Chapter 7

Monday morning when Eric arrived at work, he discovered Judy waiting in his office. “What’s up?” He asked.

“I need you to come with me. Now!” Without another comment, she turned and walked out of his office. Eric was so stunned to find her waiting he never thought to try and read her thoughts regarding what was happening. They rode up to the top floor in the elevator and as Judy stepped off, she called over her shoulder, “Follow me.” They walked down the hallway and into her office. She continued through and then opened Andrew Jenkins’s office door.

She motioned for Eric to enter, and Jenkins stood, pointing at a chair in front of his desk. “Good morning. Please come in and take a seat.” Eric sat, wondering what was going on. “Thanks for coming up so quickly.” Jenkins told him. Eric could see no reason to tell his boss he didn’t have much choice. “The reason I wanted to see you is we are expanding our business. We have several clients over in Clarkston and most of them are yours and we’ve decided to open a new office. Because you have a large clientele base there, I want you to run the new office. We want you to go over there and find new office space, secure it and purchase the necessary office equipment. See if you can also find yourself another Judy.”

“Sir, there is only one Judy.” Andrew laughed and Judy beamed at Eric.

“Anyways, I’d like to offer you the position of vice-president. Are you interested?” Eric was stunned. He’d developed a few business contacts in Clarkston, but it was mainly due to his first account, who was so pleased with his efforts they’d spread the word about Eric. Most of the business had grown from that first account. Eric didn’t realize he had so many customers it would warrant opening a new branch.

“Sir, I’m stunned. I know I had a couple of account over there...”

“A couple? Are you kidding?” Jenkins interrupted Eric, “Right now, your customer list over there represents about a third of our business.” Andrew looked over at Judy for confirmation and she nodded. “Don’t be so modest. Are you interested?”

“Sure, I’m interested. But...: Jenkins interrupted again, “There’s a raise involved as well as a relocation bonus. Finish up this week, then take a few days off and go see what you can arrange for office space as well as a secretary for you. Also, look for a place for you to live.” Eric allowed himself to enter Jenkins’ mind and read some of his thoughts. He didn’t know if it was because of Judy, or if Andrew had realized on his own how much business Eric had brought in over the past year.

Eric decided he wanted to accept the position. “Sir, I’d be honored to take the position.” Eric stood and extended his hand. Jenkins stood and extended his and they shook. “If you don’t mind, may I take today off as well?”

“Go ahead. If you need anything, just get in contact with Judy.”

Eric thanked the man and left with Judy in tow. Once they were in her office, Eric turned and faced her, “How much of this promotion is your doing?” He smiled as he asked.

“Andrew has complained several times how difficult it is to have so much business in Clarkston and continue to do a good job for them. I started suggesting you’d be a good fit to run the new office, and he saw the wisdom in my suggestion. Are you pleased?”

“Yes and no. I kind of have a life here and I hate to give it up and start over.”

“Do you mean like Sheila?”

“There is that, and other things as well.” Eric knew there was no way he could explain his six alien friends. They would always be his secret.

“Well, I did have an ulterior motive.” She murmured, looking down at the floor.

“And that is...” Eric had already read her mind and knew where the conversation was going.

“Well, the company has a strict policy about employees dating, sleeping together. However, if you were in a different city, a different state, who is to know what we do? I want to spend some time with you. I haven’t forgotten what you did for me with my asshole boyfriend. I’ve wanted to sleep with you ever since. What would Sheila say?”

“We’ve discussed this. I always thought since there was a no fraternization policy at work, we’d never have to make that decision. But basically, she told me if I ever wanted to, it was fine with her. But I have to share with her what happened later. How do you feel about that?”

Judy grinned, “I think that’s pretty sexy.”

Eric left her office and went down to his car; he wanted to contact Sheila and share with her what was happening. He wondered if he was able to contact any of the aliens. He left the parking lot, drove around for a bit, pulled into a park and drove to the rear where he found an isolated spot. Since he didn’t know how to contact the aliens, he closed his eyes and concentrated on the sound of bell the aliens used to contact them.

Eventually he heard a voice, “What do you need Eric?” It was Voluptas.

“Can you get Sheila and take us someplace so we can talk and then return us like you do without any passage of time?”

“Of course. Where do you want us to take you?”

“It doesn’t matter. The main thing is nobody will notice she’s been gone.” No sooner had he said what he wanted, and he found the two of them in a room together. Sheila was startled.

“What the hell’s going on?” She asked.

“Sorry to get you like this, but I needed to talk to you.”

“What happened to the bell?” Sheila asked.

“I initiated this chat. I need to talk to you.”

“What’s up?” Eric proceeded to tell her about his morning and the offer of the new position. When he finished, she seemed sad. “What’s going to happen to us?”

“That’s the main reason I wanted to talk to you. Nothing will happen if you still want us to continue. Look, I wanted to speak to you, and I asked if our friends could set it up so we can talk and when we’re done, you’ll go back to exactly where you were at the same moment you left. I also wonder if our friends can help us get together whenever we want if I took the position in Clarkston.”

A male voice sounded in their heads, “Sorry to listen in, but we were concerned because Eric summoned us. He’s never done that before. By the way, congratulations on your promotion Eric.” It was Inuus speaking. “As for your desire to be able to see each other, this can be done. Eric found out today all he has to do is concentrate on the sound of the bell and it’ll sound for us and one of us will come to him. Either of you can summon us. Tell us what you want and if you desire, we can transport you so you can be together. No time will pass, and you’ll be returned to exactly to where you were. We’re happy to be able to do this for you.”

Eric jokingly asked, “If we’re together, and we decide to have sex, then you’ll want to participate?” Sheila chuckled.

It was Voluptas, “You know we only join with you when you want us. If you two are together and want to be alone, we promise you’ll be alone. No bell. No viewing. You’ll be totally alone. Promise.”

Sheila commented, “We can’t ask for anything more.”

The two of them became aware they were alone and Eric commented, “I’d ask if you wanted to come and live with me, but I know you love your job and you have an excellent opportunity for advancement. It’s your dream job and it would be unfair to ask you to move.”

Sheila looked at the floor for a moment, lost in thought. She looked up and smiled, “Thank you for your consideration. I don’t know what I’d do if you asked me to move. I want to be with you. I like what we have together, but I also love my job. I’d hate to have to make that decision. You’re most thoughtful, thank you darling for not making me decide. I do like the idea we can still be together whenever we want. That way both of us have what we want.”

“There is one thing I didn’t mention.” Sheila motioned for him to continue, “Judy was instrumental in me getting the job. And she wants to be with me; she wants to have sex. I told her that you probably wouldn’t mind as long as I shared with her what happened.”

“Tell you what, if you ever want to have sex with her it’s okay. But I’d like to be there. Our friends can set it up so she won’t know. How do you feel about that.” Eric grinned and she playfully slapped him on the shoulder. “My God, you really are a pig.” They both laughed.

On the drive back to his office, Eric thought about the changes their six alien friends had gone through. Sheila and Eric had learned how to enter people’s minds without them knowing it. Because of their dealings with Sheila and Eric, the aliens had learned about sex and how pleasant and gratifying if was. Eric chuckled when he thought about how much the six of them enjoyed being with them when they made love. All in all, it was a great relationship.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Eric found a perfect place for an office and even better he found a great condo not that far away. Things were working out for him. He was back in his office cleaning out his desk when got a call from the security desk downstairs, “Sir,” the security officer said, “We have a young woman down here and she wants to see you. Her name is Anne...”

“I’ll be right down,” Eric interrupted.

When Eric stepped off the elevator he was greeted by Anne as she squealed and ran to him. Throwing her arms around him, she whispered in his ear, “I had to see you.”

“Do you have time for a cup of coffee?” He asked.

“Yes.” While crossing the street, Eric gently probed her mind. She was coming from the courthouse and her divorce was final. She was glad it was over, and she got everything her attorney had set out to get. They took a seat in the restaurant, and she proceeded to tell him about her morning. “I had to share this with you since you were so helpful getting me to see what I needed to do.”

“I’m pleased things turned out so well. I too have news.” He proceeded to tell her about his promotion and his move to Clarkston. Her face got a sad look, and Eric asked, “What’s going on. Why the sad face?”

“I was hoping we could see each other again.” She reached out her hand and squeezed his. Even without probing her mind, it was obvious what she wanted.

“I still have time here in town if you want to get together.”

“Really?”

“Sure.”

“Can you come by this evening? I want to celebrate the divorce.” She grinned and Eric understood. He asked her what time he should come over. They agreed on a time, and they walked back to his office together. He reached out and took her in his arms and hugged her. She whispered in his ear, “I want you to make me cum again. I still remember what you did for me.” As Eric walked away, he wondered what he’d gotten himself in to.

When he got back to his office, he concentrated on ringing the bell. He heard it sound and after a while it was Six who responded. He told her he wanted to speak to Sheila again. Six excused herself, “Just a moment please, I need to do something.”

Soon after a FedEx delivery lady showed up with a package. “Sir, you need to sign for this.” Eric looked again at the delivery person and realized it looked a lot like Six. “Six?” He asked.

“I’m sorry, what did you say?”

“Never mind, you look like somebody I know.”

“By the way, I’m told there are instructions inside.” The FedEx woman informed him.

“Thank you. I’ll look for them.” He felt a kiss and a hug in his mind and then the mental image was gone.

She smiled, “Have a good day sir.” Eric looked up at the woman and she winked at him. Eric watched her walk away and he was positive no FedEx driver ever swung her hips like that.

Opening the package, inside Eric found a very small teak box with a note wrapped around it. “Here. Hold this and think about who you want to communicate with. You can summon any one of us or you can call Sheila. You can also contact the Guild; however, I’d advise only contacting them if it’s an emergency. Warning, never attempt to open the box. Bad things will happen.”

Since it would be the first time he used the device, he went back down to his car. Holding the device in his hand, he thought to Sheila. Immediately he heard her in his head, “Eric?” She sounded confused.

“Yes.”

“How are you doing this? How can you contact me directly?”

“I was in contact with our six friends and they gave me a device which allows me to contact you, or them whenever I want. I don’t know how far apart we can be, and it still work, but it seems to work pretty good.”

“It was so strange. I heard a bell, but it was different than the bell the six of them use. Anyways, what did you need?”

Eric told her about Anne and her divorce. “She wants to go out with me tonight. And I think she wants more than that.”

“Why are you telling me this?”

“I don’t want us to have secrets. I want us to be able to have the open minds we share now. If Anne and I have sex, are you going to be upset?”

“Not if I can be there.” Sheila gave him a nasty grin.

“Mentally or physically?” Eric asked.

“Mentally, but it seems if we concentrate hard enough, things are so powerful it feels like we are physically there as well. But I don’t mind if I’m just there in your head. I’ll stay out of it if you want.”