Chapter 7
Ted and Ginny Reynolds appeared at our door. She was carrying a pan of brownies, and he had a half-gallon of vanilla ice cream in his hands with a scoop. I welcomed them, and escorted them into our living room after shaking Ted's hand (recalling how I'd seen him sticking those fingers into Amber), and giving Ginny a polite hug.
I made some introductions to the others that had already arrived, and then showed them the kitchen and where to put the ice cream until dessert time.
Ginny seemed nervous and had that deer-in-the-headlights look about her. I think she expected to see people fucking in every nook and cranny of our condo, and that wasn't the case -- just yet. Amber came up and I introduced them. Amber decided to be devilish, because she threw her arms around Ted and planted a big mushy kiss on his lips.
Amber was wearing a see-through top that left little to the imagination about her breasts, areolas, or nipples. I liked the look. Several of the other women were similarly clad. Ginny's eyes darted around the room as she took in the seductive scene.
I snickered and allowed to Ginny as a second kiss with Ted ended, "She does that often at one of our parties. Don't get upset." Even as I spoke, I could see the color rise in her face, wondering if it was out of jealousy, anger, lust, or a quest for revenge against either Amber or her husband.
I broke Ginny away from the pair as Amber went back for more. "Ginny, come with me and let me get you a drink."
She sighed and came with me. She looked worried.
After I'd gotten her a glass of wine, I walked her out on our balcony where we could be alone. "Ginny, don't get upset at what happens here. Also, no one is about to make you do anything you don't want to do. I do have one suggestion to you though; if you are here to 'get even' with something Ted did, I suggest you leave after dinner, because you'll regret that action later."
"You know what he did?" I heard the edge of anger.
"I believe I do. I was here." I kept my voice calm, but nodded towards our bedroom.
"He fucked your wife." There was an acid tone to her remark.
"They had fun and became friends. That's what tonight is all about. That's why we get together."
Ginny plopped down on the edge of the chaise. She was pretty. The setting sun picked up some highlights in her hair, and gave her an angelic appearance.
She said, "I'm so disappointed in him. I thought we were ... I don't know."
I filled in the word, "Monogamous?"
She nodded.
"Monogamy is only one model for a relationship. There are many others, some you'll meet tonight, and there are still many others. I was where you are right now until about fifteen months ago. Amber and I both underwent a bit of catharsis about our relationship then, deciding to open it up."
Ginny said in an even tone, "So now you fuck other people."
I nodded, "We have a set of friends we didn't have before who we can share anything with, including physical affection. There's a tinge of romance in what we do, as well as lust. We can help satisfy some fantasies and dreams, but not all. We consider ourselves normal, I might add."
Out of the blue, she said, "Amber seemed nice. I had to laugh at the look on Ted's face when she kissed him. I thought he'd die. He knows he's walking on thin ice." She actually laughed.
I had to laugh and explain, "Amber has a devilish streak. She knew she'd freak him out by kissing him in front of you. I apologize for her behavior." After a moment I added, "Amber would be happy to talk to you -- or any of the women. We aren't trying to sell you on this lifestyle; it's not for everyone. It does remove a whole set of temptations and substitutes something manageable in their place."
"I hadn't thought about that." She made a huge sigh. "I knew Ted would have an affair. He was a 'player' before we got married a year ago. He had a whole string of women after him. I knew he fucked all of them right up to when we got engaged. I guess I was sort of idealistic in ever thinking he'd stop. He has to try to get his cock in some new pussy once in a while."
I teased, "And what about you?"
"I had boyfriends that I slept with, but I wasn't a slut the way Ted was ... is."
"So, on the occasion of the giving of a ring, you both decided to change the spots on the leopards." I hesitated, "Drawing a line in the sand works for a lot of people, but not for all. We're human. We lapse back into the way we were, or we morph into something we never thought we'd be. I never thought I'd be a swinger, and I'm certain Amber feels this way too. Just one day we were monogamous, and the next day we had another couple we like to swap with, and another day after that another couple joined in, and it expanded from there to what you see in the living room."
Ginny looked into the room. Most of the people were there now, drinking, munching on hors d'oeuvres, and talking with friends. The buzz of cheerful conversations carried to us. A genuine laugh often filtered through the door. This was a group of people happy to be together.
Ginny looked up at me, "I do want to participate ... and not out of anger. I'm mad at Ted, but I'll get over it. I had expectations, but I should have known better. It's my own fault for creating unrealistic expectations for myself. It won't be out of spite that I have sex with anyone. The idea of this group is a turn on. I always wanted to do something like this earlier in my life, but I held back. I don't want to hold back now. Ted might not know how much the idea of group sex like this gets to me in a positive way."
After a pause, Ginny said, "I would like to talk to Amber, but it doesn't have to be tonight. My question really is how kinky I'm feeling. I was raised to be a 'good' girl, and yet I'm feeling like I want to breakout of my shell. The idea of sex with others is high on my list."
I chuckled, "Don't be too hard on yourself. 'Kinky' is a judgment call as to what is and what isn't. Be a normal, horny female who likes to fuck. Look in the living room; there are about a dozen of them in there right now -- including one I don't recognize." I frowned and tried to figure out who the young woman was.