Catherine Beauchamp sat in her parents' home library intently reading a book, passing time until she had to leave for her Saturday evening social engagement. Looking out the window, she saw a dark early evening sky contrasted with a sharp line of darker clouds in the distance signaling an approaching cold front. Leaves swirled and danced in the street below cajoled by a crisp New England autumn breeze. Catherine regaled in the mahogany paneled room with the rich leather chairs and couches, a cozy roaring fireplace and the view of the city from the penthouse condominium. Nothing could be more comforting as the weather changed for the worse. Her parents were selling the condo, which was disappointing because it was a wonderful piece of real estate.
Out of the corner of her eye, Catherine saw movement in one of the security monitors. Taking a closer look, she discovered Lilith Basking letting herself in without ringing the door bell. Although Ms. Basking was a very good friend of the family, and had been employed to sell the condo, Catherine was offended by her unannounced entry. To complicate matters, Heather noticed Ms. Basking had a man with her, and a handsome one at that. Not that she should not have a handsome man with her- Ms. Basking was a very attractive woman.
Catherine watched the two as they roamed the apartment. The unit had two stories and 15 rooms. Ms. Basking had entered through the lower level. If she came upstairs, the library would be one of the last rooms she would enter. Catherine chose to wait and watch.
At first it appeared Ms. Basking was showing the unit to a prospective buyer. Catherine found it odd that the two were dressed more for a night out on the town than a real estate showing, and, that Ms. Basking was showing the place at 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday night. Watching intently, Catherine tracked the two until they came upstairs and entered the living room. It was the show case room of the home. With a view across the harbor through floor to ceiling windows, everyone was always amazed and in awe at first sight.
Ms. Basking did not turn on the lights, she just opened the curtains to show the view. She took the liberty of pouring cocktails. As she delivered one to the man, Mrs. Basking came closer to him than a business meeting would dictate and proceeded to lean up against him, pressing herself into his younger, fit body. She looked up at him and he pressed his lips against hers in a gentle kiss, then the two parted and giggled.
Years ago, when Catherine was about 20 years old, and Ms. Basking in her early to mid 30s, her parents threw a holiday party for their socialite friends. Catherine was home from college for the December holiday break. One bedroom was being used to store the guests coats. Between her room and the other bedroom was an adjoining bathroom. Catherine was in the bathroom primping for the night. She heard voices and strange sounds in the adjoining bedroom- and not the sounds of conversation and idle chatter. Curious, she opened the door ever so slightly and peered in. There on the bed, atop all the other coats lay Ms. Basking, her fur coat open, skirt drawn up, legs spread, taking some unknown man in a moment of complete ecstasy. Catherine had never witnessed anyone doing it in person and salacious curiosity kept her silently glued to the scene. Then the door to the bedroom unexpectedly flew open. A woman entered the room, climbed on the bed, pulled up her skirt and planted herself on Ms. Basking's face. Heather watched in amazement as the threesome continued for half an hour or so until they were exhausted and decided they had better join the party and continue the menage later that evening. From that time, Catherine viewed Ms. Basking in a different light. That night, she went to bed with visions of the menage swirling in her head and arousal pulsing within her.
For years Catherine and Ms. Basking had a friendly relationship. It was more than an acquaintance with her parents' friend, but, because of her parents, it never developed into a full blown friendship. Over the past few years, the two had grown apart and talked less, although she often found herself thinking about Ms. Basking. after witnessing the holiday spectacle, Catherine always wanted to know who the real Ms. Basking was- conservative socialite and professional business woman or salacious sex fiend? She never found the courage to ask.
Catherine decided to let Ms. Basking know she was home. Quietly she walked down the hall to the living room entry way. She leaned against the door frame, crossed her arms and then her ankles, leaned her head against the frame and stood in the darkness for a few seconds watching as the two flirted and kissed. They were oblivious to her. At just the right moment, she cleared her throat and caught their attention.
"Catherine... I did not know you were home," Ms. Basking stammered, "I'm sorry, I would have rang the bell.... I thought your parents were away and this was a good time to show the place... This is Bob Alderson. He is interested in making an offer and wanted to see the skyline at night..."
"Nice to meet you Catherine. Wonderful place you have here," he said in a sexy British accent.
"A pleasure," Catherine politely replied with a smirk on her face, "I hope you like it. Well Ms. Basking, it looks like you have things 'under control'. I will be in the library. Please let me know when you are leaving," Catherine said as she made an immediate retreat.
A few minutes later, Ms. Basking came to find Catherine. She stood leaning against the wood paneled wall reading a book. "Dear, I am so so truly sorry, I did not know you were here. I hope I did not interrupt or scare you," she said as she walked over to Catherine a sly smile on her face.
"No, it is fine," Catherine assured her.
"Thanks for understanding," Ms. Basking said as she moved closer. Catherine expected Ms. Basking to stop at the point where people generally respected others' personal space. Ms. Basking had a habit of always standing just a bit to close. And, this time she came even closer. A shiver ran up Catherine's spine. Ms. Basking stood next to Catherine, leaned her shoulder against the wall and surveyed her. "My, my you are dressed quite fancy tonight... jewelery, high end dress to impress... hot date?" she asked.
"Cocktail party at Chad Whitford's. Then the girls are going out for the night," Catherine replied.
"You have such good taste and social contacts," Ms. Basking started, "I've missed you dear... you know, I could use a savvy person like you in my office. It would give us a chance to spend more time together... We should talk... I think we would make a great team... Interested?"