Around six that night, Tim was lounging in his living room talking quietly to Linda. She had come over that afternoon and they had spent a memorable few hours commemorating their first fuck.
Linda was luxuriating in Tim's presence. There was something about him that attracted her both physically and emotionally. She had had a good time with Bob and Mark, but that had just been animal lust. She liked what they did to her, but wouldn't be upset if it never happened again. But Tim was different. For the first time in her life she felt an emotional and sexual attachment to another person. She was falling in love with him.
Tim had just finished explaining his relationship with Cheryl to her and Linda was conflicted. She didn't know or care about Cheryl. Linda would try to steal Tim away from her in a heartbeat. But, what about Tim? Would her efforts hurt him? She could tell that Tim loved Cheryl very much and did not want to hurt her or force her out of his life. Linda didn't want a fling with Tim; she wanted more. Was there enough room in Tim's heart for a second love?
When the door slammed open, it startled both of them. They had lost track of the time and could only stare in amazement when Cheryl came storming into the room swearing. Tim was immediately concerned that he has misunderstood Cheryl over the weekend. Was she upset because Linda was still here?
Cheryl stamped across the room to the bar muttering curses. She didn't even look at Tim or Linda sitting on the couch. She grabbed a glass and the nearest bottle and poured herself a healthy shot that quickly founds its way into her gullet. She then repeated the process, and then did it again.
Tim watched in amazement as Cheryl threw back her first three drinks. She never acted this way and he wasn't sure if the reason wasn't sitting next to him on the couch. As she started to pour a fourth belt, he cleared his throat nervously. "What's the matter Cherie? What's wrong?"
Cheryl stopped pouring and carefully returned the bottle to the shelf. Deliberately she turned around and faced them. She had a wild look in her eyes and just stared at the two of them for a long moment. Suddenly her hand shot up and she started to advance towards them pointing at Linda.
"Wrong? WRONG? I'll tell you what's fucking wrong. Her God Damn husband, that's what's wrong. Rodney stopped by my office today to blackmail me. That's what's wrong!" Cheryl spit out.
Linda nervously started to rise. "Maybe I'd better go. Thanks for the . . ."
"No," Cheryl interrupted firmly. "I want you to hear this. I want you to know just what type of slimeball your douche bag of a husband is. Somehow he took pictures of me at the party with Mark and Bob. He's threatening to give them to Tim and to email them to everyone at the office unless I give him what he wants."
Linda looked at Cheryl carefully. She could see the anger boiling in her eyes and realized that it wouldn't take much to push that anger in her direction. Linda couldn't allow that, it would destroy any chance she had of a long-term relationship with Tim.
"I'm sorry Cheryl. I know Rodney is an asshole. But he's my husband in name only. I kicked him out of my bedroom on Saturday. I told Tim about it before you came in." Tim nodded at her words. "What's the stupid prick looking for anyway, money?
Some of the wildness left Cheryl's eyes. While she was still outraged at Rodney, Linda's words had mollified her. She flopped down on the chair facing Tim and Linda in disgust. "Money? Oh no, not Rodney. He wants me to be his fucking sex slave!" Cheryl grated out.
As Cheryl sat there, she looked over at Tim and Linda. Suddenly, Cheryl realized how ludicrous the situation was and broke out into a slightly hysterical laugh as she pointed towards them. Rodney was blackmailing her and trying to make her his sex slave without a fucking clue that his wife was screwing around with Tim. "He's trying to fuck me over, but we beat him to it, and we didn't even need pictures."
Linda and Tim stared at her for a moment and sheepishly started to chuckle. "He's really trying to blackmail you to be his sex slave?" Tim shook his head and grinned. "Is this guy for real? Does he really think that it would work? I hope you tore him a new asshole. I don't need to go kick the shit out of him. You could do it easily."
Tim got up from the couch and moved over to snuggle next to Cheryl. "Tell me, did he give you a set of the pictures?" He leered. "I've been wondering how you looked fucking Mark and Bob. I've never seen you double teamed."
Cheryl gratefully returned his hug as she calmed down. "I didn't tell him to fuck off. I can't, not yet. I wasn't worried how you would react. I know you don't care if I find someone else to fuck, but I am concerned about work."
"Come on, Cherie. What's the worst that could happen? Even if they do fire you, you know I have enough money to take care of you. You know you don't have to worry about work. Tell him to go fuck himself, or better yet, let's go over and tell him together."
Cheryl snuggled into Tim for a moment and let his love wash over her. She was tempted to follow his advice, but regretfully shook her head. "I can't do that Tim. I can't let that spineless wimp beat me. Besides, if he gets me fired, he might end up with my accounts and my people. I can't allow that to happen. It's not fair for them to suffer because of me."
As Linda listened to Cheryl, she began to feel ashamed. She should have known that Cheryl wasn't a bitch like Rodney said. Her concern for her accounts and employees was something that Rodney never would have considered. How could she even have considered trying to steal Tim away from her? Linda's eyes began to fill with tears and she crossed over to kneel in front of Cheryl to offer physical comfort.
As Linda hugged her legs, Cheryl looked up startled. After a moment, she smiled and spread her knees to allow Linda room to cuddle in. As Linda moved closer, Cheryl pulled her in for a hug. Tim smiled and stretched out his arms to enfold both of them. For a timeless moment, the trio hugged and shared some quick kisses.
Finally, Linda looked up at Cheryl with a question in her eyes. "What are you going to do? I'll give you any help I can to beat that bastard. Just tell me."