presenters have to stick together!” That comment made Jamie laugh. Jamie really liked this girl.
Chapter 5
Stix showed up at the base the next day prepared to assist Jamie with his presentation. She had worn her most conservative suit and looked very professional. Her hair was in a bun, and she had on very sensible shoes. Jamie greeted her at the entrance of the base. He appeared to be very nervous. He had a lot riding on this presentation. He wasn’t sure about what they would say about his having a civilian assistant—and a woman at that.
Jamie really wasn’t a good speaker. He had been preparing for this presentation for weeks. This new version of the manual had really thrown him off. He really suspected that his superior officers knew about the new version and just wanted to derail his presentation. The bottom line was his men needed to be prepared properly, and he was glad that Stix was there to assist him.
Jamie began his presentation, and although he seemed very nervous, Stix was the ultimate presenter and gave him the support he needed to settle his nerves. She had even prepared extra handouts, which fit into the presentation effectively. The handouts looked like they had been printed by a publishing house. Jamie was impressed, and he knew that his men were too.
When it was over, his superior officers had no choice but to praise his presentation. It was excellent. The only one that had some criticism was his immediate superior officer, Captain Tommy Rivers. He had been the most critical of Jamie since he had been there. He was a prejudiced son of a bitch. Jamie braced himself. “I don’t see why it was necessary to bring in a civilian to help with a military presentation,” Captain Rivers snarled.
Before Jamie could say anything, Stix stepped in. “If you will turn to the front of the manual on page 1-B, you will see under acknowledgments, F. A. Grimaldi.”
“That is me, Francessca Antonia Grimaldi. I was part of the team that put the manual together. I was asked personally to assist by General Jack Robertson. I probably know more about this manual than you do,” Stix said. With that, the men broke out into laughter. Captain Rivers still wasn’t convinced. He shot off a few questions. Stix was so skilled at answering his questions that Captain Rivers gave up and shut his mouth. The men, including the officers, gave Stix a standing ovation. Captain Rivers had to stand also so that he would not look stupid.
Jamie was highly impressed and feeling very proud. Stix had made his presentation flawless. He could use someone like her in his corner. After the room cleared, Jamie thanked Stix profusely.
“What can I do to repay you?” he said.
Stix already had something in mind. “You can take me to dinner,” she said enthusiastically.
“Done!” said Jamie.
They made arrangements to go to dinner the next evening. On a first date, Stix liked to meet her date at their destination. Just in case it didn’t go well, she could drive herself home. She would meet him at the new restaurant that opened downtown at 7:00 p.m.
Mission accomplished, Stix thought.
Chapter 6
Stix was excited. Jamie intrigued her. He was the kind of man that she liked. He was big, muscular, and very manly. Now she had to decide what role she wanted to play. Should she be the vulnerable little girl, or should she be a sexy vixen? Either way, she just wanted to tease him a little. She didn’t want to sleep with him just yet. She made preparations to meet with the handsome marine the next evening.
Sexy vixen won out. She decided to wear the red dress that had been custom-made for her. It was simple but superhot! She would wear her hair wild and wavy, very animalistic. When Stix wore her hair like that, it reminded men of the lion’s mane. That seemed to turn them on. Maybe she should wear an animal print. No, she wanted to have an air of sophistication about her. The red dress would do. She would wear her red stilettos to match her dress. That outfit should stay on his mind for a while.
Jamie was still excited about how well his presentation went. His best friend, Sergeant Juan Catalina (Cat for short), had been there for his presentation. “You really nailed it, Jay,” he said. Cat had watched the faces of the officers. They really didn’t want to admit it. Jamie had surpassed their expectations. Jamie was looking forward to dinner with Stix. She was very sharp, and he wanted to pick her brain. Dinner was the least he could do for her. She had been fantastic! Jamie wanted to look especially nice for his date with Stix. He wore his dress uniform.
Stix got to the restaurant at exactly 7:00 p.m. Jamie was there waiting for her. Wow! Jamie looked so handsome in his dress uniform. He stood so erect, and his green eyes sparkled when he smiled. “Hello, young lady,” he said as he gave Stix his arm to accompany him into the dining area. Damn! Jamie thought. I might have to think this over. She looks good in that red dress. A sexual relationship with her would not be impossible. After all, Jamie knew a few big men who had tiny women. They must not have had any problems in getting some nooky. Most of them were still together, Jamie thought.
The evening went very well. Stix found out why Jamie spoke with a Hispanic accent and had blond hair and green eyes. Jamie’s father was Cuban, but he looked like his mother. His mother was only half Cuban. Jamie’s mother never knew her father. And Jamie’s grandmother never talked about him. Jamie’s grandmother took his identity to her grave. It was rumored that she had been raped by a white man. Jamie always assumed that his grandfather had been blond.
Jamie also found out a lot about Stix. For one thing, he found out why they called her Stix. Stix told him that when she was younger, she looked like a stick. She had no curves. She was just straight up and down. Her father thought she would never have any curves, so he called her Stix. The name just caught on, and everyone started calling her that. Another thing Jamie found out was that she had a passion for music.
She said she loved to write music and had written several songs. Jamie got the impression that Stix was financially comfortable, but nothing like what he needed. He needed a woman that had deep pockets, a woman that would set him up for the rest of his life. Jamie had been in the marines for seventeen years now. He wanted to retire soon. He liked Stix, but she wasn’t the one he would spend the rest of his life with. She might be okay to play with, though. Jamie’s thoughts reverted to the difference in their sizes. Jamie knew that he was a big man in every sense of the word. He was afraid that he might split her in two with his erection.
Stix could hardly contain herself. She got a chance to check Jamie out. He must be wearing boxers because she could see the imprint of his package through his pants. He was well endowed. What a treat he was going to be! Be cool, girl, Stix thought to herself. You don’t want him to think you are a slut. Be cool. This is just your first date.
Stix was far from being shy. At the end of the evening, she invited him to find a day when he could come over and have dinner at her place. She would fix a home-cooked meal for him. Stix was a very good cook. Her specialty was Italian food. Her dad had taught her how to cook. Jamie accepted her invitation. It wasn’t often he got a home-cooked meal. If she could cook, that would be another plus in her favor.
Chapter 7
Stix hadn’t been this excited over a date in a long time. She and Jamie had really connected on their first date. She couldn’t wait to tell Lee, her cousin, about Jamie. Lee had always been her best friend also. They told each other everything. Lee lived in New York. Stix’s father and Lee’s father were brothers, so they really were cousins. Lee was more like a sister though. Stix and Lee had grown up together. After the death of Stix’s father,
