The Sapphic Sisters of Pax - Bk 06
(aka Lesbian Lust and Murder at Veloton Fit, Part 1)
Copyright 2017, 2021 Lisa Summers
All characters depicted in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. All characters in this story are at least 18 years of age..
No man saw the greatest conspiracy in history coming.
This is a story from that hidden, global war.
Chapter 1
"Todd, do you think my bottom looks big?"
"Big enough for me, honey," Todd Putnam answered his wife Sarah diplomatically. It was conceivable that she might benefit from losing a pound or two, but he was both too evolved and too timid to say that.
"In other words, my ass is fat?" she replied, her tone actually sounding as though she would agree with that assertion. "I've been thinking about taking an exercise class," she added, as she tied her long, straight hair into a ponytail, the soft elastic scrunchie a bright blue against the light brown of her hair.
"Portland Parks and Rec is expanding their offerings, but there are some other options too," she said.
"You don't really need it, but if you think it would make you feel better, go for it," the 35 year old stockbroker said to his former college sweetheart, and wife of 10 years. She padded across their comfortable Pearl District apartment to the desktop computer.
"I was kind of interested in riding a bicycle, y'know?" she said.
"On the street?" he responded incredulously."I don't know about-"
"Oh god, no," Sarah laughed. "Have you seen the ads on TV about that indoor riding thing with a stationary bike, and an internet connected tablet, um, Veloton Fit, I think? You can actually experience riding with others, the same people if you want, and it's live and it's just like the real thing."
"Is that the one that shows the MILF getting up early and riding her stationary bike in that billion dollar house with the trillion dollar view, while the voice over guy says something like 'This is where you live. This is how you wake up. This is why you're here. This is your moment. This is Alexa...she's going to show you a miracle...You'll never be the same...This is your Veloton.'"
Sarah laughed. "You don't have to make him sound like a big dummy. But yeah, that's the one. There's something...I don't know...compelling about it. And I think I want to try it."
"It's okay with me, honey, but I think you're already perfect." He kissed her soft, smooth cheek.
"Thank you, Todd. But I think I could be better," she said. He shrugged.
"It's expensive, right?" he said, getting his answer from the downward shift of her blue eyes.
"It's an investment, Todd," she cajoled him. "An investment in me."
"Okay, your 32nd birthday is in three weeks-"
"Two weeks," she corrected him.
"Two weeks...so let's call that your birthday present. Deal?" She smiled and kissed him on his cheek this time.
"You're so sweet," she murmured. "I'll order it, and join, or whatever it is I'm supposed to do," she said breathlessly, turning back to her computer in their condo in the 1400 block of Irving Street. For the rest of that evening, Sarah investigated and researched the company as best she could from her computer.
Chapter 2
"Let's see, 'complaints' first," she thought, being practical minded. "If most people don't like it and it's just hype, I can avoid having to tell Todd why I spent a lot of money, then never used the thing...like his membership in 'Ultra-Fitness,' where he went two times and then never again...after buying a 'Lifetime Membership' on sale!" She snorted at the thought of what a lovable dope her husband was.
She typed in the name Veloton Fit plus 'complaints,' and let Google do its work. It came up with a surprisingly small number of responses, no more than 4 or 5 dozen, small for what appeared to be a national company. Digging into them, she was even more surprised:
"I had great hopes for the experience, as I looked forward to being involved with a large choice of settings, instructors and classes. To my disappointment, all of their classes were filled except for two, where I found myself in a group of other men, much like myself, and they didn't make much effort to create an interesting environment or have any coed classes for us. Still, when I asked for a refund, they credited my bank account within minutes and were very pleasant throughout the whole checkout procedure. Also, the free protein shakes they threw in were nice." - Bill, 37
"Well, there's a dissatisfied guy," Sarah said out loud. Since Todd was at work, she could indulge in talking to herself like a maniac.
"Just a fantastic group of people, the perfect place to better myself and find new friends. The women are the best at Veloton Fit, and I highly recommend it to every woman who's looking for a place to fit in. Nurturing and warm, it's just like being home again!" - Sylvia, 45
Sarah was pleased to read that. She had already made up her mind, and now was more interested in finding reasons to support her decision.
"Not for me, limited choices, boring routines, no chicks. At least they didn't give me a hard time when I demanded a refund." - Edward, 28
"'Chicks!'" she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "As far as I'm concerned, that jerk disliking it is a vote for the Veloton! I wonder why a 'sexy' jerk off like him couldn't find any women there, though..."
"Perfect, perfect, PERFECT! Ever since my divorce I wanted to find friends who could understand my POV, since I lost all of 'my' friends in the divorce. And the slimming shake they sent - free, can you believe it - I'm even going out with a group of the female members in my area for drinks next week, and NO MEN! Tee hee!" - Marie, 32
The comments continued like that, and Sarah began to notice that there actually weren't any particularly positive comments from men, and there were no negative ones from women. Still, the men seemed to have been treated well when they decided to leave, and the women were nearly ecstatic about Veloton Fit and were still members.
"Maybe they really want to just be a women-only workout group, but the law requires them to be open to everyone?" Sarah mused. "But it doesn't really matter to me, since I'm a woman and it's women who are happy with it."
She resolved to say nothing to Todd, unless he too decided to join. She wouldn't be comfortable if they bought two and he was exercising next to her.
"Of course, it would only last two days," she thought and then giggled.
She went back to checking out the website, carefully noting the pricing and fine print, all of which seemed pretty reasonable.