Jamal wanted them to be together forever, it was extremely corny and sentimental but it was exactly how he was feeling.
"Jamal! Time is up." A voice came through Jamal's head and he sighed.
"Is it Yemi?" Xaloc asked as he sat up.
Jamal nodded, "I can still stay."
Xaloc chuckled, "And be known as the concubine who deceived the king!"
His words made Jamal laugh in turn, "You are still reading such books."
"Nope. Read them once. Hard to forget. Greet Yemi for me." Xaloc said as he pulled the reluctant Jamal up from the bed.
Jamal leaned in to plant a gentle kiss on his lips, then pulled him into his arms and wrapped his arms around Xaloc's waist.
Xaloc instantly relaxed into the embrace and Jamal kissed the top of his head.
"Jamal, you are like a safety net." Xaloc suddenly whispered. And those used to safety nets won't survive without one.
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