Iron Rose Ch. 02

"Exactly." Miguel sighed, looking at Alicia. "He's not but why are you here?"

Hearing his question, Alicia just laughed. "Because his memories her here. I will never leave this place because Angelo's spirit still leaves here. I am sorry for saying this but although some people have been trying to kill his memories...." She sighed. "...they are still here and they'll leave here forever. Angelo used to light up this house and although he's dead, I am still here to remind people that Angelo will live forever."

Miguel's eyes watered at her words. "You loved him that much?"

"He was my son." She smiled brightly, nodding her head. "Which mother wouldn't love her son? By the way, thanks for earlier. I really, really appreciate it."

Miguel smiled brightly, resting his hand on her shoulder. "You don't have to worry. The food was delicious."

Alicia got a really familiar feeling when Miguel touched her shoulder, a feeling of calmness and bliss. It was like something she had lost had just come to her, Angelo. Shit! Miguel's blissful smile, his touch and his eyes, they all reminded her of Angelo. But how was that possible, she thought as the smile on her face faded? Angelo was dead and no one had ever made her feel like he was still alive, not even his brother, Carter was able to make her feel for a moment that he was alive.

"So you don't have to worry." He withdrew his hand, making her feel empty. "May I please keep this picture?" He asked, putting his hands together. "Please?"

Alicia opened her mouth to speak and she couldn't recognize her voice. It was so low. "Of... of course, just make sure that Jack doesn't...."

"It's just between you and me." He winked. "I promise."

"Okay." Alicia sighed. "I am gonna go to bed now. Goodnight."

"Goodnight."

She turned and quickly went back to the house, confused and with a lot of questions in her head.

"Don't worry, Angelo." Miguel said softly, passing his hands on picture. "You've suffered so much and now, it's time for them to suffer. It's their turn to suffer and pay for everything that they did to you, especially Jack."

His eyes watered as pain slipped into him. "He'll suffer a billion times over. I will take away everything and I mean everything that I lost. I will make them pay dearly for everything and together, we shall become victorious. They might have won the battle but they will lose the war."

***

"I loved you, Gabriel...."

"I am so sorry for everything." Gabriel pleaded, kneeling down on the floor. "Please, forgive me and.... I love you too."

"They say if you love someone, you never betray them. But that's what you did. I gave you everything that you wanted, money, clothes, love and all the sex you needed."

"Baby...."

"Don't touch me." He quickly withdrew his hand.

Gabriel's eyes were filled with tears. He was longing for the sweet man who had his back to him, Angelo. He wanted to hold him so much, kiss him and just tell him how much he loved him but he was unable to touch him.

"Please, I love you so, so much."

"No, you don't." He still couldn't reveal his face.

He had really long hair and was dressed all in white. They were in a place that Gabriel couldn't recognize.

"I regret everything, I swear." Gabriel cried. "Please, I miss you so much."

Hearing that word, Angelo just laughed it out. "That's not true, Gabriel but I wish you a happy life. You wanted what you have now and I hope you live happily. But know one thing, the truth shall one day come out and you'll realize that no one will ever love you the way I did. Goodbye, Gabriel."

With those words, Angelo disappeared.

*

"Angelo!" Gabriel furiously woke up, breathing like he'd just been chased by a predator.

Gabriel was sweaty all over.... He was hyperventilating... his body was hot.... His heart was racing miles and miles and he was really scared. Shit! He'd just had another dream about Angelo like he'd been doing so for the past few months. He was just happy that Jack hadn't heard him scream Angelo's name otherwise, they'd have had a heated argument.

"This felt real!" He gasped, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "What's wrong with me? I thought after his death, I'd be happy but that's not the case. I thought I didn't love him so what's going on?" He thought, trying to calm himself down.

Gabriel felt really hot, confused and thirsty. "I need something cold to help me forget about this."

He slowly withdrew the beddings from his body, revealing his naked self. They'd just made love before sleeping like they did most of the time. He quickly took his pajama trouser and slipped it on without anything inside. Then he slowly got out of the room and went down stairs to the kitchen.

The very moment Gabriel entered the kitchen, he froze. Shit! His heart missed a beat for a second... his eyes widened as his breaths came in slow and sensual... a powerful wave went down his spine, all the way to his dick and he felt it twitch.

"Fuck!" He thought.

Miguel was in the kitchen, near the counter holding a cup of water. But that wasn't what made him freeze. It was the way Miguel was dressed. Miguel was wearing nothing but a deep red, tight boxer brief which was transparent on the sides.

Miguel's body was sexy. He had a really gorgeous, bubbly butt and a feminine body that made him look like he had hips. His legs were hairless and really sexy and the way that brief had fit him, god, Gabriel couldn't help but admire the man's angelic body. He'd never seen a body like that ever since the death of his ex.... husband. He was really.... He didn't even know the right word to use. All he knew was that he couldn't stop staring.

Miguel on the other hand had just come to get a glass of water after feeling really hot. He was also thinking about something and he just wanted to calm down. Taking the glass, he quickly turned and got the surprise of his life when he found Gabriel looking at him like a piece of meat.

An evil grin appeared on his face when he noticed the way Gabriel was staring at him with such fire and passion. He could tell the man was admiring him. He quickly took the night robe he had placed on a chair and quickly covered himself.

"Gabriel!!" He called, getting him out of his thoughts. "I hope I didn't wake you up."

"W.... what?" Gabriel stammered, taking a few steps forward. He was hoping Miguel hadn't noticed the way he'd been staring at him. "No! I actually came here to get something cold because I feel really hot."

"Oh, alright then." Miguel slowly moved a bit from the fridge. "I hope you don't mind me being here at this time. I had a difficult time sleeping since this is kinda new environment and...."

"No, why would you say that?" He chuckled nervously. "This is equally your house. Make yourself at home."

He smiled and then headed straight to the fridge and got the first thing he found, a can of beer. He quickly opened it and the moment he was about to take a sip, he felt a hot hand hold his arm tightly, stopping him from taking that beer.

He quickly looked and found Miguel holding him. He couldn't explain what he felt when Miguel held his hand tightly. It was like a powerful flame had just held him there, not to burn him but to just drive him insane. He was scared because no one had made him feel like that before except.... forget it.

"What are you doing?" Miguel asked in a serious tone. "I thought you said you were feeling hot and that means you need to take some cold water. Why are you holding that can then? Is everything alright?"

"Err...." Gabriel gulped. "Yeah! I just...."

"No, Gabriel...." Miguel quickly took the can away from Gabriel, putting it back on the counter. Then he took the glass and handed it t Gabriel. "Water is what you should be drinking if you are feeling hot. Beer will only make you confused and you'll wake up with a hangover."

"But...."

"It's a humble request, Gabriel, please."

Gabriel looked at Miguel and then the glass he was holding. Then he sighed, smiled and took a deep breath. He took the glass and took a sip, feeling as if his worries all went away.

"Good!" Miguel smiled brightly. "That wasn't so bad now, was it??"

Gabriel shook his head. "Not at all. Thank you."

"It's nothing." He said, glancing at the clock on the wall. "Well, I just came to take some water. I am going back to sleep. See you in the morning, Gabriel."

"Goodnight."

Miguel smiled brightly and ten started going away but before he even went further, he slipped and started heading for the floor but got the surprise of his life when he felt strong arms wrapping around his waist. He quickly closed his eyes as those arms pulled him closer to the hot body. He put his hands on a gorgeous muscular chest as his heart gave a sharp pound in his chest.

Opening his eyes, Miguel felt his face closer Gabriel's eyes and the first thing he felt were Gabriel's hot breaths on his face. His heart started racing as his hormones got out of control. His body felt like it was connected to something that made him vibrate. He felt a really strange tingle down his spine as he tried to control himself. Looking into Gabriel's eyes, Miguel could tell the man wanted him.

Gabriel on the other hand had a really strange feeling, something that he'd never felt in a really long time. Being so close to Miguel, holding tightly to his waist was too much for him. He felt like he was connected to a cable of electricity which made his hormones to run out of control. It got so hot that he instantly started sweating. His heart was pounding deep in his chest, threatening to rip out. He couldn't think straight.

And when Miguel breathed on his face, he felt it travel all the way down to his cock. It instantly started rising and shit, he wasn't putting on any underwear inside. He knew that if his cock got hard, Miguel was gonna be able to feel it. But the strange thing was that he didn't want to let him go.

Looking deep in his eyes, Gabriel just got lost in them. They were the most beautiful green eyes he'd ever seen in his entire life, just like Angelo. It was like those eyes were piercing through his very soul, calling out to him.

"Shit!" he thought as he suddenly started trembling.

Gabriel had never felt that way about another man ever since he got married to Jack. Why was that happening now, he thought as he got even more scared? It wasn't supposed to be like that. He was a fucking married man who was also in love with his spouse.

Miguel looked into Gabriel's eyes and he started getting head. All the lies Gabriel had ever said to him, the pain he'd ever caused him and all the fake kisses started haunting him. He started feeling like something was crawling up his body, something that was reopening his wounds. He couldn't be there anymore he needed to leave.

"Thank you." Miguel quickly withdrew his hands, feeling Gabriel's arms moving from his waist. "I gotta go."

He quickly turned, rushing out of the kitchen as tears went down his cheeks. He had loved Gabriel so much and now he was hurting because of him. It was really unfair.

Meanwhile, Gabriel just stood and watched as Miguel left the room. Shit, his cock was so fucking hard that it rose in trouser he was wearing. He took his hand, covered it and then took a can of beer, taking a whoop. He was so horny than he'd ever been before. He needed to calm down.

"What's happening to me?"

He was so confused and lost.

***

Miguel was seated on the pool chair, his eyes in the water. It was in the afternoon and he'd just come for some air before going back inside. He had spent the entire day with Jack and Gabriel, just talking to them.

Suddenly, his phone started ringing and when he looked at it, he rolled his eyes and his mood changed.

"What do you want?" Miguel asked harshly, sounding really rude. "Don't you have a life to live? Why do you always have to bother me? You're seriously getting on my nerves now."

"Miguel, you know I can't do that." The voice on the other end sighed. "I love you so much and I just came from your house and they told me you've been gone for almost two days. Are you alright?"

"As if you care?" He glowered, slightly getting up from the chair.

"But you know I do." Brian said on the other end. "Why do you always insist that...."

"Because you made your choice, Brian." He yelled, gripping the phone harder. "The day you chose that bastard, Felix over me is the day you died to me. I don't care what you do but stay away from me."

"But you know that...."

"I don't wanna hear it." He furiously got up, yelling his lungs out. "Why don't you go out there and enjoy your life with all my enemies since you've decided to side with them. But let me tell you one thing, Brian...." He sounded with warning in his voice. "...the day that idiot decides to do anything against me, I will strike back and when I do, I'll not spare you as well. So if I were you, I'd tell him to back off my case." Then out of the blue, he gave a mocking laughter. "But why would you when you're helping him."

"But Miguel...."

"Do me a favor, Brian..." He slightly closed his eyes, breathing in deeply. "....stop calling me and forget I even exist. Felix is your family now and as long as that bastard is in your life, you and I have no sort of relationship at all."

"But...."

Before Brian could finish his sentence, Miguel cut him off. He got so mad that he wanted to hit something. He couldn't believe Brian had the nerves to call him when he was already going through all the pain and drama with Jack and Gabriel. It was really annoying.

"Trouble, uh?" Miguel heard a voice behind.

Miguel quickly turned and found Jack staring at him with his arms folded. He rubbed his face and smiled brightly.

"What?"

"I am sorry, I couldn't help but hear your conversation. I hope everything is okay with you."

Miguel nodded, still smiling. "Just my brother that's been getting on my nerves." He sighed, sitting back on the chair. Jack came and sat close to him. "You see, he's just been doing everything to piss me off."

"I get you." Jack chuckled in satisfaction. "The people we have in our lives don't seem to understand some things. From your conversation...." Jack didn't mean to eavesdrop but he couldn't help it. "It seems your brother is dating someone you don't like or maybe your enemy."

Hearing Jack's question, Miguel simply laughed. "Jack, I don't like people tasting my patience." He said, still smiling. "I don't like when people do things that also piss me off. That's what he did and as long as he continues doing what he's done, he's no longer my brother. I don't care about him. He can do whatever he wants."

Jack laughed at Miguel's answer. "I like that." He said, biting one of his finger nails. "I really like that. You see I had someone like that years back, someone who always got on my nerves with everything he did. He was a stupid, spoilt bastard."

Miguel didn't need to be a genius to know who Jack was talking about. He gave a brilliant grin, rubbing on his temple seductively. "And what did you do?"

Jack got excited with Miguel's answer. He just chuckled and breathed in deeply, feeling alive that he was still the winner. "Let's just say, that bastard no longer messes with me. And I am sure that he'll remember that for the rest of his life."

Miguel laughed softly, biting one of his lips. "Continue thinking that way Jack. But I wonder how you'll feel when you realize that you didn't actually get rid of that problem. I wish I could kill you right now but where's the fun in that? You'll find out soon, sooner than you think that what you did years ago was all in vain. I am still alive and I am back with a vengeance.'

Jack shook his head and smiled even brighter. "Anyway," He held Miguel's hand, rubbing on it sweetly. "I just wanted to tell you that I have just received a call from father. He's coming this evening and he said he has something very important to announce."

Miguel's smile started fading. "Okay." He didn't sound so sure.

"So this evening, I am going to throw a grand party." He chuckled happily. "Just something a little fancy to welcome him and also for the announcement and what would make it better than La don attending the party?"

"What?" Miguel gasped, shaking his head. "I don't think that's necessary. This party is for you and your family and...."

"I am warning you, Miguel." Jack said in a really serious voice. Then he burst into laughter when he saw the look on Miguel's face. "But seriously though, you must attend this party. I will need your presence there, please?"

Miguel sighed, raising his hands in the air like he was surrendering. "Alright, fine! I will be there."

"Good!" Jack quickly got up and literally jumped. "I have to go and start the preparations. This party will be grand."

He turned around and rushed back to the house, missing the evil grin on Miguel's face.

"A party!" Miguel chuckled sinisterly. "That's great and thanks for inviting me. You wait and see what will happen at that party. My plans shall start coming into place today. What you think will go perfectly will actually make your mind to be blown away. Wait and see Jack. Today, you'll get a taste of your own medicine. I hope you're ready."

He laughed sinisterly as the grin on his face got brighter and brighter. He couldn't wait for evening and to stare into the eyes of another idiot who was the master mind of all that had happened, the man that had completely destroyed his life.

"You all are in for a big surprise. Get ready."

***

"Oh Jack," One of the women moaned, looking all around. "You really know how to throw grand parties. This is really amazing and it might just be the grandest party you've ever thrown."

"Really?" Jack smiled brightly, raising his eyebrow. "And it is just a simple party. This is nothing compared to what I have planned to throw by the end of the year. By the way, all of you are invited."

"Wow!" The other woman said, taking a sip of her champagne. "Looks like we've gotten the honor of being invited first. And your outfit, darling...." She winked, making an 'O' with her hand. "...it's really sick. You're making us feel like we didn't try at all."

"Well, there's always a next time, ladies." Jack said, opening his arms wider. "Anyway, it's what I could afford in such short notice. But thanks. You don't look so bad yourselves."

The three women looked at each other and then at Jack. He was wearing a really beautiful black trouser which seemed sparkly and really expensive, stark to him like a second skin. A white designer's shirt was tucked in a white and black blazer which had one button only and it looked marvelous. His shoes were to die for. His shoulder long hair was tied in a ponytail using a diamond band which made him sparkle. His handsome face was in full view, especially when he smiled.

It was obvious that no one at the party could compete with him when it came t fashion and he knew about it.

"I bet there is no one here alive that can beat you when it comes to fashion." One of the women said. "I really admire you Jack."

"She's right." The other one said. "You have a really handsome husband and when it comes to fashion, you're the best."

"Well..." Jack was enjoying all the compliments. "Like I always say, Jack is always Jack and to be like Jack, you've gotta be Jack."

The three women looked at each other in confusion and then at Jack. "What do you mean, Jack?'

"Well, that's the story for another party." He chuckled, waving his little fingers in the air. "Ciao ladies."

He smiled and then walked away from them, leaving them looking confused as ever. He started walking around the party, smiling and greeting everyone. He was looking for his husband and of course, Miguel because he hadn't seen him ever since the party had started like two hours back.