It is not often that we meet someone compatible.
Not that finding a person who will agree to being the third in a threesome is difficult. Not at all. But compatibility... that's the key.
Some background is required, I think. Mr Henry and I have been lovers for a long time. I adore him, and he adores me; he is the one true love of my life. We have no secrets, we share everything. And we indulge each others most intimate desires. Being with him means that I am truly happy for the first time in my life. Living with him has been nothing but bliss from day one.
Of course, it helps that our fantasies coincide. He and I are of one mind about many things. Intellectually we click. In terms of humor, we can amuse each other for hours. Affection-wise, we can lie in others arms for hours on end, just being together.
Sexually, he likes to share me, and I like to be shared. The idea of being the F in an MFM sandwich arouses me beyond belief. The idea of being cuckolded has a similar effect on him. We're odd. But it works for us.
Finding the third person to join us in such a scenario takes time, patience and understanding. There are always many candidates for such a position, but it's never a case of first come, first served (no pun intended). There are always "interviews" -- at a quiet table in a wine bar, a chat that appears to all intents and purposes to be about the usual wine bar topics, but is in reality a careful screening of the person. It's necessary...not just for instant removal of the weirdo in the pack, but also for compatibility issues.
No one had ever fit the compatibility register quite as well as Dan.
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We met in a wine bar, ostensibly an arranged encounter. Mr Henry and I had cast our net wide, trawling for possible compatibles, and had succeeded in landing one very interesting-sounding party.
We'd arranged to meet him at a popular local place, where it was usually quite busy. This generally helped rather than hindered, since the thrum of voices and smoke contrived to provide a sympathetic backdrop to what was essentially a very personal interview. For all parties involved.
It was a crisp, clear and freezing winter night. Mr Henry and I arrived in plenty of time, and found ourselves a corner booth.
"You get the drinks. I'm exhausted," he said plaintively.
"Call yourself a gentleman, ha!" I laughingly chided him, and made my way through the busier-than-usual throng to the bar.
I placed my order with some difficulty. Since I'm not the tallest of women, to put it mildly, I was wearing heels, as I always do. Tonight was a very fetching pair of soft Italian leather boots, with a tapering heel of around three inches in height. As I stepped back away from the bar, I felt the unmistakable softness of toe beneath heel, and heard a yelp, and a throaty curse.
I whirled around, bubbling over with apologies, and came face-to-face with Dan. Dancing grey eyes met my soft brown stare, and held it. He smiled, and extended his hand.
"Dan," he said. "And you are ...?"
"Missy," I replied, feeling shivers course through me like electricity as he took my hand in his.
"You're Missy?" he said appreciatively. "It's you I've come to meet. You and... Mr Henry, isn't it?"
I nodded, looking him straight in the eye. He returned the look unflinchingly. His large cool hand still held mine, and I didn't want him to let go.
I cast my eye over him rapidly, in the way that only a woman can. Subtly appreciative and almost imperceptible to the naked eye. I was only paying scant attention to the conversation, unable to tear my eyes from his, until he said something that penetrated my fog and we both began to laugh.
We stood there talking and laughing for about twenty minutes, oblivious to our surrounding. Suddenly Mr Henry appeared over Dan's shoulder, and looked at me quizzically.
"Having fun, angel?"
I handed him his forgotten drink, and smiled at him lovingly.
"Darling, this is Dan. I trod on his toe, and he's been making me laugh."
Dan finally released my hand, and shook Mr Henry's.
"Glad to meet you, Mr Henry."
He looked at us thoughtfully for a moment, and then turned and addressed me.
"Missy, darling, that was the office. I need to go in for a few hours... something urgent for the Sri Lankan account. Can I meet you at home later?"
I looked him square in the eye. I knew what he meant. This was our private code.
"Of course, baby. I'll see you there later. Kiss me?"
He took me in his arms, and kissed me slowly, gently teasing my tongue with his. His lips lingered on mine for as long as he could, before he pulled away regretfully, only to pause by my ear and breathe:
"Be as magnificent as you always are. And have fun. Tell me everything, and show me the proof later."
He disappeared into the crowd, leaving Dan and I together. Neither of us spoke for a moment, and then I took his hand in mine and met his gaze once more.
"It's just us now," I said.
He nodded.
"I hope that's alright with you?"
Another nod, more fervent. And then:
"Can we go somewhere quieter to talk? This place is heaving tonight, I can barely hear myself think."
I smiled at him.
"I thought you'd never ask."
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Through the crowded bar, Dan led me by the hand outside into the cold, making our way across the car park to his SUV.
My hand felt small and comforted by his, his long cool fingers wrapped around mine, his thumb stroking the back of mine gently. He strode ahead, pulling me behind him, not letting me go for a second. Not that I planned to go anywhere without him. I was too excited. Even once we were in the car, one hand held mine, as he steered with the other.
"Um.. could we make a quick stop here, please?" I asked him, indicating to the all-night convenience store.
"I have condoms," he said, with a grin.
I blushed. "I have no doubt you do," I replied, "But I need something else that you might not have."
He turned and looked at me quizzically, with a mischievous grin.
"The mind boggles. I'll wait for you here. You won't be long?"
Assuring him I'd only be a minute, I unbuckled my seat belt and dashed out into the cold night, returning a couple of minutes later with a small plastic bag that I quickly tucked into my handbag.
"All will be revealed later," I smiled. "Contain your soul in patience."
I directed him through the brightly lit streets to our home, and he parked outside the front door. I couldn't see Mr Henry's car anywhere, which didn't surprise me. He'd be home later. This was how he liked it.
Falling through the front door, he immediately took me in his arms, and bent his head to kiss me. I could smell a strong, manly aftershave that he must have used on his cheeks, and I noticed that his goatee was freshly trimmed.
I love a man with a goatee. It's such a sexy look. Call me retro, it's just the way I'm wired.
His lips were soft as they moved with mine, his tongue gently probing mine, licking my inner lip. My head was whirling -- god, he was so damn sexy.