Someone To Stay [bxb]

Chapter 48

Nathaniel

The minute I held Tobias in my arms, I had so many mixed emotions. Because I thought that I would never see him again, especially after the threatening call I received from Tyron

" Oh son...oh-" I recall running my hands all over his little body. Trying to see if he was hurt . Trying to see if I had to fuck up Axel .

" I'm okay dad." Tobias giggled . Relief washed over me seeing his happy face . Hearing his voice after so many sleepless nights looking for him .

As for Axel, I only spared him the beating because he already looked horrible from what Tyron did to him . Nevertheless that didn't really bring any of my nerves down . The fact that Tyron is still out there , somewhere. Doing God knows what is something I'm not exactly thrilled about. I can only hope he stays away from my family, because if he tries to even come near Lucas . I'm not going to let him go just like that, I'm gonna kill him with my own bare hands . Beat him to the pulp .

" Are you even paying attention?" Wylder beckons besides me .

I blink away the memories and focus on the present moment . " Of course I am ." I look down at the various clothes Wylder has chosen for me for the date tonight . The date I thought Lucas would say no too .

" Umhm are you sure about this? I mean, this is an important date . Maybe a tux?" I glance over Wylder .

He furrows at me , shaking his head a little ." When was the last time you went on a date?" He asks . I just shrug . Have I ever been on a real date? " Exactly, that's why you need a professional like me to choose for you . " He pushes my black tux aside like it's dirty .

I guess I have to agree with Wylder on this . I need this to be perfect. I need this to be a memorable day for Lucas and I. It's going to be our first date ever . I don't want to mess it up .

" Okay , let's see what you got ." I plop down on the single couch across my bed and allow Wylder to rummage through my closet, for anything he thinks it's worth wearing tonight .

" Let's go with the Oxford cloth button down shirt, with a white t-shirt inside ... hmhmm definitely your colour!" He comes back with the two in hand . Admiring his choices .

" You know? If you roll up your sleeves twice ,show off those forearms . That might drive Lucas crazy ." He suggests . I raise my brows at that . " I have been on many dates to confirm that!" He puffs proudly, laying the tops on the bed .

I peek at my watch, noticing that I have less than an hour to be ready . " Can we move on to pants now? " I impatiently say .

" Whoa, we still got to choose a perfect watch for you . You can't go wearing that!" He points at my Gucci watch like it didn't cost me any cent .

" Seriously? What's worth more than this?" I scoff. Wylder rolls his eyes at me then goes back to the walk in closet . " I'm starting to regret this!" I yell out .

" You won't once Lucas falls head over heels with you when he sees how much work you have put in to look this good ..." He reappears with a watch in hand " Now this , my friend , is something you should go with . It shows that you are not trying too hard or even too little . You are not even a show off " He eyes my Gucci watch to prove his point.

" A Vincero Outrider watch?" I scowl at it . I mean, I'm not one to want to show off but when it comes to Lucas . A little of it won't hurt anyone .

" He already knows you are packed man and he sees that Gucci shit every day. When your watch is too big, it can either dwarf your wrist or make you look like you're trying too hard. . How about something different tonight? " He gently places the watch on the bed when I just give him a slight nod.

" Even though you overthink everything, I think this is nice ." I smile at his proud face . He cheerfully claps his hands, murmuring 'pants' as he enters the closet.

I lean on the couch, relaxing a bit . Believing in the process . I think Wylder is taking this too seriously and I like it . It shows that this is as important to him as it is to me .I switch on my cellphone to find that I have a message from some unknown number . I unlock it within the few minutes I have before Wylder comes back .

Unknown : We need to talk

Me : Who is this?

I frown at the message . Could it be Tyron? I mean, he still has our cellphone numbers but why risk texting us while he knows that the police are on his trail ?

Unknown : Axel , I got a new cellphone . Please, can we meet up and talk? This is important .

Me : I don't think now it's the right time .

I swiftly turn off my cellphone . Not wanting to rein in more of the conversation . Lucas has expressed his views about having Axel around the house , or even anywhere near Tobias . I can't risk talking to Axel . I can't risk making him believe that what Axel did to us was acceptable . It wasn't . It was cruel and we both will forever have this anxiety of leaving Tobias alone in his bedroom . The fear that Tobias will never be safe in his own bedroom, even if we are ever around .

" Finally!" Wylder exclaims, jogging back in the room with a pair of deep blue jeans . " This I like, this Lucas will like and this will be enough to display that package you have been hiding!"

" Wylder!" I laugh out . Did he have to say that?

" What? Lucas has to know what he's missing out on . It has been long , your sexual frustration is starting to rub off on me ." He he gives me a half shrug, chuckling at my amused face .

" Can we finish up? I have like thirty minutes to get ready ." I peer down my watch , tapping at it twice . Wylder nods in understanding.

" Go ahead, I will choose a pair of clothes while you are at it ." He doesn't wait for me to reply . He goes back in the closet and I can only hope it's for the last time.

A few moments later, I find myself in my chosen clothes . And to be honest, Wylder did a great job. The rolling of the sleeves under my elbows is the best thing about the whole outfit . I hope Lucas digs that . At the end, I end up with a pair of white minimalist sneakers . According to Wylder, they make me look chilled .

I thanked him for his help . If it wasn't for him, I would have gone with a tux . I mean, that's the only thing I thought would make me look kind of impressive. Turns out it will make me look like a ' creepy try hard' , Wylder's words, not mine .

I kiss Tobias goodnight when I get downstairs. " Better not give uncle Wylder a hard time okay?" I say to his cheeky face .

" Okay . I won't" He high fives me . Giving me thumbs up . He was so excited when I told him about the date .

" Bed by eight!" I pat Wylder's back . He nods , staring me over with a broad smile on his face .

" Make me proud, better get a kiss out of it!" Wylder says. Whispering the last part so Tobias wouldn't hear.

" I will try!" I grab my keys , chuckling a bit when Wylder humps at the air while watching me get in the car in the garage . " Wylder, come on!" I guffaw . I shoo him inside when he shows no sign of stopping .

I nervously check my hair in the review mirror . Ruffling it a bit , Wylder tried to gel it down but I refused . I like it this way . And Lucas once said that my hair makes him want to run his fingers through it . So a lot of gel on it will make him feel otherwise, won't it?.

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