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Nick and Jonathan Part 18
Jonathan rolled over to a dull throbbing in his shoulder. Gritting his teeth as he came fully awake, he rolled out of bed quietly as possible so as to not wake up Nick who was still sleeping next to him. He looked at the clock next to the bed and noted it was 9:30 in the morning. Massaging the sore shoulder where the stitches were he walked into the bathroom, got a glass of water and took the pain and medication pills the doctor had given him. Wrapping up the shoulder so not to get the stitches wet Jonathan turned on the shower and let the water heat up. Looking at the stitching he realized it was going to leave a bitch of a scar. Ah well, he thought, beats being dead. The seven shower nozzles soon turned the 6x6 foot glass cabinet into a steamy sauna. Jonathan got in and let hot water soak out the soreness in the muscles. With his eyes closed facing the wall letting the hot water cascade over his body, he was unaware of Nick entering the bathroom. Nick seeing Jonathan in the shower began to feel his cock rise. He walked over and slipped into the shower quietly. He wrapped his arm around Jonathan's body as he pressed his fully hard 8.5 inch cock between his ass cheeks.
"Good Morning Beautiful" said Jonathan as Nick kissed the back of his neck
"I want you man" said Nick slowly grinding into Jonathan.
He reached around for soap to quickly soap up his cock and Jonathan's ass. Slipping into Jonathan the two quickly fell into a motion that had become second nature to the two lovers. As the two made love in the steamy waters all their troubles and concerns were forgotten for the time being. Their world solely existed for that moment in the physical feelings that they were experiencing. Soon spent and relaxed, the two began washing each other. Nick brought Jonathan to a second shattering orgasm before letting him out of the shower.
"You know I really believe I've created a sex monster" said Jonathan drying off Nick and swatting him playfully on the ass with the towel.
"Me?" asked Nick smiling. "I'm not the one who did the seducing at 40,000 ft in a private jet"
"Yeah well.. details details" said Jonathan hugging Nick and moving to get dressed. "All that matters is you are here now"
The two got dressed and walked out hand in hand to the main salon. Nick looked around and not seeing Paul he went off to the guest bedroom to wake him up. Jonathan walked over to the bar and called up to the restaurant to get breakfast. He was reminded of the line from the Mel Brooks movie History of the World- "Its good to be the king." Laughing at himself, he wondered what the medications were doing to his brain.
Nick quietly opened the door and looked inside the room. There lying on top of the bed was Paul. The covers had been scattered about the bed, leaving him uncovered and naked. Nick looked down at the body of his best friend. The solid chest was covered with a light coating of black hair, leading in a line down the chiseled abs to his thick pubic bush surrounding a thick 7" uncut cock. He is beautiful thought Nick. He realized he had never thought of Paul that way before. Just as quickly he banished the thought. Moving slowly as to not wake up Paul and probably embarrass the hell out of him since he did have a morning piss hardon, he brought up the blanket and covered him. He silently slipped out the door and went over across the suite to the bar where Karen was pouring the first of the coffee.
"Good Morning Nick" she said handing him a cup of coffee. "How are you this morning?"
Doing better thanks Karen" said Nick. "Lot less stress this morning"
"I should say so" said Karen. "I already chewed out Jon's butt for not telling us what was going on."
"Heh" said Nick. "I would have loved to see that. Listen, could I get another cup of coffee for Paul? He takes it sugar only. Need to get his lazy ass out of bed and that is the only thing that will do it."
"Here you are" she said passing him the second cup. "Want me to take it in to him?"
"No.. " said Nick. "I don't think he could deal with that too well. He is kinda shy at times and I know he sleeps buck ass naked"
Returning to the bedroom, this time he kicked the door into noise until he heard Paul grumbling and swearing. Suddenly the door opened and there was Paul standing naked before him.
"Do you always go around naked in the islands?" said Nick walking in and handing him the cup of coffee.
"Oh shit" said Paul slamming the bedroom door.. "I forgot this isn't the dorm. I was half awake when you started banging on the door."
"Uh huh" said Nick, leaning on the dresser drinking his coffee. "I think you are an exhibitionist. Come on get dressed, breakfast is just about ready on the patio"
Paul slipped back into his jeans and t shirt leaving his shoes off.
"We are going to have to do something about your clothes dude" said Nick as they walked out across the suite to the patio, where the stewards were laying final touches to the breakfast buffet. Fresh fruits, cereals and a heated tray of scrambled eggs, and ham were waiting for them. Carafes of Orange, Pineapple, and Grapefruit juices were sitting in ice Jonathan had already gotten food and was sitting at the table eating and talking on a phone.
"You always eat like this man?" asked Paul as he scooped up eggs and ham.
"Evidently" said Nick. "You gotta remember I've only been here once before and that was only for one breakfast."
The two walked over to the table where Jonathan was finishing his phone call. He quit the connection and turned to the two guys.
"So, what do you guys have planned today?" he asked.
"Not a clue" said Nick in between bites of food. "I don't know anything about the island"
"Well then lets take care of that" said Jonathan picking up the phone.
"David it's Jonathan" he said calling the concierge desk.
"Yes sir" David replied. "Good Morning, how can I help you?"
"Nick and his friend want to go see the island. Can you get one of your staff to show them around in some of the resort jeeps? We'll need one for them and a driver and probably one more for their security group"
"Not a problem" said David smoothly. "Mark just came on duty and I know he would rather be on the beach today. He is their age I believe and should do nicely. Is half an hour convenient?"
"That would be perfect thanks" said Jonathan hanging up the phone. "You got a personal travel guide in half an hour. One of David's staff will show you around the island."
"Kewl Beans" said Nick. Paul smiled, still a little in awe of Jonathan despite what he had said last night. "Can I talk to you a minute?"
"Sure" said Jonathan getting up.
"Be right back man" said Nick to Paul.
"No sweat" said Paul. I'm going for seconds."
"Fat ass bastard" said Nick laughing.
"So what's up?" said Jonathan.
"Two things." said Nick. "Can I buy Paul some clothes upstairs? He only has those jeans and he and I aren't the same size."
"You don't need to ask me that" said Jonathan. "You know you can. Go get what you need"
"Thanks" said Nick hugging Jonathan.
"What else?" said Jonathan.
"You hear anything about Boston yet man?" asked Nick turning serious. "I know you were talking to Danny on the phone."
"Yes and no" said Jonathan. "He wants to tell me in person. He is paranoid about cell phones. He touches down in about an hour. He is flying in on American Airlines"
"Promise me you will tell me everything" said Nick.
"I promise babe" said Jonathan.
They returned to the table to see Paul looking at them.
"What?" said Nick
"You two look good together" said Paul, blushing. "I can't believe what I just said"
"Hey it's kewl man relax" said Nick. "Lots of people have said it.. gay and straight"
"OK guys," said Jonathan "I got some stuff to do this morning. Paperwork and bullshit. Brandon dumped about 40 pages of crap on my desk before he flew out this morning"
Chapter Two: About half an hour later, Jonathan was working at his desk as he heard the two guys leave the suite. Chris had stopped in a few minutes earlier to tell him that they were on the way. He assured Jonathan that nothing was going to happen to either of them and that there were going to be 3 other guys other then himself watching them. Jonathan thanked him as he was going out the door.
Shortly thereafter he heard a noise behind him. Without even looking up since he was buried in paperwork, something he hated with passion, he made a comment.
"OK Danny" said Jonathan, putting his pen down, "You can come out now"
"You lied to him" said Danny coming around the desk
"I know I know" said Jonathan " I feel like shit about it too. I haven't a clue what else I could do. He cares so much and there is no way I can tell him what you told me; at least not yet."
"I'm sorry to have to be the one to have told you" said Danny. "That is what you pay me for though. To keep you alive and find out who is trying to kill you"
"Yeah, but are you sure??" said Jonathan. He got up and walked over to the bar where Karen had set up the carafes of juices. He poured himself a large one of Orange Juice and got a Grapefruit Juice for Danny
"Seems to pan out on the info side." said Danny nodding his thanks at the glass.
"Damn" said Jonathan. "I still can't believe what you told me. That old man didn't seem capable of doing this"
"Jon look" said Danny putting down his glass. "The trail is just about compete. I'll know it all by tonight but the point is this. The old man has been working in the industry for 25 years. He has connections. Its not all hard to get someone to kill someone for you. According to my sources he found out that his son was gay because of some stuff in his room. He checked out the kids computer and found out who he was writing too and stuff. Think about it. This stuff all started about a year ago. A little shorter time then when you guys met."
"You are sure about this stuff?" said Jonathan reading the detailed reports linking the attempts on his life to the man behind them.
"99 percent sure boss" said Danny going back around the desk and sitting down.
"You want to tell me what we're going to do about this and what I'm supposed to tell Nick?" asked Jonathan
"The word is out not to pick up the contract unless you want to die" said Danny. "It costing you a small mint but some of our "special talent" in the agency is seeing to that. As to what to tell Nick, I wouldn't even presume to start to tell you that"
"I've got a large bank account" said Jonathan. "I just want this to be over"
"Then you answered your own question" said Danny quietly. "You know as well as I do that there is only one way to end this completely."
"If it was anyone else I would say do it" said Jonathan. "I don't know what to do about this though. I mean Nick has to know, and I can't tell him at the same time"
"You are going to have to eventually" said Danny.
"I know I do" said Jonathan. "It is just more shit he doesn't need right now."
"Think about what he is going to go through if someone gets lucky" said Danny
"Are we safe here?" said Jonathan. "Nick and Paul are out sightseeing."
"Chris has 3 guys with him." said Danny. "I hand picked them myself. Chris is almost a better shot then I am. He took down the dude getting ready to shoot Nick in Zermatt. Clean shot right between the eyes. They are as safe as can be. Trust me I really don't think he is gonna hurt Nick."
"I do believe you" said Jonathan. "Give me some time to think this through. I know what needs to be done, I just have to justify it in my mind"
"OK man" said Danny getting up. "I'm sorry to have been the one to bring you the bad news. Let me know if we are going out"
"Who else knows about this stuff?" asked Jonathan, waving the file folder around.
"You do, I do, Chris had to be told, Michael and the home company" said Danny.
"OK, lets keep it a closed circle for now" said Jonathan.
Danny nodded as he rose and headed out to do a security inspection of the grounds.
Jonathan began to pace the room, occasionally stopping to sort through the papers Danny had left him on the desk. After two hours the results were inescapable. Jonathan took a cup of coffee out onto the patio and moved up against the railing. Looking out over the pool he could see the whole resort laid out before him. Looking at the pool deck, he somewhat sadly noted no less then five security agents scattered out about the place. He sighed to himself taking a sip of coffee. Looking up he saw Anthony standing there watching him.
"Go ahead" said Anthony "Get it off your chest"
"I don't know what to do" Jonathan said. "You know what's going on with the threats?"
"Most of it" he replied.
"How is it you and Karen manage to know the most intimate details of what goes on around here?" asked Jonathan with a smile.
"Simple" said Anthony turning Jonathan around and pushing him towards the chairs. "You pay us to". The two sat down opposite each other. Jonathan handed him the folder he was carrying.
"Read" said Jonathan.
A gauntlet of emotions worked across Anthony's face as he read the report. He finally looked up at Jonathan.
"This is accurate?" he asked.
"Think about who wrote is man" said Jonathan getting back up and pacing.
"Then it would seem to me that you need to have this matter handled quickly and quietly." said Anthony. "Let's face a couple of facts. One- Despite what your security agency is doing there is always going to be some nutcase on the street in need of a fix or someone who is desperate enough or stupid enough to try to come after you. They might just succeed. Two-It won't end until it is over one way or the other. You know that"
"So, what do I tell Nick?" asked Jonathan sitting down heavily.
"You don't" said Anthony. "I've been with you six years now. I've seen you high as a kite and I've picked your ass up off the floor when you passed out and dead drunk, puking all over the place. Speaking of which-You remember what you managed to puke all over that night of the Rites of Spring a few years ago?"
"I don't even remember that night" said Jonathan smiling. "All I know is I remember the next morning I found out I wiped out a whole case of Lafette-Rothchild"
"Yeah at 500 buck a bottle too" said Anthony. "For your information, you managed to puke all over, rather well I might point out, an original Rembrandt your father bought for something like 4 million dollars"
"OH" said Jonathan. "Always wondered where that painting got to"
"Hmm" said Anthony.
"So, uhm, what's the point of this embarrassing history and art lesson?" asked Jonathan.
"Simply this" began Anthony. "You are among the worlds' richest people. I believe the last time I looked you were worth somewhere in the range of 7.1 billion dollars. You can take a pair of binoculars at look to the airport and see both a 747 and Gulfstream V jet in private aviation with your name on the ownership papers. The point is this. You have the money and power to end this here and now and there is not a damn thing anyone can do to touch you or stop you"
"How do I take care of this mess and still be able to look Nick in the eye?" asked Jonathan. Over the years he had come to know and trust Anthony and Karen for answers, a shoulder to cry on and a general sense of well being.
"You don't tell him" said Anthony. "It doesn't matter. He doesn't need to know and I suspect he won't want to know"
Jonathan sighed. "I need a drink"
"You are on medication" said Anthony.
"Not at the moment." said Jonathan. He nodded his head as if to agree with some internal commentary only he could hear. "I need a Bloody Mary. Before you say anything yes I know it is only noon. Please just get it"
"No problem" said Anthony. "Extra horseradish as always?"
Jonathan nodded. "Find Danny too. Tell him I'm going to the waterfall shortly"
Chapter Three: Danny came up to the patio via the pool area. He saw Jonathan leaning over the stone wall overlooking the resort. He further noted a drink in his hand. He realized that Jonathan had come to some sort of a decision. This was not going to be a good afternoon. He could feel it.
"You were looking for me boss?" asked Danny. "I hear we are going to the waterfall"
"Yeah" said Jonathan, finishing off his drink. He noted that Anthony had managed to make a compromise and given him an excellent bloody mary with minimal alcohol. There was however just enough in it to take off the edge on his growing stress. He now knew as he looked over this resort what had to be done. He had fallen in love with someone who had given him his life back. He couldn't take the chance that Nick could be hurt because of him. Too much love had passed between them to allow anything to cause anymore pain in Nick's life.
Jonathan turned and faced Danny. "Get your bathing suit on. we're going soon. I don't want a six pack of guards either. You, and two others if you want. No shit, just get it done. We leave in 10 minutes"
Danny turned and pulled his cell phone out of his pocket. This was a side of Jonathan he had seen only once before. He now knew what lay ahead. He punched in a speed dial number and made the necessary arrangements for a jeep and two of his people to be out front in 10 minutes.
================= This is the first part of a trilogy within the series. The next part will deal mostly with Nick.
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