~Time Skip~ Next Morning
I woke up to the loud ringing of my phone. So...maybe I forgot to switch off the alarm yesterday. Nevermind.
I unlocked my phone and checked the new messages. One of them was from Qingxue and I opened the chat.
Qingxue ❄️
"When are you planning to tell her? You know she'll find out eventually, right?"
I sigh, already knowing this. After thinking for a while, I replied to her message.
Me
"I will tell her sooner or later. Don't worry about it."
Qingxue ❄️
"How can I not worry? I am an omega too and I know that taking so many suppressants causes many problems, Zhirui. You need to stop taking them!"
I smile, tears already sliding down my cheeks. I know I should have stopped taking them years ago but I can't. I am too deep in trouble.
Me
"I promise I will stop as soon as possible. Happy?"
Qingxue ❄️
"You know I am doing this for you. Don't forget to keep your promise. See you in the afternoon."
I promised her last week that we'll meet soon because we were too busy recently. Thankfully, I don't need to be at work in the afternoon since I worked overtime before.
Me
"See you."
~Time skip~ 1 hour later
Entering the company, I spot Lexin leaning against the front desk. I immediately turn my gaze away, hoping to get to the office unnoticed. Too f*cking late.
"Zhirui, come here." I slowly turn around only to be face to face with her. When did she get here?
"We're you trying to ignore me?" she asks, her purple eyes making a hole in my head. "W-what? Of course no. Why would I?"
"Hmm." She studies my expression and when I think she'll find out about the lie, she smiles. "I probably just misunderstood, sorry."
She wraps a hand around my shoulder and starts walking towards the office. As we reach the door, I push her hand away. "Go ahead, I need to use the restroom."
She raises her eyebrow but doesn't object. I quickly walk towards the restroom when I hear something fall on the floor. "You dropped this, Zhirui."
Recognizing the familiar voice, I turn around. "Qingxue? What are you doing here? We were supposed to meet in the afternoon."
She smiles and passes me the bottle with the suppressants. "I came to see the lady boss and ask her to let her assistant leave early today. Also, you promised you'll stop taking them."
Of course, she recognized them at first sight. She's an omega too. "And I told you that I still need time," I reply, putting the bottle back in my pocket.
"Should we go now?" "Sure." I follow her, squeezing my hand. "What are you doing here!?" Lexin asks the moment we enter the office.
"I came to steal your assistant," Qingxue replies and winks. "Only the assistant? How about the boss." "The boss needs to wait."
"Wow, Qingxue. When did you become so cold blooded towards your friend? Don't tell me Wenlan taught you that."
I burst out laughing and Qingxue looks at me like I am an alien. Lexin completely stops paying attention to Qingxue and moves her gaze on me.
"And you. Why didn't you tell me that you're going out with this little devil? We could have went together!"
That exactly why I didn't want to tell you. You would want to tag along and there would be nothing good about it. Maybe, you'll even find out my secret. Not ever over my death body...
"Qingxue....wants me to help her with choosing a present for your brother." I blur out without thinking. Qingxue puts her hand on her forehead and sighs.
"Is that right?" Lexin asks, moving her attention back to Qingxue. She immediately nods.
"Alright. In that case you can leave now, Zhirui. I will give you a day off but don't let this repeat again. Understood?"
"Understood, boss." I answer and smile. I grab Qingxue hand and look and Lexin. "We'll get going then. See you on Monday!"
She smiles back but I can see it's not genuine. Just what pissed her of so much? Oh...oh. Is she...jealous? Of her own friend?
I giggle, Qingxue immediately stops and turns around. "Is there a problem?" I ask, looking from behind her. My eyes widen.
"Ruofei...what are you doing here?" I ask, definitely looking surprised. He is an omega like me but recessive one. Of course, not many people know that. Only his family and close friends.
"I came here..." he glances at Qingxue and turns his attention back to me "...to see you, Zhirui."
"M-me? Why would you come to see me? Did you want to ask about Lexin's schedule? If yes, I can send it to you by email. Now, if you excuse us..."
"Zhirui...I know you secret," he says, not changing his expression. "I want to talk to you about it."
He looks at Qingxue, and notices her pale face. "I guess she knows what I am talking about, right?" I nod, my hands visibly shaking.
My head starts spinning and I press my hand on my forehead, hoping it would stop. The moment I close my eyes, I start falling only to be caught by Ruofei and Qingxue.
Last thing I hear is them shouting my name but I don't have enough strength to reply. Soon, I don't hear anything. I just know I am alive and that is enough....