Ricky sat lonely at home toying with Maxwell's supposed lost family heirloom watch. He suddenly received a call from Edwin Nicolas. He answered the call without checking who it was that called.
"Mr Brown its me"
"Secretary Nicolas?"
"Yes"
"Sorry to call so late. I need to tell you Mr Kant has something urgent to attend to and won't be back in a few days. He asked me to let you know so you wouldn't wait up for him". Edwin explained.
Ricky was hurt,he understood that Maxwell was in rut and didn't want to stay home so he won't hurt Ricky but that didn't stop him from being petty about it.
"Oh?". Ricky replied sarcastically. "Okay"
"Get some rest". Edwin encouraged
"Thanks". Ricky replied and hung up. He smiled wickedly as he continued to toy with with the heirloom. "Skipping rut at home is a bad habit you need to change"
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A few days later Maxwell came back. As he entered the house,Ricky who was seated in dinning room reading suddenly changed his demeanor into a delicate one,he appeared he would brake if carried carelessly. Maxwell was pulling of his shoes when Ricky approached him at the door. Maxwell turned,seeing Ricky he smiled.
"Mr Kant,you're back". Ricky said half smiling.
"Do you miss me". Maxwell asked stroking Ricky's soft cheek.
Ricky nodded. "Yes"
Maxwell assessed Ricky's face for a while. "What's wrong? You look a bit down". Maxwell held Ricky's hands,stroking them.
"No,I've just been tired lately". Ricky replied.
"Come here". Maxwell opened his arms and Ricky drew into them. Ricky was enveloped in a warm embrace. "Is it because you missed me too much?". Maxwell asked his eyes closed savoring the moment. "That you are exhausted?"
"I missed you a lot". Ricky mumbled and Maxwell hugged even more.
Maxwell pulled from Ricky and initiated a kiss but it deepened so much that he forgot he shouldn't be aroused because Ricky was sick. The best part was Ricky's response,it made the kiss linger in Maxwell's mind even after their lips parted.
Later that night when they were about to sleep. Ricky layed in Maxwell's arms. Maxwell was drifting off when Ricky suddenly called making the sleep disappear from his eyes.
"Mr Kant? Are you asleep?"
Maxwell held him tighter signifying he was awake.
Ricky turned over to face Maxwell who rubbed at his slim waist. "Do you think I'm filthy?". Ricky suddenly asked startling Maxwell.
Maxwell sat up on the bed staring at Ricky with concern. "Nonsense. Who dares to say that to you?" Maxwell asked.
"Then why did you spend your rut with another Omega?". Ricky pouted.
Maxwell was shocked. "When did I--"
"Can't you stay with me?". Ricky didn't let him finish his sentence. "Do we have to go all the way? Hugs,kisses,sharing the same pillow. Was none of it enough for you?"
Maxwell sighed and caressed Ricky's face. "Stop over thinking. Its late. Go to sleep okay?"
Ricky got so upset that he turned his back on Maxwell on the bed. Maxwell tried to hold him but he kept pushing Maxwell's hand away. Maxwell sighed and turned the other way to. They slept backing each other.
Maxwell suddenly woke up in the middle of the night. He turned over to Ricky.
"Ricky?". He called. There was no response. He shook Ricky's shoulders. "Ricky?". Still no response.
Maxwell sat up instantly and turned Ricky's body over. His heart skipped a beat when he saw Ricky appearing lifeless.
"Ricky,Ricky?". He called him a few more times and got no response. He picked up his phone and immediately dialed his doctor's number with shaky hands.
"Hello doctor,Ricky just passed out. His pheromone outflow is extremely bad. What should I do?" He was so panicked.
"Mr Kant,calm down. I gave you a suppressant in advance. There should be a vial at home. Look for it. A small bottle"
Maxwell rummaged through the drawer in the room and finally found it. "I've found it"
"Give him a shot. He'll feel much better after that. But you still need to bring him to the hospital. My student is on duty tonight. I'll have him wait for you in the emergency room. Given his condition he may need to be hospitalized"
Maxwell quickly filled the syringe and carefully undress Ricky's arm and injected the dose. He noticed his own heart beat was over the scale due to fear. He carried Ricky in his arms into the car,ready for the hospital.
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Peem walked into his office,as grumpy as ever. He always had this angry expression on his face without knowing who even made him mad. But apparently it was Maxwell. He picked up his phone to call Ricky and report his sweetheart Maxwell who kept bugging him. Immediately Ricky picked Peem screamed at top of his voice to show his agitation.
"I'm so fucking sick of Maxwell !!!"
"Shh,keep your voice down I'm in the hospital". Ricky whispered.
"Maxwell is sick?". Peem was curious.
Ricky rolled his eyes. "Why can't it be me?"
Peem sat up on his chair. "You're sick?"
A few moments later Peem entered Ricky's hospital room by climbing through the window. He was sick of having issues with Maxwell so he had to climb like four floors to get to Ricky's room. It wasn't difficult for him, he was an Alpha.
"What are you doing here?". Ricky asked immediately he smelled Peem,although his eyes were closed.
"If I didn't come,your secretary Chang Ping would and it'll be worse if Maxwell saw him". Peem snapped. He pocketed his hands as he studied Ricky with a smirk on his face. He eyed Ricky and asked. "What's wrong with you?"
Ricky opened his eyes and smiled sheepishly. "I'm sick". He raised his hand to show Peem where he was receiving drips. "Can't you tell?"
"I'm asking about how this happened". Peem snapped.
Ricky tore off the drip,sat up. His expression returned to the original,wicked and crazy look. "I increased the dosage of my pheromone modifier"
Peem couldn't believe his ears. "Are you crazy?". He screamed.
"Yeah". Ricky nodded. "I'm crazy. Mr Kant spent his rut on an island with some other Omega. For seven days. How can I not be crazy?"
"So what?". Peem asked. "Look at you. Your face is as pale as paper. Why torture yourself like this? What are you trying to get from this? Are you trying to compete for attention against other Omegas? Are you hoping Maxwell will care?"
Ricky pouted,changing his previous deadly look. "Is that so wrong?"
"You've gone completely mad". Peem muttered rolling his eyes.
Ricky played with his bed sheet. "Mr Kant is too charming. The multitudes who adore him would drain oceans with their devotion. What choice I have but to try?"
Peem groaned. "You're the reason Maxwell has been harassing me nonstop. I thought he was romantic but he's just a cheating bastard"
"He just hit you a few times. You didn't loose a limb". Ricky chuckled. "Why's an Alpha being so petty"
Peem felt like punching Ricky. "You're so gracious. Well,why do you care who he has sex with?"
"Its different". Ricky stuck out his tongue mocking Peem.
There was a knock on the door. Someone called from outside. "Mr Brown,are you awake?"
"Yes I am but don't come in yet". Ricky quickly answered signaling Peem to start going.
"But its time for your check up. I'll bring the doctor in ten minutes okay?"
"Sure". Ricky replied.
Ricky looked at Peem who didn't appear bothered as he was pacing back and forth. "There are bodyguards outside. How did you get in?"
Peem nodded towards the window.
Ricky sighed and stood up. "You climbed the window? This is the fourth floor. I didn't expect you to care so much about me". He teased.
"I just don't want your death to mess up my plans". Peem snapped. "I never understood what Maxwell had that made you go to such lengths chasing him all the way from Country C to Country P. Now I fucking get it. You're both goddamn lunatics.
"Thanks for the compliments". Ricky smiled. "But since you climbed four floors to my ward,you must want more than just to flatter me"
"Have you seen the news? Maxwell shorted KB's stock maliciously and sabotaged all our bids. He then reported us to CSRC like a thief crying 'thief'. Peem stated.
"So?". Ricky asked nonchalantly.
"So,you two are perfect for each other. Get married tomorrow,lock yourselves up and stop ruining the lives of ordinary folks". Peem folded his arms grumpily eyeing Ricky.
Ricky smiled like an idiot. "Mr Kant is so amazing"
"Yes,so amazing". Peem smirked. "CSRC already sent a query letter". Peem walked over to Ricky. "Ricky,your amazing Mr Kant caused huge losses to our company. What will you do to make up for that?"
Ricky looked away from Peem like someone who was daydreaming. "Mr Kant has always been amazing. How is that my problem? Besides a duck in hand won't fly away. Peem,you just failed to hold on. Whose fault is that? Why should I pay? Because the Alpha I choose is better than you?"
"Better my ass. He colludes on public bids and undercut us at cost price. If you agree,I'll collect evidence and sue him". Peem said angrily.
"No, I won't break my Alpha's heart for money. Tell you what,I'll cover the losses. But from now on avoid Maxwell when you can". Ricky warned.
"Do you think I can avoid him? He's the one hunting me down". Peem protested.
Ricky smiled on hearing that. "By the way". His serious expression was back. "Your bidding team needs serious work. Learn to handle collusive bids quickly. Hindsight is useless and just a waste of time. If you want something,take it. Anything less is just incompetence"
Maxwell's message suddenly dropped. Ricky immediately picked up his phone eagerly while Peem smirked at him.
You're awake?
Yeah,just woke up.
Ricky looked at Peem. "Maxwell will soon be here. If you have nothing else,leave now"
Peem grumbled. "So I have to scramble as soon has he arrives?" He sighed and walked towards the window to jump down. Ricky caught his hand midair as he jumped. Peem struggled to break free but couldn't. He up looked at Ricky who stared down at him smirking devilishly.
"Peem Ronald,you're so useless". Ricky insulted to provoke him. "Consider this a favor. Don't rough up on Maxwell again. It took him half a month to heal last time. I didn't like that"
"Next time,don't ask me for help with your love life. I don't like that either !!!". Peem screamed.
Ricky pulled him up so they could stare face to face. "You have to help me. Maybe I might help you in return"
"Let go !!". Peem screamed sturbbonly. "I don't need your help"
Ricky raised an eyebrow. "You don't? You'll probably die single on your own".
"Bullshit". Peem said and freed himself from Ricky's grip. He landed and smoothed his suit.
"Peem, I hope you'll find someone to love soon,like me". Ricky called from the window.
"Fuck off". Peem replied.