This is a sequential story you will need to read the previous Parts before this Part will make sense. I broke this story up into Parts to accommodate L's request to make into parts.
This is my very first story I've ever written. I'm an Engineer so I tend to be techno/detailed, hope it does not distract from the story too much. Some of the items in the story are real, some embellished, and some fantasy, I'll let you try to figure them out. If you seek lurid sex then this story is not for you – I allude to sex but I leave the details to your imagination – often less is more. Enjoy OB.
Oh gee almost forgot about Brandy
, gotta go...
I found Brandy in my office sitting in my chair. She started barking at me "I cannot believe you would climb that ladder." The Plant Manager was with me – to his dismay. She exclaimed "you're soaked."
Ya so, everyone is back working. I have spare cloths in my office bathroom.
Something I learned getting full of grease a few days ago.
Brandy was flustered turning to the Plant Manager telling him, in front of me, if she ever hears (and she has spies) or sees me on a ladder in this building again he's fired. The PM made a hasty retreat and closed the door behind him.
I felt sorry for him.
Staring at me she asked, "you really do like doing this work?" I said no, not really but it needs to be done. I got over 100 families relying on me to insure they have food on their table ––- then with a smirk –– and now I get to endure a bitchy boss, what's not to love? I saw my stapler fly by me head.
Boy am I glad her aim is for shit.
Brandy marched over to me wrapped her arms around my neck and planted her trademark scorching kiss on me. Then stated take me on the nickel tour of my plant, a meet-n-greet, and then we WILL have a serious talk.
Oh shit
, BUT I thought we just had a serious talk. Not hardly, Mr. HERO.
First stop, Marg's office, hugs and air kisses. The two got on like long lost sorority sisters. I slid out to do real work and check up on a few things - circling back 30 minute later. We went down Mahogany row and out onto the floor - by now everyone knew THEE BIG BOSS (owner) was in the building.
Brandy is so very perceptive, witty, and charming she could be a politician (
well no she couldn't she's way too honest and loving
) the only thing she didn't do was kiss the babies (
since none were available
). I watched her work the crowd like a pro.
She is amazing - this was a side of her I never seen before today, I'm impressed, what a woman
.
Brandy walked up to my PA asking her to contact Marg and Lyle, the plant manager, for a working dinner meeting at our hotel tonight at 1830. The PA asked "what time?" Oh that darn Kevin he now has me talking Military too, 6:30 PM, sorry. The PA chuckled. I just gave a look of confusion with a shoulder salute to both as they chuckled at me.
We returned to my office to get my things and announced I'd be back tomorrow, let the plant manager know. The new standing line of succession was GM then Plant Manager, CFO, and VP of HR then the shift manager. Oh I forgot to mention, I elevated the Plant Manager position to VP status (officer of the company) after Lyle jumped in helping me fix the big press.
Brandy said lets go back to our suite to talk. I cocked an eye but did as told – she is da boss. Once in the suite she walked up to me wrapped her arms around my neck and planted a scorcher kiss on me, then kicked off her heels, and flopped onto the couch.
Kevin "we need to talk" (
oh shit,
those four dreaded words that start all things bad
).
OK, what's up? Brandy pulled an envelope from her purse and handed it to me. Here, no strings attached. You saved our lives twice, my corporation, and continue to do remarkable feats to keep my businesses prosperous.
You are so kind, loving and gentle with Sara, and you teach her so many little things that only a man understands need to be learned. Kevin I've fallen in love with you – you are the kindest and smartest man I've ever met.
Whoa, whoa, hold up there – stop the presses, if you're about to go into where I think you are going,
I will not cheat.
I've had it done to me twice and maybe she deserves payback but I will not do it. I would break my solemn pledge to my fellow Master Masons and damage my personal honor.
I open the envelope and there it was three checks, each for $1M in my name only. $3M dollars - I was speechless,
and that takes a lot
.
My mind was spinning, with this I could retire BUT that would mean leaving Brandy and Sara. I would die a quick death if I had to leave Brandy and Sara - they have become my reason for living.
Brandy I cannot accept this. She said I thought you wouldn't but you can't return it to me – those are cashiers checks in your name and the funds are already drawn. Brandy jumped up in front of me with fists on her hips stating very forcefully, "
this isn't even a tenth of what I owe you
."
With focused eye drilling stare down she said, "humor me, why can't you accept this money?" I'm too old I'm 10yrs older than you, I'm no stud, I'm fat, loosing my hair and turning gray besides, I'm a stubborn old curmudgeon you will grow to hate. But most of all I'm afraid I'd loose you and Sara - I'd die of a self-inflicted broken heart if I left you for a nice quite hermit retirement.
Brandy jumped into my arms smothering me with kisses. I restated, I still will not cheat.
That is when Brandy had surprise number two setup and turned on the TV to play a video. It was Brandy with my wife,
oh shit-WTF, in my own home backyard too
.
On screen Brandy asked my wife "can I love Kevin?" My wife looked at her with anger in her eyes.
Linda screamed, "Kevin has been having an affair with you?" Brandy, oh ghod no, he would never do anything like that he is way too honorable he will never cheat. The only intimate acts we have had is when I walked up to him and gave him a kiss as a reward for being Kevin
. I thought this ironic she can cheat on numerous times over 25yrs me but I cannot – the logic of women eludes me.
Brandy continued, I've gotten to know him, he hides behind being a hard ass but he has such a big heart, I've been told he is much like his grandfather. Kevin risked his life to save Sara and I and thought nothing of it – as if it was his chivalrous duty.
Linda it is clear you no longer love Kevin and it's been that way for many years, so why do you want to hold on to him - is it his earning power? Yes, he has always been a hard working provider and he is all of what you say but he also has a very dark mean side to him. Kevin can be ruthless, calculating, and vindictive when he gets mad.
He's almost got this property paid off and after that he can retire and rot in his basement office playing radios for all I care. He has no vision no desire to do more to be more.
Linda then turned the tables and asked Brandy why do you want Kevin? Brandy said he is so gentle, so caring, so loving and my granddaughter loves him to death - he's brilliant, perceptive, thoughtful, and generous; I've seen his ruthless side and he can be scary but it was the right method at the right time – he is truly and man of many talents and wisdom.
Linda laughed "you can't be talking about my Kevin, my Kevin is lost if I do not show him the way." He is lazy and let himself go you see how fat he is now.
Brandy then stated to Linda this is all about his obligation and money, correct? Linda hesitated but nodded yes. Then Linda I'll make you a deal, I'll pay off your mortgage, you keep the house and property, and I'll give you a $1K/month stipend for 10 yrs if you tell Kevin to leave - if you set Kevin free from your loveless marriage.
Linda thought about this offer for quite a while then asked "in writing?" Bandy, pulled the papers from her brief case. Linda signed the papers on camera.
I had just watch my wife throw 35yrs under the bus for money. I was depressed to finally see what I knew for so many years but lacked the guts to resolve.
Brandy stated the movers would be arriving tomorrow to pack up all Kevin's belongings.
Linda looked into the camera saying "Kevin I do love you but not so much any more, I only stayed with you as I could not live without your money, we just grew apart, sorry love, good bye."
I had tears in my eyes - not sure why - but 35yrs, over half my life was wasted. Did I ever really know Linda?
In reflection near our 18th Anniversary Linda told me about her life just before me, how she was mistreated by her boy friend and had to have an abortion due to poor choices.
We were two people that bounced into each other's arms on rebounds tying the knot way too fast? The sex was hot and often until my son was born, then it all just petered out.
Brandy was sitting next to me holding me hand having a very worried look. Kevin, I'm sorry I did this but
WE love you so much, I love you so much
.
And no more secrets I want to come clean to you, I had Linda checked out, she has had many more than two affairs while you were married and I'll leave it at that. I knew you would never harm or leave Linda due to your misguided chivalrous sense of duty. You would continue suffering that miserable life.
Sara needs a father,,,,, a daddy. And I need you –
I love you!
Then Brandy gave me 'the-EYE' and I knew something more unpleasant was coming. I love you with all my heart and yes you're 10 yrs older than me (