Chapter 23

"Why smiling?" I asked Leam who's seating in my bed. After the dinner, my mom invited Leam to sleep over and he never rejected it.

"Nothing. I'm just happy." he said still smiling.

"Me too, I never thought this could happen easy."

"Thanks to uncle Lincon and mom. He help me to tell Dad."

"But you told me we do it together."

"I can't wait any longer sweetheart. I cant even touch you when we're here in the house."

I walk toward him and kiss him in cheek. "Thank you for everything. You risked a lot."

He smile. "Am I forgiven now to what I've done in the past?"

"Yes. You've done good enough."

He grab me to seat in his lap. "Can I sleep in your room tonight?"

"No, mom fixed the guest room for you."

"I can't sleep alone there. I need someone to hug me all night."

"Don't be demanding Mr. Napolles." I said amusing.

"Im not. I really need you tonight... ummm..." he said while planting little kisses in my neck.

"Leam... It's ticklish."

"Please sweetheart..."

"Just sleep okey?"

"Yes. Promise."

"And you should back to guestroom before dad and mom wake up tomorrow."

"Sure." he said and suddenly push me to bed. "Let's lay down now sweetheart."

"Wait, I change my clothes to pajamas."

"No need."

"But.." I just felt his lips pushed in my lips before I know it.

I have no choice but to surrender in his warm kiss. When he felt satisfied, he smile and hug me tight. He buried his face to my neck. "Good night sweetheart."

"Good night."

In morning, I woke up alone in my room. Leam got back in the other room when morning knock in the window. I can't help my self smile when I remembered how Leam had a hard time last night. In the end, he need the shower in cold water.

When I entered the dining area. Leam already there sipping his coffee.

"Good morning." I greeted.

"Good morning sweetheart." he replied. "Come here seat with me."

"Where's mom and dad?" I asked the maid.

"There's just woke up Sir."

"Okey."

"Sweetheart, here's your coffee." Leam got me a cup.

"Thank you." I said smiling.

"Good morning lovers." mom greeted with her full smile when she and dad entered the kitchen.

"Mom, stop that, so embarrassing." I protest.

"Why? If you have a boyfriend like Leam then you should be proud always right?"

"Mom, stop teasing me."

Mom just laugh. "Your blushing son."

"Crisella, let's have our breakfast before they got late to office." my dad scold.

"Why so strict Federico? I'm still enjoying this two son of ours. Can they just spend this day with us?"

"Not now, they both busy now a days. If you want set an appointment for a long trip." Dad said.

I saw how mom get brighten. "Really? Can we do that?" my mom asked in disbelief while looking my dad.

"Yes, you can asked them. I told you I will try to make effort to understand them." my dad said seriously.

"Can we? Chain? Leam?" Mom asked us in teary eyes.

"Y-yes...of course... Mom." I said while nodding.

"I ask my secretary to fix everything for us mom." Leam said voluntarily.

"Yes. Yes. Go ahead. Thank you."

"Where do you plan to go mom?" I asked suddenly.

She look at my dad first before she answered my question. "I want to visit our relatives in London."

"That far?" I asked in shocked.

"Come on, I just heard your uncle Lincon said that they planning to go there with our parents and his husband. I don't want to missed this opportunity to bond with them. Please..." my mom beg.

"Okey. Okey. If dad and Leam agree to it. I'm fine with it." But to my surprise they both nod.

Why I feel something not right in this situation. Why dad and Leam agree that easily?

After breakfast Leam drop me off in the company.

"We're here." he said when his car stop in front of our company.

"Thank you for drove me here."

"You're welcome sweetheart. I'm gonna pick up later just call me when you're done okey."

"Okey, but can we drop by in the café. I need to talk to my best friend."

"Yes, of course sweetheart."

"I go head now. Drive safety."

"Wait, where is my kiss."

"Leam, you had enough."

"Not yet. Please..."

I quickly kiss him in the lips. "That's so fast." he protest.

"Can you restrain yourself Mr. Napolles? "

He just smile. "I can't help it sweetheart." he said and suddenly grab me to kiss me deeply.

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Leam (pov)

In study room yesterday.

"Dad, mom... I know how much you treated me as your own son. Since my parents died, you stand to my side to support me. I'm really grateful for that. Having you makes life easier for me."

"Leam, why you talking like this?" Mom asked.

"Mom, dad... I want you to know that I'm in love with someone and I want your blessing."

"Of course. We will bless and support whatever make you happy son. Beside you're not younger anymore." mom said sincerely.

"Who's the lucky girl? From who's family she belong?" Dad asked in curiosity.

I look at Mr Valnerez and he nod at me. "Dad, mom... His a boy not a girl."

"What?!" Dad asked in shocked. "What do you mean by that Leam?"

"Dad, I'm inlove with a man. A very beautiful man."

"But how this happened? I thought you are dating women?" Mom asked in disbelief.

"I don't know when it's start but I just realized that I can't live without him."

"Who is he?" Dad asked again.

I look at uncle again to get help.

"Go tell them. If you really love him then go on. Don't be coward." uncle Lincon said.

"Who is he Leam?" Mom asked.

"I love... C-Chain... and we are in relationship." I told them honestly.

"What?! Since when?!" Dad asked in anger tone.

"Not so long ago dad. At first I'm in denial about my feelings for him. I can't totally understand and accept. I thought his just like a brother to me but recently he decided to avoid me and never talk to me, I just realized how much he is important to me. I really love him dad, mom. My life is so empty without him. I'm sorry for disappointing you again, but I really love him and I'm willing to risk everything for him."

"This is ridiculous... " dad said whispering.

"What's ridiculous in this, brother in law? They just fell in love. This is not forced."

"But they both man."

"What's the problem with that? I'm also married with a man who's definitely more than anything than whoever woman there." uncle bragging.

"How about the society? Are you not afraid?" Dad replied.

"Come on brother, the society you're talking about is the big reason why you lost your own son. Now you've given another chance to win him back and gain another son at the same time, why won't you take it this opportunity to protect him, them. Why would you let this society destroy your family again."

"Federico please...I don't want to lose our son again..." mom said begging.

Dad sighed. "Are you sure about this?" asking me.

"Yes dad. I really love him."

"Brother, open your heart for them. Unless you want to lost your both son."

"Okey, I don't have any choice, I'll try. But Leam make sure you take the responsibility in protecting Chain."

"Yes, dad. I will. Thank you dad. Thank you." I said in gratefulness.

"Thank you Federico." mom said also.

"You did a very good job Mr Napolles." uncle Lincon commented.

"Thank you uncle."