Chapter 3 Pandora's POV

"Can I come in?" He asked curtly and I led him in with my heart thudding faster.

Was he here to apologize for how he treated me at the mating ceremony? Maybe, afterall, I couldn't see any other reason why he'd come to my house after what he had done.

"Mother, Father, someone is here to see us." I announced and hid my excitement the moment I saw the look of disgust on my parents' face.

Mother wanted to talk but my father was quick to interrupt her. "How did you get to know my house and what are you doing here? I hope you know that you aren't accepted here?" Father thundered.

Since we were Omegas, other people treated us like trash, even Omegas like us. So my parents were very protective of me and since I was an only child, they gave all their attention to me.

"I don't care about your acceptance, Mr Miller. I only came here to ensure that my rejection at the ceremony stuck to your daughter's head. Things don't have to be so complicated and I'd even offer you guys money if you need any." He disparaged, gloating like the proud peacock he was.

Instant dislike filled my heart as I wondered why I had a crush on him in the first place. Maybe it was because of his physique and his handsome face, but I should have known better than liking people for the wrong reasons.

I walked in front of him with an angry smirk, he was taken aback as he didn't expect me to stand tall in front of him without cowering in fear.

"You might have rejected me in public and made me a laughing stock just because I'm not up to your standards, but I'll tell you something, you aren't up to anyone's standard as well. You are so proud of what can be taken from you at any time. Your manner of speech is wack and I pity whoever is with you right now because she is ignorant of the chaff that calls himself a man." I lashed out, my voice climbing at every word I blurted.

He was gobsmacked, his mouth slacked in surprise. "You really have the effrontery to talk to me in such a manner, you low-life?"

I couldn't take his insults anymore, so I made signs to my parents to allow me to handle it. "I do, now you're free to leave. I don't want your girlfriend to come here in search of you. After all, people like you are meant to be in a palace, not here." I said sarcastically.

He was at loss of what to say so he scanned our house and then snorted and left.

I hugged my mother after he exited and sobbed. Though I had acted tough in front of him, my heart wished that he would retract his words and apologize for everything he did. But now I knew that the moon goddess was bent on punishing me, if not she wouldn't have mated me to someone as obnoxious as him.

"Don't worry, my darling, everything will be fine." She consoled me and planted a kiss on my forehead.

Father came closer to us, his eyes glimmering with pride and gratitude. "I'm so happy that you were able to stand up to him. With your response, he'll never talk down on you anymore." He assured me and patted my back.

It was evening already and I was all set and ready for Kiara's party. For the first time in a while, I applied light make up which accentuated the nude short dress I wore.

After my banter with Derrick, I made a promise to myself to always be happy and never to take insults from anyone. A fierce feeling was ignited in me and I pitied anyone that would try to make me a laughing stock.

"I'm off, mother." I announced from the living room since she was having a cozy time with my father.

"Have a nice time and if you can't make it back, please tell us." Father reminded me and I smiled and assured them that I'd do exactly as they instructed me.

Ever since I turned twenty-one, they lifted the curfew they placed on me, but I didn't care because I wasn't a party freak and I preferred the comfort of my bed after work.

I flagged a taxi which headed for Eric's house. He was rich, just like Kiara, so he decided to use his house for the party.

When I arrived, the place was already bubbling with loud music and happy screams from the people dancing wildly. I looked around for Kiara who was having a good time with Eric.

I approached them slowly with my lips stretching into a smile, ignoring the surprised looks on the people's faces when they saw how different I looked.

Kiara's eyes widened when she saw me and then she hugged me tightly. "What happened to you?"

A giggle escaped my lips at her question. "Derrick happened to me. After he came to threaten me at home, I realized that I didn't deserve less from any man. And even if I'm an Omega, I wouldn't be treated like one."

"That's the spirit, Pandy. Come on, let me fix you up with something to drink. I know that you aren't good at socializing and somehow, you want Derrick back but forget about him and focus on tonight's party. It's going to be fun," She convinced me and darted her eyes to Eric who winked at her.

I nodded to every word she said and allowed her to lead me towards an empty chair. I fed my eyes with the activities going on and had a tiny wish that I didn't have to be alone at the party.

A man cleared his throat, intruding my thoughts as I slanted him a look. He had a cute face with deep blue eyes and a rich chocolate scent oozed from him.

"Can I sit with you? I'm here alone and very bored," He asked with a pleading expression, lowering his lashes.

Then I replied, batting my lashes at him. "Sure you can."