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The Beholder's Eyes
Chapter 36
Kurt immediately frowned as he felt the weight of this tiny person sitting on his foot as he tried to step forward.
Kurt: Madame, if you don't mind? (Kurt's face relayed how he felt; that these people had absolutely no class and why would such a refined person like Dr. Evans bring them all here?)
Kurt directed his eyes down to his leg over and over again to motion to that woman to get this child off of his leg.
Heather: Sweetie, c'mon let go of the nice man's leg.
Grace: No, mommy, ride! Ride! Ride! Ride!
Jessie reached over and pried Grace off of Kurt's leg. (Which took some doing but after a few tugs, she let go)
Grace: No, no, no, no!
Kurt shook his leg to gather feelings again.
Kurt: She is a rambunctious little one isn't she? What would she like to drink?
Grace: Juice, if you have some?
Mike: (Looking around) I suppose it would be grape juice.
Jessie: Ba dom ba! Ching!
The group all chuckled except Kurt.
Mike: Thank you, thank you I work weekends and holidays.
Sam: Couldn't get a full time job huh?
Mike: No, not really, no. (He mumbled to himself)
Sam just patted Mike on the back.
Kurt: I see. (He said slowly and then there was an awkward silence; after the long pause Kurt speaks again) Would anyone else like something to drink?
The room was silent and once Kurt realized that there were no takers he offered to lead them all to the reception area until he came back with a drink for Grace and them he would take them to their rooms.
Sam: Don't worry Kurt I'll show them the place and you can show them their rooms a little later. (Then Sam directed his words to his guests) How would you guys take a tour of the place?
Carole: That would be lovely.
Tina: Yeah, Sam let's see what this place has to offer.
Sam: Well first… (He spoke as he led them all to the reception area) It was a pretty good investment. I use it as a rental property when I am not here- like a bed and breakfast – the whole west wing.
Sam then lead them into a room with a high wood ceiling, the walls were painted eggshell, there was an old fashioned bleak lamp hanging from the middle of the ceiling over a round table with two small benches on either side, there were brown chairs, and two tasteful paintings hanging on the walls. The focal point of the room was a toss-up between the beautiful marble fireplace and the gorgeous view from the picture window that had two doors on either side Mercedes could not take her eyes off of that view.
Mercedes: Sam it is beautiful, like a dream somewhere or more like a fairy tale. (Mercedes grabbed onto Sam's arm and squeezed her body close to him)
Heather: Dr. Evans it is remarkable. Look Grace isn't it pretty!
Grace: Pretty (She mimicked)
Kurt entered the room and handed the little girl a cup of grape juice. Grace grabbed at the cup and drank heartily and quickly.
Carole immediately reached into her purse and started taking pictures.
Burt: Is there a place to play golf around here? (As he looked off into the distance)
Sam: There is but I have something else in mind that you might like Burt; (Sam winked at Burt) but I will tell you about it a little later. (Turning his attention to Carole who was still taking pictures) Carole you will see the view much better from out here.
Sam led them outside of the reception area and onto a deck. The deck had several tables on it some square, some round, and it had a breathtaking view of the valley beyond.
Jessie: You can see for miles and miles. (The entire group agreed)
Sam: It is a great place to have breakfast in the morning and with a nice early summer breeze, it really is something special.
As he walked them along the deck; he then pointed out to them, on the left, an indoor dining space for those chilly mornings when you still wanted the view but just not the cold. They could only see a small portion of it from the deck but as the continued around to another door on the far side; they were able to enter into the large dining area: which even had a big, burning fireplace inside which warmed up the entire area.
Sam's guests walked around the structure amazed especially Burt and Carole.
Burt: I don't know Sam, how you decided to hang out with such commoners like Carole and myself I'll never know because this is really upscale.
Mercedes: Don't feel bad Burt I think the same thing all the time about Sam and me too.
Sam reached out and grabs Mercedes hand and taps her on her nose with his finger.
Sam: Get out of here guys, I am as common as they come. Don't let the stuff fool you.
Burt: (As he is being lead with the group upstairs) It's some pretty nice stuff. (He mumbled under his breath)
Sam led them upstairs and showed them the bedrooms and the living room suite. Then he took them outside again and showed them the spa fountain, the swimming pool & deck and the sculpture garden.
Sam: Now that you are back in the states Tina; I can commission one of your pieces to be placed here.
Tina: I could see myself making a difference in this space. You're lucky that I like you Sam.
Heather: Dr. Evans, I know you are a doctor and all but why would you ever leave this place?
Sam: Well the truth Heather it can get pretty lonely out here - but now, if Mercedes likes it, I may have a reason to be here more often. I was thinking Mercedes that maybe we would live here on weekends. What do you think?
Mercedes who had walked away from Sam and was surveying the area looked at him with a sense of awe.
Mercedes: Really, if I like it? What's not to like? I think that I would absolutely adore it.
Mercedes ran toward Sam and jumped into his arms and wrapped her legs around his body for a hug. Sam immediately engulfed her and spun her around and around.
All of them were smiling and laughing when Burt spoke up.
Burt: So, Sam why don't you show us where the magic happens? Huh?
Sam: Okay follow me. (He put Mercedes down, kissed her, grabbed her hand and led them away)
Sam then leads them off on a trail and down in the distance to this building under trees in the valley. He uses a key to open the door and as far as the eyes can see in this structure is nothing but barrels.
Sam: This is the barrel room; like you said Burt, this is where the magic happens.
Jessie: Well uh, do we get to sample the goods?
Sam: Of course, we will celebrate tonight; those of you who can. (He said looking at Tina)
Tina: Alright, alright but that grape juice better be good. (Directing her conversation to Grace) What did you think of the juice Grace?
Grace: No!
Tina: Oh great!
The whole group laughed.
Tina: I am going to take a few bottles home with me to celebrate after the baby is born.
Jessie: Speaking of celebration bachelor party tonight!
Mike/Burt/Jessie: Alright! That's what I'm talking about! Now we are talking!
Sam: Ah c'mon guys. We don't need….
Tina: (Interrupting) Great idea! Ladies night ladies! It is about to get hot in here!
Sam: Whaddya mean? (Sam gazed at Tina)
Tina: I mean – mind your business. You go out and play with the fellas! I've got this.
Sam: Guys I was kinda looking forward to…
Mike: Yeah, keep looking forward cause after tonight you won't want to look back ever again.
Mercedes: I don't think I like the sound of that.
Burt: Vegas rules! Vegas rules!
Carole: You sound a little too excited.
Sam: But were not in Vegas, if I wanted Vegas rules, I would have bought a place in Vegas. (Sam spoke almost just to himself although he was heard by all)
Jessie: You are so funny Sam! Plausible deny-ability Sam men don't leave home without it.
Heather: Hey!
Jessie: And on that note. (Jessie pleaded with Mike with his eyes)
Mike tossed Tina the keys to the silver one and the guys pulled Sam off with them.
Burt: Don't wait up ladies! (Burt called back over his shoulder as they were walking away) It's going to be a long night!
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Jessie drove up the drive of the gentleman's club. The sign on the marquee read "Fantasy Girls" as Mike and Burt started thinking about the possibilities.
Burt: Now guys I can cover the first round.
Jessie: I have the second!
Mike: Don't worry. I will cover the dollars for the dancers $500 too much?
Sam: You can't be serious? This place is actually called Fantasy Girls.
Mike: This coming from a guy with a place called "Perfection"- get out of the car!
They all got out of the car and where walking to the door.
Sam: I am not being set up by you people tonight.
Jessie: That is what you think.
Sam: How did you even know about this place?
Jessie: I travel a lot for business purposes, my clients get around.
Mike: What business are you in?
Jessie: I sell encryption security software for large corporations. You would be surprised to know in what settings a great business deal is made. (He smirked) Not to mention how many secrets people have to hide.
Mike: I must be in the wrong business.
Doorman: Good evening gentlemen. Mr. Saint-James nice to see you again
Burt, Sam, and Mike looked at Jessie.
Burt: You're here that often?
Jessie: (Cleared his throat) Nice to see you to Nick. (Jessie pulls out a corporate card and pays the cover charge for them all)
Nick: As always it is a pleasure doing business with you Mr. Saint-James. Please go right in.
Sam: Jessie you do know that you have a daughter right?
Jessie: I'll worry about the implications of that later, c'mon.
The club was dark, like, extremely dark and as Sam waited for his eyes to adjust it slowly took in the dynamic of the room. There was a general stage which also held these runway types of stages that extended almost the length of the room. The place was big enough to hold at least 100 men but tonight there were probably only about 25 in the place including them. Track lights along the bottom of the stage was almost all the lights in the place except for the bar in the corner in the back, the illuminated exit signs, and the lights above the stage itself. Stripper poles were peppered throughout the room and Sam could see a couple of scantily clad waitresses serving drinks to several of the men. Music was playing loudly and there were three dancers up on the stage right now.
Mike: Jessie, it is going to be very cool knowing you.
Mike said as he pushed Sam from behind and toward the direction of the four open seats which were next to the runway. The seats were sort of low and from the runway protruded a small bar to place your drinks.
Sam remembered how when he was 17 or so he would have killed to be in a place like this but now he had to admit to himself that he really did not find this type of thing amusing anymore.
Burt called over the waitress to order their first round of drinks.
Woman: Hello, my name is Coco welcome to "Fantasy Girls" where the girls are you fantasy and your fantasies are made real by our girls. May I take your order?
Jessie: I'll have a beer but add a little kick to it.
Mike: Make it two; oh and here be a doll Coco and bring back this two hundred in singles will ya?
Burt: Make that three depth chargers, Sam what would you like?
Sam watched this woman intently as she stood across from him she was tall and thin with long stringy black hair. She was chewing on a piece of gum in the most distracting manner. Her skin was pale and her lipstick bright red and too heavy and thick; she seemed as if she was trying too hard. She was in a short tight red skirt, high heels and had on a see through sheer top which exposed her large breasts and she wore long dark beads hanging around her neck.
Burt: Sam, interested already? What do you want to drink?
Jessie: Yeah, Coco! Remember to treat Sam here right; (as he held his finger over Sam's head and pointed him out from the rest) tonight is his night. There could be something extra in it for you if you keep him happy.
Sam was staring at Coco so much that he did speak.
Mike: Sam! Drink order. (Mike shouted at Sam although his eyes never left the dancers on the stage)
Sam: Oh uh, I'll have a beer too and don't listen to him.
Jessie: Oh, don't worry Sam she listens to me alright. Don't you Coco?
Coco: And you have never steered me wrong yet Mr. Saint-James.
Burt: She knows you too?
Jessie: I'm kind of popular.
Mike: I'll bet.
Coco winked at Sam as she began to walk away toward the bar. Sam found himself staring at her as she walked away.
Mike: Sam she is just the first sampling; (He grabbed Sam's shoulders as if to say snap out of it) don't get caught up without looking through the whole place first. Check out the action happening here on that stage.
Sam: Tina will kill you. (Sam said bluntly)
Mike: What? I am just appreciating the art of the dance that is all I think these girls are classically trained. (He shouted over the loud music) How else could she get her leg up that pole like that? YEAH! (Mike screamed and started clapping and whistling at one of the girls on stage then he looked back at the other men) Juilliard? (They stared at him puzzled) What?! You think Alvin Ailey?
The music began to get louder and louder and other men in the bar where starting to show more of their appreciation in the forms of whistles, claps, and the occasional inappropriate groping.
As Sam turned his attention to the topless women dancing on the stage he couldn't help but realize that he was not getting from this experience what the other guys were. Coco came back with the cash and gave it to Mike who quickly handed some out to each man and she took the drinks and placed them on the counter in front of the men. She exaggerated her movements to rub her breast across Sam's shoulder blade from behind as she leaned over him to sit down the drinks.
Sam: (Quickly stood from his seat and moves away) NOPE! NOT MY FANTASY AT ALL! (He shouted)
Burt: What'd ya say? (Who had been distracted because he had already started drinking his drink and baiting for one of the dancers to come closer to him so that he could give her some money.
Sam: I am headed to the Men's room.
Sam began walking away from the seats and down toward the illuminated men's room sign. Burt, Jessie, and Mike are still all focused on the dancers on the stage.
Jessie: Werk it Mauve! Go on girl and make that tuition money! (He screamed and then he tapped Mike on the shoulder and spoke to him) She's a single mom who is getting her degree in Physics.
Mike: Good for her! Good for her! (Mike clapped in her directions, waved the money in the air to catch her attention and then spoke to Jessie again) It must be paying off because that looked physically impossible and yet she pulled that off! (Mike to another swig of his drink)
Coco starts to follow Sam.
Coco: What's the matter Sam? It is Sam isn't it? If you feel too uncomfortable out here in front of your friends to let loose we can go to the room in the back for a lap dance of your very own.
Sam: That won't be necessary my lap is reserved thanks. (He tossed the words over his shoulder and continued walking down the hall)
Coco: Don't be that way.
Coco put down the tray she was holding on one of the empty seats and walked even closer to Sam she reached out her arms and hugged him from behind.
Coco: Don't you like the way I feel daddy?
Sam stopped instantaneously and snatched her arms from around his body and turned around to face her.
Sam: Don't do that again. You - do not touch my body. (He spoke curtly)
Coco seemed a bit confused.
Coco: What do you mean? I am one of the highest paid servicers here. I know how to make a man feel good and men like the way I feel too. (She reached for his hand again and attempted to place it on her breast but he snatched it away before making contact)
Sam: I said don't do that, and the answer your question is No, I do not like the way you feel at all.
Coco: But you haven't touched me yet.
Sam: Oh yes I have and I recognize saline breast implants when I see them. I know that you were going with what was affordable and safer so I understand you going with the saline option but silicone implants are more natural to the touch.
Coco stepped back.
Sam: Also, the problems you are having with those Botox injections are still noticeable even if you try to cover it up with all that lipstick.
Coco: I don't know what you mean.
Sam: And you had your eyebrows tattooed on?
Sam: I'm a plastic surgeon so no need to lie to me; I know the signs.
Coco: You're a…
Sam: Yes, so understand; that I do know how you feel. I also know that you are entirely too thin for my liking. I like a woman of substance, something that I can actually hold on to, and squeeze, dive into, and cuddle. It would just feel cold and lacking in your arms; so I suggest you stop attempting to seduce me.
Coco: What?
Sam: In your lifetime you've tried too hard and for far too long, and ironically, have turned yourself into everything that is the farthest from what I would want sexually; so I suggest you stop following me.
Sam then walked away towards the men's room he pulled out his phone and sent a text message.
Sam: (Texting) Mercedes I love and miss you. How is your night going?
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