The men walked into the dining room and were shown to a table near a window. The special of the evening was a New Orleans style menu. Starters were Oysters Rockefeller, Coquille St. Jacques, Mock-Turtle Bisque or Vichyssoise. Main dishes were red-beans and rice with Andouille Sausage, Chicken Jambalaya, Tournedos Rossini, Shrimp Creole, Redfish with Creole Hollandaise, Mushroom Cajun rice and potatoes Dauphine. The main dessert was Bananas Foster, invented by the famous restaurant, Brennan's in New Orleans. (If you are ever in N.O. You have got to go there. The restaurant is fabulous!) The brunch on Sunday's is fantastic! In fact, the phrase `Breakfast at Brennan's' is their local moniker.
"This is really exciting for me as we are starting a new venture at my restaurants by serving foods from different areas of the US. Our first target is to offer a New Orleans menu, almost like this one, for two weeks, then off a week before going to another region like New England, Tex-Mex, etc.". I did a pre-trial tasting before we left, and it was a huge success. Karl asked, which restaurant do you own? Robbie smiled and said, Blackford's and there are 10 of them." Karl exclaimed, "I take clients there all the time for dinners and lunches. I love your restaurants, actually they're my fav."
He then looked at Tommy and asked, "What do you do for yourself?" Tommy shared he was a senior partner at his father's law firm, Gilman and Son. Dealing in corporate law mostly.
Walt smiled and said he was Senior Vice President of an import-export firm in town named Carter's. And if I do say so myself, we do very well. I work long hours, but it eases the hurt. The couple looked at each other and smiled.
Dinner was ordered, and everything was outstanding. Everyone tried different dishes and shared bites and the flavors were wonderful. Robbie thought to himself, I should chat with the chef about using some of the recipes for our restaurants.
Dessert was made at tableside for several groups of diners, everyone was delighted with the flamed Bananas Foster and the French coffee with chicory. Everyone was full and seemed delighted with the menu. They quickly discussed what do for the rest of the evening. No one felt like gambling. Maybe some dancing in a bit after a stroll on deck.
Karl asked Walt about himself and he replied, "I just lost my fianc in an automobile accident. We were about to get married when he died. We bought a house in Hillsborough and I just moved there. I throw myself into work and sleep a lot. Friends insisted I take this cruise and get away for a while. They got off in Acapulco. I was lucky enough to meet Robbie and Tommy, so we have been paling around since we got on in San FRANCISCO."
Walt asked, "If you don't mind me asking, how come you're single, I mean you're a very attractive guy, very well mannered, and an intelligent man?"
Karl smiled and nodded, "I was in a long-term relationship, and I thought it was a wonderful, loving, monogamous relationship for seven years. But I came home from work early one day eight months ago and found Bob, my partner, in bed with my best friend, Bruce. My `friend' was fucking the hell out of my partner (who always told me he was a total top.)"
"I just stared at them, turning to leave I screamed to them, `GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY HOUSE!!' I own the house. Thank god, Bob was not on the deed. I turned and left, slamming the door. I returned home about two hours later and they were both gone and some of Bob's clothing were gone with them.. I've since found out he was fucking other guys all the time over the last three years, so this was not a one-time thing. I was pissed beyond words. I called a locksmith and had all the locks changed immediately and changed the code on the alarm. I also called my lawyer and had a restraining order filed against him.
He has since disappeared and seems to have vanished. I immediately went to my doctor for testing and thank goodness, I am clear and clean. During all of this, I called his cell, which of course he didn't answer, and in a voice mail, told him his stuff would be on the porch and to come get it by the weekend or it was going to charity. I boxed all of his crap and put it on the front porch. He never came by, so I donated all his stuff to the homeless shelter. I have not heard from his since, thank God!!
"So, I am single and would love to find a friend to pal around with, and if it grows into moreÉso be it!"
Walt sat there with an open mouth. shaking his head. "OH MY GOD. That's awful." The men smiled at each other and just sat in thought for a while. Walt looked at Karl and said, "I know for both of us, it has been a shitty time. We have been through a lot. But hey, life goes on and we have to make the best of what life throws at us. Let's take a walk, chat some more and maybe make plans for tomorrow. I find that you're easy to talk to and if I may state, easy on the eyes too!!"
Karl blushed a bit and smiled. "That is the nicest thing anyone has said to me in a long time, and by the way, just to let you know. I think you are sexy as hell and incredibly good looking too!" It was now time for Walt to blush. He leaned over and kissed Karl on the cheek. The men walked side by side around the deck, taking in the moonlight and its romantic setting, neither was willing to push things further, at least for now.
After a while the men said good night, setting a time to meet in the morning for breakfast on the Lido deck. The men smiled, hugged slightly, said good night. Each smiling and thinking what a fun night they enjoyed.
Walt undressed, hung up his clothes, crawled into bed and drifted off to sleep smiling, thinking about Karl.
When Karl reached his stateroom, he also undressed and hung everything up, brushed his teeth, and crawled into bed smiling and thought, `What a nice man Walt is and maybe Walt hoped for more. Only time will tell.
Unknowingly, all the men woke up about the same time, stretched and got out of bed. Tommy and Robbie kissed per usual.
As Walt showered, he realized his cock was hard and smiled. He was slightly excited about seeing Karl at breakfast.
Although he missed Mathew greatly, Walt wondered if it was too soon to maybe date again. It had been nearly a year since his death. During that time had several requests for dates and invitations but turned them all down. Walt just wasn't ready. He was glad his friends encouraged him to come on the cruise though, but sadly his friends had to leave the cruise in Acapulco and go home to work. He was so glad he met Robbie and Tommy and now Karl.
They were at sea for the day and Walt was looking forward to relaxing in the sun.
While Walt was showering, Robbie had latched onto Tommy's big, hard cock and was sucking on it with gusto. Tommy was moaning. Tommy's pre-cum tasted so good and Robbie was cherishing every drop. Tommy turned his husband around and sat on his face, so he could feast on Robbie's hairy hole with his tongue. God he loved to eat, savor and tongue fuck Robbie's hairy hole.
The harder Robbie moaned, his tongue went deeper into Robbie's ass. Robbie was groaning when suddenly Tommy went stiff and shot a huge load into Robbie's mouth and Tommy's tongue deep in his hole set him off, shooting six squirts all over Tommy's hairy abs. Robbie turned around and laid on top of his husband and they kissed.
Caressing each other and murmuring I love you, they finally got up and went in to shower and dress for the day: shorts and polos. They were hungry and needed coffee desperately so off to breakfast they went.
When Walt opened his door, there was Karl waiting for him with a yellow rose in his hand and a big smile on his face. Walt, slightly taken aback, smiled and exclaimed, "Good Morning and what a way to start it!"
Smiling back, Karl replied, "I've thought about you all morning and thought it would be fun to escort you to breakfast. I really enjoyed chatting last night and sensed some sort of connection."
"I felt it too, but let's do this very slowly. I am not sure I'm ready for anything heavy."
Karl handed the rose to Walt smiling and said, "My thoughts exactly."
Walt turned and put the rose in a small vase and they went off to breakfast wearing huge smiles and looking forward to spending the day together. They met Robbie and Tommy on deck drinking coffee. The men stood and greeted their friends with a hug and kiss on the cheek. Robbie nudged Tommy as they looked at Walt and Karl and smiled.
The men went to the buffet and picked breakfast. Eggs Benedict for Tommy and Robbie, with fruit on the side. Walt chose a ham and cheese omelet with toast and crispy hash browns. Karl chose a wonderful-looking mushroom, spinach and cheese omelet also with fruit and home fried potatoes. The men tucked into breakfast while coffee and juice were delivered.
The men discussed what was on for the day. Tommy stretched and said, "I need a work-out desperately. I feel as fat as a stately pig!!" Everyone laughed and Walt agreed, "I hear you brother. I `ve been eating like one, so after breakfast, let's change into work-out gear, take a few laps around the deck, and head to the gym for an hour. Oh, and then we can meet at the dining trough for lunch!"
Robbie was laughing so hard he almost fell out of his chair. Breakfast finished, the men went to change and reconvene on the promenade deck for their run and their work-out. (Oh joy, oh rapture, Oh bliss!)
The men had a long, sweaty work-out, and agreed it felt so good to do all that exercise. They grabbed an iced tea and asked what was up now? Walt pulled out the ship's list of activities for the day. A old movie, `Casablanca,' was at 2:00 pm and card games: bridge, canasta and cribbage were being offered after that, as well as high tea. Oh joy, more food!!! YEA!! Sounds like a plan.
The men went off to shower and change. They met in the dining room and had salads for lunch with more iced tea. Then off to the movie and everyone had a great time.
Following the film, they went to play some cards. That turned into a spirited game of four handed cribbage. An amusing time was had by all. Walt looked at his friends and said, "I need to lay down for a while and get rested up for tonight. Let's get dressed up for dinner in the Equinox Room tonight, my treat! But Karl objected, "Why don't you and I split it? It's my way of saying thanks. What is the dress code tonight? How dressy do we get?" Walt replied, "How about dinner jackets, and do some dancing after dinner?"
"Sounds great to us," echoed Tommy and Robbie. "Let's meet in the lounge at 7:00 for drink and then off to dinner." Karl went to a house phone and made reservation for dinner at 8:00 for 4.
The men separated and went to their staterooms to rest and get dressed for the evening. Walt pulled out a stunning off-white linen dinner jacket and a dark blue vest and matching bow tie and an off-white evening shirt. Karl surveyed his wardrobe and pulled out a gorgeous dark blue, silk dinner jacket, a matching cummerbund and tie with a white French linen evening shirt. Robbie also opted for a crme dinner jacket with a bright blue vest and matching tie. Tommy pulled out his very pale pink linen and silk dinner jacket with black accessories. Tommy called to have their outfits pressed and placed them at the door. All set for the evening, they laid down to rest before dinner.
Mmmmmm. Could romance be growing between Walt and Karl? Only time will tell, and they have another two weeks on board ship. Lots could happen! I hope everyone is enjoying my story, as I stated in the very beginning of the story, some of the things mentioned actually happened to me.
So please enjoy my stroll down memory lane. Thanks again to my darling Allen for all his encouragement and help! As always, be true to yourself, play safe always and please donate to Nifty. I hope everyone had a HAPPY PRIDE!!!!
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