A Patient Man (re-Written)

Please read my biography first of all.

Some readers will have read these stories before, and I have changed the titles. Yet, my friend insisted I join before passing on (due to being stressed out). My English is bad, as is my grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. Please read on.

A patient man (Re-written.)

By Loony123tunes

Let me give you a little bit of background information first. My name is Alec Kenneth Snowden. I met my wife at the ripe old age of 19. I was in university studying Mechanical Engineering. We met at a party in our first year at University. She was studying Commercial Business. Our eyes met, and I followed her around like a lap dog all night. At last, we bumped into each other on purpose.

From that bump, we were in love and as soon as we could after our studies, we were together--one night. I slipped up and got Jill pregnant. It was over halfway through our final year. That meant two things to both of us.

Sorry, Jill's name is. Jill Elisabeth Wilson.

First, there was the wedding and the baby we had made. I got on with my studies. I had to get a first in engineering to look after my wife and child. Jill was so bright that she got a diploma with no trouble. But the baby now was the most important thing to both of us. I was lucky with my qualifications. I landed a good job at the bottom of the ladder; sorry, it was a quarter of the way up.

Our firstborn was a girl. She was the image of her mother and we called her Diana after her mother. Jill's middle name is Elisabeth. Jill's parents did not take too kindly to me at first because. Because I had deflowered their lovely loving daughter. But when the baby came they mellowed towards me and accepted me as their son-in-law. I was 23. It was a good move for Jill calling the baby after her mother. That calmed down the troubled waters. My grandmother's name was also Diana but I did not let on about that.

Jill was the best mother anyone could ask for. She tended to Diana's every need. While I got on to climb the ladder of success. Well, three months after Diana was born. I slipped up again. I was 24. So twelve months later after our firstborn came. My son arrived. Henry, we named him after my father and gave him my middle name Kenneth.

Money was tight and both our parents helped us out. To keep on the road to success. But we were so in love with each other. I slipped up for the third time. I was 25. Jill was expecting our third child. During Jill's pregnancy when we were talking one night. We agreed the way things were going in ten years' time we would have a football team.

So we decided that I was to have a vasectomy. In the last two months before our third loving child was to arrive. I was on the table and the operation was a success. I was even told that one day if I wanted to have it reversed there would be no problem.

Our third child came, it was a boy. We named him after Jill's father Jonathan and gave him my father's second name Henry. The years passed by and our love never seemed to die. And Jill returned to work when Jonathan was in high school! She got a job in Commercial Business.

The other thing was that we started to learn how to dance. Because we never had any time for that when we were at Uni. We joined a dance school and we both took to it like a duck takes to water. The club catered for all types, you know what I mean, I think.

The best of it was after we joined the dance school. I bumped into an old Uni friend. His name was Tony to everyone but he liked to be called 'Toni'. We met from time to time in the club and he did dance with women even though he was that bit odd. Yes, he was with his friend they were bi-sexually. I even met him for a drink from time to time.

We even entered competitions. Won a few and came in second and third. We both had plenty of dance partners to go with and some of the women. That I danced with made it clear to me what else they wanted from me.

But I was in love with Jill and she was all I wanted. Jill was having the same problem. But she solved it on the dance floor. She kneed them in their balls and walked away. Leaving them with their embarrassment in the middle of the dance floor.

While I was away over the years Jill went out with the girls. You know the sort of things: meals, parties' lunches at work. And she even went to the dance club. But my homecomings were always great.

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It was getting close to our anniversary.

My first-born Diana was married and we were expecting our first grandchild. And she was five months into her pregnancy. Jill was looking forward to the birth of our granddaughter. My eldest son Henry was in his last year studying law. We had not seen him for two months.

My other son Jonathan. He was in his first year studying Mechanical Engineering he was taking after me in my line of work. But you know what the first years are like at Uni are party after party. And we also had not seen him for two months.

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I had been away on one of my business trips drumming up more contracts. I had been overseas and was flying in overnight. Arriving on Wednesday morning. Thursday and Friday I would be in the office taking care of the new contracts. Reading and answering the mail as well as all the emails that would be waiting for me. And of course, filling in my boss on what I had achieved. With all the travelling. I have been able to sleep on planes for the last few years. And I also caught a cold while I was away.

The plane landed on time, which is a change I thought. I was through passport control in a second. Heading to collect my suitcase which was first off the conveyor system. Jumping on the internal bus system heading for my car. Then a seventeen-mile drive home. I would be home in time to make love to my loving wife before she went to work. So I thought.

The traffic was hell, stop/start. Every traffic light was red. Nutcases jumping in and out of lanes slowing the traffic down even more. Thankfully I had slept on the plane. Otherwise, I would have been as grumpy as hell.

At last, I was pulling into the road where I lived. I opened the front door. And all I wanted was a kiss and a welcoming home session of lovemaking with my lovely wife. Before she headed off to work. I was late and Jill was dressed putting on her coat for work. I got a quick kiss on my cheek followed by....

"Alec there is something wrong with the waste pipes it's backing up in the bathroom, we need a plumber to fix it. Can you deal with it? And Alec those old smoke alarms need replacing. Half of them beep all night long. Sorry, I am late. See you tonight. Bye for now my love," Jill said to me heading out the door.

Well, that is a fine start for a welcome home. The traffic was lousy, I got a peck on the cheek. And was left with a problem to solve. And I wanted to make love to my wife. Well, I had to wait until tonight but I was going to make it last as long as I could. I picked up the house phone and rang our plumber. His name is Ted.

He answered his mobile phone.

"Ted it is Alec, Can you come round right away we have a problem with the drains from the bathroom. I think they are blocked up with you know what!"

"Sorry, Alec I am thirty miles from you on a major water leak. It is on the news and there are four of us trying to fix it. It looks like I can only be there maybe sometime tomorrow, with a bit of luck. Hang on a minute. You can fix it yourself. If I tell you what to do, think of the money you will save by not paying me," Ted said to me.

"Ok, Ted go ahead then.

"Well, Alec considering you are a Mechanical Engineer. And I am a simple plumber. It will be easy for you to get your hands dirty with a bit of shit for a change. In your drainage system the idiots who put it in. Placed a mesh across it thinking it would stop rats from moving about. Follow my instructions and within half an hour it will be flowing as well as new. Fill the bath and sink up with water. Get an old brush pole and knock a nail through it so it is sticking out. Or use the garden hoe. And get a bag to put the used condoms in after you have pulled them out!!!!

"Ted, what makes you think it's condoms?"

"Some of them go across the mesh and block the drains. And the reason for the bath and sinks full of water. Is to flush out the ones that are backed up in the pipework. If I am wrong, ring me back, I am sorry. I have to go," Ted said.

What Ted had told me. I had that funny feeling about Jill. I filled the bath and sink up. Picked up my garden hoe, a screwdriver, and my garden spade to lift the lid. Found a bag in case Ted was right. Heading down the drive to the sewer access cover. Scraped round the cover and lifted the lid off. God the smell.

I looked down and I knew which way the flow was. I went to the garden hoe and lifted out well over a dozen condoms. The sewage started to flow and two more came into view. I waited for the flow to stop and put the hoe back in blocking the mesh holes. I went inside and pulled the plugs out of the bath and sinks. Flushed the loo for go measure and left the water running. I went back outside to check the flow. Out came six more condoms!

I looked in the bag and there were at least twenty. But my mind was not on counting them. I found out my wife was screwing someone in our house when I was out of the country. If Jill would have been here right now. I would have pushed her down the sewage hole because that was where she belonged.

I was in a bit of a daze as I put the lid back. I needed a stiff drink to wash away the smell and to calm myself down. I needed to think about what I was going to do. I had found out my wife was cheating on me but who with? I left the taps on letting the drains flush. I poured out my stiff drink and it was only gone at 9 am on Wednesday. I slumped in my chair and was still in a bit of a daze.

Then I let out a scream 'You fucking cheating bitch the pair of you are in for it.'

Two of our old friends. That had been divorced. I was thinking of what each of them had done to their wives and any revenge they had given to the man. My mind was running wild. I wanted to go to Jill's work and drag her out and kill her but that was no answer.

I had a few options. Divorce, Separation. Walk away, kill her, kill him, break a few bones on Jill's body. But I would not harm her in any way. But he would receive twice as many taking Jill's share of the punishment.

Then I would destroy his marriage if he was married. But who has she been screwing while I am away?

Hang on a minute it could be one of my two boys. They both have had girls in the house. When Jill and I had been out dancing. And my daughter was pregnant so they did not need the use of condoms. It is about my two boys.

No, that is impossible. Both of them have not been home for at least two months. The sewer system is not that long. It has only happened in the last few weeks. The only answer is that Jill is screwing around. Good god I am going to kill her that is for sure.

Then I thought she must have a stock of condoms somewhere in the house unless he brings them with him. I was off to our bedroom looking in the bedside cabinets. There were six packets pushed to the back of the drawer. Hidden behind some underwear that I had not seen before. Right, miss cheat. Let us see if this will work. I found her sewing box with a long thin needle. I punch through all the condom's three or four holes. Right, I hope now you get pregnant slut.

Money was my next thought. I had only been paid two days before in our joint account. That had to be stopped. I was off to the bank to open up a new account in my name and drew out half our savings. Thank god over the years the savings we had done was to cover the kids' Uni bills. For the three of them.

While I was out. I was close to the office so I decided to call in. But I was not due until tomorrow morning Thursday. That was part of my contract after I returned from a business trip. Well, I was glad that I did.

My boss, sorry my director, asked me to come into his office since I had called in. He told me in twelve months' time. That he was going to retire. And I was going to be the director of engineering. And for the next six months. I had to bring up to speed my assistant to take over my present job if I agreed. Which I did.

Then he asked me if I could go on a long trip in a week. He had an Idea that one of our customers was ready to sign a new revised contract with us. That he had secured years before. He thought it would be a good idea for me to meet the customer. But I had to leave on Wednesday night, returning the following week on Friday night.

It was ideal for me but then my thoughts turned back to Jill.

In twelve months my salary would double and I would be office-based. I had to rethink my new income. There was no way I wanted Jill to get her cheating hands on it. I told my director about my plans for the next six months. And I would replan the next six months taking my assistant with me.

He agreed with me on the spot. Ok, it was a bit of an extra expense for the company but in the long term, we would reap the returns. I never told my boss about my troubles.

My head was spinning even more now. But I had to solve my marriage if there was one. I went into town for a bite to eat. Then I was going to find a lawyer. I wanted to know all my rights. As luck would have it. He was free in two hours. So I walked down one of the side streets near his office walking past a shop that sold surveillance gear.

I was chatting with the man behind the counter. I told him I was thinking of installing a security system. Complete with cameras and sound recording equipment. He guessed what I wanted but said nothing.

Then the man said," Sir, we can install a complete system in any size house in four hours. All you need to tell us is where the main electrical sockets are and where to hide the recording system. The cameras and voice equipment are all battery-powered and last for three months. We recommend the ones that look like smoke detectors if that is what you need. It is not cheap, just let me know what day and at what time," The man said to me.

I thanked for his time and told him that I might be back. I headed back to the lawyer's office, sat down and waited for my appointment time. When I was inside his office. I told him. If I wanted a divorce what would I have to do?

He went through all my rights and told me about Jill's rights. Told me to either install surveillance equipment or make copies. And to use a private detective. He would install the equipment. And if Jill was screwing around inside a hotel he would get the information from there.

Then he told me who the best private detective was and where his office was. He went on to say he wanted to see all the bills and a copy of Jill's salary income. She was on good money and spent a lot. And he asked if the house was in joint names or was in my name only.

I looked at him and instructed him to prepare the divorce papers. And I would be back to either cancel it or tell him to proceed. I looked at my watch and it was nearly three in the afternoon. My head was buzzing with all the information. I had made up my mind. It was divorce once I had the information.

I headed for the private detective's office. He saw me right away and by half four on Wednesday afternoon. He was coming round to the house with his gear on Thursday morning. I went back to my office asking my boss. Could I have half the morning of work on Thursday? He agreed and now I had to wait.

I went to the chemist to buy something for my cold. The lady in the chemist told me she thought I had the flu. What better excuse do I need NOT to make love to my wife before her monthly was to start?

When Jill came home she wanted me to make love to her. I told her the lady in the chemist told me she thought I had the flu. And I did not want to pass the flu on to her. She understood and did not seem to give it a second thought. I knew the reason why.

We went out for dinner and tried to make conversation. It was killing me what I had found in the morning. But there was one thing in my favour: I was a patient man. We went home. I dosed myself up for the night and had a double hot toddy. I need to sweat it out of me as quickly as possible.

The following day, Thursday Jill went off to work. I dosed myself up again. Half an hour later my PD turned up with all his high-tech equipment.

He looked in every room and set to work. New temporary smoke detectors are installed in every room including the bathroom. Then he asked me where I wanted the recorder set up so my wife would not find it. It went into the back of the garage and plugged, into a socket I rarely used. He asked for my laptop, plugged that in and set up a password for himself and me. Then he showed me how it all worked.

While he was showing how it all worked. He told me the batteries in the Camera would last for six months. And they were voice-activated inside the smoke-looking detectors. I smiled at him knowing if I was right. In a month she was going to get divorce papers served on her.

He was all done and he said to me," Switch it on at the main switch when you are ready to record."

I told him I was away from next Wednesday night returning the following week on Friday night. In that case, he will park outside the house and download whatever is on the recorder for me and make out his report. Then he asked me to see him in his office at about three in the afternoon on Saturday.

Friday night I told Jill that I would be away for a big business contract. From next Wednesday night returning on Saturday and it could be late? I went on to say to Jill. We were going to see our son Henry Kenneth. And on Sunday to see Jonathan Henry and on our back see my daughter Diana Elisabeth. Yes, I was getting ready for my departure if I was going to get proof she was cheating on me.

On Monday I spent all day with my boss. He filled me in on who was who. He told me not to push it. Let them think about it. We went over all the details in the afternoon and the following day. This contract would make or break me, I was thinking. He told me to take my time talking to each of the six of them. And don't get drunk, keep your head clear, and let them drink. I know you are a happily married man. Remember the women you will meet will turn your head but do not be tempted. Other than that, enjoy the sights and the trip.

While Jill was finishing packing my suitcase. I was in the garage and switched on the recorder. Now I was ready to leave. I kissed her and she kissed me back. It was like a farewell kiss. I thought to myself. I drove to the airport wondering if it was all a big bad dream that I had been having. But time would tell.

While I was away, the talks we had were all positive. The alcohol flowed and my boss was right about the women I was meeting. But for the time being, they were off-limits for me. I did not break my routine of calling Jill every night.

But to get off the phone. I arranged for a member of the hotel staff to keep on knocking at my door. Telling me I was late for the meeting. Which of course was a lie.

Friday I left for home and booked in a hotel overnight. I was dreading Saturday's meeting but the truth had to be known. I sat down in front of my PD and he did not look at me. He pushed towards me four DVDs, a brown envelope and then a small envelope with my name on the front of it. I guessed it was his bill. Then he spoke?

"Sorry!!! You are right and that is all the information you need for a divorce. Let me know when I can remove the smoke detectors and I will refit the old ones back," he said to me.

The die had been cast. I had all the information from my PD. Now I was heading home. I arrived home at four thirty pm. And was greeted with.

"Sorry darling got to run. Diana needs me right away. The baby is acting up like all you men. He does not know how to act. Sorry those drains are blocked again. Can you sort it out? I will be back soon and I love you so much!!!" Jill said to me.