Ivan Hart and Darren Larson are about to celebrate their ninth anniversary. Unfortunately, Darren happens to be busy that day. Following Darren’s suggestion, Ivan decides to take a trip down memory lane, visiting some of the places where the two of them have celebrated their previous anniversaries. Then he finds the perfect anniversary gift for Darren.<br><br>Darren isn’t really busy with work. He’s actually planning an anniversary surprise for Ivan, but he doesn’t want his boyfriend to know about it until the right moment. He enlists the assistance of family and friends, who know of his huge plan except for one little detail. Darren is determined to keep that a secret, but he doesn’t count on Ivan’s unexpected surprise.<br><br>What happens when Ivan and Darren eventually unveil their surprises for each other?

The Ninth Hour

“Michael, what’s going on?” Ivan asked Darren’s personal assistant as he ran toward the man. “Where’s Darren?”


Michael beamed at Ivan. “Mr. Larson is fine, sir. He’s waiting for you in the garden.”


Ivan felt a mixture of relief and confusion now. “In the garden? Why?”


Michael shook his head. “I can’t tell you that, sir. You’ll have to find that out for yourself.”


Ivan scrunched up his face slightly for a few seconds as he pondered over the possibilities before nodding at Michael. “Okay.”


Chapter 14