The Scent Of A Rose Pt 01 A New Start

Prologue:

This new Billyslate Love Story is a 2-Part Slowburn

Lesbian

Romance Tale

. The storyline is somewhat different than many of my Literotica Stories, not having small children as a primary theme throughout the tale.

As usual in my stories, minimal sexual activity takes place when children are about. Also, as a general rule, no alcoholic beverages are consumed in the presence of children.

All descriptive sex is

Lesbian

, with young ladies aged

18

or older. Some explicit lesbian sexual activities may feature a strong, but loving woman as the definite

TOP

controlling the action, along with soft and or firm sensual spanking.

This

61

st

and all Billyslate stories are

100% Fiction

in every aspect.

Edited By Billyslate

/Grammarly

Enjoy

!

EMBU BRAZIL:

ADDISON

POV

At age 22, I'm enjoying a relaxing lunch at a Native

Afro-Brazilian

Restaurant in Embu das Artes (

Embu

), Brazil. It's a 40-minute (

30-kilo

) drive from São Paulo, the first stop on my 17-day Brazilian vacation.

I understand some Portuguese, having studied Spanish for 6 years, but I choose to travel with a tour group for safety. It's a bit boring in some ways since most of the other travelers are 30 years my senior. But just 3-days into our trip, I'm learning a lot about international travel from a few of them.

Another advantage of traveling with older persons (

mostly couples

) is that I'm not constantly being hit on or invited to hotel bars every night by single guys.

Our major stops are: Metro São Paulo, Rio, and Salvador, with brief 1-day visits to Embu and Palmeira.

***

Pleased with my Embu lunch break, I casually drift mentally into past major events in my young life.

I'm

Addison

Marie Saunders, born and reared in Nashville, TN, where I attended Public Schools, graduating a year early at 16.

I'm awarded a 5-year academic scholarship at Vanderbilt University (

Owen Graduate School of Management

), graduating with an

Honors MBA,

and my primary emphasis is on Marketing.

I have a few distant relatives living in Central, TN, but I'm alone in Nashville as both my parents died from

Natural Causes

while I'm studying at

Vandy

. I miss them so much, Dad dying in my sophomore year, and Mom two years later.

At my birth, Mom is 42, Dad's 44, so I'm a pre-menopause baby. My understanding is that I'm a low-frequency, fully healthy child, born with a

High IQ

, in the first pregnancy of a woman over 40.

My childhood was happy and joyous, but I admit it's quite different from any of my close friends, with my parents nearing 60 when I'm just 14.

I inherited a small home without a mortgage and a substantial savings account. I'm also the beneficiary of significant value insurance policies for my parents and the sole beneficiary of their $100,000

529 College-Smart Plan

. Fortunately, I don't need the funds for my education, by receiving a full-ride Vandy Academic Scholarship.

I lean heavily on my Vanderbilt Business School Professors, who financially guide and emotionally support me through Dad/Mom's deaths. With their help, 90% of my inheritance is invested in long-term high-yield

Tax-Free Bonds

.

***

One Vandy professor is my first contact with Bristol Myers-Squib (

BMS

). She suggested I apply for a newly open position, the Manager of Brand-Marketing Development.

My interview is short and sweet being offered the job on the spot. Following my Vandy Business School Graduation, I will be allowed 2 months to relocate.

I'll be based at BMS NJ Headquarters in Princeton. It's a big move for me, training as a Brand Development Manager for BMS's Cancer Product lines.

The timing is a

Perfect Landing,

my

having a nice job and readily available funds for a 17-day vacation to Brazil. This is my first international travel experience, so I'm fully enjoying a delightful lunch in Embu, BR, musing over my past.

***

Our stops along the way to Salvador, on the Atlantic Ocean, are amazing, especially the beaches in Rio.

My tour group of 25, including me, gets along famously. I've become friends with two ladies from Albuquerque, NM, learning, they're lifelong soul mates. I'm almost certain they're romantically linked, although it's not obvious to most people.

Brenda Heldman and Lucie Ames look to be in their mid-forties and are delightful traveling companions. I spend most of my downtime with them, as they are both keen international travelers. So, they share many do's and don'ts with me, traveling as a young single female.

I'm not big on alcohol, but I truly enjoy an occasional nice Cabernet or Fume Blanc. So, I only drink alcohol when we three are together since they're experts on South American brand wines.

The tour guide also notes that I hang out with them much of the time. So my hotel room is usually on the same floor as Brenda and Lucie's.

***

SALVADOR-BR

There's a huge shift in my touring activities for our final 3-days of vacationing in Salvador, before returning to the US.

Most of our travel within Brazil is on tour buses, except for one long flight. So our primary guides are always with us, but elite tour guides who are experts in the area often join us in the bigger cities.

Our tour group gathers in a hotel suite for a welcome reception, and I meet Beatriz Montero, a

Chocolate-Colored Blue-Eyed Blonde

, the local Salvadorian expert tour guide.

From perusing the touring brochures, I know Salvador is Majority Afro-Brazilian. But surely didn't expect to see a brown-skinned natural blonde with bright blue eyes.

However, for some unknown reason, she and I quickly hit it off. So Beatriz often joins Brenda, Lucie, and me for lunch and other social events during our 3-day stay.

Beatriz and I have many interesting conversations, and I learn that she and her younger sister, Camila, are German/Afro-Brazilian.

Both races are co-dominant in many of their family genes. But photos clearly show that Beatriz's sister Camila's skin color is more of a light tan, and not the same, chocolate as her elder sister's.

Beatriz, 23, is nearly a year older than me and almost 6 years older than Camila, who's just turned 17. Economically, the sisters are in Salvador's upper class, speaking fluent English, German, and Portuguese.

Beatriz and I seem to be getting sensually close, which is somewhat confusing. I've not thought of a girl sexually, having never seriously dated anyone male or female. So I have no practical experience with romance, being chaste in my life thus far.

As we seem to get emotionally closer, my sexual fascination bubble, explosively flying out the window. I learn that Beatriz is promised to someone in an arranged family marriage, so no chance for a romance.

However, Beatriz has a plan, which I'm unaware of, so she's happy I spend much of my free time with the two elder ladies, not drinking much booze.

She queries me in-depth about my family background, education, and US lifestyle. I subsequently learn that her younger sister, Camila, is a gifted artist and plans/wants to study art in the US for an extended time.

Camila wants to visit the US for 6 months or longer after finishing her equivalent of a US Artistic School Program (

Fine Arts-Design

).

During her US art internship, Camila will be connected and monitored online by a Brazilian Art School Mentor. Her primary art focus will be painting US Landscapes and Murals.

Beatriz and I talk intensely for hours on end during my three days in Salvador. However, Camila is away at school and can't join us, so I won't meet her in Salvador before returning to the US.

I spoke with Camila by phone just before my vacation ends, exchanging email addresses so we can keep in contact for the next 12-16 months.

She'll be 18, graduating from Artistic Tech School, and plans to travel to the US alone. So Beatriz wants me to act as Camila's local host and sponsor while she's in the US.

My friends Lucie and Brenda offer to help me care for Camila if needed. Their agreement supporting me with Camila's US visit seals our new friendship, so we'll continue our ongoing communications after returning home.

***

BMS PRINCETON NJ

Growing up, Mom and Dad taught me to always be cautious when making any major decision. So, I wisely use their wisdom in planning my 850-mile move to BMS in Princeton, NJ.

Both parents died while I was studying for my MBA at Vandy, which is an intense time for me. During many conversations with Brenda and Lucie, it becomes crystal clear that, being so wrapped up in my MBA Program, I never truly mourned their deaths.

So, after a week home from vacation, I contacted the BMS Human Resources (

HR

) office, asking to meet with them and the VP of Marketing. Stressing to

HR

that I'm willing to stay in Princeton for 2 or 3 weeks, meeting with everyone involved with my job offer.

BMS

HR

provides several short-term lodging options for me, one of which piques my interest. Being heavily recruited,

HR

will pay for me to live in a local long-stay hotel. The place is okay, but I don't want to stay there for 2 or 3 weeks.

Going to administration, I tell

HR

I've checked in the hotel, so the billing will be direct to BMS. I also ask for directions to Ms. Madeline Ann Jefferson's office, whose home I hope to stay while in Princeton.

She's a Senior PA for one of BMS's executives and owns a home with six 6-one-bedroom suites. Ms. Jefferson rents these suites short-term to newly hired BMS female college graduates and international female employees visiting

HQ

for specialized training.

Our meeting is joyful at first sight, as we share lunch and discuss the rental specifics. The six 1-bedroom suites are in an adjacent house, which is currently filled.

Seeing my smile disappear, she hastily adds, "I have a 2-room suite in the main house, which I do not commit to before meeting the person.

HR

says you're an excellent choice, and I agree, so welcome to my home."

I explain my background, getting teary-eyed, talking about life with Mom and Dad before their recent deaths. She hugs me, saying you were blessed to have wonderful parents and to grow up in a loving home.

"My problem is I've never properly mourned my parents' deaths, worrying about finishing my studies and getting a good job. So I'm telling you now, the maximum time I'll be in Princeton for this visit is 3 weeks.

"I'm not emotionally ready to start such a demanding job, needing a few months to truly mourn Mom/Dad.

"I'll be truthful with the VP of Marketing, understanding the job offer will most likely be rescinded. I came here to talk directly about my worries, respecting BMS's efforts to recruit me, but feel my decision is best for everyone," again breaking into tears.

***

Madeline takes me into her arms, "Addison, you're a strong, honest, and wonderful young lady. Have your meeting(s) this week, and don't become distressed if the Marketing Executives aren't sympathetic.

"I'll work on a possible alternative for you that I'm sure you'll like. We'll have dinner with two guests, one of whom stayed with me several years ago during her BMS training.

"Please trust me and plan for a nice cozy dinner with friends at my home on Saturday night."

***

Meeting with different Marketing and

HR

executives all week is stressful. They're cordial, but I'm almost certain my chance of working at BMS is shot.

Madeline tries to cheer me up, saying I'm doing the right thing by being honest and returning my parents' unconditional love. So it's Saturday night, and I dress classy, with a sensual touch.

Madeline comments. "Wow, Addison, you're beautiful in the Burnt Orange Cocktail Dress!"

Smiling, I hug her, "You've welcomed me into your home and uplifted me spiritually, so I want to look my best for dinner with your special guests."

Cheryl Ann and Daisey Rae Petersen walk into the room, and Madeline introduces us, which surprises me. I didn't know they were also staying here for two days.

Dinner and conversation are great, although I raise eyebrows asking Daisey if she's in the military or another US government-sanctioned service/operation.

I explain in detail my late birth with Dad retiring from the

Corp

after 25 years of service. My parents tried having kids for years, finally giving up hope. Then I pop up in their early 40s, and Dad retires from the Marines to be with his baby girl.

In many ways, Daisey reminds me of my deceased Dad, my reason for asking about her being in the Military, or other US government service. She smiles but never truly answers my question, so I'm probably on the money with my assumption.

Cheryl is a former BMS recruit who stayed at Madeline's home nearly 12 years ago. She never adjusts to the BMS corporate life but maintains contact with key executives.

She's buying a struggling instrument company in Norfolk, VA, with BMS investing in a 40% stake. Cheryl and Daisey will own a 51% majority, with 9% ownership reserved for future senior staff.

The evening ends with Cheryl offering me the Operations Manager Job, dangling a promotion to

Executive VP

if we successfully turn the company around.

The Norfolk business purchase will close in 6-7 months, so I'll need to be fully on board four months from now. Cheryl will match my BMS salary, benefits, and incentives offer, and I'll stay

FOC

in their 3-bedroom coach house until the company is fully operational.

I accept her offer and will sign an

NDA

or similar document if needed. Our host, Madeline, and I share similar ideals and have become friends. So I'll stay here for two more weeks, and when I'm in Princeton for business.

I ask for full

Personnel and Pay Files

on each employee by Tuesday morning, and will expeditiously review them. Companies usually get into financial difficulties when they're overstaffed in general and have too many highly paid managers.

I note that the 2

nd

major n frequent problem is the competency of their Production, QC, and Technical Service operations. So, any positive or negative reports or feedback from current and prior customers will be helpful.

I'll send Cheryl a detailed written company review in 2 weeks, stating its strengths and weaknesses, or I'm unable to determine specifics at this point.

Smiling cutely, "Being the lone daughter of a career Marine, I'm 100% into

Trust and Respect

. Otherwise, I wouldn't have accepted your offer, so I expect to go on the payroll in four months if the deal closes as planned.

"I'll start working immediately, gathering critical company details, ensuring our venture is successful. Then getting the

EXEC-VP

slot after a year and a reasonable allocation of stock shares!"

Grinning slyly,

"Wanna Shake On It Boss?

"

Cheryl stares at me for a moment, "Madeline, we owe you big time for this rare find!"

Extending her hand to me, "

DEAL

!"

Okay, now that I have a real job and career, let's toast with a glass of Murray River Cabernet and enjoy this delicious meal.

***

FOUR-MONTH ACTIVITY

My 2

nd

and 3

rd

week at Madeline's home sealed our lifetime friendship. She's like the Mom I lost in college, and we have so much fun enjoying life.

We spend lots of time eating, talking, and touring Princeton and the surrounding areas like the Delaware Water Gap and New York City. Staying in 1 or 2 nights a week, we watch Netflix when a good movie is on.

I work on the CGE

LTD

(

the new name

) employee files while Madeline's at work, since it's playtime the moment she arrives home.

Sadly, my three weeks at Madeline's end, and a preliminary business report sent to Cheryl, and then I fly home to Nashville.

The first important item is extending my furnished Condo lease for six months, then planning my parents' mourning activities and travel for the next 4 months.

As I settle into my condo, I email Camila daily, updating her about my job change and mourning period. So now her US internship home base will be Norfolk, VA.

I send tourist info on Norfolk, especially the beautiful Virginia Beaches, 30 minutes away. Camila's itching to visit me

ASAP

after finishing her Fine Art Design Studies at The Salvador Technical Institute.

Next, I will update Brenda and Lucie about moving to CGE

LTD,

Norfolk, in 3 months. So, I'll soon visit Albuquerque, staying with them for a month. They're excited about my new job and move, and hopefully promotion to

EXEC VP

within a year.

Finally, they often email Camila postcards and photos of New Mexico's cities and tourist attractions. Although we didn't meet Camila in Salvador, Brenda, Lucie, and I developed a solid relationship with her via email and phone calls.

***

Albuquerque is fantastic, reconnecting with my friends and reliving our Brazilian vacation experiences. It's interesting that I now have three older female friends, Brenda, Lucie, and Madeline, maybe the

Missing Mommy Syndrome

.

Taking a 21-day Dance Studio Membership in Albuquerque, I practice and dance for 2 hours on most weekdays. Getting back into dancing, for the first time since Mom's death, is exhilarating, and I'll join a studio once permanently in Norfolk.

Alas, my parents' mourning hiatus ends, as Cheryl awaits my arrival in Norfolk.

***

NORFOLK-VA

Only in Norfolk for a week, and the

BMS HQ

Corporate Wolves are still howling to the high heavens.

Several young Marketing types learn of BMS's investment, expecting one of them to get my

CGE LTD Plum

position. So, there's intense anger with this future

EXEC VP

slot being filled by a

BMS Reject

, who's never worked a day at the Princeton, NJ

HQ

.

Cheryl haughtily says

tough-titty

CGE LTD

is privately held, with her controlling

51%

of the voting stock. So it's a done deal with

Addison

Marie Saunders, now ensconced in Norfolk.

CGE

LTD

is a fledgling company, which Cheryl intends to turn into a high-profit entity. Her long-term goal is to develop high-quality instruments internally, coupled with several large instrument repair/rebuild contracts, and then sell her 51% stake to BMS.

We'll have a 2 to 3-year window for success after the deal fully closes in two months. If we fail, thirty or more people will most likely join the

Virginia Unemployment Queue

.

***

CGE LTD NORFOLK: WORK-WORK-WORK

Keeping my Nashville condo for an extended period, I'm partially moved to Norfolk since the

CGE

deal has closed. I convince Cheryl & Daisey to take a week off before I start, and all hell breaks loose with my restructuring.

During this time, I'll have quiet meetings with the current general staff, who hopefully will become our new senior managers.

Cheryl and Daisey own a fabulous property/residence, 20 minutes from the company. So, I'm staying in their 3-bedroom attached coach house for the next 6-months, or longer.

There's a private entrance, but it also has direct access to the main home. Staying here will save me time, allowing us to quickly move forward with our reorganization schedule and structure.

I'm working from home the first week in Norfolk, mostly reviewing earlier written reports sent to Cheryl.

Initially, I envision expanding the service and repair network, now limited to Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. We should also offer our services to hospitals, tech schools, and commercial labs within a 100-mile radius of Norfolk. Later, we'll add a

Floating

Tech-Service group, including a local pick-up and delivery service.