Juan and his Patron
By:
Jon Stewart
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Chapter 2
Juan planned it perfectly and was at the patron’s villa just the church rang the 12 of the o’clock. He knocked on the door. The voice of the patron came from nowhere.
“Come in Juan, you are right on time. Come in, I’m on the patio.”
Juan looked around trying to figure where the voice came from but failing that decided he should do as his patron instructed. He entered and walked through the elegant villa to the patio.
“Good day, patron, I am ready for work today.”
The patron was at his gas fired barbeque grill. He had just put some sausages on the fire.
“Juan have you eaten your lunch yet.”
“No patron, we rarely eat lunch.”
“Why is that Juan?”
“Mama is at work, papa is at work, we must save what we have for when all can share. It is our way.”
“Well I don’t like to eat alone and it’s better to discuss business over a meal. We need to go over your duties. I think you should join me.”
“My patron is too generous to me; I cannot comprehend your reason. I am but a lowly servant boy, the son of a humble construction laborer. Why should I be honored to break bread with such an important man as yourself? I will do as my patron asks but I must be able to be of some assistance.”
“Juan you are far from a lowly servant. I do not have such people work for me. You are honest and intelligent and hardworking and conscientious. I see your future as a very important man and I will help you become that. Now go into the kitchen there in the refrigerator are orange peppers, green peppers, red onions bring 1 of each. On the counter there are long rolls for the sausages please fetch them; plus a sharp knife and 3 large plates and a pail or bowl for cut offs. Also put 3 large potatoes in the microwave and set it for 6 minutes. Oh, please bring out the bottle of olive oil; and a bottle of beer from the refrigerator and something for you to drink.”
Juan's head was spinning what was a refrigerator, a microwave possible, a little wave from the sea shore no impossible. “I will look patron.”
He left at a trot found the kitchen, saw a big tall box kind of a thing and pulled the door. Ahh, patron will not think me a complete imbecile, took out the peppers and onion and beer. He checked the doors on the boxes on the wall and found a glass for the patron’s beer as well as plates and bowls. Next he needed a knife, he saw a holder on the counter with handles; he pulled and the knife was there. “Yes, Yes I found it.” He thought. He saw a tray kind of a thing and picked it up, then placed all the items on the tray. “I shall take this out to the patron and then come back to find the potatoes.” He said to himself.
Carefully balancing everything he brought it to the patron.
“Here are the things your requested patron. Forgive me patron for I am a stupid boy I do not know of a microwave. It cannot be a little wave from the ocean, you would not have such a thing in your fine kitchen and you have a fine sink why would you wash potatoes in the ocean.”
Jon upon hearing Juan's explanation of the microwave burst out laughing.
Juan stood there waiting for his patron to stop laughing.
“I am sorry I am such a stupid boy patron but I am glad that you found joy in my foolishness.”
“Oh Juan I am sorry, for I did not think. The microwave is the box above the stove with a timer on it. It is like a stove and can cook things very fast. You should wash off the potatoes in the sink put them in the microwave and push the 6 and then push start. Do not ever put anything that is metal in the microwave. Got it?”
“Yes patron” a very serious Juan answered.
“It is far from your description of a microwave however your definition was most logical. I do not know how it works, certainly micro can mean little but there are other kinds of waves besides from the ocean. I think this is a radioactive heat wave. I didn’t mean to laugh but your explanation was most comical to me and for someone who had never seen a microwave most intelligent.”
“Yes patron.”
“The potatoes are in the bin to the right of the sink.”
“Yes patron, I think you need an opening device for your beer where can I find one.”
“No not necessary Juan this is a twist off cap.”
Patron picked up the beer and twisted the cap off.”See Juan, thank you for the glass that was good thinking.” He poured it into the glass and took a sip and returned to his grill and sausages.
Juan was at the trot again back in the kitchen, spied the microwave. “Ahh that is the thing no wonder the patron laughed so hard when I thought of the ocean; now the potatoes.” He thought. He found the bin and scrubbed them up. Carefully opened the door to the microwave not knowing what was inside. Then he saw the plate and placed the potatoes. Closed the door and pushed the 6 and start buttons. It made a whirling sound. He was at the trot again to see the patron.
“It is making a whirling sound patron, did I do it right?”
“I expect so Juan, here cut up the peppers and the onion for the grill. Just cut circles for the onions and wedges on the peppers.”
Juan went about his task but asked “Like this patron.”
“Yes that is exactly what I want.”
The peppers and onion cut, Juan heard a ding.
“I heard a ding sound patron what does it mean.”
“It is the microwave, telling you it is done.”
“Oh I shall go fetch the potatoes.”
“Careful they will be hot, very hot.”
“Yes Patron.”
With that Juan was off at the trot again. He opened the door and went to grab a potato. Gosh it was hot. He dropped in on the counter. He saw a towel by the sink and used it to pick up the others. With one hand he held his shirt out and put them in the tray it made and took the potatoes to the patron.
“Sorry Juan of course will need plates for ourselves along with knives and forks as well as something for you to drink.”
Off Juan went at the trot. He found the plates and silverware easily enough. He puzzled over what to drink and finally decided on water.
“Here you are patron, shall I set a place for you on the table.”
“Fine but where do you fancy you’ll eat.”
“Oh at your foot Patron where I belong.”
“Nonsense boy, you’ll sit at the table with me or I shall be forced to sit on the ground with you.”
“Yes Patron as you wish.”
The sausages with the toasted buns with the grilled peppers and onions were placed on the table. To Juan it was a veritable feast. He had two sausages and a good bit of the peppers, onions and potatoes.
“Patron like everything you do your cooking is excellent.”
“Good enough for your family to eat.”
“Oh yes Patron.”
“Juan I saw that you did everything at the trot; you don’t have to do that, just a regular walking well be quite sufficient.”
“Sorry Patron, I do not know sufficient.”
“Ah acceptable or all right might be words with the same meaning...”
“Ah yes I understand now…. Patron it is my hope to be on the basketball team. Because I am small I have to show I am strong…so I trot instead of walking to make my legs strong…. Is sufficient that I do this?”
“I’ll have to get you a better definition of sufficient… but yes this is acceptable…. You like basketball.”
Juan’s eyes lite up as he answered, “Oh yes very much Patron… I was not so good and my older brother always beat me… I went to my papa and he said to turn his strength to a weakness… I am small and quick and learned to ...Ah ah bounce the ball well…. And to shoot from far away…. When he stayed away I shoot over him … when he came up to guard me I bounce around him…. Is good plan Patron? .. Now I win almost all the time. I hope to play for the school team to be the point guard.”
“In the United States we use dribble the ball only when we are talking about the bouncing of the basketball. It’s great to hear you like basketball; it is my favorite sport too. If you do become point guard, I would like to come to your games. Would that be all right?”
“I would be most honored, they play the games in the afternoon and mama and papa would be working. It would be nice to know someone is there for me. Patron I enjoy talking to you very much about basketball but should I do some work.”
Patron took out a piece of paper. “Ok Juan, yes, here are your duties, clean my bath room every day, toilet and shower, put out clean towels every day; wash the floor once a week; same in the kitchen clean the counter and wash any dishes in the dishwasher; wash the floor once a week; dust all the furniture in the house every 3 days, you can divide it up so you only do a couple rooms every day; vacuum the floor every 3 days, again you can divide it up; do the wash every day in the washing machine & dryer; I will show you how to operate it; wash the windows inside and out once a month, again if you want you can divide it up so you do a couple rooms one week and the rest another; clean the other bath rooms once a week as long as I don’t have visitors using them; clean the pool every other day and mow the grass once a week as needed and weed the flower beds once a week as needed. Don’t start the doing the pool and the lawn until I talk to the gardener and pool man who are doing it now. You can have this paper so you know what needs be done. Of course over time we may change and give you other things to do, like maybe wash the cars as they need it or help in any other way.
Any questions?”
“No Patron, except for learning to operate your machine and learning were things are. There is one thing that troubles me if I may inquire Patron.”
“Yes, what is it Juan”
“The gardener and pool man will I be taking away their money. I do not want to take the work of another man who needs the money to feed his family. I cannot do such a thing. I would not sleep at night. I am very happy to do the work for my Patron. Please Patron can you give the gardener and pool man money from my account or if necessary even my spending money so they are not without.”
Jon just stared at Juan for what seemed like days to Juan. Had he overstepped; gone too far?
“Juan I have never met a boy so selfless as you. You will do the work but you want me to pay the gardener and pool man out of your money.”
“Si Patron, it is a good plan, no. You no longer have to pay them for they are not doing the work; I will do the work and sleep well knowing I did not take the money for food away from their families. Excellent I think.”
Jon laughed “well except for one thing you do their work and pay them for not working.”
“I have to think they are good men and it will be good that they have more time to spend with their families.”
“Juan my boy you amaze me. Clean up these plates and clean the grill. I will think more on this; I will bring them here tomorrow and we will decide what to do. OK”
Juan got up and started the clean up.
“Si Patron, you are very fair and a generous man. I trust you will use your wisdom to help me in this. Thank you Patron.”
Juan started his tasks, did the bathroom and kitchen to include washing the floors; vacuumed and dusted the entire house; washed all the windows. His Patron showed him how to operate the washing machine and dishwasher, showed where the linen closet was and got Juan acquainted with his entire house. True to his word Juan did just about everything at a trot, he did not slow down for a second.
“Patron, may I change the sheet on your bed? We did not speak of this. My Patron must always have a clean bed to sleep in. Please Patron.”
“Yes thank you, Juan I did not think of that, change them once a week.”
Patron was out by the pool, he enjoyed the cool air as it drifted over the pool. Juan left at the trot to change his bed and was back in a flash.
A sweaty but still energetic Juan appeared in front of him.
“Is there anything else Patron, should I get you another beer? Is there a way I can help with your evening meal?”
“Yes a beer would be nice Juan, thank you.”
Juan was off at the trot and back in a flash with the beer and a glass for his Patron.
“Juan, you get me tired watching you. Stop a moment and relax, you are all sweaty. Do you have the energy to go for a swim?”
“Ahh yes, I would like that Patron, if you would allow it. Alas I have nothing to wear underneath. May I swim naked for you? I will not hide any excitement.”
“I enjoy watching you swim naked Juan. You are a very good looking boy. Put your things on the table, so as ...a matter of fact put them in the washer fast cycle. I will put them in the dryer so they will be fresh for you as you go home.”
“Thank you Patron I will do that. Patron, I am curious as to the cost of one of those machines. My mama works so hard, a machine like that would make her life better. I would like to save to get her one.”
“You can get a good model for about 750 euro, Juan.”
A naked Juan now went to the washer and started it. Thinking of how happy his mother would be to have a machine like this.
He came running back out to the pool and jumped in.
“How was that cannon ball Patron?”
“Excellent, Juan, just excellent.”
Juan swam over to the edge of the pool by his Patron. “I like swimming naked in your pool, Patron. Is the Patron not hot sitting in the sun? I would like to swim with you, Patron.”
“No you don’t, I am an old man.”
“There are steps for you to walk down. I could help you. It is a shame for you not to enjoy the cool water of your own pool on a hot day such as this. Please Patron join me no one else will see and you would make me so happy.”
Jon was torn, “oh if I was but 20 years younger, I would.”
“Juan acted like he had a magic wand, “I Juan DeSilva possessor of the magic of age reduce my Patron to be 20 years younger. Do you feel it Patron, I think you have to be in the pool to be 20 years younger.”
“Oh all right Juan, you win but if I don’t feel 20 years younger I’m going to tickle you till you squeal like a baby.”
“Hooray for Patron, Hooray for Patron.”
Jon shucked off his clothes and went to the steps. Juan was there waiting. There was a handrail on one side and Juan on the other side to hold his hand. Jon slipped into the water. Juan guided him out to where the water was chest deep on Patron and neck deep on Juan.
“Feeling younger, Patron? Swimming naked, did you do this as a boy?”
“No Juan I never had a place to do this.”
“It feels good, no?”
“Yes Juan, it does.”
“So, no tickling then?”
“Well I only feel about 10 years younger so instead of tickling there will be dunking.” At that point Jon picked Juan up and threw him so he landed under water. Juan came back for more again and again. He enjoyed rubbing his body up against his Patron. His excitement showed but he didn’t care. Jon for his part was feeling much younger the more they played. Juan snuck up on Jon from behind and jumped on his shoulders; his naked rump against Jon and his excitement sticking in Jon’s neck. Juan slapped his own butt and said “Getty up horse.“
“What is that, a spear sticking in my neck? What are you doing to me boy?”
“Only my excitement, Patron.”
Jon reached around playfully grabbing Juan by one arm and the thigh of one leg pulled Juan down. He had him in front of him and started dunking him.
Laughing Jon said, “No stabbing your Patron with the spear of your excitement.”
The water got to be a bit much for Juan. He started choking. Jon switched his grip and quickly picked him up; one hand under his smooth buns the other behind his neck. He brought him tight to his chest. Juan finding air, wrapped his arms around Jon’s neck and his legs around Jon’s midsection.
Coughing Juan said, “I will be good for my Patron and not stab him with the spear of my excitement.”
Wet and slippery Juan slid down a bit to where he could feel the excitement of his Patron on his buns.
“Are you all right Juan, I’m sorry, I did not know, I was doing it too much. I would never hurt you.”
Juan laughed. “I know Patron but your spear is trying to get into my buns. Maybe it has a mind of its own.”
Jon had not had such excitement in a very long time. He was concerned because he now wanted this boy in that way. He thought the boy wanted him too. “I must be strong,” he thought, “I will not molest him. I will not take his innocence.”
Carefully so carefully, Jon carried Juan out of the pool. He was surprised that he had the strength. As he sat him down their excitements touched each other. He took hold of Juan’s head and kissed his forehead.
“Thank you very much; I do feel 20 years younger. You are a very beautiful boy and you do possess the magic of age. Now dry off and get your clothes dry while I finish my beer and enjoy your magic.”
“Si Patron, thank you Patron, if I was older would you lie with me in your excitement.”
“If I was 20 years younger and you were 5 years older what a wonderful time it would be for you and for me. Today you have brought me much joy, Juan. Thank You.”
“Can we swim again then Patron?”
“I think I would like that.”
Juan smiled and felt all good inside. It was that inward feeling that you have brought love and joy to another; even an old man.
The church rang the 6 of the o clock. Juan took his clothes from the drier. “Patron am I to go now? “
“Yes Juan your family will be missing you. Should I drive you?”
“Oh no Patron, you rest maybe we swim too much. What time shall I be at the Patron tomorrow?”
“The same 12 of the o clock, Good night Juan.”
“Good Night, Patron”
It was almost an hour’s walk home but Juan decided to do it at the trot rejuvenated by the water of the pool as well as cool night air that was just beginning to be upon him. His spirit was buoyed by the fact that he had brought joy to his Patron; he was also proud of the work he had done that day, knowing it was more than his Patron had asked. Truth be told he could have run all night, a marathon, with his strong young legs and the joy that was in his heart.
Juan got home just in time to partake of the meal. His papa again let him have the wine. Mama had cooked the leftover chicken; it was good to the last drop as the say and they shared and licked the pot clean.
Mama said, “we should have chicken more often now that Juan is working, no papa”.
“Yes mama that is a good idea. We will be able to eat much better then”.
“Do you think we can have a TV papa,” Theresa asked.
“How about a cell phone and a computer papa,” Eduardo asked.
“What do you think, Juan?”
“Oh, I think I would like to get mama a washing machine like the Patron has. I asked and he said you could get one for 750 euro. I will save my money to get that for mama.”
“Excellent, Juan, I too want to get a washing machine for mama. How about you Eduardo? “
“Juan is right papa; I was being a stupid selfish boy. Mama rubs her hands raw getting our clothes clean. She should not have to do that anymore. I am sorry for being so selfish.”
Rosa was sitting quite; tears came to her eyes when Juan said the washing machine. She had dreamt about it for years, never saying a word. Juan had seen and understood.
“Mama, I operated the one Patron has. It has almost everything. All you do is put the clothes in and the soap and push a button and in 20 minutes the clothes are done ready to dry. He has a dryer too but papa put up that line for you and we can all help hanging them up.”
“Oh Juan, that would be most wonderful and you can show me how to operate it.”
“Yes mama, it is easy. If I can do it surely you can.”
“Well it is decided then besides an extra chicken or 2 we shall save the extra money for mama’s washing machine. I have wanted to do this for years but we never could but now thanks to Juan’s work it may come true. Thank you Juan.”
They started to clear their places but mama rushed to get Juan’s plate.
“No mama, you do all too much for me. I will do it.”
Rosa hugged him and kissed both his cheeks. Words could not come out to express her feelings.
Juan, felt especially proud that papa gave him the honor of thanking him. Dishes done, Eduardo said he wanted to see a friend and went out. Juan sat with mama, papa and Theresa, they all told of their day. Juan told about the microwave story. He laughed as did they all; Juan thinking of bringing the ocean into Patron’s fine kitchen. He also told of the pool. Mama asked if some day Theresa might be able to exercise there. Juan was sure his kind Patron would let her. But the walk was long, too far for Theresa, he feared. He thought a little; then said.
“Maybe after the washing machine we could get a scooter then she could get a ride.”
“Again an excellent thought Juan, where did you get your brains.”
“Ah, from you and mama, papa.”
Eduardo came home as they were getting ready for bed. When they were all settled Juan whispered to Eduardo.
“Do you want to do the same as last night Eduardo?”
“I’m sorry little brother but I went to see Carla and she sucked my seed out of me. I am most tired; maybe another time. ” Eduardo replied with a yawn.
Juan was left with his hand. He thought about the pool and Patron and what might have been if he was 5 years older and Patron was 20 years younger. His excitement grew and he spewed his love juice. He was happy. He thought, besides my family, I now have Patron who loves me. I am a most lucky boy. He slept most sound.
Mama shook him as she was about to leave with Theresa. He was up immediately, naked as he slept with his morning wood proceeding before him to the toilet to pee.
“Juan I love you dearly but do not present your nakedness to your little sister. She will have fears of love seeing that spear of yours.”
“Yes mama, but I had to pee so bad.” He looked down, it seemed bigger than yesterday.” I shall not have to hide it in the showers after gym. I shall flaunt it about to see if another is bigger.” He thought.
“Cover yourself boy or I shall have to tell papa about your deviant exposure.”
“Yes mama, I will use a towel.”
After mama and Theresa left for work Juan lost the towel. He pleasured himself. He decided he liked being naked, especially after swimming in the Patron’s pool and showering with papa and Eduardo and then the excitement with Eduardo. Yes, naked was good; he would like to be naked all the time. He heard the church ring the 11 of the o clock and hurried to dress and get to the Patron’s villa. Again he trotted and arrived early. The church bell did not ring out. He knocked on the Patron’s door. Again he heard the Patron say,
“Good day Juan, you are early which is good I have some people here I want you to meet. We are on the patio”
Juan looked all around. How did the Patron know he was there? Where did his voice come from? I have to find out how he does that he thought.
He went directly to the patio. There he saw 2 men and a very tall boy standing in front of the Patron. The Patron was sitting in his favorite chair sipping his cafe’.
“Now Juan this is Julio he runs the gardener service and the other gentleman is Ruben who takes care of the pool. I have told them about your refusal to take jobs away from them. Julio, would you please repeat for Juan what you just told me.”
Juan stood alongside his Patron, wanting to hear what Julio would tell him.
“Juan I was much impressed by your offer to do the work and pay the Patron to pay me. You obviously are a young man of deep conviction and want to protect the rights of the workers. Lucky for me I have much work, almost too much work. I do not do the work myself anymore. I hire men to do it for me. So when the Patron told me of his decision to have the lawn cutting and the weeding done by you I was relieved. I was thinking of hiring another man but I did not have quite the need. Now because I will not have the responsibility of the Patron’s property; I can take the man I had here and use him elsewhere and not have to hire another. So you see no one will lose their job nor their wages. How does that work for you? Again I commend you for standing up for the workers. When you are older, I want to vote for you for magistrate for a more honest and compassionate young man I have not met.”
“That is a fine solution Julio and thank you for your kind words. I am but a humble labor’s son. I doubt I will be positioned to be magistrate.”
“Juan the Patron thinks otherwise and he is very wise. Do not be so humble that you do not achieve your potential.”
Juan hung his head and then picked it up as he fully understood what Julio had said.
“Thank you Julio I will try to remember that.”
Patron then asked Rubin, the pool man, his situation.
“Patron & Juan I too am much touched by your offer and I wish I could say like Julio that there would be no repercussions. I am not over booked with work and I would not have a need for Tomas here behind me. He is a good boy and cleans the pool very well. I do not pay him that much because this is the only job I have for him. Many people want my service for me to inspect their filters and keep them maintained properly. They do not want themselves or their guests getting sick by swimming in unclean water. However most feel capable to clean up around the pool and clean any debris that gets in the pool.”
Patron asked, “How much do you pay Tomas?”
“20 Euro a week, Patron.”
“Tomas what do you do with the money you get from Rubin?”
“I give it to my mama to buy food for my brothers and sister.”
“Do you keep any of it?”
“No Patron, we have barely enough to live off of now. I cannot take food from my little brothers and baby sister.”
“Patron, May I pay Tomas to help me clean the pool and possibly other things? For sure he and his family need this work and even more.”
Rubin added “If I find other work for Tomas, I’ll gladly hire him back if he is available.”
Julio also added, “I may have work as a temporary from time to time. If he is as good a worker as you say Rubin; I should have work for him just not permanent. How does that sound Tomas?”
“Si Senior that would most appreciated, I certainly can weed and run a lawn mower. I promise I will not disappoint. My family needs all the work and money I can provide. I was afraid I would have to become a rent boy to feed them.”
Patron asked, “Tomas how old are you?”
“15 Patron.”
“Where is your father Tomas that you have to be so responsible?”
“He was a fisherman Patron and died in a storm a year ago.”
Julio said, ”Si Patron, there was a very bad storm a year ago several men died. Tomas, I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Juan yesterday I thought you a very foolish boy to care so for other workers. Today, I see your wisdom. Thank you for teaching a very important lesson. Tomas you will help Juan at the pool until you find other work or forever your choice. I will pay you 30 euro not to be a slight to my good friend Rubin but because I have the money and can. If Juan has need for you to do more we will pay you that separately. Juan, we will not change your arrangement and you won’t have to pay Tomas. And Tomas I too am very sorry for your loss. You are an honest and conscientious boy. I know your father would be most proud of you.”
Tomas had tears in his eyes after hearing the Patron. Here he had expected to find out he had no job. Instead he got a 10 euro raise and promise of more work. All because Juan had stood up for him and he didn’t even know him.
“Thank you Patron and thank you Julio. I will work my hardest for you.”
Julio asked where Tomas lived. It so happened, it was around the corner from Juan. Julio said he had a worker who begged to visit his mother on her birthday this coming Friday. He had to tell him he could not be spared but now could tell he could go because he had Tomas to do the work. Julio and Rubin took their leave. Juan asked Tomas to show him what they had to do for the pool.
“It’s really very easy. You take this big net and catch anything floating on the water in it. Then you got to clean off all the tables and chairs even if they don’t need it and sweep down the concrete around the pool. Sometimes things get water logged and drop to the bottom of the pool and then you have to dive down to get them. I like that part because you get to swim a bit and cool off. …Hey, I gotta thank you big time, you standing up and not even knowing me, saved my job and because of you I got a raise and more work. Really thanks, I don’t know what we would do if I lost this job. Why did you do that?”
“Because it was the right thing to do and I would not be able to sleep if I thought I was taking work from another and the family, children would go hungry because of it. I don’t know why the Patron treats me the way he does. He is more than fair in what he pays me. I tried to tell him it was too much but if I didn’t take I would not have his houseboy job.”
“Well, you sold me. I’ll vote for you when you run for magistrate.”
“That’ll be the day. Hey you live around the block from us. Do you know my brother Eduardo DeSilva?’
“Yes, of course I kept trying to remember where I knew you from. Yeah sure I know Eduardo, he is a kool guy. He is sweet on Carla.”
“I know he came home last night all tried from him….ah, ah no excitement left in him.”
“Hey let’s get the pool done and maybe we can find stuff on the bottom for us to have to dive for. What do you want to do the net or the tables & chairs?”
“I think I’d like to try the net.”
“Ok you are the boss, Juan.”
They got to work. Juan found the big net a little hard to handle at first but got the hang of it as he went along. Peering hard in the pool he did see stuff on the bottom that should be picked up. Tomas knew exactly what to do with the tables and chairs, wiping off every millimeter down to the part that went to the ground. Together they sweep the concrete. Juan ran in to tell Patron who was in his study that they were going to have to dive to the bottom to pick up some junk.
“If that is the case stay in a while and enjoy the pool. While you are in here get a couple of towels. After you are done I’ll have lunch and both of you are to join me.”
“Si Patron, thank you Patron. Tomas is nice, no?”
“Yes Juan he is and you did a very good thing. I think he might be a very good friend to you.”
“How do you know this, Patron?”
“Call it gaydar, Juan.”
“What is gaydar? Patron?”
“It is something that helps me know another gay man without me asking him. It’s kind of like a 6th sense for gay people. Some of us have it, some do not. Young boys like you usually don’t have it and have to ask an old gay man like me.”
Juan’s excitement grew as Patron explained gaydar. “I hope you are right Patron. But how can I know?”
“Well drop a little hint. Ask does he have a girl friend if no say me neither and then wait a second and more in a whisper say I don’t have a boy friend either. If he gets all mad say you are hearing things but if he doesn’t wait a bit then start a conversation about something gay like gay marriage.”
Juan went over to the Patron and gave him a big hug and a kiss on his cheek. “Patron you are so wise. Yes, I will be patient then try what you say. Maybe after swimming I can dry his back and then ask him.”
“Very good Juan, for a young boy you are a good thinker that is why I hired you over older, stronger boys. Go on now don’t leave Tomas waiting and getting impatient.”
Juan ran to get the towels and then ran back out to Tomas.
“Patron says after we get the garbage on the bottom, to swim and enjoy his pool. He also said we are to have lunch with him after we are done swimming.”
“Wow, really. I don’t know what you got Juan but don’t lose it.”
Juan started to strip and took of his sneakers, shirt and pants.
“Hey what are you doing?”
“Oh, I swim naked all the time. Paton does not mind. I do not want wet clothes for all the day. If it upsets you keep your pants on and they will be wet for your walk home. I bet your boy part is just like mine. Do not be afraid, you are very good looking, Tomas. Swimming naked feels very good I think.”
“I guess, it is no different than showers in gym and I never liked being all wet on the walk home. Does the Patron watch?”
“Yes almost all the time. But that is all he does. He says the male body is very beautiful just like the female. There are nudist places where you go and have to be naked all the time.”
With that Juan jumped in the pool. Tomas took off all his clothes and did the same. They cleared the plastic and garbage from the bottom of the pool. Then started to play first from the diving board and then splashing and dunking each other. Tomas was so much bigger than Juan; it would seem unfair. He stood 6 ft 3 inches tall and for a 15 year that was tall. But Juan was so quick and being better coordinated could swim much faster. Juan would dive and grab Tomas’ legs and then flip him into a dunk. But every once in a while Tomas would catch Juan and grab like a bear hug from the back and throw him up and into the water. Then they took turns flipping each other up and out of the pool by interlocking their hands in front of them and then the other boy would get on the step of the hands and get flipped. One of the things that happened in that game was the face of one boy was staring at the boy part of the other. Often it touched the face. Both boys had obvious excitement. Neither said a word about it but the pleasure was there. Juan getting very brave with the excitement of Tomas right in his face could not help himself. He stuck out his tongue and licked it. As time went on Patron called them to lunch. They got out and started drying off.
Juan said “Want me to dry your back?”
“Ahh yeah if you don’t mind?”
“No I’ll do you and then you do me ok.”
“Only fair I guess.”
“Say do you have a girl friend.”
“No. I don’t have time for that.”
“Me neither…. And no boy friend too.”
Tomas turned and faced Juan and looked deep into his eyes. He saw only friendship and love there.
“I guess we should get dressed for lunch?”
Juan yelled, “Hey Patron do we have to dress for lunch?”
“Up to you boys if I look in the mirror I see the same parts, older and not as good looking as yours, whatever you want.”
“Juan said, “I wanna play nudist places. Will you play with me?”
“I really want to have my clothes, Ok. Playing with you in the pool gave much excitement. I enjoyed it very much but I think clothes would be better in front of the Patron.”
“It would really be ok in front of the Patron, I know it would but I can’t tell you why. But to make you happy I’ll put on my shorts but it’s too hot for me to wear my shirt.”
“My papa before he died told me sharing your excitement with someone should be a private thing. I wish we could be just the two of us then we could have release.”
So the boys went to lunch with their excitement in their pants. Patron watched to see what they would do then continued with his lunch preparations. He put out sandwich meats and cheeses, fruit salad and breads and condiments. The boys sat side by side on a bench seat.
“Well, how was the pool, very dirty on the bottom. It took the two of you boys quite a while to clean it.”
Tomas said, “ No Patron, Juan said it was ok for us to swim a bit. So sorry, Patron, to offend you Patron, I shall not do it again. Apologies, to not have covered myself, Juan said it would be ok.”
“No need to apologize Tomas, I did tell Juan it was ok to swim. I was just teasing. It is I who should apologize. As for swimming naked I find you most attractive and of course Juan, as well. Don’t you agree?”
“Si Patron, he is a very handsome boy.”
“You have good taste and a very discerning eye. But help yourself now eat. I always have a problem when purchasing food. My eyes are bigger than my stomach. Thank goodness I have you two eating machine boys to help me. Eat all you can for the leftovers will have to be disposed of.”
The boys dug in and couldn’t stop thanking Patron and complimenting him on the food.
“Patron, how will you dispose of the leftovers, if I may be so bold to ask? There will be plenty to feed several people another meal.” Tomas asked.
“Do you know someone who could use it and not have it go to waste, Tomas?”
“Si Patron, I could bring it home to my mama and brothers and sister.”
“If it wouldn’t be a bother to you?”
“Bother, no Patron no bother, my mama and my brother will shower me with kisses to bring such a feast.”
“Well, good then that is settled. Thank you, I hate to have food hanging around and going to waste.”
“Patron, you are too gracious, it is I who must thank you. A thousand thank you’s Patron.”
“Tomas, did Juan tell you I am gay?”
“No Patron.”
“Patron, I would never tell such a thing. It was a private conversation, no?”
“Yes, it was Juan. Tomas does this offend you?”
Tomas looked at Juan and then felt his excitement. He sensed this was a place he could be himself. He summoned his courage.
“No Patron, I have feelings like that myself. I think, hope Juan does as well and I am happy, very happy, we are here now and able to say this. It is a thing I feel I must hide but you made it so easy to tell both of you.”
“Tomas, you are right I have the same feeling for boys. Today, meeting you, gives me hope that I will not be alone and hiding. You are big and strong, few would bully you.”
The Patron asked, “Tomas you are really very tall for your age. Do you play sports, basketball?”
“Oh si Patron, I was on the school team last year.”
“Really, how was your point guard?”
“He was pretty good, why do you ask?”
“Well, Juan here has designs on that spot this year.”
“Patron!! I would like to think I am good enough to even challenge for the point guard.” Juan exclaimed.
“Oh, stop being modest now. That is what you told me is it not? And that you routinely beat your older brother who is bigger and stronger. … Juan did you say this?”
“Si Patron but I do not want to appear as someone who will take another’s place.”
“I bet you: you can beat Tomas, here in a game of one on one.”
To be continued...
Posted: 04/16/2021