I met bill at a charity golf tournament when we were paired in a cart. We became lovers that night and have been together for six years. About four and a half years ago we made a private commitment to be exclusive. We came out to our families and close friends at that time, certainly no surprise to my kids or ex wife. We did not live together because we thought that may bring up issues that weren't necessary. Besides I like where I live and he likes his place.
Bill is a wealthy guy. He owns property all over the state, including hotels, resorts on the coast and a bed and breakfast that sits on a wooded bluff that overlooks a cutoff of the river. Of all his places, this one is my favorite.
Over the years he has offered me jobs, ones that would have tripled my income and assure I could travel the world. I turned him down each time. I like my job. Besides, I see as much of the world I want to see just vacationing with him. From time to time, Bill needs my expertise at The Pirate's Overlook, the B and B. I serve as Chauffeur, concierge, bellman, chef and waitstaff. I also have no problem romancing the guests or "serving" any way I'm needed. Bill pays me well for these weekends but the tips I make are off the charts. After all, these guys pay handsomely to rent the villa and have their fun in total privacy and discretion.
When I mentioned exclusive I should have explained our version. We are together. One night a week and nearly every weekend. We are in love. So on the occasion that a possible sexual encounter comes up, we are allowed to go for it as long as condoms are used and the other partner approves.
During football season the villa is rented every weekend, sometimes to families, but mostly to gay couples or groups. It's not advertised as such, but word gets around. During the gay weekends I am the concierge, mostly by myself but with big groups Mark joins me.
I mean I can cook for a big group but occasionally I need reinforcements in the bedrooms.
So the call I received from Bill came as no surprise. After friendly chatter he said: "Something's come up and I need you to go the Pirates Overlook this weekend to handle a couple that needs your expertise."
"Normally happy to oblige, but aren't we going to the coast?"
"Well, this just came up and is important. These guys used to run one of the coolest tech companies in the country. Unfortunately, they busted up when the third partner died two years ago. He, evidently, was the glue that held the team together. He could handle the two bulls when they went after it. He also was their sex partner, never at the same time. Shortly after he died the two split the company. And now they are discovering they are only half as good apart as they were together.
I have arranged for them to meet this weekend and find a way to get back together. I believe you will serve as the perfect mediator. I'll make it up to you."
"Something expensive."
"Something decadently expensive."
"Send me the details." I hung up the phone. I was really looking forward to sitting on the beach this weekend.
I drove over to the river Thursday afternoon. I took my bike and made a ride of it. I punched the code in and the gate swung open. As I rode through the wooded acreage my mind was running a mental check list of things that needed to be done before Mr White and Mr Green arrived on Friday. (It's always like that. I'm not supposed to know their names or where they are from. Security reasons, I've been told). About a mile in, the forest opens up to a clearing revealing the house for the first time. It's really breathtaking. The porch runs the width of the house and around one side. It is not like the plantation manors found in the area. No, it is exactly what the name implies. River Pirates would hold up here. There was one opening in the trees at the rear of the house that has a perfect view of the river. The pirates would attack unsuspecting boats, both tourist and industrial, from this location.
when the river changed course, the old house became obsolete since riverboats followed the main river, and was abandoned. It had sort of been preserved over the years, but when Bill bought it he put a million dollars or better making it what it is now. Rustic, yes, with all the comforts of a four-star resort.
Friday morning I took the Suburban to the small airport that services the county. Mr Green flew in first. He had a very nice G 550 that required two pilots. I gave them keys to a rental car, keys to rooms at the Heritage House and a pass to one of the casinos.
I gathered Mr Green's bag and golf clubs and put them in the car.
"Mr Green, Mr White won't arrive for another two hours. We can get a bite to eat or perhaps I could drop you off at a casino."
"Two hours. Just like him to make a grand entrance. Casino sounds fine, Leo."
"Do you have a preference?"
"Nah...pick one."
"Yes sir."
We drove in silence to the barge that sits on the same cutout that the Overlook is on. By boat it is about fifteen minutes. By car, more like forty. It was obvious Bill had told Mr Green I was part of the package. He was checking me out as put the bags in the car. I "inadvertently" rearranged my junk a couple times. Yeah, he had that Top attitude and I laid on my "submissiveness" pretty heavy.
It is hard to realize you are on a barge once you are inside. It looks and sounds like any casino in the world. I played a few hands of black jack. Mr Green won a little at craps and enjoyed a couple drinks. The valet brought the Suburban around and we were off to the airport.
Mr White flew his own plane. It was a small, experimental plane he had designed and built. As he finished with the plane, I introduced myself, retrieved his bag and clubs and took them to the car.
The reunion of Misters Green and White took place in the back seat. They poured a couple drinks from the bar and I closed the slide allowing them their privacy.
Once we arrived, I took their bags to their suites, which were across from one another on the second floor of the South Wing and asked them to join me on the lower gallery for a tour of the place and some minor instructions. I showed them the pool area and the hot tub, which has lounge chairs all around. Some are basically large outdoor mattresses. We finished the tour with the great hall and dining rooms. When I finished, I left them with this thought: "Of course, this weekend is clothing optional except when dining in the formal dining room. And, I'm sure Bill has told you, I am here to serve you in any capacity. Please feel free to take advantage of all we have to offer."
I left them and went to the kitchen to begin preparing supper. They eventually went for a swim, in trunks.
After a supper of baked asparagus and mashed potatoes and a ten ounce filet mignon cooked just the way they requested, I poured them some brandy and cleaned the table.
The gentleman adjourned to the deck and seemed to be getting along well, if the laughter was an indicator. After the kitchen was clean I walked to the gallery to give them their tee time for tomorrow.
"Gentlemen, you have a tee time for 10:00am. I'll have breakfast ready at 7:30 and then drive you to Oak Ridge. All fees and lunch have already been taken care of. Is that good?
"Sure."