Brad can’t believe his luck when he finds the perfect place to live at the perfect price. It’s a pity his new landlord Douglas is such a miserable grump. It isn’t long before he wonders if it’s a good idea to be living in such close proximity to such a moody ogre.<br><br>Fortunately, his life at work is looking up with the arrival of a new employee named Enzo. Brad falls immediately in lust with the hot Italian. They start dating, though it soon becomes apparent there are going to be problems. Enzo starts exhibiting some unlikeable traits and, while Brad finds himself slowly falling in love with the man, he also realizes Enzo has problems not just with commitment, but also with his sexuality.<br><br>Brad has a dilemma. Does he persist with Enzo, tolerate his bad behavior, and pray for a miraculous, happy ending? Or will the love he seeks come from an entirely different direction?

The Grump

“Yeah,” he said, backing towards the door. “I should really be going.”


Douglas attempted a smile, but was not equal to the task.


“Until next week,” said Brad, making haste.


He noticed that Douglas followed him part of the way, but when Brad got to the door, Douglas stopped. He opened the door, gave Douglas a quick wave over his shoulder, then pulled it shut. He hurried up the stairs, eager to put as much distance between them as he could.


Chapter 7