Jojo Arias, a Spanish-Filipino mestizo, didn’t expect to meet a U.S. Marine in a tony bar in the Philippines. But, Jojo can’t deny the electricity they have once he meets Adam.<br><br>Although they come from different worlds, they struggle to keep their relationship private to protect Jojo’s status and position as an heir to one of the wealthiest and powerful families in Filipino society. Billions of dollars could be easily lost if his family business is jeopardized by Jojo’s secret love affair.<br><br>Because of his standing in society, Jojo is pressured to abandon Adam and live a life in the closet. But he doesn’t want to leave the man he loves. As he struggles to maintain their secret romance, things begin to unravel and Jojo has to make a life-changing decision. Should he choose to stay with his family, or does he have the courage to pursue the love of his life?

Under the Jasmine Flowers

“Dammit, that was a good brew,” Adam said as he was laughing. They both scanned the pool and even though there was no one around, they both hesitated to get closer. “Fuck it,” Adam swore. He moved close to Jojo and kissed him in the mouth, tongue and all. Jojo kissed him back, too


Adam broke off the kissing. “You know what? I’m done with the pool. Let’s go back to the bedroom.”


“What about the beach?” Jojo asked.


“Sunset’s two or three hours away. Come on you left-wing, socialist progressive. Show me what you’ve got back in the room.”


“Oui oui,” Jojo said, laughing as he spoke.


“Was that French? Why French?” Adam asked


“I don’t know. Isn’t that the first thing that comes to your mind, some French man in a beret, singing ‘Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite’ ?”


“Umm, no. I think of Bernie Sanders,” Adam said, hoisting himself out of the pool, after putting the bottle on the edge of the pool. He then offered a hand to yank Jojo out.


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