Ben and Sandy had returned home to California on the Saturday following their Atlanta adventure. The trip was long and slow, draining on the nerves and uncomfortable. Being home was just what they both needed and they took advantage of the weekend to relax and just enjoy one another alone, quietly, lovingly, finally.
Monday came and with it all the stress of a busy life in the fast lane. Carla had called and wanted to get together, the four of them, on the up coming Friday.
"Of course, we would love to." Candy quipped. It was good to be home.
***
Love and sex, jealousy and envy, these emotions often intertwine and confound our relationships, not that we control them, but while we enjoy love and sex the specter of jealousy and envy are with us constantly. Such was the situation with Derek in Atlanta. When Candy had begun flirting with Ben; he had gone along because Sandy was so very attractive and compelling. Then there was the sex, he had never before experienced such fantastic sex. Candy was a beautiful girl, and he loved her. The memory of her flirting with Ben and then her apparent pleasure at having made love to him haunted Derek tormented him terribly.
The morning after their swap Candy continued to reminisce about the evening with Sandy and Ben, chatting incessantly about how, "absolutely fabulous they were."
Derek was becoming supremely jealous of the effect Ben had on Candy, envious of Sandy's sexual proclivity.
Then Candy made an un-thoughtful comment while recalling her being with Ben, "God, I didn't think he was going to fit in me."
The effect of this statement struck a dagger into Derek's heart, his rage was boiling now, and he steeled himself and decided to do something about it. Like a cunning animal Derek thought deeply about the consequences of any overt hostile action. He realized whatever he was to do it had to be clandestine. Then an idea struck, he smiled a twisted little smile and felt for the first time that he was in control of the situation.
Candy said, "I wish we were closer to them so we could get together more often." Little did she know Derek was outlining a plan to do just that.
"Why don't you give them a call and see what their plans are, maybe we can take a trip out there." Derek says with diabolical intent.
"Do you mean it? Could we? Oh, Derek, you're the best." She erupts into a flurry of joyful little hops and skips as she went to make the call.
***
Sandy was talking to Candy on the phone as Ben came home, "Sure, sure you can stay with us. We can't wait to see you, bye."
"Who was that sis?"
"That was Candy. She and Derek are coming to visit this weekend."
"Great. I kind of liked that little girl."
"I know you did. But you better remember who loves you buster." Sandy says with a grin and a wink.
"Humm, Who would that be?" Ben says feigning ignorance.
Sandy grabs him, wrestles him to the floor, lavishing him with love bites and kisses. "You better be nice to me, or it could be a long week for you bud!" She says between bites. Now tickling him, as he undresses her, caressing his sister's breasts as her blouse falls away. They make love as only two in love can.
***
Friday afternoon Sandy met Candy and Derek at the airport and drove them back to Ben's condo, along the way she played the part of tour guide, explaining the sights to her guests.
"What do you have planned for us this evening, Sandy?" Candy asked her, excited about finally being with her friends once again.
"You won't believe this, but we had plans for tonight with other friendsβ¦"
"Oh, no! Did we barge in?" Candy says embarrassed.
"No, of course not, but Ben and I were going to explain when we got home. Now I guess I must do it myself." Sandy explains.
"What needs to be explained?" Candy asks quizzically.
"Well, we have these friends, a couple, that we,,, sometimes,,, well,, we share evenings with each other. We are very close, if you know what I mean?" Sandy manages to get this out with out mentioning anything specific.
"Oh." Candy says, shooting a sideways glance at Derek, who was just as uncomfortable as Candy was at that moment.
Sandy continued, "We just thought that we could all just get acquainted first, you know before we get too serious."
"I see," Candy says demurely, visibly disappointed.
The rest of the trip was quiet and subdued.
When Ben came home Candy and Derek were refreshed and just coming in from the beach with Sandy. Their mood was distinctly reserved and Ben could sense something was amiss. Ben got Sandy alone and she explained that she had spilled the beans about Al and Carla. Ben was much more circumspect about it, "Why don't we let Al and Carla decide if they want to take a rain check or include our guests in the activities?"
"You're brilliant, Ben. Why didn't I think of that?" Sandy admits, laughing.
***
Al and Carla arrived and were greeted by Sandy, ushered into the living room and introduced to Derek and Candy. Ben was excited about all the possibilities that presented themselves. Al and Carla were initially concerned about the last minute change of plans, but warmed to the occasion as Ben explained their new friend's proclivities. "We'll play it by ear," they had agreed, "no promises, no demands."
Everyone became comfortable with one another and the couples were enjoying the atmosphere when Candy made a comment to Sandy that she had desperately wanted to get back in bed with Ben. Every one had heard the comment and a hush fell upon the room. A tense quiet hovered ominously around the group, finally, Candy looked around the room and asked, "What did I say?"
Carla laughed first, and then everyone erupted into a boisterous cacophony of laughter and giggling. Releasing the tension which had built up over the expectation of what everyone hoped might happen if all went well.
Candy had been watching Ben all night. Derek had watched both Candy and Sandy, his emotions swirled in his mind like a cauldron of festering rage. Al was smitten with Candy, and a change of partners was due and she represented a very positive development indeed. Carla was wondering if she was going to be with Ben or maybe Derek, he didn't seem very interested in her, she thought. Sandy was conflicted, she was happy with any of the men, but she felt herself wanting Ben more, and now she was thinking of ways to be with him while the others were occupied with each other.
Al made the first move; winking at Carla, he moved to Candy's side and began charming her as he carefully touched her in a sensuous manner. Candy responded and was eating up the attention he lavished on her.
Carla realized that as Ben's sister, Sandy, had to go with Derek that left Ben for her. She slunk over to his lap and began acting sluttish, hoping it would further break down the group's reluctance.