“Mom, Dad..I’m here”. Jason’s mother was the first to come out of her sun room in khaki’s and a button up shirt. She greeted Jason with a hug and a kiss. Mrs. Miriam Rutherford was the picture perfect wife. Even though she was in her late 50’s she was still very beautiful with only slightly graying hair. Her beautiful blonde hair was pulled back into a graceful bun. Jason had her eyes. She was all about style, grace, & decorum. If Jason’s father was known for his prowess in business then Miriam was without a doubt his equal on the home and social fronts. She was definitely a force to be reckoned with and not one to cross as anyone who had sat on the many boards, committees, and women’s groups would attest. Whoever mistook her southern charm for weakness or even ignorance did so at their own peril. Jason was her only son. Making sure he was happy was her main priority. Jason’s father appeared from the sun room shortly thereafter. John was a towering man. He also had dirty blonde hair like Jason’s. For a man in his early sixties he was very well built. John and Miriam were still pretty physically active. They both enjoyed the outdoors, swimming, tennis, bicycling, canoeing, and such. Anytime they could get outdoors and have at it they would especially now that John had retired and handed the reins over to Jason. Other than his mother’s eyes Jason was the spitting image of his father. Jason looked up to his father but was most assuredly his own man. They both had a stubborn streak a mile long. That seemed to be a Rutherford trait. John Rutherford reached out to hug his son and they embraced. “Jason it’s good to see you. You’re looking good. We haven’t seen you in almost a month.” As the three of them walked into the family room Miriam in her southern drawl called their housekeeper Carla to have her bring out some refreshments. “I’m sure you are well aware dad that CkR International can keep a man really busy” John was a proud father looking at Jason. He knew that Jason was working hard, increasing profits, and expanding the company. “Yeah, well you must always find ways to make time for your family.” Miriam looked on and shook her head in agreement. “Speaking of family, when do you plan on starting yours? We thought you and Bridget would have been engaged by now.” Miriam sweetly chimed in “she seems to be such a lovely girl and you know we love the Reeds.” So this is what his parents wanted to see him about his love life? “Bridget is a lovely girl and I know that you two love the Reeds. They are great people, however when or IF the timing is right for Bridget and me to get married we’ll have that discussion” “IF?” John looked at his son with a raised eye brow “I’m sure you mean when right? You are not getting any younger Jason. At some point, a man has to make a commitment. While we were on vacation the Reeds did mentioned that you and Bridget were taking a little break. If you don’t make the girl some sort of commitment soon you just might lose her” Jason was angry. He was 34 years old. His parents should not have entertained any conversation about his personal life especially with the Reeds. Miriam who had always been the peace-maker between her husband and Jason noticed how irritated he was becoming. John either didn’t notice or didn’t care. Either way it was time for Miriam to step in. “Jason you know we only want what is best for you. We were not trying to interfere in your life the conversation came up and we just want you to be happy.” “Mom, the conversation never should have come up. I’m not trying to be rude but what is going on or NOT going on between Bridget and me is and will remain between Bridget and me.” Jason stared down both his parents to make sure they understood “Now, how was your vacation?”
Once Jason’s parents got the message that he was not going to discuss his personal life they moved on and tried to get caught up on everything else that had been happening in their lives over the past several weeks. After a couple of hours Jason decided to head for home. He couldn’t wait to leave so he could call Vicky.
Chapter 9
Once Jason was on the road he called her. She answered on the second ring. “Hey beautiful”. Jason hadn’t been this excited to talk to someone in his life. He couldn’t wait to hear her voice. “Hi yourself” Vicky sounded so sexy almost as if she was purring. “I hate I’m here and that you’re there. I know it’s only been a few hours but I miss you already. What have you been doing since I left?”. Vicky was on cloud nine. She didn’t think anyone could or would ever feel this way about her especially not someone like Jason. “Well, I took your advice. I entertained Angel and then I entertained myself”. Just thinking about that made Jason’s jeans fit just a little bit tighter. “Really, entertained yourself. Now, you know a person could take that to mean so many different thing”. “Yes, they could but I meant I scheduled a massage”. Vicky sounded so
