Chapter 9

I woke up early and just stayed in bed looking at my lover. She had a small snore that she always denied. When she woke up she looked around to see me looking at her.

"What are you looking at mister?"

"Oh, just the woman I love."

"Ha! You love a lot of women and I have to share."

"True but I love you the most."

"Prove it."

I started my journey till she remembered her state. Her bum got a single swat and I continued. Her scream five minutes later woke the others. With her hand in mine I pulled her to the bathroom and we used the toilet and had a short shower before the others were mobile.

We got dressed and I started breakfast. Everybody had a hot meal because some girls wandered down much later than the others. I wanted to go for a walk to exercise; but only Paige and Sandy wanted to accompany me.

The weather was perfect. Paige held one hand and Sandy grabbed my other. Some older women going to church saw a boy with short hair, scared face and two beautiful girls holding his hands. I even said this to the girls when the ladies had left.

Paige hotly disliked my choice of words and said, "You are handsome and those marks just give you character."

Sandy added, "They can't see inside you."

"You humble me, my ladies. A young man like me has to be extremely fortunate to even hold one of your hands. To hold two is astonishing." I got some giggles, but after all, they were still girls.

Far ahead I saw some refuse by the curb. When we got close I saw that part of it was a television similar to ours and made by the same company. This appeared to be set out for junk. The back was screwed on still and the picture tube didn't seem to have that dark area to indicate that it was burnt out. It still could be but it was less likely.

"Wait here please. I am just going to be a moment." It was almost noon on Sunday so I was not worried about getting people angry at me.

When an older man came to the door I said, "Hello. My name is Jeff. Have you discarded that television in front of this home?"

"Ya, never worked worth a darn."

"May I have it for parts?"

"Sure but you got to take it all. Don't leave any mess."

"May I pull it towards the house so I can get it transported away in the next hour?"

"Go right ahead Sonny."

The girls helped me move the television and I hurried home alone. I was back in less than ten minutes with the bicycle. The man had to help us load the device and the girls and I held it stable as I walked it home.

Susan and Jennifer helped me get it out and into the living room. The back was off in a minute. The cord was rivetted to the pressboard back. I took that off with a drill bit. Mom's television was robbed for parts and in ten minutes, I had a better picture than what was on our old machine. I made some minor adjustments and the picture improved even more.

The girls vacuumed both televisions when they were disconnected and I went out to get some coloured wax paste. I went over the scratches then use furniture wax on the rest. Mom got her tube back and the new television closed up.

Susan asked, "What are you going to do with it?"

"Sell it after I get a tube."

"How much can you get for it?"

"If I take a few hours on the cabinet I can get fifty dollars. The way it sits with the new tube about five dollars less." They all liked this because fifty dollars was a lot of money. It worked out to about three hundred and fifty dollars in 2008.

The girls worked on their clothes while I checked the garage with an eye to doing some woodwork. Susan came to the garage and said, "Mom wants to talk to you."

She wasn't quite pissed off but she was four years older than me. "Thank you Sweetheart." I kissed her lightly and hurried into the house.

"Hello Jane."

"Hello Jeff. I just phoned to say that I would like to stay out longer. You said I could if I felt like it."

"Are you having fun or is it business?"

"Oh, it is more of the fun but the other thing is there too."

"Are you going to be in the same place? It's dangerous to leave."

"Oh, I plan on being here all the time. I see a nice man that I know and some of the other girls are off to Toronto for a wedding."

"When are you coming home?"

"I can be home for when you get out of school."

"That's fine Jane. We had the Newfield's over for a meal. The girls were all ladies. I couldn't ask for better."

"Are they listening to what you say?"

"Yes."

"Well go get them tiger but don't put a bun in the oven. It could ruin their lives and yours too."

"Not now but maybe one day it will be a good idea."

She laughed and said, "Bye Jeff. I love you. Tell the girls that I love them too, though I don't always show it."

"I love you too and I'll tell them."

Maggie and Susan were waiting. "Mom found a hunk or maybe two. She will be home when we get home tomorrow. She wanted to make sure that you know that she loves you. She did sound happy though and her life has not had that much."

I was going to go back to the garage when Maggie said, "You told us a lot about sex. You were going to demonstrate too. You did some but only allowed Paige, Susan and me to taste some of that meat you have. You said it isn't dangerous and you aren't going to put any stuff in our mouths."

Christ, how am I going to get out of this? By the time they are done I am going to have a sore pecker. "How about doing it when we have just two girls over at once? Jennifer is here tomorrow."

"She's here now too. Maybe she wants to try one that is not mean to her?"

Jennifer had her eyes down. I got in front of her and slowly raised her face. Her expression was neutral. "Did you hear what Maggie said Sweetheart?"

"I heard Jeff."

"Sweetheart, you are one of those most hurt by males. I would not think of hurting your body and now especially your mind. Did you want this?"

She didn't answer immediately so I just waited. She said, "I was never in control. Maggie thinks that if I am the boss then I will get to like it."

"I don't know if that is right or not. I will do exactly what you want though."

"I want you Jeff. I want you on the table like I was. I want to get on top and maybe suck if I want or not. I want you to suck me though."

"That is an enjoyable thing for me. I love making love to you. You don't have to do anything. The problem is that we might not fit. I am shorter than you. And I like to curl my neck so I can do what a lady likes."

"Let's do it anyway."

I smiled though I wasn't sure about this. Paige smiled at me and helped me take off my clothes. Once I was on the table, Jennifer climbed on. She sat on my face as if challenging me to do something nasty. I took a delicate lick instead. Susan got me a throw cushion to go under my head. She had lots of practice and knew just what I needed.

It must have been four minutes later when I felt a bit of action; and I am ashamed to say that I was not erect but got that way soon. My arms didn't have the freedom to open Jennifer up so I had to use my nose, lips and tongue. I was getting sore in the neck and the tongue when I felt more action but it stopped quickly.

Taking a break for a rest was out of the question. My strokes got longer and slower trying to convert the pain in my neck to what I hoped would be seen as being seductive.

Susan came around to have a good look at my technique. "She needs something special when she gets this way. I took a beating until I found her secret."

The dildo that had been planted in my ass quite a few times came into view. I think I must have wilted because the device made me cringe. The end had something on it and when it slowly worked into Jennifer's anus. Jennifer started to respond and I tried to work as low as I could to give Susan some room to work. Her strokes were short at first but quickly built up to rapid thrusts that actually came completely out.

Jennifer was moving back and forth to accept the strokes or even make them more violent. It was difficult to make contact and I could only do this as she passed by. In very little time I felt her hands squeeze my legs and a long and loud howl came from her throat and she moved forward and collapsed on me. At the same time a pain shot up my legs and knew that some of my scabs had been ripped off.

Susan removed the dildo and ran to see Jennifer's face. I could now see more because of Jennifer's position. Maggie was called and soon the girls tried to get Jennifer off of me. I knew something was wrong with Jennifer too.

Jennifer had to be dragged off which hurt even more. Paige ran to me with tears in her eyes. She hugged me to her. I asked, "Would you help me up, my lady?"

She tried and I had to fumble to help myself too. When I was able to sit on the table I looked at my legs. The scabs were three inches wide on both legs and travelled down to my feet. A portion above the knees was now bleeding and oozing a clear liquid.

The table edge was under my knees and I had a difficult time wiggling forward on a bare table on an equally bare butt. Paige helped me to my feet.

"Jeff, you''re hurt. Do you want me to get my dad or call a doctor?"

"I am not that bad Love. I should soak in the bath more and let the scabs get softened to let the new skin grow underneath easier. I just need to get cleaned up and let it air out. I want to find out about Jennifer first. The girl is hurt inside even more than I am hurt outside."

Jennifer was sitting on the couch with all the rest of the girls around her. She had her elbows on her legs, and her hands holding her face. She was crying and the girls were trying to comfort her.

I wasn't exactly sure of her problem. A good guess would be her family life but it could also be me too. I didn't want to just rush in and make things worse. I pulled Paige back to the kitchen and said, "Please find out what is wrong. Maybe I can help but maybe I am the cause."

"I'll try."

Getting dressed was an option but if I did and the girls stayed naked it may cause them to feel a wider gulf between us. Of course, me being naked Going naked might remind Jennifer of my gender and cause more pain.

Fifteen minutes later Jennifer came to me as I sat at the table I was just on. I had used a clean damp cloth to blot out the blood and lymph that was on my legs

"Jeff — I — I am sorry."

"You have nothing to be sorry for. I would like to know if there is anything I can do to help."

"No, it is just — "

When nothing further came I said, "You are part of my family now. We all work together to protect our members. Usually a problem can be resolved with enough people concerned with your welfare."

I waited again and eventually she said, "I thought of my father and my brother. I tried very hard to see that you are not like them and I really did. Before you could have been putting on a show for me. Susan reminded me about all the things she and the rest of us did to you. All you did was hit her enough to listen, then you said you loved her. She believes in you now. You never hurt her after, though I would, if I were you."

She had been looking down as if embarrassed and noticed for the first time the blood and clear fluid running down my legs. She stared openly this time. "Did — did I do that?"

"A man accepts pain very readily when it comes from a woman that is feeling ecstasy that he produced in her. It inflates his ego so much that nothing else matters. You have given me great joy." She cried instead. She ran the few steps and knelt on the floor between my legs and hugged me but now she was as tender as if I were a newborn.

I held her to me and whispered that I loved her. Her crying became sniffles and then stopped altogether. When she was ready she pulled back and I kissed her. "Feeling better now Sweetheart?" She sniffed and nodded her head. "Then let's make something to eat."

The girls went home well before it got dark and I didn't have to escort them. Paige had to go home too lest it seem that she had moved in with me. Already I was worried about the amount of time she spent over here. There was only so much that could be attributed to staying with girls next door.

My frank discussion with her parents let them know where I stood and prepared them for what my employees would wear. I had received my own vibes from them and considered it a good time to spring the disquieting news.

"Paige, before you go you need to know something."

"I love you too Jeff."

"I know you do and I love you but it is something else."

"What is that my husband?" This was said with a coy smile as she quickly looked at the floor.

"Oh, nothing much. I just told your parents yesterday that I want you for a girlfriend and eventually a wife if you are willing. I am surprised they didn't corner you yesterday or make you come home to confess all our sins. They will eventually. Tell them whatever you wish but what the girls do among themselves and with you will be even more of a shock. Though me sampling a taste or two of that delicious pussy of yours will be right up there with the rest."

"What am I going to say?"

"Go talk to those devious creatures in the other room and they will set you straight." She ran very quickly to get what assistance she could. Paige was smart but she was also easily pushed around.

When a half hour passed and she was still talking I just took her hand in mine and said to Susan and Maggie, "I have to go next door to explain more. I will have to leave and then Paige is going to be interrogated by just her parents. I will be back as soon as I can."

Paige let me in and I found the couple watching television. Keeping Paige's hand in mine I walked close. "I came over to complete our talk. You have a million questions to ask and I have a similar number to answer. I just don't want Paige pressured too much now or after I leave. She get upset easy and it made her sick more than once if I remember."

It was a tag team against me. I sent Paige away for a drink or any other good reason so she could get a break though few of the questions were directed at her. They seemed to be convinced that I was bright enough to do some of the things I planned and bring in a good living too. I worked on stating some of my sterling qualities and those not quite so. This was to show that I would have the same moral values in later life.

I had known their real concern before coming over. Jack said it for me. "We are not opposed to you two marrying some day. It is that you are both too young. At your age you can change moods and friends daily. Part of it is the puberty that Jeff will go through and that which Paige is now dealing with. Another portion is that people drift apart even when they are adult. One of you may not like that and refuse to let the other go."

Paige tried to defend her stand but it boiled down to what she felt at this moment and for at least a small portion into the future.

I said, "I promise to let Paige go if she wishes to. That includes after our proposed marriage. As long as Paige and I are together, she will not come home with a big belly until she is safely married. I will encourage her to get the most education she can get and not restrict her options at a career. Anything else will be covered in a marriage contract if we make it that far."

Jack said, "That covers our immediate worries but a lot of well meaning people have made good promises but through some unfortunate events the opposite has happened. I know you both like school and this implies that you will continue, providing money and time when available. A career though can take either of you away from the other for extended periods. Jeff, you said that you are going to be very busy at starting a business that should spread to many cities. How is that going to effect your relationship?"

"I love the area around London. It is more pastoral and good for raising a family. If I want to be home at most nights, I will have to work from a large city instead. If I can get a toehold in Toronto I can grow just as fast and not have to go far. If I gain a good size, quick enough, then I can franchise or borrow enough to hire others to run those stores further away.

"Instead of one type of store, I can make one that sells a wide range of products and then expand across North America. There are even ways of starting many different kinds of dependent stores and when a city is picked, all the associated stores are placed in one large area. One business will sell tools, construction materials and things for the do-it-yourselfer. Another will be a large department store that has a pharmacy and sells food. Food stores will prosper if they are very large and, of course, in good areas. A chain of coffee shops can become an excellent moneymaker if quality is kept high.

"If I was really going for money I would expand into the US at the same time. Money is easier to get there and they are more open to innovation.

"Paige though, will be right beside me as we grow. Children should not slow us down till it is necessary for them to go to school. Three grandparents nearby will help a lot too if they are interested."

Nora smiled at the thought and I could see a hint of a smile from Jack.

Jack said, "We wouldn't mind helping our grandchildren but do you know how to keep that other part of your promise from happening?"

"Do you mean saving the children until we are ready to take care of them?"

"Yes, that."

"I can list methods for you but I am afraid you will both blush and be very embarrassed. I may even give you ideas that you have not considered yet. It keeps the marriage strong and unencumbered until the prospective parents are ready."

"Let's have a man to man chat in private to discuss this. I can't see how you know but I am willing to listen."

I smiled and said, "And you won't cut me off until I am done even if your ears turn red."

He paused and assessed me, "Not until you are done."

We went for a walk for privacy and I started all the sexual acts that could be done that would not result in a woman getting pregnant. I listed all the commonly known methods and devices of preventing such an occurrence. At the end I added that birth control pills would be coming out in a few years and after a great struggle.

"You have quite a repertoire of ideas to keep a woman satisfied. Many women would not like some of your ideas. How many of them have you used on my daughter?"

"If we have a chat with my doctor you will find that not only am I a boy but I am also slow at developing. I don't even have one dark hair. I hope to get at least one in the next year. The year after that should be when puberty hits me. Puberty is what brings on the hormones and the irrational activities. You are going to have to ask after that happens. At present I think I can kiss adequately to keep Paige interested."

When we got back I could tell that Paige had been questioned. She had a small smile so I could tell that she had not broken under pressure.

Nora looked at her husband but he said nothing. I was positive that when they were alone the details would come out unless Jack got cold feet.

When it was time to leave I said, "Good night Mom, Dad," and took Paige to the door and said, "I love you Paige. Don't let anyone bully you. You are too smart to hide your light."

"I love you too Jeff."

I hugged her and said quietly, "Please remember that I only kissed you on your upper lips."

When I pulled away she was already red but at least prepared.

The next morning I knocked and was admitted into Paige's home.

Jack said, "Would you like some breakfast Jeff."

"No thanks Dad. I was up early and made breakfast for my sisters." I turned to Nora and said, "I may like to try some coffee if any is available. Mom has nothing but tea."

When she brought me a cup I said, "Thanks Mom."

Jack is the one that had to ask, "Why are you calling us that now?"

"Practice for one, and to tell the truth I have not had a father since I was six."

This seemed to please both of them.

Jack said, "We had a talk and we decided that Paige was spending too much time with you."

They waited for my response. I said, "I figured that would happen. Paige should have a chance to meet other people. She also has an opportunity to find somebody better or at least to compare me to. It will also give her a chance to have much more than the small circle of friends that are visiting my sisters.

"Though it may shock Paige, I think it is good in the long run." It did shock her. "Paige, Honey, it is like being married. We are constantly together and sometimes it is difficult to breathe. Your parents forget that you like to be guided and being together lots is not a burden. Another thing to consider is that I have a business to start and that requires my time. Some married couples have a night out on their own. A man can have a poker night, go bowling or play golf. Women have similar things but are usually tied down because they must do all the housework."

"I want to be with you."

"I want that too. Let's try it your parents' way as long as it is fluid."

Nora said, "What do you mean Jeff?"

"Say Paige has Tuesday for her other friends but that day we need to work together on something. Then Wednesday will be your day with other friends."

To get off the subject, I said, "I repaired a TV. I am selling it for fifty dollars after the cabinet is cleaned up a bit. I will be advertising but if you hear of somebody we will be thankful."

I just hoped that they didn't give a great many days away from me or have the days set up so there was no leeway. If I could get control then Paige would be home and visible whenever she could be spared.

On the way to school I explained how I had short-circuited the restrictions but that we would have to live by our own rules. This at least was conciliatory.

Just before first recess a man came to the classroom door and after a few quiet words he was admitted.

Mr Collins said, "Students, this is Mr Flaherty. He is here to see how the class is run. He may ask a few questions to make sure you have been taught everything you should."

This happened twice in my school days and could be true now but I didn't think so. I continued filling out my proofs and the class went on until the bell. When we got up to leave Mr Flaherty said, "Mr Congdon, may I have a word or two with you before you leave?"