The Vacation We Both Needed

I don't know what I was thinking when I opened the door to my son's room without knocking. Ever since he hit his teenage years I've tried my best to respect his privacy. But it was 7 am! I assumed he'd still be asleep and I'd need to wake him. I never expected to find him completely nude on his bed holding his.... Well you know.

I stood there in complete shock as he quickly covered up, and screamed at me to get out. I quickly snapped out of it and slammed the door shut, apologizing profusely as I did.

"Nick! I'm so sorry!" I called through the closed door, "I just wanted to talk to you about something!"

"It's fine, please just go away!" He called back.

"Okay, just come down when you're... done" I replied, realizing how awkward it sounded.

"Mom! Just go!"

I had to stifle my laughter as I ran back down the stairs. Of course it's normal, he's a grown 26 year old grad student now, and one whose girlfriend just dumped him, so I can't blame him for needing some relief. I suppose I just got too excited to tell him about my idea for our winter break trip.

You could say the two of us have been having a rough year. His father, my husband, or ex husband now, decided to leave us for his secretary. I know - so cliche. Turn's out he got her pregnant and decided he wanted to start a new family with her, apparently bored of ours. I never thought this is where I'd be at 49 years old, but here I am.

My son Nick has been there for me every step of the way, always calling while he was at college to make sure I was handling it all, and making sure his father knew how angry he was at him for what he had done. I'm so thankful for him, especially after all he's been through lately as well. His girlfriend ended up cheating on him with his roommate, and now he's moved in with his mom again while he commutes to campus each day.

That's why I was so excited about this idea, a way to hopefully bring us both out of this funk we've been in. See, a year ago my Husband convinced me we needed a couples vacation package in Aruba, and I had completely forgotten about it until the lawyers brought it up at our last mediation session. The tickets were non refundable, and he hoped I would let him and his new lover take the trip, but out of spite I decided not to give him the pleasure, so I kept the trip as part of our settlement.

I figured I'd just skip the trip completely, but then I realized Nick and I could really use a vacation. Sure, it was meant to be a couples package, but surely the resort wouldn't care.

When Nick finally made his way downstairs, I pitched the idea to him.

"I don't know Mom, don't you think it could be weird? I mean this looks like a romantic getaway," he said, staring at the pamphlet.

"Oh surely that's just the package your father chose. I'm sure they'd let us swap to two beds and just enjoy it as a normal vacation. I think we both need to get away from all the drama around here and really relax. Besides, I'm sure there's lots of pretty girls down there! From what I saw this morning it's pretty clear that you need some female companionship," I teased him.

"Oh god mom, come on!"

"Haha I'm teasing! We all have needs. Maybe I'll meet a gentleman myself!"

Nick laughed and covered his face in embarrassment.

"I mean, it would be a hell of a lot better than the cold and snow I guess... sure, why not."

"Yes!" I cheered. "We leave Saturday! Start packing!"

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The island looked incredible. A perfect 80 degrees with a nice breeze, clear blue water, and a gorgeous resort.

I couldn't help but admire Nick as he stepped off the bus and strolled into the resort in front of me. He was such a handsome man now, with thick flowing hair, athletic build, and even taller than his father. I was sure he wouldn't have any issues finding girls to flirt with while we were in Aruba.

I looked down at my own body, a bit embarrassed by what the years have done to me, but to be honest I was still proud. Since my husband left I had lost 20 pounds and was in some of the best shape since having Nick. I was eager to try out a few new bathing suits I picked up, trying out a bikini style instead of a one piece for the first time in years. Thankfully I had the breasts and butt to fill them out nicely. I had always been fond of my curvy body, and now I actually looked fairly fit!

The front desk clerk looked at me oddly when I asked if we could swap to a room with 2 beds. He explained that every room on the resort was a single queen sized bed. I looked around us and saw nothing but couples. I turned to Nick, realizing quickly that it wasn't just a couples package, it was a couples ONLY resort. I pulled him aside.

"Oh God, this is a couple's only resort, Nick. I'm so sorry I misunderstood..."

Nick looked around and smirked, "Oh wow, how did we miss that?"

"What do we do?" I asked, thinking we might need to turn around and go home.

"Look, we are here, it's already paid for, let's just pretend we are a couple," Nick laughed.

"Are you serious? You must be so disappointed, I promised you single girls!"

"Mom, it's fine. I just wanted a vacation. We can still have that. I mean look how beautiful this place is!"

I looked around, wondering if anyone had noticed us acting odd.

"We can't pull off being a couple, you're a young stud and I'm... well I'm old!"

"Mom, you're not old. And besides, cougars are all over the place. I bet they won't bat an eye."

Nick confidently stepped up to the desk clerk again.

"The room my wife and I had booked will be fine, thank you."

We walked by the pool on our way to the room and I couldn't believe the amount of PDA I was witnessing. Multiple couples were full on making out in the pool or laying nearby. All smiles. This place was clearly a romantic getaway. I felt another ping of guilt over depriving Nick of girl's to flirt with, and a bit sad for myself as well. Surely there wouldn't be any single men here for me.

When we arrived at our door an attractive couple was exiting their room just next to us, and happily strolled over to introduce themselves. The wife, a gorgeous tan bodied woman who looked to be in her mid 30s, reached out and took Nick's hand.

"Well look at this handsome young man!" She turned to me, "You are one lucky lady!"

"Well thank you," I blushed, "He is handsome, isn't he?"

"You're quite hot yourself" Her husband said, winking at me, his piercing blue eyes making my face flush.

"Imagine if we found our pair right next to our room on day one?" The woman laughed to her husband, then turned back to us, "If you're still looking, let us know, we'd definitely have some fun with you two!"

They strolled away, and I stood there in confusion. Nick laughed at my expression, and quickly unlocked the door and pulled me into the room. He shut the door behind him and held my shoulders.

"Mom, holy shit. This isn't just a couples resort. It's a swingers resort!"

I laughed at the absurd thought.

"Nick, stop it, no it's not."

He quickly took out his phone and started googling, then let out a laugh as he handed it to me.

"It sure is. Holy hell. Dad booked you guys a swingers trip!" He laughed again, falling back on the bed.

My heart sank as I read the resort description. He was right. I don't know how I missed it, but that's exactly what it was. A swingers retreat. No wonder my ex husband didn't think I'd want the trip. I threw my bags down and quickly dialed my ex.

After my ex finished laughing for a few minutes at the news that I had mistakenly brought our son to a swinger's resort, he explained that he thought our relationship needed something thrilling to rekindle our passion. Clearly he couldn't wait long enough. I hung up on him before he could say anymore.

"Okay Nick, we need to go home. Grab your bags."

The smile disappeared from Nick's face, and he stood up quickly.

"Wait, Mom, you can't be serious, we just flew 6 hours down here and now you want to turn around and go home?"

"Pretending to be a couple is one thing, but pretending to be a swinging couple is another level. We can't do this."

"We can. We should." Nick said confidently, "You said it yourself, we need this. I mean all these couples came here for sex, we're like, guaranteed to get laid."

I was shocked at how open he was being about this.

"Nick, they'd want to have sex with both of us, you realize that right?"

"Not necessarily," Nick laughed, "We can just tell them we are new to it, and that we want to do it in separate rooms or something. I mean I know this seems weird, but you weren't wrong, I really do need a rebound, and so do you. This might be perfect for both of us."

He wasn't wrong about what I needed...

"But imagine if people found out..." Was I seriously considering this?

"So we make a pact, right now," Nick looked at me seriously, "No one will ever know what happens on this trip, just you and me. As far as everyone else is concerned we went on a normal trip to Aruba. Tell Dad we found a different hotel down the street and had a nice normal stay."

I sat on the bed, looking out at the water from our balcony. You could see the pool from our window, and there were multiple fit men strolling around in their bathing suits. It had been so long... I really did need some fun, some relief.

"Okay..." I said without thinking, "We keep it secret."

"We can be each other's wingman," Nick laughed, "Just take things slow and see how it goes. I mean, that couple was pretty hot, weren't they?"

A laugh escaped my lips.

"They really were!" I kept laughing, "He gave me goosebumps when he called me hot..."

"Well that's our first option. I bet there's more than a few here." Nick was starting out the window at the pool now.

"Nick, she was at least 10 years older than you." I said in a mock scolding voice.

"Yeah, and he was 10 years younger than you!" Nick laughed, "What, you never wanted a younger guy?"

"Well of course I've thought about it..." I couldn't believe we were talking so openly like this, but I think the adrenaline made me a bit giddy, "But you want an older woman?"

"Ugh, I love older women," Nick sighed, "Nothing hotter."

The adrenaline must've gotten to him as well, she hadn't seen him this positive and happy in a long time. It was nice to see him excited, even if it was such an odd situation.

"Oh, well then!" I laughed. An awkward silence came between us. It seemed like Nick realized how forward he had just been with me and was feeling slightly embarrassed. I quickly changed the subject.

"So, what do we do?" I asked, sheepishly.

Nick looked outside again, his excited demeanor returning.

"Put on a bikini, let's get drinks and go lounge on the beach, my wife."

Nick winked at me as he said the word wife, and to my surprise I felt an odd sensation. I felt flush, nervous, but almost flattered as well. It was confusing, but admittedly I liked it. My nervousness and guilt over this mishap melted away, and I started to feel the same optimism and excitement that he must've been feeling. I was starting to believe this might be a great vacation.

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We spent the afternoon at the pool, swimming and having drinks. We lightly flirted with some other couples, doing our best to pass as a couple without feeling too awkward. By margarita number three this became a lot easier, and I was starting to feel confident in my bikini as multiple men stole looks at my breasts. At first I felt a bit odd wearing something so revealing in front of Nick, but he was preoccupied with all the female bodies around him. Eventually he suggested we go down to the beach.

We strolled down, drinks in hand, and just as we settled into a nice spot I realized almost everyone on the sand was nude. I let out a bit of gasp and froze in place. Nick laughed and took me by the hand and kept me moving. He laid out towels and I tried my best to ignore all the free bodies around me as I awkwardly laid down.

"This is so weird," I whispered to Nick. He chuckled.

"I think it's pretty awesome."

"But, do we need to get... unclothed.." I stammered.

"Unclothed?" Nick laughed, "Not everyone is nude, I'm sure it's fine - "

He was cut short as the woman from the room next to us casually strolled over, completely nude, completely tan, everywhere. Her perky breasts sported hard nipples that seemed to be trained on Nick.

"Well hello there neighbors!" She giggled, clearly a few drinks in just like us.

She sat next to Nick.

"So my husband and I agree that this must be your first time at a place like this, are we correct?" She smiled at me, but I was busy noticing her nude husband a few yards away laying on his towel and reading a book. He peered at me over his sunglasses with a sly smile.

"Is that obvious?" Nick laughed.

"Well you seem to be having fun, but if I'm honest your wife looks a little nervous!" She winked at me.

"I'll admit, it's new to me, but I'm open minded," I tried my best to play it cool.

"Don't worry about it! I was the same way my first time, but this is actually my third year here," she said, "We needed to add some spice, and it's been great ever since! What made you two try it?"

I panicked as I struggled to come up with an answer, but Nick saved me.

"My wife once had a husband who neglected her sexually, and when we got together she told me she wanted her next relationship to be full of thrills. I've been doing my best to show her how fun life can be," He said, and I wondered why he never pursued an acting career.

"Well I was right then, you are a lucky lady," the neighbor lady purred, "And I love this whole cougar cub dynamic you two have going on. I'm Laurie, by the way."

"I'm Nick, and this is Kate."

It felt odd hearing Nick call me by my real name instead of Mom, what he had been calling me for 26 years.

"Lovely to meet you, Kate," Laurie said, "My husband Jack thinks you're gorgeous, of course I do as well."

"Well thank you," I stammered, "You are both gorgeous too."

"Well, I'll let you two enjoy the beach," Laurie smiled, "I know it's the first day and all, but maybe you'd like to have dinner with Jack and I? No pressure, just good conversation... and if things go well, maybe some fun back at our room?"

"Yes!" I blurted out, surprised to hear the word escape my own lips, especially filled with such eager desire. I felt my skin turn bright red with embarrassment. Nick smirked at me.

"Good! It's a date. We'll swing by your room around 7 and we can go grab drinks and food," Laurie said, standing back up, she turned to us once more before walking away, "By the way, you should strip off those bathing suits, we'd love to see. Don't want people to think you're just gawkers."

She winked and strolled off.

Nick turned to me with a proud look on his face.

"Damn mom, you accepted that date fast!" he whispered.

"Oh shut up," I laughed.

"So, should we?" He said.

"Should we what? We already said yes to dinner," I asked.

"No, mom, should we strip?"

I looked around and realized all the couples that were clothed had since stripped, and we really were the only ones with clothes on.

"Oh God, we can't Nick. Remember, separate rooms for fun was the deal. This is in front of each other!"

"This isn't sex Mom, it's just lounging. It's a nude beach. Besides, we don't want people thinking we're the prude couple. Might ruin our chances for some fun."

I glanced back at Laurie's husband Jack, and realized I didn't want to miss out on what he had to offer. At this point I felt like I

needed

him, and if staying clothed on this beach would hurt my chances with him, then maybe it was worth stripping. I bit my lip and thought about it.

"It's fine, we're both adults," Nick said before pulling off his shirt, and then his swim shorts.

I tried not to gasp as his hard dick sprung out at attention, giving me flashbacks to him holding it in his hand when I burst into his room earlier this week. It was large, and harder than I had seen his dad get in years. I quickly looked up at the sky.

"Oh boy, he's ready to go isn't he," I laughed.

"Sorry, what do you expect when we're on this beach?" Nick smirked, "Your turn."

"Okay, but face away."

"Yes, ma'am," Nick said, turning away.

I took a deep breath and sat up, unlatching my suit top and shyly pulling it off, covering my breasts with my arm. I immediately looked over at Jack and found him looking over the rim of his sunglasses at me with a sly smile on his face.

The look sent a shiver down my spine, and I slowly removed my arm from my breasts, letting them fall, exposed to the sun. Jack bit his lip, and I felt myself getting wet almost instantaneously.

I quickly remembered where I was and glanced over at Nick, but he was laying back on the towel looking up to the sky. I thought I caught his eyes peeking at me from the corner of his sunglasses, but I couldn't be quite sure.

With Jack still gazing at me, I grabbed my sunscreen and started massaging them slowly, my hips rocking gently as I enjoyed his stare. My breasts were full and round, and only slightly saggy for my age. I always thought they were nice, but his gaze made me feel like I was 25 again.

That's when I caught Nick turning his head and watching me rub the sunscreen in as well.

"Hey, eyes forward mister." I laughed nervously.

"Sorry," Nick said, embarrassed, "Guess they are pretty eye-catching."

He laughed, but I could tell he was surprised at himself. I could've scolded him, or made fun of him, but to be honest it was so flattering to know even a man his age liked the view. I was suddenly filled with confidence, and I leaned back, no longer feeling the need to cover up at all. Jack and Nick both stole more looks at them, and I continued to soak up the attention.

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After the beach Nick and I took turns showering and dressing for dinner. At 7 on the dot we heard a knock on the door, and there was Laurie standing there in a little black cocktail dress, while Jack stood behind her in a form fitting black t-shirt and jeans.

I immediately felt under dressed in my blouse and skirt, but they assured me I looked great. Nick similarly wore a t-shirt and jeans, looking handsome as ever, and I couldn't help feeling proud despite the odd circumstances.

Dinner at the resort's beachside restaurant was lovely, with Nick taking the lead any time we had to answer questions about our relationship, how we met, how long we'd been together, etc. He was excellent at roleplaying this whole scenario, and I sat in awe of it all, laughing and drinking along. We even danced a bit when the live band came out.

Long after our meals had been cleared and we finished off a second bottle of wine, Laurie finally decided to shift the convo towards what could come next.

"So, we just want to say that this has been so fun, and we would be absolutely honored to be the first couple you tried this with," I saw her squeeze Nick's knee as she said this, and Jack kept his eyes on me, "But of course, if you decide you want to wait and see some other options, we are fine with that as well, no pressure."

"Well..." Nick looked at me with a nervous smile, then back at Laurie, "I think we both want this."

"Is that true, Kate?" Jack asked.

"Yes, definitely," I said with a heavy breath.

"Great," Laurie said, "So, your room or ours?"

I almost panicked for a moment, but then Nick saved the day again.

"Actually, we talked about this, and if it's alright with you both, we'd prefer to split up into separate rooms," he said.

Laurie and Jack looked a bit puzzled.

"Why is that?" Laurie asked.

"Just it being the first time, we think it might be less awkward for us, until we get used to it," Nick replied.