My Goal by H J Perry

Author:H J Perry [Perry, H J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sports, Gay & Lesbian, Bisexual Romance, Genre Fiction, Gay, Romance, Gay Romance, Fiction, Literature & Fiction, Lgbt, MM, 1056
Amazon: B01M09P42Y
Goodreads: 32283208
Publisher: LoveLight
Published: 2016-09-26T00:00:00+00:00

CARLOS

When he finally heard from Harry, the succinct text message stated that the taxi would be there in five minutes. Carlos made a snap decision about appropriate clothing—smart casual—and was ready in record time. The taxi was already waiting when Carlos reached the ground floor with his iPad in his hand, phone, and wallet in pocket.

"We are meeting my mom at the church and then we are going to visit her next-door neighbors from her previous home. They live in the house next to where I grew up. So don't judge me."

"We all grew up somewhere."

There wasn't going to be any discussion about the previous evening, not just yet. Nevertheless, Harry was his usual self; nothing seemed to have changed for good or bad. When they arrived at the church, there was already a large crowd gathered. It seemed as if everybody must already be there. Harry knew most of the congregation, which was evident by the smiles and nods, if not the handshakes and introductions.

"Mom, this is Carlos. I told you about him. Carlos, this is my mom."

"I'm pleased to meet you, Mrs. Carter," Carlos said, holding out his hand and hoping to make a good impression.

Mrs. Carter was standing with a crowd of people. Carlos discovered they were the family who lived next door to Harry as he grew up, Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright and their teenage daughter, Bethany.

"You are coming to dinner with us after church, I hope?" asked Mrs. Cartwright.

Carlos looked at Harry, who nodded.

"If I'm invited, I'd be delighted to attend."

There was a lot more singing in Harry's church than Carlos was used to. The building was full of people of all ages. For the most part, they looked cheerful, and there was a great atmosphere. It was just as well, since the service seemed to go on for hours.

And when it ended most people lingered to talk for longer. To these people, the Sunday morning commitment to church was a major event. After church, Carlos wasn't sure whether he should be disappointed in not visiting Harry's mom in her current home, which Harry had bought for her, or pleased about the opportunity to see Harry's childhood home from the outside and visit a family in a house that was its mirror image.

It was a small, humble family dwelling, of the type that so many footballers were brought up in, and in sharp contrast to the homes in which they could now afford to live. Like most footballers, Carlos had bought his parents a house. As a single man and new to the city, he rented an apartment. But as a wealthy millionaire he had an impressive property portfolio. He expected Harry had one too.

While Mrs. Cartwright disappeared into the kitchen to prepare the meal, the rest of them sat around a table already laid for dinner.

Bethany appeared as if she didn't want to be there, a typical teenager. Mr. Cartwright was keen to talk about football. Mrs. Carter listened politely. When there was a sufficient lull in the conversation, Carlos took the opportunity to steer it.

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