We never intended to fall in love, but the heart wants what the heart wants and so we did. When you work with someone closely over an extended length of time, it's only natural to get close, but we got too close. Funny thing is, Brenda worked remote, and lived two states away, but she had to come in 4 times a year for quarterly meetings and lets just say we hit it off pretty quickly. We continued on with a romantic and intimate relationship for a few years before the guilt finally built up enough that she ended the relationship. "I'm sorry Brian, but I can't do this anymore." I was crushed but also understood it was the best thing for both of us. Though we were deeply in love and would have done anything for one another, the one thing we both refused to do was end our current marriages.
We remained friends, best friends, and told each other EVERYTHING. Yeah we would talk about our sex lives, or lack there of. Conversations at times would include stories about our previous experiences with both our current spouses and also previous partners. Also sometimes we'd talk about our sexual fantasies and desires. As time went on, our conversations became more and more detailed in a sexual manner and once again we found ourselves occasionally having phone sex. Brenda and I still loved each other, still desired each other, and once again we were giving into desire via sexting and phone sex. I would typically initiate the sexual conversations asking questions about her experiences and what fantasies she still has. The sexual themed questions became more and more common. One question that would end up being a common talking point would also lead to something that would make or break our relationship sometime down the road.
"Okay Brenda, another for you."
I could practically hear Brenda rolling her eyes. "Okay Brian, what is your question this time?" She laughs.
"If we ever did end up together, and I gave you a hall pass for one night, with the condition being we both have to know the person, would you take advantage of the opportunity? And who would you choose?"
I didn't think she would actually say that she would take advantage of the opportunity, but if she did, I was 90% certain I knew who she'd pick. And I wasn't wrong. Without hesitation she blurted out, "Evan!"
I teased her a bit because I figured she'd say Evan, who was a vendor we both worked with at the company we worked for. We also became friends over time, though after Evan left the company he worked for, we all lost touch a bit.
From time to time I'd bring up the topic, but she usually would try to quickly change the subject.
As time went on, we hadn't any opportunities to be actually physical as life was getting in the way. Amongst the obstacles in our lives, my wife was battling several autoimmune diseases and Brenda's husband had some heart issues and some neurological issues that he never cared to get diagnosed. Life became difficult for both of us as we often had to take care of the other ones we loved and truly belonged to.
Bobby, Brenda's husband, ended up having a severe stroke and sadly passed away shortly there after. It was very hard on her and their sons and I tried to be there as a friend as much as I could. However it wasn't long before my wife, Marcy, lost her battle too. It messed me up. We never had any children, and I always took for granted how much Marcy did as far as our finances went. Not only did I just lose my wife, a woman I loved deeply for most of my life, but I also had to figure out how to survive financially on my own now and how and when to pay all the bills. Needless to say, neither Brenda nor I were in a place where we could reconnect right away.
Some time had passed and we were both getting used to our new lives when I made time to go visit her. It was awkward at first because it had been so long since we had seen each other but before too long it felt like no time had passed at all. By then she was working for another company and was unable to work remote so I had asked my boss if I could work remote so I could move to another state. There wasn't anything keeping me in the office really so he agreed as long as I came in quarterly or as needed, since sometimes the warehouse needed help.
At first I moved to an apartment close to her house, but before too long I was moving in with her. Though both of us were no spring chickens, we were making love constantly. Maybe 3 times a week on weeknights and twice a day on the weekends! And even if I wasn't able to ever be intimate with Brenda, the fact I was able to be with her, to live with her, I was the happiest man alive, and I did everything in my power to make sure she was just as happy.
Just like with any relationship, as hot as it starts, the intimacy cools down, at least to an extent. I don't know if we got bored necessarily, but it did almost become too, I don't know, routine? I didn't mind, I still loved Brenda more than anything and I still enjoyed the sex, even if it wasn't as electric as it had previously been. But what bothered me is I felt like Brenda was getting bored with our sex life. Our love making didn't make her happy as it use to, and all I wanted to do was to make her happy, no matter what it took. So I brought that old topic up...
"Hey Brenda, remember that... scenario I brought up a while back? About the hall pass and Evan?" I asked nervously.
She rolled her eyes, sighed, and answered with an annoyance in her voice, "you never let me forget it, of course I remember. Why are you bringing it up now?"
"Well, what do you think about it? Would you do it? If he was okay with it, would you be?" I asked.
"Look at me, I doubt he'll want to" she said, never seeing what everyone else saw in her. She continued, "I mean, it would be fun, but why are you pushing for this?"
I didn't want to be turned on by the thought of it, but I already was. But I couldn't let Brenda know that. So the answer I gave wasn't the complete truth, though there was some truth behind it, "I just want you to have fun. I want you to be happy. I think one night with a man you've been attracted to for this long, might bring you a joy that you haven't experienced in a while. I want to set it up for you. But there's one condition.."
Brenda interrupted me, "whoa whoa whoa, I'm not sure I actually want this, do I?"
I walked over to her, gave her a hug and gave her a deep passionate kiss. I didn't want to pull away, since I still loved making out with her and the feeling of her breasts on my chest was always a turn on, but I had to answer her question and finish what I was going to say. "Brenda, if you're asking 'do I', then we both already know the answer." I held a finger to her lips to shush her so I could finish before she objected. "The only thing I ask in return, is that you give me details. And you answer any question I have about that night, and you answer truthfully."
There was silence for what seemed like hours, though it was probably about a single minute.
She finally spoke after clearing her voice, "I'm okay with it, I guess. Obviously only if you're okay with it. I still don't understand completely why you'd push for this, I'm suppose to be yours, but I can't deny it does sound fun. You really think he'll go for it?"
I was already getting excited and half hard, but I tried to contain my excitement while answering. "I'll reach out to Evan. I won't bring it up right away but I'll eventually ask and see what he says."
And with that I grabbed her hand and led her to the bedroom. I threw her on the bed, practically ripped her clothes off and passionately made love to her, like we haven't in some time. She was wetter than almost anytime I could ever remember, and her moans were louder. I knew she was definitely okay with the hall pass.
The next morning, while at work, I messaged Evan on instant messenger, "
Hey Evan, long time no talk, how are things?"
We went back and forth a little, catching up with this and that, then I just called him over the phone and asked, "How's the dating life? Any girlfriends or anything?"
Evan laughed, "nah, still go on a date every now and again but I can just never settle down again. The ex-wife scarred me pretty bad, ya know?"
I laughed back and answered, "yeah I do know. It's a shame, you're one of the best dude's I know. Anyway, since we last talked, a lot has changed in my life. For starters, my wife passed a couple of years ago."
Evan immediately interrupted, "oh man, I'm so sorry. How have you been holding up?"
This next part took him for a surprise, "well, things have been easier since I now live with my girlfriend, Brenda."