Brutal Romance

Round 6: Jealousy

Charles and Lucas had another heated argument after the door closed out and it is all because of Liam no less. Lucas does not want him or anybody to get close with Charles except him. He's being insanely possessive when it comes to him.

Too tired, Charles just drop his body on the bed totally ignoring the ranting Lucas. He plans to deal with him tomorrow.

The next day, Charles woke up with Lucas nowhere in sight. He knew that Lucas was in his room before he dozes off to sleep last night. The bathroom is empty, he is not in the kitchen as well. When Charles look at the garage, he found it empty, Lucas car is no longer parking on the spot it was stationed yesterday.

He must have gone off early. Charles thought to himself. Days have passed and no Lucas ever came to bother him which is very unusual. Charles started to become worried. Two weeks, it has been two freaking weeks but still Lucas presence is still missing. Charles decided to visit him just in case he is sick.

When Charles arrive at the condominium unit he went straight to Lucas apartment and knock on his door. He brought the clothes that Lucas lent him the last so that he has an alibi why did he go there. He keeps on knocking. Then the door opened, Charles is frozen in his spot.

Standing there is a woman he just saw today. She obviously just went out from the bed.

"Who is it?" A familiar voice said. It is him Lucas. Few more seconds and he saw Lucas standing beside the woman. Lucas does not show any sign of shock or surprise nothing at all. "What brings you here?" Lucas asked him. No emotion, voice cold and his eyes expressionless. "I just want to return the clothes you lent me last time." Charles gave it to Lucas, say his thanks and leave. He is expecting Lucas to follow him or at least say something but none of those happened.

Charles felt betrayed. For some reason his eyes started to glisten. Maybe he is done fooling. He regretted why he visited him. Charles hate for him is burning. Another two more weeks have passed and still no Lucas. His days seems to be normal again, normal before Lucas messes with him.

One night Charles decided to have a drink to relax.

He went on a bar. When he arrives, the place is already lively. Loud music blasted from the speakers, you can smell the stink of sweat, alcohol and smoke altogether. He decided to sat on one of the bar chair and order a bottle of scotch and began to drink.

He is almost finish with his bottle when someone bump into his back. So, he looks at whoever it is. Upon turning, his eyes landed on Lucas. He is with another girl, different from the one he saw on his unit.

Lucas saw him as well.

He pours the last remaining contents of his bottle and drink it all up before paying and then head out. He does not want to stay on the same place with Lucas anymore. He just cannot take it. Then he stepped outside. Two orbs are watching him intently.

When Lucas went after him, he is standing next to the gutter as if waiting for someone. He closes in on him and grab him by the wrist.

When Charles saw who grabbed him he snapped. "Let go." Charles said. His voice is cold. "Like I would." Lucas said to him. Before Lucas can continue Charles, fist landed on his jaw making him fall. He held on his jaw wincing in pain. "What the f**k is your problem?" Lucas shouted at him. Just then a Ducati stop in front of Charles. "Yo! Sorry I got stuck in traffic." The new guy who just arrived told Charles, and then he rides on his back. "You're riding with him?" Lucas said but Charles did not respond instead he is met but smoke when the bike stated to roar on the busy street.

Lucas stand up. "Damn you Charles, I'll make you pay." He said before heading towards his car that is parked nearby. He is almost at its door when the girl who is pestering him earlier suddenly popped like a poison mushroom. "Where are you going? Care if I join?" The girl said biting her lip and flashing her false lashes. She looks like a slut Lucas thought to himself. He flashed a fake smile. "If I were you I will get out of here while I can still control my fist you motherfucker!" Lucas shout at the girl who tripped in horror as she runs away from Lucas.

Lucas drove around town trying to look for Charles. He is worried. Charles had too much drink and he might fall from that big bike if he falls asleep. But alas, he cannot find them. Lucas decided to wait for Charles on his car in front of Charles house. He never sleeps not even a second not wanting to miss Charles arrival.

He has been waiting for six hours now. Daybreak he heard a something's coming. There's no mistaking it. Charles alight the from the Ducati and bid goodbye to his cousin. He is about to enter the gates when Lucas catch up to him.

"Where have you been all night? I'm waiting for you in here so don't you try f*****g lie to me." Lucas said his patience will not much long if Charles play tricks on him. "None of your business so get lost." That's the last straw. Lucas grab Charles and kiss him on the lips. It's not passionate but violent. Charles struggle to shove Lucas away.

Both are unaware that Charles mother has seen all the events unfold from the veranda. She saw everything.

Few moments later the front door open. The sound makes the two moves away from each other. It was Charles mom. "Boys! What are you doing there? Come in it's still early. I am preparing some breakfast." It's not an invitation. From the tone of her voice it is a command. Both Lucas and Charles got no other choice but to follow her. "Where have you been? How are you Lucas, haven't seen you for quite some time. Both of you looks awful, you should have some sleep." She said as she wait for the two to come in inside the house. "I've been out of town lately Auntie." Lucas responded. She just nods at him.

"Go fix yourselves, while I cook something for us to eat." Charles heard her mom before proceeding upstairs. The two of them are silent on their way up. Charles unlock the door and grab his towel not even glancing at Lucas who is intently looking at him. Lucas is waiting for him to say a word, but Charles kept silent.

He can no longer bear the silent treatment Charles is giving him. So, before Charles can close the bathroom door he force his way in. Charles eyes darted at him. If his gaze could kill, he dead in that instant. "I will have my revenge Charles." He said before starting to strip in front of him.