Secret Love

Chapter 28

Levi and Dante arrived at the orphanage. Levi waited until Dante, who was holding a white paper bag, was beside him before walking onto the premises. Entering the foyer, Levi spoke to one of the nannies and handed two large bags before going down the long hallway and into the playroom.

The kids ran up to Levi, giving him hugs and asking him if he had brought them any gifts. Levi laughed and said he did, and he pulled out a bag of candy from his pocket. The children cheered, and Dante couldn't help but smile at the sight. Dante was impressed and touched by Levi's work and couldn't help but admire him even more for his selflessness.

After their time with the younger children, Levi guided Dante out of the small playroom; they walked a few steps further until they entered the library, where six teenagers were gathered with their heads down doing their homework.

Levi knocked on the door; all six teenagers lifted their heads.

"Hey guys"

"Hi Levi", came the reply from everyone

"Levi, who did you bring with you? With that kind of face, he is bound to be a man of many people's desire." said the only female teenager there.

With a giggle, Levi replied

"How did you know, Saly? It is hard enough to be seen with him now I am being compared to him. Oh, the misery."

Laughter erupted briefly before Jordan got up from his seat and walked towards Dante and Levi.

"Levi, you came so early today. I didn't know you were back at home."

"I'm returning on Monday. I came to visit my mum Jordan. This is Dante; Dante, this is Jordan, the one who accompanied me to the mall."

Dante looked at the young person talking to Levi and knew he was in another male Alpha's presence. Upon hearing his name, Dante extended his hand and spoke.

"It's a pleasure to meet you; I'm sorry about our last encounter; I hope I wasn't out of line."

"Not at all; it's a pleasure to meet you too. I'm happy that Levi found someone to be with him. He spent all his time here before he started university. Everyone thought he was one of us." said Jordan looking back at his peers.

"If you don't mind, I bought something with me today for everyone," said Dante lifting the white bag in his hands.

Everyone got up and gathered around the three standing near the library doorway. Dante pulled out a small box inside the bag and handed it to everyone.

"Wow, is this real?"

"It sure is, and it's ready to use. I have already activated the sim."

"Wow, thank you, man."

"And this is yours," said Dante handing the latest smartphone to Jordan

Taking the box from Dante, Jordan flipped the box around a few times, not believing that someone like him would also have a chance to use such an expensive technology; looking back at Dante, he spoke.

"Are you sure? This is too much."

"Hey, don't worry about it; take it as a well-deserved gift for all your hard work; Levi has told me all about you guys, and I think all of you are smart, kind and talented. In the future, if you need anything, let me help you; consider me as your big brother as you do with Levi."

" Wow, not only is he good-looking, but he is also rich and kind; that is a rare combination; thanks again, big brother Levi. Please bring him here more often," said Saly before walking away with her new device.

"Please ignore her; she doesn't have a filter for her mouth."

Giggling, Levi looked at Dante before turning his attention back to Jordan.

"Today is Saturday. Are you guys not setting up the stall today?"

"No, not today. We all have a big exam and must study; the director said we must pass this semester to build up our scores and enter the university of our choice."

"I see; well, I bought some stuff you could sell when you open your stall again. I left it at the front when I arrived, be sure to look through it, keep anything you like and sell whatever is left. We'll get going now. See you next time, Jordan. Bye guys." said Levi hugging Jordan, then lifting his hands to wave at the teenagers at the back before heading out with Dante.

As they walked away, Dante couldn't help but feel happy that Levi was helping out these children. He couldn't believe how generous and kind Levi was. He admired him even more for his selflessness and dedication to the cause. He knew he had found a true friend in Levi and was sure their relationship would grow stronger.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Levi waited till Dante smoothly reversed his car out of the orphanage carpark before speaking.

"It was a very nice thing you did for the kids today, but I'm curious how you bought all those phones. You are not some millionaire, are you."

Hearing the questions, Dante clenched his jaw and turned his head the other way, avoiding eye contact with Levi, with one hand on the steering wheel while the other lay idly on his lap; Dante squeezed the steering wheel before turning his attention back to Levi speaking.

"No, beautiful, I'm not a millionaire; I know the store manager; he owes me a favour today. He paid to be back in full."

"I see, so that's how it is."

"Are you worried that you are marked by someone like me who will not be able to provide for you in the future?"

"The future is not something we should worry about; even if you didn't have anything under your name, that is not why I am with you. When you are unable, I will be able; when I'm unable, you will be able. I chose you, not your title."

Hearing those words being spoken, Dante's smile widened. He grabbed Levis's hand, brought it to his lips, and placed them on his lap until they reached Mama Mia's house.