Soulmates ✨

Chapter 14 - You and I

At the Mansion:

"Elliot is sleeping, the doctor told him to take proper rest." Maya comes out of their room. Marco is sitting in the living room. She comes and sits near him. "Did you really not know about this?" she asks him. "No ma, I seriously had no idea about this. Neither he told me." he replies. His tone is expressing his disappointment. Maya sighs. She looks at him again. "You didn't had sex with him?" she clearly asks him. "Not really. I promised him that I will never do anything without his permission. But that's not the point. The thing is, even though I was there, he had to suffer so much. He was fighting everything alone and I didn't even know. He didn't even tell once. Why? Ma, didn't he trust me?" he says with teary eyes.

"It's not about trust. Honey, you know how much he had suffered. After facing so much trauma, people devlop a feeling of insecurity. People are afraid to trust anyone again. And I have to explain this to you? Seriously? Marco, tell me who can understand his pain better than you? Didn't you have trust issues?" she replies.
"You're right ma. (he wipes his tears) Anyways, I'll be back in a minute." he stands up and walks towards a room. The guards follow him and he closes the door.
Maya keeps sitting there.

Marco stands in the middle and guards stand in a circle around him. "Listen everyone, I have a job for you. I don't know what he looks like, where he lives, what he does. The only thing I know is, that he has a scorpion tattooed on his left hand. He's probably taller me. And he also keeps a gun with him. Now the point is you have to find that bastard and bring him to me." he orders. "And one more thing, he has a gun with him means he is not a ordinary person. He maybe in a powerful position or something. But I don't care who the fuck he is. I just want him alive! Am I clear?" he growls. "Yes sir." the guards say immediately. Marco nods and leaves the room.

Next morning:

Elliot finally wakes up after ten hours of deep sleep. He opens his eyes and sees Marco is sitting on the couch with his laptop. "Did you sleep well?" Marco asks him without even looking at him. "How do you know I'm awake?" Elliot asks him. Marco shuts his laptop and place it on the table. He climbs the bed and he gives a sweet and soft kiss on his lips. Elliot kisses back. "How are you feeling now?" Marco asks him as they breaks the kiss. "Better." Elliot replies. Marco knows he is lying but he didn't ask him again instead he keeps staring at him. "I think I should take a shower now." Elliot says. "Do you want me to help you?" Marco asks. "No it's fine. I can manage." Elliot says. He heads towards the bathroom and locks it. Marco can hear him crying. He immediately stands up and leaves the room.

After a few minutes Elliot comes out of the bathroom and sits on the bed. Marco comes with the breakfast. "Baby, you need to eat. The doctor clearly told that you shouldn't be stay empty stomach." Marco handovers him the plate. He opens the wardrobe and takes out a white t-shirt and trouser to wear. Elliot eats the breakfast while starting at him. Marco kisses his forehead and goes for shower.

Elliot finishes his meal and looks outside the window. After sometime Marco comes out. "Hey, as you are ready so, lets go out for sometime." he insists. "Trust me you will feel good." he takes Elliot's hand and walks towards the downstairs. "But where are we going to?" Elliot asks while getting in the car. "Somewhere I feel peace and happiness." Marco replies and starts the car. Elliot just nods.

At the Temple:

"Iskcon temple?" Elliot asks him. "Yes, the only place where I get peace." Marco replies. They removes their shoes inside the car, they holds each other's hands and goes inside the temple. They meets the priest and Marco handovers the plate of fruits and sweets to him. The priest recognises him quickly, he smiles at them and takes the plate. Elliot keeps staring at Marco. He feels something is bothering him so much, something is not right.

"The first time I came here when I was five years old. My mom told me that this is the only place where she got her answers. I still visit here whenever I feel low or sad or I want to heal from something. I know El, you are not feeling okay that's why we came here. Trust me, he heals every pain." Marco says while looking at Lord Krishna. "Yes, he heals everything." Elliot says back while looking at Marco. They folds their hands and closes their eyes as the priest starts chanting mantras. After the puja they both go back home with the prasad.

At the Mansion :

"Marco, can I ask you something?" Elliot asks. "Yes, I'm all ears." Marco replies. "Are you angry with me? I know I didn't say anything to you and now this child. I'm sorry I know I ruiled your life." he cries out. "Just shut up okay? I told you it wasn't your fault. You didn't ruined anything! You are the only reason I'm still...." Marco stops. Elliot looks at him with guilty eyes. "Stop blaming yourself okay? I love you so much. And this child is mine from now." Marco says. Elliot hugs him immediately. Marco rubs his back to make him feel comfortable. "Well, I feel sorry for you, you didn't get a virgin partner." Elliot jokes. "Congratulations you didn't get it either." Marco says back. He instantly realises what he just said and climbs off the bed. "What did you just said?" Elliot asks him. "Nothing, I was just joking." Marco shakes his head.

Before Elliot can asks him anything Sebastian knocks the door. "Sir, the secretary of the Prime Minister is here, he is looking for you." he says. "I'm coming in a minute." Marco replies. Sebastian leaves the room. Marco wears the coat and  heads towards the living room. Elliot takes his book and starts reading.

"Good evening Mr. Fernandes. I hope you are doing well." the secretary says. "Glad to see you Mr. Smith. Have a seat." Marco greets him. The maid gives him water and some snacks to eat. "So, how did you come here?" Marco asks him. Mr. Smith takes a sip of his tea and looks at him. "Well, Prime Minister's relationship with your family is very old. That's why he wants you to be his guest at his 60th birthday celebration." he explains. "That's great. We will love to be a part of his celebration. We will definitely come." Marco accepts the invitation. "Perfect then, I will let him know. Now I have to go. I will meet you at the party." Mr. Smith says. He leaves the mansion after shaking hands.

"Is everything alright?" Elliot asks as Marco comes back. "Yeah, the Prime Minister invited us for his 60th birthday celebration." Marco replies. He lies down in the bed and starts playing with Elliot's fingers. Elliot again starts reading the book. "Can you please put my co-husband aside and listen to me?" Marco snatches the book. "Co-husband? What is that even mean?" Elliot laughs. "The opposite of co-wife. But anyway, you are also going at the party with me." Marco says. "What about the media?" Elliot asks. "Fuck them. You are going and that's final." Marco pulls him closer and covers each other in the blanket. "Sebastian close the door please!" Marco shouts. Elliot laughs and the room fills with their kissing sound.