You Are My Pain, Divine

Chapter - 2

Liam smiled and answered the call. It was Taylor. He was Ronan's family friend and now Liam's best friend also. But Taylor like to call themselves soulmates.
"Hey soulmie."
Taylor's cheerful voice said.
"Hey. How are you? How is Paris? When will you come back?"
Liam bombarded Taylor with questions. Taylor smirked and Liam looked confused.
"What's with that expression?" Liam asked pouting.
"Guess where am i?"
"Paris?"
Taylor shook his head.
"Wrong answer."
Liam huffed and raised his hands up in defeat.
"Ok. I give up."
"Turn around."
Taylor said. But why does it seem like he talked from behind Liam? Liam's eyes widened at the realization. He quickly turned around and came face to face with a smiling Taylor.
"Tay!!"
Liam jumped from his seat and leapt into Taylor's arms.
"Oh my God!"
Liam said making Taylor chuckle. Liam pulled away from the hug and  started to open his mouth.
"Uhuh. Before you ask questions let's go inside and have some drink."
Liam nodded and linked his arm with Taylor's before walking into the mansion.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Collin and Max was walking back to Max's home.
"Hey how's your papa doing?"
At the mention of his papa Collin had scowl on his face.
"Oh he's fine."
"Well it's been some time i saw him."
Max said looking at Collin. It was true. The last time his papa came to his school or met his friends was two years back. For all his school related activities he calls his dad and never his papa. Before that, his papa used to come to his school programs. Nowadays his papa annoys him. It's like he's always breathing down his neck. Asking him what he's doing, why he's not eating this. They reached Max's house and got inside. Max's parents were not there, so they will be alone for a while.
"Let's get to it."
Max says and Collin nods to that.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liam and Taylor were talking about Taylor's Paris vacation. How he met a music producer who's cute and reminds him of kitty.
"You should've seen him limping away after i had my way with him."
Taylor said with a smirk. Liam made a face of disgust.
"Eww, TMI."
Taylor chuckled and spoke again.
"Now tell me about what's happening in your life while i was away. And how is my favourite nephew doing?"
"Well nothing new happened in my life, if anything happened you know you would be the first one to know about it. And Collin he's doing great. A little rebellious and i may have a doubt that he hates me with his core."
Liam chuckled nervously. But Taylor knew he was just trying to hide his hurt behind those laughs. He moved closer to Liam and hugged him sideways.
"Just don't take to heart whatever he says, it's just his age talking."
"Yeah." 
The front door opened and Collin walked inside scrolling through his phone. When he looked up from his phone, his eyes widened and he grinned brightly.
"Uncle Tay!!"
Collin ran to his side and hugged him. Liam watched this with a smile. He wished his son had this same reaction whenever he sees him. At this moment he felt jealous of Taylor.
"When did you come back from Paris?"
Collin asked pulling away from the hug.
"I just landed and came here directly to see your papa."
"Why don't you freshen up and talk with Uncle Tay later?"
Liam asked. Collin turned towards him, his expression changing to one of annoyed.
"Fine."
Collin took his bag and walked upstairs to his room.
"So when is your dear hubby coming home?"
Taylor asked to which Liam rolled his eyes.
"Most probably 7?"
Taylor's eyes widened at hearing his answer.
"Wow! The Ronan i used to know, never leaves his office before 9. What magic did you do to him?" Taylor asked.
"That idiot is just madly in love with me, that he can't stay away from me for a few minutes."
Liam said smirking.
"God , i wish to find love like you guys."
Liam gets up from the couch pulling Taylor along with him.
"You're staying in your usual room right?"
Taylor nodded, winding his arms with Liam's walking to his room.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Liam was in the kitchen washing the fruits while Taylor was sitting on the counter near the fridge. Taylor was again talking about this music producer. By the looks of it Taylor is completely smitten by this guy. Liam felt a body press behind him and and two arms snake around his waist. He could recognise who it was by the smell of his cologne. Ronan nuzzled his face and peppered kisses on Liam's neck. Liam was enjoying it, but suddenly broke out of his daze when Ronan's hands found it's way inside Liam's sweater. Liam held Ronan's wrist and turned to face him.
"Umm babe? We have an audience."
Ronan's face had a confused look.
"Collin?"
Ronan asked. Liam smiled and turned towards Taylor who was smirking.
"No. Your favourite person."
Ronan looked at where Liam was looking at and scoffed when he saw Taylor.
"You."
Taylor stood up and walked towards the couple.
"At least act happy to see me you dork."
Taylor said smacking Ronan's head.
"Why should i? Every time you come here i get to spend less time with my husband. You are a husband stealer."
Ronan said pouting.
"Oh my God !!!  Are you seriously pouting you old man?"
Taylor asked laughing.
"If i'm old man then what are you?"
Ronan asked tightening his hold on Liam.
"You're literally married to him idiot. Why are you getting jealous?"
Taylor asked laughing. Liam pushed Ronan away so that he can change and eat dinner. Liam, Steven and Taylor set the table while waiting for Ronan and Collin. The dinner started when Ronan and Collin came down talking something. Collin rushed down when he saw Taylor and took the seat next to him. Liam watched this all with hurt. How come his son never sat with him these days? Why didn't he gave those smiles and showed excitement when he saw his papa? Liam shook his head of these questions so that he doesn't look sad while having dinner. Dinner was filled with Collin asking Taylor questions about his Paris trip.
"Wow you did all this while in Paris? Wish i could also be adventurous like you uncle Tay. You should be adventurous in your life unlike some people who just spend their whole day at home." Collin said glancing at his papa. Everyone sitting at the table knew this jab was aimed at Liam. Taylor looked at Ronan observing his reaction. Taylor cursed Ronan in his head when he saw Ronan was not defending Liam. The conversation then changed to Taylor's look and body. Collin curiously asking Taylor what skincare he uses and also finding a chance to make snarky points at his papa. Liam cleared his throat and stood up.
"I think i'll go sleep. The tiredness is catching up to me."
Liam walked away without waiting for anyone's reply. Two pairs of concerned eyes followed him.
"Ronan? May i have a word with you after dinner?"
Taylor asked with a creepy smile. Ronan nodded his head and continued eating. By the creepy look on Taylor's face Ronan was sure he was going to get an earful. Collin finished eating and retreated to his room.
"So Ronan shall we?"
Taylor asked and Ronan led them both to his office study.