Travis' heart was heavy as he made his way to his next Ballroom Dancing class. At one point, he honestly couldn't have said why he was still going. He'd only started taking them so that he would be able to impress Triana at their wedding reception and hadn't that all turned out so
fucking lovely?
Travis was trying hard not to be bitter and to get on with the rest of his life, but it certainly wasn't a picnic. His friends and relatives were all trying to be supportive but he could almost hear their silent thoughts. "Oh look, there's poor Travis -- his fiancΓ© called off their wedding just 2 days before it was supposed to happen." In some ways, their empathy made him even angrier.
He had been with Triana for 10 years; she was 16 and he, 18, when they met. He was on his way to college, intending to become an architect. Travis' friends were constantly telling him that he needed to have some fun before he graduated high school; he hadn't even been out on one date in all those years. Travis told his friends that dating simply wasn't important to him, that his career and future were the most important things in his life. His parents -- well, his father most of all -- had drummed that into his head.
His friend Roy introduced him to his sister Triana. The last time he'd seen Triana, she was a goofy 8-year old with glasses and braces. Now she was a breathtaking, tall, redheaded sex goddess that had all the boys drooling. For the first time in his life, Travis' libido overtook his career goals.
The way Triana's strawberry-blonde hair fell to her shoulders in soft waves, the way her face crinkled when she smiled, the soft tone of her voice, the gentle slope of her stomach and how her tits bounced under the snug tees or sexy sweaters she wore, all of it was bait to lure Travis to his inevitable fate. She had the most perfect butt and the sexiest legs and there was no doubt that she knew all of that. From the moment Roy set his sister and friend up, they were never apart again. Travis was Triana's first and as he went off to college, he exacted a promise from her that they would be together for life and that she would remain his girl. As far as he knew, she kept up her end of the deal. After he graduated from college and then went on to learn architecture, Triana continued to be supportive and very passionate.
He came back almost every weekend, anxious to spend time with Triana. A lot of that time was spent in bed. He should have seen the signs from the beginning. Triana was almost a nymphomaniac and she had the most perverted ideas in the bedroom. If Travis suggested anything remotely kinky, Triana was totally up for it. He had fucked her ass, filmed her masturbating herself and she had even hinted at a threesome in the near future. With Triana, Travis thought he had hit the jackpot.
To use another gambling analogy, life had dealt Travis a bad hand.
She called off their wedding, that was the story everyone was told. It wasn't true -- Travis had called it off after finding out his "loving girlfriend" was fucking anything in pants -- or
skirts
, for that matter. Triana had the sex drive of 10 women and after Travis had introduced her to sexual pleasures, she decided to become the Jacques Cousteau of sex and go exploring. Travis wouldn't have objected if any of this had happened before they got engaged, but Triana couldn't see how her actions had come as a total betrayal to him. She even had the audacity to suggest they have an open marriage --
before
they got married. Travis broke it off and before he could tell anyone, her family announced that the wedding had been called off, making it all seem as if it had been Triana's idea. As he honestly didn't care and his immediate family knew the truth, Travis just decided to let them have their little lie.
He was glad that he hadn't lost any money, save for the dance lessons. He had so wanted to dance the night away with his new bride and he'd never learned to dance in high school, he had concentrated more on his education. With his career in high gear, he had enough money and time to take lessons, so he signed up at the Fred Astaire Schools and was anxious to be ready to dazzle his bride on their wedding day.
How pointless it all seemed now. He had planned to give up the lessons and find something else to do with his time, but his instructor wouldn't let him quit.
"You're making such wonderful progress," Helena told him, her brown eyes staring right into his. "I'm sorry about what's happened to you, but what's done is done. Think of it this way -- when you meet another woman -- and you will, you're such a lovely, charming man -- you'll know how to dance and sweep her right off her feet!"
Travis conceded that Helena had a point, so he kept up the lessons. He found they were one of the few high points in his week, Helena was always so bright and cheery and he did like dancing with her. Being close to a woman and steering her across the floor was fun, he wondered why more men didn't learn how to dance. Helena teased him constantly with little flirtations, telling him that if a man could move well on the dance floor, he probably moved well in bed. He flirted right back, telling her that he'd never had any complaints in that department. She didn't miss an opportunity, saying that he'd just proved her point, because he was a good dancer. And on it went.
Today, something seemed different. Helena was her usual bright, chipper self, they still practiced the same steps, but there was something in the air that he couldn't quite put his finger on. It wasn't a bad something, but there was something.
Helena looked beautiful, that was one thing. The instructors were required to dress nicely at all times, but she had outdone herself. Her rich auburn hair which she normally wore up was hanging loose and halfway down her back. Her black evening dress clung to her slender, tanned body and it dipped low in front and in the back. He was sure the 21-year old was wearing pretty lingerie underneath because he thought he'd seen a glimpse of a thong during one move. She was wearing spiky heels instead of the lower ones she normally wore. A casual observer wouldn't have noticed it, but Travis had been dancing with her for months and he noticed the differences.
"Class is almost over, would you like to get a cup of coffee with me?" Travis asked her.
"We're -- we're not really supposed to socialize with the clients," Helena sputtered back. He saw something in her eyes that made him push his point.
"Please?" Travis asked. "I have a feeling that there's something you need to talk to me about."
Helena nodded and they continued dancing, although there still seemed to be something hanging in the air. When class was over, Helena went and got a coat to cover herself. Travis escorted her to a diner a few blocks away, one that he knew well and liked, although Triana had never enjoyed it. He ordered coffee for both of them and also apple pie for himself, which Helena declined.
"Helena, I've known you for 6 months now and I really enjoy dancing with you, but tonight, something seemed different," Travis said, speaking his mind. "I couldn't quite put my finger on it, is something bothering you? Have I done anything?"
Helena looked at him with her soulful brown eyes; they seemed to be slightly misty. "Oh no, no, you're wonderful!" She blurted out, then caught herself. "I'm sorry -- maybe I shouldn't have said that -- but I -- I've been falling in love with you! When you broke your engagement to Triana, I kept thinking
Hurray, maybe I've got a chance!
"
Travis looked at the pretty girl with stunned silence. In a million years, he never would have seen this coming and yet, it was as if all the pieces of the puzzle had now fallen into place. It explained her arguing so hard for him to keep coming to classes, why she danced so close, the sexy new dress -- and then Travis realized something he had not up until that moment.
He had feelings for Helena as well. She was pretty, she was sexy, she was kind and warm-hearted, she danced like a dream and being with her made him feel good. He needed to tell her so that she wouldn't feel like a fool.
"Maybe," He spoke up. "Maybe you
do
have a chance." Helena looked up and directly into his eyes. "Helena, until you told me just now, I didn't realize just how much I liked being with you. I can't say that I'm in love with you --
yet
-- I was with Triana for so long. But I will say that I wouldn't mind seeing where this could take us, if I still have that chance with you?"
Helena giggled. "Only a man would ask such a question. Of course you have a shot with me, dummy. Why do you think I wore this ridiculous outfit tonight? I was hoping it might attract your attention. I'm glad it worked, it cost me a week's pay." She laughed.
Travis smiled at her and placed his hand on hers, squeezing it. "It was worth it, you look incredible. Of course, the woman
inside
that dress is incredible and I'm flattered that she's taken an interest in me."
"Would you like to see what's