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[Becaa57]

I'm running late for my husband 4th of July party. Yelling at him as I come in, just going to grav a shower honey, give me 20 minutes.
1/2 hour later I'm in the car, and he is pissed, hates being late. I start out the window as he drives too fast the park, the party is held at.
We arrive, and I look around
"Well looks like the managed to survive without!!!!" He grunts something, runs off to talk to a co-worker. I look around, but don't see anyone I feel like talking to. Seeing an empty table towards the back. I grab a wine spritzer and walk back there. 3-4 hours of being the polite wife is ahead of me

 

[soapylam]

mhmm

 

[Craneman8686]

I've been one of the newest hires at the company. I was out of work for a while after having a wreck and ended up taking the first thing I could find. Desperate times call for desperate measures and all that. After a couple of months, a memorandum comes out advertising the 4th of July party. I take it home and show my wife and she thinks we should go. "Come on...it will be fun." She tells me. "And you can meet some new people you work with." I shrug it off and agree.

The weekend comes and we both get ready. Her in a bright sundress and flats. Myself in a pair of shorts, polo shirt, and hey dudes. We drive across town to the park where the party is scheduled and I pull my truck into the already packed parking lot.

Making our way into the crowd, I see a few faces I recognize but more that I dont. My wife grabs a drink from the makeshift bar they have set up and pushes me gently. "Go mingle...meet people." I give her a light smile and grab a beer from the same bar and start walking around.

 

[Becaa57]

I see you two arrive, one of the last to show, most of the tables are full, although a few empty seats at mine. Wondering who you are, I don't recognize you at all. But you make a cute couple. Your wife makes her way, looking for a table that has seats. She comes to mine, say's are these taken? I answer
"No, they are still free, have a seat"

 

[Craneman8686]

I stroll around in the park a bit. Smiling and greeting a few of the men and women i recognize. Getting introduced to others I havent met before. I spot the man who is my boss and walk over and thank him for inviting me...trying to be civil. But he just brushes me off.

It stings a bit but i walk on, making a loop and I end up spotting my wife again. Sitting at a shaded table with another woman. I walk over and gently touch my wife's shoulder. "I see you made a friend quick." I tell her as i look across at you. "Hi there, I'm Jake. Are you with the company too?"

 

[Becaa57]

I smile up at you. "Hi Jake, only through marriage" Pointing out your boss, my husband is over there 'Networking' as he calls it. Please sit down. Your wife was telling me, that you just started here, I hope it's working out for you."
There is actually only one seat left, and it is between you wife and myself.
"They should be serving the food soon"

 

[Craneman8686]

I step around the table and slide into the seat between both of you. Glancing in the direction that you point. "Oh you're Mike's wife?" I ask lightly before nodding. "Yeah its been ok so far even though its only been a couple of months. Do they do these events often?" I ask, finding it hard to keep my eyes off of you even though my wife is sitting right there.

 

[Becaa57]

I smile, "Well don't let it get out, but yes I am."
Looking around at the festivities
"Yes for the major holidays, upper management, well ok the owner likes to make sure everyone enjoys the company, have you met him yet?"
Pointing to a good looking but older gentleman talking to my husband some other managers
"The next one will be labor day, then the Christmas party, that one is always fun"

 

[Craneman8686]

My wife and I laugh a bit at your response about being married to him. Nodding as you inform me of other functions that the company has throughout the year.

I follow your pointing again and shake my head. "No, I actually haven't met him yet. I noticed him when i walked around but well...your husband kind of brushed me off." I add with an edgy tone in my voice. My wife pats my thigh under the table lightly, knowing that's her quiet sign of trying to get me to stay calm.

She excuses herself from the table as she empties her drink to go and grab another.

 

[Becaa57]

"I apologize for my husband! That wasn't right. I think you should meet him. He is a very good man, hold on I'll call him over" Before you can say no, I catch his eye and with a wave of my hand ask him to join us. He say's something to the others, and then comes over alone. When he gets here, he bends down, gives me a kiss on the cheek.
"Scott, I know you're in the middle of 'important' conversations over there, but I thought you should meet your latest employee. May I introduce Jake? He works with Mike, but I guess he hadn't gotten around to introducing you two. Here comes his lovely wife (name?)"
Scott looks at you, who thankfully has stood up. Reaches out and shakes your hand. 'Hi Jake!! Welcome to the company, I hope you enjoy it. I remember signing you new hire papers. You've made a good friend here in Becca! What are your duties under Mike? I sometimes have special projects I need done.'

 

[Craneman8686]

I hear you start to apologize on his behalf. Before i can protest, I see you waving him over and he breaks from his small group. Watching as he approaches and you immediately go into introduction mode.

I stand from my seat and reach across to shake his hand. Seeing my wife returning, her sundress blowing around a bit in the light breeze. I smile and nod. "And this is my wife, Becky." I add to the introductions and she shakes his hand with a smile before returning back to my side as your husband engages me.

I nod. "Yes sir, I've enjoyed it so far." I glance over at you as he says I've made a good friend. Looking back at him as he asks about my duties. "Well, I've been primarily building maintenance as that was the only position Mike had open. But my past jobs have actually been in operations. If something comes available." I answer back, shooting my hopeful shot.

 

[Becaa57]

As you introduce your wife, I see him give her a once over. One thing about Scott is he appreciates eye candy I think with a smile, you do have a cute wife.
He listens, says good. Mike is a good employee, but maybe lacking some people skills. I want you to come to my office on Monday, my secretary will contact you for a time slot that will work with you. And Jake for now, let's keep this between us.
He turns back to me. gives me a hug and cheek kiss. 'Becca always a pleasure! I'd better get back before the brown nosers ruin your party!'

 

[Craneman8686]

I miss him looking my wife up and down as it happens when i had my head turned back to you. His response surprises me but I smile and nod. "Yes sir, that sounds great." I respond cheerfully and shake his hand before he dips to kiss your cheek again

Hearing what he says to you, I glance back down. "Your party?" I ask as he walks off.

 

[Becaa57]

I smile, "He meant this party!! don't worry, not having a private one, so you won't be missing out"
Sitting back down.
"Becky, what are you drinking? It's nice but dangerous that they do open bars at these events" As we are talking my husband comes over and sits down. Barely acknowledging you 'I saw you talked to Scott?' "Yes Jake told me, that he hadn't met him yet, and you know as well as I do, that Scott likes to meet all new hires, that's part of why he does these things." he just grunts, but knows I'm right. As we are talking, I feel you tense up. I put my hand on your leg, to reassure you. "I see the food is ready, shall we all get some?"
He gets up, and walks off. I turn to the two of you, "Well shall we go get some, they are just burgers and dogs, but trust me, they are good."
We all walk over to the table, for a minute you walk beside me.
"Don't worry about Mike he won't give you too much of a hard time"

 

[Craneman8686]

I grin as you say i wont be missing out and sit back down at the table as he walks off. My wife smiles as she keeps drinking. "I dont know what it is but its fruity and delicious." She giggles. I can tell she is already catching a buzz.

Your husband walks up and acts like I dont even exist again as you tell him about my meeting with the owner. Hearing his grunt and I'm surprised as your hand goes to my thigh. I swallow hard but dont comment.

"Y...yeah umm...food sounds great." I stammer. "I'm sure she needs to get something in her belly." I add, referring to my buzzed wife. Walking with you to the food. "Its fine. I'm the new guy after all."

 

[Becaa57]

I smile as I look at Becky. "Should she just wait at the table? She looks a little wobbly? We can bring her back a plate" We continue walking, and it's nice to walk with someone who isn't upset with me.

"About Mike, as Scott mentioned he needs to work on his people skills. But he also knows that now Scott knows you, and he will be careful. If not let me know!!! Giving you my phone number"

We arrive at the food table, and you can see I understated the meal options, sure there are burgers and dogs, but also tacos, and steaks and a few other dishes. I grab two plates, handing them to you, plus a plate for me. "You tell me what to put on yours and Becky's plate, don't worry about taking too much, there are always a ton of left overs. They get donated to a food bank. Putting on my plate a chili dog and some coleslaw. "It's the 4th right???"

We load up the plates and head back. Becky is almost nodding off. I give you some privacy to wake her so she can eat.

 

[Craneman8686]

"Yeah its probably best if she hangs back." I answer lightly and make sure she is ok before we walk off. As we walk, i grab my phone and type your number in to save it. Giving you a quick call so my number pops up on your phone. "I'll do just that. Gonna keep him in line for me?" I ask playfully.

Stopping at the food table with you and taking our plates. "Same as you for both of us. That looks good." I smile standing next to you so you can dish up the food before we head back to the table.

I get her plate to her as you hang back a bit, and get her to start eating. "I told you that you should have put something on your stomach. Its hot and you're drinking on an empty stomach." She whines but starts to eat. I take a seat and give you a light smile that its ok.

 

[Becaa57]

I save your number from the call.
"Well not sure I can, but I talk to Scott every now and then, so might put a word in"
As you get her eating, I can see she acts very young when drinking.
We sit down and start eating, my husband makes it back with his plate, overloaded with food.
I shake my head to myself, thinking he'll pay for that later
"See what I mean about the food? Better then expected right?"
As we finish, we see the band setting up

 

[Craneman8686]

I catch you glancing over and watching her. Seeing how she acts when she gets drunk. I domt make a comment on it and just start to eat as well.

Looking up as your husband comes back and aita down at the table. I see how much food he has piled up on his plate. I smile and nod at your question. "Yeah its really good." I answer back and finish eating.

As Becky eats slowly, i get up from the table and walk over to grab another couple of beers.

 

[Becaa57]

When you get up to go to the bar I call out
"Jake can you get me a glass of red please"

 

[Craneman8686]

I hear you call out for me and i wave my hand back at you. Grabbing a glass of red wine for you before returning back to the table.
Passing you the glass. "Ma'am." I say with a smile.

 

[Becaa57]

I smile back
"Thank you kind sir!"
The band starts up, and we have to put our heads closer to talk.
"How are you enjoying this event? Gets a little much for me honestly"

 

[Craneman8686]

Watching as the band starts up. They begin playing unbelievingly loud. Seeing you lean in and your mouth moving. I lean closer to hear what you're asking.
Catching a faint whiff of your perfume. I turn my head more to answer you. "Its going ok. I like it so far."

 

[Becaa57]

"Ok, maybe should dance with Becky???"
Almost as if that was his clue, my husband comes up, taps me on the shoulder, bends down. 'Ok Becca time to go' He looks at you, 'See you in the office on Monday Jake'
I mouth sorry to you. Then getting up and gathering my things. Just before we leave I bend down to say in your ear.
"I'm really glad to meet you two. Text me and let me know how the meeting with Scott goes" With a squeeze to your shoulder I leave to follow my husband out.

 

[Craneman8686]

"Yeah she's too far gone. I would be holding her up." I answer back before seeing your husband stand and say it's time for you to go. I nod at him as you pull away and stand up. "Yeah, see you then." I answer back.

Seeing you bend back down and squeeze my shoulder. Hearing what you say but you're gone before i can respond. Watching your lithe frame move as the two of you walk off.

I manage to get Becky up from the table and navigate her to the truck and get her home. Getting her to lay down once we arrive at home, I head back downstairs.

I dont know why but I grab my phone and look up your contact. "I didnt get to answer before you walked off, but it was really nice meeting you too." I send a text.