No Matter What It Takes (repost)

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Carlos was smiling to himself as he drove home. He was feeling really good. Jeffrey is staying with him for a week now. He didn’t know what changed exactly. But all he is certain is that he is slowly loving the idea of having the younger man around. Revenge was everything at the beginning. But he just can’t help but fall for the younger man. That night, after he hurt Jeffrey with the dildo, he hated himself for even thinking of doing it. He saw something in Jeffrey that he never saw before. He thought at first that Jeffrey was just like any other beautiful and flirtatious young man who would easily be lured in sex with money and other material things. He was terribly wrong. That night, he was certain that Jeffrey never had any other man in his life other than Mark.

Carlos knew he could never bring back what he did that night. He felt so evil and he hated himself for even thinking of doing it to Jeffrey. But he was so consumed in determination to hurt Mark. And Jeffrey was the easy target. After that night, he didn’t ever attempted to hurt Jeffrey again. He wanted to win his affection. But he’s not letting him go either. He still wanted to hurt Mark. But he also wanted Jeffrey. For the first time in his life, he saw some direction. He no longer wanted to go out bar hopping. He just wants to be with Jeffrey. He still does drugs once in a while. But he wanted to limit his intake for he knew that if he overdosed, he might hurt Jeffrey unintentionally.

Jeffrey was sleeping in the room when Carlos went in. When Carlos goes out, he locks Jeffrey in his room. The younger man begged him to let him go several times, but Carlos won’t give up. Carlos prepared dinner and went to wake up Jeffrey with a kiss on the cheek. “Hey babe, wake up… I’m home.” Carlos loved Jeffrey’s smell. The younger man is just so irresistible and all he wanted to do right now is to make love to him. But Martin wanted it to be consensual this time. He wanted Jeffrey to surrender to him willingly. He wanted Jeffrey to forget Mark.

Jeffrey slowly opened his eyes. And for Martin, it was breathtaking. How he wanted for Jeffrey to fall in love with him soon.

“Come on, I brought dinner… I already prepared it in the kitchen. Let’s go eat. I know you’ll love it.” Carlos said as he took Jeffrey’s hand to pull him up gently.

Jeffrey was so afraid to disobey Martin. What happened that night is still fresh in his mind. Though Carlos never attempted anything again, he just can’t help but fear his rapist and kidnapper. So he slowly rose from the bed and followed Carlos.

“Here, have some of these….” Carlos was filling Jeffrey’s plate with a little of everything. But Jeffrey had no appetite in eating anything at all. He wants to be out of this place. Away from Carlos. He wants Mark. But Mark would never want him now. Mark made that very clear.

“I… I don’t want to eat… P- please don’t make me…” Jeffrey said for the first time. He is on the verge of crying.

“B- but babe… you haven’t eaten anything the whole day….” Carlos said with concern in his eyes.

‘I’m not your babe!’ Jeffrey was screaming inside. He hated that term. Especially if it comes from the mouth of the monster. How dare he call him that after what he did to him!

“Here… eat something, and I will allow you to go to school tomorrow…” Carlos knew he had to do this. Little by little he knew he had to give him some freedom. “You’ve been absent for a few days already…”

Jeffrey’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. Oh how he wanted to get out! Carlos never allowed him to leave the house ever since. And he wants to be out of the place.

“R- really?...”

“Yeah… but I will be there… I will wait for you. And I don’t want to see you talking to anybody in school. Especially not to any of your friends.” Carlos replied. He still has to be careful. Little by little, he needs to earn Jeffrey’s trust. “If ever they wanted to talk to you… I want to be there. So that we can explain things. Did I make myself clear?”

“Yeah…” Jeffrey replied silently. At least this is better that not getting out of the house.

“Okay, so now, I want you to eat.” Jeffrey did not protest when led him to his lap and spoon fed him.

After dinner, Carlos led Jeffrey back to the room and they watched dvds. He just held him close to him and Jeffrey was too afraid to protest. He was sitting on Carlos’ lap with Carlos’ arms wrapped around him. Carlos was only wearing boxers while Jeffrey was wearing a tank top and pajamas. Carlos purposely allowed Jeffrey to wear those so that he could not be tempted to try to have his way with him again. The more clothes Jeffrey is wearing, the lesser the temptation. Jeffrey’s legs were on the couch. Martin was concentrating on the movie when he felt how tense Jeffrey was. “Babe…” He lifted Jeffrey’s chin to face him.

“P-please don’t hurt me…” Jeffrey whispered. Then Carlos realized that his other hand was actually rubbing Jeffrey’s inner thigh.

“N- no… I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to… I won’t hurt you….” Carlos removed his hand.

Jeffrey relaxed upon hearing this.

After some time,Carlos realized that Jeffrey is already asleep in his arms. He looked so sweet and innocent. He kissed his lips lightly. “ Jeffrey…. I won’t hurt you… But I can’t let you go… I will do everything to win your heart….” He whispered.

What Carlos didn’t know was that Jeffrey was awaked with his kiss and he heard what Carlos said. ‘You will never have my heart… you monster…I will never love another..’ Jeffrey thought bitterly.

It was only a week since Jeffrey left him but Mark could never feel so miserable in his whole life. It seemed as if his whole world has fallen apart. He no longer reported for work. To hell with Carlos’ money. Carlos took the only person that mattered to him. He was such a fool in believing that Jeffrey is different from any other guy. He was in fact worst than Vincent. At least Vincent didn’t know yet about Carlos’ attitude when he fell for his trap. And though he loved Vincent, his whole world never revolved only with him. With Jeffrey, it was different. He planned on sharing his future with him. He wanted Jeffrey to be with him forever. He gave him everything. But it still was not enough. He wanted more. Damn Carlos and his money.

He drank all day long, not caring about tomorrow. Drowning himself in misery.

It was Greg who saw Jeffrey get out of a new car. He haven’t seen his friend for a week because he went on vacation. And he is just excited to see him again.

“Jeff!” Greg called out happily. “I missed you buddy! I had a great vacation. Did you receive my messages? You never replied to any of them.” Greg hugged his best friend and Jeffrey stiffened. He knew that Carlos is looking.

“I… I’m sorry… I… my phone got lost.” Jeffrey replied trying to remove himself from Greg.

“Hey… you looked tired… By the way, how’s Mark?” Greg asked.

“They are no longer together.” Both turned to see Carlos approaching. Carlos immediately went to Jeffrey’s side.

“And… who are you?” Greg asked.

“Jeffrey’s new boyfriend. I’m Carlos.” Carlos said as he circled his arm on Jeffrey’s waist.

“New boyfriend? You’ve got to be kidding me… Jeffrey… I was just gone for a week and you’re telling me that you already have a new boyfriend?!”
“Y-yeah… M- mark and I…. w- we called it quits…. And… I’m with Carlos now…” Jeffrey said silently pleading with Greg to cut it out.

“If you’ll excuse us, I need to talk to my boyfriend. Anyway, it was nice meeting you.” Carlos never waited for Greg to react as he half-dragged Jeffrey into the car.

Greg knew immediately that something is terribly wrong. He saw his slightest opportunity after class. Before was still fixing his things when Greg took his bag.

“Greg!”

“We need to talk.”

“There’s nothing to talk about. Please, give it back to me.” Only the two of them were left in the room and Jeffrey knew he had no time to spare. Carlos is waiting for him.

“Not until you tell me what’s going on.” Greg held the bag away from Jeffrey.

“J- just…. Stay away from my life…”

“Stay away?! You expect me to do that, really?” Now Greg is starting to get mad.

“Please, Greg… I beg you…” Jeffrey was on the verge of crying.

“Jeff… w- what is happening here?.... Please…. you can tell me anything… I can help you….” Greg approached Jeffrey with concern in his eyes. It was then that Carlos entered. Jeffrey was taking so long and he suspected that Greg attempted to talk to him again. He was right. And just on time.

“J- just leave me alone… please… I don’t need your help…. I have to leave Mark… I need Carlos… he can give me anything I want….” Jeffrey explained. Again, just like what Carlos told him.

“You heard him… I’m sorry but your friend needs me more than the miser Mark. Come on, babe. We have to get going.”

“I… I never thought you are like that…. I am … so disappointed in you….” Carlos said.

Jeffrey just took his bag and left with Carlos.

“You can’t easily fool me Jeffrey. I know you…. If you wanted money… you could have grabbed a lot of opportunities before… A lot of wealthy men tried to court you… Even I myself tried to offer you everything… but you refused us….. and I know Carlos is no exception. You could have easily seduced any man you wanted. But you chose Mark… even if he is not that rich…. I know something is wrong… and I am going to find out.”

TBC