Justin Wong falls in love -- and lust -- with Blake Ingram at first sight. Blake is the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome. It helps that Blake is muscular, successful, and so incredibly sweet and charming, as well. They work for the same pharmaceutical company, and their respective offices are across the hallway from each other, so they are next door neighbors. Sort of. Unfortunately for Justin, Blake already has someone special in mind. At least that’s his understanding, based on his and Blake’s conversation.<br><br>Blake thinks Justin is the most gorgeous and the sexiest man he has ever laid eyes on in his entire life. Justin is also compassionate, empathetic, and kind. Blake is absolutely infatuated with Justin. Sadly, he quickly discovers Justin is already attracted to someone else. That conversation between Justin and his best friend, which Blake accidentally overheard, is proof enough for him that Justin is off limits. He’s unwilling to be with someone who can’t fully commit to him.<br><br>Can the two men resolve this little misunderstanding?

A Misunderstanding

“I’m actually the first person in my family to graduate from college.”


Oliver nodded. “That’s amazing. Is that with a degree in finance?”


“Yes, sir. I’ve always loved numbers. They make sense to me. I don’t have to second-guess them. As long as I apply the proper theories and do the calculations correctly, the results will be accurate. It’s not the same as studying psychology, for example. Human nature, being what it is, can be unpredictable. When it comes to numbers, A is A, B is B, and so on. I like the certainty.”


“I agree,” Oliver said. “Have you always lived in San Francisco?”


“All my life,” Blake replied. “After graduation, I worked for this company that deals in importing and exporting of goods and climbed my way up for more than fifteen years. Then the CEO of this current company somehow got my contact number, offering me a much higher salary and a whole lot more benefits.”


“Is that the main reason you agreed to jump ship?”


Chapter 28