A big one, for me. As chapters go, I usually write more scene-style, like in tv-episodes. Well, this was a big scene, nice and meaty. The next one will be rather small. But you'll get to go into the psyche of both of these guys, see what makes em tick. Enjoy! 🙃
--==Mitchell’s POV==--
Tom dug into his meal with relish, savoring the salmon.
“This is very good,” he commented, taking a sip from his wine, “great choice.”
“Thank you. Glad you like it.”
“Still collecting fine wine?” he inquired, nodding to his glass.
Confirming that with a nod of my own, I also noticed that he alternated between the wine and water. Responsible drinker?
“Yes.”
“Still a wannabe connoisseur, huh? That drove Taylan up the wall, I remember.”
Peopl
This story is definitely more meaty for these two. You'll find out lots of stuff in the coming chapters.
I do feel I have to mention that so far, I've posted without edits/beta reading. Some changes might occur, once those come in. I'll mention that, then.
Aww, thank you. A follow-up story was in the cards for a while, I did have an idea for it but it never came to fruition. That was years ago, though and it wasn't really enough to fill 5 pages. But one never knows.
--==Mitchell’s POV==--
Our host took us to a somewhat secluded spot in a corner, hidden away behind some big plants and once we were seated, handed us menus. “I’ll be right back to take your order. Would you like another drink?”
“Do you have a wine list?” Tom asked her. From the small stack in her arm she handed him one. “And a pitcher of water, please. Thanks.”
When she left, he took another sip of his drink, and then looked at me over the rim of his glass.
“So how are we
Thank you! You have no idea how much fun I'm having with these characters, especially giving them the depth they deserve. I just hope everyone enjoys reading it as much as I do writing it. Then it's goal accomplished. 😀
I know, right! Re-read it for stuff I needed in Part III, references and such? It had me cringing at times. I dunno where my head was at, in 2011 (wow, 12 years ago!) but he's pretty one-dimensional. Which if why I'm writing Part III.
I was looking for some that needed redeeming, and Mitchell definitely was one of them.
Taylan will be here, still, in some form. You just keep on reading...and try to trust me. I'll promise you LOL's and there's even one chapter that will have you spit your drink at the screen, if you were to take a sip at that exact moment.
--==Tom’s POV==--
When Kit called me, I figured it was either one of two things; he wanted to get together for a drink and touch base, which we did frequently enough, or he was calling to ask me to babysit the boys; he knew I enjoyed that. Much to my surprise, it was neither…
We spoke about the usual things first; the kids, Mischa, daily life stuff he knew I liked to hear about. There was always something to yap about. Then he pretty quickly steered to the reason he was calling.
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Very true. To make up for his flawed persona, I'm fleshing him out in the third part of this saga. I always felt him to be the least developed of the characters, in need of redemption.
Thank you! Oh, you're gonna love what's coming! I sure do, it's such a fun thing to write! Lots of recognition in parts. Well, for me. And weaving in all sorts of fun details. I'm enjoying this one.
2022 - Summer
Taking exit 42B from the San Diego Freeway, I turned right to drive into Redondo Beach, following the autonavigator as it directed me. I was heading toward the new HQ offices of BSL Communications. This would actually be my first time visiting there since the company moved here a week ago from Santa Ana, where I’d begun twenty two years ago.
Having handed over the reins to my son Kit, back in 2019, some six months before Covid-19 hit the world, a lot has changed. Deeming
--==Mitchell’s POV==--
Nicky, Kit’s assistant, waved to the double doors at the far end of her office as soon as I walked in, having been halted by several employees on the way up, inquiring how I was doing. These days I don’t mind the question anymore, especially from people I don’t see too often; it’s genuine interest, not an automated greeting or response.
There were many new faces but I recognized a few older ones like Kelly, still head of HR. I spent fifteen minutes talking to her