JULIAN OLIVAREZ
Upon arrival,I revved my bike to alert those inside of my arrival. I then parked it aside in the space designated for big bikes in the grand courtyard. I got off and walked to the main entrance and pushed the double doors open, eager to meet with my man.
I miss him.
I heard the sound of laughter and decided to follow it to the direction of the patio. Through the glass door, I saw unfamiliar people scattered all-over the patio furniture,I could only recognise Azrael's blue hair. The rest had different coloured hair like,grey silver and black or dark brown I couldn't tell. They seemed to be having so much fun,talking about whatever but what caught me off guard was Adrien being lovey dovey with a woman. She was sitting and he had rested his head on her lap as she stroked his hair. I couldn't make out her features clearly but what stood out about her was her ruby red hair. It almost looked fiery red like hot flames.
I was itching to go and pull away Adrien and asked him about his business with her. I wanted to just turn back walk away but fought against it. I wanted him to know that I saw him with her. In fact I wanted to tell at both of them.
I don't know where this feeling came from but I was all of a sudden quite insecure because the woman looked hot and he could have anyone he wanted and abandon me like Issa did. I was also starting to get livid from the possessiveness that I felt.
"It's not what you think." A voice came from behind me, startling me out of my trance. " Unclench those fists and get rid of that frown,the man is yours." Luciano was carrying a tray with glasses and a jug filled with fresh fruit juice.
"Oh!" Was all I managed to say. I did as he had suggested and regulated my breath. A smile returned to my face and I offered to help him carry the tree but he politely declined.
"I'm gonna take the jug,bring the glasses." That was all I said before carrying the jug to reduce on the weight he had to carry. I used my free hand to open the tempered glass door for us and let him step out first.
"Thanks, Jules."
"Don't mention it."
All heads snapped to our direction the moment I shut the door. These new faces,they might be the family I'm here to meet. They're all extremely beautiful, ethereal and tall. The kind of tall where you can tell by one's posture while they are seated.
Each of them had striking features that looked quite uncanny and unbelievable. The different hair colors,the eyes and other facial features along with their flawless supple skins. I couldn't take my eyes off each of them for a while that I forgot I was staring.
"Come son,you must be the infamous Julian." The dark haired man with a low pitched voice waved at me. He wore a smile that mirrored Adrien's. Now that I paid close attention to these people,each of them looked like their sons. Except for the peculiar silver haired man who sat alone doing whatever on his phone,he looked like everyone.
I let my feet lead me to Adrien's older version who emitted an aura that demanded respect but quite soothing as well. He must be the king,I don't know how to act around royalty.
"H-hi, pleased to meet you." I inwardly face palmed, my voice just had to go ahead and break,so embarrassing.
"Don't be nervous,son. He might be intimidating on the outside but he's rather a big softie. No need to be tense around Giuseppe,he's a good man." The red haired woman said while walking towards us. I calmed down and placed the jug on the table.
" If anything you should be on your toes around her. She's the badass alpha queens whom everyone fears." The silver haired man shouted.
Too late! She was already standing so close to me, towering over my 6" form. Just how tall are these people!? And their beauty! It should be a crime to be this beautiful. Not a wrinkle or acne in sight on all of their faces.
" Don't mind them, they're just teasing you. I'm your mother in law; now this is where we hug." She spread her arms for me.
Before I could hug her,I was pulled back into a sturdy chest that I recognized far too well.
Sigh
Adrien turned me around and possessively attacked my lips,as of making a statement. He then whispered in my sensitive ears,making me feel goosebumps grow on my skin.
" Get physical with any of them and I'll make you regret it!" Was all he said before wrapping his strong arms around my waist.
" And I thought Azrael was the crazy one!" The grey haired man scoffed. " I'm Alekzaviá or Xavier for short. I'm these fools' only sensible family member." He introduced himself.
I turned around completely and greeted him back with a handshake. " I'm Julian olivarez,nice to meet you. You look a lot like Xéna."
I accidentally blurted out the last statement,but it caught everyone's attention. Damn my dumb mouth!
"That's an honour, Julian." He smiled and sat by his father.
"I'm these fools' mother,I'm Sienna." She introduced herself.
"Mom! We're not fools." Azrael yelled from one corner where he sat with Luciano in-between his laps.
"Of you say so,but everybody knows." Sienna shouted back and rolled her eyes.
I immediately gave her a quick handshake,"Glad to meet you."
I turned to greet Adrien's father with a handshake but he pulled me into a man hug and patted my back with so much strength.
"He may be territorial but he's still an egg to me. And Julian; word of advise,make sure to give that crazy woman a hug. Otherwise you won't like the monster she'll become if she doesn't get it soon." Giuseppe whispered below his breath.
I nodded and thanked him before returning to the queen and hugging her. She openly welcomed my hug and held me tight in her surprisingly strong but comforting hug. It felt motherly.
" Now that's more like it." She spoke while shooting glares at Adrien.
I know I may have to face consequences with Adrien but he's nothing I can't handle,his parents on the other hand,I wanted to get their approval so he should just bear with it.
I pulled back and apologized for not being among the welcome party yesterday and for being nervous. They asked basic questions about me and I gladly told them about myself.
We talked and joked about anything,the patio was filled with laughter from all of us. We bonded over stories about ourselves,the parents joked about their children's childhood and the said children had nothing to do about it but glare. Meanwhile Luciano and I were laughing at the top of our lungs at the boys' expense.
Dinner time came around faster than anticipated,we left the patio and entered into the house to wash up and get ready for dinner.
"Okay boys,don't do anything naughty! Dinner will be served in thirty!" Giuseppe yelled from downstairs while the boys hurried up the stairs to their designated rooms in the mansion.
The said boys just scoffed and continued on their way with us in tow. Both couples took a room each and Xavier,single as he is,walked into his own alone. I bet he felt a pang of envy; he mumbled about staying on land to see if he could find a mate among the land dwellers.
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"So Julian,when do you plan on starting your combat training? I'd like to train you myself." Giuseppe caught me off guard with this question.
"I haven't thought about it. But getting trained by you is really an honour. Thank you,sir." I politely replied,masking my shock with a smile.
" We start tomorrow morning!" Declared the older man.
" Dad!!" All three sons yelled in unison.
" C'mon hon,let the boy recuperate. You'll be training him when his body is ready. You know how Intense your combat training sessions can be." Sienna suggested.
" Okay,two more days then." He compromised. Nobody said a thing and I knew better than to question the silence.
"Mom,we should talk about our mating ceremony. How do you see of we make it double for both of us?" Azrael diverted the conversation, ridding the table of the awkward air.
Adrien felt grateful for his brother's thoughtfulness,he gave him a small smile to show it. Everyone started talking about the themes and number of people to invite,and whether they should also make a human religious wedding as well.
Except for Luciano and I who had not yet told our families about their sexualities, everyone else felt ecstatic about the wedding preparations.