I don't know how it happened, but Cynthia became my closest friend and confidant after Michael passed. She always had the right thing to say whenever I had a problem I couldn't resolve via Jillian and her legal wizardry. She was the voice of reason when making decisions regarding things I wanted to do or buy.
I had thought about a trip to Europe, taking my time and mourning over there. Cynthia thought it would be better to be close to home, get things in order, then maybe take a trip. As it turned out, I didn't need a trip. As time passed, I grew accustomed to being single and living my life alone, at least temporarily.
I met her kids and her husband at the memorial service. It wasn't the best place to meet someone, but Her husband Eric was amiable, offering to help with any moving or work the house needed before selling it. He's a contractor and does very well. He's also the person who suggested the interior decorator who did my Townhouse. Cynthia's kids were adorable and polite and looked like younger versions of their parents. Active like their mom and on the honor roll at school. Cynthia had the perfect family and life. With one exception, she was bisexual, although her husband was aware and was okay with it. She was lacking that 'girl' time with a steady lover.
That's where I slowly fit into her life. I'm not complaining, but a friend who is a lover makes for a perfect combination. Someday I hope to find that again; in the meantime, I'm slowly enjoying my current situation.
The first time Cynthia and I made love was a few weeks after my night with Marina and Janice. Cynthia didn't seduce me; it was mutual and spontaneous, which added to the experience.
Eric had taken the kids camping for a week. His parents were on a road trip to Alaska when they called and suggested they meet up along the coast on the Olympic peninsula. Cynthia had sprained her ankle, and the thought of hiking with them all while pleasant wasn't the best idea to get back to normal.
So, Cynthia was home alone when she called to see if I wouldn't mind stopping by. She hadn't had adult company all week and wanted to sit and gab for a bit. She also had ideas about new workouts for me and an improved nutrition plan.
I told her it would be just after lunch because I had errands all morning. She mentioned she'd be in the backyard getting some sun, so I should walk in. I laughed, telling her I wasn't so sure about that. She replied to text her when I got there, and she'd meet me at the front door.
When I arrived, I texted as planned. I heard the front door unlock and another text to meet Cynthia in the backyard. I smiled, shaking my head, then entered the house. I listened to the door lock behind me as I headed out to the yard. When I got there, Cynthia lounged in her bikini, her abs visible as she smiled--wearing a green bikini that showed off her ample cleavage, a smoothie resting on a side table next to her. She got up, arms wide, to hug me.
When we hugged, she asked, "How are you doing, Kath? Something to drink? I should have told you to bring a suit to tan together while we chat."
I replied, enjoying her body against mine, "I'm good, thanks. Water is fine. I just had lunch."
I followed her into the kitchen, admiring her ass jiggle as we walked. I'd seen Cynthia completely nude in the sauna, but something about that suit on her made me tingle. She fixed a glass of ice water for me and then insisted I put my purse down and have a seat at the kitchen table. We started talking about my workouts and nutrition as I sipped. My eyes wandered to her breasts and those lovely abs now and then. She complimented me on sticking to the plan, she knew it was tough, and I'd done a great job. She asked me if I'd consider competing at some point. It would take more work. However, she'd love to help me if that was a possible goal of mine. I smiled, thanking her and declining the invitation.
Cynthia slowly changed the subject to more personal things, like how I was feeling, whether I was talking to anyone about my situation, or if I had started seeing anyone. When she asked if I was seeing anyone, I turned crimson.
Her eyes lit up as she asked me who. I didn't want to tell her and being the nice person she is, she didn't pry.
We returned to the competition topic. That's when Cynthia began the seduction by buttering me up.
She looked at me, gesturing with a finger, "Stand up."
"Huh?"
Once more, "Stand up. Let me look at you."
I stood, wondering what she was up to.
Twirling her finger, "Turn."
I gave her a quizzical look but turned.
"Flex for me."
"Cynthia!"
"Come on, flex."
I flexed my biceps as I blushed.
"Here, no, like this."
Cynthia rose and began flexing for me. I stood staring as she teased me showing off her muscles. Cynthia isn't overly fit; just looking at her. But, when she was flexing, there was definite muscle tone, and I was tingling.
She stopped, "Take off your top and show me."
I replied, "What? Here in the kitchen? Why? You've seen me before."
She smiled, "I've never seen you flex. I think you could do very well in your age group in competitions. You seem to love working out and are at the gym more than ever. Show me."
I sighed, "I'm at the gym to get my mind off other things, not to show off."
Her smile disappeared, and her voice became stern, "Show me."
Another deep sigh, "Fine."
I removed my top, setting it on the back of the chair. I started making muscles, not knowing what I was doing. Cynthia stood, watching me try to flex. I did the best I could, not knowing what I was doing. I remembered how Hans and Franz did it on Saturday Night Live, so I did the thing where they ball their fists and bend forward. That made Cynthia laugh.
"No, sweetie, only men do that. Let me show you. Here. Let's go to my room, and I'll put on the heels I used to wear when I competed."
She took my hand and then led me to her bedroom, my top still on the kitchen table. Her bedroom was typical, with a king-sized bed, dressers, and nightstands, but she had one huge walk-in closet. I think that closet was the size of my guest room. Eric had one wall for clothes and shoes, while Cynthia's wardrobe took up the other two walls. I thought I had a ton of shoes, but Cyn's collection put mine to shame. She had heels, running shoes, boots, you name it, and not just one pair or style. The girl was addicted, not that it was a bad thing.