Husband
The two just watched till the final lap was made. Zenon's mood soured as he watched the omega converse with Ben and the others as soon as they got out of their cars. Without any second thoughts, Zenon walked away.
"Why一where? But you just got here." Leon however stopped him on his tracks.
He shouldn't have come. Why did he skip work and come here anyway? Now, he felt even more frustrated than he was before.
"The guys are coming. We are planning to have lunch together. Don't you wanna join us?" Leon followed Zenon to convince him.
"No," was the only answer he received.
He was about to convince him more when the guys called them, well Zenon.
"Zao! Bro!" Then they rushed, leaving Kael behind. Instead of the guys, Zenon's eyes caught Kael who was walking elegantly towards him, while Kael's eyes were busy on his hands as he took off his hand gears. Zenon watched as the wind blew some strands of his silver hair, some went to cover his eyes that Kael had no choice but comb it backwards with his hair.
As soon as he did so, their eyes met. Kael's gaze was so scorching that Zenon snapped back to reality.
Ben immediately encircled his arms around Zenon's shoulder as soon as he got close. "You leaving?" His eyes were on Zenon but immediately looked at Leon, "He's leaving?"
Zenon brushed him off of his shoulder which Ben took as a signal to remove his arms.
Leon shrugged his shoulders and paid attention to the person that was left behind, "Cousin-in-law, you were AMAZING!" His voice was so playful that Kael couldn't help but laugh at him.
"I told you I am, ha ha ha ha," Kael said proudly then proceeded laughing as if he were imitating the laugh of a villain of some character which made the three burst in laughter, including Ben.
"I'm hungry," Javier interrupted.
Even though Zenon had initially refused to join them, he ended up coming because the four stubborn men in his life wouldn't let him go.
They went to the nearby restaurant owned by the family and Leon's father was the head chef. Leon was in charge of ordering. He ordered every signature dish the restaurant could offer.
As soon as their food was served, Kael couldn't help his stomach growl in hunger. There is meat, pasta, chicken, salads, and even desserts, Kael's favorite. Leon was busy introducing the dishes but Kael heard nothing and started to eat, starting with the pasta.
On most days, Kael only drinks coffee during breakfast or toasts are fine but never proper meals. That is because he was reserving himself for lunch. So he could stuff a lot in his little belly and taste all kinds of foods. Then moderate eating during dinner.
"I'm still amazed that Kael could drive so well," Ben praised, slicing through a steak.
"Better than you, I say," Leon agreed, pointing his fork on Ben.
Zenon, hearing their conversation, furrowed his brow, "Kael?"
Kael, who wasn't really paying attention to the conversation, felt something stuck in his throat when he heard Zenon mention his name. Ben, Cole, Javier, and Leon immediately handed him a glass of water. Kael took Javier's as he was sitting next to him.
"What do you mean, Kael?" Zenon once again asked.
Ben was about to answer it when Kael interrupted him, trying to divert the topic away. "This pasta tastes so good, husband. Why don't you try it?" And forget the name 'Kael' was mentioned.
Kael stood and leaned in to serve Zenon who was sitting in front of him, filling his plate with pasta he hadn't tasted before. But who cares, it looks delicious anyway therefore it's delicious.
Zenon looked at him with squinted eyes which Kael reciprocated with a sweet smile. "Oh that reminds me, Ben called him Zao. Is that a pet name?"
The five men looked at Kael. Kael could see the invisible question mark under their looks. Suddenly, he felt nervous so he returned to his seat and picked his fork.
"You don't know?" Leon asked.
"When you basically were stalking him before?" Cole added that he earned an elbow to his gut by Javier who only side-eyed him. "Baby, why?" he whined after.
"Why don't we officially introduce ourselves right now? The 'husband' first," Leon spoke, then his eyes drifted to Zenon who ignored him and ate the pasta on his plate. Leon's face soured as he returned his gaze to the people sitting in front of him. "Fine. I'll act as you then."
Leon stood up from his seat, everyone on the table 一 except Zenon 一 caught his attention, curious what he's gonna do next. Leon, wearing his serious expression, spoke, voice imitating Zenon's, "Gentlemen, it is I, Zenon Alaric Octavious Acosta, the second son of Zachary Anton Acosta, the grandson of Zimri Arthur Acosta."
This earned a laugh from his audience.
"I don't talk like that," Zenon flatly denied.
"Of course, you do. That's how you introduced yourself in sixth grade," Cole laughed.
Ben laughed aloud suddenly as if he had remembered a funny core memory, "He even said 'future of the Acosta enterprises because my older brother was incompetent'," then he laughed even more.
Kael tried hard to hold his laugh, covering his mouth with his hand while his eyes were pinned on the man in front of him. Zenon's face was dark but the blush on his ears didn't escape Kael's eyes.
Their laughs made people look at them, but they are all oblivious by the stares, not that they care though.
Zenon crossed his arms in front of him. "Oh yeah? You remember that but do you remember how you peed your pants on that same grade?" His comeback earned another laugh, even Kael couldn't help but laugh as well.
"Hey, that's a foul!" Ben exclaimed.
Zenon, who seemed proud of himself, just sat back and looked at him with a smug smile.
"Time out. Time out. My stomach hurts. It's my turn now. I'm scared that my dear cousin would out me too." Leon paused as he recovered himself from the laughter. "I may be known as Leon but my full name is Ghaleon Tucker Acosta. Oh, Cole is also Zenon's cousin, Nicole Jude Acosta Smith, which makes the two of us your cousin-in-law."
After the introductions, they converse while eating.
Kael was busy munching on some cake when Cole brought out the tracks on the table.
"Where did you learn to drive like that?"
Kael, who was focused on his cake, just answered, "A friend introduced it to me and I got to love it." It wasn't a lie.
"You really had me worried when you agreed earlier but man you swept me off my feet."
"Stop talking nonsense," Zenon commented on Leon's words.
"Aww, don't be such a jelly man." Ben teased.
They were busy teasing Zenon while Kael pushed them off out of his ears and finished his cake. When he finished, he sipped on his drink but suddenly felt the need to use the restroom. He excused himself off the table, eyes followed Kael as he made his way to the restroom.
"Now, who's Kael?"
Kael who was humming to himself took his time washing his hands on the running water after he did what he needed to do. He didn't bother to look when or who would come and go in the restroom.
Kael was in a bright mood all day. One, he had the chance to be on the track even though he was far from home. Two, he met some nice guys thanks to Leon. Three, he got to eat yummy foods and it's free. Who wouldn't be happy about free stuff?
However, the good feeling went off the drain as soon as he heard the door's lock click. Kael looked up and saw a man wearing a cap on the mirror, he was standing by the door.
'Fuck New York. Can't I use the restroom peacefully?'
"Isn't he taking too long?" Javier spoke. This guy rarely speaks. That's why whenever he did, all ears will be on his.
"Maybe he's taking a dump?" Cole answered but received a side-eye from Javier. Cole held out his hand as he mouthed 'what' without a voice.
Ben laughs at him, "It must be a whole big ass dump if he is." Cole and Ben bumped their fists with each other.
"Cousin, check on him."
"Why would I?" Zenon quickly opposed.
Leon made an 'unbelievable' face as he pointed to himself, "Am I the husband? It's not like he's in the women's toilet. Just check on him, I have something to check on dad real quick."
Zenon let out a grunt of displeasure as he peeled himself off the seat, walked towards the restroom where the omega went, ignoring the stares and whispers of some ladies he passed by.
Zenon felt something wrong as soon as he twisted the knob and it was locked.
Thinking the worst possible scenario, Zenon forced the door open by slamming himself on it. The noise alerted the customers, as well as Ben, and the rest who slowly went up from their seats.
In two tries, Zenon was able to break through the door. Before he could take a look inside, someone bumped him out of the way.
"Stop that bastard!" Zenon ordered, his voice ringing through the whole place.
The guys immediately took action without any hesitation and ran after the runaway man. Zenon quickly looked inside the restroom and found Kael unconscious on the ground.