Taking time to just sit and relax was something that Sarah tried to schedule for herself as often as possible. Having completed all the chores and errands the previous day, Sarah now had the luxury to enjoy a quiet afternoon by herself and read the latest thriller novel that had been assigned in her book club.
Her parents had picked up her daughters for the afternoon, giving Sarah a rare, child-free home for once.
I wish Dan was here.
It had been a few weeks since she had last spent the night with Dan in Chicago. They talked almost everyday, but things still weren't the same without him around. He was also distracted with work, and she could tell his mind was always elsewhere during their conversations.
She had her own career to focus on as well, along with the added pressures of running their household and ensuring each dollar spent didn't further deplete their stagnant savings account. The only times she really felt truly connected to her husband was when she had him alone, either at the house or in his apartment.
Those were the only times she was able to truly take her foot off the gas and let go of some of the tight control she kept on her life.
Then again, things can sometimes get a little out of control...
Her mind drifted back to her last night in Chicago as she relived not only the passionate love making from Dan, but also the combustible new element in their sex life: Lester.
She truly did not find herself attracted to her husband's roommate at all. Nevertheless, his mere presence seemed to add fuel to the fire of Dan's fantasies.
Dan had always held some dark fantasies about her involvement with another man, but until recently they had been just that: fantasies. Sure, she had also enjoyed teasing her husband and playing along. Part of her even reveled in the thought of being truly wild and fulfilling her husband's deepest desire.
She still couldn't believe that she had actually touched another man's cock and had even been alone with him in his bedroom.
Sarah sighed and closed her book. She hadn't comprehended a single word she had read for the last ten minutes. Her mind was constantly drifting back to Dan and his roommate.
What would happen the next time she went to Chicago, and how far were she or Dan willing to take things? The thought of teasing Dan and surprising him by bringing more of his fantasy to life turned her on.
Maybe it wasn't just his fantasy anymore. She absolutely loved the look that appeared on his face when she acted so out of character. Maybe next time she visited she'd see how far Dan was willing to push things.
And then there was Lester. Weird, lewd Lester. He clearly was not the same person they had originally met when touring the apartment. It was also obvious what his intentions were.
Sarah would have never given him a second glance if not for Dan's fantasy, but she had to admit that she found the idea of lowering herself to touch someone below her gave her a certain thrill that she didn't quite understand.
Sarah shook her head to try and clear away the distracting thoughts as she reached for her book again.
The familiar chime of her cell phone rang, and she grabbed it instead. A smile spread across her lips as she saw that it was Dan.
She sank back into the couch with a smile and answered the phone.
"Hello there, dear," Sarah beamed. "I was just thinking about you."
"Oh yeah? Hopefully, they were some R-rated thoughts." Dan replied with a smirk.
"I'll never tell." Sarah extended her legs out onto the couch in a long stretch. "How much do you miss me?"
"Baby, I miss you every second of the day. I can't wait until I see you again." Dan wasn't just saying that; she could feel the longing and loneliness in his voice.
I'll have to go and see him soon.
Sarah's smile slowly faded from her face as she was reminded of their situation.
"I miss you too, baby. Do you think you'll be able to come home soon?"
She heard Dan sigh on the other side of the phone.
"No, probably not. Walt's worried about our new client. They are super demanding and keep changing their minds on things. He even mentioned I might have to fly out there and get them to sign a new agreement."
Sarah frowned. The idea of her husband going even farther away upset her. It felt odd for him to be going on a plane without her and the girls, almost like he was going on vacation without them. It wasn't logical, so she pushed the thoughts aside.
"Well, you can worry about work tomorrow," she said firmly, trying to change the subject to something lighter. "Today's still Sunday, though. What are you up to at the moment?"
"Ha. Well, you actually wouldn't believe what I'm doing right now," Dan said. "It's really out of the blue."
"What is it? Now I'm curious." She raised an eyebrow, intrigued. Maybe he was looking at the pictures she had left for him when he first moved into the apartment.
Dan cleared his throat. "Our mutual friend asked me to take him to a doctor's appointment today."
"Lester?" Sarah whispered.
"Yep." Dan sounded like he was on the verge of revealing a big secret. "Guess what kind of appointment?"
"What kind?" Sarah asked.
"Vasectomy." Dan replied.
"What?! No, really?" Sarah gasped.
Why the heck would Lester need to get a vasectomy. It just seemed so random.
"Yeah, for real," he assured her. "I'm sitting here in the parking lot waiting for him to come out."
"So he just got up this morning and said "Hey, Dan, I know we don't really talk, but can you take me to get a vasectomy?"" Sarah wondered out loud.
"Not in so many words." Dan said. "He asked if I could drive him to an appointment. He was all weird about it and didn't tell me what it was for. When we got here he went inside and said he'd be out in an hour. I googled the place and that's what they do: vasectomies."
"That's so weird." Sarah said as she pondered the story. "So random, too."
"I know, that's why I had to call you. I needed to tell someone and you are the only other person who knows Lester..." Dan trailed off.
Sarah caught a hint of words left unsaid in his voice. It was obvious what had suddenly popped into his mind.
She had been increasingly frustrated by their separation, and her longing to be with her husband was becoming overwhelming. Smiling to herself, she decided it was time to be a bit playful.
"Oh, am I now?" she teased in an innocent voice. "You know, I guess I do know Lester pretty well..."
She paused, waiting to see if Dan would respond. He didn't. She did, however, begin to hear him breathing heavier now.
Even though Dan wasn't with her in person, she couldn't help but run her hand along the neckline of her sweatshirt.
"I guess you could even say that Lester knows me pretty well, too. I mean, he has seen me naked after all," she said in a husky voice.
"Do you remember that, Dan? The last time I was there with you? When Lester snapped off my bra and your wife was naked and kneeling before him?"
