Third person point of view
Aaron gave another envelope to Cecil. Cecil took it and checked it out. " What is it this time ? " " It is another dinner party. It is arranged by a business partner. So, I was thinking of taking you as my plus one ". Cecil gave it a thought and nodded. " But I actually have a few things to deal with. So I will come to the venue directly from my office ".
Aaron nodded. " As you wish ". Cecil smiled and went to his room. The next day, Aaron went back home and took a shower. He dressed up in a suit and walked out again. The driver drove him to the venue. He was also a little late at office and the hotel was a little far from the house. So he set off quickly.
Most of the time, they wouldn't really expect him to attend but now Aaron wanted to be a bit of a show off and tell people about Cecil. It would be a bit better if his grandfather catches on the gossips too. He went to the venue and walked in. He entered the hall and went to greet the hosts. They were surprised to see Aaron there.
They hurriedly helped him find a comfortable place to sit and handed him a glass of champagne personally. Aaron spoke with them a little and they left to greet others. He sipped on the drink and greeted the ones who came up to him. Cecil checked his appearance once last time and walked out. He booked a taxi and went to the venue.
He checked the time and people should already be having dinner by now. He was late for sure but he promised to go so he went as soon as possible. Aaron was sitting at a table and having dinner. He tasted it and his eyebrows knitted together. Maybe it was because of having a lot of homemade food recently, he didn't find the food outside to be as tasty.
He did know it had the commercial tasty taste but felt that Cecil's cooking was more delicious. He just munched on the food while sipping on the wine. " Hello Mr. Knight ". Aaron turned to the side and noticed a woman dressed up in an elegant gown sitting on the chair beside him. Aaron didn't know her but felt like he might've seen her somewhere.
He just gave a nod and went back to his food. The woman was a little flustered. " Did Mr. Knight not recognize me ? " She asked again and Aaron turned to her. " My apologies but I really cannot seem to recall you ". He was straight forward about it. The woman smiled and nodded. " I appreciate the honestly. I am Maria from ZB company ". Aaron nodded.
" Nice to meet you ". He knew that it was a clothing brand and he never actually met her properly. He might've seen her by chance somewhere. He went back to eating wondering when Cecil would come. He checked the time and looked at his phone. There was nothing. Maria noticed it and wondered if Aaron actually wanted to leave.
She decided to make conversation. " I didn't expect to see Mr. Knight here ". Aaron was starting to find this woman annoying. " I didn't know my presence was for someone to predict ". Maria was shocked by the response. " I didn't mean it that way. I am sorry if I came off as rude ". Aaron didn't say anything and took a sip of the wine.
He picked up the croissant and took a bite. He thought it was a plain one but it had cream inside it. His eyebrow shot up. He put it down and chewed. He thought that he would ask Cecil if he was willing to make it and maybe in different flavors. Cecil walked in and saw a waiter pass by. " Excuse me ". The waiter stopped. " Yes sir ? "
" Do you know where Mr. Knight is ? " The waiter showed Cecil the way. Cecil noticed Aaron sitting at a table and his back was to him. Cecil smiled and thanked the waiter. The waiter left and Cecil walked to Aaron. " Mr. Knight ". Maria called and Aaron turned to her. " That- " She pointed at his face and Aaron didn't know what it was about.
Cecil's smile vanished when he saw the lady. He picked up pace and took long strides and reached the table. Maria was about to reach to wipe the corner of Aaron's mouth. " Hubby~ " A pleasant voice called from behind and a man stood in between their chairs. Aaron was surprised at the call and looked up to see Cecil. Cecil had a bright smile on his face.
He leaned down using his finger to remove the cream and licked it off his finger. He looked at Aaron with bright clear eyes. His smile showed how he was proud of what he did. Aaron couldn't help but smile too. He thought that Cecil looked like a kitten acting coquettish and showing its chin for the owner to scratch and say it was a good boy.
Aaron moved back a little. He put his hand around Cecil pulling him into his lap. " You are late ". Cecil showed an apologetic expression. " I tried but the traffic was bad ". Aaron nodded. " Alright ". " What is it that you just had ? " Cecil asked and Aaron picked up the croissant for Cecil to taste. Cecil took a bite and nodded.
" It is nice ". Aaron couldn't help smile wider. He wiped Cecil's mouth with the napkin. " What pasta is this ? " Cecil asked looking at the plate. " Don't bother with it. It is not that tasty. At least not as tasty as the one you make ". Cecil laughed. Maria was shook by the whole interaction. She only felt awkward now.
She didn't know that Aaron was a married man. She quickly changed her posture and ate properly. Cecil noticed this and didn't say anything. Aaron completely forgot about her presence. " Let me get some food too ". Cecil said and got out of Aaron's lap. He came back and pulled his chair closer to Aaron's.
The both of them had the dinner happily. The host also talked to Cecil and found out his identity. He was shocked but congratulated them. Cecil felt a little tired after a long day and dozed off in the car for a while. They went back home and walked up to their rooms. Cecil stopped at his room and turned to look at Aaron.
Aaron was already looking at him. Cecil was about to say good night but Aaron walked closer. Cecil stood in place and Aaron was now in front of him. Cecil gulped feeling nervous. " Why ? " Aaron bent at his waist to be on eye level with Cecil. Cecil felt his heart picking up pace. The house was too silent. He wondered if Aaron could hear it. " Call me that again ".
Aaron said in a low voice. Cecil's gaze wavered. " W-what ? " Aaron smirked. " Call me hubby again ". Cecil blushed and quickly went to his room shutting the door with a bang. Aaron laughed at his reaction. Cecil blushed harder when he heard the laughter. Aaron shook his head with a smile and went to his room. This cat sure knows how to escape well.
-MG