Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:23:27 -0500
From: David Preecher <preecherdave@gmail.com>
Subject: Unexpected Robert and Lucas 11

Unexpected Robert and Lucas 11

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This chapter is a bit shorter but I ended it at what I thought was a good
moment.

Previously

They had a great week together. They had taken Thomas and Liam to some of
the tourist spots in the area. Thomas couldn't stop talking about the small
zoo of rescued animals. They had a great lunch at the hotel where Robert's
dads had gone on July 2nd so many years ago when Timothy had finally come
out to his father (Unexpected Five Years on 9). Robert realized again how
lucky he was. Grand-pere Malenfant was so different now and Robert loved
every moment he shared with him.

It was with sadness that they waved goodbye on Sunday morning as the guys
headed back to Buffalo. There was an invitation to come up to the chalet on
the Labour Day weekend if they wanted. Robert and Lucas knew that the guys
might have other things that they would want to do in Buffalo but they did
give the invitation telling them that the family and friends would be there
and that it would be a great weekend.

Robert and Lucas took off for the city about an hour after Thomas and Liam
had left. As it turned out, most of Robert's staff would come up to the
chalet on various days the next week. All had taken the Monday to stay at
home and relax. Robert had asked Mark to come in for Monday morning for an
hour or so to discuss the idea of new office space and new hires. Lucas and
Robert wanted to replenish the drinks and get some special food for the
week. It had been a very productive few weeks at work and with their
friends. They were looking forward to the next week with the staff at the
chalet.

Present

Robert outlined to Mark his thoughts on the office and the staff. Robert
could almost hear the gears changing in Mark's head. This was the Mark whom
he had hired and he had really fitted into to his job as office manager and
second in command. Robert realized that he would have to find a new title
and role for Mark if Robert's plans for a new office and more staff worked
out.

"Boss, thank you for including me in your decision making. We are
definitely going to need more staff and more space. Is there any chance
that we could stay in this building? It is so handy having The Accountants
here for us and for you with Lucas so close. Lucas really has a good feel
for business as you do."

"That is why I wanted to speak to you today. I would like to make an
appointment with the manager of the building and see if there are any
office space open or opening in the next month or two. In fact after we
have a bit of brain storming, I might contact them while you are here."

"Good idea boss. Changing offices is a major step for us as a young
company."

"I would like you to think about one of the major questions when we get new
offices. You might want to ask the staff for their preferences. They won't
make the decision but I would like their input. Do they prefer an open
concept office or one with their own cubicles/offices? I certainly want one
room that is a conference room where we can hold private interviews and
which can be used by anyone who doesn't want to disturb the office. I also
want some offices for team leaders like you. I have some ideas on that as
well. We are going to need more staff and I want to appoint team leaders
who will take charge of their area."

Mark and he discussed the options in detail. Again, Robert was pleased with
how Mark contributed to the discussion. He was pleased that he had talked
to Mark. By the end of their talk, Robert made arrangements to meet with
the manager who would deal with them when they made their decision on new
offices. There were in fact some firms moving out and there was one space
open at that time. Robert set up a meeting on the Tuesday two weeks
away. He would need next week to finalize some of his plans.

Robert and Lucas finished buying what they wanted for the week knowing that
there was a large supermarket about 20 minutes from the chalet if there was
anything that they really needed. It was a beautiful evening when they
arrived at the chalet with some takeout food from one of their favourite
restaurants.

Sitting in the screened in porch with their food and bottle of wine, Robert
looked out at the lake. They had looked at the weather for the week. No
rain was projected for the week and the temperatures would be in the high
20s and low 30s, a perfect summer week at the chalet. They knew that this
evening would be their last night alone for quite a while.

Robert put his arm over Lucas' shoulder. "Thanks for all the work that you
have done over the last months, years really. I can't even imagine all the
things that we have done since that first morning when I came back to our
room after breakfast that August as we met and were getting ready for
trying out for the hockey team. Let's not forget what is most important,
us. We have taken on a lot of important responsibilities. You are head of
the forensic division of The Accountants and I am CEO of a small but
growing computer firm."

Lucas interrupted. "Robbie, you are marketing the best computer software
for forensic accounting. You have had a vision for several years and you
have done it."

"Right but I couldn't have done it without you, my rock. Let's always
remind each other that we have responsibilities but the only really
important thing is us together. I know that is what has made Jamie and
Philipo and my Dad and Papa such wonderful couples and so successful."

They looked at each other. Lucas smiled. "We are going to be inundated with
staff this week. I would like to go down to the dock and swim out to the
raft. I want to get the city and all that that means out of us for
tonight. Just you and me."

"You know I call you smart ass a lot of the time. What you just said has to
be one of the most wonderful things that I have heard for a long
time. Let's do it. Get the city and all our responsibilities out of us
tonight. Just you and me."

The water was refreshing. They lay on the raft until the sun was
setting. It was still warm and the water felt great as they swam back to
the dock. They decided that they would get the boat ready the next
morning. They went in and sat side by side as they watched a movie from the
satellite dish. By the time the movie was over they couldn't have sat
closer together. Both had hands on each other's thighs. They looked at each
other and at the same time, they leaned forward and kissed.

The kiss ignited the feelings that they had for each other that night. They
lost themselves in the other. They didn't leave the couch until they were
finished. Lucas stood up and he pulled Robert up and into him. They could
feel each other as they slowly deflated. They walked naked with arms around
each other to the bedroom.

Robert looked at Lucas. "Please remind me about this evening if you ever
have to. Lucas, I can't imagine being with anyone else. You make me whole."

They were up early the next morning. After breakfast on the porch, they
went down and spent some time getting the boat ready for water skiing. Just
before noon, they heard a car turn in the driveway. Mark and Phoebe jumped
out at the same time. Each surveyed the area and then smelled the air. As
Lucas and Robert came out of the chalet, Phoebe spoke up, "Boss, this place
is amazing. I can smell the cedar trees and the freshness of the
water. This isn't just a chalet; it's a family compound. I see how you
could invite the entire staff."

"Let's have something to eat and then you can water ski or swim out to the
raft. It is going to be a beautiful day. You are the only ones arriving
today so you can do what ever you want. Mark, I know that you have never
water skied before; today would be a good chance to try. We'll coach you
and get you started."

Mark spoke up. "I have never tried but I am a winter skier so while it is
different, I should be able to manage it. I can hardly wait."

Phoebe smiled. "We didn't discus this but some of my relatives have a
cottage and I have been water skiing for quite a while. I am not good but I
can get up and stay up." She looked at Robert and Lucas. "Oh, I can do a
few things but not like what I imagine that you guys can do."

They unpacked their car. "Guys, you didn't have to bring lunch. We have
lots to eat."

"Boss, Phoebe and I talked about this. We wanted to help out. We went to
our favourite delicatessen and we have lunch ready for all of us."

Robert smiled at Mark. This was the new Mark, definite and
determined. Robert did what his dads had taught him: be graceful in
defeat. "Thanks guys, we can use our food tomorrow. I love deli
food. Perfect for summer eating. We have lots of beer, wine, juices and
soft drinks. Your choice."

Lucas had watched and listened. When Mark and Phoebe were getting the food
ready. Lucas went over and put his arm over Robert's shoulder. "Nicely
done. You really are learning how to be the Boss." He pulled him close and
then let him go. Robert gave him a little smile.

The meal was delicious. They decided to rest for a bit after lunch and then
do some swimming and water skiing.

Like most visitors to the chalet, they all swam out to the raft. There was
the usual splashing each other and throwing people off the raft but they
finally lay on it and talked. Finally, Mark stood up. "OK I want to try the
skis. I know that I will make an ass of myself but I don't care." They all
heard the whisper `nice ass' from Phoebe. No one could hold back their
laughter, even Mark looked shy but there was a lovely smile as he looked at
Phoebe. Robert thought to himself that it was a nice ass but his guy's was
better.

Mark asked for the details on how to get up when the boat started to speed
out of the dock area. He was strong and athletic and made it look easy
getting up. He made a couple of passes left and right. He had a look of
real joy on his face as they turned towards the bay. He did a really good
dismount and arrived to the dock to a big kiss from Phoebe.

It was Phoebe's turn. She was all business as she jumped in the water and
readied herself. She finally yelled out that it was OK to go. She was up
quickly. She only took a few seconds to get herself ready. They all watched
her with a mixture of surprise and amazement. She did trick after
trick. Finally she was behind the boat and pointed to shore.

Robert and Lucas got out of the boat. Robert looked at Phoebe. "I quote
you. `I can get up and stay up.' That was an amazing performance."

"Well, I did say that I had been doing this for many years." Looking at
Robert and Lucas. "Don't we get a chance to see you guys perform?"

Robert and Lucas looked at each other. Lucas spoke up. "Alright, after that
performance, I suggest that my guy should see if he can get up and stay
up."

Robert was thinking quickly. He wanted to show that he was pretty good on
skis but he did want Phoebe to shine for a while. He told Lucas what he
wanted to do. He performed most of the things that Phoebe had done. He was
enjoying himself. He decided that he would perform one last trick and it
would be a winner. He knew that he shouldn't do it but he couldn't stop
himself. He held up his hand for one more trick and indicated that he
wanted a tight turn of the boat. The trick was amazing. When he dismounted
and swam to the dock. It was Phoebe who pulled him up.

"Boss, that was incredible. Yes, you can get up and stay up."

Robert looked at her. "I couldn't help myself. I was having fun and I did
want to do one good move. I know how competitive Lucas can be; I guess I am
too. I think that we should let him have a go."

Phoebe looked at him. "You competitive?" She smiled. "Boss, you could not
be anything else: starting a business and marketing a ground breaking piece
of business software. It must be in your blood and your genes."

"Thanks Phoebe. I think that you and your partner will help to keep me
grounded." He looked at Lucas.  "Okay, Lucas, your turn to shine. I'll
drive and Phoebe will be at the back of the boat.

He saw the look in Lucas face. From the look on his face, there was no
doubt that Lucas was competitive. It was going to be something very special
or a complete disaster. Lucas was strong and had learned a lot since that
first Thanksgiving, five years ago. He was good but he still had some
things to learn.

Robert took the boat into the lake and Lucas started some practice
runs. Finally he gave the same signal that Robert had given. Robert made
the same sharp turn that Lucas had made for him. Over the roar of the
engine, he felt the change in the boat and heard Phoebe's shout `man down'.
He turned and saw Lucas in the water waiting for the boat to bring back the
rope and handle.

Lucas looked at Robert as he slowed down and came within a safe distanc
"Don't you say a thing. Let me get back up. I want to try it again. Don't
laugh at me or you will be cut off for a week."

They both heard Phoebe's laugh and the `oh boy, now that is a threat'.
Then she yelled. "Glad that he's not competitive."

Lucas, shaking his head, "I heard that Phoebe." She just laughed harder.

Lucas was back up on the skis. He did a few things and then gave the
signal. It wasn't the prettiest trick but he stayed up and look triumphant.

They enjoyed the rest of the day and when they played some cards in the
evening, they really saw Lucas at his competitive best. Smartly, Robert had
made no comments on Lucas water skiing so he was not cut off for the week
and certainly not for that night.

They had the morning swim which everyone seemed to enjoy. In the late
morning, Edward and Geoffrey arrived. It seemed that everyone was doing the
same thing; they brought lunch for all with them. The guys were not going
to have to buy any extra food.

They had a great lunch on the front porch and then they were all down at
the water. Geoffrey had never water skied before. Edward said that his
family had a cottage and a boat much like the one at the chalet. He said
that he done some water skiing.

Mark had really enjoyed his time the day before so he volunteered, as being
new at water skiing, to show Geoffrey how to get up. Everyone was impressed
with how well Mark instructed Geoffrey. Geoffrey was awkward but he was
athletic and looked quite good. He did fall on one pass behind boat and did
a great job of getting back up with the instructions from the Lucas in the
boat. He got an enthusiastic reception back at the dock.

Edward was next. From just the way he acted, Robert knew that he was going
to be the star of the afternoon. Edward had become one of the stars in the
business. He surprised them every day by his perceptive suggestions and his
knowledge base. His work on Forensic+ had been excellent. Robert had been
surprised how nonchalant he was about his relationship with Geoffrey. In
the words of the slogans, he was out and proud. Robert reminded himself
again that he must write or call Charles Hunter to tell him how successful
his suggestion had been.

Edward's skiing had certainly impressed Phoebe. After his action on the
skis, Phoebe could not stop talking to him about what he had done. At one
point, Robert had glanced over at Geoffrey and he saw the love and pride
that Geoffrey had for Edward.

Phoebe had a very good time showing off what she could do and Robert
followed her with a stellar performance.

They had a great evening and Friday went well. Just before supper, they
heard a car coming up the road. Robert was pretty sure that it was his dads
who said that they might leave early on the Friday. His Dad was driving and
his Papa jumped out the SUV. He, like many people, closed his eyes and took
a deep breath, "I love the smell of the cedars and the lake. It is so good
to be out of the city."

Geoffrey and Edward had just come up from a swim and as they crested the
hill, Robert heard from Geoffrey a not so subtle, "Oh, shit."

Robert turned around and looked at him. Geoffrey looked at Robert. "That,
that's my boss, the senior partner in the firm. Why ... how ... is he
here?"

Robert started to laugh. "You know, you have always called me Boss. I knew
where you worked but never thought anything about it. I am Robert
Malenfant. Mr. Malenfant is my father or as I call him Papa. He owns the
chalet. Just wait, give me a second."

Robert went over and hugged his Dad and then his Papa. He explained the
situation to Papa. As usual, Timothy took over.

He went directly over to Geoffrey. "Geoffrey, welcome to the chalet. I am
so glad that you could make it. I understand that you are with Edward." He
turned to Edward. "Edward, I have heard some very good things about you
from Robert and Lucas. I am so glad that you and Geoffrey could make it."
He turned back to Geoffrey. "I also know that you are one of our best, new
lawyers. I am so glad that you could come. So how was the water skiing this
afternoon?"

Geoffrey spoke up. "Sir, Edward was incredible. I tried it for the first
time and I really want to go again. It was great. Thank for sharing your
weekend with us."

"My pleasure. Now Jeremy and I want to change and then eat. I'm starved."

Meanwhile, Robert was talking to his father. "Dad, Lucas just happened to
mention last night that Mr. Marchese-Milner had made a small change in the
forensic section. You know, I told him a few weeks ago that he was going to
be heading the section in the near future. I am so happy for him."

"He has become one of my best. I think that he has developed a lot of self
confidence. Part of that comes from working on Forensic+ and also his work
with Michael Burtchell. He has a great way of dealing with everyone in the
section. There may be a few ruffled feathers but he and I talked about it
and he has come up with some solutions. Again, as Jamie said to me a long
time ago, Jamie, myself. Lucas ... and you, were all about the same age
when we started to take charge. He asked me not to tell you until he told
you. I can imagine your reaction."

Smiling and looking innocent. "It was multifaceted."

Jeremy hugged his son and laughed. "You do have a way with words." He
smiled at him again. "I think that Papa is hungry and I need to get
changed." Jeremy put his arm over his son's shoulder as they walked to the
chalet. Robert felt like a child whose dad was giving him comfort. No, on
second thought, it was his father telling him how much they appreciated and
respected each other. Again an errant thought went back to Thomas and Liam;
Robert hoped that they might eventually have as good a relationship with
Ron Corbett as Lucas and he had with their parents.

Geoffrey soon lost any problems that he might have had with staying at his
bosses chalet. He was almost as competitive as Lucas when he played
cards. Robert had looked over at Edward several times when Geoffrey won
hands. There was a lovely look of pride and pleasure on Edward's face as he
watched his guy. Again, Robert thought to himself that he should send an
email to Charles Hunter tomorrow.

Helene arrived early the next morning with an attractive man. She
introduced David (pronounced the French way). Later as Lucas was taking
their suitcases to one of the cabins, he asked her in French if these
arrangements were OK. She had smiled, looked at the room with one double
bed and said that it was exactly what they wanted. Lucas smiled to himself
as he remembered what Robert had thought about when she had looked at them
after her interview. She had rebounded well.

It was an amazing day. Robert could hear conversations going on in English
and French all day. He was surprised how well Edward and Geoffrey spoke
French. He tucked that piece of information into his brain.

Robert finally made the time to write to Charles Hunter

Charles,

I hope that your summer is going well. Please give my best regards to
Emile. I wanted to let you know that I have hired Edward. He has become one
of my best hires. He is everything that you suggested except in one way. He
is not in the least shy in the office or at his leisure. He has become one
of my team leaders. He has taken on jobs which he told me at his interview
that he didn't like doing but has done them exceptionally well. In
addition, he has met a young man who happens to be a young lawyer in my
father's law firm. It is clear that Edward is out and proud. I have invited
all the staff up for the week at the chalet and Edward and Geoffrey are
obviously totally enamoured with each other. Their relationship reminds me
of Lucas and myself in those first months.

Our firm is doing very well. The sales for Forensic+ are still coming in
and Lucas and I shall be presenting Forensic+ in St. Louis in September to
more potential users. We are now in the process of restructuring our firm
as we finally have clients in the city that are using our services of
setting up their computer infrastructure and creating their web sites. We
are planing on expanding and setting up in new offices with more hires. I
am keeping my fingers crossed that we can keep growing. So far, so good.

Don't forget that you have an invitation to come to the chalet on the
Labour Day weekend or Thanksgiving. Have a great rest of the summer. I am
indebted to you for all your advice and help over the years.

Our best wishes (from both of us)

Robert and Lucas


Robert was pleased that he had finally thanked his mentor for his help. He
heard talk in the next room of people who wanted to water ski. His dads
were talking enthusiastically about running the boat and then taking their
turn. Typical of his fathers, they realized that Lucas and he had been
entertaining for almost two weeks and Robert admitted to himself that he
would like some time alone with Lucas.

He searched out Lucas. "I don't feel like water skiing or running the
boat. My dads seem to be keen to do it. Let's go for a run. I want some
time with you. We have been entertaining in one way or another for almost
two weeks."

They yelled out their `good skiing' as they disappeared running down the
beach neither wanting to be beaten by the other. They arrived at the boat
docking road and they slowed down and stopped. Robert looked at his guy
with a smile. "We aren't competitive at all. Are we?"

Smart ass had an answer. "I didn't want to beat you so I went slowly."

With that Robert, turned and sprinted down the road. Lucas caught up and
that made Robert run even faster. Finally at the place where they had
stopped at that first magical time when Lucas first came to the chalet
(Unexpected Robert 4), Robert stopped.

"Lucas, I want to do what we did the first time that we stopped here. We
talked and then ...." He stopped talking, pulled Lucas in and kissed
him. It was long and became very sensual.

They broke the kiss. Lucas looked at him almost gasping for breath. "What
brought that on?"

"Don't you remember? At this place, you learned who Grandpa Jamie was and
then we sat on the fallen tree and I told you about Anna. You looked so
defeated when I mentioned Anna. Then if I remember, I decided to speak with
action not words and I kissed you (Unexpected Robert 4)."

Robert smiled at Lucas. "As I said, we have been entertaining for almost
two weeks. I need to tell you something with actions again. Also if I
remember, we raced back to the chalet. We were sweating and hot and decided
to have a shower. We said a lot to each other in that shower and after." He
raised his eyebrows.

Lucas remembered. He turned and yelled `last one to the chalet is on wash
up detail'. They ran as they did that Thanksgiving almost five years ago
and it ended again in a dead heat. With smiles on their faces, they walked
to the chalet with arms around each other and went directly to the
bathroom. They undressed each other scanning the other's body. They were
bigger with more muscle mass now but still without a gram of fat. They
fondled each others wonderful butt as they had years before. They cleaned
each other thoroughly and went to their bedroom. As they did five years
before, they eventually took each other in their mouths and unlike five
years previously, they finished only seconds apart and they kissed the
other, tasting the others essence.

There were no words necessary. The memories and actions did speak more than
words. They held each savouring this time together and all that they had
`said'.


Comments                      mailto:preecherdave@gmail.com

If you liked this story, you might want to read the others that I have
published on Nifty. In particular, my first story, Unexpected Change which
has had the most positive comments and one of my other favourites, What a
Difference a Year Makes. I have recently reread Introspection and it is
worth a read. Michael Burtchell's story is in Discoveries; its ending is a
little weak but getting there is fun.

Unexpected Change, Nifty, College, April 16, 2011
Friendship, Nifty, Adult Friends, May 20, 2011
Surprising Last Year at University, Nifty, College, June 9, 2011
Murder Changed My Life, Nifty, Beginnings, July 8, 2011
What is Love?, Nifty, Beginnings, August 31, 2011
Getting My Act Together, Nifty,  Adult-Friends, November 10, 2011
Surprised, Nifty, Adult-Friends, January 14, 2012
Surprised Eric and Dave, Beginnings, February 10, 2012
Surprised Graham and Robert, Nifty, Adult-Friends, March 22, 2012
What a Difference a Year Makes, Nifty, Adult-Friends, September 13, 2012
Discoveries, Nifty, Beginnings, November 1, 2012
Introspection, Nifty, Relationships, August 1, 2013
Bad Boy Series, Nifty, Beginning, January 2, 2014
Unexpected, Nifty, Adult Friends, November 15, 2018