Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:43 -0500 From: Eric Murphey Subject: Transitions Chapter 20 Gay Adult youth Wow 20 chapters. I cant believe how much fun this is. I was talking to one of my favorite authors on here via email. He has just posted a new chapter so I told him I loved his stories. He reads this one. I was touched. Maybe surprised would be better. So check out his story Mad For the Mouse. Really great story guys and gals. makes me want to go to Disney when i had no desire before. If you havent read it you should. Great story great characters. Its a good read. Anyway, I wanted to dedicate this chapter to your friend and mine the Governor.. He has always sent me nice messages about my story and we have learned a bit about each other over the time of this story. He and I share many of the same beliefs. Hes a great guy. Thanks for your constant support Jer. Hey guys and gals how about a little silver for the land lord here Nifty. We get to hang out for free. Yet they still have costs. to paraphrase Roger Hodgson "Give a a little bit." SO if you love Nifty and being able to see stories for free help them out a bit. I wish you all peace love and happiness Eric Transitions Chapter 20 The next couple of days were a blur of activity for everyone in Erics life. Joy getting everything moved from the old house, to the new, and in the right rooms. Her now buying basic furnishings for the now "maids" cottage. Julia getting her and all of Julius' things together to ship that they dont want to part with. Finally the day to go home had arrived. They all went through customs without any problems. No one pulled aside or anything. Eric had Joy get his car fron the airport because he had a surprise once they landed. They all boarded te plain Julius has never flown and now Alejandro the old pro with all of one flight under his belt explained everything to them on the flight. Once they finally land they disembark from the plane and Eric sees what he is looking for a man with a sign that says Murphey Group. Eric guides them all over to the man. "Hi. I am Eric Murphey." "Great is all of your party here sir." "Yes we are." The man turns and starts walking. Eric follows and the rest all wondering whats going on follow a well. They collect their baggage as the man waits patiently. Once they have all there bags the man turns and walks away again and Eric again follows. Once out side the man walks up to a stretch Lincoln limo and opens the trunk. Eric inserts his bags in there. The rest follow suit. The driver opens the door and Eric gets in followed by Julia and the boys. "This so so cool Poppi Eric. Is it ours?" "No. Buddy its not ours." Eric says laughing. "I just felt we should all ride to our new house in style is all." "I never seen a real limo man. Except on tv is all." Julius says as he ivestigates every single thing in the back of the car with Alejandro. Julia is just shaking her head at the boys antics. "Sit back and relax Julia we have about a half hour trip if traffic is good." "This is nice Mr Eric. But you didnt need to do nothin like this." "Actually I am always a bit sore after flying so I hate to drive afterwards. Its really for me. I just know a taxi costs about 20 less so why not go in style instead." "You got a point there." She says and leans back and rests her eyes. "Poppi Eric I am kinda hungry. Can we stop and see Chris?" "Sure buddy. I didnt know you knew Chris." "I dont really I just know who he is and hearing you talk to him." "Oh ok sure buddy we can stop for a while and you guys can eat and then play for a bit." "I dont wanna play Poppi Eric. I want to see our new house. But, I am starving." "Who is Chris?" Jullius asks. "Oh Chris works for Poppi Eric he runs his store." "Oh ok. I didnt know your Poppi owned a store." Eric looks out the window not really paying attention to what the boys are saying. He is thinking back to when he was a little boy and the nice lady he later learned was Mrs Barber. When she took him through her, now his house and he asked all kinds of questions about it. He learned that the rumor a civil war general built it was false. That it was built in 1937. But, it was very near where they held captured southern soldiers. Eric decides he needs to learn more about both things and vows to start tomorrow. It might be fun to teach the boys about it. Eric moves forward to let the driver know to stop at his store so they can have some lunch before they get home. The driver folows the directions. He texts Joy to let her know they are back in town and that they will be at the house a bit later then expected. She texts back and says thats good because she is stuck at the office a bit longer. He also texts Ophelia to let her know they are stopping too. She texts back and says she will leave the keys under the door matt of the guest house. That she cant be late for her next appointement. Eric texts back and says thats just fine. A few minutes later the limo pulls up at McDonalds. All the employees are looking out because last time a limo pulled in it was a big name rapper. When they got out Eric could see they were all a little let down it wasnt someone famous. Its ok he likes his life and wouldnt trade it with one of those guys any day. Especially now he has his son. "Wow we gon eat at McDonalds. We don never get to eat at McDonalds cept maybe once a year. Cuz its on St Thomas and we dont go over there much." Julius says dancing around in the parking lot. "We eat here all the time. Poppi Eric owns McDonlads." Julius stops his mouth agape his eyes nearly bluging out of his head. "He owns McDonalds?" "Not all of them. Just a few. But, he owns this one." Alejandro says kind of proud. "One day Alejandro will own this one too." Eric says. "Wow i cant believe it you own McDonalds." Julius says still in shock. "No I dont own it. I own a few stores." "How many you own?" Eric thinks for a moment. "I dont really know. Because I was buying some others and I dont know if its final yet. But at least 184. Possibly around 350. But, I am not actually sure." "You must be rich." "Julius thats not polite." Julia says admonishing him. As they walk to the door Eric hears Julius ask his mom. "Did you no he owns all them McDonalds?" "No Julius I didnt. I know what i need to know about him. He is a kind and loving man and thats all that matters. Money makes no never mind. It just means you gots a bigger house most times." As they walk in Chris comes around the counter to greet Eric, and is almost bowled over by Maria as she races into his arms. She kisses him on the cheek, steps back and just looks at him tears streaming down her face. "What?" Eric says his arms out palms up questioning. "We moved in yesterday." "Oh. I'm so glad." Eric says now realizing what the hell is going on. He was worried something was wrong with her mother, or one of the boys. She hugs him again and races off. Chris is standing back not having a clue whats going on. He just shakes his head and walks up to Eric. "Mr. Eric I hope you had a great time in the islands." "I sure did. I even brought home a strggler and his mom. Chris meet Julius and his mother Miss Julia." Eric extends his hand and Julia takes the hand. "Good afternoon Chris I am pleased to meet you." She says in her thick accent. "I am so pleased to meet you to. Anyone Mr Eric thinks is good is definately high in my books as well." Julius feeling left out takes chris hand and shakes it too. "I am Julius sir. I am pleased to meet you." "Likewise. Mr Eric what can I get you guys?" They all tell him what they want and Julius walks to the counter to wait. Alejandro grabs his hand. "C'mom lets go sit down they always bring Poppi Eric and me our food." Eric and Julia have already found seats and he is telling her how he became the owner of this store. He tells the story how he became Mr Browns protege, and the love he had for the man and how surprised he was when he was given the store. All through the meal they all listen to his story never interupting. He gets to the part about how he meets Alejandro and how his life had always seemed empty until he met his boy. Alejandro is all smiles and Julius is to. Eric can hear him thinking. You guys are beautiful man just beautiful. Once they finish Eric decides he wants a sundae. He flags down an employee. He places the order for three sundaes Julia declined the offer. "So when you was my age you just started coming up here all the time hanging out. Then you started working here then you own it?" Julius asks. "Yeah thats pretty much it. But what i loved most when i still worked was the customers. All the people here are my friends for the most part. I can tell you the names of just about everyone in here right now." Eric says. "Really Poppi Eric?" "Yeah. Watch come with me." The boys stand up and Eric files by tables greeting them all by name and asking how they are doing and something personal about them. He goes from table to table. He gets to one table with a young dad and his son. "Hi Im Eric Mrphey. I dont believe we have met before." He says extending his hand to the young man who is about 25 or so with his 5 year old or so son. The man wipes his hand on his napkin. "Pleased to meet you. I'm John Philips and this is my boy Marcus." "Have you been in my store before. I dont recall seeing you. But, I did retire so I dont see everyone anymore." "No sir. We just moved here from St Louis area so I could get a job. I got one finally. But, we have been struggling. But, I am so thankful those times are over now. I got a good job at the plant. Its going to be a little rough for a few months but, I am so pleased our main worries are over." Eric is grinning at the news. "I am so glad to hear things are looking up for you and your family. Is it just you and your son?" "No sir. I got a wife at home Mandy and a baby girl named Niccole. Shes just 4 months old and was fussy. The wife didnt want to bring her out so she wouldnt bother other people trying to enjoy their time out." "I have to say thats pretty considerate. Most people anymore just dont care." "Yeah my mom says manners are to show respect for those around you, and to make them feel confortable." Marcus says. Then taking another bite of his nugget. "Thats absolutely correct. You are a very smart boy." Eric says and Marcus just grinning showing his baby teeth. "Who are your shadows?" Asks John. "Oh this is my son Alejandro Eric says stepping back and nudging Alejandro in front of him. Alejandro extends his hand, and shakes Johns hand. "I hope you are enjoying your visit you our McDonalds sir." Alejandro says. "Yes we are. We havent been able to go out to eat in ages it seems. My son just got an A on his test he was worried about and so we are celebrating." John says with a smile. "Do you like carmel or chocolate?" "Chocolate why?" "Well if its a celabration you got to have a sundae right?" "I guess I cant argue with that logic." John says. Eric smiling the entire time. "What about you Marcus you like chocolate or carmel?" "Chocolate just like my daddy." He says smiling. Alejandro takes off for the counter. "This rascal is Julius. He is Alejandros friend." "Good afternoon sir." Julius says shaking Johns hand. "Why do you talk funny?" Marcus asks. "Marcus that isnt polite?" His dad admonishes him quickly. "Its alright sir." He looks at Marcus. "See to me you talk funny cuz where I be from everybody talk like me. But, I am here now and I sound funny to you. I just moved here to from the Virgin islands." "Oh. Im sorry i didnt mean to hurt your feelings none." "Oh you didnt little buddy. You just didnt know. Its always best to ask something then to be ignorant." "Exactly right young man." John says. Eric has his hand on Julius shoulder and is so proud of these two boys right now. Well as always. Alejandro rushes back over. "Maria says she gonna bring you over some sundaes ina few minutes when you are almost done eating so it doesnt melt." John starts to reach in his pocket. Eric touches his shoulder and shakes his head no. He quickly gets the message. That no these are on the house. They walk off to another table ad Eric knows the rest of them. He is texting on his phone as he walks. He sees Maria walk out and give them the Sundaes and they are all smiles. Maria talks to them a few monents and they all laugh and smile. Maria heads back to her job and Eric sees them eating their sundaes. So easy to put a smile on a persons face. Shame more people dont do it. He recalls one morning when 37 cars in a row paid for the persons food behind them. That was a really good day for Eric. Just the genrosity of others is amazing. He knws it put each and everyone of them ina great mood for the day. Simple things. It just takes simple things. They make it back to the table and to Julia who waited patiently for their half an hour venture. "You really do know everybody dont you Poppi Eric?" "No not everybody, but a lot of people in ou town." Eric says smiling. "Lets get going then and see our new houses." Eric says and stands up. They all are leaving and he sees Chris walk over to the table of Mr. Philips. He waves bye to Chris and they walk out to the waiting car. They jump in and off to the new house. As they are riding and the boys again fidgeting with every moving object in teh car Eric gets a text from Chris. Chris: He wouldnt take them at first. But I convinced him if he didnt I would get in trouble. Eric: Good. Did you make sure to get him something for his wife? Chris: Yes and he wanted to use one of the $50 gift cards and I said absolutely not. Eric: Good job. Thanks for being such a great manager for me. Chris: Its easy when you are the boss. You make the job great. Eric: Pshaw. Get to work. Chris: Slave driver. Eric: You betcha. Thanks Chris again. I know it made their day. Chris: He was almost crying sir. He was so touched. Him, and his son hugged me. Never been really confortable getting hugged by a man. But it was so nice because why he was doing it. Eric: Yeah right in front of us. Chris: Yes sir. Right in frnt of us. But, I really need to get back to work. I got paperwork to do and you know how the boss is. Eric: Have a great evening. They pull up to 1 White Hall place and the boys knew it was massive but, actually seeing it they were awe struck. Wow Eric heard more then once. a few Lordy what have I gotten myself into from Julia and just smiles from himself. He has his dream house and he has a wonderful son. How could life get any better? "First lets look at the guest house Or now known as Miss Julias house." Eric says walking to the smaller house. Its really not small it is about 1500 sq ft. 2 bedrooms two baths a nice living room and kitchen and a full basement thats unfinished. With a one car attatched garage. Eric reaches down and lifts the mat revealing the keys. He looks at the tags and hands Julia her set and slips his set in his pocket. "I had my friend Joy get you guys some basic furnishings like beds and whatnot. I hope her tastes are ok. If not we can exchange them. They walk in and Julia walks from room to room and just looks around smiling and nodding her head. "Yes sir. This will do. This will do just fine." They boys are racing throught hte house and looking at every room. Opening closet doors and anything else that moves. Boys just being the curious little devils they are. "The furniture is perfect Mr Eric just perfect. Your friend picked out just what i always wanted." "Thats good. I hope they got the cable on because you cant get any stations really without it anymore." Julia walks to the back window in the living room. She looks out over the view of the river some fifty feet below. "My lord this is a beautiful place." "It is a wonderful view isnt it." Eric says. "I used to play for hours down there as a boy. One day I will take you down and show you. Probablly show the boys tomorrow." "Yeah they will be loving it too I am sure of that. Lets go see the big house and how much I need to do." "Boys come one." He hears them racing in the living room pounding on the hard wood floors with their racing around. They walk over to the big house. Eric waits a moment before he opens the door allowing the anticipation rise for everyone. Himself included. He opens the door for the first time in his new house. He swings open both doors and they all step in to the entry way. On both sides is a set of staircases that wrap around and meet each other at the top at a landing. They are carpeted with red carpet and the hard wood floors in the entry way are gleaming brightly. Directly ahead of then as they walk under the stairs is a floor to window ceiling covered with white sheer drapes allowing the sun to cascade over the Steinway grand piano. They are all awe struck already. "Lets start at the top and work down." Eric suggests. He walks to the top of the stairs and the boys race up one side and down the other and catch back up to them. Eric turns to the right and opens a door that reveals a staricase. He walks up and they all follow. On the top floor is a room the length of the house with gorgous hard wood floors the entire length of it. Eric walks to the center of teh room and opens another door, revelaing another stariwell a bit narrow but its there. He walks up the steps and at the top opens a door. They walk out onto the roof. He can see for miles up here. See most of this part of town. "Boys I dont ever want you up here by yourselves. You can come up with me or Miss Julia but, Never. I repeat never by yourselves. Do you understand me?" "Yes sir." They both respond. They walk around the roof Eric pointing out things he sees. They go back down to the ballroom and Eric walks to the far end and opens a door and they go down that stairwell. It leads to the hall by the bedrooms. Eric walks to the end and opens the door revealing a majestic room looking pretty barren with his bedroom furnishings in it. The room is huge and has more then enough room for a sitting area. Eric thinks he will take care of that in time. He explains this will be is room then they walk through the other 5 and Alejandro picks his bedroom. Of course the one next to Erics room. Which is precisley where Joy had the movers put his things. They continue downstairs to the ground floor and they all admire the kitchen and living room. Eric now has a library and office. Lots of filling space to do he thinks. Then they go to the basement. Eric pulls the cover off of the pool table and the boys are excited. Then he opened a door to another room and low and behold two bowling lanes. Eric likes to bowl but never would have put lanes in. Much to extravagent and wasteful. But, since its already here may as well enjoy it. They walk out back to the pool thats under a green house type structure. All the windows can open to allow the cool air in. But, it is also heated so it can be used in the winter. "Boys same rules for the pool here as in the islands. Never swim alone and never without an adult present." "Yes sir."They both respond. "Now we better go get some groceries or we will al starve to death." Eric says. They walk back into the house and to the 4 car garage. Erics XTS in the second stall. They pike in and off to the grocery. The boys are ever present trying to sneak stuff into the cart. Never succeeding but always trying They get a few hand slaps from Julia s they try. Julia keeps going on at how cheap everything is. Eric says when your used to paying $10 a pound for hamburger everything is cheap. They get done head home and all get everything set up for dinner. It was decided that Julia and Julius would eat with them every night and that Julia would cook the evening meal. Eric isnt exactly sure how this came about. But, he is fairly certain it was the boys idea. They all eat and Julius and Julia head to their little home for the evening and Eric and Alejandro settle in the living room for a movie. They are watching Toy Story again because Alejandro really likes it. Thats ok with Eric he really likes it too. Once they are done it is around 9pm and they are both pretty tired from all the travel and excitement for the day. They decide its bedtime. Eric scoops up Alejandro and they walk up the back stairs to the bedrooms. Eric plops Alejandro on is bed and the boy giggles. "Poppi Eric can I sleep with you?" "Sure buddy. You always do anymore. I kind of expected you would." "Cool." Alejandro strops off his clothes and sees the clothes basket in the open closet and puts them in there. Eric has gone to his room and done the same. He climps into bed and looks around the room and smiles. Holy fuck he thinks. I dreamed as a 10 year old boy I would live here one day. Now i do. He smiles and Alejandro walks in and climbs up on the bed. Eric opens the covers and he slips down under the sheets.. They snuggle up as usual and Alejandro puts his head on Erics chest. "I been thinking about something Poppi Eric." "Yeah?" "Well, When my mother was alive I used to have to call all her boyfriends Poppi So and so and Poppi blah and blah. I am never going to have any other Poppi so I am just going to call you Poppi from now on." "Ok, I like that buddy. I love you." He says squeezing Alejandro while tears sream down his cheeks. He never knew he just thought it was his nature to call him Poppi Eric. "I love you too Poppi." Within seconds Alejandro was snoring his cute little snore. Eric not far behind. I will be submitting chapter of Accidental Paradise tomorrow sometime. So it should hit on Sunday possibly tomorrow. ericmurphey1971@gmail.com