The C.E.O'S shattered heart (MxM, C.E.O X C.E.O)

Chapter 21. A surprise.

Alexei's P.O.V

I almost lost Zachariel because of my carelessness. I promised myself that I wouldn't make the same mistake twice. Zachariel was a vital part of my life. I didn't know what I would do without him. I was glad that Zachariel and I had a heart to heart talk. He had helped me realize how crazy I was for keeping the truth from my father. My father should have known about the kids by now. The kids were wise enough to understand my father's true intentions. I wanted to spend as much time as I could with Zachariel. I took a shower after checking on the kids, then went to sleep in his room.

I thought that Zachariel would send me away, but he composedly welcomed me. Zachariel probably believed that we were both mature enough to control our emotions. Zachariel didn't know how wrong he was. I was longing to touch Zachariel, but I didn't want to break his trust. Zachariel didn't complain when I stuck to him like glue. Zachariel hadn't realized it, but he had made me the happiest man in the world. I was surprised when I heard his conversation with Zavier. It was like Zavier was afraid of something. I frowned when I heard Zachariel say that Zavier had asked him not to look at any magazines or newspaper. I fell asleep while pondering about Zavier's request. I woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. I smiled when I saw Zachariel sleeping peacefully next to me. I suddenly remembered what Zachariel had said earlier. I walked back to my room to grab my phone. If there was something terrible in the newspaper or magazines the next day, then I wanted Zachariel to find it out from me first. I wanted to be there to support the love of my life through hard times.

I texted Cash and asked him to buy the most popular journals and magazines. Cash instantly sent a thumbs up to me. I turned off my phone, then went to check on the kids. Ocean was surprised to see me. She was busy tucking in Genevieve. "Genevieve just went to the bathroom, sir," whispered Ocean while stroking Genevieve's head. I nodded, then uttered, "You are doing a great job without Bertha, Ocean." Ocean chuckled, then responded to me with, "It's all due to Zach's advice, sir. He's a great guy. The kids love him." My heart welled up when I heard Ocean compliment Zachariel. I had kissed Zachariel in front of Ocean to make sure that she knew that he was mine. I knew that It was childish of me, but I had no other way to keep her away from him.

I placed a kiss on Genevieve's head, then walked out of the room. Zachariel woke up startled when I laid down next to him. He looked in fear at me. I ran my fingers through Zachariel's hair, then said to him, "It's okay, Zachariel. You're at my house. You are safe here. Go back to sleep." Zachariel nodded, then uttered while closing his eyes, "Okay, thank you, Mr. Marquis." "He's polite even in his sleep," I thought to myself while placing a kiss on Zachariel's forehead. I fell asleep while gazing at Zachariel. The bed felt empty when I woke up in the morning. My eyes widened in surprise when I saw Zachariel walk out of the bathroom naked. Zachariel quickly grabbed a towel, then said, "I forgot to bring a fresh towel with me." I chuckled then uttered, "I wouldn't mind seeing this sight every morning, Zachariel." Zachariel shook his head, then responded to me with, "I want to see what Zavier was so worried about yesterday, Alexei. I'm going to a newspaper stand before the streets get busy. I'll go to work from there. I'll see you later." I got out of bed, then walked towards Zachariel. Zachariel looked startled at me. I grabbed Zachariel's hand, then said to him, "I have asked Cash to buy some magazines and newspapers for me. He will be here soon, Zachariel."

Zachariel smiled, then asked me, "Are you worried about me, Alexei?" I placed a kiss on Zachariel's cheek, then answered him with, "Yes, Zachariel, I am. It's still early to leave for work. So stay a little longer and try to relax." Zachariel chuckled, then uttered, "I have already exercised to release some tension, Alexei. I'm feeling good at the moment." I looked in shock at Zachariel, then asked him, "What time did you wake up, Zachariel?" Zachariel chuckled, then replied to me with, "At six AM. I forgot to adjust the time on my alarm." I pulled Zachariel into my arms, then hugged him tightly. I then said to him while laughing, "I love you, Zachariel." I placed a kiss on Zachariel's neck when he stiffened up. "It's okay. You don't have to say it back yet, Zachariel," I said to Zachariel while rubbing his back.