In the first chapter, our law firm accepted a new trainee, and I ended up with Emma. She was efficient and attractive. She tried to seduce me on several occasions, and I resisted until her last day when I gave in. The sexual encounter was great. Years later, she called me and suggested to have a threesome with her fiance.
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I hadn't heard from Emma for 2 months. Then, one evening, I heard her voice again. It was a short sentence, "He agreed."
I was surprised. After thinking about it some more, I told her I wanted to talk to him before our encounter. She said, "Matt, please, be gentle with him. It wasn't easy to persuade him to do it, but after 3 unsuccessful discussions with psychologists and sex therapists, as well as watching multiple porno movies displaying rough sex action and threesomes, I could not come up with any other idea. Knowing you are a sex expert and a good mentor, although, in another area, you are my last hope. He told me he hated the idea, and only his unconditional love for me made him agree to give it a chance."
"Emma, the one motivation I have in discussing it with him is your long-term happiness. It is well established that in our society, sexual satisfaction is a must for sustaining good relationships. In my talk with him, I want to clarify 2 issues. A. Does he understand that a successful marriage is more than tenderness and caring? Satisfying sexual activity depends on each partner's expectations and fantasies. B. Is he not loving you enough that he is willing to lose you over unfulfilled intimacy? "
She sighed, "Matt, you are very wise. I'll ask him to see you, hoping he will agree."
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About a month later, Liam called me. His voice sounded nasal, "Hi, Matt. My name is Liam, and Emma is my fiancΓ©e. She asked me to talk to you."
"Nice to hear your voice. Did she tell you what this was all about?
"Yes... I think her idea is bad, but I promised her to discuss it with you."
"This subject is better done face to face. Can you come to my house?"
"An evening next week on Tuesday or Thursday will be fine."
"Emma will give you my address. Please be here Tuesday at 7 pm."
"OK, sir. See you soon."
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Liam rang the bell on time. I opened the door and tried to establish a first impression of the guy. He dressed casually with jeans pants, and a gray shirt. His face caught my eyes: He was attractive, but... I'd say more pretty than handsome. His scant facial hair, small nose, full lips, and soft jawline weren't what I'd call manly.
I invited him to sit in the living room and offered him a drink. He smiled nervously and asked for a glass of white wine. I served wine for both of us and sat down.
"Liam, I saw Emma almost 2 years ago. I have fond memories of her as a bright young lawyer who's destined for greatness."
"She told me. She also mentioned you two had sex together."
I was surprised by his directness.
"That is true. When the official internship ended, we had a sexual encounter. Does it bother you?"
"Not really. It was before we met."
"Emma called me a few months ago, telling me she was in love with you. According to her, you were perfect minus. Everything but the intimacy was fantastic. Do you mind if I ask you some personal questions?"
"You can ask anything. If I don't want to answer, I won't. If I don't like your attitude, I'll leave."
I smiled, "That's fair. Have you had girlfriends before Emma?"
"I am 28. Over the years, I went out with multiple girls but had only one serious girlfriend."
"Is she the only one you had sexual relations with?"
"I reached second and third base with some of the other girls, but except for one of them, never a home run."
"Did you enjoy the sexual activity with your former girlfriend?"
"I thought it was OK. For me, sex is an activity to get close to your mate and enjoy the exercise."
"If it's not TOO much to ask, why did you separate?"
"We were together for 8 months, and one day, I caught her in bed with my friend."
"Did you ask her why she did it?"
"I'd rather not answer this one."
"All right. Now, Emma says she wishes you to be more dominant and take charge in bed. Don't you want to do it, or do you think you cannot do it?"
"It's not in my nature. I take life easy and see no reason to dominate anybody or anything."
"Have you ever been dominated by somebody?"
He hesitated, "Let's skip this question too."
"Liam, I hope you understand the dilemma: Emma has certain needs. She loves you and wishes to help you any way she can, but if you think you cannot satisfy her sexually, sooner or later, she'll cheat or leave you."
"Matt, unlike Emma, I don't think our issue is major. Frequently, during sex, she orgasms. I admit it's not always, but according to the literature, there are many women who never climax. In fact, when we are in bed, sometimes I do not cum either."
"I see your point. However, your future wife feels she needs more. Look, since I never got married, I am the last to preach to you about a successful marriage. But in any relationship, success and failure do not depend on one being good or bad, rich or poor, handsome or ugly. Everything is about 3 or 4 parameters: Communication, chemistry, perception, and expectations. If all of these are positive, the rest is much less important. If Emma is so desperate to ask me to help you two, it means she won't be happy with her current sexual life. Will you try to change it for her benefit?"
"You ask me to turn myself into somebody I am not."
"Liam, people have sacrificed much more for true love. Why can't you think of it as a role-play? You know, a woman may try to seduce a man by pretending to be a cheerleader, nurse, or a dominant mistress. Why can't you play a pirate, cowboy, or a burglar?"
Liam chuckled, "Because for me sexual encounter is an expression of love and not a fucking session..."
"Well, my friend, perhaps it's time you change your opinion about sex. When you become older, especially after many years of marriage, sex may be a more routine expression of bond. However, most young people I know use sex as a tool to relieve tension, and the surge of hormones allows them to fulfill sexual fantasies. The foreplay may be slow, gentle, and sensual, but, eventually, the act turns wilder and more satisfactory to both participants."
Liam stared at me for a moment, then stood up and said, "Matt, everything you said sounds good in theory. Emma wishes us to have a three-way. I agree to try on some conditions: A. If I do not like what I see or feel, we leave. B. No pain or other sadistic acts are performed. Agree?"
"I agree, but remember the reason we do it in the first place: Making Emma's marriage to you happy. Have an optimistic attitude, and I think we might achieve that."
When Liam left my house, I had a nagging hunch that he was trying to hide something. I wasn't sure yet, but it was enough for me to check it out on our encounter.
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A day after Liam's visit, Emma phoned me to ask how it went.
I said, "Before I tell you, I'd like to know how HE described our discussion."
She chuckled, "According to him, it wasn't a discussion but an interrogation."
"I needed to learn more about what I could expect from him during the intimate encounter and ensure he behaved as expected."
"So now that you know, can we go ahead with it?"
"Yes, we can. I suggest Saturday at 6 pm, and please, don't eat anything heavy after lunch."
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Saturday morning, I was busy with errands I hadn't completed during the week, and then I watched an English Premier League game on TV. I always liked soccer, and I was an odd duck in our class, being less interested in American football. Kevin De Bruyne was my favorite player. After the game, I was in a good mood - Manchester City, the team I liked, won against Liverpool.
At 5 pm, I began preparing. On a small table in the corner, I put a couple of wine bottles and beers with glasses. I opened the windows to let fresh air in and changed the sheets on my bed. After a last check to see that everything looked nice and neat, I shaved, showered, and was ready.
Emma and Liam arrived 10 minutes late and looked nervous. He was dressed similarly to before - Jeans pants, and a simple shirt, while Emma tried harder. She looked amazing wearing a short-sleeved sheer blouse with a nude-colored bra underneath, a short tight skirt, and 3" heel shoes. A touch of makeup and hot red lipstick were a sexy addition.
I kissed Emma's cheek and extended my hand to Liam before leading them to the living room. I hoped the soft lights and soothing music would calm their nerves.
I sat them on the loveseat and offered them an alcoholic drink. Emma chose white wine, and Liam took a Heineken. I poured myself a glass of wine and sat down.
I smiled at Emma, "Lady, you look gorgeous. I remember you as a pretty lady, but it is clear your relationship with Liam is making you happier and thus look even prettier than before."
She grinned, took Liam's hand in hers, and declared, "We are thinking about mid September for our wedding."
"That's a good time. You will have beautiful weather wherever you select as your honeymoon destination."