Chapter 131
Ezra sat in his study, his feet tapping anxiously under his table, his mind thinking about what had just happened between him and Nicholas.
After he had said that to Nicholas, Nicholas had just called him crazy and stupid before he angrily stormed out of his office.
He was trying to understand how their battering got to that level but he couldn't discover at which point they had gotten there.
Was he annoyed? Yes! But, there was something else that made him feel like he wasn't entirely annoyed by it.
Thinking about it, it was actually fun to tease Nicholas like that, if he hadn't said that, Nicholas would have still been standing in front of him, trying to cause trouble for him.
Maybe, just maybe, he would stick to that method each time Nicholas tried to be stubborn with him.
He sighed and fixed his glasses, forcing his brain to focus on something important and not on some stuck-up spoilt man.
Meanwhile, in Ezra's room, Nicholas sat on the bed, angry. He felt insulted.
How dare he? How dare Ezra call him a bottom? He's never bottomed for anyone all his life. Not even a single person!
Has he ever given off a sign that said he was a bottom? Did Ezra even think he wanted to fuck him? Why would he get to say such a thing?
However, if there was going to be any incident that would ever get them to that situation, which he knew there wouldn't be, he would be the one doing the bending, period.
But that was an absurd thought; Ezra was not his type; his type was Zeno, people like Zeno. Cute and handsome not mysterious and nerdy. Friendly and understanding, not mean and insulting, fun and cheerful, not dampening and moody.
Ezra ticked all his wrong boxes and he would be out of his damned mind to ever find that jackass narcissist attractive.
Never.
He groaned and threw a pillow down to the floor, wishing it was Ezra that he pushed that way.
How was she going to survive staying with someone as annoying as Ezra? He hoped he didn't end up hurting Ezra by the end of his stay.
***
Zeno was coming down the stairs when he heard Siri welcoming someone. He paused mid-stair; the name he heard made his heart fly.
"Shit," He muttered and retrieved his steps back up the stairs.
He wasn't ready to meet Sebastian's father; his mission hadn't even started.
He hid behind the wall and peeked down the living room. He was anxious; he was supposed to have spoken to Sebastian about Sakura, but he didn't; they'd been busy with work and, well, other things; he had completely forgotten about telling Sebastian about Sakura.
How was he supposed to face Mr. Orion when he asked him why Sakura wasn't already here in the pretense of visiting him as they'd planned.
He sighed quietly and clenched his fists as Mr. Orion walked proudly into the living room. However, his jaw fell to the floor when he saw Sakura beside him.
How we're they together? Wasn't he supposed to come alone? Was he here to directly ask Sebastian to marry Sakura?
Zeno's heart was pounding, his hands were turning cold as he thought of what his fate would be if Sebastian was asked to marry Sakura. Could he stand on his feet and announce his love for him? Was Sebastian even willing to announce it to his father? If yes, then what was the old man going to do to them, to him.
He was scared, scared of losing Sebastian, but if he was being honest with himself, he'd know that the path he was taking, just as Ida warned him before, was a path that led to the destruction of what he'd managed to build with Sebastian.
"What are you peeling at?" Sebastian's hand found Zeno's waist the moment he walked behind him.
Zeno was startled, he turned to find Sebastian looking questioningly at him.
"What are-"
"Shh," He placed a hand over Sebastian's mouth.
"Your father is here...with Sakura," Zeno whispered, looking into Sebastian's eyes.
Sebastian frowned, he wasn't expecting his father, and definitely not Sakura.
He knew what his father wanted, and by his balls, he was going to do it; he'd rather burst his balls than let his father push him into another useless marriage with a woman, too.
He looked at Zeno and smiled, he could see from his face that Zeno was worried, jealous too.
He leaned down to kiss him, but Zeno placed a finger on his forehead, stopping him; he pointed his thumb down to the living room and shook his head at Sebastian.
"Your father is here," Zeno whispered.
Sebastian gave him a seductive look, "I can fuck you right here and the old man wouldn't know a thing," He said with a smirk.
Zeno gulped, the idea of fucking Sebastian while his father was right behind them was rebellious and steamy at the same time, but it was too risky, "Quit it, you go down first, I'll come later," He said in a dejected tone.
Sebastian sighed, he didn't know how long he was going to let Zeno feel this way, left out and unwanted, he hoped to walk proudly with him one day in front of his family, but at the moment, everyone in his family was all on edge, ready to terminate anything that wasn't according to their standard.
He knew who his father was, of course, he couldn't do anything to him because he was his son and he had power, but Zeno, he knew he couldn't really hide Zeno from his father if he chose to deal with him, so, better safe than sorry. He'd rather keep their relationship a secret than making open and end up losing the love of his life. That'd just be a stupid move.
"Okay. I love you," He replied and kissed Zeno's cheek before leaving him to walk downstairs.
"Fuck," Zeno slapped his thighs in frustration.
Downstairs, Sebastian's face was set as hard as a rock as he walked over to his father, who was leisurely sitting on his sofa as if he owned the place. Sebastian didn't even bother to look at the woman beside his father, she wasn't his problem.
"What are you doing here, father?" Sebastian asked coldly.
Mr. Orion frowned, he removed the shades from his eyes and looked up at his son, "Even in the face of a visitor, you disrespect me," He sighed.
Sakura felt awkward; she didn't know how to intervene, and she knew that Sebastian was purposely ignoring her, so she remained quiet, waiting for the right moment to speak.
"I have work to do, you can leave now. In case you want to use Kenneth as an excuse, he's not home, he's gone to school, and, yes, he had a dozen or more bodyguards with him, you don't have to worry. Just...leave," Sebastian stated.
Mr. Orion chuckled, "Well, you're right. I was here to see my grandson, but as you've seen, I'm not alone. I know you've met each other, but I'm here to officially introduce you both. Meet Sakura Takumi, Sakura, meet my oy son, Sebastian," He introduced.
Sakura stood and offered Sebastian a handshake, "Hi, nice to meet you again, Sebastian," She said with a smile.
Sebastian cursed under his breath; he didn't want to be rude to the woman, so he shook her briefly and brought his hand back to his side.
"It's a pleasure, Sebastian," Sakura smiled.
Sebastian nodded, "I'm sorry, but I can't quite entertain visitors today, I have tons of work so maybe you can visi-"
"No need to postpone, Sebastian. You know I told you I'm running a contract with her father, unfortunately, her father is quite busy in Japan and can't come to oversee the business down here. His two children are the ones representing him but mysteriously, Kenji experienced some kind of accident and is currently incapable of joining us because his arm has to heal. My point is, I want you to get used to Sakura. She'll be around most of the time, and I recommend you let your bodyguard, what's his name again...ah, yes, Zeno. I recommend you let Zeno accompany her whenever you're busy to do so," Mr. Orion explained.
Sebastian frowned hard. "Let's get something straight, father. You want Sakura to visit my home more often?" He asked slowly.
Mr. Orion nodded, "Yes."
Sebastian nodded, "May I ask why? No offense, Sakura," He said, turning to her.
Mr. Orion smiled, "Because, my dear son, you will be taking care of my par6 of the business, just as she is taking care of her father's. I have some meetings to attend in Australia, so I won't be around. So, it's basically you and her, be kind to her," He informed.
Sebastian couldn't believe his ears, the audacity his father had.
"And you assume I'd be ready to take your job, Father?" He raised a brow at his father.
"Yes, you will. Or else, I'll have to take my grandson to go live with his Abuela, you know he'd be overjoyed," Mr. Orion casually replied.
Sebastian moved closer to his father, his face angry, "You're threatening me with my son?" He questioned.
Mr. Orion shook his head, "It's not a threat, son; it's a promise, and you know I'm a man of my word," He smiled and passed Sebastian's shoulder before walking past him.
"Now, get me that bodyguard of yours; I have a few things to say to him; I don't know, maybe it's time we change a bodyguard for you," Mr. Orion said.
Sebastian froze, change bodyguard for him? As in taking Zeno away from him?
Hell would rather break loose; the old man must be high on some cheap weed.
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