His Fairy Godfather by Nico Jaye & Nico Jaye

Author:Nico Jaye & Nico Jaye [Jaye, Cate Ashwood and Nico]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 978-1-63533-125-7
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2016-12-09T05:00:00+00:00

WITH ONLY seven units and three stories, Sandra’s building was a charming, well-kept converted brownstone near the water on West 10th. The waning sunset filtered through the nearly bare trees that lined the sidewalks. After her youngest grandchild had recently graduated from NYU, he’d decided to move to California to dive into the tech industry there, leaving a decently sized garden apartment vacant for the past four months.

“I haven’t been in a hurry to find anyone,” she said with a shrug that lifted her thin shoulders underneath the wool coat she wore. “And since family has always stayed here, the rent hasn’t been much of a factor in anything. To be quite honest, I’ve considered keeping it vacant in case any other great-grandchildren or family would like to stay here.”

Edwin looked around, taking in the shining hardwood floors and delicate crown moldings at the edge of the ceiling. The walls were scuffed in places, suggesting a previous occupant, but the unit was otherwise clean, sturdy, and comfortable. Best of all, there was a door that led out into a tiny garden, to which only this apartment had access. Trick was currently looking out the window into said tiny garden, an inscrutable expression on his face. Edwin couldn’t tell if it was hopeful or wary.

Perhaps it was a little of both.

“I may be wrong,” Edwin said slowly, even though he knew he was not, “but I believe Trick’s circumstances align well with your situation.”

At the mention of his name, Trick turned his head, brows lifted. He seemed to process the conversation a moment before turning back to face the room. “I—yes, Mrs. Reinhart—Sandra,” Trick said quickly, seeming to correct himself at the memory of Sandra’s insistence they call her by her first name. “I’m really looking for something that would be on the temporary side, only until the building I’ve designed is completed and ready for me to move in.”

Her brown eyes went wide with delight. “Oh my, you design buildings?”

Trick inclined his head, his cheeks ruddy. “I do. This will be my first to actually be constructed, though.”

Meanwhile, Sandra was muttering to herself, “Grigsby, Grigsby….” Finally, she looked up with a light of recognition in her eyes. “Grigsby, Redden, and Associates?”

Trick’s mouth dropped open. He clicked it shut to ask, “How did you…?”

“My husband did business with your… father? John?”

Trick nodded. “Yeah,” he said, his voice rough. “That’s my dad.”

“He was at the height of his career when my Stuart was winding down his. Your father was incredibly talented.”

Trick’s lips curved in a soft smile. He cleared his throat and swallowed thickly. “Thank you.”

Edwin moved to clasp a hand over Trick’s forearm, squeezing it comfortingly, and he glanced up to catch a concerned look in Sandra’s eyes. “Does this sound like something you’d find agreeable, Sandra? A tenant to keep the place occupied, but not on a permanent basis?”

She nodded, a kind smile on her face. “Certainly. And I’ll need a lease signed, but I think we can reach an understanding on the rental amount.

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