I woke the next morning to find a naked Cole sitting in a chair staring out the window. I was just laying there thinking about the week and shit it looked complicated. There was Carrie and how to manage that situation, there was the math test, the new head doctor, school and work and the next project. I just started to laugh wondering what else would there be when Cole said, good morning bro. I said, good morning let's get into the shower? He said great and we took a hot shower and dressed for school.
I went downstairs and was surprised to find dad and coffee. Cole was a minute behind me and he just stopped and shook is head. He said, Mike what gets you up at the crack? Dad said, Cole I'm finally busy and need an early start. I know that asshole over there, indicating me, will turn the place upside down and need a bunch of information and if it isn't organized, I might be fired, and we all laughed. Dad, I said, Kyle will be your biggest issue. Cole and I filled our travel mugs and it was off to school. Cole was dropped off and I parked the car and started inside and Carrie was waiting for me, outside. I thought damn, first thing, I said good morning babe, what's up? She said, I just wanted to walk in with you, for once. I smiled and said, that's not true as you are sending a message that we might be back together? Before she could answer I said, just say that and I took her hand and we went to English. I was trying hard not to be pissed off but damn, always an agenda. My issue was the stealthy way she approached it. I thought, I'll just ignore it. After class she said, Mike, I'm sorry. I said Carrie, actions not words.
The rest of the morning was uneventful and lunch was fun and JJ and I made plans to work out and Jim said he was otherwise occupied and JJ said, well I guess quarterbacks don't need to be in shape. I walked with Jim and asked, so Dude you ok? He said Mike, I'm just stressed over college and that drama. I asked if I could help and he said, nope it all on him. Jim, stop and chat with the coach. He said good idea and we went to class. I made a mental note to add Jim to my list of things to deal with. I found JJ and told him that the workout was off, for me, I needed to get to the office. He laughed and said, dude linebackers need to be in shape. I said, JJ, I get that, just not today.
I pulled into the parking lot at the office and went directly to the office, when I said hello to Ruth she said, Mike there will be a lot of people glad to see you, Dr. Williams, Brian, Mason and Dillon all would like some time. I said Ruth please collect them and I'll see them in the conference room and please invite dad to attend as well. She said no problem and I'll get you coffee. I said thanks and went into my office and closed the door. There were piles on my desk and I started with the smaller pile tagged, need to review. I was into the second item and there was knock on the door and a call on the office phone at the same time. I laughed and said please come in and picked up phone and said, please hold a second. It was Ruth at the door with coffee, I thanked her and picked up the phone and it was Brian saying he hoped I had signed the papers? I said, shit they are on my desk at home and unsigned. I said that dad and I had talked and it was all good and that I would sign them tonight and dad would bring them in tomorrow. He said that's fine but focus. I said I was, out of town all weekend. He said he knew and hoped it was a relaxing trip as it was shaping up to be an interesting week. Brian, I am aware and there is a lot more shit than you are aware of. He laughed and said, well we still need you focused. I said, Brian I also have a CMU final this week, but I got this. I simply hung up.
I went and found dad in his office and I asked about his day and he said he was glad to see me here today. I said well Brian is pissed as I had not signed the documents, so you will have to bring them with you tomorrow. He said, I'll have a talk with Brian. I said dad, please don't, I got this. In the conference room, everyone was there except Brian. I said I'll be right back and asked dad to start and I would catch up. I went and found Brian, in his office. I said Brian, I'm focused and you are holding things up. Please get to the conference room, there are a lot of busy people waiting on you? I turned and walked back to the conference room. Dad and Kyle were involved in an tense conversation about the NASA upgrade. I sat down and asked, so what the issue? Kyle said tech workers who know what they are doing and about 100 of them. So dad, how long is the extension and is NASA helping? Mike as long at the other program and no help. Kyle can we get a bunch of people from CMU? He said students and interns, not much else. I asked about the graduation class and he said, that he would start recruiting. I said, we will need a headhunter. I looked at dad and said I hope this is all worth it? He laughed and said we will come out way ahead. I asked about space and Mason answered right away. He said there are two options; relocate J&J or rent the second floor. I smiled and said, so Mason please set up a meeting with the building owner for you and Ryan and see what this second floor will cost. It would be unfair to move J & J, unless that want out of there. Also, check to see if that space would serve our needs. Mason, trust Ryan and keep me in the loop. Mason, I'll deal with the furniture but you will be involved. Dillon you will need to help Kyle and Human Resources with initial interviews. Dad, when do we need to be ready? He said August 1st. I said well as soon as we settle on the space Mason and I can meet with Jodie and get drawings. As there were no questions I asked Mason and Dillon to stay for a minute.
I got dad aside and said, that I needed a favor and he laughed and said, ok I'll deal with Brian. I said thanks and closed the door. I said, guys I just dumped a lot on you. There is help but I trust you guys. Prove that trust is merited. I want a young team so we will be together for a long time. Dillon you are officially Associate Director of Technology and Mason, you are Vice President of Standard Properties and I will be Acting President. Effective today you will be getting a $2,000 raise. That is temporary until I work out the details with HR and dad. Brian, if he is still working here will deal with a contract and a non-compete. Does that work for you guys? I said Mason get business cards printed, Ruth should be able to get that done. Dillon, that applies to you as well. I said thanks and don't fuck this up. They were all smiles and before they were out of the room, Brian was there.
I said, Brian please have a seat. He sat down and said, Mike I was very busy, this was an unannounced meeting and I knew you had it under control and I was there to observe. I said, all you had to do was say that. Mike, the focus comment was uncalled for as well. None of us are pleased about this new project, but it was virtually impossible to say no, besides your dad needed to do something. He was feeling like a third wheel. As for the papers, I needed you to understand because when we record the transfer, the Mayor is going to go nuts at the transfer tax. I said, dad and I have talked about it and we are both good. Brian, how are you? He shook his head and said Mike, I'm like everyone else around here, too busy. Brian, I get that sense and do you need an assistant? He said, Mike since you guys hired me you have hired almost 600 people expanded to another location and have started 2 building projects and transferred ownership in property and bought property. Does that answer your question. Brian, here is a little more work, hire an assistant and work with HR, on details. I don't care who but it would be nice if that person would be around for a while. He said so someone right out of law school who doesn't want the nonsense of a big firm. I said, someone like Tim would be nice. He said, thanks for not over reacting, you seem different? I said, how so? He said calmer, relaxed and every bit in control, and I think more dangerous. I laughed and said thanks.
Back in my office, I sent Dillon and Mason an email telling them that there would be an official announcement tomorrow morning. Also, I asked for them to look for a replacement for Mason and that a clone would be nice. Then I found dad and asked if he had any issues with the approach. He said Mike, there is more coming, two small projects so please plan the space. Dad, when we move then what, that space is set. Well just keep the Strip District property. I said, we could upgrade this dump and stay here? Mike, please don't do that, we could take a floor in building 2. Dad, do you see what I mean about complications. I said, dad I'll see you at home, I have a bunch of work and need to study for CMU. Dad, I need to talk with Ryan tonight and he will ask about Ray, so think about what I should say to him.
I filled Ruth in on the dynamic duo team and said, I would be interviewing soon for Mason's replacements. I smiled and said, feel free to recommend a clone of Mason and she laughed. I thought about working out but I was starving, so I drove home to find Cole chowing down on Lemon Chicken and rice. While, mine was reheating and I called Ryan, thanked him for dinner and asked if could stop down at some point tonight. He said that he would take a break from studying around about 9:00 and be down. I told him that would work. Once the food was heated, I grabbed an iced tea and joined Cole in the kitchen. He was asking about the weekend and I told him about the story with Sean and his sister. He said, damn and then you went to the room and did it with Carrie. I said, I'm afraid so. MJ, why did you do that? Cole, because I could and while Carrie and I are on the way back, it is a work in progress for me.
Then he said, MJ there are rumors going around that I'm transferring. They finally figured out who you are and that I'm living here. I said, well before that gets too far out there you should contact Coach Weston. MJ, why is that necessary? Well, you need to transfer athletically and sometimes that's an issue. It would no problem if they got married. He said high school golf isn't that big of a deal and it might conflict with the Junior Amateur. I said, Cole one thing at a time. I was just about finished with dinner when dad came in. He heated some chicken and rice and as soon as he sat down, I asked about Ray. Ok guys, he would like to spend July here and I asked Ryan if he would share is empty room for a month free rent. Dad, I know that, what about his rehab? Mike, from all reports from the doctor and the school it is going very well. His grades are very good, he has friends and is playing baseball and will play football. Dad, all that is good but what about is druggie friends back here. Mike, I promise you that's my problem and not yours. I said, you say that a lot and yet..... dad I'll hold you to that. If Ryan says no, then what? Well, Mike I don't have a plan B and just so you hear it from me, Cole isn't going anywhere, not even for a month. I just shook my head and said, I'll see both of you later, I need to study for a math test.
I spent an hour on the math and I thought I was in good shape and I have never crammed for a test and wasn't doing it this time. I went downstairs found dad in his office and asked, are you sure about Ray? We can't put Ryan through this again. Mike, I get it. Ok dad does he know who is paying the freight for him? Mike he thinks it is parents and I think, I'll have a talk with him about it once he is here. I said, dad just make sure you do that, he needs to know where he stands. Then we talked about Cole, the pending transfer and what might be involved. I said if he qualifies for the Amateur I will be heavy into football, you guys are going to need to be there for him. Mike, is he that good? Dad he hit many 125 golf ball and shot 78 at Oakmont, I'll see what he does from the tips. I think he is as he is tough as all get out. He has a tough three foot put to tie me and it was dead center. Besides he is a 4 at St. Clair.
Just then Ryan came in and we went to my room and chatted about his school work and graduation. I filled him in on Ray and he said, that would work as he had a vacation planned with a new friend. Then I laid out the things that needed done at work and that he should give Mason some rope, but don't let him do something dumb. Remember I have to sign off on everything so we can't get burnt. He said no problem. I thanked him for the time and he left and I went back to math. There was a knock on the door and Cole stuck his head in and said, dude have a seat. I asked about Michele and he said that they were good and he was looking forward to being around here full-time. He asked if I was OK? I said yes and he said you are different since the weekend. I said more relaxed as I was finally all in at VT. Sean is a fantastic guy and I can't wait till you meet him. Cole, he was red shirted this year so we can be teammates for 3 years. MJ, what's with the taboo sex? I laughed and said, dude, rule 6. At some point but not now. So Cole, when does golf get serious? He said he chatted with his swing coach and was impress about the score at Oakmont and dissected the round. Cole, do you have more than one coach? He smiled and said, I also have a head doctor. Cole, is golf fun for you or work? MJ understand it is part of me, it is what I do best. So it is work, until I get on the course.
Cole, I am good but it is a very busy week so bear with me. I have to caddie Saturday and you are more than welcome to watch. He smiled and said, MJ I would really like that. Cole, left for his room and I spent an hour on the memos for Masson and Dillon. I emailed the memos to Ruth with a copy to Dad, Brian and Tim. Then I added a change to the calendar indicating I would be in tomorrow. I also added "Mike Time" for Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. I signed the papers Brian needed and handed them to dad. We chatted for a few and I went upstairs and started to read and fell asleep fully dressed.
Cole woke me by knocking on the door and said, get that ass out of bed, it's great out and we are running. I laughed and put my running shoes on and we were out the door. Damn he was really pushing it and we finished quickly. I asked, dude what with you today? He said he wanted to add a mile but we didn't have the time so it was and will be faster. I put coffee on and went upstairs and jumped into the shower, as I was finishing Cole appeared and said so who is in the hurry now? I said, I have to remind dad about something so please just meet me downstairs. In the kitchen, I left dad a note about the papers for Brian and sat down and was drinking coffee and waiting for Cole. When he came down he poured a coffee in his travel mug and said, ok dipshit what's going on? Then he said rules 1 & 4. I just looked at him and he said, you were looking to skip the run and you haven't worked out in days. Please explain? Cole, I'm swamped, I need to be at the office today, tomorrow I have the CMU final and Thursday, I have a doctors appointment. Friday is open at the moment and Saturday I have the Oakmont thing. That's all I can say. Cole, you might have to order dinner in tonight as I'll be late and Ryan will be with me. He said the dinner thing is fine but when you skip that many workouts you become a mess. I said, dude I'm aware let's get going.
At school, I parked the car and was immediately accosted by Carrie. Mike, are you mad? I said, babe just very busy and we spent three days together. She started to say something else and I grabbed her and said, fucking call me if you need to talk and I kissers her and started to class. It was an uneventful morning except that the math teacher held me after class and asked about the final tomorrow and I said that I felt I was ready. He said, great but you should look at this tonight. I took the papers and said thanks.
The afternoon classes were a breeze as usual and I signed out for the office as soon as I could. Inside, I found Ryan and asked about the papers and he said he just got back from filing them. I said, well when the Mayor calls, that's on you. Brian smiled and said, I figured. I said, hello to Ruth and found dad. I asked what was going on and he said well besides your corporate memo, and the firestorm that caused, things are good? Dad, how bad was it? He said, Mike it was just the usual hot heads. I said, ok I'll be around and actually that's the only reason I came in today. Mike, it's good and just don't fire anyone, we need all the help we have and more. I shrugged and said, no shit and thanks.
In my office I met with Mason and Ryan and discussed the potential options and told them let's just see what happens. Then I called Bruce and scheduled a meeting here on Monday afternoon. Then the call went to Jodie and that conversation was a little tense. I explained the needs and and said as soon as we figured out a location, I would be back to her. Then she said, if you need our current space we would be glad to work a deal with you. I said, thanks and I'll let you know. She said cool and hung up. Ruth stuck her head in and asked for a minute. I said sure have a seat. She said, Mike I have a suggestion for Mason's replacement. I laughed and said of course you do, who might that be? She handed me a resume and said, Mike no pressure.
I went looking for Dr. Williams and showed him the papers the math teacher had giving me and asked, any idea what this shit was. Mike, where did you get these? I said from my math teacher, why? Well, my guess is that it is your final, what do you want to do with them? I said, I'm not playing games so you keep them. Feel free to tell the dean how you got them and I have not looked at them. He said, that's what I expected and he tore the papers up and said, relax I'm sure you got this.
I said thanks and started for home and decided to go to the gym and workout. The trunk of the Mustang also served as a locker room and Cole was right, I needed to workout. It was a drama free mid workout but dudes were watching. I toweled off and was heading to the car and I realized that the dude watching me was Allen Clarkson. I went up to him and asked, if we could talk? He shocked the shit out of me when he said sure. I asked, so how are things? He laughed and said, I can't seem to get the fuck away from you. I laughed and said, I feel the same way, can we at least not hate each other? He said sure and thanks for not getting into my way at VT. He said, you have been there what two times and yet you walk on water. I laughed and said well that's not hard as right now the water in only ankle deep. He said, Central was good and that I really blew his dad's mind. The tuition is appreciated. I then asked, so how serious are you about VT? He said very, that's why he appreciated my approach. We exchanged phone numbers and I drove home.
Cole took one look at me and said there is dinner but you fucking stink so shower and we will eat, I said yes, mom and went upstairs. It was a quick hot shower and Cole had dinner all heated and ready. He asked where dad was and I said, damn I thought it was your turn to watch him. He asked when I had talked with Carrie last? I said in school and a skirmish about me not calling last night. He said, again? I said dude, things are different and I don't need her around 24/7, but damn she could call me. It really wasn't a big deal. Upstairs, it was an hour on math, the CMU version. Then history and Spanish. When that was done I went looking for Cole and he was shirtless with basketball shorts on reading. I sat on the bed and looked at him and said, I bet you have nothing on under those shorts. He said close the door and you can look for your self. I closed the door went over to the bed and yanked the shorts and damn he had a jockstrap on, I said fuck, so what do you need? He said, my hard cock next to those sexy lips, but first let's make out. I jumped in bed and we were kissing and I was licking his nip and kept kissing and licking and moving towards his cock. I got to his innie and was sticking my tongue in that small hole. I moved down the happy trails and went right past his cock and started kiss and licking his balls. I took one in my mouth and then both. Damn, that was something, I let go of his balls and stared on his cock bu licking up the entire shaft and was playing with his piss hole and he said, enough games swallow that rod. I started slowly down and felt his hands on my head and he said, all the way. I was thinking fuck, how could I take all that. He kept up the pressure and I gagged and pulled off and he said again, this time I hit his balls and he said damn and started working my face. He must have been horny and he snot a massive load so deep in my throat, I barely tasted it. We laid there for a few minutes and I kissed him and said, good night and it's 6 miles tomorrow so be fast. Then I added, thanks for the workout lecture, good night.
Back in my room, I looked at my phone and there was a missed call from Carrie. I called back and she said thanks for the returned call. I said babe, what's up? She said, so if it business, I need to talk with Tim, correct? I said that's right. Carrie, I'm guessing that J & J want to move and I already agree to talk with them about it, we actually need the space. However, ask Tim. We talked about little shit and I said, bade I need to get some rest I have a huge day tomorrow. She said, Mike I know, good night and I love you. I said good night and was going to hang up but added, I love you too. As I was exhausted, I stripped and crawled under the covers and fell asleep.
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