Tragedia Et Amor - 32. Chapter 32

Monday was our first day back at work, and I followed Quinn out to my truck. Tanner had taken the other two out shopping and to look around. They were upstairs making dinner now. And after dinner, I would move everyone up to my office area in our bedroom to talk. I’ll start with my background, I think. I sighed softly, making Quinn reach over to pat my arm on the center console as I wheeled the truck into our spot. And why did we have the truck when the offices were just down on the second floor? Because I wanted to pop over to the beach for a cruise to clear my head before we went home. Someone was standing in the window of the family room and saw us come in. Assuming they knew it was my truck.

An hour later, I was sitting behind my desk as I looked at my four husbands. My thoughts drifted for a minute as I gave myself a refresher on how I got to this point. Thinking maybe I moved too fast with Jules and Ryan, or maybe not fast enough. It was irrelevant, as I loved them all in some way. They effectively fell into two classes. The pure subs of Tanner and Ryan and the switches of Quinn and Jules. The only difference in the latter grouping is Jules only dominates his family, not ours, like Quinn does. At least not yet. He may still.

“As I told Quinn. I’ll tell all of you. I called my mother to talk about the business. She said what I already knew. That it was my decision on what I want to do with the company.” I stopped and looked over their heads at the level of the bookshelf that has my photos on it. Tanner glanced back to see what I was transfixed on and looked back. His saddened eyes told me he knew what I was going to say next. I pushed my chair back and stood to walk over to the shelf. My hand caressed the picture of my dad.

“When I was injured and my father was killed,” I started to the room in general. “I fought with my uncle and mother to keep the dive shop going. Even designed the idea to enlarge it. Built the new sales business with a large internet presence. The monies and real estate we received from insurance and the court settlement were invested in 1997. Timing played a role in growing everything to the wealth we have today. It paid for everything I have today. This building and property with the dive operations here. The warehouse and dive operation down by Port-A. The campgrounds I own or the condos and homes I either built and sold or own and rent. It all came from that fateful day my father died.” I turned and moved to the windows to look out over the marina and channel. “When I talked to Quinn this afternoon, I came to my own decision. I am liquidating most of my free real estate holdings here in Texas. Meaning any of the houses and condos I own that I rent out. The unit in Port-A we used to live in with be converted back to two units. I will keep the original and sell the one below us.” I nodded to myself as I turned and looked at my husbands that had turned in their seats to look at me. “I make this decision for a lot of reasons. Mostly because I don’t want to be tied down if I decided to move. This process will not take place overnight. It will take months, probably a year, to complete, if not more. I am also going to look for management to take over operations of the dive shop businesses. I will run it by direction from… where ever I happen to be. So that brings me to the four of you. I want to hear your thoughts. Hear what you want to do. Mind you. I will not take it kindly if you just want to blindly follow me where ever I decide to go.” I said. Jules’ head lowered, as he wouldn’t look at me. Quinn, as always, gave me a nod in support.

“I will take our conversation to heart. You are correct in your thoughts that the liquidation will take a long time. You could even get things ready and push them at higher prices during the peak season. I will also check if we have anyone in the house that could run the Foundation without daily input from us. As far as following you. Breaking my nose didn’t stop me,” which caused Jules and Ryan to look between us in confusion. Quinn waved it off with a look that said he would tell them later. “So I think you know I will go where you go and I could run the Foundation from anywhere there is an Internet connection.” Quinn said. I gave him a half smile as I nodded.

“Thank you baby, and thanks for chasing me all those years.” I said, as he rose and gripped me in a hug. Reaching up to give me a peck on my lips.

“Jules. You are thinking too much.” I said softly as Quinn went back to his seat. When he looked up at me, I knew I was right. “I need you to forget everything you are thinking and tell me what your plans are in Provincetown.” I said, and Quinn understood my train of thought.

“You know that you have very little to do with this decision. You are only one fifth of the family.” Quinn said. I smiled on in pride as his words had the correct effect on Jules. He was now thinking. Putting it all together, that this decision isn’t going to be mine alone, even if it will be my finances that drive it in the end.

“I just feel that you are dropping everything you built for me… and Ryan. It’s what you wanted to remember your dad by.” He stopped when my hand flew up.

“I created the Foundation to work out those half-baked ideas me and dad had. Selling the businesses would be nothing more than a hassle. I can always create more businesses. As for you and Ryan. Yes. You do figure into my decisions. Just like Quinn and Tanner do. I spoke to Quinn today because he has the most to lose by leaving Texas. His father and brother are here. My mom moved up to Colorado to be closer to my grandma. Tanner only has his sister and I am sure she would jump at a chance for free room and board when she visits.”

“Yes. She. Would.” Tanner dragged out slowly. Making us laugh.

“But understand Jules. And you too Ryan. I see what you are doing and I will try my best to help you both, as I am already helping Ryan and Agnes. I know you think you might be causing me some sort of hardship, but you are not. You are loved, and that love extends to all of you. I will do what I think is necessary to demonstrate that love and help each of you.”

“And you know. I love you and will follow you anyplace you want to go… so I guess that means you need to spank me or something,” Said Tanner with his cocky grin he gets when he is happy. I let the evil sounding chuckle slip out as I locked eyes with him. Making him squirm in his chair.

“So, does this mean we will all live together in Provincetown?” Asked Ryan.

“I don’t think so. Jules won’t be. He’ll live with his family and visit as needed. I figured since you were watching over your grandmother, you would be doing the same thing. Where, up there, are we going to live? I don’t know yet. That, too, will take a while to work out. I have a lawyer down in Wellfleet that I’ll need to discuss things with.” My eyes move to Jules. “Maybe I’ll need to hire out Landon for some part-time exploration in the online town records.” I said which Jules gave me a nod of approval. “That being said. Just to clarify the relationship with Jules. It is just that. A relationship with Jules. His family has already been warned, and one of them spanked, of the consequences of me getting involved in their affairs.”

“You did that to display that discipline will be painful and swift. Not that they weren’t already afraid of you since you tamed me, as Mama Ruiz called it.” Said Jules with a knowing smirk.

“I did. But you both deserved it. And you both knew it at the time.” I said in my commanding tone. Jules bowed his head with acceptance of that fact.

“Nice try, Jules,” Said Quinn as he patted his shoulder.

“So I ask you again, Jules. What do you want?” This time I used the commanding tone as I wanted to hear his answer.

“It would be nice if you were there at least part of the year for a longer period. Maybe once a month, too.” He said slowly. “Someone I can talk over things. Help me make decisions. Grow my businesses.” His grin grew. “Have a wonderful husband to make love to me once in a while and hold me tight afterwards.” That received the response it demanded as I walked over and kissed him passionately.

We hashed ideas that I drew out of Jules and the rest of them for over an hour before I said I would take everything under consideration. Quinn understood I wanted to talk to Eric about my choices and I also wanted to ask if he would buy my and mom’s fifty percent of the condo complex. Or maybe just my twenty-five percent ownership if I decide I want to sell my portion. Business brokers will also be discussed. They left to go watch a movie down in the family room while I dialed Eric’s number. It was only 8:30 pm, after all. He should still be awake. The phone rang 8 times before it picked up.

“Hey Orion. Hang on, Eric is just getting out of the pool.” Said his new boyfriend.

“Thanks Logan. How are you doing?”

“Good. Running around like crazy. How is the happy family doing? I heard you received the ocean area designation from the government. Congrats on that.”

“Thanks Logan. Everyone is doing good. We increased the family by 2. We are five now.” I wasn’t even finished saying the words, and he was already telling Eric. Who I heard in the background.

“Hi ‘O’. What’s this I hear you are five now?”

“Hey Eric. Yeah. We went up to Provincetown for a week and I left with live souvenirs that I need to return this coming Sunday. We are thinking about moving up there. Part time anyway. Do you have time to answer some questions?”

“Sure kiddo. Shoot.”

“I am thinking of selling off some of my holdings here in Texas. I’ll keep the original condo unit after I have it returned to what it was. I’ll sell mom’s and the one below us as well as the other 5. I’m going to dump the houses too. The business, meaning the dive shops and warehouse I’m still up in the air on. Quinn said he could run the Foundation from anywhere with an Internet connection…”

Two hours later, I said goodbye to Logan and Eric. Promising to keep them in the loop. Eric made the suggestion that I could switch my condo for his and he would pay me the difference in cost. He would also buy out either the fifty or twenty-five percent ownership if I really wanted to do that, and he was sending down a list of business brokers. He also told me how to evaluate the business to come up with a sales price. Then we got into the story of how we picked up Ryan and Jules. My very own Norse God. I even sent them pictures I had on my phone. And all the things they want to do up there. It was a nice conversation, and I was happy to talk to both of them. Logan is certainly a better boyfriend than the last one he had. I never liked him. Changing into my robe, I headed down to the hot tub.

Quinn

I watched as Orion came down the stairs in his robe. He was on autopilot, as his mind was running into overdrive. I nudged Jules as I stood. Taking off my clothes. Tanner and Ryan did the same after they saw Orion. We followed him into the hot tub. I put Jules on his left leg and I had the other. Orion was so far gone from this world in his own thoughts that he didn’t even acknowledge us.

“Baby.” I said softly. His immediate response seemed to shock Jules as he focused on us. Almost like he was getting ready to go predator again. I tilted my head as I looked at him. He smiled and shook his head no.

“I talked to Eric and Logan. They say hello to all of you and a welcome to the family to Jules and Ryan. I’ll talk to them about Hawaii later. For now. Eric gave me a lot to think about. He is also going to trade condos with us and pay me the difference in price for ours down in Port-A. He’ll also buy out my interest or mom’s and mine. Which ever way I want to go.”

“What does that mean?” Asked Ryan.

“Good question. Although the condos are owned by individuals, the property is owned by Eric, my mother and I. He is going to work out the current value of my 25 percent. Should work out at around 3 million. Not bad considering we now have no money into the property. When we sold the units during construction, we covered our entire cost of the loans and made a profit. Although Eric provided most of the money, we provided money and the property. If this was a regular apartment building, that number would probably have been 4 or 5 times that. Anyway, he’s sending me more information.” I paused and nobody interrupted me. “Circling back to Hawaii. What is everyone doing in February of next year?” I asked. Jules and Ryan just looked at me, confused.

“Eric is Orion’s mentor, and he is friends with us. He’s been guiding Orion’s investments since day one. They own a place out on Molokai and have invited us to fly out with them. Orion would just have to fly the two of you here and we would meet them in Houston to fly out with them… and my understanding is it’s a large VIP aircraft. About 20 of us will be going out in a modified Boeing 737. First Class all the way.” Said Quinn.

“At this point. I’m not sure, but if we can, then I would like to take all of my husbands.” I said before I stretched my arms, then reached out and pulled Jules to me. He floated over and laid on me. Head on my shoulder as I rubbed his back.

“Work out your numbers on the food cart project and send them to me, baby. Let’s see if it makes sense from an outsider’s point of view.” I said before I kissed him. Then I noticed I had Ryan and Tanner working on my legs. “As well. Let’s work out some training for Ryan and his new drivers. And could they sub contract to you? Use Claire to provide the scheduling and such. You get ten percent and the rest goes to Ryan.” I said, as Ryan smiled up at me. Jules turned his back to me and let me hold him against my chest as he spoke.

“Is that good for you, Ryan? We can get together and work out a deal on repairs, too. Alan is pretty good at that. Jacob helps too when he has time, but usually he’s building something.” Jules said before Ryan started talking about everything. I just listened before I called for a stop. I just wanted to go to sleep tonight.

* * *

I was comfortable. Quinn was half on top of me as I laid half on top of Jules’ back. Ryan was on Tanner’s chest with Jules’ head on Tanner’s shoulder. The sun was just coming up as I tried to maneuver out from under Quinn. That caused Jules to roll and pull me tight to him, as Quinn snickered behind me before moving. Allowing me to lift myself away from Jules’. His eyes cracked open. Just enough to find his target as he pulled me to his lips. It was slow. Full of love before he let me pull back with a smile.

“Now you can get up, baby.” He said sleepily as his eyes closed again. I sighed softly before I put my mouth to his ear.

“Love you too, baby.” I whispered before I let my tongue take a swipe at the outer ridge of his ear as I pulled away to kiss Quinn before I stood. Heading for the bathroom and then down to the kitchen. I was starting to crack eggs into a bowl as Tanner strode in, hugging me from behind. To be followed seconds later by Ryan. Both were swinging in the breeze as they walked around the kitchen, setting the breakfast table. Pouring juices. I heard the patter of feet coming across the kitchen before I was pulled back. Quinn’s arms wrapped around me as Jules dropped in front of me. Tanner chuckled as he stepped over to take over the stove as Ryan joined Quinn in the hug. Crushing him between us. I sighed contentedly at the love my family had. I didn’t even grab Jules’ head. I just let him do it his way. He didn’t swallow, but kissed Quinn. Transferring my load to him, then Tanner before Ryan. When he was finished, he gave me a sheepish grin.

“It’s such a nice load first thing in the morning. I wanted to share it with my husbands.” He said. My hand reached out and caressed his cheek.

“They call you a bad boy, but I know you are a good boy deep down and you are loved by your husbands because of it. I am proud of you, Jules. And I love you.” The softness and love in my voice weren’t missed by anyone as we joined in a group hug. But we had to get to work today. Tanner was taking them out this morning and after lunch Quinn was coming back to take them out too. I was taking them with me to one of the platforms tomorrow. We would be gone most of the day, and Eric was bringing Logan down for dinner. He had a restaurant picked out. They would overnight here and drive back up Thursday after lunch. We had paperwork to take care of. I’ve decided to sell my share of the complex and we needed to work out the plan to shift our belongings down in Port-A between the condos.

Quinn

It’s Thursday morning, and it was a late night last night with Eric and Logan. They were a blast and had drawn Ryan and Jules into our conversations. It also looks like everyone will be going to Hawaii in February. Eric said there was no problem with that. More importantly. The aircraft is coming out of Maine and could stop at Barnstable to pick up Jules and Ryan as it was stopping in Chicago, too. Flying them to Houston with the other people that were coming from Maine. They would get here the day before we leave. Giving us the night together before flying to the islands. Orion had a folder that Eric had given to him when he arrived. Not an open folder, but one of those that has the slots in the front and back to hold the documents. He also disappeared after we went to bed. I saw the office light on and left him to it. It was probably about the items he was selling to Eric. When he finally came to bed, he slipped in on the outside, away from us. Probably not to disturb anyone. I shifted out from behind Jules and laid on Orion’s side. A light kiss on his neck as he placed his arms around me. He didn’t speak but placed a kiss on the top of my head. I waited and surprisingly fifteen minutes later, his breathing slowed and his body slacked. He fell asleep as I smiled and cuddled in to join him last night. I pushed my thoughts of the warmth of being against Orion out of my head as I lifted out of bed. Our other husbands had left the bedroom already as I padded down the stairs.

Tanner had made breakfast, and they were just finishing their plates as I made a round of the table for kisses and hugs before making myself a plate. I glanced at Ryan, motioning with my chin towards the stairs. He grinned as he excused himself. Watching that cute ass as he climbed the circular stairway to the next level and beyond as I chewed my food.

“Did he say anything when he came to bed last night?” Asked Tanner.

“No. He was asleep in fifteen minutes’ though. So that was a good sign. Not much tossing and turning, either.” I looked up at the muffled sound that emanated from up stairs and smiled. “Let them have some alone time this morning.” I said, turning a thoughtful look to Jules. “He’s going to fuck you today out on the platform. Make sure you take lube with you. He’ll probably use Ryan to loosen you up first.” He nodded to me as I thought about it and nodded to myself. “Up Tanner.”

30 minutes later, Tanner stepped out of the shower with Jules as I warmed Orion’s breakfast. He held Ryan close as they came down the stairs. Ryan had his cute, I’ve been thoroughly fucked look. Probably the slow gentle fuck he sometimes does to me or Tanner as we make love. Ryan sat him down and took over the kitchen duties. Orion sniffed the air and smiled at me.

“You’ve been busy.” He said as I smiled.

“Yes. I fucked our Jules as he fucked Tanner. We all found it enjoyable. I’m sure you will mark your territory later out on the boat to cover my scent.” I said with my half smirk. He grinned at me.

“I knew there was a reason I loved you so much.” Orion said as he pulled me onto his lap. Holding me tight to his chest as he ate. His head jerked to see the newcomers. Jules walked naked in all his glory into the kitchen, with Tanner right behind him. They both came to kiss Orion before sitting down to join the conversation. They were gone 30 minutes later, then Tanner and I went to work for the day.

Jules

We had been on the platform talking with the research crew for over an hour as Ryan and I looked around. I had some ideas I wanted to talk to Orion about. They were pushed to the back of my mind as we went down the steps to the floating platform and one of the researchers pulled open a cover before lifting the tray of oysters out of the bubbling water. He proceeded to show us the airlift system that aerates the water as it pumps it up over the trays. My mind went into overdrive as I asked questions. Orion and Ryan were smiling the entire time as I dominated the conversation. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Orion nod more than once. Stuck in his own thoughts as he whispered the occasional question to Ryan.

It was heading for lunch time and Orion was letting Ryan drive the boat back towards Galveston. Simple as you only had to follow the navigation screen and watch for objects in the water. Orion had the speed set at 50 percent on three engines. I really liked this all aluminum boat he had built for him years ago. I knew what was coming when his hand was held out for me. My shirt lifted off and my hands placed on the bar above our heads. My shorts and underwear dropped to the deck as he stepped up behind me. Hands wandering my body as his hard cock rubbed against my ass crack. He produced a bottle of lube and proceeded to lube my ass before he lubed his cock.

“Don’t let go of that bar, my good boy,” He said huskily as he grabbed a leg and lifted it. His other hand guided his dick to my hole. A sharp thrust had me gasp out a grunt with his penetration. Ryan smiled back at us over his shoulder. I could see the memories flashing through his head of this morning when Orion made love to him. I’m sure he was gentle, unlike what I want. He’s the perfect lover as he learns our likes and dislikes. Adding more of the former each time he takes us. His hand wrapped around my stomach and grabbed my cock as he thrusted the rest of the way inside me. I lifted on my toes to pull away, but I was caught. Not being able to move away. It wasn’t long before he was whispering in my ear as he pounded me. Calling me his good boy and how he wanted to feel me blow my big load as he fucked his into me.

Orion had Ryan stop the boat for a minute so we could jump into the water and rinse off. We had to rinse the deck too from my load. Ryan joined us in the water before we boarded again. Orion held us tight the rest of the way back to port. The reason he had the wide seat in front of the controls. He had Ryan on his lap and pulled his dick out. Slowly stroking it as he nudged me. I understood and leaned down to suck him in my mouth. It only took a few minutes before I shared his cum with Orion and then we kissed Ryan. Each of us letting him taste himself from our mouths. It was a great day, and I wasn’t looking forwards to Sunday when we had to leave. That meant back to reality and all the problems of that. I guess this is what a vacation is like, since I never really had one before. Whatever happens, I know I am loved and they will spend as much time with us as possible before they find a new home out in Provincetown.

Orion

I pulled Quinn aside Friday afternoon and told him what was going on and to have Tanner make sure all our laundry was done. We were flying out on Saturday morning. He did a double take.

“We are flying out?” He asked.

“Yes. We need to take them home and I need to be there Monday and Tuesday for meetings, tours and people kissing my ass in hopes that the Foundation will support their ideas down at Woods Hole Institute. I figured the two of you could make rounds of the town and look for opportunities while I am occupied.” I said in a cheeky way. He knew I could have done that over the phone and he probably should be in on those meetings. What he didn’t know is I was going to phone in for that and I had to take a deep dive into two properties up there. I also informed Jules and Ryan they were going home a day early, due to scheduling issues. Which wasn’t entirely untrue. Nor were the feelings of love during our love making session later that night.

On Saturday morning, we had our bags packed and hidden in the walk-in closet as they packed theirs. Tanner snuck them down to the SUV when they weren’t looking. They both had sad looks before we took their luggage down to the parking area until they saw all the bags already in Quinn’s SUV. First it was the surprised looks. Then it was the tight hugs and kisses. In less than an hour, we were rolling down the runway. Sitting in the same aircraft I had before and this time, the crew was staying in town. The aircraft would be refueled, and the crew had a hotel room and car as well as a hundred dollar a day per diem each. I thought that was good enough. If they want to party it up the three nights out of four, then they could cover that. All the way back, Quinn led the charge to try to get me to talk. Finally I spoke.

“I’ll talk nonstop once I am finished with what I need to do and not before.” I said.

The flight itself was rather uneventful, although the rental car pickup was. They didn’t have the car I reserved and ended up giving me a Lexus instead. Not that I don’t like Lexus, but the BMW was fun to drive. We stopped at the shopping mall down here for dry goods and then took off for Provincetown. I had Jules follow us because I wanted to be there when they went home. I also needed to see what Landon had found for me. Timing was everything on this trip, and it was a good thing that we ate lunch in Hyannis as traffic was slowly headed out to the outer cape. Taking us over an hour to reach P-town. I took the back way around 6a instead of entering town itself. That brought me right where I wanted and made a turn up a shared driveway to the gate at a private drive. Dropping in the code, it opened, and we saw for the first time where we would stay. A flat roofed home on two levels perched on the top of the hill. Decks around the outside with views of the harbor and bay on one side and the ocean off the other. The pool was off to one side of the building. I checked my phone for the code to the front door as everyone brought our stuff from the vehicle. Two tries later, I had us in. There was a welcome note and two sets of keys on the small table in the foyer. It explained all the details and wished us a pleasant stay. Finding the main bedroom, I smiled at the looks on Ryan’s and Jules’s faces.

“Bet you didn’t know that someone in Provincetown had the proper sized bed. Did you?” I asked, and the four of them hugged me.

We went to Ryan’s first. Speaking with Agnes for an hour. Leaving him with another round of hugs and kisses as we took Alan home. The house was shocked, to say the least, when I entered first. They all jumped to their feet to give me a small bow. I motioned for Jules to follow me as I made my way around to give everyone a kiss on the forehead while Jules did the same thing while displaying his ring for all of them to see that it matched with the rest of my family. Questioning each one as to how the week went. When I got to Landon, he whispered he had some documents for me. Which earned him a hug to go with the kiss. Jules spent more time with Landon as he filled him in on the course of the week. Also informing him he had a long list of resumes to work through and they needed to work on some of his math videos. He’s been making them for years now. Has a nice little YouTube channel that brings in some earnings. That made me think that his other idea will work out good too. Giving myself an internal shrug as I moved to other business.

Alan gave me his cute little boy look that made Jules laugh before he got the nod and walked over to ask me to change his diaper again. Quinn twisted his head to look at me. Eyebrows raised. I smiled as I told him I would be back to do that later. We left after 30 minutes and headed out to eat. That meant parking back at our house I rented and having Claire send us a pedicab. His name was Victor, and this was his third year working for Jules during the season. Quinn asked him for suggestions on where to eat down at this end of town. There were some nice little places, and we had him drop us off. Waiting 30 minutes to be seated. Since it was just the three of us, we decided to share again. That brought a few glances in our direction. Not that you couldn’t see us. The place was packed with tables. It wasn’t the best meal I had but, it worked for us. Of course, that brought questions.

“Why are we here right now?” Asked Tanner. I lifted one shoulder in a partial shrug.

“I felt like coming up. I have some things to do and that house we are in is for sale. Needs work, but if the price is right…” I trailed off, and they smiled.

“And what else?” asked Quinn. Which made me chuckle softly.

“A few things I will discuss when I have all the information. That being said. I have a list I need you two to snoop around at when I am busy Monday.”

“Where did this list come from?” Quinn asked.

“Landon worked it up for me during the week.” Over and hour later we walked back to our house. It took 30 minutes as we were not in a hurry. Even stopped in a shop to look around.

* * *

Tanner stayed upstairs while Quinn followed me as I carried Alan on my hip down to the basement room. Jules let me go alone as he was working on items for his businesses. I followed the same procedure as before. Quinn watched with fascination as I handled Alan. From the jerking off to the soft-spoken words and the nude bathing. Which earned me a blow job from Quinn. I had Alan all dressed, and he waited with Quinn as I took a fast rinse in the shower. Quinn was asking him questions when I returned, dressed and carried him up to his bed. Quinn and I both received hugs and kisses before we said our good nights. We found that Ryan had arrived and was waiting for us. Jules said that Ryan could ride with him as they would stay with us tonight, leaving early in the morning. That made all of us smile.