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Paul Carson removed his examination gown and began to dress as he listened to his Doctor telling him about his lab tests. "Paul, every thing is within normal range for you. You are in good health and you should have lots of good years ahead of you. Your heart is sound, cholesterol level excellent, and your prostate checks out fine too." Dr. Joe Calvin told him. Paul thanked him and continued dressing while he looked expectantly at his friend and physician of several years. The Doctor seemed puzzled as he looked at his friend. Then he realized what he had forgotten to tell Paul. "Oh, that other thing you asked me about checks out ok too. You don't have HIV or any other STD's." Paul breathed a sigh of relief. He had gone on vacation and had ended up having a bisexual affair with a couple he met in Cancun, Mexico. They were a threesome for a couple of nights and had enjoyed the sex immensely however after he left Cancun he wondered he might have picked up STD's or worse; HIV.
"Thanks for checking that out for me, Joe. It was very worrisome not knowing. As I told you I met this guy and his wife at a hotel bar and after a few drinks, some terrific jokes and more booze that I normally have we all ended up in bed." Paul told his friend and Doctor.
"Well, that's what vacationsare all about, Paul. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself." Dr. Joe replied, and for having come to me and find out for sure your STD and HIV status."
"I know, Joe, but I never expected to have sex with the husband too. I just got carried away."
"Paul, it's year 2011 and not 1911. Sex is more open now and many men and women are bisexual. A lot of men and women our age have bi experiences now and think nothing of it. You had fun and I'll bet it was good for you to let your hair down and party a little." Dr, Joe counseled his friend.
Paul nodded as they shook hands, "Thanks again, my friend, for everything." He didn't expect Joe to respond as friends sometimes just 'know' nothing had changed between them. Before he had gone to Cancun Joe had urged him to have some fun and had encouraged the vacation. Paul was a sixty year old successful business man and a widower. He lost his wife to Alzheimer's disease about five years ago and had become a bit of a loner. He did not date, even after five years, and he threw himself into his work. He had never been a part of the 'partying' class and to tell the truth he was a bit afraid to get into the dating scene after all those years in a decidedly good and loving marriage. At Joe's insistence he had gone to Cancun to relax and in truth he did have good time. But truth be known, he enjoyed the bisexual affair just as much as the heterosexual fun with the guys wife.
He had told Dr. Joe about how much fun he had with the guy, but it seemed to be in his thoughts constantly. Paul wondered about seeking out more 'encounters' with bisexual guys, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. He had known about online websites where people of 'like thoughts' could meet others and perhaps arrange something. Being a novice, Paul declined to examine these sites, thinking they might be traps for guys like him by people seeking to exploit or blackmail him. As a result, Paul did nothing about it. However, during his on line searches he would often come across warnings against being exposed to or contracting STD's or HIV. This latter thought, led him to tell Dr. Joe in detail, about what happened on his vacation.
Luckily, he had dodged the proverbial silver bullet. Even so, the thoughts about that memorable experience kept returning to Paul's mind time and time again. Somehow what bothered Paul most about reliving the Cancun experience, is that he thought more about what he did with the guy, than with the guy's wife. Paul told Joe and his staff goodbye and left the doctors office feeling good about his health, but he still had his urges. Perhaps, he thought that was his 'cross to bear'. He drove home and quickly changed into very casual wear and decided to stay in tonight and watch some TV, have dinner and then go to bed. He would have a full day at the office tomorrow and would probably stay late to work out the details of several contracts he was involved with. After watching TV programs and the news he decide to call it a night and he retired to bed.
The next day ended at eight o'clock pm for Paul. As usual, he was the last to leave and had also been the first to arrive in the morning. He wasn't tired, but he was tired of working that day. He decided to go to his favorite restaurant and have dinner out. He left his office building and walked the three blocks to his favorite restaurant, entered and was seated at a table in an alcove which would give him some privacy. He ordered a rare filet, a baked potato and a small bottle of red Zinfandel wine. As he ate and other patrons entered or left the restaurant, his thoughts often turned to checking out both the women and the guys that they were with. Paul told himself that he was just looking to see if they were anyone he knew, but he also knew that he was having thoughts of Cancun and the delights of his evening there.
Just as Paul finished eating and the waiter cleaned off his table, he saw a man about his age that had taken a seat at the bar. He was wearing a well tailored suit and tie and was sipping a glass of red wine. He turned and looked at Paul, smiled and raised his glass in a toast gesture. Paul nodded and lifted his glass up too then thought that perhaps he shouldn't have done that. Perhaps the man thought that this gesture meant that Paul was interested in the man. Paul watched as the man got off his stool, picked up his wine glass and walked towards Paul's table. As Paul was still holding his glass up and the man bent and clinked his glass to Paul's. They both took a generous sip of wine and the man asked Paul if he could sit at his table as he had been hired to find and speak to him.
Paul gestured towards the chair and the man promptly sat down. He introduced himself as Philippe Du Mont and handed Paul his business card. Paul introduced himself then looked at the card which had Philippe's name, but no address or business name and no telephone number on the card. "Mr. Carson," Philippe began, "I represent a group of gentlemen who hire me to find clients for them. I was given your name a few days ago and told where I might find you, and I'm happy to say that they were indeed correct. I waited for you to finish work, but like all successful business owners you were the first to arrive and the last to leave. And that Mr. Carson is how I managed to find you and followed you here."
Paul smiled at the man's introductory remarks and put his wine glass down. "And to what great purpose did your group of gentlemen have in mind when they sent you." Philippe explained that he could not reveal the names of his patrons, but instead was to present him with a proposal. Also he was to indemnify him for his time spent in listening to and considering the proposal. A yes or a no answer would not be expected or required tonight, but by this Friday, two days from now, an answer would be appreciated. He paused, looked deep into Paul's eyes as though seeking some sign of interest. Then he placed an envelope on the table in front of Paul and continued.