As I left the main gate of the base, I gave the guard a final salute. With my Honorable Discharge in hand I headed for San Antonio. I would be spending the night at Essie's condo and then on Thursday I would apply for a job at Ward and Ward Co.

Ward and Ward Co. is wholly owned by Essie Ward. 'Who is Essie Ward', you may ask? If you haven't been following my story from the beginning, Essie is my love. What started out as a cougar/cub relationship is now a full blown romance. I fell in love with her and she with me. I'm twenty-eight and Essie is fifty. Our age difference does not matter in our lives. In fact Essie could pass for a thirty something woman any day of the week. She was blessed with the 'young genes' that I'm sure most women would desire. Essie is a beautiful woman with a slim and well toned body. She works hard and relentlessly and I believe that is part of her secret to stay so young.

Essie has one child who I have never met. Her name is Madison and she manages Essie's ranch. Madison is two years younger than me. I saw a picture of her in Essie's condo and she looks like an Essie clone. Essie's husband and Madison's father was killed in a helicopter crash on the ranch. Duke Ward and the pilot were rounding up cattle when the copter snagged on a tree killing both.

***

When I arrived at Essie's condo I was allowed entry by the guard. Security is of utmost importance in this complex. There are rich and famous people living here. I drove my car into the garage under the building and into it's assigned stall. Essie's car was there but she may have taken a cab to work today. You never know what she will be doing. One day she will be working in the oil field and the next she will be having lunch with the governor.

I slid my card to call the elevator. The elevator doors closed and it whisked me up to her condo. The elevator doors opened into her condo's great room. This is a very exclusive condominium complex. I didn't see Essie so I assumed she must still be at work. I grabbed a beer from the bar and walked onto the patio. Her patio is a rooftop green space. Excellently designed and a nice place to unwind. I sat down and relaxed while I drank my beer.

I was thinking about tomorrow and about applying for a job. Essie had told me that the company was having problems obtaining new employees because of the oil boom. She almost guaranteed me a job if I applied. She told me I would be starting at the bottom and would have to work and earn my way up the ladder. I promised her I would work hard and that I would never be an embarrassment to her.

I finished my beer and walked back into her condo. What a surprise, to see Essie standing in her great room. Let me tell you a little something about Essie, whose first name is Estelle. Essie is 5'9" and weighs around 130. Her cup size is a very full B, that much I know. I do not know her measurements but she is very well proportioned for her height. She is a very beautiful woman and has a beautiful personality. I don't think there is a man on this planet that wouldn't want to put his shoes under her bed. Her attractiveness is what caught my eye the first time I saw her.

"Hi Love," she said. "I left work early so I could be with you this afternoon. Is that OK?"

I answered her by swiftly walking over and hugged her as I kissed her. "There is nothing better in the world than having you with me," I said as I moved to the couch.

Essie was dressed business casual, a white blouse that was covered with a jacket. Her skirt hem stopped right above her knee. I don't know anything about women's hairdos except hers was very nice. Her makeup was proper for a business environment.

"Would you turn around Honey, please?" I asked.

As she turned I whistled when that perfect ass came into view. Essie has the most beautiful derrière of any woman I have ever seen. As Essie turned the jacket came off and fell to the floor. She continued turning as she undid her skirt side zipper. A couple hip wiggles and a slight push of her finger tips and the skirt was on the floor. I was looking straight at her ass when she wiggled those hips. That is a treat that will never get old for me. My cock was beginning to rise. Essie slowly unbuttoned her blouse, I could see she did not have a bra on. Now her back was to me as the blouse joined her other clothes on the floor.

As she turned my eyes were glued to her boobs. Essie has a fantastic side boob profile. If I could draw you a picture I would. A pencil could be held under her boob, but the under curve up to her nipple and then to her chest is perfect. Her nipples being the stem of her banana shaped boobs. I can imagine the puffy nipples she had when younger, there was still a hint. Essie was looking at me as she walked towards me.

"Like what you see?" she asked. "I'm here for you, play with me like you want. I'm your toy tonight."

I put my hands on her waist and slowly slipped my hands down her hips. Her panties slipped over her hips and down her thighs. They dropped to the floor and she stepped out of them and flipped them with her foot. Essie stood before me totally naked. My cock was hard now. I leaned forward and kissed the top of her slit. I pressed the palm of my hand on her crotch and held it tightly. Essie let out a little moan, she likes the pressure I exert on her pussy. I bent my middle finger upward and it slipped through the wet folds of her labia and into her cunt. She was very wet now and I knew I needed to fuck her soon, for her sake and my own.

I stood up and lifted her into my arms and proceeded into her bedroom. After laying her on her bed, I started removing my clothes. Essie jumped up onto her knees and pushed my hands away because she wanted to undress me. After my shirt hit the floor I had to stand up so she could unbuckle my belt and remove my jeans. My boxers dropped with my jeans. My stiff cock pointed straight out and Essie took advantage of the opportunity.

Her mouth closed over my cockhead, pushing my foreskin back with her lips. I really like the sensations she gives me when that happens. Essie proceeded to give me another great blowjob.

"I'm going to cum, please stop," I moaned. "I want to cum inside you honey."

Essie stopped and lay on her back, "After you eat me, baby."

I crawled onto the bed, gently spreading her legs. Essie's pussy lips were shining with the wetness of her. I am one lucky bastard to have such a beautiful woman to make love to. I kissed her inner thighs while rubbing my hand on her mons. I applied a light pressure as the palm of my hand slid over her clitoris. Essie moaned. My mouth was inching it's way up the inside of her legs, licking and kissing. Closer and closer until my tongue parted her wet labia and I could taste her. I worked my tongue tip up under her hood and lifted it so I could surround her clit with my lips. I sucked her clit, pulling it from under the hood. Now I used my lips to squeeze her clitoris hard.

"Oh god, Randy, you sure know how to make my pussy feel so good!"

I worked my tongue downward in her slit until I reached her vagina. I stopped and then I forced my tongue as deep into her as I could. Licking and twisting my tongue around her opening. I worked my way back up. I slipped two fingers inside of her and then I attacked her clit. I sucked and pulled, I bit then sucked and pulled again. I did this until I felt Essie's cunt tightening on my fingers. I knew she would be cumming soon. Her breathing quickened, the sound becoming more shallow each time I sucked and pulled back. Essie's clit was engorged with blood, her hood could no longer hide it.

I moved now, bringing my cock up, rubbing it up and down her wet slit. Essie was moaning very loudly from the sensations and heat generated by my cock. Essie spread her legs wide, her hands behind her knees. I could see my cockhead spreading her pussy lips, mixing my precum with her lubricating juices. I aligned my cockhead with her vagina then I moved my hips forward forcing her lips to spread over my cock. I pulled back out of her and saw the sheen of her wetness covering my cockhead. I realigned my cock with her pussy and pressed my hips more forward. My cock was now midway into her heat. Her pussy walls gripped me, sending sensations to my brain. I started fucking her and kept pressing forward until my cock was deep and my balls were hitting her ass.

"Randy, you fuck me so well."

"It's not me hon, it's your juicy pussy, I can't help myself."

Essie was building. She started lifting her ass upwards, tilting her pussy up to accept that last millimeter of my cock. Essie orgasmed. Her cunt walls clamped down on my cock bringing my action to a halt and tipping me over the edge. Since my cock was deep in her, I just hung on for the ride. My cock sent rope after rope of cum into her.

Essie lay perfectly still as my cock throbbed deep inside her.

"God I love your cock," she said. "I love the feeling my cunt receives from your throbbing. I don't know how I will be able to keep my hands off you at work."

"Essie, you will just have to wait until we take our time off. We have the condo to make love in. Besides that, I will be in the mud while you will be in the office."

My member was still semi-hard when I pulled out of her. Essie turned, opening her mouth and slipping those beautiful lips over my cock. She licked me clean. I went down on Essie to return the favor. Her pussy was slick with her wetness but my cum was still deep within her. I licked all around her pussy, then I licked her slit clean from bottom to top.

We lay next to each other just gazing into each other's eyes. I put my free arm around her and drew her in for a kiss. Our tongues played twister for a short time until she drew back.

"I'm hungry, how about you?"

"Yes, do you want to go out to a restaurant?" I asked her.

"Fine with me, but where?"

"Riverwalk," I replied. "We can go there and just walk until we find a place we like. I'll call a taxi."

Essie and I jumped up and out of bed. I put on a clean shirt and jeans, then sat down to watch Essie dress. She went into her closet and returned a few minutes later. She had a white blouse and plaid skirt with her, which she threw onto the bed. She went and retrieved white nylon stockings from her dresser.

Now I watched as this hot, tall and shapely woman rolled up a nylon and the slipped it up her leg. As she pulled the stocking up, her leg straightened with her toes pointing upwards. What a sight for my eyes. She repeated her stocking routine for her other leg. My cock was twitching. She slipped on her skirt and stood in front of her full length mirror. A minor adjustment here and another there and from the waist down she was perfect.

Essie slipped her blouse on and buttoned up. I could faintly see her areolas through the thin material. Her nipples suddenly stiffened, pushing the fabric out. What a gorgeous woman I had standing in front of me.

"God, you are beautiful, Essie," I exclaimed!

"Thank you, Love," she said.

Essie sat down on her chair, at her makeup desk, and turned on the lights. I looked at her body and noticed now her skirt pulled back and showed a nice portion of her lacy nylon top. Her legs were the next hottest part of her right after her ass.

"Like what you see?" she asked me.

I glanced up and saw her reflection, looking at me, in her mirror.

"You better believe it. I love what I see."

Once she was done with her makeup, Essie stood up. "I'm ready, let's go.

We took the elevator down to the ground floor. The taxi was waiting for us. As Essie entered the vehicle, her legs spread a bit and I was treated to a view of her pussy lips. She noticed me and smiled.

"I better be more ladylike when I get of this car," she said. "Can't have all of San Antonio talking about my pussy now can I?"

I smiled back at her, "I'm not the jealous type, as long as I know it is only for me."

"Oh, it's yours buddy, all yours."

Essie told the cabbie where we were going and then she settled back into me, laying her head on my shoulder. I felt so protective of her, knowing fully well that she didn't need me. She was very capable of taking care of herself. I squeezed her tightly to me and kissed her hair. I am a very happy man.

After our late lunch we walked the whole length of the Riverwalk. Essie did some shopping, buying some jewelry for herself. She wanted to buy me a nice bracelet but it was to small for my wrist, so she bought me a Dallas Cowboys cap instead.

Essie was very much the lady getting out of and into the cab until we were back at the condo. She looked around and then she slid across the seat, her legs splayed wide. She smiled at me as I gawked at her crotch. I paid the cabbie and he was gone. We walked to the front door and I slid my key card and the door buzzed. I held the door for my lady and we walked in. Essie slipped her key card and called the elevator. After we were in the car, she kissed me lightly on my lips.

She whispered, "I love you Randy, you make me so happy and at peace with myself. How can I ever repay you for bringing me out of the shell I have been living in for the past five years? You are the best thing to happen to me."

"I love you Essie, I want to be with you 24/7, but I know that is not possible. Maybe someday we will have more time together."

The car stopped and opened into Essie's condo.

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Shoot, Randy"

"Why do you tease me so incessantly? We guys would call you a prick teaser."

"Cause I am! I'm your private prick teaser. I will always tease you because I know you like it."

I picked her up and walked into her bedroom, tossing her on the bed. I knelt between her legs, unbuckling my belt and pushing my slacks and boxers down. My cock sprang upwards. I lifted Essie's legs onto my shoulder. Aiming my cock, I slid it in her slit, lubricating both of us. When my cockhead was in line with her vagina, I rocked forward and fucked her good. I was not making love to her this time, I was just giving her a good old fashioned fucking. I drove my cock into her hard and fast, over and over, never stopping until she screamed, "I'm cumming, god, Randy I'm cumming hard."

I kept pumping into her, long hard strokes. My climax hit me like a ton of bricks and I pumped Essie's cunt full of cum again. My cock was throbbing in her pulsating cunt. She pulled me down onto her and kissed me, still moving her ass and fucking my cock.

"God, I love the way you fuck me! Roll sideways and let's nap with you still inside me, OK?"

We rolled sideways but my cock slipped out of her, so I spooned her with my cock up her snatch.

We did sleep for about an hour. My limp dick had slipped from her pussy and her juices had dried on me. We got up and showered. Then we lounged around the condo, watched TV for a while and finally went to bed. Essie wanted another fuck. I was tired but when I fingered her wet pussy, I suddenly wasn't tired anymore. We made love again, though I was almost empty. She had now fucked me dry.

***

I woke up, Essie was awake and looking at me with a big smile. I kissed her and got up, going into the bath to brush my teeth.

I fixed us bacon and eggs for breakfast. Essie dressed in jeans and a work shirt so I knew she would be in one of the oil fields today.

"My Jeep is by the bunkhouse you will be living in," she said. "The keys are in the ignition. Good luck and I'll see you back here, the evening of your day off. Love you sweetie."

She kissed me and left the condo.

I dressed for my job interview and headed out to the offices of Ward & Ward Co. The receptionist must have known I was coming because she had all the forms ready. I took them and was ushered into a private room to fill them out.

"Call me when you complete the forms and I will call HR. They will do the interview. Is there anything I can get you, coffee, soda, water?"

"Black coffee and a glass of water would be fine, thank you."

After filling out the forms, I called the receptionist and handed her the forms.

"HR will be here soon to interview you. I would guess within the next half hour."

The interview was quick. The lady interviewing me offered me an entry level position because I had zip for experience in the oil field. I gladly accepted. The starting pay was about what I was making in the military. I would be living in bunkhouse number two, room seven. I signed an agreement that I would live there for one year, after that I could live wherever I wanted to. I thanked the lady for the job and headed out to the parking lot. Essie was leaning on my car.

"How did it go?" she asked me.

"The interview and job offer are fine. I am pleased. I thought you would be at the ranch by now."

"No, I wanted to see if you got the job and to lead you out to the ranch this first time."

"Got the job? Was there any question?"

"Honey, if there had been any negative feedback during your background check, you would not have been offered a job. That is the company policy and I have to abide by that policy just like you do. Yes, I can change policy but I have to live with that change also."

"That's fair. I've always been a good boy and the military doesn't allow bad men to remain there long."

"I love you Essie."

Essie shook my hand and said, "I love you too. Now follow me out to the ranch."

Essie got into her car and backed out of the stall. I started my car and followed her. The ranch was a good forty-five miles southwest of San Antonio.

When we approached the front gate I thought, "This was not a typical Texas ranch."

I was impressed with the stone entrance. The electronic wrought iron gate had a big W logo in the center. The W was surrounded by a circle of wrought iron also. The gate split in the center to open, the W attached to one side only. The entrance and driveway were paved with stained concrete to look like pavers. Essie opened the gate and I followed her through. About fifty yards beyond the gate a trout stream crossed the front of the property. The driveway crossed over the stream on a stone walled bridge. It was one of the most beautiful scenes I have seen.

The ranch house sat back maybe a quarter of a mile and the drive was lined with live oak trees. The drive split into a wye maybe halfway to the house. That drive disappeared around to the back of the house. The drive had a small sign designating 'Deliveries and Employees'. Now that I am an employee, I would be using that driveway around the house. Essie veered left and drove down that drive.

Around the back of the house, there was a small parking lot with three cars parked. The main house had a six car garage attached at the back. This is the ranch of a very well to do owner.

Maybe another half mile back were seven brick homes situated along another oak lined side street. Three homes on each side and a large home on the end. I was sure the large home was for the ranch foreman. This street also had a small sign 'Manager's Lane'. Essie drove right on by that one.

The drive curved and drove past homes that looked liked townhouses. These must be for the married ranch hands. Every townhouse was brick. I am very impressed how the Ward family treats their employees.

The drive was still lined with live oak trees. The drive ended in a 'T'. All you could see now was more live oak trees. I could see under the branches. There were other buildings, the type of buildings you would see on a working ranch. Stables, machine sheds, a helicopter landing pad. Very impressive.

Essie turned right at the 'T' and drove into a large parking lot that was lined with two single story brick buildings. This must be where the single ranch hands live. Essie parked her car and I parked my right next to hers. We both exited our cars.

"This is where you will live," she said pointed to one of the buildings. Room seven is on this side, fourth door down. This is probably the last time you will see me here. Todd Higgins is the manager in charge of both the ranch hands and oil workers. You will be taking direction from him and his lower managers. You will also have a crew supervisor, he is the one you will be dealing with most. I hope you are happy working here, I'll do my best to make sure that happens. I love you sweetie and keep your phone charged because I'll be texting you a lot. Bye bye, I'll be seeing you at the condo soon."

With that Essie got back in her car and drove off. I loaded up my arms with a couple boxes of my belongings and walked to door seven. The office had given me the key prior, so I unlocked the door and went in.

"Nice," I thought. "This will be a nice place to live."

My space was actually an apartment. Totally furnished, including linens and towels. All I needed was my clothes. There even was a small kitchen, nice size refrigerator and a electric range with an oven. I was set. I opened the refrigerator door and saw a note propped up on my favorite beer.

"Welcome to your new home. I took the liberty of duplicating your house key. See you sometime after dark. Leave your front light off. Love, Essie"

Wow! The little minx was going to break the rules the first night I was here. Her aloofness today was turning me into a horndog now. I knew it, she was pretending to be the 'boss' when in the parking lot. I sped up unpacking my car. I stuffed my clothes into any drawer that was empty. I would straighten them out later. After my clothes were all put away, I took a quick shower.

The sun was just setting when I made myself a sandwich. Essie was thoughtful enough to stock my refrigerator and my pantry. I would have to thank her later. After eating I opened a beer and turned on my TV, the ranch had its own cable system. I saw a large dish antenna in the back behind the trees. This place is like it's own town. I channel surfed until I saw something interesting, a fishing show. I could turn the volume down low and still not miss out on what was going on.

About a half hour into the show, I heard a key go into my door lock. I had previously turned off the outside light. The only light the room had, was what spilled out from the TV. Essie walked in and closed the door. I was becoming used to seeing one hot and sexy Essie, but tonight she looked extra special. Maybe it was the lighting or maybe it was the short shorts and red tube top, but she sure looked good.

"Miss me baby?" she asked in a sultry voice. "I've missed you. What do you have special for me tonight?"

I got up and walked the few steps to her. I gently took her in my arms and kissed her.

Her lips were extra succulent tonight and I was in a mood for a lot of kissing.

"Yes, I miss you," I kissed her.

"I'm glad you miss me," and I kissed her again.

"Nothing special tonight, I just want to hold you and love you."

I put my arm around her and guided her to the couch.

"You know we are acting like a couple of teenagers. Sneaking a moment of stolen kisses," I said.

"I know," she said. "Isn't it exciting. Maybe you will be caught fucking the boss tonight or will it be the boss fucking you?"

"Maybe a lot of both," I replied. "But remember I have to work tomorrow so we can't stay up too late...fucking. I don't want to be canned on my first day!"

Essie was looking deep into my eyes as she started to unbutton my shirt. Since she had no buttons on her top, I just pulled it over her head, releasing those two gorgeous breasts of hers. My shirt fell to the floor. She went for my belt buckle, I went for her shorts top button. We unzipped each other's fly, my jeans fell to my ankles, her shorts stayed up held by those sexy hips. I pushed on them and they fell to the floor. We both stepped out of our clothes and stood naked.

I took Essie in my arms again and held her close. I felt the heat of her body against mine and I hoped she was feeling my body the same way.

"Let's lay down on the bed," she said.

I started kissing her again. I loved the way we kissed and I kept it up for a time. My hard cock was bobbing against her belly as my precum streaked her abdomen. I kissed my way down to her breasts, kissing first one and then the other. I wet her nipple with my tongue and then gently blew on it. Her nipple twisted itself harder and rose away from her areola. I then turned my attention to her other nipple and did the same.

I placed my hand on her pubic bone and pressed my fingers into her crotch, forcing her to part her legs. Essie's cunt was very wet. I pressed my fingers against her vagina, pressing hard until she started moaning. Essie likes pressure on her pussy, she wants me to press hard, the harder the better. I let my middle finger slip between her labia and enter her vagina. Essie moaned louder now and started moving her ass in a fucking motion. My finger slipped deeper into her. She was so wet, her lubrication was thicker than saliva. My cock was throbbing, just waiting to enter her. I rolled on top of Essie as she spread her legs. Giving my cock access to her precious inviting pussy.

"Fuck me Randy, make me yours again," she implored. "I need your cock so much, almost as much as I need you. Make love to me. Fuck me now, please."

I was going to fuck Essie differently tonight. Tonight I was not going to be gentle or passionate, I stripped my foreskin back and lubed my cockhead in her slit. I lined up my cockhead with her vagina and thrust my hips forward, plunging my eight inches fully into her.

Essie squealed, "Oh my god, Randy...fuck me, baby...fuck my cunt hard...your cock feels so hot and big! Give it to me, baby...I'm begging you, fuck me...fuck me harder."

I pulled my cock completely out of her pussy and then rammed forward, slipping through her labia, plunging deep into her vagina. I repeated this over and over until Essie curled up, twisting her ass as she held her breath and went into a full body orgasm. Her face was as red as a beet, her neck muscles contorting. She grabbed my arms, pulling me against her chest as she twisted her ass fucking me back. Her heels were over my thighs, pulling herself harder onto my cock.

Essie's movements on my cock were bringing on my own orgasm. I wanted to hold off for a while longer. I thought of anything and everything except what Essie's pussy was doing to my cock, to no avail. This woman never moved like this before and I never had any woman fuck me so hard as Essie was fucking me right now. I felt the swelling in my cock as my cum traveled the length of my urethra, bursting from my cockhead and slamming deep into Essie's cunt.

"Oh...my...god, Essie," I gasped. "You're tearing my cock off, keep it up. Fuck me, baby...fuck me."

Essie's pussy was milking the last of my cum from me. I collapsed onto her belly smashing her body into my mattress. Essie threw her arms around me and held herself close. She was using me to stabilize her upper body as her ass continued the movements that had brought on my orgasm. My cock did not lose it's erection. In fact Essie's fucking movements were beginning to have the effect that she intended, she wanted me to cum again. My cock was hard and in my mind's eye I could see how her pussy was fucking my cock.

"Yow," was all that came out of my mouth as another orgasm hit me. Essie was having one after the other orgasms as she fucked me. Would this woman ever quit fucking me tonight?

Essie had another mind blowing orgasm and then she relaxed. Her arms went limp and fell to her sides. I raised myself up off of her chest so she could breathe. We both were wet with sweat, our hair matted to our skulls. My cum and her juices were leaking out of her pussy, down her crack and onto my sheets. Essie and I had never fucked this hard before. I hoped for many more sessions like this and I was going to make sure they happened.

Essie and I looked at each other and smiled. "That was one good fuck, Randy. I hope we have a few more of these."

"You made it happen, honey. I was pretty much along for the ride and what a ride it was!"

"Oh no, you and that plunging cock started all this and I just reacted the only way I know how. It was so good, can we do it again after you recover?"

"Tonight? You want to go again tonight?"

"If you can, baby. I had the best fuck of my life and I want to experience that again, right now if possible."

"I don't think I can, Essie. Not that I wouldn't be game to try. I just don't think it will happen."

"That's ok, we both have to work tomorrow. Zeez will be picking you up and showing you around for your first day. He will probably be your starting supervisor. He's a good guy and will train you well. Safety is our number one goal here, so pay attention to him. I don't want you getting hurt."

"Zeez?"

"His name is Ebenezer, you know, like in Scrooge. So we call him Zeez."

Essie went into my bathroom and did whatever women do right after taking a load of cum. When I saw her come out, I smiled at the beautiful, sexy, hot and nude woman that was walking towards me. I felt like I was the luckiest man on earth to have such a woman.

"I'll be sneaking out now. I have to catch some sleep also. Zeez will pick you up at 4:30 AM, so be ready. Hopefully you will be hungry by then because that is breakfast time here on the ranch."

"I love you, Essie," I said just before kissing her goodnight.

"I love you too, Randy. Sleep tight and don't let the bedbugs bite."

She kissed me and was gone out the door. I wondered how much longer her and I could keep up this charade before someone would find out. I threw a towel over the wet spot on my sheet and crawled into bed. I was spent and I knew tomorrow would be a kick ass work day for me. It wasn't long and I was asleep.

My alarm went nuts at 4 AM. I groaned and rolled out of bed. Zeez would be here in a half hour and I had to get ready for what I knew would be a hard day. I did the three S's: shit, shower and shave. I put on my work clothes and went outside to wait for Zeez. He showed up right on time and I jumped into his truck and he headed off to a building close to the main house. "C'mon, let's go, you'll be introduced to the gang and then we can eat."

"Thanks," I grunted, not looking forward to being introduced.

"It's policy that all new employees be introduced at breakfast. That's when a majority of workers are present. Most of the married men eat breakfast with us while their family sleeps."

Zeez parked is truck and we walked into the dining hall. The hall was noisy, there must have been eighty or more people. Some were seated and others were milling around. The hall was nicely decorated, western motif all around. The tables were rectangular and seated eight. I noticed that there was a big pot of steaming coffee on each table. Zeez said, "Follow me."

Zeez headed to the round table at the front of the hall. Seated there was Essie, her daughter Madison and two other men.

Essie introduced me to Madison first.

"Pleased to meet you ma'am," I said.

"The pleasure is mine," she replied. "Mom has told me so much about you and I agree with her."

Now that was a surprise. Next I was introduced to Todd Higgins, Todd is the main manager of both the ranch and the oil fields. Sitting next to him was Jack Wolf, Jack is the ranch foreman, he reports to Todd.

A bell rang. After everyone was seated, Essie stood up and so did the rest of us seated at her table. The hall has a PA system and Essie took hold of a microphone.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have the extreme pleasure of introducing a new member of Ward and Ward. Please give Randy Dunbar a big welcome. Randy will be working with Zeez in the oil fields."

There was applause, I'm sure every new employee got the same treatment.

"Please sit down and join us," Essie said.

There were only five chairs at the table and the only empty one was next to Essie. I walked over and stood between Essie and Madison and held their chairs for them. After they were seated I sat down next to Essie.

That must have been the signal because platters of breakfast foods started coming out of the kitchen and placed on the worker's tables. While the workers were being fed, Essie's table quietly passed the coffee around. We talked quietly. Essie and Madison included me in their conversation about the workday priorities. I didn't have much input, I mostly answered "Yes or No" to their questions. Essie said, "Trade places with me Randy."

She stood up and we switched seats. Madison now had my full attention as she started asking me a ton of questions about my life. I told her my life's story just like I had already told Essie.

"Did mom tell you that I've know about you two since day one?" she asked.

"No, I did not know that."

"Well it's true. She told me about how you two were going out on a date and what I thought about her dating a younger man. I told her it was none of my business who she dated. She just wanted to know how I felt about it. After you guys were dating for awhile, she told me how she feels about you. Please don't break her heart. She was so fragile after my dad was died. Now she is back to normal and I believe it is all because of you."

"You never have to worry about that, I love your mom, I would never break her heart or embarrass her in any way. Hopefully you and I will have a pleasant relationship also. I will do my best to make that happen."

"I like you Randy Dunbar. Mom said I would."

All the other tables were served and now the dining staff served our table. We were served eggs, bacon, ham, potatoes and toast. That is when I noticed a pitcher of milk and I poured myself a glass. Breakfast was over by five thirty. Zeez stopped by Essie's table, "Randy, ready to work?"

"You bet," I said. "Thank you and nice to meet you Mr Higgins and Mr Wolf."

"It was a pleasure to meet you, Ms Ward."

I left following Zeez out to his truck.

"Let's go back and pick up your Jeep. Essie said you would be using it until you decided on what to buy for yourself. You can follow me out to the new field."

The key was right where Essie said it would be. The Jeep has been around awhile, but you could see the feminine hand in the interior. It was clean and everything worked. I started it up and pulled in behind Zeez. We drove out to the main road and took a left. We drove for maybe five miles before Zeez turned onto a gravel road. We drove for maybe another mile before we pulled up at a new well being drilled.

Zeez walked up to the driller, "Here's your new roustabout, name's Randy."

"Good luck," Zeez tells me as he walks away.

The driller was barking out orders and the men scrambled to do what he wanted, me included. I did my best, I didn't screw anything up or cause any safety problems. There were no breaks, you run behind the rig to take a leak. You better make sure you take a crap before you come out here, there just isn't any time for that. All I had all day was water and plenty of that. Just before sundown the next crew came out and took over from us. I couldn't be happier, at least I could relax some now.

"See y'all tomorrow, come ready to work," the driller said as we all left.

Let me tell you about my day. My first day in the oil field was one step above hell. I never worked so hard on any given day, ever. My back was sore. My arms felt like a dead weight. I walked over to the Jeep and barely had the power to open the door. I was sweaty, dirty and dead tired. I needed a shower and a bed. I didn't care that I was hungry, I just needed to rest my body.

I drove back to the main compound of the ranch. I parked the Jeep and walked, no, more like drug myself to my front door. The lights were on in my apartment, I didn't remember leaving them on, but maybe I did. I put my key in the door and opened the door.

I didn't believe my eyes or my nose. There was Essie, standing there wearing only an sheer apron, she was totally nude otherwise. She was so damned cute, I had to chuckle. Her titties were hidden behind the ruffles but her nipples could be seen. I smelled cooked meat and all of a sudden I was as hungry as a bear. This woman was a smart one, she knew what I needed after my first day working for her.

"Zeez called me and told me they worked you like a dog and you didn't complain once. I'm proud of you and the guys will respect you from now on. Keep up the good work, you'll move up the ladder fast. You are smart and not afraid to work, I like that."

Essie removed her apron and now stood before me totally nude. She came up to me and kissed me.

"Let's take a shower and clean you up before we eat."

Essie scrubbed me from head to toe. I felt a lot better after the shower, almost half human. I sat down at my table and Essie brought the food to the table. I ate like that bear I thought I was. Essie sat and watched me eat while she sipped on a soda. I finished all the steak and most of the vegetables. I smiled at Essie and burped. "Sorry," I said.

"That's ok, honey. Next you'll probably be farting too. Go sit down while I clean up here."

I sat on the couch. I felt good now, clean and fresh, a belly full of steak and veggies and to top that off the most beautiful woman in the world. Let me clear that up, the most beautiful naked woman in the world. Essie came and set down on the couch next to me.

"Are you tired, baby?" she asked. "I'll bail out of here as soon as I can get dressed if you are."

"I'm fine, dear. The shower was super, but the meal you fixed me was the greatest. I love you so much. I'm happy you are pleased with my work. I'm learning a lot and I hope tomorrow is a little better for me, for some reason I doubt it though. Hey, whats with the telling Madison about us? I don't mind, but I kinda was blindsided when she said she knew all about me from day one."

"Randy, you don't think that I wouldn't discuss our relationship with my only child? I'm glad I did because I was afraid she would disapprove of me dating a man younger than me. When she told me to go for it, I was happy. I see something in you that I've never seen in any man, including Duke. I don't know what it is, but I like whatever it is; a lot.

"You look tired, do you want me to leave?"

"Can you stay with me tonight, I'll set my alarm? I just want to hold you close to me."

"I'll stay with you until you fall asleep."

"Thanks," I said. "Let's hit the sack now."

Essie pulled the covers down, while I stripped. We both crawled into bed. She turned her back to me and I spooned her. I put my arm over her and pulled her tight against my chest. I don't think five minutes passed before I was sound asleep. I never knew when Essie left my bed. My alarm went off and I jumped out of bed. I did the three S's and I dressed in clean clothes, pulled my boots on and headed out the door.

There was room to park the Jeep and I headed into the hall. Madison saw me walk in and waved for me to join her. Essie was already seated and talking to Todd Higgins. When I approached the table she saw me and smiled. "Have breakfast with us this morning, please."

"Thank you, I will."

Madison made sure I was sitting between her and her mom. Todd Higgins smiled and said, "Good morning, Randy. I hear you had rough day yesterday but you handled it well. Even the driller said you were a hustler and he never says anything good about anybody."

"I tried to do my best, sir."

The tables were all served including Essie's. I ate like a pig again. I must have burned over five thousand calories yesterday. I needed food and lots of it. I saw Essie and Madison exchange smiles. They knew more about me than they were letting on. So did Todd Higgins and I had a feeling a lot of others did also. No one batted an eye seeing the new guy sitting at the owner's table. No one said anything to me that I was being coddled or the boss's favorite, nothing.

After breakfast I drove out to the rig and relieved the last crew. This day was no different than yesterday. My muscles loosened up fast and I worked my ass off. After being relieved, I headed back to my apartment. Essie wasn't there, but Madison had left a note saying, "You are invited back to the owner's table for dinner. See ya there at 6:30".

I showered, shaved and put on a fresh pair of jeans and a western shirt. I pulled on my boots, jumped into the Jeep and pulled into the parking lot at 6:25 sharp. I walked in and saw both of the women at the table along with Todd Higgins. There was another woman at the table that I had never seen before. I walked to the table, "Good evening ladies and gent."

They all replied, "Good evening."

Essie looked at me and said, "Before we sit down I want to introduce Mrs Higgins to Randy. Randy, this is Todd's better half, Mrs Higgins."

"Pleased to meet you, Ma'am," I said.

"Pleased to meet you too, Randy. I hear you are one hard working son of a bitch. Good for you, Essie needs someone like you."

I didn't know how to take being called a 'son of a bitch' by a very pretty woman who I didn't know at all. Todd saw my discomfort and laughed, "She calls everyone names when she first meets them. She get an instant read on whether she will like them or not. You're in son, she likes you."

Tonight's dinner was roast pork. I don't know who the cook was, but the food at this place would top any five star restaurant in New York city! I ate a little more refined than I did last night, no burping tonight.

"Why don't you come to the house with Mr and Mrs Higgins and have a cocktail with us," Essie said.

I took that as an order. "I would like that," I said.

We left the table and I followed them through the hall. Madison put her arm in mine while Essie led the way. "I would like to talk to you in private tonight. Let's get our drinks and go out onto the patio. Mom knows that I want to talk to you but she doesn't know about what. Will you do that for me?"

"Yes."

I wondered what was so important that she needed to talk to me now and in private. Essie made our drinks and Madison took my hand and led me out of the house. We walked out into the garden and sat down on a bench.

"I really don't know you very well, but I think I know you very well, if that makes any sense. Mom has told me everything about you. How well you treat her, how funny you are and also how mature you are. I've seen the change in her since you two have been dating. She is so happy now in comparison to before you. She never dated anyone after Dad's death. She just worked hard and put in long hours."

"She told me about how you two met at the bar and how she was smitten with you from the get go. When you two continued to date, she would just go nuts while she waited to see you again. I saw the mom that I had missed for so many years, come back. We have a lot more fun together now and I feel she is more like a sister than a mom. Maybe that has to do with my maturity level, but mom always was younger than her real age. Now that she has you she feels even younger."

"The reason I want to talk is, my mom is in love with you! I could see it develop as the months went by. I want, no I need to know what you feel for her and I want the truth. You better be honest with me, mom trusts you so I will trust you also. Please tell me."

"Madison, I will be honest with you. I have picked up women who are senior to me for about four years. I never let one of them get near to me, just one night stands and sayonara. The first time I saw your mom, she was with her friends at the bar. I saw a pretty woman and I wanted to pick her up and have a little fun. After being with her for those few hours, I wanted to date her again. I didn't know why, I just did. We went out that Friday and ... I was smitten with her."

"I now know why I wanted another date, your mom made me very happy and she made me feel like the man I am. Your mom has a very special place in my heart, in fact she has my whole heart. I love her dearly and if she will have me, I want her to be my bride. I won't ask her for some time yet. I've got a lot to learn here about my job. But before I ask her I will ask you for her hand. I hope to have proven that I am the right one for your mom."

"Thanks Randy, I too hope that everything works out for you and mom. You know you don't have to ask me for my mom's hand, you just have to ask her."

"Well, we will see when the time comes."

"Let's go back in and have another drink with mom and the Higgins."

We stood up and Madison gave me a kiss on my cheek. "Thanks for renewing my mom and loving her."

We had another drink before we called it a night. Essie kissed me goodnight, Madison smiled and whispered something into Todd's ear, he smiled and gave her a thumbs up.

I thanked everyone for a nice evening and departed. Now that I had declared my intentions to Madison, I wondered what was in store for me. I wondered what Madison had whispered to Todd and what made him give her a thumbs up. I guess I'll find out someday.

I jumped into the Jeep and headed back to my apartment. Tomorrow was going to be a long hard day. Little did I know how long and how hard it would be.