Domestic Husbands

Chapter 6

We walk out the Funeral Parlor and across the square to the Queen Vic hand-in-hand. Callum knows me well enough to not talk to me while we are walking and so he just holds my hand, silently letting me feel his presence. 

As we open the doors and walk in, I see a lot of people. Great, not!  Callum says he's going to the toilet which is good as it means I can order for us both without him paying!

Mick sees me walk to the bar, while looking around for a seat. It really is busy in here! He gets my attention.

Mick: What ... I ... Y.u?

I know the question too well. I didn't hear but I can tell what he's asking.

Ben: 2 pints Mick. Cheers

Mick: that'll be £7.50 then

As I get my wallet out I see callum coming over. What good timing I think! I quickly open my wallet. I give Mick the cash and hand Callum a beer as he approaches.

Callum: It's b.... Where .. you want .. ...?

Ben: *confused*

Callum: Where to sit Ben?

Ben: Sit. Ah right. How about the corner?

Callum looks around. It's so busy today but he manages to spot a couple of seats free. He kisses me and goes to ask the table if they are using the seats before dragging them over to the corner of the pub. We sit down, taking a couple of sips of beer and think about food. We order. I think I went for fish and chips and he went for pizza. (Idk they seem like standard pub food.) Callum taps me.

Callum: what have I done to get a special lunch?

Ben: nothing. I think we just need to talk.

Callum: Talk? ... ... you hate talking.

Ben: I know. We need to talk about last night tho. Listen I didn't mean to hurt you. And don't you dare say you weren't cos the look in your eyes said it all.

Callum: alright. How about chicken pasta tonight at mine?

Ben: sounds good.

We then continued to eat, drink and talk. We are about to get a couple more drinks but realise the time.

Callum: *gets Ben's attention* Ben, look at the time. Jay only said an hour.

Ben: oh ok.  *Holds hands up*  sorry Mr rule keeper!

Callum: it's not funny Ben. I still need this job until I become a copper. We need to go now.

Ben: ok. Calm down. I will swing by the shop and get the ingredients for dinner. You still sure you want to make it?

Callum: yeah course. Let's say it'll be ready for 7.30. I'll probably be back at about 7, I'll need to shower and change first but you can come then if you want.

Ben: ok. 7.30

Callum: yeah but you can come at 7 if you want.

Ben: ok 7.

I walk him back to the funeral parlor and we kiss on the porch outside. It instantly gives me a flashback to Paul and I. He feels like a lifetime ago.

I'm glad I'm not going to face Jay, he'll be so annoyed with me for taking Callum away for a few hours! I go back to dad's to pick up a coupe of bits before I go and pick Lexi up from school. I text Lola and ask when she'll be done cos I had plans this evening now . She reminds me she's going out and so I kindly ask Jay if he'll be in to look after Lexi. He agrees and then I leave