In Part 1 of this story, I narrated how my relationship with my 'pseudo-uncle' Doug came to a climatic end. Here is the prequel to that story.
Before I was aware of my bi-sexual slant, I often wondered what degree of pleasure women gained from sucking a man's penis. Personally, I wasn't as obsessed with receiving blowjobs as most of my mates seemed to be. It was ok, it was sex of some kind (!) but it really did not ignite my passion. It was only when I sucked my first cock that I realised what an astonishing sexual act it really is. But then, it took a seismic change in my sexuality to achieve that and enjoy the pure unadulterated orgasmic feeling of orally pleasuring a man.
My relationship with Uncle Doug was purely accidental. Having been thrown out of the family home by my father, following a vicious argument, I could not find a friend or family member to put me up for a few weeks until I found a place of my own. I spent one night just walking the streets, sleeping in what I thought were secluded areas, only to be awoken on one occasion by the police in addition to fellow homeless persons.
I could not bear the thought of being homeless and knew that it was a rapid slide to the gutter if I couldn't find help.
Uncle Doug was in fact a family friend. He wasn't overtly gay but some rumours abounded about his sexuality. This being the early 1980s, he was incredibly guarded not to let the rumours gather momentum so a parade of girlfriends came and went to provide a more than adequate smoke screen.
Doug (as I'll now refer to him) always had time for me, whether it was chatting at parties or going out on family days. I knew of the gossip concerning his sexuality and I sensed that he had an attraction for me though at the time this was not reciprocated. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I would become his boyfriend.
Wandering around late on the second night of my homelessness, I was tired, cold and hungry. I didn't know but my family were searching for me but without being aware of this, my thoughts turned desperate. Call it fate or whatever you will, I found myself walking past Doug's flat and noticed the light on in his sitting room. I decided to call; what harm would it do, I thought.
Pressing the Tannoy button, I lost my nerve and decided to walk away when suddenly I heard Doug shout, 'Hey, Ryan, to what do I owe this pleasure?'
I explained to Doug that I had been passing and since I hadn't seen him for a while, wondered if I could pop in and grab a cup of tea. He was bemused because I had never called on him alone before now but he invited me up and the door opened automatically.
When Doug arrived at the door I was filled with foreboding. He smiled. I simply stood there with my head in my hands. Despite my reluctance, I entered the flat and within minutes I conveyed my situation. Doug said that I looked dishevelled and offered me his shower, which I duly accepted. After towelling down I changed into a robe and discretely walked back into the lounge.
'I've put your clothes in the washer. They stink! They'll be dry in a couple of hours and then you're free to go.'
Doug watched my expression turn into one of desperation.
'Id never normally ask this of you but is there a chance I can stay the night?' I pleaded.
Doug lowered his head and rubbed his silver beard repeatedly. My request clearly troubled him. 'Of course, I would do anything to help you but...' Doug hesitated and shook his head. 'There are a couple of issues. First, I can't risk losing the friendship of your father and you know how he'd react if he found out that I was sheltering you. He'd think I was undermining his parenting...'
'But I am over twenty-one, Doug, so it's not as if he can control me. It's this behaviour that caused our argument in the first place!'
'I just don't know I can take that risk, Ryan. And we have another problem. I'm seeing a guy tonight and if he sees you here he might...' he hesitated having now openly declared the secret of his sexuality.
'He won't. I'll be invisible. Uncle Doug, I have nowhere to go. Could you see me on the streets? And don't worry, I won't tell anyone about...you know.'
'You have to make up with your father. There's no other way.'
There was nothing more to be said. I rushed off into the kitchen, grabbed my wet clothing off the laundry line and proceeded to get dressed. Doug appeared at the doorway. 'What are you doing? You can't go out in wet clothes. You'll catch pneumonia.'
'I HAVE NO ALTERNATIVE. You aren't listening,' I shouted.
I finished getting dressed and supped my cup of tea. Outside the wind was beating rain hard against the window. I could not believe the position in which I found myself. Yes, Doug was right. I would have to swallow my pride and make peace with my father but my pride was hurting.
Doug re-appeared at the doorway. 'Look we can work this out but number one, you say nothing to your father. If you do, I'll say you threw yourself at me and confessed you were gay...' We both spluttered with laughter.
'He'll never believe you!' I replied, laughing out loud.
'And number two; you'll have to say that you are my nephew when Jez comes around tonight. OK?'