Key Red

1.

Ezra had been interested in playing the piano from an early age. Even when he was five, he’d work his way up and down his mother’s upright piano and make it sound musical. By the age of ten he knew what he wanted to do when he grew older.

“I want to be a pianist” he told his parents.

He also knew something else about himself but didn’t mention that. He’d known he was different from his friends and school mates and soon realised he was gay. Soon after his tenth birthday, his parents agreed to pay for piano lessons. When his teacher first met him and heard him play the first few bars of Grieg’s piano concerto, she was amazed.

“Can you read music?” she asked.

Ezra shook his head. She then asked how he’d learned what he’d just played.

“I listen to it and play it from memory” he replied without any hint of showing off. She immediately knew that this child had talent.

“He says he wants to be a pianist when he grows up” she told his parents. “However, it’s not going to be easy despite his talent.”

“Why” his father asked, guessing what she meant.

“Well,” she stuttered but wasn’t sure how to continue.

“You mean because he’s black” his father continued. “He’s mixed race because I’m a black South African and my wife is a white South African. We moved to this country when he was two years old in order to get away from that kind of discrimination. Why shouldn’t he do well. Why does the colour of his skin make a difference?”

She looked at him and didn’t answer. She knew it should be based purely on talent and Ezra had plenty of that, but she knew several others felt different.

“Are you prepared to teach him and prove the bigots wrong?”

“Yes” she replied, wishing she’d never raised any doubt. She knew in her heart that Ezra would do well, provided he worked hard and from what she’d seen so far, she had no doubt about that.

Ezra did work hard. Not only with his piano lessons but also with his general schooling because he was always conscious of the discrimination against him due to his brown skin colour. As a result, he achieved high grades in everything. When he left school at age seventeen his music teacher suggested he apply to the The Royal College of Music. Normally, he’d be excluded because of his age since the minimum was eighteen but she managed to convince them he should be considered because of his natural talent.

They agreed subject to an audition before he submitted his formal application. His heart was thumping when he arrived and saw the three-stern looking white guys waiting for him. But, as soon as he sat down at the Steinway grand piano, his nerves melted, and he played. The examiners sat open mouthed as he launched into Beethoven’s fifth piano concerto without music. They were so enthralled by his playing that they let him finish the first movement which was almost thirty-minutes long. When he’d finished, he stood and looked at them. All three burst into applause.

“That was magnificent” the leader of the group said. “You, my boy, have extreme talent. Provide us with your application and I’m fairly certain you’ll be accepted.”

“Can you play anything else?” one of the others said.

“Yes, sir” Ezra replied. “Which would you like to hear? Rachmaninov’s Concerto, Grieg’s, Shostakovich’s?” he smiled.

The three guys gasped. “Play some of Rachmaninov’s” the guy replied, knowing it was very different from the first they’d heard.

Ezra sat down again and launched into it without hesitation. After a few minutes, the leader held up his hand. He whispered to the other two and they nodded their agreement.

“As I said, you have remarkable talent for someone so young. My colleagues agree with me that our usual minimum entry age be waived, and you will be admitted. Just complete the application form as a formality.”

Ezra thanked them and picked up the envelope he’d placed on the piano stool beside him.

“Everything you need is in there” he replied.

The guy opened it and smiled as he flipped through the completed form and two references.; one from his teacher and another from a teacher who’d examined him. Both spoke highly of his talent and dedication.

He commenced at the beginning of the next term and sailed through every element of the course, including theory of music and musical composition. He was the youngest student ever to complete every element of the course with distinction. Having completed his four-year BMus course, he left to commence his career. Now twenty-one, he looked for employment.

It didn’t take long for him to receive several offers from well-known orchestras having read about his progress at the RCM, but he had a dream to be independent rather than tied to a particular orchestra and be told what to do the whole time.

“I want to be freelance and play what I want to play and perhaps perform my own compositions” he explained to a guy he’d met in a London gay bar one evening.

“I’d be prepared to help you do that” Ray replied.

He explained that he worked for a company that encouraged young talent and helped them get in front of an audience. “I’d be your manager and work with you to develop concerts and travel with you from one to another.”

The thirty-one-year-old Ray was immediately taken with the young man, both sexually and professionally, having heard about his time at the RCM. He too was gay but already had a partner to whom he was committed but managing a beautiful guy like this would make his work even more enjoyable.

“Are you interested?”

Ezra said he was, so it was agreed he’d attend the company’s office the following morning.

When he told his parents, his father advised him against it. “Having a secure job with an orchestra is far more sensible than going it alone.”

“It’s not what I want” Ezra replied. “If it doesn’t work then I’ll consider that kind of career although I’d probably give up music all together rather than be cattle fodder.”

His father knew when to let his son do what he wanted, so he gave up arguing. They’d have to see what the future held. He and his mother also hoped he’d find a nice girl to settle down with and give them grandchildren but there was no sign of that happening anytime soon.

Ray met Ezra at reception and warmly shook his hand. Once again, he felt his body shiver with excitement as he did so. The young man was not only highly talented but had a beautiful personality and a perfect body. Despite trying, he couldn’t take his mind off the latter, despite being in a settled and loving relationship with Larry who was twenty-nine.

As they walked to the lift which would take them to the second floor where the company’s offices were situated, Ray explained who he’d be interviewed by.

“We’re a small company but manage a number of well-known clients in the music business. Jim, the chairman will chair the meeting and I’ll be there along with Larry who’s the company accountant; he’s also my Civil Partner.”

Ezra was taken into a room which contained a large table. There was a single chair one side and three on the opposite. As they walked in, Larry appeared and introduced himself. A moment later, Jim appeared and warmly welcomed the visitor with a firm handshake. They sat down and he gave a synopsis of the company and what they did for their clients.

“So, basically we look after everything for you, including security, so that you can concentrate on your performances.”

He commented on Ezra’s outstanding achievements at the RCM and his excellent references which he’d supplied.

“Why do you want to be freelance rather than employed by an orchestra?” Larry asked.

“I want to have the freedom to decide what I want to play rather than be limited to what someone else has decided. I also compose my own pieces and would like to have the opportunity to play those.”

“Ray tells me you’ve brought along a recording of such a piece. We’d like to hear it” Jim smiled.

Ezra took the CD out of his music case and passed it over the table. Ray quickly took it from him and inserted it into a CD player nearby. The three of them then listened to Ezra’s latest composition.

“Wow, that’s brilliant” Jim gasped after listening to the first section. The others agreed. “Have you thought about producing a recording of your work?”

Ezra shook his head. Jim explained that doing so would provide a means of advertising his talent and obtaining live concert work. “We have the necessary contacts to organise that for you” Jim added.

Larry then went through the contractual side of things and that Ray would be his day-to-day manager. ‘Lucky him’ he thought to himself. “And you’ll have a personal security officer.”

Ezra frowned when he said this. “Why do I need a personal scrutiny officer?”

The three of them smiled. “What’s the largest audience you’ve played to?” Ray asked.

Ezra thought for a minute. “Two to three hundred whilst at the RCM.”

“And what was the reaction after you’d played?”

“They applauded. It was a standing ovation and they wanted more.”

“And when you left the hall afterwards? Did anyone approach you?”

Ezra thought for a minute. “Yes, several did. They were people representing orchestras.”

“That’s why you need security. When you become famous, which you will, all kinds of people flock around you, including maniacs who want to harm you.”

Ezra sat back in his chair. He’d not thought of that.

“Don’t worry about it” Jim smiled. “Our job is to protect you at all times, and Andrew, who’ll protect you, is the best.”

“So, do you want to do business with us? We’re certainly interested” he added.

Ezra knew his father would say he should think about it and look at others, but he had a gut feeling about these guys. He liked them, especially Ray who’d be his manager.

“Yes, I would” he beamed, and Ray felt his heart skip a beat.

“Excellent. Welcome to Glissando” Jim said, standing up and offering his hand. Ezra stood and shook it, suddenly feeling his career had commenced. He also liked the name of the company which was a play on the musical notation which meant a continuous, uninterrupted glide from one note to the next that includes the pitches between.

Leaving the others, Ray took him into his office where he went through the contract he’d have to sign. Having done so he suggested he take it home and consider it carefully. “If you’re happy to proceed, then sign it and return one copy. Feel free to obtain legal advice if you want. In the meantime, I’d like to introduce you to Andrew, who’ll be your personal security guy.”

He pressed a number on his internal phone and asked him to join them. As soon as Andrew walked in, Ezra felt his heart rate increase. The guy was gorgeous and nothing like he imagined. His muscular body exuded sex appeal. The question was whether he was gay. Only time would tell.

Unbeknown to Ezra, Andrew was having the same feelings. He’d watched him enter the building and immediately knew he was gay. He lusted after Ezra’s beautiful body and on talking to him, wanted to get to know him more. He’d always kept his sexuality to himself. He knew, of course, that Ray was gay but had never felt the need to tell the world he was too in case it affected his job in security.

“I suggest you take Ezra away and explain how personal security operates” Ray told him.

“Sure, come with me” he replied and indicated for Ezra to exit the room.

Once in the comfort of a lounge area with a coffee, he explained what personal security meant.

“I’m with you most of the time except when you’re performing or in a safe place, but even then, I’m looking out for you. At times it’s intrusive but it’s for your safety. Unfortunately, there are too many maniacs around who want to make a name for themselves by accosting you or attempting to cause you harm.”

“Sounds scary” Ezra grinned. Andrew felt another sharp intake of breath as the young man’s charm flowed over him. Andrew was twenty-six, so only five years older. He was also single and no boyfriend, mainly because of his job but there was definitely something about this guy that turned him on. ‘Be professional’ he kept telling himself.

Andrew asked where he lived, and Ezra explained he was still living at home. “But I’m desperate to get my own place. Don’t get me wrong, I love my parents and they’re very supportive but it’s time I made the move.”

“No problem. Glissando can help you with that. We can put you into company owned accommodation which is secure and set it up for you. You can live there until you’re able to buy a place of your own. In fact, I’ll take you there now” he added but didn’t let on that it was two minutes away from where he lived. Once he’d gone through how things worked, they left, and Andrew took him to the apartment in Kings Cross.

“Wow, this is amazing” Ezra gasped as he walked around the two-bed apartment with views over the newly designed Granary Square. “And I can move into this” he added, not believing it was true.

“Yep, it’s all for you” Andrew laughed and involuntarily put an arm around him and hugged him tight. As soon as he’d done so, he realised he shouldn’t have but he had fallen head over heels for this gorgeous guy. Ezra turned and their faces almost touched. Andrew was itching to kiss the beautiful black lips. What he didn’t know was that Ezra was feeling the same way but knew he shouldn’t. They parted and Ezra said he’d give the company his decision very shortly.

He’d already decided to accept and sign the contract but first he’d have a word with his music tutor at the RCM, whom he trusted, so as he walked out of the building, he called him. Fortunately, he was available there and then, so they agreed to meet in a coffee shop not far away.

“It sounds brilliant and perfect for what you want. I’ve heard of Glissando and they’re good and very fair with their clients.” He perused the contract and confirmed it was the standard format with no catches.

“So, you think I should accept?” Ezra asked.

“It has to be your choice but if I was in your shoes at the start of my career, I wouldn’t hesitate.”

That was sufficient for Ezra and immediately signed one copy before placing it in the addressed envelope Ray had given him. He thanked his music tutor, paid for the coffees, and returned to Glissando’s offices to deliver the signed contract.

That evening at home he told his parents the news.

“I still think it’s the wrong way to go but it’s your career” his father remarked.

“I’m very pleased for you” his mother said. “And I think you’ll be a big success.”

He thanked her and announced he was leaving home to move into an apartment that the company owned. That didn’t go down as well but they knew it was inevitable.

2.

The following morning a company car arrived. “Seeing you’ve accepted the company’s offer I thought I’d help you move in” Andrew smiled.

Ezra’s heart skipped a beat and he invited him into the house leaving the driver outside. After introducing Andrew to his mother, he took him upstairs to help pack his things. It didn’t take long so they soon had everything in the car. He said goodbye to his mother and said he’d be in contact in due course. His father had already left for work.

The car was a black people carrier and the driver, who was employed by the company, acknowledged him as he climbed into the back with Andrew.

“Excited?” he asked once they’d set off.

“Yes” Ezra replied hesitantly.

“But also, nervous?” Andrew replied.

Ezra nodded. He was nervous about starting a new life.

“It’s natural but no need to be. You’re an excellent pianist and performer so you have nothing to worry about.”

Ezra turned to him and frowned. “Have you heard my recording?”

Andrew smiled. “No. I’ve watched you live.”

“Where?”

“At the last concert you gave at the RCM. You were brilliant and the whole audience gave you a standing ovation. I’ve not seen such a response before.”

“You were there?”

“Yep. With Ray. That’s how we find new talent. Ray and I frequent those concerts and other events on a regular basis to find potential clients.”

“So, Ray’s contact with me at the bar wasn’t by accident.”

Andrew chuckled. “No. We saw you visit that bar so followed you.”

“You were there as well?” Ezra gasped.

“Yep. In the shadows. Now you can see why personal security is so important. But you’ve got me now, so no worries.”

As Andrew said this, he placed his hand on Ezra’s which was resting on his thigh. Both felt a bolt of excitement shoot through their body but neither removed their hand. Ezra glanced at the driver, but he seemed oblivious to what was being said or going on in the back.

“Ray has seen you play on two occasions to check you out, but I’ve only seen you that once and I’ll never forget that performance. You were amazing, considering your age. I fell in love with…” he nearly said ‘you’ but quickly changed it to “...your performance.”

Ezra turned to look at him and smiled. “Thanks. That means a lot to me.” Their eyes remained locked but neither said anything. Both knew what the other was thinking. The question was, where things went from here.

“ETA five minutes” the driver called out.

The passengers immediately unlocked hands and waited for the car to enter the underground car park. Once parked, Andrew jumped out telling Ezra to stay put until he gave the word.

“All clear” he announced and held out his hand for Ezra. Even the touch of their warm flesh caused both to feel a movement of the organ between their legs. With the luggage unloaded, Andrew thanked the driver who drove out of the car park. They were soon inside the lift along with the luggage, making their way to the fourth floor. When the lift stopped, Andrew peered out to check all was clear. He then helped Ezra carry the luggage to his new flat.

Once inside and Andrew had done another check, Ezra relaxed. He presumed he’d get used to this in due course but having the gorgeous Andrew by his side made it worth it.

“I’d better leave you to unpack and settle in” he said.

“Do you have to?”

“No. I’m here for you whenever you need me. My number one priority is you, now. If you want me to stay, I’m happy to do so.”

“I’d like you to stay” Ezra beamed.

Andrew smiled and moved nearer to him. Why, he wasn’t sure. Their eyes locked and unconsciously slowly moved even closer until they were within kissing distance. They each reached out and hugged one another before kissing on the lips. It became intense and both felt their cocks go hard. Their bodies pressed against one another, and the hard organs touched causing more sexual excitement.

Quite how it happened they weren’t sure, but suddenly they realised they were naked from the waist up. Andrew gently led him into the bedroom and laid him down. Within a flash Ezra’s jeans had been removed, leaving him only wearing a pair of sexy briefs which did nothing to hide his erection. Andrew hastily removed his and Ezra gazed at the big bulge in his briefs.

It didn’t take long for the briefs to be removed and their naked bodies rubbed against one another as they made love. Ezra was on cloud nine and Andrew couldn’t believe what was happening. They kissed and caressed one another for several minutes before Andrew moved down Ezra’s body to find the hard organ waiting for him. He took it into his mouth and began sucking as he heard gasps of desire.

Although he normally topped, he wanted to feel this beautiful black cock inside him so having given the organ a good long hard suck and licked the beautiful black balls, he moved onto his side with his aching butt facing Ezra.

“Fuck me. Please fuck me with your gorgeous cock” he pleaded.

Ezra hastily found the tube of lube he’d placed in his holdall and lubricated his hard shaft. Andrew uttered a pleasing groan as the big organ breached him and proceeded to fill his arse. Whilst Ezra pumped, he masturbated himself. His own climax had just come when he heard Ezra call out “Ah fuck” and knew his had too.

“Yeah, fill my arse with your lovely creamy cum” he replied as Ezra did precisely that.

After both had released their load, Andrew turned round to face him. “That was beautiful. Thank you.”

They kissed and hugged one another. “You realise that what just happened between us must remain our secret. First of all, I’m not publicly out amongst my colleagues and I want it to stay that way for the time being. It wouldn’t do my image as a security guy any good. Secondly, I could lose my job if it came to light that I’d had sex with a client, and it wouldn’t do your reputation with the company much good either. Do you understand?”

“Of course,” Ezra replied. “It’s our secret and will remain that way. Do you regret it?”

Andrew looked at him. “Of course not. I love you Ezra and want to continue doing so if you’ll let me.”

“I love you and I certainly want it to continue and want more times like this when we can show our love for one another.”

“Good, but we must be careful when we’re with others, whoever they may be.”

Ezra agreed and they got up to share a shower before Andrew went home. He’d phone the office on his way home. Before he left, he kissed Ezra and told him he’d be round first thing in the morning. “And don’t forget to keep the emergency alert on you at all times and don’t hesitate to use it, even if you’re not sure whether you’re in danger or not. I’m only two minutes away.”

Ezra assured him he would and fastened it to his belt. Secretly, he wished Andrew could live with him, but he realised that wasn’t possible.

Soon after ten that evening, he felt tired. Earlier, he’d called his mother to say he was settled into his new home and had briefly spoken to his father who couldn’t understand why his son had to leave home. What Ezra particularly liked was that the apartment was well away from where he’d lived in the east end of London, so his parents wouldn’t be tempted to constantly pop-in.

He’d done some more work on a new composition he’d started but without a piano he could only get so far. Andrew had told him that he’d arranged for one to be delivered the next day, although it had to be an electronic piano so he could use headphones to avoid disturbing the neighbours. The company office had a full-sized grand piano he could use but having something at home would be useful.

He’d just finished clearing away his breakfast things when Andrew arrived. Although he had a key, he knocked on the door to be let in. Once inside with the door closed, they fell into one another’s arms to kiss and hug as if they were long term lovers. They were tempted to go straight into the bedroom for sex but neither suggested doing so.

“How did you sleep?” Andrew asked.

“Wonderful. Best night’s sleep I’ve had for the long time.”

Andrew was pleased but didn’t say he’d tossed and turned thinking about the gorgeous black guy who’d fucked him earlier. He so hoped things would last and Ezra would continue to want him.

“The piano will be here within the hour” he announced, to get his mind off his cock which was telling him other things.

“Do you know what it is?”

“A Yamaha YDP164 console which has Bluetooth so you can use your Apple AirPods.”

“Wow, they’re amazing. Thanks” Ezra replied and gave him a kiss.

“It’s what the company provides to all its music clients” he replied. “You need to decide where you want it. It’s 54 inches in length so do you want it in the living room or the second bedroom?”

Ezra opted for the living room since that was nicer and he could play it if he had friends around, so they made space for it along the wall opposite the sofa. Thirty-minutes later the security guy on the front desk announced that a delivery was on its way up and two guys soon appeared. One wheeling the piano on a trolley and brought it into the living room. The other carrying a smaller box which contained the accompanying matching bench stool. Within minutes they’d unpacked everything, plugged the piano into a nearby socket and tested that it was working.

“Thanks, guys” Andrew said as they left with the packaging. He returned to the living room and found Ezra already playing. He listened for a few minutes marvelling at the guy’s talent. Ezra then stopped and grinned at him.

“It’s brilliant. Far better than the old upright my mother has. Did you like my new composition? I worked on it, last night.”

“You’ve composed that?” Andrew gasped.

“It’s a work in progress, so not finished” Ezra grinned.

“It sounded fucking brilliant to me. You must play it for the boss.”

Ezra felt a wave of achievement rush through his body.

“It’s time to go to the office. Ray wants to go through the calendar of performances you’ll be playing at.”

“Performances? Am I already booked?”

“Yep. You’re in demand” Andrew laughed. Just then his phone buzzed to announce the car had arrived. Ezra hastily got ready, and they made their way down to the car park where the driver was waiting. It was the same guy as the previous day and Ezra acknowledged him.

When they arrived at the office, Andrew followed the same routine and told Ezra to stay put until he gave the all clear. Bearing in mind there was a guy at the car park entrance to let them in, Ezra wondered how any undesirable could gain access, but he liked Andrew caring for him like this. Once Andrew said it was okay to get out, he did so and made his way to the lift with Andrew’s hand on his back. He liked the feel of that, and it sent tingles down his back. He tried not to think about his naked body in bed with him. He certainly didn’t want to arrive in the office with a hard-on.

As they walked through the office to the meeting room, several staff acknowledged him by name and smiled at him. He still couldn’t understand how he was so well known having not performed publicly, although the final RCM concert did include a few members of public.

Andrew opened the door and said he’d see him later. Ezra nodded and watched him walk away.

“Good morning, Ezra. How’s the new apartment?” Ray asked as soon as he walked in.

“Brilliant. Thanks very much.”

“Your comfort is important to us, and it makes security easier. Anyhow, let’s get down to business. I’ve sent several items for your calendar to your email so make sure they go into your diary. They include performances booked and rehearsals. But here’s a list we can go through.”

Ezra still couldn’t understand how these performances had come about but Ray explained that they were performances already booked for orchestras they managed, so had added him in to do solos.

“I understand from Andrew that you’ve composed a new piece of music. I’d like to hear that. It could be added to the recording I’ve arranged but first I need to know what pieces you’ll be playing at the booked concerts.”

They went through the list and Ezra decided what he’d play depending on the style of the concert and orchestra. Some were traditionally classical, and others were not. In two he included some of his own compositions, including the latest which needed finishing.

After the meeting, Ray took him along to the publicity department to have his photo taken for publicity material. They were all head and shoulders with some wearing casual attire and others wearing a white shirt and black bow tie. Afterwards, Ray asked him what he had in his wardrobe for concerts.

“Very little” he admitted.

“No problem. Our costume department can provide what you need for each concert. They launder the items and keep them in good condition. Let’s get you measured up.”

The guy in wardrobe was very nice and took every conceivable measurement of Ezra’s body. With that done, he met up with Ray again and found Andrew with him. They had been discussing security for each concert.

“Whilst we finish” Ray told him, “Get yourself settled at the piano. We’d like to hear some of your own compositions.”

Ezra walked over to the grand piano, which he noted was a Steinway. He sat down, settled himself into performance mode and played a few notes to get a feel of the piano. When Ray was finished, he indicated for him to start playing. He launched into the first piece which he’d composed during his final year at the RCM.

It was a lively piece and those listening clearly enjoyed it. When he’d finished, there was applause, and he realised several other staff had come to listen. He then played the next which was an earlier piece. It was more sombre than the first but very moving. He acknowledged the applause with a smile and a nod before explaining that the final piece was not finished.

As Andrew listened to it, he felt tears form in his eyes. It was soulful but there was a torment to it and a sadness. The way Ezra moved his body when he played showed how he felt about every note. It came from inside him and from his heart. Andrew’s mind went back to the beautiful love they’d made the previous evening. He was suddenly conscious that Ray was looking at him. He smiled and mouthed “he’s brilliant” Ray agreed.

On finishing, the onlookers erupted into applause.

“That was magnificent. Such passion and feeling. You must include that in your recording” Ray said before asking when it would be finished. Ezra replied he only needed to make minor changes, which he’d have done by the following day. “Excellent. In time for our visit to the recording studio tomorrow morning.”

It was lunchtime, so Andrew took him to the staff canteen. As he walked in, he was aware of people looking at him and whispering.

“You’ll get used to it” Andrew smiled and patted him on the back. “A new client attracts interest, especially one as good-looking as you” he whispered. “But you’re mine” he giggled.

Ezra smiled at him and selected what he wanted from the range of food on display. When they reached the cash desk, Andrew flashed a card at the cashier who welcomed Ezra. “Clients don’t pay” Andrew whispered as he tapped his credit card on the machine for his own lunch. Bearing in mind he’d not made the company any money yet, it seemed unfair to Ezra, but he wasn’t going to argue since he was almost penniless.

3.

After lunch, Andrew accompanied Ezra back to his flat. Once inside he told him that he had emails to deal with so would leave Ezra to finish his latest composition. As he tapped away on his laptop, he couldn’t help but listen to the beautiful music being played.

“Finished” Ezra proudly announced. “I’ve already got another in mind, but I’ll start that another day.”

He looked at Andrew longingly, hoping he’d take the hint.

“I’ll be finished shortly. How about making a cup of tea?” Andrew asked.

Ezra almost danced into the kitchen area and put the kettle on. As he got mugs out of the cupboard his mind went into overdrive as he thought about what he’d like to do with Andrew. Whilst the kettle boiled, he slipped off his shirt.

When he carried the tea into the living room, Andrew looked up. His heart stopped when he saw the half naked Ezra walking towards him. His cock jumped to attention and all thoughts of work left his mind. His hand was visibly shaking as he took the mug of tea from him.

“Have you finished your work?” Ezra innocently asked as he sat down beside Andrew.

“Yes” he lied, knowing that he could finish off later.

They drank their tea in silence, both with the same thoughts. When Ezra had finished his, he put his mug onto the nearby table and climbed across Andrew’s lap without saying anything. Putting his unfinished tea down, Andrew took the naked torso into his arms. They kissed passionately and felt one another’s erection.

As they kissed, Ezra unfastened Andrew’s shirt and slipped it off him. He then unfastened his trousers and slipped his hand inside the briefs. When the warm hand touched his erect cock, Andrew gasped. During the next few minutes, they each removed the other’s remaining clothes. Now stark naked, they looked into each other’s eyes.

“I want you to fuck me. Let’s go to bed” Ezra grinned.

Andrew was more than willing, so physically lifted Ezra’s naked body off his lap and bodily carried him into the bedroom with his legs wrapped around his waist. Using one hand whilst Ezra hung on, he flipped off the duvet and gently laid him on the bed. Now on top of him, they kissed some more before lifting Ezra’s legs over his chest to expose his puckered hole.

He plunged his face onto it and teased it with his tongue, causing Ezra to scream with delight. He then grabbed the lube from the side table and lubricated his own rampant cock. He lined the head up to the hole and gently pushed. Ezra held his breath as it breached him before relaxing to enjoy it filling his arse. He uttered a long low sigh of satisfaction as Andrew began to fuck.

Whilst fucking, he heard his mobile ringing. He glanced at the screen and noticed it was Ray. He ignored it, deciding that fucking this beautiful guy was more important. He continued fucking for several minutes, looking into Ezra’s eyes to watch his reaction. There was no doubt that he was enjoying every second.

“Ah, fuck. I’m coming” he called, and the magic was broken as he filled the arse with ribbons of cum. Once done, he collapsed onto Ezra, and they kissed.

“Thank you” Ezra eventually said. “That was wonderful.”

“It sure was” Andrew grinned.

They continued kissing and caressing one another for several minutes before Andrew collapsed beside Ezra’s beautiful naked body. He reached for his phone and read the text Ray had sent. “Call me when you see this. Need to talk about security at the recording studio tomorrow.”

He immediately called Ray with Ezra draped across his body.

“Hi. How are things?”

“Good” Andrew replied trying to forget what had happened between him and Ezra.

‘How’s Ezra?”

“He’s good” Andrew replied, wondering why he’d asked.

“He needs to be ready for the recording session tomorrow.”

“He will be” Andrew replied curtly. He secretly objected to the implication that he wouldn’t be.

“How are you getting on with him?”

“We get on well” Andrew replied, his mind rushing back to the sex they’d had. “Why do you ask?”

“Just checking? Ray replied.

Andrew ended the call concerned that Ray had suspected something.

“Everything okay?” Ezra asked as he snuggled against Andrew’s chest.

“Yeah. It’s Ray’s usual paranoia that things will go wrong at the recording session tomorrow. You’re ready for that, aren’t you?”

Ezra grinned and kissed Andrew on the lips. “As long as you’ll be there, I’ll be fine.”

“We’ve got to keep our relationship secret. You do realise that don’t you?”

“Of course. Don’t worry. I’ll be the perfect client and show I’m pleased to see everyone. That way, nobody will suspect that we’ve fucked one another. Just relax.”

That was the problem. Andrew couldn’t relax. He’d already lost one job because of a close relationship with a client, and he didn’t want it to happen again. He kissed Ezra. Quite why, he wasn’t sure; or was he?

Andrew reluctantly went home not wanting to leave Ezra on his own. He’d told him under no account to go out without security, which meant him accompanying him at all times. He’d experienced a client being attacked by a maniac and he certainly wasn’t going to live through that again.

Before he went to bed, he called Ezra to make sure he was okay and at home. He was and the location software he’d installed on Ezra’s phone, confirmed that.

“Sleep well. Love you.”.

“And you. Wish you were here” Ezra replied.

Andrew ignored that comment because he felt the same and he’d shoot back to the apartment at the slightest excuse.

The following morning, Andrew arrived at the apartment early and found Ezra wandering around wearing a pair of briefs.

“Morning” he grinned as he admired the semi-naked body.

“Hi. Just getting up” Ezra replied.

“So I see. Want any help?”

Ezra grinned and fell into Andrew’s arms. “Missed you” he replied.

“Missed you too. Especially this gorgeous body. I’ll get breakfast whilst you shower. What would you like?”

“I’m starving” he replied.

Andrew grinned and said he’d prepare scrambled egg on toast. Ezra agreed that was perfect. By the time he’d showered and dressed, his breakfast was ready with piping hot coffee. He sipped that and uttered a low groan of delight.

“It’s almost as good as having your gorgeous cock inside me.”

“Don’t tempt me” Andrew giggled as he served the scrambled egg on toast. Ezra greedily got stuck in as Andrew watched. He so loved this guy.

“The best breakfast I’ve ever had” Ezra grinned, having devoured the lot. Andrew just grinned as he served toast and marmalade. He knew it was going to be a busy day with little time for lunch.

“Is this the service I’m going to get every day” Ezra grinned.

“Mm. Don’t tempt me” Andrew replied as he removed the empty dishes to the kitchen. “You can dry up.”

“Mmm. Such a hard task master” he giggled, wrapping his arms around Andrew’s waist, and feeling his cock. As he expected, it was hard. He massaged it as Andrew washed the dishes. He unzipped the fly, pulled it out and massaged the hard organ in his hand. Within seconds, he’d achieved the goal and creamy cum was shooting into his hand as Andrew gripped the edge of the sink.

“You wait until we get home tonight” he chuckled.

“Ooh, can’t wait.”

“You’ll have to because the car will be here shortly, and you’ve got to perform. Musically, that is” Andrew grinned. Ezra giggled and kissed him. As he did so, Andrew’s mobile buzzed to say the car had arrived.

Ray was at the recording studio waiting for them. He smiled as he asked Ezra if he was ready to perform. Andrew didn’t dare look at him.

“Yeah. Eager to go” he grinned and glanced at Andrew. Ray noticed but said nothing. He introduced him to the guy in charge who explained what he wanted. Ezra was taken into a sound proofed room which contained a Steinway grand piano. He played a few bars to check it out and was then asked to do a sound check for the technician the other side of the glass.

“Just imagine you’re on stage and forget it’s being recorded” the guy in charge told him through his earphones. Once the red light came on, he commenced playing. Ray and Andrew were in another room listening to it.

“Fucking hell. He’s amazing” Ray gasped as the beautiful music filled the room. Andrew just smiled. His beautiful boy was certainly amazing, and he loved him to bits. He closed his eyes, and the music filled his heart. It was as if it was especially for him; perhaps it was.

“Fantastic” the guy in charge told Ezra. “Now onto the second piece.”

That was just as moving, and Andrew’s mind flashed back to hearing Ezra practicing it at home. It was his latest composition.

Three pieces later, after suitable rests, Ezra had completed every piece without a single repeat.

“Wow. You’ve got an amazing star in the making there.”

Ezra appeared and Andrew wanted to take him into his arms and hug him, but he couldn’t. Instead, he congratulated him on a perfect performance and Ray said the same. They called for the car, and they went to the office. Ray sat in the front leaving Ezra and Andrew in the back. Normally, he’d sit with the client, but he had a strong feeling that Ezra wanted his security guy. Not that he blamed him. Andrew was a gorgeous hunk and he’d secretly admired him for ages, but he was already spoken for, and was in a happy relationship, but there was no harm in fantasising.

Back at the office, Jim congratulated him on his performance. How he’d known about it, Ezra wasn’t sure, but Ray later explained that he’d been emailed a link to the recording.

“The Press and Media department have already got it on social media and with the online music magazines” he added, “and it’s already bringing in results. Social media is buzzing, wanting to know more about this good-looking pianist, and four more live performances have been booked plus discussions are underway for a UK wide tour and another in America. The name Ezra Nkosi is now well and truly launched.”

Ezra was overwhelmed with it all. Ray explained that a successful recording was the catalyst for success. “And you’ve achieved that, so well done but it’s going to result in a lot of work on your part. Are you ready for that?”

Ezra said he was since he loved playing the piano. Ray told him to go home and rest in readiness for his first live public performance the following evening.

“I don’t want to put undue pressure on you, but it’s got to be perfect” Jim told him. “So, rest tonight and practice tomorrow morning in readiness for your public debut tomorrow evening.”

Ezra was used to preparing for important events having had to do so at the RCM. After Jim had left, Ray called Andrew in to tell him the news. Andrew’s face lit up and he had to grip his hands to stop himself from rushing over and taking his gorgeous man into his arms to give him a big kiss. Ray noticed the loving look that he and Ezra gave one another, which said it all, but he said nothing.

“Let’s get you home” Andrew said and called their usual driver to bring the car. Whilst in the lift down to the basement car park, Andrew congratulated him. Knowing there was CCTV in it, he held back from giving Ezra the kiss he was aching to give.

As they walked out of the lift, the car pulled up beside them.

“Congratulations” the driver said to Ezra as he climbed into the back with Andrew beside him. It seemed good news, and probably bad, spread around the company in no time. As they made their exit, photographers had already gathered outside, trying to capture photographs of the up-and-coming star inside.

“Don’t worry” Andrew said as he squeezed Ezra’s hand, “we can see them, but they can’t see us through the smoked glass. This kind of attention goes with stardom, so you’ll have to get used to it, but I’ll be at your side.”

“I’ve only recorded one session” Ezra smiled, still not believing it.

“New and potential stars make news” Andrew chuckled.

“You will always be with me, won’t you?” he asked.

“Of course, I will. It’s my job” Andrew replied. “And I love you” he whispered, giving Ezra’s hand another squeeze. Ezra smiled and settled back in his seat. His cock was already reacting just thinking about what he wanted to do with Andrew once they were inside the sanctity of his home.

“As long as I’ve got you, I’ll be okay. I trust you and I love you” he whispered, hoping the driver couldn’t hear.

Once inside the apartment, they fell into one another’s arms, kissing and removing clothes as fast as they could. Once naked and two cocks were fully erect, Ezra led Andrew into the bedroom. He gently pushed him onto the bed and knelt between his legs. He took hold of the rampant organ and began licking the slit, up and down the length and the beautiful round balls before taking the full length into his mouth.

“Fuck. I’m gonna come if you’re not careful” Andrew groaned, enjoying every second. Ezra grinned to himself. That was the idea. “Ah, fuck” Andrew cried out as ribbons of cum shot down Ezra’s throat. When he was finished, Ezra looked up and grinned.

“Mm. That tasted beautiful. Now I’m gonna fuck your arse.”

He lifted Andrew’s legs, twisted them so he could kneel on the bed between them and grabbed the lube from the side table. Once slicked, he pushed at the hole and watched his black cock slowly penetrate the hot sexy channel. Once inside, he pumped and pumped until he too had deposited his load.

“Wow. That was something?” Andrew grinned.

“Was it good?”

“Good? It was fucking brilliant” Andrew grinned. Ezra laid his body over Andrew’s and the feel of naked flesh against one another felt wonderful. They kissed passionately and caressed one another for another fifteen minutes before their stomachs started rumbling.

“Time to eat” Andrew grinned. They got up, had a quick shower together and each put on a bathrobe. Whilst Ezra went to the kitchen to commence preparing a meal, Andrew collected the clothes that were strewn on the floor in the hallway.

Ezra had made pasta with a chilli sauce.

“This is delicious” Andrew said as he forked more into his mouth.

“My mother’s recipe” he replied and ate some more. “Would you stay the night?” he asked.

Andrew looked at him. “Are you sure?”

Ezra nodded. “I want you to. I need you to. Having you beside me will stop me from worrying about tomorrow’s performance.”

“Okay. I’ll stay the night” he replied and felt his heart rate increase. He knew that performers often worried unnecessarily about performances even though they were brilliant and there was no need to do so, but he felt this request was more than that.

Lying naked in bed together felt wonderful for both of them. They had sex, of course, and that was also wonderful. As usual, Andrew woke early and looked at the beautiful body beside him. He secretly wished he could wake up every day like this but decided he was kidding himself. He climbed out of bed taking care not to disturb Ezra who was still sleeping soundly.

He made himself a cup of tea and opened up his laptop to view the latest on social media. Normally he wasn’t bothered or interested in what was being said about those he protected but Ezra was different. He couldn’t believe the number of wonderful comments based purely on a summary of the shortly expected recording.

After a while he heard Ezra waking up so took him a cup of tea.

“Come back to bed. I want to feel your cock inside me” Ezra grinned.

Andrew couldn’t resist so removed the dressing gown he’d borrowed from the wardrobe and got back into bed. Their naked bodies rubbed together, and it wasn’t long before his cock was hard. Ezra turned onto his side and guided it to his arse which he’d lubricated in readiness. The morning fuck was rampant, and he soon shot his load.

Having showered together and dressed, they had breakfast, which today was limited to cereal, toast and marmalade washed down with black coffee. Andrew received a text from the company driver to say he was in the basement car park. Ezra gathered up his things and they made their way to the car park. As they entered the office car park Ezra noticed photographers waiting for him and other stars managed by Glissando.

4.

Ezra spent the morning practising for the concert that evening. Once he was deep into his music, he didn’t notice the occasional members of staff listening to him as he played.

“He’s amazing for his age” one member of staff commented. “He produces so much feeling from those keys and he plays everything from memory. Not a sheet of music in sight.”

“And he’s so gorgeous” a young female added.

“Don’t get too excited. He’s gay” another chuckled.

“What a shame” the female grinned.

When it was lunchtime, Andrew went to find him and suggested they go for lunch. Ezra decided he’d done all he could so stopped playing and smiled at him. Andrew took him to the client dining room which had table service. As they ate, Ezra glanced at other clients who were dining. There was a mix of young and middle-aged, all of whom were musicians whether it be classical or pop.

“Ray has arranged for the car to take us to the concert hall at 4 p.m. to give you time to familiarise yourself with the piano, the orchestra and for make-up to prepare you for the concert.”

Ezra nodded as he continued eating. Everything was so new to him, security, make-up, publicity, paparazzi, but he assumed he’d get used to it in due course. When they’d finished lunch, Andrew led him back to one of the lounge areas where he could rest. Ezra secretly wished they could go home and have sex, but he knew that wasn’t possible.

“How’s he doing?” Ray asked as he entered Andrew’s office.

“Relaxed. He’s spent the morning rehearsing and was oblivious to who was watching him. When he’s playing, his nerves disappear. It’s all the other stuff that causes him stress.”

“He’ll get used to it. Especially with you by his side” Ray smiled. He knows Andrew told himself. “You’re very fond of him, aren’t you?”

Andrew looked at Ray for a moment before answering. “Yeah. He’s very special” he eventually replied. “And he trusts me, so feels safe with me” he added.

Ray moved closer and touched his shoulder. “It’s okay, provided the relationship doesn’t affect his performance. I can see the love in his eyes and yours. I hadn’t realised you swung that way.”

Fuck, my secret is out.

“Who knows?”

“Only me. You know what Jim is like. He’d not see something if it hit him in the face.”

“And if he knew? What then? I imagine having a relationship with a client is not considered good.”

“One thing Jim or the board can’t control is personal relationships. Just make sure it doesn’t affect Ezra’s performance.”

Andrew smiled. “Thanks. I’m glad you know. Takes a load off my mind. As far as Ezra is concerned, he’s more than happy, so it certainly won’t affect his performance.”

“Just don’t fuck it up, because that’s when things could go ape” Ray smiled. “You’re a lucky guy. The women are already swooning over him, plus a few guys, if the truth be known. And once he’s done tonight’s concert and social media have heard him live and seen how good he is, the fans will be all over him including the maniacs. You know what it’s like.”

Andrew agreed. He’d already had experience of that when a client became a security risk because of screaming fans who wanted to have sex with him.

Ray left and Andrew went to find Ezra in the lounge. “Ray knows about us but not Jim” he whispered.

“Fuck. Is he okay about it?”

Andrew nodded. “We still need to be careful but at least we have one person on our side.”

“I love you” Ezra whispered.

“Love you too” Andrew mouthed before leaving him to return to his office and update his security assistant with the arrangements for the concert.

They were met at the venue by the producer of that night’s concert. He first took Ezra to the performance area where a grand piano was positioned at the front of the stage. He sat down and adjusted the height of the seat. He then ran his fingers across the keys and as usual, when he played, he produced music. Satisfied that the piano was fine, he smiled and looked at the orchestra who were sitting there waiting to see the mysterious young pianist everyone was talking about.

The conductor went through the program with Ezra and checked that he knew the pieces he’d be playing with the orchestra after his solo piece. The producer then took him to the changing room reserved for the star of the show. The wardrobe and makeup guy were getting ready and the clothes he’d be wearing were hanging on a hook.

He’d never worn a tuxedo before. He’d also chosen one with a white jacket, so he stood out from the members of the orchestra. The trousers were black with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The hair stylist asked him to sit down in front of a mirror. A gown was placed around him, and his hair was combed, brushed, and tidied up with a pair of scissors. With that done, the makeup artist took over. He watched his face being made up and by the time everything was finished he hardly recognised himself.

Mario, his dresser, then appeared. He was aged thirty-two, and very camp. Andrew immediately liked him and felt in good hands.

“No need for you to stay” Mario told Andrew.

“I want Andrew to stay” Ezra replied firmly. Mario looked at him and told Ezra to remove his shirt. Andrew smiled at him as he sat in a corner near the door. Once fully dressed, Ezra looked amazing, and Andrew wanted to take him into his arms and hug him but knew that wasn’t on. Having completed his task, Mario left them to assist members of the orchestra getting dressed.

“How are you feeling?” Andrew asked.

Ezra grinned. “Rather odd in this attire, but relaxed.”

“You look wonderful and very sexy” Andrew grinned. “I’d give you a kiss but think Mario would slay me if I upset his masterpiece.”

“Very camp, isn’t he?” Ezra grinned.

“And he took great interest in you getting undressed. I’ll have to watch him” Andrew laughed.

“Jealous?”

“Of course” Andrew laughed as he poured a drink of juice for him. Sandwiches had also been provided, so they ate those, knowing it would be late before they could do so again.

There was a knock on the door and Andrew opened it sufficiently to see who was there having made sure that his charge wasn’t in view.

“Just checking that everything is okay. Curtain up in half-an-hour” the Producer smiled. Andrew assured him that Ezra was ready. “Will call five minutes before curtain, so he’s ready to walk on stage as planned.”

Whilst they waited, they talked about everyday things to keep Ezra’s mind off the concert. The final call was announced on the tannoy system, and Ezra stood up ready to leave. With the orchestra in place behind the closed curtain and the conductor standing in the wings, Ezra was taken by the producer with Andrew following close behind. He’d already spoken to in-house security and been shown where he’d sit with a bank of monitors to watch for unusual behaviour amongst the audience.

The orchestra commenced playing as the curtain slowly rose. After they’d finished the short introduction piece, the conductor turned to face the audience.

“Ladies and gentlemen. Tonight, we have a special treat for you. Our soloist pianist is twenty-one and was the youngest student to be accepted by the Royal College of Music at the age of seventeen because of his outstanding talent. So, please welcome Ezra Nkosi.”

There was loud applause as Ezra walked on stage and smiled at the audience. Having shaken hands with the conductor, he sat down at the piano. He placed his fingers on the keys and commenced playing Rachmaninoff’s piano concerto number 2. The audience hushed and within seconds were drawn into the passion of the music. The piece started slowly and gradually increased in pace. At the appropriate place, the conductor raised his baton for the orchestra to join in. Ezra was totally absorbed in his playing and never once looked at the audience. At times, his eyes were closed as his fingers sailed back and forth along the keys, each one hitting the correct note at the right amount of depth.

Andrew and a member of the in-house security team sat in front of the monitors, one of which was showing Ezra playing because the concert was being recorded.

“He’s amazing” the other security guy commented, more to himself than Andrew who was itching to say, he certainly is and he’s all mine.

The music finally stopped, and the audience erupted in applause, the majority standing up clapping their hands in the air.

“Wow. I’ve never seen that before. Normally the kind of audience who attends these concerts are subdued” the other security guy commented as the pair of them scanned the screens for anything unusual. As Andrew watched one screen, he noticed a guy about Ezra’s age, sitting in the front row of the balcony. It seemed odd since those around him were standing clapping, yet he was passive.

Andrew pointed him out to his colleague. “Probably disabled so can’t stand up” he replied, but that didn’t explain why he wasn’t clapping.

His focus suddenly changed to Ezra who was now taking a bow and looking very pleased with himself. Andrew glanced at the guy in the front row of the balcony who was still looking but not clapping. Those around him had sat down but nobody spoke to the mystery man which made Andrew think he was alone.

“Encore, encore” the audience were shouting. Ezra looked over to the producer who was standing in the wings. He nodded and said something to the conductor who was wearing an earpiece. He too nodded to Ezra who sat down at the piano again. The audience showed their approval, except ‘mystery man’.

Ezra launched into one of his own compositions as planned. The conductor had left the stage and the orchestra just sat and listened. It was a joyful piece and Andrew could sense the audience concentrating on him as he played, some trying to decide where the music came from and who’d composed it. When Ezra finished playing with a flourish, the audience erupted again, clapping, and stamping their feet. They adored this talented pianist.

The conductor appeared and shook Ezra’s hand. With one hand on his shoulder, he announced to the audience that the piece they’d just heard had been composed by Ezra. The applause was even louder as Ezra took a bow and walked off stage. The producer shook his hand and congratulated him. Andrew was looking at the mystery man.

The curtain had fallen for the interval, and he stood up with those around him and walked to the exit, so he was clearly not disabled. As Andrew made his way to accompany Ezra back to his dressing room, he contacted his security assistant on the two-way radio to look out for the mystery man who had blonde hair and wearing a blue jacket.

Once inside the dressing room, Andrew congratulated him. “You were brilliant and according to the in-house security guy, the audience don’t normally give a standing ovation at these concerts. You were a massive hit so be proud of yourself.” He was about to add my love when the makeup artist appeared to touch up his face in readiness for the second part.

When the audience returned for the second half, Andrew noticed that ‘mystery man’ wasn’t in his seat. He contacted his colleague and he reported that the guy had left. Andrew made a note for himself because it was clearly odd.

The second half was just as successful, and the audience gave Ezra another standing ovation. The producer said he’d certainly be booking him for more concerts.

“I understand Glissando slotted me in at the last minute. Who did I replace?” Ezra asked.

The producer smiled. “Nobody of importance and certainly not with your talent. You really are amazing.”

Having changed out of his tuxedo, Andrew and the other security guy led him to the car parked outside a side door. Photographers who knew the procedure were waiting for him and flashlights blinded him as he walked towards it. Once inside, with Andrew beside him and the other security guy in the front, he reached for Andrew’s hand. He squeezed it and Andrew squeezed back. The gesture had become their secret method of saying I love you. They looked at one another and smiled.

“Can’t wait to get home” Ezra whispered.

“I expect you’re tired” Andrew replied. Ezra grinned and squeezed his hand.

“Hungry?” Andrew asked once he had his beautiful guy safely inside the apartment and had thanked his security colleague and the driver.

“Yes” Ezra grinned.

“I was referring to food.”

“I know you were. I love to tease you” Ezra giggled. “But a sandwich would be good.”

Whilst Andrew prepared one for them both, plus two cups of hot chocolate, Ezra stripped off his clothes and put on a dressing gown. Andrew grinned as he gave him his sandwich.

“Will you stay the night again?”

Andrew knew he shouldn’t but couldn’t resist. “I’ll have to go back to my place early tomorrow morning for a change of clothes.”

“Perhaps you should move in.”

“Too risky. But I could bring a few clothes to keep here if you want.”

“I want” Ezra grinned and gave him a big kiss between a mouthful of sandwich.

When they eventually went to bed, they were too tired to have sex, but Ezra was happy enough to have his naked lover holding him whilst he slipped off to sleep. As usual, Andrew woke early the following morning so slipped out of bed and got dressed. After leaving a note for Ezra beside his bed, he went home. As he made the two-minute walk he imagined living with the guy he so loved but knew it was too early to do so. Perhaps when Ezra bought his own place, he might reconsider.

He showered and got dressed into clean clothes before making himself breakfast. He packed a few clothes into a rucksack that didn’t look too obvious what he was carrying. He received a text from Ray to say he’d arranged for the car to collect Ezra in time for a 9 a.m. meeting with Jim.

He immediately called Ezra to make sure he was up.

“Hi” a sleepy voice replied. “You coming back soon? I want to fuck you” he giggled.

“Not time” Andrew replied. “Car on its way to pick you up for a meeting at 9 a.m. with the boss.”

“What the fuck is that about?”

“No idea but guess it’s a review of the response from yesterday’s performance. Unless he’s found out about us and wants to fire me” Andrew added, half joking although it was a real possibility.

“He better not” Ezra replied angrily. “If he fires you then I’m walking away.”

“Don’t forget the contract you’ve signed.”

“Fuck the contract. He can take me to court, and I’d tell the world that you’d been sacked for loving me and claim he’s a homophobe.”

“Wow. Would you do that for me?” Andrew chuckled.

“Yes, I would because I love you Andrew and I thought you loved me.”

“I do love you and am touched that you’d risk your career for me.”

“I’d do anything for you, my love” Ezra wept. “You don’t really think you’re about to be fired, do you?”

Andrew smiled and said he didn’t, wishing he’d never made the remark, but it was nice to know that someone would go that far for him. He’d never experienced that before.

“The car has just arrived and I’m entering the building, so get dressed if you’re not already.”

He ended the call and sent a text to the driver to say he was on his way up to collect Ezra and would be down soon. On entering the apartment saying “It’s me” he hastily hung his clothes in the wardrobe. Ezra was just finishing his breakfast. He gave him a big kiss and said he’d wash up the dishes whilst he got ready.

“I’m sure the meeting is just about the hype from your performance” he told Ezra to calm him down. They kissed passionately before leaving the apartment to make their way down to the car park. Ezra turned to him and smiled.

“It had better be.”

The car was waiting for them immediately outside the lift and they were soon on their way. Once inside the office building, Ezra sensed a buzz.

“Congratulations” various members of staff told him as they made their way to the boardroom. Ray greeted them with a smile.

“I take it you’ve seen the social media channels” Ray beamed as they entered the room.

“Nope. Never look at that rubbish” Ezra replied as he sat down beside Andrew. He nodded to three other people sitting opposite and recognised them from the Publicity and Media department. A few moments later, Jim almost danced in and sat at the head of the table.

“Well, I think congratulations are in order. You’ve beaten the record, Ezra, for the level of response from a first public appearance. Well done.”

Ezra’s smile stretched across his face. He was so relieved that Andrew wasn’t being sacked. Jim asked each of those present from the P&M department to give everyone a general indication of the comments being made. Most used words such as amazing, magnificent, outstanding, and top of the game at such a young age.

Jim indicated for the P&M people to leave, and once gone he turned to Ezra.

“As a result of that publicity we’ve been inundated with requests for you to perform at prestigious concerts and be interviewed by radio, TV, and general media. The UK and US tours are now definitely happening and will be finalised within the next few days. Ray and I will also decide the programme of performances over the next two months before the UK tour commences. But first, we want your input, so I’d like you and Ray to discuss that immediately after this meeting before he submits a suggested schedule to me.”

Ezra didn’t know what to say, apart from thank you.

“However, in view of the high praise you’ve received from social media in addition from highly experienced people in the music business, I’ve decided to end your three months trial period early and offer you a fully fledged contract. Ray will discuss this with you.”

With that, he ended the meeting and walked out.

“Let’s go to my office” Ray said as he stood up.

“I’d like Andrew to be present. I trust him and value his views” Ezra said remaining seated.

Ray looked at him for a moment and could sense he was adamant. It was unheard of for a member of security to be involved in such discussions, but he knew that Andrew was more than that.

“Andrew. What do you say?”

“If Ezra would like me to be present, then I’m willing.”

“Okay, but you’d be attending for more than security issues. I sense that Ezra wants you to be involved in the discussion. Am I correct, Ezra?”

“Yes. I understand you are already aware that Andrew and I are lovers, so it’s only fair that he’s involved in items that will affect our relationship.”

Fuck Andrew thought to himself. He looked at Ray to judge his reaction.

“Yes, I am aware and agree that he should be, but I first need to check it out with Jim because this is a first.”

Fuck Andrew silently gasped. Now the shit could fly.

“Stay here whilst I have a quick word with him” Ray said, wondering how the hell he broached the topic.

“Are you sure about this?” Andrew asked after he’d gone.

“Of course. I love you and you’ve said you love me, so anything that involves me will involve you. If he doesn’t agree, then I will walk away now. There are other agents I can approach.”

Andrew hugged him and kissed his lips. He’d never had anyone prepared to risk their career for him before. “I love you so much” he replied tearfully. Just then, Ray entered the room and saw them hugging.

“He’d like to have a word with both of you” Ray smiled.

“And?” Andrew asked, knowing that Ray would have assessed Jim’s view.

“He’s not against the idea” he replied.

Ezra walked boldly ahead of them down the corridor and entered Jim’s outer office where his secretary sat.

“I understand Mr Davidson wishes to see us” he told the secretary firmly.

She knocked on his door and announced their presence. “He’ll see you now” she told them, and Ezra boldly walked into his office with Ray and Andrew following.

“You wanted to see me and Andrew” he announced.

Jim looked up and smiled, indicating for them to sit.

“I understand from Ray that you and Andrew have become a couple.”

“Yes, we love one another” Ezra boldly replied.

Andrew felt so proud of him as he shuffled in his seat waiting for the explosion.

“Well, it’s not up to me to dictate whether or not you can have a romantic relationship with your security guard but are you both sure?”

“Yes” Ezra immediately replied and held Andrew’s hand.

“Andrew?”

“Yes, I am. To be honest I fell in love with him the moment I first met him but waited for him to express his feelings towards me.”

Everyone looked at Jim waiting for his response.

“Then congratulations, but be sure this relationship doesn’t affect your performance, Ezra.”

“It won’t. In fact Andrew’s support has given me confidence in myself to perform at a high level.”

Jim nodded before moving onto his next thought. “Do I assume you’ll both be wanting to live together?”

Andrew felt his face go red and said nothing.

“Yes, we would. If that’s a problem in the apartment owned by the company, then we’ll find a place of our own” Ezra replied without hesitation.

“I’ll leave that to you and Andrew to discuss because there are security issues to consider. I assume you’re in agreement with this, Andrew.”

“Yes, I am” he replied, feeling his voice flutter with emotion.

“Just one final point. You realise the media will soon pick this up, but we won’t say anything until they do.”

With that final remark, the discussion closed, and Andrew made a hasty retreat with Ezra following. They went to Ray’s office and gave a sigh of relief.

“You do realise you were playing with fire. Don’t you?” Ray grinned at Ezra.

“Maybe, but I wasn’t prepared to compromise or give way. If he hadn’t agreed, I’d be walking out of this building now to find an agent who accepted us for what we are” Ezra replied, defiantly. Andrew smiled. He so wanted to take him into his arms and hug him.

“I wish you luck” Ray replied, although Andrew had a feeling the comment was directed at him.

Ray went through the new contract, and having got Andrew to read it too, line by line, Ezra signed it. With that out of the way, they spent the next two hours discussing the forthcoming program and UK tour.

5.

The next two months we’re hectic with public performances four nights a week plus making more recordings of his own compositions and well-known pieces. When he wasn’t performing, Ezra was required to attend interview sessions with TV, Radio, and other media. At one, the interviewer said “You’ve no doubt seen the comments on social media about how close you and your security guard appear to be. Some are even suggesting you are in a relationship. Is that true?”

“My private life is private and has no bearing on my public life” Ezra replied.

“It’s been noticed that he frequently puts his arm around you when escorting you to and from your car into venues” the interviewer persisted.

“He’s my security guard and is there to protect me from anyone in the crowds likely to harm me, so he needs to keep me close” Ezra replied.

“So there’s no truth in the rumours?”

“Do you discuss your private life during public interviews?”

The interviewer grinned and moved onto the next question which was about Ezra’s own compositions.

“Fucking cheek” Ezra told Andrew after the interview.

“You handled it well” he replied, having listened to the interview from the control room.

The other thing that had changed within that period was Ezra’s accommodation. Since his new contract provided him with a significantly higher income, plus the income from his successful recordings, he had sufficient money to obtain a mortgage for the purchase of a house. Andrew had also agreed to move in with him, so had contributed a share of the money required having rented his own flat which was now producing a sizeable monthly rental income.

They’d used the services of a specialist agent to find a suitable property and one he’d put forward for consideration was a new build in Hampstead. It was a detached four-bed house that had been built on land previously owed by a larger house next door. Although the smallest in the road, it suited Ezra and Andrew perfectly. Downstairs it had a separate kitchen with dining area, a living room overlooking a small garden and another room that was perfect for Ezra’s music room in which he placed the grand piano he’d purchased.

Upstairs, the main bedroom had an ensuite bathroom with shower and a very smart main bathroom. They’d employed a gardener to lay out the garden with a patio area and shrubs for easy maintenance. The front of the house was paved to provide parking and access to a garage in which Andrew parked his car. Although Ezra had learnt to drive and held a driving license, he had no desire to own a car at present.

They’d been in the house for a week and Ezra couldn’t stop beaming now that his boyfriend was living with him. He’d already decided in his own mind that he wanted to marry Andrew but hadn’t yet raised the topic.

“Happy?” he asked Andrew one morning as they lay in bed.

“How could I not be” Andrew grinned. “I’ve got the man of my dreams beside me and I’m living with him.”

They kissed passionately which led to passionate sex during which they fucked one another to satisfy their morning erections.

“Mm. I so love the feel of your big hot cock inside my arse” Andrew groaned as Ezra pumped until he’d shot his load.

“And I love to feel yours inside me” he replied before kissing the back of Andrew’s neck.

When they were facing one another, Ezra took Andrew’s head into his hands. He looked into his beautiful eyes and smiled.

“What?” Andrew grinned, recognising that he was about to say something.

“I have a question I want to ask but not sure how.”

“Just ask” Andrew grinned.

“I love you so much” Ezra said aching to ask his question.

“And I love you” he replied.

“Enough to marry me?” he blurted out.

Andrew looked at him for a moment before responding and Ezra’s heartbeat paused. Had he ruined everything?

“Is that a proposal?” Andrew grinned.

“Yes” Ezra replied.

Andrew smiled and kissed his lips. “In that case, I accept.”

“You will?” Ezra replied excitedly.

“You’ve proposed marriage and I’ve accepted” he grinned, “because I’d love to live with you forevermore.”

Ezra burst into tears and wrapped his arms around his lover. “Thank you so much” he managed to reply.

“When and where and how big a wedding?” Andrew asked in his usual practical way.

“I’ve not thought that far ahead but personally I don’t want a big affair. A local Registry office with a few friends. I’m sure my parents would attend, and we could invite Ray.”

“Sounds perfect. And how soon?”

“As soon as possible. I don’t want to wait. Do you?”

Andrew said he didn’t. He wanted to grab this beautiful guy before anyone else did.

“I suggest we discuss it with Ray tomorrow” Andrew replied, and Ezra agreed. “In the meantime, you have a concert tonight so we’d better get up so you can prepare.

Ezra grinned and kissed him passionately. He could fuck his gorgeous husband to be all over again. Once showered and dressed they went downstairs to their beautiful kitchen and ate breakfast. As they did so, they made a list of who they’d invite. Having produced a list it was no more than a handful because they knew the larger it was, the more likely it would attract attention and they certainly didn’t want the media to find out.

Ezra spent the morning rehearsing for the concert that evening at which he’d be playing Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11 followed by two of his own compositions. At the appointed hour, the company car arrived which took them to the venue which was in a large church. As usual, a crowd of fans were waiting outside and pushed forward to capture photographs. The media and paparazzi were also present snapping away as Andrew led Ezra into the church with a comforting arm around his shoulder.

On the top step, Ezra turned and waved to his fans who all waived and cheered. It was then that Andrew noticed the ‘mystery man’ again. He was wearing the same jacket and standing motionless, not waving or cheering. Andrew pressed a button on his two-way radio to speak to his security colleague.

“Keep an eye on the blonde-haired guy at two o’clock wearing the blue jacket” he said as he swept Ezra inside. The large door closed behind them, and they were greeted by the vicar and the concert organiser. A grand piano had been imported and placed at the top of the nave with microphones around it because the concert was being broadcast live on radio as well as the live audience. Ezra sat down and played to check the piano. Satisfied, he followed the organiser to the vestry, with Andrew beside him, where they found Ray and Mario, his usual dresser.

“I’m also doing makeup and hair as well tonight, so remove your shirt and sit here darling” he grinned. “You two can fuck off” he told Ray and Andrew.

“Andrew stays” Ezra replied. “You should know that by now.”

“Oh, yes. Sorry, darling.”

Andrew and Ezra grinned at one another knowing it was Mario’s usual self. Ray said he’d check on things outside and disappeared.

“How’s the new house? I take it you’re both living together now” Mario grinned.

“We are but that’s not public knowledge” Andrew replied, “so keep your mouth shut.”

“Oh, darling. My lips are sealed” he grinned as he commenced preparing Ezra’s face for the concert.

Once completed, Mario removed the clothes Ezra would be wearing from a suit carrier. Tonight he’d be dressed in a white shirt as usual, black trousers and black jacket with a dark blue tie. Satisfied that Ezra was perfect, Mario left them to wait until called by the organiser.

“He never changes, does he?” Ezra chuckled once Mario had left. Andrew agreed but knew Mario was harmless and good at his job.

When the concert was ready to start, the organiser came to collect Ezra. Andrew made his way to another room where security cameras had been installed. His security colleague was at the back of the audience keeping an eye on things. The first thing Andrew noticed was that ‘mystery man’ was sitting near the centre aisle of the second row which gave him a direct view of Ezra. He watched him carefully as Ezra walked towards the piano. He appeared to be the only member of the audience who was not clapping as Ezra took his seat.

Andrew spoke to his security colleague in the audience to alert him and asked him to move nearer to the guy causing him concern. Everyone had undergone bag checks as they entered but that didn’t stop a gun being hidden on their body. Satisfied that his colleague was now near enough to pounce if required, Andrew captured a screen image of the ‘mystery man’ for the record. Ezra also had an earpiece so could be contacted urgently if necessary.

When Ezra had finished playing Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11, the audience applause was deafening, and several stood up. ‘Mystery man’ just sat doing nothing.

“What the fuck is he up to?” Andrew said to his colleague. “He’s paid good money to be here.”

“He’s clearly got an agenda, but what I haven’t a clue. I’ll casually talk to him during the interval to see what he says.”

Andrew joined Ezra as he walked back to the makeshift changing room.

“Well done. They clearly enjoyed that” Andrew commented.

Ezra nodded but something was troubling him.

“What’s the matter, my love?”

“Not sure. There was a guy in the second row and seemed to be glaring at me. Didn’t applause or show any emotion.”

“Is this him?” Andrew asked as he showed him the security screen image he’d captured on his phone.

Ezra looked at it and froze. “He was in my class at the RCM and was furious because I’d been chosen to be lead pianist for the final concert. He reckoned he was better than me.”

“Was he any good?”

“No, and the tutors told him he was below standard, but he wouldn’t accept it. Why’s he come to see me? He made it clear that he hated me.”

“Why indeed but he’s in our sights” Andrew replied and hugged him. Just then, Mario came dancing in.

“Oops, sorry, darlings” he grinned. “You were amazing, as usual and they loved you” he added as he checked Ezra’s makeup and touched it up.

Andrew’s colleague popped his head in and indicated for him to step outside.

“I made a point of walking with the guy to the refreshment area and said he’s brilliant isn’t he. His response was some seem to think so, but I don’t. I asked if he’d seen him perform before and he responded many times. He then made his exit.”

“Thanks. Put that conversation in your report and see if he returns after the interval. He was in Ezra’s class at the RCM and as a high opinion of himself. He could be dangerous.” Andrew replied.

“Not enough to have him arrested.”

Andrew agreed but they’d keep a tight watch on the guy. Later, he asked Ezra if he could remember the guy’s name.

“Robert Drayton” he replied. Andrew’s mystery man now had a name.

As expected, Drayton didn’t attend the second half which pleased Andrew. Ezra played two of his own compositions, one of which was on his latest album, but the other was new. The audience loved both pieces and gave him a standing ovation.

6.

Ezra’s next concert was in Cambridge where his main piece was Chopin’s Nocturne in E flat. As usual, he and Andrew were driven by car because it was considered safer from a security point of view.

“Joe is driving us” Andrew told him. “He’s my new colleague to replace the other guy who’s been moved to another team. We’ve also decided it makes sense to have a dedicated car and driver/security guy with me.”

Ezra nodded. He wasn’t particularly interested in the administrative arrangements provided he arrived at the appropriate venue on time.

“Joe and I had a fling for a short time before I moved to Glissando.”

Ezra suddenly started listening. “You two know one another?”

“Yeah. He’s a lovely guy and very good looking. Although he’s a slim twenty-four-year-old, he can pack a punch and moves like lightening if necessary. He’s a brilliant security guy which is why I invited him to fill the vacancy.”

“Does he have a boyfriend or partner?” Ezra asked, now listening intently.

“No. Apart from me he never has.”

“Still in love with you, is he?” Ezra grinned.

Andrew smiled, suddenly realising what his lover was thinking. “I’ve no idea. We haven’t seen each other for several years. Are you jealous?”

Ezra shrugged his shoulders. “Should I be?”

Andrew laughed. “As I said, Joe is very attractive and sexy but you’re the one for me. You know that, and once we’re married, I’m all yours.”

He pulled Ezra into his arms and as always, he felt his cock react. If he wasn’t mistaken, so was his.

“So, will Joe be looking for someone to satisfy his desires once he’s with us?”

“I imagine so. Why? Are you interested?” Andrew laughed.

“Might be. Depends” Ezra grinned and then added, “We’ve never talked about whether our relationship will always be monogamous.”

“I’m open to having fun with others provided you are.”

“So am I. If Joe fits the bill, perhaps we could invite him to join us. At least it would keep it discreet.”

Andrew nodded. He’d never thought his lover would be interested in a threesome. He knew Joe was because they’d invited the odd guy to join them when they were together.

“Have you spoken to Ray about our marriage?” Ezra asked, changing the subject.

Andrew said he had, and that Ray was happy to make the necessary arrangements. He’d agreed it would be best to keep it small and had advised not to invite Jim because if they did, several others would need to be invited too.

“Ray has agreed to be your best man and I thought I’d ask Joe to be mine. Apart from your parents, that’ll be it. I’m certainly not inviting mine.”

They’d disowned their son as soon as he came out. “The ceremony will take place on the Friday after we return from Cambridge. You’d better invite your folks but tell them it’s essential they keep it secret. We don’t want the press finding out or it being publicised on social media.”

Ezra spent the morning going through his solo pieces whilst Andrew dealt with emails and called the office to check final procedures with Ray. Joe reported for duty at the house after lunch. Ezra agreed he was certainly sexy and extremely good looking. He’d now have two gorgeous men to protect him. Joe lived in Camden and under the new arrangements had a company car, so it saved one being sent from head office each time.

“I so love your performances” Joe beamed as he shook Ezra’s hand. “I’ve been following you on social media.”

“Wow, another admirer” Ezra grinned whilst taking the offered hand. Although he loved Andrew very much, Joe certainly turned him on sexually so perhaps a threesome was possible. “I understand you guys know one another from the past” Ezra smiled.

“Er, yeah” he grinned, feeling his face go red which Ezra thought was rather sweet.

Having checked the coast was clear and safe to get into the car, Joe nodded to Andrew who moved Ezra towards the open door with a comforting arm around his shoulder. Ezra decided he liked having two personal security guys looking after him; especially as both were dead-drop gorgeous.

“He’s cute” he whispered to Andrew once inside the car.

“Not sure he’d approve of that description bearing in mind the job he does, but I agree he is” Andrew chuckled. “Does that mean you’re interested in a threesome?”

“Mm, yes” he replied and erotically rubbed his crotch. Andrew grinned and placed a hand on the growing organ once Joe was in the driving seat and concentrating on setting off.

It took an hour and twenty minutes to get to Cambridge. As usual the traffic was heavy, but Joe was a good driver and went with the flow. They booked into the hotel they’d be using for two nights since the concert was on the Friday and Saturday evenings. They’d allowed plenty of time so had an hour before they needed to be at the Cambridge Arts Theatre where Ray and Mario would be waiting for them.

As soon as Andrew and Ezra entered their room, Ezra collapsed onto the bed, pulling Andrew with him.

“Make love to me” he giggled.

As usual, Andrew couldn’t resist his gorgeous lover. He proceeded to undress him and when his beautiful body was fully naked, he hastily threw off his own clothes. They were already aroused, and their stiff cocks rubbed against one another as they kissed. Andrew knew if he continued, he’d be shooting his load before he wanted. He stopped, lifted Ezra’s legs over his chest and inserted his hastily lubricated cock.

“Ah, yes. Fuck me” Ezra cried. So loudly that Andrew was afraid they’d be heard. He knew Joe’s room was next door and wondered whether he’d hear them. He pumped like mad until he erupted and delivered his load.

“Fuck” he cried and collapsed on top of Ezra having lowered his legs. He reached beneath him and grabbed Ezra’s erection. As the hot hand surrounded it, Ezra let out another cry of delight. His whole body felt on fire. He was desperate to reach the pinnacle. He flipped Andrew off him, rolled him over and mounted him. Within seconds, the big hard cock was sliding in and out of the hot channel and he soon deposited his load.

“Wow. That was fucking amazing” he gasped. He collapsed onto the bed beside his lover, and they kissed.

“Fuck. Who’s that?” Andrew muttered when he heard a knock on the door. He shot off the bed, grabbed a towel from the bathroom and wrapped it around his waist. Ezra grabbed the shirt he’d discarded and covered the essentials.

Andrew peeped through the spyhole in the door and saw it was Joe. Checking that Ezra was reasonably decent, he opened it slightly.

“Sorry boss, but I just wanted to go through the security procedures for tonight.”

Andrew looked at him wondering why when they’d already gone through everything that morning.

“Ray has asked me to give you this” he whispered. “He and Mario have just checked in but wants to speak to us as soon as possible. Andrew could tell by his face that it was important so invited him in. Once inside the room he raised his eyebrows at the towel around Andrew’s waist.

“Was just about to have a shower” he lied. Joe then saw the naked Ezra on the bed with a shirt covering his genitals.

“Um, sorry if I’ve disturbed you” he grinned as he admired Ezra’s nakedness.

“It’s okay” Ezra replied, “come on in. I’ll have a shower whilst you two talk.”

To Andrew’s amazement, he jumped off the bed, letting the shirt drop to the floor, and walked into the bathroom. Joe couldn’t take his eyes off him and gazed at the gorgeous naked butt.

“He’s beautiful, isn’t he?”

“Fuck, yes” Joe gasped.

“Just so we’re clear, he’s mine” Andrew grinned as he got dressed.

“Of course” Joe replied.

“However, he might be interested in the three of us having some action together.”

“Really?”

“Yes, really” he replied as he read what Joe had given him. “What the hell? Who the fuck sent this?”

“Ray has asked the police to find out.” He’d also instigated a ‘Key Red’ which meant everyone had to be on the alert for any form of physical attack.

“Fuck. I was hoping to avoid that” Andrew exclaimed.

“Avoid what?” Ezra asked as he exited the shower drying himself with his regalia on show.

“Fucking hell” Joe exclaimed as he looked at the beautiful black cock which he immediately knew he wanted inside him.

Andrew shook his head saying nothing. Ezra was doing his utmost to turn Joe on, and he was having one hundred percent success. He briefly wondered whether he’d play down the threat, but he knew Ezra would eventually find out. He showed him the copy of the email the company had received.

‘Your time is running out, Ezra Nkosi, so watch out’ he read. “What the fuck? Is this that prat Robert Drayton?”

“We don’t know but it’s likely” Andrew replied. “Don’t let it upset you. That’s what he wants.”

Ezra laughed. “I don’t care what that fucking prat thinks. Nothing will upset me. Just catch the fucker and teach him a lesson.”

“The company is on it” Joe replied. “They’ve involved the police. They reckon they can identify the IP address. The same message has been placed on social media.”

“We just need to be careful. God knows what a disturbed idiot like this can do. The police are putting on extra protection for the concerts this weekend” Andrew added.

He took Ezra into his arms and hugged him. The towel dropped to the floor and Joe couldn’t stop looking at the beautiful naked body now on show. “We’ll protect you” he whispered.

“I know, don’t worry about me. Just catch the bastard.”

Ezra got dressed whilst Joe and Andrew worked out the security detail. The police had already been given an image of Robert Drayton. If he were present at the concert, he’d be arrested.

Ray called and asked what additional security Andrew had in mind. He detailed what he’d agreed with Joe, and he seemed satisfied. It wasn’t the first time Glissando clients had been threatened.

“Time to leave” Andrew announced. The hotel didn’t have an underground car park, so they had to risk getting Ezra from the front entrance to the car.

“Brilliant” Joe said as they made their exit. “No paparazzi or fans.”

However, it was a different story when they arrived at the concert venue.

“Fuck. Don’t these people have a life” Joe exclaimed on seeing the photographers and fans assembled outside the concert hall. Fortunately, the police had them under control and waived the car up to the entrance. The photographers and fans rushed forward, and the police cordon had a job to keep them back. Andrew made a mental sweep of the fans. No sign of Robert Drayton who the police were now watching out for, but he noticed a woman on the edge of the crowd who wasn’t cheering like the others. As he led Ezra from the car to the entrance with his arm wrapped closely around his lover, she darted forward with something in her hand. He was just about to alert the police when an officer jumped forward and restrained her.

“Bastard” she shouted. “You don’t deserve the fame.”

Before she could say more, she’d been stopped by the officer.

“Who the fuck is she?” Ezra exclaimed as they ran into the concert hall. The doors were hastily closed behind them, and everyone relaxed.

“I wouldn’t mind betting she’s connected to Robert Drayton” he commented and called the police officer over who’d accompanied them.

“Arrest that woman. I’m certain she’s linked to the guy who’s threatened my client’s life.”

The officer nodded and rushed outside. Two minutes later they watched her being led away.

“Are you okay, my love?” Andrew asked, not caring who heard him. Fortunately, only Joe had done so, and he knew the relationship they had since Andrew had already asked him to be his best man for the marriage in a week’s time. He felt privileged to be asked and had immediately agreed.

“Yeah, I’m fine” Ezra grinned. “I don’t let idiots like that affect me.”

Andrew wanted to kiss him there and then but there were too many onlookers.

“I apologise for the incident outside” the concert hall manager told him. “Unfortunately, there’s always someone but the police have it in hand. “Allow me to escort you to your changing room. We’re very privileged to have such a renowned performer to play for us this evening.”

Ezra thanked him despite still not considering himself as being renowned. Once inside the confines of the room, he relaxed and kissed Andrew now they were on their own. Joe had gone to see the officer in charge of the police outside to check that the woman had been arrested.

He returned and found the lovers still in an embrace. He guessed he’d have to get used to this.

“She’s been arrested and taken to Cambridge police station. I’ve asked them to let us know what they find out.”

“Thanks Joe” Andrew smiled. He was glad he’d appointed him to replace the other guy. They’d always worked well together, and he was very attractive which was an added bonus. Since Ezra had obviously liked him, he looked forward to a threesome.

Ezra’s performance was brilliant, and the audience went wild after he’d played Chopin’s Nocturne in E flat. The ovation seemed to go on for ages. Once off stage, the conductor congratulated him.

“Absolutely brilliant. I’ve not heard such a brilliant rendition for a very long time. Congratulations.”

Ezra just smiled. For him it was a standard performance, but he enjoyed the praise.

After the interval he played two of his own compositions with the orchestra and they too were well received. Afterwards, Ray told him that the sale of his records had gone through the roof.

Excellent, more commission he smiled.

Whilst returning to the hotel, the officer in charge phoned Andrew.

“It appears the woman is Robert Drayton’s girlfriend. I imagine he’s realised he’s been identified so she came instead. However, she was caught with a bottle of acid. Had she got near enough she intended on spraying your client’s face, so she’s been charged with intent to harm and been held in custody. Officers have now gone to the boyfriend’s flat to arrest him and seize his computer for analysis. From what his girlfriend has said, I’m fairly certain we’ll find he sent the threatening email. Will keep you informed.”

Andrew thanked him and immediately reported the findings to Jim.

“Thank goodness for that. Is Ezra, okay?”

“He’s fine. Doesn’t appear to be affected by any of it.”

“A true star” Jim chuckled.

“Fancy joining us for a drink?” Andrew asked Joe when they arrived at the hotel.

“Thanks. I’d like that. Think we all deserve one after tonight’s drama” he laughed and suspected that was an invite for more than a drink. He hoped so.

Once inside the deluxe room which had a small sitting area, Ezra announced that he needed to remove his clothes and relax. Andrew and Joe looked at one another. He immediately started stripping and Joe couldn’t take his eyes off the gorgeous guy. Andrew decided to prepare three drinks and said nothing.

“That’s better” Ezra grinned and sat down on the sofa now fully naked. “You don’t mind, do you?” he grinned at Joe who decided if that wasn’t a clear sign of, I’m ready for anything, he didn’t know what was.

“Perhaps we should join you” Joe laughed.

Andrew chuckled. “We might as well since my lover boy is ready and willing.”

Ezra watched the other two hastily remove their clothes whilst he sipped his drink. Once naked, he invited Joe to suck his cock which was already getting hard. Joe knelt between his wide-open legs and commenced sucking.

“Mm” he grunted as he took the whole length into his mouth. Andrew crawled on the floor and took Joe’s growing cock into his mouth. Ezra watched as they both sucked cock, deciding which arse he’d fuck first.

When he was rock hard, he asked Joe “Want me to fuck you?”

“Thought you’d never ask” he laughed and looked at Andrew for his approval.

“Yeah, why not. I’ll be fucking it next” he replied. He knew Joe loved being fucked.

Joe went on all fours on the bed and spread his legs out wide. His hole looked so inviting. Ezra first gave it a good wet lick, opening it wide with his fingers. Joe uttered low growls of satisfaction. He next felt the big black lubricated cock push its way inside.

“Ah, fuck” he cried. “That’s so fucking big and gorgeous” he added.

Ezra grinned as he proceeded to fuck. He then felt his own hole being fingered by Andrew and moments later his cock was deep inside.

“Wow. Being fucked whilst fucking. Awesome” he cried.

“Yeah, give your boyfriend a good roasting” Joe laughed.

“Don’t worry. I intend to do just that whilst he gives you the fuck of your life” Andrew laughed.

Everyone lost track of how long the fucking continued but it was a good fifteen minutes before both Ezra and Andrew dumped their load of creamy cum inside arse. Whilst Ezra had been fucking Joe, he’d reached round to grab his erection and that too was now spewing its load over the sheet.

Having cleaned up, including the dump of cum on the sheet, Andrew asked Joe if he’d like to stay the night.

“I reckon this super king size bed can take the three of us and I can fuck your arse when you’re least expecting it” he laughed.

“Yippie. Thanks. I’d love to.”

Not ready to settle down just yet, they had another drink and Andrew found some of his favourite gay porn on his laptop.

“Bareback threesome” Joe giggled. “Perfect” he chuckled as they sat naked on the sofa close up against one another. As they watched the porn and massaged one another, they sniffed poppers to enhance the experience.

When the film finished, they clambered into bed with Joe in the middle. With three stiff cocks to satisfy, Andrew fucked him first, followed by Ezra before they settled down to sleep.

Ezra woke the following morning to find Joe beneath the covers sucking his morning erection. He could hear Andrew having a shower.

“It’s now ready for you to give me my morning fuck” Joe giggled having reappeared and turned onto his side to offer himself. Ezra grabbed the lube, lubricated his rampant cock, and plunged it into the waiting hole.

“Ah, yeah. Your cock feels so beautiful inside me. Andrew is fucking lucky.”

By the time he appeared from the bathroom, both guys were lying there looking totally innocent.

“Morning guys. Sleep well?”

“The best night’s sleep I’ve had for a long time” Joe replied. Ezra tried not to laugh as he climbed out of bed to have his shower.

When they arrived at the concert hall mid-afternoon, Ray informed Andrew and Joe that the police had arrested Robert Drayton and taken his laptop to prove it was him who’d sent the email and placed it on social media.

“Despite his attempt to hide his IP address by using VPN, they’ve tracked it down to him, so he’s been charged with threatening behaviour” Ray added. “They’ve also asked social media to remove the posts.”

“Thank goodness Ezra recognised him from the images I’d taken otherwise it could have been difficult to identify the culprit” Andrew replied. “Is Key Red still in place?”

“Jim suggests we keep it for a while longer just in case another jerk decides to do something stupid.”

Andrew informed Ezra but he waved it aside as if it were normal. All he wanted to do was perform and please the audience. As usual, he did just that and received a standing ovation after every piece he played.

7.

The marriage at Westminster Registry Office went as planned without any media attention. Ezra’s parents attended and congratulated them both. After the ceremony, Ray took them to a private dining restaurant where they could enjoy a good meal without anyone bothering them, although he noted a few glances at Ezra from some guests, but nobody said anything.

“To the happy couple” Ray said, holding up a glass of the best champagne. Ezra’s parents were not used to fine dining but enjoyed it and were happy for their son.

“We still can’t believe he’s become a star so quickly” his father told Ray. “We imagined it would take years.”

“For some it does but when you have his talent, people quickly catch on. That’s why Glissando quickly found him to sign him up as a client.”

“Well, thank you for all you do for him” Mrs Nkosi said. “I know he’s very appreciative.”

Following the Cambridge concert, Ezra commenced a UK tour which involved concerts in Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle before travelling to Edinburgh. Each venue involved a concert over two nights with the following day for travel to the next venue. It was challenging for everyone involved but Ezra, Andrew and Joe thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

At each venue they stayed in first class hotels with Joe in an adjoining room so he could spend most of the night in Ezra and Andrew’s bed. In Manchester, Joe organised for a male escort to visit their room. His name was Johan, he was Swedish, aged eighteen with blonde hair and shaved pubes. Everyone agreed he was delicious and prepared to do anything. He brought with him some sex toys including a double ended dildo and a spanking paddle which he loved being used on his naked buttocks before being fucked.

Ezra was especially interested in the double ended dildo and agreed to use it with Johan. With the help of Joe and Andrew, they inserted an end into their arse and then pushed together until their buttocks were touching.

“Fucking hell. That is awesome” Ezra yelled.

After fun with that, Johan fucked Joe. He had a gentle personality, and his fucking was the same, but it was very erotic. After he’d climaxed into his condom, he pulled out and gently kissed Joe on the neck. It was Ezra’s turn next, but he fucked the beautiful Swedish lad. Having reached his climax into the condom, he paused and continued pumping for a while longer. He decided that doing it raw was so much more enjoyable.

Finally, Andrew fucked the beautiful Johan whilst the others watched on. The lad clearly enjoyed the big cock inside him and muttered groans of delight. Having let him shower, he was paid his fee with a big tip on top, so he left feeling very happy.

In Edinburgh, Ray decided that everyone deserved an extra two days of rest before they returned to London. The tour had been very successful, and it was wearing on all of them in one way or another. During the day, Ezra, Andrew, and Joe went sightseeing. On the evening of the first night, Andrew hired two Chinese gay masseurs to come to the hotel and give Ezra and Joe an erotic body to body massage. They worked in unison side by side on the bed and Andrew filmed the whole massage for later viewing by the three of them.

They each started by massaging the legs having poured massage oil into the palm of their hands. Each long stroke swept up the inside length of the leg and into the crotch, rubbing their bulbous ball sacs as they went. With both legs done, they concentrated on the buttocks, using the edge of the hands to massage the crack. Both Ezra and Joe moaned with delight and felt their cocks going hard. Before the hands moved to the back, they reached beneath and gently massaged the balls and the growing cock.

To do the back, they straddled their client and rubbed their swollen cock between the crack. With each back completed, they moved to the shoulders and rubbed their hard cocks along the back. Ezra and Joe were then asked to turn over. They both did so and exhibited their hard cocks. The masseurs first worked on the front of the legs and again worked their hands up the inside of the leg into the crotch, taking hold of the hard cock into their hand. They then straddled their client and rubbed their hard cocks together, causing more groans of pleasure. With the chest fully massaged and the front of the shoulders, they positioned themselves over the hard cock and inserted it into their arse. They’d already agreed that the fuck should be raw and massage oil was used as the lubricant.

“Ah fuck” both Ezra and Joe cried out. Even the rhythm of fucking was in unison and somehow both Ezra and Joe climaxed at much the same time.

“That was amazing” Ezra exclaimed once the masseurs had climbed off and bowed to their clients. “I want more of that when we get back to London” he laughed. Joe agreed.

Back in London there was a series of interviews on television, radio, and the music press. Ezra was now used to these and far more relaxed. On Breakfast television the interviewer said, “There is speculation that you and your personal security guard are in a relationship. Is that true?”

Ezra looked at her and smiled. “I thought I was here to talk about my performances.”

“True, but what helps you provide such pleasure for your audience is of interest as well. Are you happy in your personal life?”

“Yes, very” he replied, glancing at Andrew who was sitting out of camera view.

“So, you do have a personal relationship with him?” the interviewer pressed.

Andrew and Ray had already talked about the possibility of such questioning at some point and now they were married had agreed that it was okay for it to be announced.

“Yes, I do. We are happily married and live together. Does that answer your question?”

The interviewer smiled and moved on to another topic which was the forthcoming American tour. She asked if he’d ever been to America, and he said he hadn’t, so he was looking forward to it and to playing for an American audience.

“Do you expect them to be any different from the UK?”

“If they love classical music like I do, then probably not” he smiled, and the interview ended.

“You handled that well” Ray congratulated him after the camera had moved off him and he was led off set. “At least it’s out there now so hopefully the matter will be allowed to rest.”

In fact, social media was now brimming over with congratulations for both Ezra and Andrew’s marriage. As expected, there were a few homophobes who said how disgusting it was that two men should be allowed to marry but they were squashed by the majority who supported them.

“All set for America?” Andrew asked as they lay naked beside one another in bed the night before their flight.

“I am and provided I have you beside me, I’m more than happy” he smiled.

Andrew hugged him and took his face into his hands. “I love you so much and you’ve made me the happiest man in the world.”

Ezra kissed him and confirmed his love. “Is Joe happy with life, do you think?”

“What makes you ask?”

“Just a thought. He sees us happy together and frequently joins in with sex, but he must feel the odd one out every so often.”

“Joe has always been the odd one out, but I have the feeling that’s how he likes it. I’m not sure he’s one for a committed relationship like us. It was him who finished our brief time together. He said he enjoyed being with me and having regular sex, but he didn’t want to feel tied down. So I guess he’s happy with our situation and letting him join in with us to satisfy his sexual desires.”

“And you’re happy with him joining in, are you?”

“Of course. I like it. Don’t you?”

“Yes, very much but I just wanted to check” Ezra grinned.

“Talking of which, I think it’s time I gave that cute arse of yours a good hard fuck in readiness for our long flight tomorrow” Andrew giggled.

Ezra never said no to being fucked so turned over and let Andrew have his wicked way. As usual it was wonderful, and he loved the feel of the big cock inside him and depositing his creamy cum.

The flight to America was by means of a standard airline although they were in first class. It was the usual five of them, Ray, Mario, Joe, Andrew, and Ezra but this time, Ray’s partner had joined them. All Ezra had to do was concentrate on his music and what he was playing at each concert. What he’d wear, hotels and getting to and from venues was in the hands of others which made everything so much easier for him.

The seats were in pairs, so Ezra sat with Andrew with Joe across the isle beside Mario, who was his usual camp self. Ray sat with his partner behind and spent most of the flight checking the itinerary on his laptop.

Their first stop was New York where Ezra would be playing three concerts. Two evenings and one afternoon. The hotel they stayed in was fabulous and as usual, Joe had an adjoining room. Whether Ray knew he spent many nights sleeping and having sex with the other two, nobody knew but nothing was said.

All the performances were well received, especially his own compositions which increased weekly. He seemed to have unlimited capacity to produce new pieces, some of which were lighter than traditional classical music, but the audiences still loved them.

Each night Andrew and Ezra would have sex and Joe became a frequent participant. Sometimes after a concert they’d return to the hotel and relax whilst watching gay porn on Andrew’s laptop. This was frequently followed by a passionate threesome. Joe had become very much part of their lives and they both enjoyed him being so.

Chicago was the next venue and here he was required to perform at five concerts from Tuesday to Saturday. By the end of the fifth one he was exhausted. He’d played several pieces at each one which the audience loved and insisted on encores. He collapsed onto the bed.

“I’m fucking exhausted” he cried. Andrew immediately went to him, worried that so many performances were taking their toll.

“Are you okay my love. Are they expecting too much of you?”

Ezra smiled at him. “No. I love playing the piano, but I could do with a massage. Especially one of those body-to-body erotic ones.”

Andrew grinned. Perhaps this time he’d have one too. He knocked on the interconnecting door to Joe’s room and entered. They were now so used to one another that they didn’t bother to stand on ceremony.

“Ezra would love an erotic body to body massage. Any chance of organising one at this late hour?”

Joe grinned. “No problem.” At every venue he’d checked out what gay services were available. “A guy will be here within twenty-minutes” he grinned after making a quick call. “He can spend the night if required.”

Andrew said that was perfect and quickly told Ezra. They showered together and then waited. Joe went to reception to draw out cash from their cash machine and also had a quick shower. He’d just joined the other two when there was a knock on the door.

“Hi, I’m Ragazzo” he beamed.

Andrew invited him in and thanked him for coming at short notice.

“No problem. I’m happy to oblige. See you’re ready me” he grinned. He removed the smart jacket he always wore when visiting upmarket hotels to hide the purpose of his visit. His manly chest was now exposed to show off his sexy black hair. He was Hispanic and aged thirty-five.

“What the three of us would like is an erotic body to body massage” Andrew explained.

“And how would you like that to end” Ragazzo smiled. “I can offer mouth satisfaction or wanking. Or, if you want the full service, a fuck before I suck you off.”

Without hesitation, Andrew opted for the full service and the others nodded. It was agreed that Ezra would go first whilst the other two watched. Having placed a thick protective sheet on the bed, he told him to lay face down. He slipped off his own clothes to expose his muscular body and a big cock. With massage oil at the ready, he straddled Ezra’s back with his buttocks facing the top of the bed. He then proceeded to massage Ezra’s legs kneeling slightly so that his big heavy balls rubbed against Ezra’s back. His strokes were firm and as he massaged the inside of the legs, his hand delved deep into the crotch.

The others were fascinated by his technique. Just looking at what he was doing caused sexual excitement. With the legs done he turned around. Those watching now had a good view of his manly buttocks and his hanging balls as he massaged Ezra’s buttocks. He wiped the side of his hand along the crack several times and then fingered the hole with an oily finger. Ezra gasped with joy and Ragazzo grinned. The back was next followed by the neck and each arm.

He jumped off and told Ezra to turn over. When he did so, his eyes opened wide as he looked at the naked hunk with a stiff cock standing to attention. Ragazzo straddled him and the feel of his strong naked legs pressing against his, caused Ezra to take an intake of breath.

“Mm. Nice cock” Ragazzo grinned, taking it into his hand to stroke several times before he concentrated on massaging the torso.

With the massage complete, he put the massage oil to one side and looked at Ezra. “I normally fuck bareback. Is that okay? I test regularly and feel doing it raw is so much more enjoyable. It’s your choice. I can use protection if you prefer.”

“Bareback is fine. Much prefer that. Ezra replied as he turned over again to offer himself.

Ragazzo spread the legs wide apart and knelt between them. He parted the buttocks and stroked the puckered hole. “Nice” he muttered to himself and lubricated his erection with more oil. Offering the big head up to the hole, he gently pushed in. Ezra relaxed to accept it and waited for the full length to fill his arse.

“Ah, yeah” he groaned. “Fucking beautiful.”

“Sure is” Ragazzo chuckled. “Nice tight arse.”

He pumped for several minutes before pulling out and turned Ezra over. With the legs spread wide apart, he knelt between them and took Ezra’s stiff cock into his mouth. His hot lips soon had Ezra shooting his load and Ragazzo drank every drop. He charged top rate for this service, so he wanted to give full satisfaction. He licked the end of the cock clean and grinned.

“Okay, who’s next?”

Joe indicated for Andrew to go next and Ragazzo repeated the routine. Once Andrew had shot his load into the guy’s mouth, he jumped off the bed and Joe took his place to receive the same. But, before Ragazzo stopped fucking, he made sure that he’d deposited his load of cum over Joe’s back for the others to see. The pool of white creamy cum was enormous.

“Thanks guys. Hope you enjoyed that” Ragazzo smiled.

“Would you like a shower before you go?” Andrew asked. Ragazzo declined. He much preferred enjoying a hot shower in his own flat. Joe paid him the fee plus a big tip, and he left.

“Wow, he was gorgeous” Joe exclaimed after he’d left.

“Fucking gorgeous” Ezra agreed. “And the massage followed by the fuck was awesome.”

Andrew agreed. “I reckon we’ll have to find someone similar back in London who is discreet” he added.

“I know the perfect guy” Joe grinned. “He’s used to servicing well-known people, so is discreet.”

“I hope Ragazzo is” Ezra replied.

“He is” Joe assured him. “Besides, he showed no sign of recognising you. Probably not into classical music.”

Their next venue was Miami. Ezra loved the place and the four performances he gave during the week were received with rapturous applause. After the final performance, Ray spoke to Andrew.

“I was wondering if you’d like to take a trip to Key West for a few days before we fly home. I reckon we all deserve a break. I’ve checked the timetable and we have time. Jim has also agreed and said the company will pay.”

Andrew thanked him, knowing his guys would enjoy a break. Ray booked flights and a holiday home for Ezra, Andrew, and Joe, plus another for him and his partner.

“See you at the airport for the flight home” Ray grinned once they’d arrived at Key West and found taxis to take them to their respective holiday home.

“Wow, this is perfect” Ezra grinned as he viewed their accommodation. It had a large open plan room with a small kitchen to one side and two bedrooms which could be opened up into one by means of sliding doors. Wanting Joe to feel included, Ezra immediately opened them, so the two double beds were beside one another just a few feet apart.

Outside there was a patio on which they could sunbathe in the nude and the sandy beach was just five minutes walk away. Having dumped their suitcases, they ventured out to find a shop to purchase swimming trunks and a casual shirt and shorts to wear because they’d not come prepared for this. They also purchased basic food items and a stock of readymade meals because nobody wanted to spend time cooking for four days.

Back at the holiday home they stripped off and enjoyed sunbathing in the nude. Ezra and Joe would have loved to do the same on the local beach, but nude sunbathing was not allowed in Key West despite its relaxed attitude to sexuality. The nearest nude beaches were some distance away and they didn’t have time to visit those.

“Perhaps one day we’ll come here for a proper holiday and hire a car” Andrew commented. “In the meantime, let’s enjoy the rest without Key Red being in operation” he grinned. Jim had agreed that it could be relaxed since there’d been no further evidence of problems.

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