Maxwell drove like a mad man to his apartment that Ricky was staying. He had messaged and called Ricky severally but there was no response. After he parked at the parking lot he ran crazily into the elevator to get him up the apartment.
Ricky on the other hand was a little bit clear headed as he got out of the shower drying his hair and walking into the living room where he had kept his phone. He glanced at it and found several messages from Maxwell. He became alerted that Maxwell must have been so worried about him for messaging that much. He dialed Maxwell's number,when the call connected he said. "Hello Mr Kant, my phone was on mute,I didn't see your messages. What's up"
"Did you get home?" Maxwell asked his worried voice jolting Ricky.
"Yes,I got in not quite long.Anyway Mr Kant,what cookies flavor do you want next week?"
There was silence at the other end.
"Why are you not speaking?" Ricky asked. Little did he know that Maxwell was already at the door.
"Is it possible that you want to make cookies with me here?" Ricky pressed further but still silence.
"Mr Kant"
"Open up" Maxwell said quietly.
Ricky opened the door and saw Maxwell staring at him accusingly. "Mr Kant"
"Gifting cookies but making me help to bake them,just how sincere is Secretary Brown anyway" Maxwell said and Ricky could already feel his pettiness which he had fallen love in with.
"I'll always be sincere with you,Mr Kant" Ricky said maintaining his gaze at Maxwell to prove his sincerity.
Maxwell said nothing as he walked in raising an eyebrow. Ricky closed the door after him. He then walked over to Maxwell and stood a few meters away from him.
"Oh really?" Maxwell finally smirked. "Prove it"
Ricky smiled faintly and walked few steps closer to Maxwell,he stood on a toe because Maxwell was quite taller and older compared to him and he pressed his warm lips to Maxwell's cheek making him to freeze in that spot. He was caught if guard. He never expected Ricky to actually show such sincerity to him. When Ricky pulled away,he noticed by himself that he was blushing the drunken redness returning to his face.
"Is it enough?" Ricky asked.
*******
Maxwell woke the next morning smiling from his sleep,he was dreaming about the soft kiss from the previous night. He got out of bed and walked to the shower to have a warm bath. On getting into the bathroom the things first he checked in the mirror were his face and hair making sure he looked good.
After getting prepared he walked into the living room and saw that Ricky had made some food and placed them on the dining table.
"Good morning, Mr Kant" Ricky greeted.
"Morning" Maxwell replied. He sat at the table and noticed all the food there were food he detested to eat so early in the morning. He sighed.
Ricky saw the look on his face and smiled he had done it on purpose. If there was anyone who knew Maxwell both in and out,he was the one. He had prepared the meal on purpose. Making congee and noodles early in the morning for Maxwell. When Maxwell sat there was only a bowl of congee.
"I hate eating congee and noodles first thing in the morning" As soon as he mumbled that Ricky passed a bowl of noodles to him smiling.
"Oh?" Ricky pretended he just found out. "I didn't know what you liked so I prepared a little bit of these"
Maxwell sighed and started to eat.
"Did you sleep well last night?" Ricky asked.
"Huh" Maxwell said trying not to get upset.
"I didn't" Ricky said.
Maxwell looked at him. "Why"
"You tell me" Ricky replied.
"Hangover from drinking in place of Peem Ronalds,I think" Maxwell replied and it was obvious he was especially annoyed about that.
"Its not that. Its because of the fast heartbeat" Ricky recalled the warm kiss the previous night.
Maxwell sighed. "Really?"
Ricky nodded smiling sweetly. "Its never beaten that fast before"
Maxwell stood up and walked over to where Ricky stood, his movements were slow and calculating setting Ricky off his hinges. He stared at Maxwell lost in the sexiness of him. He moved back a little as if scared of the domineering presence as Maxwell paused a few feet away from him.
"And that kept you awake?" Maxwell asked mockingly. "What do I do from now on?"
"From now on? True. What should you do" Ricky said. "Mr Kant,if I date you will I get a heart attack?"
"Why "if" ?" Maxwell teased. "Ricky,what am I to you now?"
Ricky only blushed. And then without any warning Maxwell pressed his lips to Ricky's kissing him tentatively. The kiss was soft and sweet. Its the kind of kiss that lingers on for long and the participants will think about it for the rest of the day.
Taming desire like training an animal,feed it disliked food,reward it with kisses.
That day at the office Edwin came in to report a staff in the company.
"Mr Kant,HR submitted their last inquiry. Pete Newman from Lab group A left his post without following protocols. Should we proceed with dismissal?" Edwin asked.
Maxwell was silent for a while. "Deduct this month's performance penalty and stay on for observation" Maxwell said.
"Understood" Edwin walked away mumbling to himself, Mr Kant seems to be in an unusually good mood lately.
Later that day at home. While Maxwell worked on his laptop Ricky prepared some fruits for him. He carried them to him in a bowl. Maxwell was seated on a couch his eyes glued to the screen typing nonstop.
"Mr Kant,you've been working since you got here and even during dinner. Now why don't you eat some fruits" Ricky said as he picked up a grape with a fork and brought it to Maxwell's lip but got no reaction all.
Maxwell didn't ignore him on purpose,he just had too many work piled up for him and he had to finish them up before the following day.
Ricky looked down sadly at being ignored. Noticing that Ricky was sad, Maxwell immediately closed the laptop and brought his lips closer to accept the grape but that didn't end there, he drew Ricky in for a kiss. Ricky didn't object or shy away from him as that was what he also wanted. This time the kiss lingered on with Maxwell drilling his tongue in and out of Ricky's mouth,teasing him as he lay him down in the couch. Maxwell wanted more than the kiss,his hand explored Ricky's body. He would have had his way because Ricky's guard was down too,if not for the ringing phone which was Ricky's, they both might have ended up on a bed, making love intensely.
Maxwell wanted them to ignored the phone but Ricky broke the kiss and pushed his exploring hands away regaining his composure. He couldn't believe what almost happened. He didn't want to do this kind of thing with Maxwell except he loved him deeply thats the only assurance that he won't be abandoned later on when Maxwell had had his fill. Maxwell smiled biting his lips at being denied what he wanted.
It turned out to be Peem calling. After the call. Ricky said to Maxwell shyly well aware of what almost took place between them. "Mr Kant. Mr Ronald just asked me to bring a file over to him at the office. I'll be right back"
Ricky stood up and was to walk away to do the errand he was sent when Maxwell held his hand and sat him back down. "What time is it?" Maxwell asked disapprovingly. "What kind of Omega goes to deliver a file to another Alpha this late at night?" Maxwell touched Ricky's lips still savouring the sweet taste. "Ricky,let me give you a piece of advice. After midnight every night,you're not allowed to take care of any other Alpha except me". Maxwell brought his lips towards Ricky again to continue where they stopped but Ricky happened to be annoyed at that gesture and he turned his lips the other way avoiding Maxwell's lips.
Maxwell was furious at being rejected. "Everytime you come home from work you smell like Peem Ronalds.But when you're with me I can't even touch you". Maxwell's jealousy surfaced.
"Mr Kant,I'm his secretary,its only natural that I pick up his scent from time to time. If you mind it I'll shower as soon as I get home. But don't make it sound like I'm having an affair with him" Ricky said his voice shaking.
"I never said there was anything between you and him. Then why don't you ever let me touch you?" Maxwell asked.
"I have pheromones dysregulation" Ricky lied. "I'm still undergoing treatment. The doctor said physical intimacy is prohibited unless" Ricky stopped.
"Unless what?" Maxwell who's heart had softened asked desperately.
"Nothing" Ricky said.
Maxwell stood up suddenly. "Ricky,its not nothing.I want you to tell me the truth"
"Unless you're willing to permanently mark me" Ricky blurted out
Maxwell was shocked.
"I can only have sex with an Alpha who's willing to give me a permanent mark"
Maxwell sighed and looked at Ricky with a side eye glance.
"Permanent marking means exclusive partnership" Ricky chuckled. "I know that's impossible" Ricky stood up looking at Maxwell then hugged him tightly. "I'm not greedy. Just being like this is already more than I've ever hoped for. For real"
Maxwell softened. "Fine. If you don't want sex then I won't. Don't overthink it" He rubbed Ricky's back affectionately making Ricky to beam shamelessly.