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

Most of it he spent in bed, asleep, then, at around three o’clock, his mobile rang.


“Like my head’s been run over by a bus. Actually, I’m feeling much better now. Been sleeping and drinking water all day.” He sat up in bed, leaning against the headboard. “Where are you?”


“At home. Lorraine wasn’t happy to have two of us off. They got someone in from the Belmont branch to cover. Anyway, enough of that shit. You wanna go out for a coffee?”


Despite his poor condition, Brad felt a stirring between his legs, and warmth spread across his chest. “Sure,” he answered enthusiastically. “When? Where?”


“I’ll meet you at Camaletti’s. I think that’s pretty close to you. In an hour?”


Chapter 15