AT HIS SERVICE CHAPTER 8


The next day Wednesday after a night of turmoil followed by a long lovemaking session with Barry, Tatum was waked by Barry entering his room with juice and an energy bar for breakfast.  Tatum quickly ate the breakfast and went with Barry to shower. 

“Barry, I need you now more than ever,” Tatum said, stepping into the shower and grabbing Barry for a supportive hug. “Without you here, I would have gone insane.”

“Without me, this shit wouldn’t be happening,” Barry laughed and began to soap up Tatum’s body.

“I honestly think someday it would have happened.  The only reason they work for me is because of the reputation of the company,” Tatum said while Barry continued.

“Your reputation will be fucking shit now after that little exhibition you gave Robert last night,” Barry laughed.

“He deserved it.  Both visits were to gather more ammo to force me out.  I could see right through it.  He would have done the same if we would have met say at a club or via the internet.  A lot of people can’t get over the age difference and think there is something wrong with an older guy and younger guy being lovers.”

Barry turned Tatum to rinse off the soap.  “Now after being with you, I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I like the stability you offer along with being in a very mature relationship.”

Tatum soaped up Barry’s fit body, “Yeah, along with all the fringe benefits too, huh?”

Barry laughed while Tatum continued, “Fuck yeah!”

They finished the shower, shaved for the day and brushed their teeth.  Tatum found his clothes and dressed for the day, not knowing what to expect.   “Barry, be prepared for a possible call,” Tatum stated.

“I will.  I don’t have a lot planned today,” Barry said.

Tatum kissed Barry goodbye with Barry wishing him the best.  Tatum jumped in his car and drove to his office.  When he arrived, the lot looked empty except for three cars.  He walked in to find Jason, Vince and Sylvia in the break room having coffee.

“Just us huh?” Tatum asked.

“Yeah, we heard…” Jason said.

“When you finish, I’ll tell you my end of the story,” Tatum said.

“We can start now.  I love to hear some trash on those arrogant bastards,” Vince said. “You know Tatum, they have a lot of nerve passing judgment on you.”

“Okay then,” Tatum spoke and pulled up a chair.  “For one I was being forced out as owner because I have a younger boyfriend.”

“Is he cute?” Jason smiled.

“I think he is, Jason.  I thought you liked guys,” Tatum smiled.

“Yes Tatum, the three of us are gay in case you didn’t know already,” Vince said. “The three of us agree and see absolutely nothing wrong with what you did.  You didn’t flaunt your… in front of Robert, did you?”

“Well, I did and now looks like it served its purpose,” Tatum said.

“Good for you Tatum,” Jason stated with verve.

“Sylvia, any thoughts?” Tatum asked seeking a female prospective on this ordeal.

“My girlfriend is older so I personally see nothing wrong with it,” Sylvia smiled. “I too am glad you did what you did.”

“Well, I guess we’re all in the same boat then,” Tatum said.

“Yeah fuck em if they can’t handle their boss enjoying a younger man.  I think it’s hot,” Jason said.

“So do you want to hear my end or not?” Tatum asked.

“No, not really,” Vince said.  “We three knew what the uproar was about in the first place.  They fully knew when they were hired that you were gay.  Who really cares who your partner is?  Was he your houseboy to start though?”

“I’ll be honest.  Yes, Barry was my houseboy and we grew to love each other.  He’s still my houseboy as we speak but that may change in the coming weeks.  I want us to continue as we were but with more of an emphasis on the gay market since we know all about it.  Sure, we’re going to lose some clients but we can fill the void with the gay community.  The realtors in this area don’t cater to the gay client as I think they should.  We will do everything possible to cater to them since we have a firsthand knowledge of their wants and needs.  The gay community is exploding as you well know and most have money to eagerly purchase real estate either in houses, investment properties or even businesses.  We want them to feel special and wanted here.  If you know of any other gay realtors, especially you Sylvia, I would be more than happy to hire them here shortly,” Tatum stated.

“So we are no longer have to hide and be ashamed of who we are, right?” Jason asked. “You know they really got what they deserved.  Tatum, you basically let the shit hit the fan and it just so happened to splatter all of the others.”   Jason did give them all a nice and welcome laugh.

“Jason, I ask you be professional as you always have and focus on the first time gay buyers since you are the youngest and hippest here.  Vince, since you’re near my age, we’ll focus on the older market which should be great at this time.  Sylvia for now you take the lesbian community.  We’ll market to the gay community as a full service real estate gay company.”

“What will the others think?” Vince said.

“Oh I’m sure we will be dirt for a while but once word gets out, we will be just fine,” Tatum said. “I’ll start a full blown marketing campaign in the gay papers in the area.”

“We’ll do just fine.  Can we still service straight people?” Jason asked.

“Of course we will.  We will still have repeat customers who will expect the same treatment as before.  We will definitely give them that treatment and more,” Tatum said.

The meeting adjourned.  Each took the time to give Tatum a hug of support including a kiss on the cheek from Jason.  The office did seem empty without the others there and the phones were going crazy after the meeting.  Jason took the board with instructions to not tell about the agents that had left and to forward them to either Vince or Sylvia.   Tatum stayed closed but called Barry to tell him how things went along with having him come in.  

Things were calm and back to as normal as possible while they waited to see Barry stroll through the door.  Within 45 minutes, Barry came in with his long hair, tight jeans and t-shirt.  Immediately, Jason jumped up and wanted to meet the guy that had Tatum’s heart.  Barry was receptive and enjoyed meeting Jason along with Vince and Sylvia.  Tatum was glad to see how well they accepted Barry.  Being near lunch, Tatum treated the group to a nice filling lunch down the street while forwarding calls to their answering machine. 

Back at the office, Tatum instructed Barry on the basics of the phone system.  Barry caught on quickly as he had other things at the house.   Jason tried to stay away but was soon at Barry’s side helping him out and giving him the rundown on the operations.   Tatum fielded a few calls from other companies when his former associates showed up to apply for positions or to inquire about the shake-up.  He gave an honest assessment of each but forewent the office politics when calls about Robert and Janie came through.

At the end of the day, it was just Barry and Tatum in the office.  Tatum went up front after fielding what he determined was his last call of the day.  He went and locked the front door.  Barry looked at him oddly.  He soon found the intent when Tatum found his lips.

“Frisky, huh? Barry asked with a giant smile.

“I’ve seen your hot ass all day.  Now it’s playtime,” Tatum smiled.  He escorted Barry back to his office and promptly undressed Barry, taking his time to lick, suck and kiss his way down Barry’s taut body.  Barry leaned up on the edge of the desk and freely took in the affection being shown.  Tatum dropped to his knees and licked up and down the shaft of Barry’s cock.  Barry threw back his head and swept his hair from his eyes.  Tatum opened his mouth and inhaled Barry’s cock along with the musk oozing from Barry’s shaved pubes.  Tatum worshipped Barry’s cock the best he knew how.  He loved the taste and kept pleasing Barry for some time. 

Tatum stood and watched Barry remove his clothes.  When Tatum was naked inside his office, he grabbed Barry and made out with him. The lovers grinded their hot hard cocks together while they kissed.  Tatum could feel Barry’s finger in and up his ass.  Barry kissed his way down Tatum’s slimming body until he found Tatum’s hard cock.  Barry licked it and could smell the scent of Tatum.  He sucked and licked Tatum’s hard manly cock until being pulled up by his arm pits.

Again the lovers made out.  Tatum spat on his hand and moved it to moisten his ass.  He looked into Barry’s eyes, “Fuck me!  I want you so goddamn bad!  It’s fucking unreal!”

Barry smiled and placed Tatum up on the desk, sending a folder or two flying off the desk into the floor.  He dropped down and rimmed Tatum’s ass before slowly sliding into his lover.  Tatum moaned loudly at Barry’s cock invading his hole.

Barry moved in and out of Tatum’s ass with Tatum bracing on his desk just how he had envisioned getting fucked at his office.  Tatum continued to moan and taunt Barry with loud comments.

“Damn, your ass is fucking horny as hell and hot too!” Barry said.

“Hot for your cock deep inside my ass,” Barry said. “Fuck that ass!”

Barry pounded his lover like no one’s business.  The two began moaning and groaning with each deep insertion.  Barry pulled out and kissed Tatum, “I wanna fuck your ass from behind and hammer you hard!”

“Fuck yeah, do that shit, stud!” Tatum said.

Tatum got off his desk and leaned up against it.  He presented his ass for Barry’s cock.  He screamed when Barry entered him.  Barry grabbed Tatum’s hips and began fucking him as hard as he could.  Tatum was in ecstasy with his mind going crazy.  He turned his head for a kiss and found Barry’s tongue.  Barry broke the kiss, slapped Tatum’s ass hard and continued to fuck him.   Barry reached around and found Tatum’s cock.  It was rock hard with Barry’s poundings.  They got into a steady hard rhythm with Barry jacking Tatum off and the sound of Barry’s skin popping against Tatum’s ass. 

Tatum moaned, “I’m cumming!”  He felt his load release and shot across his desk.  Barry felt Tatum’s ass tighten and pulled out for a change.  He jacked a few times and sent his cum spewing onto Tatum’s back.  He finished and licked Tatum’s back clean as well as the remaining cum on Tatum’s desk. 

Barry grabbed Tatum to show his love and appreciation.

“That was a dream fulfilled,” Tatum smiled.

“I had a feeling it was,” Barry said.

“You were so hot as usual,” Tatum said.  

“Thanks.  It’s easy with you,” Barry smiled.

The two were able to part long enough and get dressed.   Tatum turned off the lights with a smile, knowing things would be different unless an offer came quickly.  He seriously doubted it would and was contend with the way things turned out.   He hated losing some of his top sellers but it was well worth it.  He had enough cash flow and rentals to make it for quite some time. 

Tatum grabbed a small dinner on the way as agreed upon earlier that day.  He entered his nice house to find Barry already undressed and looking hot as ever.   Tatum ditched his clothes quickly to join his boyfriend and lover. 

“Tatum, both Nelson and Cameron are interested in a job if you’re still offering it.  Both are ready to ditch their dead end jobs,” Barry said and sat down to enjoy the healthy dinner of just salad.

“Barry, first they need to get their real estate license, which my company will pay for the training.  In the meantime, I suppose they could start soon and have Jason mentor one while Vince mentored the other,” Tatum said.

“I guess they could.  That damn Jason is a fucking flirt.  He was hitting on my ass all day,” Barry said.

“Well… I’ll say something to him if you want me to,” Tatum said.

“It’s cool.  It was really just innocent but I knew what he was doing.  He’s fucking cute anyway.  He says he has a boyfriend that he lives with,” Barry stated.

“Well, once the dust settles, we can have a big blowout over here and celebrate things,” Tatum said while eating.

After eating, the two headed up to work out and continued with the program Barry had set for them.  Tatum was adjusting to it but liked seeing the results after a month of returning to an exercise regime.  Barry was getting his body sculpted and taking a lot of pride in his body and how tan he was.  Tatum was exhausted and spent by the end of the workout.  He felt Barry’s hand grab his and led him to shower the sweat that was flowing from their pores.  Barry started the shower with the jets going.  He did his best to slightly massage Tatum’s tired aching muscles. 

The shower was a perfect cure for both.  Tatum jumped on his bed while Barry headed downstairs to grab each a refreshing drink.  Barry lay beside his lover while Tatum stared at the television.

“Do you think I did the right thing?” Tatum questioned.

Barry stroked Tatum’s chest, “Tatum, it wasn’t going to get any better like you said.  The three left at the office seemed very content and happy with the results.”

“I did get a few calls about the change today.  I’m sure there will be more and worse the underhanded tactics some will use to sway others from my company,” Tatum said and started running his fingers across Barry’s chest and outlining his tattoo.

“How so?”

“Well they can refuse to allow us to show houses they have listed.  I’m sure some well, especially the company Robert and Janie went to.  I did laugh however at the company they choose since it doesn’t cater to the market I do.  They went with a company that sells lower priced houses in mainly depressed areas.”

Barry laughed, “I hope they are happy with the change.”

“Tomorrow, if possible, I will need you again.  Together we are going to start a large ad campaign in the gay papers around town.  I set up an appointment with a marketer and need a young prospective.”

“You’re the boss,” Barry said.

“Don’t worry Barry.  I make sure you are taken care of financially.”

“So I get a raise, huh?”

“Yes I think you will deserve one after this.”

“Great but I don’t really need the money now since you do supply most of my needs,” Barry said.

“Then it’s time you set up some savings.  Things are great now between but you never know what the future holds,” Tatum said.

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The next day, Tatum found his three employees.  Vince didn’t stay long and was off to be at an inspection he had with a client.  Sylvia manned the phones while Jason and Tatum sorted through the mess left behind.

“Jason, so what do you think of this?” Tatum asked.

“Now that’s its over, I think it will be great.  The more I thought about and talked it over with my boyfriend the better it sounded.  You were dead on in that fact they are young gay guys looking on the market for houses.  I think with a little luck we can corner the market.  My boyfriend has a couple or two ready to hit the market.  They tried earlier but didn’t feel at ease with their realtor since he couldn’t relate to their needs like we will be able to,” Jason stated.

“I think so too but I guess I doubt if this concept will fly,” Tatum said.

“Tatum, you are very smart and with some work and word of mouth, this will be great,” Jason said.

“What did you think of Barry?”

“He was really a hot guy.  I can see why you are so attracted to him.  He worked very hard and seemed interested in this,” Jason said.

“I’m glad to hear that,” Tatum said. “I guess now I need to meet your boyfriend.”

“He’s really cute and I just love him to death.  We meet on the internet which is why I’ve stayed quiet.  He’s a junior in college still.”

“I see you go for the younger guys as well,” Tatum smiled.

“Normally I don’t but we have hit it off so well.  Keith and I honestly just moved in together a month or so ago,” Jason stated.

“Well if you want, you are more than welcome to stop the house sometime and join Barry and me.  If you come on the weekend, I’m sure we’ll be at the pool and enjoying this great weather,” Tatum offered.

“We might have to do that.  I love to lie out as does Keith,” Jason stated while they worked on the remaining files.

Tatum stood when he heard Barry’s voice.  He excused himself and found Barry.  The two walked into Tatum’s office to make a call or two before heading off to the marketer’s office.  The marketer had a great ad waiting for initial approval that highlighted the strong points of Tatum’s company.  Tatum was very impressed and thought it hit the perfect target area. 

Barry helped out where needed after they returned after a great quiet lunch.  Now Vince was back in the office while Sylvia continued to field the calls.  Tatum returned the necessary calls.  He looked up and was surprised to see Jimmy standing in his office.  Jimmy was the one who started this entire mess after stopping by Tatum’s house unannounced. 

“Tatum, can we talk?” Jimmy asked.

“Sure, what’s on your mind?”

“I think I really messed up.  I came here to see if there was a chance of getting my old job back.  I was totally wrong in telling your private business to the others Monday,” Jimmy quietly stated.

Tatum looked at Jimmy, “There are changes going on here right now.  We are shifting our focus to cater to the gay market.  In some deep analysis, I determined the gay market was under served and had a great potential since most are two income households with available funds for this tightening market.  Are you willing to accept the changes and be a team player?”

“I’m not sure since you put it like that,” Jimmy stated.

“It’s either accept the changes or move on,” Tatum firmly said.

“I’ll think about it and let you know,” Jimmy said. “I’m sorry for all the grief and trouble I have caused in such a short time.  I wasn’t trying to be judgmental but it seems to have turned out that way.”

“Jimmy, let me know soon for we will be hiring more agents who are gay and lesbian possible transgendered,” Tatum said. “You will be surrounded by gay people in a gay agency.”

“I understand,” Jimmy stated.  He stood and thanked Tatum for his time.  Jimmy spoke to the others there before leaving.  Tatum explained the meeting to the others before taking Barry with him on a possible listing from former clients of his.  He normally didn’t do many listings but did so to not lose them.

The next day, Tatum returned to the office with the new listing and handed it off to Vince to take over for the pricing strategy needed.  It was a great listing with potential to make some nice money. 

“Tatum, is your offer still standing to stop by?” Jason asked.

“Sure it is,” Tatum said.

“How would this weekend be?  Keith and I would love to over and enjoy your pool,” Jason stated with a nice smile.

“That would be great.  Sometimes Barry has friends over as well.  I’m sure another gay couple wouldn’t hurt things,” Tatum said.

“We’ll be over after I show a house or two to some friends of mine. It should be around two,” Jason stated.

“Whatever time is great.  See ya then,” Tatum said.

After lunch, the office was quiet as it normally was.  Tatum took the time to catch up on paper work while answering the calls that filtered in.  At three, he called it a day and week.  He happily locked the doors and turned off the light.  He turned and smiled knowing the changes made over the past week with more possibly coming.  He now knew he had done the right thing with things starting to return to normal or as normal as possible.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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