always looking forward to seeing her. Even if it’s just to catch a glimpse of her. I’m always on edge when she’s around, and my heart skips so many beats when she looks at me.
I’ve never felt this way about anyone before, and the fact that she is Alpha Liandria’s niece is all the more reason I know this is a death wish I’m drafting for myself.
I’m developing a crush on someone I shouldn’t even be looking at, and she isn’t making things any easier for me. She’s always looking for me.
If I want to keep my head on my body... I need to avoid her... starting with this offer of hers to make it up to me.
"Alana, are you listening?" She questions, and I quickly rush backwards.
"Y... Yes, Alpha. I was just thinking that it’s really not necessary. I..." I begin, but she cuts me off.
"I insist." She says, and I gulp.
She’s not going to let this go, is she?
"Actually... Alpha Rhydian sent me to get some fruits for Master Elian. He’ll wake up any minute now, and would need his fruits." I reply as I begin to back away, and she follows.
"Rhydian is there, and so are the other palace staff. They’ll take care of him, don’t worry." She says, and I shake my head in negation.
"Now is a delicate time, Alpha. Alpha Rhydian said only he and I can care for Master Elian, and right now, he needs me." I refuse, and she sighs.
"Rhydian will take care of him then. He’s not incapable of taking care of his Omega." She retorts, and I shake my head in negation.
"I’m sorry, Alpha, but I can’t negate my duties," I reply as I turn around on my heels, ready to sprint, but her words keep me rooted to the spot.
"But you owe me a debt, Alana."
I turn around slowly to look at her, and she shrugs at me.
"I just want you to pay it. That’s all." She replies, and I stare at her in silence.
The debt I owe her for helping Master Elian. What could she possibly want??
How do I get out of this mess?? Why is this lady so hot on my trail??
"What... How do you want me to repay you?" I question, and twinkles explode in her eyes as she smiles at me, like I just gave her a treasure chest.
She rushes over to me and grabs my wrist.
"Lunch at my place. Come on." She says as she starts pulling me, and I sigh before following after her.
"It... It won’t take long, right?" I question, and she shrugs.
"Depends on what my Father decides to cook." She says, and I stop in my tracks, with my eyes widening.
"Your father?!" I question in alarm, and she turns around to look at me in confusion.
"What’s wrong?" She questions, and I blink at her in confusion.
"What do you mean? What’s wrong? You just mentioned your father. Why.. Why am I going to meet your father? And... and you mentioned cooking. How.. WHy... Why would I eat something your Father cooked? I’m just a maid. It’s not right. I ca’t...2 I begin to panic, and she sighs before moving close to me.
"You’re my guest." She says like that explains everything, and I blink at her in dumbfoundedness.
"About cooking, my father loves it. He always cooks what we eat, and when I told him about you, he asked me to bring you over. He’d be more than happy to cook for you." She says, and I remain frozen.
Is she not understanding me??
"Alpha Igma, I’m a maid.. A member of the royal family can not cook for me. I won’t be able to eat..." I begin, but she cuts me off.
"You’re my m..." She begins but stops, and my brows crease.
I’m her what?
"You’re my guest. Alana. It’s nothing over the top. I promise. My Father is the one who suggested this." She says, and I remain frozen with my mind racing.
Her father suggested cooking for a maid?? It makes no sense. Why... What would he do that?
I mean, I know he is Alpha Liandria’s Omega brother who hardly ever faces the public, but I know for a fact that it doesn’t make him any less royalty. He is higher than me in every way, and I’m supposed to sit and eat his cooking??
I don’t even know what type of man he is. Is he strict? Kind? Like his sister... I don’t want to do this...
"Alpha Igma..." I begin in hopes of convincing her, but she cuts me off.
"Alana, if you refuse... You won’t just be refusing me. You’ll be refusing my father, too. He’s quite eager to meet you." She says, and I pause.
"Eager to meet me? Why??" I reply, and she smiles before turning around and continuing to pull me along.
"He wants to meet the girl I’ve developed a crush on." She replies, and my heart skips a beat.
The girl... she has a crush... on...??
My steps falter as I walk behind her, and she steals a peek back at me.
Her smile is still intact as she leads the way, and I can not stop my heart from ramming like it’s about to burst.
Did she just say she has a crush on me??
Me!?
Is... is she joking?!
Does she mean it??
How could she say it like that??
Why... How would she have a crush on me...?
How am I supposed to react to that?
Am I supposed to say something?
Do I act like I didn’t hear it??
What do I do?
How do you react when your crush tells you they have a crush on you?!!
Especially when she’s so... Beautiful...?
My heart is beating so fast I might pass out.
Is this real??