~VINCENT~
As Vincent entered the grand dining room, the soft glow of candelabras and the aroma of roasted cuisine and salad enveloped him. His parents, adorned in elegant attire, sat at the head and foot of the table, respectively. Elora, dressed in a stunning red gown, sat to his mother's right. "Ah, Vincent, darling!" His mother, Isabella's red tinted lips stretched into a warm smile as she rushed to hug him, "We've missed you so much." Vincent forced a smile, feeling a pang of guilt. "Mother, Father, sorry I've been busy." His father, Reginald, nodded curtly. "We understand, son. But family is important. We need to catch up." Isabella and Reginald had been childless. This further made them consider adoption, and fortunately, they saw Vincent as a sweet boy and decided to adopt him, saving him from the molestations from the orphanage’s home caretaker. Vincent took his seat beside Elora, who placed a gentle hand on his arm. He didn't respond, his body stiffening. He's unsure how to react. The new butler, tall and imposing, poured wine into Vincent's glass. "Shall I serve dinner, sir?" he asked, his voice deep and formal. Reginald nodded. "Yes, Jenkins. Let's begin." As Jenkins served the first course, Vincent's mind wandered to Dimitri. He pushed the thoughts away, deciding to focus on the conversation. He knew his heart is a betrayer and he wasn't even sure if Dimitri would perform his other ‘end of the deal’ like he had said. "Vincent, how's work?" Isabella's voice broke his train of thoughs, her eyes sparkling. "It's...fine, Mother," Vincent replied, trying to sound enthusiastic. Elora chimed in, "I've been worried about you, Vince. You've been distant lately." Vincent's heart skipped a beat. "Just stressed, Elora. Nothing to worry about." Reginald cleared his throat as his hands hovered over the knife placed beside him on the opulent table. “I've talked to Elora’s parents.” He said with a smile. “Yesss.” Isabella chimed in as she speared a napkin on her lap. “We wanted to chose a date for your wedding. You and Elora had been in a relationship for over eight years and we as your parents are not getting younger even if we have this ever-present youthful look.” She said the last part with a small laugh. “I… I…” Vincent stammered, the salad he wanted to put in his mouth poured back into his plate. “Twenty eight! You are twenty eight Vincent. You will be twenty nine in three months. This is the only way you can pay us back.” His foster father, Reginald, with anger issues shouted which made Vincent clench his fist tightly. He sighed and dropped dropped the fork, the silver clanking against the ceramic. He stood up abruptly, the chair screeching against the tiles. “I just remembered I have something to do. Father.” He bowed to him. “Mother.” He bowed. “I will drop by some other time.” With that, he turned back and made his way out of the dining room. “You shouldn't have spoken to him harshly.” He heard his mother's caution. But even with that, he won't turn back, he didn't want to. So, he decided to go back to his apartment. And now, this is one of the reasons he decided to live alone despite their protests. ~DIMITRI~ “Skip the estate, I will be heading to the penthouse instead.” Dimitri said to Mara whose eyes shot to him in curiosity. “But Grandpa San—” “You will do as I say, Mara. Or you are done.” Mara's eyes darted to the intercom and back to Dimitri, then she nodded. “Yes, sir.” Her fingers hovered over the intercom button before she pressed it, her voice steady: “Mara speaking. Alter destination to the penthouse suite, please.” The car smoothly changed course and they continued their car ride in silence. Soon enough, the car parked before a huge building that stood tall, almost reaching far into the sky. It's a gleaming skyscraper. “Should I get you a change of clothes?” Mara asked as Dimitri reached out to open the door. He turned to her. “No. They are aware. Take the car and go back to the mansion. Don't reveal where I'd gone. You know what's at stake for you.” With that, he descended and moved towards the building. As soon as the receptionist saw him, they allowed him to use the private elevator which took him to his penthouse at the top floor of the tower-like-building. The penthouse floor-to-ceiling windows offered him breathtaking views of the city below. As the owner of the entire building, the whole floor is dedicated to him and he had even forgotten what the other floors are used for. As long as there's a stream of income which doesn't dwindle each year, he's good. He stepped out of the elevator, scanned his finger, and stepped into his suite. As he stepped in, he shed the prison's uniform and, standing in the middle of the opulent room in all his naked glory. He walked to one of the floor-to-ceiling windows and stared back at his reflection, even though it's not as clear as using a normal mirror. Dark brown hair which looked tousled as if he had ran his hands through it a million times, onyx black his stared back at him, thin pink lips, strong sharp jaws which looked like it could cut paper, tattooed wide chest, strong looking arms and legs which would bring a gym instructor’s to shame and lastly, his cock which dangles limply between his legs. His eyes wandered to it and, slowly he brought his large palm to it and started rubbing it. His thoughts wandered back to Vincent, the way his lips had wrapped around his cock, the way his teeth gave his pain and pleasure in a weird way. Basically, Dimitri knew that Grandpa Santini had come to the U.S because of the one issue he had with him; get married. The old man knew he was gay but he wished the old man could also understand that he won't change. He had always tried his best to get rid of all his partners but well, he had learned to outsmart him in all ways possible. A grunt escaped from his throat as his eyes fluttered close, his mouth slightly parted as he continued to work towards his climax, Vincent's tear-streaked face as he forced his cock into his mouth on his mind. As he continued, his climax continued to draw closer until it crashed into him like a sea against its shores. He painted the floor-to-ceiling window with his thick whitish cum. “It should have been him.” He whispered darkly. Right at that moment, his black eyes glinted sinisterly. He moved away from the window not caring about wiping his cum, and moved to his bedroom, and then his bathroom. The whole place is painted in black and white with minimalistic decorations. It's time for Dimitri to visit his new prey and he wanted to prepare for just that.~VINCENT~ Even the night air blowing through the open windows couldn't wade off the agony in his heart. It only blew his face and his golden hair but deep inside, he remained hollow like a deep dark hole which sunlight and air couldn't enter. To Vincent, today is a regular occurrence. And to be honest, he had thought that with time, he would get used to feeling like a disappointment. But as time passed, the sting caused by his father continuously escalated and today… just today… it stung him more than he could imagine. “Men don't cry.” “Men don't cry.” He continued to repeat the three words which his father had ingrained into him since he was a young lad like a mantra. Although a week had passed since he learnt of that part of himself, today was when he decided to check it out. Like a coward, he had acted oblivious and when he barely had a taste, even if it's a sinful taste, it just had to be snatched. A bitter chuckle escaped his lips as he pulled up at the garage of his
~VINCENT~ ‘Chaos’ would be an understatement of the century to describe this situation and right at that moment, Vincent knew he was doomed again. He wished the ground could just open up and swallow him. Two pairs of eyes; one with surprise and one with amusement, are fixed on him while he is trying to keep the sweat from trailing down his forehead. After a moment passed, he finally decided to break the silence. “E…elo—” “What's going on, Vince?” Elora asked in suspicion. “Who's he?” Vincent, who'd always been a bad liar stammered, “A–a friend.” Dimitri's brows shot up in amusement. “A friend?” Elora slid past Dimitri, coming to stand between the two men and repeated. “Who's he Vincent?” “I said he's a friend.” Vincent grumbled, dipped his hand into his pocket and his gaze shot to Dimitri. “And you, disrespectfully get the fuck off.” Vincent watched, trying not to gulp when he gave him a smirk and his broad back disappeared. He moved his gaze back to Elora who's still glaring
~Dimitri~ Since his youth, he'd learnt to stop wishing for things, because they won’t come true. He grew up and made things happen on his own. So knowing that, how come he found himself staring at the house he'd just stepped out from, wishing that what's happening behind the closed door is not what he's thinking. Dimitri showed no reaction. His face didn't give away the chaos on his mind as he leaned against his car opposite Vincent's house. He waited, and waited and each minute moved agonisingly slow until the door opened and a disheveled Elora descended the stairs, huffing, and using her hands to smoothen her hair. When she reached the feet of the stairs, her gaze moved to the man leaning on a car across the street. Her eyes widened before she clenched her teeth and marched towards him seething. “You! Who are you?” Dimitri raised an elegant eyebrow, his lips twitching as he moved his hand from under his chin and dipped it into his pocket. “You don't want to know.” He stated.
~Dimitri~ Maybe he's not thinking rationally or this is probably the most rational thing to do. But he found himself opposite Vincent's apartment again. He wanted to turn and speed back to the penthouse but he shook his head. Being lonely had done more harm than good to him and he knew he could use a company right now. So, shutting all his ‘maybes’ away at a deep corner of his mind,he ascended the stairs and tried to turn the knob but it's locked. He shook his head and knocked. He waited but no response. He knocked again but it's as if there's no soul in the house. Even the lights are off. He turned back, his eyes fixed on his car. That's when he heard it; the sound of the door opening. He hurriedly turns back and he's met with a sight he least expected; Vincent stood before him, staring at him in bewilderment. He's naked from the chest and a small towel is draped on his neck while another towel hangs snugly around his waist. His blonde hair stuck to his forehead and droplets o
~VINCENT~ When the fish is caught in the net, the smart ones don’t move; if they do, they exhaust what remains of their energy and die faster. Vincent had been trying to act like the smart fish but he kept failing miserably. And… he did hear everything he said yesterday when he thought he was asleep. Afterall, it's not wrong to be wary of someone who's rumored to be the king of the mafia world and who'd blatantly told him that he's an enemy but his actions refused to show what he really is. Why did he lick his tears when he's meant to be ruthless, why did he pacify him when he had been crying because of him. Did he read his mind by coming back, knowing he needed warmth and company? He's a paradox, a difficult puzzle that's hard to assemble, a riddle he didn't know the answer to despite becoming a judge at such a young age. How did they get here? Why did he feel so comfortingly safe in his arms as if that's how it's meant to be. It's wrong… so wrong. He wanted to escape the deep
“What have you done?” A low voice laced with disdain asked. “What have you done Dimitri?!” Dimitri ignored the accusation, his movements deliberate as he approached the lifeless body sprawled across the bedroom floor. He knelt beside her, his dark eyes fixed on her pale face. With precision, he placed two fingers on her neck, his jaw tensing as he confirmed the truth. The woman kneeling beside Ava's body, her red hair a stark contrast to Ava's limp form, looked up at Dimitri with tears and venom in her eyes. “You killed her! You monster! You should have sent her back to us if you didn’t want her!” Dimitri rose to his feet, his expression unreadable. He tilted his head, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “I should?” His gaze locked onto Ava’s mother, her features a haunting echo of her daughter’s. “Return my daughter to me this instant!” Mrs. Bianchi begged, her voice cracking. Dimitri’s response was a cold, calculated smile, his eyes glinting with a hint of menace. “The last ti
~VINCENT~“Maybe I'm the problem…”Vincent muttered under his breath, his eyes fixed on his cock which continued to sleep limply between his legs. He sighed and shifted his gaze upward to the sight before him.Under the dim light of the VIP lounge, he continued to watch as the stripper he'd specially hired slid her slender hands down the pole in the center of the room, her long hair whipping around her face. He watched as her hips swayed. Her legs extended as she performed a slow sensual dance while her eyes were locked on his. But that's it, his body didn't react to the supposed delicious sight before him and his cock continued to sleep limply. Vincent is frustrated and even under the dim light, he could see the doubt etched on the stripper's face who he'd insisted on not wearing a mask. He gave her a reassuring nod and the lady went back to her dance but now, with more vigor. Vincent leaned back on the chair and shut his eyes. Today is not only about trying to get himself aroused
~DIMITRI~“It's the judgment of this court that the prosecution has failed to meet its burden of proof. Therefore, the defendant is hereby acquitted of all charges.” Vincent said, and banged his gavel, signaling the end of the case.The court erupted into cheers and murmurs. Dimitri watched as the lawyer supporting Ava's parents’ gritted his teeth before his shoulders slumped in defeat.Dimitri continued to watch, trying to keep his lips from cracking into a smile. He continued to watch Vincent who's talking to an older man to his right and he felt jealousy course through his veins.Initially, he knew he was supposed to hate him. He's a judge. A fucking judge! One of the heads of the enforcer of the law. It was a judge that had set his stepmother free after she killed his mother in cold blood thereby ruining his chance of a happy childhood. A fucking judge! But… he couldn't even bring himself to hate this particular judge who sat at the other side of the courtroom, at least not after