" Louis! "
Maddison said in disbelief.
The partner he had been searching countless hours for was finally found...or rather found him .
Blush dusting his cheeks and ears , he stood in the rather compromising pose , too embarrassed to face Louis .
Not in shame !
After all nothing was really happening... except...being caught by your friend with his father's hands around you .
Okay ! There was something to be shameful about.
Maddison tried lifting himself from Caleb's hands , except instead of loosening they got tighter , further compromising his plan to make it look like an accident.
Caleb let out a breathy chuckle , the sound filling the hallway .
Being caught by his son with his partner in a compromising position didn't phase him at all , in fact he was sure he could've made something happen between them , had Louis not have arrived at the worst moment , honestly , it's bringing back memories of his conception and the regret he felt within that moment .
Either way , he had a stack of papers within the office , concerning the mansions wellbeing , numerous invitations for tea and the task assigned to him by his Majesty , the King .
Lifting them into a standing position , he makes sure Maddison is standing... somewhat dazed , most likely with daydreams of what could have been .
Making his way towards Louis, Caleb halts his steps and leans in towards Louis's ear whispering " Don't inquire much from Maddison."
Louis reads the message for what it is , a warning to not question what happened or anything they 'did' whilst in the hallway .
Leaning back Caleb looks above his shoulder , flashing Maddison an Oscar- winning smile. ( Though when asked about it , Maddison explained it to be predatory ) Continuing his way , he turns right , into another hallway .
The tension in the air was thick . Thick enough to cut with a knife . Louis and Maddison stood , averting their gazes from one another. One riddled with shame and embarrassment, the other trying to not erupt from the questions held onto his tongue .
Deciding to stop acting as if him and Louis were strangers "Though we will be after this incident."
Maddison unconsciously shifted his gaze to Louis's eyes , a force of habit as direct eye contact us handy in seeing if someone's lying...with his job description , but Louis was a different he wasn't even speaking .
" Well , ask your questions and I suggest you ask them now while my courage still exists." He said .
" Why were you with -- No! , Why were you IN my father's embrace ?! " Louis blurted out in quick speed , checking to see if he's father's presence was nearby, growing up he learnt his father didn't need to be physically present to know what happens , he'd just know , even if the servants didn't report. He didn't want to be caught going against his father's instructions. The consequences of that wouldn't paint a beautiful picture for him .
" Well , I was looking for you and met him then I slipped , he caught me and BAM! You showed up and saw us in that scandalous position ! " , he exclaimed hurriedly , trying to get his point across .
What point ?
He didn't jump like a lustrous escort , stuck in heat into his father's arms . He'd never - never , ever ...go that low .
" Oh , but you looked like a love-struck virgin maid in his arms , your eyes popping hearts !" He angrily said .
" What! How popstrous of you to think so low of -"
" You have an outing to get ready for , BUT , here you are in another man's embrace ! And to think I once thought highly of you , disgusting!" He said furrowing his brows , mouth lifting into a viscous snarl .
" Listen !-" Maddison said , in a poor attempt to get Louis to stop.
" NO! " Louis says cutting him off , grabbing his wrist and dragging him up the stairs. Maddison hopelessly floundering behind him , tripping on numerous steps , the gold hitting his shoes and hurting his toes .
Entering the room , no words were exchanged, the tension explaining it all . Here they were , Maddison struggling with his tie ( for the very first time ) and Louis spending an abnormal amount of time adjusting his gold cuff links. They buried the hatchet but the uneven ground still announced its presence.
Checking the time on his extravagant wristwatch, it read 7:40 pm and the meeting place was a 20- minute drive , if the taxi's were not occupied tonight. " We should go now ." Were the first words spoken by Louis, Maddison humming in response , in turn causing Louis to quietly scoff at him .
Catching the taxi was easy . The driver paused in greeting deciding to not any form of conversation seeing as the two man clearly had a guest going on . The drive was silent throughout, only the sound of coins clinking when Louis got off to pay the man breaking it .
Cahoots underground had recently been open as it was originally closed due to the incident at the nearby bar . It was big with eye-catching decor and had great lighting, perfect for young nobles courting girls as a team spot and great for gamblers , as the upper levels catered to their needs .Yet everyone drank and were merry , acting as if a man with a detached head was not found close by some time ago . Instead it increase the restaurant's fame with people saying. " Drinking with an edge of danger , is entirely different ! "
Maddison and Louis wasted no time out in the cold , going inside and checking at the reception for their booking .
" Good evening Sir , how may I help ? " The receptionist , a woman with burgundy coloured hair , styled into a neat low bun and a plastic smile with pink lipstick, her nails chipped and a black name tag written 'Annemarie ' .
" I have a reservation here in a VIP room with Mr. Markham . " He said confidently.
" Ok! Let me check and - oh! , Seems you do 8 pm sharp , I suggest you hurry on , he's quite strict with time ." She said in a chipper mood .
" Thank you , which booth ? " Maddison asked .
" Oh ! Booth 10 - No! , my apologies booth 8 ! " She corrected herself in a slight panic .
Maddison got a feeling something was amiss with how she panicked but shrugged it off with her being new to the job .
Proceeding to go Maddison and Louis spotted booth 8 ahead , separating seamlessly at booth 7 , were Louis entered whilst he carried on never stopping . The reason being if anyone was hearing he'd only hear one pair of steps , hence the synchronised walking , he'd continue with Louis seperating at the booth before them , no step out of sync to the ear . For this reason Maddison wore heavier shoes and made his steps louder as he walked , Louis wearing his socks , shoes in hand .
The booths were soundproof but they'd prepared ahead of time for that , by buying gear and drilling a small hole into the walls after checking the bookings at the restaurant earlier, which was the reason Louis had previously disappeared in the morning . Maddison was both astounded and proud of Louis's planning .
" I'm going to remember the plan Louie." Maddison remarked under his breath passing booth 7 .
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