Chapter 12
“Ok Jason, fill me in on the details that I haven’t been able to glean from the file I’ve had pulled on Ms. Martin. I know she’s worked here for about a year. She seems to be a dedicated employee. There is nothing in her file that would raise any red flags thus far. Oh, wait a minute; I do see one big red flag. A sexual harassment lawsuit! Are you sleeping with this woman?” Jason coughed nervously “Franklin, I’m not going to respond to that unless the legal department calls asking for that information. Anyway, remember our last conversation? The one where I told you I was feeling unsatisfied? I think Vicky might be the answer to some of the unsettledness I was feeling. I know it’s sudden. We’ve only been seeing each other for a few weeks but….I think she could be the one”. “Jason are you out of your mind? How could you possibly know that? Other than the mind-blowing sex she obviously gave to you to make you lose your damned mind, you two have NOTHING in common. What do you really know about her? She’s a mother. Are you ready for an instant family? From all appearances she’s never been married, never attended college, and is a customer service representative!” Jason was really annoyed “There is more to a person than just what you can quantify on paper Franklin and when did you become so judgmental?” Franklin never minced word and that’s what Jason loved most about him but today it was annoying “Look, let’s get serious here. You can’t believe it will be easy for her to fit into your world or for your friends to get used to you dating a black woman. Be honest, other than President Obama how many black friends do you have or even know? Scratch that even he’s bi-racial. Not to mention your father would have a heart attack. He’s already planned your merger I mean marriage to Bridget.” Franklin had to laugh a little about the last bit of information regarding his nuptials to Bridget. “Frank, what does color have to do with anything? You know I don’t care about that and those who do can go straight to hell. I know that Vicky would have an adjustment period but she is smart and kind. She makes me feel like I’m suspended in air when we are together. I get excited just thinking about her. I want to explore whatever connection it is that we’ve found. I am going to see where it goes. If my friends and associates won't support me then maybe they won’t be in my life” Franklin rubbed the back of his neck “Jason you know I don’t care about color either but I just want you to be ready because there are those who do. I’ll support you no matter what I just want you to understand what you are in for. You have social obligations, business meetings and dinners with other wives. Just ask yourself if you think Vicky can be a partner in all of it. Would she even want to? You obviously had some doubts about something because you didn’t even give the girl your real name. Jason, all I’m asking is that you take some time and think about this before you make any big decisions. Don’t rush into anything.” Jason knew he needed to slow things down with Vicky. Franklin did have some valid points that left a lot for Jason to think about. Mostly, would Vicky want to be a part of his life