I worked hard all the next week. Tanya kept complimenting me on my diligence and my progress. I told this to Mercy on the way home on Thursday thinking I might get rewarded but she seemed to resent it. When Saturday evening rolled around she was still pretty frosty. We had had sex on Monday but it was duty sex. We hadn't come close since.
The salad didn't taste very good that night.
I decided to take things into my own hands. Mercy went on a girls day out the next day with someone new from the tennis club named Nancy. This was a relief to me and good for our marriage. She said she wouldn't be back until late.
I figured I was doing well. I went out and bought a case of dark beer, a bottle of bourbon, a rib-eye steak and russet potato. I sat down to watch football and drink. Later I ate my steak dinner. I cleaned up thoroughly, brushed and gargled twice, and got to bed before Mercy was home. I helped myself to sleep masturbating to fantasies of Tanya.
I got in the habit of going down to the basement and sneaking a beer in the rec room to reward myself after a good workout while Mercy showered. When we went out for lunch at work I ordered whatever I craved as well as a mixed drink when appropriate.
At the three month mark we received our test results after our workout. It shouldn't have been a shock to me when Tanya presented me with the results and I was significantly behind schedule but it was. .
"I've looked over your family history and I am guessing some of this is genetic. You hit a plateau after a month or so and your genes don't want you to go any lower. Your good cholesterol is good, but the bad stuff is high. This doesn't mean you can't make it, it is just going to be harder.
"You have not been putting maximum effort into your workouts and I know you have been slacking off on your diet.
"Our workout sessions are going to become more intense, but the main focus is going to be your diet. I will give the list of changes to Mercy and we will test you in a month. You are going to have to start coming in twice a day during the week and on Sundays. And no more restaurant lunches."
Tanya took things up two notches that evening. She had music going, she encouraged me when I was struggling and yelled at me if I looked like I was going to give up. I took things to a new level but I was beginning to doubt I could continue at this pace for three more months.
Mercy drove home. I told her about my evening, expecting some commiseration. I was verbally slapped in the face.
"Rich, I've been working hard at this for three months and I am ahead of track. This may be more difficult for you but that is no excuse. You are the one who started all this but we are going to finish if I have to do a Shylock on you. Tanya has you for 18 hours a week, I am going to start taking charge the other 150.
"To start with, I am cutting off all sex with you until you start making progress. Tanya suggested that. I have my Dave Cock to keep me happy."
I sulked the rest of the ride home. I took the first opportunity to head to the basement to reward myself for my hard workout but my beer supply was empty. I drank the last two shots in the bourbon bottle, hid it deep in the trash, showered and went to bed without eating.
My alarm went off the next morning at 5:30. It was a work day and I normally set my alarm for 7:30. I looked over at Mercy resting contently and saw her dildo peeking out from under the covers. I was tempted to get some cold water to dump on her. Instead I dressed quickly, grabbed a banana, and drove to meet Tanya.
On the ride over my attitude changed. I was really pissed off at Mercy for her lack of support and holier than though attitude. After steaming for most of the night I got mad and decided to channel that into kicking Mercy's ass. No more drinking and no more steak.
Tanya was ready to help me in innovative ways. She met me at the door to the club.
"Take off your clothes."
I wasn't sure I had heard her right. I was about to question her. When I looked at her again I knew better. I stripped off my shirt and got ready to take off my shoes.
"Leave your shoes and jockey shorts on."
I complied. We began our normal weight lifting routine. Tanya activated the televisions and instead of the normal sports and news there was soft core porn on. I felt stirring in my groin. My performance improved. We moved on to the other machines and Tanya pushed me some more.
"Make this rep and I will take off my shirt."
That was all the motivation I needed. I downed my imaginary can of spinach and finished the rep going away. She removed her shirt like Brandi Chastain, only Tanya revealed a black sports bra containing ample breasts. I ripped through my stomach crunches. I sat down for my leg extensions and Tanya straddled me, playing with her nipples through her shirt while I exerted maximum effort.
"Excellent work Rich, you deserve a reward."
She stood up and removed her shorts. I laid on my back for my chest presses and Tanya straddled me again. Each time I lifted the bar, she ground her crotch against mine. We moved on to leg curls. This time Tanya sat in front of me, her crotch in my face. I could see her sports panties were moist in the front. I tore through them also.
I finished the rest of my workout strong, even with my raging hard-on. We both got dressed.
"Excellent job today Rich. Keep up the good work. If you perform well tonight I will have a special reward for you."
I fantasized about that all day and went right to the club after work. I noticed Mercy wasn't there. I asked Tanya about that.
"Mercy asked if she could substitute tennis for her workout tonight. She is doing so well we agreed. You will have me all to yourself tonight. Remove your shirt and shorts."
I climbed onto the cross trainer. Tanya came over and entered the settings for my workout. They were significantly higher than in the past. As I began warming up Tanya stood across from me and slowly stripped off her shirt and shorts just like this morning.
"Keep the pace up. You keep going and I'll keep going.", she said as she slowly continued to do her strip tease. I picked up the pace as the pressure built in my crotch.
After 30 minutes Tanya did a little dance as she reached behind her and unfastened her bra. She turned towards me and moved slowly, her bra now draped across her breasts. I licked my lips. She walked slowly towards the chair and turned to face me. She did a little dance and her bra slipped off her breasts revealing two luscious orbs with stiff nipples. She sat in a chair and caressed her breasts and played with her nipples.
After 40 minutes she stuck her thumbs into her waist band of her panties. I dug deep and picked up my pace. Without warning she shot her hands down revealing her blonde bush.
I wanted her so badly. But I knew the rules of the game so I just pedaled harder. Tanya sat in a chair facing me and began to play with herself while she stared into my eyes with a sultry look. She produced a vibrator and began to build herself up, timing herself with my workout. As I reached the climax of effort, she came in a rush.
I raced home to relieve myself only to find Mercy waiting for me at the door. I was about to make a remark about her finishing tennis early, but the look in her face shut me up.
"Take your clothes off. I've decided to let you lick my pussy."
I complied. Mercy had the upper hand. While I had slacked off on my physical training, I had kept up with my Kegels and tongue exercises. I had a head start on my tongue -- I was able to roll it and turn it upside down in either direction when I was in Junior High, though at the time I didn't really understand why the girls liked that so much. So it only took a few minutes before she was going through the roof.
"All right, slide on up here, but don't penetrate me or you will regret it,"
I did as I was told. She rubbed the head of my cock up and down her slit while I propped myself up with my arms. I wanted her so bad. I edged my body down very slightly to get a little penetration. She stopped and gave me a scolding look.
"Go sit in that chair over their. I want to watch you make yourself come."
I went over to the chair and fondled myself, watching her pull out her new favorite dildo. My balls were full. She was already aroused and was on her way towards an orgasm. I beat my cock against my palm while watching Mercy and dreaming about Tanya. I exploded in no time.
I went over to the bed ready for another round but Mercy's look told me no.
On the way home the next day Mercy told me she had a new instructor that week named Chris. She told me about playing tennis with Nancy, that she really liked her but she was really wild. She also told me Tanya said if I kept up the good work Mercy could let me have sex in a week. I wasn't sure I could wait that long. My cock was aching for pussy, especially the next morning when I had a naked workout again with Tanya.
I beat off in the shower after my workout but I was still craving real sex.
At work that day my boss came into my office and told me he needed me to fly to Chicago for the weekend. Jason was supposed to go, but his wife's mother died and he asked to go to the funeral.
My company is an entertainment consulting firm. Most of our business comes from restaurants but we have a few hotels too. The hotels often ask us to consult on weekends because they usually need advice about their non-business clients. I said yes and acted pleased. I didn't really have a choice.
I let Mercy know that evening.
"I guess I won't be able to torture you." she said smiling. "Maybe I will have to find someone else."
Tanya took the news in stride. I just told her I was going on a business trip and she didn't ask where.
"Make sure you keep up on your workouts and your diet. I will be able to tell if you have when you come back."
She gave me a look that conveyed that she would let Mercy know too. Mercy drove me to the airport. I asked her what she was going to do while I was gone. She said she was meeting a friend for drinks that night but hadn't planned anything else yet. She seemed a little evasive but we were at the airport then so I just kissed her goodbye.
It was a nice hotel, the kind we called 'Suites and Eats', on the edge of the city. They gave me a good room. Normally it wouldn't be professional for me to go to the "manager's reception" with free drinks but they wanted me to mingle to see what the guests thought of the hotel. I only had two drinks there, enough not to stick out but not enough to affect my judgment. I got a table, put a newspaper down, and draped my jacket with the activated voice recorder on one of the chairs. I never sat down. Instead I walked slowly but with a purpose through the crowd, eavesdropping on conversations.
By 6:25 there was a line for last call. By 6:45 the bar was virtually empty. Most of the people had either finished their drinks or taken them with them. The bartender knew my mission and slipped me a double Jack and Coke. I gave him a $5 tip and went to grab my jacket. I wanted to check out the rest of the hotel before looking for somewhere I could walk to for dinner.
"Are you going to abandon me too?"