Two people who go on to become lovers can meet anywhere, in any venue. Alan, age 36, is a PA in General Internal Medicine. Soon to turn 39, I make my living receiving patients and notifying doctors of patient arrivals to G I M.
I recall the day when the seed of a relationship was planted. We happen to both be taking our lunch break at the same time, 12 to 12 30. Having spotted him sitting by a window just inside a balcony overlooking the trees and access road, I took a seat at the same table.
During the past few months since I was hired we had become friendly toward one another. It's no secret that he is gay though I wasn't aware of his relationship status.
I asked as I approached with my burger and fries, "is this seat taken."
I had a gut feeling that he wasn't expecting company, but I asked just in case.
"No," he replied.
My eye was drawn to the gold hoop on his left lobe. It put a huge blip on my GAYDAR.
"I like your jewelry."
"I just had my ear pierced a few months ago."
His biceps helped me imagine him naked. The image was of a hunk with thick hard pecs, broad shoulders, flat stomach and a huge cock. I'll work on him. I would love to be lying under him feeling his erect cock against mine.
Anyway, we had no difficulty making small talk for the entire half hour. I learned that we both enjoyed riding our bicycle. He had mentioned bike trails that he had taken. We even talked about bikes in general and bicycle shops.
"My former partner loves to fish. I find it boring to just sit there."
"Me too," he replied.
Lunch break came to an end which is fine. We had run out things to say and were repeating ourselves.
In the days that followed I made sure to take my lunch breaks with him. Does he have a partner? Is he open to a relationship.
The following Saturday is two days before my 39th birthday. There's nothing I want more than just to be in a romantic relationship with the PA Alan Walters.
I'm walking with my brother Darren on one of several trails off the city street. This one will bring us to the lake.
"I have the biggest crush on a doctor at work."
"Do you think he's open to it?"
"I hope so," I said.
Though straight and married, my brother had no trouble accepting me. In fact, he was the first person to whom I came out almost six years years ago this day when I was having my first ever affair with a dude. My x wife Joann was not okay with it, to say the least.
"I hope it works out for you."
Monday morning he stopped by the check-in counter to exchange pleasantries for a minute before heading to his office.
Four hours later I took my customary seat in the cafeteria, the seat facing him.
It's today or never. I have to ask him out on a date. If he refuses, I'll cope with it. I'll just have to find another man, perhaps at another venue.
I finished my chicken salad sandwich, took another sip of my coffee then asked a leading question.
