The chapters are written in chronological order. For a better understanding of the characters and their mindsets I would recommend reading the chapters in order of publication.
For those of you that have and provided comments, thank you. The rest of the chapters will be submitted daily for review and hopefully for publication. I would suggest reading through at least Chapter 4 before making your final decision on whether to continue to read all 9 chapters.
Prologue -- The story is from the POV of the husband of a 42 year old wife/mother who was very content with her life. Things change when she is assigned to a project out of town. It is the first time she has lived totally independent and she finds the freedom intoxicating, add in a charismatic neighbor and you have recipe for trouble.
Chapter 3
I didn't call when I got home I figured she had cried herself to sleep by now. I did text first thing in the morning that I was home safe and would call later. I got a text back saying she would appreciate some time before we spoke to work out some things in her head. She felt she needed to concentrate on the job for a while and couldn't deal with what happened right now. I texted back ok if that is what you think you need, I will wait for you to reach out to me.
I started to feel real guilty about the cameras but couldn't quit checking up on her. Every night for the next two weeks Jason would either knock on her door or call within 10 minutes of her arriving home and every night she would turn him away. Thursday night of the third week she still hadn't called so I called her.
She picked up and said right off the bat, "I thought you were going to wait for me to call you."
I just said, "Hello to you too."
She replied, "I'm sorry why the call?"
I relayed to her the kids missed her and wanted to know why she has not been home. They were hoping she would be home this weekend. Emma especially wanted to see her Mom.
Frankie said, "Please tell them I can't due to work. I will give Emma a call."
"If you are not coming home, can I come up to visit you?" I asked.
She responded, "Not right now I am still working some things out."
I was pissed so I responded, "You working things out with Jason too or just working out things dealing with your marriage?"
No answer from her so I said, "Ok have fun at the BBQ." I hung up the phone knowing mentioning Jason and the BBQ was a pretty low blow but I was getting madder by the day.
Based on my observations nothing sexual, at least not at her apartment, was happening. She was going to work, coming home, fixing dinner and going to bed. I didn't see her masturbate at all either. She did go to the BBQ wearing a modest one piece suit the three weekends after her and Jason hooked up and she was walked home by Jason the first two weekends.
The first time he kissed her goodbye with a long lingering kiss. She responded in returning the kiss and it looked like she might ask him in but she sent him away. He even tried the knock on the door after she shut it. She was leaning on the door like the first time and actually looked a little scared of what she might do but in the end she didn't let him in.
The second weekend when he walked her back he tried to kiss her but she turned her cheek and went into the apartment. I could tell he was pissed as he left.
The third weekend she came home early by herself and went right to bed. She did come home the following weekend as I was out of town on a business trip and both kids were not away at events.
Sunday night when I got home our daughter asked, "Is everything okay between you and mom?" She went on to say, "Mom was quiet all weekend and stayed in her room most of the time. She didn't even go to my soccer match."
I just told her, "Your mom is having a rough time at work right now." I am pretty sure she didn't believe me but accepted my answer.
Thursday night of the fifth week after the mating with Jason, Frankie got a call around 9PM. I was curious who would be calling but figured it was probably Jason. Frankie said, "Hi Jess." She was listening and then laughed a little bit which was music to my ears. I hadn't heard her laugh for a long time. Frankie went on to say, "It was great seeing you at the grocery too." Right after that Frankie said, "Sure tomorrow at 8 would be great I have a couple bottles of wine we can share." I wasn't sure what that was about. I received a text in the morning that she would not be home again this weekend. I texted back call your kids I am tired of making excuses for you.
When Friday came I was becoming more curious about the 8PM meeting of Jess and Frankie. Was it just the two of them or was Jess setting her up with someone. When I got home I checked the video feeds and saw Frankie straightening up her place and put two wine glasses out so I figured it was just the two of them. Jess got there with some sushi take out and they ate and drank wine and just talked about a bunch of girl stuff.
By 10PM they were both wasted having consumed the two bottles. About then Jess asked Frankie point blank, "How was your night with Jason?"
Frankie looked like a deer caught in the headlights. Jess went on to say, "Everyone knows he walked you home that night went in and didn't come out until early morning. I'm also interested in what happened when he came back a little later and stayed for almost 2 hours."
Jess then asked Frankie, "Did you know Michael was in the parking lot and saw Jason leave your apartment?"
My wife was in a state of shock she couldn't believe what she was hearing. When Frankie didn't answer Jess said, "I know Jason is a good lover we dated for almost a year. We have stayed good friends and I admit we are friends with benefits now and then. Did he rock your world? You rocked his."
Jess told Frankie, "You made a big impression on Jason. He came to me asking what he could do to get you back in the sack. You know it is tough listening to your old boyfriend talking about how good another woman is in bed."