#jacoboliver

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He leaned in towards me even closer and then he looked at me directly into my eyes.

COLT- “Kid, I am really flattered. Seriously. You seem like an amazing kid. Intelligent, very good looking and just all around, a nice guy.  And I seriously am flattered that you find me attractive. But I am almost twenty, and you are what, maybe a junior in High School?  I hope this doesn’t upset you, but I am not into dudes like that. I really really like females. I mean REALLY like them. Please, don’t be upset or embarrassed, because it makes me feel good that you think I am someone you’d be interested in. I would definitely like to be a friend, and be part of what you want to do in our neighborhood.  Would that be cool?”

I almost was ready to be sick. I was so embarrassed, even though he said that I shouldn’t be. I had made a complete fool of my self, and this guy was so apologetic and nice about it.  That made it even worse, because it just made me that more attracted to him.  But I needed to answer him. 

DEACON- “Sure, that would be awesome. I am really sorry...”

COLT- “No, don’t be, okay? It takes a lot of gumption to do what you did. I am impressed. See what you want and you go for it. Nothing to be sorry about. My sister, as you know is gay, and I know a lot of people, friends and family that are gay, bi, trans and I know how hard it is for them, trust me. So you keep doing what you are doing, please.”

DEACON- “Thanks, that really means a lot.”

COLT- “I may not be gay, but I am definitely an ally and your friend, Deek.”

JACOB- “So you ready Colt? I have to be at work in twenty minutes.”

I had completely forgot about Jacob being there, and again I became even more embarrassed doing this in front of his friend and neighbor. I wanted to just crawl under the table and run away. But instead, they left...

COLT- “Come back once you talk with your grandmother, Okay?”

DEACON- “Yes, I will and thanks again.  Both of you.”

JACOB- “Not a problem kid.”

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I began sharing some of my ideas, one being that the homes all be restored and/or remodeled and the other was once that was complete to offer the homes to some of the lifelong residents for purchase, at a discounted rate, and then put in some business to draw people to the area. They gave me some of their ideas and before we knew it, It was starting to get dark as dusk was moving upon us pretty quickly.

COLT- “If you can convince your grandmother to really do a revitalization, I will definitely assist. My uncles company is right in town, and they would love to bid of the work. Hell they could even open up an office there possibly.”

DEACON- “I am meeting with my grandmother tomorrow and sharing my ideas with her, as well as both of your ideas as well and I can definitely pitch a good word for your uncle’s company.

JACOB- “I just hope she is being serious about revitalizing the area. I think it would be good for all of Willow Creek. Thanks for inviting us to share ideas, Deacon.”

DEACON- Not a problem, it was fun, and great to meet both of you. I think we could work well together.”

COLT- “Oh, there is definitely no doubt about that!” 

he winked again at me, and my heart started pounding. Here it was. This was the time. It was now or never...

DEACON-”So, Colt can I ask you a personal question?”

COLT- “Sure bud, what is it?”

DEACON- “I would like for us to do this again. You know the two of us. I am really attracted to you and I thought maybe we could see each other again?

He looked at me and smiled and I could feel my stomach turning as he scooted closer towards me. I could almost see my reflection in his dark chocolate eyes...

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She scared him away and he headed back into the yard. I wanted to have the last word, that’s just my nature...

DEACON- “It was very nice to meet you Colt. If you can think of any ideas about the neighborhood, just write them down. We will be back in a week or so.”

COLT- “Yeah, sure thing, kid.”

BEATRICE- “Deacon, I don’t think his opinion is warranted, he is after all not a home owner.”

DEACON- “Maybe not, but he is a resident here, I am sure he has some ideas what would help the neighborhood.”

BEATRICE- “I am sure he would, but nothing we would want to entertain, I am sure. Come on, my driver is waiting.”

As we continued to disagree on the validity of Colt Dawson’s opinions, the upstairs resident appeared in the yard. He too was quite good looking... I wonder if maybe they were, involved?

JACOB- “Who was that kid with old lady Ainsworth?”

COLT- “Apparently her grandson. It sounds like they are going to start some kind of revitalization plan here in the neighborhood. He was wanting my opinion. Odd kid. I’d say he is still in high school but he talked like he was much older.”

JACOB- “Money does that to you Colt. Well we should get this old couch out back before she says something about it.”

COLT- “Yeah, she already did.”

JACOB- “Not surprising. I have a feeling that her revitalization plan has nothing to do with revitalizing, and all to do with leveling this block and make way for another horrible architectural monster put in it’s place, or a parking lot...”

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I got to the coffee shop early and had my Iced Mocha Latte almost gone before Colt even arrived. I thought about ordering another, but if I did that I would have the caffeine shakes for sure, and I was already nervous enough. As I took my last drink and sat my cup on the table, I heard some footsteps coming my way....

It was Colt, but he had someone with him...great, so this wasn’t a date. Okay, let’s just go from here and re-evaluate this situation. The guy was familiar and then I recognized him, as he was the guy I saw in the front yard of Colt’s apartment the first day I met him.

COLT- “Hey Deek, this is my downstairs neighbor, Jacob Oliver. I brought him along as I know he would love to give you some ideas.”

DEACON- “Hi Jacob, nice to meet you, and yes, the more ideas the better, right?”

JACOB- “Yes, most definitely.”

DEACON- “So have you lived in Founder’s Cove area your whole life, Jacob?”

His voice was very deep and coarse. I liked it, it was almost intoxicating. He took a seat across from me and he was drinking something spice, I could smell it quite strongly. The aroma was almost nauseating, as spice in almost anything makes me ill.

JACOB- “I have, yes. The apartment I live at is actually, well was my grandfather’s home, his father built it back sometimes in the 20′s. My father converted it to a two family apartment and rented it out. When my father got cancer, he couldn’t pay the property tax and your Grandmother bought the place out from under him. My dad died a few months later and we never bothered to try and get the property titled back over to us.”

DEACON- “You say my grandmother bought the property, not my grandfather?”

JACOB- “No, it was her. Then she put Bill Puckett as her Rental Manager for all the places in Founder’s Cove. He is actually a good guy and very fair. He cares about the tenants, but there is not much he can do. He only takes care of the rent collection. About a year ago I moved in the downstairs apartment.”

COLT- “Your grandmother took all the properties in Founder’s Cove, little by little, and most of the time due to foreclosures or situations much like Jacob’s family. There is not much in the way of repairing things or replacing essential items. It takes weeks for things like appliances or even plumbing issues. So forgive us if we are somewhat hesitant about anything she plans to do. This part of town is our history. Most take pride in it, but she had defeated so many.”

What these guys shared makes my grandmother sound exactly how I thought she was. Under-handed, deceitful and not really concerned for anyone but herself. I was going to try my best to convince them I want to change their situation.