The New Neighbor
Chapter 1
by
Karen
Disclaimer: I don't own Stanley, but I'd like him delivered to me for my birthday wearing nothing but a strategically placed ribbon. Oh, the joy of unwrapping gifts.
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Feedback: Better than a fake orgasm.
Amanda gave her daughter Natalie a final survey before they left the house and satisfied that she looked okay, opened the front door to walk her to the school bus stop. They'd moved into the neighborhood just after the divorce because Amanda's parents had insisted that she choose a gated community for safety purposes. Because of the guard at the entrance, the house had cost a little more than she'd really wanted to pay, but in the end it had been worth it for the peace of mind. Walking down the driveway Amanda waved to her neighbor Lara whose daughter Emma was in Natalie's class. Like their daughters, the two women had become instant friends and now shared the morning ritual of coffee and chat while waiting for the school bus.
Natalie immediately went over to stand with Emma and Holly, the little girl who'd just moved in next door. Lara had already met Holly's dad, Stanley, but Amanda had yet to have the privilege.
The school bus arrived and the three children climbed on board. When the bus pulled away Lara noticed the garage of the Jobson's house was opening.
"Looks like we're in for a treat this morning," Lara said nodding towards the Jobson's, "I think he's gonna cut the grass."
"Lara!"
"What? I can look," Lara giggled.
"What would David think?" Amanda asked.
"Oh please - he downloads porn off the web. So what if the guy who gives me wet dreams just happens to be in the flesh living across the street."
"He's that good looking, huh?" Amanda asked speculatively.
"Turn around and see for yourself," Lara instructed.
Amanda turned in time to see Stanley wheel the lawnmower out of the garage and she let out a loud gasp. He was the most beautiful man that she'd ever seen and his shirtless state displayed a body that needed to be immortalized in marble and displayed in a museum.
"Told you," Lara chuckled.
"Oh my God," Amanda murmured.
"Hi, Stan," Lara shouted and gave a wave.
"Hi, Lara," Stanley shouted and waved back before starting the lawnmower.
"So, shall we sit on my front porch and enjoy the show?" Lara asked.
"You bet. To hell with chores," Amanda replied as they made their way up Lara's driveway and planted themselves on the redwood bench by the front door.
"You still having problems with your computer?" Lara asked.
"Yeah, why?"
"Holly told me that Stan's some kinda computer whiz. I think he either telecommutes or has his own home-based computer business. But anyway, my point is, you should ask him for help."
"I don't even know him. I can't just walk up and ask a complete stranger . . . .."
"So, I'll introduce you," Lara interrupted, "Then when he's done working on your computer, maybe he can work on you."
"Lara!"
"Come on, when was the last time you had an orgasm that didn't involve the Mighty Intruder and a couple of 'D' batteries?"
"LARA!"
"All I'm saying is you're single, he's single. . . doesn't take Einstein to do the math. If only I weren't so damn faithful, I'd jump him myself. Damn my morality."
They'd been sitting there long enough that Stanley had finished cutting the grass and was starting to take the mower back into the garage.
"Stan, come over here a sec," Lara yelled.
Stanley jogged over and stopped just in front of Lara and Amanda. Up close Amanda could see that he was even more spectacular looking.
"Stanley, I'd like to formally introduce you to your neighbor, Amanda Grant. Amanda this is Stanley Jobson."
"Hi, nice to meet you, Stanley."
"Same here. I'd shake your hand, but I'm all sweaty," Stanley replied with a grin.
Lara and Amanda exchanged glances that told each other the same thought had flashed through both their brains. Meanwhile, Stanley's hazel eyes did a quick appreciative survey of the petite brunette.
"Holly brags that you're quite the computer whiz and Amanda here's got one hellava mess on her hands with a virus she can't get rid of, so I thought maybe you could help her out," Lara explained.
"Sure, no problem," Stanley replied and then addressing Amanda asked, "Are you running your system condom free?"
"Excuse me?" Amanda replied, slightly stunned.
"Do you have a virus protector program installed?"
"Oh," Amanda said, realizing what he meant, "Yes I have, but something apparently slipped past my safeguards."
"I have a pretty good one that nothing can get past. I'll install it for you as soon as I clean the current virus off your system. Then it shouldn't happen again."
"What do you charge?" Amanda asked.
"Oh, don't worry about it. Think of it as being neighborly. However, if you insist on a payment, Lara said you make a killer apple pie."
"Yeah, I used one to poison my first husband," Amanda said, then seeing the worried look on Stanley's face, added, "I'm just kidding."
"Oh good. Thought I'd have to send the FBI over to dig up your backyard looking for the body," Stanley joked back.
There was a moment of awkward silence, and then Stanley said, "Well, I better go take a shower. I can come over and take a look and see what we're dealing with after that, okay?"
"Sure, if it's no problem. I mean, you know, whenever you can get to it, that'll be great," Amanda responded.
"I set my own schedule, so it's fine."
"Okay then, I guess I'll see you in a little while."
"Nice meeting you, Amanda. Bye, Lara," Stanley said as he walked away.
Once Stanley was safely out of hearing range, Amanda let out a squeal.
"If you get the opportunity and don't jump him I will never speak to you again, because I make it a policy not to be friends with morons," Lara told Amanda.
"Christ, if I had my way, I'd tie him to my bed and never let him out again."
"That's my girl," Lara said, "If I don't see either one of you for a week, I'll send over more condoms."
Both women collapsed in a fit of laughter.
"We really shouldn't objectify him like that," Amanda said once they'd stopped laughing.
"Guys do it all the time to us and besides, I'm sure Stanley's used to that kind of attention from women, so I doubt he'd be shocked to know what we said about him."
"Well, I better head back and tidy up the house if I'm gonna have company," Amanda said as she stood up.
"I want a full report, missy," Lara informed her.
"How about I just set up a video camera in the bedroom, would that be more convenient for you?" Amanda asked jokingly.
"Would you?" Lara joked back.
Amanda just shook her head and laughed as she headed back to her house.
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