Third person point of view
The next day, Aaron called Cecil in the evening. " I am here ". " Okay ". Cecil picked up both the bags and went down. He saw Aaron waiting outside the car. He put the bags in the trunk and both of them got in. They went to the mansion. They walked in and greeted each other. Cecil was also happy to see them.
They pampered him more than they did with Aaron. He couldn't help a light pang in his chest. They went to Aaron's room and put the bags away. Aaron was the first one to take a shower. He walked out in a towel. Cecil looked up and was startled. He quickly looked away. He stumbled to his bag and took his things. He almost forgot. " Wait ".
He turned around and quickly looked away. He focused hard on Aaron's face. " Don't you dare look at your suit ". Aaron smirked. " You actually just gave me the idea ". Cecil looked like he would cry. " Please~ " Aaron smiled. " Fine ". Cecil nodded. He went to the bathroom and finished his shower. They both went down for dinner and had it together.
Cecil talked with them all happily. They then went to sleep. Aaron took out an extra blanket and gave it to Cecil. Unlike last time Cecil felt nervous to sleep on the same bed with Aaron. He wasn't the type to move around a lot. And last time, they stayed on their sides. So Cecil assured himself that it should be fine and fell asleep.
The next morning, Cecil woke up and looked around. He stretched and looked at the time. They were going to stay at home anyway. He got out of bed and finished his things. He opened the door and saw Aaron on the other side. " Hey ". Cecil said and moved aside. Aaron walked in closing the door. Cecil hugged him.
" Happy birthday ". Aaron hugged him back. " Thank you so much ". They pulled away. " Were you going down ? " Cecil nodded. " Wait a second ". Aaron said and picked up his phone. " Let's go ". The both of them went down and saw Cecil's family talking to Aaron's. Cecil smiled and went to greet them.
He then talked to Lara. Aaron also greeted them and they all gave him their blessings. They all chatted and spent the day together. The backyard was being decorated for the party at night. They had lunch together and then went to rest. Cecil slept for a while more to save more energy for the party.
He woke up in the evening and spent some time with his family. Then everyone left to get ready for the party. Lara gave him the brooch. Cecil and Aaron went back to their room. Cecil carefully hid the brooch. He was the first one to take a shower. He put on the suit he brought. He put the coat aside for now. He didn't want to feel stuffed.
Aaron took a bath next and walked out in a towel again. Cecil didn't dare look at him and gave the suit. " Happy birthday again ". Aaron smiled and took it. " Thank you ". He went to the wardrobe to put it on and walked out. Cecil let out a gasp when he saw Aaron. It was a wine red suit matched with white silk shirt. The red bow tie was untied and just hanging on his neck.
There were also red stones along the collar and cuffs. Even the buttons were red stones. Cecil was amazed at how good it looked on Aaron. " I was worried for nothing ". Aaron laughed at those words. " But there seems to be a small problem ". Cecil went closer. " What is it ? " Aaron showed the button which was hanging loosely. Cecil's eyes went wide.
" I couldn't find time for it and asked someone to do it. Ugh. Wait here ". Cecil rushed to his bag and took out thread and needle. " Do you carry them around ? " Aaron couldn't believe he really had it. " I do ". Cecil said, blushing a little. He put the thread in and went closer to Aaron. " Stand still ". He said and concentrated on stitching it.
He bit his lip while focusing completely on it. Aaron watched Cecil do his best. He couldn't help but smile. Cecil was done and he cut the thread. He checked it once and buttoned it up. " Wait here ". He put them away and took out the brooch. Aaron was surprised. Cecil carefully pinned it to the pocket and smiled.
" Done ". He looked up and saw Aaron looking at him. He gulped and forgot to move. Aaron leaned down and pecked on Cecil's forehead. " Thank you ". Cecil was flustered. " It is nothing ". He rubbed his neck. " Y-you should go down. They are all waiting for you ". Aaron smiled when he saw Cecil's red ears. " You should also come down soon ". " Yeah ".
Aaron smiled and walked out. Cecil let out a shaky breath. He didn't expect Aaron to do something like that. He put on the coat and walked out. He went down and to the backyard. Some people were already there. He saw Aaron greeting someone. He smiled and watched him. Aaron looked back and met eyes with Cecil.
Cecil didn't expect it. He smiled and Aaron smiled back. Aaron gestured for him to come to him. Cecil smiled and walked up to Aaron. Aaron put a hand around his waist pulling him closer. " This is my husband ". He introduced Cecil to an elder woman. Cecil smiled and greeted her. Cecil then went around greeting people along with Aaron.
Aaron didn't hesitate to tell that they were married. For that matter, Cecil himself didn't mind it. He was anything but ecstatic. The minister also came to the party. " Thank you so much for coming ". " Of course I should ". Aaron chuckled. They chatted for a while. The party began and Aaron cut the cake.
All the guests gave him gifts and they had dinner. Aaron sat with Cecil and had it together. Cecil couldn't help feel really happy. But somewhere in his heart he couldn't help feel a bit anxious too. He didn't know the source of it. He took a deep breath trying not to think too much. He was about to take a sip of the wine but stopped.
They heard commotion and someone was talking loudly. Aaron glanced at Cecil. Cecil also frowned. They both went to check what it was. When they did go, they saw a man in a suit who looked drunk. Cecil didn't know who it was. " Am I not right ? The wedding did happen and it is true ". Cecil sucked in a sharp breath.
For some reason, it felt like he knew what he was talking about. The drunk man continued to talk about the almost happened wedding. Some people were talking in hushed voices. Aaron already ordered for someone to come take him away. Cecil clenched his fists." Does it matter ? " Grandfather asked and everyone stopped gossiping.
" I don't care about what it was. He is my family. If you dare slander them, it means you are going against me ". No one dared to say a word after hearing his words. Cecil didn't know what to say. The man didn't say anything more. " Sir is right. It was a mistake on our adults' side and not theirs ". The minister said and grandfather nodded.
All of them around decided to act like they heard nothing. Some people escorted the drunk man out. The minister spoke to grandfather and he just waved it away with a smile. The rest of the party went on peacefully but Cecil felt on edge. He couldn't get rid of the unsettling feeling. The guests all left one after the other and the party was over.
They all went back in and gathered in the living room. Cecil sat down on his knees in front of grandfather. " What he said is true. Something like that did happen ". He said looking down. " So what ? You heard what the minister and I said. Also, aren't you here right now, married to my grandson ? " Cecil looked up.
Grandfather noticed the tears in his eyes and smiled softly. " I don't care about the past. If he dares talk nonsense outside, I have my ways to shut him up. You are my family. No one will dare touch my grandson ". He touched Cecil's head. Cecil smiled. " Sorry ". He sniffled trying not to cry. All of them felt their heart soften.
" Such a good kid ". Grandfather pinched his cheeks making all of them laugh. Cecil also did. " You brat, come here ". Grandfather called for Aaron. Aaron got down on his knees too beside Cecil. Grandfather gave him a box. Aaron blinked not knowing what it was. Grandfather smiled and gestured for him to open it.
Aaron did and he was dumbfounded. He looked at the papers which were signed by his family putting all of the property and everything on his name. His hands trembled and his couldn't believe his eyes. He looked through all of them and let out a shaky breath. Grandfather noticed his shock and spoke up.
" Don't be too happy. The shares are still in my hands ". The others chuckled. Aaron looked up at grandfather still shook. Grandfather smiled and patted both of their heads. " Live a long and happy life ". The both of them were still not able to recover. " Thank you grandpa ". Aaron said in a restrained voice. He gulped down the lump in his throat. They all dispersed to their rooms.
-MG