(The following story is a work of fiction and as is the nature of fiction it's not realistic or responsible or any other R-words that keep the real world rolling round and round. I guess that's why they call them sexual fantasies. I hope you can keep it real and also enjoy the story. Inspired by a particularly detailed dream ...)
How Cara Learned to Stop Worrying β Pt. 1 β A bored 30-something meets a seductive stranger.
I could call this story the great romance of my life or the history of an unexpected connection that changed everything. Perhaps I could sub-title the tale, "How Cara learned to stop worrying and love..." Or I could be frank and say it like it is -- let me tell you about the hottest fuck I've ever had.
For starters, you should know that I have a tendency to be really boring. I spent my entire life up to the night of October 9, 2009 avoiding conflict and making other people happy. My childhood was unmarred by any great strife β I had two parents who tolerated each other, one amiable little brother, and a small circle of friends. I never broke a bone and endured only mild bullying because I never took physical or social risks. I was a straight A student not so much because I was thrilled by the subjects but because the thought of not getting As was unpleasant. This pattern of thought and behavior continued into university when I elected to major in accounting, because it was sensible and I'd be guaranteed a job straight out of school. My parents were pleased. I was bored.
My single act of "rebellion" β drunken, careless sex with my boyfriend on graduation night -- resulted in my son, Evan. I told myself to reap what I sowed, broke up with the boyfriend, and went back to the straight and narrow as soon as my baby was born. Desperate to make up for time lost during my pregnancy and maternity leave, and desperate to make up for what I perceived as a loss of my practical, dependable reputation, I plunked Evan into daycare and plunged headfirst into my career and adulthood. Not much changed for the next 14 years. I relied on my child to motivate me through life and relished seeing the world through his eyes. Yes, I had a small handful of boring boyfriends (all fellow accountants, all nice enough but distressingly one-dimensional in their quest to achieve the coveted title of PARTNER -- I was so bored at this point that the thought of labeling myself PARTNER'S WIFE reduced me to tears and always ended in a "It's not you, it's me conversation"). The concept of passion continued to elude me, so I decided to forget about myself as much as possible and focus on Evan. I did my best to keep him from inheriting my ennui by taking as many overseas excursions as I could cram into my work schedule.
I seemed to be doing well in that area, although I have to give Evan lots of credit for his natural talent. I was shocking myself this particular fall evening by attending my son's first lead role in a school play; shocked because this was certainly not something a young Cara would ever consider for an extracurricular activity β a spotlight on me? No way! After years of missing 75% of his class productions and performances as a tree, the letter U, or pilgrim #3 due to some "urgent" deadline at work, I settled into my auditorium seat to watch my son act with mixed feelings of pride and guilt. I had missed so much but I was able to be here for him tonight. True, I had to go back to the office after the show was over -- those deliverables wouldn't deliver themselves -- and Evan made it clear he was going out with a group of friends straight after the show and wouldn't need my embarrassing happy mother tears raining on his shoulders to crown his achievement. But still. I was here and I intended to be here a lot more. Evan's father, Reed, had moved to another state for a job opportunity and wouldn't be able to take up his usual role as Evan's cheering squad. I always tried to show Evan how much I loved him by providing for him behind the scenes, but in Reed's absence it was my turn to step it up and show my support for our sensitive, artistic son. I was
here
.
I flipped through the program for
Our Town
, noting the line "Evan Arkady as George Gibbs" with a small smile. As soon as I saw "Hana Nakamura as Emily Webb" I looked around for the one mom friend I had known since Evan was in kindergarten. I didn't know Sachi Nakamura very well -- we were friendly acquaintances that chatted at school open houses, and the most defining thing I knew about her was that she was a single mom, like me -- but I knew Evan was pretty good friends with Hana and that Sachi was probably bubbling over with pride at her daughter landing the lead female role. I didn't see her, but a minute or two before the lights dimmed the most exquisite male I've ever seen in the flesh walked through the open auditorium doors and headed straight for me! (I was seated near the door for a quick exit after the kids took their final bows and it was nearly a full house -- one of the last open seats was the one next to mine. Lucky me.)
As he took his seat and nodded a quick "hello" my way without really seeing me, I nearly did a double take. Not only because he was strikingly attractive, but because I realized he was Sachi -- or what Sachi would look like if she was a man. He noticed me noticing him and offered his hand, eye contact, and a deep, warm voice.
"I can't believe the traffic out there! Hi, I'm Keiji Nakamura."
At first I couldn't speak. I think I was staring too hard. You guys, this guy. Was so hot. I know I'm supposed to show you and not just tell you, but take my word for it up front, okay? I took his hand and started as I felt an electric sensation go up my arm at the contact. I dropped his hand like a hot potato.
"Uh," I replied, trying to recover my senses. "Hi! Y-yes, you just made it in time. Are...are you Hana's dad?"
He smiled, revealing even, white teeth. "No, no. Just Uncle Keiji. My sister's got a bad cough but hopes she can make it to tomorrow's show. She was spitting nails about not being here for Hana, so I'm filling in. I don't know if I'll be able to clap as loud as she would, though."
"Oh," I said, gazing at his mouth. I was on my conversational A-game, that's for sure. Embarrassed at being so flustered by him, I looked down at my program and tried to appear engrossed.
"So, do you know Sachi?" he continued. "My sister?" I wished he would stop looking at me so I could think. I managed to speak again, somehow.
"Oh! Yes. I do. I'm sorry, brain fart. I'm, uh, Cara Brennan, my son is Evan Arkady. He and Hana, um, go way back to kindergarten; um, I've known Sachi since then. Nice to meet you." I tried to sound chipper, but my voice trembled and I was talking too fast between pauses to "um."
Brain fart? What in the hell is wrong with me?
"Nice to meet you, too," he said, smiling again. Did I detect a hint of amusement in his voice? Oh god. Well, of course a person that looked like him was probably used to having this effect on dorks like me. "I've met Evan several times--" he began as the lights went down. Saved by the AV club kid. Phew! Keiji sat back in his chair and directed his eyes forward. I tried to do the same as the Stage Manager began to introduce us to the town of Grover's Corners.
Ugh. After my thirty second conversation with Keiji Nakamura, I was definitely too warm. I was wearing a black leather blazer over a form-fitting, grey stretch cotton dress with three-quarter sleeves and a hem just above the tops of my knees. Tall black leather boots completed the look (with a sensibly low heel, of course.) To avoid sweating on my work dress, I decided to take off the blazer. It was just the littlest bit too tight and I had to wiggle and turn a bit to get it off in my seat without elbowing the lady to my left. As I turned toward him I saw Keiji's attention go from the stage to my breasts. No way, I'm only a B cup! Nothing to write home about, and the neckline of the dress wasn't revealing at all. I guess they were straining a bit at the fabric of the dress as I struggled with the jacket, though.