Chapter 200 - 3 Standing On The Road To Dominik

"I was surprised too," Franciszek Baczyński announced. "That is why I believe that Mr. Śliwiński is a real treasure. He is a true Renaissance man."

Andrzej absolutely agreed with that. A 'Renaissance man' was defined as very versatile people, like Leonardo da Vinci, who was a multi-talented artist but also an inventor. In general, this era paid tribute to enlightened people who have skills and knowledge in various fields. And that's what Dominik was like.

Maybe Śliwiński did not have a comprehensive education, he did not even graduate from high school, but he was intelligent and well-read, and when he was to play a character, he prepared himself perfectly for his role. Until now, there were law books in the regiments of his office, which he used to learn the law for the movie In the Light of the Accusation.

So Nowicki agreed with the producer, yet he felt something unpleasant about himself. Baczyński looked at Dominik with a gleam of absolute admiration in his eye, and the photographer remembered the rumors that this man was closer to a certain New Zealander during his sports career. Tied closer as intimate.

It would be better if weird thoughts about a handsome actor have not started to appear in the producer's head.

Andrzej was really starting to feel anxious. Śliwiński had unpleasant experiences with men who had a fascination with not necessarily healthy. He didn't need any more.

Baczyński may have been gay, but he may not have been. He may have had fantasies with Dominik in the lead role, and he may not have had them. He might suspect that the young actor had a preference for men, and he might not have known it. Andrzej felt, however, the need to clearly indicate that Śliwiński is not currently single, regardless of the gender of lovers he prefers.

"Yes, he is," he confirmed. "Professionally, there is nothing that could restrict Dominik. I'm really proud of him. Now that I have returned, I will make sure that Dominik takes care not only of his job, but also of his private life. As his roommate and… friend, it's easier for me to keep an eye on him."

Baczyński looked at Andrzej more closely, with a smile that was very enigmatic, and he replied. The word 'friend' was uttered by the photographer with some emotional emphasis, which clearly suggested a certain ambiguity.

"Oh, I have no doubts that everyone who has a private relationship with Mr. Śliwiński wants to take care of his welfare. I absolutely do not doubt it."

Nowicki was not sure if Franciszek Baczyński had guessed the depth of the relationship between him and Dominik, but it seemed that at least he understood that Śliwiński is currently unavailable. That should stop any possible bizarre ideas from the manufacturer. After all, Andrzej clearly indicated that he was standing on the road to Dominik and he would not be an obstacle that could be easily overcome.

Franciszek Baczyński knew, of course, that Nowicki and Śliwiński live together and are a pair of excellent friends. He had the opportunity to visit Dominik at home and saw that Andrzej was practically at home there. Perhaps Baczyński has already heard rumors about them. But he never asked for anything, and he acted as if it was nothing and he didn't care.

Now, Franciszek Baczyński gave the impression of a man who did not care about the relationship between Nowicki and Śliwiński, but his eyes did not stop shining as they turned to Dominik. Andrzej hoped it was due to the fact that the guy admired the young actor only professionally.

"The photos you took ..." Baczyński turned to Nowicki.

"For the sole private use of Dominic. A souvenir from the set, maybe something like a private chronicle."

"Yes, yes, I understand, but it just occurred to me that maybe it's worth spreading some of them as part of promoting the program and the actor himself. The so-called 'behind the scene' are very popular lately. Of course, such photos should be approved by both parties before publication."

Andrzej decided that it might not be a completely stupid idea. After all, just a moment ago, he wished people would be able to see this beautiful, natural Dominic.

"I'll talk to him about it," he promised.

"Great! I know that Mr. Śliwiński appreciates privacy, but these photos are not taken in his bedroom, but in a public place, the workplace, at work. This is a big difference. Would you agree with me, Mr. Nowicki?"

Does this man refer now to Andrzej's inglorious past when he was working as paparazzi? Even if so, Nowicki had no problem with it, because if he hadn't worked as a paparazzi, he would not have found Dominik at that time and the actor would probably still have a toxic relationship with his manager.

For this reason, Andrzej smiled proudly.

"I totally agree," he announced. Suddenly, however, a very disturbing thought appeared in his mind.

And if he meets Dominik now and they embrace each other, if someone takes a photo of them and puts them on the Internet, will it also be a photo taken at the workplace or an infringement of privacy?

Damn, Andrzej will really have to be careful, and he wanted so much to take his sweet man into his arms and then...

Andrzej was hungry, he was terribly hungry for the body and love of his partner. When they were together, when their bodies were bound by passion, their hearts also merged into one. After many struggles and hardships, they finally reached the level of mutual emotional fulfillment and it was their most wonderful sacred. To think that someone could take a picture of them and make media, pornographic entertainment from the moment of the most beautiful elation of body and soul was disgusting. The ecstasy that Dominik experienced and introduced himself to was spiritual holiness, not food for the masses thirsty for erotic fantasies. This moment, and Dominik himself, belonged exclusively to Andrzej.

If Śliwiński sees him on the set, will he be able to control himself? Will Nowicki himself be able to do it when these two delightful aquamarine suns, blazing like the embodiment of love and passion, look at him?

Coming to this set, however, was perhaps a little too risky.

Andrzej looked around, but no longer saw the actor. He started looking for him a little more nervously. Where the hell has Dominik gone now?

"Are you looking for Mr. Śliwiński?" Franciszek Baczyński asked. "He has just moved into the second studio where he will be making an interview. That place is more intimate, better suited to casual conversation and has slightly different acoustics. Shall we go over there?"

"I think I've seen enough," said the photographer. "I don't want Dominik to see me and accidentally get distracted. Anyway, I have a few calls to make, so I'm waiting for the end of the photos downstairs."

"As you wish. Mr. Śliwiński will surely be pleased with your surprise in person."

There was something about Baczyński's smile that made Andrzej feel anxious. For some reason, this smile reminded him of Marek Marczak.

***

"We left our guest alone, but only for a moment," said Dominik Śliwiński, looking into the camera lens. "I look in the oven and ... Look at our cake blush. The bottom baked beautifully and now it will support the weight of our berries without any problems. Pour them over the hot cake, spread it evenly and put it back in the oven. This time it will be about forty minutes. So let's go back to our guest..."

***

Andrzej lied saying that he had several calls to make. His only reason for escaping the set was the fear that when his and Dominik's eyes met, one of them would have trouble controlling himself and could result in an ambiguous or even unequivocal scene. If it were caught by someone and recorded, and then disseminated on the web... Andrzej Nowicki did not even dare to think about the possible consequences.

Dominik Śliwiński finished shooting for a Hollywood production after three and a half months. According to Andrzej, the shooting took too long, after all, they were shooting only a two-hour movie, but Dominik explained that the whole thing was also preparation for the role, which he was under the watchful eye of the production. Post-production is expected to take up to six months, so the film is unlikely to hit theaters this year.