Stand for Love Ch. 11

If only he could bring back that time. He was really missing it and he knew it was ruining his mood. He was supposed to be happy, smiling at his guests and laughing with them. He wasn't supposed to be sad or anything but he couldn't help it.

Nicholas was suddenly brought to reality when he felt a strong hand on his shoulder. He almost gasped and then smiled at the handsome man before him.

"Are you alright?" Mr. Raj asked. He was sounding a bit worried and Nicholas didn't want to make him more worried.

"Err...I'm fine," He stammered, trying to fix the smile back on his face. "Let me introduce you to others."

Nicholas took Mr. Raj and introduced him to his sister who was looking elegant and stylish. She was wearing a green designer's dress and it was completely fixed on her dress. She was looking really beautiful and sex with her hair tied back, leaving only a few curls which fell to her face.

After that he introduced him to his aunt who seemed stylish too and his granny who was looking really beautiful. He had introduced him to almost everyone and now...he just had to find his mother. Where was she when he needed her the most?

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Victoria was dressed in a tight, red designer's dress. It was really beautiful and she was sure no one was dressed in a dress as beautiful as hers. Her hair was curled to perfection...her high heels were fixed to her feet like they were a part of her. As classy as she was, she was wearing a beautiful smile, chuckling at the passing guests. She had to be dressed beautifully because she had a task at hand which she was pretty sure was gonna be a success.

Alongside her was Jake, handsome, sexy and dressed in a tight black designer's suit. His hair was gelled and his smile was bright.

Victoria was standing far from everyone because she couldn't help but feel that some people were talking about her due to what had happened on social media. But she couldn't care less. All she had to do was look bright and smile just like everyone else.

"Keep your eyes open," Victoria said, smiling at everyone who was passing by her. "Don't forget our plan alright?"

"Don't worry mother." Jake was pretending as if he wasn't talking to her. His eyes were busy scanning if Adrian was at the party or he hasn't come down yet. "My eyes are always open. Once I spot him I'll inform you."

"Good!" Victoria smiled. "I can't wait for him to come..." Victoria trailed off once she looked straight ahead and saw her son coming straight at her. He was with a certain man and if she was not mistaken, he was coming right at her to introduce the man.

"Nicholas is coming this way." Victoria signaled Jake with a wonderful smile on her face. She didn't want Nicholas to hear them talking about their plans or else it'd be a disaster and all her plans would be ruined.

Nicholas saw his mother and he couldn't help but admire the way she was looking. She was glowing and that smile...it was really wonderful. Seeing her dressed all in red and her hair curled was beautiful. She looked younger than her age and as always, she stole the spotlight of the party.

When he came closer, Nicholas kissed her on the cheeks and stood beside her, ignoring Jake who was with her. He didn't want to spoil his mood by talking to Jake.

"Mr. Raj," Nicholas smiled, wrapping his arms around his mother's shoulder. "This lovely woman is my mother."

"Wow!" Mr. Raj smiled, extending his hand to her. "She's beautiful."

"Thank you!" Victoria blushed, extending her hand. To her surprise, Mr. Raj took her hand in his and brought it further to his lips. He kissed it and Victoria couldn't help but blush. The man was handsome and a hunk...she couldn't help but admire him.

"And who is the handsome man by her side?" Mr. Raj asked, letting go of Victoria's hand.

Nicholas had no idea how to answer that question at all. He didn't want his mother to speak because she might tell him that he was his fiancé or worse, husband. So he had to act smart and cook up a lie.

"Err..." Nicholas stuttered, thinking exactly what to say. "He's my...he's actually a family friend."

"Oh," Mr. Raj smiled and shook Jake's hand.

Jake smiled brightly but deep down inside he didn't like the introduction which Nicholas had given the man. Couldn't he have at least introduced him as...anything sweet? Geez, Jake was hurt but he had to smile and not show anything.

After the introduction, Nicholas kissed his mother and went away with Mr. Raj to introduce him to other people at the party most especially his business partners and friends. It was a really happy party and Nicholas was enjoying the company of the old man. He was so funny and he most especially talked about his loving wife and children. Nicholas couldn't help but enjoy his company but after one question, Nicholas was left dumbstruck. He had no idea how to answer the question but he couldn't just leave it hanging. It was a question which made him quiver and tremble...

"Hey," Mr. Raj asked, patting on his back. "I heard that you're married and I also heard that he's really handsome." He said softly and then chuckled. "So can I meet your better half?"

That was the question which left him hanging. He stared at the man with an endless smile. His heart was suddenly pounding in his chest...his mouth was open but no word actually came out of the mouth...all the memories of Adrian came back to him and so did the pain and anger. Where was George when he needed him the most? He seemed lost but he couldn't hide that smile on his face.

"Mr. Miller!"Mr. Raj snapped him out of his mood. Nicholas gasped and then smiled brighter. "Is there anything or..."

"No," Nicholas chuckled nervously, sliding his hands in his pockets. "Err...he...he's currently out of town. He was supposed to be here but..." He gulped, smiling brightly. "...he couldn't make it because the issue that he had gone out of town for was not fixed."

Nicholas lied but he knew his reason wasn't convincing enough as he saw the look the old man gave him. He had no idea what he would do if the old man asked him if it was the truth. He couldn't just tell the man that he was separated from his husband. It just wasn't done?

He needed to do something.

"Hey," Nicholas chuckled nervously. "I think it's time for the speech. Come on, let's go."

The man chuckled, nodding his head as he followed Nicholas to the front.

Nicholas was really happy that moment had passed but talking about Adrian somehow woke up something in him, something that he was trying hard to hide that night. He felt hot and all his memories came back to him. Why the fuck was that even happening to him? Whatever was happening, Nicholas knew he had to hide it and concentrate on the party.

Taking a deep sigh, Nicholas went further to the front together with Mr. Raj. He picked up a microphone, took a deep breath and brought it to his mouth.

"Ladies and gentlemen I'd like to welcome you to..."

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Adrian was seated on the chair, toweling his wet hair. He was in a really happy mood and couldn't wait to go downstairs and see how his husband was gonna react with the plan that George had made. He threw the towel away and picked a hair dry. He slowly dried his hair, making sure that it was smooth and soft. He wanted to look his best.

After few minutes of drying his hair, Adrian slowly added hair lotion, making it shiny and beautiful. Then he quickly tied it into a pony tail which made him look really handsome.

Adrian then got up and stared at his reflection in the wonderfully huge mirror. He was totally impressed with his look. He was putting on a bright purple shirt, a dark blue skinny jean since it was not his party. To top it all he was wearing light brown shoes that he was sure made him look handsome.

Still admiring his reflection, Adrian tucked his shirt in and he was set for the party. He was just in casual and it made him look handsome and sexy. He slowly turned around to see how his big ass was packed in the skinny jean he was wearing.

Checking himself out actually made him feel good. His shirt was held tightly to his chest, though not muscular and with a beautiful designer's skinny jean and brown shoes plus that hair which showed his whole face and blue eyes he was set to go downstairs and enjoy the party to the fullest.

He took a bottle of cologne from the table, splayed it on himself and then with a final check he slowly went outside the room.

As soon as he left his room he started feeling nervous and scared. He didn't know how his husband's reaction would be. He had warned him the previous night to stay away from him. The only thing that scared him the most was the thought of his husband snapping at him in front of his guests.

"You'll be fine," Adrian breathed, letting all the negative energy leave him. He couldn't just let that energy bring him down and render him weak. He had planned for this to happen and besides, he didn't want to disappoint George by not showing up.

With a deep sigh, deep breath and a bright smile, Adrian headed for the living room. It was not long and he could see the people from where he was. There were quite many and most of them were in suits, expensive suits that made him feel out of place. But hey, they knew him as Nicholas' better half so they'd understand him.

He slowly began going down the stairs and quickly got a glimpse of George looking straight at him. He somehow felt better knowing that George had his eyes on him. Adrian quickly rushed down and some people already had their eyes on him. He didn't know why they were looking but he played along and smiled at them.

"Hey," He heard a woman's happy voice. "You're Nicholas' husband, right,"

Adrian quickly turned to see a blonde woman looking happily at him. She was dressed elegantly and her smile was lovely too. He gave her the same gesture and smiled brightly.

He couldn't speak but he just nodded and continued his way into the crowd. His eyes were only on one person, his husband. He wanted to see how he was looking but then again for his plans to work he had to pretend as if he didn't care.

Standing right there, his eyes scanned the whole room only stopping when he saw him, Nicholas. He was looking really handsome in his grey designer's suit. It was stuck on his body like a second skin and completely showed how well built he was.

Adrian couldn't help but stare at him while he talked with some people who happened to be business men. He was smiling, something Adrian hadn't seen since he came back to the house. It sure felt good to see him smiling. He deserved all the happiness in the world because he was a really good man. He knew that Nicholas was mad at him and told him painful things at times but there was never a time in which he hated him.

To Adrian, there was no other person sweeter, cuter, loving and beautiful like his husband. He was the kindest man he knew even though he hadn't trusted him. Just a few hours and he'd be holding his man, kissing him and making love in their wonderful room.

That kind of thought made Adrian to be filled with all kinds of emotions, happiness, love, lust and desire. Those emotions took a hold of him and he felt vulnerable. He looked at Nicholas and he was looking really cute, smiling and talking to some people. Had they not been in the situation they were currently in, Adrian would have taken him somewhere private and kissed his brains.

But he also remembered that according to the plan he had to act as if he was just at the party and not to look at Nicholas. Adrian felt kinda lost without George but he still stood there, took a glass of champagne of drank while he allowed George to do whatever it was that he had to do.

After a few minutes of standing, Adrian heard a deep manly voice behind him. Smiling brightly, he slowly turned and stared at the face of the man who the voice belonged to. The man was tall, handsome, dressed in a tight black designer's suit. His hair was dark and cut short...his eyes were piercing blue just like him...he was wearing a smile and holding a glass of champagne. To Adrian he was a really handsome man but not as handsome as his Nicholas. There was no one as handsome as his husband.

"Hi!"

"Hey!" Adrian smiled.

"I was standing alone and I couldn't help but stare at you. You're really handsome."

Those words actually made Adrian blush. It was like he was acting a movie and he just met his prince charming. He wore a beautiful smile and chuckled nervously, wondering how Nicholas would feel once he saw him.

"Thank you!" Adrian said as he stared the man in the eyes.

"By the way," The man extended his hand. "My name is Jill, Jill Johnson."

"Adrian!" He extended his hand and shook the man's waiting hand. "Adrian...Wilson,"

The man smiled brightly and Adrian smiled right back. He knew that this was George's plan and he was gonna play along. It was time to find out what exactly was on Nicholas' mind, whether he wanted to divorce him or not.

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Victoria's eyes widened, her mouth gaped and her body shook in excitement. She quickly moved her eyes to Jake who didn't seem to notice her expression. She was overexcited at what her eyes saw. Finally, after almost two hours of waiting, she'd finally spotted Adrian speaking with a man. Now her plan was going to work and she couldn't wait to go to that room and search for the CD.

"Jake," Victoria muttered, slightly poking him with her hand.

Jake suddenly looked at her and said, "What is it?"

"I've spotted our target." Victoria said softly.

Her voice was filled with excitement and determination. No way was she going to lose that opportunity. She didn't know whether she'd have that kind of opportunity again and she wanted to use it to the fullest. If she doesn't find the CD, well, at least it was worth the effort.

"Should we go now?" Jake asked, literally jumping with excitement. "I just can't wait anymore."

"Yes!" Victoria chuckled. "It's now or never. We need to take this opportunity and free ourselves from him. I don't know about you but I've been humiliated enough because of that stupid, foolish boy."

Thinking about the humiliation had actually brought Victoria a lot of anger. Because of Adrian she didn't even enjoy the party. Because of him she stood further away from the people at the party because she was sure they'd be laughing at her and asking questions.

Because of Adrian she's been like a stranger at the party instead of being the queen that she is. He was gonna pay if at all she finds the CD. It was all that she needed and she couldn't wait to get to that room and search for the CD like she's never searched before.

"Let's go." Victoria said softly.

With a final look of anger and hatred, Victoria and Jake slowly went up the stairs. In a few minutes they entered Adrian's room and glanced at each other, smirking. It was gonna be a long search and they were not gonna leave anything unturned. They were really confident that they were gonna find the CD and destroy it. After that they were gonna make Adrian pay and be humiliated again.

"Can you smell that?" Victoria asked, sniffing the air.

"Yeah," Jake chuckled softly. "It's the CD which will lead to our freedom. Adrian will never know what hit him."

Victoria could almost smell it, her freedom and her revenge. There was nothing sweeter than it in the whole wide world. She was gonna have to make Adrian pay at all costs.

"Let's start our search." Victoria announced.

They looked at each other, smiled and went inside the room to begin their search. They weren't gonna stop until that evidence had been found. After that, it was gonna be payback time. Victoria couldn't wait for that time to finally come.

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"Yeah," Nicholas laughed, touching his chest in excitement.

He was having a good time with some of his business partners and friends. They were also congratulating him for the contract which he had. He was more than happy with the outcome of the situation. The speech had been perfect...the party was turning out for the best and best of all, his worries had gone away. Adrian was no longer in his mind, at least maybe until the party ends.

Nicholas had never laughed that much since Adrian's betrayal. He was always sad, regretting and remembering. The party had been a great idea and it seemed to have brought some form of happiness to him. He just wished it would go on and on and on and on. Then it would mean that his mood would remain the same and Adrian wouldn't bother him anymore.

Nicholas took a quick sip of the champagne in his glass and looked around, trying to find Mr. Raj so that he could talk to him. He was still wearing a big smile on his face but once his eyes looked straight away his smile dropped, replaced by a frown.

Looking in that very direction, there was Adrian chatting with some guy he didn't know. He suddenly got mad but he couldn't help but notice how handsome and sexy the boy looked. He was putting on a dark blue skinny and Nicholas' eyes were just fixed on that big ass fitted in those jeans.

Fuck, he could still remember making love to that sweet ass. He could still remember thrusting his big cock in that ass as they both moaned in pleasure. He could still remember eating that sweet ass as the boy squirmed in his arms. He could still remember shooting his juice deep in that ass.

Fuck, Nicholas couldn't tear his eyes away from that ass. It was so beautiful, so lovely, so amazing, and so sweet and...it was calling to his very soul as he stood there and stared at it. He was hypnotized and couldn't tear his eyes away. He wanted to grab Adrian, take him to privacy and slam his big fat cock up his ass. Nothing would be as lovely as that.

But then he started feeling intense anger, regret and betrayal. Why should he yearn for someone who never even loved him but...his money? Each time those thoughts came to his mind he always felt the pain of betrayal. He always got angry and he wanted to hurt him too. But on the other hand, his heart wouldn't allow it. It was still attached to Adrian and though he wanted to let him go, the very thought of ending their relationship was killing him.

Nicholas quickly snapped out of his thoughts only to realize that his cock was hard, painfully pressed against his trouser. Looking around, he brought his hands further and covered the hard on which was throbbing in his pants. It was pulsing and it was really painful.

He quickly moved his eyes away but found himself taking a glimpse from time to time. Seeing that Adrian was talking with another man, he felt himself getting jealous and rather angry but whatever he was feeling was not going to be expressed. After all, he didn't need Adrian in his life, right?

Nicholas tried to concentrate, talking with his guests but he couldn't concentrate. He was suddenly feeling some form of power rising within him. It was an indescribable feeling and he had no idea what it was. Somehow he couldn't just sit and pretend to be comfortable. His heart was pounding heavily and his cock was throbbing.

Feeling that he was getting tense, Nicholas smiled at the guests he was with and said, "Excuse me for a minute."

He then walked away from them, went to the kitchen and had some cool water. At least he felt better but for how long? And why was Adrian affecting him that much when he wanted to let him go? It was his chance to show Adrian that he didn't need him anymore but he was acting like a jealous husband. What was wrong with him?

Nicholas took a deep breath, had some water again and left to attend to his guests. He went back in and talked with his friends and business partners without even looking in the direction of Adrian even though he was dying to. He just stood firm, laughed, smiled and talked confidently.

He was still talking with his guests when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He quickly looked and found George smiling at him. He smiled back and wondered where his friend had been all this while. Nicholas excused himself from the guests and took George at a distance.