Friends and Family Series

Kip & Kyle

By: Ron Robbins
(© 2011 by the author)
Editor: Frank Perry

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Chapter 9

Kip made a remarkable recovery over the next six months.  He regained the twenty pounds he had lost and he looked and acted like the old Kip.  They played tennis every morning and worked out every afternoon.  They made a handsome pair and it was the happiest time for both of them.  They had the children, their work and each other.

Kyle's love for Kip grew even more, if that were possible.  The children drew them closer together as a family.  Chris and Paul followed Kip around like a shadow, and he adored them.  There was no question in Kyle's mind that there was a special bond between Kip and Chris.  The boy blossomed under his nurturing and in turn, Chris took Paul under his wing.  Of course Kip loved all the children and tried not to favor Chris and Paul in front of the others, but he couldn't help himself when it came to Chris and Paul.

The holidays were almost upon them, and for Kip, Christmas was the most important holiday of the year.  He had spent October and November planning the Christmas parties for their friends as well as for the children.  His enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone.  He took the children to see the Nutcracker at Lincoln Center and to the local Christmas Festivals.

By the time Christmas week rolled around, he had changed the house decorations three times.  He wanted their guests to see something different each week they visited.  He even helped the children decorate their own tree in the nursery.

Kip reintroduced the Sunday bunches shortly after he returned home, in addition to the many formal dinner parties every week.  He personally became involved in purchasing the Christmas gifts for the office staff and for the staffs at the Manor, and their other homes.  He was a joy to have around.

Kyle never realized how much he had missed Kip and how much he meant to the children and him.  He didn't think he could bear to live without Kip now.  He became so much a part of their lives.

All during this time, Kip continued to share Kyle's bed and Kyle found him cuddled up next to him every morning.  That was about to change after the New Year.  They decided that Kip was well enough to start making the rounds of the overseas operations, while Kyle stayed home with the children.  He had made a few short trips to the West Coast and did a fine job.  Of course, Kyle missed him like hell but, as he said, he had a family to support.

Two days after Christmas, they flew to their villa in St. Thomas.  As a surprise, Kyle had planned to lease a yacht to sail around the islands for a week, but the chief of security advised against it, being very cautious outside the United States waters.  Therefore, that trip had to be scraped.

It took a couple of days for everyone to settle in.  Kip and Kyle were inundated with invitations to either cocktail, or dinner party, but Kip said he was partied out and declined all the invitations.  This was so unlike him.  He loved parties and meeting new people.  Kyle became concerned at the depressed mood that Kip was in since they arrived in St. Thomas.  He attributed this to the after Christmas letdown and to the new job Kip was to start in January.  Usually, Kip snapped out of these moods quickly, Kyle decided to let it ride for the present.

When Kip mentioned at dinner that he was not attending the New Year's Eve party at the Yacht Club, Kyle knew something was wrong and decided to have a talk with him.  After dinner, Kip headed to the nursery to check on the children while Kyle was in their bedroom suite answering email.  He was still on the phone when he waved goodnight to Kip as he walked through to their bedroom.  Kip was undressed and in bed watching TV when Kyle walked into the bedroom.  He went into the bathroom to brush his teeth and undress for bed.

As Kyle slipped into bed next to him, he asked, "What's bothering you baby? You've closed yourself off in a shell and won't let anyone in.  You don't want to socialize with any of our friends.  Please don't shut me out, too, Kip.  Does this have anything to do with your upcoming overseas trip?"

Kip picked up the remote and turned the TV off.  "That's part of it," Kip said as he sighed.  I don't want to leave you and the kids.  I know this trip is important and we planned it weeks ago, but I just can't do it."

"Look baby, I'm not going to force you to do anything you don't want to do.  You stay here with the kids and I'll go in your place."

"No, I don't want you to go either, unless we go together."

Kyle stared at Kip and saw the heartache and the love in his eyes.  He pulled Kip into his arms and kissed him tenderly.

"I love you Kip; why are you tearing yourself apart like this?  I know it's difficult for you to come to grips with your homosexuality.  But until you accept what you are, you will never be happy.  Open your heart and let me in."

Kip tightened his grip on Kyle and kissed him back.  "I love you, Kyle, and I don't want to be separated from you ever again.  It's been very difficult to accept the reality that I'm gay.  I'm still not comfortable with the idea yet, but I feel with your help I can come to terms with myself and accept what I am.  This is very difficult for me."

"I've matured these last six months.  I finally came to the realization that you, my beautiful Kyle, mean everything to me.  You are my savior and my future.  I would be lost without you.  You and the children are my world and I've never known such happiness.  Not only are you the most handsome man I have ever known, but you are also the most considerate.  I pray that I am able to satisfy you as a lover.  I love the feel of your body and waking up in your arms every morning."

"Our relationship up to this point has been of a platonic nature, but in the last four months, I've realized I want a loving relationship with you.  I know you will be gentle and patient with me in our lovemaking because I want you to make love to me.  Even though I still have the mental scars of being raped, I want you to love me in the same way as you did your brother."

"Kip, my love, you have made me the happiest man in the world and I would never hurt you or force you to do anything that made you feel uncomfortable.  These last six months have been wonderful for me also.  You've made this house into a home and have made me and the children very happy."

"I marvel at the way you have organized the staff and have everything running so smoothly in all my homes.  My mother could not hold a candle to you and she was the best.  Not only have you held us together as a family, but you have also been a big help to me in the business.  There is no reason why we have to be separated again.  We'll both make that overseas trip together and take the older children with us."

Kip kissed him tenderly, and said, "Well, I'm glad that's settled, now we can get down to some serious lovemaking."

Kyle chuckled, "Well, you certainly don't waste any time once you have made up your mind, my love.

Petersen Manor, Three Months Later 

Kip said, "I hate to leave you and the kids, but I will only be away for five days and I will join you in St. Thomas on my return.  We both know that I am the most logical one to attend this board meeting in Munich.  I know you speak German but I have the edge over you.  I was born and raised in Munich.  I understand them better than you do.  They will not put anything over on me; I have our interest to protect."

Kyle said, "I know, sweetheart, but are you absolutely sure you want to do this?"

Kip said, "Yes, I am positive."

Kyle said, "I still would rather you fly over on our Gulf Stream instead of on a commercial airline."

Kip smiled, "Sweetheart, let's not go over that again.  You know that I will be safe on a commercial flight and it is cost effective.  Our jet would be parked on the ground at the Munich Airport for four days while I'm at my meeting.  I don't have to tell you what that will cost.  My security guards will be flying on board with me anyway.  In addition, Alex has hired a team of German security people to meet our flight to handle that end.  Please stop worrying about me.  I'll be fine."

Kyle smiled, "I guess I'm being over-protective of you.  I know that I shouldn't smother you, but I'm so used to having you by my side."

Kip walked over and kissed Kyle, "Don't ever stop protecting me; that is why I love you, sweetheart.  Well, I'm all packed and have my papers and computer in my carry-on.  We will be taking the helicopter to JFK at 2PM, which should allow us plenty of time to check in before boarding our flight to Munich."

"Make sure you call me just before you take off."

"Don't worry, baby, I will."

Kyle said, "The kids and I will be leaving from Bridgeport at 3PM on our 737 for St. Thomas."

Kip said, "I'm going to say goodbye to the kids and come back and kiss you goodbye."

To be continued...

Posted: 08/31/12