There are no characters under the age of 18 in this story. I say this to avoid having each the characters declare his or her age in the dialogue. I really had fun writing this story because it incorporates so many of my favourite reading topics and I really hope you enjoy it. I also want to thank barefootgirl69 for her careful edit of this chapter.
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After a restless night and no answers to my problems, I headed back to work the next day. I didn't want to work in the house right now, so I entered quietly through the back to retrieve my tools. I needed some distance, and moving the work to the garage would give me that. Phil arrived and I told him what I wanted to do.
"That doesn't make sense," he said, "we're almost done here. There's maybe another week of work at the most."
"Listen, Phil, you were right, there was something between Magda and I, but something has happened and I can't be here right now. We're starting on the garage today and we'll finish here later."
"Whatever you say, Rick, you're the boss. I am sorry for what you're going through, though, seems pretty bad."
I half smiled to him and we packed for the move to the garage. We worked there for most of the following week, almost completing the job. I didn't see or speak to Magda once and that deepened my belief we were actually over. On the Friday when I arrived for work, she was there sitting on a stack of lumber sipping a coffee.
"We can't go on this way, Rick," she said. "I know you know about Jim, there's no other explanation for what you're doing. Even if you've fallen in love with Mona, that wouldn't be reason enough to abandon me like you have. I've given you all the distance I can, but now we have to talk this out."
"You're right," I said, "let's go to the house."
As we were leaving, Phil arrived and I gave him instructions to keep him busy. Meanwhile, Magda and I walked to the house and went downstairs to the basement.
"Gosh, you've done such amazing work down here, I can't wait to see it finished," she said as she looked around.
"Don't worry, I will be finishing it, I just needed some distance. We'll be back here next week."
"That's good to know but it's not what I want to hear," she said. "Speak to me, Rick. What's going on?"
Strong emotions hit me and my eyes became misty. I looked up to the ceiling and took a deep breath.
"One night, when I came back here for something, I saw you and Jim. Now, I know I have no right to be upset, how could I with all the women in my life? But you were my first Magda, hell, you're my first everything!" My voice choked up.
"I felt hurt and betrayed," I continued, "but later, I realized I was being childish and I needed to face realties. Like Jim once told me, you two have history and our relationship has its limits. On top of that, you were right, Mona and I have fallen in love. But it was through that love that I understood what Jim was talking about."
"Could you hold on a minute please," Magda cut in, "back up, and give me more about this conversation with Jim."
"We didn't talk that much really, the two of us met at his place a few weeks back. That's when I learned Jim was your late husband's best friend. That day, he told me he wanted to be closer to you, and hopefully, Mona and I as well. You see, I knew how much Jim wanted you and he was determined to win you over."
"Alright, this is getting interesting," she said, "I'm beginning to feel less like a prize now and more like meat, but please, do go on."
"MEAT? I LOVE YOU!" I yelled, "Call me a stupid little boy, or inexperienced, or anything, but don't you dare say that's all I think of you."
"Alright, alright. I spoke rashly. I'm just not used to men dealing with my love life."
"Call it what you want, he was older, he knew you from long before me and he wanted you. I wasn't stepping aside, but I didn't think I'd see him fuck you, either."
"Oh God, Rick. I hope you realize I still love you. When you just backed away from me, I was hurt very deeply. At first, I thought you threw me over for Mona. Jim and I do have some background, call it an itch I wanted to scratch. I care for him and we're good together, but you and I have a chemistry that's unique. You've taken me places I've never thought possible."
"Well, you know that goes double for me," I said. "You have something to compare with. For me, it's been one mind numbing experience after another. I don't have boundaries, or expectations, you keep shattering the flimsy ones I put up. I love you so much, but are WE as good together? Please, don't be hurt by this, but Mona's taught me the meaning of those words now."
"Oh, I always knew it would come to this," Magda said. "I knew once you two really connected, you'd see it. I know you both so well, you complete each other like pieces of a puzzle. You're both a perfect balance of strengths and weaknesses. So where does that leave us now, Rick?"
"I miss you terribly and I'd love for us to continue on, but not with Jim included," I said. "I'm OK with what you have together, well almost, but he's just pushed his way in, expecting a lot of benefits for nothing. I just can't see us all being together right now, especially not with Mona, he has no part in our story."
"Well, you never fail to surprise me, so why start now. I thought you'd jump at the chance to explore your other side with Jim. I was even a little worried about losing you to him. Well, not to worry, I can keep things separate, like you do with your family and now Mona."
I walked up and took her in my arms. "I've missed you so much. Can we be together tonight?"
"I'd love nothing more, you have no idea, but I have a meeting tonight. Come spend the day with me Saturday, you can sleep over."
"That sounds wonderful, let's do that," I said.
We kissed again and went our separate ways. As I walked back to the garage, I felt as if a great weight had been lifted from me. When I got there, Phil was mulling around trying to figure out what to do alone.
"OK Phil, let's get some work done here," I shouted as I approached.
"Whoa! That's a change from your recent mood, I guess you two patched things up?"
"Yeah, you could say that. Things are looking a lot better."
"Sorry, Rick, I just have to ask. Do Magda and Mona know about, you know, everything?"
"That's a very personal question. First, let me ask you, are you still having sex with your sister?"
"OK, I understand, your secrets will always be safe with me, Rick, I owe you so much." He straightened up, and then he smiled. "Yes, I screw her every chance I can get, but Jan kind of blew her out of the water. She's amazing, but I'm guessing you already know that."
I smiled back at him. "Yes, I did - and Mona and Magda are fully aware of each other. We've had many threesomes together."
"Oh shit! I'm so far out of your league, I feel like a little kid. How the hell did all this happen? Rick, we've been friends a while now, and I know you were a virgin before this summer. What happened?"
"I wish I knew," I laughed, "I'd keep it going. Say, how about that double date we talked about? Have you and Jan got plans for tonight?"
"We were thinking maybe a movie?" Phil said.
"Why don't we get a pizza and all go for a picnic at the bluffs?"
"Sounds awesome, I'll get some beer from my dad's stash," he said.