Chapter 70- heir
Manfred hadn’t seen August so completely unsettled in a long time. He tried hard to look away, to pretend it didn’t bother him—but now, because of one woman, everything was falling apart. The way that woman moved around August made him feel like every cell in his body was being tainted.
August grew even more restless, his voice rougher. "Go away!"
"Alright, we won’t touch them. There are no women here—only me. August, open your eyes and see, I’m the only one by your side. I’m Manfred." Manfred’s large, warm palm gently patted his flushed cheek as he patiently helped him out of his clothes. He’d always taken care of August like this. Maybe others wouldn’t understand the intimacy shared between these two men—intimate but not lovers—but only they knew deep down that even if the whole world abandoned August, they never would.
Manfred lay down beside August. Their tall, strong bodies pressed close together, their burning breaths mingling as they held each other tightly.
How many times had he woken from dreams to find that he was the only one by Elwin’s side?
The next day, Charles drove Peggy’s Lotus sports car back to the company. When he arrived, Janet called Peggy to come pick up the car.
"What’s wrong? You look terrible." Janet handed over the keys, looking her over with concern. Peggy had left with August yesterday but now wore a face full of unhappiness.
"Janet, is there something wrong with him?" Peggy complained, her voice dragging. She could think of no other explanation for his fear of women except that something was physically wrong. Yes, afraid—Peggy could see the fear deep in his eyes.
"Who? August?" Janet tilted her head, studying Peggy’s distracted expression. She had suspected something was off but never imagined August would reject even Peggy.