Author's Note:
Hey folks! Here's the second chapter of this story. If you haven't read the first one yet, please do so, since this chapter picks up right after.
After the slow build-up in the first chapter, this one is a blast. Hope you have as much fun reading this as I had writing it. I'll look forward to your comments.
All the characters in this story are above 18 years of age.
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Metamorphosis
. A process during which a small larva transforms into a beautiful butterfly. The larva spins a cocoon around itself and undergoes a transformation within. It finally emerges from the cocoon as an adult butterfly; fully developed; ready to spread its wings and take flight.
I opened my eyes and saw the early morning sunlight streaming through the window curtains. It took me a few seconds to realize where I was. I sat up, naked, and rubbed my eyes. Nisha ma'am lay asleep with her naked back towards me. The sheets covered her till the middle of her back. Events of the previous night came flooding into my mind.
I lost my virginity last night... to Nisha ma'am!
I checked my phone. It was 6:50 a.m. I quietly slipped out of bed and got dressed. I freshened up and sat on the couch, watching ma'am's sleeping form.
A soft knock on the door. I panicked. What if someone saw me in ma'am's room? I put on my glasses, opened the door slowly and looked around. There was no one. A tray was placed on the table outside. It had a teapot and a sugar bowl along with two cups, saucers and spoons. I looked towards the stairs and glimpsed Tara descending the steps, already out of view.
Two cups! Of course, Tara knew I was in here!
I brought the tray inside and closed the door. I poured the steaming tea into the cups and reached for the sugar bowl.
"Just one sugar for me, please."
Ma'am sat on the bed with the sheets tucked under her arms, covering her body from the chest down. Her hair was slightly disheveled. She had a glow on her face; a perfect image of a sensuous woman on the morning after.
She smiled at me. "Good morning!"
I smiled and wished her back. I took the cups to the bed and sat next to her.
She smelled the tea with delight. "I love the smell of freshly brewed tea early in the morning."
We sipped the tea. "Tara really makes excellent tea, doesn't she?"
Why was she talking about tea?!
"Ma'am... last night..."
"...was wonderful! The best birthday I've had in a long time."
I was silent.
"Any regrets? Was I not up to your expectations?" she asked.
"No. Of course not! You were amazing," I said, quickly, "I just don't know how to process it. I've always adored you. I've even fantasized about you. But I never thought we'd actually end up having sex. It feels... surreal."
We sipped some more tea in silence.
"My marriage is almost dead."
"What do you mean?"
"Yash and I first met, twelve years back. I was 24 and he was 32. I was on my first job, fresh out of college. His company had hired us to create an ad campaign. That's how we got to know each other. Professional relationship soon turned personal. We started dating and two years later, got married. He earned more than enough for the both of us, which allowed me to quit my job. I always valued my independence. I loved teaching, so naturally, took up the job at the University.
"Neither of us ever wanted kids. We enjoyed life as we liked. Those early years of our marriage were fun. Lots of extended honeymoons in exotic locations around the world. Lots of love, romance and sex. But somewhere down the line, it all cooled off. As the years went by, Yash started focusing on his business. As he entered his forties, financial success became his passion. He lost interest in sex. I was just entering my sexual peak. I was horny and frustrated most of the time."
She paused to take another sip of tea.
"Finally, I had a huge meltdown. This was about an year ago. I shouted at him in frustration. I even threatened to have an affair with my students, if he kept ignoring my sexual needs. He listened to me calmly. Then, shockingly, encouraged me to go ahead with an affair. When I calmed down, he explained that he didn't find pleasure in sexual intimacy anymore. But, he understood my physical needs and didn't want me to be deprived of my sexual pleasures.
"We had a long and frank discussion; about our relationship; the future of our marriage. We both realized that we still cared for each other. We didn't want a divorce. He had just started to expand his business in Europe. We were already living apart most of the time. We decided to stay married as long as it's convenient. He encouraged me to take on a lover to satisfy my sexual and emotional needs."
This came as a shock to me. I had never seen her husband at home in all these months. She never talked about him. I had an inkling that something was amiss but never thought it was this bad. But more than any of that, I felt betrayed and hurt.
"So... all these private lessons. All these hours spent together. They were just to seduce me? To get me in bed?"
My voice was unsteady and I stammered slightly to get the words out. It reflected all the pain I felt. She quickly put her hand on mine and squeezed it gently but firmly.
"No, Sam! Not at all. I genuinely wanted to help you. I still do.
"I never considered to take on a lover, just for the sake of it. But as I got to know you better, I gradually began to see you as something more than just my student. You made me laugh. I loved all the hours spent with you. You were always so polite and respectful. You never leered at me like all the other men, even at times when I wanted you to. That made me, like you even more.
"What you did for me last night; the way you supported me emotionally, that broke down the last barriers in my mind. I'd understand if you don't want to see me again. But please believe me, I didn't plan any of this."
I nodded in relief. Of course, I believed her!
"So... what do we do now?" I asked.