He made his report to his seniors at the FBI. They told him that the State Department had made many inquiries into the missing student and demanded that his abductor be identified and detained. They implied that this case of was of particular interest to important foreign governments.
As much as the FBI agent would like to find the student, apprehend his abductor or killer and close the case, the investigation wound down without results.
CHAPTER THREE
Alex reclined in the bed gently touching the man who lay against his chest. As he traced the shape of the other’s ear, he thought about how happy he was, how fortunate that life had brought this man to him. He savored the sensations of their lovemaking, the heat and excitement still with him.
“That tickles” the man in his arms teasingly complained.
“What we just got done doing tickled, too.”
“I never heard of anyone with a ticklish ass.”
“I’ve never been touched that deep before.”
“You bet you haven’t.”
“Brag, brag.”
“Hey, lover.”
“What?”
“I love you.”
“And I love you.”
They kissed, embraced and made love again.
***
“How long has it been?”
“Since we did it? About an hour. You are certainly in the mood today.”
“No, since we met.”
“Wow, it’s been almost two years.”
“I can’t believe you pulled that line on me.”
“I am really lucky you bought it.”
“You really have balls.”
“As you well know. Hey, I wasn’t about to let you get away.”
“You mean my apartment.”
“I admit that’s an amazing perc, but no, I mean you. Loveable, luscious, fuckable you.”
“That was quite a night.”
“Ah yes, I remember it well…”
***
Alex was being taken out for a celebratory drink with friends from his job in the office of the chief economist of a major financial institution. He had received a minor promotion, but his friends seized any opportunity to have drinks.
They were into their third round when one of his friends hopped up from the table and accosted a person sitting at the bar.
Alex overheard some of their conversation. “You said to meet you here. So I’m here. What gives?” The speaker was darkly handsome, dressed in a suit and tie, typical of a banker or attorney.
“Come on and sit at the table with us.”
“Us? Are you here with friends or are you trying to set me up again?”
“Never mind, just come over.”
The man took his drink and followed over to the table. Alex’s friends rearranged so that a chair next to Alex was vacant. The man sat.
“Hey, I’m Guy. Around here they say it to rhyme with sky, but it should really rhyme with bee.”
“Like the French.”
“Exactement.”
“Hey Alex, he speaks French” one of Alex’s friends said leadingly.
“Spent summers in Provence with my French grandparents. No big deal.”
“And Guy is in the DA’s office. He’s an attorney” offered another friend.
“What is this, a set up?” Alex asked.
Suddenly, his four friends all stood up, offering several lame and conflicting excuses why they all had to leave. Alex was left stammering as they headed out the door. He looked sheepishly at Guy.
“I’m sorry, my friends seem to have arranged for us to meet.”
“Normally it’s not something I’d do, but I’m glad they did” was Guy’s reply.
“You don’t have to be nice. If you want to go, please, I won’t be offended.”
“Since we’re here anyway, could we get something to eat?”
“I guess so, but I’m not a fan of bar food, could we go somewhere else?”
“What do you have in mind?”
“Over near my apartment is a great Thai place. It’s not too far a walk and worth it.”
They made the journey and enjoyed a fine meal together. Through the evening they began talking about their jobs. Then they talked about their childhoods. Then they talked about their families.
They stood on the sidewalk after dinner, both awkwardly waiting for the next step. “This may be presuming a lot, but I don’t do sex on a first date, if that’s what this was” Alex was cautious.
“Oh, yeah, sure, no problem” Guy stammered in reply. “I can respect that, not that I don’t find you very attractive, I really do. But hey, didn’t you say your apartment was around here? Freddy mentioned you had this great apartment.”
“Yeah, it’s pretty nice. What else did Freddy tell you?”
“Oh, that you’re smart, funny, very very sexy, and have a great apartment.”
“The apartment seems important to you.”
“If you lived in the dump in Brooklyn that I do, it would be. Never mind. We’re only a few blocks from the river, let’s walk over.”
They walked to the park that runs along the river’s edge. Guy maneuvered them onto a park bench. “Hey, the stars, you can really see them here.”
“Yes, it’s a beautiful night” Alex Agreed.
Guy got on one knee. “Alex, will you marry me?”
“What?” Alex was shocked.
“Will you marry me?”
“Guy, I just met you an hour ago.”
“Four hours ago. It’s been four hours.”
“And you ask me to marry you? We haven’t even had sex.”
“If that would convince you, I’m willing” archly replied Guy.
“How can I resist a line like that?”
“I’ve been working on it for a long time, but I was afraid to use unless I was willing, hoping to make it come true.”
“Well, you are something, Guy. Come on, let’s go see the apartment.”
“You know how difficult it is to get an apartment in New York, much more in this neighborhood.”
They laughed the few blocks to Alex’s apartment. Once inside, Guy was very impressed.
“Two bedrooms — not that we’ll need them — sunken living room with fireplace, terrace, two bathrooms and a gourmet kitchen. Are you a Rockefeller?”
“No, my grandparents bought the building back in the thirties. My mom had this place when she went to NYU. Now I’ve got it.”
“You own the building?”
“No, I pay rent like everyone else. Of course my grandmother sends it back to me at Christmas. I know I’m really lucky. It has apparently landed me a husband.”
“You may think differently by morning, but I hope you’re as sold on me as I am on you.” Guy was hopeful.
“So, what do we do next?”
Guy moved to take Alex in his arms. “First we kiss.” They kissed. “And we kiss some more.” Guys tongue licked along Alex’s lips and probed between them. Guy held Alex tighter, Alex pressed against Guy. “I think I’m feeling a reaction, Alex.”
“Uh huh” came Alex’s breathless reply.
“I’m feeling a little light headed, could we go lie down?”
“Uh huh.” Alex led Guy to the bedroom by the hand and moved toward the bed.
“Are you ready to do this?”
“Oh yeah.”
“A couple of kisses and your ready to do it?”
“Kisses like that, oh yeah.”
“Do you mind if we slow it down a little? Especially since we’re engaged and all.”
Alex looked a little stunned and confused.
“I want to savor our first time together. Let me undress you.” Guy pulled Alex to his feet and faced him toward the mirror over the bureau. Guy stood behind him, kissing Alex’s neck each time he unfastened each of Alex’s shirt buttons. By the time his shirt was open, Alex was breathing hard. Guy grazed his fingers over Alex’s nipples and plucked teasingly at the hair on his chest. Alex’s head lolled with the pleasure. Guy eased Alex’s shirt off of his shoulders and arms then wrapped Alex in an embrace.
“I’m like totally seduced, and you haven’t even touched my cock.”
“I will, later, much later.” Guy’s voice spoke of his own arousal.