The silent Shackles of fate

Chapter 1: Sweet Oblivion

In this surreal moment, as I stand on stage and gaze upon my eager employee, I am filled with disbelief. My heart pounds in my chest, its rhythmic beats echoing in my ear, as I prepare to share the long-awaited news. The room is incredibly quiet, allowing even the faintest of sounds from outside to be heard. Knowing the fact that the news I am going to give them will certainly make them happy, my body can't seem to hold my excitement.

I took a deep breath, "Good evening, everyone," I spoke with a straight face not giving any hint of the excitement I am hiding. I could see them holding their breath in anticipation waiting for me to say the next part. "We have just signed off on our first biggest contract. WE DID IT, EVERYONE!" I shouted.

The room erupts in cheers and applause. Employees exchange high-fives and congratulatory nods.

"But that's not all. This remarkable opportunity is not just any contract; it's a partnership with a renowned reality show 'Style Remix'! Our fashion company has been selected to design all their clothes, to showcase our talent and creativity on a global stage." I said with the biggest smile ever.

"You all worked hard and now we are here as the first-ever company with 80 percent omega employees. You guys proved that we are capable of anything we put our heart and soul into. That we don't need to depend on alphas to thrive and succeed in life. I am so proud of you all. "

"It was all because of you, boss!" "You are the one who encouraged and motivated us!" "It's because we have got the best boss ever!" voices could be heard from everywhere making me laugh.

"Or maybe I have the best employees ever," I replied, evoking laughter from everyone.

"All right, team! Now that people have started to recognize our talent and hard work, it's time to raise the bar even higher and let the world witness our creations. I have no doubt that each one of you will give it your all. Best of luck to every one of you!" I say, feeling a spring in my step as I gracefully walk down the stage.

I walked towards my office feeling a swell of happiness in my heart. I want to dance and shout but that will be unlikely for the CEO of the company.

Yes, I, Ellis Winter, am the CEO of the fashion brand, Seraphic. Me and my other three friends, Olivia, Lenora, and August, founded this brand together and it took us 3 years to get here. It was not easy. Our parents were against us, the society mocked us saying that giving employment to omegas and making them independent is ridiculous.

It always made my blood boil; how low they think about omegas. There is nothing more suffocating than being bound by the commands of others.
However, with each step, I can see the future we aspire to, drawing nearer and nearer. And today is the proof of that.

A knock on the door of my office abruptly halted my train of thought.

"Congratulations CEO on the big success." Said Olivia, our fashion Illustrator, one of the founders, and my dear friend.

"Well, congrats to you too!" I walked towards her and hugged her. "You know what, it feels like our hard work is finally paying off and now I can even take over the world!"

"That's the goal, one step at a time to conquer the world!" she cheered.

"It feels surreal"

"Yeah, I can't believe we have achieved it," she replied, her face reflecting a mix of emotions.
"Hey, are you all, right? Did something happen?" I asked, concerned.

"Oh yes, everything is fine," she assured me, a mischievous twinkle in her eyes as she playfully wiggled her eyebrows. "So, how's the wedding preparation going on? The big day's just a week away."