The half marathon went really well. We all finished better than we thought we would and were exhausted. Mom and Barb met a couple of ladies who were running at the same pace so they just formed a small group and talked away the miles. I kept focusing on people ahead of me and tried to catch them. I had my Ipod playing up-beat music and despite not getting a complete eight hours sleep I actually beat my predicted time by ten minutes.
The next few weeks after the race weren't the best in my life. Michael and I had more disagreements that seemed to keep getting bigger and bigger. Of course it involved the bedroom and our lack of mutual satisfaction. Finally, after two months of frustration I decided to visit Barb and get some more advice. Michael's attempts at satisfying me were lackluster to say the least. I did everything I could think of to make him like my pussy. I douched, I washed, I wore sexy panties, I trimmed, I thought about a wax which would be my last attempt at coaxing him to like going down there.
I called Barb and asked if I could come over for a serious talk. Naturally, she said yes she had a business dinner on Friday night and that I could join her and talk Saturday. I needed to be over about seven o'clock because the dinner was at eight. She was going on a two week trip to China on Monday to finalize a couple of contracts. I jumped at the chance for a fine dining experience and to rub elbows with the rich and famous. Michael and his buddies were off to some sports bar to watch pay per view something so I was free to do what I wanted.
Mom dropped me off on her way to do rounds at the hospital, she was a bit jealous that she couldn't go also. Barb had asked her first so I didn't feel guilty about taking her place. I dressed to impress, my sexiest heels, a form fitting dress which showed off my runner's butt and toned legs. I had a bit more make-up on than I normally wear. I felt good and thought I looked good too. I packed a change of clothes since I was going to spend the night and didn't feel like getting back into my outfit just to ride home.
I called Barb to let her know I was almost there, she met me down in the entry to her building in her terry bath robe and slippers. I was glad mom wasn't there because Barb's jaw dropped when she saw me.
"I like it kitten. It's very nice to see you all dolled up." Her eyes gazed at me from head to toe and back again, she definitely liked what she saw.
I actually wasn't that bad to look at. I had played high school soccer and ran track. I kept fit running and playing sports through college on the intercollegiate level. Not good enough for a scholarship but good enough to be on the teams. Even now as a full time teacher I ran before school and on weekends.
With an apologetic voice I stood there a bit embarrassed, "Well, I felt like dressing up. I didn't want your clients to think I was a bum."
"I don't think that they will with you looking like that, sweetie. I think they will be very impressed and maybe a bit jealous of you." She smiled as we entered the elevator.
My mom and I have never had any serious discussions about life, being a woman, sex or anything else. You would think a doctor would have done those things but she, like my dad seemed to work more than they should. I was left discovering life's little quirks on my own or through Barb.
"I hope we can talk after dinner or in the morning. I hate burdening you but I just can't talk to mom, it's easier talking to you. I feel more comfortable since we have our "secret." I made little aerial quotes.
Barb nodded and smiled, "I know sweetie. Your mom means well and she loves you but she's not the greatest at dealing with you being so grown up. Little children are her specialty, you know that."
I agreed as we continued the elevator ride in silence. I was looking forward to this dinner as a chance to see how the other half lived. I wasn't so thrilled about the talk we were going to have and maybe the results of it. The elevator door opened and we made the short trip to her front door.
Grinning like a Cheshire cat she opened the door, "Welcome to my den, said the spider to the fly."
I laughed, a bit puzzled why she would say that, "You are so silly, I'm a kitten, remember?"
"Oh, yes. I do recall that. A very sexy kitten at the moment."
She held the door open and let me walk past her. Southeast Portland was lit up and looking very pretty through the window wall. I blinked a couple of times to be sure I was seeing what I thought I was seeing. There, profiled against the large picture windows was the outline of a woman. The light in the room seemed to highlight her against the back drop of Portland. It was a very lovely sight. I hesitated a bit then slowly walked in to greet her. As she came towards us the lights illuminated her completely. She seemed older than me but younger than Barb, Asian with jet black hair done up in a bun with a pair of chopsticks to hold it together. As tall as me wearing one of those Chinese flower print dresses with the side split up to her hip. Her face was lightly made up, her eyes highlighted to match the pink pastel color at the shoulders of her dress, the rest being a soft flower print. It hugged her body almost as if it were painted on. She smiled and out stretched her arms as Barb closed the door. I stood there in awe for a brief moment then she spoke and I came back to earth.
"Barbara! So this is your friend's daughter! Oh my, you are a very stunning young woman." Her eyes studied me for longer than they probably should have as Barb joined me in the entryway.
"Ping, this is my best friend's daughter, Katherine. Katherine, this is Ping Liu the client we're dining with this evening. The rest of the group decided to dine elsewhere so it's just the three of us."
I managed a polite "Hello" reaching out with my hand to shake hers. She took mine in both of hers, bowing and smiling as she did. "It is very nice to meet you Katherine. You are more beautiful than your pictures my friend Barbara has. It is a pleasure to meet you."
I felt flush, her hands were so soft and warm, "Oh thank you. You are too kind. You can call me Kat if you like."
There was a moment of awkward silence then Barb spoke, "Let me finish getting dressed. I think the town car should be here soon and we can head out. You two can get acquainted in the meantime I won't be very long."
Barb headed off to her bedroom leaving me standing there with the most beautiful Asian woman I'd ever seen. We stood in silence for a few awkward seconds and then she began asking me all sorts of questions. I managed to answer them all without embarrassing myself. I told her what I do for a living, I had a boyfriend, I had never been out of the United States to which she replied that I must visit China and be her guest along with Barb. I blushed with all the attention I was getting and hardly had any time to ask about her when Barb walked back in. She had been about ninety percent dressed when she walked down in her robe to get me. She looked stunning, her dress was black, with a plunging neckline which emphasized her magnificent breasts. It was cut just above her knees to show off her toned and tanned legs. Her shoes were black Jimmy Choo Taytum 130s which I'd help put away and drooled over when we helped her move in. Even in my best outfit I suddenly felt under dressed.
