Author's Note: This narrative includes themes of interracial and cuckold nature. If these themes are not suited to your tastes, I suggest you read another fine work. If these topics interest you, please read on and I'd love your feedback. If these themes rustle your jimmies and you choose to read it anyway, well... I hope they're rustled in a good way.
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The only good thing about working downtown is having lunch with my wife. At first I was very opposed to moving into the city, but she convinced me we could catch all the basketball games at the arena. That was when she worked for a corporate sponsor and got season tickets for as a perk.
Now, she works in the public sector doing employment assistance. The bustle of the corporate industry had wore her thin. For a stint, she worked as a librarian but now her pay isn't much better. I do alright at the local cable company.
I have always loved her librarian look. The wrapped up hair, glasses, button ups, and the pencil skirts. Once she was mistaken for Alice Eve when she was in the stacks with her black frames on. And that wasn't much for me to worry about. She liked the quiet, peaceful atmosphere of the library. So it was a surprise to me that she didn't shake her look for the new gig.
"Not too spring-y you think?" Jenny asked me as she looked in the mirror. I was busy getting my messenger bag ready and subconsciously said yes. "Really?"
I looked up and saw the floral dirndl skirt that came up mid-thigh. It caught my attention. "Oh... spring-y for sure." Her legs always staggered me... and most men! She had already put on her open-toe white heels with ankle straps. It was her spring-look. "I like the polka dot top." I added.
"You have a good eye." Jenny smiled and primped her hair.
"Only for you." I winked at her but I wasn't sure she saw in the reflection.
"Good, we better get going!" She didn't miss a beat. The click of her heels rapidly echoed through the apartment and before I knew it, she was standing at the door urging me to hurry up.
"What's the big rush?" I asked as we got to the bus stop. We took the same bus, but she got off about three stops before me. The bus just pulled up.
"I've got a big meeting today." Jenny started, tapping her pass for the fare. "One of our big employers is coming in and we're trying to get them to take on more hires." I followed up from behind.
Going into the city, there's always a mix of people on the bus. But one thing never changes, at least from what I noticed. When Jenny enters the room, people look. The old men break their gazes from the window and raise their brows. Sometimes some young guys make remarks. I've developed a thick skin over time.
"Does that mean we're not doing lunch?" I asked as we took our seat in the back.
"Scott, I'm not sure... I might not have as much time. I can text you and let you know if that works?"
"That's alright." I was kinda bummed. The feeling worsened as I saw her stop was coming up. "Looks like you're almost there."
Jenny looked out and reached up for the yellow cable to pull. It was a strange sight to see a white woman in this part of town. Even when she got off the bus, I sometimes wished other people would get off with her just so I could see her get into her building safely. "Wish me luck!" She said as she stood up.
As she made her way off the bus, it was only her de-boarding, but all the heads turned again. I watched her step off and the bus began to move again.
Outside, a group of guys huddled around the stop, waiting for the next bus I imagined. They watched her get off and said something. Jenny waved and walked to the building, and they watched her the whole way.
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My days at work are pretty mundane. As soon as the bus crosses into the central business district, I feel more comfortable instantly. But that short ride comfort is also short lived. When I clock in, it's usually nose to the grindstone.
Of course it doesn't help that my boss likes to delegate 95% of his work to me. But I guess that's what I'm there for. The bulk of our interactions are me waiting to get an approval or signature on orders. And at most, they last 30-60 seconds. I had to ask a co-worker once if he had it out for me, but she assured me that he's short with everyone... unless you have something to offer.
I thought she was being funny but I quickly learned that it wasn't so cryptic. I was working hard that morning trying to get my work done and still hadn't heard from Jenny. Once I printed out the fresh copy of the order, I stapled them and made my way to my boss's office.
"Ha ha, you're funny Mr. Dow." Tasha, his secretary said as she stood in front of the copier outside of his office. He was leaned up against the door frame right next to the copier. It almost looked comical since he wore these giant Steve Harvey type suits everyday.
"Me funny? Naw." He chuckled and leaned in a little, putting a hand on the copier. "And what I tell you about calling me Mr. Dow? Call me Chester." He grinned. "Or sir."
I tried to clear my throat to break into the conversation but it didn't work. "Well, sir... I'm sorry but I've got some plans." Tasha smiled politely.
"Some plans? Shi- these are court-side tickets girl." Mr. Dow eyed in on her. "You gotta be kidding me." He shook his head and brought his voice low, I was surprised to catch it at all. "You in here all tolo and you telling me you don't wanna be court-side?"
Tasha smirked and shuffled back to her desk with the papers. "Nope." She leaned over work and grabbed the stapler, sticking out her big behind deliberately at him.
"Mm." Mr. Dow bite his hip and smiled. "That ain't right." He saw me in the split moment watching this all unfold. "What do you want Scout?" He went back into his office and beckoned me over. He had started calling me Scout after he yelled "get out" and my name at the same time. He stopped me at the doorway.
"Sir, I've got the orders, ready for you to sign." I held up the papers and only glanced at him once I finished speaking. He waved me over and I handed them to him.
"Hm... this alright work Scout." He said. "I got some follow up orders here you gotta attach before 1pm. You think you gonna get it done in time?"