He's here

Philip was getting warily with panic but, just when they were about to walk out of the house, Jake's phone rang and it was Stanley calling.

Who by the way, never acknowledges Jake as a person. It must have something to do with him playing Philip's spokesperson.

"Phi phi girl, it's your Ex" Said Jake to the annoyed Philip, showing him the phone screen.

"So?" Asked Philip confused. Why were they stopping?

"The one who reported your boyfriend to the police?" Pointed out Jake of their obvious solution presented.

"You got a point" Agreed Philip as he gestured for Jake to accept the call.

"I always do" Muttered Jake as he accepted the call, "T'sup Stany boy!"

"Are you with Philip at the moment?" Asked Stanley straightforwardly. He hates dealing with Jake for many reasons but, mostly he's just jealous of him. Easy as that.

Jake will forever be Philip's number one guy whenever shit hit the fan and even in his happy times. It was always him between them. Another voice on the sidelines that one should consider.

"Last time I checked, you guys were over!" Replied Jake just to rub salt to the wound, "But I can stand corrected if you can change"

"Listen... I want to speak to Philip. Its urgent" Ordered Stanley sounding exactly like it was urgent.

"Is that a suggestion, a plea or an order?" Asked Jake annoyed. It was his phone and he dared to order him around?

"Please" Said Stanley with a sigh. He was dead tired. And Coraline in his office wasn't doing much to ease his worry. Why did he ever hook up with Coraline? Such a clingy bitch!

Jake wasn't through with Stanley but, it can wait so he passed the phone to Philip who was more than desperate to get Aiden's update.

"Hey, Daddy" Said Philip as soon as he put the phone to his ear. It was a reflex, a dangerous one that is, since it brought back too much memories to Stanley who couldn't keep a straight face.

"Hey, butterfly" Greeted Stanley feeling the ripples of pleasure throughout his body. He couldn't even try to control his expression in front of Coraline.

"Where is he now?" Asked Philip seriously. It was so suddenly and bone chilling to the rising Stanley's heart. He wished he didn't get his hopes up when he did.

"Are you okay?" Asked Stanley instead worriedly. Aiden was acting like an animal and when he connected the dots with how Philip was with him? Philip seemed to be in an abusive relationship without him knowing or maybe he just feels like he deserves it.

"I'm fine but, my boyfriend isn't" Replied Philip annoyed.

"You still want him near you?" Asked Stanley shocked. That was his scared cat: bite me once and I'd run a mile away?. He wasn't sure anymore. Philip has changed.

"Why wouldn't I want to be near him? How did he even walk through the door with all those muscle men out there?" Asked Philip exasperated and deeply dissapointed.

"How did you know he came inside the club?" Asked Stanley for the sheer hope of Philip's concern over him.

"Andy's video, obviously" Replied Philip with a roll of his eyes.

"Of course... He's going to be the best director someday, just you wait" Said Stanley smiling fondly at the thought, "Did you see the footage of you in the studio. I'm sad I missed seeing you like that"

"Whatever! So when are you dropping your charges against him?" Asked Philip once again steering the subject on track.

"He's already been bailed out" Said Stanley sadly but then added, "If you want somewhere safe to lay low, don't forget that I'm here for you"

"Just like how you handled Aiden when he came at you? I don't feel safe already" Said Philip sarcastically as he sat down followed by Jake.

"I don't think he'll check in here twice" Explained Stanley

"He's not lightning, you know?" Questioned Philip of the obvious. He was making fun of Stanley's cowardice trait.

"You know what I mean" Grumbled Stanley only to get dissapointed when he didn't hear Philip's laugh.

"But, I don't Stanley. And frankly I don't want to dwell on it! He's out and that's all that matters" Said Philip as he wanted to hung up the phone but, was stopped by Stanley's shouts.

"I'm curious though" Said Stanley when he saw the call was still on.

"About what?" Pried Philip, bored already.

"Why didn't you go back to him last night if you are that worried about him?" Asked Stanley curiously.

"I lied and I don't know how to face him" Said Philip before facepalm himself. Why did he even say that to Stanley? Why were they even still conversing?, "I gotta go now, bye"

"So?" Asked Jake as soon as Philip cut the call, "Are we still going out?"

"No. He's already been bailed out" Replied Philip with a shy smile. He was relieved but, scared at the same time.

"Yeah..." Said Jake as he looked down on his phone.

"What?" Asked Philip alarmed.

"Andy texted while you were still on the call that he's on his way here with Aiden" Said Jake looking back at the terrified Philip.

"On his way to here?" Asked Philip for confirmation.

"Yes dear, here and they are already outside the building as we speak" Said Jake feeling his guts flipping, "Are you ready to face him or seeing me dying first?"

"And our delivery is here! I can't go out when he's already out there!" Panicked Jake more at the notification, "that's like a death wish!"

"He'd never hurt you, I promise" Said Philip with shaky words. He wasn't feeling that strong anymore.

"Honey, look around and please do open your eyes when looking. He's not so sweet a boy!" Insisted Jake in a shout.

"I hurt him and ran away with not even an excuse his way" Said Philip near tears. What the heck did he do? Should he really go back to his Ex?

"And that's a reason enough to turn the club upside down? Why aren't you scared!?"

"I'm fucking terrified here! I'm the one that lied! The one thing he hates the most in his life!" Shouted back Philip making Jake paused to stare at him.

"He's here" Said Jake when he heard his door alarm go off.