And just like that, our secret reduces to just my own, alone. I sit down for the fifth week, and the bartender looks at me with fringes of pity around his eyes while he pours the red wine into my glass. I ask myself again, how I got here, knowing in actuality so little about her, and yet consumed…[Read more]

Finally, I relaxed my hands and took in a breath for a few seconds longer. Then I clamp the vein, slinging the tie around it, I pull at it.

“Clamp!”

Fisting my hands to steady them, I keep working around the swabs turning red, redder, fast, faster.

“Call for six more bags, NOW.”

No, no, no, no.

“Get the O n…[Read more]

After I closed the door behind me, I fumble around to hit the light switch. The apartment is dark except for the outside skyline seeping in. I follow the low rumble to find Nic. The rumble and fizzle. She must have candles lit too. I enter the flickering light and step closer to the bubble sizzling sounds of our…[Read more]

There, in our own dark universe, he reached for and kissed me. I kissed him. We kiss and gravitate closer and closer. The galaxies wrapping around us are stretching further and further apart. The deep voice above hums about dark energy, some fundamental force that is accelerating the expansion of the universe, a…[Read more]

And just like that, we have a secret. Nearly every day we exchange a couple of emails. Banter. Teasing. I dare her. She accepts. She challenges me with tasks. And I welcome even more when she steps a little closer and asks a question. And every Thursday afternoon, late in the workday, I show up at…[Read more]

Squinting at the sunlight flooding the tiny studio apartment, Nicole watches Rachel gasp when the last mirror is placed and unwrapped.

Nicole nods in satisfaction, “you can place them differently but this is what Alex and I was thinking when we got them for you. They anchor and define your bedroom space ver…[Read more]

She is more and more breathless ascending the altitude to arrive at the 15th floor. Crossing the threshold of 5pi to 4 significant digits, the divide disappears as fingers rush into hair, and delicate silk rubs against the long fibers of Egyptian cotton. Mussed French twist becomes a messier war of falling pins. Tongues duel in…[Read more]

I pull and step through the huge, heavy double doors guarding the entrance to the inner sanctum of the “LoveShackExpressMotel.” I stumble upon someone’s treasure trove of lovingly preserved personal artwork and collection of treasure boxes. The lobby is steeped in multiple layering of Murano glass waterfall pendent lighting and surro…[Read more]

“Dr. Reegan, this was just hand delivered for you.”

Nicole examines the envelope, relaxing as she recognizes Alex’s handwriting.

Good morning Sweetheart,

I have a proposal. What do you think about instead of “conceiving,” we just
-bang
– fuck
-fornicate
-do the nasty
-make love
-have relations
-screw
-copulate
-get lai…[Read more]

From: NAR20@gmail.com
To: AP789@gmail.com
Subject: Documentation

All week long, I have been dripping wet. I get up and I dress for you. I await your elegant, seductive words; we banter. I welcome your instructions, your challenges. I want to figure out how to please you. All week long, I’ve been on a…[Read more]

Adam’s arms wraps tight around Nicole. His hands press and cup her breasts. Her hard nipples tighten with tension in his palms. His body wraps the slow melt of hers, two bodies of heat easing into each other.

“I can be very simple for you. Are you up for some fun, Nicole? Will you let me push you, safely?”

“Yes,”…[Read more]

“Hey Nicole, I’m not late, am I?” Leaning down, giving her a kiss on the cheek.

“Adam! No, I…. I almost walked around the block to kill a few minutes,” she turns around her head quickly to look up at him.

“Anxious to see me, huh?” he slides into the seat next to her.

Nicole lets out a soft, low chuckle. Her…[Read more]

“Terry, my glasses please.” Nicole wrinkles her nose as if to move her glasses back up to her eyes.

She breathes in sharply to maintain control. Her voice stern, “Dr. Sommers, since your thumbs are on your cellphone, see if you can get Plastic to do a subcuticular.”

He straightens up some, making the call, “Dr.…[Read more]

Dragging my suitcase through the door, I was about to yell out for Nic. The darkness reminded me that she has surgery in the morning. I find her fast asleep. After I smooth the covers over her and caress her hair, I move into the bathroom quietly. I yawn, thinking I might as well call it day too. Digging a…[Read more]

Staring into the glow of the candle lights, I realized how early it gets dark now. I doubt it is even five yet. Closing my eyes, I inhale the lavender scent steaming from the hot bath water. I stretch a little, letting the heat and water jets soften my aching limbs. I don’t think I’m even going to have dinner tonight.…[Read more]

I smile thinking about the two of them giving each other an affectionate hug. I feel so,…[Read more]

Nicole sobs softly while gently rubbing Rachel’s arm. A lot of time passes before Nicole finds her voice. Her words fall on deaf ears. Nicole shakes Rachel’s shoulder slowly and is startled by the wide, dead stare looking out into nowhere. Nicole’s fingers automatically move to Rachel’s pulse, which she finds strong, steady, but…[Read more]

I curl up almost fetal like against Nicole. Her arms safe and tight around me. Her lips on my hair. My eyes leaking. My voice flooding.

I hated her. I thought I was the only one. I was so relieved, Nicole, when I discovered how much Em hated me.

When I got to high school, my parents hired someone regular. I went out…[Read more]

Nicole emerges from the shower, wrapping the robe tightly around her. The bedroom is still dark. She stops short, watching Rachel turn Alex over on the king size bed, with the expertise of a seasoned nurse. She straightens the sheets, one side at a time. The covers are then pulled over him like a mother would over her child. Things are…[Read more]

“Triple, venti, non-fat latte, extra hot,” I tell the barista, giving her my phone to pay for my treat.

Surprisingly today, the wait is minimal. Tasting my drink after I stir in a packet of sugar, my phone rings. I smile, it’s Alex. Wait, am I still pissed at him?

“Hey lover boy, how is spring break?” I ask…[Read more]

I am soliciting any ideas and requests for what you might like to read next in the story.

I already got a request from lake, who would like to see more character development for Rachel as perhaps, a segue to greater involvement with Nicole. I have ideas along these same lines, deeper relationship between Rachel…[Read more]

With Nicole’s luggage in tow, Alex follows Nicole and Rachel and several other guests into the hotel elevator.

Rachel slyly whispers to Nicole, “Alex has naughty uses of elevators.”

Nicole chuckles, “I think that’s actually my fault, I ADORE elevators. You are right, he is wicked, but in ways you have not…[Read more]

And I must say this is quite a beginning!!!

There is sooo much going on here and every ounce of it incredibly rich and complex and filled with anxiety and uncertainty and exhilaration and arousal.

Bravo for delivering a scene with so many details to consider…[Read more]

“Looks good. On time. About half an hour, she’d be here.” Alex takes Rachel’s hand and guides her awkwardly toward some seats near the gate. Rachel fidgets quietly until he pulls her close to him. His arm around her waist, her hand on his torso. Their heads close. “I’ve got you,” he reassures her.

From…[Read more]

I don’t know what it is with me and airports and sex. Maybe it goes back to that shameful teenage stunt I pulled on what-was-his-name. I have a standard airport travel uniform: short pleated skirt and my high top Vans. If it is cold, like today, I would wear tights, or the thigh high socks I got on now. If it is…[Read more]

I wake up, momentarily confused by the strange sensation of delicate soft curls around my fingers before my eyes could focus and see Rachel’s low snoring features. I wonder if she could possibly be more exhausted than I am. I smile as I inventory all the different ways we fucked yesterday, starting with what we thought…[Read more]