The conversation

After inhaling in air and swallowing saliva, Justin opened the door

Drake's eyes were the first thing he saw. They stared at each other for a while not saying anything. Hurt clearly visible on their faces.

" Justin" Drake murmured.

Justin was planted at the door not knowing if he should close the the door and go in or hug him.

He had mixed emotions.

"Can I please come in? Please even if I'll just be 5 minutes" Drake pleaded after they noticing Justin wasn't going to say anything.

Justin opened the door wider and got in without saying anything still.

Drake followed behind him very careful as if he was scared of something.

" Thank you for opening the door. I didn't know you would". He muttered to Justin who already made him self comfortable on the chair.

" Your five minutes begins now. Have a sit". He didn't want to drag thing shit go straight to the point.

Drake didn't know if he should sit or lie on the floor begging Justin. He was scared, not scared of Justin but of what can happen after that.

" You know..." Drake started. Justin lifted his head to look at him.

" I actually don't know where to start". He said looking at Justin with pleading eyes.

" I want just the truth now Drake no lies". Justin uttered with a very low voice.

At this time Desmond had gone to his room to give them some alone time to talk things out.

"I know I've wronged you so much. I know keeping it from you wasn't the best decision. And I have been rehearsing what to tell you for sometime now but I know justifying now will be pointless. I'm so sorry Justin".

" You're sorry? What about your engagement" tears formed in his eyes after saying the word engagement.

" Ok the engagement." Drake mbegan looking down before focusing back on Justin.

" It was never one done out of love or any thing related to that. It's all a business strategy. I can swear to you I don't have even an iota of feelings for her. I don't know why she's reacting this way. Probably for her image but believe it's all business centered." He explained his voice low and sounding sad and his eyes vulnerable.

" Oh business centered?" Justin questioned his eyes hard on Drake but on closer look he was shattered.

" Yes baby you're the only one I have feelings for now. No one else please. In just the shirt time spent with you, I felt what I've never felt before you brought out the real me I won't lie to you."

" Don't call that love. Don't! You hid it from me. I was in the dark all this while. I'm human Drake. Why! Why did you do that?"

" I'm aware Justin. You have emotions and I take the blame. I just wanted you to myself. I didn't want to involve you in my mess. I wanted to handle them alone. I didn't plan. For things to turn out this way. I just wanted to enjoy and live every moment with you. The real me".

" But it's messed up now. What you say you were avoiding has happened now. What did you expect me to do" Justin teared up.

" You left me fall so deep for you just to be hurt like this"? Justin cried looking away from Drake as he felt his heart crushing.

Drake got up from where he was and moved slowly to Justin kneeling beside his chair. " I've not said you just just forget everything so easily and run back to me. No! I've not said that. Even if you hate me I'll know it's my fault. I just want you to give us a chance". He pleaded taking Justin's hands in his.

" A chance you say. You couldn't even protect me yet you're here talking about love and a chance Drake. Do you want my head served to you on a plate before you know I'm in danger being with you?" Justin said his eyes and cheeks turned red.

" Please remember all we shared, how peaceful and happy we made each. I know I failed in protecting you all this while but trust me I'm going to step up now." Drake begged.

Justin's wrapped the blanket around his body turning from Drake his spirit wanted him to just hug and kiss Drake immediately but he wasn't holding back.

" I failed you baby. But I couldn't let anything happen to you".

"Just stop it Drake. Please stop it. You did stop the threats from coming. I was vulnerable yet you didn't do anything about it." Justin cried still backing Drake.

Drake leaned his head on Justin's back and said nothing just running his back. He didn't want to pressure nor anger him.

" So you've said your mind. What do you want me to do now. Is that all you were coming to tell me?"

" I won't tell you what to do J. But please before taking any decision think of us. What we shared. Think of what we shared. And also know that I'm here to protect from now onwards. Please I don't think I can do this without you baby". Drake explained.

" What thing are you talking about? What did we share? Lies?" Justin questioned.

" No! Don't say that Justin. You know what existed between us was genuine. Very genuine and I know it still exists. It is not and was never fake. We can do this J".

Justin opened his mouth to say something but nothing cale out. He was speechless. He didn't know what to do or say.

He was caught in a web a complicated one. He knew all what Drake said was correct but didn't want to bring himself to accept it.

He has spent his time convincing himself lately it was all fake but the truth was right before him now. He couldn't deny that the chemistry between them was real.

However he was shattered.

He turned to face Drake who was still on his knees. " I don't think I'm ready to forgive you".

" Then you don't have to. Give your self all the time. I'll be here waiting for you to come around. If you even need le to do anything to help speed up the process I'll gladly do". Drake promised without wasting anytime.

Heat and tension built between them as their faces were just inches apart. They could literally feel each others breath.

" I missed you Drake" Justin could hold it anymore and broke the silence. " Even when I was hurting I still wanted to be with you"

" I missed you more my darling. More than you can imagine" Drake replied. "and ican assure one thing if you give us another chance I'll make things right".

" I've heard you but I'll need some time to think about it" Justin said not crying this time as he focused his attention ok the television screen.

" I have no problem with that but I'll be looking forward to a positive reply" Drake have a half smile.

" I think I'll be taking my leave now. I've overstayed my welcome. You need time to think properly".

Justin. Didn't reply but just got up and went ahead of him to open the door and stand at side giving him way to pass.

Drake did insist or say anything. He walked past him to the door but turned to face Justin.

They stood there staring at each other in the eyes as the face began drawing closer.