Bondage Mansion (Ferard)

Chapter 38: Intensity: Extreme Degree of Strength, Force, Energy, or Feeling

***Bert***

Robert sat at the table and fidgeted. He had not seen Gerard all day yesterday and now here morning meal was almost over and no one had joined him. Robert was on his last cup of coffee when he heard footsteps in the hallway. He looked up as a very tired looking Frank entered the dining room. He flopped into his chair and groaned clutching his head.

"Eventful night?"

"You have no idea Robert, no idea."

"So is Gerard joining us today?"

"No, he is sleeping still."

"Can I ask where you went yesterday?"

Frank looked up and even though he was clearly in pain he slapped on one of his trademark smirks.

"Actually we were on Swerthing street."

Robert knew that neighborhood. It was in a decent district.

"Specifically 22 Swerthing Street."

Robert eyes shot up. He looked at Frank and swallowed.

"I had a bit of business to conduct earlier and Gerard helped me discover a mistake that had been going on for years apparently. I wanted to thank him properly so we stopped off for a drink there. He met a few of our mutual friends."

"Well, that was nice of you Frank. I am glad to hear that Gerard was of some help to you."

"Oh indeed. Matt and Mike joined us too. It was a nice reunion."

Robert recalled the men that were there when all the trouble started for Gerard. He was actually grateful for their help back then.

"Oh good. I have been meaning to ask you to invite them round again so I can properly thank them for helping find Gerard that day."

"Oh don't worry Robert, they have been more than compensated for their actions by Gerard himself no less."

"Yes, *cough* well Gerard does not like being in debt to others."

"Your friend Christa tried to join the party as well, but Gerard did not want her there. Christa did not take it very well. I am afraid she had a few words with him."

Robert was now worried. What could Christa have said to Gerard about him?

"Oh? What did she have to say?"

"She had much to say about the past and marriage proposals and how Gerard was just a distraction for now."

" *gulp* And how did Gerard take this information?"

"Not very well I have to say. My friends and I did not take it well either on behalf of Gerard. Needless to say, she is no longer in my employment."

Robert had nothing much left to say. He finished his coffee, bowed to Frank and headed into the Study for today's work.

***Gerard***

The sun was starting to set and Gerard had not left Frank's bedroom. He stayed chained to the bed and stared at the wall. He just could not handle seeing Robert right now. Christa's words continued to echo in his mind.

**"You're just a replacement for me. I could have said yes and then I would have what you have and more."**

Gerard felt more tears leak from his eyes. The most painful thing that Christa mentioned was how Gerard could never have children. He knew it was not possible because of his gender, but to hear it out loud was the worst.