AN ORPHAN By Lee Mariner Chapter #5
Stewart and Clyde lie quietly holding each other and relaxing in the after math of having made love. Both are lost in their own thoughts when Clyde hears Stewart say, "Clyde, did you mean what you said a little while ago? Do you really need me as much as you said you did?"
"Why would I say it, if I didn't mean it Stu?" Clyde says.
"Well, lots of guys say things that they don't really mean and I have never had anyone tell me they needed me like you did. We have only been together 3 days and so much has happened in just that short time. I guess it is all kind of hard to explain or even think about." Stewart says, gripping Clyde tighter.
"Have you had lots of guys tell you they needed you Stu?" Clyde asks.
"Not the way you said it, I haven't. It kind of scares me to think that someone might need me. Don't misunderstand me Clyde, I love the feeling of being needed for something other than my body. I don't like to think of a relationship that is just for sex. I love the sex but I like better the idea that you will be here every morning when I wake up, that's what I am trying to say I guess." Stewart says kissing Clyde on the cheek.
"Stu, you are 23 years old, built like a brick shithouse, hung the way I like'em and you sound like you are about 7 years old wondering what your peepee is for. I am not used to saying things I don't mean and when I told you I needed you, that is the truth. We all need someone or something and some of us never do find it or really ever know what it is. I knew you were what I needed & wanted the moment I looked into your eyes and saw the same thing there. We bonded at that moment and have been building on it ever since. That is why I told you this was no longer a relationship of two gay guys, it is one of two persons building a life together. It is loving each other in a total commitment, the knowing that nothing will break that relationship." Clyde says, looking at Stewart with his head laying on his shoulder.
Stewart had fallen asleep and Clyde smiled looking at the almost angelic beauty as he seemed to be purring. Kissing Stewart lightly on the forehead, he lays back, feeling the warmth of Stewart as he slowly slips into sleep.
The morning sun shines through the window striking Clyde on the face rousing him. His left arm feels almost numb and he sees Stewart still sleeping in almost the same position he had fallen asleep in. Pulling his arm from under him, he twists sideways and leans over kissing Stewart lightly on the lips. Clyde watches as he stirs and slowly opens his eyes smiling and stretching his smooth golden body. Muscles ripple as Stewart arches his back thrusting his piss hard cock up against the sheets.
"Good morning Lover, did you sleep well?" He asks Clyde.
"Never better baby. You look gorgeous this morning."
"So do you. What's the little smile for, did I do something wrong last night?" Stewart asks as he snuggles closer.
"Nothing except falling asleep after asking a dozen questions."
"I heard everything you said Clyde about us and building our future together." Stewart says as he nibbles and suckles on Clyde's nipple feeling his cock harden against his already throbbing rod. Running his hand down Clyde's side over his buttocks and thigh, he pushes him with his head and slowly nibbles down until his lips meet the thick soft head of his cock.
Breathing softly with his mouth hovering over it's huge head, Stewart say's "help me take more of you Clyde" as he slowly engulfs him with his hot wet lips.
Clyde feels his cock being swallowed inch by inch and he sucks in his breath between clinched teeth as he says "easy baby easy. Swing your hips around until your throat is in line with me. Now lift your body on top of me and let your cock lay on my chest with your legs on either side of my head."
Stewart does as he is instructed and feels his body relax as he moves on top of Clyde and feels his arms holding his body tight.
"Now Stu." Clyde says. "Take more of me until you feel it touch the back of your mouth and then you let your throat muscles relax and I will push my hips up and you will feel my cock slipping down inside of your throat. Just relax and take it very slowly."
Slowly Stewart pushes his mouth deeper on Clyde's huge throbbing shaft until he feels it reach the back of his mouth at the entrance to his throat. Feeling just a little apprehensive, he relaxes his entire body and feels a slight pressure as Clyde presses his hips upwards and then a sudden slipping feeling as his cock slowly slides down, down until he feels his chin resting in Clyde's thick soft pubic hair.
Clyde groans deeply "you have it all baby, just relax and let it lay there and get used to it" as he sticks his tongue out and licks Stewarts balls laying on his chest feeling him gasp when he does.
Slowly, very slowly Stewart pulls back until he has reached Clyde's thick head and then pushed downward again and swallows as he feel his thick cock sliding down his throat again and his tongue washes the base of it as he squeezes it with his throat muscles. Stewart slowly increases his tempo and feels Clyde moving his hips as he sucks on the hardest longest shaft he has ever had. Moving up and down in an increasing frenzy, he feels Clyde grip his head as his cock thickens and knows he is going to receive a huge deposit of hot thick man cream. Stewart's cock is aching from the friction of rubbing on Clyde's chest and he wants to try and come with him. Sucking faster he feels himself and Clyde suddenly release their loads in thrashing, muscle tightening electric bolts of energy, stream after stream. Stewart drives his hips and cock tight against Clyde as he swallows a river of hot molten sperm that is flowing deep down into his body in spasm after gushing spasm and his own cock jerking and gushing his hot thick cream over Clyde's chest between them. Gripping each other tightly, they slowly return from the euphoric state that had enveloped them and sigh deeply together.
"God Clyde." Stewart says. "I didn't know if I could do it but baby you felt like a bull when you pushed your monster deep into my throat. I have felt full when I was fucked but your cock in my throat felt huge and when you started to shoot your load, I almost had to give it up it was so huge."
"Not very many have tried it Stu. That is the one curse of having a thick 9+" cock." Clyde says smiling at Stewart as he turns to face him. "We sure need to take a shower though before your load hardens and we are cemented together"
"That would be okay with me but you are right." Stewart says as he slips out of bed. "You want me to fix something in or would you rather have breakfast out?"
"Let's eat in Stu. I want you to call Robert at home and see if he can meet us for lunch and talk about the building. Then we need to see about plane reservations for tomorrow. I want to get some more Fruit of the Loom jockeys and T-shirts. We can pick them up at Wal-Marts, no need to pay inflated prices at After Midnight even though I want to stop by there this afternoon." Clyde says as they walk into the bathroom for a shower.
Adjusting the water, Stewart opens the door and he and Clyde step under the steaming spray. The shower is not small but just a little tight for two 6' men.
Reaching for the one sponge and the bath gel, Clyde says "if we buy this building, there is going to be a descent shower in it. I like a shower I can more around in, don't you?"
"Hmmmmm, yes. Especially when I am in it with you." Stewart says as he feels Clyde running the sponge up between his legs scrubbing in his crotch. "Keep that up and we won't get out of here very soon lover."
"Can't have that can we?" Clyde says as he applies more pressure with the sponge watching as Stewart's cock starts to swell, stretching and filling the space between them. Looking into his eyes, he sees the desire he knew would be there as he slips downward running his hands over his hard muscled tense body. "I knew you needed this, lean back against the wall." Clyde says as he swallows Stewart's hot length.
Moaning deeply, Stewart feels the waves of desire flowing through his body as he runs his fingers through Clyde's hair. "Mmmmmmmmm Clyde, take it all baby. Drain me" as he folds his body around Clyde's sucking mouth pulling him tightly into his groin. With hot water beating down on them, he drives his cock deep into the warm cocoon of Clyde's throat as it swells and hardens until strong streams of hot molten sperm surge and flow as his nuts draw tightly up into his body with rigid muscles holding Clyde impaled on his slowly softening cock.
Feeling Stewart slowly relaxing, Clyde slides upwards along his smooth hard muscled body and covers his lips with his in a deep passionate kiss depositing some of his sperm on Stewart's tongue mixing their saliva and his sperm together.
Breaking the kiss, Clyde says "You always taste salty but sweet and creamy, I love it."
"You bring the best out in me." Stewart says with a grin as he runs his fingers through Clyde's wet hair. "Don't you think we should finish showering or do you have something else in mind?"
"You never get enough do you? Lets finish up and get started. We can follow up on this later." Clyde says.
Drying each other off, they move to the kitchen and while Stewart is starting breakfast Clyde pulls the telephone book from the stand. "Do you know of any particular travel agency that we can call Stu? I want to get those flight reservations in for tomorrow." He says.
"None in particular. Dad and Bob always had the firm's reservations made by Joy and I never did know which one she used. We could call her if you want." Stewart says as he starts setting the table for their breakfast.
"I think we better keep contact with your old office on a business basis only. Don't you?" Clyde says. "If Robert agrees, he will be doing plenty for us."
"I guess you are right" Stewart says, "I doubt they are completely over our little bombshell yesterday."
"Time should resolve that for us. Here is an outfit called Francesca & Co. Travel. Lets give them a call and see what they can do." Clyde says as he dials the number listed.
" Good morning, Francesca Travel, how may we help you?"
"Good Morning. This is Clyde Hampton calling. I would like reservations for Lincoln, Nebraska leaving tomorrow morning. Can you help me with that? What are your requirements to set up an account with your company?" Clyde asks.
"Good of you to call Mr. Hampton, Julia Sparrow here, please call me Julia. Do you have a personal preference in what airline you would like to use such as Continental, USAir, United, American?"
"No, no preference other then it be as inexpensive as possible and one with the least difficulty in traveling. I don't particularly enjoy transferring from one flight to another. Book an open return reservation if you can. We don't know how long we will be in Lincoln." Clyde says.
"Then there are two of you traveling Mr. Hampton. Are there any senior citizen's traveling for possible discounts? I don't think the return flight will be any problem. You might be required to confirm your return at least 48 hrs in advance however." Julia says.
"No senior citizens Julia. What about setting up an account?" Clyde asks.
"Thank you Mr. Hampton. I have a flight leaving on Continental tomorrow morning at 7:10AM if that would that be satisfactory? You would be required to change planes in Chicago and arrive in Lincoln at 2:12PM after a short layover. I am afraid that is all that is available on short notice. I can accept a major credit card for these tickets and send you an application for future transactions to an account. Would you like to do that?"
"Go ahead and make the reservations, two tickets and also I will need a car while in Lincoln. See if you can reserve an SUV, Explorer preferred. I don't use credit cards so we will pickup the tickets this afternoon. If you have any problems, you can call my attorney Robert Ricksford at his office, 410-636-0205 and I am sure he will confirm any questions you might have. Make one reservation in the name of Clyde Hampton and the other in Stewart Ricksford's name." Clyde says.
"Stewart Ricksford on the second reservation Mr. Hampton?? Julia says.
"That's right."
"Yes sir. Things should be ready by the time you arrive. Thank you for calling Francesca." Julia says.
"See you about 3o'clock then. Thanks for your help."
Turning as she hangs the telephone up, Julia asks, "Mr. Francesca. Don't you know a Robert Ricksford? I think I remember you mentioning the name. I just received a call from someone named Clyde Hampton and he asked for reservations for tomorrow and he said he doesn't use credit cards but gave me that name and a number to call if we wanted to confirm any questions. The number is 636-0205."
Checking his address book, Lou Francesca says "that is Bob Ricksford's number. Let me give him a call."
Dialing the number, Lou hears "Ricksford, Ricksford & Luskins, how may we help you?"
"Joy, this is Lou Francesca. Is Robert Ricksford in the office? I need to speak to him briefly."
"Yes he is Mr. Francesca, hold just a moment." Joy says.
"Lou, Bob Ricksford here. What can I do for you?" Robert says.
"Hi Bob. We just got a call from someone calling himself Clyde Hampton and he wants plane reservations. He gave your name as a reference if we wanted to confirm anything. Is that okay? Do you know this guy?" Lou asks.
"Yeah, Lou. We represent him. There is no problem with anything he might want." Bob says.
"He also gave your brother's name for one of the reservations." Lou says.
"No problem with that Lou. Stewart is working with Clyde in getting his affairs and accounts in order."
"Okay Bob. We needed to check you understand." Lou says.
"Thanks for calling Lou. Stay in touch if we can help you again." Bob says.
Hanging the telephone up, Francesca turns to Julia and says "No problems Julia. Make the reservations and set up an account for Mr. Hampton using the Ricksford law firm as the reference." Lou says.
"You did that pretty smoothly for a dockhand Clyde. I think there is more to you then you let on." Stewart says as he places food on the table.
"Never said there wasn't Stu. I don't like tooting my own horn. I earned a few college credits through USAFI while I was in the Navy. Hell, it was free so why not? Those trips at sea were long and the time was just wasted if you didn't do something besides jerk off in the shower's." Clyde says as he fills his plate with sausage, potatoes and scrambled eggs.
"USAFI, what's that Clyde? I never heard of it." Stewart says.
"United States Armed Forces Institute up in Wisconsin. They can furnish all of the materials needed for just about any correspondence course in any subject if you want to put in the time. Damn good breakfast Stu. Where did you learn to cook?"
"My mother taught me. How far did you study and in what?" Stewart asks.
"I earned the equivalent of 13 credits with a 3.35 average. I was studying general business management. I didn't intend to stay in and make a career of it and knew I didn't want to be a common laborer for the rest of my life or a farm hand back in Nebraska." Clyde says almost off handedly.
"You were working as a dockhand when I met you Clyde. Why don't you finish and get a degree? You should be able to finish up in a year with that many credits already earned." Stewart says.
Looking across the table at Stewart and seeing the excitement in his eyes, Clyde says "Stu, do you know how much we have going on right now? I just learned that I might be a millionaire, you just quit working for your father and going to school. We still have to find out just how much I own or will own and we both have fallen or are falling in love with each other. All of that is more then enough for right now. I promise you, when we are settled and know what we are doing, I will finish school, I promise. We don't have to work right now and I want to get to know more about you. Is that okay?"
"Falling in love? Clyde I have fallen for you hook line and sinker. I knew that the minute I saw you all sweaty and dirty looking like Rambo swaggering across that steel deck. Money or not, I knew you were meant for me and nothing was really going to stop me from letting you know it either." Stewart says.
"I think we better get you back in law school babe. You present your case very well and there is no rebuttal. I wanted you when we were in your brother's office and you told him off. I knew then that you were the man for me for life." Clyde says, as he looks deep into Stewart's brilliant blue eyes seeing desire and love there.
"We better finish breakfast and get out of here Clyde or I know where this is going to lead." Stewart says.
"You tempt me but you are right, we have lots to do." Clyde says.
Quickly cleaning up the breakfast things and dressing, they head out too the car and then the bank. Parking in the rear as he had before, they walk to the rear door pushing the door buzzer.
Opening the door, Veronica says "Hi Mr. Ricksford, Mr. Hampton, good morning. Go on in the conference room and I'll let Mr. Mumford know you are here."
"Thanks Veronica." Stewart says as he and Clyde walk into the conference room taking chairs at the large table.
Veronica lets Mumford know that Clyde and Stewart are waiting for him and he jumps up quickly. He had talked with Robert Ricksford about Clyde and was told pretty much that he had plenty of money and it might be a good idea if he took care of him when ever he visited the bank.
"Good Morning Mr. Hampton, how may I help you." Mumford says sweetly as he walks into the room.
Clyde and Stewart look at each other questioningly at the omission of any greeting for Stewart and the almost sickeningly way in which he spoke.
" I need $5,000 in cash Mumford." Clyde says omitting any semblance of enjoying his presence.
"$5,000 now? Mumford says "That is a pretty large order on such short notice."
"Charles" Stewart says. "I think you can dig through your tellers drawers and come up with it rather quickly. I know if Dad called and told you he need it, you would fall all over yourself getting it wouldn't you?"
Noticing the cold tone of Stewart's voice, he looks at him and sees total disgust in his eyes. Just as Mumford is about to speak, Clyde cuts him off.
"Mumford, lets cut the bullshit. Get me $5,000 of my money and damned quick if you want to keep my account here and possibly your job. I'm tired of this word game you guy's play. It is obvious that you have talked with someone and gotten information about me. I noticed the way you completely ignored Stewart and I damned well don't like it. Get off your ass and get the money." Clyde says in a very even monotone voice.
"Why, why, you can't order me around like that" Mumford splutters indignantly.
"Would you like to take me on Charlie? I am pretty sure I know who the loser would be." Clyde says in a cold deadly tone.
Mumford looks at Clyde and in his dark brown eyes he sees a flicker of humor, a cold humor and it sends a chill down his spine. "I'll be back with the money in a few minutes." He says.
"Thanks Charlie" Clyde says. "I was pretty sure you would be able to handle it. Don't include to many small bills will you? I don't want everyone knowing we have that much money on us. Okay?"
Stewart gets up and walking over to where Clyde is sitting he leans down and kisses him saying, "I love you."
Just a bit surprised by Stewart's actions, he says "I love you too. Why don't you call Robert and see if he can have lunch with us at the Brass Elephant? I noticed it while we were driving and it looked pretty good."
"It is good and expensive Clyde. Are you sure about that? I know he will meet us there if I ask him to." Stewart says.
"Why not? We have been eating pizza, Chinese and burgers. Lets eat somewhere good while we talk with your brother." Clyde says.
"Okay, you know what you want." Stewart says as he calls and invites Robert to meet them at the Brass Elephant at 1PM.
Mumford returns with 4 bundles just as Stewart is finishing his call. Placing them on the table in front of Clyde, he says "there is $1,250 in each bundle mostly in $100, $20 and $10 bills. Each bundle does have a $500 bill in with the others though. That is the best I can do on short notice."
Picking up the bundles, Clyde riffles through them and says "Thanks Charlie, I appreciate it. We will be seeing you again." Clyde and Stewart walk out leaving Mumford standing as if he had been struck in the gut. They knew he wasn't used to being on the short end and he didn't know how to handle it.
Walking to the car, Stewart says, "After Midnight next Clyde?"
"Yep. That should take us almost to lunch. I want to get the tickets and then you and I need to go through the portfolio your Dad gave me so we can see who, what and so forth we need to see in Lincoln after we get there." Clyde says. "I hate to seem to be taking control Stu but I am sick of the Tommy's and Charlie's weaving their little webs and using people. I never liked being used and I damn sure don't want anyone using you anymore."
"You can use me whenever you like Clyde. I won't mind." Stewart says grinning at Clyde.
"You know what I mean Stu. As long as your name is Ricksford they treat you nice but laugh behind your back. That is going to stop when they learn who Ricksford & Hampton are. When we walk into a room or someone sees us, we both are going to be recognized not just one of us." Clyde says.
As he pulls into the parking lot at After Midnight, Stewart glances over at Clyde and sees the resolute set of his jaw and thinks "Yeah, I got a feeling a lot of people are going to know who Hampton & Ricksford are, especially Hampton."
Tommy Tanner glances out the window and sees Clyde and Stewart walking through the parking lot towards the front of the building. Looking around he does not see anyone and heads too the door to greet them.
"Clyde, Stewart. Good to see you. Did you forget something when you were here yesterday? How can I help you?"
"Phillip here Tommy?" Clyde asks.
"I think he is, would you like for me to get him?" Tommy says.
"I think I just asked you if he was here didn't I? That should tell you I want to see him right now. You I want to talk with later. Get him for me." Clyde says taking note of the underlying arrogance in Tommy's voice.
Tommy glances at Stewart questioningly and sees no expression on his face other then amusement. "I'll be right back. Wait here please." He says as he heads to the back of the store.
Clyde & Stewart walk to the boxer and jockey under ware. Picking up a few bundles, Clyde says "We don't have enough time to go to Wal-Mart's. Calvin Kline is as good as Fruit of the Loom."
Stewart pulls Clyde into one of the dressing rooms and asks "Clyde, what are you planning? I got a hunch you are up to something where Tommy and Phillip are concerned aren't you?" Stewart asks.
"Just getting the air cleared up Stu. I don't like people talking or asking about me behind my back. Tommy needs to know that." Clyde says, "Phillip would make a better manager of this store then Tommy don't you think?"
"Yeah, he would." Stewart says. "You would need to fire everyone over him right now though" as he looks at Clyde and sees a devilish look in his eyes, "Clyde, you aren't going to do what I think you are."
"That remains to be seen if you are right about what I am thinking. I told you what I don't like and that concerns both of us. No one is going to pass gossip involving you and I." Clyde says as Phillip walks up to them.
"Hi, Clyde, Stewart. You guys are back pretty quick, need some other things?" Phillip asks.
"Yeah, Phil. I need these for right now. Can you put them on my account along with this?" Clyde says as he hands Phillip the bundles of Calvin Kline and one of the bundles of $1,250.
Seeing the bundle of money, Phil says "yeah Clyde. I think we can do that. Come on up front with me."
"You and Stewart go ahead, I'll be along in a minute."
"Tommy, how about we talk a little. I need for you to do something for me." Clyde asks as Stewart and Phillip walk to the front of the store.
"Stewart, what is he going to talk with Tommy about? What does he need him for?" Phillip asks.
"You will have to ask him that Phil." Stewart says. "Clyde is a pretty determined man about some things and I am pretty sure you will know what they are soon."
Walking with his arm around Tommy's shoulders, Clyde steers him among the suit racks. "Tommy, tell me what you know about Stewart and I and especially me?" He says in a soft low voice.
"I don't know what you mean Clyde. I just met you yesterday." Tommy says.
"Oh Tommy. Please don't act innocent." Clyde says. "I know you have talked with Stewart's brother Robert and he has told you what you want to know. Why didn't you ask me?"
Hearing the cold unfeeling tone in Clyde's voice, Tommy still tries to avoid answering his questions. "Clyde, don't be absurd. You know Robert is a lawyer and is not about to discuss his clients with anyone and you are a client."
"And how do you know that I am a client of his Tommy? I don't recall telling you or hearing Stewart say so." Clyde asks.
"You must have said it or maybe you told Phillip and he mentioned it." Tommy says nervously.
"Tommy baby, lets cut too the quick and knock off the bull." Clyde says gripping Tommy's arm. "I know you have coerced Robert and a few others into having sex with you and then you use them. Please don't try and deny it, I have sources that can prove it if you want that. What I want you to do for me Tommy is completely forget you know Robert Ricksford and I strongly suggest you forget the others and all they have told you. Blackmail is a very dangerous business and can cause a lot of trouble for a lot of people. Do you understand what I am saying Tommy?"
Tommy is about to protest when he looks into Clyde's dark cold eyes and feels his bicep being squeezed as if in a vice. "What do you want me too do?" He asks quietly.
"Just what I said Tommy, nothing more. Get your rocks off with whom ever you want just leave Robert Ricksford alone. The others you can do with what ever you want as long as they don't affect my life and the Ricksford family. Understood?"
"I think I can handle that Clyde." Tommy says.
Clyde notices that Tommy acquiesced a little too quickly and says "Tommy, I have a good friend that likes to dress nicely. His name is Mattie DeAgistino and I will be sure and recommend him to you personally."
Tommy looks sharply at Clyde before asking "you know Mattie DeAgistino?"
"Yes I do Tommy." Clyde says. "He and I worked together. Really nice guy when you get to know him. I'll be sure he knows about you."
"That's okay Clyde. He is probably too busy to visit a small store like ours. I appreciate the offer though." Tommy says as he recognizes the name and its connections.
"Well, if you would like for me to, you only have to ask." Clyde says as he turns and walks back to where Phillip and Stewart are waiting.
"Everything finished Phil? We have a lunch date with Stewart's brother over at the Brass Elephant? Clyde says.
"All done Mr. Hampton. Enjoy the Brass Elephant, it is a nice place." Phillip says.
"Thanks Phil, call me Clyde please. I think we will get to know each other well."
Walking back to the car, Stewart is full of questions. "Clyde, please tell me what you were saying to Tommy? I never have seen him so deflated."
Opening his door and sitting in the car, Clyde says. "I only asked him to stop bothering Robert and asking about you and I. I think he understood and I offered to tell Mattie DeAgistino about the store and that he would like to come over and see what they have in clothes. Mattie likes to dress nice when not working."
"You told Tommy that he might come into the store and that you knew him? Do you know who he is Clyde?" Stewart asks.
"Yes Stu. I know him and I know what he is supposed too be." Clyde say.
"Clyde, how do you know him? He is not supposed to be a very nice person. Where did you meet him and get to know him?" Stewart asks again.
"You know him Stu." Clyde says. "You met him on board the ship when you asked for me. I worked for him on the docks. I know what people say and it is not a good idea to repeat rumor where Mattie is concerned. He does not like it."
"That little fellow that I spoke to asking about you was Mattie DeAgistino? He looked like anyone else."
"That is the way he likes it Stu. How about we get on too the restaurant? I am starved." Clyde says.
"There is a lot I don't know about you Clyde but I am learning."
"Nothing you need to worry about Stu. Nothing illegal for sure. The one thing you know that counts is that I love you and only you." Clyde says as they pull into the parking lot of the Brass Elephant.
Getting out of the car, Stewart sees Robert's T-Bird and tells Clyde he is already here as they walk to the entrance. Walking inside they look around and a nice looking young man walks up to them, "may I help you gentlemen?" he asks.
"Yes, Daniel. We are looking for a Mr. Ricksford who is supposed to meet us here. Has he arrived yet?" Stewart asks.
"Yes sir. Are you Mr. Ricksford and Mr. Hampton? He told us you would be here. Just follow me." Daniel says.
They walk behind Daniel and can't help but admire the soft well-rounded contour of his buttocks and the smooth athletic grace of his stride as he leads them to where Robert is sitting in a private booth.
"Here you are gentlemen, enjoy your lunch." Daniel says as he feels Clyde slip a $5 bill into his hand and he nods his thanks with a smile.
"Thanks Daniel, ask our server to come over if you would." Robert says.
"Yes sir, right away."
"Well fellas, this is a surprise being asked out like this." Robert says.
"We have a few things to ask of you before we leave in the morning Robert." Clyde says.
"Leaving tomorrow then. What time, maybe I can help you out." Robert says.
"Hey, great Bob" Stewart says. "Our flight leaves at 7:10AM so guess we should be there at around 6 o'clock don't you think?"
"That's a little early for me but I can do it. What are you going to do with your car Stewart? You can leave it at my house if you want too." Robert offers.
"I was hoping you would say that Bob. We can drive by and pick you up since you live in the same direction as Baltimore International and then you can use it while we are away." Stewart says.
The server, a young girl arrives and asks for their orders. Along with sandwiches and salads, they order Bud Lites and Robert asks for a glass of Chardonnay.
Leaning a little closer, Clyde asks Robert "I have a couple of things I would like for you too handle for me. Stu. Tells me you have done some real estate work. Think you can do some for us? I would like to know who owns the building where Stewart's apartment is and if it can be bought. Should it be available would your Dad be willing to finance it for us until my situation is resolved. You guys said it was all but certain that I am Uncle Sam's heir but the money won't be available for six months.
"That you are his heir is certain unless some ghost or bastard from who knows where walks in at the zero hour. What is the price range you have in mind on the property? I should think somewhere in the neighborhood of maybe $150,000 or so. That particular building is smaller then the others for some reason so should not run as high as the others. Besides it only has the three apartments not six like the others. We did a survey on that area for a developer not six months ago but he decided against it." Robert says.
Looking at Stewart, Clyde says "We can leave that up to you Robert. Make yourself a nice commission while you are at it. The other thing is and this is a little ticklish. I want to know who owns After Midnight."
Robert and Stewart both jump in their seats at the surprise of hearing that Clyde wanted that information.
"Clyde." Stewart says. "I thought you had that taken care of. Why do you want to know who owns it now?"
Hearing Stewart, Robert says "Took care of what was taken care of? Someone want to tell me what is going on?"
Clyde sees the pleading look in Stewarts eyes and says "I like the store Robert and asked about it but no one knows. If it could be bought, I would like to buy it so Stewart and I will have something to work with later. He has studied business administration and so have I. It would be nice to be able to use that training and who knows where we could go with it. If you could find out quietly without causing a panic I would appreciate it."
"Strange you should ask me that Clyde. Tommy asked me if I might know someone that would want to buy the business not long ago. The business is part of an estate and the family needs cash and the executor is selling off some of the assets. Unlike your situation, that family could not settle the estate between them and it has been in receivership for over three years with suits and counter suits. Greedy people it seems. I'll ask for more details if you want me too. Are you going to make an offer?"
"Tell you what Robert. It is going to take you some time and we will have to get settled in a hotel or somewhere in Lincoln. I'll call you on Monday and see where we stand." Clyde says as their lunch is being placed on the table.
Stewart does not remember when he had enjoyed being with Robert as much as he did today. Lunch was invigorating and he liked listening to Clyde and his brother talk almost like they were old friends. Every now and then Clyde would glance at him and smile that little impish glint in his eyes. He could tell he was enjoying himself and he could feel the warmth building between the three of them. Clyde was a wonder with people and had a charisma that drew them to him.
Lunch over, the server brought the check and Clyde took it from her telling Robert "you get the tip bro, the rest is on us."
Walking towards the front of the restaurant, Daniel moved over to them as Clyde was paying the check. "I hope you enjoyed your lunch Mr. Hampton? Are the other gentlemen brothers, they seem to favor and have the same sur-names."
"Lunch was excellent Daniel and yes they are brothers. We will be back again." Clyde tells Daniel and as he turns away, he feels a card slipped into the palm of his hand. Looking at it and Daniel, he sees a slight smile playing on his lips with just the hint of a pink tongue protruding between them and a glint in the depths of his hazel eyes. Clyde smiles back as he walks out.
Reaching their car, he calls to Robert "See you in the morning, enjoyed lunch." Robert waves back at them with a thumbs up.
Opening the door he gets into the car and hears Stewart say.
"Did he give you his telephone number?"
"Yes he did Stu. Sort of surprised me when I felt the card in my hand." Clyde says as he hands the card to him.
Looking at the card, Stewart reads "I get off at 7:30 tonight. Call me if you would like, 433-0303. He was kind of cute wasn't he? Did you find him attractive?"
"No more then you Stu. I told you it surprised me." Clyde says turning in the seat to look him square in the face.
"It does not surprise me at all. You are one hell of a good looking man and it shows. You are intelligent, handsome, well built and you talk with your eyes. They flash when you are excited and smolder when you want to be sexy. I watched as you stared Tommy and Charles down. It was almost scary the cold dark depths of them." Stewart says.
"Do I frighten you that much Stewart? I don't intend to do that. I have told you that I love you and only you. Our relationship is not going to be based on sex. That is available almost anywhere and if that is the way you look at it, we are doomed before we get started. Is that all you want, sex or do you want a solid future with someone that loves you for you and not just your body?" Clyde says and Stewart sees the golden glints flicker in the depths as he looks into them.
"If we are finished here, don't you think we should pick up our tickets and then we can discuss anything you want to know in the apartment where it is more comfortable." Stewart says as he brushes his lips against Clyde's and starts the car...
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