Our newly christened 'Charles Michael Le Mesa' sat back in his chair as Xation Day explained his offer telling him "Well, Mr. Le Mesa.., Charles." Xation said, now only referring to him by his new identity from hereafter. "As you know, my family's Estate is very private, isolated. The nearest town, Villa Rosa, is a thirty minute drive out west." Xation sighed as if something was weighing heavy on his mind, then he told Michael the following story, saying "There was an accident last month, a riding accident." Xation paused thinking of poor, dead Humberto, whom he loved like a brother. "Unfortunately the gentleman did not survive."
"I see." Charles Michael Le Mesa replied a little shocked someone died on their property. Here Xation refrained from going into the shocking details of Felina's neglect of her own student, and all the drama the tragedy entailed. For, even though, this 'Charles' was like family, he was NOT family, Xation knew, from experience, some things are just best kept a family secret. "And you believe the rider would still be alive if you were closer to the town hospital?"
"Oh, no!" Xation responded his eyes widening a bit as he shook his head. "No, there is no way he could have survived." the image of Humberto's head cracked open like an egg flashed in his mind "No, what I would like to have is a doctor on site. We have a 300 hundred acre horse farm, and orchards, with a world class riding academy, accidents always happen. In fact 2 years ago, at Christmas time, one of our workers fell off a twenty foot ladder stringing the lights on the house. Luckily I was able to have my pilot fly him over to Villa Rosa in time, but the poor fellow was in a coma for three days." Xation explained. "What I am proposing is for you to come and work for me, at our Estate in the country. I would like to convert 2 of the rooms downstairs in the gate house, into an examination room, and, of course, a medical office for yourself. I will procure all the medical supplies and items you would need, just give me a list and I will see to it." Xation said then he leaned forward making his offer. "I would like you to come and be our private physician. You can chose a room in the main house, I will need you on the premises from Monday morning through Friday afternoon. You will have your weekends off for you to come back to the city and enjoy your free time. I am still willing to let you keep your room in the townhouse, for you are always most welcome among my grateful family. I am also willing to pay you a salary of $150,000 per year for your faithful service." Xation said with a generous smile.
Charles Michael Le Mesa was stunned, there were so many thoughts whirling 'round his brain he actually felt a bit dizzy, a sharp pain in his left arm radiating from his heart, he was not quite sure if he was just overwhelmed by this lucrative offer, or having some sort of coronary infarction. "I..,"
"Do you think this is a worthwhile idea? Something you can get behind?" Xation asked still waiting for Charles Michael to reply.
"Yes! This is an excellent idea. I would be most happy to be in your family's service for as long as you need me." the former Dr. Michael Cullen, now Dr. Le Mesa, wholeheartedly agreed.
Now the pleased look of satisfaction suddenly washed away from Xation's face as an extremely solemn expression took its place. Then he looked steadfastly in the young handsome doctor's eyes and he said "However," Xation spoke with a cautionary tone in his voice "There is one thing I must make perfectly clear to you." He paused as Charles Michael felt the sudden pull of this string attached to their agreement. "As you are aware I have hundreds of employees. Hundreds of employees, but I only have 2 sisters, Charles. And much to many men's disappointment, if you work for me, in what ever capacity, Felina, Serena, including any of my girlfriends, are strictly off limits. There shall be no sexual activity, of any kind, with them. I can not abide by an sexual escapades in my business. we must all be unanimous in this matter." Xation said giving his new friend and employee an austere gaze "Unless..,"
"Unless what?" Charles replied becoming offended.
"Unless you have already become intimate with my dear sister." Xation said plainly as he was suddenly taken aback by how Charles reacted to this statement.
"First of all, Xation." Charles snapped, sitting upright in his chair, eyes glaring "I can not believe that you would even ask me such a thing. Have you forgotten Felina was brutally raped not more than seven days ago? Do you not understand?" he paused truly saddened by Xation's inability to fully grasp the psychological ramifications of the violent crime perpetrated against Felina. So he let out a heavy sigh, folding his hands together then he explained "Sexual desire, is not something your sister is even ready to give, or receive. It might take years for her to ever be comfortable again, sexually." Charles said chiding Xation, who thought this was preposterous, for Xation new his sister well and Felina had been diagnosed as a nymphomaniac,or a 'sexual addict' as her psychiatrist was now calling her disorder, years ago.
"I do apologize." Xation said seeing how much respect and dignity Charles was showing Felina in her absence, this left a very strong impression on Xation. For he viewed this brave American as a man, not only of great valour and courage, but also filled with honor and loyalty. "You know something?" Xation paused then said to Charles "You may not have been born of a noble birth, but you have the wisdom of a king."
Here Charles smiled and replied "Well thank you, I think that is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me." and he was highly complemented by Xation words. "But as for your sister, Felina." Charles sighed knowing he would do whatever Felina wanted, and if Felina wanted him, then Charles would gladly give himself freely to her, knowing he would be more than be able to quench her desire, should she be ready to open herself up to him. However Xation could never know these true feelings, yet, being wise as a king, our Charles could not afford to let his passion for a woman exceed all his reason. "What can I say Xation? In all honesty.., I see myself more as Felina's friend and protector, not as her lover." he lied.
"Then you will agree to all my terms and conditions, when you become my employee?"
Charles Michael Le Mesa, who would never be known as Michael Cullen after this day, smiled as he stood and shook Xation's hand saying "Yes."
Xation seemed very pleased with this new venture and, as a further token of his esteem, he paused asking "Charles, it has been a week now, are you more familiar with the city and her streets?" here Xation pulled out a set of keys as he said 'streets'. "As my new employee, befitting your position, you will need a car to get around town in." Xation handed over the keys to a new 1991 silver Mercedes 500 SL convertible and Charles could not believe what had come of their brief meeting. Charles gathered up his new documents with great relief and a new life waiting for him, then Xation escorted his newly acquired private physician down to the parking garage. Just before an ecstatic Charles opened the car door, Xation turned to him and said in an unfriendly, sinister tone "Now, once you work for me, you must always remember, and never forget, if I find out you have slept with either of my sisters, I will be forced to get rid of you."
Here Charles was confused by the somewhat ambiguous threat, 'get rid of you', for Charles did not know whether Xation meant he would terminate him, or exterminate him. Of this he could not be sure, but before he could respond Xation said "So, now go. You have one more week to visit with my sister, but as of Monday morning, you work for me." Xation said as he gave Charles a pat on the back as he watched him hop into the new, expensive, luxury sports car. With that Charles started up the engine and happily drove off down through the parking garage out onto the bright, sunny streets, hurrying to make his way back to the town house as he needed to speak with Felina immediately.
"I see." Charles Michael Le Mesa replied a little shocked someone died on their property. Here Xation refrained from going into the shocking details of Felina's neglect of her own student, and all the drama the tragedy entailed. For, even though, this 'Charles' was like family, he was NOT family, Xation knew, from experience, some things are just best kept a family secret. "And you believe the rider would still be alive if you were closer to the town hospital?"
"Oh, no!" Xation responded his eyes widening a bit as he shook his head. "No, there is no way he could have survived." the image of Humberto's head cracked open like an egg flashed in his mind "No, what I would like to have is a doctor on site. We have a 300 hundred acre horse farm, and orchards, with a world class riding academy, accidents always happen. In fact 2 years ago, at Christmas time, one of our workers fell off a twenty foot ladder stringing the lights on the house. Luckily I was able to have my pilot fly him over to Villa Rosa in time, but the poor fellow was in a coma for three days." Xation explained. "What I am proposing is for you to come and work for me, at our Estate in the country. I would like to convert 2 of the rooms downstairs in the gate house, into an examination room, and, of course, a medical office for yourself. I will procure all the medical supplies and items you would need, just give me a list and I will see to it." Xation said then he leaned forward making his offer. "I would like you to come and be our private physician. You can chose a room in the main house, I will need you on the premises from Monday morning through Friday afternoon. You will have your weekends off for you to come back to the city and enjoy your free time. I am still willing to let you keep your room in the townhouse, for you are always most welcome among my grateful family. I am also willing to pay you a salary of $150,000 per year for your faithful service." Xation said with a generous smile.
Charles Michael Le Mesa was stunned, there were so many thoughts whirling 'round his brain he actually felt a bit dizzy, a sharp pain in his left arm radiating from his heart, he was not quite sure if he was just overwhelmed by this lucrative offer, or having some sort of coronary infarction. "I..,"
"Do you think this is a worthwhile idea? Something you can get behind?" Xation asked still waiting for Charles Michael to reply.
"Yes! This is an excellent idea. I would be most happy to be in your family's service for as long as you need me." the former Dr. Michael Cullen, now Dr. Le Mesa, wholeheartedly agreed.
Now the pleased look of satisfaction suddenly washed away from Xation's face as an extremely solemn expression took its place. Then he looked steadfastly in the young handsome doctor's eyes and he said "However," Xation spoke with a cautionary tone in his voice "There is one thing I must make perfectly clear to you." He paused as Charles Michael felt the sudden pull of this string attached to their agreement. "As you are aware I have hundreds of employees. Hundreds of employees, but I only have 2 sisters, Charles. And much to many men's disappointment, if you work for me, in what ever capacity, Felina, Serena, including any of my girlfriends, are strictly off limits. There shall be no sexual activity, of any kind, with them. I can not abide by an sexual escapades in my business. we must all be unanimous in this matter." Xation said giving his new friend and employee an austere gaze "Unless..,"
"Unless what?" Charles replied becoming offended.
"Unless you have already become intimate with my dear sister." Xation said plainly as he was suddenly taken aback by how Charles reacted to this statement.
"First of all, Xation." Charles snapped, sitting upright in his chair, eyes glaring "I can not believe that you would even ask me such a thing. Have you forgotten Felina was brutally raped not more than seven days ago? Do you not understand?" he paused truly saddened by Xation's inability to fully grasp the psychological ramifications of the violent crime perpetrated against Felina. So he let out a heavy sigh, folding his hands together then he explained "Sexual desire, is not something your sister is even ready to give, or receive. It might take years for her to ever be comfortable again, sexually." Charles said chiding Xation, who thought this was preposterous, for Xation new his sister well and Felina had been diagnosed as a nymphomaniac,or a 'sexual addict' as her psychiatrist was now calling her disorder, years ago.
"I do apologize." Xation said seeing how much respect and dignity Charles was showing Felina in her absence, this left a very strong impression on Xation. For he viewed this brave American as a man, not only of great valour and courage, but also filled with honor and loyalty. "You know something?" Xation paused then said to Charles "You may not have been born of a noble birth, but you have the wisdom of a king."
Here Charles smiled and replied "Well thank you, I think that is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me." and he was highly complemented by Xation words. "But as for your sister, Felina." Charles sighed knowing he would do whatever Felina wanted, and if Felina wanted him, then Charles would gladly give himself freely to her, knowing he would be more than be able to quench her desire, should she be ready to open herself up to him. However Xation could never know these true feelings, yet, being wise as a king, our Charles could not afford to let his passion for a woman exceed all his reason. "What can I say Xation? In all honesty.., I see myself more as Felina's friend and protector, not as her lover." he lied.
"Then you will agree to all my terms and conditions, when you become my employee?"
Charles Michael Le Mesa, who would never be known as Michael Cullen after this day, smiled as he stood and shook Xation's hand saying "Yes."
Xation seemed very pleased with this new venture and, as a further token of his esteem, he paused asking "Charles, it has been a week now, are you more familiar with the city and her streets?" here Xation pulled out a set of keys as he said 'streets'. "As my new employee, befitting your position, you will need a car to get around town in." Xation handed over the keys to a new 1991 silver Mercedes 500 SL convertible and Charles could not believe what had come of their brief meeting. Charles gathered up his new documents with great relief and a new life waiting for him, then Xation escorted his newly acquired private physician down to the parking garage. Just before an ecstatic Charles opened the car door, Xation turned to him and said in an unfriendly, sinister tone "Now, once you work for me, you must always remember, and never forget, if I find out you have slept with either of my sisters, I will be forced to get rid of you."
Here Charles was confused by the somewhat ambiguous threat, 'get rid of you', for Charles did not know whether Xation meant he would terminate him, or exterminate him. Of this he could not be sure, but before he could respond Xation said "So, now go. You have one more week to visit with my sister, but as of Monday morning, you work for me." Xation said as he gave Charles a pat on the back as he watched him hop into the new, expensive, luxury sports car. With that Charles started up the engine and happily drove off down through the parking garage out onto the bright, sunny streets, hurrying to make his way back to the town house as he needed to speak with Felina immediately.
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