Chapter 14: Wake up Sean

Earlier before the kidnapping

Bodi took their luggage and left the Villa followed by his two bodyguards one serving as his driver that Sean assigned to him. Upon driving not far from the subdivision premises, a cat suddenly jumped out from somewhere and was hit by Bodi's car. Bodi climbs down from the car followed by the two bodyguards to see if the cat was still alive

"Where did the cat come–"

The bodyguard driver stopped mid-sentence as it was replaced by gunshots. Bodi's bodyguards were shot dead, while Bodi's vision became blurry before oblivion took his consciousness because of the impact of the heavy object that hit on the back of his neck. One of Marcus' men strikes Bodi at the back of his neck with a baseball bat.

Bodi woke up with excruciating pain in the back of his head. His ears were ringing and vaguely got a glimpse of the people around him. Bodi tried to move his body just to notice he was tied up.

"Good afternoon, Bodi; so, have you had a sweet dream?" Marcus while leaning his face towards Bodi.

"Marcus?! You bastard! Let go of me! Arrrgghhh!!!" Bodi screamed in pain when Marcus flogged his back using a rubber whip.

"My hands were itching to kill you, Bodi, you know that?" Said Marcus while slogging around Bodi with his rubber whip. "But, I want to hear you scream first, and beg for your life."

"In your dreams, idiot! Ugh!!!" Replied Bodi firmly but Marcus lash him again. Bodi endured the pain that he received from another whip that perched on his back.

"You ruined my company and my life, Bodi, you and Sean. Do you think I will show mercy on you? Tsk! Tsk!" Marcus sneered at him. "You deserved all those! You rotten piece of shit!" Bodi retorted and Marcus lashed him again. Bodi bits his lower lip suppressing his scream from seeping out of his mouth which could satisfy Marcus.

"Let's see how long you can last!" Marcus keeps on flogging Bodi when a lady enters the room.

"Marcus darling, that's enough! What if you killed him? Then we won't be getting anything from Sean." Said Emily, the SLUT.

"You two are... truly... evil!" Bodi forces himself to speak while enduring the pain in his back. Blood oozed from his mouth, and could hardly speak. "Don't you dare hurt Sean! I'll hunt you down even in the grave!" Bodi Indignantly glared at Marcus.

"Don't worry, after we get the money, you two can be together again happily ever after in hell." Marcus' evil laughter reverberates in the abandoned factory. "Now it's time for the photo shoot."

Marcus ordered his men to blindfold and put a gagged mouth on Bodi. Bodi can't do anything as his hands were tied.

"Sean, babe I'm sorry, please always be safe and be happy. If I'm bound to die here now, please don't cry too much." Thought Bodi as he truly doesn't feel good. His whole body is aching and his head is stinging like hell.

"Now it's perfect!" Marcus took a photo of Bodi and sent it to Sean.

***

Sean and his men with chief Yubin silently and carefully approach the old factory. They attack the guards one by one, breaking their necks to avoid attracting attention from Marcus' minions that lurk around the old factory premises. After silencing all of Marcus's minions, Sean's team checks the room one by one until Sean hears a weird sound coming from one of the rooms.

"Ohh! darling... I'm close, harder, faster darling!" Emily, the SLUT

"Cum for me darling, yeah–

"What the fuck?!" Marcus and Emily halt when the door bursts open. Sean kicked the door as hard as he could.

Marcus pushed Emily aside and pulled up his pants. However, before he could completely fix his pants, Chief Yubin already pointed his gun at his head "Freeze!" Marcus cursed under his breath and gritted his teeth while hands at the back of his head.

"Don't move!" Chief Yubin then orders his men to handcuff Marcus while Emily is fast enough to hide behind the couch still naked.

"Babe!" Sean hurriedly went beside Bodi. "Oh god! What did they do to you, baby?" Sean caresses Bodi on the face that is full of bruises. "You came, babe," Bodi mumbles. "Of course, I will," Sean unties the rope that is tied to Bodi's hand and embraces him.

"I was so worried, I'm sorry for letting this happen to you, I'm sorry." Sean buried his face into Bodi's crock.

"I'm fine babe, it's not your fault, and thanks for coming, babe," Bodi said faintly as he was very weak and in great pain, he was about to lose consciousness because of the torture he received from Marcus and his men. Bodi hugged Sean back and rested his head on Sean's broad chest. Sean is very careful not to touch Bodi's wounds from the whip. He removes his coat and covers Bodi's back.

"Don't talk too much, just rest, I'll bring you to the hospital." Sean was about to pick up and bring Bodi outside the place when Emily shouted and pointed the gun at Bodi and Sean.

"You two must die! Because of you two, my dad and mom are in jail! And our company is no more!"

"Emily, put that gun down! I'm warning you." Chief Yubin points his gun at Emily

"Don't move Chief Yubin!/or I will pull the trigger!!!" She shouted

"Emily, stop it! Your parents have to pay for their sins. And you are still young, you can start over again. Please put that gun down!" Yubin trying to negotiate with Emily

"I said no!!!" Emily shouted like mad and pulled the trigger in Bodi's direction. But before the bullet could reach Bodi, Sean shielded Bodi with his body. The bullet hit Sean on the right side of his back. Emily pulled the trigger again but failed and shot the wall. He was about to pull the trigger again but one of Sean's people shot Emily in her chest. She died on the spot...

"No babe! please!" Cries Bodi when he groped Sean at the back and his hands were covered with Sean's still warm blood. "Why did you do that, huh? That bullet is for me. Bodi while hugging Sean, his tears were streaming and his vision also getting blurry. He too already loses too much blood from his wounds because of Marcus' flogging.

"B-baby, don't cry, I'm fine. It's over now, alright? I love you, I love you so much, baby." Sean in his weak voice and blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. "I love you, baby." Sean's last words before oblivion engulfed him.

"Babe, no babe!" Bodi fainted.

*****

Bodi gradually opened his eyes and became familiar with the surroundings. After a moment, his eyes opened wide, and abruptly sat up but a hand stopped him from moving. "Babe!" He screamed but instantly winced in pain because of the needles pierced at the back of his hand and some of his were wounds forced to stretch because of his sudden movement.

"Where is Sean? Mom, what happened to Sean? Where is Sean? Answer me? Where is Sean?" Bodi was in a panic, wary written on his face.

"Son, he's fine, calm yourself, okay,?" Said, Mr. Markle

"Look at your side," his mom pointed to the bed next to him and Bodi turned to his right side.

"Babe?" He mumbles, Sean was sleeping soundly. Bodi breathed out in relief.

"Mom, how long have I been sleeping?" He asked while staring at Sean.

"Almost four days, you lost too much blood, and some of your wounds were infected." Explained Mrs. Markle

"Did Sean wake up while I was sleeping?"

"No, son, he lost too much blood, and the bullet got deep to his back. It punctures his lungs. But he is safe now. Thankfully it hasn't damaged his other internal organs."

"He saved me, how can I repay him?"

"Son, do you understand why he took the bullet for you?" Mr. Markle spoke

"Because he loves me, Dad." Replied Bodi

"Then repay him with your love as well. Your mom and I know how much you love him."

"I will, dad, mom. Thank you for supporting me."

"We are your parents, you don't have to thank us. Your happiness is our happiness as well, remember that," said, Mrs. Markle

"Can I lay down beside him?" Asked Bodi

"Sure you can, but first let's ask the Doctor to remove your dextrose since you're already awake.

After the Doctor does some check-ups with Bodi, Bodi lays down beside Sean carefully not to touch the dextrose that's still connected to Sean's blood vessel in his right hand while Bodi's parents leave the room to give them privacy.

"Babe, please wake up soon. I really miss you, babe. Thanks for saving my life. I'll be good to you once you've woken up. So don't sleep too long." He mumbles and cuddles Sean. Bodi planted soft kisses on Sean's beautiful cheeks and forehead. He kept talking to the sleeping Sean until he too gradually fell asleep.

****

Sean's parents entered the room and were surprised. They slowly and quietly sit down on the couch. Sean's mom took out her phone from his bag and took a picture of Bodi and Sean sleeping together while cuddling each other lovingly.

Sean smirked, lifted his one hand, and motioned his parents to get out of the room before wrapping Bodi in his arms.

####Chapter 15: Beautiful Romance

Sean woke up earlier when he felt a weight pressing against him and kept on mumbling something. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Bodi cuddling him. Sean closed his eyes again and feigned sleep. Then Bodi started bestowing him soft kisses on his cheeks and all over his face. Sean thought of enjoying the moment and just letting his lover do what he wanted and continued pretending asleep.

Bodi began talking again asking him to wake up, and how he would behave. He keeps talking until he yawns and gradually falls asleep cuddling Sean.

Sean cuddled him back until he fell asleep again. Sean woke up again when he heard a rustle of the door opening, and from the corner of his eyes, he saw his mom taking a picture of them so he gestured to them to get out of the room.

***

"Baby, wake up now," Sean gently strokes Bodi's cheeks and lips with his thumb. Bodi squinted his eyes and instantly got up in surprise and then hugged Sean tightly forgetting they were still wounded.

"Oh!, babe! Thank heaven, you're awake now!" Said, Bodi

"Ugh!" Sean groaned. "Baby can you loosen a little, my wound still hurts." Sean patted Bodi's back gently with his right hand.

"Ok, yeah! I'm sorry, I'm sorry babe." Bodi, loosen his hug and pecked a kiss onto Sean's Lips.

"That's alright, baby, how long have we been sleeping?" Asked Sean

Four days babe, I just woke earlier than you. Thanks for saving my life babe and I'm sorry."

"Baby, you don't have to say thanks and sorry to me, okay?" Sean cupped his face.

"There is no sorry and thank you in our love. There's only love and trust, baby. Remember that, alright?" Sean caressed Bodi's face while Bodi snuggled his face in Sean's palm.

"I love you, babe," said Bodi

"I love you, too, always and forever, my baby." Replied Sean and pressed their lips together.

**

On the other hand, Marcus tried to escape from prison but he failed and one of the jail guards shot him dead.

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One year had passed; Sean and Bodi postponed their Wedding because of that incident. And now, they are in Italy to finally legalize their lifetime commitment to each other.

Sean and Bodi specially chose the MILAN CATHEDRAL for their wedding. Sean wanted their wedding to be the most memorable event of their life so he rented the whole cathedral for their wedding day

"Are you ready, son?" Asked Sean's Dad. Mr. Morgan Whitlock. They are in front of the altar waiting for the ceremony to start and waiting for his soon-to-be husband to step in the aisle.

"Yes Dad, but I'm still nervous." Sean gently patted his chest.

"That's a pretty normal son, I feel the same when I married your mom." Said, Mr. Morgan Whitlock

"He even cried while looking at me walking in the aisle, haha." Sean's mom, Mrs. Celine Abrecht Whitlock, teases his husband.

"Yeah, that's right, I cried because of happiness at that time. Now it's your turn son. Always be proud of your husband. And it's okay to cry." Mr. Morgan whispers the last sentence and patted his shoulder

"I won't cry dad, I'm not like you, '' Sean smirked. "I'm not a cry baby" Sean Thought.

"Owh! Let's see about that, haha…" he's Dad chuckles. "Now composed yourself, your husband is coming." He added and Sean nodded

Sean was standing in front of the altar wearing a black tuxedo while waiting for his spouse to be. His heart is thumping rapidly.

The door of the church opens wide and reveals Bodi standing proud. also wearing a black tuxedo like Sean. Their eyes met and could only see each other despite the crowds.

"The moment Bodi steps down the aisle holding a bouquet of white and red roses, the singer begins to sing their wedding song. Born For You by David Pmeranz.

Sean swallowed his words earlier. His eyes gradually watered and took only a second for his tears to escape from his eyes. Sean couldn't hold back his tears anymore seeing Bodi slowly walking down the aisle accompanied by their wedding song.

Bodi is no better than Sean, his eyes could only see Sean waiting for him at the altar smiling with tears of joy falling down his eyes.

The song ended, and finally, Bodi had reached the altar where his beloved Sean was waiting for him.

"They both wiped their tears and composed themselves as they were going to face the priest and pronounce their vows.

Bodi's Vow

"Sean, You are my other half. You are the one that makes me laugh when I'm sad, makes me consider when I want to be rash, and finds me when I am lost. You are my solace when I am in unrest. You are my guide, teacher, and one true love. Sean, my love; I promise to love you, and only you until the day I close my eyes for eternity."

Bodi inserted the ring onto Sean's ring finger.

Sean's Vow

"I knew I loved you from the moment we met, and I have been hopelessly lost in your eyes ever since. You are the first person I want to see in the morning and the last at night. You are my sunshine and the rainbow after the rain. You are my wish come true, Bodi, my love. I promise to love you and only you until the day I breathe my last breath."

Sean puts the ring on Bodi's ring finger and bestows it with a feather kiss.

The priest then blesses the couple, joins their hands together, and asks. "Do you take each other as your lawful husband and husband to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health?"

"I DO"

"I DO"

"I now pronounce you husband and husband, you may now kiss each other."

Sean held Bodi's waistline close to him with his right hand, while his left hand supported his head. Sean leaned forward and bent Bodi backward before kissing him passionately full of love, tenderness, and respect.

"I love you babe, my husband Mr. Bodi Whitlock," Sean then claimed Bodi's lips again.

"I love you too, My husband." Bodi after they halted the kiss and then held Sean at the back of his neck and pulled him against his lips kissing him passionately in front of the altar and front of their families and friends.

***

After the Wedding, Sean and Bodi's family and friends go back to the mainland while Sean and Bodi stay in Venice, Italy for their honeymoon.

They stayed at one of the grandest hotels in Venice, THE ST. REGIS VENICE. With its spectacular Grand Canal frontage and classic Venetian decor, the five-star Europa & Regina is one of the grandes dames of the city. The newlyweds stayed at the fourth-floor ones with terraces and an extraordinary view.

Sean and Bodi were on the terrace facing the Grand Canal while having their candlelight dinner.

"Can I have the honor to dance with my husband?" Sean rose from the seat and offered one hand to his husband which Bodi gladly accepted.

"The honor is mine, my beloved husband." Replied Bodi, putting his hand at Sean. Sean snapped his fingers and fireworks thundered through the night sky. It's a heart-shaped fireworks display with I Love You, Bodi, inside the heart.

"You plan all this, babe?" Asked Bodi with amazement on his face.

"Of course, for my beloved husband." Sean smiled and snapped his fingers again and the music started. "Wow!" Bodi could only utter and shake his head with a smile on his lips. Sean intertwined their hands, and they began to dance to the rhythm of a romantic love song.

They were dancing romantically underneath the moonlight. With the light from the moon glinting on the serene water. Romantic music, wine, dinner with candlelight, and a beautiful husband. Sean couldn't be restrained anymore. He pressed Bodi tighter against him and gradually closed their lips. Sean brushes their lips together and Bodi reciprocates the kiss. They kissed passionately beneath the moonlight, indulging the moment and each other's warmth. Sean's lips trailed down to Bodi's chin to his neck down to his collarbone bestowing soft kisses.

"Babe, are you ready for our first night as a legal couple?" Sean asked

"I'm always ready, babe." Replied Bodi, gaping at his husband's tempting lips. Sean smirked and carried his husband's bridal style into the room.

Sean laid him over the bed full of red rose petals scattered on top of the white mattress. They claimed each other's lips over and over again.

"Babe, you are the most beautiful scenery in my eyes. I love you so much, babe." Sean while gaping at his husband. "I love you, too, hubby, '' replied Bodi.

Sean trailed Bodi's hair with his fingertips down to Bodi's cheeks and chin followed by his warm gaze. Sean connected their lips, and once again the two bodies became one.

"Do you still call it BAD ROMANCE?" asked Bodi after their intimate activity.

"How did you know about that?" Sean who's on top of him.

"I heard you once called our relationship a Bad Romance. Do you still call it Bad Romance?"

"Not anymore, babe. It's a beautiful romance now.

Our “BEAUTIFUL ROMANCE!"

~ THE END ~