Blind Encounter

by Waggoner, Robert C.

  Back in the van about ready to pull out, Ron’s cell rang. He knew it was his father so he stopped out of the way and opened it up saying hello. Ron’s father came right to the point saying, “You got yourself in a mess my son. Nothing so bad we can’t handle it but it appears your lady has been systemically, as the younger generation says, ripped off big time. Our attorney says the banker who killed himself this day a John Peters and her lawyer Sam Shipley along with her aunt have embezzled hundreds of thousands out of your fiancé bank accounts. We traced the aunt to Arizona and now she sits in King County jail on charges of arson. I suggest you call this number of our attorney in Seattle and he will fill you in on the details. We, your mother and I are real sorry to hear about her house fire. But our attorney talked to the Chief and says it is fixable. Call us if you need anything further and make your own decisions about what to do. Mom and I will wait for your call tomorrow as by the time you talk to the attorney it will be late tonight for us. Good luck son and do what it takes to make you both happy. We love you and soon we want to meet the lady in your life.” Ron returned the good bye and closed up his phone wondering how he would tell Sue who was looking his way waiting for him to speak.

  “Sue honey I don’t know how to break this to you, but I will give you the facts and be prepared to have a shock coming. Are you okay with this?”

  “After yesterday and my house fire I can take anything as long as you are with me. Go ahead and give me the facts as you say.” A few minutes later after filling her in Sue sat looking out the window hearing the wipers scrape off all that she had previously held dear. Her aunt was a thief and an arsonist; her banker was dead because he embezzled money along with her attorney who for thirty years was the family lawyer. Now like the rain my past life is running down the sides of the van in rivulets of memories wiping out her sense of balance.

  She said, “Let’s go back to our hotel room and have something good to eat.” Ron put the van in gear and drove south on I-5 to Seattle. Sue sat thinking about her aunt Bee. Why would she do this? She was her own mother’s sister. Money, I never knew she needed money. All she had to do was ask and if I had it, she was welcome to all I had. Now how do I face her and what do I say to someone who is family that tried to burn my house down. When you thought you knew someone, it turns out you don’t know them at all. Can I trust Ron? He doesn’t need money that is for sure, but what if it’s something else. Her stomach was hurting both from hunger and pain searching for answers that have puzzled the human race since origin. From what Ron had told her, greed was behind the whole scheme to take her money. From now on she thought I will keep track of income and expenses with Ron’s help. Now what do we do about aunt Bee. Keep an open mind and let’s see what happens. I will let Ron give me advice about my family problems and I’m sure it will be logical and for the best for all.

  Ron was aware she was thinking about her aunt and the rest of the story he told her. She appears bearing up good as she sat up straight in her seat looking so beautiful against an ugly day with spray from cars and trucks making the drive down to Seattle a little disconcerting. Ron was happy to hand off the van at the hotel and Sue had a smile on for the staff. Amy too pranced to the elevator as they were taken to their suite on the top floor. Both were starving and so was Amy. Ron picked up the menu and punched in room service. Sue had told him to order for her and she lie down on the bed emotionally drained and the beginning of a headache attacked her. Food was needed and then a nap she thought as Ron sat down for some motor home reading. It wasn’t long before lunch arrived with Amy licking her chops waiting for whatever came her way. Ron had special ordered some dry dog food and a side order of pork gravy. Their lunch was baked chicken and rice. After lunch Ron called the attorney and they spoke for twenty minutes outlining the States case against aunt Bee and now charges of account stealing Sam Shipley was in and out of jail quickly posting bail screaming innocence.

  Sue was in the bathroom soaking in a large bathtub full of hot water. Ron hung up and joined her for a relaxing time soaking and playing around in the sudsy water. Though this was not his first time to make love in a tub of water, but it was Sue’s first time as she straddled him and waves of water splashed the sides and lucky there was a drain in the floor or a flood would have occurred. Ron delighted in playing with her hard soapy nipples and when he squeezed a little hard she rode him faster. Ron had better control now that they had made love many times and soon as she reached the peak, he emptied his load making her feel his spasms inside her. Afterwards they took a shower to wash the soap off and talked to her about motor homes. He said, “I don’t know any more now than I did before I read the brochures. Tomorrow I will make a phone call or two.

  Chapter XII

  The next morning after breakfast in their room, Ron called his father telling him about meeting the lawyer and that this morning they would go see aunt Bee. He also told him the architect and contractor was on the job today promising a completion date before Christmas. Ron told his father that after the smoke cleared they would think about coming to Florida for a visit. After hanging up he said, “Sue, think about a plane ride to Florida and meet my parents. We can hang out for a week or two and maybe you would like to see the beaches or swamps of Florida for your work. Or we could buy a motor home and spend some time on the coast driving along the coast down to Oregon or California. Honey I will do what you want to. No pressure and to make you comfortable until our house is finished.”

  Sue sat listening cross legged on the bed. Amy lay beside her and the maids would not be happy with dog hair on the bed, but at one thousand a night who cared. Ron could tell she was giving it some thought, but realized she had her aunt on her mind this morning and they best call the lawyer and have him make arrangements for a meeting. Sue replied to his idea and said, “Honey, let’s see aunt Bee and then decide what to do. I’m not scared anymore of going somewhere like last time. Now I know what is happening with our house, I can relax and maybe take a trip in the motor home and then travel to see your parents. I’ve never been to the coast in my life. I have a fear of something so big and powerful, but with you and Amy with me I think I’ll be fine.”

  Ron called the lawyer. The lawyer told him he would make the arrangements and get back to him shortly. Ron then called a RV place and talked at length with a salesman. A half hour later and two more motor home salesman, Ron had a better idea of what they needed. While he was thinking about it and Sue was working on her laptop, the phone rang with his lawyer Charles [Chip] Stone. Chip told them they could see aunt Bee at noon and he would pick them up at eleven thirty.

  Waiting in the lobby for Chip, Ron talked to the manager and off handedly asked him if he knew anything about motor homes. Surprisingly the manager told him his father had one and gave him his phone number and said he would call his father to expect a call from you. Ron thanked him and then Chip walked through the door. On the way to the county jail Sue was so tense that she kept a grip on his hand that belied her strength. The ride was a short one and soon they were sitting in a stark waiting area for a call to see the inmate. Ron was glad Sue couldn’t see the environment of the jail. Chip was talking to a person at the desk when an officer said they could see the inmate Beatrice now. Ron went to Sue and she took his arm and they were led to a room typical of what you see or imagine where booths for single one on one portioned by thick glass separated the two people.

  Ron saw aunt Bee sitting with her orange hair sticking out as if she walked through an electrical storm. She glared at him and picked up the phone while an officer placed a phone receiver in Sue’s hand. Ron couldn’t hear the conversation but saw aunt Bee with a defiant look rapidly talking to her niece. It wasn’t long before Sue sat the phone down on the small shelf and turned to leave with Ron hurrying to her side. Aunt Bee had her head down and it appeared she might be crying but no one was sure about that. However it was clear that Sue was crying and with her head down Ron and Chip left the building. On the way back the car was silen
t as a church just empty of service. Chip dropped them off at the hotel and Ron thanked him for talking them to see her aunt.

  By the time they were back in their suite, Sue had stopped crying and went to the bathroom to wash her face. Ron sat at the table and when she came out she had a nice smile on her face looking lovely with blue jeans on forming her perfect figure. A turtle neck pale yellow sweater against her ivory skin, cast a glow framing her face with an accent of pale orange lip stick. She’d put her hair in a pony tail and her usual diamond stud earrings were the only touches of jewelry except her functional watch for the blind. His heart skipped a beat and the lost beat went to his crotch. Trying to ignore his desire he asked her about the meeting and if she wanted to talk about it.

  Sitting down at the table, first she said she was a little hungry and a nice deli sandwich sounded good and then she told him the story of her meeting. Summarizing she told him her aunt denied the arson at first then later admitted she did to pass the blame on you. “As far as the money she took, she justified it by the years of service and would not apologize for taking it. I asked her why she took out a loan on the house and forged my signature and she called it payment for services past and severance pay. Then I told her don’t you think close to half a million dollars is a lot to pay someone for their service taking care of a blind woman for five years. She hung her head then and pretended to cry as I can tell when crying is real or not. Then I said goodbye and we left. I feel sorry for her, but on the other hand she made her bed and now she can lie in it.”

  Ron was pleased at her strength and told her so while he asked her what she wanted for lunch as he read off the lunch menu. She said, “Cheese and meat, like ham or salami on rye, with a potato salad like a picnic. And coke and some ice cream.”

  Ron laughed and said, “No problem and would you like a dill pickle?”

  Sue looked a little strange and then she put it all together and said, “Do you suppose? And if it is I’m already scared to death. No, it’s been only a week or so since we met and so much has happened it seems like months. I wonder how long before a pregnancy test can be used. Oh never mind and order the food,” she coyly said.

  After ordering lunch Ron made the call to the manager’s father who was more than happy after he answered the phone to tell him his experience of motor homing around the Western States. It was more than a half hour later Ron had a perfect idea what to buy for them. He thanked the man and promised to call him someday and tell how his new motor home fit the two of them. Sue had almost finished her lunch and Amy too when Ron who’d order the same thing, between bites told her about what the nice man said about motor homes. After lunch he called Jimmy up in Lynwood and told him what he wanted in length and inside accommodation. An important thing was a place for a desk top where Sue could do her writing. Jimmy said to give him an hour or so and he would call him back on Ron’s cell.

  Sue took a rest on the bed with Amy and soon she was sleeping. Ron took the opportunity to call his parents and when his mother answered, she was so excited to hear that they would come to Florida. Ron told her he didn’t know the date and that they would take the new motor home down the Pacific coast for Sue’s research. His mother was most curious about what Sue did and like a woman needed to know details he really couldn’t give her. What he did tell her was he also was involved with a new work hobby of photography. His father was listening in and interjected how the aunt business was coming along and Ron filled him in best he could. “Son your new love is not poor. She is worth more than two million and counting. No wonder they had their hands in the till. Anyway, hope to see you soon and keep in touch on your trip. Ron told them he would and hung up. He next called the desk and asked if they could send someone to a bookstore and buy everything on photography they had. Charge to his room he told them and hung up. Feeling a little drowsy, he snuggled up to Sue and Amy and nodded off only to woken up an hour later by Jimmy.

  An excited Jimmy told them he had exactly what they were looking for and when could they come and see what he had. Ron thought about it for a minute and then said tomorrow morning would be a good time. Jimmy a little dejected, but put on a brave tone said he would be waiting for them in the morning. No sooner had he hung up then a knock on the door revealed the nice girl who walked Amy and two sacks of books on a cart. Sue had woke up and hearing her voice, asked her to take Amy for a walk please.

  Ron tipped her big and settled at the table for some reading, but Sue had other ideas and before he started to bone up on photography he found Sue taking off her sweater turning him on with her nakedness. In two seconds he was naked and on top of her smothering her with kisses. By now they were into each others needs and now this time for pure sex. He was ready and so was she as with her delicate long fingers guided him to her wet spot and only a few minutes later fell spent and out of breathe waiting for their energy to return. Sue said, “How about we soak in the hot tub for awhile and you tell me what Jimmy said and Mr. what’s his name about our new motor home.”

  “Say no more lady,” and he pulled her up off the bed and led her to the bathroom. With Ron against the wall of the tub and Sue laying her head back against his chest kind of floating with her legs out in front, Ron told her all he knew while playing with her breasts making her little tits hard as marbles. She arched her back wanting more and he obliged changing places and using his mouth on her breasts. They were interrupted by the sound of the door bell with the girl bringing Amy back. Ron jumped out of the tub throwing on a bathrobe answered the door. By then Amy had cooled down and was in the shower rinsing off.

  Later found the two of them working one on the computer and the other studying photography. Later after dinner they watched a movie, or in Sue’s case listened while Ron gave her short blurbs of background information, but half way through they gave up and went to sleep.

  Both Ron and Sue must have been tired as they didn’t wake up till almost nine am the next morning when Amy whined to go out. Ron called down stairs and two minutes later the girl arrived to take Amy for a walk. Ron wondered if she ever went home as she was always available when they needed her. A heavy tip probably helped he thought with a smile while making a trip to the bathroom. While in the shower he heard Sue coming and soon she too joined him for a wake up call. All the parts of the body washed to a shine and especially the good parts, shaved clean and dried off, Ron before dressing ordered a continental breakfast.

  Ron dressed in his usual Dockers and a stripped dress shirt with a pull over sweater the color of deep burgundy he looked the part of a yuppie ready for some kind of work. Sue on the other hand wore her usual blue jeans and from their store of stock from the outdoor store, a heavy sweat shirt of almost black green that contrasted her blonde hair. She loved her Nike shoes and Ron wore slip on outdoor type shoes made by an outfitter back east some where. They were a dark brown color with the leather laces running around the sides and a leather bow on top. After eating their small breakfast they took off for north Seattle to first stop by the house and see what was going on then up to see the waiting Jimmy.

  Sue on the way told Ron she needed her house computer before they left for the coast and her stock of disks. Ron made a mental note and when they arrived the contractor and architect were in a huddle and happy to see the owner. Sue told Ron to do what he thought best with the contents and while they made there way around the inside of the house Ron told them what to throw away and what to store in the garage until further notice. He told them if they didn’t return in time to decide what to do with the contents in the garage, move it to storage. Everything understood off they went to Lynwood for the look see at what Jimmy had for them.

  “Sue, do you have everything on disk at home,” he asked.

  “Yes, mostly I do. From the desk computer I sent all what I needed and stored to my laptop. Really all I need is the disks in the desk drawer. Why do you ask?”

  “Let’s buy a new smaller desk top for the motor home and we can pick up your storage disks be
fore we leave.”

  “I guess so, but all of this is getting a little expensive don’t you think?”

  Ron loved her sense of cost and said, “Honey, money is no problem, but I love to hear your concern. Do you know how much money you have?”

  She thought about it for a minute and then said softly, “I have no idea how much money I have. Aunt Bee and Peter at the bank took care of all that for me. I know the house was paid for a long time ago and the taxes are automatically taken out each year. Utilities are a straight out of my bank account. Sam the lawyer handled all my contracts with the different publications and my agent worked with him. I never needed much cash as you know.”

  “Well my dear you are not a poor woman. Father’s lawyer told him you are worth more than two million in cash and investments, excluding your property and home. How about we let a new lawyer and financial firm handle your money. Something likes that.”

  “Golly Ron I never knew that I had so much money. I’m shocked and now I see the picture more clearly with aunt Bee and Paul along with Sam had in mind. Keep me in the dark, no pun intended, and always tell me all was well. I am a little upset now and let them receive their punishment as it comes,” she said with finality.