Both reaching for the door Cody asked, "So...….. we're both going in?"
[motherfucker, you know you'd love nothing more]
"Eh what the hell?" Oliver responded after a moment of silence
A shower was followed by a night of passion before falling asleep in Cody's arms.
The following morning, Oliver struggled to get out of bed. This woke Cody up who asked Oliver if he was okay. "Yea, gotta piss" [I have to piss and you need mouthwash, your morning breath is fire]
"Hey, how about we hit breakfast? Or would you rather brunch?"
"You're the client, what would you like?"
[I'm only getting $1000 for the night plus a free meal]
Oliver returned to bed where he lay for the next two hours. "I'm gonna hit hotel gym"
[and I'll be watching the Breakfast Club]
CODY-"How about coffee this morning"
OLIVER-"Sweet, then maybe brunch off the clock?"
CODY-"Okay, see you in a bit"
He gave Cody some time to head out, then he took a shower and put on a pair of boxer briefs. Oliver then grabbed his tablet and put on the latest episode.
[What a life, right? I’m in a hotel room getting screwed by a stranger. It’s a business deal. I’m not proud of it. At the time, I didn’t have any other recourse. My job had just ended and I’ve got loans. I’ve manage to pay a portion off. I’m not the first male whore and won’t be the last. I pray that it’s only temporary and doesn’t last much longer. I’d love an average dating life but in Greater Miami? Shit, one can’t make a living on conventional jobs alone.]
The episode of his show ended after about 10 minutes. While he was putting on his clothes, Cody was taking a blue pill after his workout. He made his way to the hotel room shortly afterward. He knocked.
"Who is it?"
"Cody"
Oliver opened the door, wearing a pair of khaki shorts, a Sean John collared shirt and a pair of white polo shoes. Cody, was drenched in sweat appearing that he’d pass out.
"You look like you got your ass WHIPPED! You might wanna take a shower, I have some extra shower gel you can borrow."
"Thanks" Cody said while breathing heavily.
He took a shower, brushed his hair and escorted Oliver to the lobby for coffee.
"Checkout isn’t until 3PM, wanna hang for a bit after brunch?"
[I probably shouldn’t have said that.]
"Sounds good"
While having coffee, they talked about education, the state of what was going on with immigration, and the like when Cody asked Oliver about Oliver’s major.
"Thought I’d have my MSW, but lately I’ve been thinking about an MPA. I’d like to do both"
He then gave Oliver a few phone numbers and names. "I’ll also put in a word for you. I can give a good reference."
"Thanks!"
Being in the business world, Cody sees clients of a variety of education and work backgrounds, he knew of some agencies that he might be able to get Oliver on with as an employee or for a paid internship. While he was on his date, His mother, who had a key gathered the remaining of his items from his apartment with the exception of the furniture. The furniture would be put in storage until the new rent house was ready. She still had his old bed in his room at home. The move would be convenient as it was closer to where he grew up so she’d be able to visit her son easier and she was related to whom Oliver would be renting from. She also planned to apply for rental assistance without his knowledge. With that plan, she sent him a text asking him for the check stubs he’s received this far or a statement from his boss.
He wrote back that he was working and that he’d get it before the end of the day.
[I’m actually at brunch ordering a sandwich at a nearby cafe. It’s work but not the job she’s thinking.]
CODY-"Who’s that?"
OLIVER-"My mom, saying Good Morning"
CODY-"How was coming out to your mom"
OLIVER "Cringe worthy"
[And that’s putting it nicely. If you’ve ever seen "For Colored Girls", you remember the exorcist scene where Whoopi Goldberg’s character oiled Tessa Thompson’s headband tried to shake that devil out of her. Yeah.. Definitely a bad experience.]
CODY-my mom pretty much figured it out, She found those TIGER magazines on my bed with hearts drawn on the guys pages. Other clues were my fascination with guys in swimsuits as a kid.
OLIVER-[scoffs], my mom about lost it then she told her mom and that was absolute hell. Let’s just say she tried to cast it out of me.
CODY-damn, but you know the truth is. Some are never going to fully accept you even if they don’t bully you. But you should always have the love of your family
OLIVER-It is what it is.
They ate while they converses. Afterwards, Oliver had to excuse himself to make a phone call. "I’m gonna run to the men’s room."
He called Claudia, who was on a lunch date with Aya.
CLAUDIA-Hey what’s up?
OLIVER-on a date, I snagged an accountant
CLAUDIA-then what the hell are you doing on the phone with me? How is he?
OLIVER-He’s awesome. Great conversationalist. He’s attractive. Dude’s tall as shit. He’s like 6’6’ He’s a total softie. He’s a gentlemen and he kisses pretty well.
CLAUDIA-Shit, why do they all have to be gay? Does he have any friends?
OLIVER-I can see.
CLAUDIA-While I have you on the phone, I gave Aya your phone number. Is that okay.
OLIVER-Umm sure, no problem. Hey, I don’t mean to cut you off, but gotta get back to my date.
CLAUDIA-no prob, I’ll see you Monday. Tell me all about it. Be sure to get a selfie with him.
OLIVER-I’ll see what I can do.
Oliver returned to his date and paid his bill while Claudia resumed her conversation with Aya.
AYA-So he got a corporate guy.
CLAUDIA-Yes. Why can’t I snag one of them.
AYA-Trust me, it’s good for getting my hair done but girl, you don’t want that. You’d never see him.
CLAUDIA-girl what you talking? Late night. office sex is the best!
AYA-Thoia Thoing
CLAUDIA-girl you crazy! Let’s not forget your dinner date from hell. You know the one you almost lost your life on.
AYA-that crazy bitch
CLAUDIA-you were tongue kissing her husband!
AYA-they were on their last leg anyway.
Claudia shook her head and chuckled. She paused for a moment then confided that she might take off next week to study for the certification exam. "I’m taking it in a couple of weeks".
AYA-look, you gotta do what’s best for you.
Oliver and Cody eventually got out of the pool. Had sex once more and check out of the hotel. They hugged outiside and he left Oliver with his contact information. Oliver gathered his luggage and drove to his apartment to find that it was empty"
"FUUUUCCK!!!!!"
That was it, now he really had nothing to return to there. He didn’t give a damn about the penalty at this point for breaking the lease. He went to the leasing office, paid his rent and said "I’m out of here."
He drove to his mom’s home in Miami Gardens where he was greeted by his mom and grandmother.
"How you doing?"
"Tired"
"I went by your place, Damon bought me. I had spare key. I got the rest of your stuff"
"Thank God!" Oliver said relived.
TO BE CONTINUED WITH PART 7
STORY SYNOPSIS
CHARACTERS
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