Bondage Mansion (Ferard)

Chapter 5: Taste The Soup

When Gerard entered the study he saw that both Frank and Robert were formally dressed as if a normal business transaction were being conducted. Peter was there as well standing by for whatever might be needed of him. As usual Frank had stayed seated slouched in a chair when Gerard entered. Robert crossed over to him quickly and took both his hands.

"Gee...you look...breathtaking."

Gerard blushed at this compliment.

"It was mother's."

Both Gerard and Robert looked at Frank when he spoke.

"It was especially made for her by my father."

Suddenly the dress took on a whole new meaning and Gerard started to feel honored that he was allowed to wear it. He did not know much about Frank's mother, other than that she use to live here when Frank and Robert were younger. Frank was still a mystery to him. Frank cleared his throat.

"Now that we are all here, we can begin with the formalities of the contract."

On the desk was the envelope from the breakfast table. The contract was out next to two quills. Robert let go of one hand and led Gerard to the desk with the other. He helped him to sit in one of the chairs and then went to the back of the desk and picked up one of the quills. Frank rose from his seat and stood in front of the desk. He also picked up a quill. He and Robert bowed to each other formally and signed the contract. Robert held his quill out to Peter and he took it and signed his name as well. Gerard realized that he was being a witness. He placed the quill back along with Frank and all three gentlemen bowed to each other.

"Mr. Wentz, if you would be so kind as to read main rules of the contract."

Peter nodded to Frank, picked up the contract and began.

"Master Robert McCracken and Francesco Anthony Iero have agreed to enter the contact in hand, which is binding until complete. The contract is for a 30 day period starting from this date signed. Both Gentlemen will compete for the prize of the hand of Mistress Gerard Arthur Way...."

"Mistress?"

Gerard looked at Peter in surprise.

"Begging your pardon Sir, it was a slip bearing on the attire."

Gerard was about to say it was alright when Frank turned to him and glared.

"Did anyone speak to you?"

Gerard just realized that he broke one of the rules of the contract.

"No Sir, I apologize."

"That is better. Please continue Mr. Wentz, although you were rudely interrupted."

Peter cleared his throat and began to read again.

"...Mister Gerard Arthur Way as well as the inheritance of the Mansion, its surrounding land, and all returning income from outside endeavours. The other must vacate the premises with nothing and gain nothing from the family for the rest of their existence. Do both gentlemen agree with this contract?"

"Agreed."

"Agreed."

"By my witnessed signature I have heard your answers and have accepted them."

With that Robert and Frank crossed to each other and in front of Peter shook hands in an accord. Once this was over, Peter bowed to both of them as well as toward Gerard and left the room. Frank slouched back into the chair again and looked at Robert and nodded. Robert nodded back and turned to address Gerard.

"Gee...I, um."

He walked up to Gerard and took his hands. Gerard looked into Robert's eyes and saw concern and worry. He opened his mouth to speak, but a quick glance at Frank made him stop.