Alex walks down the road of his life, apparently without any detours. He has a job, friends, a nice apartment and a girlfriend who meets his needs. A smooth life lived on a smooth road.<br><br>But when Daniel shows up at his door, Alex meets the first bump in the road -- which turns out to be more like a boulder -- in his way.<br><br>Daniel is a gorgeous, warm, affectionate man, one who will force Alex to deal with something that happened years ago, something that made him take the safe route through life. With Daniel, he finally realizes that he'd shut down his true self, he begins the most difficult part of his journey -- the one that could take him to Daniel and to happiness.

What You Are

Daniel sat on the bed, ran his hands over his face and then he smoothed his hair.


“Happiness is something you feel, Alex. It’s not something you decide to feel when you’re ready,” Daniel sighed, shaking his head, getting up. He approached Alex and looked down at him, staring into his eyes.


Alex moved and stepped aside, struck by Daniel’s words and uncertain about letting him go or not. Daniel seemed to read his mind.


“I can’t stay here forever, Alex. And do you think no one will come over here? Do you think in five seconds Gabriel won’t be here in your bedroom?”


Alex bowed his head and Daniel lifted it again, putting two fingers under his chin. “Are you sorry for what happened last night?”


Alex didn’t answer. He shook his head slightly, but then he added, “No, but I don’t know if I’m ready…”


Chapter 32