Fic:Glamorous Glambert (19/50)
Title: Glamorous Glambert (19/50)
Author: Amberwinters
Pairing: Adam/Simon; Adam/Kris
Rating: R
Summary: AU fic that takes place in a fictional country around the 1700s. Kris is a landowner, Simon is a powerful trader and Adam is a theater sensation.
Wordcount: 2203
Notes: Here is part 19. OK, apparently chapters 20 and 21 are going be loooonnnggg. I still reserve the right for a couple part a’s and b’s if necessary. Comments/Concrit are loved and appreciated.
Warnings: Not too many, some cursing, some sexy times, light violence, domination.
Kris could not believe his ears and worried how Adam would react. He was sure Adam would finally stand up to Simon. Perhaps this would be a good thing. Although, Kris was accepting the fact that he had to go forward, if things changed…he might risk shaking up the status quo.
Kris wanted to go find Adam and see if he knew about Simon’s plan. His parents wanted to go back to the estate so Kris said goodbye to Katy. He promised he would come down in a couple days and make arrangements for her and Archie to come up to the province for a visit.
The Allens headed out and Kris begged to stop by Adam’s apartment. Kim Allen seemed concerned, “Kris, maybe you should wait to congratulate Adam. It seems like maybe he doesn’t even know.”
“Please, Mama. I need to talk to him. Can’t you and father have lunch and wait a couple hours.”
Neil nodded, “Sure, son. I am not looking forward to the six hour ride anyway.”
Kris smiled at his father gratefully, “Thanks.”
They dropped Kris off and he banged on Adam’s door. Allison answered. “Hi Kris, Adam is sleeping I guess he had a busy night.”
Kris, still annoyed at the sight of Simon’s neck gritted out, “I saw but I really need to speak to him.”
Allison let him in and he followed her to Adam’s room. She was preparing his bath. He was still sleeping. The room still smelled of sex which made Kris nauseous. Adam woke up, “Coffee!, For the love of God, Allison, bring me coffee.” Allison giggled, “It is on the table and I also brought you, Kris.”
Adam sat up with his hair a mess. He got up and was naked. Kris instinctively covered Allison’s eyes. Allison tried to move back, “No fair. I want to look.”
Adam realized what he did and climbed into the bathtub. “Sorry, Allison, I forget you are not a guy sometimes.”
Allison giggled, “If I were than you would be more inappropriate. You would be hot for me.”
Adam laughed, “Get real. You would still be a child. Get out so Kris and I can do more than talk.”
Allison giggled again and left. Adam smiled at Kris, “To what do I owe this visit? I am a little tired and sore but…”
“Did Simon tell you about his breaking off his engagement.”
Adam’s face went pale, “No, he left here convinced to go through with his marriage to Lady Kara. He promised me.”
“I guess either he lied or changed his mind because he dumped Lady Kara.”
Adam got up and wrapped a towel around himself. Ignoring the coffee on the table, he grabbed the ale next to it and poured two glasses. He gave one to Kris and proceeded to empty and refill his twice before talking, “So what did Lady Kara do?”
“She freaked out but that’s not all. He wants you to marry Lady Kara.”
Adam spit out his drink, “WHAT?”
“He wants you two to elope immediately?”
Adam shook his head, “No way. I am not going to elope that’s ridiculous.” Kris felt the weight on his shoulders lift. He smiled at Adam and kissed him on the lips, “I am so glad you feel that way, Adam.”
Adam kissed Kris long, “Of course I feel that way. I want a big wedding with acrobats and jugglers.” Kris pulled back sharply. He looked at Adam ready to laugh but noticed Adam seemed serious.
Kris was confused and concerned, “You are going to marry Kara?”
Adam smiled, “Well, yeah. You are getting married why shouldn’t I? Besides, this is perfect. I couldn’t have planned it better.”
“You are gay Adam. Do you really want to commit the rest of your life to being married to a woman.”
“Well, I can’t marry a man and it isn’t like I have to be faithful. Why are you going to be faithful to Katy?”
Kris looked at Adam sadly, “I am going to try.”
Adam smiled and kissed Kris on the lips, “I am going to do my best to help you fail.”
The door swung open and Lady Kara was there looking very angry. “What did you do, Adam? You were supposed to convince him to marry me and keep you around. Maybe instead of gnawing on his neck you should have been sucking on his cock because he dumped me.”
Kris could not believe Lady Kara’s mouth. Adam just offered her a glass of ale which she knocked to the ground. Adam shrugged, “Suit yourself, dear. So what happened he left here satisfied as always.”
Lady Kara took a deep breath and explained, “Without any preamble he called the wedding off and told me to marry you. He said you couldn’t afford to object and I was too scandalized to say no. I don’t want to marry you and you don’t want to marry me.”
“I understand you are upset about getting jilted because you were dumb enough to fall in love. But you need to focus and survive. Simon is right, it’s the only solution for you and I can’t say no with my estate half done. Of course if I marry you, you are going to have to change your shrewish ways…”
Kara was frustrated and went to hit him. Adam grabbed her hard and threw her on the bed. Kris got alarmed. Adam pinned her down. She was fighting and trying to get him off her. Adam’s towel had fallen away so he was naked. Kris was worried.
“Get off me, Adam”
Adam didn’t budge, “Calm down before I hit you.”
Kara tried to kick him in the balls and Adam smacked her across the face.
Kara froze, “How dare you. Simon will-“
Adam laughed, “Simon will do nothing. He gave you to me so he is not going to lift a finger to help you. Looks like I have the upper hand now. Kara, you need me otherwise you will be alone and a social pariah. Are you going to play nice?”
Kara spit at him, “Real mature, Kara. Does that mean you want more abuse?”
Kris felt very strange witnessing this. He had heard Adam dominating Simon but this seemed worse because Kara was a woman. Kris’ protective side and belief that you never hit a woman were being challenged. Kris spoke up, “Adam leave her alone.”
“Kris, stay out of this. We are establishing our marital roles.”
Kara tried to loosen him again, “Shut up and get off me. I don’t think your boyfriend likes this side of you.”
“You do.”
“Not at the moment and my cheek is throbbing. Either fuck me or get off me.”
“You will submit to me when we marry.” Adam got up. Kara just laid there and wiped her tears. Kara smirked, “Great so along with marrying a fag, I am going to deal with an abusive husband. At least Simon never raised a hand to me.” Kris felt horrible.
Adam laughed coldly, “Yeah, he just ruined your reputation and dropped you like a bad habit. I might be a lot of things Kara, but believe it or not I will probably make a pretty good husband. I mean I won’t be faithful but I probably will end up being pretty nice to you. Stop playing the innocent damsel in distress because when you had the upper hand you were a lot more abusive than a simple smack, weren’t you?”
“So now you are going to kick me when I am down?” Adam just rolled his eyes. Kara continued brokenly, “I was so happy marrying Simon. I thought he loved me. I really screwed up kissing you in the tavern.”
“Stop whining. Since when do we get what we want? Both of you better learn to accept life and work within its constraints. Simon made a sound business decision. There was nothing you could do about it, Kara. The scene you made didn’t matter any more than my fucking him all night mattered. As soon as Princess Paula made it apparent she wanted Simon it was done. She has something Simon needs and this was the way he could get it. It wasn’t personal.”
Kris looked at Adam, “Don’t you believe in love at all?”
Adam returned Kris’ stare, “I do and that’s why we have ‘lovers’. I just don’t think they need to be the same person you marry.”
Kris shook his head, “My parents are in love and I think I can love Katy.”
Adam in a sarcastic voice, “Good for them and good for you. I guess you are all set.”
Kara spoke up, “You are playing it cool Adam but isn’t a part of you mad that Simon manipulates your life so much. He has been coming between you and Kris since day one.”
Adam shrugged, “Simon manipulates everyone. In my case, I think he has been spot on. Neither Kris nor I are in any position to thumb our nose up at society and have an openly homosexual relationship. I was prepared to live out my days as a freak and be happy my family could live respectably. Now, I can marry a titled woman, move into my estate if I wish and hopefully get to fuck the man I really want every now and then. Even if Simon dumps me, no one in the province will strike out because you are the King’s niece.”
Kara pushed him, “Well, what do I get?”
Adam laughed, “You get to marry the great Glambert. Even the Queen will be jealous. Think about how much fun we will have Kara. We can get a household of beautiful male servants…Besides, think how fun it is going to be for you to watch Simon regret marrying Princess Paula. Now be a good fiancé, and go home so I can fool around with Kris. I’ll come by in a couple hours to discuss the wedding with Simon and pick up your stuff. I am sure you can stay up at the province with the Allens and then move into our estate at the end of the month.”
Kara pouted, “Your mother hates me.”
Adam kissed he on the head, “She’s going to love you now that it means I can come home. You better keep your claws in with her or we are going to have serious problems.”
“Fine. Come soon.” Kara went to leave. Adam grabbed her wrist and kissed her long and whispered something to her intimately. Kara pushed him away and laughed, “You are so gay.” Adam laughed too. Kara smiled at Kris, “Have fun but be quick.” She left. Kris wasn’t sure what he felt. Adam sat down on the bed and was pulling on his pants.
Adam looked at Kris and smiled, “I can tell by your look that I am not getting any action. What’s wrong, Kris?”
Kris broke, “I feel like our lives are spinning out of control and its moving so fast I cannot make choices. I don’t even know what is going on.”
Adam pulled him next him and put his arms around him, “Relax and breathe. Are you getting cold feet?”
Kris looked at Adam, “No, I think I am freaking out because you are not. Adam, you are going to marry Kara. Your life is about to totally change.”
Adam shrugged, “Maybe, maybe not. I’ve been through so much upheaval I kind of learned to go with the flow. It might be kind of nice to be married. With a wife, I could have Allison stay with me and I could move more easily in some circles.”
“It could be a nightmare too.” Kris was voicing some of his fears.
Adam laughed, “It could be but I am going to tame her. I’ll break her early on and then we will find an amicable existence.”
Kris looked at Adam, “I doubt you will succeed in breaking her but I won’t pretend to understand your relationship with either Kara or Simon. Aren’t you the least upset we can run away together and go to some random town and live as poor musicians. Doesn’t that freedom sound good? I would give it all up for you.”
Adam looked at Kris and shook his head, “Then you are a fool, Kris. You may want to look a gift horse in the mouth but I am going for it. This is my chance to have a life again. I don’t know why but Simon is making it possible for me to have the life that is my birthright. You want me to throw it away to be a pauper? You only want that because you don’t know what its like to fight for a meal. Kris, I love you a lot but not enough to condemn us both to a pathetic existence which would eat away at our love until there was nothing.”
“You love me?”
“I do and I will love you more if you commit to cheating with me.” Adam laughed. “Instead of wasting your energy fighting the inevitable, figure out how you are going to carry on a passionate affair with me after you marry.”
~~~End part 19~~~