Chapter 67: Starting Anew (5)
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“Is it really alright for me to be here? I know your Uncle doesn’t like me much, so it feels like I’m ruining the trip for them.” Simon asked his lover as they walked around Venice’s ever so popular Grand Canal. The man’s concern seemingly clashed with the otherwise peaceful atmosphere that surrounded them.
“It’s fine, you shouldn’t think much about it. Uncle seems a bit harsh but he doesn’t dislike you. If anything he’s being a bit overprotective.” Zack moved closer to whisper into the other’s ear. “And… truth be told you’re doing him a huge favor by taking me out in the moment. After all if I were still in the hotel, they probably wouldn’t be able to do it.”
“Ah… is that why your Uncle was so excited to send us off?” Simon wondered out loud as he ti
