Chapter 20

"Peter, I hope you won't freak out but I have a special request. It might sound really mean coming after last Sunday. I would like to spend the night with you. No sex just cuddling. So – please don't get mad at me – I would like you to wear your CB. I'll take it off in the morning when we get up. I promise. I'm afraid to be alone. I have more to tell you but I would like to do that after breakfast. If I go home I might lose my nerve. Having you near me, holding me, showing me that you care will really help me to figure out where I want to be for the rest of my life. I know I'm asking you to make another sacrifice for me. Can you do that please?"

I was a bit stunned but then I thought about what Red had said. Maybe it would make some sense. I mean I said myself that I understood her locking me back up after we made love last Saturday. So it would be a bit hypocritical to say no to her.

I took a deep breath "Red, that will be fine with me. You know that I love you and if spending night with my dick in 'jail' while you are cuddling with me will help you find yourself down the road, I'm there for you. I think I understand why you want to do this way. Having some hot sex tonight would just add to your confusion and by locking me up you remove temptation for yourself. I know I could control myself – tough as it might be but for you I would. But I'm not so sure about you. Right?"

"Damn you Peter, you are doing it again. What is it that gives you insights into my mind, things that I have hard time grasping."

Red jumped into my lap and smothered me with kisses. It was going to be hard being next to this beautiful lady all night long with my dick locked up. I hope I get some sleep.

I went to get the CB and handed it to Red with the key in the lock.

"Peter, please drop your pants, time to lock you up. I'm tired. Being an apprentice geisha and talking to you about my issues has worn me out."

As I dropped my pants Red gasped.

"Oh My God, you're wearing panties."

I had to smile. "Well you made me throw my tidy whities away except for two pairs and I haven't had a chance to go out and buy new ones."

"Damn you Peter, here take the bloody thing and put it on yourself before I grab your cock and give you a blow job. I'll put the lock through once you've got it on."

Shit that image of a BJ from Red started to get me hard and it was a bit of a struggle to get the CB on.

"Here Goddess, if you so desire please insert the lock and close it."

"Don't get cheeky with me. I do believe I still have a cane and strap some place here."

Click, "OK I'm going to take a shower and NO I don't want you to help. Can you please find me one of those oversized tee shirts you seem to have always hanging around?"

I decided to forego the shower since I had one earlier this evening and just put on PJ bottoms and went to bed where I waited for Red to show up after her shower.

Damn if she didn't look hot in my NY Jets tee shirt that just barely covered her sexy behind and those luscious pussy lips. My dick thought so too and started to fight the confinement.

Red lifted the blanket, "Oh this won't do. How can I feel the CB and heat from your frustrated cock if you're wearing PJ's – off with them".

So I resigned myself to a night of mental and physical torture as Red got into bed, gave me tonsil searching kiss "Good night babe" flipped over and pushed her butt against my CB.

"Hmm, feels just right but something is missing." With that comment she started to feel for my hand and placed it on her breast.

"Yes that is better. Good night again."

I don't think it took more than ten minutes before I heard Red's quiet breathing. She was out for the count and I was getting more and more frustrated as heat built up in her breast where my hand was and her nipple seemed to keep telling me 'play with me' right through the tee shirt.

I must have fallen asleep eventually because I woke up alone to the smell of coffee and bacon. I made a quick stop in the bathroom and brushed my teeth before greeting Red in the kitchen.

"Good morning Goddess, your humble servant hopes that you had peaceful and restful night."

"Peter, cut that out. But yes I've slept better last night than in days past. The key to the CB is on the dining room table. Feel free to unlock your poor abused cock any time you want to. But let's get to your sleeping. I woke up sometime around two or there about and I could swear you were still awake."

"Well yes having my locked dick in your butt crack and being forced to keep a hand on your quite beautiful breast, even if it is covered with my tee shirt creates certain pressures that make it difficult to sleep."

"Aww poor baby, the mean Red keeps making you suffer. Get over here and give me a hug and proper good morning kiss instead of bitching and moaning about the confinement of your cock."

We both laughed and hugged and kissed.

"Hey, if you are making breakfast better watch that bacon before it catches on fire."

"You are so right. I resign and let you salvage what you can and finish cooking. I'll set the table."

The bacon was beyond rescue and I started a new batch and eventually were able to eat. We sat in comfortable silence sipping our coffee when Red started.

"Peter, I'm so confused. I don't know what to do. Like I said yesterday I want you in my life. The problem is that I don't know what that life will be."

"What can I do? Where do we go from here?"

"Red, I have an idea that might work. As you know I have to get out of this place by Christmas and I've been wondering about where to move to. I've talked to Cindy and she has told me about furnished places in the high rise just behind the park that become available the beginning of January till March or April because they are owned by snow birds spending the winter in Florida or other warmer places. Till it becomes available I'll go back to the extended stay place by the airport. But my lodging is not really what I meant to talk about. This will separate us a bit more and might aid in what I have in mind."

"What I was thinking is that we kind of got thrown together in a weird way and went on a really wild emotional ride that got both of us confused. Created emotional problems and stresses making it impossible to start a long term relationship."

"So my idea is that we start new. You know dating like your average Jane and Joe. Go to dinners, dancing, maybe a movie either out or in your or my place. Regular stuff people do as they get to know each other. You decided when you want to bring sex into the picture. I'll be OK if you feel the need to hang with one of your girl friends from time to time. This is a time where you and I can figure out what the relationship should be like. If things go the way I hope they will, we can slowly introduce some of the kinky games back into the relationship. I mean we both know that I'm a subbie and you are a Domme and those parts of our mental sexual make up will have to be catered to at some point."

"Does that make sense to you?"

"Peter, I think that is a wonderful idea. I like it. Forget all the mess till now. Well I won't ever forget it and I will be forever grateful to you for doing what you did. But I know what you mean."

A look of concern crossed Red's face.

"Under this new arrangement, will you still come with me to go home for Christmas?"

"Yes, I'll go with you. I had a really good time the during the last visit and besides someone down there still owes me a blowjob."

Red had jumped into my lap and started to smother me with kisses till I mentioned the BJ.

Slapping my face lightly "Peter you are awful, don't you dare. I'm the one that has the privilege of having some fun outside our relationship. You do NOT. I'm going to make sure that they understand that. Got that buster?"

We both smiled at each other.

"Ms Red, about dating. Would you do me the honor of accompanying me tonight to dinner and maybe some dancing at the Palace Grill. I have a dinner date with a prospective employee and his wife at seven thirty tonight."

"Peter, what is that all about?"

"Remember, I told you about Ted, the finance guy I had borrowed from Greg? Anyway he was going to come to work for me right after New Years because his wife wanted him stop traveling for Greg. The guy was more than 150 days a year out of town and he has small children that miss him and need him to be there."

"He was going to quit Greg even if it meant moving to another city. I thought we had a firm arrangement but he called a few days ago saying that Greg had asked him to stay – actually Michelle did all the talking. Offering him that he had to travel only 25 percent of the time. He was conflicted. See when he and I originally talked, he got Greg on the phone to confirm to me that he was OK with Ted leaving and coming to work for me. Greg was aware that he would lose him sooner or later. Mostly sooner. Because of that I was totally floored when Ted told me that he had been asked to stay."

"So that is when I asked him and his wife out to dinner to talk to him. It seems that Michelle said something about my being in trouble and stuff like this. The idea of the dinner is to lay it all out for him and his wife. What I can offer, what the risks are. Then they can go home, talk about it and decide what is best for them. I had wanted to do it that evening but there were problems with getting a baby sitter. The funny thing is that his wife called back and apologized for him. I think that she is the one in the "driver's seat" in that relationship. Most likely nothing kinky but she has more say about the family affairs than he does. I'm really looking forward to meeting her."

"So while there will be a short period of some serious talk during dinner, the rest of the evening should be just relaxing and fun. That group that they have playing there after nine on Saturdays is really good."

"So what do you say Red, do I have a dance partner tonight?"

"Peter sounds great. I would love to go. Having said that, I better get out of here and let you deal with the dirty dishes. A girl has to put in a certain effort to look good for date."

I laughed.

"What's so funny buster?"

"Lucy said something similar to me when I talked about it to her on the phone, except she referred to "punishing" Ted by sticking him with watching the kids today while she went to the spa to get pampered and ready for tonight."

"I like the way that girl is thinking. I'm going to call and see if I can squeeze in at "Le Spa" and get the works."

With that she gave a quick peck on the cheek and ran off to the bedroom to get dressed.

As Red came back I told her that I would pick her up at seven since our reservations were for seven thirty.

I finished cleaning up the breakfast dishes and decided that I would go for a run. Maybe that would clear my mind some more. On the other hand, I was pleased that Red had accepted the concept of dating. Maybe by the time my lease was up in the high rise building, we could at least talk about some more permanent living arrangement.

We had just pulled up at the entrance to the Plaza Hotel and handed the key to the valet when Ted pulled up behind us. What a contrast. There was Ted 6 foot 4 or 5 and Lucy about a foot shorter even on her high heels. She was hot – that's all I could think of. Long black hair, an olive complexion and a body to die for.

Red knocked an elbow into my side. "Close your mouth but pull your tongue in first or you'll bite it off."

I jumped and pulled Red over to where Ted and Lucy were standing waiting for another valet to take their car. Introduction were made all around and we headed inside.

I was well known so there were no games by the host, like please wait at the bar and all the other mind games they like to play with unsuspecting guests.

A twenty assured us a great table, close to the dance floor but far enough from the band to be able to carry on a conversation. A bonus, it afforded some privacy both visual and from being overheard.

There was the usual chitchat while we ordered drinks and appetizers. Once those were served and we had ordered the main courses I got to the reason for wanting to meet with them.

I turned to Red, "Do you have any objections if I include a bit of your or better our history with Michelle?"

"No Peter, go ahead. I've always been very open about my relationship with her."

"Thank you, I appreciate that. Lucy and Ted this will probably explain why Michelle has made the offer to Ted. As you know we had an agreement and Greg's consent that Ted could come to work for me after the first of January. Greg had realized and accepted the fact that sooner or later you would leave him for a job that did not require all the travel. Well since then the relationship between Red here and Michelle went south and Michelle clearly blames me. Furthermore since that break-up she and Greg a palling around with my ex and one of her lovers who has a serious grudge against me. Hence I think the offer to Ted to reduce his travel substantially and the story that my company may be in trouble."

"Well, I won't kid you. As Ted knows there was some trouble due to some sabotage and attempts to defraud me. For a while that put my contract with the army at risk but that has been solved."

"Now there is a rumor going around that the contract will not be renewed because of certain changes in the requirements of the army. That the contract will have to be re-bid and every effort will be made by a group lead by my ex and her lover to take that business away."

"Except, I got wind of it and I believe nipped it in the bud. I have made an offer to the army that I know they can't afford not to take. Also, I'm going to focus on getting some new business that will reduce my dependency on the army business."

At that point our food was served and we got busy eating with just occasional comments regarding the food and some general conversation.

During dessert and coffee I went back to my story.

"So because of what is going on I will need an experienced CFO. I won't have time and my treasurer, while very good at his job does not have the experience to do the job."

"So here is my offer to you Ted. As you know, we had agreed to your current salary at Greg's and this offer stands. Furthermore, I'm offering you a share of the business at the rate of three percent per year up to a maximum stake of fifteen percent. There will be one or two others that will get the same deal."

Red looked at me questioning. I looked at her just said "Karl". She nodded and smiled. Looks like my silent partner agreed.

"So why don't you think about my offer for a while before making a decision and let me know in few days."

"Peter, like I told you on the phone the other day, doofus here is going to work for you just like he previously agreed to. Now having part ownership is an added bonus and truly appreciated. When the corporation issues the shares next December, please make them in my name."

I was floored and I think Red was too. I looked at Ted and he just mouthed 'please'.

"That will be fine Lucy."

Now there are couple of other requirements. Ted will give 100 percent from eight to five – five days a week. I understand that you are running a business and stuff can happen so an occasional late night, even a Saturday around year end closing of the books is acceptable. I will also accept up to ten days a year for out of town travel. Again, I don't want to put a monkey wrench into the operation and you'll find me understanding if there is a good reason for Ted to be longer out of town. I just expect eventually the results will be reflected in my dividends."

She smiled, "Can you live with that Peter?"

I just sat there for a moment, not saying anything.

"I guess I surprised you and left you speechless. So I'm going to be open with you. Red was forthcoming with her sexuality and I have a feeling about you. I have a radar that tunes in on let's say less assertive men and women in certain situation. I'm sure you can be a bully, aggressive and assertive when it comes to your business but there is a bit of a 'subbie' in you. Ted and I have a 'Female led relationship'. No BDSM till now but we've talked about that. Anyway, I'm the boss and Ted knows it and now you two do too. Normally I would not put Ted through something like tonight but I felt it was important that you knew. I feel that we can be friends. That reminds me, there is one other condition. I expect you to join us every so often for a Sunday dinner. You'll get the full treatment, kids and all."

I held out my hand to her "Ms Lucy, you have a deal."

Everyone laughed and the tension that had initially built up was broken.

By that time the band started up and we had a really good time dancing and talking. We were the last ones standing when the band quit at one in the morning.

I felt really good about how the evening went. Red had been more relaxed then I had seen her since the Thanksgiving weekend.

When we got home I stopped the car outside my garage door and looked at Red, letting her know that whatever was going to happen was up to her.

"Peter, that was fun. I was a bit surprised the way Lucy took charge of the business part but I really like her. I think I want to know more about their life. I just might call her and invite her to lunch so that we can talk."

"Peter, I never sleep with a guy on the first date so please walk me to my door."

I got out, walked around the car and opened the door for Red and helped her out. When we got to her door, she turned towards me and put her arms around my neck.

"Peter, I really had a great time tonight. Thanks you for taking me along. We need to do that again soon. I love to dance and you are no slouch on the dance floor. Like I said, I never sleep with a guy on the first date but I'm not opposed to kissing."

With a big smile Red pulled my head down and we had nice long and gentle kiss. Not the sexually charged tonsillectomy kind, just a nice kiss.

"Call me," and with that she disengaged herself from me and unlocked her door. She turned one more time towards me with what I thought was wistful look before stepping inside.

That look made me wonder if I had done the right thing by not pushing a bit more but on second thought I felt good about staying with my playbook of dating and easing into a new relationship.

I really slept great and was surprised that I actually felt some muscles when I woke up in the morning. I guess running more or less exercises most muscles but dancing most of the evening got some different ones. I was actually a little bit sore. Hmm note to self – go dancing more often.

I fixed a simple breakfast, got dressed and did some chores like laundry and stuff. By eleven it had stopped raining and I went out for run. Funny, I was going a bit slower than usual.

When I got back, I made myself a sandwich, grabbed a beer and the Sunday paper. I guess it was around two that Red called and wanted to know if would be willing to go for a walk with her.

"Sure, I ran already this morning but a walk can't hurt. It turned out pretty nice after the lousy rainy start earlier. I'm ready whenever you are."

About five minutes later Red rang my bell, I grabbed my coat and we headed toward the park.

"Say is there a way to get to the high rises on the other side of the park?"

"Yes there is a footbridge, want to go and check it out?"

"Love to, that way I'll have an idea how long it will take me to walk from your place should I decide to move in there."

So we went on our walk, not really power walking but at a pretty good pace. We talked a bit about last night and the fun we both had dancing as well as how enjoyable the company was.

We got to the bridge and I could see the entrance to one of the buildings on the far side of the street. These were not high rises as one would refer to in New York or other big cities. There was an ordinance that limited structures so this collection of buildings all had fourteen stories and it looked like that some had some retail stores on the ground level. That could be very convenient.

"I have seen enough for now, let's head back."

So we turned around and as we got to a bench in the park Red grabbed my hand.

"Let's sit and talk for a bit. Peter, I want to thank you for last night. For sticking to your guns so to speak and not push. I would have let you make love to me if you had tried. I would have enjoyed it but also would have been miserable later on. Actually probably more like an emotional wreck. May be I should be the one with a CB".

We both laughed at that and pulled her face towards mine and kissed her gently.

"Red, I love you and I'll do whatever it takes to make you whole. If in the end that means, that it will not work out for us – so be it. But you can be sure that I will try my best to keep you in my life."

"So what are your plans for tonight? I was thinking about going to Sixth Street for a burger and beer. See who is there. Want to come along?"

"Thanks Peter, I don't think so. I have to be in court by nine in the morning and still have some reading to do and double check a couple of motions that I want to have ready. This is a nasty one and I need to be on top of my game."

We got up and headed towards home holding hands but being mostly silent.

When we got Red's front door we hugged and kissed and I said.

"Please let me know what our schedule for going down south is going to be as soon as you have your appointments set. That way I can make sure that I get everything off My desk beforehand."

"I expect to hear from Doc tomorrow afternoon and I'll leave you a message if I can't get through to you because you are busy."

"I meant to ask you this before, did you hook up with the lawyer that Dad suggested?"

"Not yet, I'm thinking that I'll wait till after the first of the year. I want to see if there is going be any problem with interest payment that is due on the 31st of December before taking any further action. If M pays, I might let it slide. On the other hand I will talk to her and see if I can work out some retainer thing since I know that sooner or later I'll need her."

"When you do, let me know what you think. Maybe there is a possibility of her working with me, similar to what I was doing with Michelle. I need someone on the financial end to help me ferret out all sorts of hidden assets."

"Have fun at Sixth Street and tell Cindy that we are good if she should be there. I've talked to her but I think she would like to hear it from you too."

"Good night"

"Good night Red"

With that I headed back to my place. It was too early to head to the bar, so I turned on the TV and watched some football.

Around seven I was getting hungry and I set off to the Sixth Street bar. As I walked in I saw Cindy and Roz sitting alone at a table in the back. It almost looked like they were waiting for me. They waved me over and greeted me with a hug and peck on the cheek.

"Come join us – our treat tonight. We want to hear all the dirt about Red and you."

When the waitress came over I ordered a bison burger rare – no bun, with a side salad and a Yuengling. The ladies had ordered just a few minutes ago and she promised to bring all the food out together.

"Peter quit stalling, are you really just dating Red?"

"Yes ladies that is true. It was my idea. I thought if we started fresh like any vanilla couple and worked on that for a while we hopefully can get past Red's issues. She would have a chance to develop some trust – I really think that that is the main problem – and we can go from there. The kinky games can follow as a natural progression of our relationship. I love her dearly and hope that this will work. We had a great time yesterday going to dinner and dancing and today we went for a walk in the park."

"I know you know and just want to hear it from me but no we did not sleep together. The lady told me that she would kiss but never sleep with a guy on the first date and I respected that."

They both looked at each other and Cindy said "I'll be damned, that matches what Red told us this afternoon".

"Did she also tell you that she had wanted me to push the issue but was happy in the morning that I hadn't?"

"No she left that out. Don't worry Peter, we won't tell her that you told us. We think that you may be on the right track and we are rooting for you..."

At that point our food arrived and sat and ate mostly silent.

"Cindy, I've decided that I would like to look at some of those apartments in the high rises. Can you please set it up with your friend?"

"Sure thing Peter, be glad too. If you take one, it will make that much easier on him. With me vouching for you, he knows that he doesn't have to worry about the place."

"So when are you guys heading south?".

"Not sure yet, waiting to hear from Red. She thought she would have confirmations for appointments with the shrink by tomorrow afternoon. It pretty much depends on those."

"So Peter, are you ready for a bit of fun of games at my place? You know kiss some feet and work your way up. Roz hasn't had chance to try that great tongue of yours. You know, fill your need to be dominated now that you and Red have gone vanilla. Could be a lot of fun. I promise no strap on for you but if you are good slave, we might let you watch as Roz and I do each other."

I laughed, "Tempting but I honestly don't feel the need at the moment. Besides, while neither Red or I have talked about being exclusive, I'm still firmly committed to her. Sorry. Nothing against you and I did enjoy the sessions with you, but I have a feeling that I might get all the kink I can handle when we get down south. Red was talking about a special engagement party for Pam and Chuck between Christmas and New Years."

"Oh, Red didn't say anything to us about that. So you think they will really make it as a couple?"

"From what I saw over Thanksgiving, Chuck is head over heel in love with Pam and will just about do anything for her. We had a few conversations and I laid out my philosophy about a FemDomme relationship to them. I told them that it needed to be nurtured and has to be based on love, respect and trust if it will work. Also pointed out that they had a couple of great role models. Based on what Red told me later, Pam reassessed how she was treating Chuck and they seemed to be really OK."

"It will be interesting to see once I get down there. I really like Red's family, they are quite unique."

We talked a bit more about all sorts of other stuff and by ten I was back at my place and ready to go to bed.

Monday morning, I called Karl into my office and told him that as of January 1st he was VP of Production and Sales and that he was responsible for finding a replacement for himself. I also told him that part of the deal was the three percent ownership per year just like I had offered Ted.

"Karl, settle down. This is going to be a hard job, especially the sales end. You are the guy with the knowledge. You need to convince the army that we can do the modifications they want at no extra cost to them. We need to keep that contract in order to survive. Once we have it, I want you to come up with ideas where and how we can peddle our expertise in order to diversify. I don't want to depend on the army contract. We need to spread our wings so to speak."

Karl smiled, "I think I can do that. We have a certain expertise that I think is ideal for the guys I'm thinking of. There is a group here in town, most of them class mates or they graduated a year or two ahead of me. Anyway, they design all sorts of funky control systems for different applications. They are always looking for some company to build prototypes or trial series, you know like maybe a hundred pieces. Stuff like that. Why don't I put something together between now and the beginning of January, sort of a sales presentation, similar to what you did with the army except this time we tout our services as opposed to a product. I'll send it to you and you can go over it, tweak it if you think it needs it and I'll set up a meeting for early January with these guys. They know, that for small runs like this, they'll have to pay big bucks. If the thing works, we can compete for the job if we think we can handle it or go on to the next small project. Maybe ask for first refusal when it comes to large production runs."

"I like it Karl, go for it. I sure was lucky when I ran into you at Sixth Street. By the way, I was there last night, and I looked for you."

"New girl friend, for the moment she kind of frowns on going out. Wants my exclusive and undivided attention. Well I better get back to work, I've got a couple of ideas for my replacement. When I've made my selections, I'll run them by you."

"No need, I trust you."

"Thanks Peter, but I would prefer it that way for now."

"OK Karl, suit yourself."

Later that afternoon Red called and I was able to take her call.

"Hey, how is my favorite girl?"

"I hear you got propositioned last night and turned them down."

Wasn't there anything private with those girls. It's like a, oh I don't know what to call it. But they seem to share everything that involves me and are not bashful about letting me know.

"That was nice Peter. Thank you for doing it. Say can we leave on Saturday? I have an appointment for you for Monday morning with the Doc and mine is for the same afternoon with possibly a joint one the next day."

"You OK with that?"

"Red, I told you whatever it takes. I'm there for you. Just keep that bloody strap-on locked in your closet or where ever you keep it. At least for now."

Shit, I shouldn't have said that.

"Peter, are you going to be my little slut if I'm nice and gentle while I fuck your ass? I like that idea. Maybe once you're really comfy with it, I'll 'pimp' you out to Cindy and Roz."

"Whoa, dear lady, hold your horses. Not going to happen. Depending on what happens with us, I might, and really mean might consent to you using it on me. 'Pimping' me out as you so delicately put it is not going to happen. That is a hard limit."

Laughing, "I really got you going there babe. I love the idea that you are not rejecting it outright. I do have some smaller ones that I would like to try one day."

"Listen I have to go. I have to be in court on Wednesday morning. Can we do lunch?"

"Sounds good Red, I'll meet you at noon at the court."

"Great, thanks Peter"

With that she hung up but I was not quite sure if I didn't hear a faint 'I love you'.

Lunch with Red was nice and I brought up the subject of Christmas presents.

"Peter, I'm glad you mentioned it. They asked the same thing and I forgot. Listen we don't do Christmas presents. I haven't gotten one since I was eighteen when I got my first car for Christmas. We each have a list of charities and the others make contributions in the name for whom the gift is intended. I can e-mail you the list as soon as I get back into the office. So please tell me yours and I'll pass them on."

"Red that is a great idea. I love the concept of giving to others in the name of others. Well my favorites are the local private 'No kill' animal shelter, the local Habitat for Humanity and the Make a Wish Foundation."

"The last two are on my list too. I never thought about the animal shelter but that is a really good idea. I really should have since Pam has some sort of animal refuge on her list. I don't have a list for Chucky since he officially is not part of the family until after the engagement party some day between Christmas and New Years. I hope that you'll be willing to participate in that one. I can't tell you all the details as of right now but it will most certainly be a FemDomme/subbie affair."

"Red, I don't want to intrude into something so private as this 'party'. I don't want to add to Chuck's stress by being there. I know how hard it was for him during the last visit when Pam corrected him in front of everyone. I know we all talked later on that night and the next morning and I'm sure he was OK at that point but I don't want to put him into a similar situation."

"Peter, that is sweet but you will be there because I want you to. In part it is for us that you will be there. I don't want to give anything away right now. Once I know what the final arrangements are, I'll talk to you about it and you can decide if you want to be part of it or not. I know that both Mom and Nicole want very much for you to be there."

Laughing, "You don't want to disappoint or worse piss those two off, do you now? They can be your greatest allies in your quest to make me yours."

After that we agreed to get together around five on Friday to load the car for the trip down south before going to Yoshie's for dinner. Red promised not to pull the trainee geisha trick.

The rest of the week was uneventful. I called Karl into my office after lunch on Friday and I asked.

"Any thoughts on your replacement?"

"Actually yes, there is a guy in the same kind of situation I was in when we met. Except he's always been in production. I'm pretty sure he would be happy to take the job for what I'm getting. He doesn't have the same education I have but he has a solid four year college education and fifteen years of work experience. He actually worked part time for a tool and die maker while going to school. The guy he worked for had come over from Germany right after the war and had gone through the Germany system of being an apprentice. He used the same philosophy on the guys he hired. To give you an idea, When Tony started there, he had a rudimentary idea of how to read a technical drawing. So his boss gave him a piece of steel, a set of files and a drawing. Told him he had two weeks to make the part in the drawing from the hunk of steel. If it checked out, he had a job and would continue the training."

"Well my friend was one of ten who started at the same time. Only he and one other guy made it. So you have a pretty good idea of what the guy is capable of. I'm thinking that if we ever needed a part for one of the old machines, he could make it for us."

"Sounds good to me. Go ahead and hire him to start on January second. Now on another matter, where are we with production?"

"We are good, we actually are about a week ahead of the contract schedule but of course, we'll have to wait what will happen there."

"OK, what about maintenance?"

"We could use some down time. There are couple of machines that have occasional hiccups. If we can work without worrying about production, we can be done in two days."

"OK, why don't we shut down between Christmas and New Years, you keep whom ever you need for the maintenance jobs and send the rest home. I'll work out a schedule for the office so that someone is here to answer phones but I don't really expect any calls."

I'll be leaving this afternoon and won't be back till the second or third. Probably the third. You've got my cell and I'll check my e-mails each morning and again sometime between three and four in the afternoon."

"If I don't see you have a great holiday season and vacation."

I left the office around four on Friday so finish packing. Red came over with her bags just before six and we loaded ever thing into my car including our golf bags. We were both hoping to get at least a couple of rounds in during our vacation.

Dinner at Yoshie's was the usual great affair and we were back in our traditional seats at the sushi bar. Roz and her 'toy' showed up and we talked for a few minutes while her 'toy' kept a wary eye on me before they joined some others at one of the hibachi tables in another part of the restaurant.

We walked home holding hands and as we approached our place Red turned to me.

"Peter can I sleep with you tonight?" Smiling, "It's OK, it is our official third date. I really need you to make love to me. I need you to 'claim' me."

"Red, darling if you are sure, I would like nothing better than doing just that."

So we went straight to my place, didn't stop at 'GO' but headed straight for the bedroom where I embraced Red and we tongue wrestled for a while before I gently pushed her down on the bed.

"Red, you asked for this so tonight I'm in charge. Are you OK with that? Use my safe word if you want to stop to either talk or just plain stop. OK?"

"Stop jabbering and get on with it before I lose my patience and get the crop."

We both laughed at that and I got down on my knees and removed her shoes and socks. I was sucking her toes and started to reach for the front of her jeans to find that she had already undone the belt, buttons and zipper. So I let go of her toes and started the pull down her jeans. Once I had them off I went back to her toes but did not spend too much time there. Instead I slowly kissed inch by inch of her leg up one side. Stopped maybe ten inches or so before her pussy and was going to down the other leg when she grabbed hair rather painfully.

"You bastard, don't you do that to me. I'm horny as hell and you better get your face into MY pussy or else."

"Hey what happened to 'I'm in charge here'?"

"Well I changed my mind. I'm not ready for all your teasing. I want your cock in my pussy. It's already flooded. I don't care if you want to play games after I had a couple of orgasms but right now I need your cock."

What could I say. I may have her permission to say I'm in charge but in the end SHE was the one calling the shots. So I obliged her.

As soon as Red had cum the first time from my oral ministrations I moved up and sunk my dick into her hot pussy. That sure felt good as I slowly moved in and out.

Red got impatient, slapped my face – not too hard but got my attention.

"Stop pussyfooting around and fuck me like you mean it, I won't break. Right now I really need you go all out – just don't you dare to cum before I had at least two orgasms."

"That was a tall order, since I was so turned on. So I started in my head to think of the production numbers from the last weeks, trying to recall the cash flow numbers I had seen a couple of day ago, all stuff like that. Think of anything but that hot red headed gal with the soft big tits and emerald green eyes that kept telling my fuck her harder.

Finally, she reached her second orgasm and when she caught her breath "OK babe, you can slow down. You have my permission to cum any time you're ready."

She hadn't finished saying 'ready' when the flood gates opened. I collapsed on top of her and rolled to the side to take the weight off but Red had her legs wrapped around me which made impossible for me pull out.

When I was finally coherent, she released me and looked deep into my eyes.

"Thank you babe, I needed that. Now be a good boy and do what you always have to do. Do a good job and maybe 'Aunty Red' lets you do this one more time tonight. We can sleep in. As long as we get down there before six for dinner, we are good."

Needless to say I got busy cleaning up her and my mess before making love to her the way I like it. Starting very slowly just above the knee with soft kisses, bypassing the pussy and go all the way up to her boobs and those long hard nipples, then down the other side. Red was squirming and softly calling me names, bastard being the most kind but she let me do my thing.

We both lost track of how many orgasms she had before she called a halt.

"Peter, I know I said you could fuck me one more time but I'm done in. Take a raincheck? I'll be happy to give you a blow job if you're still horny but that is about all I can manage."

I kissed her and stroked her face. "Babe, I'm good," I really wasn't but did not want to push, "I love you and maybe we should take a shower and go to sleep."

"You'll have to carry me. I doubt if I could walk in my current condition. My legs feel like rubber."