CHAPTER 04

WEEKEND

"Uncle Dom, we should go now so we can spend the whole day at the amusement park. Don’t worry, I won’t disturb you with Ren," Cris said.

"Yeah, he's not coming, but let's go," Dominic replied.

"Enjoy, guys," Theo said.

"We will!" Dominic and Cris responded in unison.

Dominic drove the car as they hit the road.

"I heard Papa Theo's podcast last night," Cris said to Dominic.

"I also did; I was surprised," Dom replied, keeping his eyes on the road.

"If he won't love Daddy anymore, then what's the point of staying with him?" Cris pondered while looking out the window.

"I did see brother kissing some other guy at the concert," Dominic recalled, remembering Evan.

"You know Daddy is alive?!" Cris looked back at his uncle in astonishment.

"No, we are not even sure. Like we all know, Evan is dead. All I know is that Theo will leave us," Dom said as they arrived and parked the car.

They spent the day on the rides. Meanwhile, Seb and Mark went to the horror train and enjoyed it.

"Mark, what do you want to eat?" Seb asked.

"Hotdogs," Mark replied.

"Okay, hotdogs are coming up," Seb said.

As Seb went to the food stalls, Mark looked for a spot to sit so he would be comfortable. On the other side of the food stalls, Cris got lost and couldn’t seem to find Dominic. While Seb was waiting for his turn, he noticed Cris, who looked really scared.

"Hey kid, are you by any chance away from whoever you've been with?" Seb asked.

"Is that the new way to ask if I'm lost?" Cris replied sarcastically.

"So, are you?" Seb asked, smirking.

"Yeah," Cris responded calmly.

"Where's your phone?" Seb inquired.

"I'm still 10, and I'm forbidden to use a phone until I'm 13 by my father," Cris replied.

"Oh, well, where is Dad now?" Seb probed.

"He's dead… you are next," Cris said, looking at Seb.

"What?!" Seb was taken aback.

"You are next in line, aren’t you? Buying hotdogs?" Cris clarified.

"Oh! Uhm, 4 large hotdogs, please," Seb said to the vendor.

Cris continued looking for Dominic but didn’t leave his spot. Just then, Seb called out to him.

"Hey kid! Have some hotdogs, and you’ll see the person you're looking for. I should go now. Take care and don’t get lost next time. Head to the fountain; that’s the center of the amusement park. They will definitely find you quickly," Seb suggested.

"Thank you so much," Cris replied.

Cris went to the fountain while eating the hotdog, and a few minutes later, after finishing it, Dominic found him.

"I was so worried! Where have you been?" Dominic asked anxiously.

"I came here from somewhere," Cris said.

"Good thing I found you. Let's go to the food stalls; I bet you're hungry. Do you want hotdogs?" Dom asked.

"Uhm, maybe some burgers?" Cris suggested after getting tired of the hotdogs.

"Okay," Dom agreed.

While Seb returned to Mark, he received a call from Kelly.

"Hey, cuz, where are you?" Kelly asked.

"At the amusement park with Mark. Why?" Seb replied.

"Oh, dating, GOSSIP!" Kelly teased.

"Seriously, why are you calling?" Seb asked, sounding irritated.

"Well, I just want to ask how to cheer up your date when they look so down," Kelly said.

"Like, seriously? You’re the experienced one among the two of us," Seb said, furrowing his brows.

"Come on, you studied psychology," Kelly urged.

"Well, I think you should ask them about their problem. If they trust you, they will open up," Seb suggested.

"Seb, who's that?" Mark asked.

"Kelly," Seb replied.

"Can I speak to Mark?" Kelly asked.

Seb handed the phone to Mark.

"Hello, Kelly," Mark greeted.

"Hey Mark, how are you?" Kelly inquired.

"I'm doing fine, as always," Mark replied.

"EVAN!" Theo shouted.

"Evan?" Mark and Kelly echoed.

HANG UP

"Who is that?" Theo asked Kelly.

"It was my cousin's boyfriend," Kelly said.

"Oh," Theo replied.

"Why do you keep mentioning Evan? I don't want to do this anymore. It seems like you haven't moved on from your ex. I should go now; see you," Kelly said.

"Kelly, wait… I'm sorry. Please give me a chance; I want to know you more," Theo called after her.

"Really? You will?" Kelly asked in surprise.

"Yes," Theo affirmed.

Theo pulled Kelly in and kissed her passionately.

MEANWHILE,

Seb brought Mark to the other rides, and Mark enjoyed them, especially the roller coaster.

"Mark, I really want to enjoy this with you every single moment of my life. I love you so much from the bottom of my heart. Will you take me as a part of your life?" Seb said.

Mark felt happy as tears dropped from his eyes, thinking it felt like a dream, but in front of him was the guy he loved.

"Yes, Seb, I will take you as a part of my life," Mark said.

Seb and Mark kissed, and the two laughed after.

"The End..." Penny stated.

"What do you mean, 'The End'?" Ren was confused.

"Well, you are being cold with Dominic now, after you learned that he expected you to be a bottom. Like, come on, you as a bottom? Bro, that ain't funny, so it's the end of everything between you two," Penny said irritably.

"When did Ren and Dom's relationship become your business, Penny?" Zenny replied.

"Just now?" Penny said.

"Can you take your sister, Zenny? She's really annoying," Ren said to Penny.

Zenny took her twin sister out. Zenny and Penny are the twin sisters who are classmates of Ren and also Ren's best friends.

This weekend seems to be full of love and excitement, but when everything seems fine, there is something we can't expect.

TO BE CONTINUED