Destined

Chapter One

St. Lawrence Academy. The one and only academy with acceptance rate of 4.7%, is a home to all the elite Alphas in the world. This year also the this academy has topped all the brand value lists across the world. It is one of the most difficult academy to get into. But there is only one concern which will be discussed in today's Newsroom. We have been joined by Walter Lowell the current dean of the St. Lawrence and Mrs. Jane Myers, the omega rights activist. We will start the newsroom discussion after a short break. ***advertisement "
(Newsroom is a debate platform in XYZ news channel. )
"Andrew and Aaron come down for breakfast. "
"Yes, mom. " Both brothers yelled in unison as they started running down the stairs.
"Have your breakfast, you will be late for your scholarship examination, Aaron. "
Andrew and Aaron are fraternal twins. Aaron is Beta whereas Andrew is omega.
"Good morning, dad. "
"Good morning Aaron, Andrew."
"Dad , what are you watching? " Aaron asked out of curiosity.
"Today is the entrance scholarship examination of St. Lawrence. So all the news TV channels are full of discussions related to the same. "
"What is today's newsroom topic about?"
"Omega rights activist have been raising the issue of not allowing Omegas to enroll in St.Lawrence. tsk. An academy full of Alphas and Betas, if an omega lands in there, there is no way he isn't getting out without  getting pregnant."
"True. It's scary. I would never send my Andrew there. "
"But mom isn't it the best academy? I want to go there of possible. It has the best technology and facility in the world. "Andrew argued.
"That is because all the major Alpha families sponsor it. The Board of directors is like a Royal Round Table. All top alphas assemble in that academy. I have heard that the Heywood, the Lowell, the Latham, the Price family kids have alpha butlers accompany them to the academy. What do you expect? Secondly Andrew, the tuition fee is so high that even if we sell our home, we might not be able to pay that. "
"But they have the best scholarships. "
"Getting a scholarship is tough especially in an academy where every Alpha wants to go to. I doubt I will even get one answer right. "
"That's why I said you need to study. "
"Stop Andrew. Not everyone enjoys studying like you. "
"Hush boys, newsroom is starting. "
Welcome back  to newsroom. Today's discussion will be on whether the St. Lawrence should start enrolling omegas or not.
"I think as an Omega rights activist, it should be permitted like Brickwood School. "
"Madam Myers, I think you have forgotten something, the omegas undergo the heat period. An academy with Alphas, don't you think the entire academy will go into rut? "
"Mr. Walter with today's medical advancements, an omega's heat can be controlled. They have better supplements. An-"
"Dad why did you turn off the tv? It was getting to the better part. "
"Andrew, omegas won't be allowed. This discussion is rubbish and just for show. "
"True. Dad is right. They won't risk the name and fame they have built over years and allow omegas who might come out pregnant. Then these activists will again go about protesting for the academy to take responsibility."
Andrew was a great student and a topper in academics but as an omega he was not that physically strong and avoided sports. Aaron on the other hand hated studying but loved soccer.
Lookwise  both looked the same, one taller one shorter, one beta one omega.
Applying for St. Lawrence scholarship examination was like applying for lottery. Chance of getting in through the scholarship examination was rare.
"Hey Andrew come to drop me with dad...to the examination centre. "
"Sure. You should a miniature version of me to the examination Hall, may be then you will be able to top the scholarship examination. "
"Shut up. "
"Boys, we are getting late. "
Both of them jumped out of their seats and rushed out if the house.
"Did you carry your examination Hall ticket? "
"Yes, mom. " Aaron yelled as he sat in the front seat.
"Identification card? "
"Yes mom. " Aaron yelled waving goodbye.
"Good luck. Bye. "
"Hey, Aaron. What will you do if you get in St. Lawrence? " Andrew asked staring out of the glass window.
"Don't know, maybe join their soccer team? "
"Seriously, how can such aimless kids be allowed to sit for such a prestigious school? "
"Shut up, loser. "
Loser, huh? Well, that's true. There is no much opportunity for an omega in this world. No matter how much everyone talks about equality and omega rights. Well all the activists are either alphas or sponsored by the same. Omega activists are rare. Omega leaders are non-existent.
Well, the heat period has always been the one thing that stopped omega from achieving what they want. If I had one wish, maybe I will wish for the heat period to vanish from the lives of  an Omega.
"Andrew.. Andrew. "
"Yes, sorry. Get down. We have reached the examination centre. " The examination centre was the private school of Crosswoods. Well, Crosswoods is small yet good academy, sponsored by some rich Alpha family. Well, it also has a fancy appearance.
"I need to visit the washroom, Andrew come with me! "
"What? Why me... "
Aaron pulled Andrew into the washroom which could be accessed through another gate. Sort of public washroom.
"Let go of my hand. "
Aaron checked it was empty.
"Andrew please take this examination for me. "
"What? "
"Yes. If you pass the examination, I will qualify physically, and then one of our family members will be in St. Lawrence, there I can look for an eligible female and marry them and we can become rich. "
Andrew blankly stared at Aaron's face as he narrated the entire fantastical story of his.
"Unreal. So not happening. "
"It is possible. Just think. Use your brain. "
" All that stands between our successful future is this stupid examination. "
"What if I get caught? "
"It's a scholarship examination. What will happen, max to max you won't be able to sit for any other examinations under the name of this Academy. Or may be they will ban you from sitting in any examination. "
"I am not doing this. "
"Shut up. Be brave. You won't be caught. "
"No-no. This is not right. "
"No one cares for the right or wrong. Please Andrew I have never been able to impress mom or dad. This is something that will be life changing for me. "
"Stop your emotional drama. But if they recognize me? "
"They won't. It's not your heat period time also. And wait-"
Aaron took off his jacket, and exchanged it with Andrew.
"Give me yours."
Andrew removed his jacket and gave it to Aaron.
"Now, dad won't be able to tell apart. "
"Yes, until you dont go around sprouting non sense. "
"I will shut up the entire time.  All the best. "
"Yeah. The Hall ticket and the identification card? "
"Check the pockets. "
"Ah.. Got it. "
"All the best, Andrew. I mean Aaron. "
Andrew turns to leave the washroom towards the main entrance.
Aaron leaves the washroom to meet his dad.
"Aaron left? "
"Yes. He left to the examination Hall. "
"Good, let's go grab the groceries that your mom texted me."
"What? Can't we go straight home? " Aaron said.
"What's wrong with you? You love grocery shopping. I will buy you your favorite ice cream."
"Okay."

Meanwhile in the examination Hall, Andrew took his seat. He didn't have to worry so much. They just checked his identification card and if the photo in it matched his face. Well, it will definitely match as they are twins.
The seats already had the question paper booklet and the answersheet in wrapped nicely in an envelope, and required stationary. The envelope looked pretty nice with the logo of the St. Lawrence and a seal which was meant to opened when instructed to do so. It wasn't time. There was still 5 minutes left before the start of the examination. Andrew took the stationary kit and checked its contents. Pen, mechanical pencil, eraser, markers and a small slip with good luck message, from St. Lawrence. Keeping them aside, Andrew checked the students sitting for this examinations. Betas occupied most of the seats. There were countable number of Alphas. Andrew, being an omega, had a strong sense or perception, call it a gift of an omega, due to which he could differentiate the alphas and betas. Actually all omegas can do this . Alphas have this sense only when they find their "fated pairs" or are in rut.
Andrew hated the presence of alphas for a reason. Their smell and pheromones always used to give him migraine. He was used to it and took meds to control the headache. He was okay that there were lesser alphas, max to max ten in that Hall. Rest all were betas. Betas had no pheromones.
There was announcement regarding the commencement of the examination. Andrew slowly torn open the envelope, took out the answersheet, filled in all the details as per his brothers' id. Then he opened the booklet and flipped through all the pages. The questions were basic science, mathematics and an English essay. Andrew sighed and started bubbling the answers. Andrew was a very good student, topped all his classes in the school. But he was an omega, his achievements were undervalued. Well he didn't care about the academy he will go in the coming spring, he just wanted to study. He had a love for books. He always surrounded himself with books. He wasn't the most intelligent omega, but he was smart. He hated mathematics, because one couldn't read mathematics as history or science instead he had to spend hours practicing the problems. This examination mathematics questions were tricky but he solved them all. He had enough time for framing his essay. After an hour, the bell went off and the examination came to an end. The question booklet and answersheet were put back in the envelope. Columnwise the examiners collected the booklets. Once submitted, everyone started exiting the hall gossiping and talking about how their examination was. Andrew swiftly slid through the crowd to the exit gate. He couldn't find his dad's car, nor were his brother or dad anywhere to be seen.
"They are late. " He mumbled to himself. Suddenly a hand flopped on his shoulder , "Hey Aaron, how the test, man? "
Aaron and his soccer club friends.
"Good."
Suddenly all of them became quiet. Andrew looked up to see why. The taller guy Taylor stared at Andrew for a second. Andrew realised his mistake. He knew that his brother is not good with tests.
"I am just kidding. What do you expect me to say? Did you see those mathematics questions? And then you are asking me how I did? "
Aaron friends started laughing out loud.
"True. Only luck can save us. Aaron's luck always sucks though. "Taylor spoke up.
" Not always, cause it's going to be me getting the scholarship. "
"Look there is Andrew. He is much smarter than you though. "
Andrew removed the arm and walked straight towards Aaron and pulled him to the same washroom.
"Let's switch. "
"How was the paper? "
"If you would have given this test, you would got the least score possible. "
"Shut up. How did you do? "
"Good."
"Good? Good doesn't work. You need to-"
" Aaron, you also have a image. If you pass this test, people will doubt you. " Andrew said this and zipped his jacket and walked out the washroom.
"What? Hey Andrew... You got to be kidding. "
"Nope."
"No way! "
"In all ways! "
"You are lying.. "
This day ended with Andrew and Aaron bickering over the test.

A week later,
St. Lawrence Dean's office

"William, so is the list of our new Spring session ready? "
"Yes. I have also included the scholarship students. "
"Good. Get all the formalities done with, we will be releasing this tomorrow. "
"Yes, sir. "

Walter put on his glasses as he checked the list once.
The three scholarships are awarded to.. Let's see. Hmm... We have a beta as well. Interesting. Aaron Mills.