Chapter 4. Finishing the Unfinished Task

Chapter 4. Finishing the Unfinished Tasks.

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Cyrus was in his lawyer's office waiting for him to come.

"Well look who we have". He heard the teasing voice of his lawyer who was more like his friend.

"Hey Joss". He stood up for a bro hug.

"How you doing? Need anything"? He picked up the intercom as Cyrus opted for coffee.

"How about that kid you rescued"? He asked about Denzel. He knew because he was the one handling his case about his divorce and the custody of his daughters as Cyrus being legal guardian. He was a good friend to both Cyrus and Max and for now Win was under his protection.

"He is good. Am glad he accepted everything. Though initially i got scared at his reaction. I thought may be i had to ask him first if he wants it or not. But turns out to be in my favor. He agreed to it for the safety of his girls and a secure future". Cyrus told him taking his coffee that Joss's assistant served with snacks.

"Great. So the papers you asked me are ready. You sure you want to proceed"? Joss asked him with a thoughtful look. Cyrus sighed in a sad smile.

"I have no other option. Besides it would be best for all of us. The papers of Attorney are ready too"? He asked. This time Joss handed him an envelope.  Cyrus took out the contents before taking out the pen and fixed his signatures.

"Want me to deliver"?

"No. I will do it myself. It would be better if i close it myself. And about the custody of... Oh yes these. Perfect Joss. That’s why i trust you most. Here is your amount". He handed Joss a plastic bag in leather business wallet. "And a return ticket for two to France. As a gift". He stood up shaking hands with Joss.

He knew Joss was the best man for him.

It was more or less two weeks that he was driving on the familiar roads to the mansion. He parked the car and was greeted by the house staff that helped him settled down at this place.

He met everyone before going inside.

Louis was sitting alone on the big table. He was gloomy sad. Anyone could see pain on his face. He didn’t want to eat anything but he was forced to. He was weak and the doctor told him that he might lose his child if he didn’t take proper diet and care. It was like he was eating just for the sake of his child and nothing else.

He lifted his head up and the fork fell off his hand looking at the unexpected guest.

" Cyrus". He said in an unsure voice. His hands automatically covered his 5 months swollen belly as the words replayed in his mind.

Cyrus saw this and chuckled sarcastically.

"Sitting alone at the table. Why? No one wants you? Sad eh. Tsk". Cyrus clucked his tongue with a smirk. Louis could not even recognize the man standing in front of him. Long gone was the Cyrus who loved him that he would place his palms so that his feet won’t touch the floor.

And now. All he could see was mock, taunt in his eyes. And those words were nothing but poisoned shreds that shattered his soul.

Just then they both turned to the sound of door opening.

"Cyrus". It was Gabriel. Who frantically ran to him to hug him, apologize to him. But the raised hand made his feet rooted on the grounds.

"I am not here for any fucking family reunion. I don’t know who the hell you are. Sorry to interrupt your lunch session l. I have come to give these papers. Divorce papers, signed and compensated with the amount written and decided at the time by your father. I am legally and officially breaking all ties with you. Setting you free though you were never bound to me in any way.

And these are for you  Gabriel. The restaurant and this filthy piece of trash house are yours. The attorney is transferred on your name. I don’t need anything from here. I am breaking all links with you. From now on, i am nowhere related to you both in any way. I would appreciate if you guys don’t disturb me in the future. I feel sorry for the man i killed to save you when i was a mere kid. I would have let him have you only if i knew that you will be the one to back stab me.

So. I am leaving now. Good bye. And i am breaking all relations with you both now". He spoke in hateful words.

Gabriel fell on his knees. He was crying badly. He wanted to hold Cyrus's hand, he would do anything for him to forgive him. But this wasn’t the Cyrus who would even spare a glance at him. Cyrus was right, he shouldn’t have killed the man who tried to harm Gabriel when they were kids.

Cyrus could see both of them in worst shape. May be the guilt had overcome their lust. They were pitiful and pathetic. But Cyrus could not trust them anymore. He turned to look at the mansion once before leaving out.

He saw Louis sitting on the chair. His eyes puffy and red shedding tears. He kneeled on the floor in front of him. Louis just saw him under his lashes. He knew Cyrus will only curse the unborn child like he previously did.

Cyrus placed his hands on the belly. As gentle as he could.

"Hey little bean. I am sorry. I am sorry for being harsh and inconsiderate to you last time. I realized it’s not your fault. I shouldn’t have cursed you. Please forgive this man. I wish you healthy and happy life. And i hope you won’t be like you fathers. You won’t break the trust of those who would love you. Stay safe little fellow. It would be our last meeting. Good bye". He rubbed his stomach and left the mansion. For the last time.

" Gabriel". Louis went to sit on the floor with Gabriel. He wanted his support. His love. His comfort. That he lost since Cyrus had left them. Now he could only see irritation, ignorance and anger in Gabriel's eyes. For him, for their unborn child.

"What? Are you happy now? You snatched the only family i had. Because of you i lost my brother. My shelter. My strength. He was a father to me. He sacrificed himself, his dreams for me. And i.. I broke his trust just because of you. You fucking piece of shit. From now, you would be alone. You will live here but in dark and loneliness. It’s over now. Did you hear me. Its over". Gabriel pushed him and left the house leaving a crying Louis behind.

"I am sorry  Cyrus. I am sorry  Gabriel". He didn’t know how long he cried until he fell asleep. On the cold floor. Alone and in dark.

(Author Note. I won’t elaborate about Gabriel and Louis much in this book. Since they would have their space in book 2 that i will publish after this. So hang on guys).

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Cyrus reached the apartment by the evening. Denzel was not in the lounge or kitchen. He must be with the girls. It was girl’s time. His lips curled in a smile. The room was open and Denzel was feeding them. He was sitting comfortably with the bed head. His shirt was open slipped down on the shoulders revealing his golden skin while two girls were latched to his swollen nipples. May be Nattarika was fed because she was sleeping sound.

Cyrus felt a stirring feeling in his heart. He loved the view in front of his eyes. He silently approached them. Denzel saw him and looked at him as he bent to kiss Nattarika on her forehead before kissing her fingers with love. For these passing days, Cyrus had grown closer to the girls. He would attend them. He even learnt how to change their diapers from Denzel. He would help Denzel putting them asleep.

Denzel felt warmth seeping in his heart whenever he would see Cyrus holding the girls on his chest while sleeping with them. He would smile as Cyrus would tie them in the harness, boosting off his broad chest.

Though Denzel would laugh and mock him but he felt loved as Cyrus would take care of them. He would make sure that Denzel would have milk and juices while feeding the girls. He would cook for him on his off days. He would bring him his favorite cookies and pastries on the way back home at night. Denzel wanted to say it but he held himself. He was afraid of falling in love again. He was afraid to trust someone again. And besides, Cyrus had never shown any specific emotion for him. So he was happy to feel the love in his heart for the man he was living with.

He saw Denzel was uncomfortably leaning holding his girls. He sat beside him and took him in his arm for comfort. This way Denzel could lean on him while holding his girls. Cyrus wrapped his hands under Denzel's arms to support him not to get tired while holding two girls in his arms.   Somehow they were close staying together. And so far Denzel didn’t mind as Cyrus would often take him to his chest while he would feed the girls.

He helped Denzel with putting Nattarine and Natasha to sleep on the bed with Nattarika.  It was such a beautiful thing to witness. He could see the love in Denzel's eyes as he was leaning with the bed head letting his princess have their peaceful nap. Only then Cyrus caught a spot on his chest. More like a burnt mark. He trailed his eyes up and found some bruise marks on his skin. Some cuts. Some deep wounds that left their marks.

He was staring at Denzel and only then Denzel realized he was almost naked in front of him in unbuttoned shirt and shorts. He hurried got to button his shirt with a blush but his hand was caught in a firm grip.

He tried to get his wrist free but no use. He looked at Cyrus with fearful eyes. He never saw Cyrus this dark before. He didn’t know why he was scared of his aura.

Cyrus sat in front of Denzel still holding his hands. He saw his arms were full of cuts too. He was just looking at his body with pursed lips and angry eyes. Who the fuck can treat a person like this. His blood was starting to boil.

He softly yet firmly pulled the shirt off Denzel's upper body, which was in tears trying to free him. He thought may be Cyrus was going to impose on him.

"Stay still. I won't hurt you". Cyrus said as he noticed him wriggling to  be free. Denzel stopped his moments. He was still scared. He couldn’t read Cyrus's eyes.

He carefully and keenly observed the scars, the burnt marks before looking into Denzel's eyes.

"Your fucking son of bitch husband did it"? He said in a ragging tone. Denzel nodded his head with quivering lips.

"Why are you scared of me? I won’t hurt you i promise". He cupped those chubby cheeks and for the first time Denzel sighed in relief. He trusted Cyrus.

Cyrus went to take the first aid kit from the washroom. He carefully worked with antiseptic to clean all wounds and bruises before applying ointment on them. He made Denzel lay down on his stomach to work on his back.

He felt a stab in his heart to see that his back was all covered in whip lashes. Like someone hit him with leather belts and whips. Somewhere old marks indicating that the bruises and wounds had healed while a few were fresh. May be the time when Cyrus had rescued him. He was extra gentle to apply medicine not to hurt him. His fingers would always halt when he would hear Denzel whimpering a bit.

Once he made sure his upper body was treated, he stopped his hands at the bands of his shorts.

"May i"? He didn’t want to scare Denzel. Denzel could only nod his head. He was feeling touched. No one ever cared about him and more so about his consent. He was a punching bag for his husband and a toy for those who bought him. They would treat him the way they pleased.

For the first time someone was treating him with care. Like a human being. Not a toy. Asking for his consent. He was trying not to sob but Cyrus caught his faint tears as he was applying medicine on his butt and thighs. For anyone else it could be the perfect opportunity to take chance. But here it was Cyrus, cleaning and treating the wounds of a naked man like nothing was affecting him. He was concentrating on making sure that he didn’t leave any wound.

Once he was free, he pulled out soft cotton shorts and made Denzel wear them and that was it. Denzel pulled himself into Cyrus's embrace. Crying hard. He was fisting Cyrus's shirt hard trying to be as close as he could. Cyrus was worried first but then he understood it. He hugged Denzel tight. Letting him seek the comfort he wanted.

"Ssssshhhh its okay Denzel. It’s okay". He was whispering sweet nothings into his ears to calm him. Denzel felt at ease after sometime still he refused to let Cyrus go.

"Denzel. It’s all in the past. I have not witnessed the pain you have been through, but i can make sure that no one can dare to hurt you again ever. You and your girls are like a family to me. And i would make sure to protect my family at any cost.

You have to take care of yourself now. You have to be strong. For yourself. For your girls. You getting me? Forget everything that happened okay"? He ruffled Denzel's hair who smiled in tears.

"Yes  Cyrus".

"Great. Now, the important thing. I have got your divorce papers ready and according to it everything under your bastard husband name will be transferred to you. So take this pen and sign these papers. Also please sign the papers so that i can legally be the guardian to these angels". Cyrus looked at them lovingly and Denzel was all eager to sign the papers.

He could trust Cyrus. He could trust his heart.

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Tabby