Mr. Wife

Restraint

" Must be tiring, living as a knight in shining armor "

A man wearing full business attire, arms folded standing outside the eight feet tall wooden door watching a big figure getting out of the car while carrying someone in his strong arms.

Isn't the setting feels like a touching romantic drama? A man carrying his unconscious lover while their path flashed by the moon and the cold breeze intensifying the already warm feelings. But it won't be for so long, because they have to separate from each other. And that should be the reality.

The man ignore what he just said and just walk past him, dismissing his meaningful words as if it was just a cricket noise. Though, he was used to this kind of attitude. How long has it been since he knew this guy? Eight? Ten?

He doesn't know. But, those numbers aren't there just for counting. He's been with him twenty-four hours a day and learned about what he likes and dislikes. Even the deepest part, that exists to isolate him from the people closest to him.

" I hope it's not more than just being a doting friend "

He added as the man entered the mansion.

" Just mind your business "

The man muttered with his ice-cold tone. He chuckled then sighed and glimpse at the moon for the last time.

" Sir Adam! Welcome back! "

A middle-aged man, rushing down the grand stairs to aid his master trying to look composed as he catches his breath from running.

" You're loud " He coldly spoke. The butler didn't ask but he knew what happen just by looking at the sleeping guy on his master's arm.

" His room is ready, please go ahead. " The butler said, confident that everything is done and made sure his master won't make any remarks.

As they both followed behind, the man speak with full authority.

" My bed..." Can be heard but not enough to understand.

" Sir? " Ask the clueless butler.

" I said, he will sleep in my bed," He said, this time loud and clear.

Both the secretary and the butler froze on their soles, questioning themselves if what they heard is wrong or right.

As they both look at each other, different concern is clouding their eyes.

What is he planning to do?

They don't know but they both ask that question to their mind.

Reminded themselves of their position, they silently followed him until they reached his room. The man's gentleness as he laid down the guy on his arm is showing. Softly removing the strand of hair covering the guy's face.

" Should I call someone to change him? " Ask the butler who watches his master's action beside him.

" Just leave " The man commanded. Though the butler seem shocked for seconds, he follow him anyway and look at me in the eye asking me to do what his master order.

Sighed. The only thing he could do and evacuate the room.

" I don't know what is going on but I hope Sir Adam won't regret marrying that guy " Butler Sung muttered as they left the room. His wrinkles are getting visible must be the product of having a stubborn master. He chuckled.

" You can rest now Butler Sung. I'll take over tonight " He said, the butler sighed and nodded before he left. Leaving him alone to carry the burden of having no sleep tonight.

I just hope nothing will happen.

He silently prayed as he stare at the closed door.

***********

" Do you know how vulnerable you are right now? " He whispered though he knew it won't reach him as the guy in deep sleep. Damping the wet towel on his fair skin with gentleness, he chuckled as the guy moan reacting to the coldness.

You're driving me crazy.

He mumbles in his mind. The urge to overstep their boundaries is making him lose his reason, he wanted to keep him himself and lock him up until the only person who could see is him. Only him.

But he can't. No.

Once he does that, he will break him apart.

A bitter smile painted on his dark face. Just having him on his side should be enough, asking for more is greediness. And a crime.

He lightens up his emotion as he watches him sleep and continue to damp the wet towel on his face.

~ Are you sure? ~

A voice from the dark corner of the room broke the peaceful night.

His hand started to shake. Cold sweat forms on his forehead and his nerve start to come out as he hardens his jaw.

~ You wanted him for so long and now you have a chance. Are you sure? ~

The voice continued. He started to lose his senses and the only thing he wants right now is to touch him.

No.

A strong voice shouts inside his head, stopping his left hand that seems to have its mind. He suddenly had a hard time breathing.

Somebody.

Help me.

Please. Somebody stop me.

He cried but there's no sound coming out of his mouth as if he is under sleeping paralysis having trouble waking his senses. He hope somebody would wake him up from this hell-like dream.

His left hand escape from his tight grip and started to go under Aki's shirt. No. Please.

He cried, this time very desperate.

As his struggle seems hopeless. A knock cracked his dark greed.

Air comes back to his lungs, heart-thumping on a crazy rhythm as he catches his breath on top of clueless Aki.

He tried to calm his pulse while staring at Aki's peacefulness. He sarcastically laughs.

If he sees him like this, what would his reaction be like? Is he going to ask what he's doing with that innocence and just ignore reality as he always does? Or he will be terrified?

With his state right now, it's not far from possibility.

Preventing his secretary to see his state, he composes himself and loosens his buttons. He grasps for more air as the room feels hotter.

" You're not planning on sleeping beside him, right?"

He was so occupied that he didn't notice when he entered the room.

It's getting serious, he thought.

" Is there a tight schedule? " He asks, eyes lock on Aki. Grateful that he regains himself and now he sounds fine as if nothing happens.

" Just small meetings " His secretary replied. He knew that knock was intentional, and who knows what will happen if he didn't do that. Now he's in debt to him. Again.

" Set a schedule outside the country, I must leave before the sunrise " He ordered with absolute tone. He can't allow Aki to see that side of him. No.

And they both knew, staying with this guy this close is a gamble and pretty dangerous. So before he could do something regrettable to Aki, he must distance himself without the guy knowing.

" Yes Sir. "