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I might have had my doubts about being anything special as a boyfriend, but my mom never once stopped believing in me. She sacrificed so much so that I could have a better life than she did growing up, and so I can follow my dreams, whatever they were or will be.

It means so much to me that I’ve already started paying some of that back to her. It’s her turn to live her life to the fullest now and chase whatever dreams she never thought she could have.

All because I met two wonderful men who don’t know when to quit spoiling me.

“Look at you!” I cry, stepping back to admire the new outfit she must have bought with the money I sent her. Augustabsolutely insisted that we treat her, so we arranged a couple of nights in a fancy resort and spa for her in Albertson so she wouldn’t have to worry about traveling today before or after the ceremony. Besides, it’s about damn time she had a little pampering.

“Oh, never mind me,” she says shyly, even though she’s beaming at the praise. “Look at you!”

“I look like a grape,” I say, laughing and rolling my eyes.

“You look like a distinguished young man,” Tallis says firmly behind me. I think it’s kind of adorable how he hates me saying anything negative about myself.

Sometimes I do it on purpose just to get a spanking.

It’s kind of insane how quickly I’ve thrown myself into the kinky scene. But it turns out that this is very much the life for me.

And the men for me.

“Mom,” I say, vibrating with nervous excitement as I grab her hand and we face my Daddies. “I’d like you to meet Tallis and August Demir. My boyfriends.”

I’m so proud of myself that I didn’t pause or even stutter before saying the word. It might have only been a few weeks, but I’m working really hard on being confident enough not to second guess that I’m worthy of this.

I’d already told her that I’d started dating a married couple when we made it official after the toga party. She was a bit confused at first, but once she understood that nobody was cheating and that all three of us were already in love, she was a thousand percent supportive.

And when they sent her that money and she realized I’d got myself a pair of sugar Daddies…woah. She was beyond delighted, telling me I was the most special boy in the whole world, and I deserved nothing less than to be spoiled to within an inch of my life.

It finally occurred to me in that moment she’d been telling me that since I was born. It was only ever me who didn’t believe in myself and tried to make myself smaller. Thankfully, I met a couple of daddies who wouldn’t stand for that.

I love that, much like Tallis’s mom, she had never been anything but supportive of me. My biggest champion and my constant support. I hate that August doesn’t really have that, but I already know my mom is going to adore him just as much as Tallis’s.

And that’s before I’ve had a chance to tell her that August has paid off my student loans. I still can’t quite believe it myself, but it’s true. His and Tallis’s truly priceless gift, though, is giving me time to work out what I want to do as a career. I want to aim high, just like they have. Now I’ve got the freedom to do that.

Whatever I did in that past life, it must have been next level to be so blessed in this one. Maybe I rescued a whole basket of puppiesandan orphanage.

“Oh,” my mom says breathlessly, looking August and Tallis up and down appreciatively. “Aren’t you bothsohandsome! Ollie, I can’t even find one decent man and you’ve bagged yourself two! I’m jealous!”

I laugh and shake my head. “Tallis, August, this is my mom, Kim.”

“A pleasure to meet you, ma’am,” Tallis says, taking her hand and kissing the backs of her fingers. My mom blushes and giggles, probably looking a lot like me for a second.

“You raised an exceptional son,” August adds when it’s his turn to greet her, which he does with one of his famous bear hugs.

“Oh, I’m not sure how much I did,” she says bashfully as they part, shaking her head. “He’s always been an amazing kid.”

“I can see where he gets his modesty from,” Tallis says with only a hint of exasperation, making me laugh. “You’re joining us for dinner, Ms. Carver?”

“Yes, if I’m not intruding?” my mom replies, glancing at me.

“Of course you’re not!” I cry, mildly horrified.

“We can’t wait to get to know you better,” Tallis says warmly.

My mom looks pleased as punch. “That sounds lovely,” she says. “Shall I meet you at the restaurant? I’m sure you boys want a moment to yourselves.” She winks and waves at me before I can object. But when Tallis and August don’t protest, I wonder if she picked up on something from them that I missed.

There are less people on the field now as I turn and face my Daddies with a quizzical look on my face. “Are you going to suggest a quickie in the locker room? Because I can tell you right now it doesn’t smell great in there.”

August bursts out laughing while Tallis shakes his head. “Such a naughty boy. I don’t know if you deserve any presents if you’re going to be cheeky.”