Employee Relations

[PogueMahone]

It was hot. Jess felt as if his back was baking in the bright morning sun as he straightened up, slipping his hand out of the dirt covered glove to wipe the sweat from his forehead. “Shouldn’t be this damned hot in April,” He muttered to himself before putting the glove back on and turning his attention back to the large shrub he was planting. He’d been at it for about three hours now and had almost finished planting the four shrubs “her majesty” had ordered. He just wanted to get this one in the ground before it was time for a well deserved break, that was assuming of course that his employer wouldn’t find something the matter with his work and order him to redo it.

“If it didn’t pay so well, I’d quit,” Jess mumbled to himself, glancing over his shoulder at the picturesque country home behind him, wondering if she was back yet. “Her majesty” as Jess referred to Ms. Appleby had gone for her morning run, leaving him a list of small jobs to do after he finished planting these damned shrubs. It wasn’t the work that bothered him so much, it was her attitude, the fact that she thought and acted as if she were so much better then he was. It had only taken a week of working for Ms. Appleby for Jess to come up with the nickname that both he and Maria, the housekeeper, referred to their employer by. Pushing the large bound roots of the shrub into the hole, Jess made sure the plant was straight and aligned with the other three before he started filling in the hole. Patting down the soil, Jess decided that everything else could wait for a bit while he cooled off in the house. Slinging his shovel over his shoulder he started towards the house.

Applewood Estate was a pretty enough property, Jess thought to himself as he walked over the large flat expanse of grass, lined on either side by tall pine trees and now fronted by four perfectly spaced cyrenga bushes. A gravel driveway split the lawn on the diagonal, ending in the small turnaround in front of the house where Jess’ beat up old truck now sat. The house itself wasn’t that large, a rather pleasant two story house modeled after a Swiss chateau, flanked by two perfectly ordered flower gardens that Jess noted professionally needed to be weeded and watered before too much longer. Moving around to the side of the house, he made sure to knock any loose dirt from his shoes before leaning the shovel against the house and entering the kitchen. He hated the fact that he wasn’t allowed to use the front door, a rule that Ms. Appleby had stressed numerous times on his first day, that all the hired help had to use the side door. “Damned servants’ entrance,” He mumbled darkly as he stepped into the cool interior of the house.

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OOC: Okay, looking for two women or one woman willing to take on two roles... the parts are Fiona Appleby, a rich and snobbish woman, and Maria, her long suffering housekeeper. Please PM before posting,

Pogue

 

[PogueMahone]

Jess

“You shouldn’t talk to yourself, Jess, it’s a sure sign you’ve been in the sun too long,” Maria greeted him with a smile as she moved around the spacious kitchen. “People will begin to think you’re crazy,” the young woman laughed, her dark eyes twinkling in merriment as he moved to take a seat at the counter.

“Just need to cool off a little,” Jess told her, his eyes watching her as she moved quickly and efficiently around the kitchen, cleaning up the small amount of dirt and debris that had accumulated since the previous morning. As he always did when he was around Maria, Jess found himself admiring her slender body and long dark hair. A few years younger then his 24 years, Maria had just finished up high school and was taking the year off to save up for college. She was a lovely young latino, with a bubbly personality and seeming boundless energy, that for some reason always refused Jess’ invitations to dinner. He would have been insulted that she rejected his attentions but for the fact that she was such a sweet girl. “Is her majesty back yet?” He asked after a few seconds of admiring the way Maria’s jeans hugged her hips as she bent over the sink. “I’d like to take a quick shower to cool off.”

“She’s still out,” Maria told him, glancing over at him as he watched her, “but you know she’ll scream bloody murder if she catches you in there again. She hates it when anyone uses her private bathroom,” she warned him, smiling as she saw his eyes admire her body once more. She wasn’t really interested in Jess, he wasn’t her type and there seemed to be something a little threatening in his intense blue eyes, but his obvious admiration of her body pleased her and she found herself almost flirting with him at times. “I’m just about finished here, so I’ll be leaving in about ten minutes.”

“I’ll be quick,” Jess assured her, hopping off the stool and moving towards the kitchen door. “I just want to get wet and wash a little of this sweat off before I eat, I’ll be done before you leave or she gets back.”

“Well, just don’t let her catch you,” Maria warned him, “the last time she only thought you had used the shower. Can you imagine what would happen if she actually saw you in there?”

“Don’t worry,” Jess told her with a smile, pausing in the doorway that led into the rest of the house. “If you’re not busy tonight, Maria, a bunch of us are heading out to the pond for a bonfire.” He told her, knowing that she would probably decline the invitation but feeling as if he needed to ask.

“I’ll think about it,” the young woman told him with a smile as he turned and left the room.

Jess smiled as he walked through the living room and quickly climbed the stairs to the second floor. She hadn’t said no, he thought to himself, at least that was a step in the right direction. He moved through the master bedroom and into Ms. Appleby’s private bathroom, a room that he had been warned against ever entering. Whistling a nameless tune softly under his breath, Jess stripped out of his sweaty tee-shirt and jeans as he started the water running in the shower. He didn’t really see why she made such a big deal about the bathroom, it wasn’t as if there was anything all that special about it, just the normal fixtures and accessories. Shrugging his shoulders once more at his employer’s sometimes odd ways, he stepped into the shower and under the spray of

 

[sierrahughes]

Fiona Appleby

I straightened out my skirt as the car came to a slow halt. I looked up into the rear view mirror, and met his eyes once more. Was it James? Or Jack? Not that it mattered to me. He was just a chauffeur, and I just needed to vent my frustration after my rotten day.

He came round to get the door for me. I shielded my eyes from the sun as I stepped out into the open, ignoring his roaming eyes. He had seen more than enough during the ride home, and should be thankful for the little show.

I took two powerful strides towards my front porch, then stopped, and turned back to him.

"Not a word to anyone, or it's the end of the road for you." Then pausing, another thought entered my mind. "But if you show me that you are capable of keeping your mouth shut, I might consider..." I trailed off, just smiling, as I turned back towards my house.

The weather was wretched, and now all I could think of was a long bath.

 

[PogueMahone]

Jess

Jess stood under the shower head, letting the warm water run down his lean muscled body, feeling the dirt and sweat rinsed from his body. “Damn, this feels good,” He muttered to himself as he reached for the scented soap Ms. Appleby always used, “Smells like a French whore,” He laughed, lifting it to his face and inhaled the floral scent before lathering up his hands and washing his face and chest. Jess knew he shouldn’t be using Ms. Appleby’s shower, she had screamed bloody murder the last time she’d caught him in there, but something about her attitude always made him push the limits. She treated him and Maria like slaves, berating them and insulting them whenever they didn’t perform to her standards, and breaking her rules was one petty way for Jess to get back at her.

As his hands ran the soap down his chest, Jess couldn’t help thinking about Maria and the way her tight jeans hugged her shapely young body. “Damn shame,” He muttered to himself as his hand caressed his cock, shaking his head as he realized he had very little chance of ever getting with the attractive housekeeper.

 

[sierrahughes]

Fiona Appleby

Once I entered the house, I immediately picked up on the sound of running water upstairs. I glanced at my wrist-watch. It was weird, for Maria to still be cleaning at this time.

In fact, just moments later, I bumped into Maria in the kitchen. She was obviously surprised to see me home this early. But there was something else. Fear?

Then the thought of the running water came back into my mind.

"The nerve..." I stormed upstairs, in spite of Maria's pleas. I wasn't sure who or what I was going to find there, but I was sure as hell that whoever or whatever is was, it shouldn't be in my bathroom.

"Now what the hell do you think..." I slammed open the door to the bathroom. Amidst the mist of the hot shower, I could only make out a male form, and a very 'outstanding' penis before it. When I squinted my eyes more, I realised it was Jess.

Jess.

 

[PogueMahone]

Jess

Jess was startled as the door of the bathroom flew open, Ms. Appleby’s angry voice coming to him. "Now what the hell do you think..." She started to berate him before her voice tapered off.

“I’m taking a shower,” Jess replied simply as he continued to run her soap over his body, smiling through the hot mist of the shower at how furious she was with him right then. “How about a little privacy?” He called out, turning so that she could only see his silhouette, a smirk on his face as he knew she was probably looking at his semi-hard cock. “Unless you want to scrub my back, Ms. Appleby?”

 

[sierrahughes]

Fiona Appleby

"The nerve..." I was about to step into the bathroom myself when I realised how compromising that might look. To me of course. There was no way I was going to do this.

"Maria!" I shouted down the hallway. I heard some shuffling of feet, rapid steps up the staircase, and moments later, she was at the door.

I was about to raise my voice at her, when I held back.

Control yourself, Fiona.

"Maria, I am not going to ask if you knew about this. Now, I just want you to get him out of the shower right this minute. And I don't care how. Jess is not going to be working here anymore, and if you want to keep your job, this is your only chance."

I said, pointing at the bathroom.

 

[PogueMahone]

Jess

Jess laughed as he saw Fiona pause in the doorway, her anger clear even through the steam. Come on in, your majesty, He thought to himself as he rinsed the soapy lather from his chest, watching his furious employer out of the corner of his eye.

“Maria!” Fiona shouted.

“Too damn cowardly to do your own dirty work,” Jess muttered angrily, hating to get the sweet young housekeeper involved in the dispute between him and their employer. “Shouldn’t be too surprised, I guess.” He muttered as he heard Ms. Appleby’s instructions to Maria.

“I’m… I’m sorry, Ms. Appleby,” Maria stammered, averting her eyes from the bathroom. “I can’t… my father would never forgive me… to see a man naked.” Maria stammered, blushing at admitting to her father’s strict rules. “I’m sorry, Ma’am.” She stammered once more before darting back down the stairs.

Good girl, Maria. Jess thought to himself as finished rinsing the soap from his body and turned the water off. “Looks like you’ll have to do your own dirty work, Fiona.” He said with a short laugh as he opened the shower door and climbed out, letting his furious employer get a good look at his glistening naked body. “Well, I’m waiting, Fiona.” He said, standing there dripping on the floor, knowing how much she hated being called by her given name. That had been one of the first rules she’d given him when he was hired. He was never to refer to her as Fiona, only Ms. Appleby or Ma’am. “I’m waiting for you to throw me out.”

 

[sierrahughes]

Fiona Appleby

Unbelievable. Unbelievable!

I was fuming now. I thought twice about calling the police, but now that he had issued me a challenge, I could not really back down. Not like this. Not in my own house.

I folded up my sleeves meticulously, giving myself time to think of a solution. I looked at his figure. He was a lot taller than I was, well-built. Basically it wouldn't be difficult for him to overpower me if it ever came to a physical struggle. Except...

I stormed into the bathroom, with steam and running water and all. And before he could utter another word, I made a grab for his cock, and squeezed really hard. I wanted him to know I meant business.

 

[PogueMahone]

Jess

Jess stood there watching her, he could see her reluctance, knew she was trying to think of a way out of this, a way to preserve her foolish pride while still getting her own way. After a few seconds of dawdling as she folded up her sleeves, Fiona stormed into the bathroom, a determined look on her face. It caught him by surprise as she grabbed his cock, squeezing it hard.

“Shit,” Jess winced, his large hand encircling her wrist, pulling her hand off his manhood. “I realize you don’t get to see one much, Ms. Appleby but that don’t mean you should just grab the first cock you see.” He laughed, grabbing her by the shoulders and pushing her into the shower. “Maybe you should cool off a little,” He chuckled as he turned the cold water on full blast, drenching her expensive business suit.

 

[sierrahughes]

OOC: will be back with a good post.

 

[sierrahughes]

Fiona Appleby

I could feel the water evaporating off the top of my head as my rage blew the roof off. And the large smirk on his face wasn't helping me one bit.

I reached out again for his manhood once more, but this time, baring my nails as I felt the tips sinking into his soft flesh. Now this would teach him to mess with me.

 

[sierrahughes]

*bump*

 

[PogueMahone]

Jess

"Fuck!" Jess hissed as Ms. Appleby reached out, her fingernails digging into the sensitive flesh of his cock, his hand automatically reaching up to slap her, to hit her, to stop the source of the pain as she gripped his cock hard. He paused, reluctant to actually hit her, as he tried to pull his cock from her painful grasp. His large hand closed instead around her neck, squeezing her throat, constricting her air supply as he lifted her off her feet. "Let go, you bitch," he managed to gasp as his eyes teared up, lifting his employer up off the floor of the shower by her throat.