Mi Amor
“You are very refreshing, you know that, Adam? In my world, I must be much quieter, more understated. It is a very macho place, construction. I must be careful not to show any weakness, or people will take advantage of me.”
“And is it considered weak to be gay?”
He nodded. “Sadly, yes. Many of my contractors and workmen are Latin, and maricón is still a very bad word to them.”
“I am lucky,” I said. “I know that. I’ve been out since I was in high school, and I know a lot of guys don’t have that advantage.”
The waiter came by, and we ordered a rum gimlet for Javier, a Cosmo for me. “Surely it has not been all roses?” he said. “Being as open as you are?”