The house seemed empty and busy at the same time. From the moment Nathaniel told the news about being pregnant, things changed with the Mantovani. Matheus left the apartment to go live with his grandfather, and the omega moved in with Jake in the apartment.
However, even in the absence of omega, Guilherme's parents were excited about having a grandson.
One no, two grandchildren.
Guilherme was also excited to be an uncle, and followed the brother's pregnancy closely. Always asked things, if he was willing to help care for the babies when Jake was working. Even accompanied Nathaniel and Jake to buy the furniture to set up the twins' room.
While walking through the small mall, Guilherme was holding hands with Matheus. In the end it turned into a double date?
— That store has baby clothes, let's take a look?
The three agreed with Jake and went to said store. While Jake and Matheus were arguing about which outfit was better — two alphas together would always compete with each other — Guilherme looked at a fox set.
He was happy, of course, but something bothered him.
And your brother soon realized it.
— Did you like that, Gui?
Raising his head to his brother, Guilherme saw a big difference. I mean, your older brother used to be someone silent and hiding in his sweatshirts. When he walked, there was a frightening aura around him. But now he shone, walking without the sweats and mask, and even seemed more relaxed.
The difference was great, and all because of one person.
It was necessary for Nathaniel to fall in love and allow himself to be loved so that things began to return to normal.
On this side, Guilherme felt proud of the new Nathaniel.
— Hm, it's cute, don't you think?
Nathaniel looked at the fox outfit and then looked at his brother, opening a smile he stroked the beta's blonde hair.
— You're right, it's cute.
Without allowing himself to spoil that moment, Guilherme just smiled and looked back at the clothes he was holding. He would hardly know that a certain alpha was looking in his direction.
Later the four went to lunch, since Nathaniel was even more tired in that heat. They sat down in an air-conditioned diner, and there ordered the snacks that would surely please the omega.
— But what about the farm business, are you taking care of that? — asked Matheus with curiosity.
— I asked for help from a teacher to hire some people to help me touch the farm. Gui and I even visited the place, it's not far from here.
— I guess not. But I thought your uncles were going to get in touch with you, joker.
Jake shook his hand, taking the front to answer.
— They tried after that Cassandra published that story after the interview.
Ares' Fans accused Nathaniel for having inherited the money from the fighter, despite being only his lover. Of course, all the misunderstanding was cleared up with the report and the article in Cassandra's magazine. The journalist exposed that the inheritance that Nathaniel received was in relation to the Callegari family only and the assets of Ares. The rest of the money was donated to the institutions that Ares helped when he was alive.
Which means that it was exposed the fact that Ares helped his father to settle a debt of that farm and old Callegari gave him the farm when he died. And that certainly made Nathaniel's uncles foam with anger.
— My grandfather said that he was willing to help Nath if his uncles tried something, but they just like to slap mouth.
— You don't mind that, Nath? After all, it's your uncles.
— They are friends of my stepfather, but at no time were willing to help me when I needed. I respect my late grandfather, after all my father liked him, but my uncles I have no obligation.
Matheus agreed with his head and looked at Guilherme, who was quiet during the conversation. The other couple continued to talk while they had lunch, but Matheus was paying attention in the silence of his beta.
Even if he had bitten Guilherme and created a connection with him, it was not the same as biting an omega. It was weaker. Still, the boy knew very well that the beta was not paying attention to the conversation.
Squeezing his thigh under the table, the alpha noticed that the beta's clear eyes widened and his cheeks turned red. Timidly he looked at Matheus, and when his eyes met, Guilherme opened a smile and held the hand of his boyfriend.
Later they went to another round of shops, this time they went to see the furniture.
— Remind me why you dragged me here?
Jake smiled hugging Matheus' shoulder.
— Because we both are going to build this, so... We have to know our enemy as soon as possible.
— And you really think I have time for that?
— Sure, after all... You couldn't put your own wardrobe together. I had to do it for you.
Jake definitely stepped on Matheus' toes. The alpha turned to his friend and smiled angrily.
— From what I remember, you couldn't get through the wall of your room to install a shelf.
— There's something wrong with your memory, brother.
The two brothers watched that discussion and sighed.
— So this is a competition?
— Don't try to understand the alphas, Nath. They're crazy.
— They are egocentric, that's it. Let's see the cribs, Gui.
Nathaniel hugged his brother's shoulder and took him away from those two fighting alphas. Of course he did it much more because he had not yet accepted the fact that Matheus bit his brother, and would always use the opportunity to be with Guilherme and they have a moment between brothers.
— You know you can look for someone better.
— Brother, haha Matheus is a good boyfriend. Besides, you'd get in trouble with anyone I dated.
— Maybe... — Nathaniel admitted slightly embarrassed — I just don't want to see you suffer again like Caspian.
Guilherme smiled with red cheeks, and hugged his brother.
— I love you, bro. You know that, right?
The omega smiled caressing his brother's hair, and cast a victorious look at Matheus — who felt a shiver in his spine.
That afternoon the four managed to buy some furniture for the trousseau. And of course Matheus was willing to help Jake assemble the furniture another day. While the alpha took Guilherme back home, he would occasionally look at his boyfriend noticing that lost look.
In front of the Mantovani house, Matheus got out of the car and leaned into it. Before Guilherme entered, the alpha held his hand gently and pulled him to stand in front of him.
— Fox, what's going on? You're very quiet today.
Guilherme blushed slightly and smiled nervously.
— It's that so? Haha, I didn't notice. I don't believe that I'm going to be an uncle yet.
— Guilherme, I...
The way the alpha called his name made it clear that he knew it was not. Guilherme felt his face become even more red, and finally he just sighed.
— Matheus, why did you bite me?
Caught by surprise, Matheus continued to hold the blonde's wrist.
— Because I like you, of course.
— But you must want to have a family in the future, right?
The alpha arched his eyebrow and pondered a little before answering.
— Well... Further on, who knows? — Guilherme let out a sigh so heavy and discouraged that Matheus was surprised. — What is it, Guilherme?
— I'm wondering if it was really a good idea that you bit me.
— Why is that?
— I can't give you kids, I'm a beta.
— So what?
— So you said you want a family in the future.
And it was then that Matheus understood the anguish of that beta. Hugging Guilherme tight, the alpha stroked his hair hoping to be able to convey calm to him.
— Guilherme, I know that we have rushed things between us. And I'm still getting used to the idea that I now have a boyfriend, but I don't want you to feel like this because of me.
— I know, it's just that I was thinking that seeing Jake and Nath having kids you too...
Holding the face of the beta, Matheus made him look into his eyes.
— Guilherme, I know that you are a beta. But, this is not the end of the world.
— It is not?
— No. We still have a lot of time ahead. And when we feel ready, we can adopt, what do you think?
Guilherme's clear eyes shone, but he was still hesitant.
— Really? Would you adopt?
— Yes. We can think about it later. The point is that we still have other priorities.
Holding Matheus' hands, Guilherme seemed calmer and even smiled more calm. Insecurity could still exist, but the alpha showed that he was attentive and willing to talk.
So the beta's heart accelerated a little more and laid his head on the shoulder of the alpha.
Perhaps Guilherme also needed to get used to having his feelings reciprocated.