Author's note: This is my first submission to Literotica. I hope you'll enjoy reading the story as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please let me hear your feedback and comments, both good and bad. In case anyone enjoys this, I'd like to acknowledge publicly the help I received.. Literotica's voluntary editor program was invaluable.. My most sincere and heartfelt thanks to volunteer editors "VampireDragon," and Chicky, whos feedback is greatlyh appreciated. I also want to offer a special Thank-You to Rochelle who put hours of time into this project, and who taught me more about writing in a few short weeks than I'd managed to learn on my own in years. Finally thanks Mary for consulting on women's fashion and for putting up with me. And thanks for being my all time favorite person!!
I was never a particularly fortunate guy, but I guess you could say that after years of hacking out a living as a semi pro hockey player, riding dilapidated busses to second and third rate hockey cities while picking up side jobs to supplement my humble salary, I had a lucky break coming my way. I've always had the physical gifts for sports, but after playing the game from the cradle until the comparatively geriatric age of 29, the reality of my hockey career (or lack thereof) had become clear. Unfortunately, in spite of my undeniable gifts, my knack for "putting pucks in the net" never quite equaled my true god given talent of constructing the perfect Mushroom, Swiss and Bacon omelet. Sadly, professional scouts heinously and negligently underrate one's culinary skills while evaluating talent for a position in their organizations.
My greatest accomplishment in hockey was winning the MVP award at the Silver Stick World Junior Hockey Tournament at 16 years old. After that, I was rewarded with a scholarship to a college more known for its athletic program than its academics. I studied English and dated a Fashion major all through school. I graduated with a keen linguistic dexterity and a peripheral knowledge of the fashion world. Neither of which has proved very marketable for me.
Truth be told, I have had some degree of difficulty finding work outside of hockey. I'm always able to hustle up a few bucks pounding nails for a local construction company, walking dogs or the occasional whisking of my patented, aforementioned omelets. In short, I'm basically willing to do almost anything people are willing to pay me to do; within reason.
Problem is, at 6'5" and 245 pounds, most reasonable people were reluctant to offer me employment combing their pet poodles (although in all humility I have to confess I'd be a fine coiffure of canine curls). Sadly, the same problem applied to a half dozen of my other skills. With the construction industry in dire straits as a result of the recent recession, my heretofore failure at willing the lottery, and my dearth of professional sports contracts, I was beginning to feel just a little worried. Bills were piling up and I wasn't getting the contract offers I dreamed of.
I don't know if she instinctually sensed my desperation, saw in me an untapped talent, or if it was pure Dumb Luck, but things changed for me the day I met Penny.
Penny struck me as professional, intelligent and extremely sexy within 1.3 nanoseconds of introducing herself. The hockey team's website made it easy for her to find me. She showed up at practice one day, stopping me halfway between the ice and the locker room. I watched, impressed, as she plowed her way through a gauntlet of hungry leers and childish remarks from the other players. She maintained a regal poise, as she quieted the players by casting a bemused, yet unimpressed look. It almost appeared as if she pitied them.
Although she stood a respectable 5'5" with a straight confident posture and high heels, her head still only reached my chest because of the Vapor 20 ice skates on my feet. Her hand was tiny and manicured in my calloused mitt when she introduced herself, and I couldn't help but feel a sexy dichotomy when considering her extreme femininity opposed to my overt masculinity. She wore a vintage Chanel business suit of navy blue with a knee length skirt, a white blouse and matching blue jacket, accentuated by Christian Louboutin high heels. My ex-girlfriend, the Fashion major, would have creamed in her panties over Penny's clothes. I almost creamed in my jockstrap from her beautiful face, sublime tits and magnificent ass.
She had fiery green eyes and amber hair pulled back to expose her porcelain neckline. In spite of the standard hockey rink sweaty aroma, my nostrils were piqued with a whiff of jasmine and lavender when I leaned close to her, making my cock twitch.
She looked at me, and continued, "Captain of the team for the past 8 seasons, 12 goals, 18 assists and 205 penalty minutes so far. Not bad."
I answered her, "It's a dubious distinction. Most guys either quit or become Monks after 8 years in minor league hockey"
She smiled at me, "Sarcastic one aren't you? I noticed last week when you were in my neighbor's backyard digging that hole."
Penny had caught me off guard. It took me a minute to recall what she was talking about. Then I remembered: Last week I was hired through a local contractor to backfill a crater that was left after Penny's neighbor had an in-ground pool built. I remembered that I needed a lot of help, and strong men willing to shovel dirt for a days wage were abundant in our locker room. Hockey players make good laborers provided they have a tough foreman capable of keeping their wandering minds focused, and the beer off limits until the work is almost done. In my experience, this is best achieved by shouting profanities and the occasional hurling of rocks at their thick skulls. Happily, what I saw as good excuse to throw rocks and swear, Penny observed as superior management skills.
"Oh that!" I answered her slightly embarrassed since I was barking and hollering a lot that day.
"So that's where you know me from." I smiled.
"Did you come all this way to compliment me on the hole I filled in? Please tell me none of my guys soiled your rosebushes."
She smiled back, "No my rosebuds are just fine thanks, and I came all this way to see if you had the same
presence
on the ice that you had with your buddies that day. I hope you don't mind my getting your information from my neighbor Michael"
"I don't mind a bit Penny but what
presence
are you referring too?"
"The presence to command men; you have natural leadership qualities. That's very important in a man," She answered me with a coy smile and a flash of her amazing eyes.
Now she made me blush.
"I'm just competitive and I'd really like to move up a tax bracket or two" I answered.
"I have a proposition for you," she said. Her face contorting back to a businesslike gaze,
My heart sank initially when I learned that Penny was not visiting me at hockey practice to profess her undying love and devotion, but when she told me about the job and the money she was willing to pay, I got over it quickly.