Late one night while he was still at the office Maxwell got a call from Abby.
"Hello, Maxwell. Your susceptible period is coming right? Let's go on a vacation together this time". Abby suggested.
"Didn't i tell you not to contact me?" Maxwell retorted.
"Maxwell I know you don't like me going out all the time but I've changed"
"What does it have to do with me?"
"Don't say that. I know,you're with that orchid-scented Omega,Vee told me. Platonic love is romantic but Maxwell you're an S-class Alpha. You don't have to go through your susceptible period alone". Abby tried to be cunning.
"How I spend my susceptible period and who I spend it with is none of your business. We just fooled around for a few days. If you want me to buy you a few more bags you can just contact my secretary. Don't call me if there's nothing else". Maxwell said and ended the call.
Abby called him back severally but he never responded. She sighed frustrated.
Maxwell's phone rang so much he finally picked it up.
"What now!?" He screamed thinking it was still Abby.
"Maxwell,its me Vee". As expected Vee was always at Raymond's club at night. "Why are you so angry? Who pissed you off?"
"Stop spreading my privacy and I'll be less angry". Maxwell remarked a bit upset.
"Hey, that won't do. You know me. Don't tell me anything secrets". Vee teased. "Oh,by the way,isn't your susceptible period coming? I'm going to Country P for a few days. Do you want to join me? Country P's entertainment industry is very advanced. There are many beautiful Omegas". Vee offered.
"No". Maxwell replied.
"Why not? Let's go,the more the merrier" Vee said.
"Don't force Maxwell,Vee" Raymond said beside him. "You know he wouldn't go to Country P unless there's something important"
Vee sighed and Persuaded Maxwell again. "Just take it as doing me a favor okay? Let's go"
"No" Maxwell replied bluntly and ended the call.
"What did I tell you?" Raymond said to Vee. "You got rejected ruthlessly right?"
"I know he doesn't like Country P. I just want to help him overcome it". Vee took a sip of his drink. "Just because he lost his ancestral pocket watch in Country P ,he started to hate that place. Mr Kant is so narrow minded. Come on let's drink up". Vee said making Raymond laugh so hard.
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Young Maxwell was in Country P. He rested his back on a mango tree in an opened farming area. He read his book and unconsciously fell asleep with the book covering his face that he wasn't aware of the crying little Ricky not too far from where he was. It was when the bully came to deal with Ricky that he shot up from his sleeping position hearing the wailing cry of Ricky.
"Ricky what are you doing here?" Asked the bully pulling at Ricky and pushing him on the floor. "What's with that face?"
Little Ricky cried more.
"Shut up"
They suddenly heard a young voice say startling both little Ricky and his bully.
"Who is it? Come out". The bully called.
Young Maxwell walked out slowly from behind the tree he laid on. "You disturbed my sleep. How dare you ask me who I am?"
The bully suddenly recognized him. "Maxwell Kant?"
"You're an S-class Alpha,yet you are bullying an Omega?" Young Maxwell shouted releasing his pheromones,the bully ran away quickly for safety.
Young Maxwell looked at little Ricky. "Come here"
Little Ricky quickly walked over to him.
Young Maxwell touched his shoulders comforting him. "He's just a jerk,I've scared him away. Don't be afraid,I'm not doing anything. I'm just giving you some comforting pheromones. You'll feel better. Just stay still just for a moment". He patted little Ricky's back slowly and comforted him.
Believe it or not,this was how Ricky fell in love with Maxwell. A childhood crush led to something more serious in Ricky's heart. He never forgot about Maxwell from that day on.
Young Maxwell leaned forward sniffing at little Ricky. "I don't smell any pheromones on you. You're not an Omega? You're a Beta? Huh? I've never seen such a cute Beta. So the pheromones doesn't work on you?". Young Maxwell marveled.
"No,I'm not a Beta". Little Ricky said. "I'm just not differentiated yet"
"No wonder I can't smell you". Young Maxwell remarked.
"But I'm going to differentiate soon. What scent do you like?" Little Ricky asked.
That made young Maxwell uncomfortable,he turned to leave but little Ricky touched his hand preventing his movement. "Maxwell Kant"
"What is it?" Maxwell snapped.
"I'm going to get something. I'll be back. Please wait for me". Little Ricky pleaded and Maxwell agreed.
Little Ricky came back with a note and a pen. "Maxwell,please give me your number"
"Why?" Maxwell said collecting them from him. "You want to thank me?" He then wrote a capital letter X on the note and gave it to little Ricky. "There's no need for my number. If anyone bullies you again,don't stand still like an idiot. Run if you can't defeat them. At least you can protect yourself like that". Young Maxwell advised. "That's all, goodbye kid". Young Maxwell walked away leaving little Ricky all alone.
Little Ricky looked down and saw an old ancestral watch on the floor,guessing it belonged to Young Maxwell he took it and kept it to himself.
All these memories flashed through Ricky's mind as he stared at the old watch he had kept safe since he was little. He smiled softly then turned to Edwin who came to visit unexpectedly.
"Secretary Nicolas,would you like tea or coffee?". Ricky inquired.
"I'm fine with anything. Anything convenient for you. I came without informing you". Edwin replied. His intentions for visiting Rich wasn't pure. He had an ulterior motive. He watched as Ricky walked into the kitchen to get him something to drink then glanced at Ricky's bag which had the KB initials customized on it. That was his goal but Ricky came back too early with a cup of coffee.
"Thank you". Edwin said to Ricky who placed the cup on the table next to the couch Edwin sat on. "Mr Kant went on a business trip. He didn't want you to be bored so he asked me to visit and give you a book"
"What book?". Ricky asked eagerly.
Edwin passed him the book which was titled 'Human Word' Ricky smiled. "I mentioned it to Mr Kant a while back. I said I liked this book since I was a kid. I've always wanted to read it a few more times"
Edwin nodded. "I've been working with Mr Kant for many years. I can tell that he cares about you"
Ricky blushed. "Mr Kant is very nice". He paused as something struck his mind. "Secretary Nicolas?"
"Yes?"
"Is Mr Kant on a business trip because of his susceptible period?" Ricky asked
"This is a personal schedule. I'm not sure" Edwin refused to disclose his boss' secret.
Ricky's eyes dropped. "Personal schedule? Got it". He said. "Oh right,I baked cookies. Would you like some?"
"Sure thank you". Edwin intended to use that as an opportunity to achieve his aim.
"You're welcome. I made two flavors. You'll like it". Ricky stoop up and headed to the kitchen. He already knew of Edwin's intentions. He was always conscious of people around him.
Edwin took the opportunity to plant a voice recording chip in Ricky's briefcase. He was almost caught in the act.
"Secretary Nicolas. Do you like our company's briefcase? If you like it,I can give it to you" Ricky offered.
"Oh,its your bag? I thought it belongs to Mr Kant. I wanted to refill his name cards.Last time at the business party,Mr Kant had an empty name card case and he got really angry". Edwin lied.
"Mr Kant does have a bad temper sometimes. It must be tough to take care of him" Ricky agreed.
"Its nothing. Its my duty". Edwin said.
Ricky then brought the plate containing the cookies. "Here ,try it. I just baked it"
"Oh. I just remembered. Mr Kant asked me to go to the lab again today. I'll leave it to you then". Edwin had to find an excuse and that was the suitable one.
"True" Ricky said. "Work is most important.I'll pack the cookies for you".
"Thank so much". Edwin said.