Loving and Learning
In Nikki's previous story, attending the Practice as a Guest was one of many significant changes to her sheltered life. Naive about sex at 30 and about to marry, her only painful and failed sexual relationship as a teenager is now a fading memory. Doctor Love and Maddisyn continue Nikki's sexual awakening and treatment for a fulfilling love life with her husband.
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I don't normally like change and it's something I try to avoid. But I've been getting used to it over the last six months. It's hard to comprehend really, a new job at work, meeting Jimmy and getting engaged. Then a father I didn't know dying and leaving me most of his money. Now I'm attending the Practice for treatment. I've even been having sex for the first time in ages! But the changes aren't as bad as I first thought, changing my life for the better.
I realise now how sheltered my life has been. It's always just been Mum and me and I never knew my father. I'm West Indian and my name is Nikhila but everybody calls me Nikki. I've packed boxes at a warehouse since leaving school and even at 30 I'm still the youngest. They're really the only friends I've had. That was until I started working at dispatch and met Jimmy. He's a driver and called more often than he really needed and we started dating.
Jimmy's my first real boyfriend. I hardly knew anything about sex and it worried me. Jimmy is wonderful and hasn't pressured me about it. My only time was with the boy who lived next door. We were just kids and at school. I can't even remember his name. It was painful and horrible. It didn't get any better and I lost interest in sex. He lost interest in me. I want our lovemaking to be enjoyable and I don't want to lose Jimmy. That's why I've been attending the Practice. It's my insurance, just in case.
The Practice is a beautiful historic building in the trendy Park Crescent area where women are treated as Guests, rather than patients. As soon as I stepped into the entry hall I thought, 'what have I done?!' I hadn't experienced anything like it. Far too classy and I couldn't have afforded it without the inheritance. It intimidated me but Maddisyn made all the difference. I'm sure she knew I was nervous and soon eliminated all my fears and hesitations. I have another appointment with Doctor Love today.
Maddisyn manages the Practice and looks after the Guests before their appointment. She's lovely with a kind and spiritual nature and only about five years younger than me. Maddisyn's wonderful at turning an appointment into a lovely visit. I was looking forward to showing Maddisyn what I was wearing as I stood on the patterned veranda tiles and rang the bell on the large stained-glass door.
'Hello Nikki,' Maddisyn greeted me with her infectious smile you couldn't help but return. 'Your new outfit looks gorgeous.'
'Thank you. Thanks for your advice,' I replied with my West Indies accent, smiling in appreciation as we made our way into the Sitting Room.
Maddisyn has done more than make me welcome. She's been so helpful with advice on my hair, makeup and clothing including lingerie! We've had a lot of fun and I've learnt so much from Maddisyn. I decided on dressing up when visiting the Practice. It was that sort of place. I'm embarrassed to admit I'm naΓ―ve when it comes to fashion and intimate apparel as much as I am about making love.
'The lingerie you ordered has arrived. It'll look lovely with what you're wearing,' she mentioned a little excitedly.
Maddisyn's so elegant and I loved how nicely she always dressed. I was wearing a figure-hugging sleeveless dress that was just above the knees. It's off white in colour with a lovely floral pattern and matching plain jacket. Maddisyn helped me pick out the style from a catalogue. She was right, my naturally tanned cleavage looked enticing in the white loose vee-neck line and my long-toned legs were gorgeous in white high heels. A white shoulder bag completed the outfit. I learnt from Maddisyn how a little cleavage, hips and legs in high-heels can excite a man.
'Can't wait to try them on,' I smiled.
My excited Caribbean purr brought a smile to her face. 'I'll help you change into them,' she kindly offered as I sat on one of the two comfortable couches in front of a lovely white marble fireplace.
The Practice is a two-story terrace house, restored and converted to a medical centre for women. But it doesn't feel like a medical centre. Every room is furnished with lovely period furniture and furnishings. The ornate plasterwork and other historic features are breathtaking. I'd never been in another home anything like it.
The Sitting Room is where Guests relaxed before seeing Doctor Love and have refreshments. A chandelier hanging from the patterned ceiling is amazing. It's a warm and cosy room with decoratively papered walls with lovely paintings and lace curtains at the bay window. I just love it!
'Would you like something before seeing Doctor Love?' Maddisyn kindly offered.
I returned her lovely smile. 'May I have some tea?'
'Certainly,' Maddisyn replied and went to the kitchenette behind her desk at the other end of the Sitting Room.
The counselling with Doctor Love has been wonderful. How painful and horrible my only sexual experience was had haunted me. It may sound silly, but I feared Jimmy losing interest in me just like all those years ago. Doctor Love didn't think it silly. He's so gentle and kind and easy to talk with. He soon alleviated all my fears and concerns. I was enjoying Doctor Love being my therapist, maybe a little more than I realised.
When Doctor Love proposed sexual therapy, I was surprisingly tempted. I had a lot to learn about sex and who better to learn from than a sex therapist? I enjoy his company and his warm dreamy eyes and that gorgeous smile he kept flashing at me were a pleasant distraction.
Doctor Love's handsome and athletic looking for an older man. I was amazed when told he was in his late 50's. I definitely found him attractive. I knew he would be gentle and I trusted him. He's taught me a lot about sex since our first session. The therapy was insurance for satisfying Jimmy and making our love life enjoyable. That was something else I feared. Very enjoyable in fact.
Maddisyn soon returned with my tea and some cakes on a silver tray and poured me a cup. 'Thank you,' I grinned noticing a cake that caught my eye.
'Enjoy your tea. Let me know when you're ready to try on the suspender belt,' she added with cheeky wink.
I look forward to seeing Maddisyn as much as Doctor Love. She made visiting the Practice so much fun and I enjoyed learning things from her. I smiled to myself remembering how she purchased my first lingerie for me. It was a camisole with a matching kimono. I had no idea what I wanted and we had a great time discussing different styles. It was Maddisyn who suggested a white suspender belt and stockings would look sexy against my dark skin.
I finished my cake and caught Maddisyn's attention. 'I'm going to the Guest Lounge to get ready,' I mentioned.
Maddisyn picked up a package and smiled. 'I'm looking forward to seeing them on as well.'
The Lounge is off the Sitting Room and I felt a little thrill of excitement as we went to try on the new lingerie. It's a lovely room for Guests to get ready for their session with Doctor Love. A dressing table has a large ornate mirror and a selection of perfumes and cosmetics for Guests. There's even a gorgeous spa with a wrap-around window and a private garden view. Another room is used for providing massages. I've enjoyed Maddisyn's company, helping me with my hair and makeup.
'Thanks for letting me have it delivered here,' I said while starting to get undressed.
'That's fine. I know what mothers can be like,' she laughed, opening the package for me.
I removed my jacket, slipped out of my high-heels and shimmied out of my dress while eagerly trying to get a glimpse of the lingerie as it was being unwrapped. I joined Maddisyn opposite the dressing table dressed in my bra and panties.
'They're beautiful, thank you,' I smiled leaning into her and giving a hug.
Maddisyn obviously enjoyed my reaction. 'I wouldn't mind a set as well,' she grinned.
'They feel lovely,' I sighed, running my hands over the silky-smooth material.