INVASION OF PRIVACY.

INVASION OF PRIVACY.
"Huh!" I reacted, Carmine and Jessie began laughing.
My father went on. 'Don't be so uptight, you are a lady, an Alpha should always be calm and collective.'
To be honest, It's not like I despise broccoli so much, it's also not my favorite but I eat it when it depends on my mood especially when I'm in a good mood and for the fact she put it in the food and cooked it, pissed me off, why didn't the maids cook this food instead.
"So as the princess,' I uttered sarcastically to my father and turned to one of the maids. "She should learn how to cook properly and let the maids cook my food this time, if she is cooking next time, please don't invite me to the table, get your asses up and work." I firmly instructed.
"Yes, your highness.' The maid bowed in respect.
"Oceana, keep your attitude in check." Carmine cautioned.
"Keep yours in check as well, you of all people should know that I don't like broccoli."
"How will I know you don't like it, it's been eight years and I'm just getting to know you and besides, I'm not the one that cooked the food, don't vent your anger on me."
"Then, you should keep your mouth out of my business."
He scoffed, then became amused for a second. "Are you really in your period or something?"
"Stop that, it is not funny.' I frowned.
"Exactly." My father agreed and asked a question which astounded us, leaving me out of the picture, guess he didn't want us to ruin the morning and rapidly changed the topic.
"Carmine, when are you bringing your mate to us, aren't you ready to introduce her to us yet."
What! Carmine had a mate.
I looked over at him, he choked on the food he was eating and my mother quickly instructed the maids to give him some water since she was far away from him and was beside my father, between me.
When he was done drinking water, he cleaned his mouth and looked at his food, frowned and stared at my father. "How did you know I already found my mate?''
Carmine's Mate.
He found his mate, why didn't he tell anyone, why do I feel like, there's so much I don't know about my brothers, a lot of secrets concealed and no wonder I smelled something on him, the first day he arrived and I thought it was just some perfume and it seemed too good to be true.
So, Carmine had a mate, where was she and how come he never told me. Was he hiding her from the public eye? What was her status? What family was she from? I know I haven't known my brothers for that long but why was everyone's secret coming out in one thing or the other?
My father smirked and looked at his food once more and began eating.
What the heck was going on? Why didn't Carmine mention any of this to the family, I thought he hadn't found his mate yet and why was my Father looking like he had won a bet on him.
"How did you find out, Father?" He asked again and looked over at Gérard.
Gérard shook his head and muttered. "I had no idea he knew, I wouldn't snitch on you even if you didn't tell me to hide it."
What was going on here, why does the atmosphere feel hot and built with tension?
"Bring her over to me, I don't know why you are hiding her from me or if there is something I need to know, spill it." He folded his hands and rested his jaw on them and focused on Carmine.
"You haven't answered my question, father." He reminded him, then he went on. "I smelt an Omega on you and it was pretty strong, she must be a dominant Omega I see."
Omega. An Omega was Carmine's mate.
"Yeah, me too," Alex added after gulping his glass of water. "It smelt of strawberries, father and I sniffed it on him the first day he came to the palace while you were in the garden after you excused them."
Alex and his blabbermouth.
"I see." Carmine mumbled.
My father and Carmine were like a different set of people all of a sudden and their attitude was somewhat scary.
"Tell me, where is she? You can't keep hiding her for the rest of your life, you must show and present her to your family and the clan."
"And why should I do that,' his eyes glowed red. "I'm not ready to do that right now. When I'm ready, I will let you know, Father,' he stood up from the seat and muttered. "I'm done." Wanting to walk away from us, my father stopped him.
"WAIT." He ordered and Carmine stopped, looking over at my father with a dark expression.
"Is there something big you are hiding, a taboo or something dangerous which will affect the clan, the ten realms, because, with the way you are acting, you are not going to introduce her to me? Is she a beast, a vampire, a fae or a hybrid? Let me know the type of person she is and I would not tolerate a stranger putting a strain to my reputation."
Carmine sighed and rubbed his temples. "When I introduce her to you, you will find out for yourself, let it be." He concluded.
"Why don't I find out now, you seemed tense for some reason, Carmine. Tell your father, what the matter is.'
"I'm not saying anything, I will tell you when the time is right." He noted with finality and walked out, slamming the door shut.
I was aghast and looked over at my father who seemed annoyed for some reason.
The breakfast was ruined at last and this place feels stuffy because father decided to become persistent and got mingled into something he wasn't supposed to interfere with.
"You shouldn't have cornered him like that, maybe he wants to take his time, let him be for now, you know he doesn't like talking about himself that much." My mother advised and Gérard got up, leaving his food halved and also left.
I rapidly got up before Emily could and raced after Gérard out of the dining room and caught up with him since he was a fast walker.
"Stop.' I commanded and he did, turning to me. "Who is Carmine's mate?' I asked.
"Why don't you ask him that yourself, I don't need to answer that for you.'
"Don't be such a jerk," I shouted, the fact there wasn't any remorse in his expression for hurting me and getting married to someone else shocked me and made me even angrier.
Doesn't he feel anything, how could he be so relaxed and nonchalant.
"Then, don't be such a noisy brat." He snapped.
That stung and I was beginning to get emotional.
"I know you don't mean that," I said.
"I mean it." He flatly stated and nearly walked away from me, when I said. "I need to know." I lowered my voice, thinking if I should do that, he will also calm down and tell me.
"That's why you need to ask him, not me, he wants to keep it a secret, let him."
"Really." I clenched my fist.
"Yes." He said without hesitation.
"Mom is arranging my marriage with Kai." I revealed, I don't know why I suddenly brought that up when I didn't come here to talk to him about that, yet, deep within me, I wanted to know what his thoughts were.
"Congratulations." He shrugged his shoulders, smiled and sauntered off from me.
"Don't you care that I'm going to get married, bed someone else and give him children."
He stopped.
"Why should he care about such a thing?' My heart skipped and when I shifted my gaze to her, she seemed confused.
"You are getting married, I don't understand why he should care about such a thing, it's pretty weird, he's your brother, is he not?"
"Will you mind your business and stop interfering whenever I'm having a conversation with my brother, cunt." It wasn't my intention to insult her but seeing her was boiling up my blood and I felt like punching her in the face, can't she just at least stay in her lane for once.
I know what you are going to say but Gerard is her husband, yes, he is and everyone knows that right?
Well, I'm his sister, she should at least give us some privacy and not eavesdrop on our conversation. She's just been a busy body and it's annoying.
"Excuse me?" She frowned. "He is my husband and please don't insult me like that."
"Do you think I give a fuck, he is my brother and I can talk to him whenever I want to?" I yelled. "Stop interfering, stay out of the way and stay put." I was so filled with rage and got triggered even more when she said, "My husband" who does she think she is?
"Alpha Oceana, I don't want to disrespect you, I just simply asked a question, I did nothing wrong."
"You are already disrespecting me by interrupting my conversation, I don't like it and that's where you are wrong." I argued.
"That's where I'm wrong,' she frowned as she pointed at herself. I don't understand you, what do you think of me, Alpha Oceana.
I have never disrespected you in any sort of manner, why are you behaving this way to me.'
"Oh please, don't act like you are the victim here, you started all this.' I shouted. Why was I getting furious at her? Why did she have to get married to Gerard and act like she is the best in this palace?
"I started it? But how did that ever happen? Was it because I made what wasn't up to your taste, I already apologize for that..."
"Jeez, spare me the explanation, I hate hearing you speak because what comes out of your mouth doesn't make any sense, who is talking about the food you made, I'm speaking about you invading my privacy.'
"Ok, I'm sorry about that..."
"I don't need your apology, Emily, keep it to yourself, bitch." I snapped, pointing my fingers at her in resentment.
"Do not call me a bitch, Alpha Oceana, all I can see is that you don't like me, it's pretty obvious, I don't know what I've done to you for you to hate me so much. Ever since I came to this palace, to the clan, you've done nothing but abhor me. Can I know why you feel such darkness in your heart against me, did I offend you in any way, please speak up, and let's resolve this between us."
What is she, a Saint or what? Commanding me to speak up as if I am a kid, what a slutty bitch?
"Who said I don't like you?' I scoffed and began laughing. "You are just making that up, acting innocent in all this, aren't you?'
"No, I'm not making anything up. And no one is saying you don't like me, but your actions speak louder than your words, everyone is noticing it, it's getting pretty obvious, no one is a fool here.'
I laughed bitterly. "I don't have anything to fix with you, you are getting on my nerves and I hate seeing your face, just get out of here and mind your damn business, face the home, you forcefully created and stop being a busybody around Gerard, and give us some space."