A Love of My Own by E. Lynn Harris

Author:E. Lynn Harris [Harris, E. Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, cookie429, Kat, Extratorrents
ISBN: 9781400075539
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published: 2003-06-23T14:00:00+00:00

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It had been a long day at the office and I was running late for my appointment with Dr. Few, so I ran the last two blocks. I felt like I needed a shower when she opened the door.

“Sorry, Dr. Few, had a hard time catching a cab,” I said as I wiped a film of sweat from my forehead.

“No problem. I was a getting a little concerned,” Dr. Few said.

I followed her into her office, took my regular spot on the left end of the sofa and was ready to talk.

“I went out for a night on the town. To see what the dating scene was like. I don’t think I want to do the on-line dating thing that gay men are into heavy these days,” I said.

“What made you do that?”

“I was bored, tired of taking things into my own hands, so to speak. Zola’s friend Hayden called me and invited me to hang out with him. At first I said no, but doesn’t shit come on television on Friday night, so I said sure.”

“Where did you go?”

“We caught the subway down to the Village and went to several bars. Hayden kept telling me how he visits the Village only a couple of times during the year and last weekend was one of those times,” I said.

“Did he say why?”

“Something about if the moon and wind were right he would usually meet some married or stray guy who had wandered into the bars with curious wonderment,” I said.

“I’m not quite sure I understand, but did you have a good time?”

“It was cool. I got a lot of attention, but just when I was getting ready to make some progress, Hayden would be ready to leave. After bar three I got tired of that and so I decided to settle in. I told Hayden I would talk to him later,” I said.

“Go on.”

“I was standing at the bar, having my third glass of wine, starting to feel a little numb and adventurous, when this really good-looking guy came over and stood next to me, smiling. He didn’t have a drink in his hand, so I had the bartender ask him what he was drinking. I felt stupid there for a minute because I didn’t know if people still did that,” I said.

“Did what?”

“You know, seeing someone you’re interested in talking to and instead of facing rejection have the bartender ask what they’re drinking and then telling them that someone wants to buy them a drink. If they accept the drink, then you move to the next step. If they say no, then you move to the other side of the bar or you leave,” I said.

Dr. Few nodded and I took a moment to pull a bottle of water from my gym bag. The water was warm, but my mouth felt dry. I took a couple of swigs and then continued.

“So I go over and introduce myself to the guy, whose name is Damon. He was really friendly. We talked about sports.

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