Prologue:
The following is a continuation of the Lost Creek Wives' Club (LCWC) series, and as always, I recommend reading the prior installment first. As for this installment, it's longer than most from me, and more of an introduction to an exciting event/evening. And while it took longer to publish than promised, I have a better excuse than being busy with the holidays as with the delayed prior installment. I actually came down with the Wuhan virus, or Covid for those of you more politically incorrect. But I'm pleased to say I'm feeling fine now after a miserable week.
As always, comments are welcome as long as they are constructive.
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As soon as I entered the house the landline phone started ringing. When I picked up the handset I saw by the caller ID it was Maureen..."Good morning Maureen."
"Where the hell have you been!?!"...she yelled.
"Don't I get my usual 'Good morning Sweetheart'?"
In her normally sweet voice..."Good morning Sweetheart,", which then just as quickly turned to a near yell again..."now where the hell have you been!? I must have called you a dozen times last night between your cell phone, which you obviously turned off, and your home phone."
"If you really want to know, I spent the night at Louise's.
"I knew you were going to visit with her, but how did it turn into an all night affair?"
"Coincidentally, both our husbands are away on business trips and we'd thought we'd take advantage of it."
"You know you're going to have to tell me all about it."
"I figured as much once I told you, but not now. Now what's so important that you've been calling me repeatedly?"
"Colette called and she wanted to make sure she had 'all the bases covered' as she put it in regard to her presentation tonight."
"What does that mean?"
"After she had a long talk with Carol, who she knows through a mutual friend, she thought it might be best for a couple of ladies to accompany her in case an in-person demonstration of any of the sex toys is necessary. Apparently it's not uncommon with groups of just women, but she never thought to mention it to us until she talked to Carol, who explained why and how the idea for the sex toy presentation for our club came about. Upon learning the majority of the housewives in attendance are disgruntled with their sex life, she feels from her experience they'll be more interested in live hands-on demonstrations versus watching videos of how to use the different sex toys. It could very well not be the case, but since her goal is to sell as many as possible, she wants to be prepared. Like she said, supposedly it's not uncommon to have live demonstrations, and sometimes even members of the audience participate."
"What was your response?"
"I told her I wanted to talk to you first, and she's expecting me to call her first thing this morning so she can arrange for two other ladies to be with her."
"Something like in-person demonstrations never crossed my mind. I know it's not uncommon at lingerie parties where someone models the lingerie, and participants try them on to see how they look in them, but I never gave any thought to a similar scenario happening with a sex toys party. Do you think any of the other girls will be interested or expect such a thing? I know it'd be a lot more informative to see a toy you're not familiar with used up close and personal than watching a video."
"Like you, it never crossed my mind either, and as for the other girls, I don't know what to expect. I know I would prefer to see something used live and in-person versus a video, but I'm not sure anybody else besides you, Carol, and Louise maybe."
"I know Louise would, and speaking of Louise, I took the liberty to tell her to invite her next door neighbor who she's very close with. As for Colette, tell her to feel free to come prepared. Worst condition it'll all be for naught. And if it's the case, I'm sure the ladies can keep themselves busy by explaining verbally how to use certain toys, and to help take orders."
"Will do as I'd hate to tell Colette not to be concerned about it and it being just the opposite and her not prepared. The last thing I want is for the presentation not to go well, and her not to do well as far as sales. With that settled, who's Louise's friend?"
"Her name is Trish, and while I've never met her she's Louise's next door neighbor. The reason she doesn't attend our regular socials in spite of Louise having invited her, she's a full time teacher. I thought it'd be a good way for her to meet some of the other girls since I got the impression she pretty much keeps to herself. Not sure why other than she's a divorcee and keeps busy with teaching and associated activities."
"Well Louise won't be the only one bringing a guest. A couple of the other girls asked if they could too. Now I need you at my house as soon as you can get here. We have a lot of errands to run, and then we need to rearrange the living room since we're expecting a large crowd. Plus Collette will be here a couple of hours early so she can set-up her display, and I want to have everything ready for her."
"Give me an hour or two since I need to shower and get a couple of changes of clothes together and some other things since I'll be staying overnight with you. Plus I need to tidy up the house since John will be staying overnight here with Jim."
"Okay, but please hurry." After which the call ended.