Adam 63
The drive home was quiet. Sam had nodded off and Kasey was thinking again. I suppose he's got a plan in his head, I am excited to see what he had been tapping about on the computer.
He looked sideways at me and smiled, then he took my hand and kissed it.
"Mick will do a sort of script, he will get together with his team and nut it out, but he needs to look through the boxes of documents. He thinks maybe they should copy them all into the computer and go from there."
"Will they be able to follow it all?"
"Yes, he said it will be a walk in the park because Adele had them mostly in order and dated."
"So what do you have to do?"
"All the lawyering permits registration and purchasing. We will do it through the Trust, the museum won't be involved with this one."
"Why, I thought they would know all about filming?"
"More money for us Adam, they get enough." He giggled.
"There is something else I need you to do, and Jimmy also."
"What?" I knew this was coming.
"Record every memory you have about Adele."
"How far ahead are you from finishing the border laws?" He went quiet.
"I am almost finished with a lot of it, all I have to do is write a synopsis of what is done, and I have to have it checked out by the legal department in Canberra. Adam you know you and Jimmy have to do it, you are the only ones."
"I know." I took a deep breath.
We filled up the trolly and headed upstairs, Kasey was setting up his laptop and Sam sat with his buddies on the couch. I gave him some biscuits and a milo so he could graze until I could figure out something to eat.
"Sutton Brady productions? Adam productions? Brady productions? The list goes on. What do we call our production company?"
"Banks Trust productions Kasey,"
"Are you sure?"
"We can also call it Buddy productions." I wasn't really in the mood for any naming parties, I think we will discuss it over dinner tonight or when we go up to the museum.
I was in the kitchen looking through the fridge when he came up behind me.
"Come for a walk."
"Not now Kasey, I'm really tired."
"Come on." He escorted me out to the balcony room and opened the windows, then he parked himself behind me and got me to lean out.
"Nothing we do will be done without your permission, that's a given. The production company is just the start, the first decision you make and yes we will ask for ideas. I need to register it before we start then all the costs will come out of the trust."
"I understand Kasey it's just that the weekend has been a little heavy and I am tired. Too tired to even think, can you organize dinner? I might go lay down for a bit." His rubbing in my crack has got me thinking of all sorts of names and every one of them is very sexy. I didn't have a good grope. I eventually sat on my old person's sofa with my son and promptly fell asleep alongside him.
As it turned out my day did get better, dinner was delicious. Kasey had ordered up and Trish, Chloe, and Joe dined with us before we went to the museum.
Jimmy met us at the lift and Chloe nearly fainted when she saw it all. The first thing she did was touch the gowns that were displayed then she groaned over the jewelry cases. I unlocked the games room and said to Trish.
"Here goes nothing."
She looked through the wardrobes and pulled out a mauve fishtail type of dress.
"Pure Dior."
I nodded and she handed it to Chloe.
"Put this on, I will help you."
"We don't want to mess it up Trish, maybe later."
"Come with me."
"Now production house names Jimmy, what have you thought of?"
I left Trish to it and we walked back out to the main room, we sat on the plush sofa and began nutting things out.
"Kasey productions Adam."
"Not me." Kase protested.
"Yes you, after all, you are doing all the work."
"Sutton Brady productions." He offered us.
"Kasey productions or I walk." Jimmy smiled.
"Kasey productions it is." I put my hand up to vote.
"Okay it's just a name anyway we can change it later on." He grinned.
"You won't my friend we will outvote you."
"Two all?"
"No, three to one," I said.
"I get Sam's vote." He smiled.
"Only when he's not around, Sammy come here baby."
"Yes, daddy."
Kasey smiled as Sam voted for his poppa to be the production name, he didn't understand too much but he understood who feeds him, me.
She looked magnificent Trish had done some makeup and it was perfect, I was assured the security cameras were rolling and we will confiscate the tapes later.
Being super careful she swished around the room, Sam was in awe and said she looked like a fairy and when she stood at the fireplace with Adele's portrait over it, we knew we had made the right choice.
Jimmy had the keys to the jewelry cases and took out a set of amethyst earrings and a necklace, when it was placed around her neck she almost fainted. Joe took loads of photos and he was also videoing, the photos were to be sent to his mum and Chloe played the part perfectly.
"You look bloody gorgeous Chloe, mum is going to go ape shit when she sees these photos."
"Thank you, Joey. I feel so amazing."
Before we left we replaced everything. Kasey took the tapes and put new ones in, then reset them. Chloe took Sam's hand and walked him out to the lift, I kissed Jimmy's cheeks and thanked him then he turned to Kasey.
"That will be Casey productions with a C, Kasey." He didn't stop laughing and when we got inside the beers were handed out Trish opened the wine while Joe sent many snaps off to his mum. I did notice later on those snaps were on the community page. And now the fun starts.
"Do you want to announce your new job Chloe?" Kasey asked her.
"I didn't want to spoil it all, so I haven't told anyone not even mum."
"Okay, we leave the photos on the community page without comment. Your mum must have put them on there."
"She did, she is so proud of you little sister." Chloe's tears started.
"Maybe Joe you have a word with your mum and let her know what's happening and it's a big secret. She can leave the photos on the site but no talking." Kasey said.
Trish was a little hungover the next day so I told her to rest up, she, Joe and Chloe had partied after they went home. Kasey and I had a party of our own after Sam went to bed. There are still some amazing things he can teach me and he never fails to deliver.
I leaned back on the door and smelt my smells, the salon was in darkness and I loved the silence it emits first thing. I turned the urn on, packed the buns away, and checked the stations.
Gloria was first in she was almost walking on air, she has it bad, there's no way by the look of her she was not in love with her sailor.
We kissed and she made coffee and buttered a bun, Tim arrived looking like he had been making love all weekend, and then James and Marko with Lynnie coming up the rear.
"Now we need another stylist, any luck with the temps is there any interest?"
"No Adam nothing, they are all very happy to get what work they do and don't want anymore," Tim said.
"Okay, the search goes on."
"I might know someone Adam, but I have been putting it off because he may upset your boat."
"I see, why?"
"He fancies himself as a style expert, his credentials are better than mine and he has just left the salon at the Casino and is looking for work."
"A style icon?" I raised my eyebrow.
"You met him at the launch party, Ethan, my escort."
"He dresses well Gloria."
"So do you, I don't want any competitions going on, this place is for work only. We all come here to work." she laughed, yes boss.
"Bring it on."
"So you want me to ring him?"
"Of course, how hard will it be to knock him off the perch."
The others laughed, they know something I don't know I guess, but we do need another stylist and I don't care for competition, he can have it all.
Funny enough Gloria had his resume in her bag, so I sat and read it thoroughly. It was handed to Trish when she arrived and I said.
"You deal with this, looks good to me."
I winked then took a customer, he wanted his three-day growth and eyebrows waxed. Not an unusual request nowadays from the younger men, but this guy was also military and gorgeous, he told me he works with Mick in the typing pool. I wanted to ask him if he was gay but thought better of it. Mick is a big boy he can handle it.
I finished up and my next client was a young mum who needed a complete overhaul, the hair had grown out and Susan looked a mess.
"Sleepless nights Adam, they have taken a toll on me."
"Kids will do that baby, let's get you back to where you were six months ago."
I looked over at Gloria's station she had a gorgeous sailor sitting in her chair, he needed a trim and a shoulder massage. Admiral Peters has finally come back to the salon and everyone in here noticed him too.
I got Lynnie to wash Susan's hair and walked over to say hello to him.
"Where have you been hiding admiral?"
"Keeping it low key Adam, is Kasey still busy?"
"I'm afraid so, although he did say he was nearly finished overhauling the border laws."
"No he can't be finished, that mess was deemed a six-month job."
"Well, that's what he told me. Now he's starting on opening his own production company."
"The man has no boundaries." I looked at Gloria rubbing his shoulders and she rolled her eyes and then made a sucking gesture with her fist. I cracked up and went back to my greatest achievement.
She was tired but her husband at least had hired a nanny housekeeper, his business can afford that and she is looking forward to getting some more rest. She also said she will only have one child, he was enough for her. I sort of laughed because the way she talked about him there is room for a few more in her life.
Wispy Liz Taylor curls were the order of the day for my friend, and she once again was back, just like that. She was off to buy a new outfit, and once again thanked me profusely for being in her life.
"The admiral looked nice today Gloria."
"Yes, he looks after himself, Adam what about Ethan?"
"I have left it up to Trish, I have no problem with his work, but it's the competition I will love the best."
"I was joking, he is a style artist but not as good as you, for some reason he just can't quite put it all together." I felt better and thought maybe I can give him some tips.
"He's hired then, do you want to ring him?"
"I will do that job at lunchtime and thank you." She kissed my cheek and my mind wandered, those lips have been around the admirals cock lucky bitch.
Kasey arrived for lunch he was complaining his conference meeting with the legal eagles was interrupted by the admiral wanting a small job done, so he had paperwork in his hand to go and look at.
"I told him you were busy."
"He told me you said to ask me."
"Bloody moron, how big is it?"
"Ask Gloria, but if you want to know I can set up a camera in the men's room." He started laughing. I was now frustrated so I said.
"Would you?" He frowned.
We talked about the filming and Sam's drop off, he said the general wants to take Billy up to the cabin on the weekend so he said yes we will be there. Billy has some horse riding to do apparently.
I wanted to do some riding of my own so I told him I might come home early, he was looking forward to it.
"Just let me know when you are leaving. I want to be dressed for the occasion."
"Bikini underwear?"
"Yes." He giggled he knows they are my favorite posing items.
I did a few more clients, not too hard and then I packed up for the day, when I got in there he was sitting at the table in those bikinis everything was on show and I couldn't help myself by helping myself to a few ample bits and pieces.
He typed away as I chomped on him, my inner self was in raptures as I pleasured him.
The phone rang around two-thirty and he was summoned to Sam's kindy, he needs to be picked up because he was playing horsy and scraped his ankle.
We walked up to his school and there he was all upset and his ankle had a bandage around it.
"It's not too bad Adam, just keep him off it for tonight he will be good to go in the morning." The nurse told me and then handed me some ointment.
"Take the bandage off when you get home that's only there because he thought he needed one." She smiled.
Kasey piggybacked him home and he was quite happy to get there. I changed his bandage and did the ointment and he happily sat with buddy blue and mister brown watching cartoons.
"He doesn't seem too fussed with it all Kasey?"
"He told me he was good but his teacher thought it best we are called, God Adam I would love another blowy."
"It's all in your head Kasey, what are you working on?"
"The admiral's papers, some sort of court-martial coming up and he wants it all to be right."
He asked me to stand next to him and when I did his hand snaked up the leg of my shorts and he had a good feel.
"I registered the movie company this morning, Casey Banks Productions with a c and b."
"Good that sounds a lot better and Mick has no problems with the scripts?"
"None at all, he knows some of the stories he has read a few of the documents you showed him. But he needs to come here with two others and they all can get it all copied in a few days."
`"You should get the admiral here too and you can have a group session, all those dicks to play with Kase think about it." He was off the chair and into the bedroom with his jocks down in an instant. This is the result of him not having sex for two nights, I loved these situations as he got on his knees and did me.
Trish and Joe turned up and she said that Ethan will start in a few days she had no worries about him. I started going through my wardrobe and was picking outfits to wear to work although you can't see them properly under the smock I wear. I also have to take Chloe shopping, and I will try and get her to come into the salon one day soon.
"I need to buy Chloe a couple of fifties or sixties frocks, some she can wear around the museum and at home just to get into the role. Trish, you have to show her the tricks Adele used for her eyes she has to practice that too. Joe, you have to film it all."
"I have work."
"You can take a day off that's all it will need."
"I will buy some cameras tomorrow just the video type instead of using phones. They are quite cheap now." Kasey said.
"Get some spares, and one for Chloe she might surprise us and want to film some words of wisdom, maybe."
"Done six cameras."
"Seven, I might need one too," Sam called out.
"Seven it is."
"Use your trust fund card to buy the frocks and makeup Adam, everything must be placed on that."
"Ok boss."
"You do know you will be participating?"
"I half expected to anyway."
"Good."
Jimmy had set up Chloe to start work on Thursday for three nights, they will train her up on their tour talks. Trish and I will get her ready for the nights, they are only two-hour tours. She will have plenty of time to go out if needs be. On those nights when she is working we will leave the cameras on, and one will be given to the other tour guides.
Joe's mum had rung and thanked me for everything, and I told her it wasn't me it was Trish. She insisted I had a hand in it so she wanted to thank me anyway. Such a lovely lady she is.
Sam was feeling okay and I looked at his ankle again and kissed it better, he giggled. A feast arrived from downstairs and Trish helped put it on plates.
"I put yours on your apartment account, Joe." Kasey smiled.
"Good."
"And Sams you are shouting him nuggets tonight." He laughed.
He was still half-heartily reading the admirals papers off and on, then he started tapping into his laptop.
Trish went to sit with Sam and Joe followed her, I guess I will just sit here and watch my man do his thing. I grabbed the box with all the contracts in it and started sorting it into dates. They were a little messed up because a few of us had read through them. I then started making notes on the fashion houses that used her. Chloe doesn't need to know all the ins and outs just the main brands.
They went back home and Joe told us Mick was moving in a few days, Kasey was reminded he had to get the cameras tomorrow. I reminded Trish she had to buy makeup and get vintage colors and a lot of false eyelashes, they were big back then. I looked closely at Trisha's eyes she sometimes wears them I have noticed.
Sam was put to bed and he got extra cuddles and we were reassured he would be going to kindy in the morning.
"What's the admiral's case about?"
"The court martial of a seamen Adam."
"What did he do?"
"Nothing much only froze during combat practice, he almost destroyed a helicopter sitting on the deck. Lucky for him there was no one hurt, it's all a load of crap in my book."
"How's that?"
"Well, he witnessed another incident a year ago where a fellow shipman was badly injured. He wasn't involved but was suspended anyway for not reacting fast enough."
"So what do you think?"
"He's severely dyslexic Adam, not his fault, but he is in the wrong job. Adam a little-known fact with the forces is, some guys sign up because the pay and conditions are good, and they think that's all they can do in life. Many of them have limited education but seem to pass all the recruitment requirements, they exist on their cunning and some bravery." This guy is dyslexic and he doesn't have the normal reactions that able-bodied men have, to use a description I don't agree with."
"I see, what will happen to him do you know?"
"I will recommend a complete assessment and maybe a shift to a less responsible job. They can't court-martial him for being different, but he needs to be shifted, or dismissed, but not dishonorably." That's my Kasey always fighting for the underdog.
We made love and I slept well in his arms, just his body smells sent me off to my safe place.
Sam was full of beans in the morning and eager to get to kindy. He wanted to continue showing the other kids how to ride a horse. We talked with him about being less show and more talk, and he understood and promised he will be more careful in the future. He ate his breakfast while Kasey started typing out his findings and recommendations.
He slipped over a piece of paper to me.
"Read it."
I looked at it and could make out the words but it was a very slow read, in the end, I got the gist of what the guy was saying.
"That is his entrance exam papers, did you notice anything different?"
"Yes, I had to read it word for word it was slow going."
"I will make a lawyer out of you yet Adam, a sure sign of someone who can't read or write properly. They should have picked it up at the recruiting station."
"You searched for this?"
"I can search for just about anything."
"I see, thank god I was a good boy then."
"Except for that fail you got in year eight, that must have hurt."
"I had a lot of things going on that year."
"Yes, the boys in your class I suspect."
"I was thirteen and my hormones were confusing me. The kid that sat in front of me was a gorgeous blonde, he distracted me a little."
"I didn't know you liked blondes?"
"I don't normally but he was on the rugby team, built like a brick outhouse."
"Did you go there?"
"No, he was also thick as a brick, he got lots of fails." I laughed.
I dressed to impress today and I put on the tightest stove pipe pair of jeans that I had on. Matched with a Jimmy Hendrix vintage t-shirt and loose open shirt with rolled-up sleeves, my man started as soon as I walked out. I had to almost run for the elevator. I figured once in the shower was enough and I can't help it if my pouch was on display to all and sundry these jeans are famous for doing that. I believe the latest craze is grey sweatpants, no underwear. I must buy Kase some.
The smells and the glint of the chandeliers were still there waiting silently for me as I slipped through the doorway. I did my job and waited for my staff to arrive. I have bookings today, and Tim has to deliver wigs to the theatre and pick up some more to be done. Trish has makeup duty and I will take some time off when Chloe comes in.
Gloria was first to arrive and she, as usual, is giving my Trish a good run for her money, she always looks impeccable and we should have hired her to do the makeup but I won't put Trish out of a job just yet. She had a great night out at a navy get-together with the admiral last night, she was cruised by many and whisked away early. She giggled when she said.
"He was a little jealous Adam, I ended up with two phone numbers."
"Are you going to use them?" She shrugged her shoulders and said.
"Maybe, one of them was so adorable." Then she giggled.
"Okay."
"Of course not I'm just having a lend of you. Nothing is further from my mind. And anyway, Peters made me throw them away." Food for thought Adam, sounds like the admiral is maybe a little in love with our Gloria.
I toiled away and Marko had asked if he could help Tim out when he gets back, that was okay with me and I will probably lend a hand when I'm not busy. Kasey came by he had just dropped Sam off at kindy with more instructions to be less animated, he giggled because Sam skipped into the play area pretending he was a horse.
He sat and had a coffee and we talked about the movie, he was going to buy the recorders today, he can get them cheap over the other side of town. He wanted to fiddle in my jeans but they were so tight he had to be content with a good grope.
Those grey sweats are becoming urgent.
Chloe called at lunchtime she had been to the museum and met the two tour guides, they went through everything with her and she was still very excited.
"Okay baby come with me we have shopping to do."
I took her to my vintage shop on the corner and we looked through dozens of dresses, she tried four on and then chose the ones she liked, all four of them and one with a big petticoat. A couple of handbags and gloves, not to forget the shoes too. This will be her daily wear, when she is dressed in Adele's stuff she will use the museum garments.
"Now, Kasey has paperwork and a contract for you to sign, if the wages aren't to your liking please say so, we have been generous but there is a little leeway."
"I get paid?"
"Of course you do, you're not doing all this work for nothing."
"I thought I was doing it for the experience not working."
"You are working now, Chloe the cameras are on and they are recording your every movement. A lot of the footage we won't use but it does invade your privacy a bit so you get paid handsomely for the liberties we are taking. Plus you are now an actress and you need to be paid." She sat there for a moment and I thought she was going to cry but she held off, she just whispered a simple thank you back.
Trish did some trial runs with the makeup while Marko and she caught up, Gloria intervened and did the lashes, movie star style.
She looked awesome by the time everyone had a go and put their ten cents worth of suggestions in. She was dazzling and suited the salon perfectly as she swished around the big space. I had to do it, it's in my DNA. I took her by the arm and escorted her around a few alleyways, we called into a few vintage shops and left the ladies open-mouthed, a movie star was in their presence but they couldn't work out which one. I was having fun by telling everyone she was the star of a new movie being shot around Brisbane.
She was shaking when we got back.
"That was scary Adam."
"Get used to it, maybe this will catapult you into a big career as a movie star."
"You think so?'
"I know so." I kissed her cheek then I had to have some lunch with my husband. She sat with us while Kasey got her to sign some stuff, then he handed over quite a large retainer check, she screamed we filmed it. I also had an idea and will film her driving Jimmy's car one day, just around the city streets.
With all this going on I didn't have time to go buy Kasey some sweats, but his bikini underwear is doing it for me at the moment.
Forty-five wigs and the big bucks are rolling in. Tim arrived with ten boxes and the instruction and photo sheets. It's a big job but he was excited to be doing it again, we are coming up to our theatre season soon, so there will be more.
Gloria is well trained on wigs to help if needed and of course, there's Marko but he has to be watched, he gets a little bit aggressive on them sometimes.
Chloe left and Kasey kissed me farewell, Joe arrived and lady muck had purchased a chicken salad roll for him. Chloe hugged him before she left and he said.
"Don't forget we are taking mum out Wednesday night."
"I won't, I think it's a good idea, Joey. Trish is coming isn't she?"
"Yes I will be there," Trish smiled.
"It's just a get-together so mum can talk to Trish some more, and Chloe can tell her more details about the new job. Don't worry baby, we are going local to the pizza place." He laughed.
"Oh?"
"Well mum likes low key, she doesn't flaunt herself around at fancy restaurants she likes to keep it local."
"I knew I liked her from the get-go, I'll bring the wine." Trish was beaming. I think this family is good for her.
That was it for my day, and I walked with Kasey to go pick up Sam. He was all talk again today and had some surprises for us, his teacher is going to see if they can get a small baby animal farm to come by for the kids. They are having a family day soon so it says in the leaflet. I will get Spiderman to make an appearance, hopefully, Joe won't be busy that day.
Our visitor looked awesome in his full admiral's suit, he stands out and was having a beer at the restaurant when we walked by. We all caught the lift and Sam chattered away with him about boats.
He had a bag with him and when he gave it to Sam he went ape over the bear in a sailor's suit that was inside.
"We need to name him baby."
"I don't know daddy."
"What about sailor Pete?" Kasey said.
"That is a good one papa, yes sailor Pete, come and meet my other friends." he ran off with the bear and gathered up his other friends, they all sat to watch cartoons.
"Thank you, he's getting quite a collection now."
"I heard, so I didn't want the navy to miss out."
"Now Kasey what have you got for me?"
"This is not going ahead, the kid is innocent it makes no sense."
"But he nearly blew up a helicopter."
"So?"
"Well he missed but it was his doing."
"He's dyslexic admiral, he can't be charged because the navy hired him. They have to take responsibility for his actions."
"I see, and why?"
"Look at his entrance exam papers first."
He handed them over and started reading them while I got them a beer.
"This is a mess."
"Exactly, why did the navy hire him in the first place, there has to be some accountability on their side. It's so obvious he can't read or write properly and you put him in charge of a cannon?"
"You know that's the way it is, recruitment in the forces is waning, and this exam is considered acceptable."
"Okay then we have to come up with a better solution, he has to be moved far away from any weapons or relieved of his duty, not degraded that's barbaric."
"I will talk to the others then."
"I will take up his cause if it comes to them going ahead with this, I will defend him and win then he can sue the navy."
"What do you suggest?"
"A job that suits him, in the kitchen maybe, he can learn a good trade cooking instead of blowing up helicopters."
"Done, we will shift him and you are right we have a responsibility towards him. Thank you Kasey you did a good job."
"If you want to slip a few others under my door I will be pleased to look at them for you, not anything huge at the moment I'm too busy."
"Thank you, I will and I won't make a nuisance of myself." He looked at me and said.
"I like her a lot Adam, no other lady has made me feel this way before, If something big happens you will be the first to know."
"I understand admiral, we all love her and she is what I call a quality item." I smiled.
"She sure is my friend."
"Do you own any grey sweats?"
"No why?"
"Just wondering." I got a kick under the table from you know who.
He left shortly after and I was happy he is taking Gloria seriously, and not using her up. I looked in the fridge and got some chicken wings out we will have them tonight. As Sam talked to his new friends Kasey showed me his underwear, which was around his ankles in the bedroom for a short time. I also showed him photos of guys in grey sweatpants and he said he will get some tomorrow.
He started unpacking his boxes and charging up the cameras he had picked up. That got Sam interested and he helped him while the wings warmed up in the oven.
Joe and Trish arrived and there was plenty for them, we talked about the admiral and I told her he was trying to be more genuine with Gloria, she let me know that Gloria let it slip after I left she was totally in love with him. My fingers are crossed, we can only live in hope. I do think they are suited, they both have an ego the size of Uluru, meaning they are both gorgeous and know it.
I don't have that problem I just like to look good, and I looked very good hanging over the balcony window while Kasey had his wicked way with me, it was tough for him because even though he had been fixed up earlier he still imagined he needed more and my jeans were the catalyst.