This is my third Faunus Fantasies, LLC story. Although there is no need to read the other stories first, some parts of this story might be more fun if you have.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting! I really appreciate it.
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Open House
My housewarming party had just entered its second hour. Things were going well. I was celebrating getting a decent place to live, finally, and my one year anniversary with Faunus Fantasies, which was the end of my evaluation period. Popping open a beer, I saw Melanie Stafford rush through the front door, followed by Claire Stephens.
They were a study in contrasts. Claire was calm and composed as usual while Mel's cute, heart-shaped face reflected sheer terror. Claire had on a stylish black dress that stopped just below the knee with a touch of lace on the sleeves and around her neck. It complemented her jet-black hair. Mel wore a bright yellow top with tight jeans that showed off her great legs. Mel made a beeline to the bar, practically running, her dark, curly locks flowing behind her. Claire, cool and composed, seemed to glide through the crowd, impeccable as usual in her reverse bob haircut, stopping here and there to say hi and chat.
I poured two glasses of champagne and handed one to Mel.
"Hey you," I said. "You look like you just saw a ghost. What's up?"
She grabbed the glass without a word and downed it in two long swallows.
"Hi Mike," she said, giving me a quick hug. "Refill please? Claire drove me here and I'm a nervous wreck."
So that was it.
"You rode with Claire?" I asked, shaking my head as I refreshed her drink. "Big mistake."
"Tell me about it," she said. "She's crazy!"
Claire took her glass and gave me a hug, pressing her luscious breasts against me through her dress. My cock twitched.
"I'm an
enthusiastic
driver," she said.
"Enthusiastic? You're a menace! I thought I was going to die!"
"Mike," Claire said, "have I ever caused an automobile accident?"
I shook my head.
"Not that I'm aware of."
She shrugged.
"See? You were perfectly safe. Do you think I'd risk hurting you? I just really, really enjoy driving. It's not my fault everyone else is so slow."
Mel gasped for words. After taking another drink, she said, "You turn into a psycho when you get behind the wheel. I've never seen anything like it."
As Claire opened her mouth to reply, Chad Marten stepped up, shaved black head shining. His black turtleneck and black jeans looked good on him. We shook hands and hugged, patting each other's backs.
"Hey Mike," he said. "Good to see you, Claire."
Claire smiled and gave Chad a hug.
"Hi Chad. I'm happy you're here."
"Wouldn't miss it," he said, "especially when I found out you were going to make it. How you doing, Mike?"
"I'm good," I said. "Glad you could swing by, sir."
Extending his hand to Mel, he introduced himself. On hearing her name, he said, "That's right. I remember seeing your picture at Faunus. Weren't you a client?"
"Good memory," Mel said, a little color rising in her face. "Yeah, I had a session with Claire and Mike a while back and we all just really hit it off. We've stayed in touch ever since."
"Good to hear," Chad said with a grin. "Glad to meet you."
He pulled me aside while Mel and Claire continued discussing the latter's driving skills -- or lack thereof. He pointed a thumb back at the two women.
"Anything going on with you and them?" he asked.
I grinned.
"Wouldn't you like to know?"
"Know, hell," he said with a laugh. "Dude, I want in!"
"Like I can tell
either
of them what to do. You know Claire. She likes you a lot, so she'd probably be up for it. As for Mel, I don't know. Maybe someday. This is all new to her. We have to take it slow. Couple of weeks ago, Claire and I were telling her about the orgy last fall at the Thompson estate. Mel's eyes were as big as saucers."
Chad laughed.
"That was quite a blowout, wasn't it?"
"Yeah, Eddie made out like a bandit on that one. I can't imagine what it cost to hire most of Faunus for the night. Anyway, you could tell Mel was turned on and weirded out at the same time. We'll see how it goes."
"I hear you," he said. "Civilians. What can you do? Anyway, just wanted to touch base for a minute."
"Great to see you. Glad you could come."
"Same here, man. Thanks for the invite."
Eddie Tor, owner of Faunus Fantasies, LLC, burst in the door dressed in his usual popped-collar polo, cargo shorts, and sandals with black socks. He was greeted with a burst of applause from the crowd.
I handed him a can of his favorite light beer -- some lemon-flavored stuff with a skunky aftertaste. I bought it on the off-chance he would make an appearance.
"Thanks, Mike," he said, taking a swig. "Ahhh. Nice spread you got here. Real classy."
"Appreciate it," I said. "Glad you could make it."
His phone rang. Eddie's ringtone was a recording of an old-school telephone bell.
"Sorry, gotta take this," he said, glancing at the screen. "Hi honey. Yeah, I'll be home in a few. No, just dropping by Mike's open house. You remember Mike, right? Of course. No, no, just for a minute. One beer, that's all. Okay, love ya."
He put away his phone and took another drink.
"Wish I could stay longer, but my old lady'll kill me if I'm out too late."
"Hey, Eddie, that's all right. I'm just happy you showed up. Thanks."
"You kids have fun," he said, leaving his half-empty can on the bar as he turned toward the door. "Catch you later."
Once he was gone, Mel came up behind me and took my arm.
"That guy gives me the creeps," she said. "Especially after what Claire told me about him."
"Rightfully so," I said, nodding. "But his checks don't bounce and he's amenable to reason most of the time. Better than a lot of bosses I've had."