Author's note:
After some time off writing, I decided to come back with another piece of this story. I felt like there was at least enough life for another chapter or two. Please, give it a vote, as votes and comments are the only payment we receive.
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"Another hour of growth, or pain really"
Aranya laughed as she pulled up to the little gym. I shrugged as I checked for all my things, patting my pockets and picking up my bag. As I was fussing around, she pulled me to her lips and aggressively kissed me.
"I can't believe we're not going to get to do that again..." She said lowly.
"We'll come visit you guys," I offered, trying to cheer her up.
"Yeah, maybe once or twice a year at most" she pouted. "That's not nearly enough, and you know it."
"I know. But at least Ravi's promotion is worth the move." He was receiving a generous raise worth 1/3 of his salary, plus an adjustment for the increased cost of living in New York.
"Yes, but I wish I could take you and your cock with us." She cooed. Damn, I was going to miss this girl.
"Didn't I give you enough this weekend?" I teased. We had been at each other non-stop for the last two days. I was sore in places I didn't know could get sore.
"It's never enough for me, you know that." She kissed me hard again, and then pulled back to give me a tender peck on the lips. "Leave now before I fuck you again right here!"
"Okay, okay," I laughed, getting out of the car.
"Seriously, tell us when you book the tickets to come out."
"I will, promise."
"Goodbye lover."
I exited the car, a bit bittersweet. Yes, I was sore after a solid weekend away with Aranya, so much so I had nearly cancelled this session. On the other hand, I was a bit disappointed I wouldn't be seeing her againβshe had been my constant play partner for nearly a year now, and Courtney and I had become good friends with her and her husband in addition to the sex. So, a bit sad though I was, I shrugged it off and went into Laurie's studio, where she was standing behind the counter that served as her welcoming desk and storage. "Hey Martin," she called out, not quite as chipper as usual, but not without enthusiasm. I greeted her back and grabbed the heart rate monitor she was holding out to me, reaching behind to strap it on.
I had been seeing Laurie since I had joined a crossfit class four plus years ago, and when she had set up her own studio, I decided to keep using her as a private one-on-one trainer. The expense was a bit much, but I had a certain bit of loyalty to her because I truly thought she delivered some good results. Plus she was a friend, someone I genuinely liked, and, truth be told, she was fantastic to look at. Even though I had never had any indication she had more than a mild crush back. She was the epitome of a "MILF," in her late 30's but still smoldering, tiny, at about 5'2" and I don't think more than 105 lbs, but her body was in incredible shape, and not overly buff the way some fitness gals get. She had a spectacularly cute and firm butt, legs that were pure perfection, and nice, perky little C-cup breasts that were absolutely fantastic. Her face was gorgeous and chiseled, with gigantic blue eyes framed by long brown hair so dark it was almost black. I had been smitten by her for quite some time, though I had never tried anything due to relationships and bad timing, and truth be told, I was quite content to just be friendly and see her at the occasional mutual friend's barbecue or whatever outside of her studio.
"We're doing endurance today," she said, leading me into the gym, and I groaned a bit, since that was my least favorite...
An hour later, I was wishing her a good day, and greeting Courtney enthusiastically as I got in her car (I was without a car for several days, as I had sold both of mine to afford a new SUV I was waiting to be delivered). She kissed me, the giggled and said "You definitely need a shower."
"Sorry," I apologized sheepishly.
"No, it's fine. I like the smell of her on you. That's hot. It's the BO that's turning me off." And with that, she put the car in gear and headed home. I showered, and, energized by my workout, tore into Courtney later that night.
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Two days later, Laurie was again showing me my workout results from the monitor on a tablet. "Martin, can I ask you a serious question?" Lori said, leveling a rather somber gaze my way.
"Sure," I replied, a bit uneasy at her tone.
"How long have we known each other?"
"About four years?" I replied. "Why?"
"Not to poke my nose into your business, but are you and your girlfriend okay?"
"Great. Why do you ask?"
"Well...I'm not sure how to put this."
"Just say it. You know I don't offend easily," I shot back.
"Okay..." she exhaled, closed her eyes for a second, and then continued. "So, I saw you kissing another girl when you arrived on Monday. And I don't want to be an ass or tell you how to live your life, but if you're going to step outside your relationship, perhaps you shouldn't be quite so brazen? I don't want to get involved in anybody's love life drama, but if you carry on like that in public, she's going to find out. And she's a sweet girl who doesn't deserve to get hurt." She paused and took a deep breath, closing her eyes and then staring directly at me before adding "That's all I'm going to say on the subject."
I laughed, which only seemed to confuse her. "Sorry, sorry, I'm just relieved that's all you were worried about."
"What?!"
"It's not what you think, really. I'm not cheating on her. Courtney and I have an open relationship."
"A what?" she asked.
"An open relationship," I repeated.
"So...you sleep with other people?"
"Well, yes, exactly."
She paused, seeming to catch on her words. "So...she knows about that girl?
"Yes. And her name is Aranya. She's moving away with her husband and that was the last time I was going to see her for probably a long while, so she was a bit more enthusiastic in public. Usually we're a bit more discreet."