In the distance, he heard an engine. Udo got back into the car and sped off.
There was only one thing that he needed. Udo pushed down on the accelerator.
In no time, he was at the intercom for Steven’s gates.
“It’s me.”
The gates opened and he sped up the short drive. His stomach was a whirl of butterflies as he got out of the car and strode over to the front door.
Steven opened it. He looked so handsome in white linen trousers and a tight grey T-shirt.
“Hi,” Steven said, beaming.
Udo fell into his arms.
“Hey now,” Steven said, holding him. “What’s this? I thought you’d be on cloud nine.”
“I am,” Udo replied. “Honest. It’s just a lot.”
They broke apart and Steven stroked his hair.
“You’ve had some shit to deal with lately. But it’s turning now.”
Steven led Udo inside the house. He was beginning to look upon this place as a sanctuary. That was dangerous.
“Have you eaten?”
“I’m not hungry. Maybe later. You have something.”
Steven double backed and wrapped his arms around Udo’s waist.
“I won’t be able to until I’ve put a smile on your face.”
Udo forced a weak one. Then he stared deeply into Steven’s eyes. This man was offering him love. Why was he being silly about it?
“Sometimes I worry when things are going right,” he confessed. “The only way is down.”
“Bloody hell,” Steven replied. “What am I going to do with you?”
Udo kissed him. His emotions overtaking him.
“I need you,” he said.
It was true. A primal urge had surfaced that could only be quelled by Steven’s body.
“It would be my pleasure,” Steven replied.
The grin that followed set Udo’s body on fire. The fear was mixed in with it all. But Udo couldn’t stop now even if he wanted to.
FIFTEEN
STEVEN
After a few hours of celebrating the win in the best way possible, they’d decamped to Udo’s house as he had a hot tub in the garden. Steven sat across from Udo. Naked amidst the bubbling water.
“This is nice,” Udo murmured. “I’m sorry about before. I think I lost the plot there for a second.”
“Don’t worry about it. I won’t tell anyone.”
