Michael slept almost the entire red eye flight from New York to San Francisco, arriving just in time to see the sunrise over the bay. âWhat a beautiful cityâ, he thought, as the plane swooped over the Golden Gate Bridge and turned to the ocean for the last leg of the descent. He had been away 10 hard years preparing to be a Doctor and had arranged numerous interviews over the next few days at various Hospitals and Clinics in the San Francisco area. He would be staying with an acquaintance of his that he met in Medical School. After retrieving his bags he rented a car and headed for San Jose where he would stay for the week.
As he wove his way through traffic, his thoughts turned to Jim and Diana. He knew how much he had changed in appearance in the last ten years and couldnât help wonder how the years had treated his friends. Jim was already developing a pouch and thinning hair the last time they had seen each other. He had not seen Dianna since she married Jim and moved to the west coast with him. He had dated Diana for a while in college and it was he who had introduced her to Jim. She had been a knock out when she was in College. A prototype California blond, but with red hair, long legs and beautiful face and body. He never had quite understood why she had fallen for Jim. It must have been his aggressive attitude about developing wealth. All Jim lived for was to make a fortune and had left medical school to follow the dollar via stock brokerage. Diana and he had been lovers for several months and as he recalled their hot lovemaking he found himself driving more quickly to reach his destination. He remembered that she had recently delivered their first child. It was difficult to imagine her with a child.
He found their residence in an upscale exclusive development and parked in the circular driveway in front of the house. It was nearly noon and he wondered if anyone was home as there was no sign of life. He knocked on the door and after several minutes without an answer he rang the doorbell. There still was no answer. Not sure what to do, he walked through the beautifully landscaped lawn toward the back of the house. When he turned the corner he was confronted by a stonewall and a gate. He opened the gate and walked into an enclosed space with swimming pool, patio, hot tub, and mature trees and shrubbery. It was a beautiful private space. Then, he saw her. She was sitting in the shade by the pool and appeared to be holding the baby. As he approached her he realized he was slightly behind her and that she could not see him coming. Not wanting to startle her he spoke softly as he approached. âHi Diana, hope you donât mind that I let myself inâ. Despite his best intents she was momentarily startled. Turning to face him she smiled broadly as she attempted to cover up her chest with the blanket. She had been breast-feeding the baby. In her moment of confusion he had seen her naked breasts and they were still beautiful, made even fuller by the gift of motherhood.
She stood up as he walked up to her and put out one arm to embrace him. âHello Michael, it is so good to see youâ, she spoke softly in his ear, not wanting to wake the child in her arms. âSorry I didnât greet you at the door, you must think I am a terrible hostâ. âNo, not at allâ, Michael replied, âit is good to see you too, it has been a long time.â âJim is workingâ, she continued, âHe asked me to tell you he is sorry he was not here to greet youâ. âNo problemâ, he responded, âthat gives us some time to catch upâ. She blushed, surprising him, and he noticed how good the years had been to her. She had matured into a beautiful, soft, voluptuous woman, not the skinny angular young woman he had known years before. And the way her eyes sparkled as she spoke, he knew she was indeed happy to see him.
She led him into the house and he followed her to a large master bedroom that had been altered somewhat to accommodate the baby crib and all the stuff necessary to care for the child. âPardon the messâ, she said apologetically, âwe did not plan very well for this young oneâ. She placed the sleeping child in the crib and turned to him. âNow, let me give you a real hugâ. She walked into his arms and they embraced warmly. She held him tightly, longer that Michael had expected. She then pulled away slightly and tilted her face to him, looking into his eyes. She then raised her lips to him and they kissed. Michael was startled by the soft and loving moment. She returned her head to his shoulder and said, âYou donât have any idea how much I have been looking forward to your visit.â Michael did not know what to say. âEnough of thisâ, she said as she pulled away from him, âlet me show you your room and after you get settled in we will have some lunchâ.
Jim unpacked his suitcase, putting his clothes away, as he tried to regain his composure. He had not expected this reception, or the feelings that were rushing through him. The attraction between them seemed even more intense than he remembered it to be over ten years ago. Or, was it his imagination? âI am going to have to watch myselfâ, he thought, âThis could get dangerousâ. Chains of thought began with the word dangerous and he instantly remembered how Diana had loved erotic play spiced with danger. Like the time she sat on his lap, wrapped in a huge over coat, in the park. She wanted him right then and there and she straddled him and lowered herself on him, as they sat on a park bench with the real possibility that someone could come by at any moment. He remembered her almost immediate orgasm, he following her few seconds later. It all took less than five minutes and she told him how turned on she was to do it with the possibility of being caught. Michael was startled back to the present by her voice. âLunch is ready, letâs eat on the patioâ.
She had prepared a wonderful Californian lunch for them, a nice Anti Pasto plate, fragrant baguette and Brie cheese, a fruit tray and nice chilled Chablis. As they ate she talked incessantly as he ate most of the food. It was evident that she had not had an opportunity to talk to anyone lately. She was taking advantage of her captive audience. As she talked a theme began to evolve almost immediately, she was not very happy. She spoke of how Jim was so very successful in his work but how she did not feel a part of his success. He was gone all the time and their marriage had turned into a convenience for both of them rather than a close partnership. She went on to confess that they had stopped making love the last three months before her pregnancy and had not had sex since the baby had been born. Then, with some hesitancy she continued. âMichael, I am not sure of this and do not want anyone else to know about this, but, I think Jim is involved in some sort of illegal businessâ. âWhy do you think thatâ, Jim asked with curiosity. âWell, first of all he has hired a body guard who is with him most of the timeâ. âHave you asked him about itâ, Michael queried, âYes, several timesâ, she continued, âhe says that it is dangerous in his business because of all the money involvedâ. âIs he still doing stock brokerageâ, Michael asked as he leaned forward and grasped her hand across the table. âI think soâ, she replied, âbut he keeps very strange hours for a stock brokerâ. Michael sat in silence for a few moments. âI canât see Jim doing anything illegal Diana, he is just a hard working manâ. âYou know how important making money is to himâ. âI knowâ, she said as she hung her head a bit and looked somewhat embarrassed. âMaybe you are right, but I still feel something is wrongâ. âMaybe he has a girl friendâ she said, lightening the mood with a smile, âgod knows he doesnât seem to be interested in meâ. The attempted humor was tinged with regret and anger, thinly disguised. âWell, he is a fool if he is fooling around on youâ, Michael said as he squeezed her hand. âYou are more beautiful than ever and still have that very special sparkle in your eyesâ. Diana blushed and smiled at him. âThank you Michael, I donât feel very beautiful with this extra weight since the babyâ. âNonsenseâ, he retorted, âyou look very sexyâ. She squeezed his hand and looked him in the eyes. Silence spoke what they could not find the words to say.
