Let’s engage them

She was shifted in her room. Everyone was gathered in the living room. Ian was crying after seeing his mom in that state and Camron was trying her best to make him calm down. They all were worried about that condition of Hannah. She was just fine a few hours ago, she was cooking for their guests and had a wonderful time but suddenly she was so scared and shaking.

It was now around 11 pm and everyone was settled in the living room. Mr. Williams didn’t understand the reason for his wife's condition and he couldn’t make Ian understand too. Thankfully for him, Ian was now asleep on his lap and he was stroking his hair. Smith's family was also tired but they couldn’t just leave them alone at that time.

“I don’t know what is wrong with her, I really can’t understand what happened,” said Mr. Williams with tired eyes still stroking Ian.

“Don’t worry Darcy, she will be okay” said James while patting his shoulder.

“I am so sorry you had to stay here when this is happening, I didn’t expect a bright day to become like this” Mr. Williams was sad and tired as well

“that’s okay Darcy, Hannah is a very close friend to me, we would have stayed without even asking, so please don’t think that way, we are here until she is fine,” Camron said and gestured to Ethan who was sitting quietly. He understood her gesture and stood up.

“Uncle please don’t worry, let me take Ian to his room, you should rest now,” he said while standing near Mr. Williams waiting for his permission.

Mr. Williams looked up and removed his hand from Ian’s head. He simply gave his permission to Ethan. Ethan bent down and picked Ian with care in his arms. Ian settled his head against Ethan’s chest after he whined a little. Mr. Williams stood up and kissed his son’s temple.

“you should stay with him and I will open the guest room for you” he looked at the Smith couple “please make yourself at home,” he said before leaving

Ethan went upstairs and reached Ian’s bedroom, he opened the half-closed door with his leg and entered. After settling Ian on his baby blue sheets he decided to take a shower. Ian moved a little in his sleep which made Ethan stop. He looked over Ian and thought maybe he was uncomfortable with his shoes on. So he went towards him and helped him with his shoes and socks. After removing his shoes, the older tucked Ian and went to take the shower.

He came out after twenty minutes but to his dismay, he didn’t have anything to wear. He didn’t want to wear his own clothes to sleep so he went for Ian’s cupboard and found nothing. All he had were shorts, ripped jeans, and hoodies. He also had some clothes but they won’t look suitable on Ethan’s built body. After finding nothing even close to wear at night he decided to just wear the robe hanging in the bathroom and his boxers. He got settled right next to Ian and tried to sleep which was close due to mind wrecking incident they had before.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith were settled in their guest room and Mr. Williams was with his wife in their room. She was sound asleep until she heard something and snapped open her eyes. She quickly sat up on her bed and looked around. She was again scared; her breathing was ragged which caused her tired husband to wake up.

“Hannah, hey what’s wrong?” asked Darcy with concern. She said nothing but looked around again. She was worried for her son. Son!! Where is Ian? She looked at her husband with wide eyes

“Hannah you are scaring me, sweetheart, what’s wrong tell me?” he was also scared for his wife. But she didn’t say anything right away. She stayed quiet and stared at Mr. Williams. After a while, she whispered

“where is Ian Darcy?” she asked in a low voice. She wanted her son near her.

“he is sleeping in his room; Ethan is with him don’t worry” he replied while trying to make her calm down.

 “I want to see him now please,” she said desperately. Mr. Williams understood her concern but it was difficult to handle Ian when his mother was sick so it was better if he sleeps snow.

“he is sleeping; let him he is tired,” he said while gesturing for her to stand up “you can see him but don’t wake him up” Mr. Williams got up and held her hand to take her upstairs.

She peeked in and saw them both sleeping soundly. She felt a little relief after she saw her son. They both made their way downstairs but instead of going to the room, Mr. Williams led her to the kitchen. He made her sit down and started to rummage through the fridge. He opted for the leftover pasta and a small piece of the pie. After heating the food, he placed it in front of her quietly. She kept staring at her husband.

“eat up Hannah, you have to take the medicine,” he said while placing a glass of water. She started eating quietly, both were silent, and nobody talked until she finished her food. She drank the whole glass of water in a go and asked for more. Mr. Williams stood and filled her another glass before he settled and Hannah got the hint of the situation, he was going to ask her questions about earlier.

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Meanwhile, Ian felt a light touch on his cheek. He shifted a little but didn’t wake up. He was tired after all. He felt it again near his feet, someone was stroking his legs up until his thighs. His jeans had rips in them and he felt the caress on his exposed skin. He shifted his legs a little but the feeling didn’t get away so he started to open his eyes a little. The first thing he saw was a broad back in front of him. He got startled. ‘who is that in his room?’ he thought but then he sat up on the bed and looked over at the person next to him. His cheeks felt a little warm at the encounter with the face he was trying to look at. Ethan turned around at the same time when Ian was peeking. He was sound asleep. He looked intimidating while sleeping too. His hair was tied in a rough man bun, his chest exposed due to the light tie of his robe and his lower half was covered with sheets. He wasn’t snoring but his mouth was a little agape.

Ian was staring at him until he realized that Ethan was sleeping so what could be touching his legs up until his thigh. He pushed the sheets away from his legs but nothing was there. He was fine. Maybe he is still tired. He wasn’t feeling uncomfortable in his tight pants until he woke up. Now he wants to change so got up and went to his clothing rack. He simply settled for his dark blue silk shorts and his and his button-up top with the same material. After changing he decided to sleep but a sound caught his ears. That voice was a little disturbing. Along with the voice he felt a little rumble in his belly. ‘what could it be?’ he asked himself until the sound came again. He didn’t know what it was but it is not making sense. He stopped moving and put his both small hands over his covered belly. A rumble came and he scoffed. ‘he was hungry’ the sound that was disturbing him was coming from his belly asking for food. He made his way to the door and opened it. He heard his Dad’s voice so he rushed down to the kitchen where he heard someone talking. Upon reaching he saw his mom and dad talking quietly.

“mom? Dad?” he called and they both looked at him. His mother smiled wide and stood up from the stool. Ian ran towards her and they both met in a warm hug.

“Are you okay mom, what happened to you earlier, you know I was so worried?” he asked while he was still in her embrace.

“I know and nothing happened to me okay? You both shouldn’t worry” she kissed her son and looked at her husband who was yet staring at them.

“I don’t know why are you saying that Hannah, something was certainly wrong, you collapsed in my arms, do you think I will believe what you said,” Mr. Williams asked being a little annoyed and continuously listening that it was nothing. Hannah had to quickly think of something so she can get rid of their concerns.

“Darcy, I didn’t want you to worry, or neither did I want you people to call me coward” she started her trick cleverly. They both looked at her confused so she continued.

“well when I went out to give the cupcakes to Julian, it was quiet so I got a little worried, you know how scared I get when I am alone and I am also scared of the dark. Anyway, after I delivered the plate I felt that someone was following me. I couldn’t ask Julian to accompany me for this little distance so I walked alone and then I felt it again so I ran towards the house. That’s it I was scared and I didn’t tell you this before because James and Camron are here as well, they will think I am stupid” she completed and both her husband and son burst into laughter. She avoided eye contact with them.

“See that’s why I wasn’t telling” she pouted and turned around folding her hands over her chest and thanking God that she was safe from their concerning eyes. She wasn’t aware of her husband’s eyes that were still observing her.

“oh mom, your secret is safe with me don’t worry” Ian hugged her from behind and kissed her cheek. She turned around again and asked

“Why are you up though, do you need something?” she asked her son. Mr. Williams was still observing her with a rather serious face.

“I am hungry, maybe a snack can help,” Ian said and both mother and son started their snack journey from the fridge. They were laughing quietly and eating happily. After goofing around with food and a little teasing for sharing the bed with Ethan Hannah let her son go and went to her room her husband following.

“now if you are done fooling everyone care to tell what’s wrong, what happened earlier?” asked Mr. Williams with a serious face that made Hannah quiet. She cannot tell if she wanted to.

“nothing is wrong Darcy don't worry, if I can’t handle something I will surely tell you. Can you trust me on this? I promise I will tell you” she pleaded while holding his hands. Mr. Williams sighed and held her close, he kissed her and said

“don’t just wait until it cannot be returned, I need you in my life for a long long time.” He said while holding her close. She closed her eyes and settled her head on his chest.

“I know and I promise……………… Darcy?” she called

“yes?”

“what do you think about Ethan?” she asked while gently pulling away and dragging her husband near the bed. They both sat down and Hannah asked again

“I think I like him for Ian, he is so good with him and I know he likes him too. Ian will be so happy. What do you say?” she asked wanting her husband to agree. She was worried for her son and she wanted him to be in safe hands.

“yeah I like him too, Ian surely will be happy,” he said and smiled at his wife

“so I should talk to Camron about their engagement,” she said while smiling with relief that her husband didn’t oppose her.

“what?” he asked with wide eyes “you want them to get engaged, Hannah Ian is only 18. He is not mature enough to get married or engaged in this case,” he said trying to tell his wife

“but Ian needs someone to protect him, and I can assure you that Ethan will be a great choice,” she said. She wasn’t understanding what Mr. Williams was saying

“I didn’t say he will not be; I am saying Ian is young to get in this all serious life decisions. He has so much to learn from and he is still studying” he said trying to make her listen

“you are not understanding Darcy, Ian needs to get protected, he is not safe with us. A husband can provide him a different kind of protection that us,  parents cannot” she blurted out and Mr. Williams looked at her in a way that she has gone crazy. After she realized what she said she stopped talking and lay down on the bed turning her face away.

“what are you talking about Hannah, why does Ian needs protection. What’s going on tell me” he asked her but she didn’t reply. She kept quiet for a while and finally she said

“you won’t get it, Darcy, it is good that he will be cared for by a strong man, Ethan is everything I see for Ian. Besides it’s not safe for him here anymore” she whispered her last words

“what?”

“Nothing let’s just sleep, I am tired,” she said while closing her eyes to finally sleep. Mr. William didn’t say anything further and lied down as well, he was concerned but he had nothing to even start.

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to be continued 

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