Author's Note: Thanks again to you that have read some of our little stories, with their flaws and all. And welcome to any new readers that stumbled upon this one first. We have been showing one another our stores for feedback on it before releasing it forward. l do not intend to this time as most likely my husband would ask me not to release it. He is very modest even if he may not seem so here.
My husband has always been a seduction master, and nobody knows that better than l do. Of course, he has seduced me more times than l can count. Then when we were active in the Lifestyle together it as almost a sure thing with the other wife, they didn't know what hit them. As the sex was just a part of the game and not the game in total.
We all know of stories where the wife fakes it so as not to damage hubby's ego. I'm not saying I wasn't enjoying the male half of our swap partners, but if my husband was laying it on thick with his wife l had to up my game just so the guy felt better about himself. Again it was just a bit of polishing of the good time l had being with him.
One time my husband picked up a lady while we were in line to pick up our holiday ham, but l could never get the needed seven hundred and fifty words needed to be published. So l have chosen a different one that still burns bright in my memories. Maybe because l got caught in his web also that night.
It was a Saturday night and when did go out it was mostly then as my husband worked most Saturdays to provide better for myself and our children. We went to our favorite Mexican restaurant so if seduction was planned it most likely was only upon me. If role-playing or seduction as the means to our ends we would always choose to go somewhere new or a place most would not know us by name.
l can't believe they tore down the restaurant l speak of and two more to put up yet another name-brand gym, but there you have it. rather sad in our eyes and l miss the reminder driving past it nowadays or say without it being there.
The place was always the busiest on weekends which l imagine most are. Me, I'm just standing with my husband waiting for our name to be called, but not him. He observes everything and in doing so he returns to the hostess's stand and has a few words with her. upon his return he whispered in my ear that we might have to wait a bit longer but it might be worth it.
l was still about as lost as l was a moment earlier but l knew he had some kind of plan hatching in his head, and more times than not there are rewards for both of us at the end. It was about twenty more minutes before the young lady called out our name and showed us to our booth. It was in the back and nearest to the kitchen so l knew there had to be a better reason than this unless extremely warm food was what he was after.
But when our waitress came to our table things cleared up quite a bit. My husband didn't wait for her to welcome us after she handed out the menus and before she could speak a word he reached out and took her hand.
Husband: "Hey how are you doing Cat" (her name was Cathy but went by Cat with friends)
Cat: "I'm fine, do you need a few minutes?"
I can't express her tone in words but now l could see there was something up with her. But until that moment l know or felt anything was wrong, and l saw her walking back and forth as much as my husband did but l missed it.
Husband: "I'm sorry for whatever you are going through Cat. But please, my wife would like the string beef taco plate. And l will have the cheese enchilada plate if you would be so kind."
Cat: "Any drinks tonight?"
Husband: "Just two iced teas, my lovely wife would like lemon but none from me. we want to stay away from alcohol in case you want to confide in us what's bothering you"
Cat gives us an uneasy smile and walks away. l asked my husband how could he tell there was something wrong, although by then l could see it too.
Husband: "How can you not see it, didn't you notice she wasn't wearing her wedding ring?"
At that point, I'm not sure if this was about seduction or kindness, but I'm in for either. and as to her ring, I never knew she had one less wasn't wearing it that night. Hell, to me she was Cathy l knew nothing of her nickname. Yet I'm sure between fellow employees they've used it a hundred times, l was just not paying attention and there's the difference.
l must say she's a pretty thing, the late twenties or early thirties. That would have put her about ten years younger than my husband and l. Cat returned with our tea and told us it will only be a few more minutes (just not for what)
Husband: "Okay, l can wait for a few more minutes for you to tell us what's wrong. Or if you would be more comfortable l can give you girls a few minutes alone"
Cat shifted her weight on her hip and took a deep breath.
Cat: "My husband and l are separated and I'm not upset at that but he has my girls this weekend, and honestly l don't trust him."
For once l had the chance to help, l told her that we understand as we have two girls also. (the tips of my fingers against the back of her hand) And l bet your girls are as pretty as you are, just beautiful. That was then we saw the first smile of the evening from Cat but not the last.
She left our side after that but just for a few minutes, and when she returned she was far more open as to her worries and fears. It was not hard to give her our full attention as we actually cared, regardless of the other avenues that might happen. My husband was the first to respond.
Husband: "We are so sorry Cat, l wish there was something we could do to help."
Cat: "Honestly you both are helping, l guess it just feels better to say what I feel inside to somebody, at least I'm off soon. But that might be worse, alone in our apartment."
Husband: "Well now that we have eaten l don't think a drink will fog our senses. So what if my wife and l go to the bar and have a drink, we are in no hurry. Then maybe after your shift, you join us? And of course, we would be happy to buy you a drink if you would like."
(there then, the wordplay. We, my wife, and the use of such to ease her mind it's not some insane guy trying to pick her up. In front of his own wife to say the least. But understand there's no intent to have her do anything she doesn't want to. Just opening the door for her to explore the possibilities, l can not say that enough. She or any of them had the power over themselves and there would never be any pushback to their choices)
We went in and had that drink, our conversation far more on her sorry state of things than if she came home with us or not. l was the first to notice her coming our way, she was now in jeans and a simple top. Most or all of her make-up was off but she was a classic beauty, one that would look good in a paper sack.
When my husband caught sight of her he waved her in welcoming her to join us. His wave then turned to the server while asking Cat what we could get for her.
Cat: "l think tonight calls for Tequila."
With the barmaid almost upon us, my husband stops her in her tracks.
Husband: "three Tequilas please, whichever brand she likes (pointing toward Cat)
The drinks arrive at the same time Cat is settled in, we toasted "to better days" l believe that my husband wanted her to start the conversation as he sat quietly which is not his style. But regardless we did not have to wait long.
Cat: "Thanks for the drink and your ears most of all."