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recommended Ryan do the same.”
Tim gritted his teeth. “Not a chance!”
“Of course not. I don’t mean to pry, but do you and Ryan have an
open relationship?”
Tim didn’t like where this was going. “No. We’re monogamous.” “I see.” Marcello was pensive. “I think it’s best we verify something.
Stephen recommended Ryan as an escort because of how he behaves in
bed. We have clients who ask for—”
“What did he say?” Tim interrupted.
“That Ryan likes it rough.Veryrough. He claimed to be speaking
from personal experience.”
Tim leapt to his feet with a growl. “You need to leave!” “Please don’t be angry with me,” Marcello said, placing a hand on
his chest.
“I’m not! I’m going upstairs to deal with the little shit. Thank you for
telling me. You can leave now.”
“Let him go,” Marcello said as he got to his feet. “No amount of
yelling is going to change who he is. Cheaters cheat, liars lie. But there’s
something else.”
Tim, already on his way out the room, spun around. “What?” “The reason I was talking to Stephen in the first place is because of a
complaint from a client. He said Stephen offered unprotected sex for
extra money.”
“So?”
“So, have you been safe with Ryan?”
“Yes.” Mostly. Of course a few of those nights were blurry, but after
being with someone for a year, he shouldn’t have to worry about being
safe. Or so he thought.
“There’s no harm in getting tested, Tim.”
“Fine.”
“I’m sorry.”
Tim sighed. “I know you are. Thanks, Marcello. Now get out while
I’m still angry enough to do what I have to do.”
