April and Jeri sat on their couch holding hands. The television was on, but neither of them was watching it. After arriving at the apartment, they had made a list of the things they were going to move as well as what they were throwing away.
"You know, we should put some of this furniture in storage," Jeri said. "What will we do if this gig doesn't work out?"
April shifted so she was kneeling on the couch. She took Jeri's face between her hands and kissed her tenderly on the lips.
"Darling, first of all, this job IS going to work out, I can feel it. Our new bosses are not the kind of people that'll do stupid things. Do you realize that since they hired us, they haven't told us what to do once? I don't know about Jack and Tom, but Kim and Sally are eager to learn. They ask good questions and then listen when I answer them," April said.
"Their brothers are about the same. Sometimes the questions seem a little dumb, but that's only because the things they want to know are second nature to me. They're willing to do what I tell them to do."
"Right, see what I mean? Anyway, look at this crap we call furniture. We've collected everything we have from people that didn't want it anymore. This couch pokes you in the ass if you sit in the wrong place. Our kitchen table and chairs don't match. The bed-well, who the hell knows who's slept in that thing!
"We're making more money than we ever have. We're getting an apartment and utilities as part of our job. Shit, girl, if we save part of the money we make for few months, we'll be able to buy new furniture if we do have to move." April leaned in, kissing Jeri again.
"You're right, April. You are always so level headed about these things. That's one of the reasons I love you so much," Jeri said as she cuddled closer to April. "I can't wait to move in. I can't believe they gave us the keys already."
April began rubbing Jeri's side, moving her hand to her breast. She ran her thumb over Jeri's nipple, smiling as it responded to the stimulation. Like usual, Jeri wasn't wearing a bra. The silk blouse she wore added to the sensation. Jeri let out a throaty moan, clutching April's hand to her chest.
April and Jeri had worn skirts and blouses to dinner. They wanted to look nice for their bosses, and their families-and they wanted to look sexy for each other.
"How soon do you think we can move in?" Jeri asked, her breathing becoming a bit labored.
April slipped off the couch, kneeling on the floor. She pulled Jeri's legs over the edge of the threadbare cushion, pushed her skirt up to her hips, and took hold of the waistband of her panties. Jeri lifted her bottom so April could slip her panties down her legs. Pushing Jeri's knees apart, April kissed Jeri's thigh.
"You have the most beautiful pussy I've ever seen." April ran her thumb over Jeri's labia. "I don't know when we'll be able to move, probably after we get the furniture."
Resting her head on Jeri's thigh, April blew a stream of warm air against Jeri's sex. Jeri opened her legs wider, running her fingers through April's hair. When Jeri tried to pull April to her crotch, April resisted. She kissed Jeri's thigh, flicking her tongue against her flesh.
"You love teasing me, don't you?"
April looked up, grinning as she nodded her head. She moved her face into Jeri's splayed junction, running her tongue up between her labia. When April rubbed her nose against Jeri's clit, Jeri grabbed her by the hair.
"Oh yes! God I love it when you eat my pussy," Jeri said in a shaky voice.
April began working her tongue into Jeri's tender folds. She pushed her legs further apart, shaking her head from side to side. After a few moments, April sat back.
"What time are we supposed to meet Joanne tomorrow, Honey?" April asked.
"Who the fuck cares! Why did you stop?"
April got up, took Jeri's hand, and pulled her to her feet. Standing close, April undid a couple of the buttons on Jeri's blouse. Pulling the blouse open, she kissed Jeri's breasts.
"Come on, I want to do something tonight," April said.
Leaning over, Jeri reached for her panties. Before she could retrieve them, April stepped on the lacy garment. "You don't need those, not tonight."
Giggling, Jeri stood up. She moved closer to April, placing her hands on her hips. Slowly, Jeri pulled April's skirt up so she could remove her underwear. "If I don't, neither do you."
Once April's panties were around her ankles, Jeri flattened her hand against her vulva. Rubbing her firmly, Jeri said, "Hmmm, you're already wet." Hooking her finger, Jeri penetrated her.
April managed to step out of her panties without tripping. She held Jeri's shoulders; yielding to the slow fingering Jeri was treating her to. When April began to rock her hips, Jeri removed her finger.
"Mmmm, that's tasty!" Jeri pulled her finger out of her mouth, smacking her lips.
"Come on, Brat, let's go," April said, hooking her arm through Jeri's.
Jeri and April climbed into their car. April drove while Jeri sat opposite her in the bucket seat of the compact vehicle. Turning her body toward April, Jeri hiked the front of her skirt up. When April noticed, she chuckled.
"Two can play that game, Sweetie!" April put her left foot on the seat, causing her skirt to rise.
"Where are we going?" Jeri asked.
"It's a surprise."
"Will you give me a hint?" Jeri reached between her legs, stroking herself seductively.
"Do you think that will make me tell you?"
"I don't know-maybe this will." Jeri reached over, placing her hand on April's mons.
April removed Jeri's hand as she giggled. "Behave now! You wouldn't want me to get into a wreck would you?"
"Nope! I still want to know what you're up to though."
"You'll see soon enough. I'm sure you'll enjoy it."
April made a few turns, ending up on the interstate. When she pulled onto the exit for West Palm Beach, Jeri laughed.
"You're not going where I think you are, are you?" Jeri asked.
"That all depends on where you think I'm going."
"You're going to our new apartment, aren't you?"
April smiled, nodding her head. Jeri smiled back as she settled into her seat and fixed her skirt. When they arrived at the new house, they both started to giggle. April and Jeri got out of the car. They almost ran to the steps leading to the apartment, laughing as they went. April opened the door, turned around, and grabbed Jeri. With one hand behind her back and the other under her knees, April carried Jeri into the apartment.
Jeri clung to April, her arms around her neck. They kissed briefly before April lowered Jeri to her feet. Facing one another, they embraced. Jeri began kissing April, moaning when April gripped her bottom. Their kissing became hurried as they began to strip each other. Standing naked, April and Jeri pressed their bodies together, trying to maximize the contact.
"We should make a rule about this. We should be naked whenever we're in our new home," Jeri said.
April grinned, moving her shoulders so her breasts rubbed against Jeri's. "What about when we have guests?"
"They can be naked too!" Jeri replied and then giggled.
Holding one another, they began to sway. Soon, the swaying turned into a slow dance. They didn't need music, rather dancing to a rhythm in their heads. April kissed Jeri softly on her lips. Jeri returned the kiss, slipping her tongue into her partner's mouth. After a few moments, they stopped moving to stare out the window.
From the large window in the living room, they could see the canal, but the wing of the large house obscured the pool and backyard. They stood side by side, staring into the night, lit only by the moon.
"We should put the couch over there so we can see outside," April said, turning Jeri so she could see where she was pointing. "The television can go on that wall."
Jeri nodded, visualizing the room with furniture in it. She kept her arm around April's waist as she guided her to the kitchen. They talked about where the table should go and what they would hang on the walls. Finished in the kitchen, they went to the bedroom they would soon share.
While they talked about where they would put the furniture, they began to hug and kiss. April kissed her way down Jeri's body, kneeling in front of her. She pulled Jeri down, hugged her and then they lay on the plush carpeting. Their passion grew until they were making love in the middle of the bedroom floor.
April and Jeri lay next to one another on their backs. They were both sated from the session. Holding hands, the two lovers began to talk about their future. They talked about the yacht as well as the teenagers they worked for. Jeri told April how much she loved her and April responded in kind.
After an hour, they slowly got up so they could dress for the ride home. In the car, they were silent, both lost in the dreams of things to come. The trip back to their apartment seemed short. On the way into the small apartment, Jeri held April's hand.
"I want to move as soon as we can, Sweetheart," April said. "I think we should start packing."
"If we could get boxes tonight, we could start right now. I want to move as bad as you do."
"We should rent a truck when we move. I think we can find a few of our friends to help us."
"Even if we can't, we'll do it ourselves."
April and Jeri went to bed, snuggling together as they continued to make plans for the move. They fell asleep in one another's arms, their bodies pressed together and their legs entwined.
The telephone's ring woke April and Jeri early Saturday morning. Reaching to the telephone, Jeri said, "Who in the hell is calling this early."
Jeri sat up when she heard Joanne's cheerful voice. They talked for a few moments and then Jeri hung up.
"Get up, Baby. We're going shopping!" Jeri said as she leaned over and kissed April. "That was Joanne; she wants us to pick her up in an hour."
April stretched her arms above her head. Jeri got on top of her, straddling her waist. Leaning forward, she kissed April firmly on the lips. When Jeri lifted her head, April sighed.
"If you keep that up we're going to be late," April said. "Let me up so I can pee and then take a shower."
"Okay, but I'd rather stay here and kiss you." Jeri got off April. "Can we shower together?"
"I wouldn't have it any other way."
In the shower, Jeri and April took turns washing each other. They finished, dried off and began to dress. After fixing their hair, they left to pickup Joanne, deciding to wait for breakfast until they found whether or not she ate.
At the hotel, Joanne answered the door when April knocked. She invited the girls into the suite, telling them she'd be ready in a minute.
"Marge, Anne, and Liz are going to tag along. They want to see what's available for their house while we shop for you guys," Joanne said.
"We haven't had breakfast yet, could we stop at a drive through?" Jeri asked.
"None of us have eaten. The guys are going to meet with a contractor this morning, someone Mr. Waters recommended. We thought we'd grab breakfast before we went shopping," Joanne said.
Marge and Anne came into the suite. Liz came out of her room and the women left. They ate in the hotel before heading for the stores.
"I thought we'd start at Haverty's. I have a few other stores in mind if we can't find anything there," Joanne said.
"Um, isn't that a bit expensive?" April asked.
"No, not for high quality furniture. They have a nice selection from what I've seen on their website."
The group of women went into the exclusive furniture store, arriving at nine o'clock, just as the store opened. Jeri gripped April's arm when she saw the selection of furniture displayed. The displays were set up as rooms, accented with accessories.
"Okay, let's start with the living room. Do you like leather or fabric?" Joanne asked.
April and Jeri didn't answer at first. They looked at one another shrugging their shoulders. Marge noticed they seemed uncomfortable so she went over to talk to them. Stepping between Jeri and April, Marge slipped her arms around their waists.
"I like leather because it cleans up much easier than the fabric does. I also love the feeling against my skin when I'm naked," Marge said quietly.
April and Jeri giggled. "Okay, leather I guess, that is if it isn't too expensive."
"I want you two to look at the style, the color, and anything else except the prices. We aren't going to base our decisions on money-is that clear? Don would skin me if he found out we didn't get you two exactly what you wanted."
Jeri and April nodded, but neither of them really understood what was going on. While they had dealt with the owners of yachts and knew how extravagant they could be when it came to furnishing their pride and joy, the girls had never been involved in furnishing a home.
"Leather!" Marge told Joanne.
The women wandered in and out of the display rooms, looking at the different styles and colors. While the rest of them looked, Joanne went to find the manager so she could introduce herself. Joanne returned, letting Marge and Anne know everything was all set. She said the manager was willing to give her the commission the store offered other decorators.
"Have you thought about how you want to set up the living room?" Joanne asked.
"Yes, we want the couch to face the picture window so we can see the canal. We thought we could put the television on the wall that separated the kitchen from the living room," April said.
Joanne took a drawing out of her portfolio. She found a table and spread the drawing out so Jeri and April could show her what they had in mind. Using a pencil, Joanne sketched on the drawing, drawing in the furniture.
"I'd suggest a sectional so we could cut the living room off from the bedrooms. We can put a chair here and then add a coffee table. I'd put an end table at this end of the couch and a floor lamp here," Joanne drew in the items as she talked.
"Wow, I really like that," Jeri said.
April agreed, saying she thought it would make the best use of the room. Joanne folded the drawing, putting it back into her portfolio. The group walked through the store to see as much as they could before going back to the living room displays.
"What do you think of this?" Joanne asked, showing the two girls a light tan leather sectional.
"It's beautiful," Jeri said. "What do you think, Sweetie?"
"I love it." April sat on the couch, leaning back into the cushions. She giggled and said, "I think we could lay on it together."
"Try it out," Joanne said. "You should make sure it's comfortable."
Giggling, April and Jeri stretched out on the couch. Jeri lay with her back to the cushions while April snuggled against her.
"If we add a few throw pillows, I think it will be perfect," April said.
The two girls sat up. They ran their hands over the smooth leather, feeling the texture. Joanne made a note in her notebook when Jeri and April said they wanted the sectional. Joanne helped them select a matching chair, an ottoman, and tables.
Once the living room furniture was settled, they went to look for a dinette set for the kitchen. They decided on a round glass table with four chrome and black chairs. The seats and back of the chairs were leather webbing.
"Okay, now for the bedroom. Let's go over there, I saw something I think you'll like," Joanne said.
When they stepped into the display room, Jeri and April gasped. They stood side by side; staring at the king-sized bed Joanne showed them. The bed was black lacquer with four posts that supported a mirrored canopy. Jeri and April looked at each other for a moment. They smiled, and then giggled as they moved to the bed and climbed on it. Lying on their backs, they looked up at their reflections in the mirror above them.
"Marge, Anne, this is what I was thinking about for the master suites in the main house. What do you think?" Joanne asked.
Anne and Marge went to the bed, stretching out next to Jeri and April. They glanced across the girls, smiling at each other.
"This works for me," Anne said.
Marge agreed, telling Joanne she thought it would be a great choice for the bedrooms. Jeri and April got off the bed. They stood near Joanne, watching as Marge and Anne chatted about the matching dressers, chests, and armoire.
"Do you guys like it?" Marge asked Jeri and April.
"Yes, in fact, I thought Joanne was thinking about it for our room," Jeri said.
"I was. I also thought it would look nice in the main house," Joanne said.
"You wouldn't care if we had the same furniture?" April asked.
"No, why would we?" Marge replied.
"Um, I don't know-I just thought you would," April replied.
Marge and Anne chuckled, shaking their heads. They assure the two girls they could have the same bedroom sets if that's what they wanted. April and Jeri told them they really liked the furniture so it was settled.
Joanne made more notes in her book. She took the girls to see another bedroom set for the guest bedroom in the apartment. By the time she was ready to talk to the manager about what she wanted, she had picked out the furniture for the apartment and the guesthouse.
Marge, Anne, Liz, April and Jeri looked around while Joanne met with the manager. April and Jeri picked out a few accent items, making note of them to show Joanne. The group went to the table Joanne and the manager were sitting at to add the items.
The manager wrote the order, asking questions about delivery dates. Joanne asked how soon the furniture for the apartment could be delivered. The manager told her the things could be delivered anytime because he had the items in stock.
"Great, how about today?" Joanne asked.
The manager chuckled. "Well, we normally need a couple days."
"Is our order normal?" Joanne asked.
"No, it sure isn't. I'll see what I can do. Give me a few minutes," the manager said.
"They'll do it," Joanne said. "When you walk in and spend over thirty thousand dollars, you get their attention."
"We can have a truck at the house around five," the manager said when he returned.
"That will be fine." Joanne placed check marks next to the furniture for the guesthouse. "We'll need these things soon. I'll call you to set up delivery."
Marge wrote a check for the items. The manager finished the paperwork, giving Joanne copies. He leaned close, telling her he would take care of the commission.
The women left the store. April and Jeri giggled all the way to the car, whispering to each other about how happy they were. They thanked Marge and Anne for getting the furniture and they thanked Joanne for helping them pick it out.
"When do you two plan on moving?" Anne asked.
"As soon as we can," April said. "We stopped at the apartment last night to look around again. Both of us are excited about moving."
"What do you have to do in order to move?" Liz asked.
"We have to pack our stuff, get a truck and find some guys to do the heavy lifting. We need boxes too," Jeri said. "We should be able to get everything finished in a few days."
"What to move today?" Marge asked. "I think the six of us can do it if we all pitch in. We can stop at one of those moving places for boxes."
"Thank you, but we can't ask you guys to do that. You've done more than enough as it is," April said.
"You're not asking, we're offering. Come on, it won't take long. If you have anything that's too heavy, we'll have the guys give us a hand. Don said they'd be finished with the contractor, and the other people they were meeting with early this afternoon," Marge said.
"Are you sure? We wouldn't want to impose on you," April said.
Marge and Anne assured the two girls they wouldn't be imposing. Joanne and Liz said they didn't have any plans so they would be happy to help.
"I don't know what to say," Jeri said, tears filling her eyes. "Why?"
"Because we want to. All of us have been in your shoes before. We know how exciting it is to get a new place to live," Marge said. "We'll also feel much better having someone we know at the house while we're not there."
Marge passed a truck rental. She turned around, driving back so they could rent a truck and buy boxes for the move. Once they had secured the truck, April and Joanne went together while Marge followed them to the old apartment.
"I can't believe how nice all of you are," April said to Joanne.
"I've learned it from Marge and Anne, they're the greatest. They have given me the chance to fulfill my dream of being a decorator. It really sucked having to work in a furniture store. I have my degree, but was never able to use it until now."
"Jeri and I are really excited too. We've always wanted to have an opportunity like this. Both of us have worked on different boats, but this is the first time we've been able to be involved in the delivery."
"How do you two feel about working for the kids?"
"You know, at first we were very leery about working for someone so young, but after spending some time with them, we think they're great. None of them act like they're better than anyone else. That's very rare in this business."
"I think it says a lot about their parents, don't you?"
"To say the least. You can tell they have been taught to respect others and be polite. If you didn't know it, you'd never be able to tell they have money. That goes for the rest of you guys too. Jeri and I know we work for the families, but they make us feel like friends."
"Sam and I aren't rich, but we're doing okay. Sam just made partner at Jerry's firm so that will help. We are going to be moving into a new house soon too. Anne and Marc are moving in with Don and Marge. Sam and I are buying Anne's house."
After a few moments of silence, Joanne said, "How long have you and Jeri been together?"
"A just over three years now. We met on a yacht and started dating. Before too long, we moved in together and have been together ever since."
"No men?"
"Not very often, but once in a while we get an itch. We used to go to what they call SF parties. They're parties on a yacht when the owner is away. Most of the people that attend them are other captains and mates from other yachts. We sort of have a close-knit community in this business. Every once in awhile, we all let our hair down."
"I don't mean to sound stupid, but what is a SF party?"
April giggled. "Sport fucking! It's where a bunch of people get half drunk and have at it. Most of the people at the parties know one another very well. The parties are sex just for the sake of sex with no commitments. In the end, we go home with our partners if we have one."
"How often do you go to one of those parties?" Joanne asked.
"It's been a while for Jeri and me. We prefer to be with one another now. If it were legal, I'd ask Jeri to marry me. I love her dearly."
Joanne smiled. She thought about what April said, realizing that not too long ago the statement would have made her uneasy. Now, after spending time with her new friends, Joanne found it perfectly acceptable.
April pulled into the parking lot of the apartment complex. She parked the small truck near the door, turned it off, and got out. The other women came over to help carry the boxes and tape into the apartment.
"Okay, let's get started. Anne and I will take the kitchen. Jo, you and Liz can pack the books and knickknacks. April, you and Jeri start in the bedroom," Marge said, taking the roll of the supervisor.
The women went to work. Marge and Anne began packing the dishes and other kitchen items while Joanne and Liz worked in the small living room. Jeri and April took a moment to embrace before they began packing their clothing.
"This is unbelievable, Sweetie. I don't think I've ever met anyone as nice as these people. I love you," Jeri said.
"You're right about that. Remember when you talked me into going to dinner the first time I met them? I was so worried about going, but, now, I'm so happy I did."
After a quick kiss, they stripped the sheets and blankets off the bed. They folded the bedding, setting it aside. April and Jeri began emptying their dresser drawers, placing the clothes on the bed in neat piles. Once the dressers were empty, they went out to get boxes.
Marge came into the bedroom to see how things were going. Glancing at the bed, she saw the assortment of adult toys April and Jeri had in a small group. She began chuckling, causing the girls to blush.
"I have this one," Marge said as she picked up a Rabbit vibrator. "I just love it!"
Jeri and April giggled. April picked up a harness with a dildo attached, holding it to her mons. "Jeri likes this one."
Marge grabbed the dildo, stroking it like it was a man's penis. "I'll bet she does, I would too."
Jeri pulled the harness away from April, tossing it on the bed. "You like it as much as I do!"
They all laughed. Jeri and April began packing their things into the boxes, labeling them with a large marker. Once the items on the bed were packed, they started on the closet. Marge went back to the kitchen to help Anne finish in there.
Two hours later, the women sat on the couch. Almost everything was packed and the boxes were stacked in the living room.
"What are you going to do with the furniture?" Marge asked.
"Throw it away I guess. We sure don't need it anymore," April said.
"Maybe you could give it to some of your friends. Most of it is in pretty good shape," Joanne pushed on one of the couch's cushions. "This thing is shot, but the rest is okay."
"How about Becky? Maybe she could use it," Jeri said. "I know she's looking for a place to live since she broke up with that asshole she was dating."
"How long do you have left on your lease?" Marge asked.
"A couple months, but I think we can get out of it. There aren't any empty apartments in the complex so they should be able to lease it pretty easy," April said.
"Maybe Becky could move in here," Jeri said. "I'll call her."
Jeri picked up the telephone to call her friend. After talking to her for a few minutes, Jeri told Becky goodbye and hung up.
"She would love to live here for now. Becky couldn't believe we were moving into the apartment at the house, she used to live there when she worked for Dragon Fire. Becky was the housekeeper," Jeri said. "She's on her way over right now."
The women began carrying boxes to the truck. They had made several trips when they heard a shrill voice scream out, "Ape, Jeri! How the hell are you two?"
Becky hugged both girls, giving them a kiss on the cheek.
"Great, Becky, how are you?" April asked.
"Things are okay. Do you remember Zack? I was with him for a few months, but broke up when I caught him in bed with another girl. It turns out he has a coke habit and is mean when he's high. I'm still at his house, but I want to get out before he gets back from the charter he's on," Becky said.
Jeri introduced Marge, Anne, Liz and Joanne to Becky. They shook hands and then the women went back to the apartment for another load.
"Where did you meet them?" Becky asked once the older women were gone.
"You're not going to believe this, but we work for them-well, we actually work for their kids," April said.
"What?" Becky said.
"Marge and Anne have teenage kids. Marge has Jack and Kim. Anne has Tom and Sally. The boys are seventeen and the girls are fifteen. They bought a one forty and hired April and me. Part of the deal is the apartment at Dragon Fire's old house. They bought the house too," Jeri said. "We'll tell you more about it later, we have to help."
On the way into the apartment Becky said, "Let me get this straight. The people you work for are helping you move?"
"No, the people we work for are fishing right now," April said with a chuckle.
"This is too weird! You two bitches are the luckiest chicks I know," Becky said.
Becky helped move the boxes to the truck. While she worked, Jeri told her they were leaving the furniture and that Becky could have it if she wanted it. When she said it would really help her out, Jeri pointed at the box with the bedding in it. "You might as well keep that stuff, we aren't going to need it anymore."
Once the truck was loaded, April and Jeri took one last look around. They hugged one another and then gave the keys to Becky. Becky thanked them and then offered to help them move into the new apartment.
When they arrived at the house, Don, Marc and the other men were there. Don and Marc were in the backyard, talking to a young man and a girl. When Marge, Anne and the rest of the women came into the yard, Don introduced the couple.
"This is Andy and Paula. They are going to be taking care of the pool for us," Don said. "They were recommended by Gunter Schmitt, the general contractor we hired to do the renovations. We found Gunter through Jack Waters."
"Hi, Andy, Paula," Becky said. "This is like a homecoming, isn't it?"
"Hi, Becky. It sure is. How are you doing?" Andy said.
"Things are looking up." Becky turned to Don. "Andy and Paula used to take care of the pool when I worked here."
"They told me they had worked here before. When did you work here, Becky?" Don asked.
"I was the housekeeper for the old owners, Dragon Fire. When they got into trouble, I lost my job. Jeri is letting me take over the lease on the apartment she and April just moved out of."
Don chuckled. "That didn't take long. Where are your things, Jeri?"
"In the truck that's out front. We went shopping this morning and then Marge and the others talked us into moving," Jeri replied, grinning from ear to ear.
"Well, do you want to get your stuff into the apartment now or wait for the furniture to get here?" Marc asked.
"I guess we could get the kitchen stuff into the apartment. It might be better to wait for the furniture for the rest," April said. "Oh, we could put the things in the closet too."
"Okay, you tell us what you need and we'll move the boxes. We can put the things you want to wait on in the garage so we can empty the truck," Don said.
With the four men helping, the truck was offloaded in less than an hour. They stacked some of the boxes in the garage and carried others up to the apartment. Once the truck was empty, Don and Marc offered to return it while the women began unpacking what they could.
The women took a break after an hour. The kitchen was finished and most of Jeri and April's clothing was hung in the closet of the master bedroom. They went out to the patio to sit down and rest.
Becky began telling the women about some of the parties that had been held at the house in the past. She told them that the police had been there many times because of the noise. Some of the stories she told were funny, others were a bit sick. She mentioned one time they had a bunch of underage girls at the house and that a few of the teenagers were raped. Becky said that was the last party at the house and the beginning of the owner's downfall.
After resting for a bit, Becky took Marge and Anne into the house. She showed the women several of the unique features of the house, things the women hadn't learned from the realtor. There were hidden storage areas in the master suites that had been used to hide drugs. In the recreation room, she showed them how some of the equipment that was left behind worked.
Don, Marc, Jerry, and Sam returned. They brought sodas, offering them to the women.
It was just after one when the wind picked up. A few minutes later, it began to rain. The group went into the house, sitting on the living room floor and watching the sudden storm through the windows. The rain lasted for about forty minutes. The wind died and the sun came out.
At four in the afternoon, the furniture arrived. The two men on the truck unloaded the new furniture, took it up to the apartment and assembled the things that required it. While Jeri, April and Joanne told the men where everything went, Marge and Anne went to the store for cleaning supplies. They stopped at another store, purchasing bedding for the king-size bed.
The men finished putting the furniture together. Joanne signed the order after she carefully inspected each item to make sure it was correct and not damaged. Once the men left, Jeri and April looked at the new furniture. They sat on the couch and chair in the living room. In the kitchen, they sat at their new table, giggling as they talked about eating there.
When they went into the bedroom, they stood in awe as they stared at the huge bed. "Um, we don't have sheets or blankets for the bed yet. We'll have to go shopping before we can go to bed tonight," Jeri said.
"Here, see if these will do," Marge said as she walked into the room and handed the girls a large bag.
"Wow, these are great! Look, Honey, satin sheets!" April said.
"We went to the store and picked up cleaning supplies. We also got paper to line the drawers and some bedding to get you by. You want me to wash the bedding before you make the bed?" Anne said.
"We can do it, but thanks," April said. "I don't know what to say."
"Let's get started on the drawers. I'll have the guys start bringing up the boxes so we can empty them," Marge said.
"I'll go put the bedding in the washers," Becky said. "I noticed the machines are still here."
Becky took the bags of bedding. She headed downstairs to wash the new things after Marge told her she could find detergent and fabric softener in the van. Marge and Jeri began lining the dresser drawers with paper while April helped the men carry boxes from the garage to the apartment.
Two hours later, the apartment was mostly settled. The beds had been made and the extra set of sheets was in the linen closet. Everyone was tired and hungry by the time they finished. Don told the group he was treating for dinner. They left the house, drove to a restaurant and sat around a large table as a group.
April and Jeri babbled about the apartment and how happy they were to be able to spend their first night there. Joanne offered ideas about decorating the apartment with wall hangings and other accessories. The men talked about the meetings they'd had that day with the contractor and pool service.
"How long will it take to get the guest house ready?" Anne asked.
"Gunter said they could have it painted next week. If there is anything else you want done, it will take longer," Marc said.
"I think we should just paint the place for now. Once we get into the main house, we can decide what we want to do. How about the main house, when are they going to get started there?" Anne asked.
"That's up to Jo. Once she tells him what she wants done, he'll get started," Marc replied.
"I don't really foresee major changes to the house. Some painting and wallpaper will be about all we need right now. You have to decide about the recreation room. If you're going to leave it as is for now, the contractor will be able to get started quickly," Joanne said.
"We're planning on having a building put up down by the seawall. Jack and Tom said they wanted a place to store some of the things for the yacht and have a place to entertain clients while they wait to board. Joanne, I'd like you to work with the kids, as well as Jeri and April on the design," Don said.
"We should plan on a walk from the side of the house to the building too. It will make it easier to move the clients' luggage as well as the stores for the yacht. We might want to consider a fuel line from the road to the yacht too. We can get a better deal on fuel if we have it trucked in rather than buy it at the marinas," Jeri said.
"How does that work, Jeri?" Sam asked.
"They can put in a fuel line that a truck can hook up to by the road. On the other end, we will have a filler hose to fuel the yacht. Because it's diesel, it's very dangerous, not like gasoline. If you don't want to put in a line, the trucking companies usually have long hoses."
"Is there anything else we should consider while the contractor is doing work at the house?" Marc asked.
"I think the shore power and water are okay. The only other thing we may want to think about is a deck along the seawall to protect the lawn. We have to be able to put the tide ramp on something," Jeri said.
"Work with Jo and Gunter. Do whatever you think is necessary or would make things better. Have you had a chance to talk with any brokers yet?" Don said.
"Not yet, we want to wait until the yacht is delivered, or at least presentable. Tom is going to take pictures so we can show the brokers we want to talk to what Tomiko looks like," April said.
"Have you thought about what the charter fee is going to be?" Sam asked.
"We think we should start at one hundred twenty thousand plus expenses," Jeri said. "We can see how that goes and make adjustments as necessary."
"I assume the brokers have standard charter contracts," Jerry said. "When you decide on the broker or brokers, I would like to review the contracts. We'll go over these things again with Jack, Tom, Kim, and Sally, but I want to make sure we all know what's going on."
The group finished their meal. They left the restaurant, going back to the house to get the cars they left there. Jeri and April made short grocery list, planning to stop for food on their way back to their new home.
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While Jeri and April spent the day moving, Jack, Tom, Kim, and Sally fished with their friends.
The sound of the engines starting woke Kim. She rolled over, climbing on top of Tom. Kim began kissing him, telling him to wake up.
"Come on, Stud, time to get up," Kim said.
Tom wrapped his arms around Kim, hugging her firmly. He kissed her nose, and said, "Morning, Baby. What time is it?"
"Four thirty, time to get up. We have to get showered and dressed so we can go fishing." Kim wiggled against him, feeling his morning erection against her mons. "You better be careful, that thing is dangerous! You really beat the kitty last night."
"I'm sorry," Tom said sincerely.
"I'm not! I'm a little tender this morning, but I'll live."
Tom gripped her sides. He began so slid her up, kissing her chest and stomach as he did. "Maybe I should kiss the kitty better then."
"Mmmm, maybe you should."
Tom moved Kim up until her mons was against his mouth. He kissed her, moving her up further so he could kiss and lick her puffy labia. Kim knelt on the bed, moaning as Tom gently licked her. Even though she was still coated with the juices of their lovemaking, Tom wasn't fazed. He kissed her, probing her vagina with his tongue. Kim wiggled, but didn't press down too hard. While she was enjoying the attention, she could feel the throbbing in her vagina.
Kim rolled off Tom, scrambling around so she could kiss him. She got out of bed, telling him she needed to use the head. Without knocking, Kim opened the door and went in. She saw Brad in the shower with Jenny, saying good morning when they noticed her. Kim took care of her immediate problem while Brad and Jenny finished in the shower.
Tom came in as Brad and Jenny got out of the stall. He used the head before he and Kim got into the shower and began to wash.
Jack and Sally hugged one another as they came out of their slumber. Sally reached for his penis, fondling it gently as she kissed his ear. Jack ran his fingers through her hair, turned his head and kissed her lips.
"A blowjob would be nice," Jack said.
Sally squirmed down, taking his penis into her mouth. While she bobbed her head up and down, Jack watched her.
"Sally, when you suck my cock, I want you to look into my eyes."
Moving between Jack's legs, Sally looked up at him. She kept his member between her lips, moving them over the length of his shaft. Jack put his hands behind his head, smiling at Sally as she sucked and licked his penis. After a few moments, he reached down and pulled her up so their heads were even. He kissed her as his hand moved over her back.
"Don't you want to know why I want you to look at me when you do that?" Jack asked.
"Because that's what you want."
"Yes, but I want you to look at me so you can see how happy it makes me. So you can see how much pleasure you give me."
Sally giggled. "Okay. It gives me as much pleasure as it does you, you know? I love the feeling of your cock in my mouth. I really love knowing I'm pleasing you too." Sally kissed him tenderly. "Want me to finish?"
"Not now, Honey. We have to get up and get going."
Jack and Sally got out of bed. They went to the head and waited until Tom and Kim finished in the shower. Once they were finished, Jack and Sally went to their room to get dressed.
"We're wearing these today," Kathy said as she pointed to the matching white shirt and short combinations on the bed.
Kathy began putting on her shirt while Sally and Jack put on their underwear. Tom and Kim came in, making it a bit crowed in the stateroom. They began to dress while talking about the day to come.
"We'll have a quick breakfast before we leave," Kathy said. "The coffee is ready for anyone that wants some."
The group dressed without any regard for modesty. There was laughter as they all went up to the cabin to eat and get ready to go. Eddie came in from the cockpit. He said the engines were warming up and that he was going to get dressed.
Jenny and Sally got the cereal, milk and orange juice out while Kathy and Kim set the table. Tom and Jack sat at the table, drinking coffee with Brad. Eddie came up a few moments later, his hair still wet from his shower.
Just as they began to eat, they heard Vince Rogers calling from the pier. Eddie got up to invite him and his daughter aboard. When Vince and Ami came into the cabin, Jenny asked them if they wanted breakfast.
Holding up a bag, Vince said, "I brought donuts."
"Great, want a bowl of cereal and coffee?" Kathy asked.
"May I have cereal please?" Ami asked meekly.
"Sure, the bowls are in the cabinet over there." Jenny pointed at the galley. "Make yourself at home."
Ami found a bowl. Jenny scooted over to make room for the girl at the table. Vince poured a cup of coffee, leaning against the counter while he ate a donut and sipped the hot coffee.
"Where are you guys going to fish this morning? Are you going out for dolphin and wahoo?" Vince asked.
"No, we're going out to the reef. We want to fish for sails this morning," Eddie said. "If we guess right, most of the boats will be trolling for dolphin and wahoo today."
"They can be easier to catch," Vince said.
"True, but we like catching sailfish better. Besides that, the sails are worth twice as many points." Eddie turned to Ami. "How about you, which would you rather catch, Ami?"
"I don't know. I've only caught dolphin and jacks when we go fishing. Mostly jacks in the ICW."
"We don't have a boat yet so we go with a friend of mine. His boat is only a twenty-five foot center console so we can't really get out too far. We spend most of our time in the ditch," Vince said.
After eating, the guys took care of the dishes while the girls got the boat ready to go. At a quarter to six, Jenny eased the boat out of the slip. She made her way to the inlet, powering through the rough waters. Once they were on the ocean, she headed out at cruising speed. The guys finished in the galley and went to the cockpit to get the rods ready for fishing. They had set the rods up the night before so the only thing they had to do is attach the teasers and hooked lures.
Vince Rogers stood in the cockpit, watching the choreographed movements of the four teens. He was amazed at how each of them seemed to know exactly what they were responsible for.
"Would you mind if Ami fished today, Mr. Rogers?" Eddie asked.
"Um, no, I guess not. Are you sure? She doesn't have any experience with this kind of fishing."
"Yes, we're sure. If she never gets a chance, she'll never have any experience." Eddie smiled, backed up, and then yelled up at the flying bridge. "We have another crew member, Kathy. Want to take care of her please."
Kathy looked over the rail, nodding to Eddie. She stepped back and a moment later, the guys heard a gleeful scream. They were laughing when Kathy led Ami down from the flying bridge and into the cabin. Vince raised his eyebrows, but didn't say anything. A few minutes later Ami and Kathy came out to the cockpit.
Ami went over to her dad, turning around so he could see the outfit she was wearing. She gave him a hug, giggled, and headed back up to the flying bridge to be with the rest of the girls.
"I think she's happy," Vince said with a chuckle in his voice.
"It looks like it," Brad said.
"Ami is very shy. She doesn't really do too much with her friends. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you guys including her today." Vince had to turn away to mask the emotion in his eyes.
"I've never done this before," Ami said. "You'll have to tell me what to do."
"No problem, Ami. Just listen to what we say. It's not that hard," Kathy said.
Ami sat on the bench seat, her shoulders back, and her head high. She felt like she was on top of the world. She began to ask questions about what she would be doing, listening as Kathy told her the details of catching sailfish.
Jenny took the microphone from its clip. She called for the port captain, telling him they were on the water when he answered. She listened as the other boats checked in, checking off the names on a sheet she had on the dash.
When she reached the point where they would begin fishing, Jenny backed off on the throttles. She turned the boat north, slowing to trolling speed. In the cockpit, the guys got ready to drop the teasers into the water.
Eddie and Tom worked on the starboard side while Brad and Jack set the portside. Once the transom teasers were out, they lowered the outriggers to add another set to the mix. It only took fifteen minutes for the first fish to start chasing one of the teasers. Kathy yelled down, telling her brother the fish was following the portside rigger. Jack grabbed one of the rods with a lure and fed it back to the fish.
The sailfish took the bait and the fight was on. The fish made several jumps and tail walked across the surface before making a long run. Jack kept pressure on the fish and brought it to the stern after a twenty-minute fight. Eddie tagged the fish while Brad wrenched the circle hook out of the corner of its mouth. After reviving the fish, Brad released the bill so it could swim away.
"You guys are up," Brad said as he looked up at the flying bridge.
"Nice job," Vince said after recording the catch on his clipboard. "That's one hundred points for the fish and another ten points for the circle hook."
The girls and guys switched places. Jenny and Kim took the portside, adjusting the teasers. Kathy and Sally did the same on the starboard side while Ami watched. Once the rods were set, Kathy got the harness out of a locker.
"Let's get this on you, Ami. You're going to take the next fish and it's a lot easier to do it now." After helping Ami put the harness on, Kathy showed her how it worked.
Using one of the rods with a lure on it, Kathy showed Ami how to seat the rod butt in the harness. She held the tip of the rod, pulling down to simulate a fish. Jenny told Ami how to use her legs for leverage and when to reel. She also told Ami about the drag and how to adjust it when she was told to.
The girls practiced for a few minutes as Vince watched from the flying bridge. He was grinning as he watched his daughter learning about how to fish. They were still going over some of the finer pointes when Brad announced a fish was chasing a teaser.
Sally jumped into action, grabbing the teaser rod and starting to reel in the hookless lure. Kathy helped a very excited Ami send the lure back to the fish, telling her she could do it when she said she was scared. Kim and Jenny cleared the other rods so Ami wouldn't have to worry about getting tangled in the lines.
The sailfish slapped at the lure twice before hitting it hard. Ami pulled back when Kathy told her to, screeching as the fish stripped off line. Kathy stood next to Ami, coaching her as she gripped the rod for all she was worth. The fish stopped running for a moment. Kathy told Ami to start reeling while keeping the rod tip up.
It was all Vince could do to keep from telling his daughter what to do, but he knew it was against the rules for the observer to help. Tom snapped pictures of the young girl as she battled with her first big billfish.
When the fish came out of the water, making an acrobatic jump, Ami's shrill voice caused the girls to giggle. Her excitement was almost a great as her fathers. Vince stayed back, but shifted nervously while his daughter fought the fish. Three long runs and several jumps later, the fish began to tire.
Kathy cautioned Ami to pay attention to what she was doing until the fish was tagged. Jenny stood ready with the tag pole, waiting for her opportunity to attach the tag to the fish. Kim and Sally worked as a team with Kim grabbing the leader when it was visible. Sally reached over the gunwale, grabbing the fish's bill when she could. Jenny got the tag into the fish while Ami stood staring down at it. The girls managed to get the fish through the transom door and remove the hook.
Jack and Brad came down from the flying bridge to hold the fish while Tom took several pictures of Ami next to it. Vince managed to get into one of the shots before the fish was revived and released.
For the next five hours, the fishing was as good as it had ever been for the Lady Guinevere. Eddie had discovered they only hooked fish when the boat was on a north troll so each time they caught a sailfish, they pulled the lines turned around and headed south so they could re-fish the same area. Each time they made the run, the fish were caught further north.
When the day started, the seas were fairly flat, but as time went on, the waves slowly built. Three-foot seas weren't unusual, and because of the action, it didn't bother any of the crew.
"This is amazing. That last fish makes twelve tagged so far today," Vince said as he glanced at his sheet.
"Yeah, and we only lost two," Eddie said. "That last one wasn't really hooked and the other one was foul hooked. Sometimes sails slap at the lure and get hooked someplace other than the mouth."
"You only lose twenty five points for a lost fish. I don't think it will hurt you guys," Vince said.
Ami was still giddy from catching fish. She repeatedly asked her father if he saw her catch the two fish she had successfully fought. Vince assured her he had watched every moment of her battles.
While they talked, another fish took after one of the teasers. Jack grabbed one of the rods and began to let the lure back toward the fish. Tom pulled the teaser and the sail took the bait. The moment Jack hooked up, another fish rose from the depths. Brad fed the lure to the fish while Eddie pulled the teaser in. The fish hit and Jack and Brad were fighting a rare double.
Jenny stood with her back to the helm, expertly steering the boat. She moved port and starboard, following instructions from the cockpit below. The fish Jack was fighting kept making reel-screaming runs. He would gain line only to have the fish rip it back off the reel. The fish Brad was fighting wasn't nearly as aggressive. Brad was able to bring the sailfish along side the boat so Tom could tag and release it.
Twenty minutes later, Jack won the battle with the sailfish. The fish was the largest of the day as well as having put up the best fight. Eddie tagged the fish before removed the hook. Because of the extended fight, it took a little longer to revive the fish before it was released.
Jack, exhausted from the fight, leaned against the gunwale, rubbing his arms. "My arms feel like they're on fire," Jack told Brad.
"I know how you feel. It's great isn't it?" Brad chuckled. "I live for this kind of fishing."
While Jack regained his composure, Eddie and Tom started getting ready for the run south so they could repeat the troll that had been so successful for them.
Jenny and the other girls talked about the last fish and the fact they had managed to land a double. She had turned around, facing forward as she slowly began her turn. Glancing at the radar, Jenny gasped. She looked at the screen, studying it carefully before she screamed, "STORM!"