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Given- Wait, what?
Sam- I mean, if I marry you and then tell everyone that I refused to tell them that we were together because I was unsure that they would be okay with me being in a relationship with a man, then they will accept it,
Given- You really don't have to do such sir, I'm really fine with this, if they keep on trying to hurt me I'll just quit my job and they'll be happy again.
Sam- How about we make a deal,
Given- Sir, do you get the term marriage, people just don't get married, it's a decision that has to be made by both parties,
Sam- Okay, let's put it this way, how about this, we make it a contracted marriage,
Given -As in?
Sam- I pay you for being my husband, not really my husband, you just have to pretend when we are out,
Given- But we just can't get married now, they won't buy it,
Sam- I'll court you first, propose and then we marry before this year ends,
Given- If only I survive till the end of the year,
Said Given as he began to laugh. Well it was his first time having a decent conversation with his boss so, he still couldn't believe it. And for the fact that his boss just wanted them to have a fake wedding out of the blue shocked him. After their conversation, Sam told Given that he had to run to the mall to buy more food, and comfortable clothes for Given since he would be staying with him till he recovered but Given told him that it would be wise for them to go together or else Sam would buy something he didn't want, so Sam had no choice but to take him with.
He pushed Given's wheelchair and out they went, Sam then told his maid, I'll just say his aunty because he never saw her as his maid, he told her not to cook because he was going to order them a meal. And then he helped Given get in the car and then off to the mall they went. On their way Sam gave Harry a call asking him if he was in his office but Harry was actually out with his husband, they were celebrating since Mark wrote his final paper, this meant that Sam was supposed to look after Given on his own for the entire day. After a very long and steady ride, they arrived at the mall and Sam again, had to carry Given out of the car, put him on the wheelchair and then push him. Thus was work on another level.
And for the fact that Sam normally went out without his guards was also something else, he trusted everyone he came across I guess. He then pushed Given and then in to the mall they went. Given asked him to take him to a clothing store that was near Harry's store, and Sam told him that they should just check out Harry's store since they were close and Given told him that they would if he was willing to pay because only rich people went in that store but Sam told him that there was no problem. I would say he just wanted to see Given wearing his designs only because Harry only had the most expensive brands, Sam's brand bring the top tier. They went in and there they were welcomed very well.
The staff was very nice, they even asked to assist Sam in pushing Given bit he politely refused saying he was the only one capable of taking care of his boy. Well, I would say that the acting had began, since he said he wanted to convince people that he had something going on with Given do that they would stop troubling him, and he began by fooling his best friends staff, and they were falling for it. Sam helped Given to pick up cute pyjamas, they were very fluffy, and then they got a few comfy clothes since Given was hurt and had to wear comfy clothes. After spending almost ZAR10 000, they got out of the shop and went to a food store since Given was saying he was hungry. On their way Given asked his boss if he was not troubling him but his boss just told him that he wasn't troubled since taking care of him was actually part of the act.
Well, their every step was still watched,but it's just what Sam wanted. He wanted more and fresh news to speculate, in a good way though. And he would be respected again. He then took Given to a restaurant inside the huge mall, and when they got there, they were offered the very best service, they were even offered the best table in the house. Being Sam was just something else, he was living the life most people would die to live if you ask me. They then ordered their food and as their order arrived, Sam noticed a very familiar face in the building, it was one of the guests that were supposed to show up for his show that was coming in a few days. He waved at the gentleman and that's when the man noticed him and he went towards them in order to greet Sam.
At that moment
Sam- Mr Heaven, it's very nice to meet you,
Mr Heaven - No need to be more respectful son, how have you been though?
Sam- It's been tough these few days but what can I say,
Mr Heaven - Where are my manners, (to Given)How are you doing young man, I'm Sam's old friend,
Given- I'm very well thank you for asking Sir,
Mr Heaven - If you don't mind me asking, what happened?
Given- Um, I ....
Sam- He got attacked last night, Mr Heaven, this is the young man involved in the scandal I'm in,
Mr Heaven - Oh, I don't quite remember the face do I didn't notice, Sam....Are you really seeing this young man or it's just a lie your fiance came up with?( The waiter comes with the food)
Sam- Oh, there's our food, someone's been saying they were hungry,I'll help feed you since the hand you use is hurt,
And since the question was ignored on purpose, asking it again woukd seem weird so Mr Heavens said bye to the two and went back to his own table. And as for the two, they went on with their act and it was working because tweets were starting to circulate.
And on the other side, Harry was at his apartment with his husband, they were just sitting on their dining table like a typical married couple having nothing to talk about and Mark decided to ask Harry a question he has been wishing to as him .
At that moment
Mark- Honey,
Harry- my love,(he pays attention to him)
Mark- Did you ever picture yourself married whine growing up,
Harry- Honestly, no, I've always been a messy person and marriage was something I never thought of until I met you,
Mark- If you didn't meet me, do you think you would be married by now(in a very serious tone)
Harry- I don't know, honey what do you want?
Mark- I'm just curious, but I would really like to have a baby,
Harry- Oh, I see where this is going, you want to get pregnant,
Mark- If I could I would,
Harry- You are still young trust me, baby you're turning twenty three in just a few months,
Mark- I know, but you're always working, and I'll be lonely(he moves to Marks chair and gives him a hug)
Harry -Ohh, honey I'll always have time for you don't worry, if you want, I can just work from home, I really don't have to go to the office, I just had to at first because you had classes,but since you no longer have them, I can spend time with you all day long.
Mark- How about we just adopt one, I promise I'll be a good parent,
Harry - You do know that if we have a kid I won't have time for you anymore right,
Mark- Really,
Harry- Yes, I'll be too focused on the child, I won't know you exist,
Said Harry as he gave his tiny husband a kiss. Well,their few months of marriage were very tough since getting married wasn't entirely their choice, they had to do it because of their parents, but it's not like they were just two strangers forced in to marriage, they had been together for over seven whole years, and their families were very fond of each other and didn't want to end up in quarrels due to their kids, so they got them married so that they wouldn't think of breaking ties with one another. So we might say they were forced to live upon their families expectations, but they managed through it all, they were still happy, their love was still blooming like the first day they met back in highschool when Mark was just fifteen or sixteen, so they came a very long way together.
The best part is that they never fought, they maintained a safe environment for the both of them.
And back to our actors. Well, they were finally done with their meal so Sam paid and then they left the restaurant, Given then told him that he was tired and wanted to rest so Sam took him to the car, carried him inside and then they were set to leave. They had everything they needed, as they were about to leave, Given's phone rang, and he asked Sam to answer it for him because he was tired and the phone was near Sam. So Sam answered it and put it on loud speaker.
At that moment
Given- Hello, who is this,(there was an awkward silence between him and the other speaker)Hello, I will hand up if you don't speak,
Mr Samuel -No need, there is no need to do that(in a calm voice)
Given- Father is that you,
Mr Samuel- Oh yes it is my one and only heir, I hear you've been attacked,
Given- You've heard lies, I'm perfectly fine,
Mr Samuel - I hear you, I hear you, I want you home this minute if you are telling the truth, you can't just leave your people like that, who is supposed to lead them.
Given- Someone that is man enough to do so, I am not coming back home and don't even think you will see me show up, you have your son's there, I guess I'm not needed,
Mr Samuel - I am still your father Given, all you have to do is to just stop your madness and we will be in good terms,
Given- Good bye father (To Sam) Sir, can you hang the call up for me.
Sam- Of course. (He hangs up)
After hanging up the call, Given's facial expression changed and it seemed as if he wanted to cry, he didn't know what to do from there, before he knew it, he was completely in tears , he didn't know why everyone just showed up now out of the blue. This broke him even though he never wanted to admit what was eating him alive. Sam tried to comfort him by tapping him on the shoulder but it didn't work hence he ended up giving him a hug, even though it seemed like he was still trying to show people that he was with Given, it wasn't it, he was trying to comfort him from what ever he went through. After the five minute long hug, Sam began to drive because he was also tired, he drove back home and on his way he ordered food and by the moment they arrived the food was already delivered and they just had to eat.