Prologue:
Been awhile since I've posted anything. Sorry about that, but other things have taken a priority during these troubling times. As for the narrative below, I was hoping to document the entire event in a single accounting, but it wasn't possible without it being unacceptably long. Way longer than I'd like and as a result decided to split it into two parts. Maybe multiple parts by the time I'm finished documenting everything so please bear with it. Thank you.
As always, comments are welcome as long as they are constructive.
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Early one Sunday evening while Walter, Brenda and I were relaxing watching television my dear friend Rita called. After the usual pleasantries were over, and after I excused myself to talk in another room, Rita asked if I was interested in a photo assignment..."While you've photographed our group of intimate friends more than once, this would be mostly of people you don't know so you might not be comfortable with it. But when Jill mentioned something to me about it I immediately thought of you."
Jill, along with her husband Jack, are Bill and Rita's neighbors. Next door neighbors even though their homes are nearly a half mile apart since both sit on approximately fifty acres of land. Jack and Jill are former school teachers in their early sixties and what I would call ex-swingers. Ex because they lost contact with the people they were intimate with after they retired and moved out of town, of which all of them are school teachers still actively teaching. Long story short, after a lot of organizing effort on Jack and Jill's part, they were able to arrange a get-together at their place in the country, and Jill mentioned something to Rita about how Jack thought it would be a nice idea to photograph the event.
"You mean to tell me none of the people participating can either photograph or video things?"
"Apparently they've attempted it in the past, but none of their efforts ever turned out well. Everything looked amateurish. And they're more interested in a nicely done photo slideshow than a video. Since it could be the last time they're all together, both Jack and Jill want to 'document' it and have it nicely organized on a DVD for everyone. And by someone who understands and appreciates their lifestyle. Neither Jack or Jill are proficient with a camera, along with anyone else, and couldn't think of someone they could ask to do it and be confident they'd be discreet about it. That's when I thought of you."
"Did you mention me to Jill?"
"Yes I did, and she was ecstatic when she found out you could do it. I even showed her some of the photos you've taken at our get-togethers. She loved the spontaneity of the photos in that everything looked candid versus staged, and without anyone having 'red-eye'. The question is, are you willing to do it?"
"What about the other people. Are they agreeable to someone outside their intimate group photographing things?"
"Yes, but only after Jack and Jill vouched for you and assured them you would be discreet about things. Once over that hurdle they asked me to talk to you."
"How many people are we talking about?"
"Excluding Jack and Jill, a half dozen other couples if everyone shows. All in their mid forties to mid sixties, and no one you know. At least I don't think you do."
"I doubt it. I can't think of anyone I know who's a school teacher, or their spouse. And it's a lot of people to photograph during a group sex session. You know how hectic it can get once everyone gets involved in things. Not sure if I can do it alone."
"Are you thinking of including Walter?"
"Depends when the get-together is. Otherwise, Brenda for sure."
"Speaking of Brenda, has she decided what she's going to do as far as staying here or going back east?"
"Coincidently, she received a call yesterday from Lois about an apartment being available in the complex where she lives. We're going to look at it tomorrow after we clean the house. My best guess is she's going to rent it, at least for a year."
"That's good news. You must be thrilled your only sister will be staying here with you. At least another year."
"Yes I am...very much so. Now when is Jack and Jill's get-together?"
"Three weeks from yesterday."
"I need to check with Walter. Seems he mentioned something about a business trip in the near future. At a minimum, Brenda will need to accompany me to help with things. Something she's gotten very good at, as well as with a camera since she took an interest in photography and I've been giving her lessons. One obvious question I need to ask...are we expected to be naked while taking pictures?"
"You should know better. Of course. Very much so since most of the couples said they wouldn't be comfortable with a fully clothed photographer roaming around while they're having sex. As much as they like the idea of the DVD slideshow, they feel they couldn't relax with a fully clothed person taking photos. And I know they'll be a lot more appreciative of the fact the photographer is a female if you decide to do it. And while you haven't asked yet, have no fear you'll be well compensated for your time and effort. Money isn't an issue with Jack."
"I didn't think it would be and wasn't worried about it. As for being naked, I figured it was a given, but wanted to be sure in case Brenda will be accompanying me even though I doubt she'll object to having to get naked."
"Now do I tell Jill you're willing to do it?"
"Let me talk to Walter and Brenda first and think about it overnight. I'll call you with an answer first thing in the morning."
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The next morning I informed Rita I was willing to do it, and Brenda would be with me. Coincidentally Walter did have a business trip scheduled for the same week and even though he would return on the day of Jack and Jill's get-together, he'd figured he'd be too tired since it most likely would go well into the wee hours of the morning as they sometimes do.
Then I asked..."Are you and Bill going? I figured Jill must have invited you, otherwise she wouldn't have mentioned anything."
"You're very perceptive. Yes she did, but we haven't made up our minds yet. But now that you and Brenda will be there, even if it's only to take photos, we just might. Either way, why don't you and Brenda plan on staying overnight with us. That way you won't have to worry about the drive home afterwards."
"If it's no bother, I'd love to. And I know it will put Walter's mind at ease so he won't have to worry about us."
"Of course it's no bother. I can't count how many times you and Walter have stayed with us on weekends. If we don't go, we'll leave the lights on and the front door unlocked. You know your way around the house, and where everything is."
"Sounds like a plan. I owe you one."
"Have no fear Lacey, I'll think of a way for you to pay me back."
"I'm sure you already have Rita, and if it's what I think it is, it'll be my pleasure. I have to go for now, but I'm sure we'll either talk or see each other before Jack and Jill's get-together."
After I talked to Rita, Brenda and I took our daily bike ride before we cleaned the house and went to look at the apartment. When we arrived at the designated time the facilities manager, being a matronly woman, showed us the apartment. It was almost identical to Lois's as far as the lay-out and only two doors down the hall on the lower lever of what is a two story L-shaped complex. It was completely refurbished and looked as though it was never lived in.
After doing a walk-through, it took all of five seconds for Brenda to say she'd take it and get her check book out to pay for the first three months rent plus a security deposit. While we were hoping to visit with Lois, we couldn't since she advised me beforehand she would have a customer at the time and be busy doing her nails. So I did the next best thing and texted her to let her know she'd be having a new neighbor soon.