And Then There Were Three (6 page)

Mark said knowingly, “I think what happened
to you was terrible but as for pity we wouldn’t do that. You’re a
very beautiful woman who could have her pick of the litter. So I’m
going to assume that this Jason person fooled you into thinking
that he was the pick of the litter. However he turned out to be a
total ass clown. For now I just pity him.”

I shook my head in agreement with my husband.
Nicole smiled shaking her head probably more to the ass clown
reference than anything else.

“I have never been with a couple before if
you think this is how I spend my time you are both wrong. I have
always been attracted to both men and women but never a couple so
this is new to me too.” Nicole dropped her head in a gesture that
indicated she had no idea what she was getting into.

“I can assure you this is not something we
have ever done before. We have a very healthy sex life that has
never lacked for excitement. So please do not get the idea that we
are trying to repair our marriage somehow,” I said a tad bit too
defensively. Mark immediately tensed hoping this would not lead to
a confrontation. Nicole shook her head, the long strands of brown
hair framing her face. “This is unusual even for me. What are you
two looking for?”

“I do not think we are looking for anything.
We just found ourselves in a situation where my wife has developed
this fondness for you. We have tried to deal with it but it seems
that her feelings persist. I thought meeting with you today would
force her to confront her feelings so that we can move on. I am not
losing my wife and family to this,” Mark explained. “Now it seems
that we have a bigger problem because I find myself in my wife’s
shoes. So what now?”

I looked at my husband unsure of what I was
feeling, again it wasn’t jealousy, but it was wrought with
confusion. Nicole mulled the question over in her head before
answering.

“I think we should just spend some more time
together and see where this goes. I mean you two are the first
individuals that made me want to date again. Eva, you are so
beautiful with this surprising innocence that I find absolutely
refreshing. Mark, you are so strong and capable but with a
sensitive side that I just adore. I think the two of you have so
many amazing qualities and even if it’s for a little while I want
to be a part of that. I promise that no matter what I will not come
between this marriage, not that I think that’s possible, but I
would walk away first,” Nicole reiterated. “So dinner tomorrow
night at my place.”

Mark surprised us both when he reached over
to kiss me first and then Nicole. I watched his hands find purchase
in her long brown hair. He pulled away from the kiss and pushed
Nicole in my direction. Our lips connected and the sweet
deliciousness that was her mouth was once again causing my body to
heat up. I thought the heavy breathing was coming from me but it
was actually coming from Mark. I guess watching me with another
woman was more of a turn on than he initially suspected. Nicole
pulled away from the kiss first. “I guess I should probably go. I
will see you both tomorrow.”

Mark and I watched her move with absolute
fascination unable to do anything beyond a nod. When she reached
the front door our manners kicked in. Mark opened the door for
Nicole as I gave her a quick goodbye peck. I could see the pink
blush in her light skinned cheeks as she dropped her eyes to the
floor. “I can see you two need some alone time.” Mark gave her a
goodbye kiss then we watched her walk to her car. She appeared to
be a little unsteady on her heels but not in an inebriated kind of
way, in a giddy kind of way. Mark leaned against the closed door
exhaling loudly as I stood unsure what to do next. So much had
happened that we both felt drained. Mark extended his hand to me,
“No matter what happens this does not separate us.”

“I meant what I said Mark. I will never walk
away from us,” I smiled softly. I love when he behaved like a
caveman and threw me over his shoulders carrying me to our bedroom.
I giggled like a little girl as he dumped me onto our bed. Mark
unclasped the garters to my thigh high stockings, rolling them down
slowly. Every time his fingers brushed against my skin I moaned
softly.

“Do you want me?”’ Mark asked as he slipped a
finger beneath my lacy panties.

“Yes baby I want you,” I replied, taking a
deep breath. Mark removed my clothes and just stared down at my
naked body. I started to feel more than naked, completely exposed.
All my insecurities and the new feelings I had for Nicole came to
the forefront as I fought back tears.

“Mark, you know that I love you right?” My
lips trembled as I tried to get the words out.

“I know you love me Eva. Do you still want
me?”

“What I feel for Nicole is different? It’s
new but it does not undercut the love and attraction I still have
for you. Mark you will always be the man I need and the man I
want.”

“I always want you Eva. But I have to admit
that I am curious about Nicole. Does that bother you in any
way?”

“I thought that it would and with any other
woman I would be ready to fight to the death but I don’t feel that
way with Nicole. I think she is genuinely interested in both of us.
I am actually relieved to know that you are interested in her as
well.”

“Can I have you now?” Mark removed his
clothes standing naked before me. I admired his lovely body as I
ran my fingers over his skin. The smooth texture and definition of
each muscle recorded in my memory for a thousand lifetimes. I sat
on the edge of the bed poised in front of his wonderful erection.
Slowly I ran my tongue over the tip and down the shaft. The soft
cry from my husband was all the encouragement I needed to do this
job. In a matter of minutes his hips were slowly thrusting into my
mouth as I relished the feel of him hitting the back of my throat.
A few times I purposefully gagged throwing off his movements as he
struggled to cope with the sensation. The power and control I felt
was working my libido into overdrive. It took everything I had not
to allow Mount Vesuvius to erupt into my mouth. I pulled the
lightweight duvet covering our bed back as Mark joined me
underneath.

The soft pads of his fingers gingerly made
their way from my navel to my nipples. I gave an appreciative moan
as he expertly kissed me. The thought that we would be okay crossed
like a racehorse through my brain. I could sense his previous
unease and anger were long gone. This new situation actually
brought us closer to proving that our love could stand up to any
challenge. Mark made love to me with intense passion and I let him
know every step of the way that he was doing everything
beautifully. I enjoyed, whenever my vision would permit, the
contorted facial expressions of my husband as we made love. It’s
funny over the years he always commented on how much he loved my
expressiveness during sex, now I was starting to understand how
much of a turn on it could be.

“Mark, baby I love you so much,” I mumbled,
barely able to hold on from his frantic movements. I was Mount
Vesuvius as my body erupted forth in an onslaught of intense
pleasure. Mark followed shortly thereafter in a volley of
incoherent words.

“Fuck…Argh…Ooh,” he managed to say his
breathing labored. I took those words to mean he was properly
satisfied. We snuggled up together drifting off quickly to
sleep.

*****

The next few weeks, without the kids, were
spent whenever possible with Nicole. Mark and I were basically in
rapture getting to know her more. Nicole was beside herself with
joy at feeling this way again. I appreciated her candor and the
openness with which she was willing to investigate this unusual
relationship. It was refreshing to have this new potential romance
in our lives. Giving some of the joy and love we had to another
person as special as Nicole was unbelievably satisfying. We did not
rush sex but we did enjoy fooling around mostly as a trio. It was
nice sometimes to just watch Nicole and Mark or for Mark to watch
us together. On a few occasions Nicole was privy to our amorous
make out sessions. It was just a satisfying experience that left us
all wondering where it could possibly go from here.

When the kids returned home with still
another month and a half of summer vacation left we fell back into
our summer schedule. It was harder to see Nicole but we made time
to get with her when we could. A few times when Sabrina had her
dance lessons myself or Mark was able to wrangle some alone time
inside Nicole’s studio office. It was nice to spend even a few
minutes with her given we had to go days without spending time with
her. Nicole more than understood and we appreciated that, as we
readjusted our lives. Our kids were our priority plain and simple.
No matter what has been said or suggested we love our kids and they
come first.

The Drama

The summer was winding down when everything
came to a head. During one of Sabrina’s dance lessons I
inadvertently gave up my hand.

“Nicole, can I talk to you in your office for
a few minutes,” I asked as nonchalantly as possible. Nicole
politely excused herself from the throng of parents. Sabrina
chatted with a fellow dancer as we made our way to the back of the
studio. Inside the office I tried to small talk Nicole for all of
five seconds before we were locked in a passionate embrace.

“I have missed you so much,” Nicole moaned as
she devoured my lips. I enjoyed every second of the intense
kissing. We continued in this fashion for a few more minutes before
I pulled away. We would go too far given enough time considering we
had not spent much time together lately.

“I was watching one of those entertainment
shows last night and Jane Dawson, from that sitcom was reading your
book. I was so proud,” Nicole informed me. The smile on her face
made me proud to have her so proud of me, if that makes sense. I
slipped my hands around her slender waist spending a few more
minutes just looking into her soft hazel eyes. We both looked away
at the same time as the realization of what was truly happened
dawned on us both. I took a few steps back we were in love.

“We are working on the new school schedules.
Hopefully once school starts we can see you more often. It may have
to be at your place if that’s okay.”

“I would like that. I miss you both so very
much. It’s nice that I get to talk to you or text on the phone but
its nothing compared to seeing either of you in person.”

“I know sweetheart. We miss you a great deal
as well. As soon as we get back on schedule then we can make up for
lost time.” I smiled to offer my reassurance. Nicole dragged me
back to where she was standing whispering into my ear. “I want to
make love to you Eva and to Mark.”

I did not know how to respond initially. I
assumed that this would lead to one day going through with sex. But
sex with a woman! I was absolutely clueless having never had the
desire until now. Was I ready for that next step? Nicole kissed the
indecision off my face. Without a doubt I wanted to experience that
with her, the sooner the better. Mark and I would have to have a
conversation about this next step. Reluctantly I left Nicole’s
office trying desperately to hide my interest in her, my arousal,
and my burgeoning love.

Inside my SUV Sabrina glared at me with a
look of disdain I wasn’t sure I deserved. Before I could question
her she launched into a tirade worthy of an Oscar performance.

“How could you do this to Dad? How could you
do this to your family? You should be ashamed of yourself mother!”
Sabrina yelled before I could put the key in the ignition. I
pretended not to know what she was talking about but it was a
terrible ruse. She had seen all the signs that Nicole and I were
past dance teacher parent relationship.

“What are you talking about sweetheart?” It
was the only thing I could think to say. My facial expression was
already conveying my sadness, shock, and horror at being busted by
my daughter. Sabrina shook her head violently. She was not buying
my poor placations.

“I see the way you two look at each other.
Several times now you have slipped into her office. When you come
out you look all flushed. You are cheating on daddy with Miss
Nicole. I will never forgive you for putting her before your
family,” Sabrina screamed trying to open the front passenger door.
I smartly hit the locks preventing her untimely escape. I grabbed
her arm but she snatched away from me. It was the look of fear on
her face that brought me to my knees. Never once had I spanked my
daughter that I could recall or ever gave her purchase to fear
violence from me. Right now she was shrieking away as if I was
going to keep her quiet by any means necessary.

“Sabrina, sweetheart I am sorry that you have
discovered whatever this is but understand I am not cheating on
daddy. Your dad knows about Nicole and me,” I rebutted. Sabrina
registered complete disbelief before coming to realize I wasn’t
lying.

“But I don’t understand. Why would daddy let
you cheat on him and with a woman?” Sabrina’s tears were my
absolute undoing. I released the floodgates as I explained that we
both were in love with Nicole. I came clean, the rated G version of
course. Sabrina listened with her head constantly shaking ‘no’ as I
spoke. She did not want to know this or hear this about her
parents.

“You guys aren’t weird like that. Since when
are you gay mom? Why would you make daddy do this?”

I put my head down as I pondered her
questions. Had I really made Mark do this? It sure looked like it
right now. I felt like the worst parent to ever walk this planet.
If this got out my kids would be ridiculed and teased because I
couldn’t get over this woman.

“I am so sorry Sabrina. I didn’t mean for any
of this to happen. Daddy and I tried to get away from this whole
mess but we love her.”