Destinbury

"I can't promise you that I won't pull you into my arms, cup your very sweet ass in my hands and kiss you."

"I can top that, I can't promise you that I'll avoid anything with you in the future." Stopping for just a moment and as her smile grew, she said, "Yes, as I stand here right now, I can almost promise you that I won't exactly behave when I'm around you."

"Damn we're good together lady."

"We're so much better than just good, love. Now I'm going home and shower and lie on my bed in my darkened bedroom. I want to just lie back and replay all of your sweet words and what we've just shared."

"Just know that I'm not going to look at what we've created until you're here with me."

"Owen, just remember, we'll be playing with fire again."

"Yes we will, but we'll just have to content ourselves with little touches and sweet kisses. All with our clothes on...well let me think about that part," and she kissed him lightly and smiled.

"Oh wait, before I go, let's see if you have anything from X."

"You want to check that?"

"I do, because I think that's a fun mystery, and each time you get something there's that chance you'll pick up one a little clue."

"Let's just see then," and they went to the computer room.

Once again Molly was sitting next to Owen with her hand resting on his warm thigh as she stared at the monitor. "Maybe this will be the night you get a good clue."

"I'm trying to be optimistic, but I'm not doing well with that." But there was an e-mail from X waiting for him. "Well, here goes," and he opened it. "Hi Owen. Have you ever wished you could go back to some earlier point in your life? People who wish that usually want to undo something they're sorry for, and many of us have those moments; those events. But maybe there is a time; a point where instead of regretting you wish you would have done something you didn't do. Do you have any of those hiding in your past waiting to be pulled out of mental storage for reflection? I'm sure you do, and I'll confess I have those points in my past. We can't change those things though can we. No, but if we're lucky we learn as we go along. What are you learning lover? Well enough of this, see if you can figure out who I am with tonight's photos. Kisses to you."

"Nice note. She carries some strong feelings for you," Molly said as Owen clicked on the first attachment. "Oh, now that's well done. Nice use of mirrors. Like three photos in one. Nice tush, but of course you already know that about her."

"Very sexy and teasing, but still no damn clues. Nothing above the shoulders, and still no shots that help at all."

"Still, that's a nice photo, and give yourself time to think about what she wrote, and of course time to study the photo. Let's see the second one."

"Well damn," he said as he smiled and stared. Nice close up of her shaved vulvar area."

"You can say pussy, because that's what you were thinking and I don't mind. Nice vibrator too, probably, but then we can't see a lot of that can we."

"No we can't. You're being very open minded about this by the way."

"It's not me we're looking at, and I'm studying it in hopes I'll see something to help you. I don't get off on other women's parts."

"Well, there we have the latest installment of my frustrating mystery. So you get the feeling she knows me fairly well?"

"Quite well, but you know so many women, so that doesn't help all that much. I'll bet she'd rather it was you between her legs rather than that humming plastic gadget."

"I love it when you talk dirty."

"I'm going home boss. Keep me posted about Cliff and when you think you might be up...sorry, ready for his party."

"I'll get with you in a few days."

"See you sexy," and she left him staring at naked X.

Chapter Two Hundred Two

Taking a call late Friday afternoon, a man named Casey Watson, in a very efficient and well organized explanation, told Owen about a party he wanted to have, and it would involve the limo service, dinner, and almost everything else on Owen's list of options. But when Casey learned smoking wasn't allowed, Casey said, "Oh now Owen, there are always exceptions. Hell I'll toss in another five hundred to have your place cleaned."

"Sorry Casey, no exceptions to that rule."

"That's going to cost you a very profitable party my friend."

"Sorry we can't do business then Casey, but that's how it must be. No smoking on property."

"Not even outside then."

"That's right."

"Well okay, but maybe I'll call in a couple of weeks to see if you're willing to reconsider."

"I'll welcome your call Casey, but I won't change my mind."

"Nice talking to you," and that ended Owen's chance of what could have been the most outlandishly expensive and profitable party he'd likely ever have.

Owen had dinner with Dan and Alana Friday night, and as usual they wanted to hear the details of the last party, and Owen shared those stories with them. But he left out all of what happened with Russell and none of the details about what he and Eva shared beyond half innocent teases. He did show them the photos of X and they teased him for what they called obsessing over her. When he had lunch with Kathy and Perry Saturday. He told them the same stories and left out the same parts of the party, and shared the same photos of X with them too, but as before, they couldn't think of anybody that might be naked X. "No rings or jewelry of any kind to help you," Kathy said studying the latest images. Very sexy photos though."

"I agree, but damn..."

She smiled and said, "Yes, I can see she gets to you."

"That she does."

"And Char still goes naked?" Perry asked.

"Oh yes, sexy Char still goes naked. She's really into that, and I make sure I encourage her."

"I should hope so. Anything exciting from any of the others? Kate or Stephie or June or any of them?"

"It's been very quiet, with all of them. Well Kate has a boyfriend of sorts, but I don't know about Stephie. June has been busy with something so I haven't heard much from her."

"Without those parties then, your life could get pretty boring."

"It would certainly slow down. Even now, and even with working three days a week, I have plenty of free time."

"And you're making good money with the parties."

"I'm making very good money with the parties, but turned one potentially very profitable party down," and he explained about Casey and the smoking ban.

"That Casey must have a really bad smoking habit."

"I guess so, but I just don't want burn marks on the furniture or the smell of old smoke all over the house. I used to smoke, so I know what I'm talking about."

"I remember when you were smoking. At one point you proclaimed you would never quit."

"I got that dumb ass stubbornness out of my head, and none too soon."

"So what kind of party, did he get into any of that?"

"Some. I wouldn't provide the wait staff, because he'd have his own women, or rather, as he called them, his aides. Something like eight guys and eight women, but he was ready to spend some serious money. I doubled my security deposit on him just because of how he sounded to me. I want to be damn sure any damages caused by him will be covered."

"Smart move."

"Oh, and without even thinking it through, I told him I would have to provide security, so that would be added to his tab. He just said fine."

"What did you mean by security?"

"I had this sudden vision of a burly guy dressed in black perched on a bar stool behind the bar. Visible to all but discreetly placed."

"Damn, not a bad idea maybe."

Owen got a call, and saw that it was Kate, so with Kathy and Perry's blessing, he answered it. "Hey Bro," she said brightly.

Smiling across the table at his friends, he said, "Hey Sis, I'm having lunch with Perry and Kathy, so keep this moderately clean."

"I'll think about it. Guess where I am?"

"Sis, with you, guessing that would be an exercise in futility."

"You're being abusive yet again. Okay, so don't guess. I'm sitting across from Mom and Dad. I came home."

"Well damn, that's great, did you just get there?"

"A couple of hours ago. Let's see, Linda says to tell you she thinks you're still hot. Ginger and Lori are waving and saying hi, Mom and Dad say hi and Dad says he'll be calling you toward the end of next week."

"Thanks and hi to all down there. You can't speak freely of course, but all is basically okay?"

"It really is. That's it for now, but I just wanted to give you something to think about."

"You're doing that. Love to all of you."

"Oh, I talked to Nila the other day."

"Well you're best friends, so that doesn't surprise me."

"I haven't seen a lot of her over the last couple of weeks. Anyway, she said to tell you hi when I talked to you. She knows I'm down here and knew I'd be calling you."

"She doing okay?"

"Yeah, she seems fine. Oh, you were going to let me know about X, what's the latest there?"

"The latest is more sexy photos, but not one damn hint of who she is. Keep your ears open in case it's Linda, Ginger or Lori pulling a prank on me."

"You may be onto something there and I'll be listening. Later Bro."

"Bye Sis," and he put his phone away and then told Kathy and Perry about Kate being home at last.

Kathy was smiling as she said, "That's great, but consider this. You have your dad's party, so does Kate come to that? Think porn actors gathering and Kate hangs around the bar with you."

"Oh no, she won't be invited. This will be a closed party for the actors and their friends not our family."

"But you get to watch everything."

"Damn right I do."

Chapter Two Hundred Three

Owen was fully enjoying his escape from sex, parties and his photography, and even after just a week of near seclusion he was feeling more refreshed. He and Molly had shared a couple of sweet hours together as they reviewed the photos the two of them had created. As expected, those hours together really tested their resolve to avoid run away intimacy. But they did survive, and that was something of a turning point for Owen. He realized that just maybe he really didn't have to try to bed every appealing woman he met. But after sharing that with Molly he also told her as they studied her photos, "Maybe I'm just getting old," and she slapped his arm.

"You're a very long way from getting old. More discriminating would be much more likely. Besides, that thought makes me feel even sexier. Here you are in the midst of your transformation and yet you show me in many ways that you want me in your bed."

"You know I do and I always will."

"Damn you're good for my self image."

That night was more proof to Owen that just maybe he was getting a little much needed self control in his life.

Then Wednesday, after only ten days of his hiatus from all things sexual, Cliff called him asking, "Ready to set a date for my party?"

Taking a deep breath, he said, "Sure, what are you thinking?"

"A Saturday night of course, and about a month from now."

"That would work, so say one month from Saturday?"

"Put it on your calendar."

"I'm sure you won't mind working with Molly, but of course either her or me will be fine."

"I'm ready to work with a good looking woman anytime. Oh, and if you don't mind, your mom and I will come up the Friday evening before the party."

"Of course I don't mind, that would be great."

"Okay. Owen, you know that Kate came home right?"

"I do know and that's fantastic. How did the visit go?"

"Pretty much like when you came home. A little awkward at first, but it didn't take long for the hugs, tears and then smiles. Like with you, we have some ground to cover with her."

"I'm happy for all of us then Dad."

"We are too. Talk to you soon I'm sure."

"You bet. Bye Dad," and Owen smiled as he put the phone down. The party business would be up and running again in just over a month, and he would be refreshed and ready, but he was glad that he had Molly to take a lot of that burden from his shoulders.

Then Kate called and it took her half an hour to tell him all about her going home and seeing all of the cousins again. Then he was just settling down when Molly called. "Hey, just had a nice chat with Cliff. So the date is set and you're putting that ball in my court? Really?"

"Why not?"

"I can do that of course, but it's a little awkward in a way."

"Guess how awkward that's going to be for me."

"I see your point. Okay my sexy boss, I'll take good care of him."

"Don't let him get too close to you or he might try to take good care of you."

"He's just like you stud, he loves to flirt and have fun. Okay, I'll keep you up to date of course."

"Thanks Molly."

"What have you gotten from X over the last couple of days?"

"More of the same. Damn sexy photos, and another major tease with her vibrator, but still no clues."

"If you weren't enjoying her so much I'd feel sorry for you."

"I guess I must have a masochistic streak in me."

"You just may be right. Night Owen."

"Night sexy."

With so many calls in one evening, Owen didn't even check his caller I.D. before he said, "This is Owen."

"Hi, it's Nila."

She couldn't see his smile as he told her, "Hi, this is a nice surprise."

"How are you doing?"

"Pretty well, and you? Is life being as good to you as you deserve?"

Nila softly told him, "Life is being good to me, and probably more so than I deserve. I talked to Kate earlier and learned that she finally went home."

"I just learned that too, and I talked to Dad. It sounds like their visit went pretty well."

"With the bounce I heard in her voice, I got that impression. How are the parties doing?"

"Very well, but I've suspended them for awhile. Well for another month in fact. I just needed a break from everything."

"I can certainly understand that."

"Nila, what are the chance we could talk over coffee like we mentioned at one point?"

"Chances are very good. Could I come there, or would you prefer someplace in town?"

"Here would be fantastic. Have you had dinner?"

"I have, but if you need time..."

"No, I'm good. I'll have the gate open."

"See you soon Owen."



Chapter Two Hundred Four

Owen opened his door, and he and Nila stood there smiling and just looking at each other until she stepped inside. He kissed her lightly and told her, "Nila, you look fantastic. You've even lost weight."

"You can see that? I've only lost seven pounds."

"I don't think you needed to, but yes I can see it."

"You're looking great too."

"Thanks. Something from the bar rather than coffee?"

"Something from the bar would be perfect." As they went on through the house she said, "I called Kate on the way over here and told her I was coming to see you, but she wouldn't believe me at first."

"Why not?"

"I don't know. She and I really haven't seen a lot of each other lately."

"What would you like to drink? Oh wait, let me give you a taste of my favorite."

"Whisky?"

"No, I know you're not big on anything in that category." She watched him pour for them, and then sitting next to each other on barstools, they talked. Simple and superficial things at first, but that changed slightly when she asked him, "How is that woman working out that you hired?"

"Molly. She's fantastic. Full of great ideas, resourceful, and the clients love her."

"Then you made a good choice. Easy to work with too I would guess."

"Very easy, and the more we do, the more I just turn things over to her and she keeps me abreast of everything. Oh, and get this, we'll be having a party for Mom and Dad and all of their friends in just over four weeks, mostly people from what he calls the industry."

"The porn industry?"

"That's right. I know, it's going to be weird, but I have a plan. If things get too awkward I'll retreat to my office and leave Molly to deal with everything."

She smiled as she told him, "That's mean. That would have to be so awkward for her too."

"It could be, but we'll make those decisions as things progress and Molly talks more with Dad."

"I don't think I want to even ask about what they might do to have fun at a party."

"Same here, but one thing they'll do is have a projection system set up and they'll show old clips of some of them."

"Oh God Owen, Molly can't be watching porn and still be able to perform her duties, whatever they might be."

"Like I always do, she'll stay close to the bar, so she won't have to watch porn clips unless that's what she chooses to do."

"Would she watch them?"

"I seriously doubt it...well beyond a brief glimpse to satisfy her curiosity maybe."

"But what about your parents?"

"They plan to keep a low profile. Enjoy seeing their friends have a great time kind of thing."

"So does that mean they'll...you know, not participate?"

"Right. Nila, if there was any chance they could get into any of the action, I wouldn't even be around. I'd turn the house over to them for the evening. I've already seen and done too many things that I never should have gotten involved in."

"I don't know what to say to that."

"Nila, good, bad, wild or mild, the party will be what it is, but I'll have nothing to do with the party goers. Either here at the bar or in my office is where you'll find me. When it's over, Mom and Dad will go to their room, the visitors will leave, the place will be picked up and the staff will leave. I'll be tired so minutes later I'll be in my room and hopefully in bed."

"I really like your new favorite by the way, but straight tequila could be very dangerous in a wild party setting."

"Art is very good about keeping tabs on me and doesn't hesitate to nudge me if I'm over indulging."

"What else do you have lined up?"

"Halloween party that promises to be quite profitable, complete with limo service to get the partiers safely to their hotel so they can sleep off the booze before they head home, some four hours away."

"An adults only Halloween party has the potential to get pretty crazy I'm sure."

"We'll sure find out. Want to be here to observe?"

"Me?"

"Sure, why not. We won't be part of the entertainment or the festivities, but just maybe we'd have fun watching the others. Free entertainment is how I think of it."

"Will you accept I'll think about that?"

Smiling he nodded and said, "Of course. You don't even have to decide until that night actually. You'd meet Molly of course, and I think you'd like her."

"I'm sure I would," she said, but she wasn't exactly being honest with him.

"Here's an interesting thing that's going on. I have a mystery woman sending me naked photos. Very sexy, steamy photos. I call her X."

"Just X? You don't recognize her?"

"I've never seen her face, so no, I don't have a clue who she is. No familiar background, no jewelry, no nothing."

"You don't recognize her shape or size or...well anything about her?"

"She even shaves her mound, so there is no clue there. I only know one other woman that totally shaves, and it isn't her. It's a fun mystery, but it's been driving me nuts. I showed them to Dan and Alana, and of course Perry and Kathy and...I'm not sure who else, to..."

"You showed those photos to all of...to everybody?"

"Sure, I wanted to see if they had any ideas of who she might be, but no luck there either."

Nila emptied her glass and then helped herself to what was left in Owen's glass before she looked at him saying, "Oh God I wish you hadn't done that."

"Nila, you're not saying that..."

"Yes, that's me, and...oh Owen, all of your...our friends have seen me totally...oh shit. The vibrator pictures. Please don't tell me those too."

Turning more toward her and almost staring, he said, "Oh damn it Nila, yes, those too. I'm sorry honey. I'm so sorry, but I was so sure it wasn't you. You don't shave...well you didn't shave down there, and...who took the photos?"