I wrote this little story quite a few years ago and have dusted it off for publication. All portrayed here are over the age of 18. This basic theme has been used by other authors, but I hope this gives a new look at an old idea.
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The invitation came to us in mid-October. It was printed on black paper and had yellow and gold printing and highlights. The wording was simple and direct:
Please join us for a Halloween costume party at our place by the lake. The theme this year is European historical figures. Please dress accordingly for an outdoor fest.
The invitation was signed by Susan and Frederick who were two long-term friends of mine. They had made a killing in the Austin tech business and owned an estate half the size of many counties. They stayed there in the summer by "the pond," a large lake behind their tasteful two-story, three-bedroom cabin. I was surprised they were having their annual costume party so far from town, but I certainly did not want to miss out on the fun. Their Halloween parties were known by all in our social circle not to be missed and invitations were dearly coveted. Usually the parties were small, discreet affairs at their place in town. I wondered if this would be a bit bigger affair since it would be outdoors. One could only hope for good weather, but usually fall evenings in south-central Texas are warm, even muggy at times.
That evening I showed the invitation to my girlfriend Coranne when she came home from another day at work. She was absolutely exhausted and I wondered for the nth time how she put up with it. As I massaged her neck and shoulders, she read the invitation and sighed.
"Now who in the hell knows anything about female European figures? I mean, there is Mary, Queen of Scots, and, of course, Queen Victoria, but who else? You guys get all the fun with this one."
"Well, there are a few more," I suggested. "What about Lady Guinevere or Cleopatra or Marie Curie? Or you could go in drag and be a male figure!"
"Cleopatra, you Bonehead, was Egyptian, and furthermore, how could you identify Lady Guinevere and Marie Curie by their costumes? And finally, I don't relish squishing the girls just to go to a party."
I admitted she had a good point, actually several good points and then our conversation turned to what my costume would be. Men clearly had it, hands down, easier than the women. I wanted someone who would be easily identified and was a positive influence on history. Coranne gave me a few ideas and after a glass of wine and a light salad for dinner, we turned in for the night.
I never believed I would one day live with a woman. I had always thought myself rather foot-loose and fancy-free. This was before I met Coranne. The fateful day nine months before was a cold, blustery day when the cold winds seemed to sweep down from the North Pole unhindered by anything but barbed-wire fences. I received a panic call from one of my clients. Apparently their server was acting up and they were under a serious deadline for a major project they were working on. I run a one-man computer support business and I was asked to come over immediately. Fortunately, I did not have an urgent project which I was already working on, so I went on over to check things out. A vision of beauty met me at the door and showed me where the problem seemed to be. She was worried she had done something to screw up their entire system. I worked at it for about forty-five minutes and finally determined what the problem was.
I reassured her she was in no way responsible but their computer needs were gradually outstripping the capacity of their system. I made some minor adjustments on the fly, recommended major upgrades and agreed to put my recommendations and a bid on paper for her and her bosses to review.
She was so relieved she seemed to relax and we chatted about her job and the stresses it posed. After another fifteen minutes or so we agreed to continue our conversation at the Green Lizard, a local burger and beer establishment. After that evening, we started to see each other casually. It was still winter, her clothes were bulky and warm, and it wasn't until on a warm day in late March when I truly got to see what a beauty she was.
For a "let's skip work" Thursday picnic, she showed up wearing a bandana halter top and tight, jeans shorts. I couldn't believe my eyes. Her skin was flawless and her breasts were delightfully enticing under the thin, red-patterned top. As she walked, they seemed to jiggle nicely, almost like her nipples were winking at me. Our drive to the park was difficult for me as I kept trying to watch her out of the corner of my eye. Once when she leaned over to change the radio, I nearly swerved off the road after watching her delicious cleavage. Later as we sat on the blanket under the oak tree at the far end of the state park and talked and laughed, I found myself glimpsing more and more at her beauty. She seemed to be aware of my attention and would shift and stretch out every few minutes, just to tease me with glimpses of her sleek torso and muscular legs.
After the cold chicken and beer were consumed, she took my hand and led me down to the river. The park was deserted and as we walked along the path, I became intensely aware of her closeness, her warmth. Suddenly, she turned to me and pulled my head down and kissed me full on the lips. She nuzzled up to me, slipped her leg between mine and her lips melted open. It did not take me long to warm to the occasion and as I pulled her even closer, she took my left hand and placed it gently on her right breast and purred softly, "I think the girls would like some attention."
"I'd be glad to provide it, but are you sure you want to right now, here?"