Chapter 19

"No one was hurt. But the bar was damaged." Henko smiled. "There would have been no way to continue business after a disaster like that has happened. So, I closed down for a while, then rebuilt."

"I think it looks better than it did before." The man took a sip of his drink. "I wanted to warn you, but it seemed that you were still targeted."

"There was no way that this wouldn't have happened, even if I did know it was coming." The man took a sip of his scotch.

"You may be right." He spoke after setting his now empty glass down. Henko just smiled.

"Would you like another glass?" The man gave off a toothy grin.

"You know I want one." Henko couldn't help but blush a little. The man was really handsome. He always wore a suit and had his hair styled, no strand out of place. He seemed used to alcohol because Henko had never seen him drunk before. Henko poured the man a drink and he grinned at Henko. The man didn't speak after that. He placed down a tip and left. The man was full of mysteries. And of course, Henko was interested in that man, but he had someone else that he was starting to fall for even if he didn't want to.

"Now you girls be safe on your way home." All the girls said their goodbyes. Henko closed the doors to the bar. He couldn't help but smile. Henko was completely surprised with the amount of business that he had received today. He couldn't believe it. If only the same number of clients would show up every day. He could easily make up the profit he lost over the past weeks, and also be able to pay Ivan the money that he demanded. Of course he'd rather not. Yet, he knew that if he didn't, Ivan would have no issue attacking his bar again. Henko couldn't help but sigh. This month had been the craziest he had ever had in his lifetime. Shaking the thoughts away. Henko wanted to get some booze for the night. Kind of like a celebration for himself. Thinking again about what the day had been. A smile appeared back on his face and he made his way to his first destination.

Stopping the convenience store. Henko walked in to find some good beer to celebrate with. He walked over and grabbed a six pack and took some glances at some snacks before throwing them in the small basket he grabbed on the way in. He felt kind of lonely celebrating by himself. He should've asked the girls to stay at the bar and do it there. Henko knew he couldn't though. As busy as they were, he knew the girls were tired. He, himself, was tired as well and wanted to get home to relax. Maybe tomorrow they could just do a late celebration. That would be no issue. Henko made his way to the register and paid for his items before heading out.

The apartment started to appear in Henko's vision. So was a figure that was standing in front of it. Henko's heat began to beat frantically. Henko knew exactly who it was. Making his way over to the entrance way. Henko smiled as he pulled out his key ready to enter the complex. Ivan took the last puff of his cigarette before putting in a cigarette case. Henko had complained about how Ivan left piles in front of the complex and how the management had started to complain. So, Ivan had found, bought, now kept a cigarette case with him so he could put out the items without leaving them scattered around. Unlocking the door, Henko made his way in the complex, Ivan following behind. The two made their way to the elevator. Hearing a ding, the two made their way on, and Henko pressed the button for the sixth floor. Once the doors closed, Ivan grabbed Henko and pulled him into a deep kiss. Henko could taste the lingering taste of the cigarette Ivan just finished. He pulled away once the ding of the elevator was heard. The two walked out and towards the apartment 602. Placing the key in the lock, Henko opened the door and Ivan pushed them both inside. The door slammed shut as Ivan pushed Henko against it and caught his lips again.

"I…. Iv…an…" Henko was trying to say the man's name, but was hard to speak as Ivan ravished his lips. Ivan released Henko's lips and started to make his way down Henko's neck. "Ivan. Let me at least take off my makeup and change." Ivan looked up at Henko, his eyes glazed over with lust. "Also, I need to put away the food I got." Ivan looked down at the bags that Henko held in his hand. Ivan's lust died down as he pulled himself away from the shorter man in front of him. Henko signed and made his way towards the kitchen. Placing the beer and cold food in the fridge, Henko couldn't help but feel a gaze on him. He could feel Ivan's eyes as they watched his every movement. Henko walked towards the bedroom and Ivan followed. Ivan watched as Henko began his transformation. He removed his wig first, brushing any knots that were in it. Once he found it to be perfect. Henko placed it on the head mannequin and made his way to the bathroom. Ivan's eyes followed. Getting the makeup remover, Henko pulled off his eyelashes placing them aside and began the process of removing the makeup. Henko took glances to the door. Ivan was leaning on the door frame watching him. Henko couldn't help but wonder what went through the man's mind. Finished with the makeup. Henko returned to his bedroom and was ready to take off his dress when Ivan stopped him. "What are you…?" Henko's lips were caught in another kiss. Ivan pulled away and looked at Henko.