Catering with Benefits (2) - Second Course - 33. CHRISTMAS BALLS

In the lead-up to Christmas it was not just Christmas cheer that was in the air but also the blossoming of new love.

Raj’s neighbours, the Fletchers, a retired couple decided to go to the UK in the hope of having a white Christmas. Their daughter was working in London and invited her parents over for Christmas. They asked Raj if he would house-sit for them and take care of their cats. Raj jumped at the opportunity to have some independence from his parents. He also recognised the opportunity it presented him to spend some time with Juanito.

Since Edward and Romel’s pool party they had a few dates in public places but had not spent a night together. When Raj got the offer from the Fletchers, he excitedly called Juanito.

“Guess what has happened?...No you won’t be able to guess. My neighbours are going away for a month and have asked me to house-sit for them.”

“That’s nice, but why are you so excited, it’s only next door.”

“Yes, but I’ll have the house to myself for a whole month, and I might get lonely. If I do, what do you think I should do about that?”

“Oh, I see your problem. You might have to invite someone over to keep you company.”

“I wonder who I could invite over to share my nights with.”

“Well, if you have no one else, I suppose I could volunteer.”

“Well, thank you for your offer.”

“It will be all my pleasure.”

“Really, what did you have in mind?”

“Remember how you told me you had not swallowed cum.”

“Yes?”

When Raj said goodbye to Juanito and hung up, his thoughts were immediately overcome by Juanito’s reference to swallowing cum and how it had come to Juanito’s attention. It was not his original revulsion at something he had never even contemplated, but who introduced the subject. If his attentions had been reciprocated, all those months ago, would it have been another who introduced him to this activity. What might have been, but will now never happen. Should I have been more assertive. What has he got that I haven’t. I know, tall, blond hair, muscles and white. These were the thoughts swirling around in Raj’s head. Suddenly all the excitement of having the house-sitting offer and the opportunity to have Juanito were replaced by feelings of self-doubt, inferiority, inadequacy and loss. Why now, when I finally have someone show an interest in me do I let these feelings take over. I thought I was over it, but maybe I’m not.

Then that other voice inside him spoke up, softly at first, then louder and more forcefully. ‘Don’t do this to yourself Raj, don’t let thoughts of, what might have been, rule you head. Look forward, take the opportunity that is now presented to you and let your heart rule this time. Raj, just imagine for a moment, that some greater force has placed hands on your shoulders and is shaking you, trying to shake some sense into you. Raj, let it go and give the new man a chance to find his way into your heart’.

“Yes, I’ll do it.” he said audibly “I deserve it”.

***

Juanito and Raj spent all their free time together over the next four weeks, including Christmas Day with Raj’s family. Raj felt his parents must have known what they were up to, but they did not enquire or interfere in any way. They treated Juanito as he was introduced by Raj. “Mum and Dad I would like you to meet my friend Juanito. He’s the cousin of Romel that I have spoken of many times.”

Romel headed off to Manila a few days before Christmas, leaving Edward alone. He was used to this and enjoyed the week alone reading, listening to music, making notes for future interviews and trawling through bottle shops in search of that elusive bottle of merlot he so much liked. He even started making notes for an idea that was percolating around his mind. He thought he might have a go at writing a book and started jotting down anecdotes as he dragged them out of his memory.

On Christmas day, Tristan and Snowy spent most of the day in bed feeding each other delicacies they had bought at a nearby deli the day before. Each course was washed down with a cum smoothie.

***

Virginia Price was not used to her husband suggesting ideas about entertaining at Castle Hill, so was pleasantly surprised when he drove over especially to discuss with her, hosting a Christmas lunch for the household staff plus some special staff from the Jewellery Studio. They hired outside caterers, so the staff could all have the day off. Some had family commitments but some were happy to accept the Prices’ invitation. That included Thomas, Jared, Andy and Dean. Virginia and Jonathan Price were the perfect hosts and presided over the lunch as loving parents would at a family Christmas. After lunch they handed out small gifts to all their guests. Then the staff, as a group, gave the Prices each a gift. After thanks and hugs all round the Prices left the banquet room and headed upstairs together.

***

Later that afternoon, Andy said he was going to show Dean around the gardens of the estate. Thomas and Jared joined them so they could get to know Dean better. Jared was also keen to show what he had done with the gym. Dean said he was jealous that he did not have access to a home gym and this prompted Jared to tell Dean that he could use his equipment at the Leichhardt house if he wished. This suggestion prompted Thomas to give Jared a look of disapproval that no one else noticed. Jared was not sure what he had done but left it until he had the chance a little later, when Andy and Dean were out of range.

“What was that look for?”

“Do you realise you just gave Dean permission to go to your place whenever he wishes?”

“What’s wrong with that, he seems like an honest guy and besides he can only go when Andy is there to let him in.”

“What if Andy does not want him around that much. It’s early days in their relationship and I’m not sure if Andy thinks it’s an exclusive arrangement.”

“Has he told you that?”

“No, but he hasn’t told me it is exclusive either.”

“What do I do about it now?”

“Probably better to say no more and let them work it out.”

“OK, I was just trying to be helpful and friendly, and besides I thought Andy was keen on Dean. That relationship has been on a low simmer for months, even if Dean didn’t know about it. In fact Andy was interested in Dean even before he got the hots for Juanito. By the way what happened, or more to the point, what didn’t happen between them?”

“I don’t know that either, he hasn’t spoken to me about it. I suppose he will when he’s ready. What do you mean about a slow simmer?”

“Didn’t you notice how Andy reacted every time Dean served us in the Sleaze Bar? Also the way he gave him his card and I assume that drink coaster he neatly slipped into his pocket on Marriage Equality day must have had a phone number or such.”

“Maybe you’re right and they also used to see each other at the bar we go to in the city. So perhaps it is a thing now. I hope so, Andy’s had a rough time and deserves better. I hope Dean is good for him.”

“I have a feeling you would deal with Dean if he wasn’t.”

“What are you suggesting?”

“That I know you and Andy are as close as brothers and you would not take kindly to someone who dared to hurt Andy. Even if I didn’t like Andy, I wouldn’t dare to come between you two.”

“Is that meant to be....”

“Yes, Mr Touchy, it’s a compliment.”

***

After the tour of the property, the four boys gathered in the bar room for drinks and snacks. Later that evening Jared received a message from Mrs Price ‘I will not need you tonight, I am otherwise engaged.’

They chatted until about 10.00pm, when Andy suggested that they leave and took Dean home with him. After farewelling them Jared said to Thomas, “Oh, I almost forgot that I have a Christmas gift for you.”

Thinking he might know what the gift would be, Thomas cheekily asked “Is it gift wrapped?”

“Of course I had it gift wrapped, it’s not that large.”

“Oh, I was hoping it would be larger.”

“Greedy boy.”

“That’s me.”

“Anyway, I’ll go and get it from my room and meet you in your room.”

“I’ll wait in an..tic..i..pat..ion.”

Thomas went off to his room, still hoping that his gift would be Jared himself. Since their talk at Edward’s Christmas party two weeks earlier, Thomas thought he felt a thawing in Jared’s attitude towards him. ‘Maybe he is going to forgive me and ask me to come back to him. He probably thinks I have done my penance and am worthy of his love again’ So, in preparation for Jared’s return he quickly showered, put on his newest briefs and lie on his bed looking as seductive as he could manage. He had barely reached the bed when Jared arrived, let himself in without knocking, proudly thrust forward a small package and said, “Happy Christmas.”

Thomas looked disappointed but said “Thank you.” as he took the gift from Jared. He put it on the bed and looked at Jared with sad puppy dog eyes. As Thomas’ eyes began to water, Jared said, “Why the sad look. It’s Christmas and I just gave you your special gift. Aren’t you going to open it?”

“Sorry, I was just distracted, of course I’m going to open it but I don’t have a gift for you.”

“Well open it and maybe we can share it.”

Thomas slowly removed the wrapping, showing little interest in the process because he knew what he wanted from Jared, knew he was not going to get it, but did not want to show his disappointment to Jared. “Oh, it’s an...” Thomas read directly from the box, “Electrostim, that’s nice, but what’s it for?”

“Well, I thought you might be ready for your next step on your journey into pain.”

By now Thomas was getting annoyed with Jared, “Don’t you think I have suffered enough pain over the past six months. How much longer are you going to keep me wallowing in misery? Maybe it is the perfect gift after all. If I turn it up to maximum, I could electrocute myself and be put out of misery.”

“Hey! Don’t say that. Sorry I didn’t make it clearer, but this is my, apparently clumsy, way of saying I miss you too.”

“You mean...”

“Yes Thomas, I want you, I love you and I want us to be together again. Now I will give you your real gift.” Jared turned and quickly stripped with his back towards Thomas. Then he turned around to reveal an erect cock with a big red bow tied around it. “Do you want to unwrap your gift?”

“I’m not sure, do you know that traditionally, gifts for servants were opened on Boxing Day, and we are both servants in this household.”

“But you’re not my servant, and I’m giving you the gift today.”

“Just the same, some traditions are worth preserving, and in the hierarchy here, I outrank you. So that makes you my servant and I’m not giving you my gift until Boxing Day.”

“Well, if you don’t want it, I can give it to someone else.”

“Like who? Mrs P doesn’t want it, at least not tonight. So who else is on your Christmas list?”

“Never you mind about that. Last chance, before I change my mind.”

Thomas could wait no longer and immediately untied the bow to make the acceptance of his gift official. He then lie down on the bed and said to Jared “Kneel over me and put your balls above my face.”

“What are you planning to do?”

“I’m going to punish you for making me wait so long to have you back.”

“Can’t wait” Jared said as he moved into position with his balls just above Thomas’ face “Is this where you want me?”

Thomas didn’t answer but started to lick Jared’s balls.

“Hey, I like that, but it tickles a bit.”

Thomas then sucked one ball into his mouth and chewed lightly. Then he spat it out and did the same to the other ball. This time he crushed the ball between his teeth. Then Jared said “That is so good, can you do both?”

Thomas opened wide and obliged Jared. Then without warning he bit down hard on the ball sac. “Ouch” said Jared in surprise. But that was not all Thomas had planned. With his teeth still clamped on Jared’s sac he pulled back and stretched until he saw Jared smile, and then he knew the pain was starting to kick in. Thomas indicated to Jared to pull away and as Jared did the pain in his balls increased. He pulled back so hard, Thomas had difficulty holding his position, but was determined to hold on as long as Jared could. This continued till Jared was pulling so hard he was lifting Thomas’s head off the pillow. Neither were prepared to give in first so the tug-o-war continued. Jared could not pull back any further while kneeling, so he leaned to put his weight on his feet and slowly rose. All the time Thomas maintained his grip so hard that as Jared rose to his feet he lifted Thomas’s upper body off the bed.

Jared knew he no longer heeded to hang weights from his balls to get a pain jolt, he could now hang his partner from his balls and he loved it.

***

On the drive to the Leichhardt house, Andy said “That was close, for a moment there I thought Jared would come with us when he wasn’t needed by Mrs. P.”

“I was going to ask about that. What did it mean that he wasn’t needed and why would he come over here?”

“Dean there’s a lot you don’t know about me, the Price family and Jared. But first, Jared can come here any time he likes because it’s his home.”

“You mean he shares with you.”

“It’s more like I share with him, as it’s his house and I’m the housemate.”

“Ok, so does he live with Thomas now?”

“No as such, they both live at the Prices’ because they both work there.”

“Ok, go on.”

Andy explained the work of Jared and Thomas and added that they also had previously been an item.

“So how did Jared get a gig like that.”

“Why are you interested?”

“No way, I’m strictly a man’s man.”

“Well there’s one of those up for grabs also, but I’ll leave that for now.”

“So, how do Thomas and Jared work together if they’re exes?”

“They are both professional about what they do and have remained friends.”

As Dean looked out at the back deck he noticed the gym gear and asked “Is that Jared’s gym, the one he said I could use?”

“Sure, want to give it a try?”

“I actually had some other exercise in mind for tonight.”

“There’s lots of exercise options in this house. Come with me.”

“I thought you’d never ask.”

Andy took Dean to Jared’s pain studio, flung open the door and switched on the light.

“This doesn’t look like a bedroom. What is all this stuff?”

“Let’s call it Jared’s naughty room, because I feel a bit naughty just being here. I don’t usually come in here, especially when Jared’s away.”

As Dean cast an eye around the room he asked “Is this what it looks like?”

“What’s it look like to you.”

“An S & M dungeon; am I right?”

“Sort of, Jared calls it his pain studio.”

“Are you into this, with him?”

“No, but I was thinking, since we’re alone here, do you wanna give it ago?”

“If you’re game, I am. What do we do?”

“Well, I’ve seen him use these weights to hang from his balls, so let’s start there.”

Andy rigged up Dean with the Velcro, chain and said “Are you ready?”

“It looks like I am, so go ahead.”

Andy had barely hung the five kilo weight on the chain when Dean yelled “Fucking hell man that hurts. Take it off.”

“So I guess this is not your thing. What else do you want to try?”

“Nothing, if it hurts like that. I’m into pleasure man. Why don’t you try something?”

When released, Dean wandered around the room looking at the various items. When he found a box of surgical needles he asked “Is Jared into intravenous drug use?”

“Not that I know of, why.”

“Well what are these for?”

“Show me.” Andy took a look and replied “I haven’t seen him use them, but I did hear his interview on radio when he said he and his army mates used to stick them in their balls.”

“He’s a sick fuck, this housemate of yours.”

“That’s a bit harsh. He’s really a very nice person. He’s certainly been good to me. When I was homeless he took me in and then asked me to stay on. I’m very grateful to him for all that he’s done for me. He even let me stay on when he and Thomas broke up, even though I’m Thomas’ best friend. So please don’t speak about him like that.”

“I was only referring to this...pain stuff. But after your defence of him, I’m wondering if there’s more than house sharing between you two.”

“Don’t be stupid. Thomas is my best friend and I would never do anything like that to hurt him.”

“I thought that was over.”

“It is, officially, but as friend to both of them, I know they both miss each other and I don’t think it will be long before they’re back together.”

“But doesn’t Jared now sleep with this Mrs Price on a professional basis, and Thomas gave him the job.”

“That’s true, but there was a method in Thomas’ madness when he did that.”

“How’s that work?”

“While Jared works and lives in the same house as Thomas, he knows exactly where he is all the time, and Jared’s job pretty much excludes him from having a relationship with anyone else. However, if Jared does feel the need for male company, who do you think is always at hand.”

“Clever bastard.”

“That’s my Thomas, the dutiful servant, but always looking after his own interests at the same time.”

“Well, I’m sorry man for what I said about Jared, but you’ve got to admit, it’s a bit weird sticking needles in your balls and the other stuff.”

“Look it’s his fetish; he doesn’t force it on anyone else and really doesn’t even talk about it, unless asked.”

“Fair enough, now do you have a bedroom?”

“Of course I do, but before we go there, I have to warn you about the artwork in my room.”

“Oh, it’s not more S & M stuff is it?”

“On the contrary, it’s a very beautiful naked portrait of Jared, done by one of his army mates. I think you’ll like it.”

“And you tell me this before we go to your bedroom, because...”

“Because of what you said earlier about me and Jared.”

“Forget it, I just had a brain fart because of all this ball punishment thing.”

“Well I won’t punish your balls, in fact I will treat them with the utmost care and affection.”

“I look forward to that.”

“So do I. Let’ start in the shower, where I will wash them gently and lovingly.”

***

The next morning, Thomas went down to the kitchen and helped cook make a huge breakfast for himself and Jared; then took it up to his room. As he went into the room he announced “Happy Boxing Day, breakfast is ready. We have to eat lots of protein, because later this morning you are going to take me to our gym and punish me until we find some muscles in this body. I have heard you are a good personal trainer, so you can get as personal as you like with me.”

“Sounds like a good idea, why the sudden change?”

“Oh, didn’t I tell you, I’m in love with the most beautiful, loving man in the world and that means I can achieve anything I want, especially with his help.”

Over breakfast, Jared asked the most obvious question that was hanging in the air, “How do we deal with our relationship and Mrs. P. Do we keep it from her, do we tell her and what do you think her reaction will be?”

“I’m not completely sure. She loves me like a son and wants me to be happy. She wants me to have a loving relationship, but....”

“Precisely; the big but.” concluded Jared.

“What do you suppose she was doing last night when she said you were not needed?”

“Maybe she just wanted a quiet night after such a busy day.”

“Yeah but, remember she added that she was otherwise engaged. What does that mean?”

“And there’s another thing, her and Mr. P went upstairs together.”

“You don’t think they?...”

“Is that likely after all these years?” suggested Jared.

“Hang on, I’ll find out from the kitchen if they’ve gone down for breakfast.”

“Hi Carol, Thomas here, can you tell me if Mrs. P. has come down for breakfast?”

“No Thomas, she ordered breakfast for her and Mr. P to be served in her bedroom. I’m just about to take it up. Do you want me to give her a message?”

“No thanks Carol, and don’t mention that I asked”. Thomas hung up and gave Jared a big grin. “You are not going to believe this, but they are sharing breakfast in her bedroom.”

“Bugger me! you don’t think I’ll be out of a job, do you?”

“I doubt it will come to that, but it does seem like they spent the night together.”

“Doing what?”

“Fucked if I know, but I suppose it will come clear over the next few days.”

“Christmas is a really weird time for families.”

“Yeah, it often brings out the worst in people, but in this case...who knows what’s happening down the hall.”

***

Juanito and Raj were awakened early by the sound of children in the street showing off their noisy Christmas gifts to their friends. They had both overindulged in food the day before, so much so, that they did not have dinner before going to bed early. But it was not until the early hours of the next morning that they actually succumbed to sleep. Before that they exchanged gifts. Juanito gave Raj a fluorescent cock band, telling him that it would help find his black cock in the dark.

“Why do you need to find it in the dark?” asked Raj

“So I can do this.” then Juanito put two Kool Mints in his mouth, sucked them for a minute and went down on Raj.

“Oh that feels so good, what a great trick. My cock feels both hot and cold at the same time.”

“That’s the idea.”

When it came to Raj’s turn to do the sucking, Juanito asked “Before you start, how do you feel about swallowing when I climax?”

“I’m looking forward to it, do you think you will have a big load?”

“I’m usually a good milker and it’s been a week, so you might be in for a gusher.”

“Might as well dive in the deep end and see how I go. Then, just as Raj was going down, he stopped and looked at Juanito.”

“What’s the matter, having second thoughts?”

“Not in that way. I was thinking we could sort of try that snowballing thing. I know I’ve already come, but I was thinking I could give you your own cum, then you give it back to me and then I swallow, Ok?”

“You’re on, let’s give it a try.”

After completion of the exchange of bodily fluids, Raj said, as he reached across to the bedside table to retrieve a small parcel tied up in gold ribbon, “Now I want to give you your gift. Are you ready?”

Juanito unwrapped the parcel to discover a red G string pouch.

“I love it he said, do you want me to try it on now?”

“Of course, but I’ve now had second thoughts about the size. Do you think you can get your considerable package into it?”

“Let me try...there, perfect fit.”

“You do look extremely hot wearing it.”

“Is that why you bought it for me?”

“Actually, I want you to wear it when you are getting ready for bed.”

“Why specifically then?”

“Because when you are cleaning your teeth, your butt flexes and dances in such a sexy way. I love to watch that.”

“Well I could just be naked.”

“But that’s the other thing I like to do. I love to unpack you while you kneel over me.”

“Just like now?”

“Exactly like now”.

This time Raj took Juanito’s rod from below and was surprised when he got a second serving, that he swallowed with confidence. Then he observed “Not as sweet as the first time.”

“You have quickly become the connoisseur haven’t you? I manage to do it twice in thirty minutes and I still get complaints.”

“I was just saying. This is all new to me, so I want to learn as I go, and I do appreciate coming twice, is impressive. But then you are a professional, so I wouldn’t expect anything less.”

“Thank you, you can leave the money on the side table.” Then Juanito smiled, just in case his little joke was misunderstood again.”

“So, how many times can you come in one day, Mr Professional?”

“You want to find out?”

“Sure.”

“Then open wide and start counting.”