Warning: Mention of sexual abuse, suicide and strong words
It has been eight years since that terrible encounter with Robbie. Though I made up my mind that I will fight till the end, I didn't know where to start. I felt lost and confused. Since I still had to finish high school, I didn't have the money for college, nor did I have any extraordinary skills required to start a career. But I did not want to use this as an excuse to give up on my life. All I knew was that Robbie was now my past. Though his betrayal hurt me like hell, I couldn't allow myself to wallow in sorrow.
I had no home. I lived in the Omega welfare centre. It was established to shelter stranded Omegas, as several male and female Omegas were abandoned. I was abandoned too when I was 12, right after the sub gender examination. The result showed that I was an Omega. My dad and mum simply left me at the Welfare Centre. I couldn't bring myself to believe that the parents I spent 12 years with left me just because of my sub gender. It took me a whole year to believe I was abandoned. Since then, the Centre became my home which provided for all my basic necessities and helped me with my education. Most importantly, they helped me with the heat suppressant medicines. Thanks to them, I made it till high school. I just had a month until the final exams when all this disaster befell. I gave my high school exam when I was four months pregnant and thankfully, passed it with flying colours. The centre helped me with my pregnancy and helped me give birth to Twen too.
A lot of Omegas used to get raped and abused by those so-called Great Alphas, who have no control over their urges. So, my pregnancy was no surprise. They were, in fact, surprised that I wanted to keep the baby as most don't even want to see the face of the baby. Especially rape victims, who found the baby to be a painful reminder of their ordeal. In spite of the authorities' efforts to improve Omegas lives by giving them reservations in jobs and subsidizing heat suppressant medicines, society still looked down on Omegas. They saw Omegas as disgusting gold-digging whores, who had no other jobs other than finding a rich suitor. Those Alphas never received any punishment for the abuse. Most believed that it cannot be helped since it was a natural Alpha-Omega attraction. While many blamed Omegas for not being vigilant enough and spreading their scent. To date, I never understood how can Omegas stop a normal biological process of their body? Isn't it the same as asking the Alphas to stop smelling so that they do not get affected by an Omega's heat! But that is how the society we lived in was, and Omegas, like me, had to tolerate it and accept and live our lives in it despite the narrow and awful mentality.
After Twen's birth, I left the city with my high school degree. My days were not exactly all sunshine and daisies. The first few months after my arrival, I had no place to stay, and the little bit of money I saved was spent on Twen's clothes and food. There were days when I had to beg on the streets just so we could have some food to eat. It was during that time, a boy helped me out. He was an Alpha, but I had never met a more kind-hearted Alpha than him. He helped me get my first job as a cleaner. Later, due to several reasons, I had to leave that job and that guy. I started working several part-time jobs in restaurants as a dishwasher, cleaner or Commis. That's when I met Chef Samuel, who was then a young Demi Chef de Partie. He was a beta and took sympathy on me. He was one of the few who never looked down on me for being an Omega without an Alpha. He helped me get a better job and also taught me all he knew about cooking. I stayed at his place for two years sharing the rent, till he got a girlfriend. He also helped me get a diploma degree in culinary arts. I owe him a lot. He was a very understanding person, and I saw him as my big brother and guardian. Thanks to all these kind people that I met along the way, I was able to build a life for myself.
Eight years is a long time, and many things have changed in my life since then. I never sat down and looked back at my past. Since remembering the horrid dark days would only make me sad. I wonder why today, suddenly, all those memories came back to me. Is it a premonition? Or maybe because I am shifting? Or maybe my mind is just too free.
I looked at Twen, who was sleeping beside me. Automatically, a smile blossomed on my face. I bent down and gave him a good night kiss on forehead before heading to the balcony for a smoke. I left my hair open letting the air blow it .
I really liked this place. It was so peaceful, and the people were not nosy. It was also one of the few places that did not bother about anyone's sub gender or, in fact, anyone in general. But now, I have to move. I hope I can explain this to Twen.
I saw the smoke disappear in the darkness. It was tough, but I made it. I have made a good life for myself. I don't want to remember the past again. The old city, high school, the encounter with Robbie, the welfare centre… so many bittersweet memories, but it's all in the past now. Presently, I am with Twen, and I am really happy. I have friends and a big brother. Yes, I do not have a partner, but maybe it's better like this. Just a few more years and I'll open a restaurant of my own. Then, my life would come to a full circle. As I smoked, I saw it forming several shapes.
"Haaaaah, I should start packing."
I came in, finishing my smoke and looked at the photo frame where Twen and I were smiling. I hope to provide Twen with everything I can. I hope he doesn't ever feel the need for a dad. Because that is be the one thing that I won't be able to give him.
I had shifted to my new residence yesterday. I was quite surprised when I saw that it was near Twen's school, just like Samuel said. I won't have to worry about picking up and dropping him and getting to work without any hassle. The shifting was quite hectic, and I haven't unpacked all the boxes yet. I have to take things slow; it is tiring. Tanya said she would help me on her day off. Bless her, I was almost losing my mind on how to get things arranged.
Tomorrow I'll be going to my new workplace, Resort Elegance. What a name! Hope it is as elegant as its name. The Chairman, Mr. Walker, unbelievably handed over a project of billions in the hands of his son. I don't know the name of the Chairman's son, however, soon I will find out, as I heard he would be meeting all the employees tomorrow personally. I wonder if he is doing it to motivate his employees to give their best. From what I know, he is just 25 years old, the same as me. So young and already a CEO, I wonder if he is ready for such a huge responsibility. Then again, just like Mr. Walker, he too is an Alpha. Alphas are said to be born brilliant and are natural leaders. Maybe he will succeed. I shouldn't underestimate anyone. And anyway, I have got nothing to do with it as long as I get my salary on time.
The accommodation provided by the 'Exquisite Hotel and Resort Pvt. Ltd' was without a doubt excellent. It was a furnished two-bedroom flat with a hall, balcony, a modular kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and water heater. I wasn't expecting such luxurious accommodation so, it was a pleasant surprise. I think this is also a way to motivate their employees. On the first day of shifting, I was admiring the apartment the whole day. Thankfully, Twen, who was whining about leaving the last residence, was also amazed by the flat. He is now happy to have shifted! But the trouble is, I don't have enough to decorate the house. Plus, I am not exactly the home decorator type. Maybe, I can get few things for Twen's room and decorate it according to his taste.
I am a little nervous to start this job. New environments always bug me. Plus, the name 'Walker' was not exactly my favorite. It reminded me of things I did not want to think about. I have to get over this anxiousness, for Twen's sake. I opened a few of the boxes to arrange, at least the clothes. I and Tanya can arrange the other things later.
"Mommy, I am starving," Twen said, pulling my sleeves.
"Twen, you ate just an hour ago. You will get a stomach ache if you eat so much. I'll give you dinner in an hour, ok?"
He was looking at me with watery eyes.
"Twen, don't be like this. You know, Mommy has a lot of work. Get a cookie from the kitchen. I'll serve the dinner in an hour, ok?"
Twen nodded with a pout before heading into the kitchen and then his room, which he was sharing with me for the time being. I wonder if his increase in appetite was due to him growing. I noticed that he has also gotten a bit tanned and thinner. Plus, he was getting taller way too fast. He was only seven and already reaching my waist. In a few years, he will surpass me. I did not want to delay his dinner, so I quickly folded the clothes and arranged them in the cupboard. Twen's room has become a storeroom at the moment. I have to quickly clean it up so that Twen can enjoy his room. Though, he insists on being with me. What a brat!
The morning came too fast for my liking. I quickly got Twen ready for school and dropped him, before taking off to Resort Elegance. It was 9 km from where I was staying now, and because of traffic, it took me almost forty minutes to reach the location.
The moment I reached close to the resort, it popped out to me like the light at the end of the tunnel. There was just one word that could describe it "Extravagant"
It was huge. Being an employee, I had to enter from the back gate, but I can't help sneaking a peek at the hotel. It was just 'Wow'. This resort was not like a hotel with several rooms in one building but had several small one-story villas with a small garden in the front. All of it was facing the beach. It was like having a small house of your own. There were two coffee shops and one restaurant which was called "Garnish". I can't help but think that the name was too lame for such a luxurious restaurant. There were spa centers, a massage parlor, a gym, a pool place, three banquet halls, and a swimming pool. There were two bars, one was beside the swimming pool another was near the entertainment place.
I was so entranced by the extravaganza of this resort that I forgot my time. I realized just five minutes before I was supposed to report. I ran to 'Garnish' where I was supposed to work and made it just in time.
I quickly went to the briefing room after putting on an apron, gloves, headcover, and shoes. The moment I stepped in, I bowed and apologized.
"You are on time, so you don't need to apologize," said a deep voice that sounded kind of familiar.
I raised my head while saying, "Thank you so much, sir. I promise to work wit-" but I immediately stopped when I saw the face in front of me.
If there was a day I truly wanted to run away from...it was this day!
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