Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 14:07:39 +0000 (UTC)
From: Mike Simmons <illuminati12353@yahoo.com>
Subject: It was always about the bets 114

Tuesday morning I woke early and grabbed some clothes and went to school
and worked out. I was glad the place was virtually deserted and that I
could get some serious work in with out the crowd that appears after
school. I showered and actually blew my hair dry and I had to admit the
look was worth the effort. The morning classes flew by and lunch was fun
and many kids still had the hats, I thought damn this is some message Sam
is sending. I asked Carrie if she needed a ride to the office and she
looked ant me, smiled and said no thanks. I thought good.

I signed out of school and drove to the office, inside I found Mason
working at a desk beside Ruth. He got up and asked, if I wanted coffee? I
looked at him neatly dressed with a tie and dress shirt and said please and
went into my office. Mason returned with my coffee and I said, please sit
and let's talk. So what have you been up to? He said, Mike I just got here,
Dillon and I have been at the strip district site directing the set up of
furniture and computers. I said directing? He laughed and said yes, Kyle
told us to get the joint organized and do it without bothering him. Then he
said, Mike the place is coming along and I am sure I've fucked up some but
I made the best decisions I could. Mason, that's great and a perfect
learning experience, hell the place will be gone in a year and you can fuck
up the new building and we both laughed. Then I asked, is there anything I
need to deal with before the meeting? He said no that he has been sending
things to others to deal with, keeping your plate free. I said thanks and
let me know when the design team gets here and great job and thanks.

With things under control, I went for a walk around the building, chatting
with a few people and being pleased with the condition of the
building. Back at my office, Ruth asked for a minute and I said sure and
she came in and closed the door. I thought shit, what's this about. I asked
her to have a seat and she said Mike, I just want to say what a pleasure it
is to work with Dillon and Mason. They are doing so much and my life is
easier, thanks. I said, Ruth you do so much, I'm glad that you like those
dudes. Thanks for all you do and have done. Just then Mason knocked on the
door saying, Mike you appointment is here in the conference room. I said,
thanks and I'll be there as soon as I finish here. He left and I asked
Ruth, is there anything else?  She said, well get you dad something to do,
he can't get another project because the work load is out of control. I
said ok, I'll deal with him and thanks.

I got Mason and said can you get Dillon? He said no that he was at the
strip district and that he was only here as I was in the office. I said, ok
let's go. In the conference room there was Jorden, Jodie and Carrie and a
bunch of color boards. Jorden started with an update on the construction
progress and he was very positive. Next it was Jodie saying that there were
two color schemes for every area and every floor. We started with the lobby
area and there was a stark and grey option, with tones of grey and I
actually liked that a lot. The alternate was the exact opposite with many
different color splashes and a mobile hanging from two stories high. In
both cases the materials were stone, ceramic and very functional. I asked
if this was for each elevator area and was told that's correct. I said,
option 1 as I got the need for color and was hoping that we could
accomplish this in work areas. I wanted to have a profession elegant areas
for first impression. Then I added that all of this would be looked at by
senior management and not just me.

We moved to the NASA area which was most of the first floor. There were
actually three boards and options. I looked at the first one and said no,
not enough color. Then one very colorful but vinyl and I wanted the color
but a softer look, Jodi started with the tile locations and
function. Listening, I asked, so Jodie does every area need a tile? She
said, Mike that is not necessary. I thought for a minute and asked are
there advantaged to open panels at floor level? Jorden said, Mike air flow
and costs. The meeting went on for another two hours and I finally said,
I'm good with the colors on the vinyl boards, please switch that scene to
fabrics and no tiles on shared workstations under the work surfaces. I
thanked everyone for the great job and asked for a minute with Jodie. Once
the room was empty, I said, Jodie how is Carrie working out? She laughed
and said well she should be very happy as her proposals pretty much won the
day. Then she asked, so were you involved in any of this? I tensed and
said, Jodie absolutely not, but she has a better read on me than
anyone. She said, Mike she is very good and on our other project her
schemes were accepted and mine were not. So relax, I get all this. Anything
else? I said please keep up the good work and thanks. As Jodi was leaving
Mason came in and asked so Mike, that sexy chick in the room are you doing
her? I said why? Mike, she couldn't keep her eyes off you. I said, dude
that's Carrie, my very, very serious girlfriend, so look only and he
laughed. As he was leaving he said that fucking figures, money and a hot
chick. I finished up, sent Mason home and drove home starving.

When I got home I found tons of leftovers and was heating up a buffet when
Rob called. I said, I know you were seeded second, have a bye and are
pissed, correct? Ok, how did you know? Rob, just like football, we haven't
won anything in so long that they don't believe we are for real, just win
and make believers out of them. Then I said if you have any team issues,
I'll put Sam on it and laughed out loud. Then he said, Mike, Allen will be
back Friday and I'm betting in your face. Rob, rest assured I won't be
using hats, I could use three days off and he can't afford another
suspension. So you won't be playing till Tuesday or Wednesday, correct. He
said a scrimmage Thursday and practice every day, I said don't get hurt and
hung up.

I was eating and reading the paper when Carrie called. I said you guys did
a great job, I hope I didn't add too much work to your schedule. She
laughed and said, what did you and Jodie talk about? I said, babe ask
Jodie. She said, Michael I did and she said to ask you. I said, so it looks
like you got your answer. Then I asked Carrie, I bet you had the fabric
version of the vinyl completed before the meeting and I was told to ask
Jodie. I said babe, I don't have to. You did a great job but have too good
a read on me. Then she said, so how much time does you hair take in the
morning and I said later babe, I love you.

I found dad in his office and damn no drink no cigarettes, so I asked you
sick? He looked at me and said, asshole sit down and how was your meeting?
I said good but no final decisions, some revisions well except for the
lobby areas, they are approved in grey tones in Marble, granite and
ceramics, very sterile, masculine and classy and flows from the rest of the
building. Work areas lots of open spaces and color. Dad, I didn't select
any scheme, I just took some from each. Dad said, playing it safe on the
home front? I said, nope getting what I want. Well Mike what about your
space, I said I'm hiring a different interior designer. He laughed and
said, so you need a divorce lawyer? I laughed and said well you have a good
one you used twice, I'll just use them.

In my room I called Tim and asked about the development of the strip
district site and he said, damn you should head up Human Resources, those
two studs you hired are something. I said a good something or a competitive
something? He said, Mike both but right now it's working, don't fuck it
up. I said fine and that I was planning of a surprise visit later in the
week. He asked about Valentines Day and I said Penguin game and Igloo
Club. Tim said and then?  I replied rule 6. He said ok Mike what is rule 6?
I said "it's non of your business". He said Mike you have too many rules, I
said Tim it's still none of your business. Then I called Brian and ask
about things. He said two great hires Kyle is thrilled, those two are good
together but very competitive. I asked in a good or bad way? Brian said,
right now a good way but keep an eye on things, one of them might win. I
said ok, I'm stopping in some day this week and I'll set a new tone. He
said slowly please, I said I got this.

I called Carrie and said babe have Sam look in the mail box, there is a
check for him. She said, Mike that's awesome and thanks. We talked about
everything but work and the presentation. As we were about to hang up, I
said babe, great job today, way to win and stay in your own lane. She said,
I'm trying hard not to be competitive but fuck, being right is awesome, I
laughed and said most certainly and hung up.

I continued working out in the morning and moved my run to the track, it
was boring but a run was a run. Friday, I was surprised that Allen was not
in school. We talked about it at lunch and I told Jim and JJ that I bet he
was transferring. They said that he couldn't as he lived in the district
and I said Central. After school and suffering through study hall, I went
to the stadium was changing clothes for the run and Coach said, Mike a
minute please. In the office he showed me a paper and I laughed. So coach
Sam ran him out of here and I laughed. Coach said, Mike Central just got
better. I said they sure did. Then he said damn we suspend him for bullying
and he sites that as a reason for the transfer. I said, coach I hope the
hell he plays tight end and coach laughed and said, I was switching you to
left backer anyway as most teams are right handed. I said you know I'll
play anywhere but recruit a running back I don't want to play 48 minutes
all the time.  Outside the weather was good and I started laps. I did 5
miles and thought that this was great and did another one. I slowed to a
walk cooling down thinking how great the shower was going to be. I started
towards the locker room and was stopped by the track coach, asking for a
minute. I said sure coach and he said, Mike can I talk you into running
track, I'm thinking the mile? I laughed and said coach, thanks but I
can't. He said, please think about it. What I thought about was going back
to morning runs and afternoon workouts.

Driving home I was thinking well no Allen which is good but down the road
he will be gunning for me. At home I found dad eating and drinking iced tea
and I joined him. Dinner for me was a giant salad and dad was eating tuna
casserole, which I absolutely hate. We had a nice talk and he thanked me
for slowing down. Then he said, on your calendar there is Executive Time at
3:00, what the hell is that? I said it is code for a surprise visit in the
strip, to see how things are going and to reign in the two new guys before
someone tries to win. He said well, I changed that to Mike Time. You do
need to stop there but no warnings and those two are doing a great
job. Dad, I know but I need wingmen and not competitors. Well Mike that
would be ideal, good luck with that. Then I said, dad are you sure you are
ok with Saturday night? Mike, he said I would rather have you here than in
some motel. I know you two have sex and more than I like but we all get
your relationship. Shit anyone who sees you two together gets it. However,
I wish you were using protection. Dad, Carrie is on the pill and she hates
condoms. Also, we both understand the risks and are aware what causes the
pill not to work, there will me no accidents. Then I took a real chance and
said dad, my wingman's parents own a pharmacy. Dad, smiled and said go do
school work.

Upstairs I called Carrie and asked, so babe your rents still good with the
overnight? She said I just checked and dad said it has been ok since
Christmas, that your room is better than a motel and he asked about
protection. Mike, I told him that I hated condoms and we both knew the
risks. I laughed out loud and said, I had the exact conversation with my
dad and he said the same thing. I said, it's a 7:30 game and I'll pick you
up at 5:00 and Jim will meet us here at my place. Oh, I told him we were
not hanging out after the game and he said they had other plans. She said
perfect, I'll see you tomorrow in school.

It was a morning run and school and I signed out for work and drove to the
strip. I parked right in front of the building and went inside. Looking
around, I realized that it was almost ready for occupancy. The work
stations were almost finished and computers were at each workstation as
were chairs. Walking around I saw Dillon and stood and watched him direct
someone dealing with a printer. Then I moved on and in another part of the
space I saw Mason in a some what animated discussion. I stayed out of it
and moved on to another area. As I walked around I thought fuck, someone
has done a great job and just then I ran into Kyle. I said walk with me and
let's talk. So Kyle, how did this go so smoothly? He said the dynamic
duo. I said please explain? Well they are perfect with each other. It's
like good cop bad cop but fuck they are on the same page? I said how
competitive? He said some but they work together well. I said there is some
concern about their competitive nature? Mike that's simply bull shit. I
smiled and said so I'm not sending Dillon back to accounting anytime soon?
He said correct.

We walked some more and he said staffing on Wednesday. I asked how many? He
replied 200 this week and 225 the week after. I laughed and said where did
they all come from? He said the US and India. Then he said, 10 to 15
percent won't make the probation period. However most are very qualified
and 200 are NASA transfers. I said thanks and went looking for the dynamic
duo. I found Dillon and asked him to collect Mason and we were going to
grab some food. Dillon picked up his walkie talkie and asked Mason to find
us by the front door. Once we were all together we went to a local
restaurant and I ordered iced tea and so did they and I changed their order
to beer and got big smiles. I said, guys you two from all reports are doing
a fantastic job and it is appreciated. You are here almost a week and damn,
we could not ask for more. The waiter came and they ordered sandwiches and
me a chicken salad and another round of drinks.

I looked at them and said, please just listen. I interviewed you two and
could not make up my mind and I discovered Dillon had a minor in accounting
and that let me hire both of you. I had no intention of keeping you there,
Dillon. Thankfully, Kyle needed help and you were available. You were both
very good but neither of you were better than the other, well in my
mind. So things turned out well and you both are paid equally. After a
week, I've been told you are both competitive and would eventually tear
each other apart or that you are a compliment to each other and have each
others back. Which is it? They both looked at each other and laughed and
said, Mike we are very competitive and best friends. You had no way of
knowing that and it is a complicated story, for another time. We couldn't
believe it when we were both interviewed and astounded when we were both
hired, it couldn't be better. Then Mason said, shit, Mike my very serious
girlfriend is Dillon's sister. So we are very cool and you can relax.

I looked at them and said, ok guys how involved was Ruth in all this? Mike,
you will have to ask Ruth, we have nothing to say. I said, Dillon you have
nothing to say, I looked at Mason and said and you? He laughed and said, I
got nothing. We finished eating and while walking out the door I said, you
two have an open lunch tab here for next week, we don't drink and work and
don't abuse it, no guests. We walked back to the building and I said just
get out of here and I drove home thinking, I'm going to kill Ruth.

At home, I found dad and told him the dynamic duo story and he said Mike,
Ruth is very good but she does thing like that. This time it appears to be
a good thing. Those two have everyone on their toes. So dad, any ideas on
how to deal with Ruth? Mike, don't say anything and let her wonder what you
know. Oh drop a hint here and there, it will drive her nuts. Well unless
the guys spill the beans. Thanks dad, oh will you cook breakfast Sunday? He
laughed and said sure.

In my room, I called Jim and asked what he was doing after the game? He
said having sex with Ashley. I said of course you are, I'm wondering where?
He laughed and said, Mike at my place in my room. So how the hell did you
manage that? He said fuck if I know, on a lark I asked and dad said yes and
damn her rents said fine as well. I can't figure it out but it will be what
it becomes and I laughed out loud. So Jim, what did you get her for
Valentines Day and he said a vibrator. Damn, dude how did that happen?
Mike, it was easy apparently I look 18 and at a porn shop. Before you ask,
she has no idea. Then he asked, so what did you get Carrie. I said hockey
tickets, dinner at the Igloo Club and about 7-1/2 inches. He laughed and
said dude you better get your ass to the store before the game. I thought
damn he is right.

I woke to a beautiful sunny day and went for a run. Back home it was coffee
and a light breakfast and a hot shower. Then I changed the sheets and
cleaned my room and opened the window. With all that accomplished I headed
to the mall and right to the jewelry store. My first thought was a charm to
add to her bracelet and I simply could not find anything. Then I saw a cuff
bracelet it was silver with an infinity symbol and I was hooked. The sales
person said, only one? Then he added, usually they are sold in sets. I
thought for a moment and asked, do you have one in black? He said sure and
returned with an onyx one. I put it on and said SOLD. Would you please put
them in one box and can you wrap it? He said sure and I handed him my
credit card and said, I'll be back. Then I went and found Colton. I wanted
my hair shorter with the same look and he asked, why? Dude, it takes too
long to dry and he said have a seat. It was a quick trim and I was back at
the jewelers and home in no time.

Dad was drinking coffee and reading the paper. I put the package on the
table and grabbed a mug and said, shit and made coffee. Dad said, thanks I
was hoping you would show up to do that. I laughed and said asshole, I
always have your back. Then he said, Mike I was wondering when you would
realize that a hockey game, dinner and a night in bed wasn't enough. I
laughed and said well we had a deal and Jim told me that 7-1/2 inches was
enough, I laughed and dad shook his head. I asked, what he was doing and he
said, to my amazement, dinner and a date and that there would be no chance
that we would meet in the hall. I said, so dad you getting a room? He
laughed and said, not that is any of your business, things are not that far
along, so change the subject. Then he said so what's in that fancy box? I
said infinity cuff bracelets. He said bracelets and in matching? I said,
dad they should be but hers is silver and mine is Onyx. Then I added, dad
they were not a lot of money, it pisses her off when I spend too much. Dad
laughed out loud and said that's going to change. I refilled my coffee and
went upstairs.

I checked emails and there was an update from the foreman, which was very
good. There was one from Mason, sayin that the project would be completed
by Tuesday and the electricians would finish Monday night and that the
computers would be operational Wednesday, according to Dr. Williams. I
emailed back, thanks and go home. Then I called Carrie. We talked for a
while and I asked what did you get me for Valentines Day and she said a
card. I laughed and said that's great and I did the same, well except I
bought myself a gift and got a hair cut? She said, Michael you better not
have ruined that new look? Babe, have a great day and I'll see you at 5:00
and I hung up.

Back down stairs, I found dad in his office on the phone and he waved me in
and I sat down and was looking at the cigarettes and he reached for them
and put them in a desk drawer. I was thinking, fuck that was close. Dad
hung up and said, Mike I'm hearing great news on the temporary NASA site. I
said, I'm aware. We talked for a while and I put on a jacked and went
outside. I was finally hungry and went inside and made a giant sandwich and
poured a glass of iced tea. Just as I sat down Rob called asking how
intense would this tournament be and I said very, why? He said he was
nervous as he had never seen anything like this. I said Rob, once the game
starts it is any other game. He laughed and said, I hope so. I asked what
him and Hannah were doing and he said dinner and a movie. I said is that
all? He said he doubted it but it was a work in progress and I laughed and
said have fun. Thinking he needs to fucking relax and most likely a bet. So
Rob, I bet you win that first round game by 20. He laughed and said, no
way. I said, I hope you and Hannah have fun tonight. He said thanks and
hung up.

I set my alarm for 4:00 and climbed into bed and took a nap.

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