The Bodyguard's Duty ✅

Chapter 11 - Sharing Insights

After unexpectedly having a lot of fun boxing with Thomas yesterday, Ethan had asked the bodyguard to come back the next afternoon for some personal training.

Today's agenda was self-defence, and Thomas had told Ethan he could teach him a couple of things.

Ethan ran down the stairs when he heard the door bell chime. Ethan was faster as he walked past the doorman, opening the door and happy to see Thomas on time.

Ethan vouched for Thomas so that the bodyguard didn't have to go through the task of passing over his credentials. The bodyguard soon moved past the doorman as he entered the grand foyer, bowing at all the staff he saw at Shelton Manor.

"Did you go to the Hocking Hills State Park?" Ethan asked as they walked through the Manor together.

Ethan had suggested for Thomas to see the attraction since he was kind of a tourist, and he hasn't explored Ohio because of his work. He took a wild hunch and assumed the nature side of things would appeal to Thomas.

Thomas wasn't there for long as he described his morning to Ethan. "I took a short hike at the park, and I even passed by some kind of famous waterfall." Thomas added, "The scenery was really pretty."

Ethan was taking Thomas to the sports compound so that they would be able to train in there. They took a different path than the one Thomas used yesterday, and Thomas was constantly in admiration as he saw the pristine and heavily decorated rooms around Shelton Manor.

"Wow." Thomas expressed astonished, "You guys really have everything in this house."

They had walked past an Olympic sized swimming pool, where the water was crystal clear and smelled of chlorine.

There was a home made theatre on the bottom floor, which looked like it was on a grand stage for the whole world to see.

A second parlour room was located near the back exits, which gave Thomas the aura that only the royal family could even sit in there.

"It's a blessing and a curse."

Thomas turned his head at Ethan's statement as he became interested in what he said. "What do you mean?"

Ethan didn't answer Thomas as he directed them to the sports compound.

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Ethan closed the door behind them as he wanted to be saved of any embarrassment if someone would ever walk through the door. He was ready for a thrashing as Ethan was eager to learn some techniques to help himself in dire situations.

"You ready?" Thomas asked.

Ethan judged Thomas by the outfit he was wearing. Ethan was already in casual clothes when he offered Thomas a spare t-shirt. "It would be a lot more comfortable."

Thomas threw his jacket away as he rolled up the sleeves of his dress shirt. He declined Ethan's offer as he gestured for the other man to move towards the centre of the room.

"So what are we doing, Teach?" Ethan bounced with enthusiasm as he loosened himself up.

Thomas instructed Ethan to put him in a chokehold. "I want to show you some tips on how to get out of one."

"Easy." Thomas stood still as Ethan walked up behind him. Ethan had a loose hold on Thomas as he tried to be careful with him, "How's-"

Ethan wasn't able to finish his sentence as Thomas flipped Ethan over his shoulder. He took advantage of Ethan's consideration by throwing Ethan flat on his back.

A loud groan came out of Ethan as he was laying on the mat. Thomas blocked the overhead light by standing over Ethan's head.

"Never let your guard down..."