Silent Beauty

Chapter 20: I Don't Know

No One's POV:

Alfred Foster Jones was a complicated alpha. Most would see him and imagine him to be a stereotypical jock of an alpha. Others could see him as the hardworking, eldest son and future CEO of Jones Co., one of the most powerful and richest companies in America. Arthur Kirkland sees him as a kind, strong alpha that's great with kids and knew how to put a smile on anyone's face, especially his.

Alfred didn't usually care about what others thought of him, except for when it came to Arthur, and the thought terrified him when he realized it. Never had any other omega caught his attention like this, not like how Arthur had it. It was like the omega had him wrapped around his delicate little finger and he didn't even realize it!

Truth is, he didn't actually have a test. He was trying to avoid Arthur without letting it show. He felt like he gave Arthur too much power and he tried to gain some of it back.

"Arthur is too busy to be with me."

'He's taking care of kids which he can do with yours ;).'

"He doesn't like me in that way."

'You never know.'

"Ugh, stop it brain!"

'No.'

Alfred groaned and faceplanted into his pillow. His computer started to ring and he looked over at it, the screen showing a picture of a man with dark blonde hair and violet eyes. He sighed and picked up, trying to give his best smile for the face time.

"Hey, Ma!" Alfred smiled. The omega on the screen frowned back at him.

"Alfred, I've been calling you for days. Why didn't you answer me?" He demanded.

"Sorry Ma, I've been busy with school. I was studying all week for a few tests that I had today and put my phone away to keep from getting distracted. I was gonna call you back each time but it was already late over there and I felt bad waking you up." Alfred explained, sitting on his bed with his back against the wall.

His mother's face softened and he sighed. "Okay, I understand. Did you ever see that I replied to your email? The chocolates should be at your school by tomorrow so you can give them to your friend."

Alfred smiled. "Awesome, I know he'll love them. Omegas and chocolates, am I right?"

The older male raised an eyebrow. "An omega? I wasn't aware you were courting someone, Alfred."

Alfred felt his face grow hot. "I'm not! I just thought Artie would like to try some American chocolate, that's all!"

His mother smiled. "You know you can court whoever you want Alfred. We're going to make you marry an omega you don't love. So, tell me about this 'Artie'."

And so Alfred forgot his embarrassment and spent a good hour talking to his mom about Arthur, the little details he noticed ("Artie's got these amazing gold specks in his green eyes. And these adorable freckles!") and things he admired ("He takes care of 14 kids every Monday at 4:00 sharp and he doesn't mind that he makes $10 an hour each time! I know a few guys in class who would demand high wages because they're spoiled brats."). Next thing he knew, he had spilled everything he liked about Arthur and his mom had tears in his eyes.

"Ma? You okay?" Alfred frowned, worried.

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Tony Jones-Williams never thought he'd see the day when his eldest boy fell in love. He was sure he'd be somewhere else in the world, but no. There he was, face timing his son who was not only in love but had no idea he was.