| Ricky's POV |

Everyday feels like a broken record. It's the same shit every single day. Clean, cook, shower, sleep, repeat. That's why I was happy to hear Ben call a staff meeting, because it meant some shit could change. Even if it's just temporary, I'd do anything for a change of scenery.

I like being around Ben too because it means I get to be around Devin, usually. The majority of the time Ben had him right at his side, like a loyal pet. This morning was no different. Cameron, his right hand man, stood a few steps behind him, while he had Devin hanging off his shoulder. Denis and Cassells were posted at the door, waiting on him. The whole staff was lined up in front of him.

"I know I've already talked to some of you about this. I'm leaving this morning for a business meeting out of town. I need the boys to come with me for this, so I'm having a friend come to watch over everything. You all remember Danny, right?" He asked, to which everyone else groaned, "I'll take that as a yes. I should only be gone for three whole days, and two half days for travel. Ricky?"

"Yes, Sir?" I asked, feeling the numbness in my own tone.

Ben looked down at Devin, running his hand down the smaller's back. He kissed Devin softly. Then he hesitantly took his hand and directed him towards me. Devin looked back at Ben, almost scared to move. Ben nodded and Devin ran to my side.

"I'm not taking Devin with me on this trip. I will be doing some business dealings with some unpleasant people and I want him safe. Besides, you both deserve some time together. You are relived of any other duties for the week. Your only responsibility is to take care of him. I'm having a nice dinner for some of my clients next week. I'd like you and Viv to take him downtown sometime this week and get him something classy to wear."

"Yes, Sir." Viv, the head of housekeeping, answered for me.

I stared Ben straight in his eyes, seeing an honestly I never thought I would. "Thank you." I murmured as I held Devin's hand to my chest.

He smiled my way. Ben stepped over towards us. He gently placed a kiss on Devin's head, muttering, "You be good for Ricky."

Devin smirked, "Maybe I'll make him work for his pay." He giggled, "I will. I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you too, Kitten. I'll call in the evening to check on you. Remember," He pointed towards one of the security cameras, "I'm always watching. I'll be back before you all know it."

"Ben, we should get going." Cameron said.

He flashed a quick smile before turning his back to us. Cameron and Ben walked around the right corridor to get out to the garage. Denis and Cassells had already headed that way while we had been talking. The other staff members disbanded to return to their duties. Viv stuck around to speak to us about arranging things. She was a gorgeous young thing. I really wonder how she got stuck working for him.

"What day do you want to go out?" She asked me.

"What day is best for you?" I replied.

She snuffed a scowl, but it wasn't directed towards us. "Well if Danny's going to be here, everyday will be busy for the maids. Perhaps Tuesday is best, incase we need to go out a second day if we don't find anything."

"Is this Danny guy really that bad?" I said.

"There's a reason Ben doesn't have him around that much." She responded, "He was here back when you were one of Ben's toys. You just didn't see him that much because he was always passed out drunk somewhere. Ben got sober, Danny didn't."

"Oh, fun." Devin muttered sarcastically.

"Yeah, we might just have to hit the town all three days to stay away from a drunk. We're not big fans of drinkers." I added.

He yawned, "Ricky, can we go back to bed? I had to give Ben a proper goodbye last night, if you know what I mean, so I'm tired."

"Sure, Beautiful. Where would you like to sleep?"

"I'm not aloud to sleep in his room without him, so my room." He told me.

I nodded and gently brought my hand under his legs, picking him up bridal style. He seemed happy about it, even though he was tired. Devin rested his head against my chest. He latched his hand around my key necklace and let it hand there. I carried him to his rarely used bedroom. I'm in here more to dust than he is to sleep. He normally sleeps in Ben's room with him.

Softly, I laid him against the comforter. Devin pulled his blouse off, revealing only a black tank top underneath. He was only wearing booty shorts for bottoms so he left those on. He climbed under the sheets and waited on me. I had gotten entranced in watching him. Figuring it was for the best to be modest because of cameras, I left my jeans on and only shed my shirt.

Devin snuggled up to my chest before I even fully got in the bed. He was desperate to be with me, as I was to be with him. This felt so right. I'd give anything to be able to kiss him right now. I'm still grateful we get to even cuddle together. He's the only person I ever want in my life. Someday, I swear we're going to be together and not owe anything to anyone. We'll be free. Someday.