Timothée's Promise Chapter 33
Timothée's Promise
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Chapter 33
Timothée smiled, opening his front door, two men smiling at him, the actor inviting them in, hugging both.
The three parted, the two men smiling at the other three men seated in the living room, all three rising to their feet.
Timothée hung up the men's jackets, the three walking into the living room.
"You remember, Austin." Timothée smiled, the two men nodding, both their eyes zoning in on Kolby's handsome face.
Timothée's arm went around the young man, Kolby surprised by Timothée's sudden acknowledgement of their relationship in front of the two men.
"This is my Kobe. Kobe, this is David Altman and Brian Swardstrom, my management team." Timothée smiled, Brian smiling, David quietly looking at the young man.
Brian shook Kolby's hand, the young man seeing the warmth in the man's face, David shaking his hand after, his face showing no emotion.
"So, this is the famous Kolby! A martial art master!" Brian smiled, Kolby blushing.
"I'm just a protective young man." he said, Brian smiling, David looking on quietly.
"That we saw in the video. You were correct, Tim. He's direct and indeed handsome." Brian smiled, looking towards the other young man in the room.
"This is Eliot Tanner, my friend." Kolby said, the two men nodding, both shaking the young man's extended hand.
"I'll leave you all to your discussions." Eli said, Austin smiling at the young man.
"You can stay, Eli. We're all friends here." he said, Brian nodding, smiling at Austin, David looking concerned, his business partner glancing in his direction.
"Relax, David. If Austin vouches for him, I'm fine with him staying."
Eli smiled at Austin, everyone sitting down, Kolby offering the two coffee or tea.
"I'm dying to taste this secret blend Tim's been going on about." Brian smiled, he and David sitting down on one sofa with Timothée, Austin and Eli sitting down on another sofa.
Kolby went to the kitchen, returning with a tray holding a carafe and several mugs, Timothée taking it from him, placing it down on the central coffee table, Kolby pouring everyone a mug of coffee, Brian and David thanking him after he asked what they liked in it, both tasting the warm liquid.
"My goodness, that's rich and delicious, Kolby!" Brian smiled, David quietly agreeing.
Kolby sat down beside Timothée, the man's arm going around him, Brian smiling at the couple.
"Timothée's explained the whole drama surrounding your meeting and the new drama. You're one courageous young man, Kolby. Our young friend here has been rather rambunctious in his former lifestyle. I'm glad to see someone's finally corralled him." Brian smiled, David looking at Kolby.
"We were certainly surprised to find out it was another male." David said, Kolby nodding, Timothée kissing his cheek.
Kolby sensed David was worried about that fact, Brian smiling at the young man.
"Forgive my partner's seriousness. It's not that often we have a client who's changed his whole lifestyle mid-stream. It greatly surprised both of us. We just want you to know we're fine with your and Timothée's new relationship. It was a surprise, but he's been surprising us for years." Brian smiled, Timothée winking at the man.
Kolby smiled, liking Brian immediately, David a little more serious.
"Thank you. It was a surprise to me as well, believe me." Kolby smiled, his three friends smiling at him.
"Not to me. Well, at first, yes. But the love's been heaven. I'm beyond happy." Timothée said, kissing his man, his business partners smiling at the touching scene.
Kolby blushed, surprised at his man's showing love.
"I hope you can deal with the new him. He's constantly aroused, but I can control him." Kolby smiled, Brian and David both laughing, the seriousness gone from David's face.
Timothée blushed a bit, Kolby kissing his cheek.
The two business partners smiled, Brian folding his hands together, setting down the portfolio he had carried into the condo.
"We've both seen the videos, Kolby. Timothée, Austin, his management team and we have discussed it all. I hope you're okay with what we want to do. Timothée explained your views on fame and fortune. We're not wanting you to be concerned with anything that might happen. We're going to play the best friend scenario in regard to Timothée's private life."
"I'm fine with your protecting Tim's privacy and career. I've always told him I wouldn't risk anything in that regard. It's up to him how he wants to proceed with his future. It's what we have when we're alone together that matters to me." Kolby said, the two older men smiling at the young man.
"Firstly, I want to apologize for what happened on the subway. I never wanted Timothée or Austin to be put in that situation. But when it happened, all I was concerned about was keeping them safe and out of the fighting. I'm sorry if I failed in that regard." Kolby said, Brian and David quietly looking at him.
"You didn't fail at anything, my love." Timothée said, kissing his cheek, Kolby looking at him.
"You kept Austin and me safe, Kobe. For that we'll always thank you." Timothée said, looking at his managers.
"I want to apologize for not having security with us. That was my fault. We just thought that with the three of us together we could handle anything. We both see that wasn't true. But we had a secret weapon with us. Kolby's strength and courage." Timothée said, Austin voicing the same thing.
The two men smiled, Brian opening the portfolio, picking up a pen.
"It was a one-time situation, Tim. We told you yesterday we didn't fault you for not taking security. You've learned from it. Cal and Dee told us you used them yesterday. But maybe you're right. You do have a secret weapon in this young man." David smiled, Kolby smiling at him, sensing the man had calmed down from some of his serious worries.
"Worse comes to worse, I can install a knife in my titanium leg for a better secret weapon." Kolby smiled, everyone laughing.
Brian looked at Kolby with genuine compassion.
"Tim told me your whole life story, Kolby. You're a courageous young man. Life gave you your own pain. We're happy you're now on the path to success. We heard about your new school. Maybe fame will capture you. A musician and artist." he smiled, Kolby nodding, sensing these two men were very protective of their charge, their delving into Kolby's background easily shown.
"I live life day by day, Brian. I'm just happy my Timbo's at my side through all of it." he said, Timothée smiling, their lips meeting.
"Good outlook on life, Kolby. Alright, let's get to it, then. Austin and Timothée have both agreed to a short interview, we're hoping you can agree to maybe playing a small part in that. The concerned friend who just protected his friends. That's the best thing to show here. Don't you agree?" David said, Kolby nodding.
"I'm fine with playing the best friend. We're actually each other's best friend. There's total truth in that." Kolby smiled, Timothée agreeing, their hands together.
"Extra's agreed to an interview today. They've already been showing the clips from YouTube. This is big entertainment news." David said, Kolby nodding.
"If you agree, we'll schedule it for later today, probably later this afternoon downtown." Brian said, Timothée, Austin and Kolby trading looks.
"Let's get this over with asap." Timothée said, the other two agreeing.
"Excellent. I'll call them shortly." Brian said, writing some notes in the portfolio.
"On to other things. I heard back from Jeffrey Azoff." Brian said, Kolby looking at Timothée.
"He's Harry Styles' manager." he said, Kolby nodding, looking at Brian and David.
"He's denying everything that happened between Harry and you, Kolby. It's basically your word against Harry's. But I sensed he wasn't that believable. It's obvious they know Harry's been making problems again. Unfortunately, there's not much we can do without hard evidence." Brian said, Kolby nodding
"We've laid down an ultimatum banning Harry from having any interaction with you, Timothée. You're unfortunately out of our control, Kolby. But, if you're with Tim at any time, we'll make sure both of you are safe from that man's leering needs." David said, Kolby softly smiling at him.
"Thanks, guys. You can't stop Harry from what he wants. Only I'll stop him when and if he tries anything again. He's going to hear from both of us on our views of his needs." the young man said, the two managers trading looks, Brian smiling at Kolby.
"You both need to stay clear of him. But neither of us will complain if you set that man straight, however hard that would be." he smiled, Kolby smiling back.
"I don't think God could set that man straight. Quite a few male asses can testify to that."
Everyone burst out into laughter, Brian shaking his head.
"You're a peach, Kolby. I'll make that call to Extra. And I'd love some more coffee." Brian smiled, pulling out his cell phone.
Kolby's own cell phone went off, the young man answering it, rising to his feet, walking into the kitchen with the empty coffee carafe.
Timothée smiled at David, the man smiling back.
"I'd love to see some of Kolby's paintings, Tim." David said, Timothée smiling, Eli smiling as well.
"Me also, Tim." the young man said, Timothée smiled, rising to his feet, the others rising as well.
"Won't be a short trip to start with. One's right there on the wall." Timothée smiled, guiding everyone to the bar, Kolby's bench painting hanging on the wall over it.
Brian smiled, talking on the phone.
Kolby closed off his call, then filled the coffee carafe again, walking into the living room and setting the carafe down, seeing the living room empty, everyone walking down the hallway towards him.
"You're a talented artist, Kobe!" Eli said, hugging his friend, Kolby softly smiling.
"Thanks, Eli. I guess Timbo showed you the pictures?" he smiled, everyone nodding, Brian's hand going to his shoulder.
"You're such a surprising young man. Is there anything you can't do?" he smiled, Kolby blushing.
"I can't act worth a damn. I'll leave that to these two divas." Kolby smiled, Eli laughing, Austin cocking an eyebrow.
"Say what, painter boy?" he said, folding his arms.
"Sorry, forgot you were the bigger diva." Kolby smiled, Austin tackling him, the two falling backwards, wrestling on the carpet.
"I'll save you, Pogo!" Eli said, diving on top of Kolby, Timothée laughing, he and his managers sitting down again, Brian heading for the coffee carafe.
Kolby was screaming with laughter, Austin's fingers in his armpits.
"Save me babe! The bitches are destroying me!" Kolby screamed, everyone laughing.
"Sorry, babe. This diva's staring in the mirror." Timothée smirked, Brian and David laughing.
"OK, Austin! You're not a diva!" Kolby gasped, Austin smiling and releasing his hold on the young man, rising to his feet, smiling down and giving Eli his hand, pulling the young man up to his feet, the young native smiling at him.
"Thanks, Pogo."
"You're welcome, Yogo. Timmy's little horn dog bitch can stay there." Austin smiled, Timothée smiling, rising to his feet, helping his man gain his feet, wrapping his arm around him.
"My hot little baby alright? Did the mean actor hurt him?" Timothée smiled, Kolby smirking.
"Thanks for saving me, Timbo."
Timothée smiled, kissing his lips.
"I can't save you from your own mistakes. Austin is a tickle master."
"And here I thought he was only a masturbator." Kolby smiled, Austin raising a finger, everyone laughing.
"Who was on the phone, babe?" Timothée said, everyone sitting down again, Kolby smiling at his man.
"That was Henry, Timbo. He's arrived in New York. I'd love to meet him for dinner tonight. I said we'd call him back." Kolby said, Timothée agreeing.
"What time's the interview, Brian?" Timothée asked, Brian smiling at him.
"Three o'clock, Tim. You three should be done by five at the latest." he said, Timothée smiling.
"We can meet him downtown for dinner, say six?" Timothée said, Kolby agreeing, Timothée picking up his own phone, finding Henry's number, calling him back.
Kolby relaxed, looking at Austin and Eliot.
"You're both invited, of course. I'd love you to meet Henry." he said, the two agreeing, both smiling at each other.
"Henry will make a reservation downtown and give us a call back." Timothée smiled, closing off the call, snuggling into his man.
"Then it's settled. We'll meet you at this address around two-thirty, Tim." Brian said, handing him a small card.
"Thanks, Brian." Timothée smiled, taking the card, the six relaxing and chatting.
Brian and David left around eleven-thirty, Austin volunteering to go out and pick up lunch, Eli going with him.
Timothée and Kolby were left alone, the two relaxing in the living room.
"You okay with this interview, babe? If you're not, I won't be upset. I want you to be comfortable with all this." Timothée said, Kolby kissing his lips.
"I'm fine with it, Timbo. I'll just be glad when it's all over. I'm not seeking fame. This here now is what I want. Just you and me together forever." he smiled, Timothée's lips meeting his, the man pushing Kolby back onto the sofa, lying now on top of him.
They kissed deeply, their lips parting, Timothée smiling at him.
"We're alone, babe. Wanna fuck? I need you in me." he said, batting his eyelashes, Kolby laughing, feeling Timothée's hands on his package, kneading it.
"I'd love that, babe. But our houseguests will be back shortly." Kolby said, Timothée sighing, laying his head on his man's chest, Kolby's arms wrapping around him.
"This place is getting too damn crowded." he said, Kolby smiling, stroking his man's back.
"That's your fault, Timbo. You and your giving heart." Kolby said, Timothée smiling.
"They're our friends, Kobe. I'll always help them anyway I can."
"I know, babe. I love your giving heart."
"Does that turn you on? Enough to make me happy?" Timothée smiled, Kolby chuckling, his hand moving downward, slipping into the back of Timothée's jeans, one finger slipping into his center, Timothée moaning.
"Oh, babe! That's fucking nice! I want more!" he said, Kolby feeling his man's hardness against his thigh.
They both heard the front door opening, Austin and Eli walking into the condo with bags and pizza boxes in their hands, their other two hands joined together.
"Look like we interrupted some loving." Austin smiled, Eli grinning.
"Who's claiming who?" Eli said, seeing Kolby's hand come out of Timothée's jeans, Timothée sighing and climbing off his man, standing up.
Austin and Eli both burst into laughter, Kolby smiling up at his man.
Austin took Eli's jacket and his own, Eli holding onto all the food, hanging them on the hooks, smiling at their two friends.
"Gearshift's stuck in first, babe. Calmness, my love." Kolby said, looking at his man's tented center, Timothée glaring at the two men smiling at him.
"You're not carrying the meal I need, boys. And I don't care what you see. Want some tips, pervs?" Timothée smiled, Kolby laughing, rising to his feet, his own center showing a largeness, Austin and Eli smirking.
"They can play with their own tips later, babe. I'll take care of yours too. Right now, I need some pizza!" he said, everyone laughing, Austin and Eli both blushing, looking at each other, the two walking into the kitchen with their food.
Timothée smiled, his man's hand going in his.
"You think they were necking out there?" he smiled, Kolby looking towards the kitchen.
"You can check their bodies later, sexy. I want you primed."
Timothée laughed, the two walking into the kitchen.
The four sat down to a meal of pizza and wings, everyone thanking Austin, the man brushing off their thanks.
"Hey, you're housing me for free. I wanted to contribute." he smiled.
"You can take care of Timothée in the shower later then, Austin. He's indeed horned up." Kolby smiled, Austin laughing, his and Eli's eyes meeting.
"Thanks, Kobe. But I've already offered to help Eli out." Austin smiled, Timothée laughing.
"Lucky you, Eli! Austin's hung like a horse!" Timothée laughed, Eli blushing deeply, not looking at Austin, the man's hand going to his back, rubbing it.
"Just kidding, Eli." Timothée smiled, Kolby looking at Timothée.
"Can the humor, babe. They're new at this, let them go at their pace. Remember our first few weeks?"
Timothée nodded, kissing his man's lips.
"Chew, babe. You slipped me a piece of pepperoni." he smiled, Eli and Austin laughing, Timothée blushing, then smiling.
"Later, babe. I've got an even longer salami for you." Timothée grinned, Kolby groaning, everyone laughing.
They finished lunch, Austin and Eli volunteering to do the dishes, knowing Timothée wanted some time with his man.
"Come on, beautiful. Our friends feel your needs. Let's take that salami for a ride." Kolby smiled, Timothée grinning, Austin and Eli laughing, waving goodbye to the two men as they walked out of the kitchen, heading for the bedroom.
"Be prepared for some screaming. Tim indeed looked like he had a very large salami." Eli said, Austin laughing loudly, Eli smiling at the sink, his hands in the soapy water.
Austin picked up a tea towel, Eli smiling at him, their eyes meeting.
"I'm sorry at making fun of you with that suggestive remark." Austin said, Eli softly smiling.
"It's okay. I wouldn't mind you taking care of me." he blushed, Austin staring at him.
`I know you're uncomfortable with talk like that. I'm sorry." Austin said, Eli's eyes lowering.
"I'm a virgin, Austin." he softly said, Austin's arm gently going around him.
"I feel even worse now." Austin said, Eli looking into his blue pools.
"Don't feel like that. I just wanted you to know. I want to experience all aspects of love. I just need to be comfortable with everything and with you. I don't want to disappoint you." he softly said, Austin's arm hugging him close.
"I want the same for you, Eli. It wasn't my aim to do that any time soon. You must believe me. I'm not just looking for sex. I feel I need something more. And I know you'll never disappoint me." he said, Eli smiling, kissing the man's cheek.
"I totally believe you, Pogo. I know you're a gentleman." Eli said, Austin smiling.
"Let's drop the sex talk, okay. Let's just get comfortable with each other first. I think you're beyond beautiful, Yogo." he smiled, Eli softly smiling.
"I saw how beautiful you were last night. In the hallway and later in your arms of warmth." he smiled, Austin smiling.
"Same with you, beautiful. Even in tee and shorts you're warm and beautiful. I slept so peacefully beside you." Austin smiled, Eli beaming.
"I can't believe you think I'm so beautiful."
"You are, Yogo. My hot, sexy young brave."
Eli smiled, Austin leaning in, the two kissing tenderly, both separating and opening their eyes at the same time.
"Want to sleep in my teepee again tonight?" Eli smiled, Austin beaming, nodding his affirmation.
The two smiled, finishing the dishes.
After they were done, the walked into the hallway, hearing soft moaning coming from its end.
Both laughed, heading into the living room, the two snuggling on a sofa, quietly talking to each other.
Dee pulled into a parking lot, Cal at his side, four friends seated in the two back seats of Timothée's large SUV.
"We're here, guys." Cal smiled, stepping out of the vehicle, looking around, opening the back door, Timothée and Kolby stepping out, Austin and Eli following.
Dee was by their sides immediately, the six walking towards a large building of glass and stone.
Dee held the large glass door open, Timothée and Kolby walking through, Cal ahead of them, Eli and Austin following, Dee following behind, everyone walking up to a large central desk, elevators showing behind it.
"Good afternoon." a rather large black security guard said, seated behind the desk, another older man standing beside it.
"Good afternoon. We're here to see Jane Simmons for an interview." Timothée said, the guard checking his computer screen.
"Certainly, Mr. Chalamet and Mr. Butler. Are these other four your guests? Someone named Kolby Wentworth is on the list. I see no others listed." he said, the older man looking at all six.
"I'm Kolby Wentworth. This is my best friend, Eliot Tanner. We have identification." Kolby said, the older man smiling.
"The other two men are my security detail." Timothée said, the large guard nodding, putting a clipboard in front of everyone.
"Please sign your names and phone numbers each." he said, the six taking turns to write down their information.
"Mr. Jackson here will walk you up to the twentieth floor. Your management teams are waiting up there for you two. And your guests." the man said, the old man nodding his head.
"This way, gentlemen." he smiled, the man wearing a tailored suit, the six following him towards the elevators.
The seven men entered the first elevator that opened, the older man putting a card into a slot on the wall, hitting the digits two and zero on the keypad.
The elevator closed, rising upwards.
"I was a big fan of the Elvis movie, Mr. Butler. You played him to a tee. I met him back in seventy-five, when I was a teenager. He was old and fat by that time." the man smiled, Austin smiling at him, Timothée holding in a laugh.
"That's so cool, I'm glad you liked my portrayal, Mr. Jackson." Austin smiled, lightly elbowing Timothée in the ribs, the two standing beside each other.
The man nodding, smiling around at everyone.
"Won't be long." he smiled, the seven quietly waiting for the elevator to open.
The doors finally opened, the man guiding the six down the hall to an open door, bowing to them all.
"I'll return once your interview is over." the older man said, walking away, the six walking into the room, Dee in the lead, Cal bringing up the rear.
Timothée smiled, Brian and David walking up to him, another woman walking up to Austin, she quietly talking to him, her blue eyes scanning Kolby and Eli.
Austin introduced her to the two young men, she smiling at both.
"Everyone, this is my agent's assistant, Lydia Fontaine. My agent was called back to Los Angeles. Lydia's standing in for him." Austin smiled, the woman smiling at him with intoxicating eyes.
Eli quietly looked at her, the young man's eyes lowering.
"And this is the famous Kolby Wentworth!" she smiled, taking his hand, he smiling at her while she shook it, her eyes beaming at him.
"Yes, I'm Kolby." he softly said, another woman walking up to the four men, Dee and Cal stepping back.
"Hello, everyone. I'm Jane Simmons. I'll be conducting this interview. We need to go over the setup, Timothée and Austin." she smiled, the woman in her late thirties, smiling at both actors.
"Certainly, Jane." Timothée smiled, she smiling back, her eyes meeting Kolby's green pools.
"And here we have the YouTube star! A pleasure meeting you, Mr. Wentworth." she said, Kolby smiling and shaking her hand.
"I'm just going to be in the background." he softly said, she looking at Austin and Timothée, Brian smiling at her.
"Let's go over here and iron this out." he said, he and David taking charge of Timothée, Lydia smiling at the two young men, walking over to the others with Austin.
Eli looked after her, Kolby's hand going to his back.
"Relax, Eli. She hasn't got a chance with him. She can drool and flirt all she wants. Austin's only got eyes for you." Kolby smiled, Eli softly smiling.
"Bitch lays a hand on him, I'll scalp her." he said, both young men hearing snickering behind them, Cal and Dee smiling.
Kolby laughed, the two young men walking over to some chairs, sitting down, Cal and Dee following them, both looking around.
A few minutes later the two young men saw Timothée and Austin go over towards a small makeup studio, the two men sitting down in chairs, some makeup artists working on their faces.
"Our friends are going to be powder puffs after this." Kolby smiled, Eli giggling, both young men hearing soft laughter beside them, Cal chuckling, Dee smirking.
A few minutes later, Brian walked up to them, the man smiling.
"You need to hit the makeup chair, Kolby. You are going to be on camera, but just relax." he said, Kolby nodding, looking nervous, rising from his seat.
Eli smiled up at his friend.
"Powder puff number three!"
Kolby laughed, Brian smiling, guiding Kolby over to the makeup area.
Kolby saw Timothée and Austin were sitting in chairs on a makeshift stage, Jane Simmons seated across from them, chatting with both.
"We're going to tape in two minutes, everyone." a younger man said, Kolby assuming he was the director or an assistant.
Kolby sat down in a chair, an older woman smiling at him.
"From now on you need to be quiet, sir. The taping is about to start." she smiled, staring to apply makeup to Kolby's handsome face.
"Hello, everyone. Jane Simmons here for Extra with two special guests. These two actors have taken the present cinema by storm, starring in the latest blockbuster hit, Dune 2. Let's welcome Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler." she said, the two men smiling at her.
"Welcome, guys. You're both at the top of stardom these days. What with your recent blockbuster phenomenon and your own individual upcoming movies. For anyone who hasn't heard, Timothée will be starring in the newest Bob Dylan biopic set to start filming next week here in New York. Austin has wrapped up production on his streaming series Masters of The Air." she smiled, the two men smiling back.
The three talked for a few minutes about their upcoming projects, Kolby finished makeup, standing off stage with Brian and David, taking in his man's stunning beauty, seeing Timothée relaxed and calm.
"We've asked you today for this interview in regard to what happened two days ago right here in New York. If no one's seen this yet--and I can't believe no one hasn't--please watch this clip." she smiled, the director waving cut, she smiling at Timothée and Austin.
"We're going to show one of the clips of the fight. Just so there's concept." she smiled, the two handsome men nodding.
The director gave the signal again, Jane smiling at the camera.
"That was quite the fight, Timothée. Who was that man who took on those three rather rough looking youths?" she smiled, the camera focusing on Timothée's handsome face, a wide smile on it.
"That's a very dear friend of mine. He's been staying here in New York with me since just after New Year's. We met about a month ago in London, England. I consider him a dear friend now, as does Austin." Timothée said, Austin agreeing.
"What were you and Austin doing on a subway without security?" she asked, smiling at the two men.
"I try to have some freedom when I'm home in New York. Austin and I had taken Kolby, our new friend, to a Rangers game, his first. We were returning from the Garden, taking the subway back to my condo. As you could see in the video, Kolby and Austin were both wearing team jerseys." Timothée smiled, Jane nodding.
"What happened that those three attacked you two?" she said, Austin cutting in.
"We weren't attacked. As you can see, we were innocent bystanders, just like all the people who took those videos instead of trying to help. For some reason those three youths started threatening Kolby, the young man doing nothing to instigate that aggression. One of the youths pulled a knife on him, Kolby deciding to make a stand against them. He told us later he was more concerned about us than himself. How's that for true friendship?" Austin smiled, Kolby smiling towards him, knowing there was more behind it than that.
"Kolby told us later he had training in martial arts. You easily saw how skilled he was. I'm seriously thinking of hiring him as a bodyguard. The boy's fantastic!" Austin smiled, Timothée laughing, the woman smiling at their obvious friendship with each other.
"We'd love to meet this new hero." she smiled, Timothée smiling widely.
"He's here today, he came to the studio with us. He's a reluctant hero, not wanting fame or the spotlight. Come up here, Kolby." Timothée smiled, bidding his hand at Kolby.
Kolby sighed, then focused, walking up onto the stage, Jane smiling at him, handing him a lapel mike, the young man putting it on, a chair suddenly appearing between Timothée and Austin.
"Welcome, Kolby. Please tell us your full name and occupation." she smiled, Kolby smiling at her, the camera zooming in on his handsome face.
Timothée and Austin both wore blazers and open shirts, Timothée's black, Austin's blue.
Kolby wore an open black silk shirt, and grey khakis.
"My name is Kolby Wentworth. I'm a maître d from an upscale restaurant, The Red Lion, in London. That's where I first met Timothée." he smiled, Timothée patting his shoulder.
"He's being too modest. He's an up-and-coming artist and has just enrolled in a prestigious music school here in New York. I've invited him to stay with me while he attends the school. He's so much more than just a maître d." Timothée smiled, Kolby sensing his pride in Kolby's accomplishments.
"This monkey is overstating my talents. I'm just myself." Kolby smiled, Austin laughing, Timothée punching Kolby's arm, Jane seeing their closeness.
"Isn't he special? Crazy, but special." Timothée smiled, Kolby blushing.
"That was quite a heroic thing you did standing up to those three obvious gang members." she said, Kolby sighing.
"I have no idea if they were gang members. They were just three young toughs. They threatened me with violence, I had to stand up for myself. I've had enough pain in my life, I wasn't going to take anymore. That's why I took the martial arts classes when I was a few years younger. I felt those three were going to hurt me, and possibly my friends. I had to protect all three of us. I won't say it was the right choice, but one of them attacked me first. What I found the most troubling is that everyone stood around and did nothing. They were more interested in taking videos than stopping the threat before them. That's not how I was raised. One has to stand up for everyone." Kolby said, Jane nodding.
"Profound words, Kolby. You are indeed a special man." she smiled, Kolby softly blushing, nodding.
Timothée patted Kolby's shoulder, focusing on the camera.
"I asked for this interview because the world seems to think anything Austin and I are barely involved in is newsworthy. Austin and I were just out having fun with our dear friend, Kolby. We didn't want any of that to happen, Kolby most of all. But we're both glad Kolby was with us. We both know in our hearts he saved us from definite harm." Timothée said, Austin voicing the same thoughts, both men hugging Kolby tightly, Kolby blushing and smiling at both.
"Friendship guarantees friends have their backs. I consider both these men my dear friends. They can be self-centered at times, but all in all quite tolerable." Kolby smiled, Timothée and Austin both laughing, both punching his arms, Kolby laughing.
Jane smiled, thanking all three for coming to talk.
"I think I see a trio of friends before me. Thank you Timothée and Austin, and our new hero Kolby." she smiled, the director waving cut.
The three men smiled, Jane shaking each of their hands.
"That worked out perfectly. The world will see your close friendships." she smiled, Brian, David and Lydia walking up to the three men; Eli, Cal and Dee standing behind them.
"That was perfect, guys. Friendship was front and center." Brian smiled, patting all three on the shoulder.
"Well said, Brian. And you three looked beyond handsome up there." Lydia smiled, her eyes scanning all three, focusing more on Austin.
Eli's eyes darkened, Cal patting his shoulder.
Mr. Jackson appeared out of nowhere, smiling at everyone.
"I'll take you back down, gentlemen, when you're ready." he smiled, Kolby smiling at him.
"Maybe Austin can sing you an Elvis song on the way down. Ya hunka burnin' love!" he smiled, everyone laughing, Lydia's eyes on the handsome actor.
"We'll talk later, Austin." she smiled, Austin smiling at her, a soft blush on his face.
"No need, Lydia. Tell Doug I'll call him later." Austin smiled, walking up to Eli, the young man smiling at him.
Everyone followed the two men out, Mr. Jackson leading the way.
Mr. Jackson thanked them for coming when they walked out of the elevator, the eight men walking towards the exit.
David and Brian parted from them, climbing into a limousine, the other six climbing back into Timothée's SUV.
Austin's arm went around Eli in the back seat, Timothée and Kolby kissing in the middle seats, Dee driving, Cal at his side.
"Your agent's assistant was basically undressing you with her eyes, Pogo. She wants you bad." Eli said softly, Austin's eyes meeting his.
"You sensed that too?" he said, Eli nodding.
"Too bad. Definitely not my type. I prefer sexy native Americans." Austin smiled, his lips gently meeting Eli's, the young man blushing, looking towards Cal and Dee.
"Relax, Eliot. Austin filled us in yesterday on the way to the management meeting about his newfound happiness. Lucky bitch!" Cal said, everyone laughing, Eli blushing more.
Kolby looked back at his friend, smiling at him, Timothée wrapped in his arms.
"Austin and Timbo are the lucky ones indeed." Kolby said, Austin grinning.
"Indeed, Kobe!" he smiled, snuggling against Eli, the young man smiling more.
They arrived at an upscale Italian restaurant in Soho called Casa Di Vincenzo, Dee parking the SUV close.
"This place looks really upscale." Kolby said, Timothée kissing his cheek.
"Henry picked it. He's been here before, and he said to let everyone know that this is his treat. He also said he has a surprise for you, Kobe." Timothée smiled, looking back at Austin, winking.
"What are you two cooking up, babe?" Kolby said, Timothée smiling, opening his door, Cal already standing outside beside it.
"Nothing, babe. This is all Henry's idea." Timothée smiled, climbing out, extending his hand to Kolby.
The young man sighed, climbing out next, Austin and Eli following behind.
Kolby glanced at his watch, seeing it was five-thirty.
"We're a bit early. Henry said six." he said, Timothée smiling at him.
"He booked a private room for us for five-thirty. He'll arrive around six." he smiled, Cal leading the way towards the restaurant, Dee behind them.
The six walked in, the maître d smiling at all six.
"Good evening, Mr. Chalamet!" he said, smiling widely, a soft Italian accent in his voice, the man in his mid-twenties, and very attractive with soft Mediterranean looks.
"Good evening." Timothée said, the young man smiling at him.
"We have Mr. Struthers' table ready for all of you. Please follow me." the young man smiled, bowing to everyone, the maître d leading the way through the restaurant, walking into a smaller room, a large table set up for them.
They all sat down, Kolby at the front end of the table, Timothée on his left side, Eli and Austin on his right, Cal and Dee sitting farther down the table.
Kolby saw a few extra seats, the maître d smiling at everyone, bowing again.
"My name is Antonio Vincenzo. This is my parents' family restaurant. We welcome you to a night of fine Italian dining. If you have any needs or questions, please don't hesitate to seek me out. Your waiter Mario will be here shortly. Mr. Struthers took care of everything, eat and drink to your heart's content." the young man smiled, everyone thanking him.
"Excuse me, Antonio. You aren't by chance related to Carlo Vincenzo? You look a bit like him." Cal said, the young man's eyes widening.
"I am indeed! He's my older brother! Two years older than I." he said, Cal and Dee smiling.
"We went to college with Carlo a few years back." Dee smiled, the young man walking up to the two bodyguards.
"That's remarkable. I just talked to Carlo last night. He's in Dayton at a sports convention."
The two guards smiled, then laughed.
"He always was a team player. And star athlete. We both thought he'd go into basketball." they smiled, Antonio nodding.
"He had a knee injury a couple of years back. He's now a sports commentator on the local sports station." the young man smiled, the three chatting, another young man walking into the room, smiling at Antonio.
Everyone took in the young man's handsome Italian looks, Antonio's eyes meeting his.
"Good evening, everyone. My name is Mario, I'll be your server this evening. What may I get you to drink ahead of dinner?" he smiled, Antonio smiling at the young man.
"I'll leave you to your meal, for now. Let's chat later. Carlo will be happy I ran into you two." he smiled, the two men smiling back at the handsome man.
He smiled, walking past Mario, the two winking at each other, Antonio leaving.
The six ordered drinks, Mario informing them they had wine coming with dinner.
Austin ordered a light beer, Kolby and Eli ordered iced tea, Timothée ordering a Manhattan.
Cal and Dee ordered sparkling water, knowing they'd probably have wine with dinner.
Kolby smiled at Timothée, the man smiling back, their hands joining under the table.
"A Manhattan? When did you go cosmopolitan?" Kolby smiled, Timothée smirking.
"I can have refined tastes, you know. I selected you." he smiled, something catching his eyes, the man smiling.
He stood up, smiling down at his man.
"I chose you, my love. And if you'll stand up, Henry has his first surprise." he smiled, Kolby looking confused, standing up, Timothée nodding his head to the place behind him.
Kolby turned, his eyes beginning to water, the young man moving forward, two arms hugging him tight, two other smiling faces behind them, one wrapping her arms around the hugging two.
Timothée smiled, Kolby wrapped in his Momma Bear's arms, Dina's arms wrapped around them both.
Henry stood behind them, his face wide with a smile.
Everyone around the table smiled widely.
Kolby sobbed, his family surrounding him.
End of Chapter 33
Kolby is now wrapped in his family's love, a surprise from Henry.
Nancy and Dina have arrived in New York with Henry.
Now that the interview is over, hopefully the drama will die down.
Austin and Eli are growing their love, a consensus of kindness and respect growing between the two.
It seems the maître d and Cal and Dee have a connection.
Dee and Cal knowing his older brother.
Up next, a family reunion, and perhaps another surprise.
Hugs, Angel
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