SHOW ME THE MONEY
(Don't Touch My Junk: Part 4)
*****************
On the dance floor Kim ran her fingers through Mac's hair, nuzzled his neck and shot hot breath down the open neck of his shirt.
He was hot and so was she.
"You feel so good," she'd told him confidently.
But now her confidence was gone. Looking through the view finder, Mac saw her outside his door with a hotel security guard, looking for all the world, like a runaway child who'd just been brought home by a cop.
The second he opened the door, she threw herself into Mac's arm.
"Oh Mac, I was so scared, worried you might not be here, that I wouldn't be able to find you, that they'd throw me out on the streets of New York to fend for myself."
Staring coldly at the guard, he said, "It's okay Kim. I have all your identity info on my lap top, including your photo and the power of attorney you gave me and the firm."
Looking sheepish the guard sighed and said, "Sorry Mr. Middleton, but we have to be careful."
"I understand. Ms. Kardoni is an associate of mine. Leave her with me and give me her card-key. In exchange I will give you my power of attorney--it won't take long to print it off."
****************
Within minutes, the security guard had left and Mac was alone with Kim handing her half a glass of apricot brandy.
"Try this Kim, it always helps me . . . want anything else?"
"No . . . well yes . . . could you talk to me for a little while?"
"No problem! What do you want to talk about?"
"About how some one like me, who is supposed to be smart, could be so dumb as to lock myself out of my room? I just wasn't myself tonight."
"Don't feel bad, I wasn't myself either. It's been quite a night for us--a miracle that I didn't go for ice and get locked out too," he said chuckling softly, "then we really WOULD have been in a pickle."
"Oh Mac, you are just trying to make me feel good."
"I want to do that. You made me feel good earlier--when I walked in with my new tux--and you lit up."
"Well Mac, whether you know it or not, you had the same effect on me earlier when I made my big debut in the restaurant all decked out."
"You looked so hot Kim . . ."
"Thanks Mac. This night has been one I will never forget.
I had such a wonderful time with you."
"So what do you want to talk about before I take you back to your room?"
"You Mac.Tell me about the real you. The personal side of you. I know what I see at work, but beyond that I know little . . . "
"Nah, I'm not that interesting, let's talk about YOU instead."
"Okay then, how would you describe me . . . BEFORE I blew my image with you tonight."
Sitting in silence with a far away look and not answering, he reached across the table and taking her hand in his-he dropped his head down--sat silent for a minute.
When the silence became to much, Kim took her hand back
and moved over to the next chair.
"Never mind Mac, I can see that's too difficult of a question for you."
"Not at all Kim . . . "
She stared into his liquid eyes waiting for him to complete his sentence until she could not see him anymore for the tears forming in her own.
Pulling a chair up close to hers, Mac sat down, put his hand on one shoulder, and with the other hand, raised her chin up to look into her eyes as she spoke.
"It's okay Mac, it was unfair of me to put you on the spot like that."
"For God's sake, don't be so quick. When you first asked, my mind flooded. YOU, in one word? Beautiful! You are beautiful to me, in every way possible."
"Oh, Mac, you are beautiful to me, too!"
He drew her closer laughing softly and brushing her cheek with his mouth."Now, we can't take what we said back. We've said it. Hung it out to dry."
Sliding his hands down around her waist he worked them up to both sides of her black satin dress brushing the sides of her breasts--nuzzling her neck--feeling her tremble against his strength.
"This can't happen Mac. You and me. I'm addicted to you, depend on you every day, of the week, I can't risk losing you by taking the chance I'd fall in love with you, then loving you so much, I'd feel vulnerable and risk the solid relationship we already have."
"It doesn't have to be that way Kim."
"What do you mean?"
"Look, we're no dummies Kim. Let's figure this out. The way I see it, we need to find a way that will make us both feel secure. It's crazy for us to let happiness pass us by because we worry that getting further
involved, will pull the rug out from under us, threaten our security."
"Mac, I agree. If we can find a workable structure--one we can be happy with--I think we'd feel free to move into a more intimate relationship."
"Agreed, the right terms would give us flexibility and security for as long as we think we need it, so we can go about our life, be happy operating within reasonable parameters."
"I like the sounds of that, but I'm still so shook up, I'm not thinking clearly."
"I understand sweetie, but as long as we're on a roll, let's break this sucker down, ask ourselves, just what it is that's made our relationship work, get this far."
"That makes sense. We've come along ways from barely being civil to each other when Rogue died, to where we are today."
"Yep, Kim. We sure have. It was a rough start but it's all been good. Now we need to examine it in retrospect, tear it apart, examine it, determine what's made it work so far--what will continue to let it grow."
"Okay. Break it down for me, I'm gonna rest here in your arms, with my head on your shoulder."
"Here's what I'm thinking for starters, why don't we open a new division within the company--publish a line of self-help books that are different than what's out there, but still holds on to what is good and generally accepted."
"Okay . . . expand on that . . ."
"Well, there's got to be lots of people who are apprehensive about entering into new relationships. We could use your "Alternative Game" board game you invented as starters."
"Agreed Mac. It doesn't even need the board. I'm thinking too that I could finish writing the book I started and give it the same title. What do you envision next?"
"Well, why not start a new kind of singles club in Boston? With your game and the book, it could give us a new way to help singles get to know each other without losing face."
"Okay . . . but from a man's point of view, what would make our match making site unique."
"I don't know yet, but if we study the market, other sites, we'd find out what they aren't doing, spot what is needed.
"I agree Mac . . . hey, what about this? What if we simplified the whole crazy process of couples getting to know each other? Fix it so it's not so hit and miss?"
"Yeah, it could be a big step in the right direction."
"Mac, I just got an idea. Do you remember me telling you about a sermon I heard once, where the minister said, "Show me your checkbook--I'll tell you who you are?" By looking at a persons checkbook, it's easy to see what he or she really likes best."
"I can see that. If a guy says he wants to be an attorney, but spends all his money on art supplies, chances are he'd make a better artist."
"Mac, I love using this concept in match-making. It could tell a prospective mate, how a person really IS, by the actually choices they make on a day to day basis."
"Yes, without making them reveal personal information to the world at large. It may even alleviate fears you and I have."
"Well, let's get started right now--write down ideas--get ours arms around the concept."
"Kim, are you suggesting that we make a "Show Me The List."
"Sort of, but I see this as more like 'Show Me The Money.' A precise profile could provide a list of how clients spend their money, where it goes--I see this serving as a catalyst, a conversational starter between members--reveal a lot about a person--without giving out too much personal information."
"Well, at this point we are the blind leading the blind, but let's toss a coin. Heads up, you make the list, tails I make the list."
"You're on Kim. It'll get us started anyways."
"Good. I think that doing this will clarify our thinking and then from there, we can research all the existing match-making programs."
***************
The coin was flipped and Mac lost.
"You know how crazy this is Kim? We could be laying here making love and instead you and I are making business plans."
"I know but just remember, business ideas turn me on," she told him laughing.
"Yeah, watching you laugh like this is turning me on too."
"Mac, look at it this way. We'll never be more motivated than we are right now, so go to work on your list, and I will go downstairs to the convenience store and buy you a Playboy Gift Basket. That way if you do a real good job, I will have a reward waiting for you."
"Okay, you've got my curiosity up, what's in it."
"That would ruin the surprise, but I guarantee, if you win it, you'll love it."
"Kim, you are so provocative in the midst of your practicality. I'm motivated baby."
"Great. I'm calling security to escort me back down to the gift shop and then to my room. When you are done bring the list to me, okay?"
*************************
An hour later, Mac came down to Kim's room with his list rolled up like a diploma with a ribbon around it.
"Okay Kimmy, here's my gift for you. Do I get mine now."
"Not so fast big boy. Me first. If you've done a good job, you'll get yours."
*****************
Taking the ribbon off, Kim slowly unrolled the scroll and smiled.
"Oh, what a guy you are. I'm gonna read this out loud to you so I get every word, just incase I misunderstand anything."
"Okay, shoot, Kim, I'm about ready to fall asleep. We've got another big day coming up in a few hours."
********************
Smiling, slowly Kim began to read his Check-Book Profile:
ACCOUNT NO. 001
CHECKS WRITTEN FOR:
SERVICES PERFORMED
Hunky Men Haircuts, Goddess-Girl Hotel Massages, Cambridge Plumbing and Heating, Male Cosmetic Dermatology, Brilliant Smile Dentistry, A-1 Men's Tailors And Cobblers, Lo Hong Acupuncture Plus, Personal Athletic Trainer's Ltd., Larry's Snow Plowing, Buck's Tree Trim, Sexy Maid's Cleaning Service, Cambridge Luxury Rental Cars, Your Computer's Best Friend.
********************
ACCOUNT NO. 002
CHECKS WRITTEN FOR:
NEWS LETTERS AND MAGAZINES
Smithsonian Magazine, Metropolitan Art Museum Magazine, Harvard Crimson, Wall Street Journal, U.S.A. Today, New York Times, Fortune, Rolling Stones, Prevention, Men's Health, National Geographic, Organic Gardening, Architectural Digest, Gourmet Magazine, Wine Enthusiasts Magazine, Golf Digest, Conde Nast, Business Traveller, Play Boy, Victoria's Secret Magazine, Esquire, Forbes, Fortune, Popular Mechanics, Writers Digest, Old Home Journal, Log Home Living, Victorian Homes Magazine, Mother Earth News Magazine, Reader's Digest, Farmer's Almanac, 2010 World Almanac, Frommer's Travel Newsletter, Harvard Business Review, American Genealogy, New England Journal of Medicine, New Scientist, Enlighten-Next, Wired Magazine, EARTH Magazine, E.Q.
Magazine, PC Magazine, Earth Magazine, Life Extension Magazine, H+ Magazine, Car Collector Magazine, The Wire Magazine, Jazz Now Magazine, Old and New Country Music Magazine, Scientific American, MITR Massachusetts Institute Technological Review.
*******************
ACCOUNT NO. 003
CHECKS WRITTEN FOR:
RETAIL PRODUCTS:
Playboy Gift Baskets, Good Nature's Pantry (Groceries, Produce, Organic Vegetables and Vitamins) Michigan Bulb Company, Borders Book Store, Sears, Best Buy, Radio Shack, Klingman's Home Furnishings, Michael's Arts & Crafts, Office Max, Home Depot, Pier1 Imports, Sharper Image, Hallmark, , Art Van Furniture, William-Sonoma, Foot Locker, Famous Footware, Macy's, Marshall Fields, CasualMale Clothes, Filene's (Big-Tall Men) Department Store.
*******************
ACCOUNT NO. 004
CHECKS WRITTEN FOR:
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES:
BU Writer Workshops, Speed Walker's, Armstrong Cycler's, Artist Loft Painters,
Toastmasters, Boston Cabaret Singers, Road Show Antique Show, Rotary World-Wide Travelogues, Shell Gasoline Company, Amtrak, Inc., Greater Boston Limo, Boston Harbor Cruises, Peter Pan Bus Tours, Loeb Drama Center, Gourmet Catering, A.R.T. American Repertory Theater, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Boston Pops Auction, MGM Casino and Hotel, Medallion Taxicab and Limo Service.
*******************
ACCOUNT NO. 5
CHECKS WRITTEN FOR:
CHURCH RELATED
PERSONAL EXPENSES
Harvard Divinity Seminars, Presbyterian Self-help Groups, Salvation Army Soup Kitchen, U.S.C. Ministerial School, U.S.C. Book Study Groups: (1) A.C.I.M (2) Wayne Dyer (3) Eckhart Tolle
******************
ACCOUNT NO. 6
ENTERTAINMENT:
NON-BUSINESS
Checks written to: American Express Card
Note: Kim this account I've used through out 2010 to entertain personal friends in various night spots in the Boston-NYC area.
********************
"This is wonderful Mac . . . would you believe, that for the most part, this is a lot like my own check-book?
"Did I do good then Kim."
"You've done more than good Mac, this says it all, answers questions I've had about you. I can see now that whether we have one night or a life time, we need to be together tonight."
"Kim, I would consider it an honor to spend what's left of the night, in your arms. Does this mean I can open my Playboy Basket?
"Yes, of course. I'm hoping that you will want to use everything that is in it. I want you so badly my darling . . . I guess you already know, I couldn't care less about your check-book balance, only the priorities reflected in it."
******************
To Be Continued:
Don't Touch My Junk (Part 5)
|
Submitted by:
Madison
view profile
|
You have new unread mail messages!
Click here for your Inbox!
