“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
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.
Sun gradually rose out to bring brightness, which also woke up and brought some aspirants outside their cozy homes. One could see the early risers walk and jog happily, enjoying the hypnotic view of the early morning city with warm sunlight in New York City.One of the tallest buildings in the city held the name MIXTURE. It was a photo studio. Inside the building was the light and dark props, models posing behind a desired theme in the background.A loud shatter caught everyone’s attention. Liza, the in charge of the studio, turned to the photographer and tells him to continue with the shoot. She immediately walks to the dressing room of the studio where the sound came from.Liza entered the room and looked around only to spot the glass pieces spread out on the floor. She left out a small sigh and turned t
Arthur woke up to a radio playing in the living room and breakfast smell reeking from the kitchen. It was Saturday and he had slept in a little late.He got freshened up and made his way out of the bedroom.“Dad!” screamed his little girl, dropping the puzzle pieces she was holding onto.“Good morning, baby,” he cooed and kissed her
The party was crowded by all the elite status people of the country. Ethan had not expected anything less from Vanessa’s parents. They were born rich people. Thanks to their ancestors, the last three generation kids were born and brought equal to the royals.Ethan entered the party with a huge sigh. He enjoyed partying, just not with old men. Ethan was well dressed in a black suit, which is not his ideal wear for a party. He was greeted by a few businessmen as soon as he entered the party. He returned the greetings with utmost politeness. He walked around the place for a few moments, trying to spot any well-known face. That was when he noticed Liza in the back, she was talking with some ladies.
“So this is the plan we have come up with for the construction of the museum.” The employee turned towards the board members after he completed the presentation.It was a very important construction for the government and the SkyLine infrastructures were bidding for it. They weren’t ready to lose this bid. They had a big name in the construction field and were never ready to lose to anyone, although having disputes within the board members for the next CEO.The old men in the meeting were convinced
After the party, Ethan had dropped off Liza to her home and headed towards his place. He lived alone in a high end penthouse in the center of the city.He quickly changed his clothes and got fresh. And settled in front of his laptop.He opened his personal email, he hadn’t checked it in a while and there was one heck of emails for him from friends and extended family.One email caught his attention. It was from an old friend from college, Jake. Jake McCarthy. They w
Arthur was in his office at home after they reached home and he got changed into sweatpants and a loose t-shirt.He had helped Emily to tuck in Amity to bed. His little girl had fallen asleep in her car seat on the way to home. Who to be blamed, when she tired herself from running around her grandparents’ place and talk so much!He had some office files to look at. He had his desktop on and browsed through his not so active social media and checked emails.Then the name caught his eyes. Jake McCarthy.
Ethan wasn’t on the best of terms with Vanessa yet. But it wasn’t worst either. After the lunch with her at her place, he had maintained a fair distance from her only so he wouldn’t discomfort her in any way.Ethan was still in his deep slumber when his phone rang loud. It made him groan. Waking up to someone’s phone call wasn’t an ideal morning for him. Except for his mother’s phone call. He hoped it to be his mom or else there was going to be some kind of attitude in his voice.He rolled over to the other side of the bed and grabbed his phone.
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