Robert first met Jeff when they were in college together. Three years later he met Stacy. Stacy was everything Robert wanted in a woman, except that she was dating Jeff. Robert really liked being around Stacy, but she only had eyes for Jeff. When Robert and Stacy had time alone they seemed to be enjoying themselves, but Robert always knew that she was with Jeff and that was all there was to it.
When Robert attended Jeff and Stacy's wedding. he let his thoughts of forming any kind of relationship with her go. He realized he should have let them go a long time ago, but they had got him through some lonely nights.
For the past seven years, he and Jeff stayed in close contact and would play racket ball together and hit the bars after work. He would see Stacy from time to time and when he did he tried not to see her like an object of lust like he used to, but it was hard for him, because she still looked so beautiful now at 35. Her dark brown hair flowed down to the middle of her back, and her blue eyes would light up a room. Once she'd see Jeff she'd hold him close and kiss him deeply. Robert really had to deal with the fact that this was his friend's wife.
One late night at a bar, Jeff looked over at Robert and asked, "Do you think my wife is beautiful?"
"Yeah, I guess, I never really thought about her." He tried to hide his lies.
"Oh," he seemed to be disappointed by Robert's answer.
"Why do you ask?"
"Well, it's our love life. We have been stuck in a rut for years, I feel like she'd like to try new things, and I would as well."
Robert had heard and read about things like that, but he also wanted to hear about stuff that Stacy wanted to do in the bedroom.
"Like what?" he asked.
"A third party. She brought it up, and I agreed to it, and your name was mentioned."
"My name?" Robert asked, pointing at his chest.
"Yeah, she said she felt close to you when we all used to hang out, and that you would be better for her than just finding a person online to grant her dream fantasy."
"I agree." he said trying to make sure he didn't choke on his last swig of beer.
"So would you be interested in hearing this? There is a twist."
"Sure."
The two men discussed this fantasy and Robert seemed to be happy with what he was hearing because he would finally be able to be with Stacy in a sexual way, just like he used to fantasize about in college. He knew he would have to be in the room with Jeff, but that was just something he'd have to deal with in order to finally see Stacy naked.
A week later, Robert showed up at Jeff's house wearing his best dress pants and shirt. This would be a night to remember for all involved. He knocked on the door to find Stacy standing there wearing black high heeled shoes and a sweater dress that went slightly above the middle of her thigh. Her legs were covered in nude-colored nylons and her shoulders were left bare so that Robert could see that she probably wasn't wearing a bra under this dress.
"Hello Stacy, it's been a while," he said as he walked past her.
She closed the door behind him and she hugged him, he could feel her soft breasts press against his chest and it made him anxious to start the night ahead. They parted from their hug when Jeff entered the room, dressed much the same as Robert did.
"Robert, glad to see you could make it to dinner tonight." He offered his hand and Robert shook it.
The two men sat down while Stacy went back to the kitchen to finish some of the cooking before serving the food.
"Wow, Jeff you really went all out for this tonight."
"Yeah, freshly made bread, candles, we really wanted to have a fancy dinner tonight. I'll even throw on some classical music once she gets out here with the roast."
"I can't wait, I'm hoping to have some more time with her before we get to desert."
"I'd like that too, we wanted you because of the connection she feels that she has with you. But I hope you keep in mind she's my wife and I can pull the plug on this if I feel that things are going too far."
"I understand, and I'm not going to cross any line, it's just sex, nothing more. I just hope that you two enjoy it."
"I have another request to make about this."
"Sure, what?"
"Don't mention this to her, just do things as you feel they should be conducted."
Robert took some olive oil and vinegar and poured it onto a small plate in order to dab his bread into it as he waited for Stacy's return. Stacy came out with the roast and placed it at the head of the table. Jeff took that as his cue to get up from the seat across from Robert and let Stacy sit down where he was.
Robert took in the curve of Stacy's exposed shoulders, how pale it was in contrast to the brown stretchy dress. He remembered feeling the ripples in the fabric, a thick knit sweater. She wasn't wearing much makeup, maybe a little on the eyes, but not much more. He thought this kind-of odd as she was really dressed up, and the dress looked new.
Stacy held her plate up to Jeff and he gave her a chunk of the roast beef. She served herself some of the carrots and other fixings around the table, while Robert had his beef put on the plate.
"So Robert, I haven't seen much of you around lately, what have you been up to?" Stacy asked in order to begin a conversation with him.
"Not too much really, just work and home."
"Not dating?"
"I've tried a few times, but my schedules don't quite meet up with the gals I'm interested in. I've thought about trying the internet, but I'm a bit worried about that."
"Robert, seriously, most people online are honest about who they are, especially at our age, I'm sure you'll find someone, I've always enjoyed my time with you."