Chance encounter

For those who know me personally or for regular readers with a very good memory you'll recall during my coming out as gay I never told the male members of the Management Team at work; and for good reason. They're all very narrow minded and very opinionated - bordering on a term that should never, ever be spoken within the realms of their respective positions and the modern world in general.

Although I've not hidden the fact that I'm gay and I'm pretty certain they may suspect it anyway - I have never confirmed the truth to them - in my opinion they do not deserve the truth and I do not wish to be subjected to any negative treatment because of something that, to me, is quite natural and I cannot help. Up until today my sexuality was never revealed...............

I was sat in the canteen at work this afternoon having lunch, I was on my own and enjoying the peace and quiet. The Duty Manager for the weekend entered, sat opposite me and said, "I've just been told something I never knew - you've come out as gay!" Perhaps, it should have been a shock but it wasn't, to be honest I was expecting it at some point; I just lifted my head and asked, "who told you that?"

The Duty Manager was walking around when he bumped into the old Centre Director and his wife, who unbeknown to me had been informed of my sexuality some time ago; gossip travels far and wide I guess. They just happened to mention the fact to the Duty Manager, I assume they thought I'd come out to everyone - WRONG! I imagine come Monday morning, all those that did not know will, it will be interesting to see what reception and comments I receive - if any. The worst thing about it all? I've had so much fun listening to their pathetic assumptions that I've been having sex with girlfriend, Angharad and Tracey (yes she was mentioned this week too, the worst possible relationship in the world - I'm gay, she's a lesbian and we both have partners) simply because I pass the time of day, talk and laugh with them.

All because of a chance encOUnTer...................