Morning rolled around early for me and wide awake. Not sure why as it wasn't that early, early enough not to be awakened by the girls however. I trod off to the bathroom for morning relief. I decided to wake Puppy when I returned and ordered her to do the same. A plan of course, something neither of us had done in a while. I lovingly started in and we ended in a sixty-nine savoring each other. I hadn't thought about Sarah arriving to wake us until I heard her heavy breathing and grunts over ours. It didn't deter either of us reaching a mutual blissful satisfaction. Sarah either for that matter as she excitedly kissed us good morning.
Puppy and I showered together for the first time in a few days. Playfully treating each other to a nice gentle soaping and head scratching shampoo. Puppy dressed for exercise workout as was Sarah when I graced the breakfast table in their proper standing position. The daily activities in hand from the two, other than an early morning workout and work schedule from Sarah everything was on the new normal. Communication at breakfast works wonders instead of silence and grumpiness in other relationships. I knew what was on the dinner menu already. I lovingly kissed the girls goodbye as they saw me away to face the work day.
Kathy greeted me when I walked in with a smug smile instead of her gloomy don't bother me while I drink my morning latte attitude. I noticed Mike was already busy and humming instead of watching Kathy from a distance before work actually started. It must have been a great afternoon for the two of them. I smiled at this but wondered how long before the newness wore off and problems arose. That is why I don't like workplace romances like this. I had an option if it got out of hand as I could engineer a swap with Kathy as her job was interchangeable with other departments. I liked Kathy however and didn't want it to come to that.
I decided I would have a talk with Kathy first and give her the warning first. She is a big girl and knew what was at stake. Mike is a different story and still wet behind the ears in the relationship department and gave me more room for concern. Talking to both of them would keep it on the down low I hope.
First I wanted to check my email for updates. Rikki didn't let me down as she dropped me a line that I quickly read. Their sickness was over and felt fine again for starters. Chase had come home from the meeting a little shaken and in tears as he explained. I hadn't expected him to break down as I read on. Basically it was what I had guessed, Monica begged and pleaded with Chase to change his mind without Cliff present, no surprise. Chase still didn't trust her where he was concerned and Chance came to the rescue. She didn't exactly know what their plan entailed as she and Jill were kept out of their discussion but they were moving to Sacramento if their accord was agreed to. Exact details would be known later today and she would call.
I thought it over for a while. Whatever the problem, it was really deep seeded and the twins didn't want the girls to know what it was about. I wondered if that was a wise move or not. Might be more serious than anyone would guess and they wanted the girls kept in the dark about whatever. I was absolutely clueless as to why and must be a closely guarded family secret. Chance came up with an answer, so I determined it couldn't be that serious. Maybe the problem affected Jill in some way and the reason they kept them both blind to the situation. I didn't have much of an answer for them other than to tell them good luck, have a wonderful day and I would be waiting on their call.
I talked to Kathy after that privately and she understood my concerns and she promised. I know how that is, shit happens and runs down hill. Then I talked to both of them together giving fatherly advice and voiced my concerns. Me giving fatherly advice? That is a joke but what it felt like. Then I pointed them to the couple that was married in our department. They handle things and I am not sure how but they kept their home life and work life totally separate so I know it can be done.
The entire day went smoothly with work. The testing went great with one hundred percent matching findings and no glitches. I don't know about the team in Albany but we were ecstatic here.
I got the call from Rikki about mid afternoon. Cliff had stepped in and took the boys in for another secret meeting first thing. Evidently Cliff came up with an idea all three agreed to rather quickly as it only took ten or fifteen minutes. They were all joking and laughing afterward. Monica wasn't upset either so she must have been satisfied with the deal. They were staying in the Boston area as proposed on Sunday for three to five years then move to Sacramento. The house would remain a company asset but they would live there.
She also had a surprise for me. Cliff was seriously looking at me for a job as well. I had the qualifications he was looking for but didn't know what the job was. She did know it was farther out in the future and not immediate, how far she didn't know. That told me they were still in the planning stages of something serious and not yet released publicly. With what I knew, it could be up to a year before full actual implementation. If I was a candidate for a job, my guess is about six months down the road at a minimum. Nothing to concern myself with for the time being though I figured the recruitment might be handled personally instead of with a headhunter. That might make it more difficult to turn down if he really wanted me.
The whole situation did ease my fears considerably. Cliff was a smart man and knows how to diffuse tense situations. He also looks at the big picture and decides what is best for all concerned. Rikki made the email sound like Monica had won. Cliff must have had a differing opinion and came up with an olive branch that made everyone happy. Sometimes, the answer is clear as muddy water but as the mud settles the water becomes clear once again. This was one of those times it appeared as long as no one stirs the water again.
Leaving for the day I noticed Mike escorting Kathy out. They were forcing themselves to behave like two kids at school that didn't want anybody to know, I could tell. I thought that was a very good sign, they took my warning to heart. No one really knows about relationships completely. It could change on a moments notice, especially new ones. It could be over tomorrow, next week, three months from now.
I pondered that while I made my way home. The ex and I had been together for a long time in that regard and suddenly went south it seemed at the time but had really been slipping away longer than that. The newness with Puppy hadn't worn off and I loved her more than I did yesterday. I loved Sarah also, maybe not in the same capacity but growing as well. I knew both of them loved me with everything they had to offer. All was right in the world in my mind. How was I going to be greeted at the door came to the forefront. What was she going to teach me this time? That had been her goal this entire week and it varied each day.
Needless to say I was disappointed when I opened the door and found no Puppy there to greet me. A note laid on the floor instead. Master, dinner is on the table waiting. I suggest you eat before it gets cold. Change clothes and I should be ready. Love as always Puppy. I was confused as all get out. What game was she playing this time?
I did as she said however. Baked liver and onions, corn, rolls and a bowl of cantaloupe squares for desert. It had appeared she had already eaten but mine was still very warm not cooled like it had been setting for a long time. It was a great meal but I didn't enjoy it. It felt totally wrong without her. Why didn't she text or call? Leave a note instead? What happened that she rushed off like that? I would have seen her, so she didn't leave the building. The only person I saw was the new Erica when she got off the elevator, boy is she ever hot looking these days. Patrice? Needless to say I was a little upset but there had to be a reason. I felt I had time, so I did the dishes just to have something to do and cool down. That didn't work but I kept my wits about me and didn't let it fester. I went to change clothes as the note said. Odd the door was closed, we never close the door.
I opened the door to a wonderful site. Puppy tied spread eagle on the bed and gagged. She had made a special cuff for her cast and had the crop laying across her stomach.
"So this is the game you want to play tonight slave?" I stated a little upset. She nodded her head in the affirmative. I removed my clothes and remained naked.
"I am going to take it out on you as I would rather have my Puppy at the table. You could have done this a different way I think." I said telling her my desire. Her eyes got a little wider at that admonishment as I picked up the crop.
