Now And Always.(Sequel to Acceptance)

Threat from the past.

   Quinn wrapped up his equipments needed for his photography and zipped them in a duffel bag. His job here was done. Despite the money that came from his hardwork, he had grown passionate about it and it's all thanks to his gorgeous husband for pushing him towards his goal and accomplishing it in return.

     " Hey, handsome?", a pleasant voice drifted to his ears.

It came from a slightly slender woman by name, Delores . She had short, dark frizzy curly hair and brown eyes. Presently,  she was dressed in a pair of blue fitted jeans and a T-shirt. She was a photographer herself and had been the one to link him with the fashion show business and most importantly, she knew he was gay.

  Quinn heaved the bag onto his shoulders and flashed her his killer smile. "Hey yourself,  done already? "

She nodded. " sure. So,  you up for lunch? ".

Quinn released a dramatic sigh "Exactly what I was thinking ".

Delores grabbed her bag and together they walked out of the building and into the streets. There was a café not too far from their location. So,  they walked instead.

    They sat down and ordered lunch.
Delores was already biting into her bagels when she suddenly remembered something.

" A guy came to ask of you earlier ", she began.

Quinn furrowed his brows,  a slight frown marring his handsome face.

" He said his name was Carlson?..  Callum?...Cameroon?. I was too distracted to remember his name".

Quinn looked confused . " Don't know any guy with any of those names. Did he tell you why he was asking of me? ", he sounded curious.

She tilted her head. " None that I can remember".

Quinn sighed.

" So,  soon to be dad, how do you feel? ", she wiggled her perfect brows.

Quinn feigned a groan. " Exhilarating and thrilling. It's intense like when you are on a roller coaster . You are scared and excited at the same time".

Delores smirked. " I'm awed. I wish someone would talk about me with that much spark in their eyes".

" I'm sure you don't want a guy that is as possessive and overly jealous like I am".

She grinned. " As long as he loves me for me , it's okay".

Quinn smirked. " If I was straight, I'd marry you in an instant".

She punched his arm playfully and he grinned.

" A word of advice,  don't think too much about it".

" You sure? ", she didn't look convinced.

"Sure. Take me for example,  I'd never thought a guy like me who preferred hookups and one night stands would ever end up being married,  let alone becoming a dad".

She inhaled deeply. " You are sure one lucky bastard. But nevertheless,  I'll make sure to follow your advice".

" Hey, Quinn? ", a masculine voice broke into their conversation.

Two pairs of eyes shifted to the intruder.

" it's you"!!, Delores exclaimed.

The man grinned. " We meet again".
" yeah.  This is the guy from earlier", she said to Quinn.

" Quinn studied the man.  He was not too tall. He was dressed in a grey blazer and inky skinny jeans. His honey brown hair was sleeked back with a side parting. He sure was attractive and younger. His green eyes held his gaze intently and he was still sporting a dimpled smile.

Quinn suddenly felt uncomfortable. He averted his gaze.

" Sorry. I couldn't recall your name", Delores was saying.

The man laughed. " it's Calvin... Calvin O'Brien".

She nodded and frowned. Quinn was suddenly acting strange.
She stood up and the blonde man gave her a questioning frown.

" I need to use the restroom ", she explained.
She flashed Calvin a smile and walked away steadily.

Calvin took her seat. " Woah,  it's been so long. Never thought I'd see you again", he began in a smooth tone of voice.

Quinn held his gaze. " Me too. What are you doing here? "

He shrugged. " saw you in here and decided to come say hi. By the way, you haven't aged a bit".

" I can say the same for you too. Why were you asking of me? ", surprisingly,  he sounded calm.

Calvin frowned. " I had  Intel that you are working there".

" Are you stalking me? ", Quinn's voice raised.

The other man chuckled. " Calm your horses,  Quinn. Why would I do that?. I just wanted to see you again".

" Now that you have, you can leave"

There was a moment of silence. " Finally married. I'd love to know the kind of man that tied you down, seeing you were not the sort".

Quinn followed his gaze and saw him staring at his wedding band.

" it's lovely by the way. Does it have a replica? ", he sounded calm but there was a hint of envy in his tone which Quinn didn't missed.

He leaned in. "Listen to me Calvin and listen good. What we had was a one night stand,  a quick fuck. You scratched my itch,  I scratched yours. Sorry to burst your bubble,  I've changed and I'm happy where I am. Go find your happiness somewhere else and stay away from my life", he said in a low tone of voice.

Calvin didn't flinch. He was still wearing that smile that might look sweet to others but sickening to Quinn.  He stood up. " It's good seeing you again. I'll keep in touch ". And then he walked away leaving Quinn staring at him with a baffled expression.

" what was that about? "' Delores asked.

He sighed " A fling from my past. Can't believe my past will come back and bite me in the ass".

" were you that lascivious?"

He groaned. " Guilty"

" Did he threaten you or what? ", she was worried.

" That's why I never did it more than once with one person. Damn,  this guy's obssessed".

" With you or your body"?

" Both".

" So,  what are you going to do about it?".

" Invite him out and speak some sense into him".

" It won't work. Speak to Ryan instead. Let him know before he misunderstands ".

Quinn groaned again and slammed his head on the table with a light thud.

" I'm fucked".