“This is impressive. I never taught you to do this, but you figured it out independently. Do you think we should talk to this snowboarder? Do you have companies in mind you want to approach?”
“I want to talk to her to see who she works with and what they offer her. She isn’t a traditional female athlete, which I think people will like. I know she favors a certain brand of board, so I thought I would approach them. She is known for chewing gum before she starts a run. We could leverage that with a gum company.”
“Outstanding job, Forest. Contact her as an agent for Hot Shots. You have a good instinct. Remember to think outside of the obvious. She might be good for this resort in Canada. They are looking for spokespeople. I’ll get the information over to you. You can talk to Cecelia, and she can help you find an assistant. You will need one.”
“Thanks again, River.”
“Please stop thanking me. You will be doing all the work. I am just supporting you. I think you are going to do great. Give me a call tomorrow to check in.”
“I better get going. I have a job to quit.” He smiled, and it was contagious, so I grinned back at him.
“Congratulations?” I pulled him into a hug. “I’m proud of you for making this change. I know it’s hard to step into something new.”
“You and Aaron come over to the house for dinner. I will throw something on the grill.” The offer sounded good. I’ll have to see what our schedules are like.
“Will Amy be there?” He looked at me, chuckling. “Another one bites the dust. She decided sleeping with the neighbor was a promising idea.”
“At least you didn’t ask this one to marry you.”
“Maybe I should switch sides. I could put a dick in my mouth if I found a guy like yours.” From Forest, that was a huge compliment. I snorted at how he said it.
“Always room on our team for good-looking men.” Forest had the same genes I did, which was a blessing. I know about ten men thatwould climb him like a tree since he was 6’4”. “Let me know, I’ll get you a date.”
He chuckled, “You never know.” Charlie started moving around in his box and then stuck his head out of the hole. “Can I get him?”
“Sure. Tap your chest and say, Charlie, come.”
He did as I said, and Charlie landed on his shoulder. He was delighted. Dragons had a way of doing that to us. We acted like children around them. They were so much fun. He started to stroke his head and talk sweetly to him.
I stood up. “Come with me.” Forest followed me to the kitchen. I placed food on a plate. “He’ll let you feed him if you want.”
“Oh yes, please.” He sat down, and Charlie jumped on the table beside his lunch. Forest held up a strip of celery, and Charlie started to munch on it. They would be fine for a while.
It was close to 1 p.m. I grabbed my phone and walked into my bedroom. I wanted to check in on Aaron. Make sure he was holding up okay, and I just missed him. Even a text from him settled me.
I’m thinking of a super sexy man on his knees.
MrTimberland: Oh? Do I know this man you are thinking about?
Yeah, he was in the shower with me this morning.
MrTimberland: I am still tingly from that. By tingly, I mean I’ve been working hard most of the day replaying it.
You are a dirty man.
Aaron gave me confidence I don’t usually have. He made me feel like I could do anything. I realized I didn’t need him, but I wanted him in my life more than anything else.
MrTimberland: Are you complaining?
Nope. No. Nada. Certainly, not!!! <3
MrTimberland: I like being and getting dirty with you.
MrTimberland: Not to sound clingy. I miss you. I suddenly find myself counting the hours until we are together again.
I feel a lot better knowing it’s not just me.
MrTimberland: Are you having a good day?
