JE T'AIME: Adventures in Santorini 1

By cecelib

#NuBabe and #KaraHun adventures in Santorini

PART 1

RAIVEN AND JACQUES met one another when they grabbed a close-to-nothing condom box
at the same time and argued because they couldn't accept defeat at the grocery
store. Their partners settled it afterwards, and that was the start of their
'friendship'.

After that, the two kept seeing each other in the same grocery store that they
somehow became close and became partners in crime when it came to seeking a legit
close-to-nothing condom. After a few years of looking and not finding anything
legit, the two decided to fund a group of researchers to make them a legit one.

"I don't even know what to call you two," komento ni Cloud habang pinagmamasdan si
Jacques at Raiven na abala sa pagbabasa ng report galing sa researcher na
pinunduhan ng mga ito.

The two couples decided to meet at the Bitter Sweet Café at the request of Jacques
and Raiven. May sasabihin daw ang dalawa na kailangan magkakasama silang apat sa
hindi malamang kadahilanan. Pero mula nang magkita si Jacques at Raiven, walang
ginawa ang dalawa kundi ang mag-usap tungkol sa condom research na pinunduhan ng
mga ito.

And it was not only Cloud with the same thought about Jacques and Raiven. It was
Keiran as well. "To become friends because of a condom. That's just odd..."

Jacques glared at Cloud and Raiven glared at Keiran and at the same time, they
shushed their partners to be silent.

Keiran and Cloud just sighed and waited for the two to finish reading while they
shared small talks.

"I heard from Kamden," ani Cloud saka sumimsim ng tsa-a na in-order. "How's the
twins?"

Keiran immediately smiled. "They're adorable. The best decision we made was to
adopt them. Slowly, they're adjusting to their life with us and our family and I'm
so glad they're starting to live a happy life."

Cloud smiled seeing Keiran happy. "I can feel you. When we adopted our Parker, that
was also the best decision we ever made."

"How's Parker, by the way?" Keiran asked when Cloud mentioned his adopted son.

"College." Cloud smiled proudly. "He's a brilliant kid so we're not worried, but we
missed him. It's been months since we saw him."

"I'm sure he's doing great." Keiran already met Parker. He looked like a
responsible kid. "He's taking up Chemical Engineering, right?"

Cloud nodded, proud as ever. "Yep. Our Parker wants to make medicine for his Papa."
He glanced at Jacques who was still busy talking to Raiven about condoms. "I told
him not to pressure himself, but he took it upon himself to make his Papa taste and
smell something again. He's taking up seminars for Bio Engineering as well in his
university for additional knowledge."
Keiran could see how proud Cloud looked while talking about his son Parker and he
could relate. Because even though his twins just entered elementary school, he was
already a proud father.

"By the way, how's your twins doing in their school?" Cloud asked with concern.
"How are they adjusting? They're already brilliant at such a young age, so to
listen to a teacher teaching them how to write and read..."

Keiran sighed at that. "They're trying. Sinabi na namin ni Kara na hindi naman nila
kailangang gawin 'yon, pero gusto nila. I think they heard us talking about wanting
a normal childhood for them and they took it seriously."

"Must be difficult for them."

Tumango si Keiran. "Hmm. Nangangapa pa kami ni Kara kung anong dapat gawin."

"You two will be fine." Cloud reassured Keiran with a smile. "Lahat naman ng
magulang nangangapa sa una."

"Were you and Jacques like that?"

Cloud looked back at their memories and chuckled. "Well, we already have experience
with taking care of children when our son came along, so I can't say. But with my
lord's children, well, that was an experience. Marami kami sa bahay kaya hindi
masyadong mahirap, pero kung kami lang siguro ni Jacques, baka nangapa rin kami."

Siguro nga lahat mangangapa sa una, isip ni Keiran. "I'm so glad I have you to talk
to about these things. You're the only one I know who has a same-sex partner and
has a child and I'm kind of relieved. Some mothers in the neighborhood are not
really friendly with me and Kara. Muntik na ngang mapaaway si Mommy nang marinig
niya ang isa sa kapit-bahay namin na hindi kami pinapalapit baka raw 'mahawaan'
namin ang anak nila."

Cloud sighed because his baby dragon had the same experience. "Don't mind them.
Just focus on your family. Sila lang naman ang importante. We can't control what
other people think about same-sex relationship, but we can control how we react.
Don't mind them, or you can change residence. I suggest Bachelor's Village. They're
very friendly to same-sex couples."

"I'll think about it."

Cloud nodded.

"You two done sharing?" Jacques asked in a mitchy voice.

Sabay na napatingin si Cloud at Keiran kay Jacques.

Raiven clicked his tongue and spoke with an indifferent tone. "We've been waiting
for you two to finished. We're here to talk about the trip."

Cloud leaned on his seat and smiled at his baby dragon. "Je t'aime, mon marquis."

Keiran smiled at his Kara. "Love you, Kara."

Immediately, the two calmed down but rolled their eyes, making Keiran and Cloud
shook their heads in secret. They had been together with their partners for so many
years that they already knew how to handle them when they got moody.
"Whatever." Jacques glared at Cloud then he continued talking. "Anyway, we're here
because Raiven and I decided to go to vacation in Santorini, Greece together,
meaning you two are coming with us."

Raiven nodded and calmly seconded Jacques. "Period. No negotiation, no appeal and
no buts."

Nagkatinginan si Cloud at Keiran bago sumagot ang dalawa.

"Whatever my Marquess wants."

"Whatever my Kara wants."

Instantly, a smile spread across Raiven and Jacques' lips and then the two planned
the whole trip without them. Raiven even had a notebook and Jacques had his phone
for quick research about places to visit in Santorini.

Parehong napabuntonghininga sina Cloud at Keiran.

"Sabi nila kasama tayo, pero bakit parang hindi ko maramdaman?"

Cloud stared at his baby dragon who looked so focused on planning their trip with
Raiven. "I'm getting jealous."

"Me too."

Sabay na masamang tumingin si Jacques at Raiven sa mga asawa ng mga ito.

"Fuck you, Nube."

"Don't be annoying, Hun."

And then the two went back to planning, and then they started arguing.

"Hindi nga puwede," wika ni Raiven sa kalmadong boses. "That's too expensive. Wala
kaming pera."

"Bullshit!" Tinuro ni Jacques si Keiran. "He works for the Orgánosi and the pay is
massive."

"Nope. No money." Raiven didn't back down.

"Come on! Don't be a fucking spoilsport!" Jacques was annoyed. "Let's rent the most
expensive hotel room."

"No way." Raiven will never let Jacques have his way. "Kailangan mong matutong
magtipid, Jacques. It's always best to have money for rainy days. Meaning, don't
spend it all."

Jacques shrugged nonchalantly. "Even if I spent fucking millions in Santorini, I

still have money for rainy fucking days."

Raiven looked at Jacques flatly. "You're so annoying."

"You fucking are, too!"

"Let me just remind you that I'm poor," Raiven snapped, but he still looked calm.
"I can't afford the hotel you want."
"Well, I'm rich and I can afford it! I'll fucking pay for everything! Hotel and
food!"

"Hell, no. I will eat my own food."

"Don't be fucking stubborn, Attorney! I have money to burn, so let's burn them!"

"It doesn't mean that you have money to burn that you will."

"Oh, fuck you!"

"Fuck you too."

...And the argument of a pompous ass Marquess and an indifferent Attorney

continued.

And Cloud and Keiran just watched the two argue while trying not to smile because
of how adorable their partners were while arguing and snapping at each other.

No one wanted to back down until Cloud and Keiran interjected.

"How about we just rent a villa or a house in Santorini?" Cloud suggested.

"And then we'll cook our own meals," Keiran added.

Raiven looked at Cloud. "That's more expensive."

Jacques looked at Keiran. "I like that fucking idea."

Cloud sighed. "So the problem is the place to stay."

"Yes." Raiven nodded. "I'm poor. Well, compared to you two, we are. We have money,
but it's for my adorable son's future. Kahit maraming pera si Keiran, hindi pa rin
kami kasing-yaman n'yong dalawa na barya lang ang isang milyon kay Jacques."
Tiningnan nang masama ni Raiven ang katabi. "Let's settle with a simple hotel—"

"Fuck, no!" Jacques will never back down. "I want the most expensive. The most
luxurious. The best of the best!"

Keiran raised his hand to het Raiven and Jacques' attention. Nang tumingin ang
dalawa, saka siya nagsalita. "My ex-boss, Thanatos, had a villa in Santorini. It's
huge, looks expensive and luxurious and it's free since we can just borrow it while
we're there. Also, it's safe."

Jacques' brain immediately thought about Keiran's suggestion then nodded. "As long
as it's luxurious, suggestion accepted." Then he glared at Raiven. "Masaya ka na?
Libre na 'yon!"

Raiven smiled triumphantly. "Of course. Walang tatalo sa libre."

Jacques tsked and pinched Raiven's cheeks. "You're so fucking annoying! I hate
you!"

"I hate you back." Raiven did the same, he pinched Jacques' cheeks. "But this is
unfair because you can't feel pain."

Jacques smirked. "That's because I'm fucking awesome."

"Nope. You just have CIP."

"What did you say, you motherfucker?!" Jacques snapped again.

"I said you're annoying!" Raiven snapped back.

Keiran sighed at the two arguing again. "At least my Kara is not indifferent with
the Marquess anymore. He's shouting now."

Cloud chuckled. "Well, my baby dragon can bring out the worst in people."

Bumaling si Keiran sa katabi. "I'm amaze that you can tame him."

Cloud had a smile on his lips while watching Jacques argue with Raiven. "I can't
say that I've tamed him. Some of his mood swings surprises me from time to time,
but I like cooing him. He's like a dragon trying to roar but can't because he's a
babe." Then Cloud glanced at Keiran. "I'm also amazed that you can get through your
Kara. I mean, the first time I met Raiven, I didn't know if he had emotion at all.
He looks so indifferent."

Keiran shrugged and smiled while watching his Kara argue with the Marquess.
"Unraveling the real emotion behind his indifferent face was something I love
doing. I love seeing the changes in his face because of me. I love seeing an
emotion on his face that was caused by me." Keiran sighed in bliss. "Until now,
seeing him smile at me knowing I caused that still send tingles through my body."

Cloud smiled at that. "Yeah. I know what you mean. Seeing my baby dragon get pissed
because of me will always me my happy pill."

Keiran and Cloud both chuckled at their answer, earning a glare from their
husbands.

Keiran immediately changed the subject. "It's windy in Santorini this time of year,
so let's plan our trip with that in mind."

"Where's Nite's—I mean, Thanatos' Villa in Santorini by the way?" Jacques asked
Keiran. "I hate crowded places."

"Same," Raiven seconded Jacques.

"In Imerovigli," Keiran answered. "It's not a crowded place, but picturesque. Been
there once before, but I didn't get to sightsee."

Jacques immediately searched it on his phone while Raiven leaned in and peeked on
Jacques' phone with his notebook in hand.

"Hmm...I think this is okay," ani Jacques habang nagbabasa ng article tungkol sa
Imerovigli. "Not fucking crowded because it doesn't have shops and café like in
Fira and Oia."

"We can always visit Fira and Oia if we wanted to," Raiven suggested.

"Yeah," Jacques agreed. "And it said the sunset is also nice in Imerovigli."

"But let's still watch the sunset in Oia." Raiven was now writing on his notebook.

"Sure. It said here that Imerovigli is in the center of the island, so it's a good
location." Tumango-tango si Jacques saka nag-angat ng tingin kay Cloud. "Nube, you
better be nice to me in Santorini. Don't piss me off there."
Cloud just smiled, annoying Jacques.

Jacques glared at Cloud and then he leaned into Raiven to whisper on Raiven's ear.
"Hey, Attorney, does your husband piss you off on a daily basis?"

"Not really. He's sweet most of the time."

Mas lalong tumalim ang mata ni Jacques kay Cloud saka tinuro nito si Keiran. "Learn
from Keiran, Nube! He doesn't fucking piss Raiven off! He's fucking sweet."

Cloud's smile didn't waver. "When did I piss you off, babe? I'm always sweet."

"You're fucking annoying! I hate you!"

Cloud was trying his hardest not to laugh and Keiran shook his head at that. With
these two traveling with us, it's gonna be something else, Keiran thought and
looked at his Kara who was busy writing on his notebook.

Kaagad naman na naramdaman ni Raiven and titig ni Keiran.

"What?" Raiven asked.

Keiran softly shook his head. "Nothing. I love you, that's all."

Raiven didn't show it in his face, but he was happy as he replied, "I love you
too."

Keiran smiled at that because he saw how his Kara's ear reddened. What an adorable
husband I have.

"So, what to wear in Santorini?" Jacques asked.

"I think anything 'beachy' is okay," sagot ni Keiran.

Cloud smiled at his baby dragon. "You can be naked, I don't mind."

Jacques glared at Cloud. "Fuck you! Why the fuck would I be naked in public?!"

"I mean in our room, babe."

"I hate you!"

Napailing na lang si Keiran nang mag-umpisang magbangayan ang dalawa kapagkuwan at

tumingin siya sa asawa na abala pa rin sa notebook nito.

Then out of nowhere, Raiven looked up at him from his notebook and asked, "You want
me to be naked in our room too?"

Keiran smiled. "You will look good naked, so yes, please."

"Okay," Raiven replied and went back to writing in his notebook.

Meanwhile, Cloud and Jacques were still bickering about being naked and no one
backed down until Cloud said the magic word that always make the Marquess
surrender.

"Oh, you want to be punished?"

Jacques glared at Cloud but didn't say anything. He wouldn't make me cum again.
That fucking shameless bastard!

Jacques was fuming mad while Raiven was busy planning the trip. Meanwhile, Cloud
and Keiran were just smiling at their partners and sipping their hot drinks.

Fortunately, the 'meeting' ended up peacefully. Well, for Keiran and Raiven, it
did, but for Jacques and Cloud who were still arguing like cats and dog, it was not
so peaceful. But seeing the two together, Keiran and Raiven just sighed because
they had become used to Jacques and Cloud's 'argument' that it didn't make any
sense sometimes.

"I guess that's their love language," ani Keiran nang makasakay sila sa sariling
sasakyan at ganun din ang mag-asawang Cloud at Jacques.

Raiven leaned on his seat. "Jacques is so noisy, he's annoying."

Napangiwi si Keiran. "We're traveling with them, though. Kung ayaw mo kay Jacques,
siguradong hindi ka papayag."

Nagkibit-balikat si Raiven. "He's noisy, very excessive and lavish, but he's nice.
I've met a lot of bad people and Jacques is not one of them." Then Raiven added,
"But he's still annoying."

Napangiti na lang si Keiran saka minaniobra ang sasakyan paalis sa parking lot.

"Saan natin iiwan si Ash saka si Brax?" tanong ni Keiran sa asawa kapagkuwan.

"Kay Mama."

"I hope they don't miss us."

"I'll talk to them," ani Raiven. "It's a two-week vacation after all. If only we
could take them, but they're still afraid of people. I don't want to shock them."

"Yeah." Keiran sighed, then he smiled. "I think it'll be fun though. I mean,
traveling with Cloud and Jacques. Sila lang ang kilala nating pareho sa 'tin. I've
been talking to Cloud recently, especially about the kids, and I'm learning so
much."

"Maybe because Cloud has experience with kids and he's an impeccable butler," ani
Raiven and sighed flatly when he remembered who he had been talking to. "I've been
talking to Jacques too, but aside from 'feed them until they became chubby and
fluffy', I'm learning nothing from that Marquess."

Keiran chuckled. "Well, we met KN and that one is very chubby and fluffy."

"Yeah. KN is cute." Raiven smiled when he remembered his sons. "Ash and Brax are
cute too. They were so skinny when they arrived, now look at them, they had gained
weight."

"Yeah. And I'm glad they're doing great with us."

Tumango si Raiven saka inabot ang cellphone na nasa dashboard nang tumunog 'yon.

It was a message from Jacques.

'I think our close to nothing condom research will have a finish product this week
and they'll send it to us immediately. Meaning, we can use it in Santorini 😏.
It'll be amazing 👌 .'
Napangiti si Raiven sa nabasa at hindi 'yon nakatakas kay Keiran.

"Who's that?"

"Jacques."

"Magseselos na ba ako?" Keiran asked playfully after seeing the happy smile on
Raiven's lips.

Raiven rolled his eyes and put his phone back on the dashboard. "We both have no
interest on being a top and we can't stand each other, so no, you don't have to be
jealous."

"But you're smiling..."

"It's the condom."

Napailing si Keiran. "You two really have a weird reason why you two are friends."

Raiven just shrugged and continued looking at the road ahead.

Meanwhile, Jacques and Cloud were still bickering when they arrived at The Count's
house. But when Jacques saw his adorable little lords and lady SM, he instantly
melted and his mood changed into a happy one. Napailing na lang si Cloud na ginulo
ang buhok ng Marquess at dumeretso sa kusina para maghanda ng meryenda para sa
asawa, kay Lady SM at sa mga bata na nasa salas.

Entering the kitchen, he saw The Count making instant coffee. After a year of using
expensive beans, they were now back to instant coffee as Lady SM requested.

"Good afternoon, my lord."

"Oh, hey, Cloud." Knight sipped his coffee. "So how's the talk with Keiran and
Raiven?"

"It went well." Cloud smiled as he readied the snacks from the refrigerator. "Looks
like Jacques and Raiven hit it off."

"It's good that the motherfucking Marquess found a new friend." Sumimsim ng kape si
Knight. "So when are you leaving for Santorini?"

"Two weeks from now," Cloud answered. "After Khairro's birthday."

"Oh, yeah." Nalukot ang mukha ni Knight. "I still haven't buried Khairro yet."

Napailing si Cloud. "Lady Elizabeth will have your head."

Knight grumbled. "Unacceptable! How dare he seduced my innocent sister!"

Cloud just sighed knowing that his boss was being crazy again.

"Ako na magdadala sa salas," anang boss niya nang makitang tapos na niyang ihanda
ang meryenda ng mga bulilit at ni Lady SM.

Cloud just nodded and moments later after his boss stepped out of the kitchen,
Jacques entered and immediately hugged him.

"That motherfucking Count is so annoying!"

Napailing na lang si Cloud saka niyakap ang asawa. "Babe?"

"Hmm?"

"Can I ask you something?"

"You're already asking," Jacques snapped with sarcasm.

Hindi pinansin ni Cloud ang pagiging sarkastiko ng asawa. "It's about Raiven and
Keiran. Why did you want to travel with them? Knowing you, that was unexpected. You
hated having someone with us when we travel. Kaya nagtataka ako."

Jacques rested his chin on Cloud's shoulder while still hugging him. "Raiven could
tolerate my attitude." To Jacques, that was the most important. "I mean, we always
argue, but he never really distances himself from me however much I cuss at him.
He's calm most of the time. We also have the same interests—well, only when it has
nothing to do with spending." Jacques clicked his tongue, annoyed. "He always tries
to urge me to be thrifty, so he's still fucking annoying."

Mahinang natawa si Cloud pero naintindihan niya ang rason ng asawa. His baby dragon
found a friend on Raiven—a friend who could tolerate him and also share the same
interest with him. "I'm glad you found a friend, babe."

"Hmp! Friend, who?! Raiven is fucking annoying!" Jacques snapped and he bit Cloud's
shoulder in annoyance. "One day, I'm going to turn Raiven into an extravagant
lawyer."

Cloud chuckled. "Babe, are you not even considering that he might turn you in a
thrifty pompous ass Marquess?"

"As if that'll fucking happen, Nube!" Jacques slapped Cloud's ass so hard in
irritation. "And I'm not fucking doing this only for me, you know. I know you like
talking to Keiran. They're the first same-sex couple we met, and Keiran can fucking
relate to you same with Raiven can fucking relate to me. That's why I want to
fucking travel with them. I think it'll be fun except for Raiven hounding me about
buying fucking cheap things!"

Napailing si Cloud saka hinalikan ang gilid ng nuo ng asawa. "Babe, you have to
understand where Raiven is coming from. They're saving for their sons' future."

"Hmp! Kuripot lang talaga ang abogado na 'yon!"

Pigil ni Cloud ang matawa dahil sa Tagalog accent ni Jacques. "Babe—"

"I will show Raiven what expensive things looks like!" Jacques tsked then stormed
out of the kitchen after kissing Cloud on the lips.

Napailing na lang si Cloud habang nakatingin sa pinto na nilabasan ng baby dragon

niya. Kapagkuwan ay napabuntonghininga si Cloud at bumalik sa paghahanda ng
ingredients para sa lulutuing ulam nila sa hapunan.

Just like his baby dragon, Cloud thought that the trip was going to be fun. He was
actually looking forward to their adventures in Santorini.

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JE T'AIME: Adventures in Santorini 2

PART 2

FOUR TALL HANDSOME men entered the airport one morning and literally, every woman
and some men near them turned their heads to gawk at the handsome men walking
towards the departure area. Two of them were wearing sunglasses and walking so
confidently making them look more salivating while pulling two trolleys, one on
each hand, while the other two in front of them were just as gorgeous and walking
as if the two hot men behind them were their butlers.

One of the gorgeous men at the front had his sunglasses on top of his head,
slightly buried by his soft curly hair, while the other gorgeous one beside him had
his sunglasses hanging loosely under his nose.

Everyone who saw the four hot men walking secretly wanted a piece of them, but
unbeknownst to everyone, the two salivating men pulling the trolleys were married
to the two gorgeous men at the front.

Yes, it was none other than Cloud and Keiran—the trolly puller hottie, and Jacques
and Raiven—the gorgeous at the front.
rate is when I'm in court," Raiven commented
"The only stare I can tole while walking.

Jacques frowned. "What stares?"

"You have a thick skin, Jacques," said Raiven while shaking his head.

"Well, I'm a Marquess after all."

Sanay na si Raiven sa sagot na 'yon ng Marquess kaya hindi na siya nagulat at hindi
na rin sumagot dahilan para marinig nila ang bulong-bulungan sa paligid nira.

"Artista ba ang apat na 'yon?"

"God! Ang guguwapo!"

"Model siguro."

"Tingnan n'yo 'yong dalawang nasa likuran, Diyos ko, ang po-pogi."

"Pero bakit kaya sila ang naghihila ng trolley? Magkakasama ba silang apat?"

Raiven tuned the people out while Jacques didn't give a fuck. Tapos na ang mga araw
na may pakialam si Jacques sa sasabihin ng ibang tao sa kaniya. Katulad na siya
ngayon ni Raiven na walang pakialam at binagalan pa ang paglalakad para akbayan si
Cloud na ikinangiti ng huli. Habang si Raiven naman ay inilahad ang kamay kay
Keiran na kaagad na tinanggap ng huli at pinagsiklop ang kamay nila.

And that was when everyone around them became silent.

Too shocked to even whisper or gossip.

And Jacques and Raiven smiled at that.

"Take that, motherfuckers."

"That shut them up. Good."

Mahinang natawa si Cloud. "My baby dragon is being feisty."

"My Kara is amazing as usual."

Jacques and Raiven both grimaced at their husbands and pulled them to their
assigned boarding gate arranged by Valerian Volkzki where Jacques' private plane
was waiting.

"Damn, Jacques." Napalatak si Raiven nang makita ang pribadong eroplano na pag-aari
ng Marquess. "Ang gastador mo talaga."

"Just be thankful you're not going to ride a commercial plane," umingos si Jacques.
"They fucking suck! Big time! Last time I fucking rode one, I got fucking sick!"

Napabuntonghininga si Raiven. "That's just unbelievable."

"It's fucking true." Jacques glared at Raiven. "Ask my Nube."

"Yep," Cloud confirmed Jacques' story to Raiven. "I don't even know why. He's too
allergic to cheap things, so please bear with him."

Nagpakawala ng malalim na buntonghininga si Raiven. "Pakiramdam ko pagbalik natin

galing Santorini, ni kusing, wala nang matitira sa 'kin kung makikinig ako sa
Marquess na 'to."

Dinuro ni Jacques si Raiven. "Good that you know. I will transform you into a
lavish attorney in Santorini."

"Or I'll transform you into a frugal Marquess."

"Not gonna fucking happen." Jacques proudly stomped his feet towards the plane,
making Cloud smile at his baby dragon.

While Keiran and Raiven shook their heads knowing full well that turning Jacques
into a thrifty Marquess was next to impossible.

"Damn." Raiven was already impressed at the sheer size of Jacques' private plane,
but when he saw the inside, he literally stopped in his tracks. I could live ten
lives, but I still couldn't afford this piece of waste of money, Raiven thought and
finally moved from where he stood.

"Is it just me, or this is just too much?" Raiven asked as he took a seat on the
'sofa set' in the plane.

Cloud was the one who answered. "As I said earlier, my beautiful husband over there
is very allergic to cheap things, but I agree that this is too much."

Keiran chuckled as he took a seat beside his Kara. "I think so too, but as long as
The Marquess can afford it, I think it's okay. I mean, it's his own money he's
spending."

Napatikhim si Cloud saka nag-iwas ng tingin. At kaagad na nakuha ng dalawa ang ibig
sabihin niyon.

"But he's a Marquess," ani Raiven na nakakunot ang nuo kay Jacques na parang haring
nakaupo sa mahabang sofa.

"I like spending my Nube's money." Jacques smiled. "It makes the things I buy more
valuable."

Napatango roon si Raiven. "I guess I can relate since I feel the same way when I'm
spending my Hun's money."

Nagningning ang mga mata ng Marquess. "See?!"

"But not this expensive."

Jacques scoffed. "Such a fucking spoilsport."

Naputol ang pag-uusap ng apat nang marinig ang piloto na nagsalita. Aalis na sila
at pinagsususot sila ng seatbelt. At dahil may seatbelt naman ang sofa na
kinauupuan, madali lang nilang naisuot 'yon saka nag-usap-usap habang hinihintay
ang pagtaas ng eroplano.

At nang makaalis na at nasa himpapawid na ang eroplano, nagsalita ang piloto para
ipaalam na puwede na nilang alisin ang seatbelt kung gusto nila at pagkatapos no'n
ay napuno ng musika ang buong eroplano. Tamang-tama lang ang tunog n'on. Hindi
masyadong mahina na hindi na maririnig at hindi masyadong malaki na hindi na
magkakarinigan ang pasahero.

"So, what's the plan ni Santorini?" Cloud asked who was now sitting on the long
sofa and Jacques was lying down and making Cloud's lap his pillow. "Hindi n'yo kami
sinama sa pagpa-plano n'yo."

"Yeah, we feel left out, Kara," dagdag ni Keiran saka humigpit ang yakap sa
kapareho nitong pinaupo nito sa hita nito ng nasa himpapawid na ang eroplano at
puwede na silang gumalaw.

"It's a surprise," sabay na sagot ni Jacques at Raiven.

"It's a mixture of expensive and a little cheap," dagdag ni Raiven. "Jacq and I
compromised. We booked some expensive ones and not so expensive ones. But in my
opinion, they're still expensive, but we're on vacation so might as well..."

Jacques smirked. "I told you, I will convert you into a lavish Attorney."

"Nope. Not going to happen," kaagad na depensa ni Raiven. "Pagkauwi natin galing
bakasyon, kakain na ako ng gulay para makatipid."

"Vegetables are also expensive though," sabad ni Cloud.

Sumandal si Raiven sa dibdib ni Keiran. "Mag-iitlog na lang ako kung gano'n."

"Kahit itlog, mahal na rin," sabad ni Keiran na kaka-grocery lang noong isang araw
para sa kambal nilang anak na iniwan nila sa nga magulang niya.

"Itlog na lang ng asawa mo ang kainin mo, Raiven. Siguradong libre 'yon," biglang
sama ni Jacques sa usapan na ikinatanga ni Cloud at Keiran, pero hindi si Raiven.

"I guess. Dagdagan lang ng kaunting asin, itlog na maalat na 'yon."

Keiran was gaping at Raiven while Cloud was looking stunned at Jacques with a hint
of amusement.

"How about you, babe. Want my egg?"

Jacques made a gagging sound. "No, thank you. I'll pass."

Cloud leaned down and claimed Jacques' lips before he whispered over it. "I know
how much you like my eggs, babe. You like licking and sucking the off. That's why
I'll feed them to you once we arrived in Santorini."

"You shameless motherfucking bastard prick!"

Meanwhile, Keiran and Raiven were in their own world.

"You can pair my eggs with my hotdog, Kara. I'm sure you'll like it."

"Yeah. Kailangang magtipid tayo," pakikisakay ni Raiven saka nilingon ang asawa at
hinalikan sa labi at bumulong, "How about I eat your eggs and hotdog in advance in
Santorini?"

Keiran smirked as he licked his lips. "Your husband gladly offers them to you,
Kara."

"What a good husband you are."

"That I am."

Raiven and Keiran both smiled before their lips met once again. Meanwhile, the
couple in the long sofa were bickering and kissing—but mostly bickering. And they
only snapped out of their own world when a familiar song filled the plane.

"Oh! I know that song!" Jacques exclaimed.

"Tiffa is always playing that song that I memorized it already," ani Raiven.

It was a pop song—Both by Todrick Hall—and Jacques and Raiven who knew the song
couldn't help bopping their heads at the beat and even singing along.

"I can be your boy toy, I can be a bride," Jacques sang.

Raiven continued the lyrics, "I can shut my mouth, or I can open wide."

"Do you want the masculine or feminine side?" Jacques winked at Cloud as he sang.

Raiven sent a seductive stare at Keiran over his shoulder. "I can do both, I can do
both."

Cloud smiled so naughtily when Jacques winked at him. "Babe, don't tempt me so
much. We have company."

Meanwhile, Keiran buried his face against Raiven's neck and whispered, "Kara, have
mercy. We have company. I can't fuck you here and now."

But Jacques and Raiven liked seducing their husbands when they were in the mood. So
they continued singing along while moving their bodies to the beat of the music.

"And baby I can wear your handcuffs, I can wear your ring." Raiven even showed his
wedding ring to Keiran who groaned.

Then Jacques continued and smirked at his Nube. "I can be your princess, I can be
your king."

"I could be forever, or I could be just a fling." Raiven smiled at Keiran.

"I can do both, I can do both." Jacques was having fun seeing how he was turning
his shameless asshole bastard prick husband on. "I could meet your mom, or I could
be for hire."
"I can make you moist or I can start a fire." Raiven looked at his hun
suggestively.

Jacques smirked at Cloud while giving him a 'fuck me' look. "Do whatever cheeky
freaky deaky thing that you desire."

"I can do both, I can do both." Raiven and Jacques both chuckled afterward and even
fist pumped after seeing their husbands trying to control themselves because they
had company and it would be really shameless if they let their horniness consume
them.

"Karma's a mitch." Jacques was clearly having the best time of his life.

While Raiven kissed his husband's forehead. "Hold it in, hun. It's best to let that
explode in Santorini."

"You're merciless, Kara. I will really fuck you till you can't walk anymore. Mark
my words."

Meanwhile, Cloud was panting a little as he whispered over his baby dragon's ear,
"You'll regret this, babe. I'm going to fuck you until you passout."

Both Jacques and Raiven were not threatened and just smiled before they sang along
to the next song—Tongue by MNEK.

As Jacques and Raiven jammed to the plane's music, Cloud and Keiran were trying to
calm themselves while planning something lewd to their respective partners.

Raiven and Jacques were not oblivious to their partners' plans, they already had an
idea, but they just didn't care. Both of them loved making love to their husbands.
They welcomed it, actually.

And while their husbands were trying to control themselves because they had
company, Jacques and Raiven were sitting on the plane's floor and playing cards.
The loser would answer the winner's question with no lies whatsoever. And because
of that, Cloud and Keiran became interested.

"You lost." Raiven shrugged at the Marquess who looked grumpy. "My turn to ask a
question."

"Whatever," Jacques grumbled.

"My question is...before you and Cloud became close or had a relationship, have you
looked at him and just admired his face and physique?" Raiven actually just wanted
to tease Jacques, hence the question and Jacques' glare. But Cloud was smiling from
ear to ear as he waited for his baby dragon's answer.

"I fucking hate you, Attorney." Kung makakamatay ang tingin, bumulagta na si
Raiven. Pero kahit gano'n, sumagot nang maayos si Jacques. "Yeah. He's too handsome
not to admire." Immediately, Jacques glared at Cloud and pointed his finger at him.
"Don't you dare say a fucking word! If you fucking tease me, I'm going to kick your
ass, Nube."

Cloud just chuckled and didn't say a word, but his eyes were promising a lifetime
of teasing.

...And so, the card game continued.

And Jacques lost again.

Jacques glared at Raiven. "Are you a fucking gambler?"

Raiven just smiled and asked his question. "You always complain about your husband
being like this and like that, so if you could change one thing about him, what
would it be?"

Jacques stilled and became silent before he turned to looked at his Nube. And when
his eyes met Cloud's, Cloud tilted his head to the side as if telling his baby
dragon that he was waiting for his answer.

After a little while, Jacques answered, "Nothing. He's fucking perfect the way he
is."

That earned a wide smile from Cloud. "I feel the same, babe."

Jacques smiled back and then he glared at Cloud, as usual, before giving back his
attention to the game. Unfortunately, he lost again.

"Argh! I hate you!" Dinuro nito si Raiven at mabilis na tumayo saka paharap na
umupo sa mga hita ni Cloud na parang nagtatago sa itatanong ni Raiven.

"You haven't answered my question yet, Jacques."

"Fuck you!"

Raiven sighed. "So you're breaking your promise?"

Jacques stilled and then he turned his head wt Raiven. "Fuck you. What's your
question?"

Pigil ni Raiven ang matawa habang tumatayo at naglalakad patungo sa asawa niya.
"Hmm. I know you have lots of money so my question is, can you let it all go—to the
point that you'll go broke—for your husband?"

"Yes," Jacques answered without hesitation. "I can still earn it all back."

Raiven sat on Keiran's lap and smiled. "Hmm. I have the same answer."

Knowing that it really happened, Keiran wrapped his arms around his Kara's body and
kissed his Kara's shoulder.

And as the plane continued its route, the four shared small talks about their
lives, their experiences and everything they could think of until the plane landed
for layover where they had their meal and then they fell asleep on the couch with
their partners' arms wrapped around them.

And the first one to wake up was Cloud, then Keiran. Jacques and Raiven remained
asleep as the sun seeped through the plane's window.

"I think we're close to Athens now," Keiran said as he sipped his coffee and looked
at the sun outside the plane's window.

Cloud sipped his tea. "Yeah. And then another hour to Santorini."

"Why are we stopping in Athens, by the way?"

"Refuel."
Silence fell on the two until Cloud spoke. "It was my first time to hear your love
story with Raiven last night."

"Same." It was also Keiran's first time hearing the full story about how Cloud and
Jacques got together last night.

"You actually tried to kill him." Cloud chuckled and shook his head. "But you can't
pull it off and instead realized how in love you are."

Keiran chuckled too. "Yep. The opposite happened."

Cloud chuckled again. "That was an epic fail."

"Agree." Napailing si Keiran. "But you and Jacques also have an epic story. I mean,
the patience to wait that long."

"You waited too."

"Yeah, but I think you'll take the cake in this one." Keiran sipped his coffee. "My
Kara doesn't care about what people think of us, so in a way, we didn't have the
same issues you and Jacques had. Well, Jacques is a nobility and I heard that
nobles in Spain are very religious, so I'm sure it was hard for him."

Cloud smiled remembering his time waiting for his Marquess. "Yeah. But he's worth
waiting for. I guess that's real love. Putting the person you love above all else—
even above yourself."

Keiran could relate to that. "I guess. I mean, I always put Raiven's comfort and
happiness above my own. And that's all because I love him and seeing him unhappy
would definitely end me. Our relationship is far from being perfect, but it doesn't
need to be. It just needs to be true and honest."

Cloud glanced at his sleeping Marquess and smiled. "Agree. Real love is true and
honest. I learned that when I met my Marquess."

Keiran sipped his coffee with a smile, same with Cloud who was enjoying his tea.
Unbeknownst to the two, Jacques and Raiven were awake and just listening to the
unconditional love of their partners.

ARRIVING IN ATHENS after a long flight, Jacques, Cloud, Keiran, and Raiven were all
raring to leave the plane while it was refueling. It took less than an hour to
refuel the plane, so the four went to the nearest restaurant in the airport.

And Raiven's mistake was letting Jacques choose the restaurant.

Raiven sighed when he saw where Jacques took them. A two-Michelin star restaurant.
"I said not expensive, Jacq!"

Jacques just stuck his tongue out at Raiven and entered the restaurant, pulling
Cloud with him. Napailing na lang si Raiven at hinila papasok si Keiran.

"Hindi talaga marunong magtipid ang Marquess na 'yon," pabulong na sabi ni Raiven
pero patingin-tingin naman sa kabuonan ng restaurant na halata ang interes.

Napangiti na lang si Keiran saka inakbayan ang Kara niya. "Let's just enjoy our
lunch, Kara. Come on."

Nagpaubaya naman si Raiven patungo sa mesa na napili ni Jacques.

Nang makaupo sila, kaagad na may lumapit sa kanilang waiter at binigyan sila ng
menu. At dahil walang ideya si Raiven tungkol sa Greek food, hinayaan niya ang
tatlo ang um-order. Baka magsayang lang siya ng pagkain, ang mahal pa naman ng
bawat order.

Raiven called it expensive, but when their food arrived, the restaurant proved to
all of them why it had two Michelin stars.

"It's good..." komento ni Raiven saka akmang magtatanong sana kay Jacques nang
maalala niya na wala itong malasahan kaya hindi na niya tinuloy.

Puring-puri ni Cloud, Keiran, at Raiven and pagkain ng matapos ang mga ito, maliban
kay Jacques na walang malasahan. But seeing the people he was traveling with,
especially his Nube enjoying the food, Jacques felt like he enjoyed the food as
well. That was enough for him.

But when they were on the way back to the airport, Jacques was stunned when Raiven
spoke to him in a low voice.

"Daan muna tayo sa supermarket. Sinabi mo sa 'kin dati na may natitikman ka lang
kapag si Cloud ang nagluluto. We can buy fruits or just simple ingredients and have
Cloud make a fruit mix or something nice for you."

Napatitig si Jacques kay Raiven.

"What?" Raiven asked.

Jacques blinked then looked away. "Thanks. I appreciate that."

Cloud, who heard the conversation, smiled after seeing his baby dragon's meek face.
His Marquess was not used to other people worrying about him. And he was glad that
Raiven was a friend that genuinely worried about Jacques.

Kinausap ni Keiran ang pribadong Taxi na ni-rentahan nila na dumaan sa

pinakamalapit na supermarket.

Nang makarating doon, si Cloud lang ang bumaba para mamili habang naiwan ang tatlo.

Cloud was quick to but the ingredients he needed and then he went back to the car.

The ride back to the airport was pleasant and Cloud immediately made Jacques
something simple when they arrived. At umalis lang ang eroplano nang tapos na
kumain si Jacques.

It was another less than an hour flight to Santorini and Raiven spent it by
sleeping while leaning on Keiran's chest. Meanwhile, Cloud and Jacques were in
their own world, talking and bickering as usual.

Umayos lang ang tatlo at nagising si Raiven nang marinig ang boses ng piloto nila.
He was announcing that they were about to land, and seatbelts were necessary.

Readying for descent, everyone put their seatbelts on and waited for the plane to
land.

From inside the plane's window, Raiven could see the Aegean Sea and also the
whitewashed cubiform houses down below the island. Even from above, it looked
stunning.
And finally, the plane landed, and they arrived in Santorini after traveling for
almost 24 hours.

"Nube, my bag," was all Jacques said and then he deplaned while dragging Raiven
with him, leaving Cloud and Keiran to take care of all their luggages.

Though no complaints could be heard from the two who just silently gathered all
their things and deplaned after Raiven and Jacques who were already busy taking
pictures of each other.

Keiran sighed flatly. "I feel like a chaperon, to be honest."

Cloud chuckled. "For a chaperon, you look happy, man."

Keiran chuckled back while looking at his Kara posing while the Marquess was
telling Raiven what kind poses were best. "Well, my Kara is having fun."

"Yeah." Cloud sighed while watching his baby dragon. "My baby dragon looks like
he's having fun too. Bumili pa talaga si Jacques ng camera para rito."

Mahinang natawa si Keiran. "Bumili naman ng bagong damit ang Kara ko para sa
bakasyong 'to." Then he looked at the two who were still busy taking pictures in
different angles and poses. "Should we stop them?"

"Nah. Magsasawa rin ang dalawang 'yon."

At tulad ng sabi ni Cloud, nagsawa nga sina Raiven at Jacques pagkatapos ng ilang
minuto saka tumakbo palapit kay Cloud at Keiran na naghihintay sa mga ito.

"We got great photos." Jacques was grinning. "I'm such a good model."

Raiven snorted. "For a model, you're very stiff."

"What did you fucking say?!"

...And the two started bickering again, making Cloud and Keiran shake their head
and sigh.

They just arrived at Santorini and they all had two weeks to play nice with each
other, but Jacques and Raiven were already trying to rip each other's throat.

"Nice start," Cloud commented with a smile.

Keiran chuckled and pulled his and Raiven's luggage. "Definitely."

Meanwhile, Jacques and Raiven were still arguing about who posed better in front of
the camera. The pompous ass Marquess or the indifferent attorney?

------

JE T'AIME: Adventures in Santorini 3

PART 3

VIA RENTED CAR with chauffeur, Jacques, Cloud, Raiven, and Keiran arrived at
Thanatos' villa in Imerovigli. It had a decent size, perfect for five to eight
people. Clean, well-maintained, and the refrigerator was well-stocked—everything
was fresh as if they had just been bought that day.
And Keiran confirmed it when he saw a note inside the refrigerator.

'You're all welcome, lovebirds. — T'

He passed the note to Cloud who smiled, pleased.

"How about we unpack before we make dinner?" Cloud asked.

"Sure."

Cloud and Keiran passed the living room to get their luggage including their
husbands' and carried them towards their room on the second floor.

There were four rooms in total, all facing a spacious balcony overlooking the
caldera and the Aegean Sea. It was too stunning even when the sun hadn't set yet
that Cloud and Keiran stopped to look outside.

"Damn..." Keiran muttered under his breath.

"Yeah." Cloud was mesmerized by its beauty too. "We should make dinner before the
sun sets. I think my baby dragon and your Kara will enjoy it here."

"Yeah." Tinuro ni Keiran ang pinakadulo sa apat na kuwarto. "We'll take that."

Si Cloud naman ay tinuro ang pinakadulo sa kabilang bahagi. "And that's mine and
Jacq."

After they chose, Keiran and Cloud entered their respective rooms and unpacked.
Meanwhile, their husbands were busy roaming around outside Thanatos' villa and
taking pictures. Parang nakalimutan na ng dalawa na may kasama ang mga ito at panay
lang ang kuha ng larawan.

From time to time, they would think 'I'll take pictures with Nube here tomorrow,"
'I'll take Hun here tomorrow.' And they continued their short tour around the
neighborhood.

Hindi marami ang tao kaya na-enjoy ni Jacques at Raiven ang paglalakad ng walang
destinasyon.

"Attorney! Look! Look! That's nice!" Jacques was pointing at something, and Raiven
was about to run towards the Marquess when suddenly, a guy slightly bumped against
the Marquess' back.

Jacques might have missed it because he was too busy and excited get a beautiful
photo, but not Raiven who was just meters away from Jacques.

Naningkit ang mata ni Raiven at sinalubong ang bumangga kay Jacques. Hindi niya
napansin na nakita ni Raiven ang ginawa nito kaya hindi ito tumakbo nang mabilis at
normal lang na naglakad hanggang sa umigkas ang kamao ni Raiven at sinikmura ang
mandurukot.

Sa lakas ng pagsikmura ni Raiven dito, bumagsak ang lalaki sa semento at namilipit

sa sakit.

Uncaring, Raiven leaned down and picked up Jacques' wallet that the pickpocket
dropped while writhing in pain then he went to Jacques and gave the wallet to the
Marquess.

"If you lose it, your husband's going to punish you."

Jacques' eyes widened. "Fuck! The horror! That bastard won't make me cum again!"

Jacques and Raiven were very vocal when it came to their sex life that Raiven knew
exactly what Jacques meant.

"Bumalik na tayo. Pababa na ang araw," ani Raiven. "It'll be nice to watch the
sunset with our husbands, don't you think?"

"Yes. You're fucking right!" And Jacques just grabbed Raiven's wrist and pulled
Raiven back to the villa.

But minutes later...Jacques stopped grabbing Raiven, stopped in his tracks and
facing Raiven with a troubled face. "I think we're lost, Attorney."

Raiven looked at Jacques flatly. "Seriously?"

"Yep. Dead serious." Jacques guiltily looked away. "I thought that was the right
way...well, as you can see...I thought wrong..." Paliit nang paliit ang boses ni
Jacques habang nagpapaliwanag.

Sighing, Raiven pulled his phone from his pocket only to see a black screen. It was
dead after too much photoshoot.

Kaagad na inilahad ni Raiven and kamay kay Jacques. "Your phone."

"At the villa." Then Jacques put his still 'alive' DSLR on Raiven's palm. "This is
the only thing I got."

Raiven let out a loud breath. Alam ni Raiven na suntok sa buwan, pero nagtanong pa
rin siya kay Jacques dahil wala rin siyang ideya. "Alam mo ba ang address?"

Jacques was silent and unmoving as a rock. Meaning he didn't know, same as him.

"Now what?" Raiven asked with a little scowl.

Jacques shrugged. "Wait until Cloud fucking gets me?"

Raiven actually had the same idea. Nasiisguro niyang hahanapin siya ng asawa kung
hindi siya makabalik agad. "So...we'll wait here?"

"Yep," Jacques answered. "Let's not move. I'm sure Cloud will come and get me.
Baliw 'yon sa 'kin e."

Raiven shrugged because he knew Keiran would get him as well.

"Do you not carry your phone with you at all times?" Raiven asked while waiting.

"Kapag nasa bakasyon lang. Cloud always takes care of me. How about you? Do you not
charge your fucking phone?"

Raiven shrugged. "Keiran always does it for me."

Realizing that they needed their partners to function well, Jacques and Raiven's
shoulders fell.

Jacques clicked his tongue. "Where is that fucking shameless bastard when I need
him?"
Raiven, on the other hand, was just silently waiting while his hair was being blown
by strong gusts of wind. Same with Jacques who was playing with his DSLR again.

"Fuck it! I change my fucking mind!" Jacques snapped while waiting. "Let's take
pictures. There's an expensive-looking photo spot there. Come on! We can't miss
it!"

Nagpaubaya naman si Raiven at sinundan si Jacques sa 'expensive-looking photo spot'

na sinasabi nito at doon, parang hindi nawawala ang dalawa at panay pose sa camera
habang salitan na kinukunan ng larawan ang isa't isa.

Meanwhile, Cloud and Keiran were about to lose their minds looking for the two who
were lost, but still posing and taking pictures.

"Well? Have you seen them?" habol ang hininga na tanong ni Keiran ng magtagpo ang
landas nila pagkatapos naghiwalay kanina para hanapin ang mga kapareha nila.

Umiling si Keiran. "If this continues, we might have to ask some help. It's been an
hour."

Tumango si Cloud. "Let's look again. Together this time. Maybe we missed a spot.
Jacques and Raiven are not the type to be kidnapped. They can hold their own."

Keiran nodded and the two resumed looking for the other two.

Cloud and Keiran were so worried that when they saw Jacques and Raiven posing in
front of the camera like nobody's business near the cliff, both let out a loud
exasperated breath while looking angrily at their partner.

Jacques immediately shrunk away from Cloud when Jacques saw him and was about to
run to escape Cloud's anger, but Cloud caught Jacques by the waist and pulled
Jacques closer to him.

"Where do you think you're going, babe?" Cloud was pissed. "After I ran around for
an hour like crazy looking for you, you're just here taking photos?"

Napangiwi si Jacques dahil alam niyang mapaparusahan siya ng asawa.

Concurrently, meters away from Cloud and Jacques were Keiran and Raiven. But unlike
the two, Raiven explained to Keiran what happened. "Sorry. Nawala kami ni Jacques.
Nang ma-realize namin, nandito na kami. Hindi nga kami gumalaw rito kaya nag-
picture-picture na lang kami." And then he hugged his Hun to sweeten him up to melt
his anger away.

And it worked.

Keiran didn't get mad at Raiven.

"I was worried." Keiran hugged Raiven back.

"Hmm. I wasn't, though. I knew you'd come get me." Naniniwala roon si Raiven.

Keiran smiled and kissed Raiven's forehead. They were peacefully hugging until they
heard Cloud and Jacques bickering.

"Fuck you! We got lost, you bastard prick!" Jacques snapped at Cloud. "Do you think
we fucking wanted this?"

Cloud sighed and pointed at the DSLR. "Para sa nawawala, masyado kayong busy mag-
picture."

Umingos si Jacques. "Why worry? I knew you'd come find me anyway because I'm your
baby dragon."

Slowly, Cloud's angry face disappeared and then he hugged Jacques. "If you say
that, then I'll forgive you."

"It's me who won't forgive you!" Jacques pushed Cloud. "I hate you, you bastard!"
And then he stomped his feet as he left.

Cloud just chuckled and called to the Marquess, "Babe, that's not the right way.
Mawawala ka na naman sa ginagawa mo."

Jacques turned to Cloud and answered, "Fuck you!" Then he walked to the opposite
direction.

Shaking his head, Cloud followed, and when he reached Jacques, he wrapped his arms
around Jacques' neck and pulled the Marquess close to him to kiss him on the lips
that earned a scowl from Jacques, but he let Cloud be since he was at fault.
Meanwhile, Keiran and Raiven silently followed behind while whispering at each
other and having small talks. Sometimes Keiran would lean in and kiss Raiven, and
Raiven would kiss him back.

Overall, it was a peacefully way back to Thanatos's villa.

At nang makarating doon, naligo lang si Jacques at Raiven sa banyo na nasa sa loob
ng kaniya-kaniyang kuwarto at tumambay ang dalawa sa balkonahe habang naghihintay
ng hapunan.

And when the food finally arrived, cooked by Keiran and Cloud, the four enjoyed it
while watching the sunset.

It was beautiful that they just stared at it and stopped eating to appreciate its
beauty.

"I didn't know the sunset could be that beautiful," komento ni Keiran nang tuluyan
nang bumaba ang araw.

Raiven sighed and leaned against Keiran's arm. "Yeah. That was worth the long
travel."

Tumango si Jacques. "Money can be earned back, but experience can't."

Raiven looked at Jacques flatly. "True, but when it comes to you, I don't think
so."

Jacques glared at Raiven. "Fuck you, Raiven!"

Raiven just raised his wine glass and sipped his wine.

That night, maybe because of the long travel, Raiven and Jacques slept early while
Cloud and Keiran remained in the balcony, enjoying a full-bodied Catena Zapata
Adrianna Vineyard Malbec.

"I wonder what we're going to do tomorrow," Keiran wondered while sipping his
Malbec and looking at the now dark Aegean Sea.

Cloud shrugged. "May gusto ka bang gawin dito sa Santorini?"

Umiling si Keiran. "I've been here before, but I didn't tour around. Wala akong
interes."

"I'm hearing a but."

"But now with Raiven, I don't know...I suddenly became interested. Siguro dahil
nakikita ko na excited siya at ang dami niyang picture e hindi pa nga tayo nag-
iisang araw dito. I guess this is to be expected. My Kara is always excited and a
little bit aggressive when we're on a trip."

Cloud smiled at that and sipped his Malbec. "Same. My Marquess just turns into a
photographer when we're on a trip. At mukhang nakahanap siya ngayon ng katulad niya
kaya mas natutuwa siya kahit panay mura niya kay Raiven."

Mahinang natawa si Keiran. "I'm glad my Kara doesn't cuss, because with Jacques
cussing all the time, I think that's enough for the four of us."

Tumawa lang si Cloud at inubos ang iniinom na Malbec. "Nag-iisip din ako kung saan
tayo bukas, sanay kasi ako na ako ang nagpa-plano sa lakad namin ni Jacques."

"Same with me."

Napabuntonghininga si Cloud. "Looks like we have to trust our husbands in this

one."

"I guess. They planned this anyway."

...That was Cloud and Keiran's talk at night before going to bed. They would leave
it to their partners.

And that was their biggest mistake.

Because the first thing in their itinerary was to hike. Yes. To walk from
Imerovigli to Fira with a detour to the Rock of Skaros so early in the morning.

"It's fucking exercise!" Jacques said and Cloud was not happy with it because the
Marquess couldn't feel pain and it was a hike. Even though it was only an hour
walk, he was still worried.

"Okay lang 'yon," sabi naman ni Raiven at napabuntonghininga na lang si Keiran

dahil alam niyang kapag lakaran, mabilis na umaayaw ang asawa.

And Cloud and Keiran's worry became a reality when they started walking and their
amazing partners started huffing while ascending a long staircase.

Jacques couldn't feel the burning of his chest and lungs, but he could feel that he
was losing breath, so he had to stop from time to time to rest his body. Meanwhile,
Raiven would groan and mumbled, "This was a mistake."

"Bakit hindi na ako nagulat na mangyayari 'to?" tanong ni Keiran.

"Yeah. Same."

At the same time, Cloud and Keiran offered the flask they were carrying to their
husbands to drink water. And then, they resumed walking. This time, Cloud was
holding Jacques' hand and would tell Jacques when to stop to regulate his
breathing, and Keiran carried Raiven piggyback-style.
Sanay na si Keiran magbuhat ng mabibigat na baril lalo na kapag may misyon sila sa
kabundukan noon kaya wala sa kaniya ang pagbubuhat kay Raiven. He actually liked it
because his Kara was hugging him from behind and kissing his neck.

"Gusto lang naman naming makita 'yong bato..." ani Raiven.

"That rock better be fucking worth it..." Jacques cussed while continuing his
ascend.

Cloud and Keiran prayed for the same thing and after conquering the stairs, passing
small churches and going down the path, they finally reached the place where the
rock of Skaros was located. Raiven and Jacques stared at the big old rock in front
of them.

"It's more like ruins..." Jacques mumbled.

"Well, of course. In medieval times, the rock had a fortress and a settlement built
around and on it," imporma ni Cloud sa mga kasama.

Jacques leaned against Cloud's chest. "Why didn't you fucking say so, Nube? I
thought it was gonna be a huge fucking rock with insane shape."

Raiven shrugged. He already stepped down from Keiran's back. "I still think it's
worth it. I mean, look at the view."

"Yeah." Jacques' energy was back. "Pictures! Let's take pictures! I have to show
this motherfucking rock to my little lords."

Shaking their heads, Cloud and Keiran became photographers and then after too-many-
to-mention shots, they took couple photos and thanks to other tourists, they were
able to have a group photo.

Now satisfied with the photos, Jacques and Raiven were back to being energetic.
Nauna pa nga ang mga itong umalis para makarating daw kaagad sa Fira. Though
halfway, Keiran and Cloud supported their husbands once again.

Well, until they reached Fira.

"...And their energy is back again," komento ni Keiran habang pinagmamasdan si

Jacques at Raiven na nasa unahan nila ni Cloud. "I wonder if they know where we're
going."

"I think they're trying to find something," obserba ni Cloud.

"Oh! Raiven! It's there...!" Sabay turo ni Jacques sa restaurant na siyang nasa
listahan ni Raiven na pupuntahan nila. "Let's go! Let's go!"

Nauna na naman ang dalawa habang si Cloud at Keiran ay nasa likuran lang ng dalawa
at tahimik na pinagmamasdan at pinapakiramdaman ang paligid para kaagad na
maprotekatahan ang mga kapareha nila kung may sumubok na gawan ang mga ito ng
masama.

Fortunately, they arrived at the restaurant safely. To make sure Jacques could
taste something, Cloud ordered for Jacques and paid for it separately while Keiran
and Raiven ordered and paid for themselves.

"So what's next?" Cloud asked after eating.

Nagkatinginan si Jacques at Raiven saka sabay na sumagot, "No idea."

Napatanga si Cloud at Keiran sa dalawa na nagkibit-balikat lang.

"So... that's it? That's our itinerary for today? Just half a day?" paniniguro ni
Cloud.

Raiven and Jacques nodded.

"Why?" Keiran asked, curious.

Jacques and Raiven answered simultaneously. "Duh. Make love."

Napatanga na naman si Cloud at Keiran sa mga kapareha nila.

"You scheduled half a day today for making love?" hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni
Keiran saka itinikom ang bibig.

"Yeah. So let's go home," Raiven answered Keiran as if it was the most normal
answer.

"Yep. Come on, Nube."

"Come on, hun. Let's go."

Walang nagawa si Cloud at Keiran kundi ang magpaubaya sa mga asawa nila na hindi
nila alam kung anong tumatakbo sa isip ng mga ito.

Though Cloud and Keiran were not complaining...it was just odd because who would
put 'making love' as part of itinerary?

Only Raiven and Jacques. That was for sure.

THE ITINERARY WAS to make love, but when the four arrived, they found themselves in
the balcony, enjoying full-bodied wine and just chatting about everything under the
sun.

Jacques was leaning against Cloud's chest while Raiven was resting his head on
Keiran's shoulder as they shared small talks.

It was fun. Just chilling and nothing else.

"Anong gagawin natin bukas?" tanong ni Cloud. "Naka-schedule ba ulit ang 'make
love' sa hapon?"

Umingos si Jacques. "Of course, not! We'll be tasting the local volcanic wines
tomorrow and visits the wine museum. I can't taste anything but fuck it."

"The whole day?" Cloud was worried.

"Duh."

Raiven added, "It's supposed to be just five hours. Pinili namin ang umaga pero
gusto ni Jacques ng sunset kaya nagpa-reserve kami ng upuan sa Sun Spirit Bar. They
said it's a beautiful place to watch the sunset in Oia."

Cloud sighed at Jacques. "Babe, hindi mo ba naisip na baka malasing ka kahit wala
kang malasahan? And you know what happens when you get drunk."

Umingos lang si Jacques. "What's the fucking fuss? We're with Raiven and Keiran. So
what if I become a shameless prick like you? It's your fault anyway. You're rubbing
off on me."

Napangiti na lang si Cloud saka niyakap ang asawa mula sa likuran. "Okay. Wine
tasting it is."

Napangiti rin si Keiran habang hinahaplos ang buhok ng kapareha. "Sa tingin ko mas
makabubuti kung kayo lang ni Raiven and titikim ng wine."

Jacques scowled at Keiran. "Why the fuck is that?!"

"We have to be alert," Keiran answered. "In case you, you know, you two got drunk.
We can have a taste of course, but not too much."

"Keiran's right, babe," sang-ayon ni Cloud. "I have to take care of you really,
really good. I promise to keep you alive for a very long time."

Humaba ang nguso ni Jacques pero hindi na nakipag-argumento at inubos na lang ang
wine na iniinom.

After sunset, the four decided to rest early for the day tomorrow. Well...not
really 'rest'.

"Fuck, Nube...! Harder—ah, fuck!" Jacques was clinging on Cloud's neck as Cloud
pounded his ass hard.

"Ahh, fuck, babe..." Cloud groaned.

"Nube, ahh—"

Cloud claimed Jacques' lips and pounded him even harder, much to Jacques' delight.

Meanwhile, at the farthest room from Jacques and Cloud's, Keiran and Raiven were
doing the same thing. Locking their kiss, kissing deeply and hungrily, Raiven
wrapped his legs around Keiran's waist and Keiran thrusted in and out of him, moans
and groans fills the room.

"Ahh, Hun...! Ah! Ah!" Raiven was moaning inside Keiran's mouth as they made love
while covered in sweat.

"Kara...I love you." Keiran then thrusted deeper, making Raiven gasp and his eyes
widen.

"Ahh! So good...more, hun...more..."

Raiven pleaded and Keiran obliged. He made love to his Kara by fucking him hard and
deep until they were both satisfied.

When morning came, after being thoroughly fucked the whole night, Jacques couldn't
get up early because he slept late and wouldn't wake up while Raiven couldn't get
up because his back hurt.

In short, they needed to rest.

And while lying in their bed, finally conscious after resting, Jacques and Raiven
had the same thought.

'No love making and dirty fucking while on vacation.'

Well...it was not going to happen knowing their insatiable husbands, but Jacques
and Raiven could hope.

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JE T'AIME: Adventures in Santorini 4

#NuBabe and #KaraHun adventures in Santorini

PART 4

JACQUES SLEPT THE whole day and Raiven's back was so sore that he stayed in bed and
the whole day was wasted. They had to move their wine tasting tour. Ilang mura ang
natanggap ni Cloud mula kay Jacques dahil pinagod nito ang munting dragon habang si
Raiven naman ay tahimik lang. Ginusto naman niya. At inalagaan naman siya ng asawa
buong maghapon kaya nang gumabi, maayos na ang pakiramdam niya.

Bur Jacques, well, he was a baby dragon, so he was still cursing Cloud nonstop. And
Cloud being Cloud, he just let his baby dragon breathe fire until the Marquess got
tired.

"No sex for you!" Jacques snapped at Cloud while everyone was enjoying wine and
sunset at Sun Spirit Bar.

Cloud just answered Jacques with a smile, and of course, a whole night of fucking
when they got home.

Fortunately, Jacques woke up before lunchtime the next day to continue the tour.

"Hindi ka nakakaramdam ng sakit pero nawawalan ka naman ng malay." Napailing si

Raiven kay Jacques. "You're so weak, Jacques."

Jacques glared at Raiven. "You're fucking weak too!"

"Nope. I'm just sore because my husband is big." Raiven grinned at Jacques before
he ran towards Keiran.

"You...! My husband is big too! Raiven! Come back here! Mumurahin pa kita!" sigaw
ni Jacques at akmang hahabulin si Raiven nang akbayan ni Cloud ang Marquess.

"Babe, you've been neglecting me these days," madrama nitong ani.

Jacques glared at Cloud. "Wow! Coming from you who fucked me nonstop?!"

Cloud smiled and stole a kiss from Jacques's lips before he intertwined his hands
with Jacques. "Come on, babe. Our pick-up is here."

Nakasimangot na nagpahila si Jacques patungo sa naghihintay sa kanilang minibus na

magdadala sa kanila sa port.

Jacques and Raiven's itinerary for today was a five-hour private yacht cruise. It
was until sunset for another sunset viewing.

"Buti pumayag ka na private," ani Keiran kay Raiven dahil alam ni Keiran kung gaano
katipid ang kapareha.

Raiven shrugged. "Jacques was almost begging while cussing me nonstop. Naawa na
ako. Para kasing iiyak siya at magkakasakit kung hindi private tour ang kunin
namin."
"Hey! I fucking heard you, Attorney!"

Raiven just shrugged and leaned against Keiran's shoulder while riding the minibus
to the port.

"Hmp! Only the expensive for me!"

"Yeah, yeah," Raiven replied, uninterested.

"Argh! Fuck you, Raiven!"

"You're not my type, Jacques," sagot ni Raiven na parang wala lang na minura ito ni
Jacques.

"I hate you!"

Isiniksik lang ni Raiven and katawan palapit sa asawang si Keiran. "Hmm. Okay.
Whatever you say."

Jacques was annoyed and Cloud immediately pacified his baby dragon who calm down
after Cloud dropped three sweet kisses on his lips.

"He's annoying, Nube." Tinuro pa nito si Raiven.

Mahinang natawa si Cloud saka niyakap ang asawa. "Annoying, but you two are still
friends."

"Hmp! He's still fucking annoying."

Panay reklamo si Jacques kay Cloud hanggang sa makarating sila sa port at makasakay
sa pribadong yacht. A BBQ meal was included in the tour, but Cloud and Keiran still
made their own food for their partner.

Their private yacht tour started in Ammoudi. Jacques and Raiven couldn't get enough
taking pictures of the impressive Caldera cliff. Their tour also included
exploring hidden coves and islets.

"Looks like having a vacation here in Santorini was a good decision," ani Cloud
habang nakaupo sa deck ng yate at nakatingin kay Jacques na tuwang-tuwa sa mga
nakikita.

"Definitely," Keiran agreed after seeing how his Kara was enjoying the place.

"Our next stop is Therasia Island!" imporma ni Raiven sa lahat habang nakahawak pa
rin sa railing ng yacht at nakatingin sa kapaligiran.

It was really too stunning to look away.

"This is nice," komento ni Jacques sa mababang boses na tanging si Raiven lang ang
nakarinig. "I have CIP so my parents, my mother specifically was very strict with
me. I'm not allowed to go to places they do not approve of. So, no traveling. I
only got to travel when I met Cloud. He's always with me and accompanying me
wherever I want to go, but it gets lonely sometimes because it's just the two of
us. Only 'sometimes' though. I like being alone with Nube, but it's nice to have
other company as well. Especially if it's company who understands us and accepts
us."

Raiven had to the agree with the last part. It was indeed nice being alone with his
Hun, but it was also fun traveling with company like this. "We should do this
again," ani Raiven. "But not every travel. Hindi lang sa mamumulubi ako sa 'yo,
baka masakal din kita sa inis."

Umingos si Jacques. "In our next travel, I want everything to be just expensive."

Raiven sighed. "Pass."

"I hate you!"

Raiven just shrugged and the two started bickering again.

Halos sanay na si Cloud at Keiran na marinig na nagbabangayan ang dalawa kaya

hinayaan lang nila ang mga ito na magsagutan hanggang sa makarating sila sa
Therasia Island.

Cloud and Keiran planned to eat while admiring the beautiful landscape from the
yacht, but their partners had different plan in mind.

Taking off their clothes and just leaving their boxers on, Jacques and Raiven
jumped down from the yacht down to the clear blue water below with a shout.

"Babe...!"

"Kara!"

But Jacques and Raiven were already in the water, swimming freely and enjoying the
sea.

Parehong napabuntonghininga na lang si Cloud at Keiran.

"That gave me a heart attack," ani Keiran.

"I'll punish him later," Cloud muttered under his breath.

While the two who gave their husbands a fright were just having fun in the water
under the sun.

"Babe! Come back here!" Cloud shouted to Jacques. "At least put some sunscreen on."

"Kara, come back here. Eat first."

Siyempre, hindi nakinig ang dalawa at patuloy lang na lumangoy. Nagbabalak pa nga
ang dalawa na mag-snorkel para makita ang nasa ilalim kaya ang ginawa ni Cloud at
Keiran, lumusong din ang dalawa sa tubig pagkatapos hubarin ang damit nila para
pilit na pabalikin ang mga asawa sa yate.

"Nube! Let go! I want to fucking swim!" Jacques sneered.

"No," Cloud replied firmly. "Sunscreen first."

Jacques was annoyed, but Cloud's hold on him was too strong and tight.

"Hun, I want to snorkel," Raiven said calmly while being dragged back to the yacht
by the waist.

"Sure, but you should eat first and then put some sunscreen on."

"Okay."
Cloud and Keiran managed to bring Jacques and Raiven back to the yacht, make them
eat and put some eco-friendly sunscreen before they let the two back to the sea
with them to snorkel.

Hindi inalis ni Cloud ang mga mata kay Jacques. Kahit saan ito lumangoy, kahit saan
magpunta, nasa tabi lang nito si Cloud. Habang magkahawak-kamay naman si Raiven at
Keiran na lumangoy pababa para makita ang nasa ilalim ng dagat.

When they finally had enough, they went back to the yacht, ate, and continued the
tour.

This time, the four were shirtless and just wearing board shorts while enjoying the
mild volcanic atmosphere.

Their tour guide and also boat man informed them of the mud bath and hot spring,
but Raiven and Cloud immediately rejected the idea.

Raiven was not a fan of hot baths and Cloud was worried of Jacques since he
couldn't feel pain and Jacques understood that and didn't say anything against it.

So the four continued their cruise around the Caldera basin and small hidden coves
and untouched coasts before they went to Aspronisi Island. It had whitewashed
cliffs and ideal for snorkeling which Jacques and Raiven liked.

After enjoying it for an hour, they continued their cruise towards the red beach
and white beach. Two of the famous beaches in Santorini.

Cloud sighed seeing his baby dragon in the water again. "Alam kong gusto niyang
lumangoy pero hindi pa ba siya nagsasawa? Kanina pa sila panay snorkel ni Raiven. I
feel stressed watching him. I can't calm down."

Mahinang natawa si Keiran na nakamasid lang din kay Raiven. "Malapit lang naman
tayo. If anything happens, we can immediately jump down."

"Yeah, but still..." Cloud's worry was doubled because Jacques couldn't feel pain
at all. "Kanina pa sila panay ang langoy, siguradong tulog kaagad ang dalawang 'yon
mamaya."

Keiran agreed with that as he silently watch his Kara until the two finally had
enough swimming and snorkeling. Tamang-tama naman na papababa na ang araw.

Cloud, Jacques, Keiran, and Raiven enjoyed another sunset in Santorini from the
yacht this time and it was as stunning and very peaceful that Raiven and Jacques
found themselves hugging their partners from behind while watching the sunset of
the yacht's deck.

"I love you, Hun," Raiven whispered in Keiran's ear making Keiran smile and kiss
Raiven's arm that was around his neck.

"And I love you, Kara."

Raiven smiled at that and continued watching the sunset. Its glow that was hitting
Raiven's face made him look so handsome that the yacht near them, with an all-male
group that was watching the sunset too, couldn't help staring at Raiven.

And it was a good thing that Keiran couldn't hear the whispers from the other
yacht.
"Damn. What a handsome and pretty face."

"I'm not into men, but if it's him, I'll gladly fuck him."

"Damn. That's a face that could turn any man on."

"Yep."

"Agree."

Meanwhile, beside the calm couple, Jacques' chin was on Cloud's shoulder as Jacques
hugged Cloud from behind.

"Nube?"

"Hmm?"

"You're fucking annoying and I want to strangle you to death, but..." Jacques
pouted as he continued, "I love you." Jacques' voice became earnest. "Thank you for
putting up with me every day—specially today. I know I've been a fucking pain."

Cloud chuckled and raised his hand to messed Jacques' hair. "Don't think about it,
babe. I like seeing you happy and having fun."

"Yeah?"

"Hmm."

"Then let's do this against tomorrow—"

"Nope. Different fun this time," mabilis na pigil ni Cloud sa kapareha. "I was so
stressed while you're swimming and snorkeling. Baka bumulagta ako sa sobrang pag-
aalala sa 'yo."

Mahinang natawa si Jacques. "Then maybe the day after tomorrow?" hirit ni Jacques.
"We booked a jet ski in two places. That means swimming."

Cloud sighed. "Sabi ko nga."

"Yes!"

Napailing na lang si Cloud saka nilingon ang asawa at hinalikan si Jacques sa gilid
ng labi. "Je t'aime, mon marquis."

Jacques smiled and against the sunset glow, he was stunning. "Je t'aime aussi, you
shameless horny bastard prick."

And from the same yacht with all-male group, a lot were taken by the Marquess'
beautiful handsome face. Same with Raiven.

"Whoever those two with them, they're lucky bastards," komento ng isa.

"It's disgusting though," said another one.

"Bro, if you find them disgusting then don't look at them. Period."

"Yeah, man. They're not doing anything wrong to you."

"What's disgusting is disgusting. Period," anang lalaki.

Instead of enjoying the sunset, the male group in the yacht started arguing,
unbeknownst to the four in the other yacht who were just enjoying the sunset.

When the sun finally fell, the yacht went back to the port and they rode the
minibus to go home.

Along the way, they saw a minibus break down with two passengers. At mukhang
magkakilala ang driver ng minibus dahil tumigil ang minibus na sinasakyan at nag-
usap ang dalawa.

And Cloud who understood the language, but couldn't speak it, relayed the
conversation to his companion.

"It's spacious here," ani Keiran. "Pasakayin na lang natin. Mukhang turista rin
sila at malapit naman na tayo."

Sumang-ayon si Jacques at Raiven kaya lumabas si Cloud at kinausap ang driver.

This was dangerous, but it was not like they were defenseless. And the two really
looked like tourists because one of the two was speaking in French while the other
one was answering in English with an American accent.

And so he told the two, "You can ride with us. We're going to Imerovigli as well."

"Thank you!"

"Je vous remercie." (Thank you.)

"Je vous en prie," (You're welcome.) Cloud replied in French, and it turned into a
conversation as they stepped inside the minibus.

Inside, as the minibus went back on the road, Cloud introduced his companions.

"Guys, this is Jacques." Cloud smiled softly. "He's my husband. And then these are
Keiran and Raiven."

"Husbands," Keiran added.

The two men looked surprised, but only for a couple of seconds before they pulled
themselves together and introduced themselves.

"Alexie Lambros," pagpapakilala ng isa na may American accent saka tinuro nito ang
katabing French na parang may halong ibang lahi rin. "And this is my boss, Aziel
Deluca."

Aziel nodded at the four before he added with his cold emotionless face. "We're a
couple."

"No, we are not!" Alexie firmly denied.

Tinuro ni Aziel ang katabi habang wala pa ring emosyon ang boses nito. "He's in the
denial stage. Don't mind him."

Alexie glared at Aziel. "I'm resigning."

"Resignation not accepted," Aziel replied coldly.

"You're not even gay!" Alexie snapped at Aziel.

"Yeah. That was before. Now I'm gay for you," Aziel replied coldly again.

"Shut up!" Alexie shouted at Aziel as if he was not talking to his boss and then he
apologized to the four who just silently watch their banter. "Please forgive us. My
boss is just hungry and not right in the head."

Mahinang natawa si Cloud na nakahilig sa balikat ng Marquess. "I'm pretty sure

that's not hunger."

Aziel nodded. "Yes." And then he glanced at his secretary, Alexie. "I'm hungry for
you though."

Saying that with a cold look and emotionless face, Alexie had enough.

"That's enough, sir." Alexie settled on the seat in the corner as he mumbled,
"Accompanying that bastard here in Santorini is a mistake."

Aziel, who had no emotion on his face, just followed Alexie and sat on the chair
next to Alex.

"Ah, I can relate," Raiven and Jacques said at the same time after what they
witnessed.

Cloud and Keiran just chuckled before cuddling with their husbands until they
reached their destination.

And before the four parted ways with Alexie and Aziel, Cloud patted Aziel's
shoulder. "Good luck. You need lots of it."

Aziel emotionlessly nodded and followed Alexie who immediately left after thanking
the four.

Nakatingin naman ang apat sa papalayong bulto ng dalawa at nang mawala ang mga ito
sa paningin nila, saka sila naglakad patungo sa villa na inuukupa nila.

"That was a fucking good tour," ani Jacques na malapad ang ngiti. "We should do it
again."

"Yep," Raiven agreed. "Snorkeling was fun."

"Hmm! Let's do it tomorrow!"

"Babe." It was Cloud. And his tone was warning Jacques.

Jacques immediately pouted hearing Cloud's warning tone. "Whatever. Next week
then."

Napabuntonghininga na lang si Cloud. "Pahinga muna kayo ni Raiven dito sa salas.

We'll make something for dinner."

Jacques and Raiven nodded. Both didn't know shit about cooking so they stayed in
the living room.

Cloud and Keiran made a quick dinner hoping Raiven and Jacques could rest
immediately, but when they went back to the living room to get their partner, they
were already asleep.

Jacques was on the single sofa while Raiven was lying on the long sofa, and both
were snoring a little.

Keiran smiled softly at his husband. "I knew this would happen."

"I'm not even surprised anymore," Cloud said and carefully picked up his baby
dragon.

Keiran did the same with his Kara and carried their partners to their respective
rooms. Afterwards, Cloud and Keiran shared the dinner they made in the balcony
while talking about the two men they met earlier.

"Ano na naman kaya ang gagawin natin bukas?" tanong ni Keiran habang nakatingin sa
kalangitan, naghahanap ng bituin.

"I have no idea."

Keiran and Cloud were both clueless about their itinerary and only when morning
came did they find out what it was.

It was a 'fuck day'. Literally.

------

JE T'AIME: Adventures in Santorini 5

#NuBabe and #KaraHun adventures in Santorini

PART 5

THE ITINERARY STATED that it was 'fuck day', meaning, Jacques passed out once again
and Raiven was sore. But compared to Jacques who was still asleep the next day,
Raiven was already up and about just before lunchtime.

Raiven clicked his tongue. "...So weak."

Mahinang natawa si Cloud. "Have mercy on my baby dragon, Attorney. His stamina
already got stronger, well...as strong as it could be."

Napailing si Raiven. "Sayang. Nag-jet ski na sana tayo ngayon."

"You two can go if you want," Cloud suggested.

Umiling si Keiran. "Nah. Let's all do it together tomorrow."

Tumango si Raiven. "Yep. Siguradong mumurahin na naman ako ng Marquess na 'yon

kapag inunahan ko siya sa jet ski."

Mahinang natawa si Cloud. "Yep. That's my baby dragon alright. Anyway, any plans
for today? I don't want to keep you two here because of Jacques."

"Yep." Si Raiven ang sumagot. "We're going to visit some famous restaurants here in
Santorini."

"Oh." Napatango-tango si Cloud. "That's a good idea. My Marquess can't taste

anything in restaurants anyway, so he won't sulk that you didn't take him."

Tumango si Raiven. "Kaya nga. This is the safest decision I could make that would
not result to hundreds of profanities."
Natawa si Cloud saka hinatid ang dalawa sa pintuan. "If you two need anything, just
call."

Keiran and Raiven nodded before they left the villa and went into the car they
rented with chauffeur.

Ang unang restaurant na pinuntahan nila ay ang Aegean Restaurant. It was lunch so
they ordered steak and it was by far the best steak they ever tasted.

After that they went to Le Moustache caldera Pool Lounge and Restaurant and enjoyed
Greek White Wine. And Raiven couldn't help it when he saw the table next to them
eating a dessert, he ordered the same thing—mango mousse tarte.

"Looks like you're getting into sweets lately, Kara," pansin ni Keiran sa asawa.

Raiven hummed while savoring the mango mousse tarte. "That noisy Marquess kept
buying me food. Palibhasa hindi niya nalalasahan kaya palaging ako ang pinapakain
niya at nagtatanong kung ano ang lasa."

"You two have become really close, Kara."

Raiven glanced at Keiran. "Bakit tunog nagseselos ka?"

Keiran sipped his Greek white wine and just watched the caldera, not answering
Raiven.

Raiven flicked Keiran's ear. "I told you a thousand times, I'm only like this to
you. Jacques is like a noisy brother. That's it."

"I know."

"Look at me then, Hun."

Keiran looked at Raiven. "Hmm?"

Raiven leaned in and kissed Keiran on the lips. And when he pulled away, he smiled
at Keiran. "I love you. Only you. You know that, right?"

Keiran immediately softened. "Such underhanded tactics to soften me up."

Raiven smiled and shrugged. "Always works."

Napailing si Keiran saka hinalikan sa gilid ng noo ang asawa. "And I'm a sucker for
it, so keep it coming, Kara."

Napailing si Raiven pero nangingiti naman habang inuubos ang inorder na dessert.

They had a pleasant time in Le Moustache caldera Pool Lounge and Restaurant.

And to pass the time until dinner, they roamed around Imerovigli on foot—taking
pictures when they saw a nice scenery and just enjoying each other's company while
holding hands.

When the sun started setting, Raiven and Keiran went to La Maison for dinner that
they reserved and of course, to watch the sunset.

"Let's order the nine-course tasting meal with the wine pairings," excited na
suhestiyon ni Raiven sa asawa.
"Sure." Keiran would give anything to see his Kara happy.

Before Raiven could call, a waiter was already beside their table, attentively
listening to Raiven's order.

After they ordered and their food started arriving, Keiran and Raiven were
surprised by the service and how polite and attentive the staff was.

"Worth it." 'Yon lang ang nasabi ni Raiven nang matikman ang pagkain na nasa mesa
nila.

Tumango si Keiran at sinubuan ang asawa na kaagad namang tinanggap ni Raiven sabay
ngiti. They had no care with their surroundings. No care of what people would say
about them feeding each other and kissing from time to time. And no care for anyone
with judging eyes. They were both happy and it showed.

Unfortunately, they became a target of ruffians.

After they stepped out of the restaurant and decided to walk to the villa, when the
road got slightly dark, they were ambushed.

"Give us all your money and we will let you go, freaks."

The other two behind the one who called Raiven and Keiran freaks laughed when
Keiran and Raiven didn't move. They thought they were scared beyond belief,
especially when Raiven pulled out his wallet and threw it in the air towards their
leader.

But that was their biggest blunder. To threaten the ex-Reaper of the underworld.

The moment the three's attention went to Raiven's wallet that Raiven threw in the
air, Keiran's feet slammed against the leader's jaw and another kick and punch
followed to take care of the remaining two, and then Keiran caught Raiven's wallet
as if he didn't do anything and handed it back to his Kara.

Raiven smiled at that. "Thanks."

"Always my pleasure, Kara."

With the three ruffians taking care of, Keiran and Raiven continued walking towards
their villa while holding hands.

Nang makarating sa villa, walang tao sa ibaba. Nang umakyat sila, nakarinig sila ng
pamilyar na ingay galing sa kuwarto ni Jacques at Cloud na ikinailing at tawa ng
dalawa bago pumasok sa kanilang kuwarto rin. Doon nila ginawa kung anong ginagawa
ng dalawa nilang kasama sa kabilang kuwarto.

AS USUAL, RAIVEN and Jacques woke up late the next day. Good thing their tour was
in the afternoon. It was a jet ski safari to the south tour. And everyone around
them in Perivolos beach couldn't help staring at the four male gods that grazed the
beach with their presence with only their board shorts.

The women near the four actually felt disappointed when Jacques, Raiven, Keiran,
and Cloud wore life jackets that covered up their bodies.

"Hindi pa ba tayo aalis?" iritadong tanong ni Raiven sa mga kasama, lalo na sa

asawa. "Parang kakainin na nila ang asawa ko."

Cloud seconded Raiven. "Yeah. We should leave immediately after this jet ski
briefing. I don't like how they're looking at my Marquess."

Umingos si Jacques. "It's you and Keiran that they want to eat. Fuck! I'm pissed.
Bakit ka ba kasi nakahubad-baro, ha?!" Dinuro pa ng Marquess si Cloud.

"You suggested it, babe," sagot ni Cloud.

"I take back my suggestion. Magdamit ka na nga!"

Raiven narrowed his eyes at Keiran. "Magdamit ka na rin, Hun."

Pero bago pa makagalaw si Cloud at Keiran para magdamit, tapos na ang briefing. At
dahil marunong naman ang apat mag-jet ski, hindi na gano'n karami ang tinuro sa
kanila.

"Babe, let me put some sunscreen on you."

Jacques didn't say anything and just let Cloud. And everyone woman who saw that was
either disappointed or wanted to pull their hair out.

After Cloud and Jacques used the sunscreen, they passed it on to Raiven and Keiran
who put sunscreen on each other, breaking every woman's heart on the beach as they
realize that the four handsome men were couples.

"Okay. Get ready!" anang instructor na kasama nila sa tour.

Sa isang jet ski, si Jacques ang nasa harapan at komportableng nakayakap sa likuran
nito si Cloud. At sa isa naman ay si Raiven ang nasa unahan at masayang nakayakap
lang sa likuran nito ang asawa nitong si Keiran.

"Let's go!"

Hearing that, every jet ski glided on the ocean, away from Perivolos beach.

"Babe! Babe!" Cloud was a little bit anxious. "Slow down! Mauunahan mo pa ang
instructor natin!"

"Hmp! You're such a bastard!" But Jacques listened and slowed down.

Meanwhile, Raiven and Keiran were having a pleasant jet ski ride until they reached
the Vlyjada beach. Raiven almost immediately jumped to the water when their
instructor told them they could swim around for a while.

And Jacques followed.

Parang mga bata ang dalawa na nakawala sa hawla at lumangoy na naman. Pasalamat ni
Keiran at Cloud na walang snorkeling gear na dala ang dalawa pero ang hindi nila
inaasahan, may dala ang kasama nilang instructor at nang maghanap si Raiven at
Jacques, kaagad na binigyan nito ang dalawa.

Keiran and Cloud both sighed and were simultaneously thankful when the instructor
told them to get ready to leave and visit another beach.

After Vlyjada beach, they went to red beach and white beach again. And then Kampia
Beach before they went to a magnificent beach in Mesa Pigadia where Raiven and
Jacques swam like children who just tasted the ocean.

Of course, Keiran and Cloud joined them to watch over their husbands, worried that
an accident might happen—but then they ended up having fun as well.
Swimming, snorkeling, taking photos, videos, playing in the water, kissing and
groping their husbands, the two couples enjoyed the tour and returned to Perivolos
beach with wide smiles on their faces.

It was understandable that they were tired when they got back. Well, Keiran and
Cloud still had the strength to cook their dinner while Raiven was groaning in the
long sofa because his body was hurting because of too much swimming.

Raiven was planning to sleep to rest when his phone rang.

It was Keiran's mother.

But when he answered the video chat, he saw his sons who instantly smiled when they
saw him.

"Daddy...!"

"Daddy!"

A smile instantly appeared on Raiven's lips seeing his sons. "Ash, Brax, how are
you doing? Are you being good boys? Hindi n'yo pinapasakit ulo ng lola n'yo?"

Sabay na tumango ang dalawa saka tumingin sa nasa harapan ng mga ito. "Grandma,
tell Daddy that we've been good boys, please."

Kaagad naman na narinig ni Raiven and boses ng ina ni Keiran. "Ang daddy n'yo lang
ang bad kasi ayaw kumain ng gulay."

Humaba ang nguso ni Raiven saka sarkastikong nagsalita. "Salamat sa pagmamahal,

Ma."

"You're welcome, 'Nak," sarkastiko ring sagot ng ina ni Keiran.

Napailing si Raiven saka kinausap ang magkambal. "How's school?"

"Boring," Ash answered.

"Sleepy," Brax answered.

Napangiwi si Raiven. "If you're not up for it, it's okay not to go to school."

"No, Daddy!" Ash's eyebrows furrowed. "We want to get a degree to make Daddy and
Papa proud."

Brax nodded.

"But Daddy and Papa are already proud of you," ani Raiven.

"No. That's different." Ashton was really persistent. "Anyway, we just want to say
we love you, Daddy. Say I love you to Papa for us."

"I will."

"Okay. Bye, Daddy!"

"Bye, Daddy!"

"Such adorable kids," komento ni Jacques na nakikinig pala sa usapan.

"Hmm." Raiven nodded and smiled when he saw his wallpaper. His sons, Ashton and
Braxton. "Very smart too. Pakiramdam ko nga mas matalino pa sila keysa sa 'kin
minsan."

Natawa ro'n si Jacques. "But it seems like they want to live a normal life."

Tumango si Raiven. "They're doing it for us, so I'm a bit worried."

"Talk to them and make them understand. Make sure that you explain to them your
side and reasons. Communication is important when it comes to parenting. I learned
that from experience."

Napangiti si Raiven kay Jacques. "And here I thought you only know how to cuss."

Jacques showed his middle finger at Raiven and spoke earnestly. "My mom and I were
never in good terms growing up. We lacked communication. We didn't understand each
other. And when we finally talked, I felt a big change between us. Doon ko naisip
na kailangan lang pala namin mag-usap."

Raiven appreciated the advice, but he couldn't help pointing out Jacques' accent.
"Do you know that you have a Tagalog accent?"

Jacques sneered at Raiven. "Fuck you, Attorney! I hate you." Kapagkuwan ay

nagpapadyak na umalis ng salas si Jacques at umakyat sa kuwarto.

Mahinang natawa si Raiven saka naghikab at ipinikit ang mga mata. He didn't want to
sleep. He still wanted to be with his Hun, but his body wouldn't cooperate.

He fell asleep on the sofa and when he woke up, he was already in their room, on
their bed and Keiran was cuddling him while asleep.

Hindi gumalaw si Raiven kahit gising na siya. Alam kasi niyang magigising din si
Keiran. Ganun ito kababaw matulog. Kaya naman nanatili siya sa kinahihigaan at
pinakatitigan ang asawa na mahimbing na natutulog sa tabi niya.

So handsome, Raiven thought. Even after all these years, his baby blue eyes still
have an effect and power over me. Keiran's eyes were still his weakness. Nothing
changed.

I want to see his eyes, Raiven thought while staring at his husband's handsome
face.

With no hesitation, Raiven moved to top his husband and kissed his lips to wake him
up.

"Hun, wake up," malambing na wika ni Raiven sa asawa.

Almost instantly, Keiran opened his eyes and looked at his Kara on top of him.
"Need anything, Kara?"

"Yes. Make love to me."

Keiran yawned. "Now?"

"Yes. Now. Hurry."

Niyapos ni Keiran ang katawan ng asawa saka mabilis na pinagpalitan ang posisyon
nilang dalawa. Si Raiven na ngayon ang nasa ilalim at nakapatong na si Keiran sa
ibabaw ng asawa.

Raiven smiled seeing his husband on top of him, his baby blue eyes looking down at
him. They were so beautiful that Raiven cupped Keiran's face and kissed him deeply
before he whispered.

"I love you, Hun."

Keiran smiled against Raiven's lips. "I love you too, Kara. But are you sure you
want to do it? We still have something to do tomorrow."

Tumango si Raiven. "Just one round."

Mahinang tumawa si Keiran dahil alam nitong hindi naman 'yon masusunod.

"I'll try to be gentle," wika ni Keiran.

"Don't bother," kaagad na pigil dito ni Raiven. "I want it rough."

"You sure?"

"Hmm-mm."

"Okay."

Keiran pushed himself to kneel on the bed to undress his Kara and licked his lips
when he saw how beautiful his Kara looked while horny and naked.

"On top of you is always the best view," Keiran commented.

Raiven smiled. "I better be since you're going to stay on top of me for the rest of
our lives."

Keiran smiled back. "You have no plans to top me?"

"Nope," mabilis na sagot ni Raiven. "I like where I am. I prefer and enjoy it more
than being on top."

Keiran leaned down and place a kiss on Raiven's forehead. "Open your legs wide
then, Kara, and wrap them around my waist. I will fuck you rough. Just as you
requested."

Raiven was excited. Keiran's baby blue eyes never left his, making him weak and
elated at the same time. And when Keiran's lips moved from his forehead to his
lips, Raiven accepted the kiss and moaned inside his mouth.

Kissing his husband and making love with him was one of the best things in Raiven's
life. Things that he will never ever trade. Because his hun and husband, Keiran,
was a priceless treasure he wanted to keep to himself for the rest of his life.

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JE T'AIME: Adventures in Santorini 6

#NuBabe and #KaraHun adventures in Santorini

PART 6

MORE THAN A WEEK in Santorini and Cloud and Keiran were starting to get sick of sea
activities except sunset watching. But not Jacques and Raiven. Palaging may energy
ang dalawa pagdating sa usaping dagat kahit pa nga halatang unti-unting nasusunog
na ang balat ng dalawa. Kahit pa ilang sunblock ang ilagay ni Cloud at Keiran sa
mga asawa nila, walang gamit 'yon.

Jacques and Raiven had become tan, and Cloud and Keiran wouldn't lie, it added to
their partners' sexiness and charm.

Halos lahat ng babae na nadadaanan nila kapag nasa labas nila, napapatingin kay
Jacques at Raiven. There were some stares from men as well that would linger on the
two for a long time before taking their eyes off of Jacques and Raiven once they
realized the two men accompanying them were their partners.

"I've never been on guard like this in our previous vacations," komento ni Cloud
habang inihahanda ng tour guide ang equipment na gagamitin nila para sa parasailing
na gustong subukan ni Jacques at Raiven.

And as their husbands, Keiran and Cloud were their partners in this flying
adventure.

Napatingin si Keiran kay Raiven na kausap si Jacques sa kabilang panig ng speedboat

na kinakululanan kapagkuwan ay napabuntonghininga. "Yeah. A lot of men were drawn
as well. Ang rason lang kung bakit walang lumalapit ay dahil nandito tayo."

Tumango si Cloud na 'yon rin ang tanging obserbasyon at akmang sasagot kay Keiran
nang makitang palapit sa kanila ang mga asawa nila.

"Nube...!" Jacques immediately grabbed Cloud's hand. "Come on! Let's go! They're
going to prepare us for parasailing now."

Nagpaubaya naman si Cloud. Seeing his Marquess happy was, after all, his first and
foremost priority.

Meanwhile, Keiran wrapped his arm around Raiven's waist from the side. "Are we
parasailing after them?"

Tinuro ni Raiven and papalapit ng speedboat sa kanila para sagutin si Keiran.

"That's ours."

Gulat na napatitig si Keiran sa asawa. "You actually rented another boat?"

Raiven sighed heavily. "That noisy Marquess made me."

Mahinang natawa si Keiran. "Looks like you finally met your match, Kara."

"No. He's just too noisy to argue with. Unlike my colleagues who make sense when
arguing, Jacques is just cussing, cussing, cussing. Masakit sa tainga."

"I fucking heard you, Attorney!" Jacques snapped at Raiven.

Hindi pinansin ni Raiven si Jacques saka hinawakan sa kamay si Keiran at hinila ito
patungo sa isa pang speedboat na kararating lang.

After Keiran and Raiven changed boats, the crew immediately prepared them for
parasailing that when Cloud and Jacques started ascending, Raiven and Keiran were
also ascending.

"This is so cool!" malakas ang boses na sigaw ni Raiven para marinig ito ni Keiran.
Keiran was used to parachutes because of the nature of his work that the
parasailing did not amaze him, but he was happy that he could share this moment
with Raiven—that it was him beside Raiven.

"Yeah," Keiran answered and held Raiven's hand. "It is."

Raiven smiled and he looked so radiant in Keiran's eyes. So radiant that he fell in
love with Raiven all over again.

Keiran could only sigh and smile at that. How many times had he fallen in love with
Raiven? Countless. And he couldn't wait to fall in love with him all over again.

Meanwhile, at the other boat where Cloud and Jacques were parasailing, Cloud was
busy watching his baby dragon enjoying himself and shouting how nice of experience
it was.

Cloud couldn't agree more. Seeing his Marquess happy was always a nice experience.
Always.

"We should take Parker here," ani Jacques. "This is more fun that those rides in
the amusement park!"

"Sa bakasyon niya, ayain natin."

"You think we could take the little lords and little princesses too?" Jacques was
hopeful.

"That'll be a lot of work, babe," ani Cloud. "Parker we can protect on our own, but
four kids at the same time? It'll be hard for us and it might put them in danger."

Jacques knew that, but still didn't give up. "I'll ask milady and the motherfucking
count."

Cloud just smiled and just let his Marquess have fun parasailing and enjoy
everything.

After the parasailing, Cloud and Keiran thought that was it and it was time to go
home, but there was another tour—horseback riding to Eros beach from Vlychada
beach.

And when Cloud settled himself on top of the horse after their short briefing,
Jacques didn't—no, he couldn't move when he saw Cloud looking so gorgeous while
holding the horse's reign.

And when Cloud looked at his Marquess and their eyes met, he smiled seeing how his
Marquess was looking at him.

"How do I look?" Cloud asked his Marquess teasingly.

Jacques tsked and rolled his eyes. "Fucking handsome," he muttered under his breath
and snapped at Cloud. "Now go away!"

Cloud just chuckled and when Jacques was finally on top of his horse, Cloud
motioned his horse to move close to Jacques so he could steal a kiss from the
Marquess' lips.

"You fucking shameless bastard prick! I will fucking kill you!" Jacques snapped and
glared at Cloud and Cloud just chuckled and signaled his horse to run before his
Marquess had his head.
Kaagad na napalingon naman si Keiran at Raiven kay Cloud at Jacques na bigla na
lang naghabulan gamit ang kabayo.

Raiven and Keiran were already used to this kind of scene—Jacques chasing Cloud in
anger—so they let the two be and rode their own horses. Raiven even pretended that
he didn't know Cloud and Jacques when the instructor asked him if he could make the
two stop.

Natatawang nailing naman si Keiran bago tinawag si Cloud at Jacques para patigilan
ang dalawa.

Jacques was still cussing even after the two got back. Even now that they were on a
trail to marvel at the dunes in caldera, the two were still arguing. And it was
because Cloud kept teasing Jacques and Jacques kept getting pissed.

Until a woman from their group—one of the two that joined them late—spoke and
berated Cloud.

"Can you stop irritating him? Can't you see how uncomfortable you're making him
feel? For your information, being friends has limitations."

Halos napatigil lahat sa sinabi ng babae, pati ang mga kabayong sinasakyan nila.

"Come ride beside me," aya ng babae kay Jacques sabay ngiti ng nakakaakit na
nagpadilim sa mukha ni Cloud. "I won't irritate you."

Cloud would never give his Marquess to anyone, but the Marquess was a pompous ass
Marquess. Jacques always got annoyed when someone berated his Nube. Only he was
allowed to do that. That was his perk as Cloud's husband.

"My irritation is none of your fucking business." Jacques' whole face darkened.
"And he's not a friend, he's my husband." Then he pulled the horse's reign and
maneuvered his horse towards Cloud who immediately claimed Jacques' lips.

Meanwhile, the woman who berated Jacques had a red face. Stunned and embarrassed.
So Keiran and Raiven immediately maneuvered their horses to follow Cloud and
Jacques at the front.

"That was a little mean of you, Marquess," pangangaral ni Raiven nang maabutan ang
dalawa.

Umingos si Jacques. "She's annoying! I'm sure she just fucking wants to have
Cloud's attention so she fucking berated him!"

Nagkatinginan si Keiran at Raiven habang sumagot naman si Cloud.

"Babe, I'm pretty sure she wants you, not me."

Umingos lang si Jacques saka pinatakbo ng mabilis ang kabayo. Kaagad namang sumunod
si Cloud. Samantalang napabuntonghininga naman si Keiran at Raiven bago sumunod sa
dalawa.

To sum it up, the horseback riding was not as fun as Jacques thought it would be.
Nang makarating sila sa Eros beach, kaagad na nag-ayang umuwi si Jacques na sinunod
naman ni Cloud.

"How about you two?" Cloud asked Keiran and Raiven.

"We'll roam around a bit," sagot ni Keiran. "Gustong mamili ng pasalubong ni Kara."

"Okay. Take care you two. Call if you need anything," ani Cloud saka umalis na ito
kasama si Jacques.

While Raiven and Keiran shopped for their sons and family, Jacques' mood still
sucks. Only when Cloud hugged him from behind when they entered their room in the
villa did Jacques calm down.

A moment later, Jacques whispered, "I'm sorry I was a mitch earlier. I just didn't
like how that woman raised her voice at you."

Cloud smiled and kissed his Marquess. Jacques had always been overprotective of
him, so Cloud understand. It was one of the Marquess gestures that always managed
to snatch his heart and make it fall madly and deep in love.

"Je t'aime, babe."

That calmed Jacques down completely. "Je t'aime aussi, Nube."

Cloud kissed his baby dragon's temple and was about to roam his hand around his
Marquess' body when his phone rang.

Ayaw sagutin ni Cloud ang tawag pero mapilit ang nasa kabilang linya.

It turned out it was his mother.

Good thing he pulled his phone out from his pocket to check who was persistently
calling him.

"Hi, Mamá," sagot ni Cloud sa tawag ng ina habang yakap pa rin nito si Jacques at
ini-loud speaker ang tawag.

"Hi, Mamá!" ani Jacques na umaliwalas ang mukha. "I miss you!"

Jada, on the other line, smiled at that. "I miss you too, mi hijos! How's your
vacation in Santorini?"

"We're enjoying it, Mamá," magiliw at masayang sagot ni Jacques.

"By the way, why did you call, Mamá?" Cloud immediately wanted to get to the bottom
of the call, so he could take his baby dragon to bed and make love to him all
night.

Kaagad namang naalala ni Jada kung bakit ito tumawag. "Yeah, about that. I called
to inform you that your cousin, Lazarus, is in Santorini too. Why don't you invite
him to dinner and catch up? You know how he is."

"Sure, Mamá. I'll call him."

"Thanks, mi hijo. Anyway, I'll end the call now. Have fun you two. Bye."

"Bye."

"Bye, Mamá!" And then Jacques turned to face Cloud. "Did Mamá mean Lazarus King?
Your cousin who's based in New York?"

"IS THIS THE place?" Raiven asked Keiran as they entered a cozy bar in a secluded
part of Oia. "Or are we lost?"
The bar had a simple and cozy ambiance. Not only that, but it also had a live
performer on the stage, and anyone could request a song or even sing if they wanted
to. Overall, it was a nice, simple and cozy place.

"Nope. This is it," sagot ni Keiran saka binasa ulit ang address na t-in-ext sa
kaniya ni Cloud. "Nandoon sila, oh," ani Keiran sabay turo kay Jacques at Cloud na
nakaupo sa isang mesa at may kasamang lalaki na naka-sunglasses kahit medyo may
kadiliman sa loob ng bar.

"Oh, yeah."

Tinungo ni Keiran at Raiven ang mesa ni Cloud and Jacques. Ang rason kung bakit
hindi magkasama ang apat na dumating ay dahil nag-shopping sina Keiran at Raiven
habang umuwi naman sa villa ni Cloud at Jacques.

"Are we late?" Keiran asked everyone at the table as he pulled a chair for his
Kara. Raiven did the same for Keiran and the two sat simultaneously.

"Nope. Just in time," sagot ni Jacques saka tinawag nito ang waiter para maka-order
ang dalawang bagong dating ng inumin.

"One scotch on the rocks and one dirty martini," Keiran ordered and Raiven smiled a
little remembering those drinks.

After the waiter left, Cloud introduced the man in sunglasses. "This is Lazarus
King, by the way. He's my cousin. Laz, these are my friends, Keiran and Raiven."

"We're married," ani Keiran bago inilahad ang kamay.

Lazarus accepted it without so much of a fuss and said, "Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you, too," ani Raiven at Keiran.

Raiven and Keiran did their best not to ask why Lazarus was wearing sunglasses
inside a well dim-lit bar, but Lazarus was open enough to share why. He didn't want
to be misunderstood.

"I have an eye condition. Rod monochromacy. Means I can't see colors. It's all gray
and I'm sensitive to light," ani Lazarus na parang wala lang. "Hence the
sunglasses."

Keiran and Raiven nodded in understanding and silently waited for their order.
While waiting, Lazarus and Cloud were chatting and the three were just listening.

"So, you came here after your eye checkup?" Cloud asked Lazarus.

"Yeah." Lazarus nodded. "My doctor told me to avoid bright places as usual, so here
I am in Santorini."

Cloud sighed at his cousin. "Don't be stubborn, Laz. Your eyes must be hurting
every time it's bright outside."

Lazarus shrugged. "I have sunglasses for that, but yeah. It hurts like hell."

Napailing si Cloud saka napabuntonghininga. "How long are you staying here?"

"Until Kayden finishes the things he has to do here."

Cloud frowned. "Who?"

"Kayden."

"Yeah. I heard the first time." Cloud frowned. "What I mean is, who is Kayden? This
is my first time hearing about him. A friend?"

"No," Lazarus answered nonchalantly. "He's my fake husband."

The four gaped at Lazarus.

"Fake...husband?" gagad ni Cloud. He felt like his brain exploded for a second
there.

"Yeah." Lazarus was still nonchalant. "You know my parents, very traditional and
full of shits, the reason why I stayed in New York. They wanted me to marry a woman
they chose for me. I keep declining, but they keep sending me woman after woman. I
don't like it, so I rebelled."

"By introducing a 'fake husband'...?" Cloud was confused at the logic behind that
reasoning.

"Not really fake." Lazarus leaned back on the back of his seat. "We're legally
married in NYC."

Cloud was still confused as hell. "And Aunt Ida just let you be?" He was stunned
because his Aunt Ida was like a woman version of Jacques' father when it comes to
same-sex relationship. She didn't even attend his and Jacques' wedding.

"Oh. She's wailing. She'd been throwing tantrums and threatening me. Though I don't
give a fuck. Now that I'm married to a guy, women will finally leave me alone,
well, except for Mom, but who cares? I don't. I can finally focus on my work with
no distractions. I have too many projects at hand."

Cloud was still trying to understand Lazarus' logic. "So, basically, this Kayden
guy is your security blanket against those women and your mom?"

"Yeah."

"And what's the deal with him? Why did he say yes to your setup?"

Lazarus shrugged. "We have an agreement in place and it's a win-win situation for
us."

Napailing si Cloud. "That's risky, Laz. Do you even know this guy?"

"Yeah. I've known him for three years," Lazarus said so confidently that it eased
Cloud's worry until Lazarus added, "He's a cashier at the convenient store below my
apartment."

"Wow..." Cloud couldn't help being sarcastic.

"Yeah. Wow," Lazarus parroted.

Meanwhile, the three besides Cloud were still surprised at what they just heard.
And their surprise just doubled when a handsome man wearing denim shorts, white
button-down long-sleeved polo, and white sneakers went over to their table and
kissed Lazarus' cheek.
Lazarus' hand immediately moved to attack but the man who kissed him easily caught
Lazarus fist and continued to kiss Lazarus' temple. "I'm back, babe."

Lazarus sighed, knowing who it was. "No need to pretend. They all know you're a
fake husband."

Napatingin sa apat ang bagong dating saka ngumiti na parang hindi man lang
naapektuhan sa sinabi ni Lazarus at inilahad ang kamay. "Kayden Guillebeaux. Nice
to meet you."

Cloud, Jacques, Keiran, and Raiven shook Kayden's hands and introduced themselves.

"What took you so long?" Lazarus asked Kayden. "And how the hell do you know anyone
here in Santorini? I thought you were born and raised in Brooklyn."

"He moved here," Kayden answered.

"He?" Lazarus was not looking happy.

"Yeah. He."

Suddenly, Lazarus intimidatingly stood up and gripped Kayden's chin in between his
strong fingers and brought his face close to Kayden's. "Who's he? A friend? A
lover? Or an acquaintance? Come on, tell your husband who accompanied you from New
York to Santorini just to keep you safe."

Lazarus was intimidating. The air around him was thick with tension, but Kayden was
calm. It was Kayden's trait that Lazarus hated.

Lazarus was close to snapping seeing Kayden so calm while he was boiling in anger
when Kayden leaned in and whispered in Lazarus' ear.

Almost immediately, Lazarus let go of Kayden's chin and grabbed Kayden's wrist
before he pulled Kayden while saying goodbye to the four on the table.

Nang mawala sa paningin ng apat si Lazarus at Kayden, doon lang nahanap ulit ng
apat ang mga boses nila.

"Is it just me, or he doesn't look like a cashier?" wika ni Keiran na 'yon kaagad
ang napansin. "And his footsteps...I didn't hear them when he arrived."

"Same thoughts," ani Raiven.

Jacques turned to Cloud. "Nube, should we have him investigated?"

Umiling si Cloud. "Nah. Lazarus can take care of himself. He's the most distrustful
man I know."

Natigil ang pag-uusap ng apat nang dumating ang order nila.

"Thank you," ani Keiran at Cloud nang ilapag ng waiter ang order nilang inumin
kapagkuwan ay natuon ang atensiyon nila sa platform na nasa harapan ng bar kung
saan may kumakantang babae.

Since they had nothing better to do, they just enjoyed the song and relaxed. Drinks
kept coming that Raiven was starting to get drunk. Meanwhile, Jacques was already
drunk when he suddenly stood up.

"Babe?" Hinawakan ni Cloud ang kamay ng kapareha.

Iwinaksi naman 'yon ni Jacques saka masama ang tingin na dinuro nito si Cloud saka
parang hindi lasing na naglakad patungo sa platform at kinausap ang babae doon.

To Cloud, Keiran and Raiven's shock, Jacques took over the podium and the guitar.

"Fuck..." Cloud could only mutter because he knew what happened when his Marquess
was drunk. "I should get him out of there—" But before Cloud could even stand up,
Jacques spoke on the microphone.

"This song is for a shameless asshole bastard prick..." For a drunk man, Jacques
sounded sober.

Cloud froze at those words and stared at Jacques when the Marquess started
strumming the guitar. Cloud's plan to get his baby dragon out of the bar was
forgotten. His whole attention was solely focused on Jacques and the lyrics of the
song he chose for him—Angel Baby by Troye Sivan.

'I need a lover to keep me sane...'

Everyone in the bar became silent when Jacques' beautiful and deep voice filled the
whole room. All eyes were on the platform, but the one sitting in front was only
looking at one person.

'Pull me from hell bring me back again,

Play me the classic,

Something romantic,

Give him my all when I don't even have it.'

Jacques' eyes never left Cloud's and Cloud could feel his heart racing. He was
having a hard time calmly breathing.

'I always dream of a solemn face,

Someone who feels like a holiday,

But now I'm in pieces,

Barely believing,

Starting to think that I've lost all feeling.'

Then a gorgeous smile appeared on Jacques' lips, making him look soft and charming
and all the women in the club sighed in bliss at the sight. But Jacques' attention
was solely on Cloud and Cloud alone.

'You came out the blue on the rainy night, no lie,

I tell you how I almost died,

While you're bringing me back to life...'

Jacques mouthed 'I love you' to Cloud before he sang the chorus.

'I just want to live in this moment forever,

'Cause I'm afraid living couldn't get any better,

Started giving up on the word forever,

Until you gave up heaven so we could be together,

You're my angel,

Angel baby, angel...'

Listening to Jacques sing, Raiven leaned against Keiran's shoulder and Keiran
immediately wrapped his arm around Raiven's waist and pulled him closer to him.

And as Jacques sang for Cloud, Raiven sang along, but only Keiran could hear him—it
was only meant for him.

'I'll fall in love with the little things,

Counting the tattoos on your skin,

Tell me a secret,

Baby, I'll keep it,

And maybe we can play house for the weekend,

You came out the blue on the rainy night, no lie,

I tell you how I almost died,

While you're bringing me back to life...'

Raiven raised his head and looked at his Hun who was also looking down at him. When
their eyes met...when Raiven saw those baby blue eyes that he loved, he pressed his
lips against Keiran's and whispered the chorus of the song against Keiran's lips.

'I just want to live in this moment forever,

'Cause I'm afraid living couldn't get any better,

Started giving up on the word forever,

Until you gave up heaven so we could be together,

You're my angel,

Angel baby, angel...

You're my angel, baby

Baby, you're my angel...'

As Cloud's heart was taken by Jacques after the song, Keiran's heart fell for
Raiven again. And when Jacques went back to their table, Cloud couldn't help
cupping his Marquess' face and kissing him deeply, earning a sigh of disappointment
from all the women in the club.

But Jacques and Cloud couldn't care less. They French-kissed each other until their
lips became swollen.
Jacques smirked. "You fell for me again, didn't you?"

Cloud nodded. He did not deny it. "Yeah. I fell in love with you all over again."

Jacques smiled and tackled Cloud into a tight embrace, making the two drop on
Cloud's seat. Jacques immediately sat on Cloud's lap and picked up his liquor
again.

Raiven looked at Jacques. "You were awesome back there, Marquess."

Jacques smirked. "Of course. I'm a Marquess, after all."

Raiven chuckled at that before he picked up his dirty martini and changed the
topic. "Anyway, we only have three days left here in Santorini and we already ran
out of things we want to do. Any suggestions?" Raiven asked Keiran and Cloud while
looking at the two.

And the two answered simultaneously, "Make love and fuck hard."

Jacques grinned at that, and Raiven had a smile on his lips. Clearly, they liked
their partners' answer. Because if there was one thing Raiven and Jacques liked
with no argument whatsoever, it was making love with their husbands.

And what better way to spend their remaining days in Santorini than making-hard-
fucking-love all day and all night in this popular honeymoon destination with
romantic and beautiful sunsets?

That was how Nube and babe, then Kara and Hun ended their adventures in Santorini—
with pleasure.

END