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  Acknowledgments

  I would like to thank God for the abundance of blessings in my life. I am ever so grateful for His grace and mercy.

  All good things come to those who wait. I can’t believe that in 2011 I published my first novel. I was biting my nails, anxiously awaiting feedback on my first book, and how I prayed that at least one person would like it. For some reason I thought that those feelings of nervousness would leave with the following books. Guess what-----NOT!!! They’re still here. I know that it makes me humble and drives me to write stories that you will enjoy. To my avid readers, it’s your love and support that keeps my writing.

  To my mother, grandmother, aunts and cousins…thanks for nurturing me and making me believe that anything in this world is attainable. To all of my extended family members and true friends I thank you for being there and loving me despite my frequent absences from gathering, socials, parties and other events. We are bound together with cords that cannot be broken!

  Until next time, I am going to keep writing and working….

  With Love to Luv,

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  Photographer: Larry Jericho for Osirus Photography, LLC (FB: osirusphotography, LLC; Twitter: osiruspics

  Model: Kindsey Pittman

  Cover Design: Travoris Adams

  EVENING GENTLEMAN

  Chapters

  As We Lay

  Is That You

  Someone Like You

  Here We Go

  DeMarcus

  Money

  Just Begun To Grow

  Don’t Let It Be

  Merry Christmas Baby – You Sure Did Treat Me Nice

  Let It Be

  Bearing The Cross

  My Love

  Insomnia

  Can’t Run Away

  Reaction

  Let’s Go Back

  Superlover Man

  Still

  Video“Games”

  This Is Love

  What I’m Going To Do To You

  It’s Over

  Caught Up

  A Reason

  No Place Like Home

  Communicate

  Never No More

  The More I Try

  Who Do You Love

  Invincible

  Imagine That

  No Words

  Rescue Me

  Cool Relax

  1 Corinthians 13:4-8

  New International Version (NIV)

  4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

  5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

  6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

  7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

  As We Lay

  The initial kiss was sweet, soft, and sincere. It was beautiful. It was pleasing. Our lips smoothly patted against each other before caressing and embracing like my arms around his waist and his arms around my neck. Subsequent kisses commenced immediately after the conclusion of the preceding one.

  Soon my right hand teased up the small of his back and back down, taking extra care to rub perfectly over the curve of his thick, round, firm ass before first gently then forcefully squeezing it. By this time our small passionate pecks had all melted into one fanatical moment of exhilarating bliss.

  I stood six foot two, towering over his five foot eight inch frame. His lips were warm and sweet against mine. I leaned into him and deepened the kiss. Within moments, I could feel him hardening. I’d already reached the point where I was ready to slam my dick into his ass.

  My mind was telling me to stop but my body was not responding. I wanted, I needed to make love. I felt my dick throbbing against his body.

  I lifted him up and carried him to the bed. I slowly started to undress him, kissing each part of his body that I exposed. I lingered over his nipples, sucking and licking them until I felt my dick drip with pre-cum.

  When I undressed him, I rubbed my middle finger across the hole of his ass. I felt the dampness of his body which made me more excited. I knew that I had to have him. I slipped between his parted thighs and placed his legs on my massive broad shoulders. I rubbed my dick against his ass, and then finally, slowly, I pushed the enormous head into his aching, hungry body. It must have been a while since he last had sex. He moaned, shuddered, and his ass creamed when I bottomed him out.

  AIDEN

  Oh God! Nathan! Nathan! Oh you feel so good.

  The feel of my big dick moving inside of him in slow and measured stroked was mind-numbing. I looked down at our bodies. Aiden pushed his hips up to meet my downward thrusts.

  NATHAN

  I am almost there baby.

  AIDEN

  No, not yet.

  I suddenly cupped Aiden shoulders. Then I thrust my hard length deep in him, at the same time my hot devouring mouth found his left ear.

  I moaned and shuddered and sobbed with delight and shattered into a million pieces as my body was flooded with waves. I stopped to soothe myself before following over the edge into pure paradise.

  Afterward, I held Aiden in my arms and kissed him gently. I reached down and slapped him on the side of his ass. This made him jump and arch his back.

  NATHAN

  Did you enjoy that?

  AIDEN

  It was alright.

  Aiden let out a smirk.

  NATHAN

  The way you were calling my name let me know that it was more than “alright”.

  AIDEN

  You know that I enjoy making love with you. Every time.

  I felt safe, loved, and happy. I rubbed my body against him and smiled. He pressed a tender kiss against my forehead.

  AIDEN

  Did I please you?

  NATHAN

  You know that you didn’t have to ask that. You always do.

  I fell asleep feeling warm and content for the first time in a long time. After thirty minutes into my sleep I jumped up.

  AIDEN

  What’s wrong?

  NATHAN

  I have to get home. I forgot that I have a meeting early in the morning. I haven’t prepared for it.

  AIDEN

  It’s 2:30 in the morning. What kind of meeting do you have on a Sunday?

  NATHAN

  I have to preach this morning. Remember it is the third Sunday.

  AIDEN

  When are you going to invite me to your church?

  NATHAN (while putting on my shoes)

  Soon.

  AIDEN

  Why not tomorrow?

  NATHAN

  Because I won’t be prepared. I want you to see me at my best.

  Aiden smiled and got on his knees in the bed. He wrapped his arms around me and kissed me in my back. He tried to pull me back into the bed. I laid there when he straddled me. Aiden begin to open my shirt and kiss my chest. I melted with the touch of his lips. He sucked on my left nipple. That sent me into a mental orgasm.

  NATHAN

  Baby stop.

  The more I wanted him to stop the more I wanted him. My body burned everywhere he touched. He whispered words of delight. It only fueled my hunger for him. I clung to him and we kept at each other until, exhausted and sexually satisfied.

  After another forty-five minutes of love making I knew that I had to go. I rushed into the bathroom and took a quick shower. When I returned, Aiden was sitting in the bed with the remote in his hand flipping channels on the television.

  I put my jumpsuit and shoes back on. As I was positioning my hat on my head I leaned down to give him
a kiss. I pulled back and looked him deep into his hazel brown eyes.

  NATHAN

  Soon I promise.

  AIDEN

  You know that I can easily find out what church you are at. I can pull out my tablet and search all the churches here in Birmingham.

  NATHAN

  I know that but you won’t.

  AIDEN

  No I will wait until I get an official invitation. Will you do me a favor?

  NATHAN

  What’s that?

  AIDEN

  Promise me that you won’t clean your “gun” until we see each other again.

  NATHAN (pointing to his manhood)

  This is only for you. No one else.

  Is That You

  I walked into the house as softly as I could. I set the alarm and steadied my steps to my bedroom. Once there I pull off my clothes and threw on my robe. I walked into my study and found my Bible. I said a quick prayer as I always do before opening my Bible. When I opened it I came upon Colossians 3. I read the chapter entirely but verse 18-19 stood out. I wonder was I led to this chapter for a reason.

  Suddenly I felt arms wrap around me. It startled me.

  LESLIE

  I didn’t mean to scare you.

  NATHAN

  Oh that’s no problem. I was preparing for my sermon.

  LESLIE

  I know. Would you care for a fruit salad? You know how you love your fruit while you are studying.

  NATHAN

  Thanks that would be nice.

  Leslie left the study to go to the kitchen. I wrote down a few notes until she returned. She placed the bowl on the desk, pulled a chair beside me, and took a seat.

  NATHAN

  Thanks.

  LESLIE

  It’s no problem. I love doing things for you because you are my husband. And when I serve you I am actually serving the Lord. So what are you going to minister about?

  NATHAN

  I think that you just gave me my message.

  LESLIE

  Great. Well I am going to leave you alone so that you can prepare. By the way what time did you get in?

  NATHAN

  Ah, about fifteen minutes ago.

  LESLIE

  Oh ok.

  Leslie gave me a peck on the lips. She turned and walked back into the bedroom.

  I was feeling so bothered inside. I wasn’t sure if I was going to be effective at church today but I had to persevere.

  When we arrived at the church I walked straight to the Pastor’s study. Bishop Parnell was sitting there with his glasses on the tip of his nose reading through his Sunday School book. When he noticed me walking in he pulled his glasses off and gave me a brotherly hug.

  Bishop Parnell was in his late sixties. He knew the Bible backwards and forwards. I always admired him for his years of knowledge and wisdom.

  BISHOP PARNELL

  How are you son?

  NATHAN

  I am good. How are you?

  BISHOP PARNELL (slapping his leg)

  I am doing good for an old man. Are you ready for today?

  NATHAN

  Yes sir. I was up to early this morning preparing.

  BISHOP PARNELL

  Ah son. No. Let the spirit lead you. Sometimes we can write out what we think is the best sermon and as soon as we open our mouth the whole thing will change.

  NATHAN

  I have experienced that before.

  BISHOP PARNELL

  Yes. I remember back…oh…some years ago…

  I knew that anytime Bishop would sit back in his chair and say “I remember back” that this was going to be a long story. I hoped that he would make it quick because service was going to start in a few minutes.

  I sat there obediently and listened. Words of wisdom comes in all of his stories. It may take a few days for me to process some of the things that he would say, but sooner or later it would make since.

  Bishop Parnell wrapped up his story as we walked into the sanctuary. I took my seat and looked over the filled to capacity church. I don’t know why but my heart began to flutter. Sweat was popping off of my face. My hands were shaking. What was going on?

  I looked out into the audience to find Leslie. Halfway through scanning I saw her sitting on the left side of the church in all of her glory. A beautiful woman. That complexion reminded me of Naomi Campbell. Her skin was silky smooth. Her hair was laid to the gods. The midnight blue dress that she had on looked as though it was painted on her with just enough cleavage showing to make you wonder.

  Once I spotted her, all nervousness seemed to have vanished. When the choir completed their last selection I rose to the pulpit. I laid my notes and Bible on the top.

  NATHAN

  Good morning church.

  I started my sermon. The part of it that really stood out to me was:

  I think about this morning when my wife, Leslie, fixed me a fruit salad.

  She knows how much I love a fruit salad. She made a statement like

  “I love doing things for you because you are my husband. And when I serve you I am actually serving the Lord.”

  Now I didn’t tell her to “Bow Down” as Beyonce would put it and serve me. She

  did it out of the goodness of her heart.

  I wonder how many marriages would be saved from divorce if

  husbands and wives would just be willing to show love by serving one another.

  It seems that everyone wants to be “free” and we have been set free.

  He never intended for us to use that freedom selfishly. He wants us to serve our spouses in love.

  I love my wife, and sometimes that love is best expressed through service.

  Words are wonderful, but when you walk in love, your commitment will also be

  shown through your actions of love.

  I urge you to put actions behind your love. Ask God to show you how you can serve your spouse and bless them today.

  NATHAN

  Repeat after me church. God, I don’t want to be selfish in my marriage. Help me to serve my spouse like You want me too, loving them with more than just words.

  After service everyone greeted me with smiles, handshakes and hugs. I felt good about the reception of my sermon. Leslie was standing in front of me with the biggest smile on her face. She reached up and hugged me.

  LESLIE

  I have never heard you minister like that before.

  NATHAN

  Really? Are you sure?

  LESLIE

  Yes. I think that I love you more. I love my husband.

  NATHAN

  I love you to baby.

  I gave her a kiss of love in front of the whole church.

  Someone Like Me

  Leslie was sitting in her classroom grading papers when there was a knock on the door. Aiden stuck in his head and gave her his usual smile. He walked into her room with his hands behind his back. She pushed her chair from the desk and smiled back.

  LESLIE

  What are you doing?

  AIDEN

  Nothing. Just came to see the birthday girl.

  LESLIE

  Oh you remembered!

  AIDEN

  Of course I did. You have been a great friend of mine for the last three years. Plus the students have been talking about it. You must have mentioned it to them.

  LESLIE

  They heard when Ms. Braggs came to wish me a happy birthday.

  Aiden pulled his gift from behind his back and placed it on the desk. Leslie started to unwrap the gift.

  AIDEN

  You can’t read the card first? I tell you the truth…

  Leslie pulled the card off of the box.

  Count your life by smiles, not tears.

  Count your age by friends, not years.

  May this year bring with it all the success and fulfillment, your heart desires.

  Happy Birthday my dear Leslie.

  Love you – Aiden

  LESLIE

  Ah
hhh…that’s so sweet. You are such the poet.

  AIDEN (smiling)

  Girl, open the gift.

  Leslie begins to unwrap the gift. She gasped when she pulled out the item.

  LESLIE

  Oh my gosh. No you didn’t. Boy do you know how much this cost.

  AIDEN

  I wasn’t thinking about price. When I saw it I knew that you would love it.

  Leslie pulled out the J.Crew CLASSIC PAVÈ LINK BRACELET. She was in shock staring at the bracelet. Aiden reached out to help her put it on. Once he fastened it, Leslie turned her wrist amazed at its beauty.

  Aiden stepped back and watched her. Leslie leaped from the desk and gave him a bear hug. When she released him she had tears in her eyes.

  Suddenly there was a beep from the intercom. The secretary informed Leslie that an office worker was coming down to her classroom with a gift. Leslie waited in anticipation. Within a few minutes the young student knocked on the door. Leslie walked to the door to open it. There stood five students – each carrying a bouquet of roses. One by one the students walked in and read a card.

  FIRST STUDENT

  In my heart lies a vase with five roses. Five roses all for you. With five different colors

  all to show you what you mean to me. I bring to you the first rose - the yellow rose. The yellow rose is the rose for you from me to let you know you’re my friend, my best friend

  that is a way to show you I’ll always be there for you.

  The student walked to Leslie and passed her the bouquet. He bowed in front of her, gave her a card and stepped back.

  SECOND STUDENT

  I give to you the second rose –the blue rose. The blue rose is to show you with all my heart what you mean to me. With this rose I show you there is no battle that I won’t fight for you, there is no ocean big enough that can separate my love from you. There is no mountain high enough that I can’t climb for you. With this rose is the beginning of my love to you.

  The second student walked to her and gave her the bouquet. She curtseyed in front of Leslie and passed her a box.

  THIRD STUDENT