Chapter eight

“Did you say your mate?”

Everyone at the table turned their attention to me. I just kept mute, looking at them. If they are waiting for me to say it again, then they are on their own.

“Of course she is your mate. If not, why would Xander be looking at her? I mean, have you ever seen him take interest in anybody before?”

“OMG, dah! My brother has finally grown up. He has found his soulmate!” My sister Alissa screamed girlishly.

And ladies and gentlemen, that’s what happens when your younger sibling is mated before. She once told me that I should give her the respect I give to a married woman, quoting that she “is a married woman” since in the werewolves' constitution, once you are mated, you are seen as a married couple.

Alissa went on ranting and on before she paused. “Wait, do you even know her name?”

“I just saw her today for the first time,” I said as I gave her a "mind your business" look. But being a stubborn girl, she turned a blind eye to me.

“Don’t worry, elder brother, since she is my future sister-in-law, Ivory and I will befriend her on your behalf.” Alissa winked at me.

And just like that, all of them started talking about how they would help, as if I asked them.

Although I am actually grateful that they are all trying to help, I am not going to tell them that and have Alissa’s head grow bigger than it already is.

Soon it was closing time, and we were currently on our way to our parking space.

“OMG, look! It’s Xander’s mate!” Alissa screamed. God, that girl loves to scream for no reason. I looked and saw my mate, who looked as if she was waiting for someone.

“Alissa, you can’t go on screaming like that, please, we are in public,” Allen scolded her. As we passed by my mate, all of them turned to look at her. But I didn’t because I was afraid that if I did, I would do something out of the ordinary. Already just by standing near, I could feel my heart beating irregularly. I did my possible best and passed her without looking.

“Wow, she is really beautiful!”

“So true!”

“Xander, you have a beautiful mate.”

They kept on commenting until we reached our parking spot.

As soon as we reached home, I quickly went to my room and logged into the net and browsed on how to woo a girl.

Even though I didn’t tell anyone, the truth is that I am confused about the whole situation. If she is a wolf, it would have been better because she would have knowledge about mates already.

But she is human. And humans are very complicated, especially in the area of love and relationships. I have to court her like humans do. I am not even sure if she will accept me or not.

I waited for my Google results:

How to woo a girl: the ultimate guide 1. Do not rush her. First of all, do not come off as being too pushy. .. 2. Be brave and confident. ... 3. Hang out with other girls. ... 4. Take care of your hygiene. .. 5. Make her laugh. .. 6. Be sincere and open with her. .. 7. Prove to her that you truly like her. 8. Compliment her often.

I studied the results on and on. It sounded very easy. The biggest problem is how I am going to approach her.

I have never in my life approached anybody for relationship's sake because I told myself that I will wait for my mate and experience everything with her.

Old-fashioned, I know. But that’s what I want.

Just then, I got a knock on my door and was informed that lunch is ready.

I went downstairs for lunch, and almost everyone was giving me a creepy smile. Oh heavens! Let it not be that big-mouthed Alissa told everyone that I have found my mate because I will kill her. I might not really kill her, but I will make her life a living hell. I was already getting tired of all the unnecessary stares I am getting from people; it is very uncomfortable. Mum must have noticed my distress.

“Will everyone please stop looking at Xander? Can’t you see how uncomfortable he is?” Mum addressed them all, and I threw her a grateful look.