Art has always been my first love — but I’m not a creator myself. Let’s say I’m a professional appreciator. I parlayed my art history degree into a job as manager of a high-end gallery, but my ultimate goal is to be a museum curator. That’s not an easy task, but I don’t plan on abandoning my dream.

One night, I was working late in my office. I was buried in paperwork when the door creaked open. Looking up from my cluttered desk, I saw Joe pushing in his janitorial cart.

Even under the harsh fluorescent lights, Joe was the vision of hunkiness. Just a little younger than me, he’s muscular with broad shoulders. He moved with purposeful ease, taking care not to disturb me.

I swiveled toward my laptop, feigning concentration, but the corners of my mouth curled up into a... Read More