Fic:Glamorous Glambert (21b/?)
Title: Glamorous Glambert (21b/?)
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: 4829
Notes: Here is part 21. This chapter took longer than expected and was so long it had to be in two parts. Lj is very restrictive on length. Comments/Concrit are loved and appreciated.
Warnings: Not too many, some cursing, some sexy times, light violence, domination.
Part 21a: http://amberwinters.livejournal.com/6067.html
~~~Start Part 21b~~~
The next morning the Lamberts departed to settle back into there old home. Adam had tried to engage Kris in a few conversations but Kris was still upset. Adam gave up and just focused his charm on the rest of the group during breakfast. Kris spent the next few days working in the fields and spending time with Katy. They were enjoying a few unchaperoned hours by the lake. Kris was trying to be a gentleman but Katy kept asking for more kisses and Kris hated to disappoint her.
“Am I interrupting anything?”
The couple quickly separated at the sound of Adam’s voice. Katy looked at Kris nervously and Kris felt protective, “Good day, Adam. Katy and I were just enjoying a quiet afternoon. What brings you here?”
“I was looking for you to invite you over. I wanted you to help me look over my lands.”
Kris was surprised to see Adam and even more surprised by his nonplussed attitude. Katy responded first, “How is Lady Kara?”
“She is well and taking it easy. What do you say, Kris, can you spare some time tomorrow… to help me?”
Kris noted a flirtatious tone in Adam’s voice and became tense. “Katy and I were going to visit some of the tenants.”
Adam shifted on his horse, “Well, how about the next day then?”
“I guess so,” Kris was wary of Adam but caved when he saw the hurt look in Adam’s eyes.
“Great. It will be good to spend some time together.”
“Mind if I tag along?” Katy leaned into Kris and smiled up at Adam.
Adam looked annoyed but then smiled, “Actually, that would be nice. You could visit with Kara while we look over the lands. She would love to have a visitor.” Adam smiled sweetly back at Katy. Kris was uncomfortable with the tension mounting between Katy and Adam. Especially in light of the recent discussions with Adam and Simon. For the second time, Kris wished Adam would leave.
“OK, Adam, we will come by on Wednesday, then. Katy and I should head back before it gets too late.”
“I look forward to seeing you both. Have a good day.” Adam rode away.
Katy shivered and stood up, “I get the feeling Adam does not like me very much.”
“I am sure its nothing,” quietly responded. Kris saw no need to alarm Katy.
+++
On Wednesday, Kris and Katy rode to the Lamberts. The estate was impressive. They were greeted by Leila and Allison. There were also a few other servants out and about. Leila ordered them some tea.
“Adam will be back shortly. He and Kara went to the Girauds for breakfast. Do you remember, Allison?”
“Yes, are you living up here now, Allison?”
“Yes, for now.” Allison seemed excited, “I am going to go to school to be a governess. That is much higher than a personal servant.”
Katy smiled at Allison, “That is a much more satisfying job too. Men are suppose to have male servants anyway.”
They heard a carriage pull up and then yelling.
“We should have told him it might not be is. There is a chance it is yours, you know.”
“I doubt it is mine. Besides, it is better if he thinks the child is his bastard. Then he has a vested interest to keep us in style.”
“Still thinking like a whore, Adam. How about thinking like a gentleman for a change and considering the welfare of the child.”
They walked in the villa and had the decency to blush at being overheard by guests. Adam recovered first and plastered on a weak smile, “Welcome to my home. Have you been here long?”
“No we only just arrived. Your villa is beautiful.”
“Thank you, Kris. Let me change into a riding outfit and I will show you the lands.”
Adam came back down and after a few more pleasantries they rode out to survey his lands. After about an hour of riding in silence, Adam spoke first,
“Kris, I am grateful you came today. I have been going out of my mind replaying our last time together. I am so sorry I acted like that and I hate myself for hurting you. I have really made a mess of things and I feel like the world is just crumbling around me, around us.” Kris could tell Adam was barely holding together. Kris reached over and grabbed the reins of Adams horse to halt them both. Thye climbed down and tired the horse up to some trees and as Adam tried to recompose himself.
“I am not that mad Adam. I am confused and you scared me because you wouldn’t stop. I need to understand our situation better. I need to understand why you have so many mood swings. Adam, will you be honest with me?”
Adam wiped his eyes which had been tearing and said in a small voice, “I’ll try to be.”
“Either you will be or you won’t be; at least don’t lie. If you can’t be honest just refuse to answer the question.”
Adam nodded, “I can do that.”
“Do you really love me?”
“Yes. I have never wanted to be with someone so much.”
Kris wasn’t sure if Adam knew what love was but he would accept that for now.
“Do you love Simon?”
“I am not in love with Simon but I guess I love him.”
“Are you scared of him?”
“Not as much as I pretend to be. I don’t underestimate him and I worry he could hurt people around me. But, I am confidant he would never harm me.”
“How much of a role did you play in planning your marriage and mine for that matter.”
Adam looked away, “I can’t answer that.” Kris became furious at Adam.
“You bastard. Not only didn’t you stop your marriage but you planned it.”
“I didn’t say that, Kris. I definitely did not plan your marriage. Simon was jealous and trying to prevent us from being together. I was very angry about what he did and I wanted revenge. I am not proud of manipulating people but I guess I am good at it. I was the one that planned my marriage. I didn’t know Kara was pregnant.”
Kris could not hide the shock he felt, “Your marriage was your idea.”
“I did it for us. Well part was revenge but then I thought if I married Kara we would have a perfect cover and Kara would be angry at Simon and keep him away for a while. Then I could stay up here and be with you. I didn’t expect you to fall for Katy and I definitely did not expect you to choose her over me.”
“Adam, how could you be so selfish? You hurt Katy, Kara and an unborn child. We could have just runaway together.”
“I stand by my choices, Kris, even if I lose you to Katy. Being with you like that was never an option. I told you I could not drag us down into a life of poverty. Kris, they burn homosexuals for being evil. They may look the other way for a powerful man having a male lover but they do not allow two men to live openly in sin. Especially, not landowners. If we stayed unmarried, people would have talked. Once my estate starts making money, the other landowners will be looking for any reason to destroy me. You may hate Simon but he is smart and understands how evil people are. It may surprise you but he actually likes you. I think that is why he chose a good wife for you rather than setting up a compromising situation with some random girl or just making you disappear.”
“How did you get Simon to agree with jilting Kara?”
“Simple I appealed to his greed. We-Simon needs an alliance between Lisantia, Mauritia and Pratsia. I am the link to Lisantia, you are the link to Mauritia and Simon will join with Pratsia. The only problem is Simon thinks you are a week link. He would rather Katy marries Neil and I did not disagree because she did not seem the type to share.”
Kris became furious, “Adam, don’t you even realize how many innocent people are getting hurt.”
“Innocent people get hurt all the time. I should know.”
Kris shook his head, “I am sorry you were hurt but that does not excuse this kind of deceit. Adam, please tell me you are a better person than this. Please tell me you won’t let Simon break my engagement. Katy would be crushed and she would hate Neil. You have to try and make this right Adam. What about Kara?”
“I don’t know how to fix that. We are already married and Simon is willing to let me pretend to be the father. Besides, Kara knew she was pregnant and chose not to speak up.”
“Then she is as screwed up as you. You still need to make it better. You need to try and be a good husband and a good father.”
“I will treat her well and I will treat the child like my own.”
“Will you stop Simon from breaking up my engagement?”
“Kris, whatever you ask of me I will do. If you want to marry Katy, I will do what I can to thwart Simon on one condition.
“What is the condition?”
“Reconsider being with me even if it is few and far between. I need you Kris and I need to believe we will be together in someway, someday. At least just give me hope.” Adam was openly weeping.
Kris’ heart was breaking, “OK, but Katy can never know and you need to stop manipulating everyone.”
Adam just looked up at him with a childlike delight and kissed Kris. Kris kissed him back and laughed when Adam picked him up in a hug and spun him around.
Adam put him down and grabbed his hands, “I love you more than anyone and anything in this world.”
+++
They returned back to the villa and enjoyed a nice dinner with the Lamberts. Kara and Adam were civil to each other throughout the meal. Katy and Kris went back home and decided to visit tenants the next day. When they arrived back at the house, there were several carriages gathered outside to include Simon Cowell’s carriage. Kris and Katy went in. Prince Archie was there, as well as, Adam, Simon, Princess Paula, Neil and Kim Allen and what looked like royal escorts.
Kris looked around, “What is going on?”
Simon spoke up, “Prince David has fallen ill so Prince Archie and Miss O’Connell need to return to Maurita.”
We are just deciding who will escort them back.”
Neil Allen, “Kris, you should go with Katy. Adam has offered to have Allison go as a maid to Katy to make sure it is proper.”
“Neil Lambert can also make the journey,” Simon added.
Adam and Kris exchanged glances, “Actually, my brother needs to remain here to assist me. Perhaps Daniel Allen could go in his place.”
Simon glared at Adam but said nothing. Neil Allen agreed. Within a few hours the royal party headed on the journey to Mauritia. Before leaving Kris thanked Adam for his help. Adam just waived him off stating it was part of his new project to be a better person. Kris smiled at seeing another glimpse of the boy he knew and missed.
~~~End part 21b~~~