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This episode is a continuation of two previous stories: "Could a Dream become Reality?" and "How far Should we Go?" Having overcome their initial caution, Greg and Angela taste new swinging experiences. For Greg, this leads to his better appreciation of his wife's abilities.
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As far as our neighbors were concerned, we epitomized the picture of conservatism and happy families. We appeared to have all the normal priorities and desires of everyone else in the suburb. A happy marriage, three healthy children, a mortgage on a new home and a garden that was just beginning to look established.
This was all true; however Angela and I often discussed at night our good fortune and what the neighbors would think if they knew we had taken up swinging.
Angela made it clear she was supremely happy and proud of her family. Her trepidation of returning to work had passed and she had recently received a significant promotion. I knew she was clever. She never had a problem remembering names and obscure detail to explain the reason for current events. This was probably why she had gained such a rapid promotion. I had listened to her explain her job in detail however the explanation was complex, so I normally just told friends she was a business analyst. She was probably more an economic analyst of both international and home affairs, but I must have been close enough as she never bothered to correct me.
Angela continually wore a smile and glowed with confidence. I think the swinging had contributed to her sense of self-worth. She had certainly been reassured that she was still very attractive after having three children.
I always boasted that I had not gained any pounds after three children, but this achievement was dismissed by my friends while at the same time they heaped praise on my wife.
I has also recently achieved a few successes at work. I was the new project manager and team leader for the development of a major software system with excellent commercial potential. The system processed the reflected measurement of multi-frequency lasers fired at the ocean from aircraft and, in theory, satellites. The results once analyzed could provide measurements of water temperature, and turbidity, which could indicate salinity or pollution. The exciting part was that current speed and direction could also be measured. This had also on occasions allowed us to detect large schools of fish near the surface.
I had been receiving numerous accolades from my bosses; however I was the first to admit that the real talent was in my team. Not only did they have brains and the imagination necessary for the IT work, they made my life easy by getting on so well. There was real teamwork and an unselfish collegial atmosphere.
In particular, I was ably assisted by my deputy, Bruce. He was a talented programmer and had also managed much of the trials process. Bruce was also a typical Australian who after work liked to have a beer and tell tall stories. His ability to tell the biggest lie while keeping a dead pan face always had me on guard.
Bruce also had the talent of keeping the team's spirits high with the occasional good hearted practical joke. I had observed this sometimes produced a little jealousy from outsiders of the team who were not in on the joke. Although, I suspect, some of this jealousy was accentuated by the tight clique created as a result of having strict project security.
We usually hosted other teams at a Friday morning tea. It was during one of these events that one of the guests, Simon Cha, enquired as to the capabilities of our software system. The issue wasn't that Simon was of Chinese heritage, as we had a couple of Asian members on the team; the problem was that Simon was an excessively flattering sycophant to anyone senior.
With his tongue in cheek, Bruce explained the capabilities of the system. "We can now reveal all the secrets hidden below the surface of the oceans. We have also shown that we can detect whales at depth and also submarines."
With eyes wide open, Simon commented: "This is a marvelous development that should make you guys famous and earn the company plenty of money. I always wondered what could be achieved with your superior people." Simon then ingratiated himself further to show how much he was impressed.
"Of course you will have to keep this to yourself Simon, as this capability is still a secret." Bruce patiently explained.
"Of course." Simon acknowledged.
Once the guests had left, the team had considerable mirth recalling Bruce's story and Simon's reaction.
I had a good excuse to forget the incident as it was the next day that Angela and I entertained Julie and Kevin at our house overnight. The children had already been invited to a sleep over with some school friends. Angela thought that having a Saturday night free was too good an opportunity to waste. At short notice Julie and Kevin accepted an invitation to dinner, which due to travelling time only made sense if they stayed the night.
Julie and Kevin arrived shortly after the children had been settled about the neighborhood. Julie was dressed more conservatively than I had seen before, but as we hugged and kissed I could feel every curve of her body through the lightweight cotton print dress. While I could have held her for hours, politeness forced me to break so that I could shake Kevin's hand.
In spite of travelling for a couple of hours, they looked fresh and happy. We were soon sitting in the living room catching up on events over a few drinks. Julie was curious as to how Angela's fancy dress was received at the last swingers dance.
"Did you go dressed as Lady Godiva?"
"Well I didn't wear a dress," responded Angela. "The hair extensions covered everything vital, so I just wore a flesh covered thong for security."
Julie continued: "You must have looked fabulous. I must say that you have both taken very quickly to swinging. We will have to discuss what other adventures you are prepared to try."
"I think the nearest that Julie has come to a Lady Godiva act was as a vestal virgin at a swingers party," Kevin recalled. "She wore just a lace loincloth with no top as she performed a few dance moves."
"Yes ... and later I was sacrificed to the Gods ... several of them," Julie said with a smirk. "Perhaps we can organize an invitation to a private party where you can play with several guests at once."
I waited to see Angela's reaction. It was becoming obvious to me that amongst many of the swinger couples, it was the wife that regulated the frequency and extent of swinging activities. I smiled at Angela and she gave a semi-committal smile as if to say she would think about it.
Angela was use to entertaining, so she had cooked an excellent meal including desert. As we all helped to clear the table, I was only a little worried that full stomachs may inhibit our expected sex play. With the dish washer stacked, Angela washed out some larger serving bowls. Kevin quickly grabbed a tea towel to wipe the few items and to chat with my wife.
