Maxines Divorce episode 15
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Chapter 41
In the parking lot of the Senior Towers Gus said, ‘So you coming up or not?’
‘Gus, I am flattered, but I just met you,’ I answered.
‘If you can’t trust an old Marine, who can you trust?’ he asked with a charming smile.
‘Okay, but I reserve the right to leave at any time.’
‘Fair enough. At least you can relax nobody will have any idea where to look for you.’ he said.
‘Well this van stands out like a Siamese cat at a dog show,’ I commented.
‘Ah but there are over two hundred units here. I doubt that even the bad boys from the east will kill everyone in every apartment just for you.’
‘Good point,’ I admitted.
‘Yes none of us is as important as we think we are. We are also not as unique as we are told as children.’
‘I do suppose that is true. Alright Gunny let’s have a picnic.’
In the utilitarian, but very clean lobby, I had noted the sign that welcomed me to the Evergreen Towers. The ride up on the elevator was surprising in that it smelled of pine cleaner not urine. I had been inside Government housing projects before and found them atrocious. I had never been inside a Senior’s Tower though. I knew they existed in almost every town of any real size in the whole country.
‘I have got to tell you Gus this is the cleanest Government housing I have ever seen.’
‘That’s because we run the place, not the housing authority. We have a homeowner’s type association, and they make the rules. They have committees that oversee everything. Yeah the government boys can veto anything, it is still their rice bowl, but they don’t bother as long as there are no complaints. Some of us are ex military, but most came from places that weren’t real safe or clean. Everyone appreciates that there are no thugs in the lobby here.’
‘So what is the police response time to trouble?’ I asked knowing that it was the key to public housing crime.
‘Longer than our security staff.’
‘Oh really?’
‘Some retired guys can still swing a Louisville Slugger. Most of the security guys say, they don’t mind spending a few nights in lockup, if it keep their friends safe. Besides for the most part even thugs have grandmas.’
‘Not a lot worth stealing, and not much call for crack in here I would think?’
‘Exactly, worst thing here are the resident drunks and we help them to their rooms and take their car keys.’
‘Sounds like a place I wouldn’t mind living.’
‘You most likely have too much money in the bank. You pretty much have to have nothing to live here.’
‘Careful there Gunny, you are going to lose points for not being rich.’
‘Max, I figure if you wanted rich, you wouldn’t be eating at the Dog House. You are not going to find rich men hanging out in there.’
‘Okay, you do have a point.’
When the Gunny opened the door, I thought I was back in the Air Force. His apartment looked a lot like my room in the NCO barracks. He had somehow gotten hold of a military issue bunk. It was complete with steel pipe frame and open wire springs. The mattress on top did look a lot thicker than anyone I ever had in a barracks situation. He even had a throw and big ass pillow that made it look like a sofa, sorta. The difference was that at the head and foot of the bed, instead of being Air Force gray, the pipes were painted gold. The throw over the mattress was a blanket looking affair with the Marine Corp symbol in the center.
There was a small desk, with an equally small desktop style computer on the top. The computer shared the space with various desk type items. A coffee cup with the marine emblem embossed on it and filled with pens and pencils graced one corner. There was the graduation picture of a young woman at the rear corner.
The coffee table was nothing more than a wooden type footlocker. It was the type found at the foot of every bunk in a typical barracks. The Gunny had done a pretty good job of reproducing a typical NCO’s room, but with a lot more class. There were nice full length drapes on the windows and a very clean looking chrome lap on the desk. The combination bedroom and living room of the studio apartment was small enough that it really didn’t need any other furniture.
An opening on the right side of the room led to a very small kitchen and tiny dining area. The kitchen counter boasted the smallest microwave oven I had ever seen, and of course a generic Mr. Coffee pot
On the left side of the living room another opening lead into a storage area, with a small compact bathroom at one end. The two rooms on the left were the same size as the kitchen and dining room, so there was plenty of storage. Some of it in drawers and some in hanging bars. The Gunny didn’t have it filled by any means, but he did have what seemed like enough cloths for an average man. At least it seemed that way to me. Of course someone like Jen could never fit her clothes into the space.
‘Nice place you have Gunny, Do you have a coke in the little refrig or is it all beer.’
‘I gave up drinking the same night I gave up driving,’ he said almost sadly. It was more matter of fact I suppose, but it good have been a sad expression for him. ‘But to answer your question, I have coke.’
I took the caned coke and my bad of dogs to his tiny dining table. I was just about to plop my ass down when he spoke.
‘Oh I can do better than that, he said. He pulled the string on the full length drapes at the end of the living room. I had expected a window behind the drapes, but instead there was a door that led onto a tiny balcony. It was just large enough for a small but comfortable deacon’s bench. The coke cans had to sit on the concrete floor of the balcony, but there was an interesting view of main street to make it worthwhile. We ate hot dogs and watched the cars go by.
‘You know Max, I have heard a lot about you over this last year. You seem to have blown into this town like a tornado.’
‘Gunny, it’s a very small town. Trust me in the scheme of things, I’m nothing. It’t like you said, none of us is unique.’
‘You have a good memory. I am going to have to watch what I say.’ I just smiled at his remark.
‘Got any family left here?’ he asked.
‘A cousin or two I think,’ I replied. ‘None of them have gotten in touch with me, and I haven’t gone looking for them.’
‘Yeah, I grew up here myself. I’m sure I have some family somewhere but I don’t know. Like you I was gone a long time.’
‘Who is the girl on the desk?’
‘You don’t miss much do you?’
‘I try not to,’ I replied.
‘She is my daughter, it’s an old picture.’
‘So how old is she?’
‘We probably shouldn’t discuss ages, but she is over forty.’
‘Yeah, I probably shouldn’t have asked that.’ I was smiling broadly to let him know that I didn’t care.
The dogs had been gone several minutes when he asked, ‘How about that shower? You do have the aroma of hospital disinfectant.’ he admitted.
It took me about ten seconds to decide. I handed him the key to my van. There is a cloth laundry bag in the back. How about you getting it, while I shower.’ And that’s what happened.
There is nothing like a brush with one’s own mortality to convince a person to do something bold. If for no other reason, than to prove that they are still alive. In my case it was walking from the shower into the living room of the Gunny’s apartment naked. I didn’t even carry the towel to try for fake modesty. Hell why bother, we both knew why I was really in his senior citizen apartment.
‘Did you take your little blue pill?’ I asked as I stood in the center of the room posing for him.
‘Mostly I don’t need it, but next time I’ll take it because it is easier on you that way.’ he said grinning.
‘Hell don’t worry about being easy on me.’
Rather than answer he pushed down on my shoulders. I knew what that meant without
having to even think about it. I dropped to my knees and worked his simi hard penis from his trousers. I kissed the head of his penis and felt his body quiver. Rather than take his penis into my mouth, I ran my tongue along the shaft from his balls to the head and then sucked on the head just a second, before starting the same move over again.
His knees where weak, when he put his hands on my head and forced my mouth over his cock. Even though his cock was deep in my mouth I sucked on it while massaging the under side with my tongue as best I could. His cock was still not rock hard, but he was trying to fuck my mouth anyway. I released the pressure so that he could pump my mouth, even with his only moderately hard cock.
‘I can tell that you love sucking daddy’s dick,’ he said and shuddered hard. I didn’t answer but I sucked harder on is dick. I was begging for his cum wordlessly with my mouth, but nothing happened. I didn’t mind, since I loved just sucking on him. ‘Tell me Chris, tell me that you love sucking my dick,’ he demanded.
I pulled away and said, ‘Yes I love sucking Daddy’s dick,’ then I quickly stuffed his almost hard cock into my mouth and sucked deeply.
‘You don’t know how long I have wanted to see you on your knees sucking my dick. I have dreamed of this moment.’ He was growing in my mouth as he spoke.
I knew he wanted to cum and I wanted him to cum. I pushed down hard until I could swallow his dick. I felt it deep in my throat. I couldn’t speak, but I did look up and beg with my eyes. He suddenly pulled back and came in my mouth. It wasn’t much of a load, but it was enough to make him fall back onto his sofa/bed.
‘Damn girl,’ was all he could say. He shook and I moved even closer between his legs and rested my head in his lap. I knew his penis might be too sensitive for me to touch at that moment. I was pretty sure that he was finished for the night.
It took him at least fifteen minutes to recover. I hadn’t expected that he would. He didn’t actually recover enough to get an erection, but he did recover enough to get amorous. For one thing he kissed me for the first time.
He also guided me to his bed. He undressed himself, then slipped onto the narrow bed with me. I felt his hands moving over me as he kissed me, He kissed and caressed me until my body screamed for relief. Finally he touched my clit and I exploded into an orgasm. I expected him to stop shortly after but he did not. He continued to stroke me and massage my clit until I exploded yet again. After that one I couldn’t stop, nor could I stop him from massaging me. It just seemed to go on forever.
When I could stand it no longer I said, ‘Please stop, I can’t stand this I will do anything just stop please.’
‘Tell me you love your daddy,’ he demanded.
‘God yes I love you Daddy,’ I whined. He stopped shortly after I said it. He held me even tighter and I drifted off to sleep. I have no idea what he did.
chapter 42
An unfamiliar noise woke me. It took a few seconds for me to realize that I wasn’t home. The noise was Gus’s door rattling. I reached for my pistol, then quickly realized that I might be headed into a gun fight, with only a stun gun to stick in someone’s face It was not a reassuring feeling. Even in my groggy state, I knew that it might be the end of Maxine Stone. I didn’t mind dying. Hell, I didn’t even mind dying naked, actually I kind of liked that image. I just wished that I had tightened up the left over tummy first. I was not going to leave a beautiful corpse, and that was the big regret..
‘So you are awake,’ Gus observed as he entered. ‘Good, I would hate to wake you. You were sleeping so peacefully.’
‘The key in the door woke me. Some sounds just override everything else.’
‘Yeah, the racking of a shotgun and the sound of an AK47 popping, come to mind for me.’
‘Yeah, anything off my routine does it for me. Even a small sound can starts the adrenalin pumping.’ I had to smile. Gus might be the only one in town, who really understood combat stress as well as me.
‘Well, this time it is just the old man baring gifts.’ He put the two bags on his small kitchen counter. ‘So it’s time to get up.’
That’s when I remembered that I was naked and all my clean clothes were in the laundry bag by the door. Naked, when you are trying to get laid is one thing. Naked on a Sunday morning, with the sun streaming through the windows, is quite another. Still, I wasn’t going to ask him to look away. I’m not that hypocritical, or modest. I slipped from his bed, walked as calmly as possible to retrieve the cloth bag, then went into the small bathroom for a quick shower.
After the shower I found that the surprise was Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee. ‘I would usually make my own coffee, but frankly their’s is better.’ Gus admitted. ‘And I am trying to impress you.’
‘I drink way too much coffee, so I am not much of a judge.,’ I admitted. However, I do like McDonalds’ coffee.’ I took a sip and then proclaimed. ‘This stuff is excellent.’
‘I thought you would like it. One of my few vices, since I lost my driver’s license, is the jelly donuts from KK. It is just across the street and half a block north.’
‘I missed the hell out of their donuts, for weeks after I came home for a visit, then had to leave. I hear they are all over the place now, but once upon a time, they were hard as hell to find.’
‘Yeah, I remember it that way.’ he agreed.
I bit into the jelly donut then said, ‘God that is heaven and five pounds on my ass.’
‘Enjoy your donut Max, you can handle the five pounds, no sweat.’ Gus grew thoughtful for a few minutes then said, ‘I hope I didn’t freak you out last night. You just remind me so much of my daughter Chris.’
‘Not at all Gu, most of good sex, and it was that, is more about imagination. At least it seems to be that way for me these days.’
‘I’m glad that I didn’t freak you out.’
I suddenly got that urge to rescue a stray animal again. ‘So tell me Gus, how do you get around without a car?’
‘To be honest I miss the car a lot less than I expected. This place is in the downtown, but it is a different downtown from the one I remember.’
‘Yeah me too,’ I agreed.
‘I can’t remember their being a grocery store downtown before. I mean yeah there were little markets here and there, but not a supermarket. Now there is one of those Food Lion things two blocks over. There are a couple of walk in clinics attached to the hospital three blocks up. Just about everything I need I can walk to. As for the things I just want, like a real meal now and then, I have a fancy bicycle chained up outside. It don’t look like much, I stripped it down to just the frame so the kids wouldn’t want to steal it.
Fortunately I can still pedal it around town, if I really want to go somewhere badly enough. My daughter Chris comes by, if I need to go anywhere far away like the VA hospital. She is the caretaker of my finances as well. She got me this place. I expect that it was mostly, so that I wouldn’t be a burden on her. I didn’t see her much over the years, but I did support her as much as I could. She is old enough to realize how things are now and even how they were back then.
‘Yeah, I understand about my family now. I didn’t always get it, but I think you kinda grow into it.’
‘Exactly,’ Gus said.
‘Yeah, well Gunny, I have finished my donut, and I think you are finished with me. It’s time for me to be heading home.’
‘I am never going to be finished with you. Here take this,’ he demanded while handing me a piece of paper roughly the size of a business card. There was a cell phone number hand written on it.
‘Call me. If you don’t max, I do have your number. Of course your office is only three blocks away, I will come see you if you don’t call. The threat of that embarrassment should be enough to force you to call.’
‘I would not be at all embarrassed, but I w
ill call, I promise.’ I had made that promise several times lately and never done it. but the Gunny might be the exception, I thought.
I drove home slowly, when I made the two turns that got me to my long driveway, I made sure no one was following. I found the cattle gate locked and undisturbed, so I pushed the buttons to get me inside.
I spend the remainder of the daylight hours trying to find a way to occupy myself. I tried watching TV on line. It worked for an hour’s worth of TV, which took two hours to watch on line. I kept pausing it to do other things. I had come to enjoy TV that way.
I tried to nap, but that was a waste of my time. I couldn’t shut my mind down. In my heart I knew that I had murdered that Russian thug. I didn’t feel as much remorse as I should have and that worried me. I wondered if I had really gotten that cold and callous.
It was a relief when the phone rang. Another hour alone with only my thoughts and I would probably have either found God, or eaten my gun. Either would be pretty extreme for me, I admit.
‘Hello,’ I said into the phone. It was Sunday and the office was closed. Even sleazy process servers deserve a day off.
‘Have you seen the TV news today?’ Luke asked me excitedly.
‘No why?’
‘We are on the national news,’ he informed me.
‘So you are telling me that nothing happened in the outside world, so they came here to cover our little gunfight?’
‘Gwen and Mike must have gotten it picked up by the networks. Those two can do anything, when it comes to TV. Mike said that they were master manipulators of the airwaves.’
‘So very modest of him, so do we come off as rednecks, with civil war muskets,’ I was used to how the Yankees saw us down south. I tried not to let it bother me. and to actually use it against them when I could.
‘They somehow got hold of a lot of background on us all. You come off as a female Dirty Harry, and I’m not sure, but I might be Barney Fife, since I don’t get to carry a gun.’
‘Of course, comic relief,’ I suggested.
‘The funny thing is they don’t name the Reverend Archer as the second good guy shooter. They just say fire also came from a small blue Hyundai.’
‘That is curious,’ I agreed. ‘Well all that is interesting Luke, but it has nothing to do with what I need. I need those damn cameras in place and working. So what’s up with that?’
‘The cameras are here. I just have to get them installed and working. It is going to be a ‘do it myself’ job, since you don’t want anyone in the compound.’
‘Then do it tomorrow, before you come in to work. Take the whole day to work on it, if you need to.’ I laughed. Then added seriously, ‘I need those to be working just as soon as possible.’
‘I know Boss. I promise, I will have them working before the end of day tomorrow.’
‘Fair enough,’ I said. ‘So did your mother enjoy seeing you on the big time news?’
‘She loved it, even though I wasn’t the hero, she was telling all her friends to watch. She is just sure it will be on all day long.’
‘If it is, then it really is a slow news day.’
‘With Gwen and Mike pushing it, the story just might have legs, as we say in the business.’ Thank god he laughed when he said it.
‘If you get to talking like Mopsy and Flopsy, start interviewing for a job in TV, cause you are going to be unemployed.’ I did laugh to lighten it some. I just wanted him to know I didn’t need him thinking about image, rather than what might be behind the next door.
I found the news story on line. The video was located at the big time news channel’s website. It was one of those bits which were short on facts and long on drama. It looked to me as though the news was more about the drama than the facts in almost every story lately.
I puttered around the house until I just couldn’t stand it any longer then I drove out to dinner. I somehow found myself in the parking lot of the Evergreen Towers. I couldn’t believe that I was doing it, even as the elevator door closed behind me.
When I knocked on his door, I hoped that no one would answer. My heart sank, when I heard the doorknob turn. ‘Well hello Max,’ the Gunny said.
‘Hello Gunny, I’m headed for dinner, do you want to come along?’
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I felt really tired Saturday morning. It was a little bit of sleep deprivation and a little physical exertion. No not Ed, I had been to the Gym to work off some of the week's indulgences before the dinner party. It looked as though all of it together had caught up with me. Ed and his wife were the first to leave. I would have followed shortly thereafter, if it hadn't been my house. Even though I left the mess for the maid, I still had to stay awake until the last of the guests left. One...
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MAXINE I smiled as I left Chris at her dad's door. Of course I was not about to let her stop me from seeing Gus. I drove directly from the Evergreens Tower to the hospital five blocks away. At the receptionist desk, I asked, "Could you give me the room number of Gus Gallion please?" "He has been moved from ICU to the cardiac care unit. His room is 5012, he is on restricted visitor list though. It's family only." "I know, I'm his daughter. I was told the visiting hours were...
The flight from Germany passed in a drug haze. I am one of those people who can deal with pain, as long as my mind is on other things. When it is just me and the pain, then I feel it much more intensely. So I was popping the Vicodin like M&M candies. But once I got to New York. there were enough going on to take my mind off the pain. At least enough so that it was manageable. Gwen and I got a cab to a pizza parlor in the Village area. It was fun to watch the kids walking the streets....
Thursday started with me headed off on the bike. I rode my bike to the Sit Down even though I had the ugly red Chevy in the parking space behind my Downtown House. I didn't need exercise, and I wasn't green conscious, I just enjoyed the slower pace of the bike as I carried me through downtown. Pedaling it along was not a problem, not even in the thirty degree temperature. Since Sylvia had arranged a meeting at the bank for me at nine, I ate slowly. Sylvia and Peter Gordon were both in...
The directions, which the Senator's staff provided, led us to a rough paved drive way entrance with a post and beam gate. I knew I was in the right place because there were armed guards, who looked like state police men at the gate. Fortunately there were no magnetometers for us to walk through. It would have been impossible of course, since the car I drove was metal. So was the 410 gauge stainless steel derringer inside my purse. Unfortunately, I would have to leave the pistol inside the...
My name is Greg and I have been dating my college sweetheart, Shelby, since freshman year of undergrad and now coming up on 25. We recently moved in together in a small but cozy 1 bedroom apartment close to the city. Shelby loved being in the city surrounded by people, while I enjoyed my solitude so we settled on the apartment not too far from the city but close enough to make her happy. I've been at my new job for about 4 months and have dedicated a lot of my time to my work, making our sex...
The timing was correct almost to the minute, when the knock came on Cheryl's door. My reaction couldn't have been more inappropriate. "How the fuck did she get through the security gate?' I asked Cheryl. "If you have somehow gotten Kate a key, I am gonna throw your ass out of here." "Shut up and open the door," Cheryl demanded. I looked through the spy hole in the door to see Gwen standing outside. "What the fuck are you playing at now?" I asked, just before I opened the...
After I said my goodbyes, I tried to hide out till the call came from the company's travel agent. I might have managed it, had Jen not called, "Are you really going to sell the apartments?" she demanded. "Yes I am. I didn't have nearly as much fun here as I expected." I replied. "Honey, I know Cheryl broke your heart, but trust me you will find someone, someday," Jen said reassuringly. "Yeah, but if I do, you will probably sleep with him," I said it with a laugh. "True, so you...
Jen had to be lied to just a little. She wanted to make reservations on a commercial airline, but I told her that the Admiral owed me a favor. He didn't of course, but I really did not want her to know that the farmers were our travel agents of record. We were scheduled to fly out Wednesday at noon on one of the company's planes. Since I could never walk through a metal detector or a body scanner. "So, how many airlines do you have a finger in these days," I asked the empty townhouse as...
Just like in my other life the urge to screw just anyone at all passed quickly. Without any 'romance' the animal urge passed easily. Okay that was probably bullshit in the new wrapper and maybe it had been in the old wrapper as well, but it helped me to stay sane. No woman, not even the sluttiest, wants to believe that they are beyond being able to say no to a man. I went into power saving standby mode. I just sat there like a microwave oven which was not being used at the moment. My clock...
We entered the outmost orbit of the Dover System ten hours before the deadline. Har-Hi who stood next to me sighed. “I wished it would have taken longer. This is what I am born for, to be aboard a ship and roam the stars’”. I felt the same way and agreed with him, saying. “Me too.” The doors opened and Wetmouth stepped through, taking her seat behind the small science station at the rear of the bridge. I observed Har Hi who acted as the OPS officer of our little crew dedicating sensors...
“My engorged clit needs to be licked and I want you all to watch. An extra turn on for me,” Maxine told us as she undressed for us. Donald was the first to lick her clitoris as Maxine stood with her back resting on the wall. The other three women were all watching on in awe as Donald teased her by licking just the tip of her clit. “Your huge, hairy clit is magnificent. Just a tease for you before my lady has you while you suck my cock,” Donald told her he stroked his erection. “Your huge,...
"Maxine. we need to meet." The voice on the cell phone belonged to Vlad. "I'm at the house. It's going to take me twenty minutes to meet you anywhere." I explained. "I am at your gate now." "Alright, I'll turn off the alarm. Do you need me to come unlock the gate?" "No, I can get it open," He informed me. "I thought so," I agreed. I had time to pour a cup of coffee before Vlad showed up. I put the shotgun under the bedspread before I let him in. He didn't need to see the...
I had probably experienced jet lag previously, but I honestly didn't remember. I can promise you this, I will never forget the feeling again. My head was buried so far up my ass, I could see my last meal. I took another shower, not so much to wash away the sleep sweat, as to try to clear the cobwebs. "Hey girl," Lamar's voice came from the phone. I had answered it still dressed in my panties and bra. I knew that I was on camera, but I also knew that I had nothing worth flaunting. If...
"So tell me exactly what you won at the awards show?" The man who lived in my second story apartment which was the least expensive of the group. I therefore expected no class at all from him or his wife and I wasn't disappointed. "I didn't win anything, The guy who put the show together one most dramatic reality show. It was a toss up whether it would be life and death or a foot race across the world. Mike won it thank god. If he hadn't won, he would be winning even now." I said...
"So Teneesha, I'm Maxine Stone. Jerry here tells me you are game for most anything?" I asked. "I ain't eatin' no pussy," she said defiantly. She said it in a harsh whisper, since we were sitting at a table in the Cop Out Club. "Tell me why you would even say that?" I asked. "Everybody knows you a stone lezbian," she said in a condescending voice. "I see, so if that bothers you, why did you come down here?" I asked. "Well, Jerry said I would love having a big TV star between...
After the excitement of the fake doctor died down, time passed slowly, but it did pass. I hated every lucid moment of my hospital stay. By Friday the catheter was gone, and only one bag draining into my arm. I finally was able to stay awake long enough to meet with Jerry on Friday night. "So Jerry, what's the word on Beth Ann? You told her, didn't you?" "Yeah, I told her that we knew. She was gone the next morning. I told her the night you got stabbed." "She just left us both the...
When I awoke Sunday morning in the strange bed, it took me a few minutes to remember where I was, as well as how I got there. I had a feeling as if my mouth was wearing an overcoat. I think almost every woman can tell you where that feeling comes from. While I was trying to get my mind to focus, I listened to a male voice speaking a foreign language. That's when I realized I was in Vald's bed, but he wasn't. Vald sat in the small sitting area of the hotel room talking on his cell...
For my part of the agreement with Lucas, I agreed not to speak badly of his company. I further agreed not to enter into any competitive business for that same five year period. I signed immediately after Lucas and we even shook hands. Once Lucas was gone Jen asked, "Have you ever heard of Blackswamp Security company?" "Of course, no one who ever served in Iraq or even Afghanistan could have avoided hearing of them." I replied. "So what is your opinion of them." Jen asked. "It's...
Eve and I left the the fortress, which had once been my downtown office. I no longer had any need for an office. I hadn't hadn't needed it even when I renovated the building Lucas occupied at that moment. The bike ride back to my downtown house was only five minutes. Traffic was light as it almost always was in the downtown. If for some sick reason, one wanted to ride in real traffic, she would be forced to ride to the mall area. There were a few old established neighborhoods around town...
After not getting much information from the estimator, I made a call to Jennifer's office. "Maxine, how good to hear from you," the receptionist said. It was something new for people to check the caller ID and then act as if you were a long lost friend. I found it not just disingenuous but also insulting. "Thanks, did you get me the number for the prison gangster's lawyer?" I asked. "Yes, but I'm not sure Mr. Garcia's lawyer will see you?" she said. "Oh, I bet if I offer to pay...
Besides Eve it's too late for breakfast, but we can ride the bikes to lunch, I said. That is just what we did. Lunch was a Barbecue sandwich at the barbecue pit, as the Gunny had called Keplan's. It wasn't near as far as Helen's which was a good thing since it was apparently going to start raining soon. I didn't mind riding the bike in the slight rain. If I had long hair I might have objected. Long hair requires fancy cuts and styling which go all to hell when wet. In my case the spike...
The families, of the kids involved, just wanted to hang their heads in shame. They had been given a second chance in America and their kids had almost blown it for them. It would take years for the community to change its opinion of the immigrants. Even I wasn't happy with the immigrants at that moment. It had been too hard to get the information. They had chosen to hang together, instead of becoming part of the community at large. It might be understandable, but that didn't mean I forgave...
There was one good thing about that first morning back. I got to wake Jen at 6AM, so that she could get home change and be at her office by 9AM. I made coffee for us both. My sense of taste wasn't refined enough to tell good coffee from terrible coffee, but I did remember how to make it. Like Eve had said the warm liquid was relaxing. I had the increased benefit of remembering how good coffee did taste. Memories was heightened, just because I no longer had the same feelings. Heightened to...
"You are going to need to start looking for a car. Your check has been mailed it should be in your hands by the end of the week." the insurance agent's secretary told me. "Okay well I guess I'll have to take a look around to see what's available." I suggested. "Yes, when the check is delivered we expect the rental car to be returned that same day," she said. "That certainly sounds reasonable enough," I said into the phone. When the call came in, Sylvia was sitting at the...
Sylvia loaded a dress bag and a small black half duffel bag like mine into the trunk. We were on the main road out of town, headed north, by 8pm. I engaged Sylvia in conversation as I drove the big clumsy car in a northerly direction. We spoke about nothing just to fill the air with noise. People often do that it seems. At the first stop for gas Sylvia raided the prepared food cooler which was located inside the convenience store part of the building. When I hit the road again she was...
Nothing happened for the next couple of days, except I slipped back into the second part of my split personality. I went back to being Max the ugly, middle-aged, eccentric chick. I ate at Helen's in the morning, rode my bike around town. Sometimes I went to look at things for Sylvia, and the realty business. It was Friday morning after my walk that Walter made it into town. Walter not only was head of the Green County Savings and Loan, he was also an honorary member of the Swamp Thing team....
This is a true story about the light of my life. She passed away from cancer years ago and I wrote this to remember her. She was an amazing person who left this world a better place. Enjoy. A true story This is a true story about the light of my life. She passed away from cancer years ago and I wrote this to remember her. She was an amazing person who left this world a better place. Enjoy. My wife and I were attending a car show in Newport Beach. It was at the Newporter Inn, a classically...
SwingerSunday would have been one boring day, had it not been for Gus's bike. I took the bike to the park. The park had a designated bike trail. It was not one of those walking tails, which allowed bikes. It was designated just for bikes. I checked with the Tryon Parks and Recreation department before I drove to the access parking lot. I found that Gus's bike qualified as a bike, not a motor vehicle. So I put on my thermals, then made myself a bowl of cereal. First I added about an ounce of...
I try to think out every move to minimize my risk of injury. I know it sounds like I go into things hell bent and stupid, but I actually do consider all my options almost every time. I never considered the big ugly boyfriend option, so I held ice on my cheek and eye. Those were going to be ugly, but the cuts inside my mouth were the most painful. I was pissed at my own stupidity, to mention my lack of planning to allow that jacket to bag over the stun gun holder. I tried to drink coffee by...
I awoke Monday in a strange bed. I also awoke to the smell of bacon and coffee. Eggs don't seem to have an odor, unless they have gone bad. I expected to see Mosby in the kitchen, possibly dressed as a glamorous June Cleaver but alas the kitchen was empty. Well empty of humans anyway, I found coffee in the carafe of the coffee maker. It was also still turned on. I found a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel. It was inside of a plastic container with detailed reheating...
I was on my way home, when my jacket pocket began to play that song again. "Hello," I said after I pulled over. "What did you need," Jen asked. She sounded busy. "Can you swing by the jail. I need for you to take a statement from one of the Smiley vics." I replied. "Actually, I'm across the street at the courthouse. I can drop by, before I get in my car, which I was about to do." I knew that it was an imposition, but I didn't really care. She got me into most of this shit, so it...