Another snippet for your entertainment.
“Maybe
it’s time to make a few changes,” Iker said gently. “You’re an accomplished
doctor and a responsible father from what you’ve told me. I find it hard to
believe that your sons will turn on you if you sit them down and tell them the
whole story. What you’re feeling for Javi doesn’t take away the love you felt
for their mother. Young people are more tolerant than you realize.”
Ed
looked up sharply. “I’m not telling them about Javi!”
“Then
don’t mention him, but you can say you’re bisexual. It’s not the end of the
world, Ed. Some very famous people claim that label.”
“I
don’t give a damn about other people,” Ed snapped. “I’m trying to understand
why I’m jonesing for the pair of you after being happily married to a woman for
over twenty-five years.”
“Excuse
me?” Iker asked. “Did you just say the
pair of you?”
“I
misspoke,” Ed amended quickly.
Iker
gave him a sly smile. “Too bad. The idea of a three-way with you and Javi is
hot."
Ed
was horrified to feel his cock taking the bait. The image of them sprawled in
his bed, naked and entwined, made him catch his breath. Blood rushed to his
cheeks and his heart thudded loudly in his head. It felt like he’d been racing
toward the edge of a cliff, charging nonstop until he flew out into the void,
and the only thing preventing him from dropping a thousand feet and splattering
on the rocks below was Iker. When had this stranger turned into his anchor?
As
if he could read his mind, Iker reached across the table and grabbed Ed’s hand,
which had been busy making little piles with the breadcrumbs he’d scattered
over the fine linen.
“I
think it’s time to go,” Iker said.
“Agreed,”
Ed said, trying desperately to regain his equilibrium. Signaling the waiter, he
asked for the bill, and when it was presented, he paid with his credit card.
Iker motioned to leave a tip, but Ed reached for his hand to stop him.
“My
treat,” he said brusquely.
“Thank
you,” Iker replied.
They
were subdued on the way home. Once again, Ed insisted Iker drive, giving himself
the opportunity to dwell on their conversation. The flush of arousal he’d
experienced at the restaurant had evaporated, and he was worn out. In light of
their conversation, he gave some serious thought to all the possibilities. Had
he been in denial all these years in order to keep the status quo? Family,
wife, children, career. Wasn’t that supposed to take priority over anything
else? If so, he’d done his part, and quite well, he wanted to add. But maybe
now it was time to rethink his priorities.
Being
bisexual didn’t take anything away from his previous life. Why not admit he’d
had feelings for Javi all along? And what of Iker? Was he just caught up in
this shitstorm because Ed had a thing for Basque men? Ed knew he was
prevaricating before he even finished his thought. Iker was attractive in his
own right and shouldn’t end up as collateral damage.
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