The next morning he woke up close to noon. Mark had left him a note saying he had gone to Jesse's and he would see him there. After last night with Jesse, he decided he would take his time and give her some time to cool off. Although he highly doubted she was mad, maybe frustrated, he laughed. He wondered what kind of game she would be playing today; the anticipation of this excited him.
It was past four before he decided to go across the street. He put on a pair of jean cut-offs and a sleeveless t-shirt. There were people everywhere and before he even got to her backyard, at least half a dozen women had come on to him. No wonder Mark liked this, he thought. Now that it was light, he could see the huge bar at one end of the pool and the pool itself was huge. It also was full of people, some in bathing suits and others partially clothed or in nothing at all. Mark was lying on a lounge chair close to the bar talking to some women and obviously enjoying himself.
He pulled up a chair and Mark handed him a beer. He was getting introduced to more people than he could count. Many of which were single women, and they were into having a good time. He could smell food and this immediately made him hungry. Finally he could resist no more and he and Mark went to find something to eat from off the tables of food.
"Mark, have you seen Jesse around?" Adam asked.
"No, but she wouldn't come out here anyway."
"It's a barbeque, why wouldn't she? "
"I would imagine because the rules are if you're out here you'll most likely get tossed in. " Mark grinned, obviously referring to Jesse not liking being handled.
"I think I'll get rid of this beer and get a drink. Maybe I'll see if I can find our hostess. " He said, irritated at Mark. He went up to the bar and ordered a drink from the bartender. As he was waiting, he saw that Jesse was inside leaning against the patio doors, starring at him. She had on a large white mans dress shirt. The sleeves were rolled up and several of the top buttons were undone. The shirttails came down to her knees, while the sides barely covered her at all. This was obviously covering her bathing suit, he thought to himself. " Make that two drinks, I'll be right back, " He said to the bartender. He went inside where she was standing.
"You just get sexier every time I see you, Adam. " She flirted, still leaning against the door.
"As do you, Jesse. Come outside with me. " He said and took her hand to go out.
"No, I can't. " She said slightly nervous.
"I won't let anyone throw you in the pool. Come on. Unless you would rather me find someone else to play with. " He said teasing her, and finally, holding his hand tightly, she followed him. He went to the bar and handed her one drink and took his own. They went to where Mark was sitting.
"Sit here with me, " He said as he sat on one of the lounge chairs.
"Hey Jesse. " Mark laughed. " It's about time you got your ass out here and joined your guests."
The conversation continued, and it wasn't long before others started joining their group. Adam enjoyed having Jesse sit with him on the lounge chair, enjoying her closeness as well as the attention she attracted. Once they had sat down, the waiters and waitress's immediately started waiting on her. The bartender also made sure they always had a full drink. He smiled to himself; he could get real use to service like this.
"Hey Jess, great party! Who's the guy?"
"Hi Anna. This is Adam! Cute isn't he? " Jesse teased.
"Adorable! Don't forget to give him my number! " Anna laughed as she walked away. This happened with several of Jesse's girl friends, and he was very surprised that this didn't bother her. Most of the women he had been with, would not have liked that at all.
It was hard talking to Jesse alone; most of the time if she wasn't away helping someone, she was writing checks, or handing out cash to people claiming they needed it. He saw that she even lent out cars and even keys to some of her homes. He again wondered what she was all about as he watched her.
As afternoon turned into evening, party lights started coming on around the pool and the bar. Music played and he heard a band playing inside. Mark was getting to know a young girl named Terri, who they both knew from the bar. She was one of the dancers, so it didn't surprise him that she had been walking around topless all day, as many other women were now. It was becoming obvious that Terri and Mark were both drunk, and he saw that this was making Jesse uncomfortable.
"Hi Miss Martin. " Terri said. " You throw great parties. You have so many good- looking guys here. Hi Adam. Is he yours, Miss Martin? "
"They're all mine if I want them to be, Terri. And you can call me Jesse. I would prefer that. " Jesse said laughing and he couldn't help but laugh too at hearing her called Miss Martin.
"Hey Jesse, it's dark now. Why don't we all get naked and go swimming? What do you say? I bet Adam there would enjoy it! I sure would. I don't think I've ever seen you in the pool naked. " Mark said teasing and standing up but unsteady on his feet.
"Great idea! I'm ready! " Terri said, quickly slipping off her bikini bottoms and stood completely naked.
"Good! Come on you two. " Mark laughed and reached down to take Jesse's hand but Adam put his on top of hers.
"I think we'll pass. " He told Mark, starring at him defiantly. Then he waited for Mark and Terri to leave, before taking his hand from Jesse's.
"Thanks. " Jesse said softly.
"No need! Well, Mark sure was right about one thing."
"And what was that?"
"He said we would be seeing a lot of naked women today. I don't think I've ever seen this many at one time and in one place. " He laughed, and then Jesse started laughing, almost hysterically. She leaned back against him and he put his arms around her, enjoying holding her.
"So, this being Friday night, how late does this barbeque go on for? "
"Usually until people begin to realize it's Monday and they have to be to work in several hours. Some leave earlier though."
"You're kidding, right? " He asked, now shocked. " When does the lady sleep?"
"Life's too short for sleep, Adam. But I can sleep whenever I want to. I can actually leave and not come back for days. It doesn't matter; they wouldn't even know I was gone. "
