expose
themselves. It doesn’t mean they are bad, some people are more extravagant than
others. Some people keep it strictly to the bedroom and others prefer to go out
and about. It’s more of a thrill to get caught out, whereas the bedroom’s safe.
Desires gives people the opportunity to play out their fantasies in a
controlled environment, rather than out in the wild as it were. We are all
different and like sex in different ways. So long as everyone’s happy and no
one gets hurt, it’s not a problem.”
“So what is Desires all about?”
“It’s a very open-minded club. There’s nothing legal
that cannot be done within these walls. It’s where your sexual fantasies come
alive. And no one judges anyone.”
“So, if I suggested—not that I ever would as I find it
repulsive—a threesome?”
“Then that would happen.”
Stacie widened her eyes, wondering if the club was the
right place for her. It sounded like a freak show and she again found herself
asking the question— should I really be
here?
“So, the woman I saw coming out the room earlier, who
looked rough to say the least, could’ve been up to anything, a threesome or maybe
even more?” Stacie asked.
“She could’ve done anything. She’s paying for a certain
fantasy and she will get whatever she requests.”
Stacie looked at him, shocked.
“Stacie, I am here to help you regain your confidence
and self-esteem, and to teach you to enjoy your body after what your ex put you
through. I want you to get your life back on track, meet new people, have fun. It
doesn’t matter what other people want from Desires. It only matters what you
want.”
“So, I only get what I request.”
“Absolutely. Nothing will happen in this room that you
haven’t agreed to.”
She smiled at him, feeling reassured and they finished
their food in companionable silence. Stacie’s mind wandered back to the thought
she’d had earlier. What would happen if her secret came out at work?
Stacie’s job was time-consuming, but through choice. When
she was married to Graham, she used to make any excuse to work overtime. Since
she’d left him, nothing had changed. Except now she worked to keep herself
busy, not to avoid going home. She had forgotten there was more to life than
working, which was another reason she’d contacted Desires. She wanted to change
her lifestyle, she just wasn’t sure how.
Her day was, get up, quick shower, coffee, breakfast,
work till it got dark, home, maybe an hour of television, then bed. She
couldn’t even remember the last time she’d even had a long soak in the…
“Dan, is it okay if I have a bath?” The big Jacuzzi had
suddenly flashed into her mind’s eye and the thought of a nice long soak in hot
bubbly water was very appealing.
“Of course, I’ll run it for you.”
She watched Dan stand up and walk toward the bathroom.
Stacie had serious doubts about Desires. The only thing keeping her there was
Dan. It was time she admitted it to herself, she had the makings of a serious
crush. He was adorable. She hadn’t felt this way about anyone for years. If
anything she feared him, scared of what his thoughts about her were. Did he
think she was pathetic and naïve?
“Your bath is ready,” he told her, popping his head
around the door.
Stacie entered the bathroom. Dan was standing proudly
beside the steaming Jacuzzi. He had lit the candles she’d noticed before and
the fragrance of vanilla filled the air.
“This is lovely.”
“Good,” he told her, checking the water temperature.
“Oh,” she said, turning and heading back to the bedroom,
rummaging in her bag for her car keys.
“What’s the matter?”
“I left my overnight bag in the car.”
“I’ll get it,” he said, snagging the keys from her hand
and heading to the door.
“You don’t have to,” she said but he was already off,
coming back quickly with the bag. Stacie pulled her clothes out of the bag, and
laid them out on the bed. She set her makeup
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