I went to my room and checked for messages, other than 2 from Sam there was nothing I need to deal with. Sam's messaged were not being returned. I sent an email to the executive team setting up a meeting at 11:00 in the conference room. I scheduled the meeting for an hour and the late morning start gave me and them time to adjust schedules. I put my headphones on with light classical music and thought about the changes that would be made. For the most part it was easy except for my executive assistant. I was going to be very careful about that choice. This was no time for that person not being up to it. I put that out of my mind as it would be whats it became.
After about an hour I had all positions in place and I sat at the desk and made copious notes. That was unusual for me but I wanted a quick meeting. Then I took some time to think about Jim, I really want him at QB. I knew Sam could be good but I wasn't dealing with the drama all season and it could be 16 games. They were different in styles and Jim was more a pocket passer and Sam threw very well on the run and moved better. Then I realized that Sam did all that, but not at full speed and not with contact. I decided to be professional at school and workouts but make him beg for everything else. I knew there was going to be an issue with the coach, most likely tomorrow when I workout. As I was set for for work and football would be what it became, I turned off the music and climbed into bed.
Getting in bed was one thing getting the damn twins out of my head was another. The minute I closed my eyes they moved into my head. There were well built but not ripped an better description would be defined. They had to be about 24 and sometimes they were clean shaven and others a couple of days of growth, which I found in creditably sexy as it is something I never pulled off well. When they said they were very tight, I wondered what they were talking about as that was fucking obvious. Then they said they wanted me naked in bed. I wondered if they were versatile or if one was more in charge. When I thought about their cocks I was wondering if they were identical? What they were into, both doing me or me doing both of them. Then Mary Ann snuck into the equation and if it would stay between us guys. Then I realized that it needed to be CAUTION and more CAUTION. If this got out, even if JJ got out or the other flavors I would take a big fall off my perch. I don't know how long this went on but I eventually fell asleep as the alarm woke me.
A quick look out the window and it was obvious there would be no running. I took a shower, shaved and dressed in khaki pants and a blue dress shirt and a blue, grey and red tie. I went downstairs and Cole was eating breakfast. I laughed and asked, who taught you how to cook? He laughed and said anyone can scramble eggs and make toast. So Cole how did it go at St. Clair yesterday? He looked at me and said, I don't know and I don't give a fuck. They never cared about me and as a result I'm glad to be out of there. I said, damn you need a girlfriend or a simple fuck? He looked at me and asked if I knew anyone who could help? I simply grabbed a travel mug of coffee and left for the office. Just for fun, I parked in dad's spot. Well also to make a point, with dad. Inside it was more coffee from the cafeteria and directly to my office. I closed my door and sent a message to Alan Clarkson asking if he could please meet with me today at 11:00. I realized this was more than a bit inconvenient. I also asked if he was unavailable I understood and to please call me. I took out my notes from last night and after a careful review I was good with what I outlined. Then I called Major Jim and realized he was in fucking New York. I accessed his schedule realized that they didn't leave until this morning and yesterday's even ran late for the Major. He was due back on Tuesday Morning. That wasn't all that important as he would get a raise and a title change to Executive Vice President, Communications. His added responsibilities would include advisor to the Chairman, me.
I still needed something sent out to the employees. I picked up the phone and called Riley and asked for some help. She said she would be right there. I went outside and found Ruth and asked if she could join Riley and me in my office, once Riley got there. She said, gladly and it was obvious that she had a bee in her bonnet. I was actually glad to see that as it would provide direction for the memo. I was hoping what had her pissed off had most people. pissed off. I needed to move on this this morning. A few minutes later Riley and Ruth came in and I asked them to please have a seat. I looked at Ruth and asked, what she had heard? Well Mike, that for a very long time you and your dad deceived us. So Ruth how do you feel about that? She took a deep breath and said while there is a dent in your shining armor I really don't care that much as things for most of us are better. However, trusting you less and your dad a lot less. Ruth, how do I fix that? She said lots of small group meetings, look everyone in the eye, level with them and explain what your dad did to a smart teenage boy. I said well I'll start with a group, you put together. I figure with that group it will be the only meeting necessary. I'm available at 1:00. Conference room or cafeteria, you choose. I thanked her and asked Riley to stay.
Once Riley and I were alone, I asked if she felt the same way. She thought for a minute and said, well yes and no, but we have all talked about it, yes a lot, and you have been relying on your dad less and less. I asked, so what do you guys need to hear at the meeting? She laughed and said well everything pertaining to the company. I said Riley, that's a lot of very personal information. She smiled and asked, do you trust us or not? Understand if we feel that you doubt us in any way a lot of us are simply going to find other things to do. I looked at her and said, ok I'll tell you guys anything besides my net worth. She laughed and said well we have that estimated. I said ok, what's your number? She said 100 million and I laughed and said, I wish that was true. Ok, Riley as a heads up I'll discuss the entire process with you guy and will be asking that this stays confidential. Should it not there will be an instant dismissal. She laughed and said well it you put in those exact terms you might be sitting in an empty room. I said thanks and I'll see you in an hour.
I went for a walk to clear my head and plan this chat with the team. It was a quick walk around the block and a stop at a local deli for coffee. Back at the office, I noticed dad was in his office so I stuck my head in and asked, any more revelations I should know about. He said have a great meeting. I said, well your invited. Why would I go and watch that shit show. They don't need to know all this, it's personal. It's a private company and you and I should be able to do what we want, how we want. I laughed and said, you don't fucking believe that. Do me a favor and once this kid arrives use protection so it doesn't happen again. He laughed and said well you will be in Virginia so it won't matter. Dad, I'm sorry if I'm growing up, how about I buy an apron so you can cut the strings? Dad, I love you but you really need to see a head doctor. Also, I won't move to the apartment if you come up with a better idea that does not include moving. I simply shrugged and left.
Back in my office, I started to check emails and voicemail and was getting more and more pissed off. There were calls and messages from media people I had never heard of asking to talk with me. A few minutes after 11:00 I got up and went to the conference room. There I saw, Kyle, Dillon, Jack, Jordan, Allen, Tim and Maggie. I said thanks for coming and for the record, I am totally pissed off at dad and will be totally unfiltered. What you are about to here is, or should be, private, personal and confidential. So if anyone can't respect the confidential nature of this meeting, you should simply get up and leave. There was dead silence, in the room and Riley was shaking her head. I took a drink of my coffee and looked around and while no one was happy, no one had left so I started. Most of you know some of this and have guessed at other parts, Tim knows about 90% of this. A little over a year ago, Dad and Adam had me in his office at home and dad explained he was setting up a trust for me, for tax purposes. I would have control of the trust on my 21st birthday. Any transactions over $34,900 would require a Trust vote and the voting members were Dad, Adam and me. I was told there was cash, investments and shares of MJS Technologies. I was handed a pen and Adam asked me to simply sign, agreeing to the terms of the trust. Looking at dad, I realized that for him this was a detail and he didn't do those well. I asked dad, have you read this and he replied, Mike it's fine.
I looked at the pen and the 10 pages and starred to read. Adam said, Mike that's not necessary, please just sign, you dad has agreed to this. I asked dad, can I please have someone look this over and he said, sure and Adam was pissed. That resulted Brian and a great many restrictions being removed. Eventually Adam was fired by dad as legal council and Tim entered the picture and the Trust was controlled by dad, Tim and me. Once I realized that I had the controlling interest in this company, I wandered in one day and was appalled. Apparently so was Brian, but we never discussed it. Land became available and I set up MJS Enterprises and that corporation now owns both buildings and Technology, rents the space in a long term lease. I totally control Enterprises. The land which was paid for in cash and the lease, guaranteed the loan for the building.
As time went on I hired each of you and Major Jim. I became more and more involved. I went from a carefree teen to what you see today. Then as I was signing my name a lot to meaning less papers and holding countless trust meetings it was decided that I would be an emancipated minor and simply take control of the trust and more and more of the business. The Trust was set up as a test to see how I would react, not sure I reacted how dad expected, other than to say I did not become a decadent rich punk. I might have gone too far in the other direction. Now that dad's third attempt at marriage is working out and they are expecting, dad is having trouble adjusting. He will have a different title, be around somewhat less and yet collect projects for us to evaluate. I am pulled in a lot of directions and each of you are very important to me. Football remains important to me and so does my education. Hell I could quit school today and simply run this company but at some point the BOY WONDER image vanishes and a wealthy adult with no education isn't me.
Look this hasn't been easy for me in fact it has complicated my life in every aspect. There was a girlfriend that was all about money and thought Nemacolin was MARVELOUS. I keep people at a distance, rarely have my guard down and see a head doctor. I took flying lessons and got a private pilot's license and multi engine and complex plane endorsements so I can get to and from VT. Yes, I enjoy the shit out of flying but is also part of the job. To be honest I am more than a little overloaded at the moment. The winery, football and girlfriend issues are all complicated and now this revelation. It was all to protect me and let me move into all this at my pace, well that didn't fucking happen. Any questions?
There were none and I wondered if they had none or were afraid to ask. I said ok, now for the changes. Kyle, you are now President. Dillon, you move to CEO. Riley you are now COO. Jordan you stay CFO. Jack you are now Vice President of the Aerospace division which includes NASA and Robotics. Allen, I bet you are wondering why the hell am I here? Well I would like you to work under Jack and assume the day to day responsibilities of the Aeronautical division as I will be pulling him away for additional responsibilities, you and Jack can determine the title. Eventually you will be taking that position over from Jack. Maggie, you are now Vice President of Human Resources. Dillon and Riley, we need someone to head that money maker with Giant Eagle, hire someone. We need that done as they are the first to move. Major Jim is now Vice President of Public Relations and he need to hire an assistant. Lastly I need a personal assistant. That person needs to be young, intelligent able to keep things off my plate by sending them to the right people.
These are not big changes as they reflect what you have been doing for a while now. Understand that I expect a lot less shit on my desk. I have been told that the trees often block my view of the forest. Well clear the trees so I can see the damn forest. We are in a position as soon as things start to improve, to expand. A final note, yesterday in a discussion with Senator Wofford about a road less traveled the road I chose not to take, was to not endorse the Mayor for governor. I even suggested that I would be Senator before the Mayor. There will be blowback and I am ready for a fight. Next week I will be discussing raises with each of you individually. If there are personal issues with any of this, please schedule an individual meeting. Now I need lunch and have a meeting with Ruth and her quilting bee. Thanks and I simply left the room and went to my office and ordered lunch.
I was waiting for lunch and deciding which messages I would return and which I would leave for the Major when Riley appeared and she simply sat down. I smiled and asked, what's up? Mike, thanks for doing all that and none of us realized how stressed you are and the impact this has had on you. I said thanks but is there something you need, Jim isn't here and I'm swamped with messages. Mike, I know you ordered lunch and would be eating in here, I also ordered lunch, would you like some company? I smiled and said well sure if it isn't business and you come back when the food arrives, I am really busy. Now it is ABC sports wanting to talk and I wish that network had someone else to bother. Besides the local people are going nuts about being over looked. Just then the phone rang and when I looked at it, I showed it to her and it was the Mayor. I simply let it go to voicemail. Almost immediately Ruth buzzed me and said the Mayor is on the phone and I said, tell him I'm in a meeting and will call him back this afternoon. Riley asked, will you actually call him back? I said yes and the smooth sailing is about to turn into hurricane. Riley got up and said she will be back when lunch gets here.
I started with the local sports reporter and when he answered he said well this is a surprise, you usually have someone else return your calls. I said what's up? Mike, how is the quarterback situation on your team? I said fine, why? Well we are hearing that there are issues. I said well talk to the coach. He laughed and said well almost everyone has said that. I said almost, who is talking to you guys? Mike, I'm also hearing that there is drama on the team and the chemistry isn't good. I said, it seems fine to me. Ok Mike, I see where this is going, one last question, would you be ok with a change at QB? I said that is a coaching decision talk wit the coach and I hung up. I immediately called coach Weston and when he answered he said well that didn't take long. I asked, so who's talking? He laughed and said, you know and I'll see you after your workout, just don't react till we talk and he hung up.
Riley appeared with two packages of food and I pushed thing to the side of the desk and she said so in that short time I see you are even more pissed off. I said well yes but it a continuation of the football drama. I opened my salad and asked, so how is the wedding planning? She said good and the club has been very cooperative, I laughed and said well they should be, I'm doing enough for them. She looked at me and I said, I'm on the committee for the 2 US Opens they are hosting. That's just some of the shit, I didn't mention today. Then it was back to the wedding and the guest list and Jack wanting tons of his buddies invited and then there is the Bachelor Party, I don't even want to go there. It scares me. It was a great and relaxing lunch and I knew the rest of the day wouldn't be like that.
Once Riley was gone Ruth said that they were gathered in the conference room and were ready when I was. I simply followed her into the conference looked around and asked, with all you here who is running the company. I think it was every secretary we had. I was calm and polite and said, dad and I did what we did so that I could gently get my feet on the ground. Well, I guess I am a fast learner and then dad and Megan are expecting and dad is at the age where that matters more, mentally. Hell it's been 17 years since dad hasn't changed a diaper. They all laughed and I let them ask anything they wanted. I wasn't even testy when someone asked about how much money I had. After an hour of questions, I said I hope you are all satisfied, this was nothing sinister. Then I said thanks and went to my office and started to clothes things down. Ruth appeared and thanked me and I was assured things were fine and that the message was well received. I got in the car and drove to school to workout and talk with the coach.
The place was packed and everyone was back to normal. Since there was no hurry to start I chatted it up with a bunch of classmates and noticed some simply kept their distance. Coach notice me sitting there and just let that continue. Finally, I got up and knocked on his door and he said, close the door and have a seat. I complied and simply sat there. He said ok Mike what's going on and things are not going smoothly this summer and someone talked to the media. Coach, I didn't say a fucking word to the media, well except to say talk with your. He said Mike, I know that. I smiled and said well I assume you know who did? He said yes and before you beat the shit out of him, I need you to consider another approach. Coach, only if that approach means you are taking this in hand and quickly, I'm simply done. Mike, we have all noticed that you have a different attitude this year. Other than working out and you do that for you, you seem uninterested. Coach, I am pulled in a ton of different direction but I'll be focused for Camp. Mike, even you can't simply throw a switch and turn it on. You know what this year will not be the walk in the park you think it is. Coach, where is this coming from? That smartshit Sophomore QB2? Coach looked and me and said and a few others. I said those in Sam's little group. Those guys haven't proved shit and they fucking walk around here like they own the damn place. Mike, settle down and clean up you language. I said, YES SIR, anything else? He said well Jim and the report was better than any of us expected, there is no disk issue and it appears to be a nerve and he will be in a soft collar for 2 weeks and re-evaluated. I looked at him and said so good luck with Sam. I got up and he said, have a great workout. I said thanks but I'm going to the gym to workout, I'll see you at camp or when you get Sam under control. Oh the fucktard owes me an apology. Coach laughed and asked, is that even a word. I left closing the door harder that it need to be closed.
Now everyone was looking as that was an unusual discussion with the coach. I simply didn't care and picked up my bag and started out and ran into JJ. He said dude, please tell me you aren't finished already? I said nope, going to my gym to work out. You want to come? He said sure, if you can get me in. We took separate cars and we were pretty much alone. The workout for me was intense as I was working out the frustrations of the day. Just as I was finishing up I saw Alan Clarkson, Jr. we shook hands and I introduced JJ and asked if he was still in at VT and he said absolutely. We talked for a while JJ and I headed for the sauna. Once inside JJ said well that dude certainly has changed. I said well it should of as I'm paying is tuition at Central. JJ just shook his head. I briefed him on my discussion with coach and JJ asked if I was serious about seeing him at camp? I said well sooner if fucktard apologizes. Then, I told him about Jim and how pleased I was that he was better than expected. We showered and drove home separately with JJ saying he would stop over later. I laughed and said be warned, I have had an intense day.
I pulled into the driveway as Ray was going to the apartment and I yelled, dude, I bet we need to talk. Ray laughed and said you beat me to it, you want to come up for a beer? I said sure and we wet up the steps. Once inside Ray got us both beers and I said let me tell you a story. He laughed and said, no need as I am sure you are aware from a number of sources, I'm going back to Valley Forge this weekend and next stop the Air Force Academy. I laughed and said and I bet you don't know the rest. He said well that's good because you are moving up here into this place. You are pretending to make room for the baby when in reality you need the space, mentally. He laughed and said so it will end as it started with me collecting a bet and you sucking your first cock. I'm guessing you won't need two day to think about it? I took a drink of my beer and said well, I won the first bet today, suck my cock. He laughed and got on his knees and gave me one of the best blow jobs I have ever had and he swallowed every drop. Then he looked at me and said, I'll collect on Friday as the last thing I want to remember form here is you on your knees with a mouthful of my baby batter. I laughed and said, see you Friday.
Once in the house I grabbed a beer and went outside and called Coach B at VT. I laughed and it was the usual, he will be right with you and the short wait. He got on and said damn Sean and I were just talking about you as you are getting a lot of attention. I said well too much. He laughed and asked, will we need a special practice for you? I said I hope not as it's been a shitty couple of days. He said well GMA is running a follow up on you and we hear you can motivate a bunch of people. I laughed and said, just practicing my stump speech. He said, actually that's not funny. Then I said so Coach, what do you and Sean need from me? Well Sean would like you to visit this weekend. I said Sean? He laughed and said, well who else? I said just me and he said well that the other thing, JJ and that Clarkson kid. Ok Coach, what's up? He said, I have no idea, Sean just said to ask if you happened to call. Ok Coach, if you happen to see him have him call me. We talked for a few more minutes and it was a good call. Before I could process all that Jace called with an update on the Winery and telling me that Major Jim would be calling once he landed and it should be soon. The Winery details were better than I expected and I was told that Pennsylvania was a pain with there outdated laws about shipping wine into the state. He said it should be resolved later this week and to check with Tim as he is on it. He then said he was staying with Charlie and he and Mike are getting a lot done. I said thanks and you have no idea how much I needed good news.
With that I went downstairs and got a large glass of iced tea and Colleen asked, no beer? I smiled and said well I thought 2 before dinner was enough. What we having and she said lasagna. I said thanks and went outside and called the Mayor. When he answered he said well I was wondering if you would even bother. It seems like you command a National audience and your on GMA this week. I said Mayor what do you need? Mike, I can't win with you as you control the Unions in this town so can you please help me get nominated for Governor. I was shocked and said well what I can do is get them to talk with you and tell them I'm not involved in the election cycle and won't be until I can vote. Mayor, thanks to Nixon, it only a few months away, buts all I can do. He said thanks and I reach out to them tomorrow. I said please make that late tomorrow afternoon as I have a full day tomorrow. He said sure and hung up.
Just then I heard Cole, Mike dinner is ready. I was starving and there was a large salad to go with the lasagna. Everyone was there and dad asked Mike, are we even talking and I said, sure just not about business. With that it was a relaxing meal and I asked if he was sure about Wednesday and he said sure and Liam was actually looking forward to it. I said ok, wheels up at 7:00 and back home early Thursday. He said great and mentioned he had a great outfit. I really didn't give a fuck as it would be reasonably dressed. As Cole and I were cleaning up Major Jim called and I answered and went to my room. I asked about the grapes and he said well if the harvest goes well we can turn a profit this year according to Charlie. I just laughed. Then he said things are good and Mike and Jace work well together and combined they keep Charlie focused. I hear you had a rough day today, I simply said yup but not as rough as your day tomorrow. I forward the shit to you. By the way I need the twin on Wednesday and returning mid day Thursday and then again for a trip to VT leaving Friday after work and back Sunday. What you hear about the meeting today? He laughed and said both Jack and I got promoted with an assistant. Why was that? I said so you two had time for the flight school and I'm all in with that. Then I added supporting that effort. He seemed to relax and said that's perfect.
With that all done, I called Mary Ann and she was only ok this time until I asked if she was free tomorrow afternoon around 4:00 and we made plans to simply hang out and go to the mall. We talked for a while and she said, MJ you get on TV a lot and more this week. Babe we can sort this out tomorrow. It turned out that she was amazing about my schedule but want more of my time.
I put headphones on and classical music and tried to relax, hoping JJ would help that.
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