Alpha, Let's break our bond

The next day, I had an early meeting at my workplace. I woke up early in the morning. Erick was still sleeping. I left him sleeping, made a coffee for myself and then left for the office. I attended the meeting with my seniors and after it ended, I received a call from Erick. His voice seemed irritated as he asked in a complaining voice, “ Lizzy, Why didn't you wake me up? I overslept for two hours. Now, I’m getting late because of you.”

I used to wake him up in the morning because he didn't like getting late for his office nor did he like the sound of an alarm. So, I would wake up early in the morning just to wake him up on time even though my shift started very late. It was my act of love and care for him. However, he took it for granted and regarded it as my duty. He was thinking that I was obligated to do these chores for him.

I then replied in a calm voice, “You shouldn’t waste your time in talking to me when you are already this late. You should better hurry up.”

“ Lizzy, you-” I could feel him chewing his lips in annoyance as he continued, “ Fine! Have you selected the suit I'm going to wear today?”

I used to select the suit from his wardrobe every morning before he went to take a shower because he was not good at selection. He would remain confused wondering which dress would look good on him. So, I helped him out. Another act of love which he took as my obligations.

“I had urgent work at my office. I didn't have time for this. Just choose the suit on your own.”

“Lizzy, how could you be so careless? You left me in a mess.”

I didn't reply to him and hung up the phone. However, just a second later my phone beeped with a notification. It was Erick’s message which read [Why are my suits wrinkled? How am I supposed to wear it in my office?]

I sighed before replying, [You are supposed to iron them before wearing. Simple!]

He texted again with a confused emoji [Iron?]

It seemed like he wasn't aware that I used to iron his clothes every morning. After a few minutes my phone started beeping again. Erick was sending me messages continuously. [Where is my red file? I can't find it.] [You haven't prepared breakfast for me? What am I going to eat?] [Can you come back home for a few minutes? I need help.]

I used to do everything for him. From cooking meals three times a day to taking care of his belongings, I handled everything for him even when he didn't ask me to. Now, he got used to getting served everything on his table and didn't bother himself in appreciating my efforts.

I was going to reply to him. Just then my senior called me and I couldn't continue chatting with Erick. I put the phone back and went to my senior’s cabin.

“Lizzy, Good news for you.” My senior greeted me with a smile before adding, “ The idea of your project is passed by the manager. But, this time he wants you to lead the project yourself. I heard you have recovered now. If that’s true, start planning to go abroad to handle this project because this time our boss will not trust anyone else except you.”

I had suggested many projects to the company before but I couldn't lead them on my own because I was busy taking care of Erick and his pack’s chore. I was planning to leave this project as well because I wanted to bear a child for Erick. However, God has another plan for me. There was no reason for me to refuse.

“I’ll take this project.” I replied. My senior was overjoyed as he said, “ Good decision, Lizzy. This is a good opportunity for your career. Our boss is in a hurry. So, prepare all your documents as soon as possible. We will leave everything on you. You are free to choose your team before leaving. So, evaluate the performance of our employees as well and choose the people you want to work with in this project.”

I planned to prepare all the documents on the same day. After that, only evaluation of employees would be left. I didn't want to delay myself anymore. I was so lost in my work that I didn't notice when the outside world turned dark and it was already very late at night. I started packing my stuff and suddenly my phone rang. It was Erick's call.

“Why are you not home yet? It's too late.”

I changed my mind after listening to Erick's voice. I liked the idea of seeing him irritated as I was once. I then replied, “I got some urgent work. I have to stay at my workplace tonight to complete the work.”

He sounded anxious as he asked, “You aren't coming home tonight. Then, how would I manage tomorrow? What about my breakfast and clothes?”

“Manage it the way you managed today.” I replied flatly.

“I can't wear wrinkled clothes everyday or stay hungry.”

Turned out he didn't eat the whole day just because I didn't cook for him. Usually, I used to prepare meals for him and even have them delivered to him on time. He didn't like eating outside. Turned out, I had spoiled him more than it was necessary.

“You should probably hire a maid to take care of you, Erick.” I replied indifferently.

“Is there anything wrong?” He asked.

“No.” I replied casually. He hesitated for a while before he asked, “Lizzy, are you angry at me?”

Was I angry at him? I think I had passed that phase of my life long ago when I used to get mad at him. I felt no emotion towards him.

He was too late to ask me this question. Now, I would no longer bother myself explaining to him how I was feeling towards him.