Episode 2

After leaving that building, Adriel headed to the bar where he was supposed to meet Megan. Upon arriving, he went to the bar and ordered a bottle of whiskey, which he began to drink nonstop. In less than 20 minutes, he had finished it, so, determined to forget what had happened, and a little drunk, he ordered another bottle. At that moment, he received a call from his friend.

ADRIEL: 📱 What time are you going to arrive, Megan? It's already 9:30. (between annoyed and drunk)

MEGAN: 📱 I'm sorry, I had an argument with my father and he wouldn't let me leave the house.

ADRIEL: 📱 I understand, then we'll go out another time.

MEGAN: 📱 I'm sorry for standing you up. I'll make it up to you.

ADRIEL: 📱 No problem. Goodbye. (he said to hang up the call)

After hanging up, Adriel grabbed the new bottle of whiskey, went to the bathroom, relieved himself, and returned to the bar to order a VIP room. Once in the room, completely alone, he burst into tears like a small child. Every word and every insult that Samuel directed at him hurt his heart. He did everything to please him, to make him like him and be up to his standards, but instead, the man repaid him with contempt and mockery. Disconsolate, he continued to drink without measure. Completely drunk, he went to the bathroom, and upon returning, he entered the wrong room, one where several men were gathered.

Xx: GUARDS, GUARDS! (he shouted upon seeing the young man sit on the sofa)

**@@**: Sir? (entering in a hurry)

Xx: Get this damn drunk out of here! (he expressed, looking at the younger man with anger and disdain)

ADRIEL: You're the bastard, you wretch. Are you humiliating me because I'm gay? Do you also think I'm a freak? Does my presence disgust you? (he said drunkenly, trying to break free from the guards)

Xx: What are you waiting for to get him out of here? (he said furiously)

ADRIEL: You're just like him, you're a bastard, I hate you, I hate you all! (he said amidst tears)

**$$**: Let the boy go. (he said\, seeing the young man cry desperately)

Xx: He's interrupting our meeting, let them take him away and throw him on the street.

The guards didn't know who to obey, while Adriel didn't stop crying and insulting everyone in that room. Some of those present murmured about the young man's condition, and others were angry about the interruption.

**$$**: I told you to let the boy go. (he said\, looking at them sternly)

Guards: Yes, sir. (they said, releasing Adriel)

ADRIEL: Sir, do you hate me? Do you think I'm an idiot? Do you think I'm a freak for being gay? (he asked, approaching the man who defended him)

**$$**: Young man\, you're completely drunk. Find your companions and go home or call your parents.

ADRIEL: Answer me, do you think I'm a freak? Do I disgust you? (kneeling in front of the man)

Xx: Stop the nonsense and get out of here, you're interrupting an important negotiation. (looking at the boy with disdain)

**##**: Kid\, go do your show somewhere else\, we don't need your services here. (he said mockingly)

**@@**: If you want to get someone's attention here\, you're wrong. We're not as degenerate as you are. (looking at him with contempt)

With each insult and each mockery, Adriel cried with more feeling, feeling rejected and humiliated by everyone.

**$$**: Get out of here\, this meeting is suspended. (he expressed\, annoyed at how they were treating the young man)

Xx: But Mr. Farah, you can't suspend the meeting because of this gigolo's intrusion.

**@@**: Mr. Farah\, let the guards take care of that drunk and let's continue with the meeting.

FARAH: I said the meeting is suspended. Furthermore, I will reconsider the negotiations with you. It's unacceptable that you treat a young man in a state of intoxication in that way and also make those kinds of comments about his sexual orientation.

**@@**: B-but...

FARAH: But nothing, everyone out of the room. (he expressed, raising his voice)

Without any other option, all the men left the room angry because Adriel interrupted their negotiations with Mr. Farah, and also their other agreements were in danger because of that gigolo. Once they were alone, Farah lifted Adriel from the floor and sat him on the sofa.

FARAH: Tell me, young man, where are your companions? (he said, looking at him with pity)

ADRIEL: I-I'm alone, I didn't come with anyone. (he said, crying)

FARAH: Okay, call your parents or your friends to come for you.

ADRIEL: I don't have a phone, I don't know where I left it.

FARAH: Do you know your home number or your friends' numbers? (he asked, a little frustrated)

ADRIEL: I don't have a home, I don't have friends, I don't have anyone.

FARAH: I'll send you to a hotel to rest, you're completely drunk and you could get into trouble. (he said, getting up from the sofa)

The younger man instantly got up from the sofa and approached the older man.

ADRIEL: Y-You still haven't answered my questions, tell me, do you think I'm ugly? Do I seem bland to you? Do I disgust or repel you? (he said, hugging the man around the waist)

FARAH: ((It's difficult to deal with drunks)) If I answer you, will you let go of me?

ADRIEL: I promise. (he answered, hugging him tightly)

FARAH: You're a very attractive young man, I don't think you're bland, and you don't disgust or repel me.

ADRIEL: Do you really think I'm attractive? But, I should repel you knowing that I like men. (he said, clinging to the man and with his eyes on the floor)

FARAH: You're quite attractive, don't doubt that, and your sexual orientation shouldn't be a reason for disgust or repulsion. (he said, trying to release the young man without hurting him)

ADRIEL: B-but, he said that he was disgusted to have me near, that my presence caused him repulsion, he said that I'm ugly.

FARAH: Whoever told you that is an idiot, you're not ugly and you don't cause repulsion either. Now let go of me so you can go rest.

Adriel didn't pay attention and threw the older man onto the sofa, then sat astride his lap. The older man, a little disconcerted by the younger man's action, tried to push him away, but he wouldn't let go.

FARAH: Young man, get off, if someone comes in, they'll misunderstand everything.

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