Chapter 2: The Summer Job
On Monday morning I put on my one and only black suit and best looking blue dress shirt to prepare for what I thought was a job interview with Dean Parsons. I arrived at Gorman Memorial Hall ten minutes before the scheduled meeting. This is where most of the academic offices were including that of the university president and admissions staff. Those offices occupied the first floor of the building and had fancy hardwood floors and matching woodwork, while the upstairs academic offices were mostly carpet. I made sure to give a quick peek down the long hallway that led to the president's office hoping to catch a glimpse of President May, but I wasn't so lucky. I entered the elevator and climbed to the third floor where I was greeted by a secretary named Sandi. She sat behind a big reception desk that was counter height on the outside, table height on the inside. She phoned Dean Parsons to let him know I was there and soon I was ushered into his office.
"John, nice to see you. How are you doing this morning?" Dean Parsons greeted me. We exchanged pleasantries, and he offered me one of the two empty seats in front of his large desk.
"Don't you look sharp today?" The dean added while taking a seat behind a large wooden desk. "You look like you are dressed for a job interview."
"Yes Sir. Isn't that what this is?" I questioned.
"Oh no, John. You've already got the job. I've spoken with a few of your professors, and plus I have first hand experience with your work ethic at the country club. This is more of a formality. You're on the team!"
"Oh, I misunderstood then. That's great!"
"So tell me, what do you want to do with a business degree?" I proceeded to explain my desires to be a business or financial analyst. I was good with numbers and enjoyed working with them and figuring out which way the data was pointing. It might not sound sexy, but it kept me in my comfort zone of a research oriented job.
"Very good. I think you have come to the right university for your training." The dean scooted back in his rolling chair a couple feet from his desk and leaned all the way back resting his hands behind his head. Most of his thighs were now visible and opened wide in a big manspread. The outline of his bulge was perfectly clear. If I didn't know any better, it almost seemed like he was displaying himself, so I could have the perfect view. I tried with all my might to ignore this mouth watering sight, but my will power was too weak. I took a few glances at his glorious man bulge trying to be subtle about it. If only this could be more of an oral interview.
The dean continued. "To be honest, John, much of the job is going to be assistant work. You'll help grade some course work for professors. There might be an odd job or errand here and there. Grabbing coffee or picking up lunch could be involved. That doesn't sound beneath you does it?"
"Oh, no Sir. I'm used to getting people's drink orders." The dean chuckled at my unintentional joke.
"You sure? You don't mind being an errand boy?"
"No, that's fine Sir. I don't mind being an errand boy." I cringed a little on the inside. Why did I repeat this belittling title? Try not to make yourself so obvious, John! Dean Parsons let those words hang in the air for what seemed like eternity. Finally, he leaned forward putting his feet back on the floor and elbows on his desk.
"Well, excellent." Like that jacket I think we have a fit. Why don't you fill out some paperwork with Sandi before you leave today, and you can start first thing tomorrow morning. Be here at 9:00am. Sound good, buddy?"
"Yes Sir. I will see you tomorrow." I stood up and shook his hand, keeping my hips back and using the flap of my suit jacket to try and hide the slight growth in my pants. It wasn't too noticeable. I hoped anyway.
I left the dean's office and turned to walk back toward Sandi's desk. To my surprise, however, there was President May. He wore a tan suit and vest, no jacket. He was leaning on Sandi's desktop counter with his right elbow supporting his upper half and the rest of his weight pushed onto his left leg. His right foot kicked behind the left leg so that only the toe was touching the ground. The positioning of his weight made that round ass of his stick out even more. I was tempted to take out my phone and sneak a quick video to hopefully screenshot a frame later, but it was too risky I decided. Instead, I approached the desk slowly giving myself a few extra seconds to admire this presidential ass. President May eventually heard my footsteps and turned toward me.
"Johnny! Good to see you again. Did Dean Parsons get you all set up?" His voice was enthusiastic and perhaps an octave too loud for an inside setting.
"Hello President May. Yes, he did. I was actually supposed to talk to Sandi about filling out some paperwork."
"Oh yes, here you are sweetie!" Sandi handed me the paperwork. "When you're finished filling out those forms you can return them to me. I'll just take a copy of your driver's license and make a quick photocopy." I handed her my license, and she disappeared around a corner to find a photocopier I assumed. I was now standing there alone with my dream daddy bear.
"Well, that makes me happy." President May gave me an aggressive pat on the arm. "Has Dr. Parsons told you what kind of work you will be doing?"
"Yes Sir. He said it would be a lot of assistant work. Grading for professors and also running some errands."
"You're kidding." The president sounded disappointed. I stopped filling out my form and looked at him.
"No Sir. That's what he said. It's fine though. I'm used to doing that kind of work from the country club. I don't mind it." I was trying to relieve his frustration. It wasn't working. His scowl remained. Then, Dean Parsons emerged from his office. He had a big smile on his face, completely unaware of the conversation currently being had.
"President May, I assume you've heard the good news. We just signed our top prospect!"
The dean walked to us and stood on the other side of me. I was sandwiched between these two hot authority figures.
"Yes, I did hear the good news. But why does Johnny, here, tell me he is your new assistant? Please don't tell me you're going to make him be some kind of errand boy." The president acted insulted on my behalf. It was quite the coincidence they used the same belittling phrase, "errand boy". Internally I wanted to tell them I was happy to be their errand boy, or just their boy. My bulge started to grow again. Focus, John!
"Well Sir, Kelly is graduating. That's the only position we have open in the office." This did not satisfy President May.
"Well, that's still no good. He needs to be doing things more relevant to his degree. It'd be a waste to have such a smart kid on the sidelines the whole time. We've got to get him in the game!" He gave me another aggressive pat, this time on the back, like a coach would to his player. A smile had now returned to President May's face. "Remember Ricky, what did you say to me at the awards dinner?" Dean Parsons searched his memory but nothing came.
"I don't recall, Sir."
President May took a couple steps forward and gripped us both firmly by the shoulder. I had imagined his hands on my shoulders many times before (but pushing me down on my knees). Even this slight grip was making my knees buckle.