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Something About Jayden by Rawiya M/M Release
You can never tell a book by it’s cover!
On the surface, Isaac Bridges has it all; wealth, a beautiful wife, and a successful career. But deep down, he desires Denton & Associates back under his family’s name and a male lover he can call his own.
Enter Jayden Demario, a handsome college student looking to make a career in advertising. Underneath the pretty exterior, Jayden is a very damaged young man. Thrown out on the streets by his stepfather at 15, Jayden’s only concern is to make something of himself to move his “madre” from the tough neighborhood.
Jayden has no time for love, especially not with a closeted married man who runs the company he interns at and Isaac can ill afford to out himself to the homophobic CEO at Denton.
Will the sparks between the two men cost them their livelihood?
Excerpt (PG)
After scarfing down a very unappetizing meal, Isaac and Jayden headed back upstairs to ICU to sit in the waiting room. Jayden still hadn’t spoken with the doctor who unfortunately had been called away to an emergency surgery.
When the elevator reached the appropriate floor, Isaac waved Jayden ahead, and they made their way down the long quiet hallway. Right now, Lydia was the only person in ICU which meant he and Jayden were the only visitors this evening.
Jayden took his hand, gripping it tightly. His dark brown eyes met Isaac’s gaze. “Thanks for the meal. It wasn’t very good, but at least it filled my belly.”
“True, very true.” Isaac walked with him, loving this time they were spending together despite the circumstances. There were things they didn’t know about one another, but this experience did bring them closer. “You all right, Jayden?”
“Yes, as good as I’ll ever be, considering.” Jayden looked away a moment and stopped abruptly. “Can we go in here a moment? I’d like to say a few prayers for mi madre.”
Isaac leaned, shifting his weight on one foot. He placed his hands behind his back, thinking this was something Jayden should do alone. He hadn’t been in any kind of church or chapel since Jesus was a child. “You sure? Prayer is such a private thing. I’m really not all that religious.”
“Oh, Isaac, please. Cut the act, okay? I want you with me. If we’re going to be a couple, you gotta accept my faith, right?” Jayden pulled his rosary from under his collar. “Please. I wanna say prayers for her and us. I need some divine guidance right now.”
Isaac nodded and followed Jayden inside the chapel, walking slowly behind him. A row of small pews flanked both sides of the room with an aisle leading to a kneeling bench filled with candles. In front hung a large picture of Jesus dressed in a shiny white gown rising above the ground with a halo above his head.
Isaac made the sign of the cross and stood behind Jayden with his head lowered. He was a little embarrassed he hadn’t been anywhere near a church since his mom died. His parents weren’t deeply religious either, but they did consider themselves Christians.
Jayden knelt in front of the picture, holding onto his necklace and kissing the cross. He looked back at Isaac and patted the space next to him. “Come on. Please sit with me. Jesus takes all comers, even those who’ve sinned outright. He always forgives.”
Isaac did as he was instructed, taking the space next to Jayden. He bowed his head and said nothing, only listened to Jayden’s words.
“Dear Father, please help my mother to recover. She’s all I have right now, and I hope you can grant her more years to see me off in my career and my personal life. Bless Miss Bertha for being a wonderful second mother, and the memory of Mr. Alan Murdock, who will always be very special to me. Also, Father, please bless the man next to me. My boss, my friend, my lover-to-be, Isaac Bridges. He meant no harm to me or, most importantly, to you. Give us both the strength to carry on together and show us the way to go to achieve true happiness. I am your humble servant, and I ask for your guidance and mercy. Thank you always for the great gifts and miracles, dear God. In Jesus’s name, I pray. Amen.”
Isaac moistened his lips and leaned his head forward, not wanting Jayden to see him cry. He clutched his chest, feeling his heart thud. He swallowed the lump in his throat and heaved in air. Jayden’s prayers affected him in such a way he couldn’t help but get emotional.
Jayden’s words were so simple and yet they were the most powerful he’d ever heard. Isaac had never been touched by any man like this, let alone a young man mature beyond his years. Isaac felt horrible for deceiving him and anyone else he’d come in contact with. He could make it all better by just coming out of the closet, and as soon as he got the chance he’d reveal his true self to everyone.
“You okay, Isaac?” Jayden’s voice rang out like an alarm in his ears. “Are you crying? Did I upset you, or say something wrong?”
Isaac sighed and shook his head, quickly wiping his face before he rose. “You’re amazing, you know that? I s—wait, no—I don’t do that.” Isaac added a laugh. “I have never met a man like you, Jayden. You move me. You’re just too good… You’re…”
“No, not really.” Jayden curled his loose hair behind his ears. “Momma taught me well is all. After my dad threw me out, she, Bertha, and Mr. Murdock raised me as a tag team.”
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You can never tell a book by it’s cover!
On the surface, Isaac Bridges has it all; wealth, a beautiful wife, and a successful career. But deep down, he desires Denton & Associates back under his family’s name and a male lover he can call his own.
Enter Jayden Demario, a handsome college student looking to make a career in advertising. Underneath the pretty exterior, Jayden is a very damaged young man. Thrown out on the streets by his stepfather at 15, Jayden’s only concern is to make something of himself to move his “madre” from the tough neighborhood.
Jayden has no time for love, especially not with a closeted married man who runs the company he interns at and Isaac can ill afford to out himself to the homophobic CEO at Denton.
Will the sparks between the two men cost them their livelihood?
Excerpt (PG)
After scarfing down a very unappetizing meal, Isaac and Jayden headed back upstairs to ICU to sit in the waiting room. Jayden still hadn’t spoken with the doctor who unfortunately had been called away to an emergency surgery.
When the elevator reached the appropriate floor, Isaac waved Jayden ahead, and they made their way down the long quiet hallway. Right now, Lydia was the only person in ICU which meant he and Jayden were the only visitors this evening.
Jayden took his hand, gripping it tightly. His dark brown eyes met Isaac’s gaze. “Thanks for the meal. It wasn’t very good, but at least it filled my belly.”
“True, very true.” Isaac walked with him, loving this time they were spending together despite the circumstances. There were things they didn’t know about one another, but this experience did bring them closer. “You all right, Jayden?”
“Yes, as good as I’ll ever be, considering.” Jayden looked away a moment and stopped abruptly. “Can we go in here a moment? I’d like to say a few prayers for mi madre.”
Isaac leaned, shifting his weight on one foot. He placed his hands behind his back, thinking this was something Jayden should do alone. He hadn’t been in any kind of church or chapel since Jesus was a child. “You sure? Prayer is such a private thing. I’m really not all that religious.”
“Oh, Isaac, please. Cut the act, okay? I want you with me. If we’re going to be a couple, you gotta accept my faith, right?” Jayden pulled his rosary from under his collar. “Please. I wanna say prayers for her and us. I need some divine guidance right now.”
Isaac nodded and followed Jayden inside the chapel, walking slowly behind him. A row of small pews flanked both sides of the room with an aisle leading to a kneeling bench filled with candles. In front hung a large picture of Jesus dressed in a shiny white gown rising above the ground with a halo above his head.
Isaac made the sign of the cross and stood behind Jayden with his head lowered. He was a little embarrassed he hadn’t been anywhere near a church since his mom died. His parents weren’t deeply religious either, but they did consider themselves Christians.
Jayden knelt in front of the picture, holding onto his necklace and kissing the cross. He looked back at Isaac and patted the space next to him. “Come on. Please sit with me. Jesus takes all comers, even those who’ve sinned outright. He always forgives.”
Isaac did as he was instructed, taking the space next to Jayden. He bowed his head and said nothing, only listened to Jayden’s words.
“Dear Father, please help my mother to recover. She’s all I have right now, and I hope you can grant her more years to see me off in my career and my personal life. Bless Miss Bertha for being a wonderful second mother, and the memory of Mr. Alan Murdock, who will always be very special to me. Also, Father, please bless the man next to me. My boss, my friend, my lover-to-be, Isaac Bridges. He meant no harm to me or, most importantly, to you. Give us both the strength to carry on together and show us the way to go to achieve true happiness. I am your humble servant, and I ask for your guidance and mercy. Thank you always for the great gifts and miracles, dear God. In Jesus’s name, I pray. Amen.”
Isaac moistened his lips and leaned his head forward, not wanting Jayden to see him cry. He clutched his chest, feeling his heart thud. He swallowed the lump in his throat and heaved in air. Jayden’s prayers affected him in such a way he couldn’t help but get emotional.
Jayden’s words were so simple and yet they were the most powerful he’d ever heard. Isaac had never been touched by any man like this, let alone a young man mature beyond his years. Isaac felt horrible for deceiving him and anyone else he’d come in contact with. He could make it all better by just coming out of the closet, and as soon as he got the chance he’d reveal his true self to everyone.
“You okay, Isaac?” Jayden’s voice rang out like an alarm in his ears. “Are you crying? Did I upset you, or say something wrong?”
Isaac sighed and shook his head, quickly wiping his face before he rose. “You’re amazing, you know that? I s—wait, no—I don’t do that.” Isaac added a laugh. “I have never met a man like you, Jayden. You move me. You’re just too good… You’re…”
“No, not really.” Jayden curled his loose hair behind his ears. “Momma taught me well is all. After my dad threw me out, she, Bertha, and Mr. Murdock raised me as a tag team.”
ARe - https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-somethingaboutjayden-1628246-148.html
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Something-About-Jayden-Rawiya-ebook/dp/B00NN5JEJ2/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1
Payhip - https://payhip.com/b/QH1b
Kobo - http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/something-about-jayden