Her boss was getting married, for the third time. The reception was at his place, a sprawling estate on the north shore of Long Island, and I dreaded it.
Summers were too hot for suits, but she had to go for appearance sake, and I had to go to prove she was married.
We parked behind a restaurant and they actually had a mini-bus service to take us to the property. Over 300 guests would be there.
My wife is a new vice-president, up-and-coming in the firm, and as soon as we arrived, people swarmed to meet us. The names flew by, so-an-so from Accounting, and Whoever from Marketing, and I was dizzy in no time, grabbing for cocktails from cute waitresses in short black skirts, making due ejoying the eye-candy.
Forty-five, greying at the temples, 6 foot, 185, not in bad shape and semi-handsome, I smiled at any woman I saw. The career kept her very busy and I had begun to look around for relief in the past few months.
These people just oozed of old money. The jewelry, dresses, gowns, all reeked of it. I was totally out of my league.
On the lawn, by the pool house, next to the in-ground pool with diving board, we found a table with some of her personal staff. They were all very polite, and I wondered how many, if any, liked my wife as a boss. Judging by their reaction to her, they seemed to fear her more than anything. Jane could be a real bitch.
The names flew by at introduction again, and lastly, Jane said, "And this is Anna, she answers the phone when you call."
The voice was the same, deep, husky, like a heavy smoker. "Hi, Will, it's nice to finally put a face to the voice!" She shook my hand firmly.
It was the same for me! Jane always complained about her. She was catty, and vain, and always late or taking off to be with her married boyfriend. But she was good at her job, so Jane put up with her, but they hated each other.
"Yes, hi, Anna, you must get tired of my calling."
"Not at all! It's the highlight of my day! When I hear your voice, I know it's almost time to go home!" We all laughed and Jane changed the subject, but Anna kept watching me, smiling.
She was my age, not overly good-looking but what a body! She had a red cocktail dress, cut real low, to show off nice tits. About 5'6, tight waist and round hips, her body was a 10 if her face was a 6 at best. She wasn't ugly, just not a knock-out, with brown curly hair and deep set eyes. But she had a sexy smile about her, just oozing sexuality, and I instantly felt a stirring down below.
People came and went, and Jane was called off to meet someone, and Anna asked if I wanted another drink. We walked to the bar set up by the pool.
"So, you're the mysterious Will! You're taller than I thought."
"Oh? You guess heights from voices?"
She smiled, her eyes trailed up my body, and I instantly felt violated! It was awesome! "I like to fantasize about people, paint a picture of them with their voices. It's a game I play."
"Okay, I'm taller, what else?" Playing along.
"Handsomer. Not that your voice isn't handsome or tall, its more from what I expected from Jane."
"Thanks, I think, about the handsomer part. You expected her husband to be a whining midget?"
She laughed, leaning forward, her hand on my chest. "Oh, no! how silly of me to try this. I apologize. I really hoped you'd be as sexy as you sounded, but didn't expect it. Please don't be offended. Jane and I have had our differences, so I kind of hoped you wouldn't be so nice. Real bitchy of me, huh?"
"As long as you keep flattering me, you can bad-mouth the boss all you like!"
"Good! But I'll be nice, I promise... for today!"
Jane stopped us, said she'd figured I'd be at the bar, a clear jab not to over-imbibe, and I made a note that Anna was right, Jane could be a bitch.
"David wants all the VPs inside, who knows why. It won't take too long, sorry. I'm sure Anna will keep you entertained." And on cue, Anna did a pirouette and bow. Jane didn't laugh but I did. "It looks like it might rain, soon, so I'm sure those tents will provide cover for everyone. I'll catch up with you later." She kissed my cheek and was gone.
I looked back at Anna, relieved that we were alone, and she said, "I hope you can put up with my company for a while! Jane would have rather left you with a pack of wild wolves, than me!"
"Why do you say that?"
"Let's just say, she thinks I'm a bit of a slut. Probably thinks I'll lead you down the wrong path."
"Well, it may not be you. She knows I'm prone to follow sexy women wherever they lead!"
Anna held up her glass. "To wrong paths, and those who take them!" We clicked glasses as the wind picked up. The waitresses were moving people to the large circus tents, hoping it would blow over soon, like many summer thunder showers.
Anna looked up at me and smiled. "I don't know about you, but it's gonna be pretty hot and sticky in there. I don't want to be all sweaty for no reason."
"What's the option? The house?"
She looked around. "How about the pool house, maybe it'll be fairly empty?"
We tried the door, and it opened immediately. Anna seemed to have a plan, and said, "I bet that door leads to the second floor."