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They could hear the murmurs from outside but the moment they entered, they were all quiet, hundreds of eyes staring at them.

Tenor is leading the way , all serious again , as if he wasn't the one moaning few minutes ago, ' isn't he embarrassed at all! standing here all serious after what he has just done.' TYler looks at him wondering, the Tenor of about few minutes ago and this Tenor standing here are not the same , he really wants to burst out laughing but he surpress it. How can he transform that fast?!

" Ladies and gentlemen, it's really nice to see all of you again, I hope you've been fine. I apologise for being away all of a sudden but am back and so let's keep the work going.

I must say am proud of you because I didn't expect to find you in order and everything under control, I really appreciate that ."

They look at each Wondering, ' didn't he tell him that he found a mess here and he was the one who put the situation in order? ' they are happy because they are not in trouble. Seems like he isn't as bad as they thought anyway .

Tenor turns to TYler wanting to introduce him, TYler had refused to come with him , he wanted to stay in the office but Tenor made him come .

He holds his hand and smiles at him then turns to the audience, "And also uuh.. meet my boyfriend, Tyler." he turns to him, "say hi.." 

Tyler, "Hello everyone , am TYler as you heard and nice to meet y'all , see you around ." He says watching their reaction.

Tenor, "you'll see him around several times from today and I expect you to show him the respect that you always show me because if you see him , you've seen me . Enjoy the rest of your day...Oh wait , today a treat for your great job ! You know how you always do it, let me Know where you wanna go."

They are happy to hear that but others are still not happy with the news earlier especially those who were in love with him, and crushes, and others that are not okay with homosexual people but who cares what they think. 

They all go back to work , Tenor and TYler goes back to the office , the moment they enter a knock comes from the door, "Come in Alina, "he knows it's her even without seeing her ,because no one else comes in his office, everything passes through Alina to get to him.

She comes in with piles of files and papers , " Am sorry for interruption sir but there is alot of work for you ."

" It's fine, put them on the desk , tell them they'll get them tomorrow."

Alina , " But sir , others are already delayed and t.."

"Okay fine, I'll try the few I can and others they'll have to wait till tomorrow."

Alina, "thank you sir." She says leaving but before she closes the door she steals a glance from Tyler.

Tenor, "Is there anything else you need , Alina?!"

" What ? No, I'll get going.."

" You should."

She closes the door leaving.

He heads to where Tyler is , on the couch smiling but TYler stops him, "Hey! stop right there ."

He stops where he is, " why?"

" Turn around ."

" What are you up to Tyler?"

" Just do it , turn around." he turns and then Tyler adds, "start walking until I tell you to stop" He starts walking and complaining , the moment he reaches near his chair at the desk.. "stop , now sit on that chair ."

Tenor, "seriously baby." 

Tyler, "sit !!" After he sits, "yeah,, good boy , now take those files and do what is expected of you."

He keeps complaining but Tyler doesn't listen to him, "Am gonna sleep a bit, and am giving you three hours till 7pm if you're not done I'll leave you here , so the earlier you start to concentrate and stop complaining the better."

After hearing that he stops complaining and gets serious with work .

Tyler adjusts himself on the sofa and sleeps .

After 4 hours of working Tenor is finally done and Tyler was still sleeping , he had covered him with his trench coat .

When he went to cover him he could hardly go back to work , he touched his face caressing it , he stared at him for some minutes and whispered , " I love you so much Tyler, you are in blood ,in my veins, in my head, everywhere in me. You're the only person that is keeping me sane on this planet , everything that I need is you , without you I go completely crazy and lifeless, without you I would still be in the darkness that I've always been, stay with me forever , please! " After that he kissed him on the forehead then went back to work.

At that time is when sleep was just about to pick Tyler but when he heard him talk all that and covering him , it disappeared completely , all these hours he hasn't been sleeping, his mind has been wondering around the place , he would steal glances sometimes .

Tenor goes near him wondering if he should wake him up or let him sleep until he wakes up on his own .But Tyler can't pretend anymore so he pretends to wake up just now , "aarh.. are you done ? " He asks with a sleepy voice, stretching.

" Yes, I was about to wake you up , it's good that you woke up, are you hungry? I'll order something for us , while we head home," he bought a new phone , same like Tyler's.

" What time is it ? "

" 8.04 pm ."

" Let's go then," they head out , the company is so quiet , most of people have gone out for the treat others home . 

When they get in the car , Tenor drives while Tyler is attacking the snacks they bought, he would put some in Tenor's mouth once in a while.

Tenor, "I wanted to tell you something and I want to hear your opinion on it? "

" Okayy.."

" I want to sell the company that is in China and I'll use that money to develop the remaining two ."

" What ?! Why ?"

" It's alot of work and am getting old ."

Tyler laughs, "that's a lame reason ."

" If you call that lame , what about when you hear the real reason now."

" Which is ??"

" Running all three is a lot of work and I need time to spend with you."

" Tenor, if am the reason then you shouldn't do it ."

" Okay fine , you're partly the reason but also these past years I've worked non-stop, am really tired and I want to rest , by resting I mean with just one company."

" What do you mean one , do you plan to sell the other too?"

" The other one is in our dad's hands so it's not my business anymore, I told him that he'll have to manage it on his own but we're still together and one ."

" Well, then I agree with you, you shouldn't over work Yourself, my love ."

" Thanks for giving me a go , I would only do it if you say yes ."

" Don't be an idiot ,, so have you told dad ? What was his thought about it? "

" I was gonna tell him tommorow, I've just thought of it few hours ago, I wouldn't do it if I haven't asked him too ."

" Okay "

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They arrive home and after eating they go to the bedroom , Tyler is carrying a box that he's refusing to let go from the car and refuses to say what's inside, he had gone back when they entered the car from a boutique and came with it , they had gone to buy some clothes for him.

"Okayy.. now you can look what's inside .. " he says handing it to tenor .

" Is it mine ?"

" One and only Tenor in the room ."

He opens it and finds a cream white trench coat looking exactly like the ones he has , the only difference is the color . "Listen to me before you refuse it ."

Tenor, "Did I say I'll refuse it?"

Tyler, "I was just guessing you will since I've never seen you wear anything of the color that is not black . I guess I know why , because of your past , but love, I want you to start afresh and forget about things that do not have any value in your life now , am not saying you should stop wearing black, I also like you more in black, it always look amazing on you but the past shouldn't be the reason you are wearing them."

Tenor hugs him tightly, "thank you , I'll wear it , I love it , thank you for marking the new beginning of this part of my life Tyler."

" Am glad you're willing to start over , and no need to thank me, there's absolutely nothing to be thankful for."

He hugs him even tighter, "hey! no crying, there's no baby in this house ."

Tenor laughs to that.

They sleep holding each other as if they are glued together.