The Alpha's Mysterious Mate ( The Fate Series Book 1)

Chapter 44: The Ups And Downs In Relationship 

Tessa's POV:

Thankfully, the doctor said that my injuries were not too serious.I would just have to change the dressing on the wounds every day myself.

When I got discharged, Alvin picked me up.He then asked me out for dinner tonight.

I honestly looked forward to it.I agreed and Alvin said that he would pick me up at 6 o'clock.That meant that I had two hours to get ready.

Immediately, I called Patricia to help me get dressed.She picked out a silky, black, and backless dress for me.

At first, I thought that I would be too overdressed if I wore this.I thought it was just going to be an ordinary date.

But Patricia insisted, saying that the dress suited me, and asked me to try it on.

While changing, I heard Patricia gasp out loud.

"Patricia, what's wrong? Are you okay?"

"Tessa, come quick.I have news for you."

Patricia tended to exaggerate on normal things, so I didn't really take her seriously.

After changing into the dress, I walked over to her.

"What news are you talking about?"

"It's about your man, Tessa.Here, have a look."

Patricia handed me her phone. This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

With both her hands now free, she started to work on my hair.

If anyone would be first to know about any gossip in the Red Maple Pack, it would be none other than Patricia.

After all, she always browsed the gossip section of the pack’s home website.

The headline on her phone said, "Beta Alvin, spotted running out from premature ejaculation, perhaps?"

I quickly scrolled down to read more.

The article reported that Alvin was seen at the Haagen-Dazs store very early this morning, but he left in less than three minutes, looking to be in a rush.

Two pictures were included.

One was a woman in revealing clothes holding Alvin's wrist at the door of the shop.

The other was Alvin running out the shop with a tub of ice cream in his hands.

Obviously, I knew why Alvin was there.

But who was that other woman pictured with him? Why was she wearing such clothes so early in the morning? Why was she even holding Alvin's wrist? I wondered what happened between them in the shop.

"Tessa, what do you think about the article? Is it true that Alvin is impotent?"

"I...I don't know...But do you know who this other woman in the picture is?"

"No, I don't.But I can ask around.I'll send that photo to my friends.They should be able to tell me.So, do you still want to go on a date with Alvin?"

"Yes! I do, Patricia."

"Well then, I support you! Ta-da, all done with your hair! Now, let's just add a little color to your face."

Before Patricia even got to finish my makeup, her phone had already buzzed with responses from her friends.

It turned out that the lady at the ice cream shop was Nancy.

She worked in the shop and was known to have quite a promiscuous lifestyle.

A few months ago, she and Alvin were spotted at the same shop during late nights.

"Patricia, don't tell Alvin that I found out about it.I'll talk to him about it myself tonight."

"Okay, Tessa.But if you need any more help, just contact me.My friends and I would love to offer help any time."

"Well...Can you and your friends help me know who else Alvin had slept with in the past?"

"I think we can do that.It'll be a long list, though.But I'll tell my friends about it and we'll get started on it right away!"

I couldn't believe this was how Alvin lived his life.I would surely have to confront him about this! At exactly 6 o'clock, the doorbell rang.

It was Alvin, ready to pick me up for our date.He wore a black polo shirt paired with black suit pants.

Seeing what we were both wearing, he laughed in such a charming way.

"Aw, look, your clothes are matching!" Patricia squealed with excitement.

"Well, I'm not staying to be the third wheel around here. I should go now."

Patricia walked past Alvin and gave him a pat on the shoulder.

"Enjoy your dinner, Beta!"

Once Patricia was out of sight, Alvin looked back at me with a riveting stare.

"Wow, can I...take a picture with you? I just want to prove to my friends that angels do exist."

Humph! What a sweet-talker.I rolled my eyes, but didn't refuse.

He took out his phone and scooted closer to me.We posed for a selfie together.

Alvin then drove us to a 3-Michelin-star restaurant, where he had reserved a table just for us.

"Look, I saw a beautiful girl just now.I've never seen such a stunning lady before," said Alvin.

"Oh, really? Where is she?"

"On your right.But don't look too hard, she might notice us." I turned my head to the right, but saw nobody.

"Look a little further." I continued looking until I saw a mirror, my reflection staring back at me.

I rolled my eyes again, but I couldn't hide the fact that I blushed.Perhaps he had used this trick on his other girls.Alvin raised his hand to call the waiter.

The waiter came and handed each of us a menu.

I wasn't really the type to go to these kinds of restaurants, so I wasn't sure what to order.

Maybe I would just have what Alvin would get.

But I looked at Alvin and he wasn't even opening his menu, only staring at me.

"Aren't you going to see what to order?"

"I'll have whatever you're having, honey."

"My name is Tessa, not Honey," I said firmly.

I wasn't going to fall for his sweet nicknames.I glanced at the waiter, who was trying not to laugh.

Alvin coughed, trying to cover up his embarrassment.

"Well, I guess I'll order for us, then.We'll have two specialty steaks, one bowl of seafood soup, one bowl of tricholoma matsutake mushroom soup, two servings of foie gras, and finally, two servings of vanilla ice cream for dessert.Are all those okay with you, or are you allergic to any of them?" I looked at Alvin.

"They are all good.I guess we have compatible tastes in food."

He wiggled his eyebrows at me.I rolled my eyes for the third time tonight.

"How about some red wine?" the waiter offered.

"No, I don't think the lady would"

"Yes please, a bottle of wine on your recommendation," I said, interrupting Alvin.

I wasn't even sure if I wanted wine, but I just wanted to go against him sometimes.

"Alright.The dishes should be served soon.Please wait here."

Once the waiter left, Alvin started the conversation again.

"Honey, I remember you kissing me before you fainted last night.You should do something about that."

"Oh, yeah? What do you want me to do about it?"

"Just accept the arrangement of the Moon Goddess.Simple as that," he said and shrugged his shoulders.

"Alvin, I still need time to think about all of this very carefully."

"Okay, so how much time will you need? Twelve hours? Twenty-four hours?"

"Depends, really."

"You just can't decide yet, can you? Well then, let me kiss you.Then we'll be even."

He stood up to lean in for a kiss.

"Hello, sir and ma'am.Your food is ready."

The waiter placed numerous plates on our table, just in time.I let out a sigh of relief.

But Alvin didn't stay in his seat.He walked behind me and picked up my knife and fork, slicing my steak for me.

I sat in disbelief, not expecting this action from him.

My hands nervously toyed with the hem of my dress as I blushed.

When Alvin finished slicing my steak, he bent down and kissed the top of my head.

Blood rushed to my cheeks again.

Wow, this playboy really knew how to please a girl! "Okay.Now, we're even."

Alvin smiled smugly. I pursed my lips and took a sip of wine to avoid responding.

During dinner, Alvin told me lots of stories and interesting facts about his different travels.

He was quite the talker.

No wonder it was easy for girls to like him.

"Two servings of vanilla ice cream for dessert, sir and ma'am."

The waiter cleaned out our plates and placed the ice cream before us.

"By the way, how were you able to get the ice cream this morning? Ice cream shops aren't usually open until later, right?"

I took a spoonful of ice cream and asked innocently.

"Yes, I knocked on many shops and they were either closed or the ice creams were sold out.Then I remembered I had an acquaintance who worked in Haagen-Dazs, so I called her up and she was able to give me some."

"Oh, her?" I frowned and raised my brow.

"Yes...She was an old friend."

"Well, I'm really sorry for causing trouble to you and your friend.Tell Nancy thank you for me, will you?"

Oh, Alvin.I already had a list of all the women you'd slept with the past year that Patricia gave to me.You just wait and see!