I looked out from the veranda and was so happy with the beautiful landscaping project that Jeremy Thorne had completed on our lakefront property. My young lover was certainly talented in many ways. Even my husband Peter was impressed and impressing him was an accomplishment in and of its self.
We were throwing a party to help raise money for the St. Edwards Atheltic Boosters. My husband Peter was the president of the boosters and the annual booster fund raiser was a big community event that we've hosted for the past three years.
"Claire, this is Cal Somey and his wife Elaine and son Sam," my husband Peter announced. "They just moved in to the Carmen's old house on the lake last week. Cal's the new CEO at Sun Bank and Sam here is a very talented basketball player. He was first team all state in Indiana last year." "It's very nice to meet all of you." I responded.
Cal was about 48 years old, 6'1" and 185 pounds. He was handsome and confidently charming. Elaine was probably in her mid forties as well. She was about 5'4" tall and 140 pounds. Cindy Duncan had told me that Elaine came from money. Her father was very rich and Cal had charmed his way into her fortune. He was now the CEO of the bank that Elaine's father owned. Their son Sam was 6'4" and 215 pounds. He was handsome like his father.
Cindy told me that Sam was being heavily recruited by many top notch colleges for basketball. Rumor had it that he was very arrogant and self absorbed. Cal and Sam both seemed enamored by my sleeveless gold top, black skirt, nylon covered legs and high heels as their eyes gazed up and down me as though they were sizing me up. Cal gave me a wink and smile as they made their way towards the bar.
"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Hutton, I'd like you to meet my parents John and JoAnn," Jeremy stated as he and his parents came to greet us. "It's very nice to meet you. Have you had a chance to see the terrific work that your son did with our landscaping?" My husband Peter asked them. "Yes we have. I agree with you, it turned out beautifully," Jeremy's mother JoAnn offered.
"Are you ready to lead this team to another state championship Jeremy?" my husband asked. "I'm really looking forward to the up coming season," Jeremy responded. "How many colleges are recruting you?" Peter asked Jeremy. "I've narrowed it down to four schools," Jeremy replied. "It's been overwhelming this past year. Jeremy's been contacted by over 50 colleges and has visited 9 schools. It's been difficult narrowing it down to four," his mother JoAnn added. Jeremy's good looks and build came from his handsome father. John was 6'5" and about 235 pounds. He was 45 years old and still in very good shape.
JoAnn was very nice. She was 42 years old, 5"7" and 150 pounds. She was pretty in a plain sort of way and dressed very conservatively.. Jeremy had told me that his mother and father had separated last year and were trying to work things out.
As Peter escorted the Thorne's towards the bar, John Thorne walked over to me and whispered, "I've never seen Jeremy so anxious to go to work as he was when he was working on your landscape project. Now that I've met you I can see why he was in a hurry to get here everyday." "Mr. Thorne whatever in the world are you talking about?" I replied. "I think we both know, don't we?" John Thorne offered. "You'll have to excuse me. I don't know what you're insinuating but I don't like it!" I responded as I abrubtly turned and walked away.
The party was going well. Peter had everyone out back for an auction to raise money for the boosters. Drinks were flowing and people were generously bidding on items. I checked with the caterer to make sure everything was ok, grabbed a voda on the rocks and made my way upstairs to freshen up.
It was nice to slip away to my spacious master bathroom. When we built the house 5 years ago I made sure that Peter and I have separate bathrooms. My bathroom alone was approximately 500 square feet. It was beautifully decorated in soft romantic colors and I enjoyed pampering myself in my large jacuzzi bath tube and custom made sauna. My bathroom had two entrances. One from the bedroom and one from the verenda overlooking the backyard. I had locked the door from the bedroom and sat down at the vanity to check my makeup.