ADRIEN MORGAN
I stayed awake with Julian snoring lightly on my chest. If it was anybody else,I would have been irritated but since it's Julian,I won't mind even a little drool on my shirt.
I was mostly wondering about how emotionally unstable Julian is. I swear one minute he was vexed and the next he was tranquil like it was the most normal behavior. Disbelief can't even describe what I felt when he just shrugged it off like it was common knowledge or that he wasn't the one demanding for answers.
How he managed to switch through emotions left me extremely buffled. I can't believe this is what I signed up for. I just hope it doesn't get worse once pregnancy hormones step in, or else I'll be the most devastated man on land.
I sighed for the nth time.
Azrael peeked through the door and I invited him in with my hand. He walked into the room followed by Luciano who was now showing. How did Julian miss the eveident bump?
" So,how is he?" Luciano was the first to ask.
"He's so damn confusing. He just said 'okay' and that's it. Can you believe it?" Azrael's shoulders visibly relaxed and they both chuckled.
"That's far better than what I had anticipated. I'm glad he understands our world no matter how small of a fraction we reveal to him." Azrael commented.
I agree with him, Julian took this information better than any of us had anticipated and that in itself is a miracle. The labyrinth that is this man I was mated to!
I just shook my head.
"I really apologize for Julian's behavior. It was so not cool of him, especially to you Luciano. I'll ask him to apologize to you in person and I hope that you guys can get back to being close." I genuinely apologized to the couple because it was eating me away,I wouldn't be at ease without clearing the air with them.
Julian had shouted at my brother and his pregnant mate, making it hard for me to ignore.
"It's alright Adrien,you don't have to apologize to anyone. You were equally scolded, don't forget." Luciano replied making all of us chuckle.
We had a little chit chat before Azrael decided it was time to feed the little dragon, so they left to grab some lunch. There's a lot we've yet to talk about like their mating ceremony and marriage, but I guess we'll have to postpone till mama comes to visit.
She is equally ecstatic as dad to meet our mates, and if only it wasn't for her endless responsibilities back home as Queen, I believe she would've visited a long time ago.
Alya walked back into the room with a lunchbox and flask in both hands, with her husband in tow. He held what looked like a picnic bag filled with several things I couldn't make out from where I was. I tried to get up and receive them but the koala laying on my chest had a tight grip on me. The slight movement had him shifting in his sleep.
Julian opened his eyes and then raised his head while scowling, as if trying to figure out where he was. His eyes widened when he layed his cobalt blue eyes on Alya's husband's and he shot up onto his knees.
"Papa!!" He cooed while spreading his arms wide for a hug. Mehmet gave Julian a big bear hug,his thick muscles enveloping Julian making him look smaller.
For an old man,this man was strongly built. If it wasn't for his strong human scent,I would've thought he was a werewolf or lycan. The man is big,and so are his children. I sometimes wonder how Alya does it with him,but I can't dare ask or say anything about the topic.
Julian raised his head from Mehmet's chest with tears rolling down his face,"I missed you,papa." He said to the buff man who then loosened his grip on Julian.
"I missed you more,son. Everyone did,don't pull that prank again! It wasn't funny at all." Mehmet scolded Julian but I could tell that he was holding back his tears. The man was tense and worried sick the whole time Julian was in coma but he stayed strong for his wife and children. I really envied him,he could control his feelings and remain strong even in tough times.
"I won't dare. I promise you,that." Julian promised and then hugged the man once more.
I cleared my throat,he can't be nuzzling in another man's chest like that in front of me. He should understand that I'm a very possessive man and it doesn't matter whether Mehmet is a father figure in his life. When they didn't make a move to part,I cleared my throat again,but this time louder.
This gained their attention and they awkwardly pulled apart, Julian returned to my side where I was now seated. Alya laughed at her husband as he slowly walked back to her.
"I told you, darling. Julian now has a boyfriend and it looks like his protective and possessive. Tread carefully!" Alya warned her husband playfully.
"I'm sorry, I just missed my baby boy." Mehmet shyly apologized.
"It's okay,I understand but I just couldn't help the itch." I gave him my best smile to show him that we're still on good terms. "You can hug all you want just try to be considerate of my feelings." I concluded.
"Hey,how about you hold back on your jealousy a bit?" That was Julian. I turned to him to make sure he gets my point clearly, "I can't help it babe. I'm naturally a possessive and territorial man, it's in our nature. Have you tried Azrael?!" I asked.
I saw realization in Julian's eyes when he finally understood what exactly I was talking about. " Oh... Right." He whispered.
I nodded in reply.
" Alright guys, let's have some lunch. I prepared home made Mac n cheese, there's some grilled chicken and potatoes. Oh I also made some mixed fruit juice for you Julian,make sure you drink it all." She said in a motherly tone. Julian nodded in reply, "As you should." She replied back and then returned to her task of unpack the picnic bag.
She pulled out a glass jug filled with said juice and out it in the mini fridge,then placed four glasses in the small cupboard next to the fridge. Mehmet pulled out four plates and started plating the food they had brought.
I'll be honest,the moment Mehmet opened the food flask,I almost drooled. The food inside had a very strong aroma,I gulped.
"Alya's whole family are great cooks. I bet you'll eat more than usual and stuff your stomach up till it's full." Julian whispered in my ear.
"I can tell,I'm all of a sudden very hungry." I whispered back in Julian's ear.
Don't even start me on why we're whispering instead of talking normally. I just became a different person around Julian and with the couple in the room with us,I feel surprisingly comfortable.
"C'mon boys,get out of bed. Sit with us here at the dining." Mehmet announced that lunch was served.
We didn't need to be called twice. Julian jumped out of bed and in a flash,he was already at the table. I was surprised at how fast he got there but just shook my head and joined them anyway.
Alya poured us juice as Mehmet opened a small tiffin filled with Shiraz salad. I recon this couple's expertise in cooking upon taking the very first bite of the food. The macaroni was as great and so was the chicken. I couldn't help the moan that rolled out of my throat.
"Mmm.... The food is so good!" I commented.
"Oh... You're so kind." Alya tried to subtly brush off my praise.
"I mean it, Alya! This is the best bechamel I've had in a while. What's your recipe?" I replied.
"I'll share it with you later,son. Let's finish this food before it runs cold." Mehmet was the one who answered.
"You will!? Thank you." I was honestly surprised that he was going to give away his family recipe that easily.
He nodded and I beamed with joy. Alya's eyes swelled with tears,so I was pushed to ask her what's wrong. She said that she was just glad her family keeps getting bigger and happier.
Julian ate only a little bit while I literally inhaled the food on my plate and took another serving. We enjoyed the rest of our lunch in comfortable silence.
After we were done,I helped Alya clear the table as we talked about random things. Julian slowly walked back into his bed to lay down a bit.
"So son,tell me about how you met with my little cub." Mehmet asked when he joined me and Alya in the couch where we were now seated.
I told them about the day I saw Julian walking at the shores of my resort, leaving out the part that it's privately owned. The things I felt that day and how I kept watching him from a distance when he sat down in the beach sand.
I told them about our first conversation when I said some cheesy flirtatious words to Julian and how flustered he had been. Then the moment when I fell in love and decided to befriend him. When I realized that I couldn't just be friends with Julian and when I confessed.
I told them almost everything, emphasis on almost.
"Thank you for coming into his life, Adrien. I got to see a vibrant and happy Julian because of you. Even when I didn't know who you were,I just prayed to God that you're kind enough to love my boy as he deserves." Alya said with a smile on her face "And by the smile in your eyes when you talk about Julian,I can tell that you love him dearly." She added.
"I should be thanking Julian for accepting me and loving me as much as he does. I've been searching for him for a long time and when I found him,it was a bet on whether he accepts or rejects me. So it's him I have to thank." I told them genuinely. "You know,I fell in love instantly while he was a straight man who had just called off his wedding to the woman he thought he loved." I corrected because these were humans,they couldn't understand the cryptic meaning behind rejection or acceptance because they're unfamiliar with mateships.
"Oh... Now that I think about it! How did you do it? I mean..... How did you get him to fall for you?" Mehmet asked.
"I just gave him my genuine love in its purest form wholeheartedly,and let it do its magic." I shrugged like it wasn't a big deal.
" It makes sense. Julian is such a sucker for attention and love. Even if he put up a fight against your love,he would've lost miserably and fallen for you." Alya commented with a wink.
We all fell into a fit of laughter.
These two are such a hilarious couple!