My assignment was well underway. Things around here had taken quite a pleasant, yet unexpected, turn of events. I certainly wasn't complaining. Since Holly's visit, I found myself looking forward to a call during the day from Rose, my asian upstairs neighbor. She and I had started a sexual relationship almost before Holly was out of the parking lot. Rose was a contradiction in every sense of the word. In business, she was this demur nondescript business woman that I had seen for the two years she had lived above me. When she entered my world, she was an exotic beauty with an amazingly sexy wardrobe and an unquenchable erotic appetite.
I knew the gals in my building had been talking about the past weekends sexcapade that had taken place. It is how I had finally met Rose. Since Rose and I had begun our liaisons, I had seen Wendy and Debbie talking frequently. Wendy, being my youngest neighbor, always dressed so sexy. Debbie, who lived across the hall, had starting wearing much sexier clothes in the last few days.
My phone rang, "Hi handsome, are you going to be home later this afternoon?"
"Sure am, I'm just working away. What are you up to?"
"Well, I picked some things up for you and I wanted to drop them off."
"You picked up what? You didn't have to pick anything up."
"Oh yes I did. I know something you don't anyway. I'll see you after I get off work."
"I was just going to take some shrimp out of the freezer to make shrimp pasta. Wanna stay for dinner?"
"What girl could refuse that offer? I'll see you after I change and get cleaned up."
I smiled to myself and thought back to the sight of her cum filled smile last night. In reality, she was nothing I ever imagined her to be.
From my desk, I saw Debbie pull up. A few minutes later, Rose arrived. I knew she would want to freshen up before coming down. I had taken the time to get everything ready to prepare a nice dinner. I checked and saw that I indeed had an appropriate bottle of wine.
There was a soft knock on the door and as I opened it Debbie walked in wearing a thin white tube top and short white shorts. Her eyes were red and it appeared that she had been crying. As I was about to close the door, Rose walked in carrying some bags. She looked at Debbie and asked her what was wrong.
"That fucking prick. I am getting a divorce. He just informed me today that he is coming home to get his clothes and that he may or may not come back from Europe."
"What do you want to do?" I asked her.
"I wanted to ask you what I should do. The lease is in my name, not his. I lived here before I married that useless piece of crap. Both cars are mine and they are paid for. The furniture is mine and we have no kids so that makes getting a divorce easy. I do not want to ever see him again."
"When does he get home?" Rose asked?
"Ten days. I don't want to move. I could but I really don't want to. I can afford the rent easily on my own. I just don't know how to handle it."
"Look, it is Friday night. Do you have to work this weekend?" I inquired.
"No I am off this weekend."
"Okay, let's all have a nice dinner. I'll make a few calls after dinner and I'll have some answers for you. In the meantime, you look like you could use a drink."
"Anything but beer."
Rose started to laugh. "Don't worry Deb, I know exactly what you need."
I got up and saw the bags Rose brought in on the floor.
"What is all this?"
"Look inside," Rose said with a twinkle in her eye.
I did and started to laugh. All the ingredients for many more Rum Runners were in there.
"Why did you buy me laundry soap?"
"I emptied the container last night when I washed the bedspread. I know you are going to need it again, real soon."
Debbie looked at Rose intently and Rose smiled impishly and flashed a big smile.
I grabbed the bags and put the booze away. Debbie moved over to the bar and Rose joined her. I began to make the drinks and Debbie just starred at me.
"Damn, how much liquor is in there?"
"I laughed, "Enough to do the trick."
Rose saw that I didn't put the floater on. I handed Debbie her drink and she took a long pull on the straw.
"Okay, I saw it, I just don't believe it. I know what the trick is. How the hell did you put this much booze in a drink and you can't taste any of it?"
"You won't taste it but you sure will enjoy it." Rose quipped.
We talked about Deb's situation and it was definitely apparent that she was still very upset. I left the women sitting at the bar and began to prepare dinner.
I looked over and Debbie was crying. Rose had her arms around her and was consoling her. Rose ran her hands thru Debbie's lovely auburn hair and caressed her cheek. Deb hung on to Rose and sobbed. Marriage breakups are never easy but when you are the one wronged, it really makes it bad. Rose kissed her cheek as she held her tight. Debbie cried and Rose kissed her cheek, held her face and kissed her lightly on the lips. Rose stroked her hair and kissed her yet again.
I touched a few switches and the ambiance slowly changed from utilitarian to romantic. The drapes closed, the lights dimmed and the stereo began playing.
I poured the wine and brought the salads to the table.
Rose and Debbie came to the table, arm in arm. I could not help notice she had become somewhat excited from Roses soft kisses and her stokes of consolance.
"To new beginnings, good friends and a better life," I toasted. We enjoyed the dinner and Debbie was still obviously quite upset.
After dinner, I made some phone calls and told her what I had learned. She was going to be protected. She came into my arms and I hugged her tightly. I held her as she cried into my chest. Debbie and I had been friendly for years but this was the most contact we ever shared. I tilted her pretty face up and looked at her.
"Don't you worry one bit. You are upset right now. I'll explain it all later but for now, you need to know that you are safe. You are with people who will take care of you. Do you understand what I am telling you?"
Debbie stretched up and kissed me softly. I held her as she calmed. Rose began to rub her back and shoulders as I held her in my arms. Debbie hugged me tight and felt both of us holding her, touching her reassuringly. She looked up again and kissed me harder, lingering on my lips.
Rose led her to the sofa and I finished up in the kitchen. As I did, the girls talked softly amongst themselves. I saw Debbie shake her head and Rose nodded affirmatively. I made more drinks and sat down with them. Rose ran her hands through her hair as she sipped her drink. I held her hand and felt the tension fade.
"I don't know what I would do without you. You have always been so nice to me and I needed someone to talk to. You know what he is like. You know I am not exaggerating. He has treated badly for such a long time. I don't think I have deserved it. I really don't."