The day of the Gala;

Ashton POV

Rubbing my sore eyes I woke up wrapped in my duvet. When did I changed my clothes? My brain asked me. I left out a loud groan holding onto my head. Why did I drink champagne last night? I don't even have tolerance against beer, I landed my feet on the ground and the door opened. Carlton walked in a soup bowl in his veiny hands.

"Where did you disappeared last night Ash? I was trying to find you in the entire hotel..."

"Ah- I don't remember anything what I did and where I wandered off... But who changed my clothes?"

"I don't know maybe you did it before going to sleep. Because when I came back after trying to find you. You were sleeping soundly, so I kissed you and snuggled up besides you,"

He came closer placing the bowl down and sitting near me. He pulled me closer and made me sit on his lap. His hands went under my shirt and pulled me closer. He kissed me capturing my lips in his full ones. I too melted into the kiss and wrapped my hands around his neck. He began sucking on my lips and I opened my mouth to Grant him access to my tongue. I was about to make the next move when a knock on the door was heard. I let go of Carlton's lips and climbed down his thighs. Fixing my clothes I opened the door. On the other side of the door was Damian Williams. I bit my lip a bit and smiled at his tall figure...

"Give me five minutes Sir. I'll be ready in a few. Till then please come in..."

He nodded and a hint of red spread across his cheeks. Is he blushing? He scratched his neck and came in. He was holding a black bag in his hand. He moved forward and handed me the bag, his voice low as ever,

"This is the suit I got for you. Wear it to the Gala. I should have asked for your color choice, but the time was less. So I ordered one myself. I hope you like it,"

He was sounding anxious and scared about something that I was unable to put my finger on. I took the bag and went to take a shower and change.  It was a monochromatic cream suit. It felt a little bit big on me. I fixed it and paired it with a white t-shirt. I came out making sure that I look good and stood in front of surprised Carlton and Damian. Both of their mouths hanging low. Their wide to the shape of saucers and fixated on my shy figure.

"Uh- is there something wrong with the outfit?"

I questioned getting shy as ever. Damian cleared his throat and spoke,

"No, nothings wrong at all. You just look... Beauti- handsome! Handsome... Yeah handsome..."

"Yeah Ashton, you look really pretty in that color. It suits you a lot. Damian did a good job selecting this color and style. He knows your taste for sure, thanks Damian for making sure my boyfriend has beautiful suit for the Gala,"

Carlton chimed in to thank Damian,

"Of course Drake, it's my responsibility after all. I was the one who bought him here,"

They both were talking so normally about me dating Carlton that my face flushed and I went near the mirror to fix my hair and face.

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At the Gala;

Damian POV

We came out of the car handing the key to valet. Ashton walked close to me as there were cameras and paparazzi surrounding the venue. Well you see Jace Donovan is a very influential man. And boy does he likes to keep grand events even for the little things he does. Like this Gala is held for his sister's son first birthday. I scoffed and held Ashton closer to me by holding him by his shoulder. He relaxed a bit after I hid his face from the cameras focusing on us. He let out a little thanks and looked at the ground. We made our way in and straight went to greet the host of the event, Jace Donovan. He stood there in all his glory smiling as soon as he spotted both of us,

He shook hands with me and Ashton before welcoming us both,

"Welcome Mr. Williams and Mr. Gray... I'm so glad to see both of you!"

"Likewise Mr. Donovan... We are glad to meet you again!"

Ashton chimed in. His spirits higher than usual. I cleared my throat pulling my eyes away from the smiling face of Ashton and began conversing with Jace.

"Stop with the formalities Jace. We came here to congratulate and give your nephew a birthday present, for his first birthday. I hope that he would love the little gift that Ashton picked up for Pietro..."

Ashton nudged me with his elbow gaining my attention,

"What is it Ashton?"

I asked giving him a small smile. He leaned closer and spoke in a low voice,

"I don't remember picking anything for Jace's nephew... Tell him that it was not me but you!"

He tried to warn me with his Bambi eyes. But I chuckled and turned back to Jace who was staring at us with the look of confusion on his pale face.

"You see my dear secretary is shy that I told you of him being the one who picked the gift for Pietro. He wants to tell you that I was the one who got Pietro the gift..."

And Jace agreed with the lie I told and went near Ashton shaking his blonde head. He placed his hands on Ashton's shoulders and replied,

"Oh Ashton, no need to be shy or anything. Instead I'm glad that it was you who picked the gift and not Damian. This tall man here does not even know what gift to get for a toddler. When my brother had a kid. Damian brought him a Porsche. Like the dumbass he is. So I'm really grateful for you picking the gift this time..."

He said getting on my nerves, I gave Jace a forceful smile and swatted his hands off Ashton's shoulder,

"No need to tell how much of a dumbass I was back then Jace! Come on Ashton let's go and get a few drinks, and then we can join Jace back. I'm sure he has a lot of other guests to attend to..."

And we both went to the balcony to get some fresh air...

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