Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 23:17:55 +0000 (UTC) From: Mike Simmons Subject: It was always about the bets 160 When Cole and I pulled into the driveway I noticed that's dad's car was missing so I wasn't surprised there was no one home and besides we were early. There was coffee on and the paper was on the kitchen table. My guess was that dad was picking up Cole's rents. I looked at Cole and asked, dude, you ok? He shrugged and said I guess I'll find out soon enough. I handed him a cup of coffee and said get you smelly ass in the shower and come back down here in a good mood. He took the coffee and went upstairs. I opened the paper to the business section and there was yet another article speculating on the second projects and it's start date and prospective tenants. I laughed as the reported said that a spokesman for MJS Enterprises said there would be statement very soon, possibly late this week. Damn, things must be moving along. Just then dad, Jay and Megan came in. Dad and Megan got hugs and I shook Jay's hand and I put more coffee on and was asked about Cole and I said, in the shower. Just as the coffee was ready Cole appeared, looking like your typical pain in the ass 15/16 year old. Baggy shorts, a t-shirt and sneakers and no socks. Oh and his somewhat longer new look hair was uncombed. I thought, that's my look I'm going to kill him. Well at least he had shaved. Megan got a hug and his dad got a rather formal handshake. I got coffee for everyone and said dad, do you have a couple of minutes, we need to talk. He said sure and we went into his office. Once in his office we hugged and he asked if we were done fighting? I smiled and said fuck yes that was awful. He smiled and said, please let's not do that again, simply talk more. We talked about the trip and I told him Sam and Cole had a great time and JJ and I just hung out and yes, I relaxed some. Actually, I relaxed a lot. Dad, unless something comes up, I want to stay out of the office this week, can that happen? That was the biggest smile ever from dad and I said, I need to work out, we can call it another vacation. However, I am going to ask the Major to set up the TV interview and announce the start of the new building and it's tenants. Dad laughed and said, so it's prep work for that and not a vacation, correct? I said somewhat but I really need to work out. Just then my phone rang and I told dad that I had to take this and he should listen. I answered with well good afternoon Coach Conn, what happening? Mike, we haven't talked for a while and I'm just checking in, we do that as you know. I said, well thanks it's nice to know, I'm still important. There was silence for a few seconds on his end and I decided to talk first. Coach it took longer than expected for you see the recent article in the local paper. He said Mike, so what's the story? Coach what is Sean telling you? Mike we get the sense that you two have become so close that the information might not be totally accurate. Coach, that's unfair to both of us and is deeply resented by me and I'm sure Sean as well, if he knew. This time I was not talking first and the silence was awkward. Then he said Mike... and I stopped him and said relax, last time I talked with a college coach Moses was in pull-ups and the last time I was in Oakland I had a learners permit, so relax. I will put an end to this Sunday morning during a live TV interview. What else do you need to hear? We talked for a while and finally he said Mike, we are glad to have you. I said Coach, I'm glad to be a Hokie but keep questioning my integrity and I won't be anything, football wise. If there is a change and their won't be you will not be reading about it in the newspaper. By the way, have you strength coach contact me, I need a new workout program. He said sure and to have a good day. Dad laughed and said, you going soft or you tired of the drama? I laughed and said yes. Dad, I have a call to make and this one you don't need to hear. He laughed and said tell the new chick, I said hello and he laughed. I got up grabbed his cigarettes, took one out of the pack, put it behind my ear and went to my room. In my room, I opened the window, rolled my desk chair over and sat beside the window and lit the cigarette. I leaned back and was staring at the ceiling when there was another call and this was from the Major. I said, Jim thanks for taking care of Cole's parents. He laughed and asked, so how are thing there. I said thanks I did not know as I was fighting with VT. He laughed and said well those two screamed at each other the entire flight. I said Jim, they are quiet here but if looks could kill Jay would be dead. I don't know what happened but Cole has a real issue with him. Jim, I really need that to be settled, Cole is so trying to be me, it's putting him in a bad mood. Jim said, Mike if you can chat with his GF. I said thanks and that's an idea I hadn't thought of. Jim, can we set up that TV interview? He laughed and said, well I was going to ask if Sunday worked as they are really pushing. I said yes and I would go to their studio. He said that he would set it up and was sure it was a go. Then I said Jim, I need a favor. I would like to put an opinion piece in the PG about responsible journalism as it relates to random speculation and unverified reports. I'll need it proof read and want it in the Sunday paper. He laughed and said, I figured you would be pissed and I'm on board. I sad thanks and hung up. I immediately called Jan, so there wouldn't be another distraction. She answered with, well Mike you are home early. I laughed and said, I was home at 11:00 or so and have been settling Cole and his parents and talking with dad and VT and the Major. She laughed and said, so now you can fit me in. I laughed and said, well now we won't be interrupted. I asked if she wanted to go, to Hartwood Acres, she said that would be nice except for the weather report. How about you come here? Jan, please don't be mad but I'm not ready for a meet and greet with the rents. Jan, I just want to spend some time alone with you. She said ok, let's just go to South Park. I said that's great and dress in something that can get wet and bring a change of clothes, is an hour enough time? She said well if you can get your hair done in that time, I'm good. I laughed and hung up. I went downstairs and found dad. He was still in the office, I asked how the negotiations were going and he said well there has been no screaming. I said, well they are all yours as I have a date. Dad said well then it is me calling for food. I said fine and that I would not be late. I went upstairs and showered, shaved and did nothing with my hair. It was baggy shorts and a lose t-shirt and I packed a rain jacket and a change of clothes and left for Jan's. Jack answered the door and I asked if he was practicing for a job as a doorman? He laughed and said well possibly as I hear you have a need for two. I laughed and said, well those buildings are enter at your own risk. He said, have a seat and you are early and that is never a good thing with my sister. I asked, so you fly F-16s. He said yes and I said that's an awesome ride. He smiled and said, how the fuck would you know? I said, well Jack, Major Messer took me for a ride. He said you know Jim? I said he is my PR guy and pilot. He shook is head and said and you have a corporate jet? I said yup. We have a contract with NASA and dad flies to Houston a couple of time a month, so it works and saves him time. I asked so Jack do you know Jim? He said yes and you are the only person I have ever heard call him Jim. He asked, so Mike how much money do you have? I said Jack, not enough and we both laughed. Just then Jan appeared and I hugged her and looked at Jack and asked so you free to grab a burger tomorrow? He said sure, I asked if 3:00 worked or would 1:30 be better? He said a late lunch at 1:30 would be great. I said, that works, see you then. In the car, Jan asked, so no meet and greet with the family yet lunch with Ace? I said that's different and you know it. She smiled and said you're awful tense, can I help with that? I said yes with a quiet drama free day. She laughed and said, I'll try. We drove to South Park and I went right to the animal reserve and we looked for Buffalo but the clouds were getting uglier by the minute and we went back to the car and I found a secluded shelter and we sat on a table and damn it started to rain hard. We just sat on the table and talked about school and her volleyball and Softball. She said she had multiple softball offers and a few volleyball offers. I was glad to see VT was not on her list. She said she was leaning towards Virginia. Then she asked if that was too close for me? I said damn, it awful early to talk about that. She leaned in and kissed me and we started to make out and she reached for my cock and I let it go and was feeling her tits and she moved my hand to her crouch. I was into it until she was playing with my zipper and I grabbed her hand and said, soon, very soon but not here on a fucking table and we were kissing and she felt my chest and I stopped and said, babe those are hard wired so off limits today. She laughed and said, thanks for the tip. We slowed down and were talking again and I asked who her best friend was and she said Britney. I said JJ before she asked. We talked for a while and Jan asked, Mike you amaze me. I smiled and asked, how so? She said, you are so many different people. I kissed her and said Jan, I'm trying to be just me. Jan you keep pushing me in directions I don't want to go. I like you a lot and don't want to be anything but Mike around you. I want you to know the real me so when I become that elite jock or that spoiled rich kid or that business guy you know the difference. If you insist on sex, I'll be one of those people and it will be over. I think it will be better if it is Mike and Jan and none of our alter egos. She laughed and said Michael, I just don't go bump in the night with anyone. I laughed and replied then slow the fuck down before we just crash into each other before we are both ready. She smiled and said most elite athlete would have done the entire class and you are a one chick guy. I said yup. Mike, when are you going to open up about your business activities. I laughed and said well Ace seems to know a lot about them, so I assume you do as well. She said well just the public shit. I laughed and said that works for now. I'll be live on TV Sunday morning with another reveal so watch and then I might answer a few questions. She looked at me and I said there is a lot that's not public and Carrie figuring it out ruined our relationship. I needed to get going but not on this note so I changed the subject to Jack and she said top aviator with an ego to match, you will have an interesting lunch tomorrow. I laughed so hard and said, he is the one with the interesting lunch. I hugged her and said, Jan we need to be on our way while the rain is stopped. At her place we kissed in the car and she said, I'm starting to like the roof being up. I laughed and walked he to the door and damn the door opened and it wasn't Jack. I was invited in and her dad introduced himself as John and his wife a Sandra and I was told that Sandy was fine. We were ushered into the family room and I was asked if I wanted a beer and I said, iced tea would be fine as I was driving. He was a Vice President for UPS and his wife, Sandy was a legal secretary. I answered a series of questions about school and football and when it move to business. I changed the subject. When John pushed back, I said I have already told you about some of my classes so here is the rest, I am currently taking Computer Science classes at CMU, I am #1 in the class and I am the top rated high school linebacker in the country with 20+ offers and will be going to VT. The business part of me and how much money I have is currently none of your business. It has already cost me one relationship and wile your daughter and I are getting to know each other and that is going well, we are eons away from financial disclosures and pre-nuptials. Now that I am sure I have pissed you off, I would appreciate it you would permit your daughter to walk me to the door alone. At the door I hugged her and said, I really tried nicely not to do that. She said Mike, it's fine I think dad was looking for that. I'll see you tomorrow in school. I was totally pissed and aware that I was more than a little sensitive. I wasn't even home and Jan called. She said her dad was laughing hysterically when she got back inside and said, that she had finally managed to date a guy with balls. I laughed and said well Ace is in for an interesting day. I said babe, I'm so glad it went well for you after I left. Tell them to watch KDKA on Sunday morning for the damn cliff notes. She said, MJ just so your ok. I assured her that I was. I pulled into the driveway and once inside, there was dad, Jay and Megan but no Cole. When I asked about him, they said he was in his room. I went upstairs and asked how he was and he smiled and said you know the rents are good for a week and we will be back at it. I shook my head and asked Cole, how are you? He said MJ I'm good and I said you are getting a fucking haircut anything that doesn't resemble me. He laughed and said, no worries that was just to drive them nuts. Also, I'll shave when Michel asks me to. I said that's fine. What are they doing about dinner? You dad had me order in so it is Italian and not a rib in sight. I went downstairs and got an iced tea that I turned into an AP and joined the rents. Megan asked about the date and I said well it was good and I passed all the parent questions, well till I told her dad that he was not entitled to a financial statement and that were were at lease a decade away from a pre-nupuals and everyone laughed. We chatted about everything but Cole and soon enough dinner arrived. Cole was called and he came down in a good mood. I loved the chicken parmigiana and the salad and kept drinking tea. Cole was actually drinking red wine. Dinner was good and Cole was respectful with his dad. After dinner Cole said he cooked so he didn't care who cleaned up and he went to his room. I said, I got the cleanup and Megan offered to help and dad and Jay went into dad office. It was a pretty quick clean up and I knew Megan wanted to chat. As we were finishing I asked, so Megan how are things? She shook her head and said well for now they are good. I smiled and asked and down the road? She said, another fight and I know it is mine and Jay's fault. We get it but then life gets in the way and since Cole isn't there we tend to what is staring us in the face. Once I'm confirmed I'll at least be around with a lot of control over my schedule. I said Megan that will help more than you know. Mike, there is no way I can ever thank you enough for all you do for Cole. He thinks you are the best. I said well Megan actually there is, please make sure he grows up to be Cole and not some perverted version of me. She laughed and said MJ, he got the message when you stood him beside you nude. Then she said, his current haircut will be fixed tomorrow. The three of us are spending the day together and we will be having a meeting with the guidance people at your school, my expectation of his grades won't change with tournament wins. Megan Sam will help with that as he is a great athlete and an excellent student. We went into the game room and were joined by dad and Jay. I chatted for a while and excused myself and went to my room and started on CMU stuff. I was way into the math and enjoying every minute of it. I got up a couple of time and sat right back down and that really helped. I don't know how long I was into it when dad came in and asked if I was ok? I said awesome. Then a he asked about the GF and I said, dad it's very early and things are fine. Then he asked about the TV interview and I said, I did not like hearing I was unavailable for comment. He said Mike the Major is doing a good job. I said dad, I knew that but the media was not even asking. Then I told him about Jan's brother Jack and that he flew F-16s and knew the Major. Then I said that Jack and I were having lunch tomorrow. Dad laughed and said I thought there were no work things this week? Dad he is a marine and it is not a work thing. Dad laughed and said, we will see about that. Then I said dad, I'm serious it is run and workout every day. The only work will be what the team needs help with, the op-Ed piece for Sunday's paper and prep for the interview. Mike please make sure you connect with Tim and Brian about interview. Dad, I'll ask one of them to be there, most likely Tim as this will deal mostly with Enterprises. Dad was leaving when I asked, what's up with the legal team? Mike, I wish I knew. There are meeting and discussions with their firm. We are apparently a big deal. Dad, let's let this play out till next week, if there is no resolution I'll pull the Enterprise account. We can continue to use Tim on Technologies. Mike, it's best that we stay out of this, those two have it. Ok dad, I'll hold off but if they stay with the current firm, we are negotiating billable rates. Dad said Mike, it won't get that far. I said dad, we will just fire the firm and offer those two a job as legal council. Dad just shook his head and said good night. Once dad left, I started on the opEd piece and the first thing was the title. I considered a number of ideas and settled on JOURNALISTIC INTEGRITY IN DEALING WITH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES. with that settled I decided to hold off on the rest till tomorrow night. With that done I went looking for Cole and he wasn't in his room and I found him in the game room with his dad, I excused my self and asked, dude you running tomorrow? He said absolutely and I simply said good night and went to my room. I decided that even though it was late I would call Jan. She answered with damn, you are full of surprises. I said, just checking to see how you are doing after my dust up with your dad? MJ, dad thought it was funny even after Ace blasted him. Ok Jan, how did he get that nickname? MJ, he earned that as he dumped a couple of MIG in combat. I said shit thats big stuff. She said, yes it is and his head is even bigger than before. Well Jan, I think he is a cool dude. Well enjoy your lunch tomorrow. I'll see you in school. Jan, today was fun for me and she said for me as well. Figuring you out is a fun time. I said good night and hung up. Almost immediately my phone rang and it was JJ asking about running and I said yes, all week rain or shine. He laughed and said, well that works for one of us and he hung up. I took a quick shower and jumped into bed and was quickly asleep. Up before the alarm and interesting weather but Cole was willing and we started out and JJ joined us. When we got back, I almost kissed Megan as coffee was ready. It was a quick shower and I was careful about what I was wearing. It needed to be a statement for Jack. I decide to go full Country Club so it was long golf pants and a very nice Latrobe golf shirt. I looked like I had just walked of the course. I went to school alone and at the end of first period I was asked to report to the athletic office. When I got there Nancy was on the phone and she pointed to the conference room. The door was closed so I knocked and Coach yelled just come in Mike. I opened the door and just started to laugh as Coach B was there. He said, well Mike what's so funny? I said well after that ridiculous article I expected either the call I got on Sunday or this meeting today, but damn both. It was Coach B's turn to laugh. He said actually Mike you were a convenient add, I have needed to talk with you for a couple of weeks. Coach Conn told me about your chat with him and as always, I appreciate your candor. Well Coach after the TV interview and the Op-Ed piece in the paper on Sunday, we will see how much you appreciate my candor. Mike any hints? Well the Op-Ed has a header which is JOURNALISTIC INTEGRITY IN DEALING WITH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES. The TV interview deals with my business shit but the college choice will come up and there will be no punches pulled. So Coach what else brings you here? Well Mike, you buddy Jim and his renewed interest in our program. Coach, I have no idea where his head is and I wonder if he knows. Off the football field he is insecure and lacks confidence. On the field he has an arm to die for and the balls needed to play QB. To be completely candid we don't talk about college football. Look he tagged along during Spring break with JJ, Sean, Rod, Alex and me and then got soft on Pitt. No one tried to influence him, well that I know of. Coach, I don't give a fuck where he plays college football, I just need him to figure it out before he ruins our Senior year. Well Mike, Sean said exactly the same thing and he told me what you would say and that was right on. I said Coach, Sean and I are tight and that's a heads up. Mike, we are aware and consider it a positive thing. I gave that rye smile that I have started to copy from AP. It was a polite I don't give a shit. Then Coach B said Chuck can Mike and I have the room? Coach Weston got up and left the room. I simply waited for whatever was about to happen. Coach B said Mike, I know you don't give a shit about what I think about you and Sean. Hell, that's even a fair response. What matters is that we are building a team and the two of you are keys, so we will be in your faces and even hover, so deal with it. Oh, thanks for the polite, I dot give a fuck. Now last question, if I drug tested Jim Messer would he pass? I said JJ would definitely pass any test you gave him. Mike, he is a totally different kid since he moved here. I laughed and said, thank you and Coach laughed. We think him and Sean will be an outstanding combination. I said well I see that. Look Coach we both drink and there is an occasional cigarette but NOTHING ELSE. Coach said, for now I'll take your word for it. Coach, thanks for this chat, it means a lot. Now is it ok if I get to class? Mike, I noticed you booked 3 CMU credits. I smiled and said and very soon I'll have 6 more. Mike, will you be with us 4 years? I looked right at him and said no, that's not in the plans, I'm hoping to be graduating in January of what's would be my Junior year. Coach, I have always said that. Mike, I'm aware and I was hoping for a change. Then I asked if Moses in diapers was still a thing? He laughed and said there are no promises. I said none expected but you know I could start for you guys this coming year. Again there was a laugh and he said, get out of here. I went to the morning classes, skipped lunch and signed out for work. Drove home and changed clothes, it was jeans, a tight good t-shirt and dockers no socks. I put the roof down and drove to pick up Jack. PLEASE!! contribute to the continuing operations of the Nifty Erotic Stories Archive website using a credit card or other methods of donation, we encourage our supporters to make a donation to the Nifty Archive Alliance. Please consider doing this, it is important.