The Climb Back to Your Heart

Chapter 6

The car reached University and so Kiefer jumped out of the car. Leaving the lemony sweet scent of the car and entering the leafy green scent of the air outside. Hamish started to enter The gate until a huge force of big arms landed on Kiefer's shoulders, it was Josh. "'Sup man. I heard everything from Maya. I'm on my way to the library, Maya is already there, let's go." Kiefer started to feel butterflies in his stomach. He tried to remember what Hamish told about him last night. But, nothing was said about his personality. Kiefer then realized that the devil whispered in his ear, "Can't we just pretend and lie?"

With that thought, Kiefer made up his mind quickly! Kiefer will lie about Hamish.

They reached the library and as Josh said, Maya was already there. Maya waved her hand at me and I waved back. We sat down and "Pst! Now tell us!" Maya whispered, loud enough for us three to hear and soft enough to not bother other people. "Well, his name was Hamish. He's SO hot, and guess what?" "WHAT?" Maya whispered aggressively, "He's f*****g rich" he rolled my eyes as if he was so happy in the relationship, "And he was so caring, he paid for the new art materials that I bought! He even offered me his house for me to live in!" Hamish tried to sound enthusiastic as much as possible, while whispering. Well, it doesn't sound much like a lie. But the lie about it all is the happiness painted on his face, Kiefer deserves an Oscar award for his effective acting.

Maya was giggling softly, "So when is the double date?" Maya asked, "Umm," Oh s**t, he knew this would come, he's so luvky he asked Hamish beforehand. "You decide" Maya giggled again and said that she'll text Kiefer about later.

Kiefer was on his way to class, "Oh, thankfully Maya is so predictable," Kiefer whispered to himself. The whole day passed like how a bubble pop.

Kiefer was on his way to his part-time job. He exited the University and saw the driver waiting for him. He entered the car and was embraced by the lemony sweet scent again, "Can we please go to **Teahouse? I'm working part-time there." Kiefer asked the driver and the response was the classic nod.

They reached the Teahouse and Kiefer engaged with the cold air again. He entered the Teahouse and was greeted by his workmates. He changed into his uniform and went to the counter, to his surprise, he saw Hamish sitting on the corner. "Is he following me?" Kiefer whispered in his mind. Kiefer asked on of his workmates to cover for him for a bit and approached Hamish.

"What are you doing here?" Kiefer asked Hamish with the widest smile. Hamish looked up to him in shock, "You... You work here?" Hamish asked him confusedly, Kiefer nodded energetically, "I'm here to meet up with someone," Hamish answered him while tapping on his iPad.

"Who was he meeting up with?" Asked internally. "Okay, I should go then," Kiefer said, holding back his sad face and went back to the counter.

Minutes later, a woman wearing heel that tapoed around on the floor, an above the knee level 7dress, and red lipstick came in to the

Teah5ouse. She walked towards Hamish and as soon as Hamish sa the beautiful woman, he smiled. A smile on his face that Kiefer has never seen before, Hamish offered the seat for her. Hamish went back to his seat and atarted ordering. His smile looks wonderful, Kiefer is so jealous of this. That man was the same man that gave him comfort in his own mansion. That mas is also the same man he made love with last night. But he was also the same man that is not his. He can never be Kiefer's. At least he can try. But Kiefer is not even sure if it was actually love he's feeling for Hamish. It must be the feeling of... Need? Like a cat attached to a human. The cat only sees the human as a source of food, shelter and comfort. It must be like that. But it still hurts. It hurted Kiefer that with him, Hamish never smiled like that, Hamish is not enthusiastic like that whenever they try to talk casually. Maybe because the relationship has yet to start? Maybe. Kiefer hopes that Hamish would open up to him soon.

An hour and half passed and finally, Hamish and the woman decided to leave after paying up. They both stood up and walked away from the table. While on his way, Hamish glanced at Kiefer and he met eyes with Kiefer. Hamish turned around, placed his arms around the woman and left. It was a sight of a sore eye. Kiefer wanted that too. He wish he was that girl. But that's too unrealistic. No man will proudly walk around the public with his arms wrapped around his boyfriend, or at least his s*x partner. Kiefer can only dream on.

Kiefer began to get busier as more customer entered the teahouse. The thought of Hamish and that woman temained in his mind and made him unable to concentrate at work. He was working on a customer's order when a familiar voice spoke, "Is that you Kiefer?" Kiefer suddenly looked up and saw the bright face of a man named Adamson Velasquez. "It's you! Oh my gosh, this is now my favorite teahouse" Adam said with a loud chuckle, "Adam! I didn't know you come around here." "Well yeah I do come around here, but not so often. But I think I'll start to come around more from now on. Haha" Adam is such a ball of jolliness. His smile is contagious. "Well, uh, Makatugtugaw akun. Haha" Adam wants to sit right away. He must be tired.

The smile that Adam transfered to Kiefer remained plastered on his face and made him forget about Hamish. At least for a bit. Kiefer glanced at Adam and he was on his laptop while drinking his tea. Gosh, he looks fine. He is quite comparable to Hamish. But... Hamish has this aura that made him climb back to him. Made Kiefer want him more. Adam glanced at him and their eyes met. Adam smiled and Kiefer did as well.

It was closing time, 8:00 pm. Kiefer was the last person to close and he went on. The driver was not there waiting for him, and so he tried to call Hamish.

"The number you have dialed is either unattended or out of coverage area. Please try your call later."

Kiefer gave it a one more try but it was useless. He tried to look around if the driver was just hanging around. He continued to look around until he was tapped on the shoulder, "Hey little cutie. Looking for someone?" Kiefer lookied back and it was Adam smiling wide, "Oh. I was looking for the driver who drove me here. And I can't reach Hamish." A frown changed Adam's expression completely. "Hamish?" Kiefer looked at Adam and saw the irritation in his face, "Oh, I can explain it to you next time. I really need to go home now," Adam was already furious but he held it in, "Next time? Why not now?" Kiefer looked at Adam, confused. Adam took his hand and dragged Kiefer to his car. "Where are we going?" Kiefer sounded like a kidnapped child, "Relax. The Swan boats are still open at this hour. Lets go!" As soon as the engine started, Adam speed off to Burnham Park.

Adam parked the car well and quickly junped out of the car. It was just a quick ride but it was so fast. It was as if Adam was trying to match with the speed of light. Kiefer was shocked that Adam had to open the door for him. As soon as the door opened, Kiefer snapped back to Burnham Park. He stepped out of the car and felt the soft cold wind brush on to his face. He inhaled the leafy air and filled his lungs with the cold dewey air. "So, let's go. I drove fast because it closes at 10:00 pm, let's not waste some more time here!" Adam pulled Kiefer as they both walked to Burnham Lake.

They were able to rent a swan boat. Yhe boat operates like a bicycle, the boat will move using pedals that both riders will use. Kiefer had never rode on a boat before, despite being from Baguio City. Well, it was meant to attract tourists anyways and it was a five star tourist attraction aside from Mine's View and Botanical Garden. Kiefer tried to forget that he needs to go home. Go home to Hamish.

"So, you can explain now." Adam said with a smile, not so bright like earlier. Kiefer trued to tell him the same lie he told Maya and Josh. The sweet, kind and generous Hamish.

"You're lying. You can't lie to me about my friends. Especially Hamish. We are cousins actually, I know him." Kiefer felt caught. Well, he was. For some reason, Kiefer felt the urge to tell Adam. Maybe because he is Hamish's cousin and there's no use of sugarcoating Hamish.

Kifer let out a big sigh, "We are s*x partners. We have an agreement that I can give him s*x service whenever he like it. And I... I am given the financial comfort and a room in his mansion." Every word coming out of Kiefer felt like daggers on Adams chest. Why did it hurt? Adam didn't know himself. All he knew is that Kiefer was not happy about the relationship. Adam wanted to comfort Kiefer. But how? All he could to was be there for Kiefer.