My life was becoming more complex by the day - complicated, yes, but thrillingly full. Full of ambition, confidence, and achievement. Full of control, passion, desire - and yes, full of sex. I'll admit it: I was reveling in every second of it.
Amid the whirlwind, the house renovation pressed on. I took on a lot of the work myself, rolling up my sleeves and diving in. Meanwhile, Don and Joe, my builders, were busy tearing apart the bathroom before piecing it back together to my designs. I kept an eye on their progress, though thankfully, they didn't demand too much of my attention... yet.
Then there was Nathan. My Amazon delivery driver. My hunky, handsome, Adonis of a boyfriend, with his muscular body and huge cock. I wanted more of Nathan. Oh god, did I want more of Nathan. My pussy ached for him. My pussy ached from him. And the summer was not going to last forever, so plans had to be made to take full advantage of him before he went back to college.
Daniel, my beautiful, beautiful son and his new girlfriend, Lisa, were very much an item, she was the one getting to enjoy his long cock now, which meant my time with him had declined a little, which was fine for now. I knew he wasn't going to disappear; his cock would always be there for me to gag on; I just had to stay vigilant and be ready for it.
Lastly, the sexy Maria just had to fit into my life too. The job of transforming Maria's adult store, 'Romancing The Stone', was moving at pace, but Maria was more than just a project. She had captivated me. She was joyful, irresistible. She had unlocked a part of me I never knew existed - a part that truly felt, was deeply and fully engaged, and pulsed with excitement for life. I wanted her in my world, no matter how complicated that made things.
With my husband Phil away for work, keeping it all under wraps wasn't hard. But if I truly wanted The Stone to become part of this new life I was building - this life away from the city - I'd have to face reality. Sooner or later, I'd need to tell Phil. I'd need to make him see, somehow, that this wasn't just about the store; it was about the new me. And convincing him to accept it wouldn't be easy.
Oh, my! I have overlooked Phil. I need Phil in my life too. He is my rock. We have been together forever and I don't want to imagine life without him.
All these strands I keep tucked away from each other. Secrets of transformation, of self-discovery. Secrets of a new me. Secrets and lies. Getting messier and messier. A tug on one strand could unravel another and another. But, with the secrets, a vibrancy within me that I'd never dreamed was possible for myself.
And I like this version of me: a woman empowered, taking charge, owning her desires, and discovering what truly makes her tick. This summer wasn't just a season; I'd come to realize that it was a turning point. And I was determined to make it count. But I know I have to tread carefully. I have to find balance and make sure no one gets hurt - especially Phil.
***
"Mom, you should see the analytics already," Daniel told me over a late breakfast on Wednesday, his eyes, usually distracted and disengaged this early in the morning, gleaming with excitement. "After a single night of being live, even with just a few teaser photos and basic SEO, people are clicking. Once we get the real photos up, The Stone is going to take off."
Daniel had arrived around thirty minutes earlier with Lisa. It was the first time he had stayed the night there, and I was a little jealous, but I was making sure I wasn't showing it. She is sitting next to him, drinking a coffee.
The day before, Daniel and I had visited Maria at The Stone. We had shortened the name to 'The Stone' on the drive over; much easier to say. Always the overachiever, he had thrown together a simple but sleek e-commerce site in record time, with actual products from Maria's inventory. It wasn't perfect yet, but it was functional, and it gave Maria a platform far beyond the quiet streets of our small town. A platform that was anonymous, away from people who might see them walking into an adult store, away from wives or husbands who might see them and ask awkward questions.
"Wonderful, darling. I hope he didn't bore you with it all night, Lisa."
"Not at all, Maggie." She beams. "I'm so excited. I can't wait to start my modeling career." She flicks her hair around laughing. She looks stunning. A beach-style vest top, that hangs delicately across her small breasts, no bra. Short denim shorts that show her ass cheeks as she is sitting at the counter. A smidge of makeup emphasizing her gorgeous lips, and free-flowing hair cascading down to her shoulders. She oozes that youthful, carefree confidence. Today we start taking photos for the ecommerce site. She will be perfect.
My mind wanders. Her athletic physique is not showing any signs of being worn out by Daniels's long, hard cock last night. My mind wanders to Daniel pumping me hard, making me scream. His huge snake making me cum over and over.
Lisa says something.
"Mom? You there?" Daniel waves at me.
I snap back. I've no idea what Lisa just said. "Excellent. It should be fun today." I turn back to Daniel. "I have to give instructions to the boys upstairs. Are you ready to leave when I come back down?"
"Sure. I've just got to grab my camera gear and I'm set."
***
Yesterday had been the first time Daniel had been to the store and also the first time he and Maria had met. I was a little apprehensive if I'm honest. My relationship with Maria is... how can I describe it? um...complex? um...confusing? um...elaborate? Definitely secret! My relationship with my son is...um....yeah... let's just say very complex and very, very secret. But their meeting actually went better than I could have expected.
He was amazed with the store, I would say like a kid in a candystore, but that somehow seems wrong when talking about his reaction to an adult store full of vibrators, butt-plugs, fetish-wear, sexy-lingerie and edible goodies. Maria had been overwhelmed by his enthusiasm, working all day with him on the look and feel of the site and getting a sample of items that might sell without images or where images were available from the manufacturer.
In fact, I felt so comfortable with the pair of them, that:
"Are you two okay if I leave you to it? It's just that I have a large package being delivered that I need to be home to receive."
Daniel knew exactly what that meant. Nathan!
"That's fine with me, we don't need you for this stuff," Maria says tapping the computer screen. "Will I see you tomorrow, though?" She gives me a wonderful smile.
"Absolutely, it's photo shoot day tomorrow. I'll definitely be back tomorrow," I return the smile. "Daniel, are you ok with me going?"
"Yeah, you head home for your large package." He's standing beyond Maria, so only I see the dirty grin on his face. "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you, Lisa's picking me up later, so I won't be home tonight."
He's spotted an opportunity there and taken it, no problem.
"Ok, darling. Well have fun you two, don't work too hard." I walk over and give both of them a kiss on the cheek before leaving The Stone. I breathe in Maria's scent; I've got an idea for tomorrow that I know she will be happy about.
As I get home, I can hear music and whistling upstairs. Don and his apprentice, Joe, have been working on our master bathroom since Monday. Don's a seasoned pro, a gruff but seemingly kind man who knows his way around a sledgehammer. Joe, on the other hand, is young and eager, fit and athletic, always trying to impress but prone to dropping things - a fact I learned yesterday when he shattered a bunch of tiles while they removed the old tub. He was very apologetic, very sweet.
I had known very few people in the neighborhood, so I had to go with online reviews, but so far the pair were doing a great job. I've got them salvaging what they can to take to The Stone. Some of the fixtures - like the vintage mirror and the antique brass towel rack, for example, won't go with the more modern design I want, so why not recycle them. When they start on other rooms, I'll get them to do the same. The Stone is tidy but outdated, with dark carpets, fluorescent lighting and clunky metal racks that work for some items, but make many of the clothes look less appealing than they are. The space was an old discount clothing store and is huge, as is the potential, but it is begging for a touch of class.
I go upstairs and offer Don and Joe a final coffee of the day, which they both kindly refuse.
"I'm sorting a few things out in the garden, and then I'm grabbing a shower, so if I'm not around, just let yourselves out and I'll see you in the morning."
"No problem, Maggie. We should have this completely stripped down by the end of today, and we'll start re-wiring and tiling tomorrow."
"Sounds great, Don, I can't wait to see it take shape."
I leave them, and start my preparations.
It's ten minutes past four. Don and Joe are gone. I've rushed around to get everything ready, but now I sit by the window upstairs, my fingers tracing idle patterns on the sill as I watch the street below. I watch the passing vehicles, one by one, but not the one I'm waiting for. Nathan's van.