A/N -- Hello. Chapter 2 of 2. Thanks for comments and feedback regarding the first chapter. Hope you enjoy this just as much.
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Chapter 4.1
It was the end of another long week at work. I loved being a mechanic but, by god, were people stupid. I understand a lot of people probably don't understand much about the car they drive, but I know what the fuck I'm talking about, so when some numpty on the other side of the desk wants to argue with me, it takes all the self-control I have to not leap out of my chair and beat them to within an inch of their life.
So, by Friday afternoon, I was rather fed up and looking forward to spending some time with Caroline. My mother. We hadn't actually made any plans to do anything for the weekend except for my usual rugby game on Saturday afternoon, so I figured that probably meant staying at the apartment, relaxing and some sex. Not a bad weekend, when I thought about it.
As Mum still hadn't bought a car, happy for me to drive her to and from work, or drive her about, I had to pick her up from work after I'd finished. She was usually outside waiting for me by the time I pulled up outside, but there was no sign of her today. Thinking nothing of it, I parked the car and headed into the building, stopping at the reception desk, behind which sat a blonde woman, who I guess was perhaps around 50.
"May I help you?" she asked.
"I'm here to pick up Caroline."
"And you are?"
"I'm Mark."
A smile lit up her face and I knew immediately why. "Ah, so you're the mysterious man who's put the smile on her face."
I groaned though couldn't help but smile. "What's she been saying?"
"Oh, nothing much... Just that she's enjoying life with a virile young man. You'll find her up on the third floor, sweetie. I'd be careful up there. Quite a few of her team are aware of who you probably are. They'll be like sharks."
I chuckled. "Thanks for the advice."
I bounded up the stairs before walking into an open floor planned office, desks in small blocks dotted around the office. I immediately felt a dozen pair of eyes fall upon met as I wandered through the door. Considering I was wearing a rather tight white shirt, jeans and boots, I probably made many of their dreams come true just strolling through that door. I didn't hear but certainly noticed whispered words being shared. Eventually one of them got to their feet and approached me.
"Can we help you?"
"I'm here to collect Caroline."
It clicked immediately. "Oh, you must be Mark. Wait right here, I'll go and get her."
As she disappeared, at least a half-dozen of the other women got to their feet and approached me. I wasn't used to being centre of attention but I didn't feel embarrassed or intimidated. I just threw them my easiest smile. I glanced around and noticed many would probably have been a similar age to Mum. One or two looked like they may have been in their thirties, while I don't think any of them would have been in their twenties.
"No wonder Caroline always comes into work with a smile on her face nowadays," one of the women stated, "Oh, sorry, I'm Mary," she added, offering her hand.
"Mark," gently clasping the offered hand.
She smiled, I think seductively, and I tried not to laugh. "Charmed."
I was soon introduced to all of them, usually shaking hands though one or two just had to hug me and I certainly felt their hands run up and down me.
"You must work out?" one of the others, Jessica, stated.
"I do, but I also play rugby."
"Oh, what position?"
"Centre, though I can play on the wing if required."
"So you're strong
and
fast?"
"Fast at certain things, yes. Nothing wrong with taking your time, though. Draw it out. Patience is a virtue, after all."
"And what do you do for a living?"
"I'm a mechanic. So I'm also good with my hands. Sometimes I have to be rough with things. Others require a more... delicate touch, shall we say."
I swear a wave of wetness went through the lot of them. I'll admit, I was doing it on purpose. Thankfully, I was soon rescued by the appearance of Mum, who wrapped me in a hug and shared quite the kiss with me. "Sorry I wasn't down there, sweetie. It's been a bitch of a week."
"That's fine. I was just introducing myself to your colleagues here."
She cast them a glance. "Yes, and I bet they were introducing themselves too. Weren't you girls?"
"It's not often we get a specimen like him in the office, Caroline," one of them replied.
"Agreed. Can't waste the opportunity," added another.
"Uh-huh. I'm sure you haven't." She grabbed me by the hand. "I've still got one or two things to wrap up, Mark. If you don't mind waiting in my office while I do."
"That's fine." I looked across the gaggle of women. "Nice meeting you, ladies. Hopefully we'll meet again."
There were plenty murmurs of agreement, along with a few choice phrases which I politely ignored, while I heard Mum giggle away. Once we were in the office, Mum closed the door behind her and turned to me. "I can't wait to hear about this on Monday."
"Why?"
"They've been dying to meet you. I think you just met all their expectations, if not exceeded them."