Ch. 91..100

Chapter 91

They got back to the hotel, and Sebastian took Zeno back to his room.

"Why won’t you take me back to my own room?" Zeno asked as Sebastian pushed the door behind them.

Sebastian walked around the wheelchair to stand in front of Zeno; he raised a brow at him and just stared at him, "Take off your clothes," He ordered.

Zeno blinked; he looked down at his injured arm and back up at Sebastian, "I can’t; I’m injured," He replied with a little frown.

Sebastian shrugged, leaned down to Zeno,, and smirked, "There, that’s your answer," He whispered against his lips and walked away from him.

"Dumb," Sebastian chuckled before he entered the bathroom.

Zeno frowned, "I’m not dumb...but still, that was a dumb question." He murmured.

He looked around and wondered if Sebastian had really just left him to go take a shower.

He was about to stand up when the bathroom door opened again, "Chill, baby girl, no pressure, remember?" Sebastian spoke behind him as he walked over to the table and drew out the drawer, taking scissors out of it.

Zeno watched him walk back to him and wondered what he wanted to use the scissors for.

Sebastian came and squatted in front of Zeno, "Time for a bath," He slowly raised the scissors to Zeno’s abdomen.

"What do you want to do?" Zeno questioned, holding Sebastian’s hand from reaching him with the scissors.

"I don’t know, maybe I want to cut you open; I’d love to sell your kidney for money, what do you think? Would you let me in the name of love?" Sebastian replied in a serious tone.

Zeno chuckled, "You’re crazy," He smiled.

Sebastian shrugged, "I’ll take that as a no and just stick to cutting your shirt open then," He said and went ahead to cut the shirt off Zeno’s body.

He picked up the shreds and threw them in the trash.

"That was your shirt, you know," Zeno informed.

Sebastian helped him up and kissed him briefly on the lips, "And you looked so cute in it," He whispered, "Don’t worry, I have a lot for us to tear," He winked at Zeno and proceeded to pull down his shorts.

Zeno felt shy, he couldn’t believe he was being babied as an adult by another man. He loved the feeling, and he wasn’t about to complain one bit.

"Come on, princess," Sebastian put an arm around his waist and turned him toward the bathroom.

Zeno couldn’t hold back his laugh, "No, not that, I liked the baby girl better," He shook his head.

Sebastian chuckled, "If I say you’re a princess, then you’re a fucking princess, baby girl," He gently slapped one of Zeno’s behind.

He helped Zeno into the bath and proceeded to remove his own clothes then joined Zeno in the bath.

He sat behind Zeno and gently sponged his body, a comfortable silence ensuing between them.

"Sakura..." Sebastian started.

"Huh?" Zeno had his eyes closed as he rested the back of his head on Sebastian’s chest.

"You don’t have to worry about Sakura; she was just discussing with me the details of the business she’d be getting into when she comes over to the States," Sebastian calmly spoke, rubbing Zeno’s thighs.

Zeno bit his lips; he already knew that Sakura was coming for business; he just didn’t know she’d speak to Sebastian about it.

"If you say so," He replied quietly.

Can one feel jealous and guilty at the same time?

After their bath, Zeno opted not to wear a shirt as it would be too stressful. He only wore one of Sebastian’s silk pajama pants and had Sebastian fasten it around his waist.

Sebastian didn’t also feel like throwing on a shirt, so both of them were shirtless and ready to nap.

It was just late afternoon, but Sebastian decided to stay with Zeno; it was only logical for him to be by Zeno’s side; he couldn’t even think of leaving him for any reason.

He helped Zeno pull up the sheets and get on the bed before he walked over to the other side and climbed on his side.

He moved closer to Zeno and made him place his head on his arm, his fingers sneaking into his hair.

"Hey," Sebastian called gently.

Zeno answered by placing his good hand on Sebastian’s abdomen; he was feeling tired and drowsy, and the medication he had taken at the hospital was already kicking in.

"Don’t you have something to reassure me about too? I saw what you did in the garden..." Sebastian reminded.

Zeno furrowed his brows before he recalled what Sebastian was talking about.

He had almost forgotten about the Japser episode, and he smiled, "I don’t think so; Jasper is just a friend, a colleague," his voice sounded low and sleepy.

Sebastian lay on his side and placed his other arm over Zeno’s middle. "I’m human too, Zeno, I get jealous, too. Don’t make me feel that way again; it hurts," He pushed his face into Zeno’s neck and sniffed him, sighing.

Zeno felt his heart warm and melt like butter, "I’m sorry," He whispered, the way Sebastian spoke made him feel very guilty.

Sebastian smiled, "I’m not angry, I’m just begging my boyfriend not to hurt me, I can’t stand seeing him with someone else," he pecked Zeno’s cheeks.

"I-"

"It’s alright, love. You sound like you swallowed a whole brewery; get some sleep; I’ll be right here when you wake up; it’s a promise," Sebastian gently caressed Zeno’s tummy.

Zeno sighed, "Mmm," He responded in a drowsy manner before he went quiet, allowing the effect of the medication and Sebastian’s warmth to lull him into a deep sleep.

***

In an unknown office, four masked men stood in front of an older man behind a desk, their heads bowed and hands clasped behind their backs.

"You dared to stand in front of me and inform me that four of my skilled men have failed on a simple mission?" The man chuckled sarcastically, slowly standing from his chair.

"It won’t be repeated, boss, we’ll get him next time," One of the men spoke up, his head still bowed.

The man laughed humorlessly.

"What makes you think you’ll live to see the next mission?" He questioned, dragging a gun from the top of his table.

None of the men spoke; they knew how crazy and heartless their boss could get, and no one wanted to annoy him further.

"Who took the first shot?" He asked as he stood in front of the men.

"It was me, boss," The tallest guy by the side answered.

"Boss, it was just a mistake and-"

Bam!

The man fired the gun at the first guy who spoke.

"You’re lucky, Blue, he’s taken the bullet for you; now get out of here and go plan on how to do what I’ve asked. You’ll end up like your friend. Get lost!" He barked at the remaining three men.

They bowed their heads to him and left the office.

"Watch out, Orion, I’m about to wipe out your entire household," the man whispered, a sinister glint flashing across his eyes.

***

Sebastian heard his phone ringing under his pillow and muttered a quiet curse; he gently removed his hand from Zeno and slid the phone out from under the pillow, answering the call immediately, only because it was from his father.

"I can’t talk now, what’s the matter?" He asked quietly.

"You have to leave, son, take your men and return to the States," Mr. Orion said with urgency.

Sebastian frowned, "You heard?" He knew his father must have heard of their attack and was being extra paranoid.

He was used to this; he was a target everywhere he went, "My men already have it under control," He replied, already wishing the call would end; he didn’t want to wake Zeno.

"I know you can handle it, but I’m not just talking about you, sure enough they’ll attack again, but it’s not just you, they’re targeting my grandson, they know his school, you have to hurry back and protect him, I don’t want to lose him," Mr. Orion informed.

Sebastian’s face hardened. Whoever this person was must be very foolish; going for his son was the dumbest move ever; it was clearly asking for an untimely death, and he was more than ready to give it to them.

"I got it," He said and ended the call.

He sighed and looked down at Zeno; this was the reason he didn’t want to fall for him.

His son was already enough weakness for his enemies, and now, he’d added one more target, Zeno.

If people ever knew about Zeno, they’d make sure they hurt him and just get at him. He wouldn’t let them; protecting Zeno was now his top priority, and their roles had been reversed; it was now hum protecting Zeno, and he’d do it happily.

Zeno had just turned the part of him he could never live without.

"I love you," He whispered to the sleeping Zeno and kissed his shoulder.

He would wait for him to wake up, and then they would prepare to return; nothing was going to happen to his son, and whoever was doing this should be ready for his comeback.

 

 

Chapter 92

Zeno slowly tried to move as he woke up but winced from the pain in his right arm.

"Don’t move, baby," Sebastian’s gentle voice made Zeno open his eyes to find Sebastian staring down at him with concern.

"Uhh...it really hurts, maybe I should have just let you take the damn bullet," Zeno chuckled, rubbing his eyes with his good hand.

Sebastian smiled, "Maybe you should’ve," He kissed Zeno’s forehead and looked down at his face, "You should have just let me take the bullet for real," He said in a serious tone.

Zeno frowned, "Come on, I was just kidding, okay? Get off, I want to pee," Zeno pushed Sebastian off him and tried to stand.

"I’ll help you," Sebastian said and climbed down from the bed, going over to the other side to help Zeno.

Zeno held Sebastian’s hand and got down from the bed, he started walking toward the bathroom and noticed Sebastian following him.

"What?" Zeno asked, giving Sebastian a suspicious look.

Sebastian shrugged, "I want to help you hold it," He replied simply.

Zeno muttered a curse, "What the fuck, that’s just weird, Seb; I have one good hand, remember," Zeno waved his left hand beside his head.

Sebastian shrugged and walked over to him, "It’s a left hand, baby girl," He put an arm around Zeno’s waist, "And, I might just give you a hand after that, your left hand won’t do it better," He leaned in to kiss Zeno but Zeno stepped back.

"You’re...just stay here," Zeno chuckled and went into the bathroom.

He knew Sebastian was serious but he was feeling very embarrassed about it.

He felt so weird that he now had to depend on Sebastian just to rub one out.

He finished and returned back to the room; he caught Sebastian sitting on the bed and looking very worried but masked his face with a smile when he saw him walking out of the bathroom.

"Do you want to eat something?" Sebastian stood and went to Zeno in the middle of the room.

He carefully hugged Zeno close to him.

Zeno shook his head, "I’m not hungry. I’m just wondering what’s bothering you," Zeno replied quietly.

Sebastian sighed, "We’ll be living in a few minutes," He informed.

Zeno frowned, "Leaving? Thought you still had some business here?" He was confused.

"Oh, it’s because of those guys right? Did they manage to hold down any of them?" Zeno was curious.

Sebastian gently led him toward the wardrobe.

"No, no one was held, but it’s not entirely because of the attack, it’s Ken," He said as he opened the wardrobe, searching for a shirt for Zeno.

Zeno frowned deeply, "What? What happened to Ken?" His tone was anxious as he ran many possible scenarios in his head.

"Nothing yet, but if we don’t return by tomorrow then something might happen to him," Sebastian said, lost in thought.

Zeno was quiet, "Same guys?" He asked.

Sebastian nodded.

"Bastards," Zeno muttered.

Sebastian suddenly held Zeno’s face and kissed him, slowly sliding his tongue into Zeno’s mouth, tilting his face to deepen the kiss.

Zeno was surprised, but it didn’t stop him from kissing Sebastian; he let Sebastian push him against the wardrobe and started kissing his neck.

"Sebastian..." Zeno called as he sighed.

It’s not like he wasn’t enjoying what Sebastian was doing, but he needed to know what he was thinking.

Sebastian moved his face back to Zeno and kissed his lips one last time before he hugged him.

"You alright?" Zeno asked, patting Sebastian’s back with his good hand.

Sebastian shook his head. "I’m scared," He placed his forehead on Zeno’s.

Zeno placed this hand on his cheek, "Don’t worry, we’ll get back in time and Ken will be just fine," He reassured.

Sebastian shook his head, "It’s not just Ken, it’s you too, Zeno, I never want you to get hurt because of me...right now, you’re my biggest weakness, they’d try to hurt you if they ever found out about you, I don’t want anything to happen to you," He confessed.

Zeno smiled, "You’re really not what I expected," He whispered.

"Huh?" Sebastian was confused; he had just told Zeno that he was worried about his safety, and he was getting a confusing response.

Zeno smirked at Sebastian and replied, "Where is my cold and aloof boss? Bring him back right now; who’s this soft-spoken and loving man in front of me?" He teased.

Sebastian smiled, "It’s just for you, baby girl. Only you get to see this side of me," He whispered beside Zeno’s ear.

"I’m lucky then, I got the best man out there," Zeno traced his fingers behind Sebastian.

"I’m lucky too, I got you...a treasure. Damn, my life was so fucked up until you showed up; you, annoying, disobedient, cute, sexy, and so fucking irresistible; you have hooked now, no going back, you understand?" Sebastian started to trace his hand across Zeno’s waist.

Zeno bit his lips as his cheeks turned red, "I’ll not go anywhere, even if you ask me to," He replied, clenching his jaw when he felt Sebastian’s hand slowly sliding into his shorts.

"I won’t," Sebastian replied and pulled down Zeno’s pants then stepped away from him.

He chuckled when he saw the disappointed look on Zeno’s face, "What, I’m just trying to get you changed, we’re leaving,"

Zeno didn’t say anything to him; he stepped out of the shorts and used his good hand to pull out blue pants from the wardrobe; he walked over to Sebastian and pushed the pants into his hands, "Then do it already," He said angrily.

Sebastian chuckled and lowered himself in front of Zeno; he waited patiently for Zeno to fix his legs in the pants, and then he slowly dragged them up to his waist.

He stood before Zeno and smiled at his sulking face, "Trust me, baby girl, I want to. But you’re injured and we don’t have time, but I promise you, when we get back, we’ll find a way...I promise," Sebastian kissed him and watched his face.

"I don’t know what you’re talking about," Zeno looked away from him.

"Dress up, we have to leave," He turned away from Sebastian.

"Fine," Sebastian replied and proceeded to look for something to wear in the wardrobe.

"Andre, come take the bags," Sebastian spoke into the phone and ended the call immediately.

He looked over at Zeno, who was still not speaking to him as he sat on the bed, all dressed up and ready to leave.

He sighed. He shouldn’t have teased him like that, but he would let him be for now; he’ll find a way to get him to speak again.

Soon, Zeno was walking in front of Sebastian with Jeremiah and Thomas beside him as they walked toward the private jet in the airport.

Andre was walking behind them, looking confused as hell.

Why were they suddenly walking separately after almost blinding him with their safe affection back at the hospital?

He watches as Zeno goes up the jet with Jeremiah’s help, and he can see the dissatisfied look on Sebastian’s face.

Andre never thought Sebastian would be so loving and possessive; he couldn’t believe that someone finally broke through the cold exterior of his boss, and he was eager to see how Sebastian would go about appeasing his sulking boyfriend.

Inside the jet, Zeno was about to go sit on the same chair he occupied when they were coming but Sebastian was beside him in the next minute.

"Follow me, Zeno," Sebastian ordered with a straight face.

Zeno pretended not to hear him and lowered himself on the chair.

Andre was sitting on the other side of the jet, monitoring them and holding himself back from laughing.

Sebastian didn’t know what to do; he gritted his teeth and put his hand in his pocket, rubbing a hand over his face; he knew a few bodyguards were starting to wonder why he was still here and not gone into his private lounge.

They wouldn’t understand that his baby girl was being stubborn because he wouldn’t make love to him with his injured arm.

Sebastian lowered himself on the hair beside Zeno, making everyone stare at them.

"What are you doing?" Zeno whispered, looking around.

Sebastian shrugged, not replying to him.

Zeno shined, "Boss, just go already; the jet’s about to take flight," Zeno whispered again.

Sebastian slowly turned his face to Zeno, "If you don’t get your sweet ass off this chair and walk behind me, I’ll kiss you...on your lips," He let his eyes fall to Zeno’s lips and slowly licked his own.

Zeno was alarmed; at this rate, everyone would know what was going on between them, and he was ready for that yet.

"Just go...I’ll follow you," Zeno with a frown.

Sebastian gave him a smirk and stood from the chair.

Zeno slowly stood, keeping his face ahead because he didn’t want to see the confused and questioning look on people’s faces.

He followed Sebastian behind the cabin and through a door; the moment the door shut behind them, Sebastian drew him into his arm, locking his arms around his waist.

"Ouch, my arm..." Zeno winced, looking up at Sebastian.

Sebastian scoffed, "Didn’t you say you didn’t mind doing it with your wounded arm? Hmm?" He asked huskily beside Zeno’s ear, gently biting his lobe.

Zeno frowned, keeping shut.

Sebastian moved them to the bed behind them and made Zeno sit on his thigh. "Rule number one: Never be stubborn with me...it turns me on," He grabbed Zeno’s fave and crashed his lips to his.

Zeno kissed Sebastian with urgency. He’d missed having him inside him, and he didn’t mind enduring the pain in his arm just to feel it.

Zeno broke away from the kiss and put his megs around Sebastian’s waist. "Rule number 2: Never tease me; it annoys me," He whispered against Sebastian’s lips before he resumed kissing him again.

Sebastian smirked, grabbing Zeno’s behind and squeezing them.

"Do you really want to do it here? On the plane?" Sebastian asked.

Zeno nodded, "I want you, please?" He asked in a sweet voice.

Sebastian shut his eyes, "Oh, baby girl, you don’t have to beg, I’m yours...all of me," He kissed Zeno’s neck before he carefully lay Zeno on his back.

"You don’t have to move, I’ll be fast, agreed?" Sebastian asked as he fixed himself between Zeno’s knees.

Zeno nodded, biting his lips.

He watched Sebastian pull off his pants, then proceeded to remove his own.

Sebastian climbed over Zeno and put his hand below the pillow, showing Zeno the lubricant he put there.

Zeno frowned, "You’ve had someone else here?" His face was slowly changing to anger.

Sebastian chuckled and shook his head; he spread Zeno’s legs and gently squirted the lubricant between them.

He placed his hands beside Zeno’s head and lowered his face to him, going in for a kiss, but Zeno removed his face.

"Answer me, Seb, have you brought someone else here?" Zeno questioned quietly.

Sebastian was quiet; he put his hands between them and directed his cock to Zeno’s honey hole, teasing his entrance with the warm mushroom head of his cock.

Zeno bit his lips and locked his hooded eyes on Sebastian, his breath increasing.

"Push me away if you really believe I’ve had someone else since I met you," Sebastian whispered huskily as he started to slowly push his cock inside Zeno.

"Oh~" Zeno moaned softly, looking up at Sebastian’s face, he put his good hand on Sebastian’s face and begged him with his suggestive eyes.

Sebastian smirked, "I’ll take that as a no," With that, he pushed his entire length inside Zeno’s warm walls.

 

Chapter 93

Sebastian had not left Zeno after their time together on the plane, he held Zeno to himself throughout the flight, reminding him every second how much he loved him.

Zeno felt very cherished, he loved every moment of the flight, and he somehow wished they’d stayed longer in the air.

Now, they were currently driving inside Sebastian’s compound and Sebastian still made Zeno ride in his car with him.

"Welcome home, baby," Sebastian whispered to Zeno behind the car.

Zeno smiled and looked out the window.

Truly, the place now felt like home; he couldn’t imagine himself living anywhere else without Sebastian. Actually, he could just anywhere as long as he had Sebastian with him; that’s how whipped he was with his boss.

He couldn’t believe he left this house feeling neglected and insecure, but here he was, returning loved, wanted, and cherished.

He was glad he chose to follow them, and he owed it to Lucia and Julia, who informed him about their departure; if not, he would have stayed back, hating on Sebastian, and when he returned, they would have probably picked off where they left; to their undefined relationship and unspoken feelings.

The car came to a stop and Sebastian left without waiting for Andre to open the door for him.

Andre had learned better now; he wasn’t rushing to do things, and he didn’t want to get told off. He just sat still and watched his boss as love made him do things he would have never done for anyone.

Sebastian opened the door for Zeno and stepped aside for him to come out of the car.

"Thank you," Zeno said as he came out of the car.

"You’re welcome," Sebastian playfully slapped Zeno’s ass.

Andre saw it and sighed; he had to get used to this; he had no choice but to get used to this; it was his life now.

Others might not know, but he sure knew what might have happened inside Sebastian’s private lounge on the plane.

His sanity was leaving him the whole flight, he couldn’t stop his mind from forming cringe scenarios, and after the flight, he just couldn’t help looking at Sebastian and Zeno differently.

It was hard for him to swallow, Sebastian and Zeno? He thought they hated each other? What changed? When did it happen?

He shrugged and drove the car into the garage.

"You did that on purpose, didn’t you?" Zeno asked as they climbed the stairs.

Sebastian shrugged, "Well, he was looking, and, I just love to slap your ass; it’s perfect," He whispered and paused the door open.

Zeno just rolled his eyes and walked into the house.

"They’re back!!!" Ken screwed excitedly from the living room and dashed toward them.

Sebastian, who was standing beside Zeno lowered himself in a square, ready to receive his son’s hug.

However, Ken completely avoided Sebastian’s direction and flew to Zeno.

Zeno knew it was going to happen; Ken always chose him for some reason.

He was prepared this time, he lowered himself and lifted Ken with his good arm, allowing the boy to hug him tightly around his neck.

"Zeno, I missed you soo much!" Ken giggled happily, kicking his feet around.

Sebastian blinked as the reality of what had happened dawned on him.

He lifted himself off the floor and cracked his fingers as he stared at his son who was busy hugging and talking to Zeno while he, the father, stood aside, observing them.

"I missed you too, Ken, your father missed you too," Zeno replied with a smile; he could see the abandoned look on Sebastian’s face, and it made him want to laugh.

Ken finally turned to his father and smiled at him, "I missed you too, Daddy," He touched Sebastian’s cheek and hair.

Sebastian chuckled, "I missed you too, son. Why did you hug him first? I’m your father, you know?" He teased Ken.

Ken nodded, "Because you’re family. You’ll be here with me forever, but Uncle Nicholas said that Zsno would be leaving soon, so I want to spend all his time with me before he leaves," Ken innocently explains.

It left both adults speechless; Sebastian locked his eyes on Zeno. What Ken said was actually true; they’ve not really talked about their future, and Sebas has never really asked Zeno what he wanted to do if he quit this job.

But when did Nicholas say such a shitty thing to Ken? Sebastian was low-key boiling mad at Nicholas.

"Well, Nicholas was just saying, don’t worry, Zeno’s not leaving anytime soon, so you can show me some more love, right?" Sebastian asked, smiling.

He noticed that Zeno was no longer German smiling, and he knew why.

’Fuck you, Nicholas,’ Sebastian thought.

They had almost forgotten about him, and just a few seconds into their return, Nicholas was already causing problems for them.

"Come on, let Zeno go have some rest; he is very tired," Sebastian said to Ken, who went back to hugging Zeno’s neck and excitedly kicking his legs around.

"Seems like everyone loves Zeno, even Ken chose him over you, my dear friend," Nicholas said as he walked toward them.

Sebastian and Zeno were both surprised to see him.

They never knew he was around.

Sebastian immediately moved toward Zeno to hold him but Zeno subtly moved away from him.

Sebastian frowned, does it mean that Zeno wasn’t planning to let Nicholas know about their relationship?

"Hi, Nick, didn’t know you were around," Zeno greeted.

"Welcome back, Zeno, I cane just so I could see you," Nicholas replied as he stood beside Zeno.

"Yes, he’s been here since morning, Daddy," Ken informed.

"Fu - damn!" Zeno gritted his teeth as Ken’s leg hit him square on his injured arm.

Sebastian was quick to carry Ken away from Zeno’s arm. "Let me see, is it bleeding?" He asked, lifting Zeno’s and to examine it.

"Oh no, I’m sorry, Zeno. Daddy, why did you hurt Zeno’s arm?" Ken asked with a serious face.

"It’s fine," Zeno stepped away from Sebastian.

"He didn’t hurt me, Ken. The bad guys did," He explained.

"I’m sorry, Zeno, I didn’t know," Ken sounded very remorseful as he stared at Zeno’s arm.

Sebastian was quiet; he wasn’t used to the distance Zeno was suddenly putting between them; he didn’t want things to go back to how they were; he was too attached to step back.

"Come on, you need to rest," Nicholas came and placed his arm around Zeno’s shoulder.

Zeno nodded, "It’s fine, I’ll just head up, then," He nodded at Nicholas and walked away.

"Put me down, Daddy," Ken said to Sebastian.

Sebastian put him down and watched as he ran off to Zeno and held his good arm.

"Can I stay with you?" Ken asked quietly.

Zeno simply nodded and led the boy up the stairs with him.

Sebastian sighed and turned to Nicholas, "What are you doing here?" He questioned and walked into his living room.

Nicholas followed him, "Aw, man, come on, I’m here to welcome you and my future boyfriend," He replied with a chuckle and lowered himself on a sofa.

Sebastian balled his fists, he never knew he would want to smash someone’s head to the ground so badly, but as he stared at Nicholas, he just found out that he wanted to do that to him, so badly.

He dared to call his baby girl his boyfriend? He wasn’t in the mood for this. He would surely have a talk with Zeno.

He wasn’t about to sit back and watch someone flirt with his man. Their relationship might be private to most people in public but to Nicholas? He would so rub it on his face till he could see no more.

And if Zeno wouldn’t accept that? Then that was his problem because he would still let Nicholas know in one way or the other; Zeno just had to deal with it.

There was no way he was going back to sitting bitterly in a corner and watching Nicholas lay his hands on Zeno.

Never.

Sebastian walked over to Nicholas and stood right in front of him, "Listen, Nicholas. Zeno is not your boyfriend; the earlier you understand that the better you save everyone the stress of seeing you around; we’re tired of you. Don’t you have a job?" He raised his brows at Nicholas.

Nicholas chuckled and leaned back on the sofa, "We both know I have a job, jobs, actually, most of them are yours anyways, but I still do them because you pay well, and that’s what friends do for each other," He paused and stood from the sofa, facing Sebastian.

"About being tired of me, trust me, you’re the only one who’s tired; Zeno’s never tired of me, I know it," Nicholas boasted.

Sebastian chuckled, shaking his head; he knew Nicholas would eat his words if he ever heard Zeno speak to him.

The love in Zeno’s voice would definitely cause Nicholas diabetes, and Nicholas would undoubtedly lose his breath if he ever heard when Zeno begged Sebastian to make love to him.

"Alright, friend, I hope you keep this pride with you all the time," Sebastian patted Nicholas’ shoulder and walked away from him.

"I will. Now that you’re back, do you think it’s time to visit the orphanage?" Nicholas asked.

His question stopped Sebastian from going up the stairs; he’d almost forgotten about Darren.

He sighed angrily; it was time he ended it; anything that made him stay away from Zeno was his trigger these days, and Darren just seemed to be the first to receive his wrath.

 

Chapter 94

Zeno sat on his bed as Ken shut his door.

The boy had asked him to wait for him while he went down and asked Julia to make something for him to eat.

He sighed and winced.

His arm was hurting like hell and Sebastian was the one with his pain medications. He couldn’t go down there and ask for it, he didn’t know how to face Nicholas yet, and he didn’t know how to speak to Sebastian in front of Nicholas, too.

He didn’t want any awkward situations, and until he’d cleared it with Nicholas, he wasn’t going to act all lovey-dovey with Sebastian.

He slowly lowered his back to his bed and closed his eyes, soon, he didn’t realize that he’d drifted off to a short nap.

He was surprised to find himself walking from sleep when he heard a knock on the door.

"Zeno, it’s me, Julia, I’ve brought you food," She announced behind his door.

Zeno breathed out and sat up in bed. "Come in, Julia, the door’s unlocked," He replied.

Julia quietly opened the door and carried the tray of food into Zeno’s room.

"Thank you," Zeno said as Julia drew a small chair in front of him and placed the food.

"You’re welcome, your arm...do you need me to feed you or do I get the boss?" She asked with a mischievous look.

She could still remember what happened between Zeno and Sebastian in the kitchen that last time, she knew something was going on between them and the shy look on Zeno’s face confirmed her thoughts.

"Stop it, Julia, I can feed myself," He scoffed.

Julia nodded, "Fine, don’t say I didn’t try to help you; by the way, it’s chicken soup, you need someone to feed you, or else you’re going to geed your skin and clothes rather than your mouth. Bon appétit, my friend," She smiled at Zeno before leaving the room.

Zeno sighed and looked at the bowl of soup. He really needed Sebastian right now.

The door opened, and he snapped his head toward it. However, he was conflicted when he saw Ken leading Nicholas into his room.

He almost asked the boy where his father was but he bit his lips to keep from speaking.

"Zeno, Nicholas will feed you; Daddy is so busy with that little woman downstairs," Ken announced innocently, not knowing that his words made Zeno’s heart fly through his mouth.

What woman? Sakura? Did she visit Sebastian already without contacting him?

He suddenly lost his appetite and instantly became angry. However, he didn’t show it; he couldn’t let Nicholas see how affected he was by Ken’s words.

Ken jumped on Zeno’s bed, sitting beside him and staring at his injured arm as if he wanted to unwrap and see how it looked.

"How are you feeling, Zeno?" Nicholas asked, sitting beside Zeno too.

Zeno nodded, "I’m fine," He replied.

"You’re not," Nicholas drew the food closer and picked up the spoon.

"You’re in pain; I can see you’re creased brows," Nicholas said as he scooped the soup from the bowl.

Zeno shook his head before he reluctantly opened his mouth and ate from Nicholas’ hand.

He didn’t have any choice; he’d been instructed never to exert any pressure on it, and he was already in pain from the kick Ken had given him, so he wouldn’t want to make his condition worse.

"I’ve been in much worse condition, it’s nothing," Zeno said, managing a smile.

Nicholas smiled back at him. "Still, even if it’s the littlest pain, I don’t want you to go through it," He said and fed Zeno again.

"Me too," Ken said and gently hugged Zeno’s side.

"Thank you, Ken, I appreciate your care," Zeno smiled at the boy.

"Just Ken?" Nicholas asked.

Zeno chuckled, "I appreciate you, too, Nicholas," He said.

Nicholas was all smiles as he kept feeding Zeno the soup.

"Thanks for feeding me, Nick; even though I was embarrassed the whole time, I still appreciate it," Zeno said as he tried to get the tissue to wipe his mouth.

"I’ve got it," Ken leaned over and grabbed the tissue, "I’ll wipe your mouth for you, can I, Zeno?" Ken asked, standing in front of Zeno.

Zeno felt his heart melt, "Sure," He leaned his face down and let Ken pay around his lips.

"There, just the way you used to do it for me, right?" Ken asked with a smile.

Zeno nodded, "You did it better, little man, thank you," He said.

The door opened and Julia walked in, Sebastian walking behind her with an unreadable face on.

"Did you enjoy your food, Zeno?" Julia asked.

Zeno nodded, "I did, thank you,"

Julia nodded as she carried the tray of empty plates. "You’re welcome," She gave him a meaningful look before carrying it out of his room.

Nicholas stood and shifted the small chair away.

"Do you need help doing any other thing? Brushing your teeth? Bathing? Changing your clothes?" Nicholas asked, his eyes falling on the gift he gave to Zeno that was placed backward in a corner of the room.

Zeno chuckled nervously; he could see Sebastian’s angry eyes on him; he was standing at the foot of the bed, and his aura was so strong that Zeno feared that he might just end up blurting out their relationship to Nicholas, which made him stop being angry.

"No, no, I’m good; I can manage the rest, really," Zeno sounded convincing enough to get Nicholas nodding.

"Alright. The gift, you’ve not...had time to place it properly?" Nicholas asked, smiling.

Zeno shook his head, silently gulped, and glanced at Sebastian; his look had intensified.

"It’s not that, you know, there’s a kid..." He trailed off.

Nicholas brought his eyes to Ken and realized that it was true; Ken did come and go in Zeno’s room as he pleased; it would be inappropriate to sample such an image to his view.

"Oh, my bad, I want very thoughtful with the gift, then," He sighed.

"No, I love it, I mean, it’s nice. Just...don’t worry, I’ll find a place for it," Zeno assured.

Nicholas nodded and was about to go sit on the bed when Sebastian spoke up, "Go, Nicholas, go speak to her, pay attention to every detail, and then meet Ida to plan our movement tomorrow. That’s a better way to spend your time," Sebastian ordered.

Nicholas gave Sebastian the "Really?" Look and shook his head. "You just hate seeing me happy," He muttered.

"I’ll see you tomorrow, handsome," Nicholas winked at Zeno and started walking toward the door.

"Do find some time to reply to the letter I attached to the gift, please," He paused and looked at Zeno at the door before walking out of the room.

"Dad, look I wiped Zeno’s lips," Ken showed his father the tissue he had used to clean Zeno’s mouth.

Sebastian nodded, "That’s great, Ken, trash it," He said, not moving in his position.

Zeno knew Sebastian wasn’t happy, and he knew why; he had a lot of appeasing to do.

Ken trashed the tissue and returned to Zeno, "Can I just sleep with you tonight? I missed you," Ken asked sweetly.

Zeno smiled, the boy was just getting sweeter day by day, "Su-"

"Go ask Julia to set your bath for you, feed you, and get you ready for bed," Sebastian interrupted Zeno’s reply.

"Zeno, he’s making me leave, again," Ken hugged Zeno’s lap.

Zeno turned his face to Sebastian, but Sebastian wasn’t looking at him; he had his face looking toward Zeno’s bathroom door.

"He always does this every time, he didn’t even let me watch the video with him," Ken muttered.

Zeno frowned, "What video?" He asked.

Sebastian heard what Ken said and moved toward him, "Go have your bath, Kenneth," He said.

Zeno sensed that Sebastian didn’t want Ken to say something so he held Ken to himself, "Tell me, Ken, what Video?" He asked gently.

Sebastian sighed, he knew what his son was going to say.

"One time I saw Daddy watching you get ready to shower, he didn’t let me; he asked me to leave, just like he always does," Ken whispered.

Zeno was lost for a second; he was trying to figure out what the kid was saying, but he couldn’t come up with anything.

"Alright, Kenneth, you’ve said it; now, go ask Julia to get you ready to sleep," Sebastian went and gently held Ken and led him toward the door.

"I’ll be back, Zeno, bye for now," Ken waved as Sebastian gently shut the door on him, locking it.

Zeno watched Sebastian walk back to him; he kept his eyes locked on him and tapped the bed beside him, "Sit?" He smiled at Sebastian.

Sebastian scoffed, "You suddenly want to be close to me now?" He folded his arms on his chest, standing in front of Zeno.

Zeno pouted, "Come on, don’t be mad, I’m sorry," he patted the bed once again.

Sebastian lowered himself beside Zeno on the bed. He was still mad, but he wasn’t going to let his anger get the best of him.

"So, what was Ken talking about?" Zeno asked.

"How about you answer my questions first?" Sebastian turned to look at Zeno.

Zeno sighed, here it goes, "What questions?" He asked innocently.

Sebastian clenched his jaws because he knew that Zeno knew what he was talking about and was just choosing to act innocent.

"Why did you move away from me?" He pinned Zeno with a dark look.

Zeno moved closer to Sebastian and placed his good hand on his lap, "I’m sorry. It was just too sudden, and I didn’t want to hurt his feelings; I just wanted to discuss it with you first before we met him now," he explained.

"So you hurt me instead?" Sebastian asked, putting a hand on Zeno’s chin and lifting his face.

"I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to," Zeno whispered.

"He fed you?" Sebastian asked again.

Zeno slowly nodded, "You weren’t here,"

Sebastian frowned, "What?" He asked in a tired voice and removed his hand from Zeno’s face, standing up.

"So you’re saying that you’ll let him sleep with you if I wasn’t there?" Sebastian’s voice was low but angry.

Zeno frowned and stood from his bed, too, "That’s just too much, babe, you know that’s not what I meant," He defended.

Sebastian turned to face him, "Then tell me what you meant, Zeno. Is it my fault that I’m jealous when it comes to you? Is it my fault that I become irrational when it comes to matters concerning you? Is it my fault that I can’t control my increasing love for you? That I want you just for my fucking self alone?" He asked very quietly as he stood in a place.

Zeno sighed and went up to him. He was about to touch Sebastian but Sebastian moved away from him.

"But it seems I’m the only one feeling this way, Zeno. Trust me, it’s not a good feeling to know that someone you love doesn’t love you the same way," Sebastian said and turned away from Zeno.

 

 

Chapter 95

Zeno stood alone in his room as Sebastian left him.

He sighed tiredly, looking around the room and wondering what he was going to do.

Sebastian seemed really mad and he was right to feel so, he too would be mad if Sebastian ever withdrew from him.

They maintained their distance in public, but it became an unspoken mutual understanding between them that they didn’t have to keep it a secret between their friends.

It was just so sudden, and Zeno didn’t want to feel bad for disappointing Nicholas, he knew he was also at fault for giving Nicholas false hopes.

His door gently opened and he felt both excitement and guilt when he saw Sebastian.

He didn’t say anything since Sebastian had left angrily, he didn’t know if he wanted to speak to him now or was just here to inform him about something.

Sebastian frowned when he saw Zeno still standing at the same spot he left him a minute ago and held back his chuckle. He went and stood in front of him. "Here, you need to take this," He said to Zeno with a straight face.

Zeno blinked and looked down at Sebastian’s hands; he noticed Sebastian had a glass of water and a small cup holding his medications in his other hand.

Zeno didn’t say a word as he took the medication from him and put it in his mouth; before he could remove his hand from his mouth, Sebastian raised the glass of water to his lips.

"Drink," Sebastian ordered.

Zeno opened his mouth and sipped the water, just enough to get the medication down his throat.

"Finish it," Sebastian held the glass still.

Zeno tilted his head back and finished the water.

"Thank you," Zeno said.

Sebastian didn’t reply; he simply walked over to the table, dropped the glass, and returned to Zeno.

He silently started to unbutton Zeno’s shirt, looking into his eyes with no expression on his face.

Zeno was at a loss; he couldn’t understand what was going on in Sebastian’s mind. He just stared at his eyes, trying to decipher any emotion through Sebastian’s eyes, but he found none.

Sebastian watched as Zeno removed his eyes from him and sighed. He looked so cute while sad, and he wanted nothing to hold him, but he didn’t; he wanted Zenonto to understand that what he did wasn’t acceptable, and he was hurt.

He gently removed Zeno’s hands from the shirt and proceeded to remove his pants.

He threw the clothes into the laundry basket and went to open the bathroom door, "Time to shower," He said and walked in, waiting for Zeno to come in.

Zeno walked in and found Sebastian taking off his clothes. He stood at the side and watched him, his eyes following every movement and every flex of muscle in Sebastian’s body.

Sebastian turned and found Zeno staring at him, he ignored him and went under the shower, turning it on.

The water poured down on Sebastian’s, wetting his hair and skin, making him more sexy and seductive to look at.

"Cone here," Sebastian said to Zeno.

Zeno snapped out of his lucid thoughts and started to walk toward Sebastian.

He got under the warm water and sighed in relief, after the long flight, this was exactly what he needed.

Sebastian raised his hand and smoothed Zeno’s hair away from his face.

"You’ll get the dressing changed tomorrow," Sebastian whispered.

Zeno nodded, biting his lips. He was still unsure of what Sebastian was feeling, making him a bit stressed knowing that he was the cause of the tension between them.

He was quiet, allowing Sebastian to soap his body, and while the way water rinsed him, Sebastian washed his own body, too.

As the water poured down on them, Zeno started to frown; he couldn’t take it anymore; he couldn’t believe he felt like crying just because Sebastian was acting cold to him. He never knew someone could make him this emotionally expressive.

He couldn’t go on like this.

Zeno moved forward and embraced Sebastian, wrapping his good arm around his neck, not saying a word.

Sebastian smiled behind Zeno and slowly raised his hands to his waist. ""What’s this? Are you okay? Is it perhaps the medication, feeling drowsy ready?" Sebastian asked in a soft voice.

Zeno slowly shook his head, "I’m sorry, can you stop now?" He asked in a sad voice.

"Stop what, Zeno?" Sebastian rubbed Zeno’s back gently.

Zeno sighed, "I’m sorry for stepping away from you, I’m sorry for letting Nicholas feed me. I know I’m guilty for leading him on at some point, I’m sorry for that too; sorry for whatever other reasons that got you mad at me, just stop with the cold treatment, please," Zeno begged, tracing his fingers behind Sebastian’s neck and placing a soft kiss on his shoulder.

Sebastian smiled; he pulled away from Zeno and looked at his face; he was pouting like a child, and he couldn’t help chuckling.

"Did I just get myself a second son instead of a boyfriend?" Sebastian teased, caressing Zeno’s chest.

Zeno bit his lips, "You’re not mad anymore?" He asked cautiously.

Sebastian sighed, turned off the shower,, and grabbed a towel. "I can never be mad at you, baby; if I were mad, I wouldn’t be here caring for you, would I?" He asked as he gently dabbed Zeno’s face and body.

"Well, you seemed like you were," Zeno replied.

Sebastian shook his head, "I was just hurt, never mad at you," He wrapped the towel around Zeno’s waist and got one for himself.

"I’m sorry," Zeno said with a frown.

Sebastian chuckled, "With a frown?" He asked.

Zeno looked at him, "I was just calculating how long it has been since you kissed me," He replied seriously.

Sebastian shook his head, "Nicholas should see this side of you, with me of course; it’ll give him the perfect heartbreak," He whispered and closed the space between them, his lips a whisper away from Zeno’s.

"I love you," Sebastian whispered and kissed Zeno’s lips in a very gentle way, slowly sliding his tongue in and out of Zeno’s mouth.

Zeno closed his eyes and kissed Sebastian; his mind and heart finally rested; he was happy now.

Sebastian pulled and placed his forehead on Zeno’s, a habit he’d come to enjoy, "Happy now?" He asked.

Zeno nodded, smiling.

"Ahh," Sebastian sighed and held Zeno’s waist, leading him out of the bathroom, "I’m the one who got hurt, but why does it feel like I’m the one still asking it to you?" Sebastian whispered as he opened the bathroom door.

Zeno smiled and kissed Sebastian’s cheek before walking out of the bathroom.

"I’m fine with it, though. As long as it means you’re happy," Sebastian went over to the wardrobe and got identical black pajama pants.

"Come on," He lowered himself in front of Zeno and helped him fix his pants before he wore his own.

"Ready for bed?" He asked Zeno.

Zeno nodded.

They walked over to the bed and got comfortable; Zeno had his head on Sebastian’s chest, their fingers intertwined on top of Sebastian’s abdomen.

"I’ll call the doctor to see you tomorrow," Sebastian mentioned.

"I can just go myself," Zeno suggested.

"No way...what if something happens? Your arm is not good; how are you going to protect yourself? Sebastian’s hand tightened over Zeno’s.

Zeno sighed, "Babe, you’re just being p-"

"No, don’t say I’m being paranoid, Zeno; look at your arm; it might be something bigger the next time. I’m not taking that chance with you, understand that," Sebastian’s tone was final yet caring.

"Fine," Zeno replied, smiling like a fool on Sebastian’s chest.

"I’ll be before you know it and see how you’re doing," Sebastian gently caressed Zeno’s neck.

Zeno frowned, "You’re going out? Without me?" He questioned, raising his face to look at Sebastian.

Sebastian gave him a short kiss and smiled at him, "Don’t worry, you’ll have company," He winked at Zeno.

Zeno sighed and laid his head back on Sebastian’s chest.

"Uhhh, where are you going?" Zeno asked.

"Darren’s orphanage, just surveying it for now," Sebastian informed.

Zeno went quiet, and after some time, he spoke, "So...I get to miss this part?"

Sebastian chuckled, "I’m glad you do,"

"I hate you," Zeno muttered.

"No, you don’t," Sebastian replied.

"I do," Zeno insisted.

"No, you don’t, baby, you love me, you even took a bullet for me, literally," Sebastian kissed Zeno’s head.

Zeno blushed, "I would have done it for anyone," He raised his face and gave Sebastian a distant look.

Sebastian propped himself on his elbow and leaned his face close to Zeno, "You’re such a cute little liar..." He gently licked Zeno’sips with his tongue, "Want to get punished for lying?" He whispered against Zeno’s lips, taking his hands into Zeno’s pants and smiling g when he saw the look on Zeno’s face change to sensual and needy.

Zeno licked his lips, "What’s my punishment?" He asked in a soft whisper.

"Mm, it’s getting hard," Sebastian slowly rubbed his thumb over the head of Zeno’s cock.

Zeno closed his eyes, enjoying what Sebastian’s hand was doing inside his shorts, but suddenly, he stopped feeling it. Sebastian had removed his hand.

"Babe, why did you stop?" Zeno pouted.

Sebastian made Zeno lay back on his chest, "That’s your punishment, and you’re sleepy; your medication is making your eyes look like you’ve been sleeping depraved for a century," He chuckled.

Zeno knew it was the truth, he was struggling to stay awake at that point.

"Mm, do we’re not doing it tonight?" Zeno asked tiredly.

Sebastian smiled, kissing the top of his head again. "Not tonight, baby girl; goodnight," He whispered, wishing Nicholas would witness this one day.

He wanted Nicholas to see how the person whom he claimed loved him and couldn’t be his boyfriend was head over heels for him.

"I’ll get you back, Babe," Zeno murmured as sleep drew him farther away from reality.

Sebastian gently ruffled Zeno’s hair, "Goodnight, my love," He whispered.

 

 

Chapter 96

Zeno was sitting in the living room, idly relaxing on the sofa when the door opened.

He looked up to see Ida walking toward him.

"Hey, you guys are ready to leave?" He asked Ida, still feeling left out that he wasn’t allowed to go too.

Ida paused in front of him and smiled, "Yes, boss, or should I say, baby girl," He reduced his voice as he teased Zeno.

Zeno frowned, "You’re going crazy, Ida, what are you talking about?" He asked like he didn’t know what Ida was talking about.

"Come on, man, own that shit proudly, do you know what it means to see that side of the boss?" Ida winked at him.

"You’re lucky my arm isn’t good, would have probably punched your mouth," Zeno shook his head.

"Well, I’m curious; although I know the answer already, I just want to confirm, who’s doing the bending over?" Ida whispered.

Zeno widened his eyes, glared at Ida, and stood from the sofa, "That’s none of your business, Ida; I don’t adjust you about you and Cody," He paused a brow at him.

Ida smiled, "Well, you already know who bending who," He smirked.

"Then you’re supposed to know whis bending who, too," Zeno rolled his eyes.

He was about to step away from Ida when Uda playfully caught his good arm, "He’s good in bed right?" He whispered.

Zeno couldn’t believe Ida could casually be asking such embarrassing questions.

"I’ll fucking kill you, Ida, let go," Zeno threatened.

"Kill? With which hand, Mr. Lover boy?" He whispered.

"What’s going on, Ida?" Sebastian’s voice echoed as he came out of his office.

Ida immediately released Zeno and stepped back from him, "Nothing, boss. He was about to fall and I helped him up, right, Zeno?" Ida pleaded to Zeno with his eyes.

Zeno sighed, he was in disbelief at how mischievous Ida could be. "He’s right," He slowly looked at Sebastian.

Sebastian walked up to Zeno, Ida immediately stepping aside and giving him room to stand next to Zeno.

"Everything alright, baby girl?" Sebastian asked in a low voice as he cupped Zeno’s face in his hands.

Zeno quickly looked over Sebastian’s shoulders and saw Ida giving him a secret meaningful look. He knew he would still tease him about this later.

"I’m fine, Are you leaving?" Zeno questioned, not stepping away from Sebastian even though he was feeling embarrassed.

He didn’t want a repeat of yesterday’s episodes when he moved away from Sebastian because of Nicholas.

"Yeah...the doctor will be here soon, no leaving the house, yeah?" Sebastian asked in an endearing voice.

Zeno nodded, "Got it, boss," He replied.

"Not your boss, babe is more like it," Sebastian kissed Zeno’s lips before he released his face.

"I love you and I’m missing you already," He whispered to Zeno, loving the instant color change on his cheeks.

Zeno didn’t say anything, he only shrugged and returned to the sofa.

"That’s it?" Sebastian asked, smiling.

Zeno nodded, "I’ll be right here, after all, I’m not going anywhere," He replied.

Sebastian was about to reply when Ida suddenly spoke to him, "Um, I’m sorry, boss, Mr. Nicholas is already waiting at the gate," He informed.

Sebastian sighed, "I’ll meet him, go," He ordered.

Ida sent Zeno a link and a thumbs-up before leaving the house.

Sebastian turned back to Zeno and went to sit beside him.

"What are you doing? Nicholas is waiting outside," Zeno reminded yet not moving away from Sebastian.

"Yeah, he can wait; I can’t leave without you saying it," Sebastian placed a hand on Zeno’s thighs, slowly riding it up to his center.

Zeno sighed, "You know it already," He replied.

Sebastian leaned his face closer and shook his head, "I know nothing, tell me," He whispered.

Zeno smiled, "I love you," He said and gently pressed his lips on Sebastian’s.

Sebastian smiled and kissed him back, "You’re such a baby girl, sometimes you make me forget you’re just as tough as I am, if not more," Sebastian chuckled.

"You don’t like it?" Zeno questioned.

Sebastian raised a brow, "Yes, I don’t like it, I adore it, wouldn’t want you another way," He was about to kiss Zeno again when someone cleared his throat behind them.

"Your house is so big, yet you chose to do it in the living room, my dear friend," Ezra wasn’t even trying to give them space; he went to stand right in front of them.

Sebastian muttered a cures and slowly moved away from Zeno.

"You lack etiquette, Ezra, it’s annoying," Sebastian stood and faced Ezra.

"It’s you, who lacks etiquette. What were you planning on doing to an injured human?" Ezra didn’t budge.

"Umm, Sebastian, you know Ezra?" Zeno asked, shifting away from them.

Ezra smiled at Sebastian; seems like Sebastian hadn’t told Zeno about their relationship yet.

Sebastian looked uncomfortable, "Yes, he’s our family doctor; you know him?" He asked, smiling at Zeno.

Zeno nodded, "My Nana stays at his hospital," He replied.

"Oh, I didn’t know that, I guess it’s a good thing, right?" Sebastian asked, hoping Zeno didn’t sense anything fishy.

"Yeah...I guess it’s just that I never knew you’d know each other," Zeno frowned a little, wondering how they really got to know each other, yet he hadn’t seen them together.

Sebastian gave Ezra a meaningful look before facing Zeno. "I have to leave now, Zeno, he’ll attend to your arm," He gently spoke to Zeno.

Zeno nodded, "Be safe..." He murmured.

Sebastian nodded.

"Do something that’ll make me kill you, Ezra, I’ve been dying to," Sebastian tapped Ezra’s shoulder and walked out of the house.

Ezra watched him leave, then he turned to Zneo with a smile.

"Hi, Zeno, you look well, apart from your arm, of course," He commented, placing his small bag on top of the table.

Zeno narrowed his eyes at him, "You don’t seem surprised about me and Sebastian, and you’re too comfortable with him for just a doctor...am I missing something here, doctor?" He questioned curiously.

Ezra shook his head as he brought out medical scissors and other medical stuff from his bag. "Nothing serious, but since you’re curious, I’d just let you know that I and Sebastian attended the same high school and college," He informed me as he went to sit beside Zeno with scissors and a swab.

Zeno blinked slowly, "Oh, that explains the closeness," He muttered.

"Yes, Zeno, that’s it; I’m not trying to steal your boyfriend from you; he’s not my type, by the way," Ezra gently took Zeno’s injured arm and placed it on his lap.

Zeno chuckled, "No, it’s not what I thought, I was just being curious," He defended.

"Mm, I believe you, have you checked the flash I gave you?" Ezra asked as he gently cut the dressed wound.

Zeno slowly shook, "No, I haven’t had the time...how’s she?" He drummed his other fingers on the sofa, feeling guilty for not having checked what was in a flash Ezra had given him the last time he went to visit his Nana.

"She’s recovering, fast. She’s lucky to have you as a grandson," Ezra spoke as he cleaned and dressed the wound.

"No, I’m lucky to have her as my Nana; she taught me everything I know today," Zeno became sentimental.

"Do you think she’d accept the boyfriend?" Ezra asked quietly.

Zeno went quiet for a while, "Well, I don’t know; I hope she does," He winced a little as Ezra dabbed his wound with a cotton swab.

"What if she doesn’t, Zeno?" Ezra asked the question Zeno’s been dreading to think about.

Zeno sighed softly, "I really hope she does..." He trailed off.

"You’re wound is healing perfectly, and luckily, with ointment, it won’t scar," Ezra placed a tube on Zeno’s lap, then proceeded to wrap the wound with a very small amount of gauze, "It’s healing fast so we don’t need to go heavy with the covering anymore," Ezra informed.

Zeno was happy to learn that his arm was going to be healed soon; he couldn’t wait to do things for himself, especially with Sebastian...

"Done," Ezar stood from the sofa.

"Um, are you leaving?" Zeno asked, looking around the quiet house.

He didn’t want to stay alone, it wasn’t as if he could do anything by himself with his one hand.

He thought Sebastian meant that Ezra was going to stay with him, why was he leaving so suddenly?

Ezra turned to him and smiled, "Don’t worry, I’m not leaving you; Sebastian would kill me if I did," He chuckled and placed his equipment back into his small bag.

"Oh..." Zeno nodded.

"But I didn’t say I’m staying here," Ezra gave Zeno a mischievous look.

Zeno was surprised to see such a look on Ezra’s face; he was normally calm, collected, and needy, but his current look hinted at a wilder part of him.

"What do you mean?" Zeno asked cautiously.

"Since you’re already dating him, it won’t hurt to get to know more about him, do you agree?" Ezra asked, lifting his bag from the table.

Zeno tilted his head, thinking deeply for a while, Sebastian had clearly asked him not to leave home for his security, but he was also interested to know where Ezra wanted to take him.

"Fine, but we have to be back before he gets home; he expects me to go home..." Zeno stood from the chair.

Ezra smirked, "Got it, come on," He pointed his head toward the door and turned away from Zeno.

 

 

Chapter 97

"Where are we going?" Zeno asked as Ezra drove his car into the city.

Ezra kept his eyes on the road, his fingers drumming on the steering.

"We’re going to visit, no...spy on his ex-wife," Ezra replied, smirking.

Zeno clenched his jaws, he did believe Sebastian when he told him that he no longer had any relationship with Georgia, but he was suddenly suspecting that Georgia might not believe the same thing.

"Why are we going to spy on her?" Zeno questioned quietly.

Ezra sighed, "Well since I’m boyfriend-sitting you, we might as well do something fun instead of staying at home idle, and I also want to help my friend," He gave Zeno a short glance before focusing on the road once again.

"Helping? How does spying on Georgia help Sebastian?" Zeno stared at Ezra, rubbing his thumb over the seat belt across his chest.

"Nothing much, I just want you to know that if you ever doubted Sebastian’s loyalty to you, you shouldn’t because that man is so into you, and there’s no way in hell he’ll have anything to do with a woman like her," he pointed out to Zeno’s windows aa the car slowly came to a stop under a large tree by the roadside.

Zeno looked out of the window to see where Ezra was pointing and saw that they had parked a little away from the small yellow building that Georgia was standing in front of.

She had on a very short, revealing skirt, with a see-through backless blouse. She stood in front of the door, knocking and looking around as if she were looking out for someone.

Soon, the door opened, and a young man about Sebastian’s age drew Georgia into the house, quickly closing the door.

He was still trying to understand what was happening when he heard Ezra’s door opening. Alarmed, Zeno quickly turned and held his hand before he could leave the car.

Was he trying to let them know they were being spied on?

"Where are you going?" He asked in a whisper.

Ezra sighed and removed his hand from Zeno’s, holding his instead. "Come on, let’s go, we don’t want to miss the important part," He winked at Zeno, surprising him.

Zeno was seeing g a different side of Ezra for the first time, and he now understood why he could be friends with Sebastian; no normal person could be a friend to his boyfriend; he knew better.

Zeno sighed and unclasp his seat belt, "We have to be careful, doc." He reminded.

"Trust me, I know," Ezra replied before walking out of the car.

As Zeno stepped down, he hoped Sebastian wouldn’t end up being right in his worries. He wasn’t sure about Ezra’s combat skills; if something should go wrong, how was he supposed to protect himself with just one arm?

Sebastian would be really pissed.

Zeno hoped everything went smoothly, he didn’t want to have any more pressure with Sebastian.

They stealthily walked across the road and got close to the house.

"Come on, we did this as kids, well spy through the window," Ezra held Zeno’s good arm and led him to the opened glass window by the side of the house.

They lowered their heads and reached the window, hoping Georgia or the man wouldn’t decide to suddenly throw something out of the window.

"Look," Ezra peeped his head up and looked into the house.

Zeno followed his lead and was shocked at what he saw.

Georgia was sitting on the man’s lap, kissing him passionately with her legs around his.

"Down," Ezra suddenly pulled Zeno down when he noticed the man start to pull away from Georgia.

Zeno remained quiet, watching Ezra’s face. He looked pissed as if he didn’t like what he saw.

Zeno could understand that Sebastian was his friend, and he was once married to that woman. It shocked Zeno to see that because he thought Georgia was still inobe with Sebastian, at least she claimed to still be from the meter she sent him.

Was this the change she promised to give him?

"What-"

"Shh, listen," Ezra placed a hand over Zeno’s mouth.

Zeno shut his mouth, blinking in confusion.

Ezra slowly removed his hand from Zeno’s mouth and pointed to the window, and that’s when Zeno heard the man speaking.

"How long do I have to leave in hiding?" The man asked in a quiet voice.

Zeno heard Georgia’s sigh, "Not for long, Johan, I’m already working something out," She replied.

"I thought you said that stupid bodyguard would deliver the letter to him, why hasn’t he reached out to you?" Johan questioned, irritation clear in his voice.

"Ugh, I know, I know. I did give that dumb guy the letter, he knew nothing about me so I believed he’d just take pity on me as an abandoned wife, but I think I’ll have to see him again, so far, he’s the only one who I’ve seen get close to Sebastian and that his son," She said with disgusting.

Zeno couldn’t believe his ears; how could a mother speak about her son in such a disgusting manner?

"You better; I can’t even believe Sebastian would be so petty to place a bounty on my head; you have to act fast; it’s suffocating to leave this way," Johan said bitterly.

"Don’t worry, baby, maybe it’s time I use the same trick as the first time, it never fails. He respects his mother so much and would do just anything to please her, I promise, everything will end very soon," She promised.

"Let’s go," Ezra mouthed.

He held Zeno’s hand and led him away as they came.

Inside the car, Zeno sat quietly as Ezra drove the car away.

"So, I hope I’ve helped Sebastian clear any doubts you have about him and his ex-wife. He has nothing to do with that crazy woman," Ezra started the communication.

He knew Zeno would be so confused and trying to understand what was going on.

Zeno sighed, he gently cracked his neck from side to side before looking at Ezra, "What’s the history? What happened between Sebastian, Georgia, and her boyfriend?" He asked with honest interest.

Ezra chuckled and shook his head, "This is as far as I can go with you regarding Sebastian’s personal affairs; you’re the boyfriend, not me," He shrugged.

Zeno sighed; he knew Sebastian might not be ready to talk about it if he brought it out; whatever happened between Sebastian and Georgia seemed to be the reason he was the way he was with his parents and people. It was likely Sebastian wouldn’t want to talk about his past with him.

Ezra saw the resigned look on Zeno’s face and felt a little bad for him. He knew how difficult Sebastian could be, and he knew that it would be hard for Zeno to handle him most of the time.

"It’s up to you to ask him about his past, if he loves you enough, he’ll tell you. Sebastian is not that difficult, especially to you; trust me, he’d tell you whatever you want to know," Ezra said.

Zeno nodded, looking out of the window, "I hope you’re right, Doc." He murmured.

Zeno suddenly noticed that the car was now driving on a very familiar road, he snapped his head to Ezra and frowned.

"Do you realize where you’re heading?" Zeno asked, looking out of the window as the car drove toward the underground boxing arena.

Ezra smiled, "Yeah," He replied and parked the car in front of the building.

Zeno came out of the car, curious to know why Ezra had brought them here; how did he even know the place?

"Come on, this is the last place before we return," Ezra informed and walked toward the building.

Zeno followed him, watching as Ezra confidently walked toward the building.

They reached the door and Zeno was surprised to hear the security at the door greet Ezra, "Good afternoon, Doc,"

"Hello, Buck, having a good day?" Ezra asked the security guy.

"Yes, Doc. Hello, Zeno, nice to see you again," Buck nodded respectfully at Zeno.

"Same here, Buck," Zeno smiled.

They went into the building and Zeno noticed new faces in the ring and in the reactive area prancing with each other.

"Ezra?" Zeno called as Ezra paused, watching the people boxing in the ring.

"Yes," Ezra turned to Zeno, a smirk on his face, he knew Zeno was surprised at how he knew this place.

"I guess you already know what I want to ask," Zeno stared at his face.

Ezra shrugged, "Maybe. You want to know how I knew about this place, right?"

Zeno nodded, "I do."

"Then, I’ll let you figure that out yourself," Ezra replied and walked toward Rico’s office.

That was it for Zeno; it was either Ezra who was also involved in the underworld or he was amongst the rich men who bet on boxers. That was the only way he’d be so confident in walking toward Rico’s office.

But he remained quiet and followed Ezra; he thought Ezra would knock on the door, but he shocked him once again by opening the door and going into the office without an invitation.

Inside the office, Zeno stood beside Rico who was busy watching something on the computer, he knew people were in his office, but it was his habit not to look away from what he was doing until he was done, and Zeno guessed Ezra knew that too because he stood in front of Rico’s desk, waiting for him to look up.

"You really want to cause trouble, son, bringing Zeno here," Rico said without looking up from the screen.

Zeno took a second to understand what he just heard. "Son?" He heard himself ask.

"Number two surprise unlocked," Ezra smiled at Zeno.

 

 

Chapter 98

Rico slowly looked up from the screen and smiled at Zeno.

"It must have taken you a lot to bring my cheap back to me, Ezra," Rico stood from the chair and walked toward Zeno.

"Looks like your job is quite dangerous; got shot?" Rico raised his hand to touch Zeno’s dressed wound.

"Stop it, Dad, Sebastian wouldn’t want him to get hurt," Ezra said and held Rico’s hand.

Zenobwas still looking very confused; he didn’t even know how to respond to all of this.

"Ezra, Rico is your father?" Zeno questioned with a slight frown.

Ezra nodded, "Yes, Zeno. This is My father, Rico; it’s not just me who’s friends with Sebastian; my father’s friends with his father, too; you can just call us family friends," He explained.

Zeno remained quiet, forcing the information to make sense in his head. "Okay, how come I never saw you around here when I boxed here?" He looked at Ezra suspiciously.

Ezra smiled, "I did see you, you’ve just never seen me, or should I say, you never noticed me. I bet on you, every time," He replied.

Rico smiled, "He did, he even said-"

"Dad," Ezra gave Rico a warning look.

"Come on, son, it’s nothing to hide; he’s with Sebastian now; that’s what you told me, right?" Rico laughed in his carefree manner and tapped Ezra’s shoulder.

"He is, still it’s not something important for him to know," Ezra defended.

"I want to know," Zeno stated firmly; he needed to know whatever there was to know, a lot of secrets were already surrounding him, and he needed to know any little information he came across.

"See? The boy wants to know," Rico smiled at Ezra.

Ezra sighed, "It’s really nothing, Zeno; my father is just making things up," Ezra shook his head and was about to walk out of the office. Rico’s voice stopped him.

"How do you explain his posters in your car?" Rico said with a smirk.

Zeno narrowed his eyes at Ezra as he slowly turned to look at him.

"What does he mean by my posters?" Zeno questioned.

Ezra sighed and muttered a curse before speaking, "Nice one, Dad, nice," He ran his fingers over his hair before facing Zeno.

"I did have feelings for you," Ezra looked a little embarrassed as he confessed it to Zeno.

Zeno widened his eyes at Ezra, disbelief clouding them, this had to be some kind of joke.

How come he never noticed? Ezra was always so calm and collected; he never for once showed any sign of being interested in him. Today might just be the day he discovered some serious secrets about everyone around him.

"You see, son, it wasn’t that hard," Rico said, chuckling.

Ezra huffed, "But it was in the case, Zeno, you’re with Sebastian now, and I know better than to harbor such feelings towards you; I just hope this doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable," He smiled nervously.

On the contrary, Zeno found it funny, he never knew Ezra had this kind of flustered side to him.

"It’s fine, Ezra. I’d be irrational to get mad at you," Zeno replied.

Rico was smiling as he watched them talk. He knew his son was always shy when it came to this kind of thing; that’s why he was still single at twenty-eight.

"Are you considering coming back to make me more money, Zeno?" Rico asked, taking Zeno’s hand and leading him out of the office, leaving Ezra behind.

"Um, no, I don’t think I’ll be returning any time soon; my job contract with Sebastian isn’t over yet," Zeno replied as Rico led him toward the ring to watch the people practicing.

"Well, even if it’s over, given your status with him, would you still come back to us? You’ve seen what we have now," Rico paused and pointed to the ring.

"Don’t worry, it won’t be as a boxer, as a coach, and the pay will definitely be more reasonable than the last time," Rico assured.

"He won’t come back, Dad. Even if he wanted, Sebastian won’t let him, do you know how possessive that man is over Zeno?" Ezra approached them from behind and stood beside Zeno.

Zeno sighed, "Being in a relationship doesn’t mean someone has to stop doing what they love, Ezra, and I believe Sebastian is reasonable enough to understand that,"

Ezar chuckled, "Mm, we’ll see." He smirked at Zeno.

"Oh my God! Zeno!" Zeno heard the familiar female voice behind her and turned.

He saw someone flying toward him and before he could dodge or tell her to stop, Anna jumped excitedly at him, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Oh, damn!" Zeno fell to the floor with Anna, groaning.

"Fuck, Anna, just shoot me twice already," He grunted.

Anna quickly got off him; her eyes filled with concern as she stared down at Zeno’s wounded arm.

"Oh no, I’m so sorry, I didn’t see it; instead, oh no, what have I done to me, Zeno?" She tried to help him up but Ezra gently pushed her aside and helped Zeno up.

"You alright?" He asked, hiding the panic he felt in his chest.

Sebastian wouldn’t waste time to shoot his arm, too, if the wound dared to reopen. He was asked to heal Zeno, yet he had done the opposite of healing.

Zeno winced and nodded, "I’ll be fine, it’s just a little graze," He replied.

Anna was looking so sad, she walked over to his good arm and hugged his arm, "I’m sorry, Zeno, I was just too excited to see you again, I didn’t look well to notice your arm," She apologized.

"It’s fine, Anna, it doesn’t hurt that much anymore," He assured.

"What’s going on here?" Sebastian’s chilling voice sounded behind them, putting everyone on edge.

"Just great," Ezra muttered and turned to face Sebastian.

Zeno knew he was in for another trouble with Sebastian. He’s been caught, red-handed.

"Good evening, Boss," Rico greeted with a slight bow of the head.

"Good evening, Boss," Anna greeted too, knowing her head.

Zeno thought it was just out of respect, but he noticed everyone in the boxing ring pause their practice and bow their head to Sebastian.

What the fuck was that supposed to mean?

"Ezra, is this some form of treatment too?" Sebastian asked as he slowly walked toward Ezra, pausing in front of him.

Ezra sighed, "I’m sorry, I know how I’m wrong; I just wanted to bring him out to look around; you know how boring your house is," He chuckled at the last words.

Sebastian narrowed his eyes at him, "I’m glad you find this funny, Ezra. You’re really lucky nothing happened to him; maybe I should have just taken him with me," He pushed Ezra out of the way and moved toward Zeno, who was looking around as if he was unaware of his presence.

"You can at least own up to your mistake, Zeno. Are you ignoring me?" Sebastian’s voice was low, his eyes Angry as he stared at Zeno.

Zeno bit his lips and turned his face to him, "You don’t really have to be this angry, we’ve just arrived here, he wanted to come see his father so he-"

"Oh no, boss, I didn’t invite them; it was him; he decided to bring your boyfriend to tour your boxing arena," Rico said and shook his head, giving Ezra a betraying smile.

"Dad, really?" Ezra facepalmed.

"Boyfriend? Zeno- I’m sorry," Anna immediately shut her mouth when she saw Sebastian look at her with darkened eyes.

Zeno frowned, "Is it true? You own this place?" That was the only thing Zeno made out of what Rico said.

He was looking at Sebastian for an explanation; he bow understood why everyone went quiet the moment he walked in. Sebastian was their boss, it was only natural they respected him greatly.

"Let’s go," Sebastian ignored Zeno’s question and was about to grab his arm but paused when he saw blood staining through the dressed wound.

He snapped his head to Ezra and asked, "What the fuck is this? Ezra?" Sebastian asked slowly, pointing down at Zeno’s arm.

Everyone was surprised because it wasn’t stained a few seconds ago.

Ezra muttered a curse and rubbed his face; maybe he should have just stayed at Sebastian’s hoke with Zeno; now he had to deal with a crazy and possessive boyfriend.

Anna was beside herself with fear; she knew it was over for her when Sebastian learned she had caused it.

She was about to own it up when Zeno stopped her by saying, "It’s not Ezra’s fault, I slammed my hand on the wall as I tripped while walking in,"

Sebastian remained quiet. He was really angry and disappointed at Zeno, but he was learning to control his temper with Zeno; he didn’t want any form of distance between them.

"If you stayed home you wouldn’t have slipped," He replied in a flat tone.

"We’re leaving," He said and started walking away.

"I’ve got to go...see you later, Anna, Rico. Thanks for today, Ezra; I’ll watch the flash as you asked," He said to them before walking behind Sebastian.

"Bye, Zeno," Anna said in a small voice.

Ezra sighed as he watched them leave; he really hoped he hadn’t caused trouble for the couple.

 

 

Chapter 99

Zeno knew that Sebastian was angry the moment Sebastian went quiet in the car; he, too, remained quiet; he didn’t want to make it worse; plus, his arm was hurting, not as bad as before, but it was hurting, and getting into an argument might just make it worse.

Sebastian saw Zeno looking at him as he drove the car in silence, he knew Zeno wanted to say something to him but chose to remain quiet because he believed he was upset.

He let him be, they’d talk when they got home.

They soon arrived, and before Sebastian could get out of the car and help Zeno out, Zeno already left the car and was walking toward the house.

Sebastian sighed and followed him.

’What was the attitude about?’ He thought as he went up the stairs.

"Welcome, Zeno, how’s your arm doing?" Julia asked as she met Zeno on her way out of the living room.

"Healing, I guess," Zeno shrugged.

Julia looked down and saw the little blood staining on his arm and looked up at him, "Healing?" She questioned incredulously.

Zeno shrugged and just walked on. "Where’s Ken?" He asked.

"Napping," Julia replied.

"Good evening, Boss," Julia greeted Sebastian the moment he walked in. It was her cue to leave.

Sebastian simply nodded and walked past her.

Julia disappeared from the house, leaving Sebastian and Zeno alone.

Zeno was in the kitchen, taking a water bottle out of the fridge. He was still ignoring Sebastian or whatever it was he was doing, so he didn’t know how to ask him to help him open the water.

Sebastian watched him struggle to open the cap himself, and after a few tries, he decided to go help.

He went over to the kitchen, grabbed the bottle from him, opened it, and gave it back to him.

Zeno took it without a word and drank it.

Sebastian watched him with interest; he was suddenly understanding what was going on with Zeno.

"You’re welcome," He slid across the slab and stood in front of Zeno.

Zeno didn’t speak, he simply placed the empty bottle beside Sebastian and turned to walk out.

Sebastian sighed and held Zeno’s waist, he slowly drew him back to him and made him face him.

Zeno kept his lips tight, he believed he also had the right to be angry, rightly so, too.

Sebastian narrowed his eyes at him and asked in a very tender voice, "Do you need me to set a bath for you?" He watched Zeno’s face, trying to decipher his emotions.

Zeno shook his head, "I’m fine," He went to move away but Sebastian drew him back to himself, locking his arms around him.

He lowered his face close to Zeno’s and spoke very quietly, "Now, baby girl, this is emotional blackmail. I should be the one with the attitude, with the cold treatments, but here I am, buttering up to the culprit who ran off with my friend after promising to stay home; now, his arm got hurt because of his disobedience. Tell me, who should appease who," He asked slowly.

Zeno but his lips; he stared defiantly at Sebastian and replied, "I didn’t ask you to butter up to me; you can just let me go be by myself at a corner or something," a small frown marked his face.

Sebastian chuckled quietly, he put his face on the crook of Zeno’s neck and sniffed in, "No. You lost the right to be by yourself when you told me you loved me...or have your feelings changed?" He brought his face up to look into Zeno’s eyes.

Zeno rolled his eyes, "Don’t ask questions you already know the answer to," He replied shortly.

Sebastian moved his face to the side to take a better look at Zeno.

"You ignored me, lied to me that you would stay honest, promised not to get hurt, treated me like I was a ghost driving you all the way home..." He lifted Zeno’s face with a finger below his chin, "Tell me, baby girl, is that how you treat someone you love?" He questioned gently.

Zeno licked his lips as he stared into Sebastian’s eyes. He shook his head and sighed; he always managed to get Sebastian to doubt his feelings for him, but that wasn’t a good thing.

"Can I ask you something?" He asked Sebastian.

Sebastian nodded, released his waist, and led him up the stairs, "We’ll talk in my room. I’m also curious to hear about your adventures with Ezra, I don’t trust him," Sebastian said as they went up the stairs.

"Good evening, Boss, Zeno," Butler. Nicole greeted them from the foot of the stairs.

Sebastian and Zeno turned to look at the Butler. "What is it, Nicole?" Sebastian asked, not letting go of Zeno’s hand.

"It’s Ida, he said he had something to show you regarding what happened in Japan. Do I tell him to bring it in or do I tell him that you are busy?" Butler. Nicole asked, looking away from them.

"What do you think, Nicole? I believe you’re smart," Sebastian replied and pulled Zeno ahead.

"Right, busy..." Zeno heard Butler. Nicole mutters to himself for the first time.

"You could have just given him a simple reply," Zeno said as Sebastian led him into his room.

"He’ll be fine, he knows," Sebastian smirked at Zeno and made him sit on the bed.

"So," He lowered himself in front of Zeno and untied his shoes, taking them off and placing them aside.

He sat beside Zeno, took his injured arm, and placed it on his lap, gently untying the dress.

"Where did Ezra take you," He questioned.

Zeno thought for a while before he decided to just tell him everything; after all, he’d still find out in the end.

"Promise you won’t get mad," Zeno blinked up at Sebastian.

"Hmm, I can’t lie to you, baby, if it’s worth being mad at, I’d definitely be mad, but don’t worworryot at you, at Ezra," He lowered his head and kissed the tip of Zeno’s nose, "So go ahead, sweetheart, I’m listening," He whispered.

Zeno sighed, here goes nothing, "Um, he took me to see Johan and Georgia," He said, watching Sebastian’s reaction.

Sebastian’s face lost all smiles and tenderness; it hardened and became dangerous. "That retard. What did they say to you? What did Ezra say to them?" He searched Zeno’s face for answers.

Zeno put an arm around Sebastian’s neck and drew him toward him, "Calm down babe, they didn’t see us; it was just us spying on them," He locked his lips with Sebastian’s.

Sebastian removed his hand from Zeno’s injured arm and placed it behind Zeno’s head; kissing him back. He drew Zeno closer by the waist and gently placed a kiss on his neck, "I’m calm now," He kissed Zeno’s neck one more time before he went back untying the last wrap of Zeno’s dressing.

He stood and went over to his trash and threw it in.

"I heard things," Zeno said as Sebastian walked back to him.

"What did you hear?" He questioned as he drew Zeno up by his good arm.

"She’s not who I thought she was..." He replied with a frown as Sebastian unbuttoned his shirt.

"Mm, she’s not," Sebastian replied, his eyes feasting on Zeno’s body.

He could care less about Georgia when Zeno was right in front of him.

Zeno noticed that Sebastian didn’t look like he was paying attention to what he was saying, but he continued anyway.

"She and her boyfriend, I’m sorry for calling him that, but it looked like that’s what he is to her," Zeno apologized.

"Mmn, it’s fine, I don’t give a fuck about them," Sebastian walked behind Zeno and slowly removed his hands one after the other from the shirt.

He threw the shirt on the chair beside his bed and his hands slowly slid up Zeno’s back, up to his shoulder, giving him a smooth massage.

Zeno closed his eyes at how good the massage felt, he felt Sebastian close in behind him, his hands now wrapped around his waist from behind, tracing his abs.

He cleared his throat and recalled he was saying something to Sebastian, why was Sebastian’s hand distracting him?

"Johan seems bitter about you and Georgia sounded like she was ready to shoot you with a gun - Ah," Zeno gasped in shock when Sebastian pinched his nipple, circling it slowly.

Sebastian kissed Zeno’s neck and whispered, "Go on, I’m listening," He continued to kiss Zeno’s neck.

Zeno gulped quietly; how the hell was he supposed to speak normally with Sebastian’s mouth and hand all over him?

He continued anyway, "Johan said something about - Sebastian...you’re not listening," Zeno’s voice was soft as he spoke, and Sebastian’s hand traveled its way into his pants.

"Mm, you’re right, I’m not..." Sebastian slid his hand into Zeno’s pants and tapped his middle finger on the head of Zeno’s cock, and then he slowly rubbed the precum around it, using it to massage the hardening cock.

Zeno’s eyes were already closed, his head falling back on Sebastian’s, his chest rising and falling rapidly.

"We can talk about it later, right now, I’m more interested in pleasing you," Sebastian’s breath fanned the back of Zeno’s neck, causing him to shiver.

"Shower or bed?" Zeno asked breathlessly.

Sebastian slowly turned Zeno toward the bathroom, "Shower."

 

 

 

Chapter 100

Sebastian dressed Zeno’s wounded before they got on his bed and prepared to sleep.

Zeno felt it. He knew that Sebastian didn’t want to talk about the topic he had brought up earlier, but he wasn’t going to sleep without getting at least an insight into what Georgia and Johan were talking about.

He watched Sebastian as he got comfortable on the pillow and decided to try again.

"Seb?" Zeno called quietly.

Sebastian paused what he was doing and looked at Zeno.

"You need something?" He asked.

Zeno shook his head and nodded immediately; he did need something, answers.

Sebastian smiled. He knew what Zeno wanted, and maybe it was time he told him he was now his partner; there was no use keeping his pasts away from him.

He relaxed on the pillow and spread his arm for Zeno. "Come here," He invited with an endearing look.

Zeno obeyed and went over to Sebastian’s side of the bed; he lay beside him and placed his head on his chest.

Sebastian sighed and wrapped his arms around Zeno, kissing the top of his head.

"You want to know what happened between me and Georgia, right?" Sebastian asked quietly.

Zeno was surprised and happy, Sebastian was trusting him more and more as days went by. It meant that he was ready to deepen their relationship.

"Ezra told me that if you loved me enough you’d tell me," Zeno said faintly, watching Sebastian’s reaction.

"So you now need someone to convince you about my feelings for you?" Sebastian frowned slightly.

"Then tell me?" Zeno persisted.

"No," Sebastian said, smirking.

Zenoe sighed, "Then you don’t love me,"

Sebastian chuckled. "I’ll tell you,"

"Yes, are you willing to tell me? Or, am I asking too much and intruding?" Zeno asked.

Sebastian shook his head, "You’re never introducing, Zeno. It’s not even that serious, well, back then it was, but not anymore."

Zeno was quiet, patiently waiting for Sebastian to start his story.

"Six years ago, my parents thought it’d be a good idea to form an alliance with the Einstein family, I agreed to it at first, but not until they told me how they planned to form that alliance did I realize that I shouldn’t have been in support in the first place," Sebastian put his fingers in Zeno’s hair and massaged his skull.

"So they forced you to marry Georgia?" Zeno questioned.

Sebastian nodded. "They did, but I refused. Georgia made everyone believe that she was so into me, and it now seemed like I was the heartless and inconsiderate one who rejected a girl’s love at the same time and refused to be of use to the family. But I didn’t care, I still refused to marry her."

Zeno frowned, "Then...how did Ken come if you never married her?"

Sebastian chuckled, "They never stopped pestering me..." He paused, reminiscing the past.

"My father tried his best to convince me, my mother too, but nothing worked. Firstly, I didn’t want to get married; secondly, even if I decided to marry, it would be my choice, not because of some family obligation or taking pity on the girl who was pretending to love me," His fingers moved to the side of Zeno’s head, gently continuing his massage.

"My father wanted me to take on his business, but I didn’t like it, it’s no news that my father was the leader of the underworld back then, involved exclusively in drugs; he was untouchable, and no one could stop him. I didn’t want to get into that kind of lifestyle, so I started my own businesses where I produced motorbikes, these types you like to ride," he chuckled.

Zeno smiled, "You did notice my bike," he murmured.

"I did," He kissed the top of Zeno’s head and continued.

"For a while, I thought everyone had forgotten about the marriage proposal, until a month later when my father brought it up again; he even went as far as asking my best friend to speak to me about it...he did, but I still refused, my mother was very disappointed in me. I didn’t care, I was more focused on my business and myself,"

"Your best friend? Nicholas or Ezra?" Zeno looked up at him.

Sebastian slowly shook his head, "None of them, but you have met him," He sounded mysterious.

"Then, who is it, tell me already," Zeno tapped Sebastian’s tummy impatiently.

"His name was Johan," Sebastian informed.

Zeno paused and frowned.

He blinked as he tried to connect the dots, but it just seemed unbelievable to him.

"Johan...as in, the guy I saw with Georgia?" Zeno slowly blinked at Sebastian.

Sebastian confirmed with a nod. "Same one. He was my best friend six years ago,"

Zeno sighed, "Wow, this is twisted, I guess," He chuckled.

"It was. After Johan tried to convince me, and when he saw that I wasn’t changing my mind, he let it go, or so I thought. One night, my father held a party in his mansion, however, I never knew that my parents had planned with Johan to drug me and make me sleep with Georgia. I only found myself naked in bed with a girl I didn’t like." Sebastian gritted his teeth.

Zeno frowned, he was angry, although it had happened years ago, but no one should be treated that way, especially from a patent and a friend.

"That’s... unforgivable; I’m sorry you had to go through that," Zeno caressed Sebastian’s chest, placing a soft kiss on his sternum.

Sebastian smiled. Maybe all these years, all he needed was just someone to share his pasts with, and he was glad he had found the right person; he wouldn’t have wanted any other person if not Zeno.

"It’s alright, Love." He replied.

"Um, can I ask further?" Zeno smiled up at Sebastian, his curiosity was killing him.

Sebastian laughed softly, "Don’t worry, my curiosity cat, I’ll tell you," He said.

"I was mad at everyone, I even had to travel out of the country, but Johan called me and told me the news, I was so pissed, but because of our family tradition, I had to marry Georgia because she now carried my child, an heir to the Orion family, that was the worst mistake I made," Sebastian scoffed.

"It was a loveless marriage, but it pleaded my parents. Georgia’s father was a governor of a City, and my father could now expand his business to that side of the country. No one cared how I felt, and I knew I was alone; even Georgia stopped pretending to love me; it’d not as if I wanted her lice, but she just proved to me that I’d been right in my suspicions," Sebastian sighed.

Zeno remained quiet, sensing the regret in Sebastian’s voice.

"But, you don’t regret having Ken as your son, right?" He asked cautiously.

Sebastian frowned, "I’ve never regretted having my son, he’s the only good thing I got from that chaos of a marriage. I never had sex with Georgia throughout our marriage. I knew she was cheating, but I didn’t care to know who she was doing it with; I even wanted her to keep it up so I could get evidence and have a reason for a divorce. However, I never knew that as I was taking my time to plan her exposure, she was planning something else behind my back."

"What did she do?" Zeno questioned.

"I employed Johan as my assistant in my company, he knew everything about it, another mistake I made. Two weeks after Ken was born, Georgia left the baby with me and eloped with Johan, that was when I realized that my best friend was the person my so-called wife was cheating on me with. Johan transferred everything from my bank to his and sold all my produced vehicles; I was left with nothing." Sebastian chuckled darkly.

"Shit...he’s such a coward, they deserve each other; maybe I should have just left a souvenir between his eyes in the morning, bastard," Zenon was muttering angrily.

Sebastian laughed, "Don’t worry, I’m not stressing myself with him anymore, he’s already living a worthless life. I made him a wanted man all over the world, and that’s why he came back to his country and hid; he dared not leave that house. It’s funny how he thinks I don’t know where he is; he doesn’t know that I just let him be because the moment he leaves his house, he’ll be dead. My men are looking out for him, he’s living his consequences,"

Zeno suddenly thought of something and frowned, "Hey, you say you don’t love Georgia, right?" He asked.

Sebastian nodded, "You already know who I love, baby," He replied.

"Then, why are you still so vengeful toward him? You’re still trying to get revenge on him for sleeping with your wife," Zeno pointed out.

Sebastian burst out laughing, "Oh, come on, baby, this was never about Georgia. I don’t give a flying fuck about her. This is me taking revenge on him for stealing from me. How dare he take away my life’s work, making me start from scratch, nah, he’s got to pay for that for the rest of his life,"

"Oh..." Zeno nodded, understanding the situation better.

"My mother was the one who sent my divorce papers to Georgia’s father, and because she knew that I was left with nothing, and because she was aware that I would never ask my father for money, she signed it without problem," Sebastian explained.

"Then, what does she want now? Why is she suddenly asking you to take her back?" Zeno frowned.

"Money and freedom," Sebastian stated.

"After the divorce, I did start over, but I also took over my father’s business; I needed the manpower and status to put Johan in his current condition. So, Georgia is back because her boyfriend is out of money due to his condition. I don’t know the weed she’s been smoking that made her believe that I’d want to get married to her for the second time when the first marriage was even my choice. She wants to get close to me and take my money after she has convinced me to remove the bounty from Johan. That’s her silly scheme...it’s so funny how transparent she is...and that’s why you don’t have to worry, she’s not your completion, not even close...you’re one in a billion, baby girl, that’s why I fell for you. You were meant for me," He whispered.

Zeno looked up at Sebastian, "I’m really sorry you had to go through all that; maybe you should also put a bounty on Georgia, it’d stop her from planning silly schemes," He suggested.

Sebastian frowned and groaned. "Come on; enough of them; I just said something sweet to you, and all you can think about is them? I’m offended," He pouted.

Zeno chuckled at Sebastian’s playful and funny face.

"Aww, don’t sulk, baby, you know you’re my world," Zeno drew him down with him as he fell back on the bed, kissing his lips and hugging him.