Please read part 1 of the story before you continue.
Ann had been talking for the past ten minutes, her voice bright and cheerful, but Rich hadn't listened to a word. His mind was elsewhere, stuck in the fog of that weekend at the lake house. The image of John's hands on her, the way she'd moaned, the way he stood there watching, the anger, the confusion about his arousal, but yet undeniably thrilling, even after three weeks that night was fresh in his head.
"Rich?" Ann's voice cut through his thoughts, like a knife. He blinked, looking up at her. She was tilting her head, her brow furrowed. "Did you hear me? Natalie and John invited us over for dinner this weekend. I told her we'd go."
His stomach dropped. The fork slipped from his fingers, clattering against the plate. "I don't know, babe," he said, his voice tight. "I'm not sure that's a good idea."
She frowned, her lips pursing in that way they did when she was confused. "Why not? I love Natalie. I know you're not crazy about John believe me he's not my favorite either but he's not that bad. Come on, please? It'll be fun."
He forced a nod, his throat dry. "Okay. Fine. We can go."
The days before going to their house, Rich found himself replaying the scene in his mind, the way John's eyes had lingered on Ann, the way she'd arched her back when she came, the way he had done nothing but watch. By the time Saturday rolled around, he was a bundle of nerves, his stomach churning as they pulled into John's driveway.
Their house was beautiful set on two acres, surrounded by towering oak trees. They met them at the door exchanging hugs and handshakes, John slapped Rich on the back saying "come on the drinks are cold and the meats about to get hot!" Natalie slapped his shoulder telling him to stop. They sat outside drinking talking and laughing. John grilled the steaks, the smell of charred meat filling the air, they sat down to eat Rich barely touched his food, he couldn't look at John directly, couldn't meet his eyes. Every glance felt like an accusation.
As the evening wound down, Rich found himself outside, sitting by the outdoor fireplace. The flames danced, casting long shadows across the yard, and he stared into the fire, his jaw clenched. The door opened, and he heard the sound of Ann and Natalie's voices as they cleaned up inside. A moment later, John joined him, sitting down in the chair opposite.
They made small talk the weather, work, mindless drivel but Rich could feel the tension in his chest. Finally, John cleared his throat, leaning forward. "Hey, Rich," he said, his voice cautious. "I just..I wanted to apologize for that weekend at the lake house. I had too much to drink, and those comments I made about Ann... they were inappropriate. I'm sorry."
Rich's grip tightened around his glass. He stared into the fire, his voice low and cold. "What exactly are you apologizing for?"
John hesitated, his chair creaking as he shifted uncomfortably. "Well, it's just... I shouldn't have said those things. I was out of line."
Rich's jaw tightened. Slowly, he turned to look at John, his eyes hard. "I know what you did that night."
John froze, his face paling. "I... I don't know what you're talking about."
Rich leaned closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. "I saw you. In the bedroom. I saw what you did to her."
John's mouth opened, but no words came out. He stared at Rich, his eyes wide, his breath shallow. Finally, he stammered, "Rich, I don't know what to say."
Rich leaned back, his expression unreadable. "I don't think you can say anything." He took a sip of his drink, the ice clinking against the glass. He took a deep breath he was about to admit to something he never thought he would say out loud, he looked John in the eyes and said it.."I want to watch you do it again."
John's face went white. "What did you say?"
Rich stared back into the fire, his voice steady. "I want to watch you do it again. If you want to do this, be at my house this Friday at 9:30. Text me when you get there." He stood, brushing past John without a second glance. "I'm going to say goodbye to Natalie."
The days ticked by slowly giving Rich every chance to back out of this but by the time Friday arrived, Rich was a wreck he was sick with apprehension and arousal. It was his birthday, and Ann had made reservations at their favorite restaurant, but he couldn't focus. His mind was filled with the memory of that night at the lake house he needed to see that again. When they finally got home, he was trembling, his hands clammy as he poured them each a drink.