Third person point of view
Cecil looked at the message Ben sent him. They were going to meet up that night for dinner. He was currently in the office. The hotel was nearer to his office than his home so he decided to go there directly after work. He called Aaron to tell him about it. Aaron smiled when he noticed the call. His assistant stopped speaking.
He couldn't help wonder what was there to smile about. Aaron picked up and greeted. " Hello ". " Hey ". Cecil could feel Aaron's tone was like he was smiling. " What is it ? " " Remember Ben ? We met at the exhibition ". " Yeah ". " That day he said they want to go for dinner right ? It is today. I just found out about it ".
" Okay... so you will come back after that ? " " Yeah. And I probably will be a little late. I didn't attend it the last time. They won't let me go that easily ". Cecil chuckled. Aaron let out a breath. " Alright ". " Yeah. I wanted to inform you ". Aaron gave a hum. " I also have a small favor to ask ". Cecil said and Aaron's face brightened up.
" What is it ? " " I won't drive since I most likely will be drinking. Can you ask someone to help take my car home ? " Aaron's eyes brightened again. " Sure ". " Thanks ". " No mention ". " I will hang up then. Bye ". Cecil pulled the phone away but Aaron spoke up. " Wait ". Cecil put the phone to his ear again. " Send me your location. Just in case ".
" Okay ". Cecil smiled and hung up. He sent the location to Aaron. Aaron looked at it. His assistant was watching him a little cautiously. Aaron thought about it and since his assistant already met Cecil, he can ask him to get the job done. He looked up and smiled at his assistant. His assistant pushed his glasses up wondering what that smile was for.
He understood when he walked into the building. He went to Cecil and Cecil recognized him. " Thanks for the help and sorry for the trouble ". " No sir. It is my duty ". He gave a smile and walked out. He chuckled dryly. He was even running errands now. He wept in his heart. Cecil stayed in his office and worked till it was time for him to leave for dinner.
He took a taxi and went to the hotel. He was 10 minutes late because of the traffic. " I thought you bailed on us again ". Ben said when Cecil walked up to them. " No way ". He laughed and sat down. They all talked and had dinner happily. They then went up to the bar in the same building. They had drinks and had a nice chat as it has been a while since all of them met up.
" I also want a husband~~ " Ben whined and all of them laughed and teased him. Cecil told about it and they also complained saying he was a bad guy for not inviting them. Cecil laughed saying he would find time to get them to meet. They were finally done with it and wanted to leave. They called for the bill.
The waiter walked up to them. " The bill is already paid sir ". The waiter said and they were surprised. " Who did ? " " The gentleman over there ". The waiter showed a table which was a little diagonal to them. They all turned to that side and were shocked. Cecil was the one who was shocked the most.
He saw Aaron sitting there with his legs crossed and a glass of whiskey in his hand. He seemed to have noticed their gaze on him. He looked up and smiled. Cecil didn't expect it at all. The others were talking amongst themselves wondering who it was. They were a little drunk to see clearly and the lighting wasn't helping. Aaron put the glass away and went to them.
Cecil was staring at him intensely. He stood up when Aaron neared and Aaron smiled. " Do you know him ? " One of his friends asked and Cecil nodded. Ben came back from the washroom and saw a man besides their gang. He squinted and caught up on the situation. " Aaron ? " He asked and Aaron smiled at him.
" Hello. Nice to see you again ". Ben covered his mouth in shock. He didn't know that it was the Aaron Knight. They all also realized slowly that it was that Aaron they only saw in news. They gasped and were shook. Aaron didn't mind them and turned to Cecil. " Let's go home ? " They were once again shook by the statement.
They finally understood it. " You are Cecil's husband ? " One of them asked and Aaron nodded. " I am here to pick him up ". Cecil was also considerably drunk. This situation did get him to sober up a little but not that much. Aaron turned to them. " I will meet you guys next time... sober ". They all looked away and Aaron chuckled.
Ben also laughed. " Sure, sure. Now take your husband home ". Aaron laughed. Cecil was still in a daze. Aaron noticed and put his hand around Cecil's waist. " Let's go ? " Cecil finally nodded. Cecil picked up his things. " See you guys. Bye ". He said and walked away with Aaron. Aaron had his hand around his waist.
They entered the elevator and Cecil felt a light buzz in his head. He leaned onto Aaron. " What happened ? " Aaron asked looking down at Cecil. Cecil shook his head. " Just a little dizzy ". " Want me to carry you ? " Cecil looked up at Aaron and nodded. Aaron smiled. He put his other hand under Cecil's knees and picked him up.
Cecil put his hands around Aaron's neck and hugged him. Aaron smiled seeing him be all docile and obedient. They reached the parking lot and Aaron walked to his car. He noticed Cecil was at the verge of falling asleep. He carefully got in while still holding Cecil. He settled down and the driver closed the door.
He settled Cecil down on his lap. He carefully took Cecil's hand from around his shoulder and held him close. Cecil held onto his coat and nuzzled his face against his shoulder. " Drive carefully ". Aaron said. " Yes sir ". The driver answered and concentrated on the road. Aaron adjusted Cecil's head on his shoulder so it wouldn't droop.
Cecil opened his eyes in slits. He looked up at Aaron. Aaron noticed that Cecil was awake. " Sleep more ". " Hubby~ " Cecil called out making Aaron freeze. Cecil did call him that before but now it was more intimate and it was tugging at his heart. Aaron recovered slowly. " Yes ? " His voice came out more constrained than he expected. He gulped hard.
" Thank you for coming to pick me up ". Cecil grinned and Aaron couldn't help smile too. " No need to thank me. It is my pleasure ". Cecil giggled and buried his head in the crook of his neck. Aaron noticed Cecil fell asleep again in a few seconds. He kissed his forehead. They reached the house and Aaron got out carrying Cecil in his arms.
He went to the house and took Cecil to his room. He put him down on the bed and helped remove his shoes and socks. He also helped remove his shirt leaving him in a t-shirt and dress pants. He then covered him with the blanket. He kissed his forehead again. " Sleep well ". He smiled and walked out.
The next morning, Cecil woke up and rolled around in the bed. He groaned and held his head. He shouldn't have drank so much. He slowly sat up and looked around. He was in his room. He thought back to the previous night and everything flashed in front of his eyes. His eyes went wide in shock.
He put his hand to his forehead. He didn't know why he acted all coy. It made his heart flutter when he thought about how Aaron treated him such gentleness. He heard the door open and saw Aaron there. His face was red but now it flushed harder. Aaron was all dressed up. He walked in and went up to Cecil.
" Do you feel any nausea ? " Cecil shook his head. He touched Cecil's forehead. " That's good. Make sure to have something and also take a medicine for headache. I need to go to work. Rest for today at home and if you don't feel well, call me immediately without hesitating ". Cecil nodded. " Did I cause any trouble ? " He asked and Aaron smiled.
" Do you think I would've come picked you up if I thought you were trouble ? " Cecil looked down and fiddled with the sheets. Aaron raised his hand rubbing Cecil's head. " If you take that as trouble, go ahead and do it more. It would be a pleasure for me to help you out again and again ". Cecil smiled and rubbed his neck feeling shy.
" Thanks ". Aaron chuckled. " Take rest ". Aaron said and Cecil nodded. He grinned and pinched Cecil's cheek. Cecil looked up with a scowl. Aaron chuckled. " Bye ". Aaron let go. Cecil gave a small smile. " Have a nice day ". " You too ". Aaron walked out to go to work. Cecil fell back on the bed and buried himself in the sheets. He felt too shy.
-MG