Where My Heart Belongs Chapter 5
{Where My Heart Belongs is partly fictional. As I am writing this story, I am above the age of 21. If you want a story with lots of sex, look elsewhere.
This is a love story. Seeing, as it is a love story, sex is in there, but it is in realistic balance in the characters' lives.
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Written by Romeo
Chapter 05
The next morning DMoney and Julian woke up glued together from their night of nocturnal pleasure. After carefully separating from one another, they went to shower and dress before cleaning the room up and changing the sheets on the bed. DMoney loaded the dirty ones into the washer while Julian went to make them a quick and easy breakfast of sausage links, eggs, hash browns, and toast. Afterwards, they tidy up the kitchen and loaded the laundry into the dryer then headed to the office.
The first thing Adrian did when he arrived at the office was to call his realtor regarding the discussion he and DMoney had the night before. Since it meant more cash in her bank accounts, the realtor didn't hesitate to accept the additional work he had requested. His second call was to Gary Miller of Miller's Mortgage and ending with his friend at the bank. Once he had completed his task, he was able to focus on work.
Elsewhere, Mike and Ethan were being woken by light knocking on their bedroom door. They groaned in drowsiness and groggily told whoever it was to come in. It was their grandmother coming to make sure that they were awake for breakfast which was almost ready. Both boys groaned again then replied that they would be down as soon as they get dress. Their grandmother smiled at them in sympathy while telling them not to take too long before closing the door. Ah, the joy of parenthood! She amused to herself.
Ten minutes later they walked into the kitchen and was immediately asked where EJ was. "He's still asleep, thank god!"
Cathleen giggled at Ethan's bemusement but Nicholas and Deangelo raised an inquiring eyebrow at him. "EJ has been crying nonstop but we don't know why." Mike explained with a yarn. "We've been up all night long trying to get him settled down and finally got him to sleep around four thirty this morning. Ethan's hoping that he'll sleep for a while so we can get some rest ourselves."
Cathleen could see the tiredness on the two boys faces so she offered to watch EJ for them while they slept. "He's probably just cranky from being cooped up inside. Maybe this afternoon we can do a little shopping at the mall just to get out of the house for a while but I'll leave the decision on what we do up to you boys."
The boys thought that spending some time at the mall would be fun and settle EJ down. They all agreed to also plan out some activities for the next day before getting her opinion on them. Their grandmother said that was fine with her and finished making breakfast. In the meantime, Mike went upstairs to get EJ so he can put him in his basinet.
After breakfast, Mike and Ethan went back upstairs to get some more sleep. Cathleen asked Nicholas and Deangelo if they wanted to play a board game while the others napped. The boys chose to play Scrabble so she went to get it along with the Checkers and Monopoly set plus the deck of UNO. That way they'll have several alternatives if they get tired of playing Scrabble.
Back on the homestead, Jalisa and Louisa Matthews were beginning the next phase of their grudge. Entering the station with purpose, they strutted up to the front desk and conceitedly made their demand. The gentleman told them to have a seat and someone will be out to speak with them shortly not bothering to hide his contempt for the two ladies. Jalisa was about to make a remark on how they were being spoken to but the look on his face convinced her that it wouldn't be wise so she perceptively decided to keep her mouth shut and they found a seat.
About ten minutes later a different man came out calling their names. After everyone introduced themselves, the man escorted them back to his office. Once they all took their seats, he asked what he could do for them. Louisa fabricated a story on the spot to suit her purpose that had him intrigued right away. He asked for evidence to validate her claim which she supplied him with. He read over the documents then informed them that it wasn't enough proof and they would need more to support their claim. They discussed it for several more minutes but kept ending up at a dead end without enough sufficient evidence. He suggested that they come back when they had more to work with but in the meantime he'll also check into it and see what he can find out. Both ladies left angry, disappointed, and frustrated that things were still not going their way.
At Matmor Security, DMoney and Julian were finishing up some billing and scheduling when their secretary buzzed their office of their lawyer's arrival. They instructed her to send him back and informed her that they didn't want to be interrupted. She accepted the order and told Jeremy to go on back.
He entered the office and the guys greeted him with handshakes. They all took their seats and the guys told him what they wanted and how soon they wanted it. Jeremy assured them that it would be no problem and he could have the forms done and ready for them to sign by early tomorrow afternoon. They Accepted that and Julian thanked him for agreeing to meet with them on such a short noticed. Jeremy told him that it was no problem because his schedule was clear for this morning but he needed to get back to the office and get started on what they wanted. DMoney and Julian once again thanked him for coming as they shook his hand then Jeremy made his departure.
After spending all morning on his schoolwork, Alonzo was ready for lunch and an afternoon of playing. Today Sean and Bryan had a variety of hoagie and chips suited to everyone's size and taste. Jamy had a regular sandwich since even half of a hoagie would be too much for him. They had their choice of drinks and dessert was homemade pineapple upside down cake with ice cream. Needless to say, no one left the table hungry.
After helping with clearing the table, Mattie told the boys to grab their jackets because he was taking them to the movie. Alonzo went to get them while Mattie packed a diaper bag for Tony. He told Adrian about his plan this morning so Adrian gave him the keys to Gabriel's SUV before he left for the office. Mattie thanked him for that because he was going to ask Adrian if he could barrow his SUV since he didn't want to take his rental because it wasn't equipped with any car seats. Once they were all ready to go, they headed out for an afternoon of fun.
Another group that was heading out for an afternoon of fun was Cathleen and the boys. After hearing their choice of places, the boys decided on going to the aquarium. There wouldn't be any crying from EJ because of any loud noises and everyone would enjoy doing something fun. Plus it was a beautiful day with the sun shining brightly and a warm breeze blowing through the air. It was just what they needed to take their minds off of their troubles that were going on back home.
Everyone enjoyed the afternoon. They loved seeing the rain forest, insert another part of the aquarium here, and especially the sea animals. Ethan and Mike took turns holding EJ who also loved the experience as they walked around. He was definitely in a better mood by the time they finished the tour and his two dad couldn't have been happier. They all agreed to make a return trip before they left for home.
On the way back to grandma's house, the boys asked to stop for some milkshakes so Cathleen pulled into a McDonald's drive through. They also got some cookies and apple pies along with their shakes to snack on. But like all teenagers; it was all gone by the time they got to the house. Cathleen just smiled and shook her head at all of the slurping as they tried to suck the bottom of the containers through the straws. She remembered when her son DeWayne used to do the same thing when he was their age. They made sure to gather up all of their trash before going inside. Cathleen got started on dinner while the boys tossed their trash before going to call their fathers.
DMoney and Julian were in a private meeting with one of their employees when their intercom buzzed. They knew it had to be the boys or something important because they informed their secretary Millie that they didn't want to be disturbed so they knew that she would have taken a message. DMoney answered and was told that the boys were calling. He thanked her and asked her to put them through as he put the call on speaker. A minute later they heard four exuberant voices trying to talk over each other.
"One at a time now boys." DMoney told them with a smile as they all tried to hold in their laughter. "Are you all enjoying your time with your grandma?"
"Yeah dad, we spent the afternoon at the aquarium because EJ was cranky and we JUST CAME BACK." DMoney didn't hide his concerns when he asked why EJ was cranky. "We don't know why. We just know that he was cranky because he kept me and Ethan up until four o'clock this morning."
"Maybe he's picking up something from you two." Julian speculated. "Babies can sense their parents' emotions and can tell when they're troubled. It's a six sense for them."
"What can we do about that?" Ethan asked.
"Stop worrying about what's going on here and enjoy your visit. He'll stop worrying when you stop. He's portraying what you're feeling because he doesn't know any better. His mood will change when yours changes and no sooner."
Mike and Ethan said that they'll try but they weren't making any promises. Julian asked about their trip to the aquarium to change the subject and once again the boys were off with enthusiasm. They talked about seeing the variety of species and the difference in their origin and nationality like birds, butterflies, fish, and many others critters. Both dads listened to the exuberance of their boys while trying to hold in their laughter. They looked over at the employee whom they were having the meeting with to see him doing the same. One thing was for sure; they can still be regular teenaged boys at times even through everything that were going on. For forty-five minutes the boys talked nonstop about their day and their plans for the next day. Finally, the chatter stopped when their grandmother could be heard in the background calling them to dinner. DMoney asked to speak with her so Mike took the phone into the kitchen with them.
He handed it over to her then he and Ethan took the serving dishes to the table. They then made a couple pitchers of ice tea while the other two finished laying out the plate settings. After getting EJ's bottle from the microwave, Charlene took it and the phone to the living room to feed him and find out what her son and son-in-law wanted.
She talked in a low volume so the boys wouldn't overhear her and kept an eye out for them listening in on the conversation. She was sure that Mike and Ethan were blaming themselves for their situation and she didn't want them feeling worse if things weren't going well back at home. She was still on the phone when the boys were done eating dinner so Nicholas heated up a plate and took it to her while Mike and Deangelo put away the leftovers and loaded the dishwasher and Ethan prepared more bottles for EJ. A minute later he came back carrying his nephew so his grandmother could eat.
Once the bottles were made and the kitchen was tidied up, the boys stayed in there to play UNO. The nights were still warm due to summer still being in season which gave the house a comfortable breeze so all four boys removed their shirts to soak in the sensation. Mike and Ethan kept passing EJ between the two of them for some daddy time. They held him against their bare firm muscular chest enjoying the bundle in their arms. Neither boy knew who arms he'd fell asleep in nor did they care. They just continued holding him as they played cards with their little brothers. They love having him pressed against their solid chest while he slept as much as he loves feeling their warm skin and their heart beating while asleep. All was right in his world when he was being safely held in their arms with a sense of love and protection.
Several states away from there, Gabriel, Jaylen, and everyone who was involved in their case were holding a consultation with their supervisor. They all felt ready to begin the operation and close this case so they can head home to their love ones but their supervisor was nitpicking at every little detail to assure that everything goes off without a hitch which they all knew was impossible. They can minimize the casualties but not give any assurance that none would occur.
Throughout the meeting Gabriel noticed that Jaylen's mind wasn't completely on the case. He kept sneaking glances at one of the other agents then quickly looking away before anyone could see him. He had seen the two of them together several times and wondered if something was going on between them and where that would leave his marriage. He knew that he have to talk to his partner and friend before he does something that will destroy his family in the process.
When the meeting was over, Gabriel was called into the supervisor office for a private discussion so he didn't have a chance to talk to his friend. Ten minutes later he came out to see several of the agents including Jaylen had already left. He didn't know where he could have gone: plus he needed a drink so he decided to hit a bar before going back to the house.
IN actuality Jaylen was at the house lying on his back in a sixty nine position with his friendly agent on top slurping on his cock and massaging his large sized testicles. He was taking all thick eight inches down his throat while Jaylen used his tongue to pleasure his anal canal. Every time he hit bottom, he would push backward onto Jaylen tongue to get it further up his pleasure orifice. Every so often Jaylen smacked his ass causing him to moan around his cock providing more stimulation to the throbbing phallus. That action caused Jaylen to moan around his friendly agent's opening sending erotic shivers through his body created by the vibrations.
Watching it all on webcam while pleasuring herself with her dildo; was Jaylen's wife Beth. No one but the two of them knew about their agreement regarding extra carnal activities. Jaylen has a tendency for occasional male to male sex while she has a tendency for double penetration. They both knew of their significant other's desire and made an agreement on their wedding night. Jalen has permission to enjoy sexual pleasures with males; with or without her participation; as long as he took precautions and she was informed of it. Other women were exclusively off limits which both husband and wife were totally happy to agree upon.
She continued watching and pleasuring herself as her husband used three finger to fucked his friend's anal cavity while taking all seven and a half inches of his friend down his throat. Jaylen had gotten the dildo for her several years ago so she could join in on the fun when he was away. She watched as the agent spread his legs wider to give her husband better access to his canal enjoying the vigorous thrusting on his prostate. He kept pushing backward as he tightened his throat muscles to increase the tempo of his suction on Jaylen's cock and squeezed harder on his balls attempting to get them off together. Jaylen sensed what he was doing and he too tightened his throat muscles and increased the tempo of his fingers. Beth was aware of their actions and sped up her own thrusting with the dildo to join them in nirvana.
While Beth was watching the two men, they were also watching her, creating kind of a three way voyeur scene. All three loves watching and being watch so it was a great show for them all to enjoy. They all recognized the notorious sign of erogenous explosion and sped up their actions. Soon the peak of ecstasy hit them all and they erupted in orgasmic bliss.
Bet was the first to fall over the edge spewing her juices all over the dildo and the bed as her body shook from the sensation. Hearing her moans and watching her ejaculate sent the two guys over the edge as they both erupted down each other's throats with creamy hot lava. They all rode out their ecstasy to the fullest while still keeping their eyes on each other. When it was over, they collapsed on the bed relishing in their post orgasmic bliss.
When the agent had enough strength to move, he turned around and cuddled up with Jaylen laying his head upon his chest. They both smiled at the screen and receiving one back from Beth. They all laid there recovering for a few more minutes before Beth wished them a good night and ended the skype call. The two men lay on the bed a little longer until the agent said that he better get going before Gabriel gets home. He got out of bed pulling Jaylen along with him and led him to the shower by his still hard cock where he proceeded to bring him to another mind shattering orgasm with his oral talents.
Once they were dressed, Jaylen drove him to his car sitting in the parking lot of the grocery store a few blocks away. After making sure the coast was clear, they kissed goodbye and the agent climbed out of Jaylen's car and into his own. Jaylen watched as he drove away then headed back to the house contemplating on several issues that he needed to deal with once this assignment was over.
The next couple of days was quiet and uneventful. Adrian, DMoney, and Julian continued putting their plans into place while also setting up some subsidiary plans as backup. Cathleen and Mattie kept the boy busy so they wouldn't dwell on their troubles and drift into despair. The boys also kept up with their assignments so they wouldn't be behind when they return back to school. Jalisa and Louisa persisted in their scheming in hope to finally getting what they want.
Friday was a different story though! Adrian along with DMoney and Julian finalized their arrangements for him to start his retaliation. Everyone had been notified and everything was in place. All that was left now was to wait for the next confrontation with the enemies. Little did they know, that confrontation would come sooner than they had expected.
All three guys had a fast and peaceful day that they were grateful for getting; but their peace was about to be disrupted by some unexpected and unfortunate circumstances.
DMoney and Julian had just returned from lunch and were passing Millie's desk when she stopped them. "Someone is waiting to see you guys."
Both guys looked at her questioningly. As far as they knew, neither man had an appointment with anyone so they wondered who it could be. Before Millie could even tell them, a voice spoke up from behind them.
"Are you DeWayne Morison and Julian Matthews?"
They turned around to see four police officers attempting to stare them down. DMoney was about to answer that they were but wasn't given the opportunity. "We have a warrant to bring you in for some questioning."
DMoney raised an eyebrow at them humorously. "Questioning for what?" He wasn't afraid or intimidated and he let it be shown.
The led officer smirked with satisfaction believing he had the upper hand. "On the suspicious of money laundering and embezzlement. Please put your hands behind your back."
DMoney and Julian looked at each other with knowing smiles as they did as they were told. It didn't go unnoticed by the officers but they paid it no mind. They had what they came for and that was all that they cared about. As they were being handcuffed, Julian instructed Millie to contact Jeremy Wilson to have him meet them at the police station. Millie told him that she'll get right on it and that she'll also inform Adrian of it as well. Both guys thanked her as they were led out of the building.
Adrian was sitting at his desk going over some files when his intercom buzzed. "Yes Judy?"
"Millie is on the line asking to speak to you right away. She said that it has something to do with DMoney and Julian."
`That don't sound good.' Adrian thought to himself. The only time Millie ever asks to speak to him right away is when something bad had happened. The last time she called with a request like that was when Ethan was thrown out by his father. He wondered what had her sounding so urgent now. "Put her through."
Judy acknowledged the acceptance and connected the call. A second later Millie was explaining everything to him which wasn't much. He told her not to worry and he'll handle it. "If they really had anything on them, then they would have arrested them instead of taking them in for questioning. That tells me that they don't have enough for an arrest and they'll have no choice but to let them go."
"I'm guess you're right; no, I'm sure you're right. After all, they guys did have a smile on their face when they were being handcuffed. I'm sure they were expecting something like that and already have a plan worked out to strike back."
"Exactly," Adrian agreed, "so there's nothing to worry about. I'm sure the officers are already pulling their hair out trying to get a confession out of them and outrageously failing. I'll see what I can find out and let you know."
Millie thanked him and told him that she'll be waiting for his call. After closing down his office, He called Mattie to let him know that he may be late in getting home but to let Jeanette go at her normal time. He then headed out stopping at Judy's desk along the way to inform her of what was going on and to reschedule his appointments for the day. a small accident on the beltway resulted in a traffic jam so he took an alternative route to get to the station.
When he arrived; he saw Jeremy sitting in the waiting area. He joined him and asked about DMoney and Julian. "I haven't been allowed access to them yet. My guess is that they're trying to get a confession out of them before they call me back. If that's the case, then I'll just add that to the list of unlawful procedures. I'll give them five more minutes before I make my demands."
When no one had come out within the five minutes, Jeremy walked up to the desk sergeant and demanded to see his clients. Once again the sergeant tried to stall but Jeremy fixated him with a stern look. "I'm not asking sergeant, I'm demanding. If I don't see my clients now, then I'll have the station tied up with so much litigations, that your grandchildren are going to need lawyers!"
There was no doubt in the sergeant's mind that he meant every word. He sighed and called over one of his fellow officers and ordered him to bring the led officer out to speak with the attorney. The officer nodded and headed back to the interrogation room. A minute later the led officer came storming out in rage. Jeremy didn't give him a chance to speak. He informed the officer that he was the attorney representing DeWayne Morison and Julian Matthews and insisted on being present during their questioning. "If my request isn't granted, then I'll be filing a suit against this station for any misconduct of their legal rights." Before the officer could refuse, he quickly added. "I wouldn't push my luck if I were you officer. I'm perfectly willing to follow through with that threat."
The officer stared at Jeremy for several second determining whether or not it was a bluff. Seeing no sign that it was, he grunted and told Jeremy to follow him. DMoney saw him entering the room and a smile appeared on his face. "I take it that they had finally given up and are now following proper procedures."
Jeremy nodded as he took a seat next to him. "Now we can get down to business and get this over with. What exactly are you questioning my clients for officer?"
After reading the list of charges, the officer asked DMoney if he was ready to confess. DMoney told him that there was nothing for him to confess to because he did nothing wrong. "I run a legitimate business with no shady dealing involve officer. Any evidence that you have; had obviously been forged to frame me and to ruin my business and reputation."
"I don't think so. What we have is pretty concrete and certifiable. So why don't you stop wasting our time and yours and tell us everything we want to know."
For over an hour the questioning went on and on with the officer trying to get a confession and DMoney denying any criminal act. Finally, Jeremy called a halt and demanded that they either arrest his client or let him go. "Either way, this ends now." He firmly insisted.
Seeing that he was getting nowhere, the officer told DMoney that he was free to go but not to leave town. Jeremy asked him to sit in the waiting room with Adrian while he deal with Julian's situation as well. That process went pretty much the same way as the previous one. Jeremy began to believe that their evidence wasn't as concrete as they claimed it to be. In fact, he was beginning to realize that this was more of an interrogation than questioning and made the same demands. Julian was let go with the same condition not to leave town. He just smirked at them then walked out and joined his mate. As they were leaving the building, no one noticed one of the officers at his desk making a call.
The three guys said goodbye to Jeremy and hopped into Adrian's SUV and he drove them to their office. Millie greeted them with a hug and gave her employers a brief synopsis of what happened while they were gone. They thanked her for keeping everything running smoothly and rewarded her with an early leave. As they headed into his and DMoney's office, Julian asked her to bring them all a cup of coffee before she goes. A minute later she walked in with a tray containing three cups, sugar, cream, and a pot of coffee. They thanked her and wished her a good night and weekend which she returned.
When they were alone, they discussed what to do about the vendetta against them. They were getting tired of the harassments and attempts to destroy their families and wanted it all to stop before they have to take drastic actions. That was something that none of them wanted to do because it could result in someone getting seriously hurt and they didn't want that on their conscious. But if it would put a stop to their vindictive ploy, then they wouldn't hesitate in taking that road. They just wished that Gabriel was back so they could get his input. After all, it did involve his mother and he was the only one who was going to lose something from all of this.
Once they had settled on what to do now, and what to do later, they called it a day. Adrian invited his friends to the house for dinner which they gladly accepted. While DMoney and Julian were closing their office, he called home to let Sean and Brian know of the extra guess. He was informed that it was no problem because both chefs had suspected that when they heard about the day's uproar and had made extra. Adrian thanked them for their thoughtfulness and told them that there will be a bonus in their pay for the week.
Dinner was a pleasant affair. DMoney and Julian enjoyed talking with the boys even though it made them miss their own boys even more. That made them more determine to put an end to all of the crap that's going on once and for all. They wanted their boys home safe and sound where they belong. Adrian could see their anxiety starting to take effect of them and made a decision. After dinner, he excused himself and went into his office. Ten minutes later he came out with a big smile on his face.
After dinner, DMoney and Julian play with the boys for a couple of hours before going home. Adrian allowed the boys to stay up for another half an hour before putting them to bed then going to bed himself. It had been a couple of days since he had heard from Gabriel and he was beginning to worry that something had gone wrong on the assignment and it was making him nervous. He was doing all that he could do to stay positive and not fall apart.
Monday morning after breakfast Mattie took the boys on a daytrip. After finding an attraction on the internet called DCTrails.com, he thought it sounded like something that the kids may enjoy. He parked in the underground garage, grabbed their necessary items, then walked to L'Enfant Plaza SW at 400 L'Enfant Plaza where they would catch their tour bus. Their first stop was at Capitol Hill on 1st and Pennsylvania Ave.
Alonzo was glad that it was their first stop because he wanted to see the Capitol Dome Mirror. He didn't find any information about it on the website and it had him curious as to why it was called that.
Next they toured the MLK Memorial (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial) located on West Basin Drive. The MLK Memorial shows the life work of one of the African-American greatest; Doctor Martin Luther King JR's, including the stage where his famous "I Have A Dream" speech was delivered which made a difference for many lives. Celebrating one of the few nonpresidential figures in history, this exhibit was the most favorite of both Mattie and Alonzo who were old enough to appreciate the significant of the display.
The boys were starting to get hungry so Mattie called for a snack break. While in search of a place to grab a few munchies, he enquired the assistance of another tourist. The tourist told him of a little confession stand close by that sells hotdogs, burgers, fries, cookies, nachos, and other delights that they may like. After thanking the person for their help, Mattie headed in that direction. They found it quite easily and he obtained some nibbles that would hopefully tie them all over until lunch. Once they were finished eating, they headed back to check out the Lincoln Memorial. Unfortunately the elevator was out of service and the stairs were too much of a hassle to climb with three little ones so Mattie decided to forgo that exhibit and head over to 21st and Constitution Ave to see the Vietnam War Memorial.
Viewing the Vietnam Memorial astonished Alonzo at hearing how many had died during that era. He found it hard to comprehend that fifty-eight thousand two hundred and twenty lives were lost during the war and it nearly overwhelmed him. He hadn't been born at that time to know any of them but he could sympathize with their love ones. He has the same concerns about his Dad Gabe whenever he goes on assignment not knowing if he would ever see him again.
He pushed that thought aside as they finished viewing the memorial before heading back to the stop to catch their bus.
They took another short break and headed over to Chinatown for some lunch. Alonzo selected an authentic Chinese restaurant which they all enjoyed. It was the little ones first time eating real Asian food so they were hesitant to try it. That didn't last long though. As soon as they had their first bite; they were hooked on it and dug in with gusto. When they were finished, they resumed their tour.
They got off at the White House visitor Center between 15th & 14th on Pennsylvania Ave. Unlike actually viewing the White House, advance scheduling for a formal tour isn't required for this exhibit. It allowed them to take an interactive, touchscreen tour and view artifacts from the White House collection. Both Mattie and Alonzo enjoyed being shown a complete model display of the White House ground. As they were leaving, they stopped in at the White House Historical Association retail store to purchase a few souvenirs for mementoes.
Last but not least, they toured the Verizon Center on 7th and F St. The multi-purpose facility that held many sports and entertainment events. Alonzo remembered enjoying the few concerts and sports events that he saw there with either his Dad Dray or his Dad Gabe. Having two dads that likes some of the same music and sports as he did put a big smile on his face.
Since Chinatown was in close vicinity of the center; Mattie treated the boys to a wonderful dinner there. This time he chose a superb Tai establishment to dine at. He ordered something that wasn't too spicy for Theo and Jamy while he and Alonzo opted for a spicier meal. Afterwards, they walked through the neighborhood checking out some of the restaurants and shops which was an experience for Alonzo, and to his and Mattie surprise, Theo's as well. The Chinese architecture of the Friendship Arch was amazing and the cultural diversity of the area was something to remember.
The sun was beginning to go down so they headed back to the underground garage where Mattie had parked the car. Once everyone was buckled in, they headed home at a leisurely pace through the hectic traffic that was Washington. They haven't even made it half way when the two little ones had fallen asleep. By the time they had arrived, Theo had joined the gang of sleepers because he was so tired. Mattie and Adrian carried Theo and Jamy inside while Alonzo carried Tony then they put them to bed. Alonzo, on the other hand, stayed up longer telling his father about their trip and what he would have like to see but didn't have the time. Eventually, he too surrendered to exhaustion and went to bed.
When he was sure that his nephew was out of hearing range, Mattie asked Adrian if there was something wrong. He had noticed a worried look on his face ever since they got home and was getting a sinking feeling that it has something to do with his brother. Adrian's admission confirmed his suspicion.
"I'm worry about Gabe." The concern was evident in his voice. "It's been four or five days since I had heard from him and it's making me worry that something went wrong. He never goes more than two days in letting me know that he's alright whenever he's on an assignment, even if it's just by test. If I don't hear from him soon, I don't know how long I can hold out before I start panicking and that wouldn't be good when I have the boys to care for."
Mattie nodded in understanding. "Then try not thinking about it. I know it will be difficult, but you need to keep a clear head and not flip out. The boys need your protection and reassurance that everything will be okay and panicking won't help that.
Take Alonzo for example. He's trying to be mature and help out with the boys but he's scared shitless that his family will be once again torn apart. He pretty much know what's going on but don't want to divulge his concerns and worry you more because he feels like he has to be strong because he's the oldest.
I know my brother and you know your man. If anything had happened to him, then you would have heard something by now. He wouldn't let you worry needlessly if there was anything that he could do about it. He would have made arrangements to notify you ahead of time if something had happened to him if he was going into a dangerous situation. Let's just hope that this assignment will be over soon and he'll be home where he belongs."
Adrian nodded in agreement but it didn't lessen his anxiety. That wouldn't happen until he sees his beloved and hold him in his arms. Until then, he'll just continue to worry silently while holding himself together for his children sake. He'll relax when he can see all of his love ones home safe and sound.
Mattie could see that he was still worry but didn't know what else to say that would ease his mind. Knowing his brother-in-law like he did, he was sure that Adrian was going to worry until Gabriel was home and he could see it for himself. Thinking that a drink would do them some good, he decided to make them one. He made Adrian's a double in hope that it will relax him enough to get some sleep. It didn't work so he made them another one. Finally, the drinks started to take affect and they went up to bed.
When Adrian got to the office in the morning, he made the additional arrangements to his plans. DMoney and Julian were doing the same regarding their part at Matmor Security. After the incident on Friday, all three guys decided to wait until the end of the week for Gabriel to return home before putting it into motion but no longer than that. They wanted their families' lives back to normal and that was only going to happen after this threat had been dealt with and the enemies were running for the hills, so to speak.
While the guys were making their arrangements, a certain individual was abusing their power to abolish what they held dear to their heart. There was no shred of evidence to support the allegations that was reported to their office, for that they were sure of. but the individual wasn't going to let that stand in their way. There was a case that needed to be investigated; and no one was going to prevent that investigation from being carried out; however abusive they may use those powers in getting it done.
Thousands of miles away two young men were making arrangements of their own. Ethan's call was to a particular young lady who was in the middle of the whole situation saying that they needed to talk. Before she could refuse, he informed her that it was a demand and not a request. "I'm not taking no for an answer so don't try me! I can and will make your life a living hell if you refuse and won't hesitate in doing so." He gave her the day, time, and place then told her to come alone. "Be there or suffer the consequences." He then hung up without giving her a chance to respond. He then called Jeremy Wilson for some documents that he needed for that meeting.
Mike's call was to the pilots informing them of their return trip home. He asked that the jet be fueled and ready to go on a last minute notice. He instructed that their flight plans was to remain confidential and under the radar of any prying eyes. He and Ethan didn't want anyone being forewarned of what they were doing and trying to stop them. He then called a friend of theirs who was employed by his parents' firm for some equipment they may need with the same instructions to keep it private.
"I'll give you a call when we arrive so you can come and set it all up. Just make sure you get everything we need beforehand so we aren't wasting any time in getting it done. I want this person to be taken completely off guard with no chance of backpedaling their way out of it."
"Don't worry, it'll be done right and one hundred percent certifiable." His friend assured him. "Just make sure you get everything you need to protect your family."
"Oh, I'll make sure of that alright." Mike stated with conviction that left no doubt that he was going to see to it. The two talked a few minutes longer then Mike said that he had to go. He thanked his friend for his help and ended the call. By that time Ethan had finished with his own calls as well and the two discussed their plans in further detail.
When they had all of it ironed out, they joined their brothers and grandmother in the kitchen to play a game of UNO. They decided to wait until later to tell her of their plans and ask her for her assistance. For now they wanted to make every minute with her count since they would be returning home soon.
Although all of the boys were enjoying their time with their grandmother, they were missing everyone and wanted to be back home where they belong. they love her dearly but this wasn't a good time for a long visit. Their lives were in the Sandy Spring/Olney area with their friends, family, and schoolmates. Now that life was being jeopardized and they were tired of sitting idly by when they can help. They totally trusted their parents to handle things to eliminate that threat but they was taking too long. They had enough of people disrupting their lives and trying to destroy their family for their selfish needs so they decided to do something about it and suffer the consequences if there were any afterwards.
Elsewhere, things were also coming to an end. For the past few days federal agents had been in and out of consultations discussing the next step in their assignment. After several days of working the streets and climbing the hierarchy of the organization, they now know the location of the drug lord. now that they had what they needed to take him down; they began organizing a sting operation to put an end to the whole empire. They spent the last two days finalizing their preliminary plans and now they were ready to go. That made most of them happy because it meant that they would soon be back with their love ones.
The operation would be held the following night when the new shipment was due to arrive. Gabriel would lead one team with two agents going in as his underling to back him up and Jayden the other also with two agents as backup. They all decided that they would be best suited for the position because of their rank in the organization. Each man would be fully wired and heavily armed while working on the inside. The others would be stationed around the location to secure the perimeter and prevent anyone from trying to escape.
Now that they have some time to themselves Gabriel drove to a local spa for a day of pampering that included the full treatment. On the way, he texted Adrian that he was okay and should be home soon. He knew his man was worrying about him because it's been several days since they last talked. He received an immediate reply from Adrian scolding him for making him worried then quickly followed by one proclaiming his love for him and longing to hold him in his arms again. That put a huge smile on Gabriel's face and he replied with only one simple text. "Ditto."
He put his phone in the console and turned on the radio switching it to the CD player. Soon, the sultry sound of Peabo Bryson was coming through the speakers putting a loving smile on his face. The song reminded him of when he had bought the CD as a memento of what he was letting go and what he was hoping to have again. He had just broken off his relationship with Adrian to merry Jalisa when she ended up pregnant by him after a misfortunate one night romp between the sheets.
***Flashback***
Two years before
Gabriel was on an assignment when he was introduced to Jalisa at a party that was hosted by one of his coworkers. They had hit it off from the start and began to get to know one another as they mingled with the other guests that had attended. However, after a few drinks and several dances, Jalisa began to flirt with him. She started flattering her eyes and complimenting him on his handsomeness and his outgoing personality. It soon moved on to flirtatious but inconspicuous touches of his arm or hand. When the passes became more constant and aggressive, Gabriel strongly but politely set her straight.
"Look Jalisa, I'm flattered that you find me attractive; but I'm already taken and I don't cheat. We can be friends but I'm not interested in anything more than that. I love my baby dearly and I'm not looking for a plaything on the side."
That brought Jalisa's advancement to an abrupt stop and she blushed in embarrassment. "I understand and apologize for coming on to you. I will respect your boundaries and relationship. I'm not a home wrecker and don't want to break up a happy couple in love."
Gabriel wasn't convinced of her sincerity. Her words may have said that she accepted his rejection, but her demeanor said otherwise. Unfortunately for him, he missed the hidden signal that she had given a friend of hers. Five minutes later that friend came over offering them another drink which they both accepted. As they once again mingled with the crowd, they slowly sipped on them. Gabriel had decided that it would be his last one because he still had to drive back to his hotel and he needed a clear head for that.
An hour later he started to get woozy during a dance. His coworker noticed it and insisted that he spend the night because he was in no shape to drive. He agreed and was shown to a guest room to sleep it off. Not long after he had blanked out and didn't revise until the following morning with no recollection of the night before. It wasn't until two months later when Jalisa showed up at his doorstep claiming to be pregnant by him.
With that one confession, Gabriel's life was turned upside down. For several weeks he debated on what to do. It also didn't help that his parents kept constantly pressuring him to do the right thing. They insisted that he merry the lady and raise his child in a loving family with both parents until he finally caved in. One Friday night when they were sitting at home alone, he informed Adrian of his decision. The misery was evident in his voice and eyes but Adrian wasn't aware of it. The pain had hit him like a heart attack on steroids that he just sat there to distraught to be aware of anything.
He knew this day was coming because Gabriel had been slowly pulling away from him ever since he found out about the pregnancy. He just never expected it to be so intense and heart wrenching. Add his parents' constant nagging to that mix and you have the beginning of an emotional breakup. It didn't matter to them that Gabriel was substituting his realistic family for a fantasy one. All they could see was (a man + a woman + baby = family). They'd never accepted his relationship with Adrian or the family he had bonded with. The boys aren't biologically his so they don't consider them as grandchildren. As much as it tore his heart to pieces, he knew that he have to let him go. Gabriel wasn't his anymore and trying to stop him from leaving would only just prolong the inevitable and cause him more pain in the long run.
It was pure inner strength that kept the tears at bay when he looked Gabriel straight in the eyes and told him that he understood and would miss him. "I have suspected it for a while now so I'm not completely surprised with your decision. I will always love you but I'm not going to stand in your way of doing what you feel like you need to do. It may hurt me for a while but I'll get over it and move on with my life. You can see the boys whenever you want and continue to be a father to them. They love you like another father and I won't take that away from them or you. I just want you to be happy and content with your life and decision."
Gabriel saw the sparkle in Adrian's eyes dimming with every declaration. It made him feel like he should be sitting in an electric chair with billions of volts shredding his heart to pieces. He just wanted to wrap Adrian up in his arms and cocoon him from all of the anguish that was being dumped on him. But he knew if he did that, it would just weaken his resolve to leave and that can't happen. He had made his bed and now he has to lie in it without the light of his life shining on him. With much reluctance, he nodded his head, got up from the sofa, and went upstairs to pack his things. He left Adrian sitting there alone so he could pull himself together. That was the last time they had really spoken to one another. They had remained cordial around each other for the sake of the boys but that wasn't very often.
By the time the boys got home on Sunday, he had completely moved out and was staying in a hotel until he found the house that now belongs to his ex.
***End Flashback***
As he listened to the song, his smile grew even wider when he imagined putting those words into action. He thanked his lucky stars for getting a second chance with his true love and family, and as long as he has breath in his body, nothing was going to stand in the way of that again. Unknown to him, his love was emulating the same expression as he sat in his office listening to that very same ballot.
BLOCK QUOTE
It all came so easy
All the lovin' you gave me
The feelings we shared
And I still can remember
How your touch was so tender
It told me you cared
We had a once in a lifetime
But I just couldn't see
Until' it was gone
A second once in a lifetime
May be too much to ask
But I swear from now on
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll love you much better
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll hold you forever
This time we'll never end
Now I'm seen clearly
How I still need you near me
I still love you so
There's something between us
That won't ever leave us
There's no letting go
(No letting go)
We had a once in a lifetime
But I just didn't know it
'Til my life fell apart
A second once in a lifetime
Isn't too much to ask
'Cause I swear from the heart
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll love you much better
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll hold you forever
This time we'll never end, never end
The best of romances
Deserve second chances
I'll get to you somehow
'Cause I promise now
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll love you much better
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll hold you forever
This time we'll never end
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll love you much better
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll hold you forever
This time we'll never end
BLOCK QUOTE END
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGF9ksw-sG4
The player was on repetition so the song continued playing. It wasn't until he'd reached his destination that he finally turned it off. As he entered the building for his day of pampering, the smile was still plastered across his face.
To Be Continued...
Writer's Corner:
Welcome back one and all to another chapter of Where My Heart Belongs. I hope you had enjoyed reading this chapter as much as I did writing it. Now let's get to the summary of this chapter, shall we?
After a night of love making it was back to work for DMoney and Julian. They contacted their lawyer to set the legal access of their plans in motion. Adrian did the same thing for his part. It looks like the final confrontation is coming.
Mike and Ethan had a restless night trying to get EJ settled down. In the morning their grandmother suggested that they get him out of the house for a while. She left the boys decide on what to do and they chose to visit the aquarium. That did calm him down but will it last? I gave you several options on what may be wrong with him. Is it one of those or do you guys think it may be something else?
Louisa and Jalisa are getting upset and frustrated that they aren't getting anywhere with their schemes. They met with someone on another phase of their grudge but were told that they didn't have enough evidence. Where was that place and who did they meet with?
DMoney and Julian were taken in for questioning. Does it has something to do with Louisa and Jalisa's scheme, or is it something else entirely? I gave several options on that as well so you'll have to wait to find out.
During dinner that night, Adrian noticed his two friends missing their boys as they interacted with his. He excused himself after dinner and came back smiling. I hope whatever he did during that time doesn't backfire on him.
Mattie took the boys on a daytrip on Monday. DC Trails is an actual tour showcasing national monuments and historical events in Washington DC. A lot more is included in that tour and others which you can find out about on their website.
It looks like Mike and Ethan are no longer sitting idly by like good little boys. They're pissed and are taking matters into their own hands. I hope they don't go too far in what they're planning. Have anyone figured out who the mysterious girl is, and what she wants yet?
Gabriel is close to finishing up his assignment. It's a good thing he contacted Adrian as soon as he had some free time. I don't think it would be long before Adrian's fear takes over him.
I gave you the background on the cause of Adrian and Gabriel's breakup. It wasn't something that either man wanted: just a case of doing the wrong thing for the right reason. I hope the relationship last this time.
This time I decided to leave you with a love song instead of a cliff hanger. That song kept running through my head as I was finishing the chapter so I used it. It's one of my favorite love songs so I hope you guys liked it.
Don't forget to read my other stories. Best Friends located in the Gay/Beginnings section and Malibu Hearts and A Wishful Miracle located in the Gay/High School section of Nifty.
If I had missed anything in my corner, I hope my editor will catch it in her corner. I need to get started on writing the next chapter for you guys to enjoy reading.
So much is going on and not enough time to write it all out! New plots are going to open and some will close. Keep reading the future chapters and enjoy! Please let me know how I'm doing. I look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions at {romeo1.jacobmillertex@gmail.com} thanks.
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