Forever Yours - 6. Chapter 6: Can Marcos's family accept Ramon?

Marcos woke up suddenly after hearing his alarm clock ringing loudly. Honestly, he had refused to understand why he kept that freaking old thing which was nothing but an enemy of his beautiful dreams. He still refused to throw it away and even if he did, it seemed to have its way back on the table, not that it had legs or anything but he always brings it back. He hit his hand on the alarm button and it stopped disturbing him. He glanced at the clock, 8.am. Just the time he needed to go to work. He slowly got out of bed stretching as he did. He was looking forward to seeing Ramon and he couldn't wait for his day to begin so that he could see his sweet goody-goody gumdrops.

He quickly stripped and hit the shower. There was nothing as good as a sweet morning relaxing shower. It always seemed to have its way with him. It was like a part of him which he couldn't ignore. At times when he was angry, the shower used to be his companion but now it was Ramon. He took the soap and slowly rubbed it on his body as the warm water made its magic on his muscular sexy body which he also admired.

Marcos chuckled and he showered quickly and got out of the shower with a towel in his hand which he was using to wipe the dripping water from his body. He went to the large dressing mirror and checked himself out. His physique made anyone he met completely insane but it was now Ramon's. He turned around and checked the wound on his thigh and oh boy had it left a scar there.

Thank God that it was in a place where no one would be able to see it. But it was a reminder of the time he spent on the island with Ramon and it was gonna remind him of those times for the rest of his life. But it had made him limp for a month and he still did. Guess some things are meant to happen for a reason.

He opened the drawers to be welcomed by his numerous boxer briefs and he had no idea which one to choose. They all seemed to call to him.

Red, black, green, yellow, He thought. Which one was he going to wear? Not that he always had battles choosing his underpants but for some reason, he was having trouble choosing which color to wear because there were just so many. He picked up a blue tight boxer that seemed to fit him perfectly. He needed to wear something tight in case he got a hard-on while with Ramon in front of a crowd. Not that he would care but he needed to work on his manners, he was no longer that playboy.

He went to a room where he kept his numerous clothes and was greeted by a number of them. Now he was going to have trouble choosing his outfit too, come on! Marcos had no idea what was going on with him. It was like he was having a war with himself this morning and he didn't know why. And the whole room looked like a designer's shop.

He picked a pink sparkling shirt which seemed to be fixed on his body and he took out a black designer's structure suit which he had bought from Singapore.

Now, what's left? Shoes! Of course, he had to pick out the shoes as well. For his shoes, he picked out the black ones which matched with his suit and he was ready. He quickly dressed up and combed his hair backward and went to check himself in the mirror.

"Aren't we looking sexy today?" He commented on himself in the mirror. He couldn't believe that it was him who was in the reflection.

He bowed down to his reflection and turned to leave the room to have his breakfast. Oh! He had almost forgotten something really important, his cologne. He went back and spread his most expensive cologne and left the room feeling like he was on top of the world. He didn't know why he felt happy since he came back from his dream land. He knew that it was not because his whole family was here, no siree. That was not the reason why. He ought to have woken up sad after what they had done to him. Speaking of the past, he never wanted to have that conversation he had with his family the previous night.

He was going to introduce Ramon to them at the party in the evening. Speaking of Ramon, maybe he was this happy because he was going to introduce him to his entire family and hopefully they would leave him alone.

He quickly came down the stairs and could hear voices coming from the dining room. Even though the living room was huge he could still hear their voices, the blessings of having a family to wake up to.

He quickly turned and made his way to the dining room to have his breakfast before hitting the office. He had just entered when all of them greeted him.

"Hi!" They all shouted cheerfully together.

"Morning," He shouted energetically as he made his way to the chair next to his mother.

"Someone is happy." His father gushed.

"Yeah," His sister responded as she took a sip of one of those homemade orange juices. "Too happy."

It was one of his favorite breakfast meals. Scrambled eggs with toasted bread and fruit jam, yummy.

He grabbed a seat next to his mother and she touched his hair softly while she gave him her million-dollar smile.

"How was your night, son?" She asked earnestly.

"Perfect." He shouted cheerfully as he poured himself a glass of orange juice.

Of course, he had a perfect night even after someone broke into his room and touched him sensually. Speaking of Dan, he was sitting on the other side of the table looking at him with a smile which was like, 'hey I am here.' But in a bitchy kind of way but he was not interested in whatever he did. He was only interested in his bundle of joy, Ramon.

Olivia had been observing her son since she came and truly there was something fishy going on with him. Marcos was her son and she knew him better than he even knew himself.

"So can you share with us what's making you happy, bro.?" His brother asked in a curious tone.

"No!" He said softly as he took the toasted bread with fruit jam in his mouth which was amazing. "I will tell you about it later." He swallowed. "This is delicious." He said as it took him to crazy thoughts.

Everyone at the table was surprised and some were wondering whether Marcos was totally fine but only James knew the reason for his son's actions. Even without opening his mouth to ask his son, he knew that his son was going to introduce his boyfriend to them at the party. Which father wouldn't be happy if his son was in love especially for the first time in 24 years?

"By the way, why are you dressed like that?" Madison asked in a curious tone. "Are you going somewhere?"

"I am going to the office and thereafter to the party."

"The office," His mother asked casually. "I thought you were going to stay at home with us and probably tell us the reason why........"

"Don't worry, you will know everything at the party." He said as he drank his juice.

He knew that this topic was going to be awakened but he was smart enough to answer his mother without finishing her sentence. He didn't want to hear it anyway because he was not ready to go into an argument with her early in the morning.

"By the way what was happening to you guys in the past month I was not with you," he asked innocently.

"You wouldn't believe it but there was so much work to be done especially since we were moving..."

Just what he needed, his sister to take over as he ate his breakfast in peace. By the time she was done, he was already done with his breakfast. He got up gave his mother and sister a peck and bye to the rest of the remaining people at the table. He could see that Dan was yearning for that peck too but he was smart enough to figure it out.

They all said goodbye and he set out for his journey to the office. He got outside and called his driver who brought the SEAT Alhambra MPV in front of him. It was such a nice car and it was also luxurious, just what he needed while going to his office. He admired it before deciding to get inside to get a beautiful ride to his office.

He was about to take a step when his mind opened and he remembered that he had not called his baby yet and he must have been waiting for the call.

He took out his phone and searched his contacts for, 'sweet love.'

He dialed the number and in a few seconds, he heard the voice which made him weak that his heart wanted to enter the phone and drag Ramon out.

"Hi, honey," Ramon said his heart still glued to the phone.

"Hey, baby, how are you doing this morning?" Marcos said as he felt his heart dancing with every beat that it made.

"It was fine but now that you have called," Ramon paused as he took a deep breath. "It has become perfect."

"I missed you throughout the night." He chuckled. "I just wished that you were in bed with me."

"Well, Mr. you need to work hard to have me in your bed." Ramon chuckled.

"Really, now," Marcos asked sensually.

"I am serious." Ramon blurted making those sexy voices that were making Marcos excited.

"I just called to say morning and I love you," Marcos said slowly but making sure that his voice was audible enough for Ramon to hear.

"I love you a lot and I can't wait to have you all to myself today," Ramon said slowly but his voice was just too sexy and it was making Marcos excited. Had Ramon been near him he would have grabbed him and sucked on his mouth like candy not minding the place where they were. He was just too happy this morning.

"I have to go now," Ramon said as if he didn't want to end the call. "I have to take a bath as I have just woken up."

Marcos wished that he was with Ramon taking a bath with him and making love in the shower while he pinned Ramon on the wall, driving his cock in Ramon as they kissed through the hot shower. Wouldn't that be more than wonderful, he thought? It was what he wanted to do. To go to sleep with Ramon in his arms and to wake up to his warm embrace still in his arms.

"Hey, are you still there?" Ramon snapped him out of his thoughts.

"Y.....Yeah," He stammered. "I will come and pick you up around 6.pm." He said as he gave a huge smile.

Ramon didn't need to think about anything or where the hell Marcos was supposed to take him but all he wanted to be with was with him.

"I'll be waiting," Ramon said softly but deep down inside he was feeling himself getting warmer. "See you then, by..."

"Wait!" Marcos shouted excitedly. "Aren't you forgetting something?"

"What?" Ramon asked curiously.

"My kiss," Marcos chuckled.

"I will give you a real one when I meet you." He laughed.

"Hey, don't you dare do that..."

Before he could even finish speaking, he heard the dial tone and he knew that his crazy lover had cut the call.

"He hang up." He chuckled to himself but the huge smile was still on his face. "He is crazy."

Marcos put back the phone in his jacket pocket and he stood there smiling just like he had been since he woke up. It was like he was a statue and that smile was automatically on his face. It couldn't be removed. He was imagining everything that would happen in the evening at the party. He could almost see the surprised look on his family's faces when he introduces the love of his life to them.

"Hey, I thought you had already left." Marcos barely heard Madison's voice though she spoke loudly.

"Hey!" She shouted as she snapped her fingers and brought him to reality.

"Hey, Madison, what's up?"

"What are you still doing here?"

"I was just leaving." He bowed as he entered the car leaving his stunned sister looking at him.

Madison had never seen her twin like that before. He was acting crazy and she knew that something was up with him but she was just so blank and couldn't think of anything that would make him that happy in the morning. Just last night, he had been angry, and now he had woken up happy. This was unlike him. Maybe he had hit a jackpot on one of the people he usually had sex with and went to meet them in the pretense of going to the office.

To the office, Marcos prayed just for one thing, for the evening to arrive early so that he could introduce Ramon already. While on the road he knew that he had to act okay or he would simply go crazy before the evening came so he lost his smile but he was still happy and would be for the longest time.

Once the car parked, he got out and took a long look at one of the biggest and best shoe companies in the country. He usually spent most of his time on this company because he had learned how to make designs for shoes and though he was one of the bosses he liked designing shoes.

They had other companies like the food companies, Oil Company, which was the biggest and large profit-earning company. They also had smaller companies which were also the best but he spent most of his time in the shoe company because it kept him busy.

He entered the company building and could see that all the eyes were on him. He was a heavy man but his steps were sexy and most of the people in the office admired him. Some had made advances at him but honey, when you are taken, you are only interested in one person, and in this case it was Ramon.

After getting smiles and greetings from every person that saw him, he entered the elevator and went to the floor where his office was. He entered his office and he could see Ramon seated on his chair smiling at him. He was looking handsome like he was the CEO of the company but he shook his head and got ready to start his day's work.

In the morning he had to finish the sketch of the new shoes to be designed. He spent the whole morning making sketches and ordered lunch for everyone in the office. In the afternoon he had a meeting with some clients who were interested in buying their products at a huge profit. With everything going so well, they were one of the richest families in the country. After this meeting, Marcos knew that he would meet his lover and the introduction would follow through.

***

It was 5.pm and Ramon's heart couldn't help but jump at the thought of going out with Marcos, probably on a date. After spending the whole night thinking about Marcos, he deserved to see him and spend some time with him. They had bonded again after a whole month and it felt incredible.

He had tried his best to hide that hickey which Marcos had given him and it was sure working. He had a small scuff wrapped around his neck and it was helping with things. Mark, of course, had asked him what was with the scuff and he had come up with some excuse but how long he would hide it, he didn't know.

"Ramon!" He heard Mr. Williams calling. It was either trouble or work with this man.

Ramon was just happy about one thing with Mr. Williams though, even after knowing that he was Marcos' boyfriend, he used to treat him like before. Not like just because he was the hotelier's boyfriend, he had to be treated with respect. He was just like other workers and he was humble to his employers.

Ramon ran to the reception and he found some bags which he immediately knew he had to take upstairs to some guest who had arrived.

"Yes, Mr. Williams." He smiled.

"Take these bags to room 411." Mr. Williams said with a serious voice that marched with his face.

Would this man ever smile, he thought? Because ever since he had met him, he was always serious and paid no attention to other people's feelings. It was like he was in his world.

Ramon took the two bags and went to the elevator. He was looking forward to seeing which new guest had come to their hotel and he hoped that he/she was kind and welcoming. Not like the witch of the lagoon. He hated guests who were like they were possessed by the swamp monster or the devil.

The elevator door opened and he found himself on the 7th floor. Room 411 he remembered. He dragged the two bags out and he saw room 411 straight ahead and he headed there. He knocked on the door and he heard two deep manly voices telling him to come in.

He tried to open the door but it seemed like it was locked. He used his key card and let himself in.

"Sir, I am the bellboy and I brought your luggage up." He said loudly so that whoever was speaking to him could hear.

"Come on in." He heard a different but sweet voice say.

He entered the room and just stood there waiting for someone to magically appear and take the bags, just kidding. He saw a man coming and he was red-haired, handsome, sexy and quite feminine. He was wearing a smile on his face which reminded him of Marcos and his beautiful smile.

Then he saw another man come behind the guy who was standing in front of him. The other guy was quite muscular, blonde-haired, taller and his physique was perfect. Ramon thought the other guy would stand there and greet him just like his friend but what happened left him dumbfounded. The guy who came wrapped his arms around the red-haired and began kissing his neck.

"There you are." He said to the red-haired guy.

He saw Ramon standing there but he just kept kissing and the caressing. Ramon didn't know whether to exit the room or just look away. But he couldn't stop staring. The two guys seemed so happy and they reminded him of Marcos and his relationship. This blonde guy was as crazy as Marcos but the red-haired guy seemed to enjoy it as well. That kissing session took him to the time Marcos gave him a hickey. He was so lost in thought that he didn't know that he was smiling so brightly.

"Sorry about that." The red-haired guy apologized but he barely heard him.

"Uh," He exclaimed. "It's... it's okay... it's fine." He stammered.

"By the way, I am John." The red-haired guy extended his hand which Ramon shook excitedly. "And this is my husband, Todd." He added.

"I am Ramon, the bellboy." He chuckled.

"Nice to meet you, Ramon," Todd said as he shook his hand firmly. It felt hard and Ramon immediately knew that the guy was a gymnast.

"Sorry if it seemed a little weird that two guys were...."

"No!" He chuckled nervously. "It was just normal." He laughed.

Much as he wanted to stay and talk with these guys, he needed to leave. He respected and admired these guys. He had seen many couples in this hotel but this was the first gay couple he had seen and they were really happy and he could see that.

"I have to go now, sirs." He said formally with a chuckle.

"See you around Ramon," Todd said to him.

Ramon nodded and he left to chat with Mark as he waited for his lover boy. He kept checking the time as he did and it seemed like it was frozen. Stupid time! He wanted to see lover boy as Mark called him and it seemed like the time was not on his side.

"Hey, why do you keep checking the time?" Mark asked curiously. "Oh no, Wait" He put his hands on his waist. "Why am I even asking? It's obvious that you are expecting lover boy."

Mark knew his best friend better and ever since he had fallen in love, all he does is check the time so that his boyfriend can come. He is really happy that his friend is in love with none other than the famous Marcos Martinez, owner of one of the biggest five-star hotels in the country.

"He is coming to pick me up at 6.pm." Ramon chuckled as he felt his cheek getting red.

"Just a few minutes and it will be 6." Mark chuckled with a teasing smile.

Ramon's friend was a good friend indeed and they had been friends for as long as he could remember. Ever since they became friends they were like bread and butter always together. Mark's parents had passed away when he was a teenager and he has kinda been alone.

Finally, after what seemed like forever, it was 5.pm and he got ready to see Marcos when he came around. He ran to change his uniform and he later found himself in a blue skinny jean, a red well-fitted T-shirt and black snickers which he liked. Not that he was looking so good but it was what he came with and he was sure that it would fit for wherever Marcos was taking him.

When he came from changing his uniform, he saw Marcos as he entered the hotel entrance. He was looking so good in his black designer's suit and he had one hand in his pocket. People were greeting him and he was smiling at them but when Ramon stared at him, he froze and didn't know what to do. His emotions were overflowing and his smile was smashing. He was looking like a high fashion model on the runway and he was sexy. Damn! Ramon just wanted to take that man and kiss him out of his brain. As he drew near, he could smell his cologne and the aroma was just breathtaking.

Without saying a word, Marcos gave him a tight hug which made his whole body vibrate in excitement. This was what he had been missing the whole day and now he was getting it.

"How was my baby's day?" Marcos said as he gave him a quick kiss.

"Fine!" He exclaimed softly as he took in another air full of Marcos' cologne.

Marcos could see that Ramon was getting excited at seeing him and it also added to his excitement. He had dismissed his driver and was now going to take Ramon to the house all by himself. It was already getting dark and he knew that the party might have started.

"Hello, sir." Mark said softly.

"Hello, Mark." Marcos said his eyes still glued on his lover.

"Shall we?" Marcos said softly to his love.

"Where are we going?" Ramon asked in a curious tone.

"To my house," Marcos said as he kissed Ramon's beautiful soft hand. "Join us, Mark." He said softly to Mark who was standing behind Ramon.

"No, sir. I have to go somewhere."

Everyone knew that this was just an excuse but no one argued about it. Marcos wrapped his arm around Ramon's neck and they began heading outside through the eyes of their admirers. They were whispering to each other and others were looking lost just by staring at them. Only God knew what was on their mind.

They exited the hotel and Marcos opened the car door for his lover to enter. He started the engine and he couldn't even concentrate on driving. He just wanted to stare at the beautiful face of Ramon throughout his journey but it wouldn't be beautiful anymore if he caused an accident. He had one hand on the wheel while the other was Ramon's hand.

"What are we going to do at your house?" Ramon asked in a curious voice.

"You'll see. Just let me take you there first and I will tell you once we are there."

Ramon knew that it was a surprise but what surprise did Marcos have for him at his house? Either way, he was so happy that he was going to spend some time with Marcos before he went home. After all, he had missed him like crazy the previous night and this night would only get better than the previous one.

Marcos knew that Ramon was curious as to why he was taking him to the house at night but he would never break it to him until they reached the party.

He drove faster as he caressed Ramon's hand and in about an hour and a half they were at the large gate. Marcos's heart was beating faster in excitement and he knew that it wouldn't be long before he introduced Ramon to the entire family. What else could a guy ask for but let his boyfriend be a part of his family?

Ramon looked Marcos in the face and he was wearing a big smile which he had never seen before. The smile that sent him miles and miles of thinking and hallucinating about all the crazy things he would do with Marcos. Marcos leaned and gave him a quick kiss.

"I believe you promised me a kiss this morning," Marcos said as he gave him another kiss. This kiss was long, deep, and made his stomach feel like it was folding on itself. If there was any food named Marcos, that food would have been his favorite. Marcos was sucking on his lip and he couldn't help but moan deeply and respond to the kiss. After all, he was the one who promised the kiss.

They both were gasping for air in a few minutes and Ramon was smiling like a shy virgin on her wedding night. Marcos honked and the security guard opened the door to reveal a large compound but something was not right. As they entered the compound, Ramon noticed that there were a lot of cars. The mere thought of what was going on made his inner self shiver in fear.

Marcos drove in and soon parked the car. When Ramon got out of the car, it was time to ask what the hell was going on here. He was still looking around looking astonished because he was not ready for a great surprise.

"What's going on here?" He asked.

"The rest of my family came back yesterday..." He breathed slowly. "So there is a party."

"A party?" Ramon exclaimed.

"Yes!" Marcos said as he squeezed him closer.

"And what kind of people should I expect to see there?" He asked as fear took the best of him.

"Mostly businessmen and women."

"I can't go in there dressed like this," Ramon said gruffly, staring at himself. “I don’t wanna feel out of place or embarrass you.”

"Of course, you will," Marcos said as he kissed him on the forehead. "I am going to introduce you to my family officially tonight."

Ramon felt a shiver go down his spine as he swallowed his saliva.

"Come on let's go in." Marcos chuckled as he held his hand closer to his.

The door was already open and there were people inside the house already. They were dressed in the most expensive suits and clothes that he had ever seen. Looking at himself, he felt out of place and he knew that he would never fit in that party. His heart was racing and he couldn't even make any eye contact with anybody. These were people he would call 'the high and mighty." And they had all gathered at this party. He recognized some of them as businessmen whom he had seen somewhere but he was too scared to even remember their names.

Some people came to greet Marcos but Marcos was holding him firmly that he couldn't even move away. He had no choice but to put up a fake smile and just blend in with the rest of the people. The whole house was decorated beautifully and it was sparkling.

Finally, after standing there for about 20 minutes they went to the backyard where there were a few people all with champagne glasses having a good time.

"I am so sorry for that." Marcos apologized. He hadn't seen that coming and he knew that it might have made Ramon bored.

"It's fine, don't worry," Ramon said trying to sound calm as if he was not nervous at all.

Marcos saw his father and brother at a distance and he knew that it was now time to introduce Ramon to everyone. He could feel that the boy beside him was scared and he wanted to take those fears away and kiss him in front of the crowd.

He went to them still holding Ramon but he was still wearing a beautiful smile on his face.

"There you are." His brother said with a chuckle. "We've been waiting for you for quite some time now."

Ramon was feeling so nervous when he raised his face to see the man who was talking. He was really cute and dressed in a brown designer's suit and he was looking like the man he was with if not that he was younger.

"Father, bro...." Marcos said as he felt his heart race. "I would like to introduce you to someone."

Oh, God! Ramon's heart felt like it was about to come out of his chest anytime as Marcos said those words. If Marcos was going to introduce him to those two good-looking men he was speaking to, then Ramon was feeling very nervous. He felt incongruous and just wanted to run away. He was nowhere near their standards or behavior. Marcos held his hand tighter and wrapped his arms around him as he chuckled.

"This is my boyfriend, Ramon." He said cheerfully.

There was silence but Ramon could see that Marcos' brother had his eyes and mouth wide open. This was it, Ramon thought. His brother did not like him and he was soon going to hear something bad from him.

Marcos could read by the expression of his brother that he was dumbfounded. He had never introduced anyone to his family as his boyfriend and this introduction might have surprised him a great deal. At least his father knew about Ramon and he was just smiling.

"It is nice to finally meet the boy who has made my son go crazy." His father said as he extended his hand to Ramon.

Ramon gave a half-smile and he shook Marcos' father's hand. At least this man was happy for him.

"My name is James and I am Marcos' father. Welcome to our house, please do make yourself at home."

"You have a boyfriend?" Barry gasped with a face that said it all. He was surprised alright and Marcos loved the look on his brother's face. "I am so happy for you. Finally, someone you love." He hollered.

Barry extended his hand and shook Ramon's hand cheerfully and it made Ramon blush.

"It is nice to meet you, Ramon." His brother chuckled. He couldn't hide his happiness and Ramon could see it overflowing. "My name is Barry and I am his older brother. Actually, I am like his shadow. Anything you want to know about him, I am the right guy to ask." He laughed as if teasing Marcos. "I know all his secrets."

"Hey!" Marcos drove in. "Hands off my guy. He's mine, go and find yours."

They all began laughing but Ramon couldn't laugh because he was feeling shy and it would be too embarrassing to laugh.

"Thank you so much." He said nervously. "It is my pleasure to meet you."

"The pleasure is all mine." Barry said.

"Come on," His father said cheerfully. "Why don't you join us here? Pick a glass and let's talk some more."

Ramon was about to respond when Marcos responded.

"Later, dad. I have to introduce him to mom.”

To be honest Ramon almost had a nervous breakdown when he was being introduced to his father and his brother. It was like those two people automatically connected with him immediately they saw him and he was happy that they did because he had almost died when he was being introduced.

Marcos saw his mother with his sister and some other women busy chatting. Women! Always making noise even if they are talking quietly but what his mother was doing was probably boasting about something new that she planned to do. It was always like this at parties and the reason she threw them.

"Excuse me while I talk to my mother and sister," Marcos said as he kissed Ramon on the cheek and went away.

Ramon took a closer look at Marcos' mother. She was very beautiful, as a celebrity, okay she was well known. She had this beautiful blue designer's dress that fit on her body like it was a part of her. She had beautiful blue high heels that were beautiful and she seemed tall in them. Her brunette hair was tied in a knot and she was wearing a smile as she spoke to her guests. His sister on the other hand was even more beautiful than her mother, she was wearing a beautiful red dress with her hair curled and she had this gorgeous smile which reminded him of Marcos. Marcos had the exact smile and she even looked like Marcos.

The way she moved her head, her neck, and her grey eyes were just like Marcos. And if Ramon was not mistaken, this lady was the splitting image of Marcos. Anyone could see that and he found himself staring.

Ramon could see as Marcos reached the place where they were and he greeted the other ladies who seemed to be pretty interested in him. Even at a distance, he could see that some women were lusting after Marcos but his eyes were fixed on his sister and mother. Ramon saw as Marcos took both his sister and mother aside and said something to them.

The next minute, they were all coming to him laughing and he could see them getting closer. He put on a wonderful smile that could win anyone's affection and he just hoped that the smile would work on the both of them. Many people were talking and there was some music but Ramon was still nervous and he could swear that his lips were shaking.

Marcos came laughing with the both of them and he was holding them.

"So here we are." Marcos chuckled with his beautiful breathtaking smile.

"Mom, sister, this is the reason for my actions last night." He chuckled.

What actions was he talking about? Hope they were not bad actions or he would get it from both of them.

"I don't understand son." His mother said with a wonderful smile.

"This boy here is....." Marcos paused as he came to Ramon and put his arm around him. "His name is Ramon and he's my boyfriend who I love so much."

Those words made Ramon shy and he couldn't bear to look the both of them in their eyes so he looked down and just hoped they were smiling.

"Baby," Marcos said as he gave him a peck. "This is my mother and my twin sister, Madison"

Ramon quickly raised his face to Marcos' mother and sister and they were nowhere near smiling. It was like they were not happy or something. He couldn't even believe that these were the same women who were smiling a few minutes ago but their moods had changed and it was making him burn inside. Maybe if he said something they would cheer up a bit.

"It is nice to meet you," He extended his hand to reach out to them but they just stood there staring at him without uttering any word. His smile began fading and he just wanted to run and hide from them.

"Nice to meet you too." Madison finally extended her hand but she was still looking as if she was being forced to greet him.

Marcos' mother was standing there, looking at him without uttering any word. It was like she was frozen and he could feel that she did not like him. Marcos on the other hand seemed to have not noticed as he was busy smiling and looking at Ramon.

"Ramo?," She spoke softly with a serious face. "Where do you work and who is your father?"

Ramon was about to respond but just like before, Marcos spoke fast.

"He works in my hotel." Marcos smiled. “But don’t worry, you’ll get to know him better, I promise!”

"Oh! That's nice." She said in a dry voice.

She excused herself and went away without saying anything further and Marcos's sister followed her. Ramon stared at thw smiling Marcos, getting even more scared.

"I don't think she likes me," Ramon said softly.

"Come on, mom?" Marcos stuttered, raising an eyebrow. "She is just like that. Who wouldn't like my boyfriend when he's so cute?" Marcos said as he got behind Ramon and wrapped his arms around his waist which made Ramon blush.

Marcos could tell that his mother's foul reaction only meant one thing, she did not like Ramon. But he didn't care because, at the end of the day, he was the one who loved Ramon, and no matter who objected to this relationship he would never listen to them. At least his father and brother warmed up to Ramon.

"Hey, you hungry?" Marcos asked. "Let's grab something to eat."

Ramon was hungry but he needed to start going home because he had not informed his family about coming to this house and they would probably start getting worried if he stayed too long. Besides, he was afraid of bumping into Marcos' mother because she was giving him chills.

"Um....I gotta go home now." He said cheerfully. "I am sure my father is waiting for me. I haven't told anyone that I am here and it's getting late."

"Excuse!" Marcos chuckled. "Stay a little longer." Marcos begged in one of those sexy voices. "You don't want to leave Marcos all alone. He will miss you so much."

The voice Marcos was using was hard to resist and Ramon knew that he was seduced just like that.

"Okay, just one drink and you will let me go," Ramon asked as he felt Marcos caressing his neck. He was glad that he had hidden that hickey or it would have been embarrassing had Marcos' family seen it on his neck.

"I know why you want to go," Marcos said as he turned him around to meet a wonderful smile. "You feel uncomfortable. But how about we go to my room instead and I will take you home later."

"Sure," Ramon smiled.

"Yes!" Marcos said cheerfully as if he had hit a jackpot.

As the waiter was passing by, Marcos grabbed two glasses of champagne and gave one to Ramon.

"Shall we?" Marcos said as he led Ramon inside the house. Ramon saw Marcos' mother chatting with some people and he couldn't help but feel that she was eyeing him. Ramon knew that Marcos' mom had a lot to say and it would come out as a bomb when she did, he knew how these kinds of people work.

They walked inside smiling at the people that they met on the way and then they were upstairs. How relieved Ramon felt when they reached Marcos's room. At least he could take a breath and enjoy Marcos' company.

Ramon felt Marcos' arms wrapping around him and his whole body was just excited, he wanted to kiss Marcos.

"Now that I have you all to myself," Marcos said in a very sexy voice that had a hint of lust. "I am going to get that kiss which you promised me."

He quickly turned him around and were now facing each other. Ramon felt so weak that he dropped the champagne glass and it broke into pieces.

"I am sorry for that." He apologized.

"Don't worry about it," Marcos said as he let go of his cup which also broke into pieces.

Marcos was crazy because he knew exactly what he was doing. He just wanted to make Ramon feel better by breaking the glass as well. He was so driven into this moment that he just wanted to kiss his boyfriend till the end of time.

Marcos held Ramon's head closer and he could feel that the boy wanted the kiss just as much as he did. He held him closer and pinned him to the wall and was now slowly moving his hands on his head. Marcos wanted to try out a different thing this time. Something hot and that Ramon would enjoy. He had Ramon pinned to the wall with his hands on his head and now the boy was looking helpless but he couldn't hide his beautiful smile.

Then just like a flush Marcos locked lips with Ramon's and he didn't need to demand entrance as the tongue found its way in Ramon's mouth and was now dancing in his mouth. Ramon's breathe on his, made things even hotter as he took in that beautiful air which made him feel all good inside. His dick immediately jumped and was now rock hard in his designer's suit.

He wanted to please his lover's mouth and make him feel special and adorable as his tongue ravaged Ramon's mouth. It was the lips that made things spicy between them. Those sweet soft lips of Ramon moving against his were just too much that he began moaning.

His moans and breaths were like he was in a fight and his heart was like a racing train that was determined to reach its destination. His cock was begging to be released but he was not ready to do anything that night. He just wanted Ramon to kiss him as he pinned him on the wall. Marcos released Ramon's hands and raised one of his legs to his waist which made things spicier between them as Ramon began moving his body up and down the wall rubbing Marcos' crotch and sending him to the pleasure world.

Ramon's movements were like vibration and his cock could feel it. His moans increased as he felt Ramon's body rubbing against his crotch which made him shiver as he felt thousands of electrical charges move the pleasure all around his body.

Marcos moved his tongue down Ramon's throat and he could feel him gagging but he never let go of that mouth. They kissed for minutes moaning in their kiss but Ramon was still rubbing his body on Marcos' cock and Marcos felt like his cock was about to explode. He had his eyes closed and the next thing he felt was Ramon's hand on his crotch which sent chills of pleasure throughout his entire body. He could feel Ramon rubbing his hand on that crotch and Marcos just kissed him harder and stronger. This was a powerful kiss and it seemed like it had no end.

Ramon rubbing his cock inside felt like heaven. He could feel the pressure building in his balls and he knew that he was ready to shoot. He held on to Ramon and he moved his t-shirt. He was now sucking on Ramon's shoulder harder as if he was going to bite him. He could feel Ramon moaning and it only drove him to suck on harder and he was now nipping on it.

Ramon's rubbing increased and the next thing he felt was as if cold water was passing through his entire body that he felt like passing out. He gave out a loud moan as he felt cum being ejected in his pants. It was so strong that he felt his pants getting wet and his moans increased as he nipped harder on Ramon's shoulder making the boy moan in pain and pleasure.

Ramon could feel that the spot he had been rubbing Marcos was now wet and he knew that he had cum and hard. He could feel him nipping on his neck and he knew that it was gonna leave a mark, another hickey. But this time Marcos marked him where no one would be able to see it and he thanked him for that.

Ramon could feel Marcos breathing like a predator after running for so long against his prey. He was taking hard and strong breaths and it was just turning him. He continued rubbing Marcos' crotch and he could feel that his hand was wet as well.

"That...." Marcos breathed. "That was something." He said as he planted a hot kiss on his mouth which made him melt. He could feel his lips swollen after sharing that wonderful kiss with Marcos and he was still yearning for more, but try as he may, he needed to go home and see his family who was probably wondering why he hadn't come home or given them a call.

Ramon could feel his cock was hard but he knew better than to go home. He would have gladly stayed but he could still see that look on Marcos' mother's eyes when he introduced him as his boyfriend and it was scaring the shit out of him.

The kiss lasted long and when they broke to gasp for air, Marcos was pouncing like an animal and Ramon could see that his hand had made him satisfied and he was glad he did it.

"Please stay with me for the night," Marcos begged.

"I would have loved to stay but I have to go now," Ramon said as he kissed Marcos one more time.

"I will take you but just look what you have done?" Marcos said pleasantly as he pointed to his trouser which had a really large wet spot that could easily be seen by everyone.

"Just allow me to change," Marcos said still breathing fast. He was looking so satisfied and his whole expression was just fantastic and it made Ramon feel good that he was the cause of it.

"Or maybe I should cuddle with you?" Marcos said as he gave him a lighter kiss.

"I would like that a lot but I have to go."

Marcos let go of his leg and he now moved to check his shoulder on the large mirror which he had seen in the bathroom when Marcos slapped his butt. It hurt but it felt good and he wanted Marcos to repeat it but time was not on his lovely hands. He smiled at Marcos who was busy leaking his lips probably in excitement and he went to the bathroom where he found that it was truly a hickey but it just made him smile and blush at the thought of Marcos biting him on that shoulder.

How many more hickeys was he going to get from this guy? And the truth is that he didn't know how he would hide them one day if Marcos gave him to a place where it would be hard to hide. Man! He was so happy and so satisfied after that kiss that he didn't even know if he would have dinner at home.

He washed his hand and left the bathroom to find Marcos stripping to his boxer. His whole boxer was wet with cum and it seemed to be sticky as he removed his boxer. Ramon had his eyes on Marcos while he changed and he admired that cock that had made love to him the previous night. He just wanted to caress it and kiss and let it make love to him all over again. That would be a dream comes true, again.

He could see that Marcos was smiling at him as he slipped on a back clean boxer that was too tight on him. He could see the lining of his dick and it seemed huge even in his boxers. Ramon wondered whether people outside had heard them moaning in the room. And even if they had, he just hoped it wasn't Marcos' mother because she would kill him by just staring. He hoped that what Marcos had said about her was true, which would mean that she was also like her husband, he hoped so.

He watched as Marcos put on a tight blue shirt which was half-buttoned, tight black skinny jeans and blue sneakers which made him look sexy and young. He slowly came to him and Ramon stood up ready to go when Marcos suddenly grabbed his hand and got him closer to him. Their faces were so close and Ramon could feel Marcos' breathe on his nose and it was sensual. It was like everything in the room was frozen and it was just the two of them.

"Aren't you gonna kiss your boyfriend before we leave this room?" He asked as he stared into his eyes like he had never seen him before.

Without responding, Ramon had his lips on Marcos' and his tongue slipped in and made love to Marcos' mouth and once more they were both moaning as their bodies got warmer.

"Wow!" Marcos moaned sensually after the kiss. "I am going to remember that the rest of the night. You are killing me inside." He removed the hair which was on his face. "Can't you spend this night with me?"

That was a tempting offer and Ramon wanted to stay with Marcos the rest of the night and make love. But he knew that he had to leave as soon as possible. What would his father think of him if he spent the night outside the house without telling anyone? This was so not like him and he had to leave.

"It is a tempting offer." Ramon moaned as Marcos held him tighter. "But I have to leave......" He took a deep breath. "Maybe one of these days, I might just do that."

"I can't wait," Marcos said as he breathed in Ramon’s scent. How he wished they would stay like that for the rest of the night. He would be the happiest man on earth.

Marcos let go of Ramon after giving him a final kiss and they were both headed outside the room where he met one of his house workers whom he asked to clean the broken glasses in his room. They went to the back of the house where he found his father busy laughing with one of his friends probably after taking too much red wine.

"There you are son," His father said with a smile. "Where did you two disappear to?"

"We were just inside." Marcos chuckled nervously. "But now I have to take Ramon home. He has to go home because it's late."

"Oh!" His father whined. "Can't he stay for some time?"

"No, dad, he needs to go," Marcos said softly. "His family is waiting for him."

"Alright, I just need to introduce him to some of my friends if it's okay with you."

Introduction to probably one of the classiest businessmen, Oh no, that made Ramon nervous. He just wanted the ground to open up and swallow him and throw him up somewhere.

'Please say no, please say no, please say no.' Ramon prayed in his heart.

"Sure, dad," Marcos said as he held his hand tighter. "That would be great."

It seemed like luck was not on his side this time and he put up a smile which he was sure had that nervous touch that would make the businessmen notice.

"Hey, I would like to introduce you to my son's boyfriend." Marcos' father said cheerfully to at least four businessmen who were with him. "His name is Ramon and my son is crazy over him."

Why did he have to say that? Now Ramon was blushing and it was easy for the businessmen who were with Marcos' father to see.

"And now look," One of the men said. "He's blushing."

The men laughed together with Marcos. Ramon was sure that these men knew that Marcos was gay.

"I am so happy for you, son." One of them said.

"He sure is handsome and I think you two look better together." Another said.

Marcos was just smiling and holding him tighter and Ramon was looking on the ground because he was really shy plus these men were not making it easy for him. He tried to look away but he met with a face which he was sure was angry because of what was happening. The guy was tall, handsome, and a perfect physique and he was around Marcos' age putting on a very expensive black suit. He was looking pissed and when Ramon met with his eyes, he could see anger burning in them and the guy left quickly.

What was his problem, Ramon thought? He was probably one of those guys who had a thing for Marcos or who he had hooked up with in the past. But he didn't care he was rather stuck with these men who were teasing him with Marcos. They spent about ten minutes speaking with these men who commented on him and how Marcos was lucky to have him. Blah, blah, blah and so on.

"It was nice talking with you," Marcos said with a chuckle. "But we gotta run now."

They all said goodbye to them especially to Ramon who they seemed to like a lot. Ramon felt like he was a part of them but they made him blush with their comments.

Now they moved to Marcos' brother who gave him a tight hug after Marcos told him that he was leaving. Marcos's brother reminded him of the relationship he had with his big brother, Eduardo.

"Thank you so much for making my young bro here to fall for you." Marcos's brother said as if he was emotional. "Thank you so much and I hope that you will visit soon."

"He will," Marcos chuckled. "Now where is mom and Madison?" Marcos asked as he looked around.

"I saw them about half an hour ago." His brother responded with a chuckle. "They are probably inside the house chatting or catching up with someone."

Marcos thanked his brother and Ramon said bye to Barry who was wearing a smile just like his father. These two made him feel comfortable around them but he was not so sure for his mom. And his sister who though she had shaken his hand was not pleased to meet him. This world is really funny.

They went back inside and Ramon was glad that he neither saw Marcos' sister nor his mother. For some reason, he didn't want to bump into them because they gave him chills and he didn't know why. Maybe it was because he was not high fashion or as rich as them and that really gave him the fear of night into him.

"Guess they are nowhere to be seen," Marcos said which made Ramon's heart jump with joy at the mere thought of not meeting that woman who was probably obsessed with material things. They turned to go to the door when Marcos suddenly stopped.

"Oh shit!" Marcos cursed. "I think I have forgotten the car keys in my trouser and I don't know where the drivers are." He said softly. "Will you be okay here while I go take the keys or will you come with me?"

As much as Ramon wanted to go with Marcos, he knew that one thing would lead to another while they were in the room and they would soon find themselves kissing. Besides, what would happen to him while Marcos was gone, nothing? He glanced at his watch and it was already close to 9.pm.

"I will be fine here." Ramon smiled faintly.

Marcos smiled and gave him a quick kiss on the mouth not minding the people and he left. Ramon watched as the man he loved climbed the stairs and he laughed. He turned to face the door when he bumped into Marcos' mother.

She was looking pissed with her arms folded. His heart was racing at the mere thought of that woman opening her mouth to say something. He hoped that it was something nice and sweet but judging from the way she was looking at him, she had a lot to say to him so it was better to start with a beautiful smile.

Ramon put up a smile on his face but it was weak and his lips were shaking.

"Hi ma'am," He said softly his voice cutting.

She was still standing there looking straight at him and he was getting nervous he could feel butterflies in his stomach.

"Come with me." She ordered in a cold and hateful voice which made him even more nervous.

He followed her as she led him outside, a distance from the door. She stopped and he went in front of her still having fear in his heart, mind and his whole body feared what this woman might say to him.

"So you are my son's boyfriend?" She asked coldly, eyeing him from head to toe.

"Y.... yes ma'am." He stammered.

"And what work do you do at my son's hotel?" She groaned.

"I am a bellboy and a....."

"A what?" She bellowed, her mouth shaking in anger. That was the breaking point of her patience. “Excuse me?”

"I am bell boy and a room attendant." He exclaimedm fear suddenly taking the best of him.

"A bell boy?” She chuckled bitterly, furiously dropping her hands. “Do you realize that my son is not on your level? Do you realize that he is a very powerful and rich man? Do you also realkize that my son is the heir to all our wealth?" She said yelled. "Just the mere thought of seeing you and my son want to make me puke."

Ramon’s eyes were frozen over like the surface of a winter puddle, robbing them of their usual warmth. He had never heard such hurtful words in his life before. He wanted to run away or to say something but couldn’t find words.

"What did he see in you?" She grimaced, a frown appearing on her brawl. “And where the hell did he even find you?”

"I am sorry ma'am," He said softly as he felt his eyes water. "Marcos and I love each other and…"

"Are you preaching to me about love?" She yelled. "I am talking about standards and you are talking about love? How dare you even talk while I am talking?" She said with a sigh of irritation. "People like you don’t even deserve to stand in my presence, not to talk of speaking while I am. A bell boy, what the fuck did he see in you? I always thought my son didn’t have taste but this is the height of it all. I would rather see my son being a playboy than being with someone like you. You’re just a gol-digging bitch!"

Tears escaped his eyes, running away upon his cheeks, leaving his body as if they couldn’t bear to witness yet another verbal assault. He furiously rubbed them and tried to regain his confidence.

"Ma'am, I love your son and believe me I am not after his money?” He swore. “Never for once have I ever asked for money from him. My love for him is pure.”

"Love," She said irritably. "You love my son?" She laughed. "Oh please, I know people like you are gold diggers and you always want to reap where you did not sore but trust me, you will never be able to do that."

He cried as insults were rained down on him as if they she was ordering food from a take away menu. The pain he felt was unlike anything he had ever felt his entire life.

"Ma'am, believe me, I am neither of those things that..."

"I thought I told you to zip it while I am talking." She yelled and attempted to slap him. "Now listen to me and listen very well because I don’t like repeating myself, especially to gold-diggers like you." She said as she came closer to him. "My son has a boyfriend and they love each other a lot. I will not just allow you to come here and ruin that relationship which they have built for years. What did you think? That he would fall for someone like you when he has a rich boyfriend who he loves so much and plans to marry in a few years? Have you taken a very good look at yourself? You’re just a…"

"Mother!" An angry voice was heard.

He was so mad. His rage came out faster than magman and just as destructive. He rushed to his boyfriend, cupped his cheeks and got broken when he saw tears in his eyes, something that he didn’t appreciate.

"Baby, are you okay?" He asked as he felt anger creep through him. He held him in his arms while the poor boy sobbed on his shoulder. Marcos looked at his mother and wanted to vent his anger at her.

"What are you trying to do?" He yelled at his mother. “Who gave you permission to talk to my boyfriend like that?”

"No, I should be the one asking what you are trying to do." His mother yelled. "You are shouting at me because of that boy? How dare you?"

"Mom, please don't start." He said softly before raising his voice. "I don't have a boyfriend and you know that very well. Hurting Ramon is like hurting me too."

Olivaia gasped, shaking her head. "I can't believe that you are taking that boy's side." She yelled angrily. "I am your mother and I am ordering you to leave that boy and go inside." She instructed. “I don’t like repeating myself and you know that.” She raised her finger angrily. “Get inside and leave that boy!”

"Don't make me choose, mom, because you will be disappointed with the answer that I will give you," Marcos said as he turned and took Ramon to the car despite his mother shouting his name.

He opened the door for Ramon and made sure that he was comfortable before going to the driver's seat. He got out of the compound and drove like a mad man. He could see his mother from the side mirror looking at the car with her hands on her hips.

Marcos looked at Ramon and he was leaning towards the car seat looking sad. He was no longer crying but he was looking broken and it was breaking Marcos' heart to know that Ramon was in that state because of his mother. His heart bled and he couldn’t utter any word to Ramon. The boy was broken.

Marcos drove the car for at least ten minutes before he quickly stopped and parked. He couldn't take Ramon to the house in that state. It could raise questions and he didn't want Ramon's family to know that his mother was the cause of it. They wouldn't feel sad and angry.

He extended his hand and caressed Ramon's shoulder. Ramon looked at him with a smile on his face but it was not bright. He had tears on his face and it was breaking his heart to see him in that manner.

"I am so sorry for whatever my mother told you." He apologized. "None of it is true. The man she was talking about was the same guy I told you about a month ago while we were on the island. Believe me, you’re the only special person in my life."

"I know that you are telling the truth because I can tell that your love for me is pure." Ramon said as more tears ran down his face. "I could tell by the way your father and brother welcomed me. What hurts the most is that she thinks I am a gold digger and I am not good for you. No one has ever said that to me and it has hurt me real deep." He cried.

Marcos' heart broke when he heard of what his mother had told the love of his life. He was so angry that he just wanted the anger to come out somehow. He needed to punch someone but he had a higher task at hand, to make Ramon feel good.

"I am so sorry baby," He apologized as he felt his eyes water. "I never knew she said those things. You shouldn't care about them. Just know that I love you so much and I don't care what people say. I will always be here for you no matter what."

When Marcos said that, he thought that it would make Ramon feel better but it made him cry even more and he looked absent-minded.

"Come here," He said as he laid Ramon on his shoulder. "It's okay. I am here now."

Marcos was planting tiny kisses on Ramon's temple and he could hear him sob. He lay there for more than 20 minutes and Marcos didn't know whether he was sleeping or crying. He was so mad that his mother had made Ramon feel inferior.

After a few minutes more, Ramon got up and Marcos noticed that his eyes were not red which was good. Marcos rubbed his face and kissed him to make him feel much better. He was to clean the mess which his mother had made but that didn't mean that he would forgive her for hurting someone that he loved.

"Are you okay now?" Marcos asked as he felt his own heart weeping.

"Yeah," Ramon said as he rubbed his face. "Let's go."

Marcos gave a forced smile and he started the engine and later was parked outside Ramon's house. He could see the curtains being opened and saw Eduardo checking on the curtains. Ramon was trying to act confident but Marcos could see right through him that he was hurt inside and he just wanted the happy Ramon he had come to love and know. He hoped that everything would be better by morning. Marcos opened the car door and got out. He found Ramon had come out and was now heading to the door.

They stood outside and Ramon was now smiling at him as if he wasn't sad a few minutes ago.

"Thank you so much for tonight," Marcos said with a huge killer smile. "I appreciate everything and I love you so much."

"I love you too," Ramon said courageously which made Marcos' heart jump with joy.

Marcos leaned and he kissed Ramon on the lips and his whole heart melted with that kiss which was just so wonderful. They were still kissing when the door opened.

"Finally, you love birds are here." Eduardo chuckled.

"I am sorry that he's here late." Marcos apologized, his eyes glued on Ramon. "I had taken him to my house without his knowledge and we lost track of time at the party."

"I didn't say anything." Eduardo chuckled teasing them both. "You said it, not me. Father has been waiting in the living room."

"Guess I better explain things to him." Marcos chuckled as he headed inside.

He entered the house and saw Ramon's father sitting on a chair reading a newspaper.

"Good evening sir," He said softly.

"Hey, Marcos?" Ramon's father said softly as he put down the newspaper. "Have you brought my boy back?"

"Yes, sir," He said softly. "And I am sorry but there was a party at my house and I took him without letting him know. I wanted to introduce him to my family."

"It's okay," Ramon's father said with graceful simplicity. "As long as you always bring my boy safely, I have no complaints."

"Thank you so much, sir," Marcos said as he smiled at Ramon who was standing with Eduardo holding him. "I have to go now, sir." He said softly.

"Goodnight Marcos," Ramon's father said.

Marcos said goodnight and he went to Ramon and kissed him lightly and said goodnight. He left suddenly feeling the anger coming back to him.

Ramon stood in the living room smiling at his father who was now yawning. He talked a bit with his father about his day and how Marcos' family is but he left the part where his mother had insulted him and he had cried. The last thing he wanted was to make his father sad. They chatted a bit trying to look cool and his father left for bed at exactly 10.pm. He was glad that his father's room was on the other side of the living room.

He said goodnight to Eduardo and got ready to go to his room but Eduardo followed him. He didn't know what Eduardo wanted so he put up a smile which he believed would drive Eduardo away but he was just standing there with his arms folded on his chest.

"I am listening," Eduardo said with a gloomy sigh and Ramon knew that he had suspected something.

Immediately Ramon just went soft and he fell and sat on the bed and later Eduardo was holding him.

"I knew that there was a problem," Eduardo sighed worriedly. "You can tell me anything."

"I lied, Eduardo, I lied because I didn't need father to worry." He sobbed. "Not all the members of Marcos's family liked me. His mother insulted me and called me a gold digger. It hurts because I know that I am not one and she said a lot of hurtful things about me. I felt so inferior." He cried softly.

"And Marcos, what did he do?" Eduardo asked as he tried his best to hide the anger he was feeling.

He has never for once wanted for his brother to be hurt this way. He has been hurt so much in love and the last thing he wanted was for his brother to get hurt.

"He snapped at his mother and he defended me." Ramon sobbed. "He was hurt too. I am just so scared, Eduardo and I don't know what to do."

Eduardo knew that he had done a lot just to see that his brother never got hurt. Ever since he had this little brother of his, he always protected him from getting hurt but this one was out of his hand.

"I think you just need to believe in the love you both share," Eduardo said as he tried to hide his emotions. "Just forget about everything and know that you have a man who loves you. At least most of the family members like you and she will probably open up to you. Stop crying and just trust in your boyfriend."

These words were soothing to hear and his pain was slowly going away. Eduardo was a very good brother and he loved him so much. He wanted to hug him a lot and tell him how much he loved him. All this talk from Marcos' mother just made him stronger and urged him to work harder so that he could get a university degree and get his family out of poverty. Then no one would step on him, ever.

"Thank you so much for this," Ramon said as he rubbed his tears and slept on his brother's lap.

He just felt safe whenever he was with Eduardo, the advantage of having a big brother. In a few minutes, he could feel his brother passing his hands through his hair and it felt so good and made all the pain go away. All he was thinking about now were the good times.

Eduardo was smiling while he played with his brother's hair. He liked seeing his brother being peaceful. But he felt his brother needed more than what he was provided with and he knew that one day, no one would be able to step on him. His brother had a goal and that was to earn a university degree and get them out of poverty.

***

Marcos parked the car outside after having gone out for almost two hours. He drove slowly home and it was almost 11.30 pm. All the cars outside were gone and his anger was overflowing that he was even sweating. He was not ready to talk to his mother because God help him he would say something that she wouldn't like. He just prayed that she had already gone to sleep.

He slowly opened the door and walked to the living room and all the family members were seated on the couches quietly. He didn't want to say anything or utter any word so he decided to pass the living room without saying anything. He slowly passed the living and saw as his mother came near him quickly.

He stood to face her but his mind was somewhere else wondering how Ramon was feeling after being insulted by his dear mother.

"So you decided to come home after all?" His mother said softly but even her soft voice seemed angry. "I can't believe you were yelling at me, me" She added. "Because of that good for nothing idiot you brought to this house."

"He has a name, mom," Marcos said softly, staring angrily at his mother. "His name is Ramon."

"I don't care what his name is." She yelled. "But whatever you are doing with him, better be done with it and end it quickly. Because over my dead body will I allow you to date that boy."

"I am not doing anything with Ramon," He snivelled. "I love him and..."

Whack! The sound of the slap echoed throughout the living room, making everyone stand. Marcos held his cheek, turning too slowly to be normal. That was the first time his mother had ever slapped him.

"Mom?" Barry gasped, rushing to them.

"How dare you even say that you love that boy?" His mother shouted. "He's a bell boy and a room attendant. Don't you have any sense of shame? What do you see in that boy anyway? Is it his ugly face, his dirty body or his lags?"

"Shame," He smiled as he walked a bit around the living room. "Shame," He yelled loudly. "What is there to be ashamed of? Your son has fallen in love for the first time and you are not happy? Why am I not surprised? Your fellow mother out there would have been happy with her son’s choice, but you…” He chuckled bitterly, moving his hand away. “…you’re something else.”

"How dare you say that to me?" His mother shouted throughout the room. "Do you want to ruin our reputation? What will all my friends say and all the other people?"

"I don't care, mother!" He retaliated. "I don't even care what the president says. All I know is that I am in love with that boy and I want to be with him forever." He said as he smiled. "And what were you trying to do telling him that I have a boyfriend? I have already told you that that guy," He pointed to Dan angrily.

"....is not my boyfriend and I don't love him. I only love Ramon and that's who I want to be with. So please mother," He said as he went near his mother with his hands folded together. "Don't ruin what I struggled to build. Something that I had almost lost and the boy whose love saved my life. If not for him I wouldn't be here speaking to you right now. So please mother," He begged. "Just leave me alone and Ramon."

Olivia burst into laughter, chirping at her son. “Can you even hear yourself? You’re in love with him? Wow!” Then her face got stern. “Like I said, finish whatever you’re doing with her and dump his ass. I am not gonna repeat myself.”

“I love him!” He yelled.

"I agree with Marcos, mom," Barry said in quiet amazement. "We should be happy that he's in love."

Marcos' mother was giving his brother a cold eye but he was proud of his brother for supporting him.

"I disagree with you brother," Madison said to Barry while folding her arms. "Mom is right. Why should we accept a bellboy as our brother's boyfriend? We have to maintain our standards and our reputation."

"I am disappointed in you Olivia," James said as he came near. "You are against our son but I will support him through this. He has finally learned to love and we should be encouraging him. He has been in love with this boy ever since I came here."

"What?" his mother yelled. "You knew about this and yet you never mentioned it once in our calls."

"Should you get every detail of what is happening in our lives?" His father asked angrily.

"So now you are angry and it's all because of that boy." His mother yelled in Marcos' face. "You came to me with the foolishness that you are gay and I never had anything to say." His mother shouted in his face. "Now listen to me very clearly, I accepted when you came with the foolishness that you are gay but I will not allow you to end up with just any foolish person out there." She warned.

"Well then, mom," he chuckled bitterly. "See me do that because this Marcos you see will never leave that boy. I love him and I will always be with him. I would never leave him for someone like....." Marcos stared at Dan from head to toe. "Like that guy, you like so much and unless you have another son you want for Dan, don't even think of bringing him to me because you will not like me."

Marcos had nothing else to say so he left the living room despite his mother shouting for him. He was feeling so much anger in his heart that he went to the room and locked the door behind him. He sat on the floor and thought of all the hurtful things his mother had said to him and it was hurting him a lot.

He couldn't stay like this, he needed to cool off. As he got up, he saw his cum stained boxer brief and it sent him down happy thoughts and he sat on the bed thinking about what had happened in the room just a few hours ago. Those thoughts were able to make his heart calm down and he was ready to sleep.

He stripped to his boxer briefs and went into bed getting ready to sleep. A few minutes after he got into bed thinking about Ramon, he heard a noise coming from his parents' room and they were arguing about Ramon and his relationship, something that has never happened before.

He had enough arguments for one day so he took out his headsets and began listening to 'the power of love' by Celine Dionne. And it helped him and reminded him of his relationship with Ramon. He went to sleep that night thinking about the wonderful times that he has had with Ramon. He would never let him go for anything.

***

Ramon was leaning against a wall thinking about the good times that he has had with Marcos. He couldn't help putting up a smile that would show anyone that he was pretty in love. It has been three days since the introduction and Ramon have completely forgotten about the incident which happened at the introduction with Marcos' mother.

He had woken up the next day and he was sleeping on Eduardo's chest which made him smile. He had taken a shower and was surprised to hear Marcos's car outside. He had gone outside and found Marcos who was smiling. He was so happy that Marcos was in a good mood because he didn't want Marcos to feel bad or be in an argument with his mother. Marcos had taken him to the hotel and they had shared a hot kiss in the car.

That day he had a good time with Mark and he completely forgot about the incident. In the evening, Marcos had picked him to take him home and they ended up making out and later had hot steaming sex in the car. He could still remember sitting on Marcos's cock while Marcos held his waist and helped him ride that cock. It had been wonderful steaming sex and Marcos had dropped the driver's sit while Ramon rode his cock like a horse.

He could still remember Marcos moaning in ecstasy and the car filled with love moans which made sex even more incredible. The boy had he rode that cock. When Marcos came, he came hard and strong that Ramon could feel his hot cum inside his bowels. Man, that will be the time he will never forget.

The second day had been interesting too, Marcos had taken him to work and they made love in the car too. He could remember Marcos fucking him missionary style and he felt Marcos' dick deep inside his ass and it was incredibly sweet. The way he had slowly moved his hips and the way he kissed him was just too emotional.

At that time, Ramon didn't care about anything else because his mind had been on that wonderful cock pleasuring him. Both of them had come at the same time and they made love twice. He was just glad that they went on the places which people rarely passed at night and Marcos fucked his brains out. He had gone home and he swore that he could feel Marcos' cock still fucking him even though Marcos had already gone home.

The day before, Marcos had come to the hotel early and he had ordered some food for his room. Actually, it had been a surprise. Ramon could remember being asked to deliver some food to a hotel room and when he went there, he had been surprised to see Marcos and he was dripping wet, naked, and horny. They had ended up fucking thrice. Ramon had been tired as Marcos had his way with his hole. He could remember it well while he rode Marcos' dick slow and sweetly and they moaned softly to avoid any drama outside the room.

The second time, Marcos had fucked him missionary style, and the third time, Marcos had fucked him missionary and they exchanged as Ramon rode Marcos' dick. How sweet that had been. Marcos had deposited loads of cum in his ass. He had been so exhausted that he felt his waist complaining because Marcos had fucked him out of his mind and he could still feel pleasure traveling to his entire body parts. Love-making is a sweet thing.

And now he was standing in the hotel leaning to a wall and reliving all those wonderful moments over and over again. He just wanted to make love some more. He was still exhausted and his waist was in pain but he still wanted to make love.

"Hey!" Mark snapped his finger. "Daydreaming again," He asked after a moment's reflection.

"I miss him so much," Ramon responded in a casual tone but his mind was still on the incidents which had happened between them. He wanted to be wrapped in Marcos's big and strong arms where he felt safe. He wanted to feel that warm gentle kiss and he wanted to feel that wonderful, beautiful cock making love to him the whole day. He was feeling horny as he had not seen Marcos since morning.

"Okay, I am not trying to sound negative here," Mark said after a teasing laugh. "But if I can remember correctly, you had spent particularly the half of your day with him yesterday," Mark said with concern in his voice. "And he had been here just a few hours ago and I am sure he will be here very soon. Don't go crazy over love my friend." Mark added with a wonderful, cheerful sigh.

Mark was right, he had seen Marcos the whole of yesterday and he had dropped him off today but he was still missing him and desired to be with him. Since morning, he has been like this and had not concentrated much on work. But if only his friend could understand him, then it would be better but he was not.

"You don't understand Mark," He chuckled. "I know that I saw him a few hours ago but I am really missing him a lot and I just want to be with him right now," He sighed courageously. "If only I could see him now I would be..."

"Ramon!" He heard Mr. Williams' voice shouting for him.

Here comes trouble, he thought. This man was always giving him trouble and he didn't know what the man wanted from him this time. Ramon looked at Mr. Williams who was rushing to him. Couldn't this man just leave him alone and let him have peace for a few hours before he began his work?

"Yes, sir," He answered happily when Mr. Williams came near him. He was still happy although it was Mr. Williams who was calling his name, was he that happy that he could answer Mr. Williams with a smile? What was Marcos doing to him?

"Someone wants to see you in the hotel restaurant," Mr. Williams said to him with a frown on his face.

Ramon was nervous since he did not know who it was that wanted to see him. Could it be one of those numerous surprises of Marcos? He suddenly felt excited at the thought of seeing Marcos with a surprise for him. He was about to run when Mr. Williams stopped him.

"Hey, where are you going?" Mr. Williams asked irritably.

"I thought you told me that there is someone who wants to see me in the restaurant." He asked with a faint smile.

"But do you know who it is?" Mr. Williams asked as if he was annoyed. "Anyway come with me and I will show you."

Whatever, Ramon thought. If Mr. Williams wanted to show him the surprise Marcos had set for him, then he was alright with it. After all, he would like to see the look on Mr. William's face after he sees the surprise. Ramon was sure that it was some sort of surprise from Marcos and he couldn't wait to see it.

Ramon followed Mr. Williams and they found themselves in the restaurant in no time. Every table was occupied and it was difficult to spot anything in the crowd of people in the restaurant. Mr. Williams kept on going and Ramon followed him behind but he had his face on the ground smiling.

Then suddenly Mr. Williams stopped and Ramon raised his face to meet the surprise Marcos had for him but he was suddenly filled with fear and his heart was racing.

Seated on the table having their lunch were Marcos' mother and sister but there was a third person, male. He knew that he had seen that face somewhere, those eyes, where had he seen those eyes? He tried much to remember but it could not come to him. Maybe the fear was making him forget but why was this man here with Marcos' mother and sister and even worse, why did Marcos' mother send for him?

Oh no! He was sure that something was up and the fact that they were in a place filled with so many people was making him scared and nervous. He just wished for the ground to open and swallow him whole. Why was this happening to him?

He found himself shaking as the guy stared at him even before he settled.

"Here he is ma'am." Mr. Williams said with a smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Williams," She smiled like an angel. "You may go now."

Mr. Williams turned to leave and he felt alone and defeated since Mr. Williams had left. Ramon could swear that the guy had something against him but that face and then it hit him; he had seen that face at the party. It was the same guy who was looking irritated and angry while Marcos' father was introducing him to his friends. What was he doing here? And with Marcos' mother and sister, did he have anything against Ramon?

These people were dressed as they came for a fashion contest and Ramon being in the uniform had made him feel helpless and bullied. Even though they never spoke anything to him but just cut that steak and put it in their mouth which they chewed deliciously.

Ramon was even starting to wonder why they had called him because it seemed like they were just eating. He didn't want to say anything so he just stood there looking scared and the guy who was staring at him made things worse. What had he done against him that he had teamed up with Marcos' sister and mother?

He tried to think but he had not seen that man before the party and yet it seemed like every move he made, made the man even angrier. Ramon was now staring on the floor just waiting for someone to speak something.

"Oh I am sorry for making you wait," Marcos' mother finally spoke.

"I know that you are probably wondering why we called you here." Marcos's sister said cold-heartedly.

Ramon couldn't even raise his mouth to answer. He felt like his jaws were frozen and couldn't be moved. If only he could say something but he was just too scared.

"God, this is lame," Madison said impatiently. "The foolish guy doesn't even know how to answer a simple question."

Ramon was still standing there scared and looking at the people near them. It was a good thing no one seemed to notice anything.

"Well I believe you know the both of us," Marcos' mother said sweetly. "But allow me to introduce this man sitting here." She pointed to the guy who was now smiling but the smile was not genuine. “this is Dan and he is Marcos's boyfriend." She said as she smiled at the guy who was smiling back at her.

This again! Ramon thought that this had ended that same night but maybe he had been wrong. Marcos had said that this guy was not his boyfriend and these people were wasting their time with this prank they were trying to play with him.

Ramon stared at the man and he was looking at him as if he was irritated and Ramon smelled of body odor or something.

"But that will be touched later," Madison said softly with a teasing smile.

"You know what," Marcos' mother said as the smile on her face faded. "There is no peace in the house these days and my son refuses to talk to me and it's all because of you." She said softly but her voice was filled with anger and hatred.

How was he the cause of this? He thought Marcos had worked things out with his mother.

"Ever since you came to our house," She added. "My son has been constantly arguing with me which has never happened before." She raised her voice drawing some people's attention as they moved their faces to their table. "And it's all thanks to you."

"I am sorry ma'am but I did not…"

The next thing, Ramon felt a sting on his face that left his cheek hurting badly. He felt tears run down his face. He turned his face and he received another one on the other cheek and he was sure that his cheeks were red. He could feel some people talking as he stood up feeling his whole body hurting.

"You still have to say something?" She yelled throughout the room. "First you destroyed my son's relationship and now you are trying to destroy the relationship that I have with him."

Ramon said nothing as the woman vented her anger on him. All he felt were tears running down his face and his whole body was filled with so much pain but he couldn't bring himself to doing anything.

"What do you want from us?" She yelled angrily. "People like you only have one goal in life and that is to destroy relationships and get money from rich guys like my son. When will you learn to stay in your place, huh? Do you want me to kill you before you leave him alone?”

"You tried to trick my brother simply because he owns this hotel and you trapped him so that you could use him to satisfy your own needs," Madison said softly but those words hurting him and his heart felt like it had been pierced. "Now he doesn't even talk to me, his twin sister."

Ramon heard some people talking among themselves and it was heartbreaking to listen to their words. Had he been rich, these people wouldn't have been treating him like trash and embarrassing him like this.

"What have you done to my boyfriend?" The guy who had been quiet asked in a hoarse voice which just made Ramon's tears flow out more. "Did you use magic on him or have you done some kind of my control on him."

If Ramon said something, he knew that they might take advantage of it but if he kept quiet, it might be seen by everyone as if it was true. So it was either remain quiet or risk it and he chose the latter.

"All of you are misunderstanding me," Ramon begged as he rubbed a tear. "I love Marcos so much and I have never done anything to him. I wouldn't do anything like that to the man that I love and ..."

Before he could finish the sentence Dan smacked him across the face, sending him flying to the floor with a thud. He hit his arm and felt a sharp pain sizzle through his entire arm. He could hide his tears anymore and he just held his cheek. The slap was hot that he even had a hard time opening his eyes.

"How dare you say that you love my boyfriend?" Dan yelled as he slowly got up. "I will not just sit and watch you take my boyfriend away. If you don't leave my boyfriend alone, something really bad is going to happen. Do you understand?" Dan warned.

"You heard what his boyfriend had to say." Marcos' mother chuckled with an evil grin which made Ramon even more scared than he had been. "If you know what's good for you, end this relationship you have with him and we might just be good friends. I hate people that disobey my orders."

At this point in their relationship, Ramon was so much in love with Marcos that he was ready to risk his life for it.

"I am really sorry, ma'am." He sobbed with pain in his voice. "What you are asking is impossible. I love your son and..."

"Shut up!" Olivia saod loudly. Too loudly that Ramon was now shaking from fear of what might be inflicted on him. He had never been hurt like this in his life before.

His heart was weeping and his whole body was mourning. If only Marcos had been here, everything would have been better but all he felt was humiliation and being abused. Everyone just watched without saying a word. He wondered how these people were viewing him after that and he just wanted to die there and then.

"Next time we will not be here to talk." She warned. "We will make sure that we make you regret the day you approached my son." She pointed her finger at him. "I Olivia Martinez, I am not a woman to be messed with. Stay clear of my son."

"I don't even know why they employ cheap whores like you in this hotel." Madison laughed teasingly. "I bet you have tried to seduce every man in this hotel because you are nothing but a gold digger." She yelled. "You are just a cheap little whore who is hungry for power and wealth, which you will never have in your entire life."

His heart got further hurt and he was now crying deeply. He could feel the pain in his heart and he felt weak. He felt like someone had pierced a red hot sword through his heart. His whole body spasmed in pain and he was crying hard as his heart wept. He had never been hurt this way before and his whole being was just reacting to the words that were spoken to him. He was very young and they all had no right to judge him.

"Now get out of my sight before I do something that we'll both regret." Marcos's mother yelled.

Ramon didn't need to be told twice so he turned to leave and found that all the people in the restaurant had gathered and were now watching them. What was embarrassing was that his fellow workers had come into the restaurant and they were watching everything that had happened.

Ramon quickly ran and passed through the crowd. He had never been so embarrassed in his life like the way he was embarrassed by Marcos' mother and sister. The bad thing was that some of the guests were there. Only God knew what they were thinking of him.

He quickly left the restaurant and ran directly to the staff’sroom and just stood there and cried to himself. With every tear that ran down his face, he felt so much anger and pain. Everything was hurting. He had a terrible headache that made his whole head feel like something had been hit on him. The people that he had left in the restaurant had just literally ripped his heart out. It was exposed and it was hurting real fucking badly.

He found himself sitting on the floor sobbing and he couldn't control his emotions anymore. It was like his tears were flowing on their own no matter what he tried to do. He even tried to forget about the hurtful words Marcos' mother and sister had used but nothing was working. He felt like he was inferior and it was hurting.

Ramon had stayed in the men's room before he felt a hand on his shoulder. He was so absent-minded that he hadn't even realized that someone had entered the room.

"I am so sorry." He heard Mark's voice which sounded so soft as if he was weeping.

Ramon raised his face and he hugged Mark real tight and cried even more. His cheeks were hurting but what was hurting were the words that he heard.

Ramon held Mark for long crying as he did and he could swear that his best friend was sobbing. They had been so close that Mark was also hurting for him. He just held on close and broke down while he hugged his friend. Ramon heard Mark's phone ring and he excused himself and went outside the men's room. It was not long and he heard the door opening again. He was expecting to see Mark but when he raised his face, he saw Marcos rushing in.

"Baby, are you okay?" Marcos asked as he knelt to hold him.

How did Marcos get here? How did he know that he had been in trouble? Ramon asked questions in his heart but he just wanted to hug him.

"I am fine, don't worry," Ramon said as he rubbed his face and buried it in Marcos's chest.

"He's not fine." Ramon heard Mark's voice. "That boyfriend of yours slapped him in the face."

Boyfriend? Marcos had come to the hotel as soon as Mark had told him that his boyfriend was in trouble. He had rushed to the hotel thinking that something was wrong and when he had seen his boyfriend, his heart broke. He didn't know what had happened and now he finds out that Dan had come to the hotel to hurt his boyfriend. Oh! He was going to get it from him this time. Dan had no right to hurt his boyfriend.

"Dan was here?" Marcos asked suddenly feeling angry.

"Not only him," Mark yelled. "Your mother slapped him and that guy also slapped him in the face. Just look at him, see his whole face."

Marcos could feel from Mark's voice that he was angry and that anger was also directed at him.

"Mark, please," Ramon said as he raised his face. Marcos could see that Ramon's face was red and it broke his heart to know that his mother and his friend had done this to him. He was filled with so much anger which would only be calmed by hitting something.

"I am so sorry sir," Mark apologized as if he did not care. "My friend might try to hide it but I was hurt by what I heard from those three. They said some bad things to him and they even warned him to stay away from you or they would hurt him. I know that I have no say in your relationship but this concerns me because Ramon is my best friend. Those three people I saw talking to him are ready to do anything to my friend and you need to protect him from harm. They might do something really bad to him next time."

So they were actually three? Marcos was sure the third person was his sister. He was so furious and he needed to sort them out. He quickly got up furiously and stormed out of the room.

"I am so sorry," Mark apologized to Ramon. "But I can't watch you get hurt."

Ramon was so happy that Mark was trying to protect him but he had no idea what Marcos would do since he had left furiously. He hated Marcos' mother, sister, and that man who they came with. He felt nothing for them but hatred. Their words had hurt him so deeply.

As much as he wanted to just sit there and drown in his sorrows, he knew that he had to work and he didn't want to upset Mr. Williams. Ramon got the courage, got up, and washed his face. It looked better and he got out of the men's room with Mark following him behind. He tried as hard as he could to look okay when people saw him but they all seemed like they were laughing at him.

He later saw Mr. Williams at the reception and he went to apologize for neglecting his work for some minutes. Mr. Williams was looking at him and he could see that the man was not looking as he usually did. He was looking sympathetic for the first time since he had started working at this hotel.

"Ramon, son, are you okay?" Mr. Williams asked with concern. Ramon was surprised and he didn't still believe that it was Mr. Williams talking to him, the toughest man in the hotel.

"I am sorry for what happened earlier today." Mr. Williams apologized to him as he touched his shoulder slowly. "I know you are a good boy and as much as I am hard on you, I know that you can never do what Madam Olivia said to you."

Ramon was getting emotional again but he was not crying. He just felt his heart feeling good as he heard those words from a man he knew to be a tongue cookie. At least he did not criticize him but he rather felt his pain and said what Ramon had expected from his mouth.

"Thank you so much, sir," Ramon said cheerfully. "I appreciate that and I feel really happy."

"Can you do one thing for me?" Mr. Williams asked in a soothing tone.

Ramon nodded and he knew that Mr. Williams wanted him to do some sort of work and he was ready to do it.

"I want you to go home." Mr. Williams said as if he was pleading. "Please rest and then come back tomorrow."

Ramon didn't know what to say and he still didn't believe that Mr. Williams dismissed him for the day.

"Mark, will you please take him home?"

After being surprised by what had happened, Mark and Ramon finally went home around 3.pm but they decided to walk home to get some fresh air. Ramon needed to breathe and calm his nerves. He wanted to reach home when it was around 5.pm so that his father wouldn't get worried. He was glad that his face was not red anymore and Mark tried to cheer him up and his mood brightened up but no matter how much he tried to forget about what had happened, it was always coming back to him. He tried his best to look fine and it worked when he began laughing at Mark's jokes.

By the time they reached home, it was already starting to get dark but he thanked Mark for making his mood lighten up. He was not going to tell his father but Eduardo deserved to know because he couldn't stand to hide anything though it was killing him that he was hiding something like that from his father.

***

Marcos parked the car outside the house and got out quickly. He was burning with anger and he was certain he was going to hit someone while in the house. For the past three days, all that happened in the house were arguments. His mother always argued with him because of Ramon and he had got tired of it. Ramon was the only one who seemed to calm him down. In those three days, he had the best time with Ramon, only to find out that his mother and Dan had hit him.

He had tried his best, he tried to make his mother understand but she was just pushing him away and he has had it up to his neck. He has driven home for an hour and a half because of traffic and now that he's here, he's ready to make someone gag.

He opened the door and went straight to the living room and saw the three culprits sitting on the couch discussing something. His eyes were only one person, the person who was parading himself as his boyfriend, Dan.

He saw that everyone saw him and they were smiling at him but he had a serious face. He went straight to Dan and without hesitation gave him a hot slap on the face. As he raised his face, he gave him another that sent his whole body to the floor.

"How dare you, Dan?" He shouted. "How dare you use your filthy hands on my boyfriend?"

"Marcos!" Madison shouted as she got up. Before she said anything further, Marcos backhanded her so hard that she screamed in horror.

"Marcos!" His mother growled as she furiously stood up. "Why did you slap your sister? Have you suddenly gone insane?"

"Yes, mom," He shouted. "I have gone crazy. Your son has gone crazy over love. Why are you people hurting the person that I love so much? You people should be happy for me."

"Happy?" His mother shouted while his sister sobbed. "You are suddenly taking that boy's side and you even slapped your sister and your boyfriend."

"I don't even care right now even if I slapped the president himself," He yelled. "You people better stop hurting my boyfriend. Is it a crime to fall in love? Is it his fault that he's not as rich as us, mom?" He spoke softly. "You have a lot of money. Does it matter whether I am in love with a rich boy or not?"

"We have a reputation to keep here." She shouted. "Your sister's boyfriend is a famous doctor and your brother's girlfriend is a famous pop star and what about yours, a bellboy?"

"Is that what you care about, mom?" he spoke softly. "What about your son's happiness?"

"Your happiness should lie with us, your family." His mother shouted. "We should be your priority and nothing else."

"Family?" He chuckled. "I get your point mom. You want me to choose my family over Ramon?"

"It's the way it should be son." She smiled.

"Alright, mom," He said softly, chuckled, and left the living room with his mom smiling because he agreed to her.

He was still burning with anger and wanted that anger to come out so he went to his room and sat on the bed holding his face. He was so devastated that he wasn't even thinking clearly. He loved Ramon so much and he just prayed for someone to understand him. The problem was that his father and brother were at the office so there was nothing he could do.

Then suddenly he heard a knock on the door but he knew that it was one of the three knocking and he was not in the mood to speak to anyone, especially Dan.

"I don't want to talk to anyone," He shouted as he felt his head hurting badly. "Go away,"

Then as if the one who was knocking hadn't heard him, he heard the door opening and he was about to snap at the person who was at the door.

"I thought I told you.........."

"It's me." He heard his nanny's voice and he felt relieved. He had prayed for someone to talk to and now here she was.

"Please come inside, nanny." He said formally as the woman closed the door and came near him.

"I can tell that you are not okay," His nanny said softly. "I have noticed it since your whole family came back a few days ago."

"Nanny, I am a mess," He cried out in pain. "I need someone to talk to."

"I am here for you, talk to me."

"Nanny I love Ramon but my family is not making it easy for me." He said as he felt a shot of pain pass through his head. "My father and my brother are okay with it but my mother and my twin do not like him simply because he is poor. And the fact that they brought Dan with them is not making things easy for me." He coughed nervously. "Ramon is my first love and I don't want to leave him. The problem is that my mom and my twin are hurting him. Unless I leave him, they will continue to hurt him but I love him so much and I can't imagine life without him." He mumbled. "Help me out nanny, what should I do because I am not going to leave Ramon, ever."

Marcos's nanny sighed before she said something.

"You know I believe that love can conquer all things and if you really love Ramon, you should stick to him. Material things shouldn't matter in a relationship and your mother should understand."

"I am ready to give up everything just to be with Ramon, nanny." He smiled sadly. "That's how much I love him."

"That's the spirit my boy. Stand for your love and fight all the obstacles."

Even after his nanny had gone, her words were still ringing in his head. She was a wise woman and she had told him what he was feeling inside. He sat on the bed thinking about what he should do in order for his mother to see that he was ready to give up everything for Ramon and after almost an hour of thinking, he quickly got up and took his bag. He needed to leave the house so that he would get a break from all these headaches.

He opened his bag and packed a few of his clothes, shoes and everything else that mattered to him and he left the room to the living room. He was coming down the stairs quickly and he saw his father and brother coming in at the door and he could see that they were both dumbfounded when they saw him.

He quickly passed the living room where the culprits where seated and he headed for the door.

"Marcos, where are you going?" He heard his mother ask curiously.

"I am leaving this house." He said still filled with anger towards his mother and twin sister. "You asked me to choose and you have your answer. I am leaving this house so that I could be with Ramon."

"What's going on here?" His father interrupted.

"Dad, mom has hurt Ramon again and she told him to leave me alone. I cannot stand this behavior anymore so I am leaving."

"What?" His father shouted.

"Are you trying to tell me that you are choosing that boy over your family?" His mother asked as she grabbed his bag from him.

"It's not family, mom." He shouted. "It's just you and Madison who have a problem with it. Dad and Barry are okay with it but because of your ego, you are hurting Ramon and it is hurting me too. There’s no way I am gonna watch you hurt someone that I love so much. And if I have to suffer and give up everything for him, I’ll gladly do it."

"But mom is just concerned about you." Madison pleaded. "Shouldn't you be happy that your mother is concerned? Please don't leave. Mom will not be able to live without your presence in this house. And what about me, I am your twin and I cannot live without my twin."

"I cannot live a life where decisions are being made for me. I need to live my own life, under my own terms." He shook his head. “For the first, I love someone and I will not give him up to make you happy.”

Olivia rushed to her hands and started pleading with him to beg their son to stay. She knew that Marcos’s leaving was gonna break their family apart and she was scared.

"I think Marcos is right," His father said with a smile. "You are pushing him away and now he needs to live alone."

"Please son," She begged. "Don't leave us alone. We are your family and we love you so much."

"Marcos please, think about your mother and your family." He heard Dan speak. "I know that I made a mistake but don't leave your family. We can all sit and solve this, right?"

"Dan please,"

His mother and sister were begging him to stay but his mind was set on leaving the house.

"Mom please, give me the bag," He begged. But she refused. So this was how she wanted to play it.

"It's okay you can take the bag," He chuckled. "I will send someone to get it."

Marcos turned without saying a word and he began heading to the door. His mother's wails increased but he was still going. He was to leave the house and that was what he was doing. He couldn't bear to see his boyfriend getting hurt by the people he knew and loved. He just hoped that Ramon was alright after what his family had done to him. Marcos reached the door and this was it, goodbye house.

"You want me to accept that boy?" His mother cried. "Fine! I will accept him for you, son."

Marcos stopped in his tracks and he quickly turned to see his mother sobbing on the floor. He still couldn't believe what he heard from his mother. So he quickly went back to his mother and asked her what she had said.

"I am ready to accept him as your boyfriend if you promise never to leave this house." She said as she held his cheeks.

"You would do that?" He asked curiously. "How do I know that this is not some trick and you won't back out?"

"I am willing to do anything to keep my family from falling apart. If I don't keep to my word, you are free to leave this house forever." She said as she rubbed her tears. What had just happened? It was like something had entered his mother and whatever it was he thanked it.

"In fact, we will even apologize to him." That word warmed his heart and filled it with joy. He couldn't still believe what she was saying to him.

"Yes!" His sister said softly as she came to him. "I am ready to kneel down just so that we can have you."

"It's not just a matter of apologizing, mom you..."

"I will also show him my love and I will never hurt him." She assured. "I will be good to him as long as I have you by my side."

"Thank you so much, mom." He said cheerfully as he rubbed her tears. "But you also have to tell him the truth about Dan."

"I will tell him the truth." She hollered. "The truth is Dan is not in love with you." She smiled.

"What?" He jabbered. "I thought he was madly in......"

"No!" She faltered. "Actually, I forced him to act to be so in love with you when we were coming here. I just needed you to settle down son. He was acting under my request."

"Yeah, we all just wanted to see you settle down," Dan chuckled. "I am sorry for acting that way. I just want to be your friend just like we used to be long ago."

Marcos was too excited after everything unraveled and he was ready for anything.

"Dan, if you apologize to Ramon and tell him the truth, I promise we will be best friends."

"I will really do that." Dan chuckled.

"So will you stay?" His mother pleaded. "I will do that but....."

"I promise we will go with you to the hotel tomorrow and we will apologize in front of the people in the hotel."

"Thank you so much, mom." He jabbered as he gave her a hug. "I love you so much for this and I am sorry for everything."

"It's okay." She tapped on his back. "I was the one who made you angry.

Marcos was so happy and he gave a hug to his sister too and apologized for the slap. Everything was good in the house and for the first time since they had come back, he was happy to be with all of them.

"Good!" Barry gasped. "I am glad we have passed through this."

Marcos was so happy and he took the bag back to his room. He was having his dream family and he just hoped that they would live like that for the rest of their lives. His mom was now ready to accept Ramon and he knew that it was hard to accept him and that was the reason why he respected her even more.

He was lying on his bed and all he wanted was to call Ramon and inform him about it but it was going to be a surprise and he was so ecstatically happy that he couldn't wait for the night to end.

***

Ramon had just finished cleaning his first room that morning but he couldn't shake the feeling of worry. He had not heard from Marcos since he left the previous day and he was getting worried. He had wanted to call him but had declined because he didn't want to cause any problems. He had gone home the previous day and had acted like everything was normal but deep down he was still bleeding. He had tried his best to hide it from his father but at night, he had told Eduardo and had broken down as he did. In the morning, he had also woken up on Eduardo's chest and it was so comforting. His brother had encouraged him to trust Marcos and that was what he was doing.

Even that morning, he was still hurt but he tried his best to forget about it. Many of his fellow workers had sympathized with him but some of them made fun of him. But Mark, God bless his heart had intervened and put them in their place. Mr. Williams had been awfully nice to him and he made his heart have a soft spot for him. That man was making him feel good again.

Ramon was just from putting the cleaning cart in its place when he passed through the reception and he almost died of fear when he looked at the entrance. He even cursed himself for looking at the entrance. He saw them again and this time they were looking at him with serious faces. What had he does that morning that they were haunting him?

He froze and his hands were shaking so he shoved them in his pocket. The three of them came near him and they stood just in front of him. Ramon saw that most of the people who had witnessed the whole incident the day before where now eyeing them out. This was really a time of embarrassment but this time he was really going to die because he had not seen that one coming.

"Look mom, he's shaking because he is scared of us." Madison spoke.

"He should be." Dan said with a serious face. "After what we did to him yesterday, he is bound to be scared."

"Are you scared dear?" Marcos' mother asked sternly.

Ramon swore he really felt the need to pee like so bad. He felt himself getting weaker and weaker as Marcos' mother drew near him with her sweet smelling perfume.

"Please ma'am," He begged. "I am sorry if Marcos did anything yesterday. I swear I did not tell him any..."

"Shh..." Olivia put her finger on his lips. A tear run down his face and he was ready to cry there and then. "We are not here for that. We are here for something very important."

Ramon saw that many people were watching them and he just wanted to die before he got embarrassed further. What was so important to them than looking down on him?

Ramon was scared and his eyes were looking around the hotel, anything to make him at least, calm. But his eyes caught something even more interesting which would save him from the embarrassment, it was Marcos and he was coming towards them. Without hesitation, Ramon ran to him and hugged him tightly while more tears run down his face. He felt safe as Marcos wrapped his arms around him and kissed him in front of all those people which made the people talk.

Marcos his boyfriend was pretty scared and he was shaking. That was when he realized just how much he feared his family. Even the kiss was not that intense and his lips were also shaking.

"It's okay." Marcos assured. "They are not here to hurt you."

Ramon couldn't understand what Marcos was telling him. These were the same people who had hurt him like crazy just the day before. If they were not here to hurt him, then why had they come to the hotel?

"That's right," Marcos' mother smiled. "We are sorry if we scared you with the way we were talking to you a moment ago. We were just teasing you." She giggled. "We actually came here to apologize for everything that we did or said. It was really bad of us and we are really sorry."

Ramon couldn't believe what he was hearing. So this woman could actually open her mouth to say sorry after saying all those things to him?

"I thought that you were just after my son's money so I came up with all sorts of things to break you two." She sighed. "My son doesn't have a boyfriend. Dan is just his friend who I begged to make my son settle down. But after everything that has happened, I now know that my son loves you a lot and I will accept you."

"Yes!" Dan sighed. "I am not in love with Marcos, I just came here to work and he's just a good friend of mine who I might have hurt when I slapped you. Can you ever forgive me?"

"For everything that we have done, please forgive us." Madison said sweetly with a beautiful smile that could capture anyone's attention.

"We are really sorry, please forgive us. We apologize in front of all these people." Marcos' mother said.

Ramon was left speechless as he couldn't believe that they were actually apologizing to him. He didn't even know if they were pretending or not. He was good at reading people but they seemed serious and many people were even watching them. He didn't want to be seen as a heartless person. Maybe it was also good for the peace of everyone and she would leave them alone to enjoy their relationship.

Ramon was so into it that he had nothing to say. Man! He was not even sure if his jaw was paralyzed or if he couldn't just move it.

"If you want we can...."

What was she trying to do? Oh hell no! She was about to kneel down in front of everyone just to show that she was sorry. Maybe they were actually telling the truth and he didn't want Marcos' mother to kneel in front of him and Marcos and all the people who were gasping as Marcos' mother was bending her knees.

Ramon ran to her before she could kneel and he held her up.

"What are you doing, ma’am?" He exclaimed. "Please don't embarrass me by kneeling down in front of me." He took a long deep sigh.

"I wanted to show you and my son how sorry I am and I will kneel down until you forgive me." She sighed sadly.

Ramon didn't want Marcos' mother to kneel down. Her apology was enough and it would be good if Marcos saw his mother kneeling in front of his boyfriend, it would seem disrespectful.

"I forgive you, all of you."

Marcos' mother was gaping at him and he could see that her eyes watered when he told her he forgave them. He felt even lighter after he had said those words and he couldn't help but put up a wonderful smile.

Then like a flush, she gave him a tight hug which he had been longing for. He remembered his mother and how she used to hug like that and he hugged her back tightly. He could feel her chuckling and thanking him. Suddenly Madison and Dan joined and it was now like a group hug. All of them were smiling and Ramon felt his heart get lighter and all the pain and hatred went away. He always wondered why he had such a big heart, if someone wronged him, he didn't take long to forgive them and this was sure a big hug.

After what seemed like hours they all pulled from the hug and they were all smiling.

"Welcome to the family, Ramon." She said as she kissed him on the forehead like a little child. "I now accept you for my son." She said earnestly. "Go son, your boyfriend looks like he wants you."

Ramon smiled one final time and he ran to Marcos and gave him a tight hug.

Marcos raised his thumb to his mother saying thank you. He couldn't have been more proud of her for what she had done. She set her ego aside and went out of her way to make sure that he was happy. He loved her more and his respect for her was at maximum. Now he had a complete life. He took Ramon's mouth and kissed him in front of the people and they were cheering for them.

There were noises as the people clapped and cheered for them but Marcos and Ramon were in a moment and they didn't want to be disturbed. Their eyes were closed and all they heard was the people cheering for them. They were both so drawn into the kiss that they were moaning in front of the people as their tongues explored each other's mouths.

Olivia Martinez had never been so embarrassed in her whole life and that too in front of a low life like Ramon and in front of all the workers. She tried her best to act as if she was really sorry and the fool fell for it. The most annoying thing was that she hugged Ramon and she almost puked. She was doing this only for her son and nothing else. Geez she was great at drama.

And now she was watching them kiss in front her which was just irritating her big time. She was feeling nauseous at the sight of Marcos kissing this dirty bellboy. If Ramon thought that Olivia Martinez had accepted him, boy was he wrong.

What happens to Ramon, only Olivia knows?