Chapter 9

“Mind doing the salad?” Darrell asked, taking out a bag of mixed greens from the fridge as well as tomatoes and dressing.

“Nope, give it here.”

“So why the big house? I’m really kind of surprised to hear you don’t have a significant other, actually.”

Travis smiled. “Really? Why?”

The other man shrugged. “A great looking guy like you with a successful career and a nice house? Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to be with you?”

Travis felt the heat in his cheeks and knew he was both blushing and warmed by Darrell’s words. It was clear enough now Darrell did have an interest in him.

“Well, it’s been a while but I did have a live-in boyfriend a few years ago.” He tossed the cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and salad dressing in the big wooden bowl Darrell had handed to him.

“What happened?”

“Alan died in a car accident.”

Darrell gave him a sympathetic look. “I’m sorry.”