Synopsis
They
say a good man is hard to find. Kardell Spencer and Lewis Turner know this all
too well. Neither is lucky in love.
Kardell Spencer
is a hard-working, successful advertising company owner who has a no nonsense
approach to work and professionalism.
Lewis Turner is
Kardell’s flamboyant, over-the-top employee. They are polar opposites. Lewis
speaks how he feels. Sometimes the things he says are so shocking that they
leave people around him gasping for air.
Mateo Lopez is a
rich, handsome restaurateur and a new client for Kardell Spencer’s company.
When he takes a liking to Kardell, Kardell plays hard to get. Never one to miss
an opportunity, Lewis quickly moves in and makes a play for Mateo’s attention.
It all comes to a head when Kardell and Lewis each find out about the
other’s intent for Mateo. Mateo takes control of the situation and proposes a
contest to see who will be the best man for him. But
Mateo has an ulterior motive that puts both men’s lives in jeopardy. In May the Best Man Win, two men may find
out that winning is not always winning.
Prologue
“What
the hell is going on here?” I walked up to the table where my man and my new
enemy sat across from each other talking one hand covering the others hands. It
was a sign of affection to them but a sign of betrayal to me. There was a few
people staring at me and the scene going on, but I didn’t care at the moment. I
had completely forgotten my reputation as an upstanding, law abiding citizen
and my senses. I was seeing red. I wanted to flip the table over in a tirade.
My man looked at me calmly and the ‘enemy’ had an evil smirk on his face. I
wanted to smash his head into the glass window and watch the blood run down the
side of his face and then do it again. This was my man he had his hand on. He
had is filthy, hoeish hands on my man.
“Good
evening, Kardell. How are you?” No this bitch didn’t just ask me how I am doing
while he is sitting across from my man. I didn’t answer him at first because I
wanted to retain my dignity and some of my reputation as an upstanding citizen
but as they say, shit was about to get real.
“Have
you lost your fucking mind?” I couldn’t believe I was speaking in such language
in front of my man, but I was seething hot and didn’t care at the moment.
“My
mind is great right now. It couldn’t be better. I’m out with my man and we are
have an almost quiet brunch together before you showed up and showed us your
ghetto side.” He looked at me and then at my man and then smiled slyly, like he
was winning.
“Your
man?” I asked, looking at my man waiting for him to answer.
“Did I stutter? You have a degree or two and
you mean to tell me that you haven’t grasped all of the English language?”
Lewis said sarcastically. “How could he
be your man if you didn’t want him?”
“You’re
in my business and I’m about to be in yours.” I threatened.
“Like I said, my man and I are enjoying
ourselves and we don’t want the interruptions so we would appreciate it if you
found you a man, if you can, and leave us two lovers alone.”
“Are
you forgetting the fact that you work for me and not the opposite?” I stated
matter-of-factly.
“Is
that a threat?…Are you threatening me?” He turned towards me in his seat as if
he was about get up. I took a step back just in case he was about to swing or
something. I can say I wasn’t planning on this shit to happen today. I guess
there was something that could change my mood today. I never thought in a
million years that it would be this.
“It
is what it is,” I replied.
“Excuse
me is everything okay over here?” A male and female member of the museums
security walked up to us. The male asked the question.
“No
everything is fine…Just a little miscommunication.” Mateo finally decided to
talk by answering the officers. “Kardell have a seat so we can discuss this
rationally.” His smile and calming voice was all I needed to hear so I
hesitantly pulled out a chair and sat down at the table. I was breathing hard
and looking at Lewis’ ass was not making it any better.
“Okay,
any more profanity or arguing and we will have to ask you to leave the grounds.
This is a family friendly environment and we like to keep it that way. Have a
great day at the Walter’s Art Gallery fellas.” They walked off and left us to
hash out the mess that we were in.
“Gentleman
this is entirely my fault. I wasn’t being honest with either of you. I like
both of you and couldn’t decide on which one of you to see exclusively. You two
are very good looking guys and it is hard to decide when two guys meet my
standards. I like you both.” He looked
at both of us, one to the other, intensely.
I was shocked at what I was hearing. Here I am
thinking I am the only one and he is dating Lewis and me. I wanted to get up
and walk out and leave them both here looking stupid, but that would only make
Lewis the winner and I wasn’t going out like that. I found him first. The truth
is I probably fucked myself by seeming uninterested in Mateo when I first met
him and denying that attraction to Lewis. His fast ass swooped right in and
made his move. I had to give it to him he was a go getter. I guess he was
looking for love too. It just happened to be the same guy I was interested in.
“Mateo,
it okay,” I spoke up first. “It can happen to anyone.”
“Yes,
I forgive you.” Lewis stated, and then reached his hand across the table and
placed it on Mateo’s hand that was resting on the table. I reached over knocked
it off and placed my hand on his. I know it was petty and downright childish,
but I wasn’t giving up that easily. Pretty soon were pushing each other’s hand
off of Mateo’s before he finally pulled his hand back.
“No
need to fight fellas, I have a great way to solve this dilemma.” He looked at
both of us and smiled. “Since I can’t possibly choose between the both of you I
propose a contest of sorts to see who the best man for me is. I love games and
why shouldn’t life be interesting.”
“A
Game?” I spoke hesitantly.
“Yes,
I know it is totally unconventional, but I think it would be fun to have a
little friendly contest. Think of it as American Idol for dating.” He laughed
lightly.
“I’m
game if he’s game,” Lewis looked at me sharply. I eyed him back in the same
manner.
“But
you can’t take it out on each other at work.”
We both nodded our heads yes even though I knew that it was going to be
hard to keep this from spilling over into the work atmosphere.
“Great. It will take me a few days to think
about what I want to do, but expect a text with the first challenge.” He said
getting up from the table. “I’m looking forward to this. Have a great day
gentleman.”
We
both watched him walk off and then we looked at each other in silence for a few
seconds.
“May the best man win.” I stuck my hand out to
shake Lewis’ hand. He hesitantly did the same before he said the same, “May the
best man win.” 
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