August

I woke up early around 5:30 in the morning to go running. It was already a habit, always at that same time, to run along some trails in the city, and even in the square. I like to keep my body always strong and healthy.

After a long run, I arrived home dripping with sweat. I went straight to the bathroom to take a cold shower to replenish my energy, I had a lot of work ahead.

I can perfectly associate my time and routine with anything.

My father loves to get on my nerves and even drive me crazy. I am the CEO of the company Nexory corps, I am usually the one who has my butt glued to the chair all day in meeting rooms.

That unhappy tycoon never wanted to sign the paperwork to formalize the company in my name. He appointed me to the position of CEO but without changing the fact that everything is still in his name. Logically, he calls the shots, and until I have everything in my name, it is impossible for me to completely get rid of his orders.

Speaking of the devil, I receive a call from him. I finish drying my hair and pick up the cell phone on the nightstand.

"To what do I owe the honor of your humble call?"

My sarcasm was not unnoticed in my tone of voice.

"Stop being cynical. Be at lunch here at home around 12 noon sharp, no delays."

"You're the boss, 'Dad'."

He hangs up, and I immediately throw the device onto the bed. Seriously, it's not enough that this family has never been perfect.

First, besides me, I have two other brothers. From different mothers. My bastard of a father bribed the mothers of my other two brothers with money, ordering them to leave the city. Out of greed, they accepted without hesitation. Since then he has been with my mother, but he always cheats on her whenever he can.

I've told her several times, even showed her proof. But the only thing she said to me was, "As long as I can be in this family and love my children, that's all that matters."

She has such a loving heart that she lets it pass just to have to stay with me and the other two brothers, even if they are from other mothers. That man who is biologically considered to be my father has all the power in his hands, and that's what I want to take from him.

Well, I took advantage of the time I had to see some meetings that my secretary organized. There was a trip scheduled to London next month. I would have an important meeting with the federative ministry.

The time was enough to sort things out, it was almost the expected lunch time, I took my black BMW in the garage and floored it to that scoundrel's house.

The guards greeted me after I parked the car in front of the gate.

"Good morning, sir."

They made a respectful reference, I kept my head up and soon followed the stone road. A decoration that is usually in luxurious houses for mere decoration.

I saw my mother at the door and immediately smiled.

"Son!" She came to me hugging me "Come, everyone is waiting for you."

I squeezed her hug against mine a little tighter and kissed her delicate face.

"Okay, let's go. Good to see you!"

After a short conversation, we went to the dining room. The table was set, my father as always, sitting in the main chair, fixed at the top end of the large table and my brothers on the sides.

I greeted everyone equally and sat down at the table.

"So August, how is business going at the company?"

My father asks.

After I finished chewing the food, I look at him fixedly and answer:

"Couldn't be better."

"I knew I wouldn't be disappointed in you, your intelligence is magnificent."

This compliment coming from him is even scary of what might happen next.

"So, when are you going to sign so that I am officially elected the owner of the company?"

I see him taking the glass of wine and bringing it to his mouth.

"Well, you brought up that subject faster than I expected. As this is the reason why I invited you."

I finish eating and my attention is completely focused on him.

"I'm waiting for you to tell me, dad."

After a few minutes in silence he finally says.

"You will have to marry someone I have chosen. Without fear."

My expression changed to serious. A marriage is something too serious to be celebrated without love from both sides.

"What?!"

"You heard me, and it's not with a woman but a man. That is, if you want me to pass all the company's assets to your name. And if you are trying to use the cleverness of marrying and separating the next day, it will be impossible. Because if it happens, I will find out and then things will continue as before."

I held back from cursing this old man right here. I looked at my mother who signaled me to calm down. I took a deep breath, there would have to be some way out of this situation.

"So if I file for divorce your proposal will be null, and if the annulment of the marriage is on the part of my partner?"

"Then it will be different. Because I will realize that it was he who no longer wanted to be in the relationship as a couple. But that won't happen, as far as I know, he finds you very attractive."

This has to be some kind of joke.

"What else?"

"If your partner does not file for divorce, the marriage must last for one year according to the contract that you two will sign. Any other questions?"

"No" I get up from the chair "I understood everything very well. I will do this for the good of my future. And look here, you better keep your word."

He laughed.

"I never imagined receiving a threat from my own son. I never played dirty, the moment you get married, I sign, but if you file for divorce, I annul. Simple, isn't it?"

This wretch really knows how to play. We will see who will win this final battle.

August

Gael

I spent practically the entire day playing sports with some friends. I loved playing. It was my favorite pastime. I might seem like someone who's idle, but it's quite the opposite.

I took a shower in the locker room to wash off the sweat, I really worked up a sweat this time. While my eyes are closed, enjoying the water touching my face, my body shivers when I feel a large hand land on my waist.

I turn around suddenly when I realize it's Adrian. The best player on our team, who also has a crush on me.

"Damn, you scared me!"

I grumbled, continuing to mess with my wet hair.

"I missed you."

He whispered close to my ear. His kisses slid down the length of my back, his stubborn hands masturbating lightly on my dick.

I turned to face him.

"Are you trying to drive me crazy or what?"

"Who knows, maybe that's it."

He was about to kiss me when we heard some voices approaching. We quickly separated. We almost got caught.

I managed to act natural around the other teammates. Adrian usually gets me with caresses, but we've never had sex. I'm still a virgin to this day, I only intend to give myself completely to the person I like. Then I can bear the initial pain with pleasure.

The only one who catches my attention these days is someone I'm unlikely to reach. CEO August, that man has everything to be my type. His gaze penetrates anyone. If he ever becomes interested in me, I'll be the happiest person in the world.

I went back to my parents' house first to pick up some things I had forgotten. I had several calls from Matthew on my cell phone, I only noticed now.

He was one of the friends who was always on my case. I can say I trust him because that pest knows everything about me, but he's never told anyone. Otherwise, I would know and would have already scheduled a funeral.

I sent a message informing him that I would call later, as I was driving at the moment.

After picking up the things at the house, I hear my father's voice:

"You only came to get your forgotten things and not even say 'hi' to your old man?"

I turned to him smiling at the scolding.

"Sorry, Dad, I didn't intend to leave without talking to you and Mom."

"I understand, son, I know very well that you must have other obligations. But I couldn't fail to talk about an extremely important matter with you."

I end up wondering what he wanted to talk to me about that was so important. I accompany him to the office to find out what it was about. I sat in the chair and tried to pay close attention to his words.

"Son" - He takes a sip of whiskey - "You're going to be disappointed in me, but I have to tell you. It turns out you'll have to get married by contract."

My world stopped spinning the moment I heard those words. My father has always been a good man to me, to the point of earning my trust along with my mother.

"Dad" - I get up from the chair raising my voice - "You put me in a marriage without even consulting me?!"

"Sorry, son. Otherwise, you wouldn't agree, but I hope that one day you can forgive me."

I pull my hair back.

"When will it be and with whom?"

"Tomorrow night, your partner will be CEO August, son of my friend of years. We came to this conclusion."

I was so surprised that the anger I felt turned into anxiety. I didn't react for a few minutes until my father shouted my name several times to get my attention.

"If I had known you would react like this, I wouldn't have accepted my friend's stupid idea."

I understand that my father is feeling guilty, it was never his way to do something that could hurt me. But on the contrary, knowing that the person is CEO August, there's no way I can be sad. Gosh, if my father had told me earlier, I wouldn't have been so euphoric.

I sat back in the chair, looked at him who had a look of self-disappointment on his face.

"Dad, if you had said who the person was from the beginning I wouldn't have reacted like that. You only increased my chances of conquering him and having him around. Do you realize that?"

"Good for you, my son. But forgive your old man."

"Only because CEO August is going to be my partner."

We laughed a lot before I went back to my house. I didn't know whether to be happy or nervous, will that man look at me? I ended up blushing. Don't think too much, Gael, just use your charm, you'll be married.

I say to myself. I told Matthew the news and we went out at night for a drink. The famous bachelor party.

Gael

Adrian

Matthew

August

I spent the night drinking Vodka with my friend Gabriel. It was hard for me to bear the condition imposed by my father.

After drinking, I ended up sleeping with some pretty hot women to see if I could de-stress. I'm not even gay, where am I going to get the desire to explore the horizons of another male body? Seriously.

This is my father's perfect technique, imposing something that would mess with my principles a lot. He was already aware of how much I officially wanted the company in my name, and for that he decided to invent this ridiculous charade. This is an offense to me, who am more heterosexual than anything.

I knew I would have a hangover the next day, but that was the goal. That way I would have reasons to only deal with my headache, without seeing the face of my future marriage partner. It makes me nauseous just to imagine ever calling him love. Since it's a marriage by contract, it won't be a very big event.

Just a registration to make it official that we got married. My father at this moment must be laughing at my face all happy.

"Enough, August!" Gabriel grabs my arm "you've drunk too much."

I get stressed.

"Damn it, can't you see I need a distraction? It's not you who is getting married the next day."

"Damn, you get on my nerves when you start drinking non-stop, huh. I'll go there and be right back."

I just shook my head and went back to engaging in the drink. I'm even resistant to vodka, but it made me more aggressive.

I see Gabriel coming back in my direction with a very elegant woman. She was wearing daring black clothes.

"Are you going home now?"

Gabriel asks.

"If it's to end the night with this woman I might even think about it."

"It's not for thinking, damn it" Gabriel was already upset with me "You're going home with her now. Do whatever you want, just don't set the hotel on fire."

I confirmed to him with a look. I felt excited, it was the right time to leave and spend the night. I paid the bill and put my arm around the woman's thin waist.

This was the night I drank the most and fucked sequentially, damn it. I didn't imagine that a fake marriage could disrupt my judgment so much.

I stopped at the pharmacy to buy some painkillers, I told my secretary to organize everything, because tomorrow I would analyze it. Today it was impossible.

I slept all morning and a little of the afternoon, then I went out with Gabriel to the tailor shop to choose the damned suit.

"Looks like someone is getting married faster than me."

Gabriel jokes with the situation.

"I'm just not breaking you here because we're in a public environment. But wait for me."

He loved to get on my nerves. But he's someone who understands me very well. He helped me choose the suit and other preparations.

I kept looking at myself in the mirror inside my room before going to the church. I see myself incredibly ridiculous in the reflection of the mirror. Damn, my father can really ruin someone's life.

Arriving at the church, he was already waiting for me to enter together. I swallowed the situation with pure hatred. Everyone who was invited fixed their gaze on me, soon my hatred rose. I clenched my teeth to not close my face.

As soon as I looked at the altar where the priest was already, I saw the guy I was going to marry. He seemed happy, unlike me. I followed the events of the wedding, but at the time of the kiss there was no one who could make me kiss him. It was impossible for me. Reading his expression, he seemed to want it to happen.

Finally the stress of this marriage passed, after spending some time at the eventual celebration where I talked to his parents, I mentioned being tired and wanting to go home soon. To my surprise his father said:

"It will be good for you to rest and enjoy a little, your house is already available. My son knows the address."

He smiled, while I wasn't finding a bit of grace.

"Excellent. So let's go to our house, Gael?"

I extend my hand to him. I had to maintain the superficiality in front of his parents. In some moments that it was just us two I ignored him, already making it clear that I didn't even want prose. That we were married only for business, so much so that he claimed to have understood.

After giving a brief farewell to all the guests out of mere formality, I accompanied Gael to the car. We would have to leave together, not each one in their separate cars.

A tense climate arose, silence reigned inside his car.

"So, we're married now, right?"

He tries to break the tension.

"You're right, but I'll be clear. Don't think we'll be one of those couples in love who sleep together. This is just a contract."

He went back to concentrating on the road, seeming disappointed.

"I understand. But we can at least talk a little, it's not like I'm a total stranger to you now."

I stared at him very seriously.

"You didn't understand one thing. We will continue to be strangers, don't make me repeat myself. Try as much as possible not to make me lose patience with you. As I said, we are married because of our parents."

Gael indicated that he had understood. During the journey he didn't say another word. It was much better that way.

Even though it was already a bit late at night, I established some rules. As the house was given by his father, with the mere respect I opted to stay in the guest room and he in the main room.

"Can I tell you something?"

I hear his voice a bit hoarse, seeming a little nervous about what he was going to say in the next moment.

"Say it."

"I just wanted to say that I will try as much as possible to make this marriage work."

I ended up laughing with a certain irony.

"It's up to you, as far as I'm concerned we don't even speak a letter with each other."

After saying my last words, I went straight to the guest room. The only thing I hope is that he doesn't do anything to the point of making me lose my patience.

Gabriel