Peter had always known that he was not exactly his wife's perfect partner in bed. Her drive was greater than his and he wasn't the most adventurous lover. Sarah had known that Peter was not her perfect partner in bed. Early in the marriage the sex had been fine, no great fireworks but fine. After five years things had drifted due to tiredness, lack of time and the general stresses of life. They were still good friends and probably spent more time on other joint interests but not sex.
It was Sarah's 30
th
birthday coming up and as usual Peter had no idea what Sarah wanted as a present. His suggestion of having a new kitchen went down like a lead balloon. She wouldn't be drawn further after saying that she didn't want an object but an experience. Peter probed her for more guidance and even suggested a spa day or a balloon flight. He sensed he was not in the right area from her reaction. Finally after much pestering from Peter she said,
"I want a night of passion, a night of sexual adventure."
Her outburst took Peter by surprise and he felt a little hurt.
"Do you mean you want to do things like bondage, spanking, watersports or the like? We could try again with any of those if you want but you never seemed to get into any of those with me. I will do anything you want. Just tell me what it is that you want."
"You are right when we try and get adventurous or kinky it just doesn't seem to do anything for me, except sometimes make me laugh. I want something different. Maybe I need to do something way out with someone else, that would be different."
She had been trying to get round to introducing the possibility for many weeks but realized that she had failed to do it in the caring loving way she had intended. She could see he was hurt but he was not going to show it. She backed off saying it was just a stupid idea. Although she had backed off Peter was fascinated by the idea. Did his loving wife really want to sleep with another man? He loved her but wasn't sure whether the idea excited or frightened him more. He knew that there were two men at her gym that she had admitted to finding very attractive. They were part of their social circle and both Jed and Andy were friendly and personable. Andy was married but Jed, who openly admitted to fancying Sarah, was single. Peter managed to introduce Andy particularly into conversations and reflected on how she found both men attractive. Sarah stayed very cool when they were mentioned.
It was a Saturday night and after having had many drinks in the pub with a large group of friends, including both Jed and Andy, Peter decided to raise the subject of Sarah's birthday.
"So do you want a sexual adventure with Andy or Jed then. They were both very attentive to you tonight and I could see you were enjoying their attention."
The rather blunt question was partly due to the alcohol drunk and did momentarily surprise Sarah. She did try hard to gather her thoughts so that she would not sound too enthusiastic in giving her reply.
"Are you really suggesting that you might be happy with me sleeping with another man. Andy is married but I do find Jed quite irresistible. I am sure I would not be the first married woman at the gym he has slept with. How would we approach him if you were happy about the idea?"
"Why don't you just shut your eyes and dream about having a night of passion with the handsome Jed. No promises except that I will consider the possibility."
Sarah did exactly what her husband had suggested and drifted off to sleep imagining Jed making passionate love to her. She was sure nothing would come of it but even the fantasy was better than nothing. Peter however did not find sleep easy. He was planning how he would approach Jed with the proposal of offering him the chance to sleep with his wife. His conclusion in the end was very simple he would tell him the truth, well most of the truth.
When he sat in the pub with Jed he asked a simple question.
"I am right that you find my wife very attractive aren't I?"
"Oh I am really sorry I hope I have not offended either of you. Your wife is a very attractive woman but I have never and would never do anything to get between Sarah and you. Please consider me warned off if that is the purpose of meeting me."
"Oh no you have got completely the wrong end of the stick. As you may know my wife's birthday is coming up and she has asked me if I would allow her to spend a night with another man. Well actual spend a night with you. I love my wife and I know how much the idea excites her. I will do almost anything to make my wife happy and I think a night with you with no holds barred would really make a very special present. Please tell me I have not made a bad mistake, if I have I apologize."
"Well how does a man respond to such an exciting request? Does Sarah know we are meeting today?"
"No she doesn't know we are meeting but I know she would be very excited if she did. I think I need to tell you that she is looking for a sexual adventure, something a bit different. The two of you have carte blanche with my blessing."
"The answer could not be a stronger more enthusiastic yes. Yes, yes, yes I can't wait."
Jed insisted on buying the next round and the arrangement was sealed with a toast. Two days before her birthday Peter asked Sarah to sit down as he wanted to discuss her birthday present. She said she was sorry about asking to be allowed to have an evening with Jed and that she knew it was too late now. Peter said that he was delighted to tell her that the next evening Jed would be picking her up at 7.00pm. They had a reservation at a top hotel for dinner and breakfast. Sarah was stunned and asked did he mean that Jed had agreed to spend the whole night with her and that Peter was ok with that. She took a little convincing but when she realized that he was not teasing she became very excited as well as a little scared. She was concerned when he said there were conditions. Firstly it was to be a one off and secondly that Sarah must promise to tell him everything that went on. She must pull no punches when she shared with him all that happened. Sarah wasn't sure about the second condition but did not feel in any position to challenge it.
The next evening Peter helped Sarah prepare. They had agreed on the dress she would wear. It was the one she always said she felt incredibly sexy in. Peter insisted on her wearing suspenders and she was reluctant to agree to wear thongs but gave in to his wish as he said it was them or pantie-less. When eventually Sarah arrived downstairs Peter was delighted that she looked wonderful. In different circumstances he would have loved to take her straight back upstairs.
Jed was prompt and immediately said he thought Sarah looked just the prettiest picture. He asked them both if they were sure, pointing out that if they wanted they could go to the hotel themselves. There was no way either of the couple were going to back down, as they were both in their way extremely excited. There was a little bit of embarrassment until Jed said,
"I promise to have your wonderful wife back to you by 10.00 tomorrow morning."
Peter's reply was "give the lady everything that she wishes for. She is a very special person."
The kiss between the couple was like the kiss married couples exchange when one goes off to work but the cuddle was a little longer than usual and Peter squeezed her as if to give her reassurance.