Being insecure isn’t good for Parker Williams’ image as an indie movie actor, but he can’t help it. He seems to forget that he snatched an Oscar from the one hit movie he made, and he keeps comparing himself with the success of his boyfriend Declan, who is a blockbuster star. Things get worse when Parker sees how close Declan is to his sexy costar, Ryan Dexter.<br><br>Parker thinks he’s no match for Ryan and leaves without confronting Declan. When he disappears, a worried Declan tries to contact him without result. Then he finds Parker’s cell phone, left behind at the house, and Declan doesn’t know what to do. Should he let Parker go and turn to Ryan for comfort? Is his relationship with Ryan only onscreen, or is there something more between the two leading men? Or is Parker really the star of Declan's heart?

Misunderstandings

What is he doing here? Can’t Declan have come by himself?Parker’s stomach knotted and sweat broke on his brow despite the cold, air-conditioned lobby. His fists tightened at his sides, his bag forgotten on the floor. Parker bitterly realized that Ryan had lied to him and Declan never really loved him.


He saw Ryan come up next to Declan and say something to him while pointing at the hotel doors. Then he took Declan’s upper arm, and Parker could see that not once did Declan seem to want to shake off Ryan’s hand. Parker also saw that they didn’t only exchange words. There were also caring glances and gentle pats bordering on intimacy.


Declan walked toward the door and Parker made up his mind. He knew he had to admit defeat. If Declan wouldn’t be the one who said farewell, he would.


A hesitant voice startled him and he turned around to face several hopeful pairs of eyes.


“Uh, yeah.” In spite of himself, he smiled. “What can I do for you, ladies?”


Chapter 7