Chapter: 52.*****The endless ringing of the doorbell had the man groaning as he forced tired eyes open, the ringing wouldn't stop even as he got out of bed and walked out of his room. He wasn't expecting anyone and neither was East. Come to think of it, East doesn't get visitors and he was merely freeloading so he wasn't expecting anyone which made him even more annoyed as he reluctantly descended the stairs while cursing profanities at whoever it was that was out there. Once he was standing in the foyer, eyes overlooking the French doors he hissed at who he saw standing there. This couldn't be possible.How had he found him?And what was he doing there?His legs froze at the spot, he couldn't move, wouldn't dare to take another step. A sudden blast from the doorbell had him jumping out of his skin and immediately striding to the door. The doors parted for the uninvited guest, while he looked disheveled as any who just got woken from a peaceful nap, Matthew was wearing a pair of je
Chapter: 53.*****"Alexander," Matthew rasped, a shudder rocked the defenseless man as he stared into those steel of blues."Y-Yes," he managed his own reply."Combien de temps continuerais-tu à me tourmenter, Alexandre?""I don't understand you when you talk like that..." Alexander replied, his breath caught in his throat when he thought he saw wetness dancing in the depths of steel blues.Slowly, Matthew extended his hand, palm up, long fingers inviting him. Alexander slid his own over his and allowed him to lead him off down the hall to the guest bedroom. Again, Alexander wondered how he seemed to know his way around the house as if he lived there with them. Maybe he had bugged the house when they weren't around, knowing him, it does seem like something a person like Matthew would do.Once they had made it to the door, he pushed one door ajar, and the room slowly came alight to reveal the guest bedroom. He had only been there twice but the bedroom looked a little different from h
Chapter: 54.*****Alexander held out until he was sure he would burst, saltine tears escaping the corners of his eyes, core tightening as his toes curled. Matthew never broke his pace as Alexander rode out his climax, ramming at his sweet spot until he clutched at the sheets with such desperation he couldn't breathe. He could feel Matthew tense above him and shivered at the sensation of his climax, breaths uneven in the aftermath. He felt Matthew's lips caress his cheek, fingers stroking affectionately at his hair. He asked him something he could only hum to, exhausted.He was drifting off into unconsciousness when a loud bang sounded from somewhere around him followed by his name repeatedly falling off someone's lips.He forced bleary eyes open to have them staring into the familiar ones of Easton. He was leaning into him, too close for comfort, he snapped his eyes open, fully awake now, and he took in his surroundings, he was in his room, Tide was lying motionless beside him in his
Chapter: 55.*****"G-Get back home?" He muttered, helplessly. "Into the Sea?""Yeah, get him back home, he doesn't belong in this world, Alexander, please don't force him to stay, whatever you're doing, you need to stop, it will kill him, please!" "But...""There are no buts, Alexander, I know, I understand how you feel but look what just happened, I think he's getting weaker the longer he stayed here, he needs to return home and we are going to make that happen.""He is...""Your Merman, I know, but look what just happened, Xander, something is wrong, and we are not helping him, he could have died if I hadn't noticed, who knows how long he has been like that while you slept, how did you not even notice?""I-I don't know.""We have to find a way to send him back, you know that is the right thing to do.""Yeah," Alexander replied, defeated. Easton was right. Something was definitely wrong with the Merman."What the..." Easton's gaze caught the shape on the merman's chest where the gl
Chapter: 56.*****"Forgive me, brother, I will be with you shortly." He replied with a smile while ending the call and quickly dialing for his subordinate. "Yes, Hamza, get the men ready and the driver as well, we are going to the club?" he spoke fast and dropped the phone, shoving his legs into his pants. Michael groaned as he came down the last flight of stairs, eyes glancing over to his wristwatch to catch the time. Barely a few seconds past four, his frown deepened as he stepped into the living room, he grinned at the elderly woman that walked up to greet him. She nodded towards the living room which seemed filled with many high-pitched giggles. Ones that surely stemmed from ill-willed gossip. Michael exhaled and nodded in understanding. Of course, Maria was home and so were her friends. "Thank you, Lina, it's nothing out of the ordinary with her," he spoke calmly to the woman to help ease her mind but she seemed a little unconvinced as she still stalled in front of him. "Anyth
Chapter: 57.*****"Hey, dad!" her cheerful voice ranged through his ears and he smiled. She had begun to call him Dad after her seventh birthday and he must say he was getting pretty attached to the little monkey, she was the sweetest thing, in all this mess, she made it worth his while. "Hello, love, having fun." he returned and chuckled when he heard her giggle. "Hmm-hmm..." she replied and he smiled. "Is mom back?" she asked. Loud noise filled her background and for some reason it made him smile. She seems to be having loads of fun. "Yes, she is my love, look I will call you again soon, just checking on my little menace," she giggled and he laughed. "I have to go now, baby, be careful and play nice." "Bye, Dad!" "Bye, baby girl." The call came to an end, and just immediately another call came through it was his brother. "How long is it going to take for you to get here?" Matthew spoke into his phone. "I'm running out of patience."Michael laughed at his twin's impatience. "J
Chapter: 58.*****"Luca," The bartender looked up to find his Boss before him. "Need anything, Sir?" he asked."Yes," Micheal nodded as he approached the man and very slowly leaned into the table. "A little birdie told me you've admired my brother for a long time now and I think this might just be your lucky night as he seems to be staring holes into your forehead the past hour," Micheal smirked when he saw a smile so profound filled the man's heated face. "Come on..." Micheal charged with a chuckle and walked. The man quickly put down his towel and followed. Micheal returned to his seat first before the man got to them."Just what are you up to this time?" Matthew asked when his eyes caught his brother returning to his seat. "Doing you a favor..." he returned nonchalantly, picking up his glass and sipping from it very calmly. "You requested for me, Sir?" Luca asked, his head lowered in submission. Matthew looked up in time to find the bartender in front of him, immediately he wa
Chapter: 59.*****That morning came like every other, nothing specific, just two friends getting ready for work, Tide was sitting in the kitchen bar, staring at both men get dressed while he causally munched down on his breakfast. Easton is the man after his heart and belly, he would say. Once both men were done turning the house upside down, finally set, they stood before Tide as if awaiting his praise to boost their confidence."You both look beyond great!" He muttered as he threw the last of his breakfast into his mouth. "I'm going back into the pool." He whispered, a little sad. "Hey, Hey..." Alexander was holding his hands in place. "Don't make that face, baby, please, I promise, if I see as little as a one beep call from you I'm coming home." He said, giving him a gentle smile that proved his point."I know, but you don't have to do that..." Tide smiled back with a kiss on his lips, he left the house, and through the French doors, he could see him get into the pool and transfo
Walking side by side, both men stride down the stairs ever so gracefully, beaming smiles on their bright faces, with eyes twinkling with delight as their faces met those of men and women employees standing in wait and bowing slightly for a small nod from them before turning back to their workstations and working diligently, all except one who seemed to be more than a little preoccupied. She didn't seem to notice them until Easton tapped her softly on the shoulder and the little girl turned and immediately began to run into her father's waiting embrace. Alexander went on his knees and hugged his growing beautiful little lady, picking her up and twirling her around, both father and daughter's laughter rang throughout the house like the sweetest melody. His smile was genuine as he set his daughter back onto her feet and looked up to acknowledge Easton who was standing beside Michael and wearing a contagious smile on his handsome face. Alexander approached him and both friends clasped han
Chapter: 151.******The sweet sound of Alexander's groan of pleasure filled the air, his eyes closed and he clutched desperately at the bedsheets as if he would fall if he didn't hold onto the sheets as tightly as he did. He panted heavily as he tried to catch his breath, his eyes fluttering open and closing rapidly as a rush of adrenaline flowed through his veins, leaving him a painting mess. When he finally opened his eyes to face the scene before him, he was met by that mesmerizing blue gaze staring back at him, drenched with intense lust and arousal. Matthew could see how flushed and a mess Alexander looked, how he was sweating buckets, he also noticed how dark the color of his eyes seems to be. Like a storm ready to break loose at any given second, the way they sparkled and glistened with satisfaction, with lust, with desire. Oh, Lord. His whole body was trembling in the aftermath of that amazing orgasm, his breath heavy and unsteady, the sounds of the waves echoing in his ears,
Chapter: 150.******Matthew slowly pushed the bedroom door open and very carefully stepped into the room. He glanced toward the bed a few distances away then turned to the other side of the room and slowly began to walk to the sitting area where he proceeded to place the tray of food on a table. He glanced over his shoulder to make sure the occupant in the bed is still asleep before beginning to set up the dishes for breakfast. He placed them in the center of the small dining area along with two bowls of cereal. As he reached up to grab two forks he paused, when he heard that soothing voice."You can't possibly be after that kind of food when the perfect meal is lying in wait for you," Matthew hissed with a smile then gently returned the forks and turned around to face the bed where his lover now sat exposed, a lust-filled gaze burned deeply into his, and Alexander's naked body lay perfectly entranced as if it were waiting for Matthew to join him again, and he did just that. Inching
Chapter: 149.*****"I can't believe you're getting married," Lafayette said into the mirror where Alexander's face stared back. He was helping him get ready, while Easton stood in front of him adjusting his tie as always. A smile made its way across Alexander's lips but he didn't say a word. He still feels a bit hungover from last night. They had all dragged him around the city, dressed in a red bridal gown and massive makeup. He dragged the gown everywhere and it weighed a ton, his arms still hurt, then they made him tease dance in the clubs, did shots after shots, dared him to give Easton a lapdance then they made him eat some really weird food, going up against it wasn't an option and so he endured through their wicked idea of a bachelor party. They ended up leaving at dawn with no one sober, he barely got two hours of sleep and today is his wedding day and not to mention he hasn't seen Matthew in exactly twenty-two hours, thirty-four minutes, and six seconds, he was going crazy i
Chapter: 148.*****The two elderly couples stood side by side, watering cans in their hands as they carefully watered their prized flower plants when they spotted the flurry of automobiles pulling into their little home. Slowly they both turned and stared ahead as the first car drove in and parked, a man in a black suit exited the car and made a turn to the other side to open the doors. When they saw their son step out of the vehicle they couldn't be happier, dropping the cans they both hurried over to welcome him. Once Alexander came down, a smile so bright made his face even more handsome and he was running into their embrace just immediately. They hugged for a good while and when they pulled apart, Alexander bowed and greeted his father and mother then turned around to introduce the newcomers. Both parents smiled when they noticed the little angel that looked exactly like their son and they knew without a doubt that they were staring into the eyes of their granddaughter. Maria had
Chapter: 147.******As if knowing where Matthew would be, his legs carried him and he walked, taking fast pace, leaving the others behind. And when he got there, the little tree stood there and by the side was Matthew giving a hug to a stranger. A frown blew over his face and he groaned at what he was seeing. Knowing, neither twin appreciates close contact with anyone only made his anger more profound."I swear to god, Matthew, if you do not stop hugging him, I am personally going to cut your balls off and make an omelet out of them then feast on it beside your bleeding corpse!" He announced angrily, his voice rattling the leaves on the trees. The stranger gasped and pulled away from Matthew and bolted the other way. Alexander walked closer and stood in front of Matthew. The same spot he stood on when he crushed his foot with textbooks years ago but Alexander was too angry to acknowledge the significance of where they stood at that very moment. "Really?!" Alexander snapped, his voi
Chapter: 146.*****He didn't want to believe Matthew had left, without congratulating him, without a kiss, he didn't even wait for the ceremony to be over. Was it work? Was there an emergency? He left without any of his men. How is that even possible? Maybe he was still in the toilets. Maybe he's locked himself in. His mind went over a million and one scenarios as he ran, sprinted even, the sounds of his heels echoing in the empty halls, eyes scanning every corner and by the time he reached the men's rooms he had started walking faster than a normal human being can walk, his steps were heavy and fast. As soon as he reached the men's room he slammed the door open, startling the poor guy inside, who looked shocked at Alexander's sudden entrance but Alexander didn't seem bothered by his hateful questioning glares rather he pushed past him, running straight for the stalls and yelling for him."Baby, you in here?" He would ask with each stall he invaded. His lungs burned from lack of oxyg
Chapter: 145.*****Five Years Later And Graduation Day.******Alexander stared at his reflection in the mirror. The dress shirt was tucked neatly into his pants, the black tie hanging loosely around his neck. His hair was brushed neatly but not slicked back as he did most days, a few strands falling in front of his face. It made him want to run his fingers through it, tuck it behind his ear, but that wasn't happening this time. He was graduating. No matter how many times he'd practiced this in his mind, his eyes still felt glassy. This was it. Four years ago when Matthew surprised him with the news of him getting back to school, he didn't know how to react to the news. They had just settled, Tide had left, and he was starting to get close to his daughter but none of that could compare to the fact that he was getting back to school. Matthew was making his dreams come true, one at a time, his goals coming together. He took a deep breath, looking down at his watch and seeing it was 9:0
Chapter: 144.*****Tide lay on his bed, blinking slowly with a charming smile spread across his face. After he left Alexander in the hands of Matthew, and Atana's SoulPearl willed to him, he returned home. Aquarial remains as he left it, beautiful, and peaceful. Sea creatures moving around in every direction, Aquarial has always been so colorful, every Mer, every fish, down to their houses, high and small, all bore colors so beautiful as never seen on the Lands. But, it was late when he arrived so he went home, and slept. Tomorrow he will visit his mother first, then Neptune. And when morning came, he took care of his duties, beaming brightly as he collected spells and potions, realizing just how much he has missed his life under the Sea. But, words travel fast in Aquarial, Soulbutterfies crawling around the streets at night had seen him return and they spread the news to their owners. Tide didn't finish his spells when his mother came bargaining into his private room, yelling for h