Headaches

Dragging himself home, the alpha had not even showered in the dressing room. He just wanted to throw himself in bed and sleep. Could he skip school and show up for practice? It was a chance.

As he passed through the doors of his house, Milles saw his family gathered in the room with smiles on their faces. He had come to look around trying to find an exit route where he was not seen, but the chances were nil. As soon as he took a step, his father called him with his hand.

― My boy, we were discussing some things. Why don't you join us?

Pressing the handle of the backpack, Milles had dragged himself to the room sitting on the upholstery farther from the others. Throwing himself in the upholstery felt his whole body throb uncomfortable, being immediate the weight of their eyes to close.

― Oh what a stench. Didn't you shower?

― I was training until now, don't get bored.

― I'm your mother, look at the respect.

― What did you want? I'm too tired to discuss bullshit.

— We were discuss with your sister her birthday present. ― Said the father, stroking Sadie's dark hair. ― You said you wanted a trip instead of a party, right?

― Yes, Dad, yes.

― And have you chosen your destination?

― I want to meet Disney. Wouldn't it be fabulous to go to Orlando? ― Smile a lively Sadie.

― We could see how American hotels work...

― Not worth it! It's a family trip, for fun and not work.

― Right, right, all for my little girl.

― Don't feel like it, now can I go to my room? ― Milles complained without being able to handle the headache that was beginning to bother.

― Milles, are you being a rebel?

― This is kid stuff, why the hell would I go to Disney?

― Because it's my birthday present!

― Then go alone! I have things more important than keeping you up and down.

— Like what? ― The father asked, thickening his voice, as he always did when his authority needed to be noticed by the eldest son. ― What's so important you don't want to be around your family?

― A championship, entrance exam, school, those three things are enough to steal my precious time.

— If you were studying to attend something that pays I would understand. But if you dedicate yourself to something that will not bear fruit, it is a waste of time. ― Answered the alpha father. ― We can enjoy the trip so that you take a quick course on business. You can succeed me and then...

― Waste of time is you trying to get me stuck behind a desk. I don't feel like it.

Rising without continuing to listen to the complaints of his parents, Milles went to his room on the second floor of the house. Taking off his sneakers and kicking them to his room, he threw his backpack into some corner, snorting tired. His head ached tirelessly, and his body throbbed.

He wanted to sleep.

By heaven, he just wanted to sleep.

Even though he was in his room, the Alpha had no peace. The sweet smell revealed the presence of Sadie at the door, looking at him with those sad eyes as she always did when she could not get something desired.

― Milles, you didn't have to talk to our parents like that.

― Can you leave my room? I'm not in the mood to talk.

― I understand that you feel pressured now that you're captain. But I'm not saying you abandon everything to go traveling with us.

— You don't say that, but that's what our father says. ― Claimed the alpha by turning to his sister. ― It's pretty silly to believe that he will do nothing while you have fun in a park full of little princesses.

— All right, I admit our father is pretty obvious with his intentions of dragging you out, but I can help you. It's a family moment, and we haven't been traveling together for years.

— Sadie, I'm a senior in high school. Professor Marcos has already warned that he has scouts in the fucking championship and I want to play professionally. ― Mumbled the alpha, controlling himself to the max not to blow up with his sister. ― It's my only chance. So don't fuck.

― You'll win, no need to worry. And the trip won't last long, we can get back before the championship starts.

Laughing incredulously the alpha pointed to the sister.

— You will come back. I'm pretty sure whatever little loophole I give the old man, he's gonna drag me into a suit and tie so he can sit in meetings.

After leaning against the door, Sadie approached the brother holding his face with both hands. She always did that when she wanted all the attention she needed, and Milles couldn't get away.

― I promised you I'd help you follow your dream, Milles. I'll succeed in business and you'll be free to play in the Olympics.

― You know that our father wants an alpha to succeed him. And you're an omega.

― That's something I'm going to take care of. I've already found the perfect alpha that Dad will like. And then he'll let go of you.

A shiver had passed the back of Milles. The determination shone brightly in those brown eyes, and the alpha had not liked the idea that had passed in his head. Holding Sadie's hands, Milles smiled sideways.

― Don't tell me you're thinking about dragging that person into this shit, all right?

― Smart, handsome, responsible and alpha. Gabriel is the perfect person for me to get married and inherit Dad's business.

― Holy shit. Sadie, don't even think.

― Gabriel can help us both.

― That's ridiculous, the easier you get with the Thunder.

― Yuck! Why would I be with him? ― Complained the girl making faces.

― Unlike Gabriel, Thunder likes you.

― It's only a matter of time. If that Theodore wasn't stealing all the attention because of the contest, I could be with Gabriel again.

The alpha sat on the bed looking at the sister who smiled brilliantly. Was she motivated to conquer Gabriel to the point of not seeing what was so obvious? He had thought that the rumours had been clear that the new student had already chosen his omega, and it was not her.

— Sadie, knock it off. ― Milles said leaning his arms on his knees facing his sister seriously ― Stop running after Gabriel, he already likes Theodore.

― I don't want you to worry about that, little brother.

― You're making a fool of yourself. People will laugh at you. I don't want to see my sister acting like a bitch.

— I didn't do anything wrong! ― Complained omega pouting childishly. ― Look, this is all just a thing of the moment. Gabriel will know that Theodore is not right for him.

— Gabriel is not the person you think he is ― The alpha answer, keeping a close eye on his sister. He barely blinked. And then Sadie would know how serious he was about it. ― He's not kind. There's a side of Gabriel that you've never seen.

― And did you see by chance? I think you're just putting fear in me.

— Believe me, Sadie, I've seen it. Even Nicolas saw it and got scared. If he and I, who are the hottest kids in the whole school, say that Gabriel is no joke... It's because he's not. And I won't be able to help you, because he scares me when he's like that.

Sadie had stood in front of her brother, holding his hand on his shoulder driving a kind smile. Or painful, your sister would waste no time in ridiculing him so quietly.

— All the more reason for him to stay with me. I'll be the one to tame him. Don't worry little brother, I have a plan. ― Flashing for the alpha, Sadie walked away going to the door ― I'll cover you up about the trip, but you'll have to be alone here at home. Will you cope well with missing your beloved sister?

Raising the middle finger to her as Sadie passed through the door, Milles was finally left alone in his room. He had thrown himself into bed mumbling from the head that throbbed even more. He had tried his best to warn Sadie about Gabriel, even for her sake, but had failed miserably. To make matters worse, she seemed to have a plan at hand.

What the hell would she be up to? He'd have to find out before the bomb went off. It would be better if Gabriel simply told her that Theodore was his soul mate. Who knows that way Sadie would leave him alone.