Restraints

Happy Boys

-Jai-

Today was Monday, and on every Monday, our father has a business meeting that we ALL have to attend. Why? Apparently it looks good for a "fatherly characteristic" that the press can photograph.

So, as the alarm clock rang at 5 am this morning, I couldn't help but groan about what lies ahead today. Though, knowing that there was no way out of this, I forced myself out of bed and towards my bathroom. I took a quick shower and brushed my teeth, before going back into my room to change.

An outfit was already picked out for me, and it was folded neatly on my dresser. It was always like this. I rarely get to pick out my own clothes when we go out together anymore. Simply because, William stated that he didn't to be "embarrassed". 

I sighed, and then began to put on my clothes without putting up a fight of any kind. What would be the point in arguing about what I had to wear? I'd lose that argument easily. Why waste my time?

I was in the middle of buttoning up my red flannel shirt when I heard a knock at my door.

"Come in." I said, and then Luke walked in my room with a nice light blue shirt, and fedora hat.

"Fancy." I smirked at him.

"Aren't I?" He said with a smile.

"You need something?" I asked, curious as to why he was in my room at this hour. He usually sleeps till the very last second, until we're about to leave the house.

"No...um yeah. Yeah I guess. Well, it's actually more of a quick question." He said.

"I've been thinking about it all night and I need to know your answer." He continued.

"What is it?" I asked, and for some reason my heart began to beat very rapidly in my chest.

"Are you happy?" He questioned, and for some reason I almost felt disappointed with what he asked me. Did I think he was going to ask me something else?

Yeah. I guess a part of me did.

"U-um sure. I mean, it depends on what you define as "happy" Luke." I shrugged.

"Yeah but...do you ever wonder about what can make you happier?" He asked me.

Yes. All the time. But whether or not he can handle the truth is my main concern.

I didn't answer his question, simply because, I didn't know how. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know if I could say what I wanted to say.

He then walked closer to me, and my breath hitched. He reached out towards me, and as my heart pounded harder than before, I soon realized that he only buttoning up my shirt.

"There you go. As handsome as can be." He smiled at me, and I couldn't help but smile in return.

Perhaps I should tell him about what, or who, can make me truly happy.

"Luke I have to tell you something." I said to him.

"What is it?" He asked, and I then took a deep breath before saying,

"Luke I lo-"

"Boys? Are you two ready yet? It's time to go." I was interrupted by my father, who walked into my room dressed in a suit and tie.

"Yeah we are. Sorry, I was just helping Jai get ready." Luke said to William, who nodded and then added,

"Well c'mon then. My meeting starts in 20 minutes and I don't want to be late."
Both Luke and I nodded, and William cleared his throat before he began to speak again,

"And remember, if any of the press ask you anything, what are you supposed to say?" He wanted us to repeat what he had "trained" us to say.

"We're happy. In every way, our Dad makes us as happy as can be. He's the greatest man we could have as a father. We're happy boys." Luke and I said in union.

I hated saying that stuff. I always felt like I was lying you know? Because, it's most definitely not true.

We're not happy boys.

We're restrained boys.

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This chapter was written by @rrodrigues

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