Chapter 259 - 17: Only for you [2]
Shawn cleared his throat and pushed Athan to a seat. He then opened the box and asked his omega father if he wanted some. Heidi shook his head with a smile. He looked at Athan and Shawn amusingly, while Stuart looked pleased.
"Thank you for paying me a visit, young master Athan," Stuart began.
Athan gave him a curt nod. "I’m glad that you’re getting better, Mr. Williams. Steve was worrying for you too much."
"Oh... my brother rarely does it. I wonder if I scared him this time," Stuart smiled weakly. His gaze shifted to Shawn who was slicing a cake, his back turned to his father. "I didn’t know that you and my son have a close relationship."
Shawn paused for a moment. Athan noticed this, and he gave Stuart a wry smile. "We grew up together after all. Despite the distance we had as we turned into adults, we never lost contact."
Stuart nodded in delight. His face considerably brightened. "I’m glad to hear that. I thought that it would be hard for the two of you to be together if you barely know each other. My worries are unnecessary. Now, I can’t wait to recover quickly and see the two of you walking the aisle."
Athan noticed Shawn’s unease building as the conversation grew longer. To prevent his discomfort from growing, Athan politely stood and smiled, "Shawn and I are good friends, Mr. Williams. Although I will be happy for your speedy recovery, I don’t want our relationship to be rushed. We’ll take things on our own. Now, if you don’t mind, I’d like to spend a little more time with Shawn alone. I’ll be out of the country for a week starting tomorrow because of business."
He took Shawn’s hand into his again and waited for his parents’ reply. Stuart and Heidi exchanged looks. They gave their approval after, letting the two men step out.
"Is it true you’ll be gone for a week?" Shawn asked once they were outside, concern etched in his voice. He seemed to have forgotten that his hand was still on Athan’s.