Chapter Four: Olivia’s Request



The week went by fast. Telework can be very busy especially when you are answering questions for the new guy in South Korea. Bob was the new lucky guy selected to replace me. I remember the calls I made when I was the new replacement. We were also developing a new wireless security system that needed a lot of document and technical reviews. I did not get a lot of time to spend with Robin or Olivia. To make matters worse, I had not had time to find my own female companionship. Five fingered willie was the best I could do.

It was Thursday evening when Olivia called me. She wanted me to have dinner with her since her mom was going to be out of town Friday night because she had an early Saturday meeting and did not want to leave at 2:00 AM and drive four hours. I told her I would be over at 6:00 and would bring pizza for dinner. Robin was at work and when Olivia called her about the arrangement Robin sent me a text thanking me.

Work was finally done on Friday. I showered. Working at home means I don’t have to shower each morning. So, this morning I did not shower since I was not planning to go out during the day. It was nice being shaved and clean with a light touch of aftershave. I headed over to get pizza and then on to Robin’s house. I did not bother knocking but walked into the house. Olivia had left the door unlocked. With the pizza and drinks, it was easier for me than using my house key.

Olivia bounced to the door, hugging me and almost making me drop the pizza. “Hey. Give me a chance to put things down. The pizza almost dropped.”

“Sorry. I was just so excited to see you. I have missed seeing you every day. How was work?”

“Settle down. Work is fine. I just wish Bob would lay off on the questions. And, Mr. Johnson is after me to finish up a plan for wireless security protocols. Just the normal stuff called work. Some day you will find out about it.”

“So, mom left for her meeting. She is going with her boss, Charles. Mom says it like ‘Chawrels’ with some kind of accent.”

“I hope they have fun.”

“I think mom likes him, really likes him.”

“Has she said so?”

“No. But from the way she talks about him she sounds like my friend Julie. Julie talks about Branden the same gooey eyed way.”

“What do you think about it? Do you mind if your mom dates?”

Olivia thought about it for a bit. I don’t think she had really thought about her mom dating.

“Well, I suppose she should. She is still young. I guess it is alright.”

“Hey, you can double date.” I joked.

“Ewe.” Olivia hit me.

“I guess not. We need to eat the pizza while it is hot. Did you want to watch a movie?”

Olivia hesitated a little, then she said, “Well, I found a movie I want to watch with you but you might not want to watch it with me.”

“What is the title?” Olivia hesitated and then whispered, “Two Virgins Lost.”

I had not heard that title before. So, I said, “I have not heard that title before but if you want to watch it that is fine.”

She put the movie In the DVD player and sat by me. She hit the play button and it started with the usual don’t pirate the movie or the FBI will come after you. Then the title started and it looked like two teenagers were in love. I figured it was another Romeo and Juliet type movie. Just what a girl wants to watch. I would play along.

We ate our pizza and the two teens were out on a picnic in a field somewhere.