Eta Carinae Pt. 04
Author's Note:
This is a chronological story of a mother and son's incestuous relationship. All characters are over 18. I would love to hear feedback! Please vote and comment
David and Elaine's relationship solidifies with some interesting changes ahead.....
'Burning through the nebular cloud.'
Sunday morning was lazy with a late brunch. We both caught up on work stuff. I organized and packed the truck. We decided to get out there around 3. The tide will be going out so we'll be down close to the 'wet lip' of the beach. We were in the sunshine between the morning fog and the evening fog. Pulling into the parking lot, there was one truck and a couple surfers working the north end of the cove.
We mounted up and headed toward the south end of the cove. I've been amazed at how much I can carry with these rucksacks! It had a small, hook-shaped promontory that was good fishing, but also provide some windbreak. The cove was about 1200 yards wide with nice sand and a rock beach. At certain times of the day, the surf breaks in a way that attracts surfers. The hike down to the spot I usually set up at. We had been camping so many times, that setup didn't take long. I always took a 2 man dome tent. Handy for winds, fog, mist, etc. I put a line in the water and put the rod in a holder hammered into the sand.
We ate and conversed about several topics. I have been amazed at the new 'dimensions' of her personality that have opened up since our relationship shifted. We were finally full and we packed up the food. I dug into my ruck and took out a waterproof match case that contained a joint. We both took 2 or 3 hits and that was enough! Again I reached into my pack and produced a leather case.
"Would you mind if I had a cigar?" I inquired.
"No, not at all! When did you start smoking cigars?"
"About a year ago, Gary and I were fishing here. He had smoked a few cigars and asked me if I wanted to try one. He gave me the short
cigar 101
, and I tried one. A 'Macanudo Cafe Corona'. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it! I went down to the tobacco shop downtown and bought a few cigars to try out. I bought these too." I handed her the leather cigar case. It had a pocket for a cutter.
"This is nice! So, what do you like about cigars?" She asked with curiosity.
"There's much more complexity with cigars, as compared to cigarettes. It's like chugging cheap wine and then being introduced to finer vintages! When I smoke one, I want to enjoy it, so I find someplace where I can sit, smoke a cigar, and
suck on stones
!"
She laughed. "That's what I like about them. Yes, I smoke cigars. I haven't done so in some time." I looked at her with a '
well'
expression.
"Your Grampa John smoked cigars as long as I could remember. He smoked high-quality cigars, not White Owls or Dutch Masters! In my sophomore year of college, I came home on summer break. He and I were sitting out on the patio getting caught up and at some point, I asked if cigars are really good. He said, "Why don't you try one.". He went over the basics, how to cut, and toast the foot. I thought it was a little overwhelming at first, not strong, just complex. Then I had another sometime later. I found out one of the roommates that I shared an apartment with, liked cigars too. We found a secluded spot close to campus where we could study and have a cigar, without everyone staring at us!" She explained.
"Cool!"
"Let me see what you have?" I handed her the cigar case. She slid the 2 case halves apart."A Macanudo Cafe Belicoso, a Cohiba Red Dot Corona, and Romeo and Juliet Reserve Road Corona and Lonsdale. Did you pick these out? Good selection of cigars!" She observed
"Mostly the tobacconist?"
"Mind if I have one with you. This might be good for
stone sucking
! What were you going to have?" She asked.
"Sure, that'd be great! I was thinking about the R and J Double Corona."
"Mind if have that Red Dot?"
"Please!"
She removed the cigar from the case and took off the cellophane. She expertly cut the cigar head on the indentation rolled into the cigar. Cut off too much, the cigar falls apart. Too little, it doesn't draw right. She lit the torch cigar lighter.
"First we toast the foot." She said rolling the end of the cigar in the flame.
"That's what the inquisitor said!" I chimed in. She suppressed a chuckle and gave me the side eye. She puffed on it a few times to ensure it was lit, hooked it in her forefinger, and settled in to smoke. Sure looks like she knows what she's doing! I lit mine and stared at the sun sinking into the sea.
"Good cigar! I think I might have a cigar once or twice a week. It could be our time to talk.
'Yeah, I'm on board with that! I really like the 'ritual' part." She smiled.
"Sooooo..... here's the bullet: the company is looking to break into a new market, which means a new division. I'm on a very short list of candidates. It would mean more money, much more money! There are a couple rubs; first, it's a big leap! I would have 4 senior managers who would report to me and they would have probably a hundred or so people overall. Second, I'm crafting an 'initiative' bonus; I want a house. In the City! This has to be calculated carefully, it could backfire. I'm also a bit intimidated, to be quite honest!"
"OK, let's break this down into parts...." I offered.
We talked, at length, about the pros and cons of everything, including us.
"So, it sounds like you made up your mind and you're going to take it?" I probed.
"I think I have to. If I don't, I'm not playing to the team's 'plan' and not being considered for other positions. If I fail, I have a
golden parachute
in the making."
"I'm wondering what to do about my employment. I can't commute to Marin for the salary I'm getting!"
"Start a business. Something with computers." She offered.
"Me........business? I am really not that good at anything except computers!"
"You'll find something I'm certain. Coach or play baseball in the spring, build websites, or something else with computers. You'll figure it out. If nothing else, find some things
you
want to do." She said reassuringly.
"Something I need you to know: all of what I am doing is just a means to an end. I'm going to build a 'war chest' and when the times right, we'll go someplace where we can just be us!" She said looking at me with gravity. I nodded.
We finished the cigars and the overcast was turning to mist and fog, so we left. It was still early, so Elaine wanted to stop in town. We went to a tobacco shop where she bought a humidor and a selection of cigars.