Chapter 11
As James’s father’s birthday party drew closer, Joshua grew more nervous. It didn’t matter how many times his friends told him to take it easy. He and James didn’t need either of their parents’ approvals to date and maybe eventually get married, but they would experience less stress if they were accepted as a couple. James had been reassuring him that his parents would be cool with the two of them and their relationship, but Joshua couldn’t help the fluttering butterflies in his stomach every time he thought about the upcoming party. Moreover, he was currently inundated with several new tasks at work. He didn’t need any additional pressure. Naturally, that was the moment it happened. He received the phone call one day before the party.
“Good morning. This is Joshua Wallace spe
