Misunderstandings

By Iyana Jenna

Being insecure isn’t good for Parker Williams’ image as an indie movie actor, but he can’t help it. He seems to forget that he snatched an Oscar from the one hit movie he made, and he keeps comparing himself with the success of his boyfriend Declan, who is a blockbuster star. Things get worse when Parker sees how close Declan is to his sexy costar, Ryan Dexter.

Parker thinks he’s no match for Ryan and leaves without confronting Declan. When he disappears, a worried Declan tries to contact him without result. Then he finds Parker’s cell phone, left behind at the house, and Declan doesn’t know what to do. Should he let Parker go and turn to Ryan for comfort? Is his relationship with Ryan only onscreen, or is there something more between the two leading men? Or is Parker really the star of Declan's heart?

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Jan 26, 2014
• ISBN: 9781611525434

Iyana Jenna

I’m Iyana Jenna and you can call me Iyana. I like writing, romance, and man love so as you can see on this site, you’re mostly going to find m/m stories whether they are for adults or young adults. They are not going to be too heavy on explicit sex, though, as many say that my stories are considered sweet romance.

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Epilogue

Prologue

A box of chocolates tied with a scarlet ribbon. The images of the sweets on the cover entice and tempt. The golden linings around the edges emphasize the lavishness of the gift. Normally it would mean that the one who gave it prepared it with everything he had. His heart. His love.

Declan pondered over it. Love? When this was meant to be a farewell gift?

Parker, please. You’re leaving, after all we’ve had?

Parker turned away.

What do we have? You’re in LA, I’m in London. Then, the next time I’m here in Venice, you fly home.

That’s not what I mean. Declan immediately thought he was too harsh. "Sorry, but we’ve been together all these years…if you consider us together. His voice quieted. Or do you have another reason?"

Parker turned back suddenly, ignoring the fact that the mountain of clothes he’d been packing into a carry-all went sliding to the floor.

What do you mean?

I’m not hanging out with Ryan—if that’s what you are afraid of.

I’m not accusing you of playing around with him. Or do you feel I am? Is that the truth, Declan?

Parker, Ryan’s like a big brother to me. Besides, he’s got Vanessa, hasn’t he?

Will that stop you? Parker’s voice was dripping with pain. He dropped to his knees and started gathering his scattered clothes. Declan went down beside him.

Look, what made you like this? I love you, can’t you believe that?

You look elated when you’re with him.

Of course I do. I have a new movie with him. You’re also like that during your premieres.

He’s a great actor.

That he is. And I’m lucky to be his sidekick.

He’s a man of principle, yet he’s made blockbusters.

Parker?

Parker’s voice cracked. I’m nothing compared to him.

What?

Parker rose and wiped his eyes brusquely. I try to have principles, and look what kinds of movies I landed.

Declan was bewildered. T-h-e b-e-s-t, he stated quietly.

He stood up too, took Parker’s shoulders in his hands, and turned the man to face him.

Parker, would you not think about Ryan for once? Would you think about me—and you?

The moist blue eyes slowly rose to meet Declan’s gaze.

You only needed that one movie to really open people’s eyes, Declan continued. And those people’s hearts were yours forever. They’ll find out what you’re doing, and they will impatiently wait for the next movie to come out. No matter how small it is.

Parker tried to pull himself away but Declan gripped him hard.

"As for me, I still have to chase characters in those pop-corn, cheesy, mindless blockbuster films so people will still