Hendrick's POV After I left high school, I felt empty because I missed the romantic and sexual relief I got just by sitting close to Julius Reagan, my handsome seatmate and crush. I know I am gay but I would not like my sexual identity to be known yet. My father, the King of Westminster was opposed to homosexuality and may shoot me if he discovered that I am one. As the prince and his successor, I would like to ascend the throne before I reveal myself and change the prejudice against the gay people.Julius was my friend and straight, or so I thought, but I love him so much. To avoid losing him or getting reported to the authorities, I did not make any love advances to him. Although I was close to him and protected him from my fellow gays, he never suspected anything. I planned to do that after we left school. Unfortunately, my parents were in a haste to return to Westminster the day we graduated and I could not do that or give him a valedictory kiss. Probably, whisper to him in
Julius' POVMy forty-three-year-old father, Mark Reagan, was a railway worker. He was not dedicated to his work and often got queried or suspended. Before my final year in high school, the organization got tired of him and relieved him of his position.My mother was devastated. Eugenia, my elder sister was ashamed of the family and hated my father. "Don't be discouraged, Julius. You must complete your studies," my mother assured me."Thank you, Mom," I agreed with her.My father, who was listening to us, hissed and walked to his room unperturbed.In September, I returned to school for my final year with my mother's support. Meanwhile, my father felt neglected. To get even with my mother, he resorted to drinking and womanizing. My mother was distraught and confronted him.In his fury, he beat her up and inflicted serious injuries on her. It was so bad that she was bedridden for months. That was a trying period for my family and I was praying for its unity. Meanwhile, Eugenia did not s
I was surprised and also saw the surprised look on the faces of the guards. All the same, I took a step and answered him, "Okay, Mr. Zenith."I got into his car, greeted him respectfully and a broad smile flickered across his face.He drove into the complex and responded, "Good morning, Handsome. What can you do?""Any work, Mr. Zenith," I answered him with desperation in my voice.He held my left hand with his right hand, squeezed it, and asked me, "Really?"I was uncomfortable with that but I remembered Hendrick. I wriggled my hand out of his immediately and answered him, "Yes, Mr. Zenith."He respected my wish and did not bother to hold my hand again."I see. The only available job is assistant. Can you work as my assistant?""Yes, Mr. Zenith if I know what it entails," I answered him.At that point, he was in his car park. He parked and faced me. His magnetic sexual allure was exactly what I saw in Hendrick's eyes. I looked away and he responded, "I will be glad to teach you. Come
I was not in the mood to continue with the job hunt anymore and returned home. It was unusual, and my mother, who was knitting in the parlor, was surprised to see me.Instantly, she asked me, "Why are you back so early?""Nothing," I answered her curtly and walked to my room.She was not pleased with my mood or response and got up lazily. She walked slowly to my room and stood by the door. Presently, I was lying on the bed in low spirit and facing the ceiling. She observed me for a while before she sat down."Do you want us to talk about anything, Son?" She asked me.I felt useless to myself and my family. Therefore, I closed my eyes and allowed my tears to run down my cheeks."Why are the jobs not forthcoming?" I asked in despair."It will come if you are patient. If I may ask, have you tried the local bar and resort?" She encouraged me and asked.I looked in her direction and answered her, "No, Mom.""Why not? You can give it a try. Who knows, you may be lucky.""The problem I have
"You have me now. Stop imagining and have me to your satisfaction," he responded."I will suck you like a lollipop," he said and slid his hand into his pants."You are free," he said, kissed his temple, and pushed his hand into his pants.Their love waxed stronger until that evil day when the earthquake triggered a landslide. He escaped but Denise could not and was buried under it. The incident left an ever fresh wound in his heart and it affected his relationship with the people around him.Meanwhile, his clerk and secretary, who worked closely with him, saw things differently. They believed that he was a nice boss. He had never harassed them sexually like other bosses do and often spoiled them with gifts. Unknown to them, he was gay."My bad!" He exclaimed and hit his hand on the table.Nevertheless, he took a deep breath and said, "I hope he would not be scared to come back."The Local Bar And Resort I arrived at the gate and met a guard and a man. Their faces were expressionless
In Westminster With my sexual identity, I was never attracted by any of the girls despite their dressings. To my advantage, my father was careful not to tamper with my knight, driver, and soldiers because that would be risky. I adapted to the situation easily by spending longer time with them. We ate together and the girls never had the chance to be with me. Nevertheless, to avoid that, my knight set the boundaries for them."Let me know when you wish to speak with the prince. I will always pass your message to him," he informed them with a harsh tone.It was unclear to me if my father discussed my marriage with them. They were openly distraught to hear that from my knight and would have revolted if not for my Knight's unfriendly tone."We got it," the two of them said in unison while the other two walked away sadly."Good job, Philip," I complimented him for coming up with such conditions.Nevertheless, I kept myself busy with the work of the kingdom. The economic growth was paramou
The couple was startled and the lady stood up in readiness for a fight. I stopped suddenly and could not decide whether to walk back."What do you want from him, Old bat?" The lady asked her.She was indeed ugly and was aware of it. She ignored her and concentrated on the man."I have been at home waiting for you and here you are. Have you forgotten our plans?""I promised you that I would be with you all night. Why all these?" The man explained angrily."You heard him. Take your shapeless body back home and wait for him," the younger lady declared and pulled the man close to her."I would not have you come when you are used up by this energy-sucking demon," the old woman stated and took a step.The lady felt insulted, got up angrily from her seat, and advanced towards the woman."Stop that, Felicia," the man ordered her but she would not obey him."Hey! This is not accepted here," a security guard said to her, trying to avert the fight.She was obsessed with her quest to fight, and s
Nevertheless, my first day at work was exciting. The bar closed at 3 AM and we were free to leave. I was wondering how we would go home at that time of the night when some of us slept on the couch. Some used the cushion as a bed. I did the same thing and rested my head on one of the beanbags. Unfortunately, I could not sleep. I was troubled by the events of the day. I remembered my family and how much my tips could do for us.A stream of joy flooded my mind and I said to myself, "Mom will be happy with this."At that point, I slept off. I was woken after two hours by Andrea."Wake up, Julius. The manager wishes to see you," he tapped my legs and informed me.I opened my eyes and discovered that the day was bright already and some of my colleagues were not there. Indeed, the sleep of a laboring man is sweet. I had never slept like that in a long while."Good morning, Andrea. Thank you for informing me," I greeted him and got up wondering how I would clean up before meeting the manage
At that point, I remembered that he said that if he saw Julius, he would keep him."Huh!" I cried out and got up."I hope he is not keeping Julius and having lunch hour quickie with him every day."That assumption infuriated me more than anything else. I picked up my car keys and stormed out of my office immediately. Such actions scare my secretary and clerk. They assumed that I was provoked by a staff and would deal mercilessly with him. I got into my car at once, drove to the gate, and stopped."Come with me, CSO," I said not minding the fear on his face."I got it, Mr. Zenith," he said and armed himself with two handguns.He got into the front seat and I drove off. I drove into Wilson's complex as calmly as I could to avoid being stopped. We walked into his office, and I introduced myself to his secretary. She informed him that I was around and he gladly said, "Let him in.""Wait for me," I informed my CSO and he obliged.When he learned that I was around, he concluded that I came
He led us to the car park where his driver and escorts were waiting for him. I do not know much about cars but I perceived that the least car among them could buy three of my dad's luxury cars."That is your driver, Mrs. Reagan. His name is Humphrey," he informed my mother and pointed at a driver who was standing beside a car."I got it, Mr. Macaulay," she responded and the driver opened the door for us.We got in and greeted him happily. Mr. Macaulay got into his car and we left. After twenty minutes, we were in a mansion. It looked familiar, and I recalled that I only saw it on the television and in my Current Affairs textbooks. Macaulay was the the name of the Prime Minister and Henry was his first son. The woman to be cared for was the Prime Minister's mother."Welcome to my humble home," he greeted us when we got out of the car.""Thank you for having us," we responded in unison."Come with me," he said and led us to her mother's chamber.We saw an old woman of about seventy-fiv
I was lost for what to say to him. Refusing his offer may signify that I was still angry with him. I thought for a while before I answered him, "I will revert.""It's okay," he said and ended the call."Maybe we should eat at Johnson's office," I said to myself and called Johnson.Johnson's Office I was disturbed when Reuben got a call and ended our discussion. I could not be jealous since it could be a business call. When he did not call me back quickly, I became worried and many thoughts filled my mind."What could they be discussing? If it is a business call, the caller should have called his GM," I concluded and decided to call him.At that point, I got his call and picked it up immediately."What's up?" I asked him curiously."It is Wilson. He wants us to have lunch together."To say that I was angry was an understatement. Wilson is a randy goat and never had respect for relationships. He only wants to have sex with every gay and discard them."What did you tell him?""I told hi
I walked her to the gate and watched her as she boarded a cab. Afterward, Milo and I began to walk back to the house. I glared at my father's dusty car and ignored it. My mother was up and preparing for the training. Indeed, being busy would help her to heal faster."Good morning, Mom," I greeted her."Good morning, Son. Welcome back.""Thank you, Mom. I hope you slept well.""Yes, I do. How was your work?""Work was fine. I can see you wished to be at the job fair earlier.""Yes. Today is the last day. I wish to ask more questions about my job.""And submit your assignment," I reminded her."You got it. We are also collecting our certificate of participation today.""Oh! That's fine. I would love to be there and take photographs with you.""That would be great. I wish Eugenia would be around as well.""Did you inform her?" "No, I did not.""She may not come.""I will speak with her. She would come if it is convenient for her.""You are right," I agreed with her.She left afterward a
"I had a heavy lunch. Any light food would do," I informed him."I got it, Mr. Zenith," he responded and left.While waiting for him, I kept myself busy with the television. I smiled when I saw a recap of the job fair. Not quite long, my dinner was ready and I began to eat. Having eaten with Johnson for some days, eating alone was difficult for me. My problems that night were many. I was eager to know the cause of the traffic jams from him and the longing to chat with him filled my stomach. Nevertheless, I ate a little and was satisfied. Shortly after, his call came in and I picked it up quickly.Mr. Johnson's House Edna's incessant calls annoyed me and I was ready to put an end to it. I got home and my security guards informed me that she was there to throw tantrums. She could not come to the office because I had never introduced her to the guards."Why didn't you tell her that I was not yet back from my trip?" I asked them."We did, Boss but she would not listen.""She said that he
Johnson's POV Edna's call was a pain in the neck and I wondered why she insisted on getting my attention that day. I planned to settle her and we would go our separate ways amicably. I never promised her marriage therefore, she had nothing to fault me with. To avoid distracting Reuben, I set my phone in silent mode and pretended to be working while admiring him. I was pleased with his stay and wished that it would continue.Westminster Before the General came to the guard room to see the Duke, Celestine had beaten him to his heart's desire leaving him with bruises."What? Did he attack you also?" The General asked them and gave them the right answer. "Yes, General. He almost strangled me," Celestine answered him, and the Duke was astounded at his level of lies."Ha!" The Duke exclaimed in astonishment and the General assumed that he was only pretending.A cockroach can never be innocent among fowls (African Proverb).The guilty-laden Duke could not defend himself and was afraid tha
Instead of answering her, he was forlorn and looking hopeless. When she got tired of waiting for his response, she hissed and walked away."Will the king discover the truth? What will he do to me? I will tell him that I was deceived by the devil to do that," he decided and stared in the space.He was there until lunch and his wife never bothered to invite him. His youngest son, Kingsley, returned from the local school and greeted him, and he mumbled his response. Kingsley joined his mother in her room. After the greetings, he went for his lunch.Despite the Duke's worries, his stomach would not be overlooked. It wobbled due to starvation and he got up. Kingsley was eating when he walked into the parlor and he instructed him, "Get my lunch for me.""The pot is empty," he informed him."Why?" He asked him angrily."Because you are not hungry," his wife, who had been waiting for him, walked in and answered him."What does that ..."He stopped in his tracks when he saw two soldiers walki
"That is my desire. I will leave now," I said and got up."It's okay. I will inform him," he promised me and watched me as I walked away.When I got to my chamber, I summoned my team members for a brief meeting. After informing them of Lindsey's story, my knight blurted, "Can you imagine that?"Celestine was distraught."What does he want from you?" He asked me with the desire to kill written all over his face."I'm yet to find out," I answered him."He wants him to associate with only his children and overlook the commoners," my knight pointed out."You are right, Philip but I have spoken his language," I declared."How?" They asked me in unison."I asked the king's knight to inform him that he attacked us while we were going to the embassy.""That is good to know," my driver said but Phillip and Celestine had a different opinion.The military spirit in them would not rest until they teach the enemy a lesson."You did the right thing, by speaking his language, My prince. We will take
"It's okay. See you later," I said and he ended the call.He faced the Duke and said to him, "Thank you for informing me, Duke Morgan.""It is my pleasure, My King. Caution the prince. Those children are bad. He must not be seen with them.""I will do that," he said dismissively but the Duke did not know when to stop."If he wants friends, I can send my children to him and not those thugs," he emphasized."It's okay. I got it," my father said again hoping that he would stop.Duke Morgan was not convinced that he had vilified the boys enough and wished to say more. My father was upset, and his knight, who was listening to them, realized that the man was telling lies.Without hesitation, he advised him, "The king wished to leave for his chamber before you came. You can leave."He felt insulted and looked at my father hoping that he would chide his knight. Instead of that, he got up and said to him, "See you, later."He ignored the disturbance on his face and walked away leaving the befu