A lifetime of hello's and too many goodbyes.

Part 18

Pain in my ass. Part 1 of 2

I had lunch with Reese, after lunch we went down to his office, he said as I can see Alexander CruiseLine is doing very well, there having a mega ship made in Italy unfortunately his father put Pierre in charge of that part, Reese said the kid surprised him, but he thinks the project is too big for him, they're spending over three billion dollars on that ship. That's why he asked me to come down here after lunch, I asked him what do I have to do with that?

 James, you do have shares in the CruiseLine, and it's an investment for Manny, all I'm asking you to do is go on the trip with Pierre, you've been on enough trips with me to know how I handle things, just make sure the kid doesn't let them cut corners on anything.

Reese can't you get Frank to go, he said he's good at his job, but he doesn't know business like I do, do it for him. I told him I have to think about Manny, he said Manny has plenty of people to look after him, and he'll have Frank drive Manny to school. I asked him when's this trip, he said the jet leaves in an hour, I said that soon, he said yes, he did talk his father into letting me go, his dad said that was a good idea, I can keep an eye on Pierre and make sure he doesn't fuck this up.

I looked at the time, I told him I need to go home and pack, Reese said someone is at my house now getting my things, Liz packed for me. I said he was that sure I would say yes, he said actually he wasn't, but he hoped I would say yes. I can leave my car here, Frank will have someone take it to my house, I won't even get a chance to tell Manny goodbye.

Reese said his school is on the way to the airport stop and say goodbye to my son, Pierre just walked in, Reese asked him what's that behind him, Pierre turned around and said it's a door, Reese told him next time knock. Pierre being him walked back to the door and knocked, damn that dude is so arrogant, he told Reese he's ready for his trip wish him luck, Reese told him he's an Alexander it's hard work, not luck.

Pierre said his grandfather trained him well, Reese told him to enjoy his trip and stay out of trouble he's representing the family, Pierre told him he's a grown man, maybe after everything is taken care of, he might just get into something. Reese told him after he does his job he can go straight to hell, but while he's doing his job, I'll be with him to make sure he doesn't fuck anything up.

 Pierre just walked out, Reese said good luck with that one, his nephew learns the hard way, we shook hands and I left, I got to the elevator and Pierre stepped in and stood next to me, I said does he mind giving me my space, he moved over. He asked me why his grandfather thinks so highly of me, shit all of his family does, what's so special about me. I told him hard work and respect, nothing more, respect is something a person earns it's not a privilege.

 He asked was that remark intended for him, I told him to take it anyway he wants, we got down to the garage, the driver said nice seeing me again, I'm missed around here, I told him I miss being around here, but I have a son to raise now. He told me my bags have been delivered and they're in the trunk, he opened the car door and Pierre got in while the driver put his things in the car, I got in and told the driver we have to make one stop. He said he's already been told where to stop, and that's at Benedict Academy, Pierre said good he gets to see Manny before we leave.

The driver drove away, Pierre is on his phone playing a game, how old is this dude, we got to the school, and I got out of the car and so did Pierre, I asked him where he thinks he's going he said to see Manny. I told him just come on, and don't embarrass my son in here, he said why would he do that Manny is his friend. We walked into the school, and I told the staff I have to see my son, the woman said she knows who I am, I'm Manny Lattimore's father, she'll send someone to get him. Pierre said even here people acted as if I'm someone special. I told him no, again it's about respect, I schooled him on that already, he said and the amount of money that I'm paying to send Manny here, that gets respect too, right. I told him money doesn't buy respect, but money is power, I learned that from his grandfather, there's a difference.

Manny and another lady walked up, he asked is something wrong, why am I here, I told him there's nothing wrong, I just came here to tell him I have to go on a trip, for a few days, Frank will pick him up, be good while I'm gone. He asked me why Pierre is with me, I told him I'm going with him. Manny smiled, I know what's going on in his head, I told him it's just business so don't make anything out of it, I hugged him and told him I love him, and I'll call him every night.

He told me he loves me too, he walked over to Pierre and whispered something in his ear, Manny gave him a hug too, we left, I hate leaving him, we walked out, and Pierre kept smiling, I'm not going to even feed into that, he wants me to ask what Manny said to him.

We got into the car and went to the airport, we got there and boarded the jet, Pierre said he bets I miss all of this; it beats flying commercial planes doesn't it. I told him I can have the use of any Alexander jet anytime I want; I think when I get back Manny and I will take a weekend trip on the yacht his grandfather gave me, he knows the one he rented, and his grandfather bought.

Pierre said oh that old thing, he tried to pretend that what I said didn't bother him, I can see it on his face that it does and I'm loving it, the little arrogant spoiled brat, something does get to him. We were clear for takeoff, I just have to stomach him for 14h, but we'll make stops in between.

I got a text from Pierre saying it's going to be a long flight, can I talk to him, I didn't respond back, he got up and sat where I was sitting, he said why do I have to be such a bitch, I looked up at him and said boy don't call me out of my name, he needs to show me some respect, he said oh sorry I'm a son of a bitch, I just laughed. I told him I'll let him get away with this this one time.

Kid you have a mouth on you, all the money his family has can't buy respect, he said true, and stop calling him a kid, I asked him how old he is, he told me let's just say his balls dropped a long time ago. I said yeah, he's young if he can't even answer a simple question, he said fine he's twenty- seven, and I'm not much older than he is, I'm thirty-six, in gay years I'm old, but at least I'm talking to him. I said I'm thirty-five, he said so what's a year, but I accomplished a lot for a dude that didn't come from real money, I asked him what he meant by that, he said he knows what my dad's family did for a living, he respects that I didn't fall into that category.

 So, what's it like to kill someone, Pierre asked with a childish look on his face, I told him with a serious look on my face, I told him keep getting on my nerves he just may find out, he just laughed.

But James, I'm being serious now, I'm just wondering how your man got you, I mean you play tough but you're probably soft when it comes to family, and you probably even gave up the ass for your man am I right. You look like the type that would sacrifice for your man; even if you really didn't want to do it, I guess that's what some people call love, he told me don't ask him anything personal. That's if I want him to keep on talking to me, I said fine so let's talk about Manny, he looked at me. I told him come on, I know Manny, I didn't ask the kid does his papi have a huge dick, I can see that for myself.

James got up and went to the back room, I heard the door lock, it's going to be a long trip, but I'm going to make sure this trip brings us closer, and I can get that dick, once he gets my tight ass, he'll be begging me to marrying him,  at least I hope so, James is a hard man to figure out and Manny will be my son too. I bet James can fuck, he doesn't have to worry about me asking for the ass, I'm a bottom, I'm going to get that dick and a lot more. I'll be Pierre Alexander Barrington Lattimore.

James is just the man I need, he can calm my ass down, I fantasize about him fucking me, I never believed in love at first site, but I'm a believer now, because I'm falling for James. And little Manny would be my son too, I already love him, now I just have to get James on board, I'll stop acting like a kid and show him I'm a man, and I'll be a good man to him. I smiled thinking about James, EJ doesn't think James is ready to move on from Cecil, but Dyland thinks it's time James did, and I'm just the man to do it.