Peter is introduced to Violet - Things start to develop
Dear reader. What you are about to read has come from my furtive and over imaginative, dirty mind. Yes, it is all my own work. And please, if you are after realism or some sort of higher-level form of literature move on, this is clearly beneath your expectations and good taste. Note that all characters in my stories are of a legal age and participate willingly. This is the second chapter in this series. Enjoy!
Copyright is asserted by the author. ©SBarak1
Note: This story contains Australian slang and vernacular. If you can't work it out drop a comment below and I will translate. Also beware, I try and use Microsoft Word to correct my spelling and grammar.
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Tina had mentioned her friend Violet a number of times in conversation over the past few weeks. She was a good friend from high school days, but she was different. A bit socially awkward, however heaps of fun when she warmed up. She had a pile of kinks most prominent was her subservient nature particularly when in an unfamiliar environment. For example, she would rather act as the waitress at a party than be a guest. Tina suggested we meet first meet by going out for dinner.
We arrived at the restaurant, a small Italian bistro not far from Violet's place as it turned out. She was already waiting for us at a table towards the back of the restaurant with a bench seat along the side wall, chairs on the other side of the table.
"Hi Vi, hope you haven't been waiting long."
Violet stood and embraced Tina then held out her hand for me.
"Vi, this is Peter," announced Tina.
"Good to meet you Tina," I said, noticing her fairly firm handshake although minimal eye contact.
Violet was taller than Tina, maybe 5 foot 4, dark hair, hazel eyes, pretty, very curvy, dressed conservatively in a beautiful navy-blue dress showing just a hint of cleavage. Her makeup was impeccable. I noticed she was wearing dark stockings and patent leather, black, high heel shoes.
"Give him a hug Vi. He won't bite."
Violet hesitantly embraced me as I hugged her. Tina then directed me to sit beside Violet, on the bench seat, so Tina could sit opposite her.
"Nice little bistro," I said, looking around.
"It's my new favourite," Violet said, in a small voice.
Tina reached across the table and held Violet's hand. Violet looked up at Tina.
"It's so good to see you Vi. I love your dress, you look amazing."
Violet blushed slightly. "I'm sorry. I'm just a little nervous.," she explained, with a weak smile.
"No need to be nervous Di, it's just me and Pete. You know I wouldn't introduce him if he wasn't a good guy. Now relax. Let's get a drink."
I took that as my cue to flag down a waiter.
"Prosecco ladies?" I suggested.
"Thank you," Violet said quietly.
Tina just smiled at me as ordered a bottle of a King Valley Prosecco.
"How have you been Vi, busy at work?"
"Fairly busy, got a big project on at the moment."
Violet went on to describe her project, subcontracting to a major construction company. She was leading a team of engineers at her company to design concrete reinforced walls. She was starting to relax and get into the story as the waiter arrived and poured three glasses of Prosecco.
"Ladies a toast," I proposed. "To a successful project."
We touched glasses and drank the toast.
"You know Vi is a partner in her engineering firm," remarked Tina, tilting her glass towards Violet.
"Junior partner," corrected Violet.
"But still, very impressive Vi."
We were interrupted by the waiter handing us our menus.
"Any recommendations Vi?" asked Tina.
"Um, the gnocchi is good. Veal medallions are great. Make sure you leave room for the Hot Chocolate Souffle."
"What are you thinking Pete?" asked Tina.
"Hmmmm, I like the calamari for an entrée and I'll go with Violet's recommendation and order the veal. What about you?"
"Mussels and gnocchi, I think. What are you thinking Vi?"
"I'll go with the prawns for an entrée and the 'Pappardelle Mistero,' haven't tried that before."
"Oh, you must give me a taste of that," said Tina, as she looked for it on the menu.
We had just started to talk about Violet's job again when the waiter returned to take out orders. I also ordered a bottle of Sangiovese that I thought would go well with what we had ordered. The waiter topped up our glasses then Violet continued with her story. She was loosening up.
Violet looked at me. "Tell me about your job Peter."
I glanced at Tina. She was smiling.
"I'm guessing Tina has already told you I'm a hardware buyer," I started.
"She has, however what does that actually involve?"
"Well, there's a group of us. We focus on certain product lines. My lines cover gardening hand tools, powered tools for the garden like mowers, chainsaws and trimmers, that sort of thing," I explained.
"Fascinating. Do go on."
I felt her shuffle closer to me. I glanced again at Tina who was still smiling. I went on to outline market research, selection and buying processes, how I travelled around Australia and into South East Asia regularly to meet with suppliers along with my store visits around Australia to see how the products were ranged and what sold best region to region. Violet peppered me with questions and wanted to know what the manufacturing plants overseas were like. It wasn't long before the entrée arrived along with the wine. We continued to chat. By now Violet didn't appear nervous at all, on the contrary she was engaging and easily carried the conversation. I noticed Tina had eased right back and was watching the two of us chatting away with a big smile on her face.
Just before the main course arrived, I felt Violet slide her hand down my thigh and place it on my knee. I wasn't even sure she knew she had done it, she just kept chatting away. The main course arrived and the conversation continued with Tina only dropping in the odd comment or question.
Half way through the main course Violet looked across at Tina.
"How's the store going Tee?"
"Going well. Sales across the stores are fairly consistent and the on-line side of things couldn't be doing better."
"How's Astrid, haven't spoken to her for a while."
"She's well, busier than ever, working on importing a new line of BDSM products. You should give her a call."
Violet smiled. "Perhaps I should."
That was an interesting exchange I thought. Violet and Astrid knew each other. I raised an eyebrow and looked at Tina. Tina picked it up.
"Violet is involved in the store," Tina explained.
"Really?" I exclaimed.
"They had a liquidity issue a couple of years ago, I helped out," said Violet.
"Helped out! You saved us. Violet is an equal partner in the business with Astrid and me."
"Silent partner," Violet corrected.
"OK, OK. Non-executive then."
"That's better," said Violet taking another mouthful.
"Violet, I'm impressed," I remarked. "Not only an accomplished engineer, and junior partner to boot, but also a player in the adult entertainment industry."
"I don't advertise that last bit much. Let's just keep that our little secret please. How was your veal?"
Violet had changed the conversation. I detected that we had possibly strayed into an area she preferred to keep private.
