Chapter - 7

Elio was pacing around his room. Tyler was sitting on the couch, Jay was trying on some of Elio's black nail polishes and Simon was laying on his bed. Elio's and those three's bond deepened in those two days. Elio knew they will be with him 24/7, so why not become friends? So he told them everything about his life. He also told them about Nicolas's love for his sister. Those three knew the reason why their boss married him, but they didn't knew his sister was their boss's first love. They felt guilty for not telling him about the truth. The truth is that they're not actually bodyguards but his husband's right-hand men. Their boss and Elio's family strictly told them not to speak about the mafia.

"Why is she there? Are they having an affair? It's not like I like him or what, but I like my partner to be loyal to me."

Elio rambled to them. Jay decided to shut him up by asking him a question.

"What are you wearing for the party?"

"I don't know, I'll just wear something white."

Elio said and joined Simon on the bed. He snuggled closer to Simon, who stiffened for a second, then welcomed him wholeheartedly.

"Do you think your sister is capable of hurting you?"

Simon asked, staring at the ceiling.

"No, never!"

Elio said, suddenly sitting up.

"Then there's your answer. Boss and your sister aren't having an affair."

Elio sighed, and Just nodded. Even if they are having one, does he have the right to be sad?

"Now, can you please help me find an outfit for your party?"

Jay asked with his hands on his hips. Elio just giggled and walked to a grumpy-looking Jay.

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Nicolas walked towards Elena after cutting his call with Elio.

"You just smiled."

Elena said, looking at her phone.

"Huh?"

Nicolas looked at her confused.

"You smiled when you called Elio. It looks like you are getting along with my brother just fine."

Did he smile? He doesn't remember. He is known for his cold, stoic face, and the only time he smiles or is free is with his parents, close friends, or Elena.

"What did you get?"

Nicolas asked, trying to stop thinking about it.

"The last time Atticus was seen was before the death of his gang members."

"Check his call history and the people he meets with. Don't forget to check on the hookups he goes to."

Nicolas said unbuttoning his suit. He won't get a peace of mind until they find which creep is behind Elio's back.

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Elio's outfit👆)

Jay was readying Elio for the party. Elio was wearing a white outfit, which was simple but didn't make him look plain. He literally looked like a prince. Simon, who usually was silent, was gushing over Elio's look, and Tyler was constantly taking photos.

"Are you sure this doesn't look feminine?"

Elio asked, looking at his outfit. Jay stopped doing his hair and looked at him with his hands on his hips.

"Do you believe that clothes equal gender?"

"Um no?"

"Clothes should mean what we want them to mean, not the other way around."

Jay said and went back to doing his hair.

"PS, It's the 20th century, anyone can wear anything."

"I'm not against wearing feminine clothes, it's just that I never wore them before."

"You look pretty, so please stop worrying your brain."

"You're all set."

Jay said, stepping back.

"Let's go, boss texted saying he's waiting down."

All of them walked downstairs and saw Nicolas waiting down. He was wearing a black suit and looking handsome as usual. Nicolas looked up and looked at Elio head to toe. Elio gulped feeling Nicolas's intense eyes on him. Was he judging him? Did he look bad? He told Jay to don't overdo it.

"You look beautiful."

Nicolas said breaking his thoughts. Elio felt relief hearing those words.

"You look handsome too."

Elio said with a small smile.

"So shall we?"

Nicolas asked extending his arm, which Elio joined.

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Nicolas's outfit👆)

Nicolas and Elio walked arm in arm inside the reception hall. Their parents and Elena have yet to come. Soon their families came and Elio frowned when he saw his sister's outfit. She was also wearing a black outfit just like Nicolas. Did they wear the same colour so that they could match? Elio pouted at the thought. Nicolas saw Elio pouting and bumped their shoulders asking what's wrong. Elio smiled and shook his head answering nothings wrong. Well he shouldn't be distraught about this. Afterall he knew Nicolas would never see him the way he sees his sister.

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Elena's outfit👆)

"Hey Eli."

His mother and Elena came up to him and hugged him. He saw Elena give Nicolas a small smile. He was sure that he saw a longing in his sister's eyes and Nicolas looked at Elena a little too much. Soon his and Nicolas's father joined them and the conversation turned to business which, Elio didn't know anything. He saw how Nicolas would give approving nods and smile to Elena whenever she gives an idea. He felt jealous of his sister. He wanted to be that person to make Nicolas smile. He excused himself saying he needs to go to the washroom.

"Come back soon, we need to cut the cake."

Nicolas said to Elio who nodded before leaving. Elio was in the washroom when he heard two men talk.

"That boy looks young?"

One said. Were they talking about him?

"He's not that young, only 6 years younger than Nicolas."

Elio just rolled his eyes before deciding to open the door and make his presence known.

"Don't you think Elena looks great standing beside him?"

Elio stopped his hand from opening the door when he heard this words.

"Well don't tell anyone i told you about this, but there is this rumour that Nicolas and Elena had feelings for each other. But they had to forget about that and Nicolas had to marry Elio for some reason."

"The reason being business."

The other said.

"No. There's something else."

What do they mean by something else? Elio was pulled away from his thoughts when he heard the door shut signalling those guys left. He slowly went to the sink and washed his hands and walked outside and saw Nicolas waiting for him. Nicolas extended his hand which Elio gladly accepted. Everything after this was a blur. They cut the cake together as a couple with their parents and everyone cheering for them. When it was time to take the family photo Elio stood a little far away from Nicolas. Elena was on Nicolas's left side and Elio felt insecure remembering the guy's words that Elena and Nicolas looks great together. Nicolas saw Elio moving away so he held Elio by his waist and pulled him closer. Elio gasped at the action and looked at Nicolas shocked who just gave him a smile. Soon after taking the photos they were surrounded by business men who were desperate to impress Nicolas. A man with sleeve tattoo and piercings approached them.

"Hello Mr Nicolas."

"Hello Mr Dante."

"I believe my package would reach on expected time."

Elena's and Nicolas's eyes widened and they looked at Elio. Elio looked confused and they were praying that Elio didn't doubt anything. Elio saw the scared and nervous looks on their faces. Nicolas's face turned cold and gave a strained smile to Dante.

"My husband doesn't know anything about business, so it must be boring for him. Let's talk about this some other time."

"Eli why don't you go give mom company? She looks alone."

Elena pushed Elio away from them and he was shocked by her reaction. She and Nicolas looked like they couldn't wait for him to go away. Something is not right. He felt both of them are hiding something from him.