A Well Lived Life Book 7 Kara IIChapter 20 The Winds of Change
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September/October 1981, Chicago, Illinois
When we walked in, the light on the answering machine was flashing. I pressed the button to listen. It was a message from Bethany asking me to call her. I picked up the phone and dialed her dorm. They put me through to her room.
“Hey, Bethany, what’s up?”
“Can I come see you next weekend?”
“Kathy will be here, but sure. Why?”
“I just need to talk to you face-to-face.”
“Is something wrong?”
“No, I promise. Nothing is wrong. I just need to talk to my best friend.”
I had an inkling about what was bugging her, but I’d wait for her to tell me.
“Of course. Do you want to spend the night?” I said, a bit of teasing in my voice.
“Pervert!” she giggled. “I’ll just drive down on Saturday morning and drive back in the evening after dinner. It’s less than three hours. Is that OK?”
“Whatever you need. That’s less driving than I did today.”
“What?”
“I drove to Milford and back.”
“What?! Why?”
“Kara ran away from home because she was angry at her dad. I took her back home.”
“Holy shit, Steve! Her dad must have been fit to be tied!”
“Oh, he was, but on the other hand, her mom blamed him for Kara running away. I’ll explain when you’re here. But the bottom line is Kara, and I can date again.”
“Wow! OK. I’ll see you around 11:00am on Saturday.”
“My karate class won’t be quite over, but Elyse will be here to let you in.”
When I hung up, I filled Elyse in on the plans. She asked if I had any idea what was going on and I said that either Bethany had had or was going to have sex. That was the only thing that made sense to me. I had homework to do, so I sat down at my desk. I was super-tired, but I had two assignments to finish. Elyse went to bed at 10:00pm, but I didn’t crawl into bed until midnight. She didn’t wake up, and I quickly fell asleep.
I was grateful for a calm, quiet week. I went to class, turned in my assignments, worked on my projects, helped my friends with their computer science homework, went to the karate dojo, and did homework. It was busy, but it was completely drama free. Elyse and I had more or less fallen into a routine that worked well for both of us, though we didn’t really have time to play with her toys, given everything that was going on. She hinted that we needed to make time, but didn’t push it.
Kathy came on Friday night again this week, wanting to take advantage of the peace and quiet. I let her know that Bethany would be by on Saturday. She asked if Bethany was spending the night. I chuckled and said no, and that she’d called me a pervert when I asked because I’d said Kathy would be here. Kathy laughed and said I was indeed a pervert. Elyse laughed but didn’t add anything, which didn’t surprise me, given that we were keeping the intimate part of our relationship a secret.
When I arrived home from my martial arts class, Bethany was sitting on the couch talking to Kathy. We exchanged a quick kiss as we greeted each other, and I went to take a shower. I was back in the living room ten minutes later dressed in shorts and a t-shirt, drinking a glass of ice water.
“So, what’s up?” I asked.
“Kathy, do you mind if we talk in Steve’s room? No hanky-panky, I promise,” she smirked.
“You better not. At least not without me there!” Kathy teased.
It was my turn to make the comment, “Pervert!” which caused all three girls to giggle.
When we were alone in my room, sitting on the bed, I asked my question again.
“Gene asked me to go camping next weekend,” Bethany said.
“So go. Well, assuming you’re ready to take whatever the next step is.”
“I don’t know. I’m afraid! I feel almost like I did at the Turnabout Dance.”
Which didn’t surprise me. I wasn’t sure Bethany had even seriously kissed anyone but me since her rape.
“Bethany, how far have you two gone?”
“Serious kissing, and he’s touched my boobs over my shirt.”
“And how did you feel?”
“Scared out of my mind! But I managed to keep it together. I don’t think he knows. I wasn’t shaking like I was that first time you touched me.”
“But it was OK? I mean, you liked it and you were getting excited?”
“Yes. I almost jumped up and ran away when he put his hand on me, but I didn’t.”
“Have you talked to him? Told him your story, at least in broad outline?”
“No.”
“You told me, Bethany. Tell him. If this guy is someone you want to make love with, tell him.”
“But what if he doesn’t want me after that?”
“Then he’s an idiot. No, he’s a fucking idiot. Or a no-fucking idiot!” I chuckled. “Seriously, if you’re serious enough about Gene to take that step, then tell him. If you freak out when he’s making love to you, how is he going to feel? Or what if you freak out afterwards?”
“True,” she sighed. “But how can you take this so calmly, Steve? Doesn’t it bother you?”
And that was part of the problem. She was still convinced that she had to remain faithful to me if she wanted even a remote chance of marrying me.
“Bethany, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous. But that doesn’t mean it bothers me. I told you before that it will have no effect on us. None. Everything is awesome with Kara right now, and I expect it to stay that way. Maybe that’s foolish, but I’ve had it up to my eyebrows with Fate and I plan to kick it in the teeth if it fucks with me and Kara! But, if Fate somehow has decided that you and I, years down the road, are supposed to be together, you making love with Gene won’t change a damn thing.”
“OK,” she said, still not sounding convinced.
It dawned on me what I needed to do. It was the same thing I’d done to finally break through and make love to her the first time a year ago.
“Do you love him?”
“I think I might, yes.”
“Then stop second-guessing yourself! Quit doubting yourself. Go fuck Gene’s brains out. Give him an experience he’ll never forget. You make HIM pass out. Enjoy it!”
Bethany laughed, “Touché.”
She clearly got what I was making reference to. We went back out to be with the girls and I made lunch. I filled Bethany and Kathy in on what was going on with Kara. Bethany had already told Kathy about her date and Kathy revealed that she’d been on a date this week.
“So, tell us about the guy,” I said in a simpering, falsetto voice.
“Jerk!” Kathy laughed.” He’s in my English class. We went out for coffee last Wednesday night. He asked me out for this weekend, but I was already coming here so I said no, but we agreed on next Friday.”
“That actually works because Joyce is coming to visit next weekend.”
“Do you want me to come on Saturday? If not, that’s cool. My roommate is going home next weekend, so it’ll be quiet.”
“Stay at school. Maybe you can have another date on Saturday!”
She smiled, “He’s so understanding, isn’t he?”
“Yep,” Bethany said. “I told him all about Gene and he’s given me good advice, as crazy as that sounds.”
“It’s not crazy,” Elyse chimed in, “we all know who has his heart, and it sure as hell isn’t anyone in this room.”
“Lunch is ready, ladies. Why do I feel ganged-up on here?” I asked theatrically.
“You wish!” Bethany teased. “All three of us. Admit it! In fact, I dare you to deny it!”
“What guy in his right mind WOULDN’T want to have the three most beautiful girls in Chicago at the same time?” I said with a huge grin.
“You’ve never been what I would call ‘in your right mind’ Steve Adams!” Bethany teased.
“Oh, give the guy some credit. Since he started dating Kara, he’s calmed way down and is doing just fine,” Kathy said, defending me.
“True,” Bethany said. “But that doesn’t change the fact that he DOES want all of us. I’d challenge him, but sadly, I think he’d win.”
“Bethany, enough,” Kathy declared firmly, playing her usual role of moderator when things started to get out of control.
“Oh, don’t stop on my account,” Elyse said. “I have to live with him! I need all the ammunition I can get!”
Kathy just smiled, but her eyes told Elyse to drop it and Elyse got the hint. Bethany, knowing Kathy, had stopped right away. We all finished our lunch of soup, plus bread and cheese, cleaned up and we scattered in the apartment to do homework. Bethany had brought along one of her psych books that looked like it had to be about 600 pages long. I worked on a programming problem, and Elyse and Kathy were both reading something for their English classes. We took a break mid-afternoon for tea and chatted about school and how it was to be on our own. We all went back to work until I got up to make dinner.
They chatted while I cooked steaks in the broiler, boiled corn on the cob, and made a tossed salad. When we’d finished eating, everyone pitched in to clean up and then Bethany said her goodbyes. I walked her to her car and once again I got a brief hug and a peck on the lips. Our relationship had truly changed. It reminded me of how things had changed with Stephanie when we’d put a stop to the physical side of our relationship. I watched her drive away and turned to head back home.
Kathy, Elyse, and I had all had enough homework and just wanted to relax. We turned on the TV and watched The Love Boat and then Fantasy Island. I lost track of the number of groans, eye rolls, and head shakes from the three of us. The shows were just too dumb for us to watch with any regularity. Though it did lead to one good line.
“Come to bed Steve, the Love Boat will soon be making another run!” Kathy smirked.
“No, please. Don’t make me ill!” Elyse teased.
Elyse went into her room while Kathy and I got ready for bed and snuggled together.
“So, tell me about this guy,” I said, but this time with complete sincerity.
“He seems nice. He’s from Pittsburgh. He’s not a jock, in fact, he’s not in that great of shape, but he’s not really fat. I guess stocky is the right word. My luck with athletes has been pretty damn bad, present company excepted.”
“Oh PLEASE!” I groaned. “Don’t lump me with the jocks! I’m mediocre at best when I try to play anything. Sure, I stay fit, but I’m no athlete!”
“Sorry, I guess I was simply saying you stay fit, like you say. You are NOT a jock. Anyway, he’s majoring in biochemistry and he’s a Junior.”
“A Junior? Taking first year English?”
“I tested out of that. I’m in a second year course. But he’s a hard science major taking the class as his humanities elective.”
“Does he have a name?” I asked.
“Kurt. He’s really nice. We’re going to dinner and then a movie on Friday.”
“Good. I’m happy for you! I hope it works out.”
“You’ll be OK? I don’t want to let Bethany down. And I certainly don’t want to leave you hanging.”
“Bethany’s plan has clearly changed! And Kathy, I’m fine. Things with Kara have improved. I’ll see her about once a month. I’ll be OK. You look after yourself!”
“Can I still come here some weekends? Even if I’m dating Kurt seriously?”
“Of course you can! I’ll even get you a key if you want. And we’ll work out sleeping arrangements. Don’t worry about it.”
“OK. If you don’t have a problem with it, I trust you to share a bed without fooling around. I don’t want you sleeping on the couch.”
“We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. Or are things more serious with Kurt than you’re letting on?”
“No. They’re exactly as I said. I’m just speculating. Now, that’s enough about Kurt. Let’s talk about Steve and Kathy making love!”
“Talk?” I chuckled, pulling her to me.
When we woke on Sunday morning, the bed was a mess from our previous night’s activities. I pulled the sheets from the bed and grabbed the other set, which was already in the dirty clothes bag, pulled on a pair of shorts and t-shirt and took everything down to the laundry room and started a load. I went back upstairs to shower and dress and make breakfast for everyone. When we finished eating, I changed the laundry load and we all did homework until lunch. After lunch, I walked Kathy to her train, kissed her goodbye, and headed back home.
“Hi, Honey,” Elyse said with a naughty grin as I walked in the door. “Got enough energy to play?”
“What did you have in mind?” I asked.
“What I asked for before. Tie me up. Fuck me silly, then lick my clit until I pass out. Don’t stop, no matter what I say.”
“Well, except if you say ‘Donald Duck’. We have to always have the safe word.”
I did as she asked and about two hours later, with Elyse begging me to stop but not using the safe word, I sucked hard on her clit and she groaned loudly and then her body went limp. I grinned, smugly satisfied at my success in having done as she’d asked. I’d lost count of the orgasms she’d had after the first dozen or so. I untied her hands and ankles, then gently removed the massager from her pussy and went to the bathroom to clean it and freshen up a bit. I came back and got in bed with her and lay next to her until she woke up about two hours later.
“Holy shit!” she sighed. “At the end, it was like one long orgasm that lasted forever! That was amazing! I wonder what would happen if I did something like that to you?”
“I have no idea, though at some point the pleasure gets so strong that it’s almost painful.”
“That’s what just happened. When I was telling you to stop, I couldn’t decide if it was pleasure or pain, then that non-stop orgasm, or series of orgasms, happened; whatever the hell it was.”
We went to soak in the tub for an hour and then I made dinner. After dinner, we relaxed with a glass of wine and listened to some music. We went to bed and, not surprisingly, fell asleep without making love.
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May 1982, Milford, Ohio On Monday morning, I followed my usual routine for being in Milford and had lunch with Trudy Spencer after our sauna. That afternoon, Krista and Beth were coming over to talk about business. Kara would join us as well. Beth arrived about 2:30pm and Krista and Kara walked over from the school campus and arrived about 2:45pm. The three of us were very happy with how things were going. We had a total of twenty-two veterinary clients paying a monthly support fee, about a...
March, 1982, Milford, Ohio “What’s the craziest thing you’ve done, Tracey?” “That one’s easy! Asking Steve to the Sadie Hawkins Day dance!” “What?!” Kara said, looking askance. “Think about it. I was a frumpy, shy girl with no self-confidence. I asked the school sex god to take me to the dance, knowing full well I’d probably end up losing my virginity, though I was worried he wouldn’t do it with me. Boy, was I wrong! Not only did he do it, but he spent the entire next day with me doing...
July 1982, Milford, Ohio Kara and I awoke, and she took a quick shower before we drove to my parents’ house so I could swim and have breakfast with Stephanie. My dad joined us for breakfast before he had to leave for work. After cleaning up the kitchen, we went to my old room to hang out with Stephanie for about an hour before heading back to the Spencers’. Nobody was home and there was a note on the fridge that said that Frank, Trudy, Pete, and Melanie were out for the day because Frank had...
July 1982, Milford, Ohio Sandy came into my room and shut the door, shaking visibly. She leaned against the door and didn’t move further into the room. “Relax, Sandy,” I said gently, trying to ease her nerves as best I could. “Are we going to do it now?” she asked, her voice cracking with emotion. “No. We’re just going to talk,” I said. I could see visible relief. That confirmed to me that she was very nervous about doing this and I needed to be very cautious. “Talk about what?” “About...
October 1981, Chicago, Illinois I went to my room, closed the door and dialed my old number in Milford and Stephanie answered. “Hi, Stephanie!” “Hey, Big Bro! How’s Chicago?” “Pretty good. A lot of stuff is happening. But I have a favor to ask. Well, really, it’s a favor from Ed. I’m coming home this weekend and I was wondering if I could borrow the keys to the apartment.” “You and Kara? On Saturday? I’m sure the answer is yes. Where are you staying?” “I was going to call Mrs. Spencer...
March, 1982, Milford, Ohio On Wednesday morning, I swam with Stephanie and we ate breakfast together. I avoided talking about Saturday or what we might do. I still had no clue what I should do, and the implications of my decision were huge. I wondered if Stephanie could handle the conversation about the deep meaning behind what she was asking, and I wondered if she understood the implications. The fact that she and Jennifer were talking meant that she and Jennifer could have discussed this...
February, 1982, Chicago, Illinois On Monday morning, while Stephie and I were driving to school, she asked what I was doing for Valentine’s Day. I let her know I was going to Ohio, but that I’d be happy to celebrate with her either on the 11th or the 16th, because I was taking the three-day weekend in Milford. “I guess that will have to do,” she sighed, “because it does make sense that you would be with Kara on Valentine’s Day.” “Are you going to be OK, Peaches?” I asked. “Do I have a...
December, 1981, Milford, Ohio As I drove to Kara’s house, I thought more about my conversation with Bethany. And the more I thought about, the more I realized that I had totally missed the signs. I had fallen in love with Kara without feeling the connection — in a sense, our kisses, and even our first lovemaking, didn’t feel different from many other girls I’d been with. But it was different. It was different because I loved her. And, eventually, we HAD felt the spark of the connection. We...
December, 1981, Milford, Ohio I pulled into the driveway at the Spencers’ and went inside. Melanie was halfway up the stairs and turned to say hello. “Want to spend some time in the sauna with me?” she asked. “Only if you promise to behave. I need to make a phone call first, and it may take a bit of time.” “I do. And I’ll wait. If you want privacy, use the extension in my room. I can read while you’re on the phone.” I nodded and walked up to her room and shut the door. It hadn’t changed...
November 1982, Milford, Ohio After dropping Elyse in Glen Este, I headed to the Spencers’ to drop off my stuff and then drove to Kara’s house. Kara hadn’t been clear about me staying every night at her house, so I didn’t want to assume. “Hi, Snuggle Bear!” she said when she opened the door. “Hi, Honey!” I said, pulling her into a hug and kissing her. “Do you need to get your stuff?” she asked. “I wasn’t sure from our last conversation which nights I could stay here, so I dropped my...
January 1982, Chicago, Illinois Bethany and Gene arrived just before 10:00am on Sunday morning. The apartment was full as both Warren and Stephie had spent the night, and Kurt and Kathy were staying the weekend. The plan was to have a big meal together around 3:00pm so that Gene and Bethany could get back to Madison before 10:00pm. Bethany was in great spirits and seemed very happy. I hadn’t had much chance to talk to her in the past few weeks because both of us were busy with school, and I...
July 1982, Milford, Ohio Joyce, Kara, and I sat quietly on the lower bench while the steam built in the sauna. I was really going to miss the easy access to a sauna when I went back to Chicago. IIT had a steam room that I could use, but they required towels and it wasn’t ever quiet. It also wasn’t co-ed. “Joyce, I didn’t see Terry at your grandfather’s house yesterday,” I said after about five minutes of silence, other than the steam hissing and our breathing. “He’s sort of upset with...
July 1982, Milford, Ohio Thursday, Friday, and Saturday were nearly identical — swimming and breakfast with Stephanie, spending the day with Kara, finding time for a sauna, and making love in the evening. I did end up sleeping alone on Saturday night because I took Kara home so she could go to church in the morning with her mom. She would drive to my house after church to help set up for the party, which was starting at 2:00pm and might even continue after fireworks, depending on how...
February/March, 1982, Chicago, Illinois I made good time on the drive back to Chicago despite the light drizzle that I ran into just south of Gary. I walked into the apartment to find Stephie and Elyse stretched out on the couch, each one leaning on an arm and their legs alternating so they could put them out straight. “You two look comfortable,” I said, taking off my shoes and coat and dropping my bag. “Hi, Steve,” Elyse said. “Hi, Steve,” Stephie echoed. Neither of them moved to get...
November, 1981, Chicago, Illinois “How are things going?” I asked. “Amazing!” Kathy said with a huge smile. “He’s just what I needed. Last night was the first time we could sleep in the same bed. Doing that with you was always my favorite thing!” “Oh, really?” I chuckled. “Actually, yes. You holding me in your arms while we slept was the most amazing feeling. Don’t get me wrong, the orgasms were out of this world, but feeling safe, secure, and loved; it’s the best thing there is. And I...
November, 1981, Milford, Ohio We made good time, arriving at Kathy’s house about 2:00pm. She and Kurt thanked me for the ride and we agreed that I’d pick them up at noon on Sunday so we could be back in Hyde Park by 5:00pm Chicago time and they could be back at Northwestern by 6:00pm. We agreed to have lunch on Wednesday, then I said goodbye, got back in the car, and pulled out of Kathy’s driveway to head to the Spencers’ house. Melanie and Pete were there waiting for me, and I got one of...
December 1981, Chicago, Illinois I really should have guessed that what Jennifer was saying was prompted by a girlfriend who saw me as a competitor, but I had to know if it was just Jocelyn, or if it was from Jennifer’s therapist as well. “And not your therapist?” I asked. “No. The reason Doctor Clauson didn’t want me to come is because she knows how I feel about you and that you’re in a serious relationship with Kara. She’s afraid that I’ll have a serious setback, or do something stupid...
April/May 1982, Chicago, Illinois I made very good time driving back to Chicago, assisted by the radar detector, and arrived at my apartment before 6:00pm Chicago time. As usual, Stephie and Elyse were sitting on the couch when I walked in. “Well, another fantasy up in smoke!” I teased. “Get your mind out of the gutter, Yankee!” Stephie exclaimed, getting up to hug me. “Did you have a good weekend?” “I did. How about the two of you?” “Same as always, though I didn’t have a date on...
August 1981, Chicago, Illinois We ended up not getting crazy that night. We made love and fell asleep in each other’s arms. We woke up the next morning and repeated what looked like was going to be the pattern for the school year — I jogged and Elyse showered, I showered, and then we ate breakfast. “Bye, Honey! Have a good day,” she said again. I headed to IIT and after parking I walked into the Stuart Building for Computer Science 200. I’d been permitted to skip CS100 because I already...
March, 1982, Milford, Ohio Tuesday started off like usual days had when I visited Milford and after Stephanie went off to school, I played some video games and practiced pool until it was time to go and meet Susan Pollard for lunch. We met at Skyline just before 1:00pm and both of us ordered Five-Way chili. We started out by catching up on our lives. It had been a really long time since we’d talked and said more than just a brief greeting. Susan was attending Clermont Community College and...
September 1981, Milford, Ohio Friday was routine until lunchtime. Afternoon classes had been canceled for both Elyse and me because of the Labor Day weekend, so I drove back to the apartment instead of having lunch on campus. Elyse and I packed our overnight bags and waited for Kathy and Bethany, who arrived as planned, and we left Chicago just before 4:00pm. It was my goal to make the trip to Milford in just under five and a half hours, which I could do if we grabbed fast food on the way...
December, 1981, Milford, Ohio On Tuesday morning, I swam and ate breakfast with my little sister and hung out with her until it was time to head out to see Anna. I was still surprised that she’d called out of the blue, and was really curious as to what it was that she wanted. Even though I hadn’t driven to her house before, I’d been there enough times to remember how to get there. I parked in the driveway, then walked up to the front door and rang the bell. Anna opened the door almost...
December, 1981, Chicago, Illinois I made good time on my drive back to Chicago, arriving just before dinner. Other than one stop for gasoline and the restroom, I had driven straight through. When I pulled up in front of the apartment, I didn’t feel like cooking, so I parked, dropped my things inside, and then walked to the Chinese restaurant and got takeout. I took it back to my apartment, retrieved two weeks’ of mail from the mailbox, then went inside. I set the food on the table and sorted...
July 1982, Milford, Ohio It was getting close to the time that both Kara and I had to leave, and Kara was still crying softly as I held her in my arms. I simply held her tight and occasionally kissed her hair and whispered that I loved her in her ear. “Kara honey, are you going to be OK to have lunch with your mom? Do you need me to call off my lunch with Anna and stay with you?” She sniffed, “No. I need to pull myself together. Mom’s expecting me and I don’t want her to worry or be...
March, 1982, Milford, Ohio At the Spencers, I quickly changed clothes, then headed to pick up Kara. Our evening followed the usual pattern for this week — dinner, lovemaking, a sauna, and then cuddling on the couch in the basement until I had to take her home. On Thursday, I swam and had breakfast with Stephanie, and after she left for school, I headed back to the Spencers’. I went to my room and wrote in my journal. I sat down in the beanbag chair to read my history text from school. I was...
April 1982, Chicago, Illinois and Washington, DC Sunday evening, after dinner, I excused myself and called Joyce. I knew she’d have good advice for me, knowing the full situation. “Shit,” Joyce said, “That is really bad. Some of those guys don’t care about age. In fact, they want the teenagers because they attract clients and they can actually charge more. Grandfather absolutely forbids his guys from using girls who are under eighteen. One time he found out about a girl who was only...