Chapter 217

Zeno was inside their luxurious cabin bedroom. He stood in front of the mirror, his hand coming up to his neck to unbutton his shirt. 

He paused as his eyes caught his ring; he smiled.

He was married to Sebastian, to the man who almost burst his balls the first day they met, if that could be classified as a meeting.

Thinking back, he couldn't tell how everything changed, who fell first? Who was attracted to the other first?

At this point, it didn't matter; in the end, they met themselves at a point, and now, everything was balanced.

"Thinking about your husband?" Sebastian questioned, placing his jaw on Zeno's shoulder as his arms wrapped around Zeno.

Zeno smiled, "Yes." He reached his hand behind him to touch Sebastian's face.

"I love you," Sebastian said, kissing Zeno's neck, hugging him tighter. 

Zeno couldn't stop smiling, "I love you." He whispered. 

Sebastian's eyes found Zeno's through the mirror, "We'll be leaving in ten... I'll have you all to myself tonight, baby girl. You're officially mine, no breaks, no distances, no divorces. Just mine, forever." He said in a low, seductive voice.

Zeno bit his lips and blushed, his chest rising and falling in slow rhythm.

"No divorces," he whispered.

Sebastian chuckled, "Trust me, even if you wanted to, I won't let you. I'd just lock you up and make love to you until you think of nothing but me, until your body feels incomplete without me." His voice was husky as he slowly unbuttoned Zeno's shirt, sliding his hand inside to circle his nipple.

Zeno watched Sebastian's hand inside his shirt, his eyes threatening to flutter shut from the sensation. 

"You don't need to lock me up, I already feel incomplete whenever you're away, and you already know that you're the only thing in my mind, Seb. I'm obsessed, and I feel myself getting more and more obsessed with you, I'm not planning to stop, sweetheart," Zeno said, holding Sebastian's heated gaze.

Sebastian kissed Zeno's neck again and slowly withdrew his hand from Zeno's chest.

"No, don't stop. I was enjoying that," Zeno pouted and held Sebastian's hand. 

Sebastian gently turned Zeno to face him, "Me, too, baby. But we have to see the guys before we leave. And, Cross says he's got a present for you," He informed. 

Zeno's face suddenly lit up, surprising Sebastian. 

"What's with the grin? Are you excited for Cross's gift?" Sebastian questioned.

Zeno smiled, "Can I ask you for a favour?" He asked.

Sebastian chuckled, "Just say the word, baby girl. What do you want?" He buttoned Zeno's shirt and held his hand.

Zeno let Sebastian lead him out of the jet, "Check your inbox, I already texted you before you entered the room." He said, trying his best to hide his mischievous excitement as he thought of how everything was going to play out in his absence.
***
Andre parked his car and got out of it. He went behind and opened the car for Cross, letting him step down.

"Over here, guys," Thomas called from a distance, waving them over so they could all meet their bosses together. 

"Come on, Andre," Cody said, marching forward.

Andre watched as Cross left without a word, not even a simple 'thank you.'

He sighed and followed behind him. There was nothing he could do. Actually, it was better that Cross remained silent, Andre could tolerate him better when he was quiet because each time he spoke, it provoked Andre's ancestral disciplines, making him itch to slap some sense into Cross's head.

They reached in front of the jet where Sebastian and Zeno were already standing, speaking to Ken and their parents.

"Cross, where have you been? You almost missed your cousin and Zeno," Mrs. Orion said as she waved him over.

With prideful steps, Cross walked past the bodyguards and went to hug Sebastian before he kissed Zeno's cheeks. 

"No. No kissing," Sebastian flicked Cross's forehead. 

"Ouch, I'm sorry," Cross smiled.

Andre stood by the side, a surprised look on his face as he heard Cross's apology. So the guy did know how to apologize but just chose to be an ass to him?

He shook his head in disappointment, Some people were not just raised right.

"Why can't we go with you both?" Cross asked.

Ken nodded, "Yeah, why?" He stared up at Zeno.

Irene hugged Ken to herself, "Don't worry, you'll understand once you're older." She smiled at him.

Andre frowned, he almost asked Irene why Cross couldn't understand it since he was already older. Was he honestly dumb?

"Come on boys, you said you had something to say to your boys," Mr. Orion said, tapping his feet impatiently.

"Yeah, thanks, Dad," Sebastian said and stepped forward. 

"Ida," He called, taking a file from Zeno.

"Yes, boss," Ida stepped forward.

Everyone was curious about what Sebastian had to give to Ida in the brown file.

"You asked to quit. Zeno doesn't want you to, Ken doesn't, I don't either. But here's the agreement. Once it's time for you to leave, you can sign it and hand it over to Andre, he'll deliver it to us when we return," he said as he handed the file over to Ida.

"Yes, boss," Ida bowed his head.

Ida could feel everyone's eyes on him as this was the first time they were hearing of his resignation. He had to do it, for his good. 

Cody stood by the side, his heart wrenched as he felt his world crumbling before him.

Ida was leaving.

He was sure it was because of him; he had made Ida so uncomfortable that he chose to abandon the job he loved so much, a job where he found a family. 

Was Ida willing to abandon everything? To abandon him for good? Forever?

"Enough of the sad part. Everyone, we'll be gone for just a year... which means, no bodyguard jobs. Each of you will be in charge of a section in the resort, If you come across any difficulties, please refer to Florence or Cross, they'll be in charge of the resort till our return," Zeno informed, hooking his arm around Sebastian's. 

"No shit, we gonna have a problem," Thomas whispered to Andre.

Andre's eyes found Cross who was busy saying something to Ken. How could they put him in charge of them? The only difference between Cross and Ken was the height, every other thing was almost the same. Cross was a spoiled kid, careless, too. He shouldn't be in charge of anything, he couldn't even take charge of himself. 

"Jasper, could you please drive our parents home? They don't quite see at night," Zeno said.

Jasper nodded, "Sure. Come on ladies, I'll show you how a real man drives." He winked at Irene and Mrs. Orion and placed his arms around their shoulders, leading them away from their husbands. 

"He's got a death wish," Mr. Evander said to Mr. Orion.

"True, sir. I'm ready for the job when you are," Jeremiah offered seriously. 

"How about now?" Mr. Orion asked.

"Yes, sir," Jeremiah was about to pull out his gun when he felt a slap behind his head, "Ouch!" He spun around to see Thomas giving him a stinky look. 

"You're so stupid," Thomas said. 

"You're stupid, too," Jeremiah retorted. 

"Oh well, kids these days," Ken sighed and looked away from Jeremiah and his twin.

His grandfathers were long gone but the twins were still bickering; he had more important things to do.

"I love you Papi, love you, Dad. I'll miss you guys, so, so much. But I gotta run; big boys don't cry... in public," He sniffed, looking away from Zeno.

"Aww, can't we take him?" Zeno asked, hugging Ken. 

Sebastian shrugged, almost rolling his eyes. He knew Ken missed them, and he missed the boy, too. But there was no way he was taking that little brat to his honeymoon. 

No way in hell. He wasn't about to become a third wheel in his fucking honeymoon. He has lived with Ken all his life. This time, he was taking a little break with the love of his life, and Ken thought he could manipulate his way through this one; life's tough, and sometimes, we have to make tough choices.

"We can't. He'll be fine with the moms; he has the guys, and Cross, plus, you know he's going to video-call you every second for three hundred and sixty-five days. So, no, he's good." Sebastian went over and gently removed Zeno's hand from Ken's shoulder. 

"Hey, kiddo," He squatted in front of Ken, "Just let me win this once, okay? I'm begging. I love you, Papi loves, too. But, can you just let me be with my husband, uninterrupted?" He leaned his face closer and kissed Ken's cheek, "Don't be a little devil." He whispered before standing up, wearing a smile on his face.

Ken gave his father a secret smirk before turning to Zeno, "I love you." He spread his arms.

Zeno lowered himself and hugged Ken, "We'll have a fight when I return," he said. 

"Promise?" Ken asked, excitedly. 

"I promise," Zeno nodded. 

"Yes! Andre, did you hear that? We have more practices!" Ken jumped up and down in excitement. 

Andre sighed quietly. Something told him that this one year was going to be the most eventful of his life.

"Oh, and, before I forget," Sebastian held Cross's hand and led him toward Andre. 

"I'm not sure you've met him. This is Cross, my cousin," Sebastian introduced him to Andre.

Andre's face twisted in confusion, he was about to say something but Cross beat him to it.

"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Andre. I'm looking forward to working with you," Cross extended his hand to Andre for a handshake. 

Andre was stupefied, he glanced at his friends and found them staring at Cross in shock, too; it confirmed that he wasn't the only one seeing things. 

Was Cross perhaps, bipolar?

He stared at the same hand Cross had refused to extend to him severally times and figured something out.

Cross liked Sebastian too much and played the good cousin in front of him. That could work in his favour.

"Nice to meet you, too, Cross," He shook Cross's hand, a secret smirk playing on his lips. 

Cross subtly took his hand back, making sure only Andre saw it when he wiped it on his pants.

Andre cursed him under his breath, he wished he could shoot Cross's shoulder for good measure.

"Alright, now, you guys have met. I'm leaving my cousin in your care, Andre; he's quite shy amid people, so, I want you to make him feel like he's not alone. If it helps, he likes boxing, too, but is still learning; teach him like you do Kenneth. Alright?" Sebastian glanced at Zeno to see him smiling in approval. 

At least, he had done what Zeno asked him to do, whatever happened from here was not his problem.

Andre couldn't believe his ears; who was shy among people? Why did he have to be the one whom Cross entrusted? Why did he have to train him in boxing? Why? Why? And why? 

"Boss -"

"Thank you, Cousin. I can't wait to show you my new boxing skills when I next see you. Oh, before I forget, I've got something for Zeno," He smiled and hurried over to Zeno.

Sebastian tapped Andre's shoulder and left.

"What are you going to do? Don't forget you still have to share your room with him," Cody walked over to Andre and whispered.

Andre remained silent, he couldn't understand a single thing that was happening at the moment. 
***
"What do you think will happen?" Zeno asked, wiping his wet hair with a towel.

Sebastian sat beside him on the bed, taking the towel from him.

Both have just shared a shower, having only a towel around their waist. 

"Happen? Where?" Sebastian asked, his voice lazy.

"With Ida, Cody, Andre, Cross," Zeno listed. 

Sebastian pulled Zeno to himself, "I don't know... but I know what's going to happen between us, right here, right now." He traced his finger along Zeno's back.

Zeno sucked his lower lip between his teeth, "Thought you wouldn't be up for anything after a stressful day," He turned his head and kissed Sebastian's jaw.

"I'd be up for anything with you, Papi. You should have known that by now," Sebastian whispered huskily, his hand untying Zeno's towel.

"You looked so beautiful today," He kissed Zeno's shoulder, his fingers grazing the insides of Zeno's thighs.

Zeno closed his eyes and relaxed into Sebastian's chest, "You looked hot and majestic, too. I can't believe you're mine," He said seductively.

Sebastian chuckled and gently pushed Zeno's back to the bed and climbed over him, "You better believe it, Sweetheart. I'm yours for all eternity, and if there's a next life, I'd still be with you," he said, kissing Zeno's nose.

"What if I already have someone else in the next life?" Zeno asked, his hand sprawled over Sebastian's back.

"Easy. Kill him and claim you. Either way, baby, you're always going to be mine," Sebastian replied, tracing his thumb around Zeno's nipple.

"I like your dark humour, and I like it when you do that to my nipple," Zeno breathed out, his breath slowly picking up.

"How about this?" Sebastian smirked and lowered his mouth to Zeno's nipple, closing it around the hardening bud and lapping his tongue over it.

Zeno shut his eyes and moaned, his arms wrapping around Sebastian's shoulder.

"Ah... yes, I like that, too," Zeno buried his fingers in Sebastian's hair, his lips parted in silent moans.

"Let's double that pleasure," Sebastian whispered and kissed his way down to Zeno's arousal.