The Gift (edited)
Mark & Gail are a couple that are thoroughly dedicated to each other. And Mark has a gift that he would like to present to his bride of 23 years.
Mark: "Honey, I love you very much and I want only what is best for you, both now and in the future. I never thought that I would be able to love someone as much as I love you. My love is unconditional and absolute. If there is anything that will make you happy, then giving it to you or allowing you to enjoy it will bring me great joy. I do mean anything. That being said, I have a gift for you. It is not something that you can hold, but it may offer you comfort or enjoyment in the future. Know that my love for you is so strong that I have only your best interests in mind. This is a gift and as with most gifts, I do not expect anything in return or any reciprocation. In the same way that you get a full body message at a spa, going in with stress and tension and leaving relaxed and feeling good. The gift is on this same level. This gift comes with a few conditions and the first condition is I need you to listen without interruption until I am finished explaining this to you. So, what is the gift? I am offering you the option to
have sex with a random stranger
in the future as a situation may present itself."
"I know that your first thought is shock and probably, 'Oh Hell NO!' But please let me explain the details. You know how much I enjoy having sex with you and I savor and value each encounter that we have together. But your pleasure and enjoyment are now and continues to be my greatest concern. Now there are a few conditions; Safe, Stranger, Add.
Safe Sex
- please use protection.
Strangers Only
- This person selected should not be anyone that either one of us knows. Not friends, not acquaintances nor co-workers. Someone that you already know may lead to complications.
Any encounter should add to our mutual Sex life and not take away from it
- If I am there, or in any way available, use me, please use me. I will do anything for you. If you will not be in the mood with me later that day or the next day because of this encounter, then perhaps it is not the right time for the gift.
"There are times with both your job and mine that we are separated for extended periods of time, and I do want you to feel free to enjoy and encounter should the situation present itself. I can tell you that I will continue to be faithful to you and only you, and that I will not consider this cheating, but will be happy that his is an experience that you can enjoy. I am not asking for any similar agreement in return. There may be a time that you need this experience when I am not there for you. My wish is that you enjoy all life has to offer."
"I would ask that you call me before an encounter, if possible, but it is not a requirement. And also, I would request that you share with me the details of your encounter afterwards. After all, I do not want there to be any secrets between us."
"Let me re-emphasize, I am not asking for any reciprocation or similar terms for me, this is a gift and I receive the benefits of knowing that I have given you a gift that you can enjoy. The gift being presented to you is its own reward for me. Also, please know this gift is a true and genuine gift; it is not out of any guilt, I have been and will always be faithful to you."
"I know that you regularly travel for business... So, if you are having a bad day, or need some stress relief when you are out of town and an opportunity presents itself, please take advantage of it and have casual sex with some stranger. Please know that I am serious about this so... (as he paused) I am giving you a package of condoms."
Gail: "Where is this coming from and how did you come up with this idea of a gift?"
Mark: "Please understand that if I am presenting this gift to you out of pure love, then there is nothing, nothing, that I would not do for you and your happiness. You do not have to use this gift, but please do not decline it. You are my entire world. I want you to have the best of everything. You are my queen, not a princess like so many others daydream to become. You should not have to sacrifice anything. I absolutely love you with my whole heart."
Gail: "I love you too, but I cannot for a moment think that I could or would ever use your 'gift'. But at your request, I will not decline it."
Their conversation continued for some time, with Gail and Mark speaking of their years together and he could tell that she was just being polite in not rejecting this offer.
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It was almost six months later, when Gail was called out of town on a business trip to Houston. The trip was originally projected to be only two weeks long and she had already been there for 4 weeks. Gail called that evening on the way from work to the hotel, to explain that she was having a tough day and was hopeful that they were getting close to wrapping things up. She confirmed that they still had a few more tasks to complete to be able to finish the project. And that it was still up in the air on how long the project was going to take. Mark was not expecting to hear from his wife again that evening, but a little over an hour later, she called again.
Gail: "How are you doing Cubby? Well, you know that my day had gone from bad to worse at work today. Well, at least until I arrived back at the hotel. Were you serious about, the... (with a slight stutter) 'The Gift'? (Not waiting for a response and speaking almost without breathing in a single run-on sentence) You know how my day has been going so far. As I did not have any work with me, because it was a tough day, I decided not to get a table at the hotel restaurant, but to just eat at the bar. And, well near me at the bar, was a Construction Contractor, that is also here on business, and well, he does not have a clue what I am thinking, but he is divorced a little over a year and well, what do you think?" (inhaling from the long sentence)
Mark: "That Great Honey! It sounds to me like you have numbers two and three taken care of. So, if you handle number one, be safe, and you are good." (She made a puzzled sound.) "#2 - must be strangers & #3 this won't take away from our sex life, as you are out of town. So, if you practice safe sex, #1, then you are golden! Does he have a big dick; I hope he does for your benefit?"
Gail: "I don't know, possibly. Are you sure about this? He has two kids just like us, although they are quite a few years younger than ours. Of course, he is a bit younger than me as well. We just hit it off, write off the start, almost like we were old friends. His name is Ed, probably Edward, but Ed. He lives out east somewhere, I have already forgotten what city he lives in. He's a bit taller than you and loves to fish, you guys would probably be friends if we lived in the same town. Sorry, I am just rambling on. Well, are you sure about this?"
(Again, she was speed talking.)
Mark: "I have never loved you more in my whole life. I had not thought it possible that my love for you would continue to grow, but it does grow more and more, every year that we are together. I want you to be happy and this sounds like the perfect stress reliever for you, after the bad day that you were having. Now go and have fun and tell me all about it tomorrow. I do want details."
About a half hour later, she called me, just as she was walking into her hotel room.
Gail: "Yeah, just calling to say good night and tell you that I love you very, very much." (Pause for conversation not heard in the room)
"Yes, I just walked into my room with a gorgeous hunk of a man that I picked up in the bar." (Pause)
"Sure, he is right here."
"My Husband wants to talk to you."