Chance Meeting

By C. S. Lewis

James has never been in love. New to the idea of romance, and still hiding in his own shell, he wonders how everyone can so easily find someone. And when he attends his sister’s wedding it becomes more obvious, he’ll never know. He’s convinced he’ll never find a person that can love him, then Alex steps into his life. Can a single night of passion lead to a lifetime of happiness? Or will he be alone forever.

• Language: English
• Publisher: C.S Luis, S.C. Lewis
• Release date: Feb 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215285480

C. S. Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de Literatura Inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno de la Universidad de Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de Literatura Medieval y Renacentista en la Universidad de Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta su jubilación. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, la literatura infantil, la literatura fantástica y la teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió llegar a un público amplísimo, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Entre sus más distinguidas y populares obras están Las crónicas de Narnia, Los cuatro amores, Cartas del diablo a su sobrino y Mero cristianismo.

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Chapter 1

James, 21, stood next to his parents in the crowd and cheered along with everyone else as he saw his elder sister Gina kiss her new spouse. Gina and Keith had been together for nearly two years when he proposed, and she was so in love with him that she automatically said yes. He groaned and collapsed in his chair as he saw them turn to face the crowd.

He didn't get it; love and passion were all around him. His parents had been married for nearly 40 years and still left early once a week to do whatever they wanted. This year was his grandparents' 65th wedding anniversary, and they were still as fascinated with one other as the day they met. Everyone, aunts and uncles, cousins, appeared to have discovered the one person they intended to spend the rest of their lives with.

And now, his sister had discovered her love as well. He brushed his shoulder-length wheat-colored hair with his palm. What was the matter with him? He didn't consider himself to be unattractive. He believed he had a terrific physique at 6' and roughly 150 pounds. He maintained his hair tidy even though it was long, and he had a lovely goatee. And his icy blue eyes, well, he had females in high school tell him that when he stared at them, it was like he could see into their souls.

He rose with the others and followed the bride and groom as they made their way to the reception. But his thoughts remained inside; maybe that was his issue; he wasn't interested in females. He'd never been; he dated in high school because he thought it was the thing to do, but he never got beyond first base with any of them.

He tried kissing, embracing, and even caressing them, but there was no spark. When he kissed his fiancée, he felt like he was kissing his sister most of the time. The females permanently terminated things after a while, and by the time he graduated, he was deemed a loser since none of the girls in school would date him anymore. But that didn't worry him since he wasn't interested in females. He'd discovered that males pushed his buttons early on, but he was still a virgin because he was too humiliated to go into a gay club.

James ate the dinner and smiled as his sister and new brother-in-law performed everything you do when you're in love, but his heart wasn't in it. He despised seeing everyone else happy while he was depressed.

When the dance began, he went to the hotel's balcony and lit a cigarette, inhaling the smoke and feeling his body relax. His parents disapproved of his smoking, and he was trying hard to stop, but he reasoned that because he didn't drink or take drugs, he should have at least one vice in life. Of course, he avoided doing it before his family whenever possible; it was safer.

He walked away from the entrance and went to the lake, where he merely peered into the calm water. He could still hear the music, but it was a distant echo, and he could shut it out for the most part. He exhaled, taking another draw and watching the moon reverberate off the sea. Was it feasible for males who loved boys to fall in love and have a romantic relationship? Or was it something that only heterosexual people discovered? He was starting to have serious doubts.

Hey, do you have another one of them lying around? a loud voice murmured from behind his right shoulder

As James turned around, he leaped and tossed the remainder of his cigarette into the water. He looked into the man's night-blue eyes, which crinkled as he attempted not to grin. I apologize; I didn't want to shock you. He spoke with a subtle southern drawl.

James felt a chill go down his spine as he heard the guy's words and allowed his gaze to wander over the man in front of him for a split second. He was taller than James, maybe 6'2 or 3 feet tall, with a slim physique. His long, jet-black hair was tied back at the base of his neck, giving the impression that he had short hair, yet a few strands were fluttering about his face in the light wind. He was dressed in a tux, as were all the males at the wedding, but it appeared tailor-made for him. It highlighted precisely the correct locations to highlight the stranger's physique.

James realized he was watching and flushed as he returned his gaze to the man's face. I'm okay; I simply assumed I was alone. He stuttered as he drew two more cigarettes from his pack and handed one to the other guy.

James saw him flip open a lighter, and a spark struck the end of the cigarette, and then they were back in the dark. He watched the guy expel the smoke from his nostrils before returning his gaze to those night blue eyes. I needed this, he replied with a smile, I've never been good with crowds.

James lighted his cigarette, then returned his gaze to the lake. I ...I don't believe we've ever met. He stated this while trying not to glance at the other guy. I'm Gina's brother, James.

He listened more and then saw the other guy smiling. I know, Rick said.

James glanced at him; Rick was Gina's new husband and his new brother-in-law. He could see the similarities between them now that he had a closer look at the guy in front of him. They both had jet black hair and dark blue eyes. James had nearly melted the first time he met Rick when he peered into those eyes. Then he discovered