On Instinct | Reader x Yuta ✅

Chapter 8

Yuta was reluctant to go home after lunch but you really needed to get these things done. If he was in your house...even with no heat on the table, his dick, hell his everything was dangerous and you needed to focus. Having changed into your relaxing clothes, your first order of business is contacting a family friend who happens to be a lawyer. The phone rings only twice before a chipper woman answers the phone.

"Hello, this is the office of Graham & Stevens. How can I help you?"

"Yes, I was hoping to speak with Ms. Stevens. Is she available?"

A flipping of papers can be heard as the woman murmurs to herself. "Ah, yes she just came back from her lunch. I'll transfer you now."

"Thank you," you reply. A buzzing comes through until you hear--

"Hello, this is Mary Stevens. How can I help you?"

"Hi, Mary. It's me. Do you have a minute?"

"Oh my goodness. Lady, how have you been? I heard through the grapevine that you got that big promotion. Congrats." You smile into the receiver. It's nice to hear someone who is genuinely happy for your success.

"Yeah, I've been meaning to link up with you but I had to really buckle down." You hate that you haven't been able to see your extended friends. You make a mental note to change that.

"Girl, you don't have to explain to me. Remember, I'm an Omega who just made partner. I know how that goes." You sigh because she indeed would understand exactly what you're going through.

"I won't take up your time. But I've got a few questions I was hoping you could answer for me." You prop yourself on your bed playing with the stitching of the blanket. "So, let's just say a person who happens to be an Omega works with an Alpha. They become- friendly with one another--after work hours. What are the repercussions of their--uh--friendly interactions?"

In the momentary silence that follows, you bite your lip nervously. It's still a little sore from last night.

"Well, do this Omega and Alpha have a subordinate work relationship? Or are they equals?" Mary is 100% professional with your questions, so it makes it easier for you to answer honestly.

"Subordinate," you answer quickly.

"Well, in most cases the worst a business can do is transfer one or both of you. If both parties have acted professionally and they can prove that their activities do not interfere with their responsibilities, a company could get sued for wrongful dismissal. Recently, there was a case where a Beta settled a dispute out of court with his company, after it was found he was wrongfully terminated and his Alpha was moved to another sector of the company."

You breathe out a sigh of relief. Both of you have definitely been nothing but professional since this whole thing started between you two. "Okay, second question. What if an Omega is subject to workplace bullying? What are the Omegas options?" You really want to know what your legal grounds are when it comes to that.

"Workplace bullying is tricky. First, you have to catch someone being a bully. And depending on the severity of the bullying the ramifications can vary. A bully can be reprimanded to flat out terminated. I would say to the person being bullied, they need to have concrete proof. Hearsay will not work if a case is brought up."

"Understood. Thanks for that." Silence hangs in the air for a minute.

"Hon, are you really okay? If you need me, I can definitely work some magic." Mary's voice gets quieter.

"I'll be alright. Just give a kiss to your son for me, and we'll plan a dinner date soon."

"Will do. Take care."