In My Father's House: A Novel by E. Lynn Harris

Author:E. Lynn Harris [Harris, E. Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General, Fiction, African American, Gay, cookie429, Kat, Extratorrents
ISBN: 9780312541910
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2010-06-22T00:00:00+00:00

EIGHTEEN

Another surprise came later when Jah strode into my office with two bags from our favorite sub place.

“That’s so nice of you to bring my lunch, Jah. Have a seat and tell me about your trip.”

“It’s just a sandwich, B,” Jah said as he took a seat in front of my desk. “I know you were a little upset with me for going. But see, I made it back in one piece.”

“I see,” I said, scanning his new jeans, a silver belt buckle, and a black, long-sleeved T-shirt that I’d never seen on him. “I was a little worried. So tell me what happened.”

He opened the bags and handed me my sub as he said, “California was amazing. Seth got a suite in a beautiful hotel in Beverly Hills. It had two bedrooms and a private pool and garden. We ate our meals in bed and he treated me like I was the most special person in the world.”

I smiled. “That’s good. I’m glad you had a good time.”

“I did,” he said, opening his sub, “and I can’t wait to go back.”

The turkey and cheese on sourdough tasted delicious. I swallowed quickly, though, and asked, “You’re not going to miss any more school, are you?”

Jah looked at me like he was about to confess something. “I’m thinking about transferring.”

“Where?”

“To UCLA or maybe Southern Cal. I just want to be close to Seth.” That dreamy look swept over his face. It was obviously fogging up his mind, too.

I snapped, “What about law school?”

“There are plenty of law schools in California.”

“What about modeling? I think you’re starting to pick up regular clients here.”

“I can do it in California as well.”

“The competition is tougher,” I said, taking another bite.

He sighed and said, “I know, but I just want to be with Seth.”

“All this for Seth?”

“I miss him so much. We’ve been texting each other ever since I got back.”

“So you really like him?”

“I do.”

“Did he mention his wife?”

“No, and I didn’t ask. Do you want some mustard for your sandwich?”

“There’s plenty on here already. Does he want you to move to California?”

“He didn’t ask me to, but I’m pretty sure that he does. I love California, even though I didn’t get out much. It seems like a magic place with all the trees and beautiful houses.”

I set down my sandwich and said, “I don’t like California.”

“Why not?”

“You’ll learn why if you spend some more time out there. I find the people to be really fake and shallow.”

Jah laughed. “You mean like the people in Miami!”

“There are only a few people like that in Miami and I bet they moved here from California,” I said.

Jah hugged himself. “Oh, and Seth is such a wonderful lover. I could stay in bed with him all day. I told you he has a huge dick.”

He smiled, but I looked down at the bag of chips, wondering if I wanted to indulge in all those calories. “Too much information, Jah.”

“I’m sorry, but I’m just saying. What a way to get broke in.

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