After dinner Chai Son insisted on doing the dishes but first he had drawn a bath for Kallan and filled it with relaxing bath crystals that he had been gifted with several months ago then he had told Kallan to go and relax in it after he'd spent all day cleaning.
As he washed the dishes he thought about Kallan and about all the ways he was going to show him what a caring husband he could be given the chance.
What he had suggested was downright crazy but the alternative was doing nothing and watching Kallan drive away from him in a few days time knowing he would likely never see him again.
There was nothing he could do with the car until his order arrived so he intended to spend some quality time with Kallan, drive him to a few local places of interest and they could get to know each other a little more.
Drying the dishes quickly he remembered he had a bottle of rosé at the back of the cupboard and after dusting off the bottle he popped the cork and poured some into two flutes, he didn't have time to chill it but it should be ok.
Carrying the wine flutes in one hand through to the bathroom, he tapped on the door then opened it slightly,
"is it ok to come in?"
"well I guess so, if you must" Kallan replied making sure the bubbles covered him sufficiently.
"I brought you a drink to help you could relax" Chai Son smiled before handing him a glass.
"thank you, this is a treat" Kallan replied.
"I would have chilled it but I didn't have time" Chai Son said squatting down beside the bath and holding his glass out so they could clink them.
"chiyo" they both said at the same time before sipping the slightly tepid beverage.
Chai Son placed his glass down on the bathroom cabinet and picking up a small wash cloth he plunged his hand into the water before gently wiping Kallan's back in small circular motions.
"what are you doing?" Kallan asked
"I would have thought it was pretty obvious" Chai Son laughed.
"I can bathe myself you know, I've been doing it a long time now" Kallan replied.
"you promised to give us a chance Kallan, I only have a narrow window of time here to show you my worth so from now until when your car is fixed, we are in a relationship" Chai Son said.
"but ..."
"but what?" Chai Son asked as he continued to soap Kallan's back.
"but ... I'm naked here" Kallan exclaimed.
"true, would you like me to remove my clothes as well to make it fair" Chai Son said smiling.
"no, I'd like you to leave the room" Kallan said.
"but I'm taking care of my baby" Chai Son replied.
"Chai Son" Kallan said
"yes baby"
"thank you for the wine and the back rub but please could you give me a little privacy" Kallan said.
"spoilsport" Chai Son replied before squeezing the wash cloth out and hanging it in on the side of the bath.
He retrieved his wine and left the bathroom pouting as he closed the door behind him then Kallan felt guilty for evicting him, what the heck was that all about?
What Chai Son had suggested was unconventional and in a crazy kind of way it made sense, to Chai Son anyway. He wanted them to act as lovers from now until he drove away in his car with the option of continuing the relationship going forward.
In Kallan's mind it would be nothing more than a fling but the way Chai Son explained it, he wanted to give him a free trial with the rights to retain.
Kallan had to admit that since Chai Son had picked him up last night, shiyaa, was it only last night, it felt like weeks ago but since then he had taken such good care of him and Chai Son didn't know anything about him other than he drove an expensive car.
He also had to admit that Chai Son was hot, Kallan wouldn't call himself gay or bi, he didn't believe in labels, if he liked someone, he liked them and it was as simple as that. He had never dated a guy before but there was a first time for everything.
Draining the wine, he set the glass down and finished his bath before quickly drying and wondering what he was going to wear. Chai Son hadn't mentioned bringing him fresh clothes as usual, maybe he'd forgotten but it was just another example of how he had been pampering him since last night.
Wrapping the towel around his narrow hips he ventured out of the bathroom with a bundle of clothes in one hand and his empty wine flute in the other and he walked towards the kitchen to place his glass in the sink and the dirty clothes inside the washing machine then he went in search of Chai Son and found him stood outside on his porch, he was talking on his cell phone.
Kallan couldn't help but hear part of his conversation,
"no, I'm not coming back mai"
"but son, your father is sick, the doctors say he might not have much longer" Chai Son's mother said.
"so what? did he care about me when he kicked me out because I wouldn't do what he wanted me to do? I have my own business to run now and I'm happy"
"we didn't send you to all the best schools and colleges so you could hide yourself away up in the back of beyond"
"no, you did it to save face in front of those people you believe are your friends"
"Chai Son, show some respect" his mother shouted.
"I have to go mother, I have company and just for the record, there is only one person I would even consider returning to the city for and he's here with me right now" Chai Son replied before ending the call.
Chai Son turned around and saw Kallan standing there with a towel wrapped around his hips, he was shivering slightly.
"oh baby I'm so sorry, I got a call and I didn't have a chance to get you some clothes ready" he said taking Kallan's hand and leading him back into the bedroom.
Looking through his closet he found some clean clothes for Kallan then turned around so he could dress.
"anything you want to talk about? I'm a good listener" Kallan said as he pulled on the shorts beneath the towel then he dropped the towel to dress properly.
"it was my mother" Chai Son said turning around.
"yes, I couldn't help but hear" Kallan admitted.
"thank you anyway Kallan but I don't want to talk about my parents, not right now, maybe if you decide to keep me" he smiled.
"then at least let me give you a hug" Kallan replied.
Kallan walked over to him, wrapping him in his arms and patting him on the back like a child.
"thank you Kallan"
"thank you husband for taking such good care of me, I decided to commit fully to your terms" Kallan smiled.
"really?" Chai Son beamed
"mmm" Kallan nodded.
Chai Son threw his arms around Kallan and held him tight before whispering into his ear,
"I should go and wash up then, wife"
"would you like me to come in and wash your back too?" Kallan offered.
"I want to say yes but I wouldn't want to scare you" Chai Son smirked.
"why would I be scared?" Kallan replied until realisation dawned ...
"oh ..." Kallan replied blushing again
"I won't be long cutie" Chai Son said while smiling as he walked towards the bathroom.
Kallan was curious as to what the issues were between Chai Son and his parents but he wouldn't push and he couldn't help but wonder what he was getting himself into? He was nervous but exhilarated at the same time and his stomach flip flopped as he imagined Chai Son in the shower.
He went through to the lounge and sat on the sofa, then standing up he paced around before sitting again. He kept glancing down the hall wondering when Chai Son was going to come out of the bathroom.
He didn't know whether to stay here or get into bed nor did he know what Chai Son was expecting? He didn't have to wait much longer as he heard the bathroom door open and looking down the hallway he saw his new temporary boyfriend emerge with a towel wrapped around hips.
Kallan looked away quickly, he didn't want to get caught ogling and after a few more minutes, Chai Son came through to the lounge dressed in shorts and a vest.
"here you are, I wondered where you were?"
"right, I didn't know if you wanted to go to bed yet?" Kallan replied.
"are you sleepy?" Chai Son asked him.
"mmm not really" Kallan said yawning.
"yeah, I can tell, come on, let's go to bed, we have to be up early in the morning" Chai Son said.
"why?"
"I'm taking my lover on a date" Chai Son smiled and reached out to take Kallan's hand.
Leading him back to the bedroom they both climbed under the covers before Chai Son turned off the lamp. Kallan's heart was beating out of his chest as Chai Son pulled him into his arms before kissing him soundly on his lips and saying good night.
Kallan said goodnight then laid in his embrace while feeling a little confused, he didn't know whether to feel relieved or disappointed? It felt warm in his arms and he felt safe as if nothing and no one could hurt him, being financially secure was great but no amount of money could buy this feeling.
Closing his eyes he snuggled closer into Chai Son's chest and waited for sleep to take him as Chai Son rubbed his back gently.
When he had been dating his ex girlfriend, he had been the one to offer the warmth, safety and security and at that time he felt he had done a damn good job but it seemed she hadn't wanted that, all she had wanted was a full wallet.
He had never in his wildest dreams entertained the thoughts of being the wife in a relationship, of being the person whom someone else took care of and he was beginning to realise it was something he could get used to.
Regarding sex, he knew the basics of what two guys did but he'd never looked into it in depth, he guessed that Chai Son would obviously see him as the bottom but it couldn't be that bad or people wouldn't do it?
He wondered if Chai Son had ever slept with a guy before? he had boasted that he was good in bed, was he all talk or was he a bit of a man whore? maybe he should have thought about that before agreeing to this trial relationship?
"go to sleep baby, I can hear you thinking" Chai Son suddenly spoke.
"I can't sleep" Kallan replied.
"do you want to talk about what it is that's bothering you?"
"I ... I was just wondering ... it's just that I've never ... "
"don't worry about any of that right now, let's just enjoy each other's company and let nature take its own course" Chai Son replied.
"Chai Son, can I ask you something?" Kallan ventured.
"mmm"
"have you ... you know, before?"
"what, slept with a guy?" Chai Son asked.
"mmm"
"just one, I like men Kallan, I was engaged to a man and he left me to marry a woman after his family pressured him"
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you" Kallan said.
"don't worry baby, I'm over it now, it's been a long time and how could anyone be upset with a cutie like you in their arms but what about you?" Chai Son said.
"no, I've never, you know" Kallan replied.
"if you're not comfortable with this arrangement Kallan, be honest, I don't want to pressure you"
"you're not pressuring me Chai Son, I'd never do anything I wasn't comfortable with"
"ok then, goodnight sweet thing" Chai Son said kissing him on his forehead.
At best he had two full days and nights with Kallan and he had to make them count. He hadn't dated anyone since his last partner and he was taking a leap of faith here, he just hoped that Kallan was the person he believed him to be.
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