Rick's first indication that something was off during his honeymoon, was all the laughter. Leah laughed at everything Devontae said that afternoon, even if it was only slightly amusing. They had met him by the resort pool their first day. He was the kind of handsome, muscular and charming guy that irritates a husband with an attractive wife. Rick was annoyed even further when Leah suggested they meet later for drinks on Devontae's private deck at their resort, particularly when she made it a point to sit snugly between them. His irritation peaked when after a few drinks, Devontae steered the conversation in a sexual direction, and she didn't shy away from participating.
"Oh, interracial sex is something we talk about a lot," she said casually, even though that specific topic hadn't even been discussed. The immediate blush of her cheeks betrayed her attempt at nonchalance.
Rick rolled his eyes. "We also talk about sex with the neighbor's babysitter," he quickly added. Leah had exceeded her limit of alcohol for the evening, after which she had no filter. He hoped to disarm the situation and get her back to their cabin before things got awkward.
"Right," Leah said, looking back at her husband. "We like to play with jealousy during sex. When things get hot, we'll talk about him getting it on with the neighbor's babysitter." She looked back at Devontae, "or me with a sexy black man." She paused to marvel at the fact she actually got those words out. Devontae was so hot, and she just wanted to say something to show she could hold her own as the conversation got more outrageous.
Rick watched as Devontae eyed his wife curiously. "Right, those are fantasies we talk about. Nothing that will actually happen," Rick added.
"You got your girl all worked up about sex with a black guy, and now you're going to outlaw it," Devontae said, still admiring the suddenly flirtatious Leah in her little t-shirt and tight shorts.
Leah scooted toward him, patted his thigh under the table and looked up at him with an innocent gaze. "At least someone understands me," she joked.
Devontae looked down at her and winked.
"There was never a need to outlaw anything," Rick explained. "This was dirty talk. We do it to get each other worked up, it was never serious."
Devontae looked back down at Leah, "Was it serious to you?"
Leah blushed and looked down at the wedding ring on her left hand, which to Rick's displeasure was still resting on Devontae's dark, muscular thigh. "I don't know," she giggled, "I guess I always thought that if the situation presented itself that I..." She caught herself, laughed, and self-consciously put her hand over her mouth. She looked back up into his curious eyes. Again she tried to say something that would keep the conversation going, but not upset her husband. "I guess I like how turned on Rick gets when I tell him that the thought of a hot black guy, uh, someone really good-looking, you know, like you..." Leah covered her face with her hands and laughed.
Leah's filter was gone, and Rick was getting agitated. Leah was always so proper, until she wasn't. And Devontae was loving every second of it. "Look, it's a common fantasy," Rick said matter-of-factly, hoping to end the discussion before it took a more ominous tone.
"Trust me, I know," Devontae said, still staring at Leah. "From my experience, a lot of white women get turned on by that." He looked over at Rick, "Their husbands do too. I can say I've participated in that fantasy more than a few times."
"Wow," Leah whispered, her eyes widening. Her hand began to absentmindedly drift up higher on Devontae's thigh. She looked over at her husband, who was watching her hand through the glass tabletop. "Isn't that so hot, Rick?" she asked.
"It's fine," Rick answered curtly. "Maybe some couples want it to happen in real life, but normal people like us just get turned on by the fantasy."
"You only turned on by the fantasy?" Devontae asked Leah directly, in a low, assertive voice. "Or, would you want it to happen? In real life."
Leah blushed harder. She realized where her hand was, and quickly pulled it from his upper thigh as she stared at her cocktail. Rick's eyes were unblinking as he waited for Leah to answer appropriately. After an unbearable amount of time, she finally spoke. "I would never do anything sexual without Rick's permission. I'm a very faithful girl," she said smiling proudly. It was not a perfect answer, but Rick felt a moment of relief.
"It's still faithful if your husband gives you permission. If he's there with you. You know, watching." Devontae looked over at Rick who quickly looked away. "Look Rick, your girl loves you. And if it turns you on, you both win, if you ask me. You should make her dream come true one day."
Rick smirked and shook his head. "No chance. The fantasy is fun for us. The thought of it actually happening in real life does not turn me on," Rick said firmly. Leah felt a sting of disappointment at his words.
"Oh I bet you that's not true," Devontae said loudly, with an exaggerated laugh.
"Bet me?" Rick asked laughing, trying to hide his uneasiness.
"OK. Take your dick out," Devontae said.
"Excuse me?" Rick said. His laughter stopped.
"I bet with just a little flirting between me and your wife, your dick will be hard in 30 seconds." He then took his money clip from his shorts pocket and peeled off five one hundred dollar bills and placed them on the table. He set Rick's drink on the bills. "And if not, then this is yours."