Menace baby

"Lucy~~~~", Mago called his buff and tough right-hand man, who sat across him on the single couch, sweetly as he put his cell phone aside after having a long conversation on the device. The boy had suddenly decided to operate his small monitoring over records and pending paperwork from previous days, where he was busy with other activities, from the comfort of the patio in the front of the mansion. And while he worked, he watched the thrumming rain dancing on the bright green garden, wetting and shining everything in its wake.

The crime lord wasn't home with Charlton since morning, and Mago deemed the scenario the best opportunity to enjoy a cold rainy day in the coldest weather without being nagged by his overprotective boyfriend.

Lucca had accompanied his tiny majesty everywhere like a shadow, the man had collected every necessary stuff that Mago asked for and had joined him on the comfortable set of couches where the boy rested his cute butt, cocooned in his latest bought fluffy blanket, with a huge ceramic mug of hot chocolate in his hand. The boy had giggled along with Lucca when he supported a foamy moustache on his upper lips.

Lucca had also brought his newly operating Tablet he has been using lately from which he was able to manage many things at a single time.

Charlton might have teased his friend about the device with a smug smile, that according to him was going to become a permanent partner of Lucca in the future, but deep down he knew how important that modern gadget was in their lives.

While enjoying the coldness of the harsh freezing weather and the piercing drops of rain, the boy worked diligently and got totally absorbed while doing so. He separated new agendas that he wanted to discuss before jotting them down in his cute diary, cross-checked the financial details and made additional points to add where he needed.

Somewhere in between his peaceful and soothing work environment, the tiny majesty devoted himself to a heated banter with his foster brother on a call. Both the brothers never held back when throwing profanities at each other until Mago had to put his foot down and impose his status to make Jana shut up.

All that while, Lucca enjoyed the show thoroughly.

After much cursing, updates, new workloads and fake promises to never overwork his precious brother in the future, Mago ended the call. He called out to his buddy of a right-hand man, who was busy in writing something on a plain sheet of paper, as he wriggled in his seat.

"Hmmm~~~~: Lucca answered back in the same sing-song voice Mago had started initially making Mago giggle at the older.

"Jana had sent someone with the papers I asked for, he had also sent the consignment agreement due next month......can you please receive them and check thoroughly before we proceed?" the boy asked sweetly which brought a small smile on Lucca's lips, the man nodded his head agreeing to fulfil the order.

"of course my tiny majesty......just let me know when and who and I will collect them to put them on your desk before tomorrow morning" Lucca stated with a smile and the younger beamed at him lovingly.

"thank you, Lucy......Ah! And one more thing—...." Mago started with something but got cut off in the middle by a familiar voice.

Wanna Guess?

"hey, sweetie! What are you doing out here? It is so cold outside and it's raining" Mago looked up from his file, after being addressed, at the older's voice and found Jayce standing by the mansion's door looking at him.

The right-hand man also turned to the source of that voice and upon finding Jayce in his sight, all Lucca did was to go on full alert. It wasn't necessary to dislike someone who King despised at all cost but there was something about Jayce that itched at Lucca's sceptical mind and alarmed his senses.

Jayce just has that kind of personality.....

"I know Mr Ash.........but I am liking cold more than warmth lately. Besides, King isn't home so I thought maybe I could savour this weather without his grumpiness." Mago answered a small mischievous glint swam in his dark orbs that produced a smile on Jayce's face as well.

The boy then proceeded to look up and down the older's fancy attire, an extra-large tea-pink silk blouse with puffy sleeves tucked in black slacks and an expensive shoulder bag hanging off his shoulder. He tried to whistle flirtingly but to his luck, he looked like a curious child with his mouth in 'o' shape.

"you are going somewhere?" Mago asked but it rather looked like a statement than a question. Jayce smiled again as he nodded his head in affirmation.

Lucca perked at the unsaid confirmation and looked at Jayce keenly.

"oh yes....actually, my plan with friends meet up got cancelled due to heavy rain and I was bored as hell at home....so I decided to go on my own and check out that new store I wanted to see for a long time" the older explained his fancy clothing choice along with his plan and earned a slight nod from the boy.

"Perhaps, you can join me. We can go shopping at the mall and have lunch on our way back" Jayce proposed with a grin, suddenly so excited about the thought as he charted out a new plan. He expected Mago to jump and join him..... but the slightly late response and a shake of the head told him otherwise.

"I will have to pass Mr Ash......king isn't home and he would be mad as fuck if I fucking go out without his permission and that too.... with you," Mago replied, not in the least hesitant about addressing the unsettled relationship between the both.

Lucca watched how the excited gleam of shopping and outing left Jayce as the latter licked his lips anxiously. The smile on his face also faltered but he composed himself the best he could before he started again.

"of course, I understand darling......but it's just shopping. You and me......lots of attractive things and a big appetizing lunch" he tried to coax again but Mago was adamant.

"I have everything and more Mr Ash.......king has bought me the whole store the other day and Papa got me literally every fucking thing on this fucking planet. I don't need anything" The boy chuckled at the older's futile attempts as he wiggled out of his blanket and onto the cold floor..... bare feet.

"but that all is for you. We can go baby shopping......I am sure you have nothing of that sorts right?" Jayce insisted, his tone had some hidden desperateness and a slight irritation that caught Lucca's attention and he was fast to move on his feet.

Taking a step ahead in Mago's direction, he stood tall with a straight face and stoic expression.

"My tiny majesty isn't interested in going out with you Mr Ashford......and I believe, he has made his point clear. You can continue with your plan alone" Mago turned his face to look at Lucca, who stood by the couch the boy sat on, making Mago wonder when did he moved from his spot.

Almost instantly Jayce's face turned sour and he narrowed his eyes at the right-hand man. Strutting towards him, he bore his eyes in Lucca's daring ones and glared for a good twenty seconds.

Yikes....

"I don't think I asked your opinion and neither did this boy........so please, I suggest you keep out of this" He menaced in a warning tone, glaring at Lucca, while Mago looked between them silently. He didn't appreciate Jayce talking to Lucca like this but the way Lucca glared back without any respect and consideration of Jayce's status in the household, Mago felt it be best if he stayed quiet.

"what's going on here?" The glaring contest continued until a new voice emerged from the already noisy rain and strong wind. Before Lucca, it was Jayce who stepped back and turned to the source of that dangerously low voice. Mago also turned and almost instantly smiled toothily when his sight filled with his favourite people in the world.

The crime lord and his right-hand man.

king had arrived at the mansion a few minutes earlier with Charlton after their scheduled visits to some sights. Scattered locks of his were dripping with water along with his long coat as he rushed towards the entrance of the mansion when he spotted Lucca nearly chest to chest with his utmost displeasure....Jayce. The scene in front of him looked serious enough for him to intervene and intervene he did after making sure of the whereabouts of his boy.

Charlton and Lucca exchanged readable glances quietly.

On the other hand, King opened his arms on instincts for a 'flying into his arms Mago', when he saw Mago scurrying towards him quickly, while he waited for an answer. The question was never answered but at least he was prepared when a round squishy lover of his crashed his adorable self into King's chest and rounded his arms around King, wetting his own clothes from King's damp ones.

"where are your shoes?" the older asked after seeing his lover's bare feet in the freezing atmosphere.

"Mr Ash offered me a shopping spree......can I go with him pleasey?" Mago asked, ignoring King's concern completely, as he lifted his cute face to make a request while King looked down at his alluring boy, forgetting the world for a second.

Slow and steady the words registered in King's mind and a slow frown also started to settle on his forehead. He looked up at Jayce only to find him staring back with nervousness before he locked eyes with Mago.

"oh baby.......you can go wherever you want....." King started with a smile as he leaned down to peck Mago's lips shortly, Charlton and Lucca shared a look again at the unexpected word king just delivered while Jayce felt some kind of hope in his heart.

Mago's smile only widened.

"Really?" he asked with stars in his eyes.

"yes, really.....but Charlton told me that Mickey was coming to meet you in an hour or so. He wanted to have lunch with you since it has been so long........but I guess that can be arranged some other day—..."

"No...No.... I have been missing him so fucking much for the past many days. I have so fucking much to talk about and I have plenty of gifts to share as well....." Mago counted his supposed adventures with his soulmate as he talked animatedly with hand gestures and whatnot.

King grinned satisfied with the result of the trick he used, the boy of his was completely distracted with a new mission and the disappointment on Jayce's face proved to be a worthy sight. The right-hand men to both the queen and the king stifled their smiles as they applauded King in their heads.

"come on then my tiny majesty.......we should finish our schedule before you get the time with your soulmate uninterrupted" Lucca said and Mago nodded. The boy turned to face King once again, raised himself on his tippy toes and pecked King's lips before rushing inside the manor.

Ignoring Jayce and his existence altogether and leaving the three daunting men behind.

"you are a menace Lucca.....you know that?" King commented playfully at Lucca after Mago was gone, referring to the challenging glare he passed at Jayce. The right-hand man didn't let his majesty bear more pressure and straight away went to answer with finality, king appreciated Lucca's behaviour and complimented him with creative words.

Lucca only snickered in return with a bow of his head.

King smirked and tilted his head in Charlton's direction.....

"Charlton.... call Mickey and tell him that he has a lunch date with my boy today" he commanded, scheduling a never-scheduled meeting between his lover and his soulmate, while he simultaneously passed a practical smug look to Jayce which the older caught right away.

"will do King" Charlton replied curtly, knowing of King's stubborn act.

Their behaviour was disrespectful in Jayce's view and that only fuelled his anger. He breathed through his nose harshly as he clenched his jaw tight and suddenly walked in King's way when he proceeded to follow his boyfriend inside the manor with his trusted men.

"why are you doing this to me?" he asked in a true hurtful and desperate tone, eyes racking King's dominating expressions as he stared at the crime lord in his eyes.

King cocked his brow challengingly.

"I get that you don't accept me......never have accepted me as the part of your family Raye. I understand that believe me......but please, please don't stop that boy from at least becoming my friend....." Jayce said, nearly begging with several worrying creases on his forehead as he looked at King.

The latter didn't react in any way to showcase his interest but simply stared back silently.

"I can't change anything that has happened in the past Raye, I can't even try to bring back the younger you who didn't despise me as much as you do now.... just so I could cater my own feelings around the hope of change one day" a lone tear dropped from the older's dark eyes and made it down his soft cheek while he expressed his remorse about the past.

"I don't deserve this Raye" Jayce whispered his words as a choke of hurt clogged his throat.

King scoffed at that....

"I don't fucking care what you deserve and what you don't. Mago is my love, my boyfriend and will be an adorable mom to my child,..........all I care about is what Mago deserves and that innocent boy doesn't deserve to fall under the charm of your fake concerns you call 'friendship'." King stated in his authoritative tone that he always managed to tame in front of his father when Jayce was also present.

But not today...

"I won't hurt him in any way if that's what you—..." Jayce started, addressing another insecurity King might have for him. He was always so pure with Mago, be it his intentions or any act around the boy, and the man only wanted to explain that to the fierce boyfriend of the said boy.

But King wasn't in any mood to listen...

"you can't hurt him even if you want to Mr Ashford, not until I am with him. That boy is so important to me that if anyone near us breathed funny around him......I will be the one ruining their lives to the extent they will curse their birth" The threat was clear and delivered, King had rage and murder in his eyes when he spoke those words with an intact glare fixed on the so-called 'lover of his father' as Jayce claimed to be.

"Raye, at least....." Jayce started again in a begging voice.

"It's 'king' for you Mr Ashford....." King roared with a growl that came out as more dangerous with the aura king had, wet locks creating a halo of a devil with the backdrop of harsh rain hitting the tiled floors loudly. Jayce visibly jumped back and stared at the other with wide astonished eyes.

"...Don't try and initiate conversations with me. Because between you and me, we don't have anything such as a relationship to even begin with" he spat knowing his words will strike the target and will hurt the older's feelings in their true reality.

Maybe King did that because he knew Mr Xavier wasn't home, maybe he did that to finally put a stop to the advances Jayce was trying to start with his boyfriend.

Nevertheless, King's words were spot on when he saw tears gathering in Jayce's beautiful eyes. The man turned his face away, breaking the eye contact, and sniffled sadly as he felt King pushing past his shoulder roughly, his men following obediently after him, and then moving ahead inside the mansion.

Poor Jayce.....

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Sayonara