LOGINRory felt himself black out before coming back to his senses. He felt his vision completely blur as he tried to stand on his feet. But all he did was stumble around, looking for something to hold onto. Harvey grabbed him by the hair, staining his palm with his blood as he threw him inside. Luckily for him, he had landed on the couch. His eyes cleared, and he saw two figures standing in front of him. An awfully familiar male and a beautiful female. He blinked as he felt something roll down the side of his temple down to his lips. Some of the liquid slipped into his mouth, making him taste what it was.“Why?” He asked weakly. He knew the taste, the sickening, bitter, metallic taste of blood.“Why? You dumbass were trying to run away.” Harvey stated“Oh, this is your brother—”“Watch it, babe; don’t call this thing my brother. I showed you what he was doing in that video.”She leaned closer to him and laughed at his face. “Oh, why the faggot?” Placing her hands on his thigh, she tilt
Christy helped Toby pack as he got ready to leave; he was going soon. But he had to go home to get his dogs and then travel with them.When he was done with his phone call, she smiled at him before giving him a hug. One that both desperately needed. “So I will text you all the way, yeah?” She hummed and nodded on his shoulder. There was no reason to cry; it wasn’t as though he was going to war or something that she would need to cry at his departure. But still, though, she really did like his attention and also his presence.She sighed and pulled away from him before tapping his arm. “I would probably travel by the end of the week, though. I just need to check the dogs’ visas and be sure if everything is in order before I travel.”“I see.” She moved away as he grabbed his bag. They both walked towards the door as they spoke.“So what movie is it?”“I don’t know yet; I don’t think it is a series, more like a trilogy or something like that.” “I see. So you won’t be gone for too long
Nicholas’s legs jolted at his friend’s question. It was merely a simple question, but there was a tinge of hesitation in his throat. It was funny, honestly, how Rory also asked him that yesterday while they shared a bath. He was lucky; Rory had fallen asleep before he even had the chance to answer. He had successfully escaped that question from him, but here he was again, being asked the same question, just in a different ‘font.’The room went silent; everyone held their tongue, waiting for Nicholas to answer. Instead, he stood up, hands drumming on his desk.“Everyone, leave.”Huh? Croft was the first to move, shutting his system and carrying it on his hips. His tapping hands on Dallas’s shoulders, she jolted up, quickly grabbing her things and left his office with Croft behind her.“So? Are you going to stare at me or tell me what I need to know?”“Julian…”“My name…” He answered simply, folding his arms.Nicholas knew his friend wouldn’t drop it until he said what he needed to sa
Nicholas frowned a bit, wondering where he was going with this. Why mention Libby now of all times?“Who is Libby? It’s such a beautiful name, by the way.” Julian leaned forward, opening his own system and letting it boot before answering her question. Nodding his head towards Nicholas, “His late wife.”Dallas went silent for a moment. “Oh, I see. My condolences.” Nicholas waved her off as he turned to Julian. “You can see the difference in the videos from there.”“I should start with the cloud to see if I would find the original,” Croft said. It was how expertly Nicholas changed the topic that caught Julian’s attention. He, too had been dwelling on it. Between the three armed men, Julian, Nathaniel, and Nicholas, Julian was sure to brag about being the most therapeutic amongst their friend group since they had been together.And for how long he had known Nicholas, he knew damn well something was wrong with him. Maybe he hadn’t caught on to it since he didn’t really care too much
Nicholas was filled with glee as he drove into his office. Everyone could see it, the glow, the spark, and the toothy grin on his face.His workers didn’t know if they should be worried or also be happy with him. After all, as they say, a happy boss makes a happy office.But they couldn’t as they turned to Dallas for help. Hopefully she could know why the boss was so happy today.Meanwhile, Dallas had an inkling of an idea as to why he was this happy.She entered the elevator with him to his office—only she dared to do so—even though he had asked the others outside if they would like to share the elevator; they merely shook their heads, giving their boss a tight smile.It was good he was happy, but what if they did something to annoy him? They weren’t about to risk it. They gave Dallas their signature thumbs up, and the door slid close to the elevator.It took some seconds before Dallas spoke. “I am happy your son is back.” Nicholas nodded, bouncing on one foot to another.“Of course.
Rory blinked as the annoying sound of the morning bird played in his ears. He heard a light humming coming from around him, almost like it was going in circles. Peeking from one eye, he saw his father in all his glory, slipping on white tailored pants. Just on the foot of his bed was his suit jacket. He wore a button-up shirt, which was meant to be buttoned but was opened at the first three buttons.He blinked fully, sitting upright. Looking around him, he immediately remembered where they were. He had passed out in his father’s arms when he had asked him what they were. He didn’t even remember if he got an answer, and asking that question right now would be absurd.“Good morning.” He greeted lazily as he arranged pillows at his back as he watched his father get dressed in front of him.Nicholas looked up and smiled at him, which was the most breathtaking thing Rory had felt that morning.“GOOD MORNING,” Nicholas chirped happily as he walked around him, brushing his red hair aside an
Rory blinked. He had thought it had a good ending. But he left? Like vanished? Died? Okay, death would probably not make sense after all; he was sitting here, driving him home.Regardless…Toby sighed before he continued, “I took great interest in acting. I might not look it, but I acted anywhere a
Rory furrowed his brows, wondering what that had to do with anything. But still, he nodded slightly.“Yeah. After she fell, Harvey miraculously appeared behind us. Honestly, his appearance at the worst moment. He literally accused me of wanting to fuck another woman on the ground.”Toby’s brows, fi
“OH MY, TOBY!! DEAREST!!” Mrs. Alden called out, joining the conversation. Again, Rory was met with the same lady from the gate.Meanwhile, Toby shivered at her presence. He had taken due diligence to avoid her throughout his time there. He was a good son; he only came for two reasons. One because
Rory visibly shuddered at his words. Which, of course, Harvey noticed, a sly grin appearing on his lips.“My dad and your mother are going somewhere else and charged me to take you home. Let’s go.”“I can take an Uber,” Rory suggested. Being in the same car with Harvey was not his ideal plan on how







