Dearest

Chapter 4

Levi's PoV

It was Eren's time for a visit and I goung to pass over the documents. It was nerve wreaking to wait until Sunday came because I'm worried that father would notice that one of the documents were missing.

From the moment the doors opened, My face fell.

Eren quickly went to me with the new company in tow. "Levi, I brought Armin with me so that it won't be suspicious if someone saw you hand over an envelope," he whispered.

I remained silent. My eyes switched back in fort from Eren and to the blonde Omega until I fully stared at the new acquittance.

The Omega had beautiful long yellow hair and his big blue eyes almost made him looked like an expensive doll in the window of a toy shop.

So... this is Armin... he's not even that pretty. I thought, just to keep my emotions at bay.

I couldn't let myself think about negative thoughts especially now Eren was right in front of me. I must not show anything.

The room was filled with awkward silence when both newcomers took their seats. I couldn't blame then because I didn't even knowledge their arrival, I didn't even stood to pay respect.

"So, Levi, right?" Armin started. Eying me from head toe, I could tell that he's suppressing his laugh at my overall look. A plain dress shirt and a cravat was not an Omega's ideal clothes. I arched a brow when Armin stared at my cravat, that he would crack joke about it when they leave the house. "I can see you need more training with your manners."

"Armin!" Eren almost shouted.

"What? He's the one who lacks respect," Armin glared at me. He noted my awfully short hair, it was obvious that Eren was into short hair when he mentioned about how he hates Armin's long hair.

With an annoyed growl, Eren turned to me. "I'm sorry about that, he's just under the weather. But Armin is very friendly."

With that, Armin puffed and took a sip of his tea.

I just nodded. I'm not in the mood to talk now that I've witness that this Armin had some venom in his mouth. I couldn't afford to get into a fight with Eren's boyfriend. Plus, I didn't want Eren to see that side of me.

I remained in silence and just shook my head or nod when I was spoken to. It was painful. It was just a 30 minute talk but I felt like dying and it took my all stop showing any emotions on my face or body language. The way Eren looked and interact with Armin was too sincere and true. It hurts.

After a few moments, I couldn't take it any longer. I cleared my throat. Pulling out the envelope, I passed it to Armin.

Eren took the sign and stood up, "Well, I think we should be going now. Right, Armin?"

"Yeah, right." Armin traced the envelope with his hand while he glared at me

I stared at the other Omega. Annoyed.

What's with that look? Did he really want a fight that bad? I ignored the blonde and watched him stood from his chair. He nodded to Eren and left without a word.

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Armin's PoV

I let out a long sigh when I was finally inside the carriage. I scooted closer to Eren as the vehicle moved out of the Ackerman property. I'm desperate to tell share my joke.

"Hey, saw that cloth around his neck?" I giggled.

"Yeah, it is-"

"It was hilarious! Not to mention that his height made him look like a baby wearing a bib-"

"Armin."

"Yeah?"

"Stop it."

I paused at the seriousness on Eren's words. Making sure not to push anymore buttons, I moved on the other side of the sear. I looked at the Alpha from my spot, just studying him.

Now that the I finally saw Levi in person, I started to get worried. Levi was just too pretty and his short hair earned points on the Eren.

But I would make sure that the marriage won't happen.

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Levi's PoV

I stared at his reflection, imaging Eren praising me for getting the documents and informing me that our plan worked. It's been a week now, and I'm anticipating to finally hear the news tomorrow.

It was sad to think that our marriage would not happen but I would relish every moment that I had with my Eren.

My Eren. Oh, how I hope that it would be one day.

A knock came from my door and it stopped my running thoughts.

"Master Levi!" Petra's voice chimed. "You're father is asking for you!"

I didn't waste any second. My father must have got the news that the Yeager's once again stole one of the our prized projects and wanted to call off the marriage. It hurts my heart but I wanted Eren to be happy, it would take awhile to accept it though but I could handle it. Just for Eren.

I fixed himself before going to my father, Petra informed me that he's currently in his office. I could imagine the old Alpha already sorting out the cancelation papers.

I knocked before entering the spacious office.

My father was already looking at me. Arms crossed on his chest, his stromy-blue eyes drilled deep in my soul.

The door closed on its own and I almost yelped at the loud click. But it was a good excuse to avert his eyes from my father.

"Levi, my boy," my father started and I did my best not tremble. Then, anger raised on his voice. "Does this look familiar?"

I watched as father threw the contents of a very familiar envelope. I watched each sheet as it falls down on the floor.

I couldn't believe it. It was the Survey Corps project files. I was sure I took the right envelope and gave it to Armin but how did it return to here? How was it possi-

I felt a harsh pain on my right cheek. It stings, it burns, it hurts.

He hit me.

My father hit me.

All the walls that I built went to waste. Tears fell. I silently cried helplessly.

"To think that my own son will be the snake." Father growled. "Think again boy, no matter what you'll do, you'll never stopping this marriage."

I was trembling in fear and I couldn't stop the tears. So, I ran, as fast as I could, not caring what would my father had to say. I was panting when I reached my room but I didn't stop. I locked and blocked my door, closed every open window before hiding myself under the covers of my bed. I hugged pillow in search for some comfort.

My cheek hurt but what hurts more was the aching pain in my heart.

I failed Eren.

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edited 04/06/21