Someone To Stay [bxb]

Chapter 56

                  
                Nathaniel

" I know you can make him disappear ." I state once again, determined to make a deal with James .

He just gawps at me with an indifferent look, swirling the vodka in the glass . " And what will I be getting in return, son?" He leans on the table when I just stumble over my words .

" Any-anything!" I rub my temple . I wish it didn't have to be like this but I'm not taking any chances with Tyron.

" Hmhmm , I don't know Nathan . I need something but I think only Lucas can make it possible . Does he even know you are here begging at my feet?"

" I'm not even begging." I sigh in annoyance . James just stares at me . " Fine! Maybe I am begging but does it matter? You tell me what you want and i will talk it out with Lucas ."

James has this evil look as he slowly stands up . Faking a yawn with an exaggerated exhalation of breath . " Let me think about it . You will have my answer by tomorrow. "

" What if by tomorrow, Tyron could have tried something?" I mutter, my jaw twitches at the sight of James's smirk .

" Then that wouldn't be my fault, should have come here sooner ." He shrugs then goes on to stand by his huge ass window. Probably looking at the empty pond he built a few months ago for whatever reasons. 

His back to me, means he is done talking to me .I shuffle my way out of his dark office full of artificial lights.  Since the only person at home is Joshua, I decide to check on him .

I find him chatting away under his covers, his pyjamas still on him . " I wonder who's making you smile that much ." I comment .

Joshua sits up rather too quickly, shoving his cellphone under his pillow while he's at it . " Umhm , did I scare you or are you just trying to hide something from me?" I sit at the foot of his bed .

He clears his throat " No of cou-- me? Hide something?..." He lets out an awkward laugh that turns into coughs once he realises that I'm not buying his shit .

" Well? What is it?" I poke his exposed leg . Joshua pulls it away so he has his knees against his chest with a dreamy look on his face .

" I met someone ..." He mumbles . " At the party last night. That's who I'm talking to right now . "

" Who is he?" I narrow my eyes . I don't want anyone hurting my brother again . I let it slide with Wylder because Joshua insisted that it's okay , he knew what he was doing and look what that got him? .

" His name is Sawyer. He was one of the waiters.  " He utters . Although I want to say something but I hold my tongue . It has been long since I have seen Joshua this happy. What could a mere waiter do to him? .

" He sounds poor ." I blurt out . Joshua widens his eyes, shoving me off his bed with one swift kick . " Ouch!" I cry out the second my butt lands on the wooden floor .

" So mature of you Nathan, thanks for being such a supportive big brother ."

" I'm kidding!" I chuckle at his curled up lip . " I mean, I don't know the guy . What did you expect me to say?"I throw my hands up in exasperation.

" Should have said that you would like to meet him instead of making assumptions. Just because he's a waiter doesn't mean he's poor!" He points out rather angry at me .

" Why are you so pressed about this? You guys just met last night?" I tease . Trying to lighten up the mood .

Joshua glares daggers at me. My smile falters completely" I haven't felt this way in a long time Nathan . I don't want anyone ruining it for me . "