All Chapters of The Rivals : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

“I’m gay.” Jacob's mouth dropped open and he paused for a moment. Then he swallowed dryly not knowing how to react. If he had heard it from Ace's mouth in any other situations, he definitely had thought Ace must be joking but the seriousness in Ace’s face and eyes made Jacob clear that Ace was not joking. His hand that was on Ace's shoulder started to loosen its grip, unknowingly and Ace felt Jacob's rejection. He felt he was going to loathe him because of the truth. “I know this reaction. I know you are going to feel disgust about me and stop being with me like the way you are, that’s why I hid it from you, all the time.” Ace spoke. Not only his heart was broken but his voice was also getting broken, not allowing him to speak clearly. Jacob took away his hand from Ace's shoulder and held Ace’s both arms in a firm grip, turning him totally towards him, to face him. Ace spoke “I know how it feels. Having a gay friend affects the reputation you have built in this society. I don’t fo

The cool wind blowing on his skin made Edwin’s lips curved up as the fresh feel of happiness hit his heart. Opening the window of the car, he poked his head slightly out of it, feeling the relaxation while inhaling the polluted free air.Ace dragged him back, shouting while his focus was switching between the steering of the car and Edwin “You want someone to chop your head with their vehicle or what?”“Oh Ace! Come on, I’m not a kid.” Edwin rolled his eyes.“Yes, you are not but you act like the one.”Ignoring him, Edwin kept enjoying the cool breeze whilst Kate and Jacob were in the backseat, murmuring and giggling. Ace was getting irritated. Everyone made him as a driver and they kept enjoying. Suddenly, he turned the car to his left and again to his right, made them all fall to opposite sides. Abruptly, Ace halted the car that left everyone startled.“Ace, what are you doing?” Jacob fr

Ace’s smile widened just like his eyes. It was quite a surprise for him. Seeing Edwin, who was looking manly in his casuals, and the arrangement he had done, stunned Ace.“Ed!” Ace mumbled his name, smiling. “What are all these?” He asked looking at the set up. The terrace was lightened by candles making the dark night glow. Two chairs were arranged on the either side of a table, on which few bowls and a wine bottle were placed.“A candlelit dinner. Don’t you like it?”Ace stepped towards him, a little blushing. He spoke “But we had our dinner many hours back.”“That’s why I arranged only a few items.” Edwin replied with a small smile on his face.Ace stood in front of him and placed a gentle kiss on Edwin’s lips while saying “You look handsome.”“Not more than you.” Edwin replied genuinely.“How did you do all these? You

“What the hell, Ace!” Perplexed. As soon as they heard the voice they were perplexed. Ace’s nerves chilled in a little fear and his muscles tensed up. He knew that voice. The voice of authority, command, and arrogance. The voice of Arthur; his father. Their heads snapped towards the direction of the voice and seeing the angry Arthur, they both got scared. More than Ace, Edwin was terrified and to calm him, Ace held his hand in a tight grip. Arthur marched towards them, gritting his teeth “What the hell is happening here?” Ace was so scared and his conscience told him to cover it up with a lie. But he remembered Jacob’s words. He remembered the words when he said Arthur would understand him. After all, he was Ace’s father. Moreover, Ace got the chance and correct time to share about himself to his father for which he always waited. Ace’s grip on Edwin’s hand tightened as he looked into his father’s angry yet confused eyes. Mustering up the courage, he spoke “Dad, he is Edwin. My b

“Are you really alright?” Edwin asked holding Ace’s hand. Concern was written all over his face. Ace simply nodded his head and forced a smile so that Edwin wouldn’t feel sad or bothered about him. Edwin let out a sigh, speaking “Ace, you... you don’t have to keep everything in your heart. Talk to me, Ace.” Ace let out a nervous chuckle, saying “What? Nothing Ed. Everything is really fine. It’s just that... I still feel hurt because of my father’s rejection. He didn’t talk to me from that day, of course, we barely talked even before this.” “Is this the sole reason? I feel like you are bothering about many things.” When Ace was about to deny, Edwin held his hand, saying “Tell me.” Ace rubbed his forehead with his palm, nervously. He spoke “I... I’m just thinking about the future. I’m thinking of how to face everyone. It kind of... bothers me.” Edwin’s face turned pale hearing him. Not only Ace, but also Edwin always bothered about that. Noticing Edwin’s face, Ace said “See, this