It seems life has always been a struggle. Coming from a poor family, I tried to be a good daughter. Married at 18, I tried to be a good wife. Pregnant a year later, I tried to be a good mother. Now I'm trying to get ahead.
It hasn't been easy. When I married my husband, he was a high school football star. We dreamed his talent would take us to bigger and better things. When he tore apart his knee, our dreams were shattered. Instead of going to university on a football scholarship, he became an apprentice at a local factory.
My husband never approved of my efforts to resume my education, so it was hard to earn my General Equivalency Certificate but I finally did last spring at the age of 26. This led me to apply to the local college where I began taking courses two nights a week this fall. No one from my family had ever been to college before.
I was really nervous the night of my first class. Everyone else seemed younger, better dressed, and more confident than me. I had tried to dress 'young', but I guess I came off looking like 'trailer trash'. I was so relieved when one of the students - Roger - came over to talk with me during the first break.
Over the next few weeks I began to look forward to seeing Roger as much as I did going to class. He was mature for his age - 19 - and was living in the college dormitory. Tall and muscular, I found him very handsome. I was flattered that, with so many other attractive young women in the class, he seemed interested in me.
My husband begrudged every moment I spent at college. He wanted me at home, serving his needs. We hadn't made love in months and had recently begun to sleep in separate beds. Married life had become like a prison whereas my time on campus, especially my moments with Roger, were a release.
One night after class Roger asked if I would join him for a drink at an on-campus pub. Oh, how I wanted to say yes, but I knew my husband would be furious if I arrived home late and smelling of alcohol. I declined and said I had to hurry home.
Later that week, at the Thursday night class, I felt that Roger was acting a little distant. I feared that my rejection the other night had upset him. I didn't want that so after class, when he offered to walk me to my car, I gratefully accepted.
It was cold outside as we walked along, and I suppose I complained a little. Roger then put his arm around me to keep me warm. I did not object. We walked through the shadows like teenage lovers. In my heart, I knew I was courting trouble.
Sure enough, when we got to my car, Roger tried to kiss me. It was wrong, but for just a moment I let him. In a rush of naughty pleasure, I even put my arms around him. When I felt his tongue on my lips, though, I pushed him away, got in the car and left. Of course, I fretted endlessly over the weekend. Why did I let Roger kiss me ... but the devil in me wanted to know why I stopped him?
Next week at class I wasn't sure what to expect of Roger, but I found him to be as gracious as ever. When class was over, I again let him walk me to my car and again we ended up kissing. I was prepared to push him away if he tried to get bold but instead he took his time, giving us both a chance to savor every delicious sensation. As my body pressed against his, I felt him become hard.
This time I confess that it was my tongue that sought out his. Our kissing soon became hot and wet ... and I knew it would soon have to stop. When he moved his hand near my breast I whispered, "Please don't." He stopped. Not sure what to do next, I said, "Roger, I can't." Then I kissed him deeply, broke our embrace and left.
I couldn't wait for class two nights later. I hadn't felt like this in years. I loved the way I felt in Roger's arms. After class he again offered to walk me to my car ... and again we made out, this time on a moonlit park bench. When he tried to fondle me, I let him do so briefly before pushing his hand away. I was acting wickedly.
I thought about Roger all weekend. I couldn't wait to get back to class on Tuesday. After class he asked if, on the way to the car, I wanted to stop by and see his dormitory. I'd never been inside a dormitory before. I was worried about where this might lead, but I gladly accepted.
It felt strange: the kids all seemed so young compared to me. Roger's room was one of six rooms attached to a common lounge. This was where Roger introduced me to his friends. By their comments, it was clear they knew all about Roger and his 'girlfriend'. As we sat and talked, Roger put his arm around me and began nibbling on my ear in full view of his friends. I felt uncomfortable and whispered that we should go somewhere more private. Without another word, he led me to his room.