The life and times of Andrew Brady

It's five fifteen PM and here I sit in a downtown bar starting on my second drink of the afternoon, a Glass of Gin with a twist of lemon peel and just a few pieces of ice.  Pathetic!  I know how sad I must seem to others, but fuck em, they have no clue about me or what's left of my pitiful life.

I'm Andrew Brady a 35-year old gay man, newly single again after a breakup with my partner of 15 years.  Charlie, my former partner was the gregarious one, always the life of the party.  When it came time for our friends to choose which one of us to keep, I'm the quiet one and most often the one left out.

Professionally, the shoe is on the other foot.  It is me that is the management level executive at a multi-billion dollar international conglomerate.  I'm drinking early this afternoon in preparation for a Corporate function hosted by my company.  We are celebrating the purchase of one of our former competitors.   At my company, sexual preference isn't an issue, here we are judged solely on performance and the ability to get the job done.

Since the break up of my long-term relationship last year, I've attended mandatory Corporate functions alone.  I have a great friend who would accompany me anytime that I asked her, but I didn't want to give anyone cause to think less of her or me.  

Getting dumped stinks, it doesn't matter how long you've been together, being suddenly single again is traumatic and absolutely no fun.  Former friends and acquaintances all act differently around me.  That's part of the reasons that I don't go to the bars and clubs often, it's usually only when someone visits from out of town that I go out.  

Being dumped after fifteen years by someone I thought I'd be with forever shook me to my core.  Silly me, I thought we were a perfect couple, I had no clue that my partner Charlie had another life with another man in a large condominium complex across town. I learned from friends that Charlie and his 'new love' have been together for almost a year.  It seems that Charlie's frequent week-long business trips all were bogus and just an excuse for him to spend time with his new guy.  Their home Is only15 miles from what was once our home.

His scheme blew up the day that he inadvertently sent a text meant for Troy, his new boyfriend, to my phone. That is all old news now and I've moved on, I'm alone but I have moved passed that particular pain.  Learning to live single again is the hard part now.

Finishing off the second drink, I paid up and went back to my rented condominium to change clothes and clean up a bit. My company has just wrapped up the total acquisition of one of our toughest competitors.  Tonight is our official 'Meet and Greet' function introducing the new staff that will be coming to our company.

I took my time, being sure to look my best for this important first meeting with our new colleagues.  

I put on my navy Armani suit, a freshly laundered white dress shirt, a rainbow-striped tie with black Italian slippers and belt.
Gold-domed cuff links cufflinks, my Movado museum watch, my 18-carat gold ring with the emerald green Helenite stone and my grandfathers gold signet ring on my right hand.

I trimmed my mustache and shaved all but the stubble beard on my lower jaw.   I checked myself out in the bathroom mirror, noticing that the increasing amount of gray hair at my temples would soon need to be dealt with.  I haven't decided if I'll color it or just let it happen as yet.  I turned sideways to confirm that my stomach is still flat.  I'm careful about the food I eat and at the first sign of tighter pants, I go on a diet.

I started to brush my hair but instead, I just ran my fingers through it, leaving it a bit messed up.  On my way out I stopped at the front door closet and took my Engineering Society lapel pin from the sports jacket I last wore to work and put it on my suit coat.   My shoes, black Italian slippers, were well polished.  I almost forgot my jewelry,  I picked up my Movado Museum watch with the ebony strap, fastened it onto my left wrist, I added a small gold bracelet on the right wrist and added my favorite, an
18-carat gold ring with the Helenite stone onto my ring finger left hand.  Grandfather's wedding ring on my right-hand little finger finished off the jewelry.

Taking stock, I was satisfied that for a 35-year old man I look pretty damn good.  Too bad not one engineer at this party would ever notice how I look or what I wear.  Fair enough, since there are only two fellow employees there that I considered to be handsome men and  MILFs,  (Men I'd like to fuck).  One is married, but both are what I consider as being very 'Hot Guys.'  I've spewed out a good bit of semen fantasizing about Jordan in particular.

I was caught by surprise when the first person I met up with was Jordan Davis, one of the 'Hot Dad's I mentioned a bit earlier.  Jordan is still single, and very straight as I found out when I asked about his love life during a break at one of the company meetings.

As expected, my arrival wasn't noticed by anyone other than Jordan who came over to chat for a bit.  After the corporate introductions were done and the new staff welcomed we began the meet and greet period.  I made my way as fast as I could to meet and greet the bartender and ordered up another drink, this one was to be my last for the evening.  I would finish out the night on Club Soda with a twist.  

As I turned from the bar I was met by two of the new guys that would be moving to our headquarters offices.  We had been introduced when I first arrived and I knew that the younger of the two is Aiden Cross and the one nearest my age is Will Roberts.  (It's part of my job to remember names and faces.)

I'm guessing that there is at least a 10 year age gap between Aiden and myself and maybe five or six years between Will and I.  Aiden is an Electrical Engineer, and a very attractive.  In addition to his good looks, he is one very smart Electrical Engineer.   Will is an Industrial Engineer and the father of three,  and a wife pregnant with a fourth.  Will's wife didn't travel with him due to her condition.  She is due to deliver the fourth child in two weeks.

The three of us talked shop for a long while until Will saw someone he needed to speak with.  Saying he would return later, Will walked away leaving Aiden and me to chat.

“So Drew, where are the fun spots for us single guys in your city?”  

“I'm the wrong guy to answer your question, Aiden.  I cannot the last time I went out to the clubs.”  

“Hmm, I was hoping that you would show me around.  The nightlife where I come from is nothing like what you have here in the city, and I especially like going dancing.”

I turned to Aiden, “Dancing?”  

“Oh!  I thought you knew Drew.  I'm gay.  I can't remember who but someone told me that you are gay also.  Sorry if I got it wrong.”

“No...you didn't get it wrong, I am a gay man.  Last fall my partner and I broke up after fifteen years and I haven't reached the point when I'm comfortable going out alone as yet.”

“Oh jeez, ...fifteen years?  For real? Oh man, I'm so sorry Drew.  I have a knack for saying the wrong things at the wrong time.”

“Not to worry, Aiden, I'm adjusting and getting along very well I think.  For a while, the circumstances threw me for a loop and I felt downright silly not to have had any clue about my Ex's double life.  Now I'm just waiting for the house in Arlington Heights to sell so I can buy a place of my own.  I suppose I'm just getting too old, but lately, I would rather spend my evenings reading a good book that going out on the town.  I can't remember the last time I went out to the clubs. I much prefer a nice restaurant and dinner with a friend in  a place quiet enough to have a conversation.”

“Too old?  You?  I think you're selling yourself short Drew, you look perfect in my eyes.”

I know I blushed, I felt the heat at my neck and face.  I looked down at the program in my hand and saw Aiden's Bio.  I saw the chance to switch the conversation back to Aiden and I did so rapidly.

Now, tell me about yourself Aiden, I'm guessing that you are in your mid-twenties, single, carefree, and an I know that you are an Electrical Engineer.

“Very good sir!  You are close, I am 29, single and an Electrical Engineer.”

“You're 29 years old?  That's hard to believe Aiden you look like a kid fresh out of college.  

“Now it's my turn; you're about 34 or 35, and ready to move on in your life.  You are one of the company's top Engineers (your reputation precedes you.) leaning closer to him to be certain that only he could hear what I was about to say.

“Plus, if I may be so bold, you are hands down, the most handsome man in the entire room.”

I felt the blood rush to my face again when he mentioned that I am handsome.  

“Don't be so naive Andrew, you know how good you look.”

“Thank you Aiden, you make an old man feel good, and please, call me Drew.  I'm 35, and second in command in our Engineering department, and yes, sadly, I'm not yet ready to get on with my life.”

“Would you think me too bold and my invitation in poor taste if I asked you out for dinner one night soon.”

I admit that I was surprised but having a handsome young man ask me for a dinner date surprised me.  Granted we would soon be work colleagues but I was still surprised that anyone, especially anyone that looks like Aiden would ask me out.

“Sure, I see no reason two Engineering colleagues cannot have dinner together.  I'm free most evenings.”

“Uh...I'm not asking you out for a business dinner Drew.  I would like us to be friends and get to know each other.  I know you've had a rough time lately but life goes on.  I think that we may be very much alike and I would like to get to know you, Drew.”

It felt strange having someone, especially someone younger and so handsome, like Aiden, ask me out on a date.  I haven't dated since I was in college.  I haven't a clue what got into me but I said yes that I would go out socially with Aiden.  The more I thought about it the more I liked the idea.  Aiden Cross is an exceptional young man.  He was President of his class at Vanderbilt, a singles Champion in tennis, plus his reputation as an innovative Engineer is rock solid.

We went out to dinner on Wednesday evening at a local steak house and I had a thoroughly good time.  Aiden is very smart and witty, two traits that make me smile when I think about him. On Saturday afternoon we ventured out to run at the local park City Park and we were invited to join in a pickup game of volleyball.  Aiden was very good at the game and we had a great time that day.  Later that evening, I took Aiden out for Dinner and a movie and again I thoroughly enjoyed his company and our time together.

Sometime into our third or fourth 'date.'  I realized that I had not thought about Charlie in more than two weeks.  The hurt and humiliation have completely disappeared.  Later that week I let Aiden drag me out to a gay dance club and again, we had a great time together.  I can't remember the last time I danced but it was before Charlie and I met.

When we left the dance floor and we were both sweaty and breathing heavily, both in our 'Gay Uniforms,' wife beater Tee shirts and low slung jeans that just barely cling on our hips and sweaty torsos.  At the bar, I ordered us drinks, Gin for me as usual and a Scotch for Aiden.  Just as I raised my glass Charlie and his new friend stepped in front of me.  I stayed cool, turned to Aiden and introduced him to Charlie.  

Immediately, Aiden moved closer to me and made sure that we maintained body contact, making it obvious that he and I were together. Seeing a little smirk in Charlie's smile Aiden stepped forward with his hand extended.

“Hello, I understand that you know my partner, Drew Brady.  I'm Aiden Cross.  Glad to meet you.”

Charlie looked from Drew to Aiden and back to Drew.  He stood there, mouth agape and utterly speechless.  His companion tugged at his arm and said 'nice to meet you' over his shoulder as he pulled Charlie away and into the crowd.  Charlie looked back just as Aiden turned my face him and kissed me.  

For the rest of that evening, my thoughts kept returning to that moment when Aiden held my face in his hands and kissed me.  I laughed it off thinking it was just to show off a bit for Charlie to see.

I took a large gulp of my drink, looked over to Aiden and we both burst out laughing.  Once we had settled back to normal I saw that Aiden was staring at me with a look that I couldn't quite figure out, I felt a rush of something, it felt a bit like goose flesh skittering across my skin and my cock stirred in my trousers.

Since that moment,  Aiden Cross has my undivided attention.  In only a matter of minutes he went from friend/co-worker to someone whose tender kiss showed me that yes indeed, life goes on.  Aiden Cross just rose to the top of the list of men I would consider for a long-term partner.

Right then, there in the dance club, I fell for Aiden cross.  

Flustered a bit, I tried to divert his attention to anywhere but me at the moment.  It's been ages since I've been out with such a beautiful young man as Aiden Cross.  Slowly, I gathered my wits and spoke to him again.

“Thank you Aiden, the way you stepped up and took over was amazing. You continue to surprise me.”

“Nothing to it Drew, I was just protecting my own interests,  I hope that I can be there when the day comes that you are ready for a partner again.  

I've looked at Aiden differently since that night at the dance club.  I learned from a good friend that some of the guys in the Engineering Department had a pool going to bet of which of the new guys would be the first to advance in the company.  More than half of them picked Aiden Cross as the rising star of the company.

Hearing that brought a smile to my face.  I knew that he would go far with our company when.  How could he miss?  He has the whole package.  He's smart, witty and handsome as only 20 somethings can be.  In addition to those qualities, Aiden is a genuinely good guy.  He's confident in his abilities and completely lacking any sense of self-promotion.  His work speaks for itself.

Both of us had mountains of work to complete for the finalization of the merger.  Several weeks passed before Aiden and I had a chance to catch up with each other long enough to have a conversation.  I was beginning to think that he had backed off and wasn't interested in me away from work any longer.

“So Drew, it's been a while since we last talked. How are things with you?

“Work-wise, I suppose I've never been busier.

“I know that feeling too,  I haven't had a day off since we came up to Corporate.  Is all well with you?  Yes, it's pretty much the same, go to work, go home, do household chores then go to work.  I've got a meeting to go to, maybe we can chat later.  See ya.”

“Two nights later, I went out to dinner and was eating when Aiden and another very handsome young man were seated across the room from me.  I tried to keep from looking over at them as they each seemed to be very excited and very much into each other.”

Suddenly I lost my appetite, there was something like a kick directly in my gut, I felt a bit woozy and I paid my tab and left.  I heard Aiden call out my name as I walked out of the restaurant but I kept going.  He was obviously on a date and here I am, a 35-year-old fool, upset because he's out with someone more his own age.  What's even worse, the new guy is just as handsome or even more so than Aiden.  There's no way I can compete with someone like that.

At home, I grabbed the Gin and poured a double.  No need for ice when it's cold from the fridge.  I sat in my chair looking out onto the lights around the lake while sucking down the gin like it was water.

Around seven A.M. I woke in the chair with the empty Gin bottle cradled in my arms.  I stumbled to my feet and walked into the bedroom and turned on the shower.  Cold water was what I needed to sober up quickly.  I managed to finish my preparations and dressed for work.  I made it to my office and was only 15 minutes late.

I was on the phone when  I saw Aiden heading for my office, I kept the phone to my ear even after the call was finished.  I didn't want to hear about his new boyfriend or whoever he was with last night.

Aiden made hand signals for me to call him and I just nodded and pointed to my phone.  I managed to get out of the building at lunch and avoided any chance meeting by going back to my apartment and calling in let the boss know that I needed to be out the rest of the afternoon.

I had two calls from Aiden that afternoon and I let them go to voicemail.  I was out of the office the following day on a trip to New York for a meeting with one of our largest accounts.  There were three messages from Aiden that day.  The day following my return from New York, Aiden walked into my office, turned and shut the door.  

“I don't know what is going on with you but we need to talk this out now.  I want to know what I've done to make you avoid me.  I genuinely like you, uh...well it's much more than like...I just want to know where I went wrong Drew.  If we can fix it, then please tell me how.  If we can't fix it, I will forever regret losing you.  

“I watched you and your friend at dinner the other night and I could tell that you two were very much into each other.  He is a very handsome man, there's no way that I can compete with him.”

Aiden let out a big sigh and seemed to melt into his chair.

“You saw me at dinner with my 25-year-old brother, Drew.  His name is Lachlan, he got his MEE degree two months ago from Georgia Tech, and he is here in the city Interviewing with Borg-Warner for a position developing their Combustion, Hybrid and electric technologies for all types of vehicles.”

"Jeez! I'm sorry, Aiden, I didn't know you have a brother.  I guess we should make an effort to improve our communication.  Here I am acting like a school girl with her first crush.  I know better and I feel shamed.  It was the Green-Eyed monster's fault.  Please forgive me.”

Hmm...Take me to dinner tonight and I'll consider forgiving you.  If you haven't figured it out yet Drew, I'm crazy about you.

With a call from my boss's secretary, I got a table for two at Mastro's Steak House on the near Northside.  I told Aiden that the restaurant is one of the best in the whole USA.  We would definitely be expected to 'dress' for dinner.  

It was Aiden's first time at a place like Mastro's, known all over the world for their food and their service.  Our meal was perfection as was our evening.  I hailed a cab and took Aiden to my Condo.  He was impressed when he saw lake Michigan alight with glittering points of light along the shore.  We both took off our suit coats, I poured him an Amaretto over ice and a Gin for myself.  Before he took a sip of his drink, Aiden moved closer to me and kissed me so tenderly that tears welled up in my eyes.  After the kiss, he laid his cheek on my chest.

“What a wonderful evening Drew.  That was the best meal I have ever had.  And you are the best man for me.  I've fallen for you big time.”

We each took a sip of our drink then Drew led me to the sofa where he sat leaned into the corner and pulled me down to lay back on my chest.  Drew's mouth was right at my ear and his tongue and lips nibbled and kissed me while he hugged me to him.  He was aroused, I could feel his hard member at my back.  

With one arm holding him to me, his other hand lay flat on my stomach.  More nibbling at his ear made him moan and I flattened my free hand and let it slide under the belt and waistband of his trousers.  My extended fingers slipped under the waistband of Aiden's body-hugging boxers and played with the neatly trimmed pubic hair there.

Aiden was purring like a kitten, this loving attention was exactly the type of foreplay that he craves.  Aiden let his free hand unbutton Drew's shirt and he quickly tugged the tee shirt free and let his hand caress Drew's flat, hairy abdomen.  

They were both getting a bit uncomfortable but Drew decided that it was time for another move.  He pushed his hand farther down inside Aiden's shorts and wrapped his fingers and hand around Aiden's pulsing, dripping and very hard cock.  Aiden groaned loudly and tried to turn but Drew's arm held him tight.  Drew's hand began to make a jacking motion on Aiden's very hard member.  

Aiden groaned again.

“The Bed, Drew, take me to your bed. Please!

They moved, kissing and undressing with each step toward the bed.  Aiden loosened Drew's belt and grabbed both the boxers and his trousers in his hands and pulled them down around Drew's ankles.  

Aiden took in a sharp breath when he saw the dense mat of chestnut brown hair covering Drew's chest and the thick treasure trail that ended in his pubic bush.  

Looking up to Drew, Aiden pulled Drew's cock down and caressed it against his cheek.  He fondled and kissed Drew's lower abdomen and stretched and played with Drew's testicles as well.  When he began to tug and pull on the scrotum, Drew cried out his name.  Without any warning, Aiden pulled Drew's cock to lip level; and took him to the root in one long, tantalizingly slow motion.  They both moaned loudly when Drew's cock was at its deepest.

Something changed, neither was certain what happened but Aiden was suddenly a wild man.  He took Drew like there would never be another chance.  As he neared orgasm Drew begged him to back off.  He wanted his chance to love on Aiden's lithe, smooth diver's body.

They tossed and turned as they wrestled their bodies against each other on the bed.  As he had intended all along, Aiden wound up on his back with Drew's face in his crotch.  When he finally came up for air, he heard Aiden' plea.

“It's now Drew, NOW!  Fuck me, please.  I've got to have you inside me.  This is so wonderful, I want us to do this all night.

Drew raised and pushed Aiden's thighs against his chest, then knee walked to Aiden's opening.  He added lube to his cock and Aiden's and gently pressed his cock against Aiden's anus.  On the third push, Drew's cock was halfway inside Aiden.  He tensed and sat still for 30 seconds or so to allow the pain to subside.  Gradually, Drew began a gentle rocking motion, as Aiden's comfort level increased, Drew increased the speed of his penetration, gradually they built up to a furious full-fledged fuck frenzy.  Drew's cock was just a blur as he and Aiden consummated their love.

Drew bent his arms to lower his face so he could kiss Aiden while they copulated.  The combination of the kiss with the stimulation at his anus brought cries of surprise and joy to Aiden.  It only took a bit more than two minutes for Aiden to yell out.  

“I'm coming!  Oh FUCK!  Harder Drew, pound me harder,  I've never, I...oh...I'm COMING, I CAN”T STOP IT... OH GOD!  DREWWWW!  MY DREWWWWW!  So good, my Drew, mine, my love.

When they were fully awake, Drew called for our breakfast to be delivered to our room.  We were both ravenous after the most satisfying night of love and sex that I can ever remember.  




Drew had one more meeting to attend then we would go shopping in Manhattan before catching a flight home.  My phone rang and it was my mother just checking in but I told Aiden that the meeting was moved up and I would be away for an hour or so more.  I hailed a cab and rode to Tiffanys,  There I purchased two rings, each with three inlaid diamonds.  

When I met up with Aiden at our hotel we hurried up to our room.  To my surprise, the first thing I saw when we entered was a sky blue Tiffany bag that Aiden had bought.  I was relieved when I saw that the box in the bag was elongated and not a typical ring box.

"What have you done  Aiden?"  I asked, giving him a curious look.

It's just a little memento of our first trip together.  I hope that there will be many more in our future.  He reached into the bag and took out the box.  I was surprised at the weight, much heavier than I had anticipated.  When I opened the box my surprise was genuine.  Aiden gave me an 18-carat gold bracelet, I was speechless for a bit.

I took the little sky blue bag I had hidden under my coat out.

Aiden was a bit confused.

"I have to admit that the call I received while we were out was only my Mom but it gave me an excuse to go and pick up these gifts for us.

When I pulled two small boxes from the Tiffany bag, Aiden gasped.  When I went from the sofa to one knee, Aiden eyes teared up.  opening the first box I held up the ring.

"I Love you Aiden, will you be my life partner, to have and to hold forever in my heart?'

Tears were cascading down his cheeks as he nodded then said,  "Yes, I will.  He then took the second box and opened it to see an identical ring to match his.  It took him a moment to be able to speak but he finally managed to repeat the vow that I had first said.  They each put the other's ring onto their finger.  


They hugged and sealed their little ceremony with a soul-searing kiss.  

Feeling the box press against him, Drew laughed.

I was so caught up in 'us' that I almost forgot.  this is for you as well.  Surprised and excited, Aiden opened the long flat box similar to the one he had given to Drew.  Drew had given Aiden a Movado Museum watch as well.  Neither knew what the other was doing as it happened.  Just another instance of two souls in tune with each other.

Later that night they returned home to Chicago and Drew's one bedroom apartment and a night so filled with love that neither could believe their incredible luck in finding the one person they were meant to be with.  

The sun woke them the next morning, sunlight reflecting off the lake made shimmering, dancing, patterns on the ceiling.

Drew called into work and talked with his department head and arranged to have two days off for both Aiden and me.

We cuddled, cooked our breakfast, cleaned the dishes and went back to bed, this time it was me pleading Aiden to fuck my butt.  It took us a while but finally, he was all the way in me and I was off to never-never land.  It's been more than five years since anyone has entered my butt.  It is like riding a bike.  You never forget how, no matter how long it has been.

I got a phone call that morning from the real estate agent that has the listing for the house Charlie and I shared in Arlington Heights.  There was a very lucrative offer made and I readily agreed.   The agent said that Charlie had also agreed and that it would take a couple of weeks for the sale to be final.  I was excited, With the sale of the house, I could purchase pretty much whatever Aiden and I decided on.  We started our new home search after during the week

I fell for the first neighborhood we looked at.  the Beverly area has wonderful homes and is a family-friendly place.   A home here will increase in value fairly rapidly.  Chicago's Top Realtors rated the Beverly neighborhood as the best in the city.  Every home we saw, Drew saw as an investment, not as a home.

In the end, we bought a five bedroom two story home with four bathrooms and an attached two-car garage.  there was lots of color on the wall and we would need the services of a painter right away.  the kitchen was perfect with Mahogany cabinets and complimentary counter tops with a porcelain tile floor.  In addition to the living and dining rooms, there was a fully furnished basement recreation room.  outside a private, secluded patio area was kept from view by a previous addition done several years ago. there was a stone-paved.  

Better news than the new house was Aiden's promotion to be the "Project Lead" on a new manufacturing plant developing new lighting technologies.
I'm not at all sure just how it came about but it seems that the entire company knows that Aiden and I are partners and it doesn't seem to bother anyone.  

After past experiences, I've learned to not take anyone or anything for granted.   Life has a way of knocking the pegs propping me up away and letting me fall on my face when you get too complacent.  thankfully, I have Aiden to help keep me focused on what is important to me and to us.

Life is good!  Grab hold and hang on, no matter who you are it will be a bumpy but absolutely thrilling ride!

THE END