VANCE'S POV
I drank it. I calmed myself down and kept it from blowing while listening to what Steven was saying.
"Vance and I were schoolmates in high school-"
"Enough," Braxton groaned. "we don't care."
But Steven continued, "I'm sure Vance doesn't remember me anymore but I can't forget him. Vance is known to-"
Steven's words were cut short when Braxton approached him and grabbed him by the collar, "I said shut your fucking mouth!"Suddenly there was a commotion.
"Braxton!" Arlo shouted then stepped to meet Steven but Davion stopped him.
"What are you doing Braxton?!" Ryker shouted as he stepped towards the two but Karson blocked him.
Kedrick mediates with Arlo and Davion. While Wena mediates with Ryker and Karson.
Calvin and I rushed to Braxton and Steven to appease them.
"Why don't you listen? I have reasons. Why don't you listen to me first before we fight?" said Steven proudly but obviously his h
VANCE'S POVI was not doing anything wrong.Being gay is not a crime.I didn’t beg to Kuya Dernico to stop. I didn’t fight either. I accepted his blows, if that was the only thing that would make them feel better and be the way for me to be accepted.I was bleeding and my clothes were torn when Kuya Dernico stopped because of the people who came. I was surprised to see Brywin carrying by two bodyguards. He was crying and had bruises on his face.Fear enveloped my whole body. I was not prepared for what our love would cause.Kuya Dernico dropped me to approach Brywin. I clung to his leg and stopped him from what he was planning but he just stepped on me.I forced myself to stand up and block Kuya Dernico when he pulled out the gun of one of Daddy's bodyguards and aimed it at Brywin."Kuya, don't!" I knelt down to him. "Please... dont hurt him! Hurt me instead! Don't hurt the man I love-"I almost l
VANCE'S POVMY Mommy gave me a large amount of money for my expenses for a year. She said they could only give me one year to allow me to live what I want. After a year and I have not returned to them as a real man, they will cut my allowance.So I saved and kept that money.I thought I would have to work to earn money that I would add to my savings and also to provide for my daily needs. Besides on that, I want to entertain myself. I want to exhaust my body so I don’t have time to think about what had happened before. I want to forget the past and heal the wounds in my heart.A month later I heard that Brywin and his Aunt were dead. It was reportedly killed by riding in tandem.That happened after the truth came out that Brywin and his Aunt were paid-people by Daddy's political opponent and the incident about us was just fabricated by them.No one knows who plotted their deaths. There were suspicions about who but that didn't matter a
VANCE'S POVWHILE in the last line of what Wena was saying I stepped closer to Clodeth but Quenie preceded me to approach there.Quenie confronted Clodeth and gave her a loud slap.We were all surprised.Oh no, these women are really robbing me of the scene. Come on girls! It's my time to shine!“I’m a lesbian,” Queenie said. "Ten percent of our members in the sorority are lesbians. As our leader, is that what you would say? Is that what we hear from you? How can you lead us well if you hate those like us?""Queenie-""I know Arlo," Queenie turned to Arlo then to Ryker. "I will accept the punishment that will be meted out to me for doing this but as a person I think I have to do it. As a member and one of the custodians of the fraternity and sorority I need to remind Clodeth of ways to stop her barbaric mouth and awaken her conscience."Then Quenie and Arlo stared."Apology accepted," Ryker said after t
VANCE'S POVAS the day goes by, a lot is happening and things are changing. Little by little people are moving on about the issue that Steven and I are involved in, while I am not.Since that happened, Steven has been messing my mind and my heart. I was starting to feel the weight of my remorse that I had rejected him.I haven't seen him in weeks and as time goes on I'm having a hard time. I miss him so much. I am bothered even though he said that he could wait for me.Im thinking, if he can wait for me why don't he wait beside me? So that I don't need to be worried that he might have forgotten me.IT'S friday night!I went with my friends to the bar to spend time.I was alone sitting in the lounge. Davion and Calvin are on the dance floor. Wena, on the other hand, has conversations in the VIP room. Braxton went home early.I just nodded when Davion motioned for me to dance with the girls. Honestly, I want t
VANCE'S POV"VANCE, I need your answer in thirteen seconds," then Ryker began to count.I was swallowed.I turned my eyes to the stage again. I see there men climbing on stage and pairing dancing with women. So, I think it's alright.If I dance there it won't be obvious that I'm doing it for Steven and to win the bet. Everyone would think I was there to dance with the girls.Two birds in one bullet. I'll be able to notice Steven and I'll make more money.Before Ryker finished counting, I immediately picked up the money."Whoa!" Ryker applauded happily as I stood up.He also stood up and politely showed me the way to the stage.Before I stepped onto the dance floor, I drank some wine that gave me courage.I lift my head and puffing out my chest.I slowly flinched as I stepped closer to the people.I was greeted by loud music, cigarette smoke and the smell of a variety of alcohol from people dancing wi
VANCE'S POVWHEN suddenly the lights goes out on the stage where I was.I closed my eyes for a moment.I felt tired because of my dancing. I shook my head when I felt dizzy due to the effect of the alcohol I drank. But more dominant now than I feel is the pain in my heart.Steven forgot about me. He moved on after he messed up my world, he moved on right away while I am starting to love him."Vance, don't forget that kiss because that's the sign of how I feel for you. That kiss will bind the two of us together. A kiss that will remind the two of us."I opened my eyes when I suddenly remembered what Steven had said.Right! I need to kiss him so he can remember me and that kiss will bind us together again.The light on the stage where I was standing was still turned off but the music continued. The people grew louder but not out of shock but out of joy as if the loss of light gave even more excitement to everyone.
VANCE'S POV"I KNOW it's you Steven. I kissed you because I know it's you."Suddenly his beautiful smile flashed on his lips.It was as if I suddenly woke up from my hypnosis in front of him."Vance can you repeat what you said?"My cheeks warmed at his plea. I was very nervous but I still managed to scream in front of him."I can't! Get out!" I motioned for him to come out.He kept smiling and watching me. From his looks he was obviously very happy with what he was doing.My chest throbbed even more but I couldn't help but smile because of the tickle I felt when I stared at him.My finger pushed his chest to keep him away. I don’t know if he was just pretending or not as he looked weak when my finger landed on his chest as he smiled looking at it.At the same time he complained that I could not understand if he was enjoying or hurting by my finger dabbing at his chest."Im shuddered by
VANCE'S POV "THANKS for the food!" I said before I sipped the broth into the bowl of our beef stew dish. "Ah!" I couldn't help but shout in front of him the delicious feeling when the delicious and hot soup came down to my throat. Steven and I are now sitting at the dinner table and sharing the food that has been served. The dishes served were beef stew, fried chicken and prawns, all of which were my favorites. I eat a lot because of the taste of the food. I forgot to be modest and eat well in front of Steven. I almost choked when I looked at him and I caught him just staring at me. I punched my chest to catch my breath and clear the food that had clogged my throat. I immediately drank the water he handed me. He also handed me a tissue. Wow! I also have tissue on my desk now. "Why aren't you eating-" I interrupted the last thing I could say as I realized that I had only really eaten for so long. I remember the sec
VANCE'S POVAFTER a while, Steven, Ryker, Ivan and Dert stood up and then they walked together.My heart slowly beat faster as I watched Steven. Something caressed my heart causing my anger to subside slightly. I couldn't help but feel in awe of him.Right from the moment he stood up, combing his fingers through his hair, sighing while biting his lips for a moment, the way he pursed his lips and the way he walked while accompanying the three became attractive in my eyes. The surroundings seemed to be in slow motion as they walked. It's like I'm watching a music video. My heartbeat seemed to create a beautiful rhythm as my eyes followed Steven.It seemed that the wind blew away the anger in my chest, leaving only my feelings of falling for him again.Ah, how come he able to make me angry and erase it immediately without realizing it?"Wow!" a voice suddenly burst out next to me, from a woman at the same time as a series of clicks on her dslr camera. "How do they manage to walk like fa
VANCE'S POVMY attention was focused on my cellphone when I felt the car park on the side of the road."Vance I'll just get something, I won't be long. Just stay here," I heard Davion say once he removed his seatbelt.We are now going to the shooting site where we will make a short film. I was the one they took to temporarily replace their cinematographer."Okay," I glance at him once looking out of the car where we stopped.As the door closed my heart pounded when I realized we were in an area close to where I was avoiding going, the building where the wake is held for Drew.We are inside the University. It is still a vacation but many students still come here. Others are due to summer classes, trainings, activities and more like Drew’s wake.Drew had been wake for three days. Our University accepted that the wake of Drew can be held here as a recognition of his good deeds during his lifetime. Many call him a martyr of the people.My cellphone rang for Steven's call. I took a deep br
VANCE'S POV"WHO are you?" we both asked.A young man, I think he was in high school. He looks sharp on me. I immediately noticed that he bore a resemblance to Drew so I immediately let go of his arm."Who sent you?!" next to his question.But before I could answer, his fists punched at me again. I avoided them again.I backed away from him and then raised my hand."Wait-"Now his feet also jumped into the air to hit me.Ah! he has no intention of listening to me.I just walk away and back away. I put my both hands in the pocket of my jacket so he could see that I wouldn’t fight, but he didn’t hold back.And he didn’t seem to give up easily to hit me.I can see the fury in his eyes.Anger for an enemy... An enemy that threatens his life and the people important to him...He thinks I'm a spy.His movements are fast. His fists and feet clenched towards me. He was obv
VANCE'S POVI BIT my lip as I suppressed my emotions.Tonight I saw the tears of three important people in my life and I don’t want to feel this way.First is Steven, but in the midst of his tears in front of me earlier I saw the courage in his eyes to face it all.Second is Davion, unexpectedly I could see his tears even though it was a bit dark where we were before. I could see the pain and remorse on his face.And now Wena ...My fist clenched.I'm thinking if am I really the right one who need to be next to them now? Am I really the one next to them now?I remember what Steven said earlier before he left me to my friends."Even if this is happening, I want you by my side because you are important to me and that's the reason why you are my source of strength. So it is okay for you to let your friends know that you are here for them, because I know you are also important to them and a friend who can also be a sou
VANCE'S POVI CLOSE my eyes.I close my eyes so that Wena's turning away will not be imprinted in my memory like the imprint in my mind of Steven's turning away earlier that is now hurting my heart.My lips parted when I felt the heartache. I burst into tears.It hurts so much. I had trouble breathing. I feel something stabbed in my heart that I can't get rid of.My fists clenched. I opened my eyes. I looked up at the sky and then shouted.I shouted very loudly. I poured into the scream the weight on my chest that I could not carry for long.I punched the floor. I poured the anger, fear and pain in my heart into punching.I hoped it would lessen my feelings but it didn’t.As I remember what our situation is now, I find it even more difficult. I can see more and more how complicated everything is."Fuck this life!" I shouted as I clenched my fist for the strongest blow I could give to the floor.Sudd
VANCE'S POVTHEY just keep staring at me."Like Wena they are human rights advocates," I repeat, "they are just activists and not armed!""They don't care," Braxton replied immediately before he exhaled the smoke of his cigarette. "And you should know that," he said emphatically but carefully.I stared at him wordlessly. It was as if I was slapped by what Braxton said.Ah! yes by the way. I know my Uncle and my Daddy.They are called servants of the people but they breathe and act as if they own everything in our province as well as the people, including its lives.Even if they are appointed by the people to serve, fulfill the position they swore and fulfill their promises during elections.In fact, they sit in positions for their own interest and benefit, for money and power. A position that will protect their interests and justify their wrong decisions and doings that harm the people they are supposed to serve.I remem
VANCE'S POVWENA and Braxton met Steven and then they urged him to walked away from the crowd.I smiled sparingly and nodded as Braxton shouldered Steven when he signaled to me that they would borrow him first and that only the three of them would talk first.I sighed when Steven and I didn't meet eyes. I was worried because the concern was noticeable on his face after he talked to his Aunt on the cellphone.I look at Wena and Steven alternately. I waited for them to look back at me but they didn’t. I called Wena but she didn't notice me, as if her mind was floating while reading and typing messages on her cellphone."Vance." I heard in Davion's angry tone.I could see him calming himself when I looked back at him. He took a deep breath before looking at me again."Let's let them talk first.""I think so." Xiana, Davion's girlfriend, approached us."Vance why don't you join us here?" Davion added as I looked back at
VANCE'S POV I FELT Steven's grip on my hand as we both gazed at the beauty of the full moon. We are now sitting near the sea. Steven hugged my back as I sat between his thighs. A while ago there was a bonfire in front of us but we turned it off when the moonlight took over the surroundings. We prefer the moon to give us light. We silently stared at the moon. Hugging each other and feel the warmth of our bodies in the middle of the cold night. We let each other be silent as we thought and watched the moon. It was as if we were tired of so much stories that we were talking like there was no end. We looked at my friends from a distance for a moment. We heard their laughter as they played around the bonfire. Wena's voice is dominant and my male friends are obviously teasing her again.I smiled and refocused to Steven to feel his hug on me as the evening wind blew. We prefer to get away from them first to give each other
VANCE'S POV"I WANT to fill you up babe," I murmured, choking.We stared. My gaze pleads with him.A mischievously smile curved the corners of his mouth. Suddenly he attacked me again with a heated kiss."Of course... I'm yours..." he dragged me down on the sofa again. "I'm ready to be used by you..."I was trembling with the emotions already mixing inside me.We lay side by side on the sofa. I was sideways facing Steven as he was sideways with his back to me. When he turned his back on me he touched my lips.As we kissed he pulled out a small drawer at the bottom of the sofa itself. I glanced at the condoms and the lubricant gel that was there.He took a condom and lubricant gel. I would have taken the condom for me to put on my manhood but Steven quickly tore it off with his teeth.He acted so fast that he seemed to be in a hurry than I was. I stared at him as he put the condom on my manhood.I'm hard ... My