I TOOK a deep breath, my heart pounding loudly. I was so anxious that it almost felt like I needed to pee. The chilly breeze rustling the leaves of the trees only intensified my jittery confidence.

F*ck... Do I really have to do this? Is it necessary to go this far? I glanced at the guitar in my hands. Do I need to subject myself to the grave of embarrassment?-- I blinked.

What am I even thinking? Of course! F*ck everything; it's for my Lara. Let embarrassment come, I don't care about my pride anymore. All I want right now is to wake up beside Lara for the rest of my life.

Without giving it a second thought, I began strumming the guitar. Thankfully, I hadn't forgotten how to use it. It must have been around twenty years since I last played it.

And then came my voice… about to sing the song that always reminded me of my Lara.

"I've counted almost three billion heartbeats. Suddenly, they fell short."

I didn't care if I was off-key. All I could think of at that moment was the continuous pounding of my heart against my chest. It distracted me with good intentions.

"It worsens as our time together grows. I don't really mind."

Everyone passing by was smiling at me. Some kids even sat on the ground not far from me, as if watching a concert.

More and more people gathered around...

"What's the point of a long life if you're not with me?"

I was surprised when I heard a sound from Lara's window. It was a signal that she was about to open it.

"I choose to flow with you in everything."

The window opened. And then, there was Lara. My Lara. My wife.

"At last, you're here. I was actually scared at the beginning."

Under the millions of stars above her roof, our eyes met, creating a beautiful constellation that only the two of us could appreciate. I f*cking saw her smile for the first time, and my heart raced like crazy. It felt like it was about to burst with joy.

"Finally, you're here with me. I was scared to be alone."

She quickly retracted that smile. But, I wouldn't be Rustan if I weren't an Alpha. I saw her smile again as I continued singing. It was obvious she was trying to hold it back, but she couldn't. Damn, she couldn't stop herself from smiling because of me.

"You colored my blurry world..."

At that moment, the audience started cheering, urging Lara to come out. I felt a bit embarrassed but kept on singing. Then, I noticed Lara's house door opening, and there she was, walking toward me. And the butterflies in my stomach went wild when she finally stood in front of me.

"I want you back, Wife," I told her with a sincere smile. I looked directly into her eyes and added, "I f*cking want my wife back."

"You know," she began, placing her hand on her forehead. I saw her wide smile there, which she was trying to suppress as she looked up at me again. "You…you’re so..."

She couldn't say more as the audience erupted in cheers once again. Some were shouting in excitement, and others were throwing various flowers at us.

It was a surreal moment.

Magical, indeed.

In the midst of a gushing crowd, I watched my newfound queen trying to hide her happiness. At that moment, we were inside a fairytale with a clear happy ending. This is what I came for – the glitter, the confetti, the pink aesthetics, and the countless hearts surrounding us.


AFTER that night, Lara started treating me more cordially. She was engaging in proper conversations with me. However, there were still days when she would give me the cold shoulder. Well, she's cute though, so I didn't mind.

"Where exactly should I place these firewood?" I asked her the moment she came out from her house.

"Just put them at the back," she replied before heading to the backyard, leaving me at the front.

I couldn't help but chuckle as I carried all the firewood. I followed her.

"There," she pointed to the table where she usually placed her firewood.

"Yes, boss," I teased, earning a roll of her eyes.

"Coffee?" she asked after I had placed the wood on the table. Wanting to make the most of the time I spent with her, I automatically agreed.

When she excused herself, I headed to the washing area. My body had been feeling sticky since a while ago. I had to wash up first before entering her kitchen. The last thing I wanted was for her to scrunching her nose because of my f*cking smell.

I took off my tank top, leaving me in just my shorts, and turned on the faucet. The dirt on my body dripped down my legs as I aimed the hose at myself. It felt refreshing. I allowed my shorts to get wet too. I don’t usually stay long at Lara's house. Besides the fact that she always made me a cold cup of coffee, she would often shoo me away.

When I was finally satisfied, I decided to go inside Lara's kitchen. I didn't bother putting my shirt back on.

"Here you go, make sure to finish it–," Lara said, blinking when she turned to face me. Her gaze traveled from my face down to my chest, and finally, to my stomach.

But wait, did she just swallow hard?

She cleared her throat before quickly averting her gaze. "Here's your coffee. Finish it so you can leave soon," she said, blushing as she sat down. What's wrong with her?

I didn't dwell on it. I took a sip of the coffee. My smile widened when I tasted it. "Your coffee is still as amazing as ever," I complimented. Just like you.

She didn't respond, so I focused on enjoying the coffee. I was savoring the moment, imagining a future with her in our own house. Then, out of the blue, she asked a question I never expected.

"You have abs now...?" She averted her gaze.

I playfully smiled, "Yep, why? Wanna touch it?"

She shot me a glare, but it quickly vanished as I got closer.

"Don't be shy; it's yours. Go ahead, satisfy yourself."

She rolled her eyes. "Don’t start—"

I placed her hand on the firm surface of my stomach. Her face blushed. Initially, she resisted, but as seconds passed, she let me.

At that moment, I was grinning like a mischievous devil. Game over.

When I saw her biting her lip, I couldn't help but lower her hand towards my shorts. My front stirred on its own as I felt her warm palm. I heard her inhale sharply as the part of me stiffened completely.

Our eyes locked. I bit my lip as she explored my hardened length. In the end, I realized that I wasn't the one in control anymore. She was the one caressing my throbbing girth.

"Let me fuck you now," I managed to say amidst my ragged breathing.

Then she nodded.

She fucking nodded…