The blue convertible roared as it climbed the canyon into Park City. Allie and Dylan needed this getaway badly. Between four kids, work, church, and school activities they were looking forward to their weekend away from all their worries. The trip up to the mountain resort had become an annual ritual for them--provided they could actually find the babysitters to help.
Luckily, Allie had a large family with lots of nieces and nephews that could jump in. Neither of their parents were in a position to do it, so the task of taking care of four kids for a weekend often proved daunting. They'd left mid-afternoon with the expectation that Allie's nephew and his wife would be able to be there around 6 or 7 PM to help put the kids to bed.
"I hope the kids are all right until Ben and Maddie get there..." Allie mused.
"I'm sure they'll be fine. Our kids babysit for each other when we go out on the weekends." said Dylan.
"I know but this is different. We're going to be out of town and I don't want them to be alone at night. They're still a little young for that," said Allie.
"They'll make it! I have faith in them," Dylan looked over and stared at his beautiful wife. Allie was approaching forty, but she looked like she was really at least ten years younger. With an inviting smile, dark brown hair, big hazel eyes, and an athletic body that 20 year olds would envy, she was absolutely stunning. She looked like a Disney princess crossed with an Olympian that had somehow stepped out of the screen and into real life. It was something so many people had commented on that she actually spent a summer playing a princess at Disney World.
"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" Allie asked, blushing a bit.
"Oh, I was just thinking how lucky I am to have you." Dylan said with a smirk. Allie smiled and snuggled up to him in the car as they drove on, exhausted with all the trip prep but elated at the chance to finally get away.
They arrived at their hotel and got their keys from the front desk. Their eyes lit up as they noticed the beautiful suite and large king-sized bed in the master bedroom. "Wow, it's been a while since we've had a king-sized bed all to ourselves." Allie said, her face lighting up. Dylan laughed and gave her a mischievous look at her in the bedside mirror.
"I know what you're thinking, Mrs. Hansen"
Allie blushed. "Do you, now? And what exactly am I thinking, Mr. Hansen?"
Dylan pulled her in for a kiss. "You'll find out soon enough, baby." Allie laughed and slapped him playfully on his arm then gave herself into his kiss. It always took a ton of work to get ready for these trips, and they'd been so busy that it had been way too long since they'd been able to make love. Allie felt the familiar warmth begin to spread all over her as her husband wrapped his arms around her and pulled her in. They melted together when suddenly they jumped at a sudden vibratioA:
BZZZZZZZZZZZ!!
Allie looked down at her phone. "Oh no..." she groaned.
"What?" said Dylan as he tried to read the text.
"Ben had an issue come up with work and they won't be able to make it up to our house until tomorrow morning."
"Dang... is there anyone else that can stay with the kids tonight on short notice?" Dylan asked.
"I don't think so," she said dejectedly.
"We're cursed aren't we," Dylan asked, managing a half-smile through the palpable disappointment.
"Yeah I think we might be." Allie replied. Both of them sat in silence for a moment, trying to run through their dismal-looking options.
"Listen, let's just give you a night off! I can head back and take care of the kids, then leave early tomorrow AM once they're up. We still have a few days up here and while I'm dying to get my hands on you, we'll still have lots of time to ourselves the rest of the weekend!" Dylan offered. He knew he'd have to get going pretty soon to make it back before the kids began to get worried.
Allie looked displeased, but she realized her husband was probably right. That was likely the best option they had. "I feel bad ditching you though..."
"Not at all! You take care of the kids every other night. You so deserve a night to yourself. Go get some dinner, hit up the sauna, then relax back here..."
Dylan cleared his throat a bit, then added, "And I hate to see such a nice room go to waste. If you meet some handsome guy maybe you can invite him back to keep you company..." Dylan said with mischief in his eyes.
"Oh here we go again... the old "hall pass" you're always trying to get me to use," Allie rolled her eyes at him. "You know I'd kill you if you ever even thought about being with another woman, right?"
"Yes of course! But where I'm obsessed with the one I have, it makes it pretty easy to stay on the "strait and narrow"' Dylan quipped.
"You know I'd never cheat on you, right?" Allie said.
"It's not cheating if I give you permission. Listen, I love when people take my car for a test drive and are jealous of how much fun it is to drive. Is it so bad that I want them to feel the same about my wife? You're a total smoke show and I just want you to see yourself as the total babe you are."
"So now I'm your car? To be loaned out and test driven?" Allie teased.
"Listen," Dylan said, trying to dig himself out of what seemed to be getting a deeper hole, "we were each other's "first and only." But I know that you enjoyed manly attention when you were single. I just think it would be nice if you realized that you still had "it." You are such an incredibly sexy woman and I just would love to see you recognize it. Fifteen years is a long time to be devoted to one person. I think you more than deserve a chance to sample what else might be out there."
"Well dream on buddy, because I don't see any guy trying to take me back here to use any hall passes," Allie said.
Dylan looked down, smiling devilishly and quipped, "I'm serious here. I know we've talked about it, and no pressure, but I'd really like you to have fun tonight. If the opportunity presents itself, I give you permission to see where it leads."
Allie stared at him intently. She wrapped her arms around his neck, looked up at him and said "You're insane," and kissed him one more time before he left to drive home for the night.
*****
Allie looked in the mirror as she stepped out of the warm shower.
My husband is insane
, she thought as she remembered their conversation. She had to admit, however, that the idea of a hall pass was intriguing. She knew her husband though, and there was no way when push came to shove he'd actually let her go through with it. He was all talk.
Looking in the mirror, and being honest with herself, she did still have it. She did her best to exercise and stay in shape, and when she was younger she'd been a champion tumbler and cheerleader. Her legs and butt showed that she still had the ability to do some impressive backflips on the trampoline with her kids--as well as make her husband do some impressive backflips in bed. She had taken the time before her trip to get her hair cut and styled and had even gotten some eyelash extensions (that she hardly needed). The pink mani-pedi combo topped off the pre-trip prep and made her feel beautiful.
Allie looked through her outfits as she thought about what Dylan had said. There was no way that any guy was going to pick her up, and she was so in love with her husband anyway, that he'd have to be quite the hunk to even offer much of a temptation. But still, she did have to admit the thought of going out with a bit of a "single lady" vibe did have her a bit excited. Would anyone actually hit on her? After all, she was free tonight so why not live it up a little? She didn't need to go through with it, but the excitement that something
could
happen already had her feeling a bit tingly.
Maybe I can teach him a bit of a lesson
, she thought to herself.
It might not hurt to tease him a bit and maybe make him sweat. He should be careful tempting his wife like this,
she thought with a smile.
Deep inside she questioned whether she'd even be able to go through with something like that. Dylan had more than satisfied her their whole marriage, and it wasn't like she needed anyone else. She had eyes, of course, so at times she'd been able to appreciate a good looking guy--she especially had a soft spot for broad shoulders and blue eyes--but other than a fleeting, admiring glance, she'd never even thought about taking things further.
Ah why not? No one will probably hit on my anyway.
She tossed the usual conservative bra and underwear for something she'd packed to surprise her husband: a hot pink matching lace bra and panty set. The warm August night meant she had a lot of options, so she went with a cute gray tank top that showed off her perky boobs and athletic arms. She'd usually wear a sweater or something over the top, but why not live a little? Some trendy flared mom jeans and open toed shoes to show off her pedicure finished off the combo.
Not bad!
She thought as she eyed herself in the mirror with a matching chunky necklace and earring combo to finish off the ensemble. She snapped a pic on her phone and sent it to her husband.
A: What do you think about wearing this out?
She grinned with self-satisfaction knowing
exactly
how he'd react. He was too predictable.
D: DANG! You look HOT!
A: You better be careful what you wish for buddy. :)
She put her phone away and chuckled, pleased with herself.
Still got it,
she thought,
even if just with my husband.
***
Since Dylan had taken the car, her dinner options were relatively limited. There were a few restaurants within walking distance of her hotel, so she decided to hit up a local soup and salad place. She ordered her usual favorite protein bowl and settled in. Spending time with her husband was her favorite thing to do, but these quiet moments to herself were all too hard to come by and she enjoyed the time to just mindlessly surf her phone and enjoy an evening off.
Sitting there alone, together with their earlier conversation had made Allie reflect on how much fun it had been to be single. Just because she had saved herself for marriage didn't mean she didn't know how to have a good time. It had been nearly impossible to study in college because it always seemed that some guy or another at the library or in her class was always coming up with some excuse to hit on her. And Allie had been an
incredible
flirt. Her roommates always asked her how she did it and she just shrugged. Being a knockout helped, but she had an overwhelming charisma that men found irresistible. All she had to do was put out "the signal" as she called it, and like moths to a spotlight the men came flocking.
In fact, getting serious with Dylan and finally getting married had been really difficult. It took her quite a bit of time to finally come to terms with the fact that she should settle down with one guy. It had been so hard, in fact that a few months before they were engaged, she had been dating Dylan and another guy at the same time--a fact he never let her live down. She'd made out with the other guy the night before her and Dylan stayed up until 4 AM making out and watching a meteor shower. Being honest with herself, (and other than the worry that being caught would risk what she with Dylan) she absolutely reveled in how exciting and desired it had made her feel.
But that was then, nearly 15 years--and four kids--ago. She couldn't still do it could she? She was out of practice. And plus, who would be interested in a nearly 40 year-old mom of four when there are all kinds of 20 somethings around to pick up?
