My Discovery
After five years I am back in New York, the city that never sleeps.
The memories float up like a hurricane. In this city I have had wonderful moments, here Dale confessed his love to me. And after that we had shared so much love, I can't see New York other than the city of happiness and affection.
Lorrich went home with Loraine and Aziel, so I have a few days off. My godson has been everything to me in recent years, I have devoted all my time and love to him. He was like a salving for my deep wounds, which I never thought would heal. But from the day I held him in my arms in the delivery room, I knew this little guy would change my life. Loraine has given me all the space to bond with him, to make him fill the void in my life.
I didn't think this day would come when I would set foot here again.
Barbados is my home port, I have my well-run business there, I actually have nothing to do here. But it looks like Loraine will continue to live here, she got engaged to Aziel. It doesn't look like Aziel is moving to Barbados any time soon, he's running his business here. This is a conversation we will all need to have after the matter between Lorrich and Dordrich is settled. I can't live without Lorrich, if Loraine decides to stay here, I'll have no other choice than to follow them just to be near my son. And Michelle and Rick most likely will relocate too. An entire exodus for a four-year-old boy that has determined our entire lives.
So, I wonder if it will be possible to avoid Dale here. We move in the same social circles. He must have read about the Loraine issue, it's all over social media. When he was in Barbados, Lorrich hadn't been born yet, but with Loraine's photos accompanying the messages, he must have understood what's going on. Will he then contact me or has he moved on with his life a long time ago?
He lost the lawsuit against me five years ago.
He saw those millions he thought he could subtract from me, evaporate in air. I know it was more revenge on his part than he needed the money. But the judge found no grounds that offer him any right to compensation. Love relationships start and end, even marriages break open and, according to the judge, there should be no obligation whatsoever in return since both parties suffered losses.
Dale was furious when he heard the verdict, his eyes full of hatred fixed on me. In the hallway of the courthouse, he had threatened me not to let the matter go and to appeal. Tired of all this, I casually shrugged and left. But I haven't heard from him in recent years, so I assume he has entered into a new relationship and has come to terms with his defeat.
I leave the airport and see if there is a taxi nearby. Now that I have a day off, I'm going to one of the well-known gay clubs here. When I get closer, I see that it is quite busy. I always wonder why those straight people are hanging out in the gay clubs, they have so many places of their own where they can have a good time. The few places where we gays can relax without being subject to any bully are also occupied by those heterosexuals. Ooohhh gosh, what a life!
When I finally managed to get my hands on a very expensive ticket, I step into the great hall. This venue leaves no room for prostitution, it's more the rich men who are neatly married with children but end up being attracted to their own gender, hang out here. They know that everything here is confidential, everyone here has their own secret.
I take a seat at the bar and order a double whiskey. I turn to the crowd and let my eyes go over the faces, as far as they are recognizable. No, I'm not looking for Dale, but maybe I'll see someone I know. After ten minutes I give up, I'm on my own. I return to the bartender to place another order.
When I hear the voices at my left side, I know they are acquaintances, I've heard them before. I stare stiffly at the bartender, I can't believe my ears. I turn my head convulsively in the direction from which the voices come and yes, there they are. Dale and Clairy, the daughter of Michelle and Rick's neighbors.
Clairy must be around twenty-three now, still too young for Dale. What do these two have in common, where did they meet, I wonder. It doesn't look like they noticed me, so I turn my back on them. My brain is working overtime.
Is this a coincidence that the two are here together or did Dale keep in touch with her for a reason? After all, he had threatened to take revenge, my breakup with him seems to have taken him by surprise. I'll call Abi and Jonah in the morning to see if they have any information about their granddaughter's presence in New York. Until then, I remain suspicious. I know that Claire is heavy was in love with Aziel, constantly challenged Loraine but never succeeded. Aziel's love for Loraine is rock solid, a lot will have to be done to make him unfaithful.
And Clairy really has no business in New York. Look, it could just be a coincidence, maybe the two fell in love, but my gut forces me to be alert. And if your gut beckons you, you better go for it, it's often right. And I'm also going to ally Aziel with my discovery, two know more than one. I might need his help if Dale is up to something. Nope, everything in me warns me not to let go of this discovery...
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