Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 12:36:38 +0000 (UTC) From: Mike Simmons Subject: It was always about the bets 138 The morning broke the April stretch of great weather as it was rainy and cold. Downstairs Cole already had coffee on and was munching on a banana. I settled on a toasted bagel and cream cheese. We sat talking and dad came in and sat down and Cole said he needed to shower and he would see me down here. Dad, reminded me that we had a Technologies BOD meeting and that an agenda was being readied. He said that I should review it and add whatever to it. I said sure and promised no complications. He said, Megan would be up this weekend and that he was meeting her at the airport. I didn't say anything realizing exactly what Cole had planned. He said they would like a family dinner Saturday. I said fine Oakmont or South Hills? Then I said Oakmont and that I would set it up while I was there tonight, does 5:30 work? He said, yes but why are you there tonight and I said a date. He said that's a hell of a first date? Well dad it's a second date and I'm setting the stage in case this move forward. I said, I'll see you around but I need to shower. It was off to school while teasing Cole about his big night, he laughed and said see our rents are good for something, a free fucking house and you on a big date of your own. School was typical and I went for a workout. I have to admit I was excited about the date. I drove straight home and took a long hot shower and paid attention to my hair, then as it was too long went for the messy look. I checked my emailed and there was one with an attachment from Brian and he didn't let me down. I read it a couple of time, found my newest suit a light blue shirt and struggled with the tie, finally settling on a blue, grey and silver one. Definitely not a power statement. I waited till 6:00 and drove the 10 houses to Carley's. I rang the bell and her dad answered the door, I put out my hand and said good evening Mr. Sike, I'm Mike Simmons. We shook hands and we said Carley will be down soon. I took a seat that he indicated and asked so how was your day at USS? He looked at me and said fine, you are more informed than her other dates. I laughed and said well I'm anything but typical. He asked about VT and I said, please ask me next time, I'm going there next weekend, a very unofficial trip. Then he said, my daughter is very excited about dinner. I said well how about I set up a round of golf for the three of us. Seems to me that you might be up to the challenge. I said, I would love a friendly round. Thankfully Carley came in looking absolutely awesome. She looked at her dad and said, so after that little chat can I still go to dinner? He laughed and said be careful you two. On the way we chatted about our days and as we got close to the club I said, Carley this could get complicated as I am the youngest member by at least 10 years, most of these guys are big time, power players and a lot of them want and need to see if I am for real. I have asked for a quiet table but who knows. She said that she understood and I laughed and said, well you think you do. We got to the club and went inside and she was looking around taking everything in. At the restaurant Clark said, Good evening Mr. Simmons your table is ready. The table was indeed a little out of the way with a nice view of the course. Then Clark said, Mr. Simmons Mr. Palmer would like to stop by if you don't mind? I laughed and said please tell Arnie I am always glad for a visit. I looked at Carley and she was a white as a sheet. She said is that Arnie Palmer the real Arnold Palmer that is asking for a minute of your time. I said, yup we have met a few times both here and at Latrobe. The waiter came and asked what we were drinking and she said water would be fine for now and I asked for an Arnold Palmer. She said what's that and I said half tea and half lemonade. She said, I'll try one of those. We were looking at the menu and I asked about an appetizer. She said, Mike fried zucchini would work. We place that order and we were chatting and a guy came up and introduced him self a the regional vice president of Continental. I said well Mr. Vice President what can I do for you? He said, sorry I'm Ron and we would like to talk with you about a relationship on future projects. I said, please call Mason at Technologies and he will set something up. Carley asked, so who is Mason? I said my assistant. Thankfully Mr. Palmer came over. I introduced Carley and asked him to please sit down. I asked about his wife and he said this won't take long she is at the table or talking with friends. I asked if they wanted to join us and he politely declined. He said in two weeks the Pro was hosting an exhibition for 8 Pros. I said, I heard about that was was considering a donation. He said well Mike I have a favor to ask. I said sure what do you need? He said my caddie is unavailable and I thought you might do me the honor of carrying my bag? I laughed and said the honor will be all mine. He said Doc will send you the information. He looked at Carley and said, it was a pleasure to meet you, how did you meet that guy? She said well we go to school together. He said well he is quite a guy, enjoy your meal. She looked at and said, damn that was something else. So CJ what's you golf handicap at St. Clair? She laughed and said CJ? I said yes Carley Jackson Sike. Middle name after grandfather, correct? I said, well your dad works at USS and is a Vice President, you have a brother in 8th grade and you mom is a medical secretary. Your handicap is 9 and you play a lot of golf. Your grades are good and you are in the top 10% of our class. She laughed and said enough. The appetizer came as did a guy I knew from TV. He said excuse me for the interruption, I'm Bob Coleville and I just wanted to say hello. I introduced Carley and he said, Mike you are driving the Mayor nuts. I laughed and said he has this need to mess with me. He laughed and said well keep it up we are all enjoying it. He said, enjoy your dinner and hit me up if you need anything. I said thanks. The waiter came and asked about what we were eating and she ordered salmon and ordered the seafood medley. She laughed and said I figured it would be a well done stake. I laughed and said I'm not typical. She laughed and said I see that. Just then the Mayor came in, he looked around and started directly to me. At the table he said, so who is the new lady? I introduced Carley and uninvited he sat down. He said you know you are causing me a shit load of trouble? I said we discussed this, I did not, you and your buddies were more transparent than you thought. Now please excuse us as we can talk about this in a more appropriate location. Mr. Mayor enjoy your night. I said Carley, we should not have come here, too many rude people. She laughed and said, I'm loving it. The food came and the drama stopped as we ate. We were getting to know each other. We had coffee and skipped desert and the manager came over and asked about our evening and I said it was great. Then I remembered about tomorrow and asked about reservations for tomorrow at 5:30 for 4. He said no problem, enjoy your night. Carley laughed and said do you eat here every night? I laughed and said well dad is dating a women and she is in town for the weekend so Cole and I are being dragged to dinner. She said you mean Pro. I said yes, how do you know him? He is a great golfer I know from St. Clair. I said let's go and if you want, we can stop at my place and grab a drink. She said, that's perfect and you can walk me home. I laughed and said so you are not spending the night. She laughed and said last night you said not anytime soon and now I'm invited for the night? We both laughed and she said we are not even close to that and I said good. We drove to my place and inside Cole and Michele we sitting in the game room. I asked Carley what she was drinking and she said beer and I got a scotch. Carley looked at Cole and said so Pro there are not enough girls at your school, you have to invade us? He laughed and said well quality is quality. We all laughed. I got up and went into the kitchen and Cole followed me and handed me an empty condom wrapper. I laughed and said, so was it good? He smiled and said later dude. Back in the game room Carley was going on about meeting Palmer and that I was going to caddy for him. Cole, just shook his head and said wonder what will happen there tomorrow. I looked at Carley and asked if she want to walk home and she said not yet. She looked at Cole and Michele and said, can I see your bedroom? I said sure and we went upstairs. Once inside she was looking around and saw the metal picture with Jim and the Palmer picture and started to laugh, so you already took a picture down. I said you are pretty observant and I sat in a chair and she came over and sat in my lap. She leaned and kissed me and I was kissing back and my tongue was in her mouth and hers in my mouth. We continue to make out and once again she started to feel me up. This time I didn't stop her and started to play with her tits. It got to the point where we either stopped or took our clothes off. I stopped kissing and said Carley we can stop or get naked and I have decided we should stop. She said you are so fucking sexy, I could easily give in but you are right we should go down stairs. She kissed me again and said damn you are different, I don't think I know another 17 year old who would say no to this opportunity. I laughed and said let's get out of here. Back downstairs I said is it too cold to walk you home? She said not at all and we started off for her place. Once there she said please come in, if only for a minute. Inside, there were her parents and her brother. I said hi Mrs. Sike and hey to Max. Her dad asked about the dinner and Carley said it was awesome. I met Arnold Palmer and Mike is going to caddy for him at an event. Then there was a skirmish with the Mayor, who Mike simply dismissed. The the district attorneys and some guy from Continental. Oh the food was great. Then she said, Mike walked me home as we both had a drink at his place and Pro lives there. I laughed and said well that's the cliff notes, I'll get out of here and let her fill you in. Oh, by the way I was serious about golf. At home Cole was alone and was changing his sheets. I said so what's up? Were you guys that messy? He said MJ she was a virgin and the sex was awesome and she really enjoyed the second time. I said well put those in the basement before you mom gets here. We can wash them tomorrow. So Pro, tell me about Carley? Mike she is a wicket woman golfer and you should see her in her golf outfit, you would cream you pants. Cole, that's gross but fuck I can't wait to get it on with her. Just then Megan and dad came in. Megan went upstairs and dad asked so who had sex tonight? At the same time we both said rule 6. I said dinner tomorrow is 5:30 at Oakmont and dad the Mayor said hi. Actually, he was rude and I sent him on his way. Just then Megan was back and Cole got a big hug and I said dad can I see you a minute in the office. He said sure and we went in and I closed the door and sat down. I said nothing is up and in a few minutes I'm going to my room and you are sitting here until Megan and Cole get caught up. Oh there is an exhibition in two weeks and I'm the caddie for Arnie, he asked me tonight. There will 8 Pros playing. Then I said, dad, good night. I went to my room and sat in a chair and waited for Cole. About 20 minutes later he came in and said, thanks asshole, it was good to get the grilling over with. She asked about everything, school, my new girl, school, you, school. I said dude, I get it and not to pry how are the grades? He said, I'll match you grade for grade and class for class. I'm better in Spanish and you are better in math. I skipped the sex details but didn't lie, just pivoted when asked. He said, I never had a virgin and that was different. I thought a minute and said neither have I. I asked if he was running tomorrow and he said well we missed today so I am. I said, ok now get out of here I'm tired. He laughed and said you need to wack one off, your not tired. Then he said, I can help with that. I said, not tonight. I'll see you in the morning. Once alone I was thinking about Carley and how different she was from Carrie. Actually it was easier being relaxed and a teen around Carley. I didn't feel like a 20 something. Well this was different was it a good or bad different, only time would tell. I got up stripped, jumped into bed and was asleep before I knew it. I woke early and it was a great day and Cole was in the kitchen and the coffee was brewing and we were off. The run was great and again I was thinking we should add a mile, but that could wait till school was out. Back at home no one was around and I went upstairs and started a hot shower and Cole came in. I said what the fuck you mom might see us. He said I don't give a fuck and he knelt down and started sucking my cock. I grabbed the back of his head and was fucking his face with deep strokes and he chocked on my load. He stood up and said damn that was nasty, I guess you have seafood last night? I laughed and said you are that much of an expert? He said, I know from tasting mine. I said grab a towel and said get out of here before we get caught. I dried off and went directly to my room and dress quickly and drove to the mall. Straight to the hair salon and thankfully found Caleb. He looked at me and said, damn you are a mess. I said, I want it a mess and he said no you don't. I have been waiting for you and he pulled out a picture and said this is you. I looked at it and thought shit he is right. It was very short on the sides and messy curled on the top which was natural for me. I said I needed to see the back. He said short like the sides. I said no, I hate that look. He said how about longer on the sides and floppy on the top, I laughed and said that's my natural look. He said, ok once again I give up. I said, that blow dry was a great look, just took too long in the morning. He was quiet for a minute and said, ok I'll modify if and if you don't like it in two weeks I'll restore you natural look. This should be towel dry and only blow dry for special occasions. I said that's a deal. When he was finished I asked for it to be towel dried and it looked awesome. I said thanks and gave him a big tip. Dad, Megan and Cole were in the kitchen and as I walked in dad said thank god, you finally got a fucking haircut and it's a good look. I laughed, grabbed an iced tea and sat down. I asked so what's everyone doing today, besides dinner. Megan said that she was hoping to just hang out and was really looking forward to dinner. Just then my phone rand and it was Tim so I excused myself and went outside. Tim asked, if I had heard from the Mayor and I said well we had a skirmish last night. Damn, Mike what was that all about? I said, Tim you damn well know he stepped into a pile of dog shit and he was looking for help. I simply sent him packing as I was with a date at Oakmont for dinner. So Mike, how is Carrie? I laughed and said well I was with Carley as Carrie and I have agreed to see other people, I think we are done. He said, shit I am behind and more than usual. Tim, you didn't call for all this, what's up? Well before I started developing bid documents for the new building, I applied for a zoning variance and damn, they were approved. Mike, did you pressure the Mayor? I said, damn I didn't even know you made that request. I guess he is playing super nice to get my attention, thanks for the heads up. I said, have a great day and relax. Inside everyone had moved to the game room and dad asked if everything was ok? I said well this time it is too good. Megan said, MJ care to share and I told them what Tim had said. Cole was rolling his eyes. I know he was thinking get me out of here. Megan said, MJ that's a very astute observation. That jerk want to pin something on you. I said, I get that but I didn't even know it had reached the point that the request was made. Megan thought for a minute and said the Mayor will say he did you a favor and you owe him. I laughed and said, well his position hasn't improved much and I'll ask Brian to track that down. We need to know who is involved in this. Who he relies on to get this stuff done. I'm really hoping it is a PR stunt. He need a bump there. I simply plan to let the legal team deal with all that and keep referring the Mayor to Tim and Brian. Megan surprised me by asking so MJ how do you view your legal team? I said as two very competent guys, whose job is to keep me 100% legal and to offer advice. So MJ, do you listen to their advice. I laughed and said that's complicated and you, I think, know that. If it is, you can't do this or that, I always listen. Often times it is options and sometimes I choose a different option, weighing the risks. On non legal issues they are two voices among many. I looked at Megan and said, I am 110% legal and don't want to spend a minute of my life in court. So it is always hard nosed, fair and by the rules. She looked at dad and asked, Mike is that an accurate assessment or does he do something else without realizing it? I simply got up and went outside and I heard Cole say well mom that was a mistake. I was sitting in my special place and Megan came out and sat beside me. She said well that was a unique reaction which Mike did I offend? Was it the well adjusted teen, the spoiled rich kid, the elite athlete or the businessman? I said all four and at least you covered all my personalities. She laughed and said, no I offended Mike those other personalities are people you pretend to be to accomplish your goals. I started laughing and had a hard time composing myself, when I did I said damn you are smarter than the average bear. She smiled and said, I won't ever do that again, well unless I have the goods on you. I just wanted you to know, that I knew. So what was the tip that gave it away. She said, I asked your dad who you really were and he handed me a lengthy paper you wrote earlier this year for English. I said, fuck I should have burned all those copies. She said ok, Mr. Carnegie can we please go inside and not fight? I said absolutely. I wasn't mad but enough was enough so I excused myself and went to my room. Cole was right behind me and plopped his ass in a chair and said, so she figured you out? I said better than anyone, even dad. He laughed and said welcome to my world. I said, she figures all this out, then what? For the most part just watches and lets you know she is watching. MJ, have you heard from Carrie? I said I left 3 messages and in the last one I said I wasn't calling again. He asked and Carley? I said, very different and I'm not sure. Waiting to see how she reacts when I don't call today, or if she calls me. What would you like to see. Me calling her tomorrow. So Cole have you talked with Michele? He replied, I have not. I said dude, get your ass in your room and call her, you don't take that step in a relationship and then ignore her. He just sat there looking at me and I screamed, NOW. He finally got up and I assume he went to his room. I just sat there enjoying being alone for the first time all day. Then there was a knock on the door and it was dad. He asked, so how are you and Megan? I laughed and said I'm good. How is she? He said very impressed. I said well let's see if the family dinner remains calm tonight, I'll be pissed if there is a scene at the club, I'm just getting comfortable there. He asked, so where is Cole and I said in his room, but leave him be he is, or should be, on the phone. Just then the phone rang and I said, dad I have to take this. Then he heard me say, hi Brian what's up? He said, I just heard your stepmom was nominated to be a federal judge. I said that bitch, when did that happen? He said Friday. Brian, she has been here all weekend and not a word, fuck this will be fun. Thanks for the heads up. We will talk soon. I went down stairs and found dad and Megan in the game room, I grabbed an iced tea and sat down. Dad asked, Mike what's up? Well I just heard some interesting news and I wanted to say congratulations and I hope the confirmation hearings go well. Megan turned pale as a ghost. We were quiet for a minute and she said well I appreciate that and it was nice to hear that from Mike and not one of his personalities. I said Megan, go fuck yourself and find time to tell you son and I went to my room and locked the door. A few minutes later there was a knock on the door, which I ignored twice. Then I heard Michael James open that door now. Damn dad using my middle name, I opened the door and Megan walked in and closed the door. I said be aware all my armor is on and as a "family" (sarcastic as I could express it) I shouldn't hear that from the hired help. She said, shit, I should have known. I was saving that for dinner tonight and it would get me back here once confirmed. So what's your issue? I said, I'm good it's just that all the cards will never be on the table, go talk with your son and don't blow up dinner tonight, that fucking place is important to me. She sat there and saying nothing and I said, Megan would you please jut go. She got up and left without saying a word. I don't think the door was totally closed when dad appeared and I said ok rules 1 & 4. Dad, I'm glad for her but she has totaled turned Cole upside down, he moves in here, will be changing schools, has a new girl, doesn't see his dad and deserve a private conversation about this. The Country Club dinner isn't the place. Dad, this isn't about me it's about Cole. We need to leave by 4:45, I'll see you then. I think a lot of people are talking Cole for granted and that is totally unfair. Yes, I know from personal experience. Dad stood there a minute and said, Mike I get it. Dad please ask Megan to stop in. He said sure and closed the door. It was about a half hour later that Megan knocked on the door. I said please come in and we sat in the chairs. She said thanks for thinking of Cole, both his parents sometime overlook him. So now what? I said, my boy stored my armor and I'm good, if Cole is good. Then I asked, if she was still selling the house and she said yes as I don't think I could blast Cole out of here. I said, Megan please have his dad call him, I'm the older brother not his dad. She said thanks, Mike I mean that more than I can say. I said, I'll see you around 4:45, enjoy the afternoon. I just laid there until it was time to get ready and I was surprised that I had not seen Cole. On the way to the shower, I stuck my head in and he was laying there staring at the ceiling. He saw me jumped out of bed gave me a big hug and said, MJ you are the best. Somehow you convinced mom to treat me like an adult and then out of the blue dad called and said he would like to stop in this weekend. Man you are awesome. I said dress nice, well very nice for dinner. If you need anything check my closet there are multiple sizes. I showered, shaved, towel dried my hair. I chose a dark grey suit and thought white shirt and red tie. Then changed to a traditional blue shirt and a grey and red tie. I went downstairs and grabbed an iced tea and sat in the game room. Cole was next followed by dad and Megan. Dad was driving and Cole and I were in the back seat and damn that was strange. At the Club we were seated with a great view of the course and I made a special point to thank Clark. Drinks and appetizers were ordered and the conversation was light and painless. Megan ordered shrimp scampi, dad ordered a NY strip and baked potato, Cole ordered veal chop and a salad and I ordered a T-bone with a salad. Cole said thanks and we both laughed and dad looked and I said just an innocent inside joke. There were a couple of members that came up and introduced themselves and they were politely dispatched to Mason. Dad laughed and said you are getting good with that approach. I said, I know and I'm not looking forward to replacing Mason. Megan started to say something and I said he is being promoted but let's not talk business. I reminded everyone that I was leaving after school on Thursday for the long awaited trip to VT. Dad said, Mike I hope you are not making that drive at night alone? I said well I'll stop in Princeton and get a room, but JJ is coming along. When the food came the chattering settled down and after dinner the guys ordered a cappuccino and Megan ordered tea. We were chatting and a guy came up and said excuse me but I just wanted to congratulate the judge. Megan said well not yet, you know how these thing are. I was laughing and asked, so did you enjoy that? I just got a smile and let it drop. We had passed on desert and it was early but we started home. Back at home we all had drinks with the guys drinking scotch and Megan a gin and tonic. I asked about Coles dad and Megan was quiet but Cole was excited as it had been 3 months since he had sane him and 3 weeks since they had talked. Dad said there was a hockey game and that Cole could have the company tickets. Damn he almost jumped out of his seat. I asked about plans tomorrow and Megan said she had a 9:00 PM flight. She was hoping to have Cole for a while alone. Dad and I agreed and I said, well good night. I need to check on things. Up stairs I checked my phone and there was a call from Carley. Nothing from Carrie and an email from Latrobe CC. I listened to the message from Carley which was hi dude call me. I laughed and dialed her number. When she answered she said, MJ thanks so much for yesterday, it was fun. In fact more fun than I've had in a while. I said thanks, I had fun as well. She said well it would have been totally awesome if you had just taken me on your bed. Carley, sorry that's just not me. I'm guessing that it will happen soon enough. Carley, why so fast? She said damn I'm not one to jump the fuck into bed with a guy but I need to see that chiseled body. Well I guess we have a problem because it has to be special for me. She laughed and said well it gets special in time. I took a deep breath and said, Carley I really had a great time yesterday but this isn't working for me? She said, damn are you gay? I laughed and said, ask Carrie, good night and I hung up. FUCK A GREAT ENDING TO A PRETTY GREAT DAY. I was laying in bed and Cole came in and gave me a hug and said I owe you big time. I said well, you're my brother so it's cool. He asked about Carley and I said that didn't workout, all she wanted was to jump my chiseled body. MJ you said no to that? She called me gay and I hung up after telling her it needed to be special for me not an easy fuck. MJ you know she is going to cause shit in school Monday. You might have to do her on a table in the cafeteria. I laughed and said, I bet that would be more than 3 days. I laughed and said this girlfriend thing is hard work. I asked if he was running in the morning and he said, absolutely. I said that's great and I'm also going to work out. We said good night and I stripped and jumped into bed. THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS THEY ARE APPRECIATED. PLEASE CONSIDER A CONTRIBUTION TO NIFTY, AS IT IS IMPORTANT. STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY AS WE WORK OUR WAY SLOWLY BACK TO SOME SENSE OF NORMAL