Ryan’s eyes went wide, he tried to pull himself out of Jonathan's grip, but Jonathan yanked him toward himself.

Ryan couldn’t look away; he looked at Jonathan’s smiling lips to see what he was saying.

“Can I kiss you?” Jonathan mouthed.

Ryan shook his head with panic in his eyes and mouthed “No”

“Okay, I won’t.” Jonathan removed his hand from Ryan’s arm and moved to get out from under the table, but before he was able to get out Ryan grabbed his head pulling him back, blushing profusely then he kissed him quickly on the lips. He tried to pull away as quickly as he had grabbed Jonathan, but Jonathan put his hand behind Ryan’s head and pulled him back, looking into Ryan’s eyes he moved in for an earth-shattering kiss, their lips touched and Jonathan’s tongue explored the seam of Ryan’s lips which opened to him, they tangled and their tongues danced a steady rhythm, Ryan let out a soft moan which fueled Jonathans desire more, but he came back to his senses when he remembered Tatum’s words, Jonathan slowly ended the kiss, then pulled back a little moving his hand from behind Ryan’s neck to stroke his cheek.

“You will be mine, I promise” He got up from under the table and seated himself smiling at Tatum who lifted his eyebrow at him.

Andrew watched a very flustered Ryan emerge from under the table, his lips were bruised and he looked a little spooked, he saw Ryan glanced at Jonathan who winked at Ryan and chuckled, Ryan immediately looked down blushing.

Andrew kept quiet, content in the notion that his forever bachelor best friend actually likes someone enough to show it openly.

“I really like the design for the mall Ryan drew, I think we will discuss preliminary plans and the budget when we come back from Greece, what do you think Jonathan?” Andrew asked Jonathan Directly.

“Hmmm, I think I need a one-on-one meeting with Mr Taylor to discuss some more intimate details.” Jonathan was looking only at Ryan, who was reading Jonathan’s lips and turning into a tomato.

“Ha-ha you are the CFO if you want to have a meeting then so be it, but just remember not to scare him off, I want him to work on this project.” Andrew chided softly

Ryan read Andrew’s lips and his eyes turned into saucers.

Tatum was giggling, he signed to Ryan. “Pay them no heed, they’re both softies, Jonathan won't pressure you but he knows you are gay, he is too. I know you don’t want to disappoint your family but don’t throw away a chance at happiness if it’s presented, If you like him give him a chance.”

Ryan signed back. “I’m not an Omega like you, I’m a normal Beta so being a homosexual is not really the same for me as for you, and you’re genetically made to be like that. I’m afraid!

“Don’t be, if you want it; take it, if you’re always afraid you’ll never be happy.” Tatum signed

”I’m deaf Tatum, why would he want me?” Ryan signed to Tatum looking unhappy

“Because you are handsome, sweet and talented and I know you have a lot to give.” Tatum signed back.

 “I’ll think about it”

 “Good enough for me, Now shall we stop being rude, they don’t speak sign.” Tatum signed.

“I’m very glad they don’t. Tatum I Like him.” Ryan signed reluctantly

“I know” Tatum mouthed back.

Andrew could grasp a few words they used, so he had a general idea that they were talking about Jonathan and Ryan being interested in each other, and Ryan being afraid, but he chose to not mention it.

Jonathan was looking from Tatum to Ryan as they signed, amused.

“You’re being awfully rude excluding us from your conversation, or is it a private one?” Jonathan queried slyly.

Smiling Tatum said. “Not at all Jonathan, Ryan was merely asking about Anastasia, so not really private. What do you say we go get some champagne while Andrew and Ryan get on with their design, my glass is empty.

“If I didn’t know better, I would think you're trying to distract me” Jonathan noted.

“Not at all ha-ha” Tatum laughed softly.

“Okay then let’s grab some champagne and we can have a chat on the way.” Jonathan seemed eager.

Tatum walked off with Jonathan, waving cutely to Andrew.

“You think you’re being clever, or are you actually aware I speak sign?” Jonathan asked suddenly

“Oh, I’m fully aware ha-ha Andrew told me your mom is deaf since birth and you are fluent in sign language,” Tatum smirked.

“So you just lied to your best friend?” Jonathan seemed surprised.

“It was only a little white lie nothing groundbreaking and it helped you didn’t it?” Tatum teased him.

“Mmm-mm he likes me. Now how do I get him to be mine?” Jonathan asked a rhetorical question.

“Not sure, though remember he is a Beta, your pheromones won’t work on him” Tatum stated.

“Was he gene tested? Is that how the Beta genetics was determined?” Jonathan queried.

“I assume so, he has never manifested and with many Dominate Alphas at my house, he has never even shown any signed of pheromone influence or scenting,” Tatum stated.

“Hmmm, I wonder if he could be recessive, I mean to say I felt really attracted to him the moment I met him and he has a very enticing fragrance about him, almost like toasted coconut and apples which are both favourites of mine,” Jonathan said this with a frown.

“Strange I have never scented him, but then again I was never scented till Andrew came along,” Tatum said

“I’ve never been really attracted to Omegas per se, I’ve also never really been interested in women, I like what I like other than my best friend who married your butt, but Andrew was always too boisterous to date and he wasn’t into me or really any guys for that matter. You my dear Tatum are his soul mate and I have a gnawing feeling that you invited mine to your wedding.” Jonathan smirked.

“Ha-ha it’s going to be difficult to get him to date you Jonathan, he really is scare,” Tatum said

“I don’t want to date him” Jonathan stated bluntly

“What?!” Tatum exclaimed.

“I’m going to marry him” Jonathan declared boldly.

“Are you for real?” Tatum looked stunned

“I want him, and I will have him,” Jonathan said matter-of-factly

“How can you be so sure? You literally met only 2 hours ago” Tatum asked

“I don’t understand it myself, but every time he looks into my eyes my heart sings and when he looks away my heart pains. My very soul yearns for him.” Jonathan sounded sad.

“Holy shit!” Tatum exclaimed

“I know, I’m desperate,” Jonathan said

“Jonathan what if you take him to meet your mom, and slowly win him over?” Tatum asked softly

“Slowly? I Literally want to devour him every time I look at him, I don’t think slowly will work>” Jonathan stated bluntly

“Ha-ha kidnap him and elope!” Tatum joked

“Great plan!” Jonathan looked enthusiastic

“I was just joking Jonathan! Tatum tried to forestall Jonathan

“No but it’s really a great plan” Jonathan smiled widely

“You’re insane” Tatum exclaimed

“Does he have a place he has always wanted to visit?” Jonathan asked

“Yeah… Italy, why?” Tatum asked suspiciously

“Because that’s where we're getting married” Jonathan stated looking confident

“Huh?” Tatum said

“We have an office in Italy and some smaller projects, I’m going to offer him a job in Italy for the next few months before the New York mall project starts, and while we are in Italy I’ll make him my husband,” Jonathan stated

“You really think you can get Ryan to marry you? He doesn’t even know you and what’s your time frame for this?” Tatum asked

“Oh, he will marry me in the next week if all goes to plan” Jonathan stated boldly.

“Week?! What the hell! Are you crazy?” Tatum exclaimed

“Yes, crazy about Ryan” Jonathan smirked

“Ha! This I have to see.” Tatum declared

“In a week Ryan Taylor will be Ryan Down and I’ll make sure he stays that way, he WILL be mine” Jonathan stated with surety

“Well good luck you’re going to need it.” Tatum laughed

“No luck needed just my wits, money and personality; he will be putty in my hands,” Jonathan stated confidently

“Ha-ha” Tatum laughed out loud.

Well, that’s what Jonathan thought, but Ryan Taylor was no one’s putty.