Darkest Shadows

36) The More Fabulous Gay

"Do you want to help me save the world?"--Ambrose

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Everyone stands and claps, it seemed Zero was never going to retire, now in his seventies, he couldn't put it off and continue in the field. Zero stands up in front of everyone with a sad smile on his face. "It's been a pleasure to be here with you all and lead this Highrise, it's been my time long ago, but I've made peace with it. While I may be retiring I will be appointing someone in my place, someone who is more than deserving of it and someone who I know will make a difference in this world."

Jax holds Ambrose's hand in support of his husband who is already getting tearful. "All the Asheri here are vital members to this team and the safety of London, the Lead Asheri goes out on missions still, but I consider them to be the brain of the group, not for intelligence but because an organism cannot live without a brain. The rest are the heart which an organism also cannot live without, it has been a pleasure to work with you all and save lives, after this day I will be leaving the Highrise, I have my own place in the Embassy where my cousins live. So from this day on Ambrose Bellezza will be Lead Asheri."

Ambrose's face pales and Jax squeezes his hand tighter. Though Ambrose has never said it Jax has always known that he secretly wanted to be Lead Asheri. "Go darling," Jax encourages.

Ambrose stands and makes his way to the front of the room where Zero is standing with his hand out and a proud smile. "You deserve it," Jax sees Zero mutter. "From hence on until his own retirement Ambrose Bellezza is your Lead Asheri!"

More claps erupt from the Highrise, Zero gives Jax a pointed look and he rushes over to take Ambrose in his arms. "I'm so proud of you Amby," he whispers fiercely. He pulls back to wipe Ambrose's tears and kiss him before pulling him to his chest again.

"Congrats Brose," Gemini grins and claps him on the back when Ambrose calms and faces the people again.

Rhea comes over and hugs him and kisses his cheek. "You deserve this, and we are all so proud of you."

"Congrats Sire!" Even though Sia is fifteen she still is very affectionate with her dads which obviously makes them happy. "I love you."

"I love you too Princess. Your dad is good at computer stuff, but I need someone who is really organized to help me. What do you say Sia? Do you want to help me save the world?"

Four months later...

"I don't think he's worth it Kalani, any guy who is going to blatantly flirt with your friends in front of you when he knows you like him is a jerk. You can find someone better."

Ambrose walks into his office to look through a few files that Rhea thinks may be connected to a kidnapping she has with the PD, the first thing he notices is that his desk is filled with color, all the files neat and color-coded, arranged in date, the next is that Sia is doing this all by herself while managing to paint her nails and talk on the phone. Women are the superior sex. "Oh, I've got to go my dad's here—"

Ambrose shakes his head. "Keep talking."

"Never mind. Let Marcia deal with Andrew, she needs to learn to keep her brother on a leash. I know you want to say yes but if he asks you out you have to say no, I love you girl, but I am not going to be holding you while you eat a gallon of ice cream and cry over him. He's. Not. Worth. It."

"What's going on?" Ambrose asks gently.

"Let's ask my dad, he's gay so he knows guys. Sire, do you think that Marcia should pine over and try to get with Andrew who was flirting with her friends in front of her when he knows she has a huge crush on him? Not to mention it was his best friend who humiliated her and told Andrew that she was crushing on him, he's still friends with the idiot best friend Andy. Is it worth it?"

"Not at all, guys are just jerks, gay or straight or anything in between. A guy like that is only going to play with your heart, they're looking for another heart to add to their jar or a notch to their belt. It'll hurt to get over him but at least you can keep your dignity, don't fall for an act guys like him aren't worth your time and tears. They will be the ones with five kids split between five girls always chasing for something good and love but will never find it unlike you who will be happy with someone one day and you'll look back at this Andrew guy and laugh. If he can't return your affection then he is a complete idiot and you, my dear, do not settle with idiots."

"Man I wish I had gay dads," Marcia sighs. "That's the best advice I've been given. Thank you, Mr. Bellezza, screw Andrew!"

Sia and Ambrose high-five and smile. "You're welcome Marcia, now you find yourself a worthy man who treats you right, and don't settle for anything less."

"Yes Sir! I should go now Sia, I'll talk to you later, okay?"

"Okay, bye Marcia."

"BYE!"

Sia hangs up and smiles at her dad. "That was awesome. Don't tell Dad I said this," she begins and leans up closer to him, "but you are the more fabulous gay."