The alarm woke me and Cole was waiting for me in the kitchen. The run was good and finished with time to spare. Coffee was already on and it was our typical shower, together. On the way to school, I asked Cole how things were at school? He said Mike, everyone knows I'm leaving and they are suddenly pulling away. It's strange but I expected it at some point. It's just a little hard to deal with. Then he asked MJ, can you tell me about Sam? I laughed and said, well not in 3 minutes, as we were at his school. He said, he had golf so would be a little late. I said ok, I have a meeting at work to get ready for tomorrow and I need to hit balls at the club. So a late dinner and I'll fill you in on Sam. He said thanks and got out of the car and went to class. I pulled into the parking lot and saw JJ and we were walking in the hall and he said something in Spanish and I stopped to figure it out and someone walked right into me and there were books all over the place. I turned around and apologized for no break lights and she laughed. We picked up the books and a few papers and as I was handing her what I picked up our eyes met, for just an instance. Then she smiled and said, thanks for the help Mike. I said, well the entire thing was my fault. I stood there longer than necessary and went to class. Morning classes were good and I was thrilled to have a morning study hall.
At lunch JJ said Mike, you were a little starry eyed this morning. Was there something there or you just horny? JJ I have no idea who she is, all I did was help clean up a mess that was my fault. Jim started to laugh and said, MJ you are so totally unaware. Janice ran into you on purpose, she has had a thing for you since it was clear you and Carrie were finished. I laughed and said, well at least she is cute. Then I said, so besides that she is cute with long reddish brown hair and perky tits, what do you know about her? Jim said well she is in our class and a solid student and plays volleyball and softball and yes she can play. JJ simply said MJ, you were just stuck on Carrie, you don't know many of the girls in our class or the fucking building for that matter. I laughed and said, I have nothing to say to that and I went to class.
As soon as possible I signed out for work and drove straight to the office. Once there I went straight to my office and found Riley there. My desk was totally organized and there was iced tea. I smiled and asked, what she had for me and she said, there is nothing important and you have a meeting with Brian, Tim and your dad and they are in the conference room. Then she said, please check my calendar for next week and I'll email you the details. I asked how things were and she said, much better and this will be fun. I then said Riley, you never get me drinks, but thanks for the tea. She laughed and said, that was not me and never will be, it was Ruth. I laughed and went to my meeting.
I went into the conference room and it was all business. We discussed in detail the Board Meeting and the status of Project 2. Everyone was willing to start as soon as possible. I agreed as I wanted income. Then we discussed Project 1 and that we were way ahead of schedule. I said, well Mason is still on that and Riley would be working with the furniture people and J & J Architects. I really want out of the strip district offices. Dad said, he had the board meeting and all I need to do was to be there and pay the bills. Then I said, I need to be gone at noon as I'm playing golf in Latrobe. Tim and Brian exploded at the same time and when they were finished, I said it is with the Presidents of Dicks Sporting Goods and the Giant Eagle and AP. It's work and I was invited. Please tell me how I can say no to that? There was no answer so I asked, what with this attitude today? Dad said Mike it seems you prefer it that way so we decided to cooperate. I just laughed out loud and said, so I'm getting the Mason treatment? Then the three of them laughed and dad said, exactly. I just thought for a minute and said, thanks I get it all I do is make politely worded demands. Tim said, exactly. I said, ok there are no excuses, I get it. They asked about dinner and I thought shit, I need to hit golf balls, but said sure where we going? Brian said The Edge in Mt. Washington, great view and great food. I asked for 30 minutes and went to my office.
Realizing the guys were correct, I ordered flowers for Ruth to be delivered on Monday, sent Riley an email asking if she was free for dinner on Tuesday. Sent Mason and Dillon an email asking if they would be free on Saturday for lunch and it was not a work thing, just lunch. Then I sent Kyle and his wife a gift certificate for dinner. With that done, I got in the car and drove to Mt. Washington, the car was parked and I joined the guys for dinner. Dinner was no business and just catching up and the view of the skyline and the three rivers was fantastic. While we were waiting for the cars, I pulled dad aside and said thanks and that I would be an hour or so as I was going to hit a couple or hundred golf ball or until I hit 10 in a row dead on. He laughed and said, well I guess I'll see you around midnight. Then he said, thanks for getting the message with no drama. I shook my head and got into the car and remembered I had no clubs as they were at the various clubs. Damn I need a third set. I guess it will be golf early the board meeting and golf again. Shit, I need to work out and run and things keep getting in the way. I decided to call VT and talk with the strength coach and see about a program, one that would schedule me.
I pulled into the driveway just behind dad. He looked at me and I said, well it took 15 swings, he put his arm around me and we walked in together to find Cole eating alone. I thought shit, I had told him I would be late but not this late. I went up to him gave him a big hug and whispered, I owe you but it was out of my control and I should have called. He smiled and said, you got that right on both counts. I sat down and asked how golf was and he said, it is very very good. I told him about my day tomorrow and he laughed and said well three sets of clubs and none available. We both laughed and he said well I will be getting fitted for new clubs and you can have my old ones. I said Cole, please order 2 sets. He jumped up and hugged me and said really? I said yes one for each course you practice at and a backup in case one breaks. Dad joined us and said, damn it's great to see you guys getting along. Cole looked at him and said yes we are and don't you and my mom fuck this up. Dad looked at me and said Mike, you are rubbing off on him. I smiled and said yup. Once dad left, I said Cole, I need a favor, can you have Michel check out Janice Clark? He laughed and said that sexy chick who has it bad for you. Cole, how does everyone know that but me. He laughed and said you are just socially unaware and it would help your business connection If you paid attention to people around you. Well the ones you are not involved with. Ok, Cole enough with the lecture just spill it. Well asshole you have been going to the same school with her for 6 years, so you should be telling me. Then he said, well I'm guessing the physical stuff has your attention. She is smart, but not smart like Carrie, she is athletic and a big time volleyball player and a bigger time softball player with college offers. She just broke up with a guy and you showed up on her radar. She is serious, like you, and works hard. I said, how the fuck do you know all this? He laughed and said, as hot as she is I knew you would be asking once she made a move, I'm guessing that happened today. I said ok, what her phone number? He said MJ, I have no idea.
I went upstairs and thought about it and figured I would call JJ and ask him to see if Dee could get Janice's phone number? He said, shit that didn't take long. I said, solo collate y ayuda, por favor (Just shut up and help, please) he laughed and said sure and hung up. A few minutes later he called back with a number. I said thanks and hung up. I threw myself on my bed and was thinking about my schedule and and an approach. It was not going to involve a country club and it was going to be a teen thing. I thought about hanging at the mall, a movie and then I settled on miniature golf at Cool Springs and burgers or something at Eat n Park. I picked up my phone and then put it down and thought, damn do you really want to do this again, then I thought just go slow and easy. Make it a high school thing and nothing more and see where it goes or if it goes at all. I dialed the number and a guy answered and I asked if Janice was available, he replied sure dude, I'll find her. About a minute later Janice said hello. I said hi, this is Mike and I'm just checking on how you are after the crash in the hall this morning? She laughed and said she was fine and appreciated the help with the debris. It was my turn to laughed and she said so what the real reason for the call? I thought damn, let's just get right to it. I said ok are you free to hang out Friday night? She said well that depends on what hanging out means? I just said, I was thinking about miniature golf and burgers at Eat n Park. There was a slight pause and she said that's actually perfect. I said great, I'll pick you up at 7:00 she gave me the address and then asked, can we have the roof down on your car? I laughed and said, well I was planning on driving my dad's sedan. She said that's hysterical. Then I said well sure, I'll just wear a hair net. She came right back with well that messy look you had a while back was sexy but whatever. Then I asked who answered the phone? She said my TAM brother. I asked TAM? She said Tough Assed Marine, home on leave. I thought damn but said, see you in school and we hung up.
Almost immediately Cole came in and sat on the bed beside me and asked, how did that go? I said a date next Friday, mini golf and Eat n Park. He laughed and said well there is a Motel right across Rt 51 you can use. I laughed and said, this is a very low keyed first date, so how are you and Michel? He said we are good and are hanging here Saturday night. You dad is driving me home from Oakmont and that pressure and the two of us are hanging here and you dad is playing cards at the club. I was going to ask you to get her home. Dude, that's not a problem. Then he said tell me about Sam? I said, well leaving out the physical stuff you are already attracted to, he is wicket smart, funny, ring master of his class and will be of the entire school once JJ, Jim and I are gone. He loves to bet and has a very, very kinky side. What else? Does he have a girlfriend? Well Cole, a while ago it was the Majors daughter, Kathy but I really don't know. Then he asked, is he a good athlete and I said yes. Then he got up and I thought he was going to leave and he locked the door and stood by the bed and said, are you just going to lay there looking or are you going to get up and get naked with me? I reached out and grabbed his tent pole and pulled him into bed with me and we started making out and soon enough we were naked and each had a cock in our mouths. Suddenly he grabbed my balls and pulled and my dick came out of his mouth. He started to kiss again and said, oral doesn't do it tonight, I'm thinking we both need a load in our asses, so it's a flip fuck and NO RAINCOATS. Before I knew it he was sitting on my cock and riding like crazy. I grabbed his shoulders and pulled him forward and started to kiss him and was working his ass. I just kept kissing and pumping and finally shot a load in his ass. Almost immediately my ass was hanging over the bed and Cole was standing behind me and he dove right in and I grunted. My ass was slapped and he said, MJ no noise. Damn that was hard as he must have pounded me for 10 minutes until he shot deep in my ass. He joined me in bed and we were making out and he said, sorry I jacked off while you were on the phone, I just wanted in your ass for a long time. I kissed him and said dude, get dressed I need to talk with dad. Oh, no run tomorrow as I'm hitting balls at the club, he said that's cool, I'll join you. I said fine but it's rule 1. He laughed and said good night.
Downstairs, dad was doing the usual, drinking, smoking and reading. I just shook my head and sat down. I thanked him for the message and lesson today and told him I had a date Friday night. He smiled and asked, male or female? I said gender neutral with tits and he laughed. Then I said, well she is sharp and an athlete and trust me this is a high school thing and it is mini golf and Eat n Park, nothing more. He said well we will see how long that lasts. He said, Mike this board is different and some of them will push back, just explain things and stay calm, I'll deal with the drama, just stay above the fray. I told him about golf and I would be leaving for Latrobe at noon. He laughed and said, don't forget about your clubs. I said goodnight and went upstairs, took a shower and jumped into bed after setting the alarm.
I woke well before the alarm and dressed in crappy clothes and put coffee on and started to scramble some eggs. I finished the eggs and handed them to Cole, who was making toast and started a new batch of eggs for me. It was a quick breakfast and off to the club and I grabbed my clubs and was off to the range. I started with a wedge and quickly progress through the irons and finally a few 3 woods and then the driver. It was going well and I was also watching Cole, and that amazed me. Oh he was just fucking around, hitting all kinds of shots. Then he said watch this and hit it dead straight and on one bounce he hit the 300 yard marker, I just shook my head and we loaded my clubs in the car and drove home. There was more coffee and I was reading the paper and finally went upstairs and jumped into the shower. Cole, joined me and asked for a ride to Oakmont and I said sure. I towel dried my hair and made a note to return to the messy look. I dressed in long black golf pants and a grey and red Oakmont golf shirt. I rummaged around and found a gray golf hat. Downstairs I found Cole and dad talking and since there was no hurry I had another cup of coffee and sat in the game room. It didn't take long and a clearly pleased Cole said Mike, thanks for waiting, we can talk on the way. I asked, so Cole where are your clubs? He said they were taken there yesterday after the practice session.
On the drive Cole said MJ, you have the coolest dad in the world. I laughed and said, I know. MJ he know about Michel being here later tonight and he is good with it if I promised condoms. I said, well I told him I had a date next Friday and he actually asked if it was a male or female. I told him a gender neutral person with tits. Cole just laughed and said MJ, she might me a lot of things but gender neutral isn't one, in fact sexy fox is a better description. I asked what clubs was he getting and he said custom Callaways. I said Cole, I'm betting the first set is free? He said yup but the second set isn't and he laughed. We pulled into the club parking lot and as Cole was headed to the Pro Shop, I yelled Dude, get some special Oakmont Clothes.He kept walking and I got a thump-up sign. Inside the club house, I went to Clark's office and we reviewed the plans for the day and the menu. I thanked him and went to the car retrieved my putter and a few balls and went to the putting green to kill time. The Pro came up and I said, damn I didn't think these could get faster. He laughed and said we have an outing on Sunday and last year they were a pain in the ass so the course is very, very hard and as fast as possible, it will be faster tomorrow. I said, I guess I should be glad I'm at Latrobe. He laughed and said well they will almost be this fast as AP likes them that way. He went about his day and I putted until I saw people starting to arrive for the meeting. I put the club in the car and went inside. There was coffee, water and juice as well as pastries. I was talking and chatting with everyone as I knew most and it was a good time. Dad, Tim and Brian came in and dad mingled some and then said, let's get started we have a big agenda and Mike, has a tight schedule.
The meeting started with the financials and the fact the we had a positive balance of just under 100k. There were a few questions and the next topic moved to Mason's compensation package and as he was there he was asked out of the room. There were lots of questions and dad finally said, look this kid is a money machine and alone will double our income next quarter, it is recommended by Mike and Tim can I please have a motion to approve the package and the non compete. I laughed when Dillon made the motion and coach Weston seconded it and it passed with 3 no votes. It went on like that for an hour and finally there was an item that I was unaware of and it was a comp. package for me. I was asked to leave the room. I thought good and went and sat outside. It took 3 minutes and Tim came out and said, you are good please come in. I found that I was being paid 75k and benefits starting at 18 and a retirement package. I thought holy shit now I am not a spoiled rick kid but a dude who better perform. Shit, money and pressure. There were a few more items and there was a knock on the doo and we were told lunch was ready. Dad finished up and we all went to the buffet which was ham, roast beef, pasta, cold cuts and a salad as well as pie and chocolate cake. I grabbed a sandwich, thanked the team and went to the car and drove the 50 minutes to Latrobe. The bag was unloaded at the drop and when I was asked who I was playing with and I answered Mr. Palmer. The kid laughed and said, seriously. I said AP and talk to the Pro, I'm Mike Simmons and I don't have time for this. I parked the car and found Jimmy, locker room attendant, introduced my self and was given a locker. He asked if I needed anything and I said if you can get me a club sandwich and an Arnold Palmer. He said, well it will be here when you get back from the range. AP and his other guests are already down there. I said thanks and headed for the range. I shook hands with Mr. Palmer and was introduced to the others. I hit a few ball and said, I had meetings all morning and food is waiting at the Pro Shop, I'm ready when you are. As I was leaving I heard the Dicks guy say, typical 17 year old hotshot.
True to his word, Jimmy had the sandwich and drink and I was sitting in the cart eating. Just as I finished, my bag was switched to Mr. Palmers cart and it was to the first tee. We were playing the tips and tees were thrown to set the honors. Thankfully I was third and AP was last. The Giant Eagle guy Sam hit driver and so did Bob from Dicks. Both shots were shorter but on the fairway. I took out a 3 wood and smacked it just short of the road down the middle. I don't know what AP hit but it was right beside my ball. I hit a wedge and it was 20, feet or so passed the pin and spun back to 5 feet below the pin. I made the putt and there were a double, a bogie and a par to go along with my bird. The second hole a 110 yard par 3 down hill. Trouble all around the green. I hit a sand wedge left in the bunker. Everyone else was on the green. I hit the sand shot to two feet and there were 4 pars. The next hole is a short three shot par 5 with a 90 degree dogleg and a pond. I hit 4 iron and then hit a 3 wood that I thought was on the green but it was 3 feet short and rolled 40 yards down the hill. It was a wedge and a 4 foot putt and 2 under. At the next tee I was asked what my handicap was and I said where south hills or Oakmont? They just looked at me and someone said you dad is a member at both? AP laughed and said gentlemen let me introduce you to the wealthiest teenager in Western PA. He currently is the highest rated high school linebacker in the country and is a VT recruit. He has one building under construction and another one ready to start. Both buildings are rented and he has a great relationship with the trade unions. He is chairman of the board of MJS Technologies and President of MJS Enterprises. He was rushed getting here today as he had an Enterprises BOD meeting at Oakmont. Oh and I bet he played last 10 days ago and hit balls yesterday or this morning. Mike your up. I looked at the card and the markers and it was about 189. I took out a five iron and hit it about 15 feet left of the pin. It was an easy par. The next hole was a short par 4 and another iron off the tee and a 9 iron to a multi tiered green. I was on the wrong level but it was a 2 putt par. On the next tee AP said well now you actually have to hit the ball and it was a tight short par 5. I hit a good drive and was told to keep it short as it will roll and I hit a 3 iron and it took one hop and stopped on the back edge and 2 putts for a bird and I was now 3 under. It was a par, bogie and a par to finish the front nine 2 under.
On the tee we were each asked to pick a ball out of a hat and there were two even numbered balls and two odd numbered balls and evens and odds rode together and I laughed when I drew Rob, I was thinking how I could get back at him. I decided to be nice and see where this was going. 10 was a 210 par 3 with water left and sand right. I took out a 4 iron and put it long into the trees, but playable. AP laughed and said, you are away from me for one shot and look what happened, I laughed and said yup a shitty par and everyone laughed. On the ride to the green Rob said, I'll bet 100 you don't make a par. I said bet and had not even looked at the shot. It was a very tight lie and I knew I could spin that so I took a sand wedge and pinched down on it and it hit just short of the pin and took one hop and stopped. It was an easy 2 foot par. Rob reached in his wallet and handed me a fist full of twenties, I said thanks I'll make a donation in your name to my foundation. He said, you have a foundation? I said yes but a very long story and can we please talk about it after golf. He looked at me and said sure.
At the stand, I got a hot dog and an Arnold Palmer and the round went on. Rod was getting more friendly and after 4 holes we switched carts again and I was with Sam. He was instantly friendly and it was a great riding partner. We finished the round and I was 2 under and we all, shook hands on the 18th green.
We went to the mixed grill and I saw Jimmy and gave him a $50 tip for getting lunch for me. He just looked at me and I simply smiled and said thanks. We sat down and I ordered an Arnold Palmer and we started to chat about the round and then Rob said Mike, you won a bet on 10 and said you would put the winnings in my name in your foundation. I said well it's a long story and AP said well I have all night. So I told them about the police stops and the blood tests and the settlement and that the Foundation funds scholarships for caddies at two clubs and the local library and fire and police. Then there is money for startups and they will be housed in the building that will start this summer. AP said Mike would it be possible to add Latrobe to the caddie thing? I said well I funded the first part and asked the members to match an additional grant, I was making. So I'll add Latrobe and put in 50k if the members match the 50k. All of a sudden there was 150k added to the Foundation for startups and AP guaranteed the money for the caddies at Latrobe. I said Mr. Palmer, members please. Oh and have Doc call Tim to work out the details. Then I said, if you guys are ever looking for retail or corporate space let me know. We ordered food and continued talking. After we were finished eating, I handed everyone a business card and said, I have a great young team and please check out Enterprises. I handed AP a card and said, please have Doc call Tim, you already have all my info. We shook hands I had the clubs thrown in the back seat and started home. It was Rte 30 to 119 to I 70 and Rte 51.
It was an uneventful ride home until it wasn't. I was stopped at a light in front of Eat n Park waiting to make a turn and the guy behind me just didn't. My head hit the steering wheel but was otherwise unhurt. I got out and the driver also got out and suddenly I heard sirens and we were right beside the EMT place. I looked at my car and thought well that's toast, even my clubs were useless. The police arrived and I assured them I was ok and they insisted a trip to the hospital to be checked over. They collected the necessary information and I was checked over by the paramedics and was told that I didn't need to go to the hospital. A tow truck arrived and I had the car taken to the dealership and the, police drove me home. Dad saw the police pull up and ran to the door and came out and asked, so Mike what did you do now? The officer laughed and said, he was just sitting in what used to be a smoking hot car. Explanations were given and I went inside and grabbed an iced tea.
Dad came in and said Mike, Dr. Jenkins is on his way as I want you checked over. I said dad, I'm good but he can check me over after he checks you over. You haven't been looked at in a long time. Dad said Mike, he will check you out and I'll make an appointment while he is here as Megan is bitching at me as well. I said, that's a deal and took my drink and went outside, thinking he is going to be pissed. About a half hour later Dr. Jenkins came out and asked if we could go upstairs and I said sure. In my room he had me sit in one of the chairs. He checked my eyes and my reflexes and the lump on my head, asked me a lot of questions and said, you are good and will be sore tomorrow, if you need anything take Tylenol. Then I said, dad needs that blood work, I don't think there is an issue but put him through the ringer. Doctor Jenkins laughed and said count on it.
Downstairs Dr. Jenkins was in with dad and I went outside and started to think about a new ride. I was just starting to like the convertible aspect and wanted a more classy ride. I thought, I'll just have dad get me a new version of what I have, just so it was a convertible and not white. I found dad and he was furious as Dr. Jenkins took multiple tubes of blood. I won't have to go to the office but Mike you can be a pain. Dad, relax it's for your own good. Well my blood pressure is good. Dad that's great. I guess you know I'm good? He said yes Dr. Jenkins said you were lucky. Then he said, now that you make 75k a year buy a car, I hate shopping for cars. I thought shit I need to get that done. I went upstairs and called JJ he answered and I asked if he wanted to look at cars tomorrow as mine is a mess. He listened and said damn, are you ok? I said yes, dad called the doctor and he came over and checked me out. JJ I'm looking at another Mustang or possibly a BMW, Mercedes or an Audi. Mike, we just looking in the lots as they are not open. I said, I know and that works. I'll pick it you up at noon. How was golf? That damn course was fast and hard as a rock. MJ I shot 89 and it was a damn good score. I said, I'll see you tomorrow.
Then I thought about Cole and Michel and I asked dad and he said, dude I bet they are in his room totally unaware. He had a great day and was impressive on the course, Mike, I'll drive them home. I laughed and said that would be way too weird. I'm good and I'll do it. Dad thanks for agreeing to the blood work. As soon as you said Dr. Jenkins was coming I called him and set it up. It was just time. Mike, you being right doesn't make the waiting any easier. Dad you will have the results tomorrow. Mike how the fuck will that happen? Dad I just spent some of my 75k salary to use a private lab. Cole came down with Michel and just looked. He asked, why is everyone home? I simply asked dad for the car keys and said, are you guys ready? They just looked and went to the car and I drove them to her house and waited in the car while they kissed good night. On the way home I explained things. At home I jumped into bed and fell asleep.
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