Filipino Cruz

By Robert Bell

Simon wants to put things right with Ace. Except Ace is Cruz. He travels to Manila in the hope that he can meet Ace and Leonardo. Talk, and put aside the ill feeling he feels. Part as friends. Or learn he had been right a year earlier and leave for ever. He wasn’t sure why, it seemed the right thing to do.
It was Ace who had kept him coming back to Manila. He had met him in a macho dancer bar. He was new, young, naive. Fresh from the provinces. Shy, always kept his underwear on. Maybe that’s what intrigued Simon. And with very little English. That’s where Rey had come in. The staff had brought Rey over to help translate. Simon had tried to ignore Rey, but he kept butting in, and asking for a drink. He was about to tell the staff to remove Rey when this other guy walked over. Tall, handsome. He introduced himself. He was Leonardo, Rey’s cousin. If he hadn’t found Ace, Simon would have gone for Leonardo.
Simon’s mind went back to the early days.
There had been something about Ace. Simon couldn’t place it. He tried a few times in the early days to get Ace alone, but he seemed too shy.
All that changed, and he starts a chain reaction. Brothers and cousins, parents. All realise it’s time to be true to themselves, and find happiness. Except Rey. For Rey, there will be loneliness unless he can accept things.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Robert
• Release date: Apr 15, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301229826

Robert Bell

Robert Bell was born in the UK and after years of visits finally relocated to Thailand 7 years ago. Initially he lived in Pattaya, but has now relocated to Udon Thani in the North East [Isaan] of Thailand.His first novel, Rough Diamonds, which he has made available for free download, draws heavily on his experiences in his early years living in Thailand, and frequent trips before then. Many of the more surprising events actually happened to him, although they are set in a fictional bar. The characters take traits from various guys he has met in Thailand, as do the locations.The story of the characters, and venues, Robert created continues in Diamond Fellowship and Facets of Thai Diamonds. History is revealed, and they set up a business empire.In his fourth book, Final Closure, a past that Paul Swift thought he'd left behind in Germany, comes to control the present. The fictional sois that Robert created are the backdrop to this thriller, but the characters are new. They realise however, that it isn't Final as his latest book, The Fifth Man, follows Paul as he tracks down the puppet master. Robert is working on a further instalment of the Thai Diamonds story, provisionally entitled 'Polished Diamonds'A short story marks a departure for Robert. The first, 'Clash of Wills' is the story of set in North Yorkshire where Ray returns to take care of his father's funeral and finds things aren't as expected, as he slowly discovers the truth about his father.His time living in Isaan has exposed him to 'Isaan Black Magic' which was the inspiration for two books. 'Run Away From the Tiger, Face The Crocodile' relates the journey of Martin and Rene to overcome their demons at a 'temple' in North East Thailand. They have a feeling that they are dealing with forces they don't understand. In 'The Sesame Seed Burns Before The Cashew Nut Cooks' Sean visits Thailand and meets Tam. Tam believes in Black magic but the events which take place in Udon shake that belief'Filipino Cruz' sees the backdrop change from Thailand to Manila as four young guys decide on their future. The follow up, 'Thai Cruz' sees them visit Thailand. The story will conclude in 'Cruz Control'.For more information visit http://thaidiamondbooks.moonfruit.com

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Filipino Cruz

By Robert Bell

Copyright 2013 Robert Bell

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Arrival

The plane arrived in Manila at 5am. Immigration was painless as there was only one flight arriving around that time. Minibus to the hotel and then a few hours sleep was the plan. Simon wasn’t sure why he had made the trip. It had been a year, but for some reason he wanted to see the boys again. Probably because he hadn’t parted on the best of terms. Hated final memories to be an argument. It seemed to be par for the course, but these guys were somehow different. He’d thought about it a few times, but this time he had acted.

There had been three of them. Two he liked, one was a hanger on. Unfortunately the hanger on was Leonardo’s cousin. In fact, it was Rey that had caused the problems, at least most of them. Add parents who thought any foreigner was a soft touch and it was inevitable. Still, maybe Ace had matured. Time would tell.

He wanted a day alone and had asked Ace to meet him on Tuesday. He told Leonardo he’d call once he had arrived, and they’d meet on the Wednesday. He needed some time with Ace first. His return flight was open, and he expected to be flying out in three or four days. His expectations were low. If either stayed the night, it was a bonus. Once he was checked in at his hotel, he called Ace and Leonardo to confirm he had arrived, and that they would. There was no answer from Ace. Typical he thought.

It was Ace who had kept him coming back to Manila. He had met him in a macho dancer bar. He was new, young, naive. Fresh from the provinces. Shy, always kept his underwear on. Maybe that’s what intrigued Simon. And with very little English. That’s where Rey had come in. The staff had brought Rey over to help translate. Simon had tried to ignore Rey, but he kept butting in, and asking for a drink. He was about to tell the staff to remove Rey when this other guy walked over. Tall, handsome. He introduced himself. He was Leonardo, Rey’s cousin. If he hadn’t found Ace, Simon would have gone for Leonardo.

Simon’s mind went back to the early days.

There had been something about Ace. Simon couldn’t place it. He tried a few times in the early days to get Ace alone, but he seemed too shy. Later Ace had confessed that Simon was the only man he’d left the bar with, and then he officially hadn’t, they’d met after his shift. He had said that he was a bit afraid of being alone with Simon in the beginning.

On Simon’s fourth, or fifth, visit, Ace’s English had improved enough that they could chat without Rey. And a bonus, Rey hadn’t come to work. So when the bar closed it was Leonardo and Ace who accompanied Simon to his hotel. As they sat on the bed, Simon started to put his hand under Ace’s shirt. Ace looked at him and removed his shirt. You want more?

Leonardo, who was watching TV, turned and said he’d leave, if Ace was alright.

Yes, if Simon can give me money for a taxi to the bus station.

Of course. See you tomorrow Leonardo.

Leonardo left.

So Ace, what did you mean?

Well, you’ve never seen me on stage. I’m shy."

I’ve seen you every night.

I mean, I keep my slip on. You want?

If you want.

Yes. I’m not as big as Leonardo. I hoped he might stay, and join in. I think he’s gay. Rey isn’t, he has a girlfriend.

What about you.

I’m gay. But I’m shy. I want to ask Leonardo, but then I worry he’ll tell everyone. Nobody else at bar says that they are gay. Some say that they are bi.

So what do you want now?

I want to have sex with you. I want to know what it is like to fuck someone. I can stay tonight if you want. I’ll call mama in morning; say I stay with friend from work. Umm. Can we go shopping tomorrow? New underwear, shirt. I not want anyone know I stay.

Of course. Now let’s see what you are too shy to display.

Simon slowly undressed Ace, then removed his own clothes. Let’s shower first.

In the shower, Simon knelt in front of Ace. I don’t know why you are shy. Can I suck you?

Yes. Ace leant against the wall and let the water cascade down his body. Sure, he’d have preferred someone his age, or Leonardo, but this was good. Simon wasn’t that old, and was handsome in a way. He felt Simon’s hand caressing and exploring him. He needed this release, this experience. Maybe then, with some experience, he’d have more confidence.

Simon stopped and looked up at Ace. I haven’t seen Leonardo this close, but you look as big to me. Now want to get into bed. There’s no rush, we have all night.

Ace was in a rush and took the lube from the bedside table. He knelt in front of Simon. Simon wanted him, and didn’t even mention condom. Go on then.

Ace didn’t need a second chance. Once he was inside, he relaxed and checked if Simon was ready. You are my first. Tell me if I hurt you. Then he started. Simon lay there, enjoying the ride and watching Ace’s face. He could see the joy. There was a shout of yes as Ace unloaded. Simon put his legs round Ace. Stay there. Then he pulled him down and kissed him.

Simon woke from his dream at eleven. At least he thought it was a dream until he saw a naked Ace sat watching TV.

"Good morning. I let you sleep, took an orange juice from the fridge. Let’s shower and go eat, then shop. The