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Chapter 5

Rick O'Connell walked in through the door; he was exhausted and furious. He had spent the last three weeks running around Brazil to catch the worthless bastard who had got his son pregnant with an ancient mummy; he lost him in the streets Rio de Janiero and now he had to come home empty handed. As if that wasn't bad enough, Evelyn had decided to stay in a hotel after their last fight about the mummy. The woman simply had to blame the mummy for everything that went wrong with the mission.

The adventurer walked into the living room and fell onto the couch in a sigh of desperation; he was tired and he just wanted things to be simpler, like before this whole thing happened. It was at this moment that the mummy entered the room and saw his father-in-law; he wanted to know how the mission had gone, but he could tell that it did not go well. It wasn't hard to tell as the man was now groaning in misery!

-How are you feeling? Asked the mummy as he handed a cup of tea to his father-in-law.

-Terrible. We lost Alpeac in the streets of the capital and my wife decided to sleep in a hotel after our last fight. Groaned the man as he laid back into the couch.

-I can tell this fight was about me. I apologize for the troubles I brought you! It was not my intention. Said Imhotep, not really sorry but he still had to show some sympathy for the man.

-Don't be! It has been going on for a while; it just never had a reason to show itself. We barely spoke each other unless it was because of a mission or a friend came to meet us. Your arrival was the reason we need to realise our marriage was over; we grew apart and we became strangers living under the same roof. I though, selfishly, that Alex's… condition… would improve our relation; it worked a bit for a while. Then, it got downhill when Alex expressed the thoughts of keeping the child; and all hope was lost when I realise she couldn't accept our son or his decision. I am a stubborn man; I am the first to admit it, but even I can change my mind when it comes to my son. I love him! Sighed the adventurer, tired and exhausted.

Imhotep didn't know what to say to this confession; he knew that the man had his problems with his wife, but this… To learn that his mother-in-law never accepted his child was painful to him; granted he was their enemy and they did not get along well, but to be outraged at their own son's decision to keep their child was just wrong. It did give him some peace of mind to know that his future-wife wanted to keep their child; it meant that he didn't have to try and convince Alexander to keep their baby.

It was at this moment that Alex entered the room, the two men straighten-up and tried to hide the moment of confession that was shared between them. The pregnant man sat down next to his father; closing his eyes to keep the bile from rising up. The father gave the cup of tea to his son to calm his sickness; Alex took the cup and took a small sip. It calmed his stomach; but it only pissed him as he needed his father's help after all these years.

Imhotep offered his father-in-law another cup of tea; making sure to get as much points as he could with his father-in-law. Surprisingly, the man thanked him and took the cup; probably, his mind was still on his fight with his wife. The mummy sat back down onto the couch and waited for his future-wife to feel better and come with him on a walk. This would let his father-in-law some time alone to reflect and properly digest his fight with his wife; the man needed some peace and rest after all of this.

-Imhotep. Can you help me get my medication? I don't think I could get up and walk all the way to the bathroom without emptying my stomach, on my own! Said Alex as he tried to get up, but miserably, sat back down as nausea struck him like a bullet.

-It would be my pleasure! Sit down and relax as I go to the bathroom! Do not worry about a thing and relax. Said Imhotep as he walked out of the room; ignoring his lover's pleas to help him up.

Alex growled in frustration as he slumped back into the couch; he hated when Imhotep refused to listen to him. Rick chuckled at his son's grumbling; he looked just like his mother when she was pregnant with their son. This only brought sadness to the adventurer; he pushed it away and focused on his fuming son.

-Calm down Alex! He just wants you to be safe. He's looking out for your baby's health and yours! Can you blame him? Besides, you are sick half of the time and if you move to fast, you get dizzy. If you were in his shoes, would you do things any different? Asked the father to his son with kind voice.

-I guess you're right! I just don't like being treated like crystal! Imhotep is really kind and always willing to help in any way he can. I'm really grateful for his help. Sighed Alex with a small smile. He made me a bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and fresh fruits on it with a large glass of orange juice and the newspaper… The oatmeal was undercooked, there was way too much cinnamon and the orange juice was filled with pulp, but… It was so nice of him to try and cheer me up! He asked uncle Jonathan about my favourite breakfast and he tried to make it for me. It's so sweet and thoughtful!

Rick looked at his son who smiled sweetly and fondly at the memory of the mummy; it was a rather beautiful sight, yet slightly disturbing at the idea that his son was developing crush on the ancient priest. He was their enemy, he was a megalomaniac, he was cruel, cunning and extreme in his method to get something he wanted; not exactly the qualities you would want in a partner for your daughter… or son, in his case.

Imhotep was around the corner, listening to the conversation; he saw the beautiful and charming smile on Alex's lips. Obviously, his gestures were paying up; Alex was falling for him. It wasn't hard for the mummy to do these selfless gestures; he actually enjoyed doing these things for Alex and he enjoyed the looks of gratitude, the grumbling about being treated like a porcelain doll, the blushes when he was embarrass, the sweet and intimate moment between them… They were precious and all of them worth the hard work! Even his failed attempt at a breakfast was appreciated!

-I wish I could go for a walk outside and feel the fresh air. All I've been doing for the last month or so is sitting in the library and reading, eating healthy and sleeping. I gained so much weight! Yes, I know that I'm pregnant and I need to gain weight for the baby, but… I feel so damn lazy now a day! Complained Alex in a sigh. I need a project; something to work with!

This was the perfect way to seduce Alex; Imhotep would take his bride-to-be on a walk in the surrounding forest and the garden of the estate. They could talk together in privacy; as much as they could have privacy with the medjai following them. They would have some alone time together and maybe share a few kisses.

-Alexander, my dear. Here is your medication! I brought a glass of water with them; to make sure it would make them easier to swallow. Said the ancient priest as he entered the room with for his future-bride.

-Thank you so much! Said Alex with a chirper voice as he took the glass of water and his medication.

-What would you like to do today? Would you like to play a game of chess? Or maybe, a game of cards? Asked Imhotep with a charming smile.

-I would much rather take a small walk in the garden. I'm feeling restless right now! Said Alex as he rose from his seat and walked to the mummy's arm.

Rick saw how at ease his son was with the mummy and saw how fast Imhotep would bend backwards to please Alex; it was clear that they were both falling for one another. It was adorable to see his son so relax after so many weeks for sulking and stressing; it was hilarious to see the proud and imperial Imhotep serve someone else and be at that person's beck and call. He couldn't help but smile tenderly as his son left for the garden with the mummy who could barely follow Alex.

Imhotep followed the young blond man into the gardens with a sincere smile gracing his lips; he loved seeing Alexander smiling and being so carefree. He could imagine the blond beauty running freely in one of the ancient palaces of ancient Egypt; the sun would reflect against his hair, his skin would contrast against his white cloth and his blue eyes would light up every time he would see him… It would be a gorgeous sight!

-Come on! I have a lot of sights to show you! Trust me; the river is beautiful and so peaceful! Chipped Alex, as he walked into the forest.

The mummy followed the blond man and shortly enough, they came across a river and a lovely bench facing it; Alex waved the ancient priest to sit right next to him. The Egyptian didn't need to be told twice; he sat down and very close to his future-wife. He pulled the blond man towards him and gently placed a kiss on his head; Alex blushed heavily as he took in the scent of the man next to him. Imhotep gently made his way from the fore-head to the nose to the cheek to the lips; making Alex's breath and pulse quicken from the anticipation.

When the lips finally met, both men felt a bolt of lightning run from their lips to the bottom of their spine; it energised them, it send them higher than the sky and it made them feel like gods. The younger man's lips were soft and warm; the mummy's lips were moist and full. The blond man's right hand was resting on his partner's shoulder, while the other made his way around his partner's neck; the Egyptian's left hand made his way to his partner's hip, while the right hand ran through his lover's golden main. The adventurer parted his lips to let the ancient priest's tongue in to play with his. Alex moaned as Imhotep's tongue started playing with his own; as he wanted to tease his new lover, Alex gently his hands all over Imhotep's back.

The ancient mummy would have teased the blond man back if the spying medjai hadn't decided to intervene during their little exchange. He sat right between the two lovers; making sure to separate the two men and keeping them from cuddling. He simply couldn't let them get too far. Imhotep hadn't done anything wrong so far, but it shouldn't mean that the medjai would allow him to get frisky with Alex.

-So, how are you doing today? Are the morning sicknesses still keeping awake at night? Asked the Egyptian warrior; completely ignoring the mummy.

-Oh… It's going fine! My medication is helping and Imhotep is always helping me when I need it. He is very kind and attentive towards me. I really appreciate it! Said Alex while giving a kind smile to the mummy.

-Yes, I saw how much you appreciate it. Said the medjai with a dry tone; he clearly didn't like this show of appreciation.

The younger man blushed heavily; the mummy growled in frustration. Imhotep could not believe how harshly the medjai spoke to his Alex. So they were kissing, it's not like they were actually having sex! Ardeth was from the Arab culture and kissing a man was not something unusual; besides, Imhotep had seen the medjai kissing the apprentice-medjai's brother in-law… and quite frankly, it wasn't a very catholic scene that was unfolding in the kitchen. The mummy was pretty sure that getting on your knees and playing with a man's flute was something you did in the privacy of your own room; not in the kitchen of your friend's house.

-Not as much as you enjoyed kissing Mister Jonathan last night in the kitchen; that's for sure! Spat the ancient priest in retaliation; enjoying the sheer look of horror at having his secret liaison exposed. Especially when he got onto his…

-Akhrs! Faqat akhrs! Almost screeched Ardeth with a large blush on his cheeks (Shut up! Just shut up!).

-Thmm, walttawaqquf ean muqataeat bna! Daeuna nakun wahdah! Replied Imhotep with a devious smirk (Then, stop interrupting! Let us be alone!).

-I am only looking for Alex's well-being. His mother has some worries about your behaviour towards him. Said Ardeth with a dirty look at the mummy.

-What has Imhotep done now? Aside from taking care of me; making sure that I am well; making sure I take my medication, even when I don't want to or make a fuss about it; listening to me when I need it… What could he have done that was so reprehensible? Growled Alex, furious that his mother meddled in his affairs and trash talked his… his… someone he really appreciated, a lot.

-Now, Alex, it is only natural for your mother to worry about you? What if our child got pregnant from an enemy? Wouldn't you be wary of the person? Your mother is only trying to look out for you and process this situation as best as she could. Said Imhotep kindly and gently to his child's mother; trying to keep him calm and making sure that the mother and the son were on good terms. Dissension in the family was very bad for him and Alex's relationship.

-For once, I agree with the accursed mummy. Your mother is simply worried for you! How could she not? You are with child; the mummy is the father; he is out in the world instead of being in hell… started to say Ardeth with a kind smile. I know everything is hard on you. Your situation is unique, stressful and unfair to you and to everyone; especially the baby that is growing inside of you. Your mother's words and temper come from her fear and sadness at not being able to protect you and not being there for you. Lashing out at the mummy is how she copes with all the stress. I am sure with time; she will calm down and be more open to this situation.

-I guess you are right… By the way, I think you and my uncle do make a nice couple. Said Alex before getting up and walking back to the mansion.

Both Egyptians sat mouth agape; not knowing what to say to this compliment. Alex knew Arabic? They should have known that a man like Alexander O'Connell would know the language; he was an adventurer who travelled the world, he had to have learned a few languages along the way.

Yet, it was uneasy for them to know that they couldn't speak in privacy without Alex understanding them; if they had new information on their target, they couldn't hide it very well from him. This was a real pain in the neck!

-Well, I'll be going to keep Alex company. We both know what he can do once he is bored. Said the mummy before getting up to make his way back to the mansion; leaving the blushing and mortified medjai behind.

The medjai was far too stuck in his own thoughts to care about the mummy's departure. He almost didn't hear Jonathan sneaking up on him; he turned around just as his lover was about to tap him on the shoulder. He took advantage of his lover's confusion to kiss him and pull him into a warm embrace… Before pushing him onto the ground to ravage him!