“Yeah, I hate to say it but that’s how it looks. Especially since Angelo is married.”
“Oh hell. So nothing would have happened even if I’d decided I wanted it to.”
“Probably not.” Paul looked at him with concern. “Were you falling for him?”
Mark sighed. “Maybe. I don’t know. We only went out a couple of times but he acted…interested. Damn, I’m such a fool.”
“No you’re not,” Paul responded, putting his hand gently on Mark’s arm. “You were played by two masters—Peppe, who knew just what buttons to push, and Angelo, who knew how to play the gay card so they could use you. Other than having you keep an eye out for ‘widow’s peak’, did he ever quiz you about Nate?”