A Collar and Tie (Ganymede Quartet Book 4) by Glass Darrah

Author:Glass, Darrah [Glass, Darrah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781626227415
Publisher: 3H Press
Published: 2015-08-11T22:00:00+00:00

Martin woke up almost at the same time as Henry, his eyes fluttering open just as Henry came alert. He yawned in Henry's face. “Sorry, Sir,” he said. “I slept in.”

It was after ten. But their time was their own now. “You don't have to get up hours before me anymore,” Henry told him. “Go back to sleep if you want.” Henry knew that Martin was frequently tired, getting up early every day and then staying up late having sex nearly every night. Now that they would both live as free men, as equals, Martin could catch up on his sleep.

Martin shook his head, rejecting the idea. He sat up and stretched and Henry reached for him, putting his arms about Martin’s waist and hugging him close.

Martin pried Henry’s arms loose and gave him a little conciliatory pat. “Might we get something to eat soon, Henry? I've usually had my coffee before now and I feel the lack.”

Henry took his turn in the bath. Out of the tub, he called to Martin to come dry his hair, then let Martin shave him, enjoying the feeling of Martin's fingertips on his face. He dressed in the previous day's blue suit and a fresh shirt, doing most of it himself, but he did allow Martin to button on his collar and tie his tie.

“While you're in the tub, I'll just pop downstairs and ask about restaurants, all right?”

Martin put his head around the bathroom door. “Of course, Si—Henry. I'll just be getting ready.”

Martin seemed in a slightly better mood today, though Henry was aware this might be a temporary condition. He would endeavor to impress Martin with the myriad benefits of living as a free man, and surely he would come around in time.

In the dingy lobby, there was a different clerk behind the counter, an effeminate blond fellow with an impressive mustache that did not substantially alter the overall impression he gave of being a delicate flower.

“Pardon me,” Henry said. “My, uh, friend and I are interested in a good breakfast. Can you recommend any restaurants in the area?”

“I would recommend the Fleur-de-Lys Café, sir,” the clerk said without hesitation. “My friend's establishment. Everyone goes there to see and be seen, and the food is most excellent, as well.”

This sounded perfect to Henry. “Would you be so kind as to give me the address?”

The clerk drew Henry a map on the back of a receipt. It was only down the block and around the corner, but the clerk used the opportunity to recommend several other friends' businesses and mark them on the map, as well, including a haberdasher who was, according to the clerk, very au courant. As the clerk was wearing a vibrant waistcoat that Henry much admired, he was eager to visit this shop as soon as they'd eaten and had their coffee.

Encouraged by all the advice given so far, Henry had another thought. Perhaps Martin would become more enthusiastic about their adventure if Henry provided him with more pleasant experiences, more opportunities for enjoyment.

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