MANX
Chapter 1.
David got off the plane, this was his first time in the Manx Islands, even
though his whole family was from there originally. He had to come here to get
his father's inheritance. The old man had left half of his money to him, his
only surviving direct descendent and half to his current wife. The wife he had
taken was only 22 when they had gotten married and was only 27 now. It was
obvious she had just sexed the old man for his money, but, a share of 160
million was worth a little discomfort. His dad had been ill for years and had
finally succumbed to his illness. So at age nineteen he should inherit at least
eighty million dollars, whereupon he would party for the rest of his life!
His guardian (not step mother, there had been no adoption) was there to pick
him up from the windswept little airfield that was the islands only normal means
of entrance or exit. He was in his normal "rich bastard" mode. Kathlyn was her
name, she was wearing all black of course, though the skirt was cut a bit short.
The chauffeur drove them directly to the funeral. David refused to believe her
story that she had truly been in love. He hadn't gotten on well with his father
either so he really didn't believe anyone else would either. All this crap
about responsibility, respect" and shit. Screw them all he thought, he would
have his now. The funeral was short. He really didn't pay much attention, he
was glad the old man was gone, now he would get his.
After the funeral they drove in silence back to the old family mansion. The
reading of the will would be tomorrow. Kathlyn claimed to know nothing about
what was in the will, so they went on down the winding road to the old mansion.
David did have a pleasant surprise at the house though. A cute french maid,
buxom and dark, her name Cleo. David couldn't resist pinching her ass, what a
riot! She squeaked a bit, but said nothing. Kathlyn glared at him, like she
owned the place or something. What a bitch, he thought.
David woke up about noon as usual, got up and strolled downstairs, telling the
kitchen staff to make him some "waffles, and a western omelet, NOW!" They would
have to get used to his habits now that he was around. With that cute little
french tart, he may stay a bit longer than he had at first planned. The reading
of the will was to be at 2:00PM. He got there about 2:20, it took him a while to
shower and all.
When he got there, an old fart lawyer said, "Very well, we can get started now."
He took out a large manilla legal sized envelope and extracted the contents.
"The will reads thus,
I William T. Stenwell being of sound mind but not so sound body, do hereby
bequeath the following.
To my faithful chauffeur Charles Gentway: $250,000.00 and first pick of any of
my auto's
To my gardener James Samford: $140,000.00, and the winter house in Lyons.
To chief of the house staff, Liza Crummer: $360,000.00 and the house in Leeds.
To my associate Deacon Stane: $2,000,000.00 and half interest in the "Gilt Wing"
project.
To my advisor and attorney, Dean Renault: $400,000.00.
To my young wife Kathlyn Stenwell, who has made my final years pleasant and
happy:
The estate and all grounds and properties on the Manx Islands,
Half interest in the "Gilt Wing" project.
One half of my remaining cash, bonds and securities totaling
$150,000,000.00.
To my son David, who has been a thorn in my side I leave the other half of my
remaining bonds securities and cash on the following conditions. He must live
in the family house in Manx until he has reached the age of majority which is
21. He must at that time be deemed a responsible, industrious and sensible
young man, by the my wife Kathlyn. He must submit to her will and correction at
all times during this period. If at the end of this period he fails to win her
approval his entire inheritance will be placed in trust. He and any of his
descendants will receive $3000.00 per month pension for the rest of their days.
To assist Kathlyn Mr. Renault's assistant, Stephanie Carruthers is assigned.
Her duty is to fine David $100,000.00 for each and every time she sees David
disobey an order from Kathlyn. This money goes in to a fund that Kathlyn can
use any way she see's fit to encourage David to good behavior.
Kathlyn, I expect you to use every method available to put some sense into this
young mans head.'
David was stunned. The old bastard had reached from the grave to snatch his
freedom, however temporarily. He would have to be a good boy for a couple years,
then he would be free to party.
Or maybe he could be very bad, and get his money even earlier!
