It was Christmas time, and that meant the usual office parties. But I was wrapped up in bed, miserable coughing, sneezing, and generally feeling sorry for myself.
Nix and I had been married for ten years now. I couldn't have been luckier; not only was she gorgeous, but she was also smart and funny.
Nix worked for the NHS, and every year they held a party. We'd gone together in the past, but this year, I was out of commission with a serious case of man flu.
I insisted that Nix go. I didn't want my cold to stop her from enjoying a few drinks with her colleagues.
Nix wasn't keen on going alone, but I reassured her, reminding her that she always ended up having fun once she was there.
As it happened, one of her colleagues, Jennie, was also attending the party alone, so they agreed to go together.
Jennie didn't drink and offered to drive, which made things much easier.
On the evening of the party, I lay on the bed, sipping my Lemsip and watching TV while Nix got ready. I could hear her singing Christmas as songs in the shower.
When she finished, she sauntered into the room, wrapped in a white, fluffy towel. At 35, she still had an incredible figure her E-cup breasts and curves never failed to drive me wild.
Our sex life had always been good consistent and satisfying. Over the years, we'd experimented with different things to keep the spark alive. But recently, I'd discovered a new kink: hot wife's. We'd only lightly touched on the topic, but it had been playing on my mind ever since.
Nix stood in her dressing room, staring at the clothes hanging neatly before her.
"What do you think I should wear?" she asked, glancing back at me.
"Clothes," I teased with a grin, my voice slightly hoarse from the cold. Pausing for effect, "Or your little black number. You always look incredible in it."
She raised an eyebrow. "Really? It's a bit old, isn't it?"
"It maybe Old ... but you look hot in it.
She pulled the dress off the rail and held it against her body, letting out a small sigh of defeat before tossing it onto the bed. Reaching into her drawer for a bra, she hesitated.
I couldn't help myself. "Forget the bra. With those tits, you don't need one."
She turned to glare at me, a mix of amusement and mock scandal in her expression. "I can't go out like this! People will think I'm trying to make a statement."
"Let them.
They can look but not touch,
" I said with a grin. "Besides, you know I think it's hot when guys want you but can't have you."
Rolling her eyes, she muttered, "You and your kinks," under her breath,
I watched as she slipped into the black dress, smoothing it down over her hips. It hugged her body perfectly, showing just enough to tease without crossing the line into slutty.
"Can you help me?" she asked, turning her back to me.
I struggled out of bed, fumbling with the clasp of her dress behind her neck. I also fastened her necklace a long pendant of cut crystal, surrounded by smaller stones. It caught the light beautifully as it nestled just between her cleavage.
"Damn, if I wasn't sick, I'd--"
Cutting me off, she laughed, twirling playfully before sitting on the edge of the bed.
She slowly stretched a pair of black hold-up stockings over her long legs, taking her time as the silky fabric smoothed against her skin, completing the outfit with effortless grace.
With her makeup done long lashes and a full smoky eye she looked stunning. Hearing Jennie's car pull up outside, Nix grabbed her phone seeing the text to confirm.
"She's here,"
she exclaimed, snatching her purse and keys off the side table. Blowing me a kiss, "Bye, hun! Try not to over dose on the lemsip"
she called. before she disappeared through the door.
Outside, in her Mercedes, Jennie hit the synchronised locking. Nix pulled open the door and slid in.
"Hi, Nix. Wow, you're looking quite the hot wife! Does his lordship know you're going out like that?" Jennie quipped, knowing full well I was stuck at home ill.
Nix snapped, "Don't you start," but grinned sheepishly, still unsure about the dress. Then they were off to the venue.
This year's Christmas do. was bigger than usual some sort of anniversary celebration. Instead of separate department parties, the NHS brass had combined them into one large event. That meant more people to socialise with: some you knew and didn't mind talking to, others you didn't know, and a few you'd rather avoid.
As they entered the hotel, Nix and Jennie made their way to the ballroom, where the health secretary, equally important businessmen, and the NHS's who's who stood greeting guests, their spouses in tow.
The maรฎtre d', dressed in an elegant cocktail dress, greeted guests with a warm smile and gestured towards a sleek touchscreen kiosk.
"Please enter your NHS number," she instructed. "The system will assign your table for the evening. Oh, and don't forget, your NHS number also serves as your raffle number there are some fantastic prizes!"
Nix tapped in her number, the screen lighting up to reveal Table 3. Jennie followed, entering her details, and was assigned Table 12.
Jennie glanced at Nix with a slightly disappointed look but quickly shrugged it off with a smile. Grabbing a glass of champagne from the nearest server.
"Guess we'll catch up during the raffle," she said with a playful wink before heading off towards her table.
Inside, a massive Christmas tree stood in one corner, adorned with sparkling lights and ornaments. Freshly cut holly and mistletoe hung elegantly from the chandeliers.
Tables were dressed with festive wreaths, Christmas crackers, and balloon decorations shaped like baubles.
A buffet awaited its unveiling, the food still to be served, while a string quartet filled the room with cheerful festive tunes.
Within about 15 minutes of us arriving,, most of the guests had arrived, and the health secretary gave a brief welcoming speech. The Dean then invited everyone to join their assigned tables and enjoy the festivities.
Champagne in hand Nix wandered over to Table 3, which was positioned near the front. After grabbing a plate for the starter she chose traditional prawn cocktail with freshly baked brown bread and plenty of Mary Rose sauce she returned to find a young doctor she knew called Connor already sat adjacent from her.
Connor, was the stereotypical young good looking, amazing physique upper-class toff not yet a gentlemen.