Friends and Family Series

Alex

By: Ron Robbins
(© 2011 by the author)
Editor: Frank Perry

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Chapter 1
Executive Offices of Stonewall Engineering
Atlanta, Georgia 

Terry Stonewall signed the last copy of the contract that was to be delivered to the DexAm International corporate office in New York the following morning.

Terry and his staff of engineers had worked nonstop for the last two weeks to meet the deadline set for 10 a.m., Monday. He breathed a sigh of relief as he signed and handed the last copy to Dale Williams, his Vice President, who placed it into the leather carrying case that his assistant Jack Cole would be hand carrying to New York. Jack's flight was scheduled to depart at 6:00 p.m.

Terry was not taking any chances on this one. The contract was worth more than $500-million to Stonewall Engineering. It was the largest contract Terry Stonewall had ever bid.

"Thank God that's over with," Terry said. "Since the guys did such a great job pushing this through, I would like you to arrange a dinner party next Friday at The Mansion for everyone who worked on this project. You did a great job as usual, Dale, keeping everything on track, and I really appreciate your help. Why don't you knock off and get home at a decent hour for a change?"

"Thanks, Terry. I'll see you in the morning."

Terry made a call to his girlfriend, Lois Pharr, asking her to join him for dinner at the Ritz-Carlton, in Buckhead. Lois was an old friend and Terry always enjoyed her pleasant and witty company. The Dining Room at the Ritz was one of Terry's favorite restaurants and one of the few four-star restaurants in Atlanta.

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Terry arrived early for his appointment and waited in the cocktail lounge for Lois. The lounge at the Ritz was a delightful meeting place. It was large and spacious with that touch of elegance. The Ritz was the only hotel that served afternoon tea.

Terry and Lois' friendship went back to the time they were both freshmen at Georgia Tech. Lois majored in Finance while Terry studied Architectural Engineering. They met working at their part time jobs as servers at the Red Lobster. Both needed to work to earn their living expenses. It was a tough grind trying to maintain a B average while working six-days a week at the restaurant. They both did well that first year.

Lois felt sorry for Terry because he was sharing an apartment with six other guys living in a seedy neighborhood. He was mugged entering his apartment one night, and the apartment was broken into twice. One of the girls in Lois's apartment decided to move out leaving a vacancy. That's when Lois asked Terry to move in with them and share a bedroom. Terry jumped at the offer. Lois' apartment was in a better neighborhood and his share of the rent was the same as his old apartment.

Lois was the only person who knew Terry was gay. The arrangement worked out well for both of them. Sharing an apartment with three girls gave Terry the perfect cover and allowed him to hide his homosexuality from his family and friends alike. Lois liked the arrangement because she used Terry as her excuse for not dating other guys. She had a one-track mind: money, money and money. Her goals were to make money and to marry a man of means. Lois only dated a guy a second time if he came from a well to do family with money. She always said, 'Why waste time on poor guys, when there are enough guys with the bucks to spend'. That was her philosophy.

It was during their sophomore year that Lois approached Terry with a business proposition to become partners in her escort business. Lois was unhappy because she had to turn away business. Terry's reaction was one of complete shock. First, he had no idea Lois was involved in prostitution, and secondly, because she wanted him to become a male prostitute as well. Lois told him she was losing business because she couldn't provide good-looking young men for her male and female clients.

Lois wanted to launch into the male prostitution service to handle the gay market. Terry admitted she made a convincing argument and he was flattered by her offer, but after thinking it over, he turned her down. Terry explained that he could never be a prostitute. He could only have sex with a man he found attractive. Anyhow, he explained to Lois, he was having enough problems dealing with his orientation as it was.

Terry did agree to recruit some gay men, and to help her run the business. As time went on, the business flourished and continued until they graduated. After graduation, they both decided to settle in Atlanta and to make their fortunes. Of course, Lois continued with the escort business while working full time with one of the major financial consulting firms in town. She was an astute businesswoman and made some wise investments for herself and her clients in the stock market. Naturally, she took advantage of the investment tips her customers passed on to her.

She married Conrad Pharr, the son of one of the wealthiest and most influential families in Atlanta. It was a marriage of convenience with no commitment on the part of either spouse. Conrad was gay and the family wanted to avoid tarnishing the family name. Lois became a member of main line society. She received a substantial dowry and a yearly income from the family for her cooperation. Naturally, her father-in-law hired Lois's firm to handle his financial affairs. Dad also let his business acquaintances know that it would be smart if they used Lois's firm. Around that same time, Terry started his own engineering firm. He opened a small office in Century Center, on the same floor as Lois's firm. They both attended graduate school and earned their post-graduate degrees; Lois earned her law degree, and Terry his MBA.

Lois helped Terry land some prestigious accounts using her connections to get the inside track on many of the new construction projects before they went public. Naturally, Lois received a finder's fee from Terry in addition to her annual retainer fee.

Terry was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't see Lois approach his table until she was standing next to him. "I must be losing my touch; you didn't even notice me," Lois said.

Terry arose from his chair and gave her a peck on the cheek, "Sorry, beautiful; I'm the one who's losing something," Terry said. "You look as ravishing as ever."

The waiter took their drink order. "You look beat," Lois said; "are you all right?"

"It's been a rough month, this is the first night I have had a chance to relax," Terry said. "It's nice to enjoy the company of a lovely lady once again."

"You always make me feel loved," Lois said. "Now, my dear, let me fill you in on the happenings in our little town since we last talked."

The headwaiter approached their table and escorted them into the dining room where he seated them at their table.

After they placed their order, Lois said, "You seem preoccupied; what's troubling you, Terry?"

Terry smiled, "You could always read me like an open book. It's my ever-recurring problem. I'm tired of living alone. I'm at a point in my life where I want to share my life with someone. I hate coming home to an empty house every night. I would like to find a compatible guy who is willing to share his life with me."

"That should be easy, Terry. You're a good-looking, nice guy. I'm sure I can find you a guy for the right price."

"I know you can, sweetheart, but I'm not looking for a gigolo. Maybe I'm asking for the impossible, but I know he's out there, Lois. I'm willing to pay you handsomely to find me the right companion, but not as a lover or a gigolo. He must be unattached and must agree to be monogamous as long as he is living with me. I don't expect him to drop his friends, but I don't want them in my home unless I approve first. Your dating service has always come up with the right men for me in the past, so it makes sense for you to handle this assignment. You realize this is not going to be an easy task, but would you consider such an assignment?"

"You're a hard man to please, Terry, and this will take time, but it sounds like a challenging assignment and I like challenges. Do you think you would be interested in my husband? Never mind, you're too good for that idiot, anyway, I want to keep you as a friend.

"All kidding aside, Terry, this is not going to be easy. I can't think of anyone who would even come close. If you want me to go ahead, my fee will be fifty-thousand, and my usual service charge if you decide to try out any of these candidates I send you to interview."

Terry laughed, "What no freebies?"

"You got that right, sweetheart. Business is business. Now tell me what you see as the ideal companion, and don't leave anything out."

"He should be under six feet, medium build, masculine, not the hairy type. I'm not into the pretty boy types either, but he should be attractive and well rounded in sports. He should be able to play tennis, golf and enjoy sailing; you know an all-around sportsman. He must be a college graduate and at least twenty-five years old. Above all, he must be sophisticated with an even disposition and an outgoing personality. We must be compatible if this is going to work. I would like a ninety-day trial period of adjustment. I expect to sign a contract after the trial period for a minimum time of three years. He will receive a compensation package based on his needs and his current earnings. It would be great if he wanted to work in my firm, but that's an option. I will pay him a yearly salary, and living expenses, a car, and a clothing allowance. I will also throw in his college tuition if he would like to advance his education. He will also receive a ten thousand-dollar bonus for every year he stays with me.

"I don't expect you to find this person overnight, Lois, but I hope you find him within my lifetime," Terry chuckled. "It would save a lot of time if you could make a video of the candidate. If you find a candidate, he is to undergo a complete physical and psychological examination in addition to an intensive background investigation. I know this is going to be expensive, but it's a wise investment."

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Six months had passed since Lois took on the assignment and had only been able to find two possible candidates. Terry had rejected them both as roommates but found them to be interesting sexual interludes.

Terry had been working on a project in Australia, and spent months out of the country. Lois had no luck trying to contact him. After returning home from Australia, he answered all the personal telephone messages that piled up during his absence. After spending several hours on the phone, he finally reached Lois.

"Where in the hell have you been, Terry? I thought you fell off the face of the earth. I have been trying to reach you for over three months. Here I've been working my tail off and not a word from you. I find you the perfect guy and I can't find you."

"Calm down, Lois, I was in Australia; now what treasure did you find for me this time?"

"His name is Alexander Savage, and he's definitely Mister Wonderful. You'll go ape over this guy," Lois said. "My assistant is leaving now with Alex's complete package. Lock your office door and look at his video."

"God, I hope you're right," Terry said. "The guy sounds like a winner."

"It's Friday, sweetheart," Lois said. "Are we doing dinner at the Ritz tonight? Save the charm for later, Romeo! See you at the Ritz at six. I'll bring all Alex's test results along."

Terry's secretary handed Terry a large envelope that Lois had sent. He told Helen to hold all his calls and he was not to be disturbed. He inserted the tape into the video player and watched the tape. He rewound the tape and played it again. He picked up the telephone and dialed Lois' number.

"Let's have lunch at the Buckhead Diner and talk about Mister Savage," Terry said. "Bring any paperwork you have on him. You may have earned your fee."

Lois was in a corner booth in the back of the restaurant when Terry arrived. He gave her a peck on the cheek and sat opposite her.

"I knew you would flip over Alex," Lois said. "He has it all and he is absolutely the nicest guy I've met in a long time."

"He's perfect, Lois. God, he looks like he stepped out of the pages of International Male. Go ahead and have him checked out. I'd like to meet him tonight if you can arrange it. He is almost too good to be true."

"Why do you think I was so damned annoyed when you didn't return my calls? I knew when I interviewed Alex three months ago that he was the one for you. So, my angel, I had him run through the testing process. He is squeaky clean and first-quality merchandise."

"When can I meet him?"

"If he is still available, I'll try and set it up for six o'clock this evening at the Ritz," Lois said. "I'll ask him to spend the weekend with you if you two hit it off at dinner tonight."

Their waiter took their order and left. Lois handed Terry a large envelope, "You'll find his file very interesting reading material. Alex has had a streak of bad luck. Maybe you can turn things around for him."

"I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you, Lois. Australia is wonderful, but the jet lag will kill you. It has to be the longest plane ride in the world."

"I hope you hit it off with Alex," Lois said. "In many ways, he reminds me a lot of you. You're both decent, clean-cut guys"

"Now, tell me everything I've missed in the three months I've been away." Terry said.

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Terry returned to his office. He opened the envelope and read the report, service record, and the psychological profile on Alex. Everything was there; his life unfolded from the time he was born, until the time he arrived in Atlanta five months before.

He was the all-American boy, Eagle Scout, honor student, class president and even won the most outstanding student award in high school. He also graduated third in his class at the Naval Academy. Alex married his high school sweetheart after graduating from the Academy and began a promising career in the Navy.

After three years in the service, everything began to turn sour for him. His world fell apart. After his wife divorced him, his promising career ended. That was the end as far as his promising Naval career went. He served his remaining time in the Navy and resigned his commission to return to college.

Terry ran the video tape again to make sure he would recognize Alex, and then locked the tape and the folder in his safe.

Terry was excited about the meeting and had to force himself to concentrate on his work. He called home and told David, his house manager, of his change in plans for the weekend. He set his wristwatch alarm for five thirty and plowed into his work. He knew that once he began working he would lose all track of time.

The Ritz-Carlton Lounge

Terry told the Headwaiter in the lounge that he was expecting Alex Savage to join him for dinner. He selected a small table in the back of the room that faced the entrance. At five-fifty-eight, he saw Alex approach the Headwaiter. He watched as Alex was escorted to his table.

He stood and extended his hand, "Hi, I'm Terry Stonewall, and it's a pleasure to meet you Alex; please have a seat. I was about to order a glass of wine; what would you like?"

"A glass of wine would be fine, Mr. Stonewall," Alex said. "This is my first visit to the Ritz. I've heard it is a great hotel."

"I happen to like it, and please, call me Terry. How are you adjusting to Atlanta so far?"

"I really enjoy it," Alex said. "My classmates and I have covered the local hangouts and points of interest. I've found the natives to be friendly. It's quite a refreshing change from New York."

"Have you spoken to Mrs. Pharr today?"

"I had lunch with her this afternoon. Why, is there problem? She begged me to meet with you tonight. When she called me this afternoon, I told her I had changed my mind and was no longer interested in pursuing your offer. She told me you were very impressed with my video. She said I owed you the courtesy of meeting with you to explain the reason why I changed my mind."

"Would you mind telling me your age?" Alex asked.

"Thirty-five next month, why do you ask?"

"I thought you would be much older, from the way Lois spoke about you. Actually, I agree with Lois on one thing. You are one handsome guy."

Terry blushed.

Alex continued, "I'm sorry if I embarrassed you, but it's the truth. I've been stupid about this whole thing and blame myself for letting it go this far. I don't know what I was thinking when Lois initially spoke to me about your proposition. I'll admit it sounded interesting at the time. I guess that's what I wanted to hear. I had just arrived in Atlanta and I was lonely. Lois made it seem so plausible. If I didn't like you, I could walk away with no harm done. I began to have second thoughts about everything after I realized what I would become. I felt uncomfortable and decided not to pursue the arrangement.

"Emotionally, I was at a very low point in my life. In retrospect, I wondered why I didn't take a gun and blow my brains out. It would have been the easy way out. I've been through hell, Terry. I'm just beginning to crawl back to a normal life again. The more I thought about the arrangement, the more disgusted I felt about myself for even thinking I could become a gigolo.

"Then out of the blue, Lois called this morning. That's when I told her I was no longer interested. I assure you she was not a happy camper when I broke the news to her. Lois had a right to be angry, because she thought she had a deal. We made a bargain; if I agreed to have dinner with you tonight then she agreed to release me from our contract and write off the money she spent on me. I felt bad about letting her down after she spent the money on my testing."

"Lois is a very dear friend and we do go back a long time," Terry said. "She did promise me that you would be here at six this evening and she has not disappointed me."

The waiter interrupted them to let them know that their table in the dining room was ready. After they were seated and orders placed, Terry said, "I'm glad we were interrupted in the lounge; that is too public a place to talk."

"Tell me about the exciting and handsome Terry Stonewall."

Terry told the story of how all this came about and explained the three-month delay. "She knew that you were the man I was searching for and that's why she went ahead with your tests without my approval. After I saw your tape today, I wanted to meet you and get to know you better. You are the perfect candidate. I should have known it was too good to be true. I played that video several times because I couldn't believe that someone like you existed. I was so excited at the thought of meeting you that I canceled all my plans to be here tonight. I wish now that we had never met. Lois should have told me that you had changed your mind. I've always been a realist in all my relationships, both in business and my personal life. I go after what I want if I have a reasonable chance of success. If I thought I had the slightest chance with you, Alex, I would keep after you until you agreed to live with me. This meeting is painful for me, because I must turn my back on you and walk away. The sad part is I feel we could have hit it off. It's sad that we have to say goodbye before we even begin. If you want your file back, I'll have a messenger hand deliver it to your home. Here's my card; call my secretary she will handle everything."

"I'm sorry Terry, you're really a nice guy," Alex said. "Tell me what you had planned for us this weekend?"

"I had hoped we could spend the weekend getting to know each other better," Terry said. "Naturally I was planning to wine and dine you and impress you with my world. I can empathize with you about selling your body. I never intended to force myself on you, Alex. It sounds so base to me now that you've explained how you were feeling about this arrangement. I was hoping to find a companion or someone who wanted the same things I want in a relationship. I'm lonely Alex, and I'm looking for an intelligent sophisticated man like you to share my life with. I don't want a lover because, frankly, I don't think I could make a lover happy. Not because I don't wish to, but because I don't feel I can love another person. I sought Lois's help, because this was the only way I could think of to find the right person."

"Look, Terry, I would like to spend the weekend with you as planned," Alex said. "With the understanding that there are no strings attached; if you would rather not, I'll understand."

"That's fair enough," Terry said. "After we finish dinner, we'll drive over to your apartment so you can pack some clothes for the weekend. I'll make up a list of the things you'll need. After that, we'll swing by my place so I can pack, then we'll head off to my villa on Jekyll Island. We have invitations for a formal dinner party tomorrow evening. Sunday morning, we'll fly down the coast and have breakfast at one of my favorite restaurants on the beach. While we're there, I'll show you some of the engineering projects my company is working on, and then back home in Atlanta Sunday afternoon."

"Sounds like a fun-packed weekend," Alex said.

Terry took out his cell phone and called the office manager. He had him send the limo over to the Ritz. Then he called his chief pilot to let him know that they planned to leave for Brunswick in an hour. Then he placed a call to his housekeeper at the beach house to let him know the plans for the weekend.

Terry and Alex left the restaurant and walked over to the waiting limo. They drove to Alex's apartment and then on to Terry's townhouse in Buckhead.

"Your home is beautiful, Terry. It's more of a mansion than a townhouse."

"Would you like a tour of the place?"

"I have a curious nature."

"I hope you're impressed enough to want to share it with me after this weekend. I warn you, I plan to do everything I can to convince you to live with me, make no mistake about that."

Alex smiled, "Remember our agreement, Terry. I'm curious about you and want to learn more, that's the deal."

"What do you do for a living to afford all this?"

"I am the owner of Stonewall Engineering," Terry said.

"For Lord's sake," Alex said. "I pass your building every day on the expressway on my way to school. I'm impressed. You're not only handsome, but you're rich too; you're quite a catch."

Terry chuckled, "Do you really think I'm handsome?"

"I don't believe you," Alex said. "Hasn't anyone ever told you that? I'm sure Lois, or your many sex partners, must have mentioned that in passing, Terry."

"They may have, but I ignore them, and Lois is a friend."

"Let me show you the bedroom suite that we will be sharing." They took the wide circular staircase that led from the entrance foyer to the second floor. There were three hand-carved mahogany paneled doors off the second floor hall. The double doors in the center led into a well-appointed sitting room with doors at each end of the room that led into a master bedroom. Terry's bedroom, the larger of the two, was furnished with Scandinavian modern furniture with hardwood floors, and beautifully designed handmade matching rugs. The right-hand door in his bedroom led into a large mirrored dressing room. Off the dressing room was the master bath that included a shower, toilet, Jacuzzi and sauna. The second door off the sitting room led to the second master bedroom. That room was furnished with English antique furniture, with a connecting dressing room and on suite bath. Both bedrooms had doors that led back out into the hall.

"This will be your bedroom. If you are not happy with the decor, you can change it. This used to be my bedroom when I was in my English period."

"I'm impressed; did you do all the decorating yourself?"

"You could say that. I told the interior designer what I wanted, then reviewed her overall design. Let me pack my bag and we can be on our way. Feel free to look around while I get ready."

Terry packed his bags and carried them down stairs. He found Alex in the kitchen.

"You don't have much in the way of cooking equipment, do you?"

"I am not a cook. I just stick to the basics. David, my house manager, does the cooking when I decide to have dinner at home. I usually eat my main meal at lunch and have a salad, or microwave a frozen dinner."

"I'm a gourmet cook and I enjoy spending time in the kitchen. You would need to buy the proper equipment and utensils if I decided to live here."

"You can have anything you want, I will set up a household account and you can buy anything that makes you happy."

"Good, I think it's best to get these things out in the open," Alex said smiling. "Well handsome, let's start our wonderful weekend."

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The weather was beautiful that entire weekend. By Sunday, Alex found himself wishing the weekend would never end. He found Terry to be a gracious host and a delightful companion. He was enjoying every minute.

They were in Terry's limo heading back toward Buckhead, when Alex asked, "Would you like me to fix dinner at your place this evening?"

Terry's face lit up, "That would be wonderful. But you said my kitchen was substandard and not fit for a professional chef. I thought you declared it off limits."

"Not to worry," Alex said. "We can do a little shopping on the way home. Have your driver stop by Lennox Square so you can purchase a few of the cooking utensils I'll need. I hope you have your credit card with you."

"I never leave home without them," Terry chuckled.

"Good; then we can stop off at Clout's market for some groceries and things."

After they returned from the market, Alex changed into casual clothes and began organizing the kitchen, making sure he had everything he needed. He put Terry to work washing his new purchases and the crystal and china they would need to set the table for dinner. Alex found a fully stocked wine cellar, and a selection of candles in the spare refrigerator. He selected a white wine to compliment the meal he was preparing. He chopped and prepared all the ingredients for the entire meal.

Terry sat on a high stool at the counter sipping his wine and watching Alex work. "Other than David, you're the first person I have ever seen cook in this kitchen. It's like watching Julia Child, only you're beautiful by comparison. I always enjoy watching Julia Child prepare all those wonderful meals on TV while I'm eating my microwave Stouffer dinner.

"What would you like me to do?" Terry asked.

"You can light the candles and pour the wine," Alex said.

Alex filled the plates and served them. He said grace and raised his glass to make a toast, "To my wonderful new friend, thank you for a delightful weekend and for making me feel so special."

"You are special," Terry said. "Everything you've prepared is superior to anything we had this weekend. You are an outstanding cook and you make it look so easy. Did you learn this in the Navy?"

"You could say I learned it while I was in the Navy. My former wife only cooked the basics. She didn't like to cook. That's when I decided to experiment in the kitchen. I bought all the Julia Child cookbooks and watched all her shows until I became good. Any engineer can learn to cook using Julia's books. Every one of her recipes leaves nothing to chance they are all spelled out in detail."

After they cleaned up the kitchen together, they decided to sit in the living room to have an after dinner drink. Alex made the coffee and washed two brandy snifters, put everything on a large serving tray and carried it to the living room.

"Thanks for the wonderful weekend, Terry. I don't remember the last time I enjoyed myself as much. I was impressed with your building projects and with you as a person."

"I think I should level with you, Terry. I like you and I would not have a problem living here with you," Alex said. "My problem is that if I moved in with you I would end up falling in love with you and that concerns me."

"You know very little about me, Terry," Alex said. "Oh yeah, you read that report about me, but the report tells you nothing about me, or about my feelings. I happen to be a very affectionate person and I like to express my feeling with the person I care for. I'm looking for a long term relationship with someone like you. I've had two unsuccessful love affairs and I'm emotionally scarred."

"My marriage to my high school sweetheart turned out to be a devastating blow to me. I thought we were in a loving relationship and I trusted her. But, when I found out that she was having an affair with my best friend, I felt betrayed by two people I cared about. That really hit me hard. It ended up destroying any career advancement I might have had in the Navy. A wife is very important to your career growth in the military. Then I realized I was a latent homosexual. That was another traumatic problem I had to deal with. I'm sure the report didn't say anything about my brief love affair with the married officer who brought me out. Well, that affair lasted less than six months. He didn't even have the balls to tell me it was over to my face. He sent me a Dear John letter while I was on active duty overseas. He decided to go back to his wife and stay in the Navy. That was the last straw. I hit bottom and the Navy relieved me of duty and placed me in a therapy program until I came around. When my time was up, I separated from the service."

"I traveled for six months until I decided to return to college for my MBA. I don't want you to think I'm a Mister Clean, but I have been celibate since that last affair."

"As I said before, I want a long term relationship with a man like you. If you want me to live with you it must be on my terms and it will not be as your sex-toy. I have too much pride to become a prostitute. A situation like that would only end with us hating each other. If you feel that you are willing to go along with this arrangement for six months to see if we can make it work, than we will move on to the next step. Up to that point, there will be no sex between us and for that matter with any dates in this house. That's the way it must be. I guess this is not what you wanted to hear Terry, but think about it and let me know your answer. I'll understand if you are not ready to make that kind of a commitment, but I think it's better to find that out now.

"Do you really believe you could fall in love with me if you move in with me?"

"I know I could, the chemistry is there between us and I've felt that since Friday.

"I know deep down you're right for me," Terry said. "Forget what I've said about you being my sex partner. Let's start with a clean slate. I've never felt this way toward anyone before. I won't lie to you, Alex. I like being with you. We will both need time together to make sure we are right for each other. I accept your conditions and I want you to move in with me as soon as you can."

"Remember, no sleeping together, or with anyone else, while we are living together," Alex said. "Other than that, I want to spend all my time with you. I would also like to see if I can fit into your company. If we fall in love before the six months, I will gladly share your bed and your life."

"I think that is more than fair."

Alex got up from his chair and walked over to Terry. "I would like you to dance with me."

Terry selected some romantic dance music, and took Alex into his arms, and they danced. After a while, Alex stopped dancing and pushed Terry away.

"I'm sorry, Terry. We need to stop. You're turning me on. Will you drop me off at my apartment early tomorrow morning?"

"Anything you want."

Alex kissed him tenderly, "Good night, see you in the morning."

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To be continued...

Posted: 03/16/12