This one came to me while I was at a concert recently. Mild BTB, no cuckolding or accepting cheating wife as OK here. All fictitious sex is between fictitious consenting adults.
"Though many can forgive injuries, none ever forgave contempt." Benjamin Franklin
It was a beautiful winter day in Austin, Texas. The high was 67 degrees with a slight breeze out of the west. The evening looked even more spectacular. Full moon, temperature around 50 degrees at 8 PM made for the perfect forecast. To top it off Florida Georgia Line was at the Moody Center for a concert and Henry Canne, (pronounced like Hurricane), had two front row tickets to the show for he and his wife Melanie. It was supposed to be a week early Valentine Day celebration for the 33-year-old couple who had been married for almost five years.
The only problem was it wasn't warm in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In fact, it was about 10 degrees. There was a foot of snow on the ground and a forecast of ten more inches before it let up. What does this have to do with Henry, Melanie and a date with Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, and the rest of the FGL crew? Good question!
Henry had been called in last minute to fly to Sioux Falls the prior day to sort out a major computer glitch at the Sanford Health Bio-Medical facility. Their neonatal unit was involved in a nationwide research project when the snag hit. Henry was his company's top IT guy and rarely called for travel assignments. But Sanford, was their third biggest client so Henry had jumped on the first available Delta flight out of AUS on Thursday.
It took him about six hours to iron everything out. He had a reservation for the 6 AM back to Austin which would get him home a full 10 hours before the concert. The only problem was by 3 AM there was already a foot of snow on the ground, and it was still coming down. His Delta app lit up his cell phone with notices of delays and then finally a cancellation. Henry was wide awake looking for options.
Henry was well compensated for his work, and he was worth every penny, but his boss would be pissed if he chartered a flight home. However, he'd just saved his company several thousand dollars more than what the charter would cost, so he tried for that option. By five AM it was clear nobody was flying anytime soon. The snow was going to continue heavily throughout the day with the temps falling to around zero. Some were calling it the storm of the decade. All Henry could think was, "Shit!"
Around 9 AM he hit speed dial # 2 for Melanie's office line. Her assistant Kim answered on the second ring and put him through.
"Hey babe, I'm so excited about tonight, what time are you going to be home?"
"Mel, have you seen the weather in Sioux Falls?"
"No Henry, I knew that was where you were headed, but I haven't paid any attention. What's going on?"
"Unfortunately, a whole bunch of fucking snow. Twelve inches so far with perhaps ten more today before it lets up. All flights cancelled."
"Oh baby, I'm so sorry! I was so excited about tonight! I know I've been working long hours lately and this was the perfect chance to start off a romantic weekend together. Damn, sometimes I hate your job!"
"I'm upset too Mel, but you know I only travel four or five times a year, and only when absolutely necessary. This was a big crisis with a major client. As you said, we haven't been together much in the last few months but you're the one logging the crazy hours, not me. If anything, my job affords us a pretty damn good Texas lifestyle."
"You're right Henry, it's just that we've been apart more than we've been together lately. I know a good bit of that is on me. I'm working hard to make partner and that means I must put in the time. You're already at a spot where you can dictate most of your schedule and keep it close to sane. I'm getting there, but it will be another year or so before I begin to control my own hours. I miss you and I miss us."
"Me too babe, why don't you grab your pal Sue and go have fun? The tickets are front row and it's too much of a hassle to try and sell them. I can arrange for a car to pick you up and bring you home. Don't let my mess spoil enjoying a great show."
Melanie hesitated and talked about just selling the tickets. She'd just stay home and stream the concert online. She could go into their Ticketmaster account and sell the seats with no problem. She went on and on about how she didn't want to go if he wasn't with her. Henry pushed back encouraging her to go and have fun. He reminded her she had a new pair of Tecovas, and the stylish boots looked sexy on her. After a few minutes of back and forth, she relented. They both said, "I love you" and hung up.
Five minutes later Melanie found her burner phone in the back compartment of her large tote bag and hit speed dial one. This was her side of the conversation.
"Hey, how is your day going?"
"Well, maybe I have something to cheer you up. Henry just called and he's stuck in Sioux Falls. South Dakota."
"Yeah, he had to rush up there on business and a huge snowstorm struck, can you believe that bad luck for him?"
"Yep, good luck for you! Anyway, I still have these two tickets to Florida Georgia Line tonight, but hubby will be cooling his heels in the great white north. Is Diane still visiting her folks in Memphis? Great! How about we enjoy an evening together? I've got a new denim skirt and boots I've been wanting to try out."
"I'll Uber to your place and we'll go from there. How does that sound?"
Yes, I'll order Uber Black to make sure we have tinted windows."
Giggling... "Yes, let's plan on a spend the night party after the concert! I'll see you around seven, can't wait!"
Melanie worked hard and pushed on through lunch so she could leave her firm by 4:30 PM. She wanted to soak in the tub and relax for an hour before heading to the concert. Before she left the office, she rang her best friend, Susan O'Conner. They'd met her first year at the firm and hit it off immediately. Only one year difference in age and married only two weeks apart the same year, they had a good bit in common.
"Hey Susie-Q, need a favor babe"
"What's up Mel? Happy to help if I can."
"If Henry ever asks you how our evening was at the Florida Georgia Line concert tonight, your answer is awesome!"
"What the fuck Mel, are you still fucking around with David 'the dick'?"
Mel giggled, "Yes, I just can't wean myself off him. I know his fellow partners call him that because he can be a prick, but let me tell you, there is another good reason for the nickname girl!"
Sue wasn't amused. "Mel, Henry is an amazing man and you guys are an amazing couple together. This is the point where you begin to think about kids and raising a family together. You're not in college anymore sister. Why are you spreading your legs for this player? You're jeopardizing everything for a fuck."
Mel sighed. Her friend was loyal, but she was also a bit more conservative in her views on fidelity. "I know, I know Sue. Henry is a great guy, and I don't ever plan on losing him. David is wild and fun. Both of us are happy in our marriages, but we just really have a sexual spark that rocks our worlds!"
"Mel, you really need to think a little more deeply before you open your mouth. If you were happy in your marriage, you wouldn't be slutting around with your boss on this side. Nor would he be banging one of his employee's if he was content. What part of your marriage vows didn't you understand? Forsaking all others is pretty cut and dry."
Mel was getting tired of her friend's lecture. "Sue, will you cover for me or not if Henry ever asks?"
"I won't offer any information, or ever bring it up, but if he asks me, I'll say I was with you. Where are we sitting?"
"Front row, right in the middle! Thanks, Susie-Q, you're the best! We'll do a day at the spa next weekend, my treat!"
"So, like Henry to buy great tickets. Now you use his gift to cheat on him with David," Sue thought to herself. What came out of her mouth was, "Fine, bye."
Mel rushed home and began to prep for her date. She had a couple of glasses of her favorite Pinot Grigio, shaved her legs in the bubble bath and then dressed.