[3rd Person’s POV]

Adrenaline rushed through his veins.

Who would not get excited when you graduate from college in a few hours from now? Levi Adams, couldn’t erase the smile on his face, recalling all the hardships he overcome throughout the years.

It’s been eight years since his parents passed away. Since then, he has raised himself all alone. He started working in an ice cream parlor at an early age where, mostly, the wage was enough to pay his rent. So, he had to make some double shift to buy his necessities on a day to day basis.

But still, it wasn’t enough to send him to school. So, he applied for another part-time job that would sustain his college tuition fees.

Staring at his reflection from the mirror, Levi pointed to a slight dark bag underneath his eye. He didn’t sleep properly last night. Excitement crowded his exhaustion from work. Levi was awake, thinking about all the possibilities of life and opportunity for him after graduating.

Now, at last, he’s one step closer to his dream of becoming a veterinarian. At the age of 28, Levi kept his innocence untouched. He’s openly gay, but he’s not yet invested in loving someone. Moreso, Levi is fond of building and making his dreams come true first.

Combing his semi-wet hair with a towel wrapped around his waist, exposing his cherry nipples that contrasted well with his fair skin. His slender body makes him look younger than his current age.

A knock on the door made his head twist. He wished he could ignore it. But the longer he ignores it, the more chances of creating a commotion.

As his other apartment renters weren’t accustomed to such noise.

Levi trekked towards the front door, as he opened, he recognized the same delivery man, holding a bouquet of pink roses and a box of expensive gifts. They both flashed an awkward smile. Levi, inwardly sighed and forced a smile. “The same sender… again?” he softly asked, hoping it wasn’t him but he was wrong.

The delivery man rubbed the back of his head, slowly bobbing his head. “Y-Yeah,” stammering as he handed over the parcel and the bouquet to Levi. He mouthed thank you to the delivery man and closed the door.

Resting his back on the door, Levi read the note attached to the flower.

“Your hardwork deserves a treat. Open the box.

-B”

Levi heaved a sigh. Much as he wanted to open the box, as his curiosity started to rise, he chose not to. His eyes fell on the living room. It smelled like a garden. A freshly picked rose, to be exact. He lost count of how many bouquets of roses were arranged in his living room.

Least to say that there isn’t no vacant space. As the man who happened to give Levi a bouquet of flowers started for more than three years now. Not a day that he wouldn’t receive a bouquet of roses and a parcel containing expensive gifts.

“Where am I going to put this?” he asked himself. He could barely stroll towards the kitchen. Levi would also regret if he’d thrown the roses in the trash bin. Now, he’s suffering the consequences. Biting his lower lip as he inhaled the rose.

It always smelled good. Somehow, it uplifts his mood even more. He locked his gaze on the rectangular box he held, covered with a black wrapper and a huge gold ribbon—like he had always received in the past three years.

He tried to open one box, but he wished he hadn’t let his curiosity get the best of him. Levi got embarrassed as he recalled the present sent to him.

Levi opened the door of the vacant bedroom in his apartment. In front of him was a row of tall piles of boxes he had received in the past three years.

The old ones were covered with dust and had cob webs on them. The new ones are starting to have one. “Oh my gosh,” he shook his head. Levi thought about disposing of them and selling them. But he’s afraid to open any of them. Embarrassed that if he sold it as a mystery box, someone would accuse him of being a pervert.

The last time he opened, he received a brown dildo that was suggested to be shaped as per ordered and a new car key for the latest and expensive car with a note attached as:

“Pick one to ride

-B”

Levi, promised himself not to open any boxes from then onwards. But something told him to open the box he was holding. As if it was calling his name and captivating his attention. Although, it wasn’t different packaging from all the parcels he received.

But this one… it awakens his deep curiosity from within.

Gnashing his teeth in between his jaws, Levi removed the golden ribbon and tore the silhouette black wrapper. His heart began to pound so quickly. Suddenly, Levi felt his throat parched. He’s on the verge of stopping himself or to open it now.

Contemplations of his actions confused Levi a lot. Left without a choice, led to such curiosity, with eyes shut, he removed the lid of the box. Holding his breath for five seconds, allowing the deafening silence to scare him even more before he fluttered his eyes open.

A line etched on his forehead as he recognized a handcuff, a leather choker with his name embossed on it and a folded paper which he assumed to contain a note. His fingers trembled as Levi picked the items one by one. Swallowing a lump in his throat while observing the things.

He might be a virgin, but he knew what sex toys are. And he could tell that he was holding one right now. Shrugging the thoughts away as he took the paper. Placing the box on top of another pile of boxes, Levi unfolded the paper.

“Do you like my present? Congratulations on your graduation day.

-B”