Salvaging Christmas by Brian Lancaster

Author:Brian Lancaster [Lancaster, Brian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: LGBTQIA Romance Fiction
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group
Published: 2021-10-21T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Everyone went busily about their tasks while Trevor sat cocooned in the warmth of the kitchen next to Rudy, both happy to be together, their knees occasionally touching beneath the table. Time slipped by under Mrs M’s watchful eye, and his hands ached from peeling and chopping vegetables—no frozen vegetables under Mrs M’s watch. Only as they finished and received the seal of approval were they treated to a mug of hot tea. Frank appeared at the kitchen door as the hour nudged one and invited them all to witness the decorated table. With a nod from Mrs M, Rudy took Trevor’s hand and led him away into the living area as everyone else gathered around.

Lit simply by lights from the Christmas tree together with clusters of candles down the centre, the Christmas table looked spectacular, like a scene from a Christmas lifestyle catalogue. Keeping the blinds closed had been a masterstroke because the softly illuminated decoration did not have to compete with harsh daylight. Someone—Jessica, he guessed—had continued Trevor’s theme of nature. With the addition of gold and scarlet baubles set in clutches of wild green fir and arranged around the clump of blood-red candles, they had added glossy green and mauve tartan Christmas crackers, shiny stainless-steel cutlery and sparkling crystal glasses. They had even managed to add a garland of matching tartan around the rim of the tablecloth.

While he stood mesmerised, unable to speak, Rudy handed him a glass of champagne then used his phone to take a selfie of them both.

“Best Christmas ever,” he whispered to Trevor, the warm breath and voice tickling Trevor’s eardrum. Just having Rudy’s body heat near sent shivered vibrations through Trevor’s body.

“Okay, I know I’m a big softie, but I meant what I said, Rudy,” said Trevor, turning to gaze into his eyes. “This whole trip had all the hallmarks of a train wreck. Until you showed up.”

“When I said best Christmas ever, I was speaking for myself. And besides, I can’t take credit for this,” said Rudy, nodding at the table before clinking Trevor’s glass with his own. After a brief, lingering stare, he leaned in and kissed Trevor full on the lips until he heard a soft gasp from someone.

“Is he gay now?” came a female voice.

Trevor felt Rudy’s lips morph into a smile against his mouth. Moments later, he pulled away and turned to the voice. Mary. But Trevor answered her first.

“Of course I’m gay,” said Trevor, grinning widely. “Ask your husband.”

Everyone laughed good-naturedly except Mary who had not finished.

“Is it your mission in life to turn every straight man gay?” she asked. Trevor couldn’t be sure, but he thought she might actually be joking. He was about to respond when he felt a warm arm wrap around his shoulders.

“He didn’t turn me gay,” said Rudy, grinning. “I came this way, and I plan on staying this way. Although, if you’re referring to Trev making me gay as in happy, then the answer is yes,

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