Chapter 94

I glanced at the clock when I awoke. It was four-thirty. That's what I get for going to sleep early. I felt, rather than saw, Lena. She was still on my right. What was different was Tamara's side of the bed was empty. In fact the covers were still intact. She hadn't come to bed. That fact startled me fully awake. I couldn't remember the last time she didn't sleep with me.

I got up and did my morning bathroom functions. I grabbed my robe and went to the kitchen. The lamp in the den was on but there wasn't anyone downstairs. I started the coffee and walked to my study. Out of habit I turned on the computer. I went back to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee.

It was kind of eerie that morning. Usually Sam or Roy would be at the table in the breakfast nook having coffee at this time. Then I remembered Donna was on duty for the night shift.

Apparently Donna heard something because she came down the stairs with her pistol in her hand. I have to admit that I didn't notice the gun at first. She was wearing a camisole and "boyshort" pajama set. "Is everything okay?" she asked.

"Yes. I shouldn't have gone to sleep so early last night. It's nice to see you're on your toes."

"Dan explained my basic duties and Sam filled me in on more. Do you have time for a little chat this morning?"

"Sure. Would you like some coffee?"

"I would prefer hot tea."

I told her to have a seat and I would nuke some water.

"Should I put on a robe or something?"

"You're fine. I mean your attire is fine," I stammered.

"Relax, big boy. I've been warned that you admire beauty and I have been told that I'm not bad."

"That's an understatement," I said as I handed her a cup of hot water and a tea bag.

"So, John, what are your expectations of me?"

"I expect you to try to handle any situation that comes up... Damn I've got to stop that." My unintentional innuendos are going to get me in trouble. "Actually I've never really wanted any bodyguards. Tom, my attorney, originally had Dan set up a couple of bodyguards when some people decided my life wasn't important. Dan and I became friends and eventually business associates. Since I'm the money backing these ventures, they want to keep me from harm."

"From what I've learned so far, you can handle yourself and have heard that several times you've pulled your bodyguards' asses out of the fire."

"I like you bluntness. Are you sure this is something you want to do?"

"Yes it is. I talked to Dan about a year ago when I graduated from college. He said he didn't have anything for me at the time though he has occasionally given me some private investigation work. He told me with my looks, I could get information that most men can't. I did one assignment for him where I had to work in a topless club. I was a little nervous but I handled it and got the information Dan needed for the divorce case."

"I hope we never have to send you on an assignment where you have to do anything against your moral values."

"My morals have been shot. Didn't Dan tell you about my teen years? I told him he should."

"Yes he did and I'm sorry. I helped a young teenage friend to get out of a similar situation but the molesters weren't family."

"When Dan suggested you might let me live here during the assignment, I wanted to know more about you. He filled me in on all the incidents you've been involved in. I'm impressed. It's not every day you get to meet a real live hero."

"I wouldn't call myself a hero but thank you."

"I had some interesting talks with your women last night. They told me all about the circle."

"That's a relief. I don't really like to have to keep things a secret."

"Sam said you guys work out in the mornings. Can I join?"

"Actually I would like you to do more than join. From what Dan said, you are an expert in Tae Kwon Do. I'd like you to teach Audrey and at the same time help the others employed by Shield Security. I'll make sure you get compensated for the extra duties."

"I'd be glad to do that even without extra pay. Will you be taking lessons as well?"

"I'll be working out whenever my schedule allows. Audrey is my personal assistant and will be with me most of the time. I want her to be able to handle herself if any problems arise. I would appreciate you schooling her."

Speaking of Audrey, I felt a pair of hands run down my chest and I knew it was her. I pulled her around and gave her a good morning kiss. "We were just talking about you."

Audrey made her a cup of coffee and joined us. Donna and Audrey began conversing and I warmed up my coffee. I sat back down and noticed that Donna was a blonde version of Audrey. They were both self-assured and both very attractive. I also noticed it was after five and I needed to get ready for my day. I excused myself and went to my room.

The shower door opened and my sweet little vixen joined me. "Why didn't you make love to me last night?" Lena asked.

"I was too tired. I did however sleep better with you cuddled up to me," I responded.

"I slept pretty good myself. Where did Mom sleep last night?"

"I don't know. I'm curious about that myself."

I lathered up my hair and soon lost track of what I was doing. Lena had slid down and took my cock in her mouth. She began to make love to Mr. Happy. I braced myself and looked down. The water was cascading all over her and it didn't seem to bother her in the least. I was extremely hard and apparently Lena got it as hard as she wanted it for then she stood up and kissed me. She maneuvered me so I now had my back to the water and she was bent over in front of me.

She reached back and pulled me forward so my cock bumped against her sexy ass. I felt her hand position me at the opening of her pussy. I helped by thrusting forward. I slid in and she gasped, "Oh yes. John please don't make me wait. I need you to fuck me!"

I didn't disappoint her as I bottomed out inside of her. I pulled almost all the way out and thrust back in. I repeated the extraction and this time Lena slammed back at me when I began to thrust my cock home. It was great. We developed a torrid rhythm, which brought both of us off very quickly. When I came I grabbed her hips and spurted while deep inside of her.

"Oh, John. I don't think I will ever tire of making love to you. Mom told me once that her heart comes with her pussy when she makes love to you. I felt it myself."

The soap from the shampoo was beginning to run down into my eyes. I withdrew listening to her protests but I had to rinse my head. I felt her arms encircle me from behind. She lowered her hand and massaged Mr. Happy while I finished my hair. I soaped up a scrungie and began to cleanse my body. I reapplied body wash to the scrungie and scrubbed Lena's body. My eyes enjoyed the sight of her nude figure. I felt a slight twinge when I realized how much her body resembles her mother's; a body that I haven't had the pleasure of gazing upon lately.

We finished in the bathroom and I dressed for my trip. I purposely wore Dockers and a dress shirt. I planned on wearing a sports coat to conceal the Glock. I hadn't consciously thought about going armed until then. I hoped all those attacks on me weren't making me calloused.

I had just completed adjusting the shoulder rig and was reaching for my jacket when Tamara walked in. "Well good morning. I missed you last night," I said.

She walked over and gave me a kiss accompanied by a hug. "I slept with Susan last night. We were discussing the wedding ceremony and the reception details. It was a little weird not having you next to me but at the same time, Susan and I do have a special bond."

"I'm glad. She is special to me as well. I'll be leaving shortly for Phoenix. Bobby will be here any minute and we'll be meeting Lisa and George at the airport."

"By the way, Donna is adorable. If she is as good a bodyguard as her body is, then you'll be in good hands."

"Do I detect a hint of jealousy?"

"No, I trust you implicitly. But that doesn't mean you won't be tempted."

"Well to be honest, I'm glad to have a female bodyguard in the group. There are many times I can't be with you and the girls. I worry that someone might try to harm you to get at me."

"You are so thoughtful. I'm going to be very happy being Mrs. John Kegler."

"I'm happy too. Can I get you to make arrangements for Marie, Mom, and whoever else wants to come to the wedding and/or reception?"

"Too late. I already called Marie and your mother. Your mother is handling the travel arrangements for the people coming from Texas."

"I love having such thorough people around me. I love you and I'll see you tonight." I kissed her and she followed me out to the kitchen.

Donna had changed into workout clothes. She and Audrey were stretching on the grass in the backyard. I walked up to Bobby, who was watching them. "Donna sure is fine. If Sam doesn't want to go on the honeymoon assignment, I'll be more than happy to fill in for him."

I asked him if he was ready and he said yes. He offered to drive which I accepted. It gave me a chance to make a few phone calls. Though it was early, I called Frank. I told him to take the original five million and put it in solid stocks. He mentioned a couple and I told him it was his call. I then told him to cash out another five million dollars worth and transfer it to money market accounts that could be liquidated quickly.

He said he would set it up but was curious as to why I was doing it that way. I told him I had depleted my other funds by almost thirty million in the past six months and any future investments would come out of that five million.

He agreed that it was reasonable but he thought there might be a better way. I asked him to talk it over with Bob and let me know what they came up with.

We arrived at the charter parking area where Lisa and George were waiting for us. Lisa looked mighty fine. There would be many heterosexual men wishing they could get her to spread her legs. They were some pair of legs.

We boarded the plane and were airborne quickly. I could get used to this kind of flying. It cost more but the waiting time it saved was worth it. George and I caught up on the real estate issues. Lisa then explained her agenda.

Once we landed and picked up our rental vehicles, we all went separate directions. Sam and I headed to see Ralph. I didn't have a problem finding Ralph's townhouse in Scottsdale. The security man on duty wasn't too alert, though. I walked around to the backyard where I saw Ralph sitting on his patio. I let myself in the gate and the security guy finally moved to intercept me. I put my hand up and smiled. He didn't say anything. He just pulled his pistol and pointed it my head.

I heard Bobby behind me say, "Oh shit!"

The guy turned his head to see where the voice came from and I took his pistol away from him with a sweeping left. I then twirled to my left and placed my left elbow on the idiot's forehead.

Bobby walked up and looked down at the unconscious guy that was supposed to be protecting Ralph. "I guess he's fired."

"You can say that again. Get hold of Dan and find out what company he hired for Ralph's security."

I walked over to Ralph. He looked awful. His face was thin and his eyes were droopping. "Ralph, how are you doing?"

"Who's there?"

"Ralph, it's me, John, John Kegler."

"John... it's good to hear your voice."

"Can't you see me?" I asked.

"Not really. I can see shadows. Ever since I got beat up, my sight comes and goes. It's been going a lot more lately. Did I hear my so-called bodyguard try to stop you?"

"So-called is right. I would have expected him to question who I was and not pull a gun on me right off."

"The first guy was okay and then this guy and his buddy took over. They've kept me doped up. I think the nurse is part of their group. I think they've been stealing from me as well."

I walked over to Bobby who had closed his phone as I approached. "Dan said he would call the guy he contracted with."

I pulled out my phone and dialed Dan. "Dan, I think there's something fishy going on with Ralph. I think the security team and the nurse are bilking Ralph out of his money."

"That's a pretty serious accusation."

"I know. I think they've been giving him some bad meds too. He can barely see. I'm calling an ambulance to have him taken to the hospital," I said and then hung up.

The nurse wasn't at the house and we held the security guy until the police came. They weren't sure of what to charge him with. I asked them to check to see if he had a license to carry the pistol. I told them I had handled the barrel when I took it away from him.

The ambulance arrived while the police were there. The paramedics examined Ralph and asked what the problem was. I told them they would probably find some drugs in his system that had not been prescribed.

When the ambulance left with Ralph, the police called in an investigative team to search Ralph's home. Bobby and I then left. I called Tom to get him to look into Ralph's checking accounts. With Ralph being on the Board of Directors of Eagle Investments, and since Tom was Eagle's attorney; he shouldn't have any problems getting the information from the bank. Tom said he would get a court order if necessary.

My gut feeling had told me something was wrong with Ralph's situation but I never figured it was anything like what we found.

Bobby and I headed to the Eagle Mountain property. I had a map of the land and wanted to check out a couple of the lots. We passed some of the earthmovers that were working on the golf course. I pointed out to Bobby where the resort would be built.

Once we entered the Eagle Mountain development, I followed the ancient roadbeds to the area overlooking the course. I walked the lots that I was interested in. Bobby commented on the view. I told him this was where I was going to build a second home.

"You have the one in Albuquerque and the one in Colorado. How can this be your second home?"

"Good point. I'm going to design and build this one myself. The one in Colorado was already there when I bought the place."

The lot area I wanted was a little over three quarters of an acre. To me it was the prime spot. I walked over to the lots on each side. Facing the road, Michael's would be to my left. I would hold the lot to the right off the market until I decided who would be my other neighbor. Those would be the only three lots on the cul-de-sac.

"Is this the reason you came here?" Bobby asked.

"Pretty much so. I wanted to check on Ralph since we hadn't been able to talk to him lately and I wanted to see this lot. When I originally was approached to invest in this deal, I wanted a vacation home here. I know it sounds strange that I'm investing fifteen million dollars to get a vacation home lot."

"You definitely have more money than sense," he teased.

"Not really. I just want my money to make my life easier; to do the things I have always dreamed of. And my money is making your life easier as well."

"That it is John, that it is."

After taking some pictures, we got in the car and headed back to Scottsdale. I called George and he said he found out that one of the county officials was in McKenzie's pocket. George said he used his contacts to get to the District 2 Supervisor. Once George presented our case, the District Supervisor made a couple of phone calls and the permits were released. George said he felt the official holding up the permits was in hot water. George then said he was heading to the airport.

I checked on Lisa. She had made the initial arrangements with a title company in Scottsdale. She also found a bank that would offer financing at the lowest rate possible. She said she would be at the airport in less than an hour.

I was really proud of my team. They really didn't need me but they did need my money. Actually they would say they needed me because I took the pressure off them about making decisions. They made the easy ones and relied on me to make the hard ones.

I called Tamara next and told her I loved her. She asked if there was anything else I needed and I said no.

"You mean you called just to tell me that?"

"Absolutely. Do you have a problem with that?"

"Not at all. In fact I was thinking about you."

"Oh really? What were you thinking?"

"I was thinking that I'm going to refrain from letting you make love to me until after we're legally wed."

"What? No more free milk until I buy the cow?"

"So now you're calling me a cow?"

"Not at all. But I do love your udders."

"You are so bad. What time do you think you'll be home?"

"We should be taking off within the hour. I figure we'll be home by six."

"Call me when you land and I'll have supper ready when you get home," she said.

"You are already sounding like a wife... and I like it."

I felt good after hanging up. I stopped at the Colonel's for some box lunches for the plane trip. Lisa was the last to arrive and we took off right on time. George asked about Ralph and I filled him in. He was obviously upset. He'd dealt with Ralph than any of the rest of us.

Lisa snuggled up to me for the last part of the trip. "Are you needing attention?" I asked as I put my arm around her.

"A little. I don't know how much more I can take from Mia. She is whining all the time. Don't take this as me wanting to rejoin the circle; it's just that everyone was always so happy. You're a lucky man."

"You're always welcome to come visit."

"I appreciate that. Mia is going to visit her parents Friday after next."

"That means she won't be here for the wedding reception."

"That's true. Can I sit at the family table?"

"Sure. Make sure you get with Tamara."

Lisa leaned over and kissed me. I wasn't sure if she was going to slip me tongue or not. She didn't but she did wink when she pulled away. Ahhh... gone but not forgotten.