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WEDDING PREPARATION

VIKTOR

"Norton, love, aren't you tired?" I looked at him worriedly. He's still smiling but it was evident that his eyes are already showing tiredness. I held his hand and caressed his face to look at my side as he's still busy checking our guest lists.

"Viktor.."

"Shhh.. just let me stare more at your handsome face" A blush crept across his face. He looks so cute, still being so bashful when we're already together for years... And now, getting married.

"Even with these scars on my face, my body... You still find me handsome?"

"Of Course, you do!" I answered automatically, quite defensive too. He's still so insecure with his scars which I found beautiful because it's a part of him that I don't want to exclude. I've also been holding myself back asking what happened that gave him those scars... Maybe it was okay to ask since we're getting married and all right?

"I'm sorry, I didn't get a chance to tell you how and why did I get these scars" I blinked profusely. Quite astounded because he can read my mind. Is this what they call lovers telepathy? I giggled with the thought.

"Hah! I guessed right what you're thinking! Well, I thank you for not actually asking about it, Viktor. Knowing you, you don't want me to get hurt by asking right?" I nodded my head in agreement with him.

"You might also be thinking why there wasn't any fireworks included in the items we have to buy right?" I nodded my head again. Now that he'd mentioned it, there are no fireworks. According to my research, it was actually a tradition in the weddings here to greet the newlyweds in the reception with a couple of fireworks displays... But we are having none of those.

"You know how festivities are always on in the Eversleeping Town right? A firework suddenly dropped in our backyard. Natalie was still small back then, a 7-year-old girl, sleeping inside her room. Mom and Dad were out because of the festivities and when I came back after catching some fireflies from the lake to fill Nat's room with it as promised... Half of the house was already burning." Norton is shivering, telling me his not so beautiful childhood memory. I held his hand and stared deep in his onyx eyes. He blinked and continued with his story.

"The firefighters are still not in the area and as I panicked... I braved it out to get to Nat's room but the wind blew hard during that time that amplified the fire... We've been stuck but I didn't risk us to be trapped... So... I... walked through it... Some debris fell and I kept it away from her... The last memory I saw before me and Natalie passed out from exhaustion and lack of oxygen, my Dad shouting, calling our names and my Mom collapsing before my eyes..." Norton looked at me with a sad smile. "Not a very fond memory of mine, right—Huh? Vi...Viktor... Don't cry" Norton caressed my cheeks and wiped my tears away. "Thank you for being sad for me but I assure you I'm fine now and I'm saying this to you now because I've already moved on from it a long time ago and I'm sorry that I couldn't bring you out to a festival and watch some fireworks display... I..."

"Norton, you don't have anything to be sorry about." I interjected. I showed a sweet smile to assure him that it was okay, and also to remove that frown in his face. "Didn't I tell you already that I accept every part of you? I love everything that is Norton" Norton's eyes glimmered from what I just told him. All of a sudden, he burrows his head on my shoulder. I patted his back. He's acting like a baby now. I love how he shows his vulnerable self to me.

"I just... felt I'm lacking." Norton lifted his head up and met me in my eyes. Those pair of black orbs glistened, looking at me so sincere. "I want to give all the finest things in life, for us, to you, my one and only love, Victor." Now it's my turn to blush with his words.

Ahhhh... I'll never get used to this. He keeps making my heart skip a beat.

Without a warning, I steal a kiss from him which makes him freeze. He probably didn't expect that.

"Ah! You did it this time Viktor." Norton threw away the papers he held on his hand. I step back giggling and brace myself to run around his apartment.

"I won't let you get away you thieving bunny!" I ran as fast as I could, but he still got me as fast too. His strong pair of arms lifted me up and turned me around.

"Ahhhhh!! I surrender, let me down!"

"Oh, you sure surrender fast huh." He put me down now and leaned near my ears, still hugging me from the back. "This is to remind you that you can't get away from me Viktor."

Ugh. His husky voice got me every time.

ARF. ARF. AAARF!

"Oh Wick. Not again." Norton sighed in resignation. Wick keeps tugging on to Norton's pants.

"Wick, baby, that's enough." I patted Wick's head to make him calm down. He finally let go of Norton's leg. I smiled at my pup that was looking at me with concern.

"You must know why Wick is so angry at you if you're hugging me from the back." I looked at him knowingly, teasing him from the memory of our first kiss.

"Huh?"

"Norton. You're the real thief." His perplexed look is very entertaining to watch. I continue with my dramatization to make him look more puzzled.

"You actually stole my first kiss." His eyes widened with my revelation and he became so flustered with what he just heard.

"I... Uh... Ah...Why?? How??" He has this smile plastered on his face now like an idiot which he still tried covering with his hand. "To think that I'm the first one..." He keeps phasing back and forth now and all of a sudden, I just watched him as he did and then...

"YES!!"

Norton shouted with that default champion stance then murmured something that I could actually hear. "That first kiss on the face by Edgar is now pardoned"

"Say what?!" Now it's my turn to be perplexed. "Have you been following me since then that I've decided not to cross paths with you again?" I crossed my arms to him and interrogated him of the facts that I just have known.

"Uhh—let's not talk about it now it's all in the past. You see, I'm sorry that I just can't help it. You don't seem to want to see me, even a shadow of me back then and you're being all blushy-blushy with THAT guy and you just met him. I... I just felt frustrated... You..."

"It's all because of you." I interjected with a dead-pan face, still keeping my laugh inside. He's so cute explaining things he's being so shy about it too.

Oh goodness, the Norton from back then doing something so idiotic? Cute.

I would want this pretense to keep much longer.

"Yeah... I know..." He snaked his arm around my waist aiming to land a kiss on me but I stopped it with my palm.

"Mister, we're still forgetting something, the most important thing and you should take note of this. You don't kiss me as 'Viktor' back then" I cross my arms and pout.

Norton looks flabbergasted now. He thinks for a while and it seems like the memories of that drunken stupor day finally visited him after all these years, looking on that shocked face of his.

"The setting sun... the dog... I..." Norton grabbed my face and hastily kissed me.

"Now 'this' it's for you, love." He looks at me oh so lovingly I feel like I'm going to melt.

"Oh~ stop that Mr. Campbell!" I smack his broad shoulder teasingly. I can't hold this laugh any longer.

"Apology accepted."

<<SPECIAL>>

ELI

"Daniel, have you already contacted our tailor? Stacy Goldrick, right? I think she's already done with Norton and Viktor's suit. Please contact her what time she could be here so Aesop and I could be ready." I've been double checking the non-stop wedding checklist I got from Chloe, she also helped Vera and Fiona's wedding. Chloe even insisted giving it to Jose too in hopes that he'll be finally able to find the 'one'.

Goodness, where could he find a girl that he was looking for an alcoholic drink connoisseur.

How would a girl be so interested in knowing all sorts of alcoholic products right? They would immerse more in perfumes like Chloe and Vera.

Ah.

I might be wrong at generalizing. Just look at Martha! I chuckled underneath my breath thinking about the friends I made in Europe.

"As you will Sire" Daniel curtsied and acted fast on my command. I nodded my head as thanks to him.

"Martha, I'm sorry, this was personal but you're still helping me with all the preparations." I'm happy that Martha volunteered to also assist us with our preparations.

"No problem Mr. Clark, this was a good simulation for me too."

"Wait?! You and William will get married soon?!" This got me hyped. I can't imagine how William would propose. Even holding Martha's hand makes him look like a tomato with how red his face is.

"No, not so fast, he's still busy with the olympics and all. I'm not assuming anything but at least I won't shame him when it comes to wedding preparation." Martha fidgets her hand cutely. She's so uptight but when William is involved, she looks like a precious girl in love.

How cute.

"Ehem. If that was the case then, I would like you to contact Emma now, she's the one assigned with the flower arrangement. Ask her when she would be free to let Aesop choose his bouquet and my brooch."

"On it now Sir"

"Okay. Perfect! Daniel have you already asked when Stacy would be here.?"

"A little over after lunch. Around 14:00 Sir"

"Very good! Please tell your right-hand man to catch Aesop by his shop at around 10:00. He'll let him know the way to Morton's bakery to choose for the wedding cake. I trust Aesop's aesthetic with all of the design but I will manage the backstage. Martha, please tell me if I still missed something from the to-buy and to-do checklist."

"Mr. Clark, I think you needed to rest first, why won't you be the one to fetch Aesop. Your to-do list was already perfect. Let me and Daniel handle it" Martha suggested at me, looking so concerned.

"And let me also help, Son. Let me handle the guest list preparations" I didn't even notice it because of how busy I am but Mom was here witnessing all the mess of my preparations in our living room.

"Mom! Oh God! For real? To think that you actually help when you actually scold me how hasty my decision was", I gave my mother a wide smile. "Thanks Mom. Also, Martha, and Daniel, I thank you guys! Also Dad! For covering up for me at work for the meantime even though he's retired."

"I'm hearing your loud voice here, Son! Go and fetch your beautiful groom. If you guys won't even see each other most of the time while preparing all of these, my son-in-law might back out on you Eli." Father let out a boisterous laugh. I let out a chuckle upon hearing that my father already claimed Aesop as part of the family.

"That would be impossible Dad, He's heeeaaaad oveerr heelsss for me" My father just snorted out on what I just said.

"Just go and get Aidan too. I miss my grandchild." I looked at my Mom and Dad smiling so sweetly at me. I love how my family, Martha, and our butlers and maids are so supportive of this.

"I'll go now!"

"Where do you think you're going Clark?" Eh? That voice. Joseph??

"To my beloved Aesop of course." I raised a brow at Joseph's sudden appearance.

"Hmmm, do you have a photographer already? A pianist perhaps? Knowing you, you would not think of those simply because it's a form of art." Ugh. He's spot on.

"Uhh—"

"See." Joseph shook his head, crossed his arms and tapped his feet,"That is why I offer my expertise to you and Campbell as the wedding photographer. Claude also wanted to say that he could play the piano on your wedding day. "

"For real?!"

"Ugh. Do you want me to take it back?"

"Of course not! Thank you for your help Joseph!"

"Aucun problème, Monsieur. I would just wait here for Stace. Go fetch Aesop."

"Right! I better get going! Brooke! Let's go!"

Hoot! Hoot!

AESOP'S CAFE: The Yellow Rose

"Welcome!" A giddy part-timer welcomed me with a smile.

"Oh, Hello there.." I looked at his name plate. "Luka. Where is your manager?"

"Hello there! You're my boss's husband, right? Aidan actually showed me a picture of his Dad."

"Oh, right. I am his husband." I scratch my cheeks feeling bashful being recognized as his husband already.

"He's just inside finishing auditing the stocks that we have. I'll just call him—"

Hoot Hoot!

"Brooke? Eli! Are you here?!" I heard Aesop's voice from the pantry and he came running as fast as he could with Brooke on his shoulder.

"Oh. So, my boss could actually shout excitedly." Luka fidgeted his chins thinking in deep thought.

"Well, what is your boss like?"

"He's a man of few words and is uptight with work etiquette. It just did not occur to me that he would run like that with wistful and longing eyes." Luka whispered to my side "Haven't you guys seen each other often?"

I chuckled and whispered back,"Well, we just saw each other yesterday but he misses me every time when I'm not around. We've also been apart for so long so maybe that's why?"

"So, I am the only one who misses my husband huh? DO you not miss me too?" As I turned to where that familiar voice was, I saw Aesop with his arms crossed.

"I need to go back to the barista counter. Have a good day to both of you." Luka hummed as he curtsied away and left me on my demise. I turn as fast as I could to my frowning lover and just look at that pout.

"Of course, Aesop! I've missed you. I wouldn't be here If I didn't, right?"

"Really?"

"For real! Cross my heart, hope to die!" Aesop just chuckled with what I said and did but I said it seriously!

"You're still that Eli."

"What do you mean by that Eli"

"The child at heart, Eli"

"NO, I'M NOT!"

"Yes, you are~" I grabbed his waist and lifted his chin up, teasing to land a kiss on him. It's so cute how he scrunched his eyes close being so expectant of what's about to come. I fiddled with his soft pinkish lower lip, just blowing a sweet air over it. I'm still looking at his soft and beautiful features when suddenly his eyes flung open.

"You aren't giving me a kiss?"

"Oh, my lover is demanding~ and impatient~"

"So this is how you're showing that you could make people be swept off their feet huh? Is this what England taught you?"

Ah, He's pouting again.

I.can't. Resist. The. Urge.

I hastily grabbed him by the waist and kissed him deep like there's no other people besides us, how I missed this. We've been straight-up busy for 6 days that we haven't had a quality time like this. We always end up retiring for the night.

"EHEM." Oh. it was Luka. "We'll be opening up the cafe in less than 5 mins. There's already some customers queuing outside, we couldn't make them wait right?"

"Ah—! You're right Luka, thank you for being such a trustworthy barista." We bid goodbye to Aesop's employee and went on our way to Morton's bakery.

"Aesop, Aidan would be out by 13:30 right? Let him skip if he has soccer training today, please."

"And why is that?" Aesop looked so puzzled beside me in the passenger seat.

"Well, his grandma and grandpa are missing him already." Aesop looked shocked with a hint of pinkish hues on his face. I have this one time, the day before yesterday, that I volunteered to get Aidan at school. This was the first time I let him meet my parents. It was such a heart-waming scene. My Father and Mother were both flustered being hugged by a small boy. Dad is close to crying as he heard the word 'grandpa' come out of Aidan's cute little mouth.

"Daddy said that you are his father and this beautiful lady here is his mother,that means that you're my 'grandpa and grandma!"

Aidan looked at them with expectant and gleaming eyes. Both of my parents nodded in agreement with the sweetest smiles plastered on their faces. Aidan is such a sweet boy.Aesop and I are lucky to have him as our son. Aesop did a great job taking care of Aidan. From now on, he's not alone in this journey. We'll both do our best for our son.

"So why is that?" Aesop asked again, breaking my journey back to my memory lane.

"They've already met Aidan once and they fell in love with how charming our son is. All thanks to his mother who takes good care of him." I removed my right hand from the steering wheel and reached Aesop's head to pat it.

"You've really matured a lot Eli. It's illegal how you make my heart race in different ways."

"And you too love, you've been so open on how you're feeling. I love you Aesop." As soon as the red light flickered from the traffic lights, I stole a quick kiss from him. He's always so blushy that makes me feel my face heating up too.

"I love you too Eli Clark" Our kisses and exchange of I love you's feel like always the first time being said and done.

HONK HONK!

"Eli, we need to go."

"Ah. right. I'm sorry" Aesop is bad for my heart. I always stop functioning as soon as he lay his eyes on mine, saying words of love.

"We're nearing Morton's bakery, I hope you have something in mind for our wedding cake because, you know you can't expect me to have an eye for it" I chuckled nervously.

I'm cursed with anything art and music related that even my mother gave up on me. Sorry art tutors who tried their best to help me learn.

"Yes, I actually have one in mind. Mike's parents are really excited about this too." I can hear from Aesop's voice that he's excited about it as well, he really does love sweets and pastries.

MORTON'S BAKERY

"Aesop! Eli! My dears~ welcome!" Mrs. Morton has the same energy as usual, I knew so well where Mike got those enthusiasm. To think that the mother and son were the one who's always bickering are so much alike.

"Hello there Mrs. Morton" Me and Aesop greeted in unison.

"Oh my, Oh my, now looking at those two together, they suit each, like a puzzle piece meant to be joined! Im'ma right love? Just like us right? now I wanna get married again, but preparations are such a hassle~''

We blushed together with what Mrs. Morton told us that we actually like hearing.

"Oh! Mom! You're being too loud again!" I saw Mike still in his star patterned pajama, yawning. Must have woken up late. As soon as our eyes met, I waved a hand at him to say hello. "OH MY GOSH! ELI AND AESOP IS ALREADY HERE! Yow bros! Getting ready for the cake right? You got me and Dad! By the way, do you already have something in mind? Like the design and flavour?"

"So who's being a loudmouth now, Mike Morton? Huh?"

Aesop and I just chuckled together thinking how these two are so much alike.

"So where is Lucky?" Mike's mother asked

"Oh, Lucky, he woke up early to work, I guess he has so much to do now since the premier boomed and became a box office hit? I dunno, he's just doing what he's ought to do" Mike just shrugged his shoulder with his mother's question.

"Ugh! So, me and your father will bear your whining for a while since Lucky's not here."

"I'm not a child mom! See this? See this? I'm already engaged!! Engaged!! See this ring?"

"Ah! I see it already. Poor Lucky, my son, he'll be stuck with you for all eternity."

"Ugh! I'm your real son here okay? Hmp! Lucky said he's blessed to have me!"

"Will the two of you stop it?" Mr. Morton sighed exasperatedly. "I mean I missed my wife and son's bickering since Mike is not always at home but at least reconsider this since we have a guest?"

"I'm sorry Dad" The two said in unison. I can't contain my chuckle any longer and burst out laughing which gained me a slap on the back from Aesop.

"Sorry Aes, I just can't help it. They are really mother and son."

"Yes they really are, just like how I see you and Aidan, you're much alike that I'm surprised myself." This got me wide eyed, now I get a chance to tease him

"So, I'm charming? I'm cute? We both have sparkly blue eyes, hmm hmm, what else, we both love mama Aes too much~"

Aesop really is cute, hiding his smile like that.

"Yes, you both are children" Aesop grinned at me. He's teasing me now! I pinched his cheeks for acting so cheeky towards me now.

"Ehem~ I wouldn't want to interrupt but can I have Aesop please, we need his design." Mike interrupted.

"Won't Eli also have a say—"

"Dad, please don't." Mike didn't even let his Dad finish his statement.

"Huh?"

"I wouldn't even want to think about it.. A cake that has a bird nest with a mini owl topping it probably filled with grass too. Dad, I don't want their wedding cake to become an Easter day themed cake, okay?"

Did his Dad just shiver? Ugh, I hate to admit it but Mike is on point. I have that in mind as an ideal wedding cake.

"I would like for Eli to hear my thoughts too. For the design, I would like to have a Yellow rose around on a three-tier white fondant-coated cake with edible glitter that glistened the vines and golden colored leaves and branches."

"Woah, it's simple but it's elegant. Norton and Viktor's cake is quite unique too. I love the Idea of a golden messenger bird that is embracing the cake lathered in gold and white accent icing with a love letter in its beak. They said, it's where it all started 'Letters to your heart' that's what they called it." Mike phased back and cleared his voice mimicking how soft-spoken Viktor speaks, "Norton, what do you think of it? Pretty right? It has a vintage feels to it! I would like to trust Mike's aesthetic to complete the look of our cake!" Mike clasp both of his hands together and looked so dreamily.

Mike then phases to the other side and makes his voice sound so deep and serious like that of Norton."Yes, Viktor, it was so beautiful and enchanting, very much like you."

"Norton..."

"Viktor..."

Mike imitated those two perfectly which made me and Aesop chuckles.

"GOODNESS! Who would have thought 'that' Norton would turn out to be like that? Such a lover boy I'm still getting goosebumps from the cheesiness—ah!" Mike brushes off his sleeves as if getting the shivers. He's a funny man indeed! "So, might I ask why yellow rose?"

"Yellow rose symbolizes warmth, gentleness, and happiness which we always felt when we're together, and it also symbolizes falling in love" Aesop looked deep into my eyes "And I always fall in love with him every single day." He smiled at me so sweetly as he said those words that I felt like something was pricking in my eyes.

"I'm always falling in love with you Aesop and I will continue to do so until my last dying breath" I held his hand and kissed the back of it.

"Aww, I'm seeing my husband and I on both of you. I wish you all the happiness you deserve." Mike's mother was feeling giddy with Aesop and me.

"Same sentiments as my Mom, I thought it's only Norton and Viktor but you guys are as cheesy as them too. Aahhh—my whole body is cringing but reserve that vow for later okay! I'm excited for your wedding too! It'll be just three days from now" Mike chuckled. It's nearing and I'm excited for it too.

"Okay Eli, I'm done sketching how our cake would look like now. I can't wait to see it." Aesop looked at his sketch lovingly.

"Our bakery won't disappoint you lovebirds~" Mike winked at us "Do you guys need to go somewhere? Don't have anything more to do? You're in a haste with all these preparations, right? Let me just borrow Aesopy for a sec~ Ey ey~ come 'ere!" Mike motioned Aesop to come.

It's really suspicious but these two are friends. I know Mike doesn't intend anything harmful towards Aesop.. I supposed?

<<SPECIAL>>

AESOP

"I don't want Eli to hear this so don't let him know too okay?" Mike hush at me and looked quickly to Eli at my back to secure that he's not intently listening to our conversation. "We have something for both you and Viktor before you are tied up for real" I raised a brow at Mike. It's not so like him to be serious like this."Ah! Don't look at me like that Aesopy~! I'm serious. I've already told this to Viktor too. Tomorrow. At 20:00. Moonlit River Park. Don't let your husband know."

"Wait. Mike. I can't—like—supposedly do that."

"It's just this once okay. Let it be. You'll miss the 'goodies' if you won't and besides, it's an invitation from us, a friend. 'You don't have anything to worry about'." And that's what I'm worried about the most. With how Mike put it, it feels like I'm going to do something so bad. I look at Mike again, still with that sloppy smile of his. I can't say no to this if he's this insistent.

"Come on Aesopy~ we're not doing anything wrong and besides Viktor already confirmed his attendance with us. We will do this for the both of you. Pretty please~"

If Viktor is also there with me, I supposed everything would be fine?

I nodded my head at Mike to confirm that I agree to this gathering that they organized for Viktor and I. It's not like this gathering is new to us. What I'm afraid of is that our gatherings are usually kind of peculiar? The last few chapters of Viktor and my lives took a great turn because of these 'gatherings' and I am kind of getting nervous again for what's about to come.

"Mike, are you and Aesop done?" My train of thought was halted by my husband's crisp voice.

"Yes we are Eli~ sorry for the wait. You can have your Aesop back now~." Mike winked at me and tapped me on my back which actually sent shivers to my spine. This is not good. My gut feeling is saying something is wrong with this gathering. I just shrugged it off of my system because I actually first felt this way too when they first asked me for a hangout.

"We actually got to go now and have an early lunch, catch Aidan at school, then go back to the mansion for the tailor to get our sizes."

"Phew~ That sounded like a lot of work. Wedding preparations are not that easy it seems." Mike pondered with all these wedding preparations that we are actually working on and he's right, this is not an easy job. Even though Eli said that his 'money' could take care of all of these, it seems that money alone is not enough. We have this hands-on.

We bid our goodbye to the Morton family and made our way to our little quick date before working again in our wedding preparations.

NORTON

Everything is okay. Everything is supposed to be okay, I have nothing to be paranoid about. We've got at least 2 weeks of preparation time whilst Eli and Aesop only got 8 days at most, considering it was Eli and Aesop, I knew those two were going well with their preparations too.

Ring Ring Ring

Oh, a conference call. Really? Out of nowhere?

Looking at who's in, it was Jack, Hastur, William and Eli.

What was this all about? Using our corporation's application for this, maybe it was important?

I slide the accept button to join in the conversation.

"Hello.."

"NORTON!" Eli's booming voice suddenly filled my ears. Good to see he still got energy despite being so busy like me.

"Yo buddy, what's with the call? Is something urgent going on in the company that must be needed to address as soon as possible?"

"What? No! Why work when we're on leave to prepare for our wedding and some people covered our work for us." Eli complained as soon as possible upon hearing my response. He's the CEO now but he still sure is lax. Eli would always be Eli no matter how matured he becomes.

"Well, Yes, I know. I'm glad that Sir Riley and Sir Leroy are helping both in my department and managing my staff even though they're from the Contracts and Service department." I assured him that I trusted the man that he let him handle my absence from work.

"Yes and I have my Father to cover for mine!"

"Well, that's great for both of you, so that means we could have a hangout before you guys gotta be married off, okay?" William suddenly joined in the conversation.

"Well yes, we're just about to be done and some double checking for the things that we might have missed is what we're worried about now. Right Eli?"

"Yes!" Eli answered without hesitation, He's quick on his feet too to finish all the wedding preparations as soon as possible.

"If that's the case then we're all good" Jack spoke up.

"What is 'all good now' Jack?" Hastur joined in as well

"What? Aren't you listening to me and Lucky setting things up? By the way he's still not here because he's busy and since he got a lot more 'connections', he's somewhat become the one who did the admin stuff." I'm even hearing Jack's sigh through the phone. They really are good friends to diss each other like that.

"Well, why isn't Edgar here too? He's from the Oletus too" William interjected upon knowing Lucky was not included in the conference call too.

"Well, I tried to ask him to join in but he's kind of busy? I asked Michiko if the Graphic designs department is busy, it seems that they are? But not like the usual maybe Edgar is doing something else." Hastur pondered.

"Hmm, now that you've mentioned it, he's not in Eli's welcome party too" I'm hearing Jack's humming from his side. He must be thinking deep about this too.

"Well, maybe he got a lot of other things to do. Just let him be, he also confirmed his RSVP in our wedding so that's all good." Eli assured the guys, well I agree with him, but I really want to know what's the purpose of this 'conference call' we're having,

"Why do we have a conference call right now?" I asked.

"We need a final hangout before the both of you are 'tied' with your partners!" William said excitedly.

I don't exactly know the purpose of this hangout before the wedding can't we just do it even after the wedding too—the hang-out

"Campbell might be thinking what is the purpose of all of this, when we can hangout even after the wedding right?" Jack interjected with a question.

Well, he's not wrong though.

"This would be extremely special" A hideous laughter came from Hastur. I actually sensed something ominous about this said 'gathering'. Well it's just me and the boys so there's no harm in letting them decide on things now. Besides, it's to chill before Eli and I's wedding day. I must ask Viktor to come with me too.

"Okay then, I will ask Viktor to come with me"

"NO!" William just shouted. "This is especially for you and Eli. Don't let your husbands know." Now this just makes me suspicious even more.

"Hmmm~ sound suspicious, why can't I let my Aesop know about this?" Eli also detected something about these shenanigans.

"If I were the both of you, just do what we told and everything is good. It's just once, it won't hurt to tell it to your soon-to-be husbands, right? We're just going to have some fun and let loose." I think Jack was right but it just left a bad taste to me not telling Viktor anything,

"But–can we just say that you guys invited us, I don't want to worry Aesop." Eli has the same thoughts too.

"All right, just don't tell them what we're up to." Hastur permitted.

"Well, we don't actually know what you guys are up to" I replied

"Then everything is great! 20:00. Wu Chang Brother's bar, Tomorrow." Jack finally set the schedule on stone.

I just let out a sigh, since I might probably be busier after the wedding than ever.

"Okay then"

"If Norton's okay with it, then I supposed I'm in too." Eli sighed in resignation.

I just wish that what these jitters that I'm feeling are just my imagination.

And then, tomorrow came.

Viktor and I have nothing much to do now that everything is in place. Just a little relaxation inside my apartment, cuddling together with Wick and movie time is all that we did the whole day. Well, we set this to be our relaxation day because two days from now on would be our wedding day.

19:30 came.

"Uhm... Viktor—"

"N-Norton—"

What is this coincidence? We both call each other's names.

"You first, love." I let him be the first to talk.

"Well, I must go somewhere."

"Where?"

"I can't tell that." I looked at him directly at his eyes but he averted it. Seems fishy. Viktor is not the type to lie for too long that he actually tells me that 'he can't tell' me where he'll go.

"I can quickly drop you since I have somewhere I need to go too." Let me try to pry more if he'll tell me where. But if it really was a secret, then I'll respect that, he's soon to tell it to me anyway.

"Uhh—I can grab a cab, and Aesop would be together with me!" That's a relief then, but this seems kind of suspicious. Eli and I have somewhere else to go too.

"Okay then if you insist. Truth to be told, I have something that I'll need to go to, I'll be with Eli." Viktor eyes widened, probably because of the coincidence that was happening right now?

"Then, it seems that our friends have something special for us to be holding these gatherings." Viktor chuckled with the thought. So, it seems that I don't have anything to worry about at all.

"Okay then, get in the car and I will drop you off to where you could easily grab a cab." We went on our way to do our 'goodbye kisses' and said our 'take care' to each other. Knowing those guys, they would probably consume the night so I and Viktor might probably see each other tomorrow. Ahh.. I'm gonna miss him.

<<Special>>

MIKE

Me and Naib we're getting hyped with what's about to come. Setting this all up is no joke and we have asked a few people to help us do the work. And now here we are in the famous host club 'Hagibis Nights'. Known for their famous handsome boys, with bodies built to perfection. It also has raving reviews from both girls and boys alike since it differs from the usual host club.

It's piping hot hehehe~.

"Uh—Mike, what are we doing in this kind of place?" Aesop asked. I picked them up at the park and got to where we are now, a place filled with red lights and glimmering buildings.

A night club park

"That was a surprise that you'll know once we're inside 'that' building." I winked at both of them. Viktor became especially quiet, just walking behind Aesop cautiously. Since me and Naib raked a large amount of money because of our blockbuster hit, we've reserved the whole club just to let these soon-to-be-wed be loose and be free and we especially liked the theme for today 'Forest of Lost Souls', I like that this club is themed too which doubles my excitement!

Ehem. Then again, we're doing this for the two cuties and not for us.

We already chose the boys that will be serving our friends tonight that would definitely suit their palate.

"Naib.. Mike.. I think I would like to go back—"

"NO CAN DO!" Naib dashed as fast as he could to Viktor that was beginning to step back away from our group. "Just think of this as our usual hangout, but this time, it would be extra special~" Naib bumps his chest proudly.

"O-Okay then." As soon as we're in the front of the hovering glass door, booming sounds of bass and lively beats fill our ears. This. is. It. Both me and Naib held Aesop and Viktors back and shoved them inside as soon as buff guards in their tight-fitting shirts opened the door for us.

"Mi Amore, me haces falta"

A tall guy with a unique-looking painting all over his face which concealed his identity, a purple-odd hair, and a get up that you could only see in festivals in Spanish countries during the day of the dead just greeted Viktor and kissed the back of his hand which made him jerk it away as soon as possible.

"Wah—Wha.. What??" He looked so flustered now, it looked so funny!

"I mean, my love.. I missed you" The purple haired man looked at Viktor so lovingly.

Oh My! They are indeed what the reviews are~

"But—I don't.. Even know you.."

"Lo siento, mi vida, you can call me Soul Catcher, Let me treat you well tonight" The gentleman curtsied to him. Naib was right that this host has Norton vibes to him. It's funny how Viktor could not react nor do anything in the situation we put him in.

Now, I'm just wondering where Aesop's host is?

Aesop looked so troubled and distraught which I actually expected to happen. We witnessed what happened to Viktor and he might probably expect that same thing to happen to him but this is getting way too long, where is 'he'.

"Gente encantadora, Will you all please follow me?" Soul Catcher led us on the couch near the center stage and let us all sit there nice and cozy. He also brought us some drinks and foods at our table then all of a sudden, the lights went out and the sounds went mute.

"What brought you here?"

The room suddenly felt chilly with a crisp low baritone voice echoing all over the place. We also heard flapping of wings sound effects that make the place so mystical. It was followed by mysterious music that would make the hair around your body stand up because of how chilly it sounds like—We're lost in the woods.

Right! Today's theme is Forest of Lost souls.

"Wha!? What was that?" It was unusual that Aesop reacted first with what was happening around us.

"What, 'what was what' Aesop?" Naib inquired.

"Something blew warm air on my nape..."

"It's my warning. Whoever dare tried to step in my Forest would have my mark"

"M-mark??! But why only me?"

Aesop is now in for the roleplaying or is he considering this for realsies? It's quite cute how he's so serious about this. Maybe he read a lot of fairy tales to be captivated by such concepts? Who knows? I looked at Naib and we shared a message via our smile.

Yes, we're also enjoying this!

"I only have to take one,and you are the chosen one so to spare your friends from the eternal curse of wandering this forest for all eternity—until the Soul Catcher retrieved thy souls."

God. This is so insane. This felt so real that I and Naib actor's senses are tingling. Naib squeezed to my side and whispered something. "Mike, this is so good. And they are enjoying it."

"Shhhh Naib! Yes, I know, just ride in okay, the hosts are all good. We could pass as one too!" Naib and I showed a knowing grin to each other.

Of course, we will.

"Hah! You're kidding right" Oops, usual Aesop was triggered back on. Need to help out these hosts too!

"N—naib, I saw something move on your side... Is the guardian getting angry?" I said with fear and concern towards Naib. I took a small glimpse of Aesop's side and he's getting anxious. Hohoho. I continued my acting and this time Naib joined in the act.

"M-mike...are.. Are we getting the curse?" Naib said with shock and fear, his voice shaking while saying it. "Guess wandering around the forest for all eternity would be fine, at least Aesop is not held captive by the guardian" Naib said in an assured tone, looking at Aesop helplessly. Aesop winced and averted his look. Viktor clasps his hands together, getting anxious too.

"I.." Aesop was going to say something

"Is that your answer?"

I saw something went behind Aesop and grabbed him from the back, hauling him above until he reached the stage's second floor balcony. I can't control my laughter as we saw Aesop's blood drained out from his face from the sudden movement. Viktor is also near crying seeing Aesop's state. OMG. Is it too much for these guys to handle? But this is so entertaining!

Aesop was held captive by a man with an owl mask that gleams hazy blue colors from the dimly lit room. The spot light suddenly hit the unidentified man and Aesop which showed us what the host looks like,

The one I chose for Aesopy~ Night Owl. He wore such a mysterious outfit befitting for the role of the guardian of the Forest of Lost Souls. The dark hood and robe fitting that mysterious glimmering ornament on his side and the mask to hide his identity is soooooooo majestic!

"AESOP! Wait I'll he-help you!" I'm being awed with the overall visuals that the host club offers us but it was cut short with Viktor's panic. He was afraid but still, he stood up and ran towards the stage in hopes to help his friend that is suffering from the sudden shock of being hauled up.

"You're going to regret this, Mi Vida" Great! Now it's Viktor's turn being abducted! I love how these two cuties are so gullible. I might be wrong of thinking that we are doing this for them but maybe doing this for ourselves too? Naib is literally sprawled on the sofa and getting teary-eyed from controlling his laughter.

Soul Catcher catches Viktor and hauls him mid-air landing smoothly on the left side balcony of the stage. Face paled. Drained of blood. Yep, exactly how Aesop looks. I can't control my laughter too seeing two of my friends flopped in the arms of the hosts, frozen in their position, probably puzzled and don't know what to do.

The sound and setting suddenly changed from eerie-mystical feel to a beautiful harmony, the same feels you'll get when you watch those princesses' films. As the dimly lit room went bright, both of the hosts jumped down from the balcony princess-carrying our friends. Awwww, I'm jelly~. Both Viktor and Aesop cover their faces out of shame. This is so iconic. Me and Naib areeee soooooo ready to get a good talking and spanking from these two after these.

"FORGET YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED! FORGET ABOUT YOUR HUSBANDS! ENJOY THE NIGHT!" Naib shouts at the top of his lungs! I'm laughing so hard to the point that my tears are spilling out. This is so relaxing~The Night Owl and Soul Catcher smiled so handsomely, still carrying their client in their arms.

"Sit scriptor adepto coepi! Let's get started!" Did the Night Owl just speak in Latin? That was so sexy and I'm awed with Soul Catcher's Spanish accent too~. This host club is really quite something!

The buff security guards just place a cozy looking chair in front of the two hosts on stage where they laid down the two cuties that can't actually do anything in the situation, we put them in. They twist the chairs to make the two look at them, facing their backs at us. Is this it? The most awaited performance? Damnnnn if it was only okay to take a video of this I would do so—but since the contract stated no, then no it is. Hmp! Well it was specially done for their Bachelor's party so everything's fine.

My wondering was suddenly halted with a lo-fi beat of jazzy bass filling the room.

This song. I knew this song- Earned It by The Weeknd! I looked at Naib with a sloppy grin and he raised his brows up and down as if we knew what's about to come. They will destroy our buddies--

You make it look like it's magic

HEY! They are going around our buddies lazily sexy with that droppin' beat!

'Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you, I'm never confused

Hey, hey'

They grabbed my buddies chin up and looked so intently. That smirk is to die for! Both Aesop and Viktor look so flustered. This is fun!

I'm so used to being used

Oh my! Night Owl removed his hood showing that snowy white tresses and Soul Catcher let Viktor hold his flowery hat which revealed his purple shaggy locks. Both of them look so majestically hot!

So I love when you call unexpectedly.

'Cause I hate when the moment's expected

Goodness gracious! I laughed so hard, both of them covered their eyes as both of the hosts waved their awesome body in front of them. I want in too! Naib on my side keeps on whistling sexy whistles.

So I'ma care for you, you, you

I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah

Now they turn the chairs around making both of the cuties face front to the audience which is us. Sliding their hands from their shoulders until it reached the wrist and—OMG! They tied it!! I want in too!! That was so—!!! I keep slapping Naib's shoulder.

"F*ck Mike, Calm down! I know you want in too because you always wanted to be tied. I know, I know"

"F*ck you too Naib, I'm not like you who wants to be choked--"

"You little--!!"

"You're also little! DON'T ME!"

"I'M NOT!"

"Ughh—let us keep our eyes on the performance- I don't want to miss anything. I will burn everything in my eyes!"

'Cause boy you're perfect

You're always worth it

And you deserve it

The way you work it

"WOHOOO!!! MORE!" Naib and I chant from the couch as both the hosts dance from behind the two and instantly cage them both in front, waving their body so close to their faces. Viktor's eyes and mouth tightly shut together and Aesop's face looks so done, both of them averting their faces to the bodies sexily waving in front of them.

'Cause boy you earned it, yeah

Boy you earned it, yeah

Naib let out a sexy whistle again as the hosts removed a layer of their clothes, throwing off that mystical robe and lurid spanish themed coat showing their thin clothing inside. Woaahhh—We are not wrong—They are actually buffed!

You know our love would be tragic

So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind

FRICKING. FINALLY!

They are unbuttoning their inner polo shirts, but not entirely, showing those toned and defined chest muscle lines-- ah~ such eye candy! Oh. They turned to their back again, removing the cloth that held their wrist together and...

OH F*CK! BLIND FOLD!

"F*ck! Naib! Naib! Blind fold! Blind fold!"

"Shhh stop slapping my arm! I know that they are being blindfolded now and sh*t. This is crazy sexy. I'm getting ideas."

"Hah! Me and Lucky have done that before. Naib really lacks creativity. Jack would be bored of you."

"Damn you Mike! Don't lump me in with you. BDSM addict—"

"Shhh I won't deny- eyes back on stage. Now."

And you're my favourite kind of night

O.M.G. They let Aesop and Viktor feel their chest up to their abs, still doing that waving thing! I'm seeing beads of sweat trickle from both of them as the hosts are still doing their job 'taking care' of their client.

So I love when you call unexpected

'Cause I hate when the moment's expected

They put both of the arms now of the boys on their nape and lifted them up from their sit, making both of them cling their legs on the host's waist. They lay both of them flat on the stage ground now.

THIS IS INTENSE!

"Oh. F*ck. Mike. Are you sure they are not going overboard?"

"Hush Naib. Just watch. They clearly stated the deal's do's, and don'ts okay?"

"Ugh- If you said so~"

So I'ma care for you, you, you

I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah

"Holy Hickety Pickety!" They dived like a dolphin and waved their body above the blindfolded guys. And especially grinded that 'lower' part. Damn. Hot!

'Cause boy you're perfect (boy you're perfect)

You're always worth it (you're always worth it)

The hosts held both of their hands, lifted them up on a sitting position, putting those hands now on their shoulders. But this time they are the ones who laid down flat on the ground, making the cuties be on top. I. can't. This. is. Too hot. The host makes it look like the guys are pinning them down.

And you deserve it

The way you work it

The positions flipped again, letting Viktor and Aesop laid flat again on the ground while the hosts were waving and grinding their bodies sideways by their side. I'm never getting enough of this club's creativity!

'Cause boy you earned it (earned it, yeah)

Boy you earned it (earned it, yeah)

They lifted them up again, the same way they lifted them up earlier—princess carried! They are now putting back their clients on the chair. Hmm what else are they gonna do? Oh~ Removing the blindfold now from the back and putting it back again to tie their wrist together.

On that lonely night

You said it wouldn't be love

But we felt the rush

Ah! Damn lucky!

They are completely unbuttoning the rest of their polo shirts and throwing it all away to the side. Their buff muscular bodies showed. That perfectly cut abs, that V-line. OMG! I thought I was the only one shocked but we all are gawking our eyes at this feast.

It made us believe it there was only us (only us)

Convinced we were broken inside, yeah

Inside, yeah

They continued encircling our buddies while sexily waving those adonis-like bodies. Hahaha! Both of them looked so drained like their soul sucked out from their body. Tonight's theme really suits what we are witnessing.

'Cause boy you're perfect

You're always worth it

And you deserve it

The way you work it

'Cause boy you earned it

Boy you earned it

And the song thus comes to an end, we're awed with these two performer's rhythmic dance moves and sensuous flicker of steps—just shows how they are so well versed and passionate about their jobs—the two boys who look like more tired than the dancers themselves seems like they ventured the forest of lost souls literally.

"Amare, did you get lost?" Night Owl held Aesop's hand and bowed down to us. Oh~ like how performers curtsied but I saw how Aesop rolled his eyes at Night Owl.

"Mi Vida, did I catch your soul?" Soul Catcher held Viktor's hand and bowed down to us like how the Night Owl did so. Viktor has this frown on his face that is soooo rare to see.

"You did great guys! That was so awesome! Wohooo!" Naib shouted from where we are sitting.

"That was so hot! I envy you both for having such an awesome night!" I also commented.

"You and Naib we're the only ones who did this for themselves. Did you guys enjoy it?" My goodness. Aesop is now giving us the attitude. I love how he openly crushes us like this now.

"Aesop, I know they had a great time. Just witnessing how they are so enjoyed from the couch while we are here and..." Viktor shook his head and breathed out exasperatedly.

Are they for real now? Viktor is now guilt-tripping us. Oh, my goodness. I feel our friendship getting stronger now than ever.

"Hehehe~ Mr. Hosts! Let us proceed to the final part of the event!" I shouted to proceed with the next part. This would be enjoyable too!

"Si Señor!" Soul Catcher curtsied.

"Champagne Tower!" Night Owl proclaimed and the spotlight just showed from the side of our couch. They assisted both the objects of this party down to our location. They took their article of clothings from the bodyguard assistant and got dressed, walking down to get to where we were located. As soon as they reach us, they unveil the satin cloth that shows two sets of champagne towers.

"Our valued guest, if you may, could you both tip the top glass to start the party?" Night Owl requested from both of them. I thought that they would be hesitant but at least both of them are now complying in everything that we have set up for them.

Aesop and Viktor tipped off the glass in unison and were amazed how the drinks were distributed on other glasses.

"Gente encontrada! The night is still long! Let's enjoy this night! ¡Salud!"

We've talked non-stop and the host sure is entertaining us too. This night would be unforgettable indeed. Too bad. What we see and what we hear, we're leaving it here. Anyways this would be the first and the last time that both of them had experienced this. At least they didn't miss out on life, bet they never did experience the nightlife.

<<Special>>

JACK

"It's finally time. We are all gathering here tonight to commemorate the final moments that our brothers here, namely brother Eli and brother Norton, would have no issues in going on late night outs like this. Let's raise a glass to their final freedom!" Booming laughter filled the air as we clink our glasses together. We especially reserved the whole bar for us tonight to have this hangout with the soon to be wed brothers of ours.

"Really? Jack? Viktor is not like that."

"Same goes with my Aesop!"

"Listen here you naive fools, especially you Eli, because literally, you have a son to take care of now and also, Norton here, what if Viktor asks for a child? That means an obligation. You both would have an obligation. No more happy hours for us boys."

"Viktor and me, to have a son or a daughter... I would like a daughter..."

Now Norton started daydreaming of having a daughter. That was quite soft of him. I actually expected him to want a son though. I guess you could really not judge someone's outer appearance.

"You know what guys, either son or daughter, it would be great to have both" Hastur said quite proudly.

"Just because you're going to have both doesn't mean you have the right to look at us smugly like that." Lucky snickered at Hastur. "Well, I'm already engaged and all so maybe me and Mike could have children too. Norton here is actually considering having one SO how about you Jack? When would you propose to Naib?"

Damn Lucky and that venomous tongue of his. I looked at him dead-pan and just shrugged his question off. It's not like I don't have any plans not to ask him and it's not like I'm scared—okay—Scratch that, I'm actually pretty scared. I'm still scared of what our future together will be like. I still have these doubts within me. Am I the right man for him?

"Hey! Jack—look. Bro, don't think much about it. You know what, just disregard my question. You think too deeply about it. Let us enjoy the night, shall we?" Lucky looked at me with a smile on his face. He looks like he doesn't care about anyone aside from his mom and Mike but he really does care deep down. What a boring character he is.

"Well, I suppose you're right! Ain't this party a little bland? Should we get to the most exciting part of this night?" I announced being giddy with what would happen next. Well this is quite something that we are quite shocked about too that we're capable of pulling off.

"Uhh—I know that we've been drinking and talking non-stop earlier and now proceeding to this 'exciting part' that you are talking about, where is William?" Eli inquired, tilting his head from the side, They just realized it now, our attention diversion must have worked.

"You're right Eli, I mean it was understandable that Naib and Mike wouldn't be here since they are with Viktor and Aesop. The coincidence, right?"

"Wait? They are with those two? Like right now?" Lucky asked nervously.

To be honest, it got me nervous too. I know my talent quite well. Mike Morton. Goodness gracious knowing him, He might have suggested something extremely bizarre for a night out. Naib would probably jump in to what Mike has set-up too. No wonder Lucky is also acting nervous. But no point in worrying about those little boys now.

Ugh. Naib, just do something funny and you'll be punished accordingly.

"Why the 'nervousness' now Lucky? I mean everything's good that those four are altogether right? I mean they could take care of each other. They have high alcohol tolerance—" Eli's face suddenly drained out of blood. Naib and Mike are lightweight and do something incredibly idiotic while drunk. Those two together are always so chaotic.

"Damn right Eli. I just hope that at least Viktor or Aesop could fare well. We don't even know where they are now." Norton started getting worried too. They are making me worried too that I bring out my phone to send warnings to Naib. I saw Lucky pulling out his phone too.

"I haven't known a drunk Aesop but at least, I trust that he'll do fine and I'm more worried about Viktor..." Eli chuckles nervously. He probably knows something.

"Same goes for me,Viktor and I haven't had drinks together. So I do hope that he's not a lightweight but I feel like I'm forgetting something." Norton pondered but shooed it right away this is bothering me now.

"You guys don't have to worry now. Me and Lucky already sent a warning, hopefully they've read it. Let us enjoy this night! We couldn't let them have all the enjoyment while here we are, worried sick about them. They are probably enjoying themselves too." I assured the guys that everything would be fine and I really hope that was the case.

"Ready for more sets of Dovlin?" Xie inquired. "No use in worrying about other things now, all right? This celebration is for our soon to be wed grooms here!"

"Xie is right. Campbell, Clark, we'll miss you here in our bar. So take this time as your last uninterrupted hangout okay?" Fan snickered at the two boys.

"If that was it, let us continue our long delayed presentation, most especially prepared for the honored guests for tonight!" Hastur announced almost excitedly.

Damn Hastur—Control your laugh. I'm shooting eye daggers at him to stop it. We don't want to spoil the fun.

"Gentlemen, may you please sit here" Xie assisted Eli and Norton to be seated on a chair at the front of a mini-stage that was actually made for the jazz or acoustic band that usually plays in this bar every Friday night.

"Now, you two, close your eyes." Fan commanded the two of them as both of the twins covered Eli and Norton eyes with a blindfold and proceeded with tying their wrist at the back of the chair, better to secure them off so they would not run away. If possible, we wanted to tie their feet together too.

"Okay, so what is this surprise all about. Why do I need to be tied up?" Norton asks in a grumpy tone.

"Uh—I'm tied up too and blindfolded Norton. They probably have a surprise for the both of us. You guys are so sweet, you really don't have to." Eli chuckled with the thought of being surprised by friends.

Ah. Eli, you're late experiencing having friends.. Poor you, It's either good or bad. There's no in between.

I'm humming impatiently as our performers are setting up the stage. I'm getting excited to feast our eyes to something 'extraordinary' that we will be witnessing tonight.

"Jack, they are ready." Lucky signaled to me to start playing the song from the bar's jukebox. I dropped the coin and selected the number where that certain music was located. The sexy sound of the saxophone now filling the entire bar. This is my jam. The lights went out aside from the dim light that shone from the stage where our performers are.

I feel so unsure

As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor

As the music dies, something in your eyes

Calls to mind the silver screen

And all its sad good-byes

As soon as the first stanza from the song began, Fan and Xie removed the blindfold from Eli and Norton's eyes, letting them feast on a 'sexy' dancing silhouette behind that thin white cloth.

"Hey! Hey! What the actual f*ckery is this!? " Norton looked so astonished with what's before his eyes

Finally, That was the reaction I was waiting for.

<<Special>>

NAIB

This would be the first time that we four went to drink out since we've been very busy with our own personal lives and work. This is also something memorable for us as this was a very special night that we are celebrating the wedding of two of our closest friends at the Oletus Inc—Aesop and Viktor.

"Drink! Drink! Drink! Drink!" The hosts and the guys chant as we are making Viktor and Aesop chug their champagne down which they complied to do so but are hesitant at first.

"Oh. This tasted so sweet!" Viktor looks so happy with his drink.

"Liked the drink Viktor?" I smiled at him.

"Yes! Please give me some more." Soul Catcher refills his glasses with champagne. "I've drank once and it has bitter taste to it, if I knew there was something like this, I would have chosen this drink."

"Me too, please." Aesop shyly moved his glasses to Night Owl to refill it with another champagne.

Right! I knew how Aesop actually likes sweet stuff! However, this is an alcoholic drink which makes me bothered.

I looked at Mike and he's also chugging down the drinks like there's no tomorrow.

"Hey! Mike! Easy on the drinks. You know that we could not get drunk!" I hush to Mike's side to remind him of our plan. The plan is to make them spill about their sex lives. We need to know if our advice actually worked and we are actually craving for some information.

These two won't give it away in normal conversation. So, We're doing this.

BUZZ BUZZ

Mike and I felt both of our phones buzzing due to a text message received.

"Don't bother Naib, maybe that was just a company message blast." Mike just shrugged it off and continued telling funny stories to the group and neglected the message. Out of curiosity and these cold shivers that I'm feeling, I need to view what the message was and to my surprise, it was from Jack. So that's why I'm getting the chills. It's from him.

"HEY! Mike Morton! Look at your cell too. The message I got was from Jack."

"Eh?! So, mine was probably from Lucky? What a coincidence, they are together too!"

We viewed the message together right away.

[Received 22:30]

Jack: Hey. Don't you dare get drunk and where the heck are you and Mike? Why didn't we know about this?

[Received 22:30]

Lucky: Mike, where are you? Don't do something stupid like being drunk, okay? Message me your location so I can pick you up.

Yep, they are probably traumatized with us being drunk. I mean, yes, we could do something stupid, I won't deny that but we are definitely not getting drunk tonight.

"What was that Mike and Naib? Why aren't you guys drinking?" Aesop gesturing at us with his glass at hand. At this point we never know whether he is still sober or not. I just smiled at him hesitantly.

"It was just a message from Jack, nothing to be concerned about. Just eat up and drink up!" I winked at him to assure him that it was fine and he just gave me the looks? Is he still sober? Mike and I just kept our phones back in our pocket. No need to reply so soon. We can't let them know our location.

"Oh? Is that so? Hey. I know they are together with Eli and Norton now. Let us send a pic." Ae—Aesop? God. SO HE'S A LIGHTWEIGHT!

"NO! I mean, it was not allowed for us to do so Aesop." I do an X sign vigorously to make him understand.

God. This made me panic. What if he's an insistent drunk?

"Eh? Pshh. What a downer." Oh great, he won't keep pestering us about it. "Our host here looks so great too! Night Owl looks like a bird. He reminds me of Eliiiiiii~"I thought he hated the fact that we have someone unknown that caters with us tonight?

"Do you mean Brooke Rose, Aesop? She's the owl, not Eli...hic...Soul Catcher I like your hair."

"Thank you, Mi Vida." Soul Catcher showed a suave curtsy and continued to pour drinks to Viktor's glasses as he kept gesturing at him to fill it up.

"You remind me of my Norton with that messed up hair, especially when he moved uncontrollably on top of me. Ahhhh—he's a monster! I tell you!"

OH GOD! Viktor! I mean yes that was our plan to make them spill it but heck! He initiated it!

"Uh-Uh. Maybe you just kept pulling his hair to make it disheveled because you certainly are enjoying the intoxicating feeling Viktor." Aesop snickered at Viktor. Dang, are they now dissing each other? What in the hell is happening? "Well, Eli is a monster too.. ahhh—that softie being so extremely hot caught me off-guard!"

Mike and I put our drinks aside. We looked at each other, raising our brows up and down. This is much easier than it seems. We actually didn't expect this. This is the part that we will just drink that sparkling wine with no alcohol content and listen intently to these guys rambling.

"So how did it go? The first night with penetration?" Mike inquired with that sluggish grin of his. I am looking forward to this too.

"Pe—penetration?" Viktor inclined slightly, showing that 'Huh?' face.

Ugh. They really don't know anything!

"Listen here you both. It's the time that you let them pop your cherries. Your virginities taken away. Got it?"

How do they reach this age without knowing anything about this kind of thing?

"Naiby~ you're getting serious with this kind of talk again! You know that they are not like us that goes through lengths in searching about these stuff hehe~" Mike teased.

"Mind you that you're the one who corrupted my mind with all of those 'research' you've done" I rolled my eyes at him.

"Hah! You liked it too! Bet there is no time in a day that you daydream doing that with Jack before you both get it on with each other." That knowing smile of his always gets me. Damn I can't say anything because he's right. I actually fantasized about him and used him for 'that' to release my pent-up sexual frustrations of not having him back then.

"Someone's being blushy-blushy. That was fine Naib~!" Mike giggled on my side. Haaah- there is literally nothing that I can hide from Mike. Glad there is someone I could be open up to about these things. "So back to business – Hey! You guys! Easy on the drink! Wait. They already down a bottle each?! Eh?!" Oh shoot—now that Mike has mentioned it. Their fair skin showed how evidently flushed they are. I called on to Soul Catcher to change their drinks to sparkling wine too. I guess they have enough alcohol. And we can't let them get down without telling us a thing!

"Oh! So that's how it is.. penetration... Ah! I have to thank you again. Mike and Naib. It works! Everything works...hic...!" Viktor smiles sluggishly. "Our night in England was so heavenly. I made him shoot it inside too! Norton is like a hungry bear. He couldn't get enough!" Now Viktor looked so dreamy.

"And the morning after that, I do what Mike have suggested then. I woke up early before him and made our breakfast with only that maid apron and a frilly headband that Mike gave me. Guess what? We did it on the kitchen counter!" Viktor waving his hand so eagerly happy and innocent and talking about sex that makes me a little bit guilty of what've done to him. I looked at Mike and damn. The guy is proud like watching his son march the stage with flying color, telling his valedictory address.

"But ahhh... we completely forgot about breakfast and the cereal I prepared became mushed and the coffee went cold..." Viktor looked so down and sad with his cereals being mushy and his coffee getting cold. That was actually cute.

"We did it several times until it was already lunch! He's a monster... and I love it! He's big and strong. I love his kisses, hugs, and bites. And after that I couldn't even stand for the rest of the day that we just called in for a room service." Viktor sulked a little. "He wouldn't touch me again after several months because of what happened. But I really want to feel his dick again!!" He's getting teary.

"Then we both got busy... then sh*t happened...I got treatment again because my brain became messed up making me ill... and poof we haven't had time to do it again, then here comes the wedding preparation..." Huh? He leaned on the table and—Wait, he's crying because he's horny?

"Viktor.. I know that feeling," Aesop consoled Viktor, "I've waited for too long.. I want to feel him through that screen but I cannot. I'm always keeping the tool Mike gifted me deep inside my closet, maybe one day, he'll surprise me by my apartment door." Aesop is laughing weakly. Me and Mike are struggling not to let out any laughter because these two are so hilarious when drunk.

"But guess what Viktor? My dream came true just the week before last week! He surprised me by being in front of my apartment! See-- we even broke up before because we're naive and we both accepted that fact, but proposing to me right after we reconciled? He's sooooo bold! And guess what? Great timing that Aidan was out home! I did what I have been fantasizing to do to him for almost a year! How dare he make me wait for his dick! " Aesop is acting so grumpy now because he's horny?

What the actual f*ck is happening? I looked at Mike and he's getting teary watching and listening to both Aesop and Viktor throwing their pent up 'sexual' frustrations for the past months.

"So Aesopy~ we haven't heard what you've done to Eli, how did you do it?" Mike now inquired with that mischievous wide grin of his.

"Hover over guys" We did as Aesop instructed, "I used that buttplug cat-tails and the cat ears. It's very effective!" Aesop giggling proud of his sex achievement both me and Mike are rolling off the couch laughing.

"Say Aesop, so how did it go?" I asked him. We need details like how Viktor told it earlier. I love their alter selves when drunk. Goodness! There's no filter! I love hearing their sexcapades!

"I gave him a blow job. I remember Naib telling it before how it was done and he came in an instant. How cute~" Aesop giggled so innocently.

I'm so sorry Eli!

"Of course, just like Viktor, I made him cum to me inside too! And guess what? Our baby boy CEO is not a baby in bed! He's a monster!" Aesop warned with that lascivious look on him,.probably imagining his night with Eli.

"Oh Goodness! They really are brothers. both monsters in bed!" Viktor giggled like a child. What have we done! I've been saying this countless times in my head but I'm quite proud of the outcome.

"I agree with that Viktor. And to continue with what I was saying earlier, he wanted me to call him 'master' while thrusting inside me. He's so hot!!!"

MY GOODNESS. It's bad for us to drink when these two are talking. Me and Mike just blew out the sparkling wine that we are chugging down when we heard the 'master' part.

"F*ck! Naib! Aesop beat me to it!" Mike is now whaling like a child that was not given candy by his mom but sh*t. I'm getting ideas. Who would have thought that these two could actually pull it off, Ignorance is bliss.

Time check, it was already quarter to 12 midnight and our happy hours would come to an end as this was the service time limit of the Hagibis Club both Aesop and Viktor are now snoozing after blabbering about their husbands. As we were looking at these two cute boys hugging each other on the sofa, we chuckled at how they love their husbands so much.

"They are so in love. I can't wait to get married with Lucky soon and have what they are having now." Mike smiles so lovingly. I was quite shocked as he's not smiling like this usually. He always has a bright or mischievous smile.

"Congratulations again buddy, I'm looking forward to that day that you'd walk down the aisle. I'll be your best man right? You promised me." I huff-up my chest proudly at him.

"YES! And I'll be your best man too on your wedding day okay?!" Mike smiled at me so brightly, it was blinding but this made me think...

When would that time come?

Does Jack really think of me as a wedding prospect?

What if he really has no plans to commit to marriage?

"Naiby~? You there?? Hello? I pulled out a toothy grin at Mike. "Yep! I can't wait for that day to come too!"

Mike just looked at me blankly. Haaah.. "In any case. Let's go and drop them off! I'll have Aesop, you get Viktor."

"Okiee wokiiiee~"

<<Special>>

LUCKY

I'm never gonna dance again

Guilty feet have got no rhythm

Though it's easy to pretend

I know you're not a fool

"Woooah! Wooaah! Hold-up! What sorcery is this!?" Eli looked so bothered with the bodies swaying behind that white cloth. "Oh God! MY EYES!"

"Hey Eli! Look straight up! Those who'll avert their eyes will drink a 'blow job' shot!" Jack snicker, laughs and threatens Eli with that embarrassing kind of drink shot because of what was happening right now. I was actually enjoying it too. It was hard asking for this kind of favor from them and I'm glad that William is both friends with them too!

Goodness, he's really the darling of the crowd. Thank God they are all so go with this and eager to do it.

So what was happening right now? Let's have a little flashback shall we...

FLASHBACK

So I've been contacting people that are close to Eli and Norton and thank goodness we found them and they are wack—I mean when I asked them for their cooperation for a bizarre request, they complied.

As I asked Norton's secretary, Mrs.Vera Nair-Gilman, who are those people that are close to them, I got my answers almost instantly. It was great that Vera's sister had a connection with Eli while he was still in England and got to know who was the closest buddy he got there. And as for Norton, it was his highschool bestfriend.

They are Jose Baden and Kevin Alonso. And together with William, they are in a sexy maid outfit with bunny ears waving their buff bodies on the other side of the cloth, flashing their silhouette to our honored guests.

END OF FLASHBACK

Should've known better than to cheat a friend

And waste the chance that I'd been given

Jack whistles as the three dancers- bend over and lean on each other's butt, swaying their hips back and forth.

"Holy f*ck. MAKE THEM STOP!" Norton is rocking his chair now attempting to remove his wrist from being tied but it seems like it just got a little bit more tighter.

"Fan. Campbell is hilarious, see that look of suffering? He might not get a good sleep tonight" As usual, Xie is always happy while bursting out laughing while Norton suffers.

"Damn you Xie! You tied my hand tightly!" Norton hissed

"Well, that's a precaution Campbell!"

So I'm never gonna dance again

The way I danced with you

The three dancers sat on their chair and lifted their muscular legs up high making it be viewed perfectly. We can see how beads of sweat trickled down from Eli's face and Norton kept twitching the corners of his mouth out of irritation.

Time can never mend

The careless whispers of a good friend

The three removed something from their body and threw it on Eli and Norton's face.

"What the actual??!!" Norton grimaced. Whoever threw that must be a cowboy. The bra shot exactly on Norton's face. Norton's horrified face is comical and it made me laugh!

"Norton it's a bra that they are just wearing earlier!" Eli looked at Norton horrifyingly and kept on shrugging as it landed on his lap.

"Don't state the obvious Eli!"

"Right! I'm sorry! Ugh! Get this off of me!"

The whole bar is booming with laughters seeing these soon-to-be-wed suffer. Right! This is the great time that they actually experience these kinds of things.

To the heart and mind

Ignorance is kind

There's no comfort in the truth

Pain is all you'll find

They continued with their not-so-synchronized dancing, still rocking their bodies to the beat of the music. This time they bend forward, removing something from underneath their frilly short skirts oh so slowly.

Wait. This would be interesting.

I'm never gonna dance again

Guilty feet have got no rhythm

Though it's easy to pretend

I know you're not a fool

The three guys are now looping something in their hand like a lasso and aimed it directly at Eli and Norton.

"Sh*t." Ah. Norton has enough. Two are landing on Norton and as usual it smacks his face and comfortably slings on his shoulders. So that's the use of your broad shoulders huh?

"Norton, they're pantyhose like what my Mom wears! And they are just wearing it earlier. Ugh!" Eli whined, the pantyhose clinging on his head perfectly.

"You know what Eli. Just shut up." Norton looks so done for.

"Right! I'm sorry! I'm stating the obvious again."

Hastur and Xie keep smacking the table as they are laughing so much. I'm getting teary-eyed too from suppressing these laughs. Haha—these guys are fun.

I should've known better than to cheat a friend

And waste the chance that I'd been given

So I'm never gonna dance again

The way I danced with you

They continued with their dancing, twirling around their chairs and flaunting their buttocks behind that cloth. Jack keeps on whistling sexy whistles at those three.

Never without your love

"Go pretty ladies! Give them all you've got!" Jack snickers while chugging down his Dovlin. He almost spitted it out as someone started ripping the cloth apart revealing to Eli and Norton our guest performers for tonight. Of course, it was William who'll have this shocking idea.

"OH F*CK!" I lost track counting how many times Norton cussed. Maybe he's doing it inside his head too. Who knows?

"MY EYES!" Eli it's 'our' eyes. Damn, I want to wash away what I have witnessed right now too. We are suffering with them.

Tonight the music seems so loud

I wish that we could lose this crowd

Maybe it's better this way

We'd hurt each other with the things we'd want to say

William positioned himself at the center where his comrades showed from his back swaying and rocking their muscular bodies as they reached our guests.

"Holy! Molly!! JOSE!!! What the heck?! BRO WHY??" Eli's face status is in between being happy and gross out at his overseas buddy dancing in front of him. Happy for seeing him and most probably grossed out with what he's doing.

"Have a happy wedding bro. I hope you remember this night." Jose winked at Eli as he swayed his hips encircling the guy. Goodness! Eli just shivered.

We could have been so good together

We could have lived this dance forever

But no one's gonna dance with me

Please stay

"NONONONONONONO ALONSO!!! WHAT THE ACTUAL!" The horror in Norton's face is majestic. Traumatized even. Why though?

"Missed me?" Kevin sent a flying kiss to his buddy.

"Ugh—brings back high school memories when our classmates let you join that Drag Queen competition" Norton just shivers.

"Yes. Dear. And remember you're my talent portion partner that time?" Kevin snickered.

"F*ck it Kevin. Just. Don't"

"We danced macarena in hawaiian girls outfit!" The bar was filled with booming laughter to teenage Norton's revelation.

"Ha! Do you have a photo perhaps Kevin? It would be a great thing to give as a wedding gift to Viktor" Jack inquired and Kevin just winked at him. He continued swaying his body around Norton. That wink probably means 'yes'.

And I'm never gonna dance again

Guilty feet have got no rhythm

Though it's easy to pretend

I know you're not a fool

They are now positioning themselves atop the lap of the two guys and locking them in their arms. I saw how the two struggled to break free but to no avail, they failed. They both scrunch up their faces as the muscular guys waved their bodies in front of them. Their faces are hilarious! They both looked grossed out! I can see Norton muttering cussed words. Ha! In their situation, who wouldn't?

Should've known better than to cheat a friend

And waste the chance that I'd been given

So I'm never gonna dance again

The way I danced with you

"Ack! Please make them stop!" Eli is now whining. I can't actually describe what was happening right now. It's chaotic. Ah.. I wanted to cleanse my eyes with all that happened that I've witnessed.

"Hoooooo! Flex it more!" Hastur cheered the dancers up. Goodness gracious. I never knew this bad idea would actually be this bad. They are flexing their muscles while Jose and Kevin are still both stradling on the guys. Eli and Norton's faces look so out of it. This is amusing!

They continued rocking their bodies sexily and that visuals is not actually helping, not appealing even. It was fun but these memories would be engraved in our minds forever. Muscular guys in frilly maid skirts, with a black ribbon on their necks and a bunny ear. I would love seeing this on Mike, but these guys are wearing it... I rather unsee.

The cheers and laughter continued filling the room as the music was coming to an end. And it became more chaotic and bold that I don't want to run down into further details.

"FAN & XIE! I thought we're close down today? But it was lively here. I HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU BOTH TO TRY. I JUST MIXED IT EAR-- errrrr...."

We never noticed someone just came inside the bar. Our movements halted to a complete stop. It was like the time just froze because someone witnessed something we don't want anyone to see.

The girl ran outside the bar.

"Wait! Demi! We can explain" Xie sweats profusely. Maybe she is the brother's barmaid.

"Xie, we can't explain something chaotic like this." Fan shook his head.

"Fan, she's back!" Xie exclaimed.

"Oh.. I thought I went inside the wrong bar for a second there. But there you are, Fan and Xie. I'll just leave this Dovlin mix I concocted earlier and leave. Goodbye?"

"Demi, listen"

"Ah! Fan you don't have to explain anything. Just have some fun guys!" Demi giggled. "And by the way, your dancers are cute" Demi cocked her head to take a look at Jose and Kevin still straddling Eli and Norton. Did William just flee while the two are stoned in their position, getting terror shocked that a girl saw them like that? That was actually shameful.

As the bar doors bell clangs that signaled that Ms. Demi was out of the bar, we laughed out our asses from what just happened.

"Oh guys, wrap it up. The show just ended pwahaha!" I haven't had a good laugh because of other people aside from Mike, but these dudes just made my tummy twist from laughing.

"Yeah. Laugh all you want Lucky!" Kevin is now also laughing together with me. "That was insane buddy! Should have locked the bar's door if we'll be doing something like this." Kevin tells the twins laughing.

"Our bad." Xie getting teary from laughing.

"You know what Xie? I think Demi will have a change of opinion about us now because of these guys outlandish ideas" Fan laughing under his breath while shaking his head.

"Karma really does strike fast as lighting huh—" Norton snickered at the group. Ha! He really is not amused in the situation we put him in.

"I agree with you about that Norton." Eli is not amused too. "Jose I never knew you have that in you!"

"Well surprise buddy! Because I am. I want to greet you here with something you won't forget about." Jose puffed his chest high. "And dang. William fled us, leaving me and Kevin here." William showed completely dressed up normally than what he just wore earlier.

"Well, you know guys that I'm a TV personality, so it's just a reflex to protect my image, okay?" He laughed boisterously.

"But that girl, She's beautiful, I'm actually awed, guys." Jose started to look dreamy "As she walked down here with a bottle of concocted wine in hand. I think I found the one."

"And you lost that 'one' with what she witnessed Jose." Eli laughs at his friend's demise.

"Why did she actually drop by at the most inconvenient time?" Jose shrugged his head.

"Well, that's how Demi is. As soon as she felt that she's successful with her mix, she dropped by here at the bar to let us judge it.ASAP." Fan explained.

"No use in crying over spilled milk guys! Why won't you get change like William and let us enjoy the night! We need to know more of each other yet so let's have some introductions? Hmmm~" Jack suggested to our performers.

"Ah sure! Let's do that! You guys look so fun!" Kevin agreed and gave us a wink.

"Yes we sure are~" Hastur agreed.

There's still an hour before the clock strikes twelve and Mike's still not replying. What are they up too now?

<<Special>>

HASTUR

So, as the most responsible adult among this group of grown-up men acting like teenage boys, I used our family van to bring them all home in one piece. Leaving all their cars parked at the bar, I insisted that I will drive them all home because some are wasted and some don't admit to it that they are already tipsy. Glad I did not try what that barmaid just made. Just look at what happened—Men down. Glad that I have these soon-to-be-weds to help me out bringing them all in. It was new to me that even Jack and Lucky don't drink that much during this celebration. Well, these men could actually hold their liquors pretty well.

As I was driving down the crossing with merging lanes, I saw a car that just pulled over to the sidewalk and two men with silver and blonde hair went out barfing their guts out

WAIT.

That short brunette together with the other short blonde man that is smoothing the barfing men's back is familiar.

"Subedar...." I muttered under my breath.

"What did you just say, Has? Subedar? Pull over, quickly." I must comply then. If it was about Naib, Jack's hearing is so good. I quickly pulled over near the car and both Lucky and Jack went out quickly, running towards that car.

"Naib!" Jack called in annoyance.

"Uhhh.. Hi?" Naib smiled with guilt.

"You haven't responded to my message." Jack glared at Naib, he wasn't very happy about it

"Same goes with Mike. We're worried." Lucky looked at Mike worriedly.

"I'm sorry Lucky but I assure you, me and Naib didn't get drunk. We know that we shouldn't be because we're taking care of these two... like right now." He chuckled nervously.

"What's with the noise outside Hastur? And why aren't we moving." Norton woke up from his nap. He cocked his head and looked outside to locate where that voices were coming from. He ran as fast as he could.

"Hastur, please slap the heck out of Eli!" He commanded as he sprinted out outside.

Why are they so bossy with me tonight?

"Hey Eli, wake up. Your darling is out there in trouble." I smack the heck out of him like what Norton told me.

"Eh? Where?" He's so astounded and almost tripped from getting outside the van. I felt a little bit guilty though.

"Viktor, come here." Oh, he princess carried his darling, So cheesy.

"Soul Catcher.. No.. let me down. I want Norton..hic..!" Norton's eyebrows just meet. He turned his look to those two that were clinging to their lovers.

"So, who is Soul Catcher?" Norton inquired. Naib and Mike just looked at each other then look at Norton nervously.

"Uh—we watched a private theater play while drinking! And the main cast includes Soul Catcher! It was a fantasy-mystery genre! Viktor loved it and is probably dreaming about it right now? Right Mike?" Naib explained he's not telling the truth. I knew my talent so well.

"Are you sure about th—"

"WHO IS NIGHT OWL?!" Norton was interrupted with what he's gonna say. A lost cause, Naib could probably be grilled until he spilled out the truth, knowing Norton he could coerce him on spilling it out.

This is the first time I see Eli so enraged. Is this jealousy? He's acting so manly right now, holding Aesop so close to his chest carrying him like a princess.

"Oh~ it was Soul Catcher's partner in the theater play. He's the guardian and Soul Catcher is the collector of souls." Mike explained, how convincing.

"Oh, is that so? Aesop looked at me so grumpy and pushed me away earlier when I was trying to carry him on my arms saying 'Night Owl, enough of these games. I only want Eli"

"of course, there's nothing you need to worry about! Take your darlings home okay?" Mike shooed them away. I knew there was something much more but let that slip for now. The wedding would be held two days from now on. I knew that this night was made so special by those people close to these pairs.

"Alright then." Norton sighed so deep. "Uhh, there's not much space in the Van, Jack and Lucky, would you accompany Mike and Naib and take Viktor and Aesop's place?"

"Gladly Campbell." Jack complied to his Request.

"Has. Take care driving all of them home okay? Lucky would just drive Mike's car and I'll be there too with Naib." Jack waved goodbye

"Alright Jack, you guys take care too."

And that's how this roller coaster kind of night ended. I have no word for it. Shocking? No. I might say that it was baffling, Might as well do my job and retire for the night too. I miss my darling and son too.

WEDDING DAY

The two walked in the aisle, with their white tuxedo on, holding a bouquet, Viktor and Aesop, saw their man standing at each side of the Altar smiling at them, Norton was suppressing his tears, sniffing between his muffled sobs and while Eli shamelessly crying on the other side, Viktor was crying softly with Norton, while Aesop wanted to slapped his hand on his face out of embarrassment because of Eli crying like a child.

Everyone looked at them all emotionally, Aidan sitting in the front saw Eli crying and started crying out loud, earning the surprised stares from the guest, both Eli and Aesop were startled, Hastur was sitting beside him and patted his head

"What's wrong Aidan?" He asked the little guy worriedly

"DADDY IS CRYING!" The little silver haired boy wailed, Eli stopped crying and had his eyes flickered from Aidan's declaration,"MOMMY MADE HIM CRY!"

"WAH?! No..No.. Aidan, Daddy and Mommy are OKAY! Please, don't cry" Eli panicky told Aidan

Aesop was getting worried with the commotion instead of running to the Altar, he ran towards Aidan, wiping his tears and held him in his arms,"No, No, Don't cry baby, Mommy is here, see? We're okay." Aesop started to hummed to calm him down.

Father Orpheus can't help but to snort, the guests were still startled.

"Aesop! We're at our wedding!" Eli exclaimed

"S-shut it, Eli! You made our son cry!" Aesop retorted earning a pout from Eli

All the guests started laughing inside the church, Eli and Aesop covered their reddened faces, this was supposed to be a serious occasion and those two never fail to make everything lively with their cute banter.

"This is your fault Dear." Ms. Elaine had her hand massaging her temples, watching his son and his partner doing silly things inside the sacred church

Mr. Ellison snorted and walked up to Aesop,"Let me take care of Aidan, Son."

"O-oh, thank you fath... father."Aesop's eyes began to flutter, the way he was addressed Eli's father like his own, made his heart melted, he really dreamed to have his own family, Aesop took Aidan's hand and let his father in law take him

"Grandpa!" Aidan happily leaped in Mr. Ellison's arms, he gestured Aesop to walk in the Aisle with Viktor already, Aesop nodded in return

Viktor and Aesop continued walking, the crowd still had their grins and muffled laughs on, Eli and Norton stopped crying too. Upon standing near their partners, Norton and Viktor stared lovingly at each other while Aesop gave Eli the glare.

"Dammit, Eli why did you have to cry in the first place!?" Aesop exclaimed in hushed voice

"Huwah!?" Eli's mouth went agape

"Don't Huwah Huwah me!" Aesop groaned,"Why did I fall in love with an idiot?"

Norton leaned close to Viktor's ears,"They're not going to stop bickering, aren't they?"

"Shh, Norton. I'm enjoying this." Viktor giggled, watching the two,"They're so CUTE together~"

"You're cuter." Norton teased,"Cuter in bed~" Viktor whipped his head and Norton gave him a wink

"NORTON!!! STOP THAT!" Viktor shouted, another round of laughter rang across the church

Father Orpheus was containing his laughter watching the pairs comedic wedding, he coughed and composed himself,"Shall we begin exchanging your vows or I supposed we can proceed the now you can kiss your groom, hm~"

The couples looked at each other and nodded in unison but OF COURSE the Father was just teasing, they performed the wedding ritual in the classical way of exchanging the I do's first.

Norton looked so wistful towards Viktor and breathed deeply before stating his vows.

"Because of you I wouldn't know that the world could be so bright. The first time I heard of your voice, that's the moment I knew that was the last thing that I wanted to hear too. I never knew that little notes of care I received from you will make me look for you. We've been through different hurdles and I hurted you along the way too, I apologize for that. But from now on, My heart is yours and I will never let your heart break ever. You are and always will be the love of my life. I thank my lucky stars that I finally found my sunshine. I, Norton Campbell, take you, Viktor Grants, to be my beloved husband, to have and to hold you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times and in the bad. And to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, from all the days of my life."

Viktor is sobbing while Norton slowly puts the ring on his hand. The whole crowd teared up with how Norton pledged his undying love for Viktor, paired with that soft melody that Claude played on the churches' piano.

"Till I met you, I never knew what love was. From that moment on, 4 years ago, I'm telling you right now that I've loved you ever since. And I will always do so from this moment on 'Til the day I die I will love you with all my heart. Thank you for letting me be free from my shackles. I will never know how great it was to be freed of my burdens and letting you inside of my heart is the greatest decision of my life. The ink on the letters might fade through time, but dear, the letters of my undying love for you would forever be engraved in my heart. I, Viktor Grants, take you, Norton Campbell, to be my beloved husband, to have and to hold you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times and in the bad. And to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, from all the days of my life."

Norton is sobbing uncontrollably too. The vows that they exchange shows how much they love and cherish each other. Well, they've been through a lot, and here they are now, exchanging promises of forever. As they completed the exchange of the rings. Aesop and Eli hugged the both of them, tears flowing in their eyes. Then there's Natalie that was being restrained by her parents because she really wanted to hug her brother and Viktor at that moment. And alas, she just sniffs away her tears and snots to Wick. The dog seemed not amused with this as he jumped out of Natalie and scooched in to Vera.

Viktor and Norton nodded to the other pair to signalled that it was their turn to exchange their vows.

"I promised that I will do the dishes on our kitchen sink, take the dirty laundry to the laundry bin, and not feed Aidan with too much chocolate..."

"Eli. That's not how a vow works. I feel like I scolded you just now. Pft.." Aesop snorted under his nose suppressing his laugh in front of the crowd because Eli's being a dork.

"Hm~? Of course it is not it, I just wanted to see you laugh. But, I promised you that I will do those things too" Eli takes a deep breath before continuing. "The first time I laid my eyes on you, you took my breath away. I knew that time, you are the one that I've been waiting for, all of my life. Thank you for making me be the best man I myself could be proud of. For letting me in you and Aidan's life. I hated myself for overwhelming you with my love that caused us apart. I never felt so grateful for the second chance you gave me, for waiting for me. You know what, I've never been so sure with my choices but I know this time. I'm certain of it. I, Eli Clark, take you, Aesop Carl, to be my beloved husband, to have and to hold you from this day forward, for the better or for the worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; From this day forward until death do us part."

Eli grabbed Aesop's hand and slipped the ring to his fingers. Aesop cried uncontrollably which makes the crowd shocked for seeing him this emotional. Mary and Chloe on the other side are clinging to each other while crying like a proud mom. Even cried more than what Ms. Elaine shed.

"Ehem.. I never knew, and it just naturally happened, that I'm drawn to a man that was never in the list of my criteria to be with forever. The moment you took a step in my life, you let all my guard down and opened up my heart to the concept of love and being loved. Thank you for making me the best version of myself. And I just wanted to let you know that breaking up with you is the most heartbreaking thing that I've ever done in my life. I thought I'm always confident with my decisions but that decision is the thing that I've regretted the most. Thank you for coming back to me and Aidan. I, Aesop Carl, take you, Eli Clark, to be my beloved husband, to have and to hold you from this day forward, for the better or for the worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; From this day forward until death do us part.

Aesop put in the ring to Eli's hand and sniffs and cries could be heard from every corner and as the most awaited moment of 'you may now kiss your groom' comes, don't be surprised ladies and gentleman because the fun is just getting started.

"And to seal the promises and vows you have said. Seal it with a kiss" Father Orpheus instructed the pairs.

Aesop grabbed Eli's collar, kissing him languidly, slipping his tongue and nibbling on Eli's lips, this had made Eli turned wide eye after they broke the kiss

"Why are you so bold Aesop!?" Eli asked shaking Aesop's arms

"Hm? You said you wanted to claim me soon, come at me, Eli Clark." Aesop teased bopping Eli's nose playfully

"I.. I love you, Aesop Clark."

Aesop blushed and whispered in Eli's ears,"You're getting hard, how inappropriate inside the sacred church, Master."

"HUWAH!?" Eli's face got beet red, Aesop laughed so hard at his reaction

Viktor and Norton on the other hand, looked at each other and caressing each other's face lovingly, savoring the moment

"Kiss me, Norton." Viktor smiled brightly. He's being bold too.

"Okay, My Dear Vik—AHHH!" Norton stopped when he felt a strong tug on his pants

GRRRRR!!!! ARF! ARF!!! GRRR!!!

"Wick!" Viktor exclaimed,"S-stooooppp! Hey---ahh!"

"WHAT THE..! WICK LET ME KISS---ACK!! VIKTOR! STOP!" Norton struggled from Wick's hold but the little pup suddenly became 3x stronger than him and he was worried his pants might get ripped off

"That's my baby boy!" Natalie cheered from the crowd

"NATALIE! WHAT THE HEY!HEY! GET WICK OFF OF ME!"

"Wick dear, treats?" Vera swayed her bag of treats and instantly Wick forgot his mission to rip Norton's pants off and ran towards Vera.

"This is deja vu for the third time." Viktor just laughs at what happened earlier.

"Stop being so cute.." Norton grabbed Viktor's waist and leaned forward kissing Viktor hungrily.

"Ehem." As the pair sealed their vows, Father Orpheus needed some time to recover from what he just witnessed.

"Let us now shower our blessing on our newlyweds! Go on and showcase to the world your undying love for one another!" As the announcement was pronounced the crowd clapped and cried from the overwhelming feeling of sharing the newlywed's happiness. They throw flower petals as the pairs go out of the church and go on their way to the garden on the side of it as their wedding reception. As soon as they walked out of the overwhelming golden gilded doors of the Red Church, sets of music bands welcomed them to make noise out of this celebration. The pairs dance and prance around as they reach the chairs especially prepared for them.

"And to proceed with this ceremony, let me call on Viktor and Aesop to throw on their bouquet to our guests today. We know the drill, whoever got it would be the next in line to get married!" Mike is the master of the ceremony today as he insisted on doing it. The crowd gets tensed up with what's about to happen, especially those that are still single or pairs that are, in any way, unsure about getting married.

And with this. Naib is feeling the pressure. He wanted to join in catching the bouquet but he just sat up again on his seat and shrugged the thought.

"In a count of one.. Two...... and... three!" Aesop and Viktor throw their bouquet in sync. Everything went slow motion as the crowd went silent, bracing themselves and guessing who'll be the next that they will be cheering on.

"Eh? Uhhmm.." Martha looked so fluster holding a bunch of yellow roses that landed in her hand. William is so flushed too, stealing a glance at Martha. The crowd cheered for the couple being so shy that all the attention was on them.

"Hmmm there is no reaction for the other bouquet? Who got it?" Mike asked through the microphone and Wick barked showing the location of the other bouquet.

"Shhh!" Naib hushed the pup.

"There you are!" Mike smiled from ear to ear seeing that his friend got the bouquet of red roses.

Naib stood up shyly as the crowd applauded him for another candidate that might have a wedding next.

"Uh.. since It has come into this.. And I intend to do it for so long.. I..." Before Naib could continue what he was saying, Jack that was nowhere to be found after concluding the wedding ceremony walked steadily to where Naib was located. The man walked so slowly in Naib's eyes. That sleek raven hair with crimson eyes gentleman walked with grace in a full suit of black and white that was fixed with a bow tie on its collar. He was nearing Naib but they averted their gaze on each other with a slight hint of red flushed across their faces.

"Ehem-"

"Ehem-"

They want to tell something to each other but words just won't get out. As their words on their mouth won't escape their lips. They let their actions do the work for them as they both kneeled at each other. This actually made the crowd confused, but Mike, on the other hand, was crying.

"OMG. They are soo gonna propose to each other! What a coincidence!" As soon as the crowd heard of this booming clap filled the reception. Both Jack and Naib stood up, showing the engagement rings that they hid from their pockets.

"Jack. I never knew and here I thought I should be the one to initiate it." Naib is laughing while crying, putting the engagement ring he prepared for Jack on his finger.

"You're so impatient Naib, I wanna kiss you roughly right now." Jack slipped the ring he prepared for Naib and touched their foreheads together. Naib just slapped his arm for this embarrassing comment Jack had just dropped in the open. "You're so adorable, what am I gonna do with you?"

"KISS! KISS! KISS!" The crowd cheers and chants to the newly engaged couple. They complied and kissed so sweetly making the crowd go swoon because of them.

"Get this Tracy, I don't need this anymore." Naib throws the bouquet at Tracy where she clumsily tries to catch it and she succeeds, but at what cost? She tripped and made someone stumble with her.

"Uhh.. are you fine?" Tracy asked so apologetically.

"Hmm, are you fine though? Did I make a good human landing spot?"

"I'm so sorry Mister uhh...?"

"I'm Luka, Luka Balsa. And you are?"

"Tra..Tracy Reznik.. I'm really so sorry, for..my clumsiness ah ..uhm"

"It was rather cute, at least you caught it! Congratulations. Your partner must be hyped too."

"I.. I only have.. My robots"

"You.. you..you're m-mechanic??"

"Why do you look so shocked Mr. Balsa?"

And that's how Luka and Tracy's interest aligned and they've talked a lot about machine building if they had a chance during the wedding proper. They even exchange contacts to brainstorm what projects could be done and promised to work on some inventions together. They felt relieved and happy, meeting someone with similar interest as they have.

"Viktor, Norton, I have a gift for the both of you, and I'm pretty sure that Norton would love it the most." Edgar unveils the painted portrait that he drew. "This piece is entitled The Postman"

Norton and Viktor were stunned with the overwhelming gift they received from Edgar. It was Viktor in the painting. His eyes looked wistful and full of love staring at a distance.

"Beautiful... Thank you very much Edgar.. I.. I love this painting and the person who's in it." Norton tells Edgar, teary-eyed.

"Don't get sentimental to me Norton. I do this because I admire the both of you. I wish you both all the happiness in life. And by the way, I already exhibited this portrait abroad, your husband is really charming to the point many want to bid for this portrait. Look out for him okay?"

"Of course my husband's adorable. I will heed that warning then." They both chuckled together.

"Edgar thank you very much for this wonderful gift. So this is why you've been quite busy for awhile?" Viktor inquired.

"Yes, I'm very sorry that I missed out on some of the events but I'm good to go now. I'm up again to find my next motivation to paint. Thank you very much Viktor for letting me pick up my brushes again."

"It was my pleasure Edgar, and I do hope you find the one that you're looking for."

"I sure will. Thank you very much Viktor and.... I think I found it."

"Hmmn?"

Edgar looked past the couple and saw a white haired man with light red eyes closer to a pinkish hue. He's endowed with black coat and is standing together with Sister Ann, spectating the events that are taking place beside the church.

"The son of the sun.. an Albino.. It was so rare to see someone like them.." Edgar's face was so awed with what he saw and excused himself to get to where the man was.

"Edgar would have some troubles with interacting with Sir Andrew." Viktor smiled as he saw Edgar try to make an interaction with the servant of the church.

"Well, Viktor, Sir Andrew was a very reserved person, and we know Edgar, if he saw something pretty, regardless of gender, he would treat them like a lady. Sir Andrew would be overwhelmed." Norton and Viktor just shrugged their heads as they chuckled at the failed attempt of Edgar at getting Andrew's hand for a kiss.

"My sons, take this." Mr Ellison handed over a document to Eli and Aesop which made them have a confused look.

"Just signed the paper and it'll all be okay." Mrs. Elaine smiles at the both of them as she holds Aidan's hand on her hand. Eli looked at the documents quickly and hugged Aesop with all his might.

"Aesop! Aidan would be legally our son as soon as we sign this. Let's sign it right here, right now." Eli exclaimed tear eyed with the news. Aesop gasps, tears flowed from his eyes.

"Mom.. Dad.. this is the best gift I ever received!" Aesop hugged Mr. Ellison and Mrs. Ellaine warmly. Both of the couples kissed Aidan's cheeks. As the couple was busy preparing their wedding, the Clark household helped win the case of Aidan's custody, making his blood related father back down from his fight. How did they do this? They are Clarks.

RECEPTION

A beautiful young lady approached Aesop with a huge grin on her face, the other seemed quite surprised that this unexpected guest had arrived, they share warm hugs and kisses, Eli noticed the two and tagged along

"My, My is this your husband?" The dark hair lady giggled

"Yes, my one and only." Aesop smiled as Eli wrapped his arms around him,"This is Apple, Eli, she's my sister's best friend... she was one of the people who helped me when a lot of misfortune happened in my life."

"Huwah?" Eli exclaimed, blinking profusely at the mysterious lady, he took her hand in his and shake it so tightly,"Thank you... thank you so much for helping my husband, I'm eternally grateful for all the people who helped him, if it wasn't for kind hearted people like you, he wouldn't made it this far."

The young lady smiled, instead of shaking his hand firmly, she released Eli and hugged him instead and whispered,"Thank you for loving someone like him, I leave him to your care, Mr. Clark." she turned to Aesop afterwards,"Aesop Dear, I'm sure Aelia is so happy you finally receive the love and happiness you always deserve, she's proud of you and grateful for all that you have done, I am too."

Aesop's eyes widened and brimmed with tears, Eli was surprised, releasing Apple's hand and hugged his husband tightly, after that sentimental talk, the three casually talked to one another the whole reception

On the other hand the two lovers were disrupted by a cheerful sound of a small woman in an elegant attire, she ran to Norton and hugged him tightly, rushing to Victor giving him a sweet kiss on the cheek.

"Wha!?" Victor was startled and stared at the woman, "W-who?"

Norton flicked the small woman's head and chuckled as he pulled Victor by the waist,"Victor this is Yuma, my college best friend"

"Sup!" The woman named Yuma greeted in a saluting motion, she laughed along with Norton and stared at the couple,"My oh my! I can't freaking believe you ALREADY got married! Is this some kind of freaking dream or what!?"

"Yuma, chill the hell out." Norton facepalmed, by his side Victor just kept on giggling,"It's a long journey and what about YOU I still can't believe you of all people is married for 4 freaking years to Fukuji-san, what does he like about you anyways! You're so—uh... not a wife material"

Yuma pouted and placed her hands on her hips,"Rude besides you know what he likey likes, Nort! You and I both know~" she wiggles her brow

Victor just tilted his head in confusion, he averted his eyes to Norton who was blushing profusely and slapped Yuma's arm harshly, Yuma made a small yelp and the two just casually slap each other, Victor let out a smile, He was honestly glad Norton had a wacky friend like her, after their little bicker here and there, the two finally stopped as they all shared their own stories as laughter filled the air.

When they day has ended the newlyweds have been greeted with a big happy and grandeur farewell.

Like many other stories to be told, their stories would also eventually come to an end. The road to get to where they are now sure is bumpy but they reached the happy end but this was really not the case isn't it? Married life is a long journey ahead. It would have its new sets of challenges and surprises just waiting to unfold.

Sincerely Yours,

Letters to your heart.

-End of Story-

Ending Message:

It was a fun ride and our story has already ended, I hope all of you will continue yours! Wish each and everyone the best! We might add some few epilogues to each and every couple in this fiction~

-Apple

I sincerely apologize for all the wackiness. That's my fault. HAHA

-Yuma