Nagising si Harrison nang maramdamang namamanhid ang kaniyang braso. Dahan-dahan niyang dinilat ang nga mata at tiningnan bakit may mabigat na nakapatong sa braso niya.

Pagkagising niya ay nakita niya si Elijah na mahimbing na natutulog. Naka-unan ito sa kaniyang braso habang niyayakap niya ito patalikod.

And they're both naked.

He smiled as memories of last night flooded his mind, a euphoric wave washing over him. It was incredible, a surreal realization of all his deepest desires and long-held fantasies.

In the tender embrace of the night, he had shared an intimate moment with Elijah, a moment that transcended mere physical connection, delving into the depths of their souls.

"I wish I had the courage to say how much I love you," he whispered softly to the sleeping figure beside him, his heart heavy with unspoken emotions.

Clutching him tighter, he reminisced about the days when he'd gone to great lengths to avoid the object of his desire. Elijah's mere presence had the power to ignite a fire within him, a desire so intense it threatened to consume him entirely.

Admitting to himself that he was driven by primal urges, he had tried to distance himself, fearing he might lose control. Yet, despite his efforts, he found himself drawn to Elijah like a moth to a flame.

He had become a silent observer, capturing moments with Elijah through the lens of his camera, secretly following his every move, ensuring no one else would lay claim to him. Palagi niya itong sinusundan sa tuwing mamimili ito ng groceries.

Every photograph he had taken was carefully tucked in his drawer, hidden away from prying eyes, a testament to his forbidden longing. Tinatago niya lahat ng larawan nito dahil sa takot na baka malaman ng kaniyang ama na pinagpapantasiyahan niya ang anak ng mapapangasawa nito.

He had a hard time confessing his feelings, lalo na't sa mata ng karamihan ay kapatid niya si Elijah.

"Uhmmm..." a soft groan escaped the smaller guy's lips as he stirred slightly.

With a gentle smile, he leaned in close, his lips brushing against Elijah's ear as he whispered, "Are you awake now?"

Nagkamot ito sa batok na tila ba'y naalimpungatan. Umungol pa ito ng bahagya saka agresibong hinila ang braso niya para makaunan ng maayos dito.

"Wake up little guy, it's already 10." muling bulong niya sa taynga nito. Bahagya naman itong natigilan.

"Oh my god!" Elijah exclaimed weakly as he slowly regained consciousness. Harrison, eager to witness his reaction, effortlessly flipped Elijah to face him.

The expression on Elijah's face was priceless; his eyes widened, his mouth hung open, and his body seemed frozen in shock.

"Good morning, my dear. Care to join me for breakfast?" Harrison teased, enjoying the opportunity to playfully torment him.

"Sabihin mong hindi ito totoo!" Elijah mumbled, still trying to comprehend what had transpired.

Harrison shook his head, chuckling softly. "No, baby. What happened last night was real. I have no regrets. I savored every moment of being inside you, feeling the depth of your passion. And the way you cried out as I pleasured you—it was pure ecstasy."

Elijah fell silent, processing Harrison's words, before letting out a scream that echoed through the room.

"AHHHHHH! Gago ka! You took advantage of me!" pansisisi nito sa kaniya.

Pinagsusuntok pa siya nito pero baliwalan lang iyon kay Harrison. Ang bawat suntok nito ay maikukumpara sa suntok ng isang sanggol.

"Hey, I never took advantage of you," Harrison countered firmly. "I'm certain you weren't drunk, and you were fully aware of your actions last night. I even asked if you were ready, and you assured me you were old enough to make your own decisions. That's why I made love to you and shared that intimate moment, filling you with my seed," walang prenong depensa ni Harrison. "At kahit anong gawin mo'y hindi na magbabago ang lahat. We had sex."

"Ginawa ko lang naman 'yon kasi... kasi..." tila wala itong masabi.

"Kasi?"

"Kasi inakit mo ako!" singhal na naman nito.

"Elijah, it's not my fault if you find me hot, okay?"

Pinandilatan siya nito. "Heh!"

"Langya! Para ka talagang babae kung magalit," hindi makapaniwalang saad ni Harrison pero pinandilatan lang siya ni Elijah.

"Nasaan ang mga damit ko???" tanong nito kalaunan.

"Dunno. I tossed it somewhere around here," Harrison shrugged in response to the question.

"Kunin mo ang damit ko, Harrison! Aalis ako," pagmamaktol nito pero hindi nagpatinag si Harrison. Instead ay niyakap niya ito ng mahigpit. Kinulong niya ito sa kaniyang mga bisig at hinalik-halikan ang ulo nito.

Amoy parin niya ang mabangong amoy ni Elijah. It was natural at kahit kailan ma'y hindi siya magsasawa dito.

"Elijah, my baby, can we stop arguing because I really thought we're in good terms now," sabi ni Harrison nang mukhang umamo na ang kayakap.

He held Elijah tightly, feeling the warmth of his embrace as Elijah's face nestled against his chest, almost buried within it.

They stayed that way for a couple of minutes.

"OMG! Anong petsa na?" biglang tanong nito.

"Uhhh March 14? Why?" He asked confused.

"Ngayon pala ang balik ko sa trabaho. Ano ba naman 'yan!" bulaslas nito.

Pero tinawanan niya lang ito. He's so damn cute!

"Bakit ka pa kasi nagpakahirap sa trabaho na 'yan?" tanong niya dito.

"Harrison inherited immense wealth; he's incredibly wealthy. He could undoubtedly provide Elijah with everything he desires.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, I'm confused as to why you didn't accept my dad's offer to give you a share. He always considered you a part of the family. Gusto niyang bigyan ka ng parte sa kompanya."

Totoo 'yon. Inalukan ni Herbert si Elijah noon na tanggapin ang alok nitong mana pero tumanggi lang ito.

"Dahil hindi naman kasi ako ang naghirap. It's you and your dad ang may-ari ng kompanya. And besides, I'm already contented of what I have now. Malaki naman ang sahod ko as a bank manager." sagot nito.

Elijah is 25 years old and graduated last year with flying colors. Harrison's dad saw this potential in him and asked him to work in their company, but Elijah declined and said he prefers working in a bank company.

Kaya imbis na pilitin ay tinulungan nalang ng ama ni Harrison si Elijah na makahanap ng trabaho. It was easy for his dad because of their connections.

His friend quickly said yes and would love to accept Elijah. Herbert's friend also noticed Elijah's potential, and that's what made him become a bank manager.

Elijah was born smart, and he's very determined with his work, hence his current position despite being a fresh graduate.

"I don't really like it when you think that way," angal niya. "You're just like your mom."

"Syempre, alangan naman sa kapitbahay ako magmana?" pamimilusupo nito.

"Do I also have to marry you para tanggapin mo ang mga alok ko sayo?"

"Hindi ko kailangan ng yaman mo," sagot nito.

"You mean, ayaw mong pakasalan kita? Akala mo ba'y nakipagtalik lang ako sayo para sa wala?"

"Iwan ko sayo, ganoon naman talaga 'di ba? One night stand?"

Harrison's lips parted in disbelief. "What the hell are you saying? You thought this was just a one-night stand to me? Elijah, I took your virginity, I didn't use a condom when I was with you last night, and I came inside you. Think about it, if you were a woman, you could get pregnant. And I have a responsibility to you. And that's what I'm going to do."

Harrison had never considered this encounter as a mere one-night stand. He would love to do it again, and he would prefer to call it making love rather than just sex.

"Pananagutan? Ano ako babae? Ano nalang sasabihin ng mga kaibigan mo? Ng mga nakapaligid sayo? Aren't you straight?"

So he thought I'm straight...

"Elijah, my love, I couldn't care less about what others think of our relationship. We're not living in the dinosaur era. You and I can get married, alright? We can have our wedding in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, or anywhere else in Europe you desire! And who in the world told you I'm straight? If that were the case, this," he gestured down to his hard cock, "wouldn't be reacting so strongly to you. Just the thought of you is enough to make me cum!"

Elijah gazed into his eyes, searching for sincerity.

"Do you truly mean it?" he asked, a hint of hope in his voice.

"Absolutely," Harrison replied, his tone resolute. "Do I need to prove it to you right now? Because I would marry you this very day if you wished it," he declared, confidence radiating from him.

"Pero bakit ako?"

"Baby, that's a simple question," he murmured, pressing a kiss to Elijah's hair. "It's because you're adorable, you're not interested in my wealth, you're not even swayed by my looks. You see the true me. You're one of the few people, aside from my dad and your mom, who truly knows me. Why would I search for someone else when I have you?"

He watched as a smile spread across Elijah's face at his words.

"Who said I'm not attracted to your face?" Elijah admitted bashfully. "I've had a crush on you since college, you know! I actually stumbled upon your picture when our professor tasked us with researching a company. And there you were, the young bachelor taking the business world by storm. You looked so handsome in that picture. I even printed it out and kept it in my notebook."

"So you've been admiring me all this time? Even before we met in person?" Harrison asked, surprised.

"More like a fan, yeah. Until my mom introduced me to your dad, and that's when I realized we could never be together," Elijah confessed. "Well, I was quite delusional to think that a hot, handsome man like you would ever be interested in me."

"You're not delusional at all because I fell for you. And you managed to capture my heart in an instant. From the moment I first laid eyes on you, I was smitten. I even have pictures of you in my drawer," Harrison admitted.

"You fell for me?" Elijah looked stunned.

"Of course, I do. I love you, and that's the truth. Malapit na akong lumagpas sa kalendaryo at kung magpapakatorpe ako ay paniguradong mauunahan nila ako sayo. Ayoko ko ng mag aksaya pa ng oras, Elijah," he looked at him in the eyes. "I love you with all my heart, and I believe we should continue the love that my parents have built," Harrison declared, his voice filled with sincerity and conviction.

Elijah buried his face in Harrison's chest once more, embracing him tightly.

"I love you too!"

Harrison couldn't help but curse silently. How could he possibly ignore this incredible man? Elijah was the most adorable person he had ever known.

Not when he's mad though, but whatever.

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IANNNXXX | 2024