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though my sister and I had a close relationship, I was jealous of her relationship with you. I didn’t come to the condo with the intention of seducing you. I hope you know that.”
    “I know. It was a difficult time for both of us,” he said, trying to think of something, anything, to break the uncomfortable tension between them.
    “I still can’t forget being in your arms. Mostly I remember the tenderness. Lisa never discussed that part of your relationship with me, so I never realized just how lucky she was. I came back hoping that we could be together, but I see I am too late now!” she said, turning toward her car.
    Roman reached out and grabbed her arm, turning her just enough to see fresh tears in her eyes.
    “I would like to meet my son,” he said quietly, “and then I’d like you to have dinner with Kyle and myself tonight at the condo. I can’t let you leave like this.”
    Roman realized that the back of his hand had been caressing her cheek.

Chapter Four
     
    Catherine had introduced him to Andrew as Uncle Roman, reminding the child of stories that she had told him about his Aunt Lisa. It was not what Roman had hoped for, but perhaps it was the best thing to do for now until he could figure out the situation himself.
    Kyle was more than likely still at the gym. Glancing at his watch, it said four o’clock as he pulled his car out of the cemetery. With a dinner invitation at seven, he had a great deal of explaining to Kyle. First of all, he was sure Kyle didn’t know that Lisa had a sister. Secondly, he anticipated the reaction that he would take when he found out that Catherine was a twin.
    While driving, he tried to keep his mind focused on the little boy, who was a perfect combination of what he imagined Adam would have looked like at that age. The child had a right to know who his real father was, even under the circumstances. Trying to convince himself that was the only reason was even more difficult. Roman felt himself being enticed into a gray area where Kyle existed, as well as a perceived second chance at the family that had been cruelly taken away.
    Roman found Kyle in the free-weight room, bench pressing. With the evening crowd, the possibility of them having a conversation alone would be difficult. Roman had considered calling him on his cell, but he was afraid Kyle wouldn’t pick up. Not only did his husband have a smart mouth, he also had a temper.
    “I need to speak with you in my office alone,” Roman said, standing over Kyle.
    “I’ve said everything, Mr. Boss Man!” Kyle smarted off, garnering a few head turns.
    Crouching on the floor next to Kyle, Roman whispered quietly, “Either you come into the office without making a further scene, or I will remove you from my gym and off of my payroll!”
    Kyle sat up, returning the barbell to the bench with a loud crash.
    Once both men were inside the office, Roman closed all the blinds.
    “Hiding our marriage, too, huh?” Kyle quickly muttered. “Don’t want anyone to know that Roman enjoyed fucking a man? I think he enjoyed it more than he wants to admit! Didn’t he?”
    “Okay, that’s it!” Roman replied. “For once you are going to sit down, shut up, and listen to what I have to say!”
    “Or what? What is the big boss man going to do?”
    Having reached his breaking point with Kyle, Roman grabbed his husband by the top of his shirt and slung him down in a nearby chair.
    Kyle sat motionless with his arms crossed over his chest, refusing to meet Roman’s eyes.
    “Kyle, I’m sorry, but…”
    “Yeah you are!”
    “As I was trying to say, I can’t even talk to you without being interrupted! How can we work through this if we can’t even be civil to one another?”
    Kyle continued to stare at a distant point on the wall.
    “I want you to listen to me without say anything. Can you do that for once? Also, I seem to remember that you were there two weeks ago when I told my employees about our relationship. I risked my