You Can Run
but
 You Can’t Hide
 by: Miguel Sanchez

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I put my finger on his lips then kissed him gently. “No need to apologize love. I can sit here for hours caressing you and holding you in my arms.”

For the rest of Hans’ lunch break I just held him in my arms letting him know with my touch and kisses that he was loved and the most important person in my life.

Chapter 5

After Hans went back down stairs, I turned on the TV to check the news to see what was going on then I remembered what Oliver had said. I tapped back into the office computer and looked for places that Syd liked to hang out. I found several bars listed and I remembered the one he was at the night he was arrested. Syd had to give John all the information on his car.  I jotted down the make, model and license plate number of his car then went out to see if I could find him.

It was mid afternoon so I really didn’t think he’d be out at the bars but I went by each one just to be sure. By 4:30 I was getting tired and decided to call it a day when I came up on the hospital. I pulled in the parking lot then went in to find Oliver and Bryce. I didn’t know if the teens would be in pediatrics or and adult room so I had to check all the floors. I was waiting for an elevator when low and behold, Bryce came walking out. “Howdy stranger.”

He laughed at my mock Texas accent. “What are you doing here?”

I followed him to the cafeteria and got myself a cold soda. “I started checking out some information I had then I was on my way back home when I spotted the hospital so I decided to stop in. How are the teens?”

We paid for our drinks then we headed back to their room. As we were getting off the elevator, I saw the back of someone heading into the staircase. It happened so fast I couldn’t get a good glimpse of him. I ran over to the door and went in looking down hoping I could see who it was. I stood still and didn’t make a sound but I could hear someone going down the staircase. I leaned over hoping to catch sight of whoever it was but I couldn’t. I came out of the staircase and walked back over to Bryce. “Did you see someone?”

I scratched my head then shook my head. “I thought I did but I guess I was wrong.”

We walked down to the room and went inside. Oliver was sitting in a chair and there in 2 beds were the boys. I set my drink on a tray table then walked over to them. I looked at the name above the bed. This boy was named Bruce Martin. I looked at his face and whoever did this had a lot of anger. Both his eyes were black and blue and I could tell they were swollen shut. I gently lifted the sheet and his left leg was in a cast. I couldn’t tell what other damage was done because he was wearing a hospital gown. I lowered the sheet then quickly left the room. I found a bathroom then broke down crying. I don’t know how long I was in there. I was leaning against the wall then I felt a hand on my shoulder. “Let it out Lee. We both had to.”

I turned around and I was staring into Oliver’s eyes. I tried to wipe the tears away but try as I might, they kept coming. “How do you manage to do it? You look at them knowing what happened, yet you don’t break down.”

Oliver pulled me into a hug as I cried some more. “I have to be professionally detached. If I don’t, it will eat me alive. I’m sure when Bryce and I get home tonight we’ll have another good cry but when we’re in here, we are 100% professional.”

I wiped my eyes then washed my face. Oliver and I went back to the room where I went over to the other boy. His name was Jason Freeman. He face was badly swollen like Bruce’s and he was fortunate that none of his limbs had been broken. I learned from Bryce that the boys had been raped because semen from one assailant had been recovered from both boys. I gently ran the back of my hand across the forehead of each boy then I had to leave. Oliver and Bryce followed me out into the hall.

I went to shake their hands but instead I got hugs. “Go home and be good to your boyfriend,” Oliver whispered into my ear.

My mind was running in 50,000 different directions all at the same time. I took the stairs down to the first floor so I could try and put things back in order. By the time I was outside, the only thing on my mind was finding out who did this. I drove home and wanted to hold Hans in my arms and never let him go. He’s 19 but to look at him, he looks younger than Bruce.

When I got home, I went online and checked my finances. I wanted Hans to stop working. I started thinking about it then realized I was being selfish. I was lost in thought when I heard the door open and Hans walked in. I jumped up and ran over to him taking him in my arms. I scooped him up like a baby then sat down on the couch as tears started to fall again. “Oh baby, what’s wrong?”

I was holding him then it ended up with Hans holding me. “I’m just glad to see you love. I want to ask you something and if I’m out of line, please tell me.”

He was looking into my eyes as the tears still rolled down my face. “What do you want to ask me love?”

I was crying totally out of control. I want him to stay home and be safe but he needed to get out too. Then I remembered he went to school but worked here for his room. “Baby, what would you think if I asked you to stop working and just concentrate on your school work?”

He wiped the tears away from my eyes and had a surprised look on his face. “Lee, are you asking me to move in with you here?”

I guess I was. Right now I just wanted him safe and sound. The college was just three blocks from the hotel. He was walking but that would soon stop too because I was going to get him a car. When we moved into the house, he was going to need it. I finally managed to stop crying then broke into a big smile. “Yes baby, I am. You are the most important person in my life and I want you safe. Will you?”

He wrapped his arms around my neck and kissed me passionately. “Yes baby, I’d be happy to move in with you. I really don’t like working here. I’m forever getting hit on.”

My eyes got big and I felt a pang of jealousy hit me when he told me that and I could tell he saw it by the look on his face. “Let’s get your clothes.”

He shook his head then stood up pulling me with him. “We can do that tomorrow. Right now, let’s go out to dinner then come home and make mad passionate love.”

I kissed him then we got cleaned up. Hans knew a lovely Swedish restaurant and we had a lovely time then when we got home, he made love to me three times before we fell into a deep sleep.

Sunday morning we moved Hans’ clothes from his room down to mine and then we went down to talk to the manager. He was not happy that Hans was quitting on such short notice then tried to order him out of the building. I told the manager that he was staying with me and that according to my lease, I was entitled to have guests and he was my guest. He backed down at that point and we went back to my room and enjoyed a quiet day just the two of us.

On Monday, Hans had class and I got a call from the real estate company. The seller of the house wanted to go to closing the end of the week. It was a little faster than I wanted but I was ready. I talked the agent into letting me take possession the next day so I could start getting my furniture delivered and having the utilities transferred.

On Tuesday, I started having the furniture and other things delivered. I got the bedrooms put together then Hans and I did some more shopping. By the time we got back to the hotel, we were both exhausted. We ordered in a pizza, showered then crashed early.

Wednesday morning I called Bryce and there was still no change in either of the boys’ condition. That night, I went out and tried to find Syd. The last place I went to was the bar where he was arrested and I spotted his car. I called Hans about 10 to let him know what I was doing so he wouldn’t worry then I sat back and waited. I watched people come and go then about 11, Syd came out and I could tell he wasn’t sober. I watched him get into his car and take off. The street was wide and I was able to hook a U turn in my Hummer and follow him. He was weaving a little but not to bad. I was hoping a cop would spot him but I wasn’t that lucky. He made it to his house in one piece then went inside. I waited outside for about 30 minutes but he didn’t come back out so I called it a night.

Thursday John called and had a jumper to chase down. It was an easy pick up as he was still at home. He got rip roaring drunk the night before and was still at home passed out. I knocked on the door and he was dumb enough to answer it, still partially drunk. After I took him to jail, Hans and I did some more shopping and finished getting all the things we needed for the house. When we left, the house was finished except for our clothes and personal items still at the hotel.

Friday morning saw us at an attorney’s office for the closing. When Hans and I went in, the sellers hadn’t arrived yet so we had to wait. Fifteen minutes late they finally arrived but I was shocked when Tom Edwards came in with them. Luke’s jaw dropped as he stared at him as he took his seat then looked over to the attorney. “Sir, Mr. Edwards is no longer an employee of my firm and his license has been suspended pending a hearing.”

Mr. Sinclair looked at Hans and me then over to the attorney. “This man is acting on our behalf.”

Jeffery Hunter glared at Tom. “Mr. Sinclair, your agent is the listing broker and that would be Mr. Hall. Is he representing himself as someone other than a real estate agent?”

Mrs. Sinclair put her arm around Tom. “Mr. Edwards here told us this man here is a pedophile and is keeping that boy against his will and now he wants to buy our house so he can do God only knows what to him. We’re NOT selling to him.”

Mr. Hunter pulled out the contract they signed with Luke’s company. He was about to speak until my temper got the best of me. “Mr. Edwards know not what he speaks. This “boy” as you choose to call him is 19 and is in college.”

The Sinclairs looked at Tom and they didn’t seem happy. Mr. Sinclair looked at me then over to Hans. “Young man, I suppose you can prove this?”

Hans reached into his back pocket and pulled out his driver’s license and College ID then slid it across the table. The Sinclairs were mortified and were really embarrassed. Mr. Hunter showed Tom to the door. “Now, shall we continue?”

After Tom left, we got down to business. After signing a large stack of forms and handing over a check Hans and I had our house. Tom was waiting outside for the Sinclairs. “You didn’t sell them that house did you?”

Mrs. Sinclair was really annoyed with his jerk’s attitude. “Just what is your problem? Their money is as good as anyone elses and we got our asking price.”

He stepped over to us then started shaking his finger. “That man is a pervert and he is no 19 year old boy. He has false IDs. I’ve seen it before. He just wants to have his way with him. It’s unnatural, it’s illegal, it’s a…”

Hans had finally had enough of Tom and his mouth. He stepped in front of the rambling lunatic, put his hands on his shoulders then proceeded to knee him as hard as he could directly in the balls. “Now that will teach you to talk shit about someone. “Let’s go baby.”

Before I could move, Hans stepped over and kissed me firmly on the lips. Tom was rolling around on the floor withering in pain from where Hans had racked his family jewels and the Sinclairs were just standing there with their mouths hanging open. As we walked past, I whispered into the lady’s ear. “Yes ma’am, I love him.”

She got a mortified look on her face. “If I had known that, we’d have never sold our house to a couple of faggots.”

Hans and I roared laughing. “Sticks and stones lady but I must say, you have a lovely house and we will enjoy living there.”

We drove back to the hotel and loaded up our clothes and other belongings then headed over to our new house. I made a point of not carrying anything as Hans grabbed the laptop. When we got to the front door, I opened it then picked Hans up in my arms and carried him across the threshold. I set him down then using my foot to close the door kissed him passionately. “Welcome home my love.”

We got our clothes brought in and put away. I went looking for him and found him starting at the TV. “Lee it’s huge. Do we really need one that big?”

I pulled out one of my gay porn videos and put it in the CD player. I turned on the TV and Hans saw the two guys going at it hot and heavy. The clarity of the TV was like watching them in person. I smiled then kissed him. “So lover, do we really need one that big.”

He ground his crotch into mine and I could feel his 6 incher straining against his jeans. “Oh yeah baby, we do need one that big.”

I picked him up then carried him into our bedroom where I had him make love to me for the next hour. We were coming down from our sexual bliss when the phone rang. I didn’t want to move at that particular point in time but I saw on the caller ID that it was Bryce. “Yes Brice, this had better be good because you almost interrupted us.”

I heard him laugh at that. “Well tell your boyfriend to hold off because you’re going to like this call. The boys are awake now.”

I sat up and Hans had to close my mouth because it was hanging open. “Holy shit man, when did this happen?”

“They started coming out of it early this morning then the doctors had to run a bunch of tests on them. By noon, they were exhausted and needed some rest. They’re still sleeping now but I thought you’d want to know. The detectives are going to interview them tomorrow morning so if you want to see them first, you might wanna get your butt over here soon.”

I know I had a smile on my face a mile wide as Hans was just starting at me. “That’s great news. I’ll get a shower and come on over. Oh, do you think it would be alright if Hans came with me?”

Bryce covered the mouth piece on the phone and I heard him talking to Oliver. “That’s cool man. The bruises are starting to clear up and they can see out of their eyes now.”

I finished talking with Bryce then hung up. “Come on babe, we need to get showered. The boys in the hospital are awake and yes, you can come with me.”

We got our shower as quickly as we could considering we had to make sure certain parts of our bodies were properly cleaned. After I brought Hans to two mind blowing orgasms we got dried, dressed then left for the hospital. We took the elevator up to the boys’ floor then exited. As we did, I saw a man making a hasty retreat towards the staircase. I ran over and opened the door to the stairwell and looked down. This time the man wasn’t as careful to stay hidden as he ran down the stairs in the middle. I got enough of a glimpse of him to be pretty sure of who it was.

I went back inside and saw Hans staring at me. “What’s wrong love?”

I shook my head, not wanting him to get worried. “Nothing baby, I just thought I knew that man, that’s all.”

I took his hand in mine then we headed to the boy’s hospital room. When we went in, I saw the boys sitting up a little talking to each other. As soon as they saw us, they got totally quite. Oliver walked over to them and patted each boy on the arm. “It’s alright guys, this is the man I told you about. Lee, I’d like you to meet Bruce Martin and Jason Freeman. Boys, this is Lee Jennings and that young man with him is Hans. I’m sorry Hans, I never got your last name.”

I walked over to them and smiled trying to keep my emotions under control. “Hi boys, how are you feeling?”

Jason sipped some water then looked at Bruce. “I, I’m OK.”

Bruce looked over at him. “Baby, you’re not OK. I’m not either.”

He looked at me then Hans and broke down. Hans was over to him in a flash. He gently sat on the side of the bed as Bruce fell into his arms. “Let it out man, let it out.”

Jason tried to be strong but his tears started to fall too. I sat beside him then he was crying on my shoulder. After several minutes Jason regained his composure then the anger of what happened came crashing out as he stared at me. “I hate him. Bruce and I were having some time alone there. It’s the only way we can without our parents finding out. We were about to get dressed when this guy found us.”

Bruce sat up and took over. “I tried to get Jason out of there but he started hitting us. He kept on hitting us over and over then he took his pants down and… ”

Bruce lost it then and fell back into Hans’ arms. Jason looked up as the tears fell down his face. “He hurt us man.”

I put my finger on his lips. “It’s OK buddy. Now, I have a question for you two boys. Did you get a good look at him?”

They both shook their heads and Bruce sat up. “No sir, we didn’t. The guy had a ski mask on over his face. He was big though.”

I wiped Jason’s eyes then handed him his water. “Did you see any scars or tattoos?”

The both shook their heads then Jason interrupted. “He wasn’t cut.”

Great, all I know is it’s a big dude with an uncut dick. The boys managed to get their emotions under control and could talk without crying. Bruce looked at Hans strangely. “How old are you Hans?”

We all giggled. “How old do I look?”

Bruce felt his arms then Hans lifted his shirt. “You look younger then me.”

Hans giggled then shook his head. “I’m 19 but I keep myself smooth like this. It makes me look younger and I know Lee loves me like that.”

I leaned over and kissed him. “I don’t love you because of that baby but I must admit it’s a great turn on.”

Jason tapped me on the arm. “Are you and Hans boyfriends?”

We both got huge grins on our faces. “Yeah we are. We just bought a house and moved in today.”

Bruce tried to reach out and hold Jason’s hand but the beds were too far apart so I scooted them closer together. “Oh man that’s so cool. Our parents know we’re boyfriends but they don’t want us having sex together so we have to sneak around.”

Hans’ eyes liked to pop out of his head on that. “I think you both should sit down and talk with them. Maybe you might want to have both sets together and you two have an honest talk.”

Jason looked at him and shook his head. “They’d never let us see each other. Do your parents know about you and Lee?”

Hans looked at me then back to Jason shaking his head. “No they don’t. My mother is German and my father is Swedish. My Dad, I don’t think would have a problem with it as gays are pretty accepted in Sweden as they are in Germany but my Mom is very old school and she would disown me as would my grandparents. Now that I’m an adult, I don’t really care because I have Lee.”

I was about to speak when I heard a voice. “Boys, why didn’t you just come to me?”

I looked around and there was a middle aged man standing there with tears running down his cheeks. I felt some arms reach out so I figured out who he was. “Daddy!”

I moved so Jason’s Dad could get over to his son. On his way to Jason, he stopped and gave Bruce a kiss on the head. While Mr. Freeman was holding his son, Bruce sat up and looked over. “Mr. Freeman, you know what my parents have said and we heard what your wife has said on more than one occasion. We love each other but we want to be together. We hated sneaking around.”

Mr. Freeman kissed Jason on the cheek and dried his tears. “That was our fault son and look at what it caused. You can be together but don’t rush things.”

“Not so fast” a female voice said. “I told them I forbade them from doing that shit.”

Mr. Freeman’s head snapped around then he stood glaring at the woman. “Are you happy with what happened? Do you see what them having to sneak around cost them? Some savage damn near killed them. Are you happy?”

I was sitting beside Hans while watching the goings on. Now this woman was scaring me. I could see her stifling her laughter when Mr. Freeman was talking to her. She made a beeline towards Jason with her hand back to slap him when I intercepted her. “Oh no you don’t lady.”

Bryce and Oliver came up and held on to her. “Frank, I told you I wanted nothing to do with that perverted brat of yours. I loved you but not that faggot. I told them I forbade them to be together and if I found out they had disobeyed me, there would be hell to pay. Well, I found out they were doing all sorts of disgusting things so I gave them just what they wanted. They wanted to fuck each other up the ass so I had them fucked up the ass but good.”

Frank was turning red as his wife talked. Bryce and Oliver held the woman and she was wide open. I turned around wrapping my arms around him. “Don’t do it man, she’s not worth it.”

She started running off at the mouth again. “That’s right Jason honey, now you know what it’s like to be fucked by a real man. I paid my brother to get you both and I’m glad. You sick perverts.”

Frank wiggled but I held him tight. “Let me go man. I’m not going to hit her. I need to get to my son.”

I turned around and looked at that woman. I couldn’t call her a lady because she was far from that. “Have you lost your mind? You’re one sick individual. You also just confessed to a crime too.”

Jason was lying there stunned. Frank looked at the officers and smiled. “Arrest her. I’ll file the charges.”

Bruce sat up then looked over at Jason. “Babe, I thought you said the guy wasn’t cut? How can that be, you’re Jewish.”

Jason’s temper came flooding to the surface. “Yes love, I am Jewish but that bitch over there isn’t. She’s not my mother but just some slut my Dad fell in love with after my real Mom died. She never really loved him, just his money. Oh yeah MOM, I know all about the affair you were having with that other bastard right in Dad’s bed. You didn’t know I knew did you? The joke is on you. I hope you rot in hell bitch.”

Frank was stunned by Jason’s admission. He walked over and snatched her purse off the table and started going through it. He took all her credit cards and the check book and put them into his pocket. “Where you’re going you won’t need these and within the hour, your name will be off all my accounts. Tomorrow I’ll be filing for divorce.”

Just then, there was a knock on the door and two uniformed officers came in. Bryce turned the woman over to them. “Charge her with Attempted Murder for Hire.”

To be continued...

Posted: 05/23/08