A. takes a lot of pictures of us and we use a site online where you can put them into collages and get them printed onto canvases. You can put messages on them too and some of them reflect that we are very much in love. :) It's not like we're naked or anything. It's just pictures like any couple would have.
The us pictures got mixed in with our regular pictures... and of course his father pulls one out of the box. Luckily his mom was lying down for a nap. I felt that instant panic attack and froze like a deer in his headlights. They do know about us and that we're married, but it's not something we put in front of them. We don't kiss or hold hands or any of the normal stuff we do.
His dad looked at it and nodded then asked where I wanted it. He didn't act like it was weird or anything shocking at all. I just kind of stared at him. He asked again. I told him I'd ask A where he wants them when he gets home.
His dad looked at me with a raised eyebrow and said, "They are nice. You can do so much on computers now!" I nodded and collected the other ones and put them in our bedroom.
I told A when he got home what had happened. He said not to worry about it and his parents know what we are to each other. He said he was sorry for putting me through this, that I deserve to not have to hide things. I got a nice cuddle and massage time out of it. When he feels guilty, he goes out of his way to make me feel nice.
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New story is coming along. I'm handing off most of it to my co-writer. It's interesting to see where the characters go and it's based off the Tabula Colton universe.
Oh I wish... The relationship closet sucks. Your father in law sounds so cool.
ReplyDeleteHis folks still think I am his rescued foster/orphan boy. My guy has digital photo frames all over the flat. When we are home alone the "B" roll (our couples shots) loads. Any other time the "A" roll default on the frames and TVs. He has one pic of me on the "A" roll. It was from when I was doing the books for the foster family's ranch. That audit was how he and I met. He took the pic as I politely humbled the IRS agent conducting the audit. He says that was the very moment he fell in love.
Last night his mother chastised him about the lack of pictures of "his" boy. She is a hard one to read. I have seen her very happy, and yesterday I saw her mad as hell for the first time (thank g-d not at me).
I just wanted you to know your posts are a highlight to my day, and give me hope. It is 1100 at night and time for me to turn in. My bereavement time is over, going back to work in the morning.
Goodnight Emri.
That sounds like me and A. It's like his parents are giving him every clue that they are ok with us and accept me, but he holds back, afraid of imagined rejection and letting them down. He feels so guilty for it too and it makes him take extra good care of me in our alone time.
DeleteIt sounds like his parents are good to you too. I guess it's a trade off for being with the guy we want. I know I wouldn't trade him for anyone and I see the life he is building for us and investing in our future, but sometimes it can be hard. I grew up here in SoCal and my dad knew I was gay before I did so I never really faced any pressure at home or at school. I can't understand what he feels.
We have one digital picture frame here and one he keeps in his office. It's all pics of us, but the one at home he has put away in his dresser and turned off while they're here. They aren't dirty or anything, all the dirty pics are in his phone. :)
It's not bad though. I just miss watching TV in his lap or laying on the couch with him behind me, spooning me, and playing with his phone held in front of me. Luckily we don't have to do separate beds. Neither of us are good at sleeping without each other.
I finally finished all your posts! Thank you for sending me the link. I knew that just like your stories, your blog would be a good read. I enjoy the little snippets of your life.
ReplyDeleteApparently, you and A have come a long way, and I think it's fantastic. I know it's a little late, but congratulations on the marriage and the new house. Everyone, I think deserves that kind of happiness. Thank you for sharing. I, unfortunately, have not been so lucky. This is not the forum to share my troubles. I am very happy for the two of you.
I have not read all your stories yet, but now that I have found them, I am plugging away at them. I actually read Kasper series first from a side suggestion on Literotica, and just finished Noah. I need to go read Emerson next before moving on to newer stuff.
Please keep writing and blogging. It gives me hope that my time for happiness may still happen.
M
Hey thanks. Kasper is the third story in the trilogy. It goes:
Delete1. Emerson and the Lion
2. Lincoln's Pride
3. Kasper's Den
If you go back and read Emerson, it's the story of how Emerson and Ali (the parents of Amir and Ali) met and got together.
I had no idea you have a co-writer. Must be very interesting to find a good writing partner that allignes with your own ideas. ++. I just found out today that your story Noah’s Starship is posted on Whattpad. It’s apparently someone else’s posting with your consent.
ReplyDeleteNot really. Sometimes I work on stories with other writers. The last few chapters of Tabula Colton and a few chapters of Kasper. I try to get input from people. The Wattpad guy who posted there emailed me asking for permission to repost my stories there and add some artwork.
DeleteI said sure, but honestly I think the material is too graphic for that kind of audience and I don't think it ever got any response about it. He seemed like a cool guy though so I was like sure no problem. :)
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