When The Right Door Opens (10 page)

“She is the daughter of Beb's new roommate.
She lives with Sebastian now.” Kai informed the woman.

“What? When did that happen? I don't know any
of this.” the woman looked incredulously at Kai, her hands were
still on her hips, and it was clear that she didn't want to hear
any lies and excuses.

“It was spontaneous. You should ask Sebastian
about the details. ”

“Kai Archibald Martin. Get out of that bed
immediately and tell me what this is all about.” The woman pointed
to an imaginary spot in front of her and Kai all but jumped up, he
glared at Agnes who was laughing loudly.

“Agnes McCarrick, this is my mom. Karen
Martin. Mom, this is Agnes.” Kai remembered his proper manners and
introduced the women.

“I'm going over there as soon as possible. It
can't be that I don't see him for a week and he already has a new
man in the house. Let alone one with a teenage daughter.”

“Mom, he's thirty-three, he knows what he is
doing. We are shopping to get her room furnished.”

“Don't you mom me, he is still my little baby
and so are you.” Then Karen turned to Agnes and her hard face
softened considerably.

“Agnes, do you want to see some more
furniture for that room?”

“No, um no. This will be just fine. Thank
you, Ma'am.”

“Come here, child. If you are going to live
with my son, you will have a really nice room. Did he give you the
complete room, the one with the big closet and the bathroom? I
don't know why he always preferred the other room...” Karen put an
arm around Agnes's shoulders and walked into another direction with
her, without waiting for her son. Kai trudged after the women
reluctantly. Karen took Agnes's arm and dragged her from department
to department and with every added item to the list, Agnes and
Karen became friendlier and more comfortable around each other.

Agnes was a bit overwhelmed by the lovely
woman taking charge of her. She was not much taller than she was
herself, but a lot older and although her hair was styled
immaculately, she couldn't or wouldn't conceal the gray hair. Fine
lines around her eyes revealed a person who laughed a lot and had
life experience. On second glance, the resemblance with her sons
was striking.

Karen Martin spoiled Agnes like she was her
own grand-child and Agnes liked the feeling of being taken care of
as if she was a part of the family. Almost, as if she suddenly had
found a home and a family, all in one day, more or less.

Kai still walked sluggishly behind his mother
and Agnes, but he also liked how his mother didn't ask questions
that intimidated the young girl. This was just like her. If her
sons liked a person, she did too, without questions, though there
were subtle differences sometimes. Kai was sure that his mother had
seen something in Agnes, maybe a need, maybe the sadness, that she
couldn't hide, even if she did her best to do so. Karen took charge
of the girl, as if she was part of the family and both women had
fun shopping. The little fact that Sebastian was paying in the end
let Karen be a little vindictive. If her son had secrets, she would
get the best out of it and if it was only to spoil a lost
child.

****

“We always seem to meet in the kitchen.” Jamie
smiled. Sebastian was cooking and it smelled delicious.

“Do you need help?” Sebastian turned to greet
Jamie with a smile and Jamie had to gulp at the sight. Sebastian
wore a tight shirt and tight jeans. His hair was stylishly
disheveled and he wore glasses that made him look even sexier. If
that was possible at all. His feet were bare. Again. Jamie wondered
if he had seen Sebastian wear shoes or even socks since he met him,
but he couldn't tell.

“No, it's okay. I need to add this and then I
put it in the oven for about forty-five minutes. By then, Agnes and
Kai should be back and we can eat dinner together.”

“So, I meant to ask, the phone rang earlier
today. Did you see the missed call? I was not sure if I should take
the call or not.”

“Yes, I saw it. It was my ex-husband. It's
okay though, you can take the phone, open the door, feel at home. I
have no secrets and no skeletons hidden in the closet.”

“Nice to know. Thanks again. For everything.
It means a lot to me and to Agnes too.”

“Please, Jamie. It's okay now. Stop thanking
me. I don't want a grateful submissive roommate, I want a cool easy
going man.”

“I'm am a lot of things, but I am not a
submissive and with you in the room, I am never easy-going.”
Jamie's voice became flirty and his words were filled with
innuendo.

Sebastian took a step towards Jamie.

“Why's that?”

“I always wonder how those lips will taste.”
Sebastian licked the lips in question seductively.

“Want a sample?” Jamie didn't need much more
invitation. He slowly approached Sebastian. He knew that this time
no one was around to interrupt them and so he gave in to his
feelings. Whatever this was what he was feeling, he wanted this
man. Taste him in the most intimate way there was.

Sebastian closed the distance and set his
hands on Jamie's shoulders. Jamie's hand landed on Sebastian's
hips. Their faces came closer and closer together and for the first
time, their lips brushed against each other’s. Lightly. Slowly.
Tantalizing. Their breaths mingled and Sebastian's hand moved to
Jamie's neck, to pull him closer. Soft lips kissed, no tongue was
involved and yet it was so very intimate. Jamie's hands wandered up
Sebastian's back and he held him tightly, still kissing and
reveling in the moment. Their lips parted and they held their eyes.
Both men were smiling. “Hi.” Jamie said huskily. “Hi.” answered
Sebastian and he kissed Jamie again. This time, Jamie got bolder,
the tip of his tongue licked Sebastian's and he was allowed
entrance. They kisses slowly, memorizing every move, every taste,
every sound the other man made.

The backdoor swung open and a loud woman's
voice squealed: “What the... Sebastian?” The men, who were kissing
passionately, looked into the direction of the voice.

“M- Mom?” Sebastian stuttered, shocked. Jamie
shook his head
Busted again
! And he had to suppress his
laughter. The humor of the situation was not lost on him. Jamie
immediately knew who this woman was. She was Sebastian's mother,
there was no mistaking. Close behind the woman was Agnes, who
loudly yelled “Yesss! I told you so, Kai. They kissed.” Kai and
Agnes high-fived and Sebastian blushed furiously.

Jamie took a step forward and held out his
hand: “I think we haven't met. I'm James McCarrick. Friends call me
Jamie though.” Jamie smiled friendlily and then added “I'm also
this young woman's father.” Karen looked incredulously from Agnes
to Jamie and back again.

“Karen Martin, the boys' mother. Aren't you a
bit too young to have a daughter this age?”

“I may have been only a teenager when she
became a part of me, but one grows with his duties.” Jamie
shrugged, still shaking Karen Martin's hand.

“Very well. But that does not explain your
black and bruised face, nor does it explain why you are kissing my
son, now is it?” Jamie let go of Karen's hand.

“No Ma'am. The face is easiest explained by
telling you, that I had an accident and the kiss, I'm afraid that
was mutual. Come on Agnes, we are going to put those things in your
room. It was nice meeting you, Mrs Martin. Kai.” Jamie nodded and
guided Agnes upstairs.

“And here I was being concerned about you,
seeing that yesterday was your wedding anniversary and all. You're
never telling your poor mom anything anymore and what is that
damned cane doing here? What did you do again?”

“Mom... Mom stop. Please. I like Jamie and he
lives here. He is nice and funny and cute and very handsome. I want
him to be here.”

“What happened to that poor man? I am sure
you don't get fingerprints on your face by accident.”

“I don't want to talk about that. It's his
own business.”

“He got raped. He's a hustler.” Kai blurted
out from behind Karen. She spun around and stared at Kai and then
back at Sebastian.

“You take a whore into your house? And kiss
him? Are you out of your mind? I didn't raise you like that.”

“You're right. You didn't raise me like that.
You raised me to help people in need, to not judge and to be
inviting and friendly to everyone. I can't help the feelings that I
have for Jamie and please, let's not make this something it's not.
I like him, but that doesn't mean I have to marry him. He didn't
promise anything and I didn't promise anything either. He is my
roommate and what you just witnessed was our very first kiss.
Where's the harm in that? I am divorced and I haven't been with a
man since Rudy...”

“... that's because you are hiding in this
house like a recluse. This is not only about you and him – James,
right? He has a daughter. Have you looked into her eyes? She is
lost and forced to act like a grown-up, while she should be a child
for a little longer.”

“Of course I know that.”

“Then you also know that she wants her father
to be happy and she has so many hopes in you and this thing you
have with her father. She is going to be devastated when you two
decide that it doesn't work out. You are her Richard Gere. You are
her Edward Lewis.”

“What are you talking about now? Who am I
supposed to be?”

“Pretty Woman? Richard Gere is the knight in
shining armor, who saves the whore and offers her a better
life.”

“He doesn't know that I'm rich...”

“... for God's sake, Sebastian. It's not
about the money, it's about feelings. Don't play with their
feelings.”

“I have no intention to.”

“Good. Because I can still give you a real
spanking if you hurt that sweet girl.” Karen took off her coat and
handed it to Kai. He rolled his eyes, but he also knew better than
to argue. His mother was on a roll that day. Sebastian kissed his
mother's cheek and hugged her tightly.

“Are you staying for dinner?” Sebastian asked
once he let go of his mom.

“Of course. It smells delicious and I want to
know more about James and lovely Agnes.”

****

“What did we miss?” Agnes came back into the kitchen
and took a seat next to Kai.

“Nothing major, except maybe, that Sebastian
got a real lecture from our mom.” Kai snickered.

“Did not!”

“Oh yes.” Agnes grinned at Kai's response,
but got serious again, when her father helped setting the
table.

“Agnes, could you please help? It's not
because we aren't alone anymore, that you can skip your tasks.”

“Yes dad.” she got up and helped, while Karen
nodded approvingly. At least he raised his child the right way.

“Please, Sebastian sit down, I'll bring the
rest.” Jamie urged Sebastian to sit down and he brought their
dinner to the table. Nobody really talked. Curiousness reigned
around the table, but the many questions remained unspoken.

“So, Sebastian, what about that cane? Have
you been dancing again?”

“Mom, please not now.”

“Yes now. Honey, I only want the best for
you.”

“I know, but what damage is done, is done and
hearing your complaints doesn't help in the least, so please, let
it drop. And that counts for you too, Kai.” Sebastian pointed at
his twin with his loaded fork. Kai raised his hands in surrender,
but his look told his brother more than words.

Dinner was as delicious as it had smelled and
seeing family Martin engage in easy banter and telling jokes made
Jamie long for his own family. It had been a while since he had
tried to get in contact with his parents. Some times he missed
them. Some times, he missed a mother's hug and a father's pat on
the back. It has been so long since he had someone in his life, who
was there for him and who he could trust completely. Jamie looked
at Agnes, she was teasing Kai about something that had happened
that afternoon. Jamie didn't hear the words, lost in his thoughts,
but he saw the look on his daughter's face. She liked this too.
Being part of something, being part of – a family.

~~Chapter 7~~

At night, Jamie and Agnes cuddled close together
again. The furniture would arrive the next day, but until then,
Jamie enjoyed his baby-girl in his arms.

“I had fun today. I want to be part of this
family.” Agnes yawned and before Jamie found it in him to reply to
her, she was already asleep. For the first time, he realized, that
this was not only about him. This was about Agnes too. Everything
he did, every step he took had consequences for himself and his
daughter.

“I love you princess. I will never hurt you
again. I promise that. One day, we will have this too. A family.”
Agnes stirred in her sleep, but she smiled. Jamie was close to
tears. That night, sleep didn't come easily. Too many thoughts kept
him awake.

The next morning, the alarm rang a little
earlier than usual. Agnes got up and went to the bathroom of her
future room, while Jamie walked a little down the hall to the
bathroom he shared with Sebastian. Jamie opened the door and froze
in his tracks. The sounds and moans coming from behind the shower
curtain didn't leave anything to the imagination. Jamie knew he
should turn around and leave, but his feet wouldn't move. In the
fogged mirror, he suddenly saw a glimpse of Sebastian's skin. His
ass, was what he saw and the elbow that moved in and out of
sight.

Jamie felt his cock rock hard in his boxers
and his hand involuntarily stroked himself through the clothes. It
felt so good and so wrong at the same time. He could hear the deep
guttural sounds coming through to him and heightening his own
arousal. Faster and faster the elbow in the mirror moved, faster
and louder the moans came from behind the curtain, faster and
faster Jamie stroked himself, until he bit his lip hard and came
all over his hand, his knees buckled and he held on to the sink to
catch his breath. Simultaneously, Sebastian moaned and panted, when
his orgasm washed over him.