Fic:Glamorous Glambert (5/50)
Title: Glamorous Glambert (5/50)
Author: Amberwinters
Pairing: Adam/Simon; Adam/Kris
Rating: PG-13/R
Summary: AU fic that takes place in a fictional country around the 1700s. Kris is a landowner, Simon is a powerful trader and Adam is a theater sensation.
Wordcount: 2077
Notes: Here is part 5.
Warnings: Not too many, some cursing.
Kris went back to his room and tossed and turned. He finally fell asleep in the early morning. When he woke up it was already late in the afternoon and Adam was gone. Kris saw Matt and Neil in the dining room having lunch.
“Hey guys, sorry for being a jerk last night.”
Matt laughed, “Don’t sell your self short and limit it to last night.”
For the next month, Kris didn’t see Adam at all. He stayed away from the city and Adam had not returned to the estate. The Allens were invited to a dinner at the Sarvers. They went and it was an awkward affair. Kris got stuck at the unpopular, not really a part of society table with Neil, Danny Gokey, and some poor female relations of the Sarvers.
Danny, true to form decided to pick on Neil Lambert. “So my father told me apparently your brother isn’t satisfied with being a singer by day and whore at night, instead he is going to combine the two and star in some crazy sex show.”
Neil just rolled his eyes, “Danny, your definition of a sex show is two actors hugging.”
“Ask Matt, he heard it too. Everyone is whispering about it tonight. Apparently it’s a staged orgy. Haven’t you noticed the looks you and your Mom have been getting?”
Neil shrugged, “We always get looks because Adam is famous and we usually don’t fit in. Your Dad keeps giving my Mom looks because he’s hot for her.”
Kris knew Danny was going to react badly and he did. He grabbed Neil and started yelling, “You leave my father out of this. Didn’t you learn from your father not to mess with the Gokey’s.”
Kris pushed Danny away from Neil, “Danny stop instigating and trying to make a scene.”
Neil regained his balance, “You better watch your back, Gokey.”
Everyone was now looking, Danny was turning red, “Your whole family are whores. When are you going to start selling yourself? The rest of your family has a booming business.”
Neil lost it and punched Danny. Leila and the Allens came running over, hoping to stop the fighting. A crowd had gathered around and Mr. Gokey was restraining his son while Kris held onto Neil. Mrs. Gokey was furious.
Mrs. Gokey screamed at her husband, “I am so sick of having to deal with the Lamberts drama. All they do is try and corrupt God-fearing people. They don’t belong in society and so help me if you defend them.” Mr. Gokey just kept his mouth shut
The Sarvers just shook their head and Mrs. Sarver announced that they had an opera singer in the music room to perform for everyone. The Allens decided to take Neil and Leila home. Kris was more than happy to go. Leila was crying on the drive and talking with Kim Allen. Kris felt horrible.
Neil was still angry and decided to lash out, “Why are we even here? Couldn’t Adam have gotten Simon to buy us something in another province? Simon has been all over, surely there are better places like in the islands.”
“Those lands have been in your father’s family for a long time. Your father would turn in his grave if we sold them.”
“Better he rolls around in a grave then we keep living in humiliation. Bad enough you apparently fucked Mr. Gokey, Dad gambled all our money to the Girauds, Adam is performing in outrageous shows and blowing Simon Cowell, but now we have to move back “home” and pretend to be respectable? This really sucks.”
Leila slapped Neil, “Your brother is making it possible for you to have a respectable life and at the expense of his. You want to say bad stuff about me fine but you of all people should realize what Adam is doing for you and your future. Have you had to do anything to improve our situation?”
Neil looked deflated and just kept quiet. Kim comforted Leila, “Neil is just hurting, Leila. Danny Gokey is just like his Mom, a hypocrite and self-righteous. I know I shouldn’t judge either but they are mean.”
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The next day Neil apologized to his mother and then asked Kris to come with him to the city. Kris was hesitant but he did want to see Adam. Matt Giraud dropped by as they were figuring out how to get there.
“Hey Kris, my Mom asked me to stop in and give you all a heads up. Mrs. Gokey is trying to get the whole church to believe Leila Lambert is a witch and Adam is the devil.”
Kris laughed, “That is ridiculous.”
“I know but people are stupid. I think we should let Adam know and maybe get Neil and Leila to stay in town a couple days until Rhonda Gokey loses her steam.”
Kris decided to air on the side of caution and made plans to head to the city with the Lamberts. Matt, Neil, Leila and Kris headed down the next day in Matt’s carriage. Although, Kris told Neil about the rumors they kept Leila in the dark. They arrived in town in the evening and went to Adam’s place. He rented a few rooms right off the main square in town. Adam answered surprised to see them. He was in an evening robe but had fresh makeup on presumably for the show that night.
They went in. Simon Cowell was there lounging in an ottoman writing some notes. He looked very at home there with his shirt slightly undone and his shoes off.
Simon smiled at the group, “I didn’t realize Adam was having a reunion tonight.”
Leila smiled insincerely, “I know you don’t like Adam being distracted by loved ones but we wanted to visit.”
Adam just exchanged glances with Simon and put his arm around his mother, “I am always happy when you come but it is a long journey. Where are you staying?”
“Here, of course.”
Adam looked at Simon again. Simon smiled, “No sense in you all cramming into Adam’s rooms when I have a large villa nearby. I’d be happy to have you all as guests. How long are you staying?”
Matt was excited, “Just a few days.”
Kris was watching Adam. Adam didn’t seem too happy about the intrusion. Kris wondered what he and Simon had been doing before they arrived. Neither looked particularly disheveled. Kris did not like Simon at all and was sure he was not the great guy Adam seemed to think he was.
Kris broke the silence, “Are you planning on doing a new show, Adam?”
Adam was caught off guard, “Why would you ask?”
Kris shrugged, “I thought I heard something like that.”
Adam got annoyed, “You heard something? From who? It is not like you are well connected with the arts, Kris.”
Neil piped in, “Well, we heard it wasn’t so much art…”
Leila gave Neil a dirty look, “I thought this show was scheduled for the rest of the year.”
Simon spoke up, “It is and we change some of the numbers once in a while. We are considering some on demand performances for the crown.”
Adam shifted, “Will you be coming to tonight’s performance?”
Leila smiled at her son, “That would be great.”
Simon stood up, “Then why don’t we head back to my place so you can quickly settle in before the show.”
Simon was herding them out. Kris passed Adam on his way out, “See you tonight, Glambert.” Kris squeezed Adam’s hand. Adam looked at Kris and smiled. Kris saw Simon looking over annoyed. Everyone else had already left the room. Simon came over, “See you later, Adam.” Simon pulled Adam into an aggressive kiss that seemed to surprise Adam. Adam didn’t pull back though even though Simon was kissing him hard. Simon released Adam and Adams lips were red. Adam laughed, “Goodbye to you too, Simon.” Simon looked at Adam and smirked, “Come on Allen, Adam needs to fix his makeup.”
They rode to Simon’s villa which was very impressive. It was large and decorated in a Turkish/Greco-roman motif. He gave them a tour which finished in the yard which featured a large pool, fountains, and a covered area for gatherings. This drove home just how rich Simon was and how well he lived. There were beautiful servants all over.
Leila and Neil obviously had never been there. Leila was shocked at some of the statues which featured naked couplings, “Does Adam stay here?”
Simon responded to her, “Sometimes, the blue room with the jeweled comforter is Adam’s room. On show nights he likes to stay closer to the theater.”
Kris saw Kara come out dressed in a simple, expensive day dress. Simon kissed her hello on the cheek, “Do you all know my fiancé, Kara?”
Leila mouth dropped, “Your fiancé?”
Kara smiled, “You must be Mrs. Lambert, Adam’s mom. It is so nice to finally meet you and Neil. Adam talks about you both all the time.”
Simon continued the introductions, “This is Adam’s friends Kris Allen and Matt Giraud.”
“I remember Matt from the party at his place.” Kara looked at Kris, “So you use to be Adam’s best friend, huh?”
“Yes, our estates are adjacent so we played together until they moved to the city.”
Kara excused herself saying she needed to dress for the evening. Everyone else needed to change as well. As everyone left, Simon grabbed Kris’ arm for him to stay behind. Kris was alarmed but just waited until the others left.
Simon let go of Kris and turned to him, “Kris you seem like a nice enough guy but you aren’t in Adam’s league. You do realize Adam has his pick of lovers and he picks them carefully.”
Kris was caught off guard by Simon and slightly pissed. “Yes, Adam mentioned you collaborate on pimping him out.”
Simon laughed, “That doesn’t sound like Adam’s words but I do have some say on whom he gets close to.”
Kris looked at Simon, “So I don’t make the cut?”
Simon looked at Kris, “Exactly, my point. You are like the kind of guy some shy, sheltered maiden dreams of marrying. You are not the guy that keeps Glambert coming back for more. You are far too conventional. So I am not worried about you seducing him but I don’t want you messing with his head. Adam has spent the last decade perfecting his performances, growing a thick skin and figuring out what he wants from life. You would not be doing him any favors dangling some fictional life he can never have. That would be mean.”
Kris was beyond coherent thought, “What is mean, is you taking advantage of him and making him do sex shows. I heard he is in some kind of orgy show.”
Simon looked at Kris, “Adam is doing a side project he helped create. I have never made Adam do anything Adam did not want to do. Aside from the fact, that only a complete idiot would fuck with someone like me, you obviously have no idea the nature of my relationship with Adam. But make no mistake about it, if I want you out of Adam’s life, you will be out of his life. Am I clear, Mr. Allen?”
Kris realized he was pushing someone that could destroy not only him but his whole family. “Mr. Cowell, I am sorry. I care about Adam and just want what is best for him.”
Simon was pissed, “Tell that sappy stuff to his Mom because I don’t give a crap what motivated you to mouth off to me or impugn my character. The simple truth is you don’t like the fact that Adam is mine and I am not willing to share him with you. Especially, since you seem to think I share him all the time. Well, I suggest for your own health you get over it. I don’t want to have this talk again, Kris Allen.” Simon turned and went back towards the villa.
Kris tried to catch his breath and calm himself down. He had just gotten a veiled threat from on of the most feared and respected man in the realm. He wasn’t even sure why Simon had targeted him since Adam clearly did not even want Kris. Even so, Simon had told Kris to stay away from Adam. Kris knew if he had any sense he would heed the warning and just stay away. Kris was certainly going to try.
~~~End part 5~~~