Of Heaven and Hell by Anthology

Author:Anthology [Anthology]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Purgatory

MICKEY SNATCHED his iPhone from the table, swiped the camera to video mode, and ran onto the balcony. He tapped record and aimed at the rugged, snow-covered peaks. They were descending the slopes fast. Skiers strapped with colorful smoke bombs were letting the world know gays now ruled Purgatory. They were unfurling an enormous, smoky rainbow flag onto the ski trails. Pandemonium pulsed with purple while Limbo danced with blue. Paradise shimmered green, and as Catharsis yellowed, Hades glowed orange and Styx turned blood red.

His iPhone beeped. He stopped recording and opened messages. The text was from Angelo: Left the airport and will be at the lodge very soon. The limo was a nice surprise, thanks!

He replied: Get ready for another big surprise! See you shortly.

Freshly showered, Damon stepped onto the balcony in a fiery red V-neck sweater. Perfect. With his olive skin, dark hair, and smoldering eyes, the color made him look sexy as hell. And god, he smelled good. His body scrub was some sort of citrus and ginger. How would Angelo be able to resist him when he came to the door?

Damon eyed the iPhone and raised a devilish eyebrow. “Trolling Grindr, strumpet?”

He stuffed the phone into his jeans pocket. “Of course. Who else is gonna pimp for you?”

“Hook me up with a Broadway producer desperate for a new tragic play.”

“I sold your butt to the lowest bidder.”

“Sounds exactly my type.”

“He’ll be knocking on the door any minute for his date with you. Unfortunately he’s tall, good looking, and loves theater. When I told him you were a playwright, I could hear his moans ricochet off the mountains, and his orgasm rippled through Purgatory like a California earthquake.”

“Good god, stick with directing. You’d be a terrible writer.”

He grinned at his friend and rubbed his chilly hands together. “All right, master of the flames, ready to light the fireplace? You can use the Hostess cupcakes in the cupboard for kindling.”

“Ha ha.”

They went inside. While Damon loaded the fireplace with logs, Mickey retrieved from the fridge the jug of rosé he’d bought with groceries from the lodge’s general store.

He read the back label aloud: “‘Made from California’s finest Sangiovese grapes, Purgatory Pink will delight all your senses. Its seductive rosy hue beckons you to the glass. Its intoxicating aroma beguiles your nose with heavenly honeysuckle and devilish butterscotch. Its sinfully supple mouthfeel finishes with a burst of strawberry jam all over your palette. Enjoy with a fine cut of juicy rare beef, or simply indulge in a bottle with your wickedest friends.’ Well, you’re at the top of my ‘wicked friends’ list. You want a glass?”

“I haven’t had anything burst all over my palette in so long that I’ll take two.”

“That’s the spirit.” He pulled three wine glasses from a cupboard and poured. Damon had the fireplace crackling now, and the townhouse looked stunning with its floor-to-ceiling view of the mountains. Everything was in place for a most romantic afternoon for his two friends. He could see their faces now when Damon opened the door and saw Angelo.

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