All - this story took a turn I didn't quite expect as I was writing it. Please let me know in feedback or comments where you'd like to see it go. I appreciate all constructive comments and suggestions.
Hope you all enjoy Chapter 2!
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It felt like Wednesday took a while to arrive. We both worked, and Cece got to my house about 530. She gave me a big smile, and went upstairs to shower and change. We'd been together long enough at this point that we kept stuff at both houses - I'd cleared out a nightstand and closet space for her, and she'd done the same. So it was easy for her to shower, change, and for us to eat - I grilled steak while she showered.
And as we were eating, we talked about our coming meeting with... come to think of it, we didn't even know her name. The idea was that we'd meet for a drink at the hotel bar and then, if everyone felt comfortable, move upstairs to a room where the woman would watch Cece and I fuck madly. We both hoped it would work.
"So... what 'rules' do you want to have in place?" I started.
Cece drank some water. "Y'know, I don't know that I like having 'rules.' I'd like to just let it play out. Do you mean if she changes her mind and wants to join?"
I nodded. "Exactly. I don't think we need any guidelines if she just watches."
Cece nodded. "Yep, I think that's right. Well, I'd say let's just go with the flow. If it turns out to be a free-for-all threesome, let's just run with it. If you get uncomfortable with anything let me know. And vice-versa."
"That sounds reasonable enough. Just worth figuring out ahead of time."
She nodded, and then chuckled. "You know who would be green with envy?"
I thought for a second. "Mags?"
She nodded. "She'd be pissed if anything happens and she wasn't invited."
"Co-worker. And mentor. That could get dicey very quickly."
Cece nodded. "Oh, I know. She's really happy for us. But she's still a little jealous."
"Well, hope she meets someone nice." And I meant it - I'd gotten to know her a little bit from the various social events we'd been to for Cece's work. She was a very attractive woman and a nice person to boot. And if I'd met her I'd certainly have asked her out. But the universe works in strange ways, and had apparently decided to put Cece and me together.
"Yeah, me too," Cece said. "So - this is a little out of left field, but if there's a function that I can't go to because I'm working, would you go with her?"
I looked at her a little sideways. "Is this a trick question?"
She laughed and shook her head. "No, not at all. Not like I could get jealous, right, if I'm the one suggesting it."
"Well, pardon the clichΓ©, but if it'd make you happy, then sure."
I hadn't realized that Cece had tensed up a little bit asking, and now relaxed.
"You would? Thank you - it would make me happy - she's had a rough year."
I dimly saw the falling log. "You've got something in mind, don't you?"
She grinned. "Well, maybe. I'm trying to foist off my shift that night, but nobody is biting yet. I haven't mentioned it to her, either - if you'd said 'hell no' or similar that'd be it."
"OK, this is really going to be clichΓ©, but I love you too much to do anything dumb."
She laughed again and kissed me. "I know. And I feel the same. If you change your mind just let me know."
And so we finished our discussion and dinner, brushed our teeth, changed into our 'going out' clothes, and headed out. It was kind of funny - Cece's going out outfits had gotten more and more revealing the longer we'd been together. So tonight she was wearing a snug and moderately low cut top that hinted at her cleavage and gave anyone who looked a good idea that her boobs would be quite spectacular - as indeed they are. And a pair of tight jeans with no panties, although she'd brought a pair with her.
"Well, if it goes well, I'd rather be leaking into a pair of panties than my jeans," had been her explanation, which made perfect sense.
So we got to the bar a little early, and before long a woman walked in who looked a lot like the pictures she'd sent - even if we hadn't traded face pictures. Cece nudged me - "That's her" - and waved. The woman saw, smiled, and walked over as we stood to greet her.
"Hi! I'm Cece. This is Bob. Nice to meet you!"
The woman chuckled. "We never did names, did we? I'm Dawn. Nice to meet you!"
We sat down and chatted, ordering a set of drinks and an appetizer when the waitress came over. We sipped our drinks and nibbled, and Dawn finally broke the ice.
"You two make a beautiful couple. How'd you decide to put your ad up?"
"Thanks! We've been... exploring and being watched was something that turns both of us on," Cece said. "So when I asked how do you meet someone, Bob said post an ad. And rather than wait, I did it right then. How about you?"
Dawn laughed a soft laugh. "Hmmmm... Well, walked in on my college roommate one time, and instead of running I stayed and watched. Don't know why - just thought if fascinating. And wow did I get turned on. And that's just stayed with me. Husband is kind of losing interest, and I'm 39 - in my prime."
Cece again. "Have you tried taking a lover?"
Dawn laughed her soft laugh. "Oh, I've gone out with a couple people, but the men who are married usually freak out and the single ones usually meet someone single. Fun while it lasts!"
"Have you had a chance to watch anyone recently?" I asked, and felt Cece give me an encouraging squeeze on my leg.
Dawn shook her head. "I was supposed to meet another couple a few weeks ago but they broke off before we met. And before that, I met one couple but they decided it would be weird. And in between I've gone out with other guys, hoping my husband's interest would come back."
Cece jumped in softly. "Has he been to a doctor to check for anything that might... slow him down?"
Dawn shook her head slightly. "Oh, no - he doesn't think anything is wrong at all, even when we've talked about it."
"Yikes." This from me. "Sorry to hear!"
We ordered another round, and Dawn leaned in. "So what made you guys want to be watched? And to write back to me? I was surprised - usually it's like a black hole."
I started. "We had a let's say 'interesting' beginning, and we've kind of rolled with everything. And we've started to experiment - we've both done some - and being watched was something we both like. So - ad went up, and you were one of the very few real people to answer."
We were surprisingly through most of our second drink, and Cece took the lead. "What do we think about moving this party upstairs?"
Dawn nodded, her eyes shining. "Let's go for it... "
I paid the check, and the three of us went upstairs to our room. Cece and I had figured getting a room ahead of time would be worth it - at worst, we'd spend the night there and fuck madly. One less thing to worry about if it worked.