We enjoyed the rest of our weekend and before we knew it, it was time to go back home. Originally, we had planned for Cheri to go see Tyler at the reception and maybe dance with him. However, since she had his number, it wasn't really necessary.
Instead, she spent a lot of time the rest of the weekend at the pool, soaking in the water. Of course, I joined her and we had a lot of things to talk about. She said that every muscle in her body was sore and she was just being honest. The marathon fuck session on our first day at the hotel really wore her out.
I didn't want to push it any further. All I wanted was for her to recover and get back to her normal self. And so, we enjoyed the amenities at the hotel for the next couple days until it was time to go.
"So, what do you want to do next?" I ask her as I drive us back home.
"I don't know."
She looks out the window and reaches over to take my hand. "It's something I have to think about, I guess." She squints as the sun gets in her eyes. Cheri tries to smile, but we both know what has been weighing on her all weekend long.
She offers, "Your fantasy is kind of dangerous, Thomas. I mean, it was really fun and I enjoyed it a lot, but I don't know."
I nod and respond, "Talk to me. You know you can tell me anything, Cheri. I'm here for you."
Cheri nods, "Yeah, I know." She takes a deep breath, "I was thinking I'd call him next weekend for a foot rub, but I think I'm just gonna lay low for a while. I might take a few days off work to recover. I'm so fucking sore, man."
She shakes her head and laughs with a concerned look on her face. "I'm also worried."
"What are you worried about?"
"Well, I'm worried that I liked it too much." She squeezes my hand. "And I don't want to lose you."
I solemnly nod as my lips draw together. "I know. I don't want to lose you, either." I shake my head, "I'm here for you- whatever you need. Its my stupid fantasy that got us into this mess anyway."
"No, Thomas. Well, I mean that is what got us here, but your fantasies aren't stupid. They're what really turns you on." Again, she squeezes my hand, "And I'm gonna try to fulfill them for you when I can."
And so, the next couple weeks return to normal- or as normal as they can be after all that. As the days go by, we reenter our normal daily routine of work, home, and sleep.
Cheri gets occasional texts and seems to hide them from me. She chuckles to herself and responds with text messages of her own. I can only guess she is texting Tyler.
A couple weeks later I get word of the upcoming Employee Appreciation Party for Williamson Inc- the place where I work. Of course, I and Cheri are both invited to attend. She is not overly enthusiastic about it though as she has convinced herself that it won't be any fun for her.
In fact, the night of the party she STILL has not made up her mind as to whether or not she's going to attend.
"So have you decided if you are going or not?" I ask my wife. "The big party's tonight, you know."
Cheri shrugs, "I don't know." She looks up at me from her laptop and says, "It's probably going to be boring, right?" She slowly shakes her head and says, "I think I'll probably just stay home."
"What?" I blurt out, as my face contorts like a sad puppy dog.
Cheri rolls her eyes and asks, "Well, was there anything special about the party?"
"It's our annual Employee Appreciation Party. All the employees and their spouses or significant others will be there! There's even an open bar this year!"
That catches her attention. My wife uncrosses her legs and again looks over towards me. She states matter-of-factly, "Thomas, I won't even know anybody there." Cheri glances back towards her computer screen and I hear a sudden burst of fingers tapping on the keys.
She continues, "Probably just going to be a bunch of people talking about work stuff, anyway."
I nod, "Well of course not everybody goes to these things, but there will be a lot of people there." I walk over and take a seat on the couch beside her. "Cheri, I promise it'll be anything but boring!"
Intrigued, she runs her hand through her curly black hair and looks over towards me. She asks, "Okay, I'll bite." Cheri closes her laptop and continues, "You're promising me I won't get bored? Just how exactly are you going to do that, hmmm?" She smiles and leans towards me.
"Well for one, they all want to meet you."
She opens her mouth as she looks at me confusedly. Her brows furrow slightly as she asks, "What do you mean?"
"Well, I SHOULD probably tell you- we were talking about our spouses while we were all on break a couple weeks back. Soon, the pics were out and let me tell you there are quite a few people who want to meet you!"
"Really? They do?" she asks incredulously.
"Yeah! Well for one, they want to know what kind of woman can put up with me."
Cheri raises her hand up a bit and says, giggling, "That would be me, and it's not easy sometimes."
"Well, a few of the guys even said that they thought you were hot."
"Oh my god, Thomas! PLEASE tell me I was wearing clothes in the pictures you showed them?"
I shrug my shoulders and laugh, "Cheri, of course you were wearing clothes! It's not like I'm gonna show everyone naked pics of you!" I pause a moment and continue, "You know, a couple of the guys from accounting even asked if it would be okay to dance with you there."
Cheri raises an eyebrow. "Seriously?" She pauses a moment before she responds and places a hand on her hip. "And what did you tell them?"
"I said if they wanted to dance with you that they should ask you at the party." Then I place a hand on her thigh, "Honestly, Cheri- if you go with me, you will be the center of attention. I mean, a lot of people want to meet you."
As I look at her, it is almost like I can see the gears turning in her head.
"Yeah," I continue, "The guys in accounting are basically begging me to get you to go. And did I mention the food and drinks are free? Remember, this is being held at Mr. Williamson's mansion and he is footing the bill for everything." Then I add, "And like I said, there'll be dancing, which I know you enjoy."