My life was running along smoothly until that fateful day in March of 2020. I have been married to my husband John for 25 years, and have an adult daughter who has been out on her own for a few years. We were empty nesters who enjoyed our lives together and stayed very busy, with many friends and with jobs that left us with little spare time. John worked long hours in a factory as a supervisor, and I worked as a hairdresser with hectic hours.
We were not wealthy, but with our combined income we managed to have all the things we needed and most of the things we wanted. It's true that we pretty much lived paycheck to paycheck, but as long as we both worked everything was good. Then came the statewide shutdown! John's job was not immediately affected but the salon where I worked closed without any notice. My mind raced trying to figure out how I was going to pay the bills, as I had always managed the finances in our household.
If this lasted very long I hoped that some of my clients would come to my house to have their hair done, but it turned out that most were afraid to go out anywhere because of the virus. A trusted friend came to my house to get a haircut in my makeshift basement salon, and noticed the massage table set up in a separate room next to my stylist chair. He mentioned to supplement my income, I could start doing massages. After he left I gave his idea some thought, as I was a licensed massage therapist, having been certified along with my cosmetology license.
A little about me, 5'7" tall, 150#, natural curly red hair, to mid back, perky 36-C breasts and a pretty tight ass. Most people say I am pretty, with a good figure for a forty eight year old. I have strong hands and muscular legs from being on my feet 8 to 10 hours a day at work. My husband and I have an average sex life, which could always be better.
As March turned into April with no end in sight for the pandemic, and money running dangerously low, my thoughts again turned to the massage table in the basement. I decided to post on CL for relaxation massages, and was surprised at the few responses I received. Most were from men, many asking questions like; do you require draping, is this a full body massage, what do you wear, do you offer happy endings? When I realized what they were referring to I replied it was a legit massage and no happy endings. When I sent that type of response I never heard back from most of them.
I had heard all about the massage's that finished with a happy ending. I did not plan on doing any of that, besides it was illegal, and I was married and didn't think John would approve. I did think in the back of my mind, what would I say or do if the question was asked.
One morning a gentleman called and asked for a massage that afternoon. I told him the massage was eighty dollars and yes, I could accommodate him on short notice. My first male client, I was so happy I could squeal. He showed up on time and things went well, he never mentioned anything about a happy ending, and he even left a five dollar tip. Then a lull for over a week before I booked my second male client. It went well also and another five dollar tip. At this rate I would never be able to pay the bills.