Catering with Benefits (2) - Second Course - 39. Max and Charles Buck's Night

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“But why can’t I come over and stay the night? You know I can’t invite you over here with Mum and Dad watching every move and I know Romel wouldn’t have a problem with it.”

“It’s not that, but I will be away tonight, Raj.”

“Oh, where are you going?”

“Just staying overnight with a friend.”

“Anyone I know?”

“No.”

“I don’t want to sound pushy, but if we’re boyfriends and you’re going away why am I not invited?”

“Raj, there’s something I need to tell you.”

“You’ve found someone else and you’re dumping me, is that it?”

“No, not at all, I want to be with you, but I have to do this tonight.”

“Have to do what, Juanito? I don’t understand why you are being so evasive.”

“If you’ll let me speak, I said there’s something I need to tell you.”

“Ok, go ahead.”

“Raj... tonight... I will be with a client.”

“What sort of client... wait... you’re working as a rent boy again?”

“Not in that way, it’s different.”

“How different; either your selling sex or you’re not, which is it?”

“I have taken on a new regular client. I’m not working the streets; this is a semi-permanent gig with only one man. He’s very rich and pays very well so I thought I should take the opportunity. If I make enough, I was planning to take you away for a short holiday.”

“You’re selling sex, while we are in a relationship. Is that right?”

“Yes, but you said you understood.”

“When did I say that, I certainly can’t remember agreeing to that.”

“When we met at Edward’s party and you asked me about my work, you said you could understand, and later you invited me to stay with you at your neighbours. So, I thought you accepted the situation.”

“The situation, as you put it, was that sex work was your past job and you were now working for Justin. I accepted you on that basis. And even if you believed I was cool with this arrangement, when were you going to tell me?”

“I was going to tell you, I was just waiting to see if the client was happy to keep me on.”

“How long have you been seeing this client?”

“I started three weeks ago.”

“So you had slept with this client before I stayed over last week and you didn’t tell me. You’re probably only telling me now because I caught you out.”

“I wasn’t sure if the client would keep me, so there was no point telling you if it didn’t work out.”

“And has it worked out?”

“It looks good, he seems happy with me.”

“I’ll have to think about it. I somehow feel dirty knowing I’m sharing your body with another man.”

“Everyone has a past, so good luck finding a virgin in this town.”

“That’s not what I mean and you know it.”

“I don’t know what to say Raj. I have a commitment to my client for tonight, so if you can let me do that, then we can talk it through in a few days.”

***

Max and Charles both met Craig and Justin at the door of their home in Bondi.

“Welcome boys, so glad you could come.”

“Now what can we get you boys to drink?”

They all settled own with their drinks and snacks on the small deck at the back of the house.

“This is a very comfortable home you have here” observed Craig “Have you been here long?”

“About forty years now.” replied Max,

“That long” said Justin in complete surprise “So how long have you been together?”

“Nearly fifty years.”

“How did you guys get together when you did not have social media or bars to meet?”

“In our case it was a bit of an accident.”

“Or an accident avoided” said Charles.

“That’s right Charles” said Max “Back in those days Hyde Park was a common place to meet other men. The best spot was by the Archibald fountain. Do you know that?”

“Yes of course” replied Justin “So what happened, how did you know who was gay and who not?”

“Well, even in those days we relied on what you now call gaydar, although we didn’t have a name for it then, it was just a feeling you got from observing the other men around the fountain. I was sitting on a nearby seat watching for men loitering around the fountain and waiting for one that took my fancy. While I was waiting I saw three men nearby that were walking around together and talking between themselves. But they did not strike me as being camp, as we were called then.”

“How did you know?”

“Firstly it was unusual for groups of men to hang around together. Usually men were alone until they found someone and then left the park quickly so as not to appear suspicious. Secondly these three had an air of trouble about them. They would be laughing one minute and then doing things like punching a fist into the other hand. That made me very worried.”

“So what did you think they were there for?”

“Trouble is the short answer. I was thinking they could either be undercover police trying to entrap men into making an approach to them but more likely they were just out for a bit of fag bashing. It was a popular sport back then.”

“Fuck me” exclaimed Justin.

“Nice choice of words.” replied Max “Anyway, while I was watching these blokes looking for a mark I saw Charles walking around the fountain. I had not made up my mind if I was going to approach him, he did not really seem my type. But then I noticed they seemed to be looking at him and pointing also. I stood up and walked closer to the fountain and was thinking of walking straight past and out of the park so that I would not get involved with the troublemakers. As I was walking past Charles I heard a noise behind me and someone said ‘get him’ but I did not know who they were talking about. I thought if I run they may chase me and I would be on my own. If it was Charles they were talking about should I help him. Figuring there might be safety in numbers I rushed towards Charles and hustled him away from the approaching trio and towards a couple of other men nearby. That meant we were then a group of four and the commotion attracted the attention of others who also came towards us. The trio ran right past us and left the park. I guess they felt outnumbered by then.”

“And?” asked Craig

“Well we went for a drink at the Marble Bar to calm our nerves and the rest, as they say, is history.”

“And you are still together all these years later?”

“Yes, and that’s really what we want to talk to you about. It will be our fiftieth anniversary in two months and we would like to have a special celebration.”

“Wow, that is really something worth celebrating” said Justin

“So are you asking us to cater for your celebration.” suggested Craig

“That’s right boys, but it won’t just be a party, we’re going to get married.”

“Wow! that is fabulous, it will be our first wedding, and I wouldn’t have thought our first would be for an older couple, if you don’t mind me saying so.” said Justin.

“Not at all. Now may I ask if you are a couple?”

“Yes, we have been together for three years now.”

“So you boys have not married yet.” asked Charles.

“No, I guess we have not thought about it really, and I am a bit surprised that gentlemen of your years would want to get married after all those years together”.

“It’s not just for young people you know. But I see what you mean.”

Max added “Well gentlemen of our age have seen the tough times and the better times and now the good times. Over the years we have joined protest groups, marched for our rights, lobbied those in power and generally fought for equality. So after all those efforts we owe it to those who fought alongside us and those who went before us to celebrate what has been won.”

“That’s a good way of looking at it” added Craig. “So have you set a date yet?”

“Yes we have. Now what we want from you boys is to cater for our wedding of course and also for a more intimate party beforehand. That will be a sort of bucks’ party, exclusively for our gay friends, so can you Justin, do something special for us. Do you get my meaning?”

“I am pretty sure I do. Let me think about it and I will let you know what I come up with.”

“That will be wonderful boys.”

***

As well as dealing with Juanito’s other job, Raj was also in need of a new home. His parents loved him dearly and did not question what he did outside their home as long as he told them when he was coming and going. He felt they must have worked out why Juanito stayed so many nights when he was cat-sitting for the Fletchers. However, he was so certain they would not accept him having a boyfriend stay over, that he did not want to even raise the subject with them. He saw moving out as his only option if he was going to have a relationship.

He had considered asking Juanito if he could move in with him, but abandoned that plan now. He did not want to look for a share house, as he had never left home before and the possibility of sharing with strangers almost terrified him. His next option was his sister Rani. She and Daniel lived in a two bedroom apartment, so he felt they would have room for him. Then when he thought about the amount of time Daniel spends away, due to his flying, he thought Rani might be happy to have some brotherly company. He decided to put that plan into action and then rethought about it. ‘Do I need a new home if I don’t have a boyfriend anymore? Of course I do, I won’t always be single... I hope.’

***

“I really want to try this Craig and I know you will object but I really can’t do it without your expertise.”

“So you told me how you want serve the client, but how do you imagine that you can achieve this?”

“You know that procedure we were talking about, would it work in reverse?”

“Yes, it could be done. I have done something similar, but for medical reasons.”

“So, physically it would work?”

“Yes, but I’m not too happy about it. I would have to take precautions and ensure complete hygiene.”

“Then is that a yes?”

“If I do this for you just this once, I hope you won’t want to make it a regular party trick.”

“Well, if you say it’s not a good thing to do then I will only do it just this once. I so like Charles and Max and I really want to give them a big surprise for their party.”

“OK, then just this once”

“Thanks Craig, I really appreciate your support. I couldn’t do it without your expert help and guidance. I’m sure it will be spectacular.”

***

When Craig and Justin rocked up to Max and Charles’s place for the pre-wedding party they were as excited as the, soon to be wed, couple. They had pulled out all stops and were prepared to give their new friends a fabulous night with a surprise ending. Justin had come up with a trick he had never done before. He started the night in black & whites and slowly stripped down over the course of the night. To make it even more special they made it a bit theatrical by re-creating the red wine incident. This time Justin set it up so that he had both hands full of glasses and spilled the red wine on himself as he bumped into one of the guests. He then asked the guest to remove his shirt for him. The elderly gentleman was thrilled to be asked and did it very slowly and deliberately. As he undid one button at a time, he looked at his friends and smiled. They responded by chanting ‘Get it off’. He quickly got into the spirit of the night and asked Justin if he could check out his muscles. Justin flexed his pecs and then said “Certainly sir, be my guest”. The rest gathered around and calls of ‘Me too’ were heard.

When he served the next course Justin was wearing his hotpants and this prompted yells of “Wow” and “let’s see more.”

“You’re a cheeky bunch” he said, and added, “You will have to work for it. I will return in a minute.”

He then left the room and returned still wearing the hotpants. He chose another guest and said “If you want to see more then you will have to remove the pants for me.”

“A pleasure” said the elderly gentleman, “But I may need some help,” He enlisted the help of another volunteer and between them they pulled down Justin’s hotpants to reveal his gold pouch. Justin then said, “If you reach inside, you may find a surprise.”

“Oh I don’t think it will surprise me young man, I’ve seen it all” said Bert.

“Just reach in and feel for yourself anyway.” He reached in and found a gold foil-wrapped object. “Now unwrap it.” Justin suggested.

To his surprise Bert found a set of balls and sac made of chocolate. Then Justin added “Look inside again and compare with the chocolate.”

“Oh bugger me,” said Bert “The chocolate is a copy of his.” he announced to the other guests, who were then all given their own chocolate.

Justin continued serving in his gold pouch for the rest of the evening. After food service the guests settled around the room drinking. Craig then asked if anyone would like Tequila shots. Most guests nodded yes so Craig asked Justin to serve the shots. He entered the room completely naked and carrying a small tray with shot glasses, a bowl of lemon wedges and a bowl of salt. He sat the tray down on a low table and asked the guests to gather round. He then pissed in each shot glass, to the utter amazement of all. He then asked for a volunteer to kneel before him.

“What’s your name young man?” Justin asked

“I’m Randy.”

“I’m happy for you but didn’t ask about your state of sexual arousal. I asked your name.”

“It’s true, my name’s Randy. My mother had a thing for Randolph Scott, the actor, and named my after him. She loved westerns in her younger days.”

Justin had no idea who Randy was referring to but carried on regardless. He dipped his cock in the salt, put it to the Randy’s lips, then pushed his cock inside his mouth and delivered him a direct shot of tequila. He removed his cock and put the lemon wedge to Randy’s lips. When he confirmed that he had indeed been given a shot of tequila, everyone else took a shot glass and downed their drinks in one.

There were mutterings around the room such as “How does he do it?” and “It’s not possible is it?”

Justin then asked if anyone would like a vodka shot. “Yes” was the unanimous answer, so Justin left the room to prepare for the next round of shots.

While Justin was away Charles asked Randy “That’s some sort of trick isn’t it? He must have a small tube running down the side of his penis.”

“Well I didn’t see it and he was right in my face, even in my mouth.”

“Are you sure you’re not so pissed you just didn’t notice?”

“You saw him piss in the glasses, did you see any tube or any other way of delivering the Tequila?”

“Maybe it’s under his penis, so it can’t be seen.”

“Ok Mr Smartypants, when he comes back you take a good look at his dick and let him piss in your mouth if you don’t believe me.”

“I might do just that. I haven’t had a dick that young in my mouth for over forty years. I look forward to it.”

“Hey! said Max. I’m seventy three and I reckon the kid’s no more than twenty five.”

“So what’s your point?” asked Charles.

“That means if you had a twenty five year old dick in your mouth forty years ago, then it wasn’t mine. I would have been thirty three.”

“So you’re better at maths than me.”

“I hope that’s all it is.” said Max, then kissed and hugged his, soon to be husband.

Bert said “Aint young love grand boys?”

Justin met Craig in the bathroom, emptied his bladder then lay on the floor so Craig could insert a catheter. Through the catheter Craig forced a mild saline solution to flush the bladder and then emptied Justin’s bladder back through the catheter. He removed the catheter and inserted a clean one. Then through that he injected a large syringe full of Vodka and immediately removed the catheter to return control of Justin’s bladder to him.

A few minutes later Justin returned to the party room where every guest was lined up, on their knees.

***

Romel and Edward were so concerned about Juanito’s behaviour, especially towards their friend, they decided action was needed. After chatting with Raj and confirming that Juanito was still selling his body for money they confronted him on one of the rare evenings he was at home. Romel started the conversation, as it was felt Edward might seem too confrontational and it would sound better coming from a family member.

“Juanito, we notice that you are out most nights, but not with Raj. Would you like to tell us where you go?”

“I don’t have to tell you everything I do. Who do you think you are?”

“Your cousin, who cares about you and also about our friend Raj.”

“So, Raj’s been talking to you behind my back.”

“We approached Raj because we suspected you were hiding something.”

“And what did your interrogation of Raj reveal?”

“That you are still doing prostitution. Is that true?”

“I do have a new client, but it’s not really any of your business.”

“Maybe, but can you tell us about this arrangement?”

“It’s supposed to be confidential. My client is a rich well known businessman and he doesn’t like his private life being made public. That was one of the conditions of the contract.”

“Contract?”

“Yes, that’s how these people do things. It’s not on paper but made clear verbally and witnessed by Andy.”

“Andy, our friend the jewellery designer.”

“Yes, but I shouldn’t have said anything about that.”

“So would this client be his boss, Price is it?”

“Yes, but don’t tell anyone else please, or I may be in breach of my agreement.”

Edward then entered the conversation “I’m glad you mentioned an agreement, because I thought we had an agreement, Juanito.”

“How’s that?”

“When we expressed our disappointment that you were working as a rent boy, and offered to help you get out of that, you agreed to our terms. Do you remember that?”

“Sort of, so what?”

“You have not kept by the agreement and yet we have given you so much. I’m very disappointed and frankly quite angry about it. You can’t continue like this. You’ll have to stop it immediately.”

“You can’t speak to me like that and tell me what to do; you’re not my father or even family.”

“That’s true I’m not related by blood, but let me unpack that statement of yours for you.”

“What does that mean?”

“Let me think now, what do fathers do for their sons. Number one they provide them with a loving home, a safe environment and wellbeing, check. Then they provide them with an education and pay for it where necessary, check. Fathers also ensure their children get a safe and secure job, check. And while their children may not always see it or appreciate it, fathers give them guidance and look out for their welfare, check.”

“What is your point Edward?”

“My point is that, as you say, I’m not your father, biologically or legally but I think both Romel and I have done very well by you as caring family members should. Furthermore we deserve some respect from you for all that we have done.”

“I agree with Edward” added Romel “and while your private relationships are your business, when it is with one of our friends, it becomes our business as well. Especially if you are not entirely honest with him.”

“Have you anything to say, Juanito?”

Edward interrupted “Before you answer, I want to say that college starts next week and I have to pay your first semester fees before then. Should I proceed?”

Juanito sat in silence, listening, until his phone beeped. “Can I check my phone?”

“Won’t it wait?” asked Edward “It’s only a text.”

Juanito looked alternately at Romel and Edward, then checked his phone.

“Can we talk about this tomorrow, I have to go now.”

“No, you fuckin’ well can’t go. What’s so important that you have to go before we resolve this matter?”

“My client wants me immediately.”

“Then I guess you only have two options. Do I need to list them for you?”

“No, I get it.”

“So, what are you going to choose, the money or the chance?”

***

“Hi Raj, it’s Juanito.”

“Yes, what do you want?”

“To talk to you.”

“I can’t now, I’m still working and Dad’s not in a good mood tonight, we’ve had a few difficult customers.”

“Can you come over when you finish work?”

“It’ll be a bit late, we probably won’t finish up here till 11.00.”

“Then you had better bring your toothbrush.”

****

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