Back in New York, after the phone call with Arthur, Ethan had spent a seemingly good time for the rest of the day. Except for Vanessa and Liza bugging him to tell them about his love story. He had calmed them down by saying that he would tell everything to them in detail tomorrow, which is today. He had a very good night’s sleep after exchanging a few text messages with Arthur.
Ethan was expecting Liza and Vanessa to arrive at his home by noon and spend the rest of the day at his place while he tells them his and Arthur’s love story.
Ethan was done with his basic chores at home, by the
Ethan and his gang entered the club along with Arthur tagged behind them. The car ride was quite good. Arthur made friends with Jake and Ethan’s friends, Jared and Kole. And Arthur felt like he could get along with the boys very well. On the day of arrival, he has already made few friends and going to the club with them. It was a pretty big deal for him as he had always been a model child and never did things like this. And he wondered what his college days have held in store for him.The club was pretty crowded and all kinds of people were found in the club. The boys and girls gangs, the dancers, the drunkards, and lonely single guys in the corners. It was a no different world to Ethan or his friends. They were
The classes had begun and the week in the new college was going well for Arthur. He could not be more grateful for being transferred to a new college. At first, he was not clearly convinced as to why he must be changing college all of a sudden and did not really expect much from the new place. Boy, did he overestimate life, the decision to transfer to a new college had turned out the best for him!He had got a cool roomie and wonderful friends and of course Ethan.Arthur’s alarm rang quite loudly, making Jake groan, “Arty, switch off your alarm.”
Ethan unlocked his room door and let Arthur inside. The room’s interior was identical to Arthur and Jake’s room. But with a little change. It seemed like Ethan was alone in the room.“Don’t you have a roommate?” Arthur asked, looking around the room.“I actually had a roommate last year. He was a final year guy. But this time they have not allotted anyone yet.”“Oh ok.”
Ethan lost control over his body and captured Arthur’s lips. Right at that moment, Jake happened to turn to his left and noticed the kiss and alerted Kole and Jacob. They were not exactly shocked at the scene. They were very well aware of the attraction between Ethan and Arthur. It was just around the corner that Ethan blurted out his feelings or did something like what he was doing now.“Woah… Woah… ” the boys cheered them.Arthur was quite embarrassed when they parted from the kiss and the boys started to tease them.Ethan pointed his head towards the door and signalled the boys to leave the room. His friends knew more than to piss off Ethan by teasing. They got up from their seats and left the room one by one. To tell that Arthur was embarrassed would be an understatement. Because he was beyond embarrassed. He wondered how would he face his friends later. What would he tell them if they tease him when he is alone.Jake winked at Arthur and Ethan before he
The weekend was over and the boys had the longest week of their lives filled with lectures and seminars and badly wanted the next weekend to arrive. And it did, in the most slow pace anything could happen.Jake and Arthur were still sleeping when Ethan bathed into their room. He went straight to Arthur’s bed and sat next to his body and kissed his forehead.Jake rolled around with a groan that was evidently because of Ethan’s disturbance. Ethan turned to Jake and gave a devilish smile, “Wake up boys. We are going out.” He announced and got back to disturb Arthur. He pulled Arthur’s blanket and then kissed his ears and pinched his cheeks.“Where are we going?” Jake groaned not willing to get out of the bed with proper answer.“My home. My parents have summoned me and I am not going there without preparations,” Arthur laughed hearing to Ethan’s words. He was telling as if he was going to the war field and needed his army to defeat the opponent.Ethan kiss
The weekend at Ethan’s parents’ place came to an end. And it was the most wonderful weekend Arthur had ever had in his life. The following weeks went pretty well. The boys attended class in the day and hung out in evenings and weekends mostly spent by watching movies or going out to different clubs. Ethan had even taken Arthur to a gay club. And Arthur’s experience there was the greatest he had experienced in life. The atmosphere, the aura, and the people and their openness stole Arthur’s heart. It was a whole new world for him.It was another weekend and the boys had planned to visit a new club and before that have lunch outside. They did not want to see the face of the dorm gates until late at night.
Arthur has no idea how on earth did his dad not take any actions against his choice of friends. After his father’s departure from his dorm, things got back to how it was before. And they went out and had fun and then got busy with classes and studies. The boys enjoyed it a lot and also did well in the internals and then the midterm exams. It was more like they studied the night before exams and aced it like pros. When the midterm vacations arrived, it was more of a heart breaking news to Arthur. He did not want to leave his college and friends and go home. It was probably the first time in his life, he did not want to go home. During his boarding school days, he just wanted to run away home and hide in his room. He loathed going to school. But now, it was a whole new experience. Ethan had managed to convince Arthur that he will be in touch with him on the ph
Arthur walked to his father’s study room as slowly as possible. A lot of thoughts crossed his mind while he walked. Some rational and some irrational thoughts. He shook his head and opened the door. His father was seated in his chair.“You realize right,” his father said.“Huh? What?” Arthur said softly. It was like he almost lost his voice out of nervousness.“You do realize right, what happened today to Ashley will happen to you
EpilogueArthur opened his eyes and smiled brightly while looking at the mesmerizing decorations and arrangements in front of him. The flower arrangements at the gazebo stood out the most. And the most authentic and the wow factor was the sign at the entrance of the venue. Mr & Mr.Arthur chuckled reading the words on the tag Duke was wearing. “Dad+Dad are getting married”. Duke was Arthur and Ethan’s dog, he is a golden retriever breed and Ethan had got Duke for Arthur a few days after their reunion.
“We should divorce Arthur,” Emily said.Arthur looked at her with a blank expression. He had no idea what to reply to that. He knew he has to divorce Emily if he wants to pursue a relationship with Ethan but the words coming from Emily had his tongue tied.“We should really get a divorce, Arthur. You don’t love me-“He cut her words short, “I love you Emily. Just not the way you want me to,” he moved forward and got on his kn
A loud slap echoed inside the big mansion. Arthur’s mother, Rosa got to her feet and walked towards her husband’s study room. She did feel strange to see her son, Arthur at home early in the morning. But she had simply brushed it off without giving it much thought. But she was beyond curious to know why her son came home first thing in the morning. He had returned from vacation yesterday night. And the tight slap sound that resounded from her husband’s study room gave more reason for her to get nervous.She unlocked the door and entered the study room without knocking. There stood her son with a bright red mark on his cheek and her husband who was fuming with anger.
Arthur’s eyes grew wider and his heart began beating faster with passing second. He simply could not digest the information that Liam just gave away.“Wait a second. How do you know Ethan?” Arthur asked with doubt. He did not want to consider that his friend tailed him and could not rule out the possibility too. Since he knew Liam too well.“How else? I had my personal investigator dig your past,” Liam said casually. As if it was nothing of a big deal.
Liam Garcia’s flight landed at New York international airport. He had flown down here in a hurry to meet Arthur. He got off the plane as soon the plane touched the tarmac. He did not have much time and he had to meet Arthur immediately. Now, thinking about Arthur, Liam pulled out his phone and dialed Arthur’s number for the nth time. But that guy was busy vacationing with his wife and daughter and his lover Ethan. What a combination!! He thought.“Damn it!!” Liam disconnected the phone call when the call went to voicemail. Arthur has not received a single phone call from him since yesterday evening and that had scared the shit out of Liam.
Vanessa walked inside the Mixture. She did not have any work at the studio but she stopped by to meet Ethan and Liza. He had informed her of Arthur and his little family’s arrival. She could not control her curiosity. She wanted to see the guy who had made Ethan fall in love with him. So, here she was first thing in the morning. She enters Ethan’s office.There, she finds a little girl sitting on Ethan’s chair. She was writing something on a paper, leaning down onto the desk. When the office door opens, the little girl looks at Vanessa.“Yes?”
“Excuse me, I am here to meet Arthur Perry,” Ethan said to Arthur’s secretary.She looked at the handsome man in front of her and smiled brightly, “Sir, do you have an appointment?”Ethan replied, “Ah... Actually no. I was in the city and wanted to drop by and give a surprise to him,”“Oh, are you boss’ friend?” She asked wondering if she should just let him in.
Liam slumped down on his chair. He was at his office and his personal investigator was sitting in front of him. He was early to work today. He looked at the photos that were spread on his desk. Photos of Arthur and Ethan. The photos ranged from Arthur’s college days to his recent meet up with Ethan at Jake’s wedding.“So... You are telling me that Arthur Perry is a gay man?” Liam asked his personal investigator for the nth time. He could not believe his eyes. Never in his wildest dreams did he think that Arthur was gay. But why did he even marry Emily and had a child with her if he does not like women? Was it his father’s pressure? He was aware of what happened with Arthur’s cousin Ashley when sh
PRESENT DAY“So, that is how my love story came to an end,” Ethan concluded his story with a huge sigh. Vanessa and Liza who were listening to his story, came, and sat next to him, and hugged him tightly.“Liar,” Vanessa mumbled. Liza and Ethan gave her a confused look.“You just said your love story came to an end. It seems like it was on pause for some years. You are continuing now,” she pouted, making Ethan and