Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 23:07:24 +0000 (UTC)
From: Mike Simmons <illuminati12353@yahoo.com>
Subject: It was always about the bets 134

Once settled, I found Cole and told him I was going to be busy dealing
with all kind of shit and I was not in a bad mood at all, just busy and
he at some point order dinner and let me know. He said understood, bro
and rule 3. I said thanks and locked myself in my room. The first call
went to Ryan and I asked what progress was there on the standing of my
Trust. He said that the money for the Foundation had not been transferred
as it took a Trust meeting. Besides the value of the empty lot there was
a lot of money. I said what's is a lot? He said all told 3.75 million.
It was all invested in sound mutual funds and stock. I said ok, that is
good news. I asked about Enterprises and he said that the Majors salary
and rent on the space in the strip district were the only negatives. That
there was a surprising amount of revenue from J & J and the rent payments
from Technologies were regular. He said last month it was up $49, 398. I
took a big breath and started to relax. He said there would be a detailed
summary as requested on Wednesday. I reminded him we needed a BOD meeting
first Sat in May and he should notify everyone noon at Oakmont and I
would set it up.


Feeling good about things I called Tim. He answered asking if I was
relaxed and I said yes the time away was good and drama free and with the
good news from the Trust and Enterprises, I was ready to move on. I
simply said just sell the lot and get it done quickly. He said, Mike
something changed as they want the property ASAP. I said that I didn't
care, dad and I want it over with. He said fine. Remember Technologies
owns half of it and the Trust the other half. Just split the proceeds
that way. He said well that's not a problem, I said I'll see you
Wednesday, 3:00 correct? I said thanks and hung up.


I decided to call Carrie and get that over with, she answered saying
thanks for calling. I said Carrie, I told you I would hookup with you
Sunday, are you surprised? She said, Michael, I don't know what I am. I
thought for sure you would call before this. Carrie, I said Sunday and if
you wanted to talk, you could have called. Mike would you have answered?
I said, I guess we will never know as you didn't call. I was thinking
this isn't going well. I asked how was your weekend. She said boring and
long. Then it happened, she said Mike I hear you we're at the game, I
thought you were in Washington. I said change of plans and you didn't
fucking hear I was at the game you saw me or did Adam tell you? There was
a long silence and she said, Mike can I please come over? I said why, so
you can fuck me into submission? I don't think so, in fact I get the
sense we are done and you can break up with me over the phone. Mike, I
don't want to break up, please can I come over? Well then why the lie?
Again a long silence and I said if you come over you are not getting in
and I'm breaking up with you. I simply hung up.


I sat in my desk chair for a minute or so and thought, shit you are not
even upset. Then my phone rang and it was Carrie. I answered saying, we
are not doing this, please don't make me change this number. She said,
please let's talk this thru, I love you. I said look Carrie, I love you
too but this isn't working for me and I'm not reliving what my parents
went through. She said, Mike that's bull shit and you know it. Carrie, I
didn't care if you went to the game with Adam, I cared that you were
going to lie about it. As a result I have to ask, what's with that and
how is the sex? She said, there wasn't any and I resent you thinking
there was. Well I only started thinking about that when you were less
than honest with me. Babe, it was only work and now it is work and trust
and I hung up. Again she called begging can I please come over and talk?
I was silent for a minute thinking don't give in. I took a deep breath
and said, you can't come here but I'll pick you up and we can go
somewhere public and talk. Understand I want no physical contact, we will
just talk. On second thought meet me at Eat N Park. I'll be there in 30
minutes. I simply hung up and turned my phone off.


I figured fuck, one way or another it was over tonight. I changed into
jeans and a form fitting shirt and went downstairs. I found Cole, in the
game room. I told him that I was going to have it out with Carrie and was
meeting her at Eat N Park. He said, well that's public enough that you
won't be having sex and he laughed. I waited in the lobby and asked the
receptionist that when my guest came we be seated in a booth as privately
as possible. A few minutes later Carrie showed up and we were seated
without a word being spoken. I ordered an iced tea and Carrie a Diet
Pepsi. Once we were alone she said, Mike I really get the business and I
promise that I will not ask for special consideration for an employer but
would reserve the ability to keep you informed about difficulties. I
smiled and said, Carrie that's all I ever wanted you to understand. I'm
never opposed to helping but it must make sense. However, I have a real
problem with being fucked into submission and now the lie. I had no
problem you being with Adam until you lied. Let's talk about the fucking
me into submission? Mike, she said, that was an unfortunate choice of
words. I laughed and said Carrie those moments when the truth slips out
are the most telling. She said I have never viewed sex with you as a
means to an end. Carrie, no matter what you say next, I'll be a very
long time getting over it and very vary about when and how we have sex.
The waitress came and I ordered coffee and a sticky bun and Carrie said,
that sounds good, I'll have the same. I sat looking at her waiting for a
reply. She said, Mike, that was a mistake and I apologize. Sex should
never be a tool to get what I want. I laughed and said, babe, often it is
and I know it and typically it doesn't matter but you crossed a major
line. Mike, how can it be fixed? I said you tell me? Mike, women always
use sex as a tool, I'll find a way not to do that. I said you won't
have to the minute I think that's the reason, I'm getting dressed and
ending it. Michael, you are winning a lot of things. Carrie, you set that
tone and were sneakily taking total control and yes, I was letting you,
that's over. This is two way street and I'm taking a stand. I need a
wife that is a partner can you be that? Mike, I thought you knew that
answer? Carrie, until this past week, I did but not so much now. This is
serious, very serious as you proved to be devious and sneaky. Words
don't matter to me your actions indicated otherwise. I saw a tear and
said if you go down that fucking path with tears, I'm leaving. She said
excuse me, I'll be right back.


While she was gone I thought well I think a restart is in order. No sex,
just see what happens. Carrie returned looking composed and I said, babe
I have a proposal. Ok Mike, what is it? We put everything behind us and
start over like it's our first date and see what it becomes. She smiled
and said, that works for me. Carrie, I am wondering if you fully
understand what that means? Mike, I get it totally. I said ok, I need to
get to VT and will do that in two weeks. I'm going alone as we have no
deal about that, just a clean slate. Oh, by the way, Jim has opened his
recruiting so you should talk with Ash, about her plans. She said, fine
will you please take me home? I said absolutely. We pulled in her
driveway and she got out slamming the doors. Then she stopped and said,
damn you play hard and so much for no total victories. I politely said
good night.


Damn, that was intense and yet not resolved. For some reason, I was calm,
too calm and needed dad. Back at home, Cole said there is a package here
for you from Ryan and I saved dinner. You hungry? I said starving where
is the food? He said bro just sit and it will appear. Then he asked what
you drinking? I said iced tea, if there is some, if not water will be
fine. I opened the package and it was a detailed summary of the Trust.
Cole set a plate of ribs in front of me and a bunch of chips. I was
eating and reading and Cole sat there drinking a beer. I had read 3 or 4
pages and Cole was still sitting there. I said dude, thanks for dinner,
what's up? He said, I'm simply waiting for you to tell me what happened
with Carrie? I laughed and said, later but if you want something to do
read and tell me what you see? I handed him the papers, I had read and
continued reading. I sent Ryan an email thanking him for the information
and asking for a detailed report on the investment firm. I took the
plates and loaded them in the dishwasher gave Cole a hug and said, thanks
for dinner and grabbed a beer and sat in the game room.


I was just about to go outside and try to relax and dad came in. I said
damn, you made good time? He laughed and said no traffic or police, I was
flying. Cole asked, Mike are you hungry? Dad said I sure am and Cole said
look in the refrigerator, MJ and I will be in the game room. He sat down
and said so MJ I don't get all the details but you have a shit load of
money, why you working so hard? Cole because I'm Mike and it's fun.
Then he said thanks for sharing and I said rule 2. He simply laughed and
said do I need to search for that rule and we both laughed. Dad came in
with a plate of ribs and a beer. I was thankful no cigarette. Dad, looked
at me and said you seem to be good, everything ok? I said yup business is
good there are a lot of eggs to count. He laughed and said and Carrie?
Cole got up to leave and I asked him to sit as there were no secrets and
I needed help. Well we agreed to the business aspects that started this,
but I have issues with being fucked into submission and a lack of trust.
She said she heard, I was at the game and I called her on that, resulting
in a trust issue for me. Then she feel that my solution, which she agreed
to is a total win for me. Dad asked, so what was the solution? I said a
totally clean slate and me telling her I was going to VT in two weeks and
she was not invited because we had no deal about that. Dad said, shit
Mike that's more than a total victory as you eliminated every compromise
you made. Dad, I'll give some back but she earns it. Then again, I might
be scouting around for a date, it will be what it becomes. The scary part
is that I'm good with the outcome wherever it falls. Dad, laughed and
said, Michael you might be in control for the moment but when the chips
fall you might be a total wreck. Cole said, MJ just give in you are
toast. Ok guys, what would you have me do and Cole said, simply fuck her
into submission. We all laughed out loud. Dad said, just give her
something back. Dad you mean the VT thing and he said yup. Damn and I was
about to go upstairs and cancel the credit card I gave her. I said, not
to change the subject, Jim has opened his recruiting as VT recruited a QB
that he doesn't think he can compete with and that leaver Carrie without
Ashley. Dad, said Mike the Ashley thing wasn't in the works. None of the
relationships between your friends and their women are as solid as you
and Carrie are, in spite of the current situation. So I need to be nice,
give in on VT and have makeup sex, is that correct? Cole said fuck, MJ
how can that be bad? Cole, you would be surprised.


Just then my phone rang and it was Tim. Mike, we have a verbal and I had
them pay both transfer taxes so that saved you $2,000. How did you do
that? Mike for some reason they really want the property and I threw it
in. I'm concerned about the change in attitude. Tim, I'm betting a lot
that it's a ruse as we have things for the current under control. Well
even if there is an issue we have more than enough eggs to manage
whatever. I said thanks and hung up. I looked at dad and said we have a
verbal agreement on the vacant land and it's 2 million. Dad asked,
what's the catch, I said we just bet a lot of eggs that says we are
good. Then again I have a plan B for everything but that bitch, I love.


I went to my room and called JJ he answered and I said, English tonight,
please. MJ I figured as, I bet you have had a real scene with Carrie. JJ
forget about that, how was VT?  MJ it was good and they were giddy that
you checked in. So what about Jim, they are unhappy but all they did was
recruit a good QB. They are most upset about the exposure he got on your
pigtails. Well JJ I'm still planning on going there and I'm making an
unofficial visit in 2 weeks. Shit, MJ can I come with you? Well I'm
relenting and taking Carrie so you need a girl to bring. Well Dee can
come, I'm sure with Carrie along her rents are good. Then he said you
owe me a task and I'm collecting tomorrow after we work out. I said wow,
you are working out, I'm impressed. JJ, where you at with VT. MJ between
you and me and no one else, I'm very good there but would like a trip
without coaches being aware. JJ they will know and pretend not to. Same
with me being there. The guys will be cool. We will need a Friday off and
I'll get two rooms. You and I might be sharing a room if Carrie acts up.
Mj, just fix that and do it soon, you are better with her. JJ, I know but
my way. MJ, just relax but your all mine tomorrow for a unique session. I
said good to hear, good night.


I called Carrie and when she answered I said hi Carrie, this is Mike
Simmons, would you like to have dinner and a move with me tomorrow. She
laughed and said, well I don't usually date self involved jocks but
since you asked nicely, I'll make an exception and we both laughed. I
said so would 6:30 work for you? She said sure and gave me her address.
We both laughed and I said, good night and hung up.


I called Rob and congratulated him on a great season and the state
championship. He said thanks and said he appreciated the kick in the ass.
He said he was getting a lot of initial interest from colleges and asked
if I would be willing to help? I said Rob, it's your call and every
recruiting is different, however I answer any questions you have as best
I can. Rob it helps if you know what you want to study and the type of
school. Just be yourself. I said that the gift of the Hershey Bar was
impressive and he laughed and said, basically I don't like Chocolate, I
lied when you gave it to me and we both laughed.


It was getting late but I went and found Cole, he was just finishing some
school work. We talked about my evening and my date with Carrie tomorrow
night and he was laughing hysterically. He said, MJ, you are the one that
needs to fuck her into submission. I said, dude it doesn't work that
way. He said, it was good to see his mom and appreciated me being a
buffer and that I had impressed her at breakfast. She thinks you should
be a politician. I really laughed at that. I asked, about his new girl
and he said rule 6. I said fine but you are not looking for that anytime
soon. He said, I'll see you tomorrow we both need to run.


I woke after a great sleep and was relaxed for the first time in days.
Cole, was waiting downstairs and we ripped thru the run. Back at home I
made coffee and and we took a shower, which was just that a shower. I
drove him to school and was a bit early getting to my school. Inside, it
was all basketball and the excitement of a first ever State Championship.
In first period AP English Carrie appeared and sat beside me, asking if I
minded? I laughed and said nope. She then dropped the game and said can
we please talk at lunch? I said, well why not dinner? She said, Mike,
this is really a bit silly and we both hate games. I said, ok babe lunch
it is. Well so much for a drama free day.


Finding a place to quietly talk at lunch was anything but easy and I
figured fuck it and sat with the guys at out normal table. The look on
the guys faces when Carrie came and sat beside me was priceless. She
looked right at me and said Michael, I'm pregnant. My mouth just fell
open and I put my head down. She lifted my chin, smiled and said Mike, I
was kidding. I looked at her and started to laugh and said, what was the
point of all that? Mike we tell the freshman about that possibility and
sex needed to be with someone you wanted to spend your life with. So if
that was true, then what? I said, Carrie no change, I would marry your
sexy ass. She shook her head and said, Mike, I know that, deep in my
heart. So I'm sorry and I love you and I'll never lie to you about
anything. Please, I'm begging can we just move on and I get the business
side of things. I said, babe that was a pretty shitty way to make a point
but I love you so deal. So Carrie, you want to go to VT in two weeks? She
said, sure. There is a complication, Jim has opened his recruiting so him
and Ash will not be going. She said, damn that complicates the trip. Then
when your with the guys, what will I do? Well, it looks like you won't
have a roommate either. She said, fuck I don't know. I'll let you know.
As we were leaving I held he back and asked so what do you think about
Dee? Oh, Mike I like her, why? I'll let you know at dinner, tonight. I
pushed her against the wall and gave her a big kiss and left her there
breathless against the wall and went to class.


Afternoon classes were a breeze and I signed out of study hall and
started to the stadium to workout. I checked my phone and saw a message
from Tim. I sat in the stadium bleachers and called Tim. Mike, the deal
is signed and there is a $20,000 check for hand money and I deposited it
in an escrow account. Ok, so what's the issue? Mike you and your dad
need to sign but the check is not certified funds. Tim, how the fuck is
that possible? Mike there is no deal unless you and your dad sign and the
check clears. Ok, Tim your thoughts? Mike, it would a PR disaster for
them if it doesn't, so it clears. Tim, did you deposit it? Mike, I did
immediately. Ok, I want to be ready so here is the plan, dad and I will
sign when and if the check clears. Get a hold of Brian and have him run a
complete check on that group. I want names, the works. I'm guessing a
shell corporation. My question is and I need an answer, WHY AND FOR WHAT
REASON, what was the win? Tim, when will you know? He said, Mike tomorrow
morning. Ok please bring the Major up to date on the possibilities. If
this blows up I want on the 6:00 news. Tim, thanks we will figure this
out. I hung up and went into the workout room changed clothes and had an
intense workout. There was no JJ and that concerned me as I had a task. I
started towards the car and called JJ. I was thrilled when he answered.
Dude, where are you? He said, I'm with Dee. Are things ok? Mike, it's
fine it's just that I had an opportunity and chose her. I laughed and
said, JJ that is really cool. So JJ is she pregnant? He laughed out loud
and said fuck, I hope not. Dude, that's not funny. I said sorry, you
sure you ok? He said absolutely. So why you talking with me and not
fucking Dee? He said later and hung up. Damn, this has been a strange
day.


I drove home and went straight to my room and jumped into the shower. I
toweled dried my hair and returned to that messy look. I but on jeans and
tight form fitting shirt and left for Carries. Sam answered the door and
I smiled and said dude, you owe me a task. He said, I'm aware, let me
find Carrie. I said Sam, get back here. He turned and said, what do you
want? I said you to have a a better attitude. He said then treat my
sister better? I went up to him, put my arm around him and said, look you
little punk mind your own fucking business and I rubbed his head. Now
please find my date. Sam turned and walked away.


A minute or so later Carrie showed up looking sexy and I thought shit, I
wasn't planning on sex and actually just dinner. I asked where she
wanted to go and she said, can we just go to your place and order in?
Carrie, dad and Cole are home so it would not private and it would be
hard to be alone. Then she said, let's just get a room. Well Carrie, we
will not need a place that private, well not tonight. I said we could go
to the club? She said well neither of us are dressed for that. Carrie
what do you want? She said to be naked in bed with you. Carrie, I'm not
ready for that yet, we both really hurt each other and well I need more
time. I need things to settle before I'm ready for that. She shook her
head and said ok, that place in Greentree and then back here, I'm not in
the mood for a movie. Carrie, would you rather we just not do this
tonight? She smiled and said, I think you are right we need more time. I
kissed her and said good night.


Back at home I went right to my room, changed into a pair of baggy shorts
and a hoodie and went and sat in my favorite spot. Dad finally came out
and sat down and said, so you and Carrie still at odds? I said she is
moving much faster than me and when I said we were not having sex she
said we need more time. He looked at me and said, are you calling Dr.
Jenkins or am I? I said, dad I'll call, please relax. I asked if he had
talked with Brian and he said that he had and I seemed to have things
under control. I said, thanks. He said, Mike when you are ready there is
dinner and he got up and left. A while later Cole came out and asked, if
I wanted to talk? I said yes but how about later, I'll be in shortly. He
got up to leave and I said, dude thanks you asking means a lot to me. I
was finally cold so I went in the house and straight to my room, closed
and locked the door.


I was just laying on the bed and decided to call JJ. He answered with a
string of Spanish and I said in reply, thanks for asking I'm fine. He
said MJ you don't seem fine? JJ where were you this afternoon? MJ I told
you having sex with my girl, it's been a while and the opportunity
presented itself, so I blew you off. I said, that's cool. I was just
worried about you. MJ I'm sorry I answered while I was in her ass and
that was strange. I burst out laughing and managed to say really? He said
how could anyone make that up. We should have had phone sex while I did
her. I said dude, that's sick. I'm glad you had fun and I'll see you
tomorrow.


Downstairs Cole and dad were in the game room chatting and I poured a
scotch and sat down. Dad asked if I was ok and I said absolutely, just
moving boxes in my head and sealing a lot of shit away. Cole asked, so is
Carrie part of the shit you sealed up? Ok, you two, Carrie has a big box
and now there is a smaller box inside that box where there is a lot of
shit and until I can seal that box nothing I'd going to happen. I guess
I simply let her play games and it is going to become complicated. Dad
asked, Mike what are the issues? Did, the fucking me into submission, the
lie and today the the I'm pregnant ploy to get me off balance so she
could manage me and the fact that she achieved that. Cole said, shit she
actually did that? I didn't answer and I just sat there. I finished my
drink and said, good night guys. As I was leaving for my room, I stopped
and said, thanks guys and dad, I'll let you know what happens when I
find out but I think we are having a press conference, an ugly scene and
a second project. Oh, I'll make that call.


I had just started to settle in as I needed clothes for tomorrow, in case
I needed to be dressed up when my phone rang. I saw it was Carrie and let
it ring a few times and answered saying, what's up babe? She said, Mike
I'm sorry. I said what again? I'm really sick of hearing that, good
night and hung up. I turned my phone off and went looking for Cole. He
was in his room and the door was open so I stuck my head in and asked if
he would make sure I was up for the run tomorrow as I turned my phone
off. He said no problem, amigo. I laughed and said don't start. Back in
my room I got out the blue blazer, grey slacks, a white shirt and a red
tie. School clothes were jeans and a sweatshirt. I stripped and climbed
into bed and thankfully sleep came easily.


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