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Chris stopped and stared at Shane. He’d never seen a more ravishingly gorgeous man in his entire life. Shane was leaning against a black 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S, with his hands stuck in his pockets, rocking a black suit on a black shirt. Not only did he not have on a tie, but the top three buttons on the shirt were also opened. He looked so hot Chris felt himself hardening right there in the open, by just looking at Shane.
“Shit.” He muttered and groaned when he saw mirth twinkle in Shane’s eyes. The idiot knew the effect he had on him and was obviously relishing it.
Chris shrugged off the jacket of his grey suit as he started towards Shane. He really wasn’t ready to get himself involved in any scandal. Definitely not one involving his erect dick on a Monday afternoon. He held his suit securely in front of him as he made his way to where Shane leaned sexily against an equally sexy car.
“Really?” Shane murmured when Chris got to his side, not making any effort to hide his knowing smirk.
“Fuck off,” Chris growled, wishing he could kiss Shane right then. But apart from the fact that they were standing in broad daylight in front of one of his banks, Adele was in the back seat, smiling at him. “Shit, I have to sit with her,” Chris muttered. “If I sit beside you, it’s not going to go down.”
Shane burst into laughter. “You would rather risk her seeing it and telling her mother?” That did it for Chris. He went from hard to soft in micro-seconds.
“Thanks a lot.” He muttered pulling on his jacket. “That helped.” But he still opened the back door and kissed Adele on the cheek. “How’s my little darling doing?”
“Great.” Adele laughed. “You didn’t kiss daddy.” The little girl observed.
Chris was quick to cover his shock. “Well, today your daddy looks like a frog so I don’t want to touch him with any part of my body.”
Adele burst into delighted laughter. “No, he doesn’t.” She protested laughingly.
“Yes, he does.” Chris insisted as he closed the door and went round to the front seat to sit beside an amused Shane. “Did you by any chance fall into a gutter on your way here?”
Chris asked Shane loudly with a frown on his face. “‘Cause you smell funny.” Adele was laughing so hard. “And your face…”
“Shut up, Chris.” Shane laughed. “Did Sandra show up?” He asked.
“She’s one feisty designer,” Chris said. “She’s in my house even as I speak.”
“Wow!” Shane laughed.
“Yes. Wow. She says she can’t wait for me to see the room this evening.” Chris grinned.
“That fast huh?”
Chris nodded. “She’ll be done by noon tomorrow.”
“Can’t wait to see it,” Shane said.
“Is that all you wanna do? See it?” Chris murmured.
They were at a red light so Shane turned to give Chris a smoldering look. “What do you think?” He whispered.
“Are you two going to kiss now?” Adele asked with all seriousness. “The light will turn green soon.”
Chris turned around in his seat to look at Adele. “As I said earlier, I don’t kiss frogs.” He said making both Adele and Shane laugh.
Chris started chatting with Adele. Shane only half-listened as Adele narrated the story of Pocahontas to Chris. And what a narration it was. All he could hear was Pocahontas,
Meeko, Flit, and John Smith. Shane could have bet his last cent Chris couldn’t make the head or tail of the story.
At the restaurant, they had a nice meal. Adele obviously enjoyed the company and attention of the two men. Throughout lunch, Shane caught Chris staring at his mouth with so much longing. He would loudly clear his throat to distract Chris or kick him under the table to get his attention. But when Chris caught his eye at a point and mouthed ‘I love you’, Shane stood and leaned over as if in a trance and kissed Chris lightly on the mouth. Then he sat back and the two men simply stared at each other, till Adele’s voice snapped them out of whatever haze they were under.
“Finally.” She grinned at first her father, then at Chris. “You got kissed by a frog, Uncle Chris. I bet you liked it too?” The little girl taunted.
Chris really tried to suppress the heat but couldn’t. He groaned as he felt himself blush. He saw the amusement on Shane’s face and looked down at his plate, suddenly more interested in the virtually empty plate.
“You think he’s turning into a frog now, princess?” Shane asked Adele but his intent gaze remained on Chris.
“They usually turn at midnight.” She informed Shane. “Like Cinderella. At midnight, she turned into a frog and the Prince married her.”
“Right.” Shane was obviously trying very hard not to laugh. “So you think Uncle Chris will turn into a frog at midnight huh?” He asked, still watching Chris.
“No. Because you’re not really a frog.” Adele said with all seriousness. “If you were a real frog, then Uncle Chris would turn into one too at midnight. Then you would have to marry him to get him to become a woman bean.”
Shane smiled. “A human being huh? I see.” Shane drawled, looking as serious as his daughter. “But since we are both human beings already…”
“You can get married.” The little girl chipped in. “Do you want to marry Uncle Chris?” Eyes that were so much like Shane’s turned on Shane.
Chris’ eyes widened as he stared at Shane. What surprised him, even more, was the way Shane didn’t even flinch at Adele’s question.
“I’ll be the happiest man if Uncle Chris agrees to marry me.” Shane’s eyes remained locked on Chris’.
“You’ll have to ask him, Daddy,” Adele said, sounding older than her age.
“Oh, I plan to,” Shane said cheerfully. “As soon as I get my ring ready.” Shane saw the shock on Chris’ face. “Adele?”
“Yes, Daddy?”
“Till I get the ring and ask Uncle Chris, can this be our big secret?” He finally turned to his daughter.
“Yes.” Adele grinned. “I’m a big girl. I can keep secrets. Here…” She wriggled her little finger in front of Shane and giggled when Shane wrapped his around hers. “Err… Uncle Chris, don’t tell anyone okay?” She turned to look at Chris.
“I promise not to.” Chris’ voice sounded hoarse, drawing a frown from the little girl.