“What did you just say? ” “I said I’m gay” He has gone back to his seat, and was regarding me curiously now. “So the rumors were true” “Yes, have been in a secret relationship with Mark, my manager for a while now, and its starting to raise suspicions and…....;” “Why are you telling me all this”I cut him off and nervously glance at him. His next word makes my heart beat faster. “Because I trust you” I smile while he held my hands across the table and kiss it fondly. “I need a favor from you”I raise my eyes at him to continue. “I need you to pretend to be my girlfriend for a while, just until the suspicion dies down. I’m not ready to come out yet” He says half begging me with his eyes… I couldn’t say anything, just sat there and stare at him dumbfounded. After some minutes of silen

