The Overworked Beta and the Paranoid Alpha 53

Chapter 53: Memory: The Answer in His Heart

Wen En said, “Can you not stare at me?”

“No,” Romeo replied.

Wen En: “Oh,” Wen En turned over, his back to Romeo.

An hour ago, Wen En had pulled Romeo, who was in his susceptible period of presentation, back to the room to stay. A newly presented Alpha had difficulty controlling the release of his pheromones, especially during the first susceptible period.

After closing the doors and windows, Wen En turned the air filter in the room to high-speed filtering mode to filter out the Alpha pheromones.

Fortunately, an Alpha’s susceptible period was not as troublesome as an Omega’s heat. It was just that there would be some emotional irritability and crankiness, and some physical reactions, such as a low fever.

As for Romeo’s gasping reaction just now, Wen En guessed that it was an allergic reaction caused by his immune system’s overreaction to external stimuli during the susceptible period.

Wen En gave him a can of sparkling water. Before opening the can, he even sniffed it and said with a smile, “Hmm, this shouldn’t be a strong liquor this time.”

“Thank you,” Romeo took the sparkling water and quickly finished it. The soda quenched his thirst, but it was not very useful for the susceptible period. Romeo threw the can into the trash can. The can hit the plastic bucket and made a crisp sound.

“Just bear with it,” Wen En said. “It’s best not to use suppressants during the first susceptible period after presentation, otherwise it might affect the development of the gonads and lead to infertility.”

“I know,” Romeo said.

Wen En felt that Romeo was complaining, and said again, “I’m not making this up. There are documents to support it.”

Romeo retorted, “You’re just a Beta. How do you know so much about Alphas? Could it be that you’re into that?”

Huh? He had been quite polite in the dining room just now, but now he wasn’t even pretending, was he? Wen En sneered. He beckoned with his finger, “Come here. I’ll tell you what I’m into.”

Seeing him beckon, Romeo’s heart pounded. It must be because of the susceptible period! he thought, but his body was very obedient and still walked over.

“Thump!” His forehead was tapped by Wen En. “Idiot!”

“You actually cursed at me!” Romeo clutched his forehead, so angry that he couldn’t even speak.

“So what if I cursed at you?” Wen En said. “Just because you’re in your susceptible period, I have to spoil you?”

“You!” Romeo was anxious, but he couldn’t do anything to Wen En. He could only sulk in his bed, even though he felt that his anger was inexplicable.

He looks much more energetic than before. Wen En was a little relieved. Seeing that it was getting late, Wen En, who had lived in the army for a long time, was already used to the good habit of sleeping and waking up early.

Wen En said, “Go take a shower. Go to sleep after you’re done.”

“So early?” At this time, Romeo would usually lie in bed and read e-books or watch movies, not take a shower. That was something to be done before bed.

“Whatever,” Wen En said. “If you don’t go, I’ll go.”

Wen En got up and went to the bathroom. Wen En’s room had a separate bathroom, so it was very convenient to take a shower. He washed very quickly and was done in five minutes. He casually took the bath towel that the domestic robot had dried for him and wrapped it around his waist.

He pushed open the bathroom door and met the eyes of Romeo, who was sitting on the bed reading an e-book.

Romeo knelt on the bed and started coughing frantically.

Wen En’s hair was still wet. A drop of water dripped from the tip of his hair and landed on a white scar on his chest.

As an adult male Beta and a soldier, Wen En’s figure was very good. His shoulders were broad, and the tight, firm muscles covering his bones were as clear as a black and white sketch. Romeo’s gaze fell on the white scar on his chest. Wen En had the characteristic light wheat-colored skin of an Easterner. If his skin were fairer, the scars would not be so obvious. But it didn’t matter. The white scars on Wen En’s body were not out of place.

“You’re not choking on your own saliva, are you?” Wen En commented. “You really are an idiot.”

“Cough, cough… no, I…” Romeo coughed so hard he was about to throw up. After a while, he finally recovered. He stretched out a trembling hand and pointed at the white bath towel wrapped around Wen En’s waist. “You’re not wearing anything underneath, are you…”

Wen En nodded. “Don’t you think it’s more refreshing and comfortable to put on clothes after the water vapor on your skin has dried?”

I don’t think so, not at all! Romeo was so scared by this sentence that his face turned red. But Wen En’s next words made him even more flustered:

“Besides, I’m not an Omega. It won’t affect your susceptible period,” Wen En put his hands on his hips, his smile filled with contempt, or perhaps some other meaning. “So, Romeo, what are you afraid of?”

“…”

His lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and something jumped. Romeo didn’t dare to think about it. He quickly ran to his suitcase, casually grabbed a set of pajamas, and ran to the bathroom. “I’m going to take a shower!” With that, the bathroom door was slammed shut with great force.

“Hey, be gentle with the door. Honestly,” Wen En shook his head. Are all Alphas in their presentation period so jumpy?

I almost did something bad in the bathroom just now.

Romeo knelt on the tiles of the shower, hoping the cold water would wash away his sins and calm him down.

However, it was of no use.

“Romeo, you’re crazy,” Romeo muttered to himself. “How could you have such thoughts about a Beta you’ve only known for a short time?”

He slammed his fist on the tiled wall. The sharp pain made him subconsciously retract his hand and shake his arm. He had thought the pain would sober him up, but when he looked down, he found with despair that there was no sign of it going down.

“…”

Romeo was desperate. He closed his eyes, and the image of Wen En just now appeared in his mind.

In the end, he chose to give up struggling and started to do some handiwork.

“Why are you taking so long in the shower?” Wen En knocked on the bathroom door with confusion. “Romeo, are you done?”

There was no response from the bathroom. Soon, the door opened. White water vapor drifted out, and Romeo’s figure gradually emerged from the white mist. He was fully dressed, with a smile on his face, but Wen En felt that his smile was a little strange.

It looked a little uncanny valley.

“…Are you okay?”

Is this also a symptom of an Alpha’s susceptible period? Wen En reviewed his human physiology class. It seemed that this symptom had not been mentioned. It might be an individual difference.

“I’m fine,” Romeo smiled. “Hahaha, alright, it’s time to sleep, isn’t it?”

He climbed into his bed and covered himself with the quilt. His bed was next to Wen En’s. The Wen family’s parents had set up a folding bed for him. Romeo did not forget to urge Wen En, “Go to sleep. Sleeping and waking up early is good for your health.”

“…Oh,” What a strange attitude. Wen En couldn’t say what was wrong, but he didn’t think much of it and just thought it was an emotional problem caused by Romeo’s susceptible period. He turned off the light, lay in bed, and waited for sleep.

And then the scene at the beginning happened.

“What on earth do you want by staring at me?” Wen En couldn’t stand the needle-like gaze anymore. Even with his back to Romeo, the presence of this gaze was very strong, and Wen En couldn’t ignore it.

“I have a question,” Romeo said.

“Go on.”

“What happened to the scars on your body?”

Wen En turned around and looked at him. “Why are you asking this?”

“If you don’t want to say it, then forget it,” Romeo also turned his back to Wen En, just as he had done.

Wen En raised an eyebrow and hesitated for a moment. He sighed and said, “Alright, it’s not a secret anyway.”

These were all injuries Wen En had sustained during his missions. Some missions were classified, and some were known to everyone on the noon news. Wen En only briefly explained the cause of the injuries, without going into the specifics of the missions:

“This is an injury I got from falling from a three-meter-high platform into a bush.”

“This is a gunshot wound. A crazy robber shot at me three times. I dodged the first two, but not the third.”

“This is an injury I got from being kicked downstairs by a kangaroo.”

“Huh? A kangaroo?”

Wen En: “It’s a bit dramatic. The lunatic was an avid kangaroo enthusiast. He had a mountain of kangaroos in his manor.”

After explaining the origins of the scars in one breath, Wen En was thirsty. He took a sip of water and said to Romeo, “Are you satisfied, young master?”

Romeo’s eyes widened. “Why are you calling me that?”

“What else? I’ve been at your beck and call,” Wen En said. “I’m not even that patient with Wen Yuan.”

“…Oh,” Romeo pursed his lips, seeming to dislike the nickname.

“I have another request,” Romeo said.

“Go on,” Wen En said readily.

“I want to sleep in the same bed with you.”

“???” This time it was Wen En’s turn to be shocked. “Why?”

“I just want to. I’m not feeling well during my Alpha’s susceptible period.”

“You’re talking nonsense,” Wen En said bluntly.

He had been exposed, but Romeo did not give up. He firmly believed that Wen En was only verbally rejecting him, but his body was very honest. So he lifted Wen En’s air-conditioning quilt and threw himself on him.

Unfortunately, Wen En was serious. He directly pinned his arms behind his back.

Wen En controlled his strength very precisely. Romeo didn’t feel any pain. He could even get free with a little struggle, but Romeo didn’t. He pretended to cry out, “It hurts, it hurts! I’m in my susceptible period!”

Of course, Wen En knew that Romeo was pretending, but he still let go. “You’re using your susceptible period as a get-out-of-jail-free card,” Wen En said helplessly. Seeing that Romeo had still rolled onto his bed, Wen En sighed. “Forget it, do whatever you want.”

Romeo showed a triumphant smile. Wen En thought he had finally settled down, but as soon as he lay down, Romeo, like an eel, suddenly slipped into his arms.

“You said, whatever,” Romeo said, his arms wrapped around Wen En’s waist.

“…” Wen En was speechless.

Whatever. I give up.

Wen En’s bed was not big. It was a little cramped for two adult men to lie on. The comfort level was zero. He really didn’t know why Romeo had to squeeze in. Wen En had to adjust his posture, hoping to be a little more comfortable. But with this movement, it was more comfortable, but he and Romeo were even closer.

He could even feel Romeo’s breath gently touching his cheek, his chin. He looked at Romeo, but he found that Romeo was also looking at him. It was clearly night, but those blue eyes were as bright as a lake in the afternoon, sparkling.

“Wen En,” Romeo said in a low voice, “What do you think my pheromones smell like?”

Wen En sniffed carefully, thought for a moment, and said, “Lemon? It seems to have a hint of coconut.”

Wen En smiled and said, “This scent suits your image very well.”

“Really?” Romeo’s eyes grew brighter.

“Yes, it’s the smell of summer,” Wen En said. “And lemons are also golden yellow, which is very similar to your hair color.”

Wen En said it very sincerely. His sincerity was like firewood, making the flame in Romeo’s heart burn even brighter. The sparks crackled, making Romeo’s cheeks hot. The heat made him unconsciously move a little closer to Wen En.

But it seemed he couldn’t get any closer. When Romeo moved, his nose also gently touched Wen En’s nose. If they were any closer, the two of them would…

Romeo swallowed. Didn’t he just do some handiwork? Why does it feel like it’s coming again…

Wait…

“Romeo,” Wen En suddenly said, “I have something to tell you.”

“Hmm?”

“You’re poking me.”

“!!!!”

“Wow,” Wen En said. “The size is quite impressive.”

Ahhh, so embarrassing! Romeo quickly closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep.

Two weeks passed in a flash.

In the blink of an eye, Romeo’s study tour was coming to an end, and so was Wen En’s vacation.

For two weeks, they had slept in the same bed almost every night, even after the susceptible period was over. Wen En felt that it was a little strange, but Romeo insisted on squeezing in. After a few days, he got used to being close to Romeo, so he just let it be.

Wen En had to go back a day early because he had to transfer flights. Before he left, Romeo and the Wen family came to the transit station to see him off.

The family was very reluctant to see Wen En leave. After all, they didn’t know when they would see him again. Would Wen En have to go on a secret mission for several years again?

Wen Ye and Louis Yang were fine. Adults could still control their emotions. His younger sister, Wen Yuan, had been wiping her tears all the way. In the waiting hall of the transit station, Wen En said his final goodbyes to them.

Wen Yuan took out a few DVD movie discs from her bag and said, “Brother, this is your gift.”

“Thank you,” Wen En took the discs. These were really antiques. Wen En knew that his sister liked to collect strange things. This must be very precious to her. She could still bear to part with it, which moved Wen En greatly.

It was just that, Wen En looked at the covers of these DVDs, which were all written with things like “Ghostly Horror,” “Lola’s Voodoo Doll,” and “Alien vs. Bloodthirsty Beetle.” Uh, these things don’t seem to be suitable for her age group. But Wen En still said, “I will take good care of them.”

After comforting Wen Yuan, Wen En looked at Romeo again. Romeo had dark circles under his eyes. Yesterday, he had rarely not squeezed into the same bed with Wen En—because he would be so sad that he wanted to cry if he was too close to Wen En. He had already cried secretly in the bathroom. Fortunately, his eyes were not swollen, so Wen En didn’t notice.

“Can we meet again?” Romeo said in a low voice.

Romeo had tried his best to hide his emotions, but Wen En still saw the strong sense of loss in those blue eyes. “Of course we can. When I come home on vacation in the future, you can come to my house to find me,” Wen En patted Romeo’s shoulder and comforted him.

“Okay,” Romeo’s feelings were extremely complicated. Several different kinds of loss were mixed in his heart. Wen En didn’t seem to have noticed his thoughts, and Wen En was about to leave.

Watching Wen En hug his family, Romeo thought, Should I tell him?

“Romeo, come here,” Wen En called him, wanting to hug him goodbye.

But Romeo stood still. He already had the answer in his heart.

“Romeo?” he heard Wen En call his name, but a wave of sadness hit his heart. Tears flowed down his face uncontrollably. He already had the answer in his heart. He couldn’t say it, at least not now.

He turned around, and regardless of Wen En calling him, he ran wildly in the opposite direction from Wen En. He ran for an unknown amount of time and finally ran into a stall in a public toilet. He locked the door tightly, and then, as if he had lost all his strength, he collapsed onto the toilet lid.

Romeo was as still as a sculpture, only his tears kept flowing.

Romeo opened his eyes.

His head hurt, and his whole body hurt, as if he had rolled down from a high mountain.

His eyes finally focused, and he slowly got up, looking around with curiosity.

This was… a dilapidated toilet. Fortunately, the toilet was clean. There were a lot of miscellaneous things piled up, but there was no strange smell.

“You’re awake?” a voice suddenly said.

Following the voice, Romeo saw Wen En sitting next to the toilet. Apparently, he had also just woken up. His dark eyes were cloudy. His face and body also had bruises of various sizes.