The Last Beat

The Last Beat

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"If you think that it's over, then you got it all wrong." Are you ready to feel the last beat?

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Chapter 1

Prologue

Maze's

The delicious smell of my favorite mac and cheese tingled my nose when I entered the kitchen. 

My eyes automatically looked for my husband and there I saw him preparing our dinner table. 

Aside from mac and cheese, I can see that he also made my favorite steak and other delicious foods for our 11th year anniversary. 

And I can't help but smile as I crossed my arms against my chest while leaning at the doorframe and just watched my wonderful wife do all the work. 

Life with Gabriel was, is and I am sure will always be beyond wonderful. 

We have our ups and downs as a couple but that didn't make me love him less. In fact, I loved him even more as years passed by and he showed me how wonderful it is to have someone like him in my life. 

I honestly think that I'm the luckiest man on earth as I'm able to get myself a very good-looking and the best husband I could ever wish for and also a wonderful son that makes life brighter for the both of us. 

It's also exactly two years ago when we welcomed a five year old sweet boy into our home and I can really say that Nathaniel made the house more livelier. 

There are days that I actually don't want to go to work and just spend the rest of the day with Gabriel and our son. And that's the best feeling ever.

Knowing that in the morning, I'll wake up and get to see their beautiful faces and they would bid me goodbye and wish me luck every time I went off for work. And it makes me more happy knowing that I'll go home at night and they will both welcome me with a warm hug and tell me how much they miss me the whole day. 

They made me feel like I was never from a broken family. 

And Nathan never failed to let Gabriel know that he's the best dad he could ever have. 

I can still remember how he hesitated upon my request to adopt a child but now he's the one who never wants Nathan out of his sight. 

I'm not complaining, though. Cause that's what I wanted. For him to love and cherish our son just like his own. Our own. And he never once failed doing so. 

One thing I love the most about Gabriel is he never made me feel envious about the attention he's giving to our son. 

He never made me feel deprived of his affection even when he had to take care of Nathaniel while I manage our business.

And I am utterly proud of what he had become. 

From a very impatient dork1 to a very loving dad. 

It's really lovely. 

He's lovely. 

It was then, I couldn't take it anymore and I walked towards him with long strides just so I could reach him as soon as possible. 

He jumped slightly when I wrapped my arms around his waist and he turned to look at me while I buried my face on the side of his neck. Sniffing his scent. 

I'm not looking at him but I know that he's smiling when he hummed and patted my hands just above his tummy. 

"Welcome home." He said sweetly and I can't help but smile as I continued sniffing and feeling his hot and soft skin. 

It was then I raised my head and put my lips against his ear. I can feel how he stiffened just by the mere gesture and it made me grin to no end. 

"Happy anniversary, my lovely husband." I whispered against his ear and I heard him gasp. So I turned him around so that he'll be facing me and he invited my lips to touch his and so I did. 

It was a long and passionate one. 

The same kiss we shared all throughout the years. 

It never changed. 

We were both gasping for air when we pulled away from each other and I can't help but smile as I leaned my forehead against his. 

His hot breath fanning my cheeks as I stare at his lovely orbs. 

Who would've thought that I'll end up with the one I used to hate, right?

But I can never regret anything that has happened. 

Not when it all led to this beautiful life I have now with him and our son.

"Happy anniversary too, my cocky husband." He smirked at me and I couldn't help but chuckle as I pulled him closer.

"Cocky, huh? You wanna know how cocky I am later tonight?" I said and he smiled while raising both of his eyebrows pretending to be clueless and I still find him cute when he does that. 

So I showered him light kisses all around his face and he accepted all that while giggling. 

We were both smiling happily when I stopped and we stared at each other for a while. 

Indulging the silence as we show how much we love each other through gazes. 

It was then I realized that something's missing, or someone perhaps. 

"Where's Nathan?" I asked him and he patted my shoulder. 

"He's with Tim and Top. They are out to buy some wine while the others are on their way here to celebrate with us." He said and I nodded. "I actually don't want him to go but I can't manage to see him sulking the whole night so I just let him be." He said before pouting, prolly castigating himself for being not able to resist his son's cuteness.

And I laughed at him. 

He had really took a whole turn from being a dork to a very considerate dad. 

I can't blame him, though. Cause even I can't resist pur son's cuteness. 

And we both promised that as long as it's not bad for Nathan, we would never deny him anything in this world cause he deserves nothing but the best. 

And I smiled as I pat his head for doing the right thing. It's not as if Top would let anything bad happen to our son. After all, he's one of the most trusted people in our life. 

It was then my phone rang so I fished it from my coat's pocket only to see an unregistered caller ID. 

I don't know but my heart started beating abnormally just by staring at the caller's number. 

I have a bad feeling about this.

But then, I decided to take the call, thinking that I'm just over thinking and that everything's fine. 

I looked at Gabriel as I placed the phone against my ear and I can see that he's also curious about who the caller is.

"Hello?" I asked on the other line. Few seconds and the caller didn't say anything yet. "Hello? Who's this?" I asked once again. Louder this time as nervousness started to creep in my whole system. 

"It's been a while since I last heard your voice, Maze. And I missed it. Don't you miss me too?" My whole body turned rigid as I recognized the familiar voice from the other line. 

This can't be happening. 

But I can't also be wrong. 

I know very well who the owner of the voice is. 

And I can't help but to grip tightly on my phone while frowning deeply. 

I can see Gabriel's worried expression while he's looking at me.

"Who are you?" I asked through gritted teeth, pretending to not know him.

"C'mon, Maze. I'm the only person you can never forget for the rest of your life." He even laughed when he said that and it triggered my anger to no end. "I'm back. And I'll be taking what is supposed to be mine with a bonus." He added and I frowned at what he said. 

"What do you mean?" I asked him, raising my voice cause I know for a fact that he can't mean any good. 

"You made the right decision to get yourself an heir, Maze. And I'm willing to do everything this time just to have the both of you." 

I feel like my heart stopped beating when I heard what he said. 

I can't help but to feel nervous not only for myself but for Gabriel and our son as well. 

I've never seen this coming. 

I thought, I was already able  to end it there. 

But it seems like, I got it all wrong. 

It's not yet over.

"Are you ready to crawl back to my mercy, my Son?"

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Deezory
Beautifully written, I'm happy they can finally live in peace at last
2024-04-08 14:30:31
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Deezory
Omg I almost screamed seeing this... my favorite couple is back, super excited to read this book
2023-09-13 15:41:23
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29 Chapters
Prologue
Maze'sThe delicious smell of my favorite mac and cheese tingled my nose when I entered the kitchen. My eyes automatically looked for my husband and there I saw him preparing our dinner table. Aside from mac and cheese, I can see that he also made my favorite steak and other delicious foods for our 11th year anniversary. And I can't help but smile as I crossed my arms against my chest while leaning at the doorframe and just watched my wonderful wife do all the work. Life with Gabriel was, is and I am sure will always be beyond wonderful. We have our ups and downs as a couple but that didn't make me love him less. In fact, I loved him even more as years passed by and he showed me how wonderful it is to have someone like him in my life. I honestly think that I'm the luckiest man on earth as I'm able to get myself a very good-looking and the best husband I could ever wish for and also a wonderful son that makes life brighter for the both of us. It's also exactly two years ago when
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Chapter 1
Gabriel's "How's Maze?" Crimson asked on the other line as I talked to him while preparing something for Maze to eat. I looked at Maze who's sitting quietly at the dining table. I can feel his perturbation to where I'm standing right now and it's obvious that he's been restless for the past few weeks after receiving that call. I know that he can hear me talking to his best friend but he's too drawn to his own thoughts to even care. He's been like this since last month. I'm afraid that his agitation might go out of hand. And it can't be any good especially to our son, Nathaniel. He's used to seeing us happy and easy going but now, the household was overshadowed by deep perturbation brought by that goddamn call from Maze's estranged father.We all thought that it's over. We haven't talked about him for 11 years now and he didn't bother us during those times so we really thought that he had already let go of the thought of having Maze as his heir. But now, he's back. And he has th
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Chapter 2
Gabriel'sMaze and I looked at each other after we heard the doorbell ringing. The only guests that we're expecting today were Michael and Mysty who had obviously arrived a long while ago and I can't help but to feel nervous just by thinking who the person outside could be."Gab." I was quite stunned when I heard Maze speak for the first time today and my heart can't help but to flutter because the first word that came from his mouth today was my name. I know that it's such a cliché but you can't blame me.Some things never really changed all throughout the years. And that's Maze's effect on me and the same goes to my effect on him."What is it, Maze?" I asked him as I internally castigated myself for being able to think of such mushy things in the middle of this freaking situation."Will you please open the gate for me?" My mouth went agape when Maze said those words and I can't help but frown as well. 'What the hell is he talking about?'Was he expecting other guests aside from
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Chapter 3
Maze'sI heard Gab's conversation with Crimson over the phone. I heard it loud and clear. I just pretended that I'm in deep thought while eavesdropping because I'm worried that Crimson might spill something that Gabriel doesn't need to know, yet. That's why I kept a keen ear to their conversation while pretending that I'm not hearing anything at all. That's why I know that my subordinates will come knocking at my door one of these days. I just didn't think that it would be this early. That's why I've tried to brief Gabriel on what to do if ever it's the other way around. Gab had enough of my father's wicked scheme and I am not letting him hurt the love of my life again. Not when I've already vowed to protect him and our son until I drew my last breath.And I couldn't help but to let out a sigh of relief when I saw Heather and Royce's face first. But something's weird with Gabriel's reaction while still looking outside. He looked like he'd seen a ghost as his body turned visibly r
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Chapter 4
Maze's Gabriel immediately went to our kitchen to cook some food for lunch and I totally forgot the food he made for me a while ago. Royce decided to help Gabriel while Heather went upstairs to play with the kids and also to greet Michael. But I know that aside from the reason they said to excuse themselves, their main purpose is to actually leave me and my subordinates to have a private talk. And I couldn't be more thankful to them as they both know what I want and need. And that is to talk things over to the guys who're well enough to analyze this dreadful situation of mine. "We heard what happened from Sir Crimson." Jake was the one to talk first and I sighed before looking at the three of them and nodded afterwards. "Before anything else, I would like all of you to just call me by my first name because Gab's not actually fond of formalities." I said, still trying to sound superior like before when in fact, I slowly transitioned into a brave ass guy to a husband that's scar
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Chapter 5
Gabriel's"As much as I want you to know everything about Mew's past, I'm afraid I am not in any place to answer your questions, Gabriel. It's much better to ask Maze. After all, you're a team. He may have a hard time telling you but I know for sure that he doesn't want to keep it from you if you really want to know. I know you trust my friend more than anyone under this roof, Gab. And I'm sure that he doesn't want to break it and you just need to sit down and talk things over once and for all."I know for a fact that Royce's actually trying to soothe me with his words but instead of calming down, I don't know but I feel more anxious and scared at the same time. Royce sounded like he's telling me that there's still a lot of things that I don't know about my husband. That there's something more about his past that he kept from me for 11 years. And I can't help but to ask myself. Wasn't I able to probe deeper?Did Maze never really let me in after all these years?Such questions over
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Special Chapter: In Case
Maze'sI tried to come up with words to answer Gab's question but just like I thought, I can't speak. My husband's crying in front of me, wondering about his worth because of all the secrets I've kept from him and I feel guilty just by seeing tears rolling down his cheeks. So instead of letting out a single word that might put me and my secret at stake, I rushed towards him but then just when I was about to hold him, he looked at me indifferently and that made me stop in my tracks. Tears are still streaming down his cheeks, nonstop. He looked as if he's been betrayed and it made my heart ache to no end. "G-gab--" I tried calling his name but the lump in my throat won't let me speak another word other than his name cause I am too nervous. I've hurt him, which is the last thing I would want to do in this world. "Who are those three guys, Maze? And why didn't you tell me a single thing about them for over 11 years that we're together? And what kind of help will they be lending us?"
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Chapter 6
Maze's I woke up not having Gabriel beside me so with blurry vision, I looked around the room whilst roaming my hand at the other side of the bed just to make sure that he's not there. And he's not. I don't know why but I felt perturbed right away. Yes, this is not the first time I woke up without him beside me since he always got up first to prepare our breakfast but right now feels so unusual for me. I dunno why but I rushed outside the master's bedroom without even washing myself. I didn't even bother to wear something aside from my boxers and rushed downstairs. Only to regret it cause I saw Gab talking to Crimson and they were both laughing from something when they both looked at me with skeptical eyes. "Maze!" Gabriel called my name with widened eyes as if taming me and I had to run again upstairs, totally embarrassed as I heard my dear friend's laugh. "C'mon, Bro. It's not as if I haven't seen you wearing boxers before! Oh yeah, not with a One Piece printed boxers!" I hear
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Chapter 7
Maze's"Maze, what happened?" Jake and the other two stood up from their seats the moment I reached their table at the coffee shop where we agreed to meet the 'babysitter' I wanted to hire."Uh, what's wrong? You look like you just went through Armageddon." First and his honest mouth striked again and Heine gave him a warning look but he just shrugged.I sighed before looking at the waiter who's passing by and told her to get me some cold drink.We all sat down and they waited for me to tell what happened before I got here and so I sighed again before leaning my back against the chair. "Gabriel is against the idea, of course." and as if on cue, they all sighed as well. "You look as though we didn't expect that kind of reaction from him. C'mon, Man. We just guessed it right, you should be prepared at the very least." Here goes First again. And Jake poked him in his side to shut him up but I ignored him. He's actually right. We had expected Gab's violent reaction about this 'babysitt
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Chapter 8
Gabriel's "Dad, is there something wrong?" Nathan asked as we all strolled through the aisle of snacks here at the supermarket.I looked at him and he's looking at me intently then I heard Crim clear his throat and saw him giving me a knowing look. And I can't help but sigh before kneeling in front of him and looking at his face. Nathan is a smart kid. He's also observant. That's why it's not surprising that he sensed my bad mood. Especially when he saw that I didn't give Maze a kiss before we left which is really unusual. The goodbye kiss is a thing for our son. It's like an unspoken rule.But since I'm too pissed off of my husband's decision to get a babysitter even though we promised to each other long ago that we won't, I can't even look at him let alone think of him right now without frowning. It was then I felt Nathan's hand massaging the gap between my brows to remove my frown and I'm back to reality. I heard Crimson chuckled as he looked at my son before messing with his h
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