Maia Laaning Ch 30

The following day, Monday was a day off for most employees to represent the July 4th holiday which happened to have fallen on Saturday that year. Accordingly, Chantal and Sonia drove back to St Louis as Chantal would be working the next day.

Likewise, Erica along with Vivian and Maia drove back to Chicago. They arrived in mid afternoon ahead of the time when Rod along with children would arrive from Charlotte, NC. Once again during the trip Erica voiced her concern regarding her dissatisfaction with her marital sex life. Vivian and Maia had no concrete constructive advice to offer, and so they just endured absorbing Erica's complaints.

About three hours after their own arrival, Rod along with Charlie and Rose arrived from North Carolina. Also arriving separately, in his own vehicle, a Cadillac SUV, was Tony Koeninger, the eldest son of Erica and Rod. Tony explained that normally with his scheduled commitment with his NFL team, he had invariably missed out the semi annual visits to America by his Estonian aunt and cousin. This year the start camp for the ensuing new NFL season was delayed by a week, so that he was in a position to come to Chicago this time to take the opportunity of meeting his Estonian relatives.

Now Rod and for that matter Charlie and Rose, were not privy to Tony's and Maia's romantic rendezvous of the past March. Thus, they took Tony's explanation for wanting to come to Chicago at face value. However, his mother as well as Vivian and Maia suspected that Tony's ulterior was to arrange another tryst with Maia. The latter visibly blushed upon hearing Tony's stated purpose as became excited at the prospect of another engagement of lovemaking with her breathtaking impressive black cousin.

Thus not unexpectedly, at the first opportunity in having a private conversation with Maia, he proposed a date at Erica's, his mother's restaurant/nighyclub. Left unsaid but telepathically via mutual understanding, a night of sex would follow the diner and show. In reply, Maia suggested that they could double date with her mother and Jed on Wednesday night.

Tony displayed an impatient look at what he viewed as an unnecessary distraction by including Maia's mother and her date to their evening entertainment. Maia recognizing Tony's hesitation assured him, "Relax Tony. My Mom and Jed have their own agenda. They'll probably want to forgo the show for their own private merriment. On the other hand, I do want to see the show before we do 'other things'*, (*air quote) So we won't be disturbed by their presence and will probably enjoy their company."

That Wednesday night Erica was doing a rare stint in supervising the restaurant, since Abbie Van Buren, her scheduled general manager had called off sick. Likewise Rod was working the bar of the first floor sports bar facility of the total establishment of Erica's. Erica and Rod in essence were needed as a result of shortage of staff as those who worked the busy holiday weekend were given Tuesday and Wednesday off.

Both Rose and Charlie stayed home that night having completed their normal work day employment. Rose was employed as a receptionist and file clerk in a doctor's office. Charlie, having graduated from the University of Illinois, found employment with an ad agency located in the Willis Tower formerly known as the Sears Tower. Since both of them started work early the next day they were neither in the mood to go out, especially in a mid week night.

Erica saw to it that Vivian and Jed along with Tony and Maia were seated at the best suitable table in the room and attended to by her most efficient server, Cheryl Pace. Since the meal would be comped, and a bill not presented, Cheryl was promised that a tip of twenty-five per cent of the menu price would be added to her next paycheck. This in turn inspired Cheryl to provide exceptional service especially in the speed of serving drinks. Consequently, Maia enjoyed imbibing two orders of Grey Goose on the rocks before the arrival of the ordered appetizers.

In their travels to the Wimbledon tournament in London and thereafter, to the Wisconsin farm and the Koeninger's residence in Chicago, Maia and Vivian traveled with an adequate but sparse clothing supply. Thus, for this date on the day before, they took time to shop at a trendy woman's department store in Chicago to acquire a suitable dress for the occasion. Accordingly, Maia purchased a wine red colored, chiffon fabric, short sleeve, lace panel, knee length, cocktail party dress. Vivian opted for an evening dress, polyester fabric, mint green colored, short sleeve, boat neckline, cut high in the front and low in the back.

Both women looked absolutely stunning and the heads of the patrons turned as they strolled into the restaurant. Mind you as Jed Baxter was a well known figure in Chicago, a natural buzz was the inevitable result of their entrance in any case. Although Vivian was thirty years older than her daughter, her youthful looks suggested that the pair of them were not out of place when appearing together in an auspicious social setting.

During the meal there ensued convivial conversation. Jed volunteered that through Vivian he was acquainted with Tony's parents and avowed that he along with Vivian had double dated with them once. So, now he pointed out the remarkable coincidence of double dating with the next generation.

Tony was able to deduce that by recounting the circumstances of the former double date, Jed was intimating that his parents had indulged in a foursome group sex with him and Vivian. This led Tony to think, 'Surely he isn't suggesting that our double date would transpire into replicating the aforementioned double date with his parents. Why now his date is the mother of my date.' But then he realized that on that previous occasion Jed's date and his father's date were sisters, So. apparently incest was not a taboo to participating in their debauchery.

To clear the air, Tony said, "To be sure it is a coincidence but not too unexpected considering the familial ties. In any case, I'm certain our double date will most likely differ in outcome than that of your previous double date."

Ignoring the not so subtle implication of Tony's remark, Jed changed the subject to expound on his admiration of Tony's father when he was a player with the Chicago Bears. Jed in his capacity as the head of Baxter and Sons had possession of a corporate luxury box suite which contained twenty seats available to view the games in an extravagant style. As a result, he had attended many of the Chicago Bears games and saw Tony's father in live action.

In this regard, in addressing Tony mainly, Jed was able to add, "One particular game I saw your father play, which I fondly remember, occurred during a Monday night game following the Thanksgiving holiday and subsequent weekend. I sort of remember that the opposing team was the New York Giants, but I can no longer recall which team won the contest. However, what I do remember of the game was that Vivian and I had the whole Baxter and Sons luxury box suite to ourselves. And we did not just watch the game."

Vivian hurriedly interrupted, "And whatever you two can imagine as to what might have happened, well it did happen. So, Jed, darling, I can see that you have finished your meal as so have I. So let us make a quick exit, and let the youngsters enjoy the rest of the evening unhindered by us oldsters and our reminiscences of our ancient past."

Jed took the hint, and so, the older couple said their goodbyes, and abruptly left. Tony mischievously asked, "Well that was sudden. And so, Maia, what do you imagine happened at that game."

Maia replied, "Well, as you Americans would say, they must have 'bonked'* during the game they were watching! (*air quote)"

Tony retorted, "You Americans? Why you're as American as I am, having been born in this city."

"Perhaps technically I am an American by birth, but in reality, I'm Estonian. I've learned some slang expressions in English but not a lot. Your mother last March clued me in as to the meaning of 'bonk'*. (*air quote')"

Tony then suggested, "Well, if they were truly intent on watching the game and not miss any action, they would've had to have bonked'* (*air quote) during the halftime intermission. But it would have had to have been a quickie. The halftime intermission in NFL games is restricted to 13 minutes."

Maia scoffed as said, "My mother believes that quickies are not to be sneered at, as they can be sexually exciting depending on the circumstances. So I'm sure my mother was satisfied with a quickie from Mr Baxter. Besides what little I've seen of American 'football'*, I understand that there's plenty of pauses in the action to afford exciting diddling time of each others intimate parts which no doubt added spice to their enjoyment in watching the game."

*Maia air quoted 'football' since as a European she would naturally equated the term to apply to the sport Americans would designate as soccer. When she first became aware of American football, she was nonplussed by such distinction in terms. To Maia it would make more sense to apply the term soccer to American football, since kicking the ball by foot is a minor part of the game and at that only one or two players on the team are called upon to actually kick the ball.

Whereas in European football. The ball is advanced almost exclusively by kicking the ball by the foot. The only exceptions occur when the ball goes out of bounds of the field of play. Behind the sidelines, a player on the team with possession would put the ball back in play by passing the ball manually to a teammate on the field of play. Likewise, the goalkeeper in possession of the ball can pass the ball by hand to a team player. The other exception occurs when the ball is up in the air, on such occasions it is permissible for a player to use his forehead to advance the ball or pass the ball to a teammate or even to score a goal.

Maia continued, "In any case, I believe we are done here as well. But before we get to do what we're bound to do; I want to go upstairs to the theatre in the round and take in a performance of Foster and Young. I've heard good reports about them even back in Estonia, and so I'm looking forward to the opportunity of hearing them."

Tony was a little miffed that sex with Maia would be delayed as he was already in the mood to enjoy the charms of his gorgeous Estonian cousin. With this forced delayed gratification, he was mindful of an adage suggesting that all things come to those who wait. With such happy anticipation settled in his mind, he cheerfully escorted Maia to their reserved box seat with a high overview of the stage below.

They arrived at their designated to a luxury suite which only provided seating for two persons in an intimate setting. The whole fourth floor had a corridor attached along the perimeter of the four walls. The corridor provided access to the luxury suites which were mounted adjacent to the inner walls of the corridor. There were elevators situated in the middle of the four walls. For each elevator there were staircases at each corner of each wall to provide ambulatory access to the corridor.

Each show session was one hour long in duration featuring two acts each of which lasted twenty-five minutes to allow for a ten minute intermission between sessions. That break period also allowed the exchange of audiences. The first show started at 08:00 PM, and the last show ended at 03:00 AM. Tony and Maia arrived in time for the session starting at 10:00 PM. They ordered some chocolate cake and a coffee liqueur to enjoy as they took in the live entertainment.

The first act featured a local (i.e. Greater Chicago area) stand up comedian who appeared at Erica's occasionally as he was in the process of trying to gain national recognition. Tony and Maia did enjoy his act and felt he had great potential. One of his jokes went as follows:

"Now I have a friend named Herman who is intelligent and is an accountant who works in one of the accounting firms located in the Willis Tower formerly known as the Sears Tower before the latter namesake company went belly up. Although he is smart, nevertheless subtleties evade him. As result he takes to heart the absolute literal meaning of whatever is said to him, so you have to be very careful at what you tell him.

"A case point in point was illustrated the other day. He wasn't feeling too well, and so he called in sick. As he reiterated to his boss, 'I'm not coming to work today. I'm really sick. I got a headache, stomach ache, and my hands and legs hurt'.

"This was unfortunately a crisis day for the firm, so his boss pleaded, 'Oh my god Herman! I really need you here today. Now look, whenever, I'm under the weather and do not feel like coming to work, I go to my wife and ask her to submit to sex. The sex with her does wonders for me as I feel so much better, and I'm able to come into the office refreshed and eager to tackle the day. You should try that'.

"Some two hours later Herman calls his boss on his cell phone and advised, 'I followed your advice, and I really do feel great as a result! So I'm on my way to the office and I'll be there soon. By the way, I must say you've got a fabulous house'!"

When the comedian had finished his performance, he introduced the next act, "Thank you for your kind applause. I really appreciate your support. Now that I'm done, you will now be treated to some fabulous singing. The next performers are the husband and wife team of Foster and Long who hail from Little Rock, Arkansas. Eva Long is the vocalist and her husband Dave Foster accompanies her with his guitar. They started out singing at various bars throughout the south and it even included an appearance here at Erica's about two years ago where they were well received.

"Last year was their break-out year as in September they recorded their very first album in Nashville. It consisted of twelve songs; half standard well known folk songs but the other half were original songs composed by Eva. This album took the music world by storm and went surprisingly platinum rather quickly. As a result Foster and Long won two Grammies this year, for Best Folk Album and amazingly as well for the Best New Artist.

"With their newfound success they have embarked on a new 'Thank You' tour appearing at every venue they performed during their struggling years. By performing here tonight, along at the other venues, is their way of saying thank you for those who supported them before they became famous. And as a special treat after their performance, you will be able to purchase their brand new album which they recorded in Nashville before they commenced this their 'Thank You' tour. I might add that this album won't be available for public sale until they end this tour in August. So without further ado let's give a warm round of applause for Foster and Young!"

Eva Long, the vocalist had the voice of a contralto with a low vocal range that for a woman exudes an uncanny sultry appealing sound. Tony thought that Maia's voice mirror matched that of Eva's, sexy as all hell! Eva's repertoire included songs made famous by folk artists such as Judy Collins, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. In addition she also sang songs which she had composed herself and were similar in quality as those of the aforementioned legendary folk artists.

Their performance was truly electrifying and very enjoyable. After their performance the audience was advised that a representative was available at each staircase and elevator on the third and fourth floor to sell exclusively Foster and Long's new album. Maia remarked, "That sure is a clever sales ploy in selling their album first on tour before making it available to the general public. I think it generates a word of mouth advertising that is more effective than traditional advertising. In any case I'm getting one to take back with me to Estonia. Who knows when this album will be available back home. Are you Tony then going to purchase one for yourself?"

Tony answered. Oh yes! But not for the pleasure of hearing the songs, though, but rather as a souvenir for what I think will become a memorable time spent with you which I shall cherish for the rest of my life."

Maia responded, "Oh my! "You sure seem to have set the bar high as for the pleasure to be expected for what we are going to do next. Mind you I'm certainly looking forward to what we are going to do next after picking up our purchased albums. I'm certain it won't be a disappointment judging from the last time we were together."

There happened to be a luxury hotel within walking distance from Erica's and that was where our couple traipsed to after picking up their copies of the Foster and Long compact disc. As soon as they entered the room, Maia went straight to the mini bar and ascertained that Grey Goose was available. During her visit to the Laaning farm a lesser brand of vodka was served which did not sit well with Maia's gourmet tastes in spirits.

Accordingly she quipped, "Thank goodness they have Grey Goose here. It's almost as good as what I'm used to at home. The vodka they had at my uncle's farm was barely potable."

Tony protested, "I've had occasion to drink Belvedere vodka and I believe it is just as good if not better than Grey Goose."

Maia sniffed, "If you say so, I guess it must be so. I'll make a point of trying it on my next visit to the States."

Tony smiled as he said, "And I shall make a point of ensuring that I see you on your next visit to continue the fun times we have had."

Maia still standing near the mini bar, returned his smile, and in her low husky sultry voice commanded, "Come here my handsome brute of a man and give me a kiss. Make me feel like I'm the sexiest woman you've ever known. I can assure you that you're the sexiest man I've known.

Tony teased, "Oh wow! What praise! Even sexier than your boyfriend in Estonia?"

"Well it's a close call, as we're likely to part our separate ways, if in fact we haven't already done so. I'm off to college in Tartu and he is to remain in Tallinn. Therefore, you definitely edge him out especially since you've intimated that we are likely to meet again on my next trip to America. Therefore, I'm fortunate to be able to look forward to some more delightful times with you."

In saying this, Maia heeded the advice of her mother and aunt, who acted as her adult sex mentors. They advised her that men have fragile egos in regards to their sexual prowess. Thus, it's imperative for a woman not to laud any of her past lovers but assure the current lover that he was the best she ever experienced. Usually, that is easy to do when the break-up of a former lover was fraught with hostility and bitterness. In such cases one tends to forget the great sex which had drawn them together in the first place, and only recall the bad times that drove them apart.

However, in Maia's case with respect to her three main lovers to date, there was no malice or rancor involved with the end of their relationships. In each case there were practical reasons why a long lasting relationship or even a protracted affair was not in the cards. In the case of Dmitri Arkhangelsky, the opera singer who deflowered her, it was absolutely obvious to them, that their tryst after his concert was a one night stand, albeit their fun times were extended in the morning to engaging in further sex at her home and in the limousine rides before he finally departed from her.

As to Toomas Tamala, again it was a situation where both were cognizant that continuation of their sexual romp in America would be too distressful and virtually impossible to maintain in Estonia. Maia enjoyed her public persona in Estonia and believed that even if she was known to be promiscuous it probably would not have hurt her negatively too much in the Estonian public estimation of her. However, being involved in adultery with a married man and father of three children and perhaps subsequently leading to the break-up of such marriage would be too much for Maia's public reputation to remain positive.