Author's note: I would like to thank @SWIM21 for his thoughts and suggestions that I've drawn from for this ninth installment of the series. His suggestions were very good and I hope that I've used them in a responsible fashion. Thank you for taking the time to write me.
I would also like to thank @goducks1, @paladin1954, @turboscot, @andrepk, @prop69 and the many members of the @Anonymous clan that have commented on almost every chapter. If I have missed anyone, please do not consider it a slight. I'm adding this in a hurry just before submittal. I've taken your glorious praise as well as your criticism and tried to come away a better writer.
Anyway. Here goes. Let me know what you think.
-nosebone
Tuesday, June 16, 1992, 10:00 A.M.:
I awoke after a solid twelve hours of asleep, as I'd been utterly exhausted the previous evening. When we made it to my house around noon, Kami, Carly and I had made love off and on until just before Mom was due to get home. I drove them both home and made it back to find her just walking in the house. When she asked how my day had been, I'd replied it had been good. I told her I'd went to the gym and met up with some friends.
The previous day had been completely amazing in fact. I couldn't believe what I'd experienced. The morning had been wonderful, but I found the afternoon that I'd spent with Kami and Carly to be the most special afternoon of my life. Before I went to sleep that previous night, I'd talked to Kami on the phone about it.
"Baby, that makes me so happy that you feel like that. Honestly. She means so much to me and this is working out the way I hoped it could," Kami said.
"Why you were weren't honest with me about it from the start," I asked.
"I wasn't really sure how you would react," she said.
"I think I've been pretty open-minded so far," I laughed.
"You have, but when you and I had that instant connection, it scared me. It was something I didn't figure I'd ever feel with another person. The only problem was, I already felt that way with her," Kami explained. "I wasn't sure how you would feel if I just told you. I didn't want you feel threatened."
"I would have understood, I think," I replied.
"I know that now," she said.
"You have two soulmates," I said.
"Yes. I do," she replied. "I can only hope you will, too."
"Yeah, maybe so," I replied.
Mom had already left for work that morning when I woke. I got out of bed and made breakfast before I took a long shower. Despite never getting anywhere close to the gym, I found that I was actually pretty sore, particularly in my hips and lower back. I smiled to myself as I thought about the wonderful reason for my fatigue. I was standing in front of the mirror, drying myself when my phone rang. I went to answer it and saw 'Bennett and Stevens Law' on the caller id.
"Hello," I answered.
"Hi there, hot stuff," Jackie replied.
"How are you," I asked.
"How do you think I am after Carly and Jenn told me about yesterday," she answered.
"I see," I said with a laugh.
"There's been a slight change in plans. Angie had to appear in court this morning. So, it will just be you and me. Can you at least act like you're still interested," Jackie teased.
"Oh, I'm certainly still interested," I replied.
"Good. Why don't you be here about 11:30 and come ready for lunch," she said.
"I'll be there," I said.
I hung up the phone and started getting dressed. I'd forgot to ask where the office was, so I grabbed the phone book and found the address. A short while later, I parked in the lot across the street and walked over to the high-rise office building their suite was in. I rode the elevator up to the 12
th
floor and stepped off right in front of the door. I opened it and saw a young woman sitting at the reception desk. She was a gorgeous brunette, maybe a few years older than me, immaculately dressed and polished. Wow, I thought, as she stood to greet me.
"You must be Mr. Williams. Ms. Stevens is expecting you," she smiled. "May I get you anything? Coffee, a glass of water perhaps?"
My eyes were drawn to her short skirt and the shiny black nylons she wore. Her white satiny blouse seemed about to burst around her generous bosom. Maybe she could take Angie's place, I thought lewdly.
"No, ma'am, I'm fine. I'm Brad Williams," I replied extending my hand.
"I'm Michelle Walker. I'm Ms. Stevens and Ms. Bennett's assistant. Please, let me take you to Ms. Stevens' office," she said.
She walked in front of me allowing me a full view of her hips and those gorgeous legs. Talk about getting an appetite. We didn't have to walk very far before we reached Jackie's office door.
"Ms. Stevens, Mr. Williams is here to see you," Michelle called through the door after she knocked.
A few moments later the door opened and Jackie appeared. I kept my reaction to a minimum upon seeing her standing there in a sexy, red dress.
"Thank you, Michelle. I think that's all I need for today. Why don't you take yourself shopping this afternoon? I know you'd like some more outfits for the office," Jackie said. She handed Michelle a credit card.
"Ms. Stevens, you really don't have to do this," Michelle insisted.
"Honey, I must. I know your salary doesn't always stretch far enough. Ms. Bennett and I are glad to do this for you. We both know how it is starting your career," Jackie insisted.
"Thank you, Ms. Stevens. I really appreciate this. I'll see you in the morning," Michelle gushed and turned to walk away. I followed Jackie into her office.
"How long were you all going to keep that little morsel a secret," I asked after the door closed.
"Young man, you have more than enough little morsels in your life already," she said sternly. "Besides, I don't think Michelle is quite ready for what you have in mind."
"No," I asked.
"No. You should have seen the way she was dressed for her interview," Jackie laughed. "You'd have thought she was applying to be a nun. She's from a small town, her parents are both bible thumpers. She starts law school in August at Elizabeth. Angie and I have been working on her and she's coming around, she might have a bright future around here. She's really fucking sexy though, isn't she?"
"Yeah, she is," I agreed.
"I love helping a young woman see what she can truly be," Jackie smiled.
"She couldn't have asked for better mentors. I didn't come to see her though," I said.
"Oh, really? From the deer in the headlights description I got of your first meeting with Angie, you've become quite the confident, young man," Jackie smiled. She put her arms around my neck and kissed me. In her 4-inch heels, I had to look up to her, slightly.
"I have. All of you are to blame for that," I said.
"I know. Shame on us," Jackie smiled. "So, what did you think of my little morsels yesterday?"
"I think they're amazing," I answered.
"They were both very excited, but Carly really raved about you," Jackie said.
"She did," I asked, hopefully.
"Uh huh," Jackie smiled. "Ang and I have been watching the two of them for a while now. We knew they were really close to one another, but eventually things blossomed between them. Then you came along and suddenly Kami was in love with another person. Carly was worried that she'd be left out."
