The Chains That Bind Him (manXman) Engl.

Chapter Five

Ren took two deep breaths and picked up his discarded clothes with regret. He'd completely forgotten the meeting. That could never happen again, he was the CEO after all. Just lucky Mike had reminded him. With a sigh he combed through his hair with his fingers and stepped out of the room to Mike. He hadn't checked himself in the mirror, but the look on Mike's face told him he knew exactly what had been going on.

"Had fun, hadn't we?"

Ren just grumbled.

"What did you want to talk about?"

"Is everything alright with you? You seem really distracted lately. Is it because of the broad in there?"

"Mike, my friend, I am sorry, but that is none of your business. And don't call women broads, that's demeaning."

Ren was still irritated. All his hot dreams had been about to come true, until Mike had interrupted. At the same time, he was irritated at himself for forgetting the meeting. At least he had done his preparations for it. Mike had a couple of issues he wanted to smooth out before the meeting, and it took up all the time left. Ren didn't feel comfortable leaving Connor alone for so long, but he held out with some effort till the meeting was over.

He found Connor laying on his back on the bed, staring at the ceiling. He shot a quick glance at Ren that somehow seemed nervous. Ren stepped closer. "What is it?"

"I want to work for you."

"Technically you are working for me."

"But I want to really work. You are here for a couple hours a day, and the rest of the time I'm bored out of my mind. I want to get out and do something."

Ren hesitated. He hadn't thought about the possibility of Connor being bored when he was away.

"I'm sorry, I hadn't thought about that. I can get you a tv, a PlayStation and some games if you like, or books."

Connor frowned. "Does that mean I am not allowed to leave these rooms unless I am with you? Is that the reason why the door is locked with a keycard all the time?"

Ren hesitated again. Connor had been absolutely cooperative so far, but if he were to be out of Ren's reach that could change just as easily. He could decide to leave. Ren couldn't let that happen.

"I..."

Connor frowned deeply now.

"Save it, I get it. You want your pet close, so you can have access any time you want. I signed a contract, and as long as you keep your part of the deal, I will do whatever you wish, master."

Ren blinked at him in confusion.

Inside, Connor was raging. How could he have been so stupid? He had started to enjoy Renard's company and had come to the false conclusion that they could even be something like friends. But now he saw how it really was. He was just a pet, held for the pleasure of its master. He was going to abandon the thought of freedom to keep his mother safe. His personal feelings needed to be kept out of it. Still he needed to try to wring out the best of the situation.

"I want books. Educational books. And a daily newspaper. For those things I will stay here until you call upon me."

Renard nodded, still looking confused. "I will send you the catalogue of the local library, and you can chose freely what you want to read. Is there anything else you would like?"

Connor just shook his head with a cold expression. This man is just a means to an end. Think about your mother.

"Is the offer for talking to my mom still valid?"