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Isaac sighed deeply and leaned back on the seat while he closed his eyes as the car pulled over in the parking lot of the large resort. Dan slowly moved closer to him and held his hands tightly. “It is alright babe, I am sure it will be alright.” He said, staring at him as he kissed his hands. Isaac took a deep breath again as he stared back at Dan. “You are making me do this Dan, and if anything happens, you will have to take responsibility.” He said with a worried face.

Dan smiled as he held on to Isaac’s hands. “I am sure nothing will go wrong babe. Besides, I am here with you, I won’t allow anyone to harm you and we can always leave if the energy is not good.” He said with a smile. He slowly opened the door and stepped out of the car; he walked around and opened the door for Isaac. “Let’s do this babe; I am sure it will be fun.” He said as he held his hands and they walked down to the hotel.

The Zuma rock resort is one of the largest and most beautiful resorts in the Northern part of Nigeria; it is located in Abuja, the capital state of the country. The resort is known for its coolest view of biodiversity including rocks, water bodies and varieties of plants and birds. Isaac was captivated by the view of the place because this is his first time visiting the northern part of the country; he couldn’t hide his curiosity as he stared at the beautiful scenery of the place.

“Look who we have here.” Amir said as he walked towards Isaac and hugged him. “Guess your flight was tiring right?” Austin asked as he also hugged him. Isaac smiled and giggled a bit. “The flight isn’t that tiring. I am just feeling a bit jet lagged.” He said, staring at them. Amir smiled also. “I think you guys should take a rest, we can catch up later in the evening. Let me lead you to your apartment.” He said as they walked away…

Amir was standing by the dressing mirror, adjusting his dress when Steve walked towards him and hugged him from behind. “Are you feeling nervous about this?” He asked, looking at him through the window. Amir smiled a bit as he placed his hands on Steve’s own. “I don’t know how to go about it babe. I was full of courage before now, but just this afternoon when I met Isaac, I was feeling reluctant and nervous already. I don’t know how to start up a proper conversation; should I start with apologizing or catching up on the lost times?” He asked, looking worried.

Steve smiled a little as he kissed Amir’s neck. “You don’t have to feel nervous about anything dear, and you don’t have to start off apologizing for anything. You just need to be yourself and act normal. Everything will flow perfectly.” Steve said as he kissed Amir’s neck again. He slowly turned him over and placed a kiss on his lips for a while. Amir slowly pushed him a little and adjusted his shirt. “I hope you are not thinking of doing anything. We are getting late for dinner already.” He said as he walked away with a smile.

Steve laughed a little as he ran and caught up with him. “Then can I have a little of it after dinner. I am missing it already babe.” He said with a clingy voice. Amir laughed out loud. “Don’t even act innocent Steve. You nearly broke my waist this afternoon and you are missing it already? I will have to take a rest for a week before you get anything.”  He said with a straight face. Steve opened his mouth. “Do you want me to find another wife? A week is a suicide mission for me Amir.” He said with a clingy voice again. Amir giggled and laughed as he walked out of the apartment without saying a word.

The dinner table was set in an open environment at an isolated part of the resort with dim lights under the natural moonlight. The atmosphere was chilly and everywhere was quiet. The place was well decorated, perfect for a date. Daniel and Isaac walked to the table holding hands as they met Steve, Amir and Austin already on the table. They took a spot and sat on the table as they all began eating.

“So how is business going on with you Daniel? I heard you guys are expanding your brands to eastern African countries.” Steve asked, staring at Daniel. He giggled a bit as he dropped the glass of wine he was holding. “Yeah Steve, that is true. Business is moving really well, God has been faithful all these years and thanks to Isaac that has been by my side. I wouldn’t call this a success without him.” He said as he kissed Isaac’s cheeks.

“I hope everything is moving well with you guys also, and you also Austin?” Daniel asked, staring at them. Steve smiled as he slowly grabbed Amir’s hands. “Well, we are planning on relocating abroad for now. I am not sure of what we will start over there, but I want us to have a fresh beginning.” Steve said with a smile. 

Austin also chuckled as he dropped his spoon. “Well, I managed to reshuffle my existing business. It wasn’t really easy at first, but I am seriously glad things are back to normal. I am also expanding my stores to the north. And also, I will be getting married next year.”  He said and everyone congratulated him. 

“What about Ahmad? Are you guys hearing from him?” Isaac asked, staring at Amir. He smiled and faced him back. “Of course, I tried inviting him over but his doctors wouldn’t allow him to leave until next year. I am sure he is all right now and I will gladly throw another party once he is back.” Amir said with a smile. “I am glad he is getting better then.” Isaac said 

Daniel and Steve left the table after the meal as they walked down to a bar to have a drink. Amir, who was eager, quickly picked up Steve’s phone that he left on the table and started going through it. “What are you doing Amir?” Isaac asked as he stared at him surprisingly.

Amir giggled a bit as he stared back at Isaac. “Come on babe, I am snooping through his phone for sure.” He said, snapping his finger and concentrating back on the phone. Isaac hissed loudly as he stood and collected the phone back from Amir. “That is totally not right Amir. Why would you snoop on his personal property? Are you that insecure?” Isaac asked, looking pissed off.

Amir sighed deeply as he faced Isaac. “Look, Isaac, this is a normal thing between couples. I am just trying to see whether he talks to other people or not. I have to update myself with his affairs.” He said with a straight face. “But that is not right; it is as though you don’t trust him.” Austin chipped in.

“Of course it is a lack of trust, dear. Why will you invade his personal life? It is up to him if he wants to talk to other people. As long as he doesn’t change from the man you knew him to be, you have no right to snoop on his properties like that. There is no point in searching for what will only end up making you sad dear.” Isaac said, staring at him.

“But what if he is actually cheating? I am not at ease, seriously babes.” Amir complained again. “Oh my sweet lord Amir. This man waits for you after all these years and you are still thinking he cheats? He wouldn’t have waited for you just to cheat on you babe. Believe me Steve loves you and you should be grateful about it.” Austin said, tapping his shoulder. Amir sighed deeply as he stared at the direction of the bar for a while. “Indeed, that man is the best thing that happened in my life.” He said with a smile.

Isaac smiled as he held Amir’s hands. “Of course we are blessed with the best men in the world dear. Who would have thought those guys will still love and respect us after everything that happened?” He asked, nodding his head. Austin smiled also. “Life is not that cruel guys, our mistakes won’t end us when we still have faith in our hearts.” He said with a smile as they all hugged each other…

Life is really full of hardships, but after every hardship is an ease; after every storm is a soothing rain. Love is a beautiful thing that happens every moment in life, love happens every time, love knows no boundaries or genders. True love can change our lives, true love overcome adversities, true love can heal wounds and it happens unexpectedly. And of course, true love never dies….

THE END…

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