The Bodyguard's Duty ✅

Chapter 27 - Old Friends

Ethan was waiting at the airport to pick up the Miller family. His afternoon was empty so Ethan was willing to pick up Thomas and Giles when their plane landed.

This was the first time Ethan was going to see Thomas since his realisation during the bachelor interview, and Ethan didn't know what to do with his fluctuating heart beats and sweaty palms.

Ethan was excited when he got the phone call from Thomas. He and Thomas were going to be in the same area together for 2 weeks, and Ethan couldn't lie to himself when it made his day hearing that.

But in typical self-preservation fashion, Ethan felt terrified on reacting to it. For Ethan there was so much that could blow up in his face, and Ethan was too nervous and scared to risk anything changing for the worst.

Ethan became antsy when he saw Thomas' plane land. He was waiting for the plane to board as he stood nearby anxiously.

Minutes passed by for Ethan which felt like hours, as he was waiting for people to slowly leave the plane. The gate door eventually opened and Ethan saw fleets of people leave the plane, to greet their loved ones that were waiting for them.

Ethan eventually saw Thomas rolling his suitcase - wearing another stupid suit. It felt like his mouth had its own mind as it instantly beamed once he saw Thomas, and his heart was racing when he saw Thomas smiling back at him.

"Ethan." Thomas warmly greeted him. "Thanks for coming."

Ethan meekly nodded his head at Thomas, "Hey Tommy."

Ethan didn't want to get too close to Thomas because of everything he had been feeling later. It was a potential disaster in the making, because Ethan thought he was placing too many eggs in Thomas' basket.

But Thomas went against Ethan's hesitation as he brought the other man closer to him, putting one arm around Ethan's shoulder and holding him under his wing.

Ethan forgot that Giles was with Thomas. He immediately bowed his head at the older man as he greeted him.

"Hi Mr Miller-" After being given a look from Giles, Ethan remembered the formality he didn't need to use. "I mean Giles. I'm glad you're here too, my dad is really looking forward to catching up with you."

The old fashioned gentleman shook Ethan's out stretched hand as he stood next to his son. "Thank you for picking us up. I'm really looking forward to seeing Javier again."

Ethan had planned dinner reservations for the 4 of them. Now that the guests were picked up, Ethan was driving them to the restaurant. "If you guys are ready, then we can go ahead?"

Thomas and Giles looked at each other as they nodded their head. Giles had a single suitcase that he was able to roll with him. Thomas had a suitcase and an additional bag since he was staying 1 week longer than Giles.

Ethan took the bag from Thomas' shoulder as he led the way to his car. Thomas smiled at the kind gesture from the man that was speeding away, so he and Giles tried to catch up with a flushed Ethan.

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The older friends were reunited when Ethan, Thomas, and Giles walked into the private room at the restaurant. Javier couldn't believe his eyes since it had been years since he saw Giles.

"Javi!" Giles moved forward to hug Javier and pat him on the back. "How have you been old friend?"

"I'm good Gigi!" Javier gestured for Giles to take a seat next to him as he ignored the annoyed look. "Sit with me."

"After all these years and you still call me that... Such a bastard."

"Dad!" Thomas immediately yelled, "You can't-"