OK folks.. this is not what you are expecting for part 23. It's not what I expected either. It was originally done for about a week, but before I uploaded it I had to change the ending. Thank you for all of the support and love you have given that has brought this series into life.
Jon Stonewolf@angelfire.com www.stormloader.com/articwolf ------------------------------------------------ Chapter One:
"I fucking hate cufflinks" said Nick, fumbling with the French Cuffs of his formal shirt.
Jonathan snickered and walked over to help. "Hold still Nick" he said. "Damn. You are more impatient then anyone else I know"
"Why do I have to wear a tux?" Nick asked. "I look good in a suit"
"Because it is formal" said Jonathan getting the cufflinks attached. "Let's not forget you look incredibly sexy in it too"
Nick smiled at that one. He looked up and kissed Jonathan. "You don't look too bad either"
"You all ready for this babe?" asked Jonathan reaching for his tux jacket.
"I guess so" said Nick. "I looked at the speech before Brandon took the laptop downstairs. Thank God it is short"
"You'll do fine babe" said Jonathan. "The lap top will be set to the speech, just look at it on the podium. Come on. It is show time"
Walking out of the Presidential Suite of the hotel that Nick now owned they were picked up in the corridor by Danny, Chris and 2 other security agents. Danny had pretty much taken over the security of the hotel for the evening. After some fairly terse words with the Director of Security for the hotel in which the words asshole and firing were mentioned, the command of the staff was given to Danny for the night. Waiting at the elevators were two of the hotel security staff. They held the elevator open for them.
As they went down in the elevator, Jonathan looked over at Danny. "Where's the piece? Leave it at home?"
"Nope" said Danny. " Your tailors took care of that"
This earned a glare, but wasn't meant. It was a special night and Jonathan was in a good mood. Nick on the other hand was nervous. Suddenly he felt Jonathan's hands on his.
"You'll be OK babe" said Jonathan softly. "I'm so proud of you"
"Thanks babe" said Nick.
The doors of the elevator opened into the lobby. Standing in the lobby was most of the hotel staff. They started applauding as Nick walked out into the lobby area. Nick turned 3 different shades of red. He was amazed to see the looks on all of their faces. All the departments were there. Front Office, Housekeeping, Banquets, Kitchen Staff, Sales. Each looked at Nick with honest expressions. Nick turned to see Jonathan standing there, a flute of champagne in his hand. The light danced off the crystal glass as it reflected off his gold watch. Nick started to get a little uptight until he saw underneath the bow tie Jonathan was wearing was the leather necklace he had made. This made him feel warm and comfortable. Turning back to the lobby he acknowledged the applause and walked towards the Grand Ballroom.
As if some silent signal was given, as Nick and Jonathan came within 20 feet of the main entrance, the doors opened of their own accord. Jonathan gave Nick's hand a squeeze and let him go forward. The opening solo trumpet from "Fanfare For the Common Man" by Aaron Copeland began. Nick squared his shoulders and walked alone into the doors. As one the crowd stood turned and applauded the arrival of the new owner. Nick was stunned to see over 800 people in the ballroom. After a few moments Chris was standing next to him and went forward to guide him to the table. Finally after being introduced to the Mayor of Boston, and Council Members, Executive Committee members of the hotel, they were finally seated at their table.
It was an enjoyable evening for all at the table. Talk swirled around from politics to Boston, to the possibility of acquiring the Casino, to Switzerland. Anthony told a few stories about Jonathan that had him turning red as an apple. A couple of stories caused Nick to raise an eyebrow.
"You never did that with me" said Nick with a smile.
"I don't plan on it either" said Jonathan laughing.
Finally after dessert had been served the General Manager stood up to the podium.
"Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen" said the manager. "As we near the Millennium the times have truly changed. I used to have my speeches on paper. Nick has his on a laptop" This brought laughter and a round of applause. "Seriously though, times do change. Tonight we are here to welcome a new owner and a new member of the family to Boston. I know that he will have the full support of the staff here. Please welcome to Boston, Nick Covington."
There was polite applause as Nick stood and walked to the podium. As he took the stage he shook the hands again of the Mayor and the General Manager. At the podium he looked at the laptop and took a deep breath. As he flipped up the top the screen saver was on and it was of two men fucking in an outragous position. Nick could not help but laugh at this.
Hitting the space bar the speech came up; with an addition. It was from Jonathan. It simply said: Thought that would break the ice.. Love ya.
"Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen" said Nick. "I apologize for the outburst. Something on the computer reminded me of something that happened coming over from Switzerland this morning."
This caused Karen to give Jonathan a strange look and Jonathan to blush.
"I've never owned a hotel, but from traveling these past 5 or 6 weeks, I have learned a lot about them. They are a lot like families. My own personal experiences with family has generally left me cold but the reception I got tonight by the staff was one of warmth and gentility." Nick paused for a moment and got a far away look on his face. He closed the laptop. "This speech I started was written for me, but there's more I want to share"
Jonathan put down his wine glass and sat upright with a look of disbelief on his face..
"I am one of the luckiest people on this planet. Two months ago I had maybe two hundred dollars in my bank account. Today, I own this hotel, and evidently another one in Switzerland. I have not two hundred dollars but 350 million dollars in my account. I am 20 years old and could never spend that kind of money in two or three life times. Tonight isn't about money or hotels. It is about something more special. I have something that is more priceless. It is the love of another human being. I never really knew love until this year. That love is an unbreakable bond. The reason I am telling you this is that because of the love I know and experience that I have the courage to stand before you tonight. I hope in some way to bring that love to the hotel and teach others to pass on that love to the clients of this hotel. Let them feel like they are a part of the family that is this hotel."
Nick looked over at Jonathan and smiled. "Thank you all for coming. Having enjoyed my food and my wine please enjoy the rest of the evening and tell everyone you know that we are here to stay and will bring this hotel into the Millennium as a shining light in the Boston night."
As one the crowd stood to applaud Nick. He smiled and left the podium and walked back to the table. He walked straight to Jonathan and hugged him and whispered something in his ear. Jonathan smiled and nodded at Danny and motioned towards the doors. They rose and made their way through the crowd, stopping to shake hands along the way. Finally after 15 minutes of stopping to speak with people and handshaking they were back in the lobby being escorted to the elevators. After a brief trip to the top of the hotel they were behind the doors of the suite Nick took off his jacket and tie and threw them on the couch. The turned and kissed Jonathan
"We got three hours until the plane has to leave." said Nick. "Lets do it"
"Thought I was the horndog" said Jonathan.
Nick pushed Jonathan down on the couch and undid his shirt. Sliding his tongue over Jonathan's nipples he trailed it up to his neck and finally began kissing him; slowly at first then with growing passion. Jonathan's hands trailed under Nick's shirt to feel the ridged abs of his smooth stomach. As the two continued to kiss, their clothes soon ended up on the floor. Together joined as one they lay on the couch. Nick positioned himself on top of Jonathan and reaching back lined up Jonathan's cock to his hairy hole.
"Take me man" said Nick. He ground his ass against Jonathan's hard cock.
Jonathan reached under and lined his cock up. Slowly pushing upwards he slid his 7" into Nick. Moaning, he reached up and pulled Nick down to kiss him. Jonathan started a slow up and down motion with his hips slowly going deeper and deeper until his pubic hair was grinding against Nicks firm ass cheeks. Nick could only squeeze his eyes in pleasure and the sensations went through him. Jonathan's hard cock was scraping against his prostate sending crashing waves of pleasure through him. Wanting to make it last he pulled himself off of Jonathan with effort and pulled Jonathan onto the floor. Jonathan landed on top of Nick. The two continued to kiss and grope. Finally Jonathan stood and pulled Nick up and picked him up in his arms. He took Nick into the bedroom and placed him on the bed. Spreading Nick's legs he positioned himself and inserted his cock into Nick. Slowly thrusting and building up pace, he stroked Nick in the same pace. Nick reached up to kiss Jonathan. As their tongues dueled Nick moaned and began shooting his load all over the two of them. The continued to kiss as Nick's orgasm rocked him. The clenching of the muscles caused exquisite pleasure to shoot thru Jonathan's cock. Soon he felt his own load erupting deep into Nick. Finally the two collapsed on the bed holding each other. They were soaked in both cum and sweat. As Jonathan's cock shrunk, it softly slipped out of Nick's ass
"I love you baby" said Jonathan, softly kissing Nick.
"I love you too man" said Nick. As by some silent signal, their passions reawakened. Nicks cock started to swell. Jonathan reached down and fingered Nick's hole. He took the cum slicked fingers and spread the slick load all over Nick's cock. Rolling over on to his stomach he offered his ass to his lover. Nick easily slipped into Jonathan's ass. Sliding in and out he was kissing and biting Jonathan on the shoulders. Finally moaning he ripped his cock out and stroked off his load all over Jonathan's ass and back. Lying down he rubbed his softening cock thru the slime.
"I think the sheets need changing" said Jonathan laughing.
"Oh man that was so good" said Nick. "I never knew it could feel so good"
"Only with you baby" said Jonathan softly kissing Nick. "Come on we gotta get in the shower. The flight is scheduled in 45 minutes."
"How long in Vegas?" asked Nick as they got up and walked to the bathroom.
"In and out I should think unless you want to stay" said Jonathan. He pulled Nick into the shower stall with him and ran his hands over nicks sculpted abs.
"Uhm. oh damn that's good" murmured Nick as Jonathan licked his nipples. "If you are just goin in and out could I stay here?"
Jonathan noted the rising of Nick's cock and started to suck on it. Swallowing deeply he took all of the 8.5 inches into his throat. Making swallowing motions he felt Nick's cock start to swell. He quickly grabbed the soap in his hand, soaping it up and worked two fingers into Nick's ass. Nick cried out as he started shooting down Jonathan's throat. Feeling him explode, he pulled back to catch the cum on his tounge. As the orgasm subsided, he rose and kissed Nick letting some of his own seed return to him. Nick kissed back and started to stroke Jonathan. As they kissed the water flowed over them Soon Jonathan was shooting his own load all over Nicks cock. Finally spent the two washed and dried each other.
As Jonathan was dressing he asked Nick why he wanted to stay.
"Kinda was hoping to just hang out around town with Paul. Little bit jet lagged." said Nick as he lay in a bathrobe on the bed.
Jonathan finished dressing and bent down to kiss Nick. "OK babe" he said. "The hearings start at 9am their time which is noon here. I should be airborne no later then 4pm tomorrow afternoon. I'll be back in time for dinner"
Nick returned the kiss, pulling Jonathan on top of him. "Don't be late baby"
Chapter Two:
The next morning Nick awoke around 11:30 in the morning. It felt strange not to have Jonathan next to him. Lying in the bed he remembered the furious love making they had done the night before. Without realizing it he found himself stroking his cock. Feeling the tingling in his balls he decided to continue. Closing his eyes he spread he legs wide and worked a finger into his ass. This sent him over the edge blowing a thick wad of cum all over his sculpted abs. When he came of the orgasm he opened his eyes to see Paul standing there before him.
"Nice load dude" said Paul laughing.
"Shit bro" said Nick trying to cover himself up and giving up. "How the fuck did you get in here?"
"Chris let me in man" said Paul. He went into the bathroom and came back with a towel which he threw at Nick. "No big deal man. Ain't the first load I seen ya shoot"
"Yeah yeah" said Nick. He got up ignoring the towel and walked over towards Paul. He still had some cum on his hand which he jokingly slapped around onto Paul's face. "That's what you get for watching man"
Paul gave a grunt of disgust and started to push Nick away. "Pervert" he said.
Nick laughed. "You know ya want me man"
"What I want is food. Go shower and get that mess of your bod"
Chapter Three:
About the time Nick was getting out of the shower, Jonathan rose and stood to face the Licensing Committee. After preliminaries were over Jonathan began speaking about his plans and reasons for wanting to take over control of the casino. For two hours Jonathan outlined his premise for taking control of the casino while maintaining in the background. He reasoned that the management of the casino would be the same while the only difference would be a new owner.
Following his outlining there was a brief 15 minute break. Upon returning, the board took up the next phase of the hearing which involved individual questioning from each of the board members.
About 45 minutes into the second phase, Danny slipped silently into the room. He and two other agents had been outside the doors waiting patiently. He walked up to Brandon and tapped him silently on the shoulder and motioned him to the back doors. Brandon got up and walked out the doors. Jonathan continued to answer the questions and rarely relied upon his attorneys for answers. Five minutes later, Brandon walked back into the room. Squaring his shoulders he walked back down to the table where Jonathan and his lawyers were. He stood waiting for a break in the questions.
"A moment's indulgence?" he asked the council. The chairman of the council nodded his approval.
Brandon leaned down and whispered something into Jonathan's ear. Five words followed by two more that forever shattered Jonathan's world. The council saw a range of emotions cross Jonathan's face. Shock. Fear. Resignation. Anger. Momentary he lowered his head. After some 10 seconds he raised it and reached for the glass of water in front of him. Drinking down the glass he stood and buttoned his jacket. Finally he spoke.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I beg the council's apology in taking up your valuable time. I hereby withdraw my intentions for control of the casino. Good Day"
With that he turned and walked towards the door, leaving the council and his attorneys dumbfounded. Walking out the door he was met by Danny.
"Get me to the plane before I lose it" he whispered. The rest of the trip was a blur for him.
The FINAL chapter.
Jonathan stood on the beach at Cape Cod. Rain was pouring down as it had for the past two hours. Danny, Chris and Brandon stood about 200 feet away from him. Jonathan hadn't moved as the tide slowly approached his feet. Never moving, never caring. His mind was blank. In his hand was a silver urn. All that was left of his life. Once more he replayed in his mind the events of three weeks prior.
On board the Gulfstream V bound for Las Vegas, Jonathan had slept through the night. He awoke around 5 AM local time as they touched down, got dressed in sweats and walked off the plane to the waiting car. As the car drove thru the night to the hotel where he would be staying he felt strange traveling alone. He realized just how much Nick had come to mean to him; always with him. Nick had asked to stay behind in Boston to explore the city with Paul and get over the jet lag. . Since Jonathan could never say no to what Nick would want, he had agreed. After the dinner at the hotel, where Nick had done well with his speech, they had made love long and hard ,in the Presidential Suite; each orgasming twice before collapsing into each others arms. Brandon had knocked on the door to the suite around 2AM and told Jonathan they needed to get to the airport.
"I'm going to miss you baby" said Jonathan
"I am too" said Nick, playing with Jonathan's nipples.
While in the council chambers, Brandon had returned from outside the council hall and asked for a moment. Then Jonathan's nightmare began. "We have to go now" said Brandon. "Nick's dead"
Jonathan had maintained his composure until they had gotten on board the jet. A deathly silence reigned over all of them. Jonathan walked to the bar and found a bottle of Jack Daniels. Unscrewing the top he poured at least 2" down his throat. Turning towards Danny he asked the question he dreaded.
"What happened?" he asked quietly.
"He and Paul and Chris were walking across the street by the public library on the way to the T stop and a drunk driver blew thru the light and curve, jumped the curb and caught Nick. He was killed instantly. Paul and Chris are both in the hospital in critical condition. I don't think Chris is gonna make it."
Jonathan turned around and went to the bedroom and closed the door.
Now, as he stood in the rain he never knew where the tears had stopped and the rain had cascaded down his face. Not wearing a hat or using an umbrella he stood watching the waves. Finally he spoke first as to himself then seemingly to Nick.
"You entered my life and gave me purpose. A reason to love, to live. You gave me peace." Jonathan was speaking. A lone seagull flew overhead. "Go now find peace, a happiness that you gave me."
Jonathan stood now as the tide was over his shoes and lapping at his ankles. He opened the urn. Nick's body had been cremated and for the three weeks had sat in the urn on Jonathan's desk. As he turned the urn upside down the ashes began to filter out. Swept by the wind they blew into the ocean. In his mind he heard the lyrics of the song Dennis DeYoung had written for his best friend and drummer who had died unexpectedly..
'We were the wild ones So sure those days would never end Now they're only memories my friend. I swear I saw you On a crowded street today. I almost called your name Thinking of all those yesterdays. Heaven help me. How I miss my friend. Dear John I'll see you. Some day again. There be a celebration When all will be revealed. We'll have a reunion High on a hill. Dear John how are you? God knows its Heaven Where you are Find some peace there May it never end. Dear John My heart knows We'll meet again. Dear John I'll see you again some day again."
-Dear John
Dennis DeYoung, STYX
As the last of the ashes were released the rain slowed. Looking skyward it seemed he heard the voice that once gave him purpose.
"Let go" It said. "I'll be here waiting" .
Jonathan turned and saw a rainbow from the parted clouds on the horizon. He smiled a sad smile but the first one in three weeks.
As he walked past Danny he spoke three words. "Take me home". ============================================== Thank you again to all who have loved this series into creation.