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Chapter 48 - Fill In The Gap
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2024-03-06 20:37:44Kalvin slowly came to.
He felt groggy and far too tired. There was also a strange emptiness in his chest, a weird hollow feeling.
He struggled to regain his bearings and was startled when he felt something shift against him.
He opened his eyes and blinked at the black strands obscuring his view.
Kalvin moved his head back a little and realized that he had been sleeping with his face buried in his twin flame's nape.
Aian lay with his back pressed against Kalvinโs chest while playing a game on his phone.
Kalvin squeezed the arms wrapped around his twin flame's waist and burrowed his face back into the crook at the back of his neck.
It was warm and comforting. And he was just so TIRED.
He had no idea that talking about something could be so damn draining. It felt like he had run a marathon.
Like he had been the one chasing Aian across rooftops and not
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Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 49 - The Healing Experience
Aiansmiled softly down at the man napping on his lap. Kalvinโs head rested on Aianโs thighswith his cheek pressed against his stomach. His arms looked a little awkward with the way they were angled, so he waited until the man had fallen asleep then moved one of the pillows he had placed on the couch earlier onto his chest and Kalvinautomatically curled his arms around it. Seeing Kalvinsleeping so peacefully while cuddling the pillow had Aianhard pressed to resist the urge to grab his phone and take a picture. If it had been any other time, he probably would have snapped off a photo. But not today. No, this oneโs owned by the moment alone. This oneโs for the memories. His memories. It had been an interesting challenge to look after a potentially fragile Kalvinwithout making it obvious that he was doing so. Or at least so obvious as to get a comment from the man about it. Kalvin didnโt like being babie
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-03-07Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 50 - Dare To Bare
It had been a surprisingly pleasant few days. Aianendeavoredto get as much of the week off as possible so they could spend their time together. There were only a few shoots that couldnโt be canceledbut Kalvinused those times to work from home, making calls and sorting through the most urgent things that needed his attention. Although honestly,there wasnโt much that Blakecouldnโt handle on his own. He was exceedingly competent but disliked being a leader. There was that added bit of pressure being the one to make the final decisions, he supposed. Also dealing with people who were often demanding and irritating, Blakealways had preferred paperwork over people. Kalvindidnโt blame him. He had more or less viewed people as things before Aian. After he closed off that part of himself, people were only tools to be used. He saw his empire in his mindโs eye as a puzzle. A giant, intricate
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-03-07Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 51 - Caught In The Act
Aianreached a hand out to gently ran his fingers through Kalvinโs hair. He had been trying to get up to make breakfast for a good ten minutes so far but his twin flameโs arms were wrapped around his waist in a death grip. He wiggled into a sitting position but Kalvincurled up around him even more and sleepily refused to let go. Aianwould have found it cute if it hadnโt been for the fact that he wanted to eat something before he headed off for work. He opened his mouth to say something but his stomach beat him to it and emitted a loud rumble. A sleepy red eye opened and cast a rather ineffectual glare at the photographerโs stomach. Aiancouldnโt hold back a giggle at the sight. Over the last week,Kalvinhad pretty much gone back to his usual self except for a few extra touchy-feely moments. Aianquickly worked out that the man seemed to take a lot of reassurance from physical touch and reciprocated
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-03-07Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 52 - Misconceptions
โI was trying to get a shot of some creepy old politician rumoredto be picking up some high school girls and spotted you. I recognizedFenellere fromthephotos from Officer Curtis. Heโs been trying to bring him down for ages, heโs been getting on my case about doing stakeout work for him,โ Ronnsaid then snorted in derision. โThereโs big money in that scoop but nothing if you canโt get a damn picture.โ The editor spoke up when Aiandidnโt replyas the raven head was still staring blankly at the photos, his mind racing. โI thought you said you werenโt investigating him when you turned down that tipoff,โthe editor commented, confusion in his voice. Aian finally looked up to him, his eyes wide, the color draining from his face. โI-Iโm not- I just....โ Enjipicked out a photo where Kalvinclearly had an arm around Aianโs waist and gave a low whistle, eyebrows shooting up. โI never took you to be t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-03-07Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 53 - Witnessing Fate
Aianhad finally gotten Kalvinโs approval to have their story run in the twin flamemagazine he took photos for, provided Kalvinโs name was kept anonymous. So he ran through the basic details with the editor and owner of the magazine, Lori, justlikehe promised a few weeks ago. She was so excited and happy for him that it made him a little embarrassed at times. It was nice to have a reminder over just how special their relationship is and how lucky they were to have found each other. Loriwas relieved to be able to publish their happy story in this monthโs edition, all the other major stories they had were on the tearful, depressing side. They didnโt want to discourage anyone in their search for their own twin flameafter all. Details written down on the small notebook that Loricarried and coffee all finished, they made to leave the small coffee shop where they had been holed up. Aiancaught Daleโs att
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-03-07Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 54 - A Friendโs Predicament
Aianwaved off his guards and bounced up the steps to Brentโs apartment. He knocked on the door to announce his presence before just letting himself in and slipping his shoes off. A yell indicated that his friends must be in the lounge. As he made his way further inside, he discovered his two best friends on the couch. Samlay spread across the couch with his head in Brentโs lap, arm thrown across his face, hiding it. โHey guys! Whatโs up?โ โHey, Yanyan,Samโs having an existential crisis,โ Brentsaidwith an exasperated smile. โReally? Why?โ Brentlaughed and poked his platonic twin flameon the shoulder. Samgroaned but otherwise didnโt respond. Aiantook a seat on the floor in front of the couch and looked at Brentcuriously. โSo, whatโs going on?โ โI was kind of hoping you might have some advice for our poor confused friend here and I thought that a game nigh
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-03-08Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 55 - The Not So Friendly Cop
Aianwas glad to have his regular guards back. He only had Kalvinโs guards for one day but they were so stiff and boring. If he was to be followed around all day and babysat, he could at least enjoy the company. It had been a week since the coffee shop twin flameincident and Aianhad been pleased to hear that Daleand Loriโs first date had gone well. Daleactually pulled Aianaside one time when he went to the office to meet Kalvinfor lunch and thanked him for being the catalyst of their meeting. He still offered his thanks even after the photographer tried to say he wasnโt really responsible. He had even overheard Blakesay he had never seen the stoic bodyguard so happy before. The man could always be seen with a slight smile gracing his lips now. Aiansecretly thought the whole thing was a little bit cute. He was exiting the newspaper office with more concrete information over where Scot
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-03-08Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 56 - Tight Corner
Kalvinwas fuming. Calebhad reported the incident between his twin flame and the police officer a few hours ago and he still couldnโt calm the anger surging through his veins. Aianhad burned off his frustrations over the whole thing and was already tucked up at the penthouse for an afternoon nap. Unfortunately,Kalvinwas held up at the office andunable to join his little lover. Even Aianfinally treating the penthouse as a second home couldnโt lift his moodup. Even worse was that none of his contacts within the police could confirm if something was about to happen. He knew Officer Curtisand the man wouldnโt confront Aianunless they were about to make a move. Neviwas still on the loose as well. A heavy foreboding feeling sat in his gut. Aianhad a lastminute stakeout planned for tonight, having only just confirmed the location that morning. The warehouse l
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Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 68 - The Destined Ones
Kalvinโs eyebrows shot up to his hairline and Aian felt his face burn in embarrassment almost at once. โOr not. I mean, if you donโt want to.โ โOh no, since you offered such an intriguing solution, I would love to take you up on the offer,โ the older manโs face settled into a very familiar smirk. โBut whoโs the pervert now, hmm, angel?โ Aiangroaned and covered his face with his good arm. His face was still getting redderthat he could feel the burning heat intensifying. โItโs your fault. You made me like this.โ Kalvinlaughed at that. โOh no, I merely brought out your inner desires. But I donโt see why you are getting so embarrassed over this. This is no worse than anything else we have done and YOU were the one to suggest it. Iโm not about to laugh at you for your fantasies. I honestly doubt there is anything you would suggest that I wouldnโt do. We are quite matched in that regard.โ Aianremoved his arm and stared at Kal
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Aianwas ecstatic to be back at the penthouse. Kalvinwould still be around a lot, choosing to spend more time working from home for a few weeks and his security team would be around more to help out physically as well. He was still stuck being wheelchaired around for the next few weeks but at least he wasnโt stuck in a hospital bed. Kalvinwas wheeling him past one of the the spare room when he noticed something familiar through the door from the corner of his eye. โWait. Hold up, whatโs in that room now?โ Kalvinstopped in place but didnโt respond. Aiancraned his head around to stare up at his twin flameonly to be met with a blank face. Highly suspicious. โKal, whatโs in that room?โ Still no answer. โWheel me back.โ The man seemed to weigh up his options before reluctantly pulling him back so they were beside the door after he asked a second time. Aian
Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 66 - Connection
Having been in the hospital for a full seven days, Aianwas itching to leave. Kalvinhad wheeled him outside a few times so he could bask in the fresh air and sunshine but honestly,Aianwanted to go home. It didnโt help that Chadhad been released into Ottoโs care yesterday morning, leaving only the three of them in the ward together. Aianwas rightthat sharing the room was so much better than being by himself, though. They had a constant stream of visitors from the security team, both to visit them and to guard the room. He had also met some of Calebโs and Shawnโs family members, all of whom were surprised to find out who Aianwas. Now he was caught up on all the movies and shows he wanted to watch and had even learneda few new card games as well. But he wassoready to go home. Kalvinsat on a chair beside his bed,reading through a few work documents that Blake
Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 65 - Fated One Of A Friend
โHello, Nettie.โ โIs that how you greet an old friend, hmm?โ she sat down on the chair beside her basket. โHonestly, you havenโt been over to visit for a drink and a chat in ages. I was giving you time to settle down with your little twin flamehaving all your attention but I swear, if he wasnโt your twin flame, he would be your midlife crisis.โ โIโm not that old,โ Kalvinhuffed out and Aianlooked torn between finding it funny and embarrassing. โIf I didnโt know any better, I would dispute that. But itโs not about age, itโs about life experience. Iโm not saying itโs a bad thing. Hell, I would be behind this relationship all the way,twin flamestatus or not,if it means youget toactually relax and we get to see that youโre a human with feelings. Honestly, I could do with a cute little midlife crisis myself.โ She gave a selfdepreciating laugh. โI swear I may as well be married to my restaurant! But you n
Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 64 - Roommates
Calebstretched. Or at least tried to. He winced as the dull ache sharpened through his body as he moved. His right hand and wrist were encased in a cast and his shoulder was braced as well as possible to stop him from tearing open the bullet wound. The rest of his body ached as though he had been hit by a car, although the force of him hitting the ground wasnโt too far off being the same. He had to admit he was grateful for the Ecliprises-sponsored hospital treatment. Private ward and a room shared just with him and the other two injured guards. On top of that, he had a bed that was actually comfortable and a regular food that was decent. He also had a constant stream of visitors to keep him occupied, his mother with different siblings accompanying her each time and all the security team members had dropped in to say hello and keep them all company. He was surprised when a nurse came in and set up the unmade fourth bed afte
Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 63 - Stuck
It had been a few days of bleary waking hours and constant naps but Aianwas finally perking up. Unfortunately,with his wakefulness came boredom. He was stuck mostly unable to move and often alone. He thought maybe he could play games on his handheld gaming device but thatalsorequired his left hand. As did trying to hold and navigate on his phone. He had been left with some books but holding them up while trying to turn the pages was awkward and reading on his phone wasnโt much better. He had his headphones on and listened to music but the energetic beat just reinforced how much he wanted to move. And how much he canโt. The worst part was that he could feel The Tug. He had never felt it before but he knew thatโs what it was. It was faint, a slight tugging for him to get up and move in a certain direction. He checked on the map on his phone earlier and realizedthat it pointed to Ecliprises. H
Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 62 - The Grim Reaper
Kalvinthanked Blakeas the man handed over a takeaway cup of coffee. He wasnโt sure how many hours he had been sitting in the hospital waiting room but a glance outside the windows showed a faint grey tint to the sky. Morning was on its way. He watched as his secretary handed out cups to the other occupants of the waiting room. Dalesat on his right and Glyniss, Aianโs mom, face pale and drawn, was on his left. A few chairs down sat Calebโs mother and one of his younger sisters, beside them sat Shawnโs father. Chadโs emergency contact had turned out to be a friend that advised they would pass on a message to his family but had told Blakethat they most likely wouldnโt come, even if he died. Kalvinwasnโt one to pry into the private lives of his subordinates but he found something sad in such a capable and loyal young man being so estranged from his family. Some of themembers of Team Creeshiaalso sat around the roo
Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 61 - Holding On
Agony pulled him back into awareness and Aiangroggily raised his head to look around. Neviseemed content to let him regain his bearings as he crouched in front of him with a knifeglinting in the light of the room. His eyes zeroed in on the gleaming blade and the insane man chuckled at his reaction. โI told youthat you owe me some fun for making me wait. Iโm glad that you are able to stay awake for this. Its far more entertaining this way.โ Nevi brought up the knife and set it against Aianโs freckled cheek. He flinched at the feeling of the cold blade digging into his skin but otherwise didnโt move. Closing his eyes, Aianbit the inside of his lip as the blade was pushed in further and dragged across his skin, slicing it open. It wasnโt a deep cut, but enough that he could feel the warm wetness of his own blood oozing out and trailing down his face. The knife was pulled away from his cheek an
Red String Of Fateย ย ย Chapter 60 - Frail
The rest of the trip to wherever they were going was quiet. Neviseemed lost in his own thoughts so Aianused the time to gauge his injuries. His right arm was handcuffed to the seatbelt and other than some tenderness, it appeared to be okay. His left arm wasnโt so fortunate, though. It was clearly broken, part of his arm hanging limp at an unnatural angle. The break was in his forearm, a bit before his elbow. He must have landed on that arm during his fall. It hurt like hell. The pain radiated out from the break and seemed to crawl up his arm. Every bump in the road speared new pain through him in an agonizingjolt that had his eyes watering and he bit his lip to stop from crying outloud. Not the time to be a wuss about things now. Aianwas dizzy and could barely feel the rest of his body. He wondered if he had hit his head during the fall too. He must have, surely. Especially considering he blacked out
