by Mia Allen
Emma becomes aware that both men are fondling her and starts to protest. Her words turn to sighs when Damien drops his pants and there are two largely endowed nude men standing at attention before her. The men’s eyes briefly caress each other’s bodies with lust, then turn their attention back to Emma. Emma surprises herself by drawing Jonas into her arms and guiding him into her body. She shyly asks for Damien to pleasure himself while he watches. The men oblige Emma’s wishes. Jonas groans in ecstasy as Emma squeezes his manhood with a powerful climax causing him to explode inside her. Their pleasure brings Damien to his own ending and he spills his seed on the two of them.
The men are surprisingly comfortable with the aftermath of the encounter. Emma, however, is embarrassed. She hides in the shower, washing off all evidence of the joining. The guys go back to the lake to cool their ardor.
The packing is completed without mention of the afternoon’s sexcapade. Damien and Jonas do everything they can to make Emma feel less awkward. They tell her jokes and stories of their college days, sing silly songs with off key voices, and coax her into eating a few bites of their leftover lunch.
Emma drives Damien home so that Jonas can put his furniture in a storage unit where it is to stay until he gets a larger place. Damien respects Emma’s silence. This is a new experience for her though not for Damien or Jonas as it turns out. Emma drops him off and he kisses her cheek before she drives away.
Emma refuses to answer all calls from Damien or Jonas for several days. She is trying to come to terms with this new, shockingly aggressive version of herself. Damien sends roses to her office and Jonas sends tulips. Emma’s coworkers tease her about having two suitors. She is so glad to return home to peace and Patches each day. Emma slowly lets go of her embarrassment and decides to embrace the new woman she has become. She contemplates her feelings for Damien and Jonas and discovers she isn’t in love with either one. She is sure that neither of them loves her or they wouldn’t have been willing to share. That knowledge is freeing and allows Emma to look back at the threesome and glory in her sexuality.
Damien is happy to see Emma walking Patches along his jogging route. It means she is no longer hiding from him. He stops to pat a bouncy Patches and caress Emma’s face. She smiles and he knows everything between them is okay. But something is different. There is less sexual tension in the air. It feels more like friendship. Emma invites Damien to have dinner at her house and watch a movie. He accepts, although he feels sure he will not be asked to share her bed.
Emma calls Jonas and thanks him for helping her pack up the cabin. She is glad he found some keepsakes to remind him of his dad. Jonas asks Emma to look at apartments with him and she is happy to oblige. Emma feels that her life is changing once again. But, that’s okay. She’s prepared for that now. She is stronger, more confident, and proud of the woman she is becoming. Her future is bright and promising.
Chapter 9
Emma and Jonas look at a beautiful apartment in the center of the city. It is in an older building, but it is remodeled. It is a spacious two bedrooms, two bath, with a balcony overlooking a park. Emma asks, “Are you sure that you can afford this place?”
Jonas is quick to reply, “I took the job with Damien. He pays really well. The center here isn’t open yet, but he is paying me to oversee some added rehab equipment for injured athletes. I will be traveling to the other centers to integrate the new equipment in those too. Our hope is to bring in professional athletes for rehab or fitness training.”
Emma is glad to hear that Damien’s offer of a job was sincere. She is sure the two men will work well together and bring Damien’s empire to new heights. She also realizes the sexual tension between Jonas and her is gone. They are back to being comfortable companions. Maybe there is a new girlfriend in the picture. If so, she better treat him right. Emma just wants the best for Jonas. He is a huge part of the reason she is now content with her life.
Jonas checks out the apartments’ pool and clubhouse, then signs a lease. He celebrates by treating Emma to hot dogs and ice cream in the park. She can tell there is something he’s not telling her, but she allows him to keep his secret, secure in the knowledge that he will confide in her when he is ready.
Emma and Patches return to the lake house alone. She paints the walls with bright colors that make her happy. The new furniture is being delivered in the morning. Mike spies her putting a new coat of stain on the patio and brings her a cold glass of tea. Emma is glad to see his friendly face. He offers to repair the railing on the patio. He claims to be handy at home repair. Emma states, “I don’t want to inconvenience you, but if you have the time that would be great. I’ll pay you.”
Mike laughs and replies, “I won’t accept money, but some decorating advice would be nice. You help me pick out decor and I’ll repair anything that’s broken.”
Emma agrees, “It’s a deal. I’m about to grill a steak. I could make it two, if you want to stay for supper.” Mike is pleased and starts up the grill while Emma gets the steaks and some vegetables. They share a very pleasant evening discussing books, the one’s he has written and the one’s she has edited. Their conversation flows much easier than Emma expected. Spending time with someone her own age is a nice change of pace.
Mike is hard at work repairing the railing when Emma’s furniture arrives. The blue couch and white chairs bring an airy feel to the house. The reclaimed wood dining table is perfect for a casual dinner at the lake. Emma’s retreat is coming together just like her life.
Mike offers to cook tonight if she will look at his house and give him some ideas. Emma makes him rearrange his furniture and put his writing desk facing a window. The results are astonishing. The rooms appear bigger and brighter. Mike is pleased with her changes and with their friendship. His home still needs a woman’s touch. He misses the comfort that a woman can bring to a house. Maybe Emma is the one meant for the task.
With Mike’s phone number programed into her cell, Emma heads home. She intends to spend some of her off time during the week to shop for pillows, rugs and other decor for both herself and Mike. She plans on spending a lot of time at the lake and wants it to feel like a happy healthy place to be.
Emma sees very little of Damien and Jonas during the week. She misses them and wonders if they are avoiding her. Quick waves from Damien as he runs by her house and short phone conversations with Jonas are all she gets. According to Jonas, the club is almost ready to open and he and Damien are extremely busy. Emma is once again sure he is leaving out an important detail. She promises herself that she will discover what it is Jonas is hiding. If either man is angry at Emma, she needs to know. She is unwilling to let them disappear from her life.
Her shopping spree complete, Emma decides to drop in on the new club. Maybe she can corner either Jonas or Damien and pry out some information. If she takes one or both of them to lunch and plies them with wine, she just might get an explanation for their aloof behavior. Emma wanders through the fitness club, avoiding the men who are setting up equipment. She admires the choice of colors on the walls as well as the very modern floors and counters. The dressing rooms are gorgeous and the snack bar is perfect. It’s no wonder that Damien’s fitness clubs are so popular. They appeal to a wide range of clients. To Emma’s disappointment, neither Damien nor Jonas is present.
Emma takes a short walk down the street to her favorite lunch spot. What she spies through the window answers all of her burning questions. Damien and Jonas are having lunch together. Their plates are empty already, but they linger at the table. As Emma watches, she sees Jonas clasp Damien’s hand under the table. Damien shakes his head and pulls their hands into plain sight on the tabletop. He puts his other hand behind Jonas’ head and pulls him forward for a very public kiss. Emma can see the blush on Jonas’s cheeks from where she stands. She guesses that finding himself to be bisexual is something quite new to Jonas. Emma smiles. She knows that Jonas is going to be fine. Damien is a wonderful lover. She takes a deep breath, enters
the cafe, and surprises the men saying, “Hello boys, nice to finally see why you’ve been ignoring me. Tell me all about it.”
Chapter 10
Six months sounds like a long time, but it passes quickly when your life is happy. So much happens in a short time. Damien is set to open his third fitness club in the state. Athletes are pouring in to use the rehab facilities that Jonas oversees. Mike is finished with his novel and is allowing Emma to edit it. She is finding that the leading lady is a lot like herself. Emma plans to have a heart to heart talk with Mike about that. Emma is now the senior editor for the publishing company.
Today Emma is bouncing as she walks along the street. She is so excited she can barely hold back a shout. It is going to be hard to hold back her spectacular news until after tomorrow. But for Jonas and Damien, she is going to do it. Tomorrow is their day and she refuses to take the spotlight off of them.
Emma’s phone rings and it is Jonas, “Emma have you picked up your suit yet? Does it fit? It has to be perfect. I can’t believe this is actually happening. A year ago, I never would have imagined getting married and certainly not to a man.”
Emma breaks in to Jonas’ tirade with, “Calm down. I’m on my way to the apartment. The suit is beautiful and fits perfectly. The wedding will be perfect. Damien will make sure of that. And as far as not imagining yourself getting married a year ago, it’s because Damien hadn’t appeared to sweep you off your feet. This year has brought many changes for all of us. Some strange, but lots of good ones.”
Emma stops to buy coffee for her and Jonas. It seems he needs the caffeine. She climbs into the car, looks into the mirror, and smiles at her reflection. Her skin is clear and glowing with health. She looks ten years younger and happy. Life is getting better all the time.
The morning of the wedding arrives. Emma is dressed in a lovely burgundy pant suit. It is soft and flows over her curves gently. It is her job today to play the part of best man or lady if you want to be technical. Since it is her crisis over turning forty that brought Damien and Jonas together, it is fitting that she stands at their side as they get married. She reaches up to straighten Jonas’s tie and he whispers, “Are you sorry for having sex with me that day at the lake house?”
Emma is happy to wipe the worry from his face by truthfully replying, “I’m not even a little bit sorry. It was wonderful and it set into motion many other wonderful things. If it hadn’t happened our lives might be very different right now. But, it happened and four people are happier because of it. Let it go and enjoy your future.”
It is time to take her place at Damien and Jonas’ side. Emma winks at Mike, who is sitting up front as part of the families. Mike is Emma’s husband now. Their whirlwind romance and marriage serves as a fine example for Damien and Jonas. Love is definitely in the air. As the men recite their vows, Emma is beaming.
Emma cries as she watches the couple share the first dance of their marriage. Her emotions are on a roller coaster ride. She is proud and happy for her boys, in love with Mike, and shockingly horny. It is definitely the hormone surges that the doctor warned her about.
Emma dances the night away with Mike, Damien and Jonas. She looks up at the sky and says a silent, hope you are watching this, to Jonas’s dad. A star overhead twinkles extra brightly. It appears Emma’s words are heard. She blows a kiss and searches out her new husband.
The reception winds down and people line up to watch the newlyweds leave for their honeymoon. Emma hugs Jonas and kisses his cheek. She pulls Damien in for his hug and whispers her secret into his ear. A single tear rolls from Damien’s eye and he hugs Emma tighter. He whispers back, “I’ll tell Jonas as soon as we get in the car. He will be ecstatic. I’m so happy for all of us. We found our forever loves. See you soon.”
Emma and Mike supervise the cleanup crew. Emma is exhausted and ready to go home. Mike is worried as he peers into her tired eyes. He brings the car around so she doesn’t have to walk far. His worry escalates when Emma falls asleep in the car. The drive to the lake house is a long one and Emma sleeps the entire way. Mike reluctantly wakes her when they arrive. She apologizes profusely for falling asleep, especially since there is something important she needs to tell Mike. Mike insists she make herself comfortable on the couch while he fixes them some tea. He is terrified of what she may have to tell him. Mike remembers losing his first wife and prays he isn’t going to lose Emma too.
Mike brings in the tea. Emma is curled up on the couch, wrapped in the blanket. She sees fear in his face and quickly kisses him and says, “I didn’t mean to cause you any anxiety. I’m just so happy that I didn’t even consider you might think my important news was bad. Let’s see if I can put a smile on your face. I’m pregnant!”
THE END
Bonus 14 of 20
Devious Authority
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Amanda is not doing as well in college as she expected, and she needs extra credit. It looks like the best way to do that is to become the classroom assistant to her brutal English teacher. She has always thought his attitude was to make up for the fact that he was younger than the other professors. Soon, though, a dark attraction happens between them that turns into obsession, even leading to his willingness to include her college boyfriend in the mix. How is this all going to turn out for Amanda and for the two men she finds herself lusting after?
Chapter 1
Amanda slammed the front door to the apartment she shared with two other college students. Both girls jumped in response, dropping papers all over the floor. Connie, the ditzy cheerleader, exclaimed, “What’s wrong with you? Are you fighting with Bryson again? If you are, can I have him. He’s yummy!”
Amanda plopped down on the ratty, but comfy sofa they had purchased at a resale shop and apologized, “I’m sorry for scaring you two. I’ll help you pick up the mess in a minute. Right now, I need some advice.”
Connie eagerly replied, “ I can give you all kinds of advice for what to do with Bryson. What do want to know?”
Amanda couldn’t help laughing. Connie’s mind was always on men and she obviously had a thing for Bryson who was Amanda’s boyfriend.
Charlotte, the serious roommate sighed and said, “ She doesn’t need any help with her boyfriend. She’s managed to keep him for three years, unlike you who changes boyfriends every two months. She certainly doesn’t need love advice from me either. I haven’t had a boyfriend since high school. So spill it Amanda. What can we help you with?”
Amanda ran her fingers through her long dark hair in frustration. She reported, “I just got my mid-semester grades. I’m doing awful. I have a tutor and I still can’t keep up my average. I am in danger of losing my scholarship. What do I do?”
Charlotte was sympathetic as she said, “It’s English again, isn’t it? If you’re still having issues getting what’s in your head down on paper, maybe I can help. Will the teacher allow you to write the essays over?”
Amanda was almost in tears when she replied, “I asked and even begged for a redo, but Professor Bentley refused to allow it. For someone so young, he’s really a hard ass. He says I should have come for help the first time instead of expecting him to do more work.”
Connie chimed in, “Professor Bentley is a sweetheart and hunky too. When I had trouble, he let me be a classroom assistant for extra credit. It was easy. I just made copies, sorted papers and put stuff on the computer for him. Then he let me write an essay about cheerleading for another grade. My average came up quite a bit. Ask him if you can do that, too.”
Amanda rolled her beautiful green eyes saying, “I don’t know how you can say he’s a sweetheart. I think he’s brutal. His grading is so harsh. He doesn’t seem to be satisfied with anything I write and I think I’m actually pretty good.”
Charlotte spoke up, “Maybe that’s it. He knows you’re good and wants to push you to do even better. Some professors are like that. They’re hardest on their best students. He probably sees potential in you. For once, I think Connie has a great
idea. Ask for extra credit work.”
“Fine. I’ll humble myself and ask. All that can happen is he says no. Come on, let’s pick up this mess and go get some ice cream. This conversation calls for Ben and Jerry’s,” replied Amanda.
The girls headed out the door and discovered Bryson coming up the walkway. The girls couldn’t help but sigh upon seeing his bulging muscles and six pack in the blue tank he wore. The tight jeans accentuated his muscular thighs and tight butt. Dark hair and a huge white smile completed the hot package. No wonder Connie wanted him and Amanda had kept him around.
Bryson enthusiastically grabbed Amanda and swung her around asking, “Where are my baby and her sexy friends going? Can I join you? It would build my rep as a ladies’ man to be seen with three hot women.”
Amanda smacked his shoulder and then kissed his lips to soften the admonishment. She answered, “You can come if you behave yourself. We’re going out for ice cream. It’s been a rough day.”
“That’s why I’m here. I got your text. I was worried about your mental health. The text was filled with expletives and you don’t talk like that. What’s up?” Bryson asked.
Amanda said, “It’s not what’s up. It’s more about what’s down. My English grades suck. I’m going to have to ask Professor Bentley for extra credit work.”