I stopped having sex with Raj since it looked like he got into a serious relationship. I found out about it after catching him making out with this older guy out in the open.
I asked him later that day about what he was doing with this older guy.
“We met through a hook-up app.”
“And?” I wanted explanation.
I also met people through hook-up apps. I don’t make out with them in the college campus.
“Well,” Raj explained. “He wants a serious relationship.”
“What does he do?”
“He sells … digital products and services.”
“What does that mean?”
“I know what it looks like Aaron.” Raj explained. “I really do. But believe me. We are happy. He makes me happy.”
“I believe you.” I noticed the longer hair and the looser clothing on him. “As long as you’re happy.”
—
Right at that moment, I noticed Shelly walking out of her department building with a sharply dressed man. The guy looked a little older to be a college student. And I knew he was not a lecturer. Someone that hot would definitely be under my radar if they were working in the campus.
Shelly noticed me and waved me over. As soon as I got close to them, Shelly excitedly introduced us.
“This is the guy I talked to you about.” Shelly told the man. “This is Aaron. He’s my best friend.”
“Nice to meet you Aaron.” The man said as he looked at me from head to toe.
“And this is my brother, Simon.” Shelly said.
“Nice to meet you too Simon.” I said as I was fixated on the broad shoulders and the square jaw. The Stiller’s were genetically gifted people.
“A degree in literature?” Simon straight up said.
“We talked about you.” Shelly explained.
“Yes, a degree in literature.” I didn’t understand the reasoning behind his question.
“What are your plans after graduation?” Simon asked.
I had a lot of plans. I was going to go into academia. I was to be a tenured professor. I would marry Liam. Hell, I even thought about adopting a child together. Now the future seemed all blurry to me. I was not really planning on anything. I thought I was happy fucking as many people as I could.
“I haven’t given it any thoughts right now.”
“Not now Simon.” Shelly whispered. “We talked about this.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Here’s my business card.” Simon handed me his card. “I want you to reach out to me by the end of the week. We can talk about your employment situation then.”
“Thank you!” I took the card to be polite. But I didn’t want any help with my employment. The last time I went to an interview, I was molested and I found out my long term partner was cheating on me.
“He’s an investment banker.” Shelly said. “I know you might think that they are boring people, but do get in touch.”
“Yes do get in touch!” Simon looked me in the eyes. His blue eyes were mesmerizing. “I know a lot about the industry. I might not be able to get you a job in my company, but I can help you connect with people.”
“Yes he knows a lot of people.” Shelly said.
“I know about Dick and Cox law firm.” Simon mentioned nonchalantly.
My jaw dropped. I looked at Simon then turned to Shelly and then turned towards Simon again. I was honest about all the lying and cheating with Shelly before. But I did not tell her about the law firm. Or the debauchery that takes place behind the excuse of a company.
“How did you?” I was having a hard time speaking.
“Shelly told me about the company your ex used to work at.” Simon explained. “Big firms with unconventional practices like that! Word gets around.”
“Yeah!” Shelly agreed with her brother. The way she nodded told me that she had no idea what Simon was talking about.
After making eye contact, Simon slowly blinked at me, telling me all I needed to know.
“These people,” Simon took a step forward. “They think they are untouchable.” He then put one hand over my shoulder, making me shiver. “But they are not. Karma always catches up to them.”
“That bitch!” Shelly made a joke, making us all laugh.
Simon started caressing my upper arm as we laughed. “Nice deltoids, do you work out?”
“Yes!” I did not blush at the compliment. But I was close. And the way he grabbed me definitely told me that Simon also worked out.
“We need to get going now.” Shelly said.
“That we do!” Simon agreed. “But do get in touch.” He said as he stopped touching me.
As they started walking away I heard them talking.
“Oh my god Simon.” Shelly said in a loud whispery tone. “You did not just flirt with him.”
“I did not.” Simon said and Shelly looked at him. “What? Okay maybe I did.”
“I told you he’s my best friend. I don’t … I just …”
“Shelly,” Simon stopped her. “He can probably still hear us right now.”
Shelly turned around in panic. As we made eye contact, she gave me an awkward smile.
“Bye Aaron!” She said in a high pitched voice.
I could hear Simon laughing for quite some time as they kept walking away.
—
My stepfather texted me a couple of days later, asking me whether he could crash at my place again. It had become a thing. He would stay over every other week. I gave him a spare key a month ago. I texted him back, saying that he could come over anytime he wanted.
That night I was supposed to host Ron in my apartment. I texted him, saying that my father would be visiting me from out of state. He let me know that we could have some fun in the laundry room.
Sex with Ron had become a chore for me. It’s not that I did not enjoy it at all. There are moments here and there. But I was not looking forward to it.
I was greeted by my stepfather that afternoon once I went to my apartment. I have known my stepfather for so long that I was used to calling him dad.
“Things are rough, huh!” I remarked.
“Pretty much.” Dad said. “We might be divorcing soon.”
“Well,”
“Don’t worry about it son.” He stopped me. “I won’t be moving in with you. I am already looking for my own place.”
“I was not worried about that.” I said. “I wanted to know what you wanted for dinner.”
We ordered pizza and had an early dinner. We would usually be on out phones or laptops until we were sleepy. And of course, since he was sleeping over so regularly, I insisted on him sleeping on the bed with me. He protested at first, but gave in after sleeping on the couch a couple of times.
No, I did not have sex with him. There was a brief period when I thought something might happen. But with being active with so many people, I was not horny enough to sleep with the man that raised me since I turned into a teenager.
Besides, there was no sign of advances from him. So I assumed that he was completely straight, and left him alone.
That night, I picked up some clothes and told dad that I needed to do laundry.
I went to the laundry room to be greeted by a naked Ron.
“What if someone else showed up?” I asked him.
“I don’t care!”
“Well, I care.” I said as I locked the door behind me and put a shirt over the glass opening.
“I’ve been waiting for too long.” He came over and started undressing me.
“Let me just put my clothes in the washing machine.” I said after he took off my shirt.
I obliged and pulled down my pants. Then I thought about washing the clothes I was wearing. Since I would be here for a while.