The Slithering The Cloak and the Dagger
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March 25, 1990, Chicago, Illinois
“How was church this morning?” Jessica asked when Kara and I arrived at the hospital on Sunday afternoon.
“I always feel good when I leave there,” I said. “The music, incense, icons, and everything just work together to give me peace.”
The three of us exchanged hugs and kisses.
“Did Jesse go?”
“Yes! Do you think I’d be alive if he found out that Kara and I went to church and didn’t at least offer to take him?”
Jessica laughed, “Probably not. How was the rest of the day?”
“It was OK. Kara and I had a talk about the invitation and the three of us need to talk.”
She looked at me and then Kara, then nodded soberly, “OK.”
“How was your shift?” I asked.
“Busy, but not crazy. And nobody died. So all-in-all, a good day.”
“That’s good!” I replied.
“Did you hear about the terrible fire in New York City?”
“I did. I checked with Abbie and ‘Happy Land’ is not a club she’d ever been to. The news said it was an illegal club, and the last report was more than 70 dead.”
“The club you go to doesn’t have locked fire exits or anything like that?”
“No, it’s a popular, public, legal club.”
“Good.”
We walked the rest of the way in silence, holding hands. When we arrived home, we went upstairs so that Jess could shower, and when she’d finished the three of us went to my study. Abbie was in the ‘Indian’ room and I didn’t feel like kicking her out, because she enjoyed that room more than any other.
“Is everything OK between you two?” Jessica asked.
“I think so,” I said. “Despite my insensitivity. I was insensitive in even bringing up the issue with Kara.”
“Kara? You can’t even discuss this?” Jessica asked gently.
“Could you? Really?” she replied.
Jessica sighed, “No, I suppose not. I owe you an apology as well.”
“It’s OK, Jess. You aren’t the one responsible for the issue.”
“I am,” I said. “And as I said, I was thoughtless and insensitive.”
“She can’t be part of your life in any way, shape, or form.”
“What about Ben? I have business dealings with him.”
“I’m sorry, but you’re going to have to decide between that family and me. Deal with him on business issues only, but not in a situation where Becky could be there.”
“That might be more difficult than you think, but I’ll figure something out. I choose you.”
“Good. You know I love you, Snuggle Bear, and I trust you in every instance except with that girl. You’ve shown me twice that I can’t trust you around her. There can’t be a third time.”
“I know,” I said softly.
Now I had to figure out what to say to Ben about declining the invitation. Calling Becky was out of the question, even though that might be a route to resolving the issue. I wondered if I could ask Alyson to talk to her on my behalf and relay the message. That was probably the only safe way to do it.
“Are we OK?” Jessica asked.
“Yes,” Kara said. “So long as our husband keeps the promise he just made.”
March 28, 1990, Chicago, Illinois
“Happy Birthday, Honey!” I whispered when I climbed into bed after walking Jessica to work.
“Go to sleep, it’s too early,” Kara giggled.
“I’d rather make love to my wife on her birthday,” I whispered.
She turned to face me and without opening her eyes kissed me.
“Love me, Snuggle Bear,” she sighed.
Her ever-increasing belly meant I needed her to turn away from me, so I gently rolled her away. I cupped her swelling breast, then ran my hand over the taut skin that helped protect our son or daughter, until I reached her pubic hair. I gently rubbed her clit and moved so that my swelling dick was against her butt. She lifted her leg slightly and I positioned myself, then gently slid into the warm confines of her pussy.
“I love you, Kara,” I whispered as I began to gently thrust against her.
“I love you, too, Steve,” she whispered.
I teased Kara’s clit while I gently thrust in and out of her, bringing her to an orgasm, then another, and a third before I had my own release, filling her with cum. We lay together like that until I deflated, then we got up and showered together. When we finished I dressed for my run with Jacquelyn, kissed Kara goodbye and headed out.
After my run and a shower, I fixed breakfast for Kara and myself. After we ate, we spent some time with Birgit and Albert, and then Kara headed to IIT and I headed to NIKA. I spent most of the morning coding, then headed to Medici for my monthly lunch with Al Barton. We had a good chat, and since things were going smoothly with Jessica at work and between Jessica, Kara, and me, our conversation covered a wide range of topics. After lunch, I headed back to the office to work until it was time to meet Jessica at the hospital.
“Hey, Babe!”
We kissed and hugged and started walking home.
“Is everything set at home?” she asked.
“Yes. Elyse and Katy will have everything ready for us after our appointment with Doctor Green. They have everything under wraps so Kara won’t know what’s going on.”
Jessica laughed, “Yeah, right! She knows it’s her birthday and I’m sure she knows you have something planned!”
“True.”
We finished our walk home, and relaxed in the great room with cups of tea while we waited for Kara to arrive home from IIT. She was quickly approaching graduation from the Master’s program, and was waiting to hear from IIT about a possible adjunct professor position. She’d also interviewed for positions at University of Chicago, Malcolm X College, Roosevelt University, and at Harold Washington College, which had been renamed from ‘Loop College’ two years earlier for the former Mayor who had died in office. She was confident that she’d be teaching at least one class in the fall. She’d also applied to IITRI - an independent research center located on the IIT campus.
Kara arrived home about twenty minutes after we did, and after hugs and more birthday greetings, we headed to Doctor Green’s office for our ‘couples’ counseling session. We’d tried to re-schedule, but in the end it couldn’t work out, and we wanted to keep to the rules of Jessica’s recovery program, which was nearing its end. We’d already missed several sessions.
He opened with his usual question.
“Any issues this week?” he asked after greeting us.
“Yes,” I said. “I made a serious error in judgment and hurt Kara pretty badly.”
“OK. Tell me about it.”
I described the situation with Becky, holding nothing back, and though I didn’t give any specific details about sex, I was completely open about what happened, and why.
“Ethically,” Doctor Green said, “I’m not supposed to say something like this, but given our relationship over the past year, I feel I have to. Are you out of your god-damned mind?”
“Apparently so,” I agreed, doing my best not to sigh.
“Kara, how did you feel about this?” Doctor Green asked.
“Like he stuck a dagger in my heart,” she said softly.
“Steve, I’m curious, why would you even ask about going to the wedding when you knew how badly you hurt Kara by having relations with that girl?”
“Because I don’t always consider other people’s feelings when I make decisions. I was insensitive and careless in this case. I’ve done it before. And I’ve been called to account about it before, most directly by my friend Karin, but others. And obviously, I haven’t learned my lesson.”
“What was your reasoning?” Doctor Green asked.
“There were a couple of reasons, one is that her dad is an important customer, and I’ve been friends with him since High School. Second, I consider Becky a friend.”
“After everything she did to you?”
“Yes. I forgave her for that long ago,” I said.
“YOU forgave her,” Kara spat. “I never did.”
“I’m sorry,” I said. “I already sent back the card declining the invitation, which I should have done immediately.”
I’d also called Alyson in Madison and asked her to get a message to Becky about why I couldn’t attend. She’d promised to do so. I still had an issue of how I’d tell Ben, and I’d have to come up with something. I also couldn’t send a gift, because if Kara ever found out I’d done so, it would be the end.
“I’m not sure what else you want me to do,” I continued. “I’ve already promised not to see her or speak to her, and to only see Ben for business reasons. I’m done seeing Doctor Mercer, and Bethany and I are talking on the phone, so I don’t even need to go to Ohio anytime soon.”
“I know,” Kara said, nearly in tears. “It’s just difficult.”
“I’d say we have some work to do,” Doctor Green said. “Jessica, do you have anything to add up front?”
“Just that I should have given Steve different advice. I didn’t think about the situation properly, either.”
“May I ask if there is a woman that would cause this kind of problem for you?”
Jessica smiled, “There was, in the past; she’s married and has a child now. Steve has a firm rule about not being with anyone who’s involved in a serious relationship.”
“I’m curious, then. Wouldn’t that put Becky off limits?”
“Yes,” I said. “It would. But Kara doesn’t trust me. Or Becky. And I think we all understand why that is.”
“There are two areas I’d like to explore for the rest of our time, and next week if we need to. And that’s Steve’s apparent blindness to Kara’s feelings, but also how issues like this are communicated amongst the three of you.”
The next thirty minutes were mostly uncomfortable as both of my wives relayed a litany of instances where I hadn’t considered their feelings sufficiently. Fortunately, most of the things they talked about were prior to Jessica’s meltdown, and they both agreed that overall, I’d been doing better since then. That was little consolation, but it did help. We ran out of time before we got to the communication part of the conversation, and Doctor Green put that off until our next session. We thanked him and left his office for the walk home.
“I’m sorry we ruined your birthday,” I said when we got outside.
“But you didn’t!” Kara said brightly, taking me by surprise.
“You lost me,” I said.
“It doesn’t ruin the day when you show that you love me enough to admit your faults.”
“Have you ever doubted my love for you, Honey?” I asked.
She nodded, “When you told me about Becky. Both times. I could never figure out how you could have done that if you truly loved me. I’m still not sure.”
“But you know that I love you, right?”
“Oh yes! But can you understand why I would doubt it?”
“Absolutely. Nine years later, I’m still in awe of how you responded that first time.”
“There were times when I doubted the wisdom of what I did.”
“And now?”
“I don’t regret it because it led me back to you, and then to Jessica, and to Birgit, Albert, and a baby growing inside me.”
“I’m sorry I caused you pain, Honey.”
“I’ve forgiven you. Let’s just go home and have our romantic dinner in the ‘Indian’ room which you planned!”
“Told you!” Jessica laughed.
I could only laugh and continue our walk home, with Jessica and I each holding one of Kara’s hands. At home, Elyse ushered us into the ‘Indian’ room which had been set up for a nice, private, romantic dinner. Katy and Elyse served us each course in turn, until dessert, when they brought chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and cherries.
“A Kara sundae for dessert?” Kara giggled. “Yes, please!”
Elyse laughed as she set the things on the table and then she and Katy cleared our dishes away. They shut the door behind them when they left.
“Two,” I chuckled. “And Jessica wants sloppy seconds!”
“That way I get TWO kinds of cream!” Jessica giggled.
“Shush!” Kara said insistently. “Less talking, more eating!”
I got up and locked the door, then Jessica and I stripped Kara naked. I put a folded blanket across the low table which was big enough for our purpose, and we helped Kara onto it. I quickly created my sundae with drops of chocolate sauce on each of Kara’s nipples, and a small drizzle on her labia. I added whipped cream and cherries, and spent the next ten minutes feasting on whipped-cream-and-chocolate covered breasts and pussy.
When I finished I removed my own clothes and knelt between Kara’s legs and slowly pushed my rock-hard shaft into her dripping pussy. I moved my hands to Kara’s breasts and tweaked her nipples while I gently fucked her.
“Steve,” Jessica whispered, “after your first spurt, pull out and cum on her so I can lick it off.”
The vision of THAT instantly increased my pleasure to the point where I had to concentrate on giving Kara an orgasm before cum blasted uncontrollably from my dick. The first spurt went deep inside, but then I did as Jessica asked and pulled out. Jessica grasped my shaft and stroked me as several hard spurts painted Kara’s labia. When the last one had left my body, I moved to kiss my pregnant wife.
“That was awesome!” Kara giggled.
“My turn!” Jessica said. “With special sauce!”
She quickly created her own sundae which included my cum, and set about eating it. I watched as Kara writhed in pleasure as Jessica feasted on the ‘sundae with special sauce’ that she’d prepared. Jessica made sure she got every bit of her sundae, and Kara showed her appreciation with several loud moans as successive orgasms wracked her body.
“Tiger, let me get you hard,” Jessica growled.
I stood up and she knelt in front of me and expertly sucked me to full mast. I moved between Kara’s legs and spent the next twenty minutes sliding in and out of her. After her fourth orgasm, I let myself go and this time, Kara got all of the ‘special sauce’ to herself. We washed with washcloths and water from a large basin that Elyse had set in the corner, and then donned our robes to head to the sauna, which Elyse had pre-heated for us.
“We’ll have cake and ice cream with everyone after the sauna,” I said. “All the kids will be there, too. That’s when you’ll get your presents!”
Kara giggled, “Who do you think I am? Jesse?”
“No, I just didn’t want you to think that we didn’t have cake, ice cream, and presents.”
“Being with you, Jess, and the kids is all I need,” Kara sighed.
“How’s our new little bundle of joy doing?” I asked.
“Just fine! I have my next pre-natal exam in just over a week. Doctor Robertson has said everything is going well. Birgit is expectantly awaiting a little sister!”
“And Jesse has the boys on a warpath for a brother,” Jessica laughed. “It seems like everyone besides us is having boys except for Penny. Tiger, has Melanie said anything about being pregnant?”
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January 17, 1989, Chicago, Illinois “What time do you have to leave this morning?” Kara asked as we showered together on Tuesday morning. “About 8:30am,” I said. “I’m driving over to get Jeri, then heading to O’Hare. We have an 11:00am flight. Assuming all goes well, we’ll be in the office by 3:00pm Pacific time. We’ll spend a couple hours going over the software then go to dinner. The demo is tomorrow. Our flight back on Thursday leaves LA at 11:00am, so we’ll be home by 8:00pm, I...
May 14, 1997, Chicago, Illinois “Start talking!” Melanie demanded when I sat down in her office about an hour later. “There isn’t much to say. Katya found the information for me when I asked her to look into several things about Brandon Littleton, Kevin Lomax, and John Milton.” “Do you know more about him?” “A LOT more. I don’t think you want to know.” “Probably not, but I’m your criminal defense attorney, and even though San Antonio doesn’t have you involved in this, you know the CPD...
“So, how should we do these Stone’s songs?” Phil asked at our rehearsal session. “I think we all know the music, we just need to come up with a pretty awesome arrangement; we don’t want to sound like yet another cheap cover band.” “I had some ideas, if it’s okay for me to make some suggestions,” Allison said. “Of course it is,” Phil said. “Everyone can have a say, there’s no rule that says you can’t participate in the discussion.” “Thanks, Phil, I guess being the newest here, I’m a bit...
January, 1982, Washington, DC The flight to DC was uneventful and landed on time at Dulles Airport. It didn’t take long for me to deplane and when I walked out of the Jetway into the terminal, I immediately saw Colonel Anisimova. I walked over to her. “Good morning, Comrade Colonel,” I said with a smile. “Good morning, Stephen Rayevich. I see you are aware of my new rank, and you know how to properly address a Russian officer!” she said with a nod and the barest hint of a...
May 11, 1992, Chicago, Illinois Monday was turning out to be a LONG day. After my run and talk with Gina, and my talk with Elyse, I had a full day at the office scheduled. First was our leadership meeting in the morning, and then I had status meetings with each team. At lunch I’d gone to see Siobhán and explained that I was going to break off the sexual relationship, but that I wanted to remain friends. She was disappointed, but admitted that Thursday would have been the last time, since she...
January 19, 1989, En-Route from LAX to ORD When the engines of the plane started, Jeri reached over and took my hand. She held it while we pushed away from the gate, and taxied for takeoff. Her grip tightened a bit as we hurtled down the runway, but nothing like the death grip she’d had on my arm for the flight out. The plane roared its way into the air and once we leveled out, Jeri’s grip loosened but she didn’t let go of my hand. “How are you doing?” I asked with a touch of...
I My name is Teddy Carlson. I’m twenty-two years old and I fucked my stepmother. Not just once in some momentary lapse of judgement. But again and again…and again. Before you judge me, there’s a few things you need to understand. First, Dad and I never exactly got on like a house on fire. He was the CIO of a large hedge fund which meant that he wasn’t around much. He travelled to Europe regularly and commuted during the week to Manhattan for meetings. When he was home, he was either...
This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual or past events and individuals is entirely coincidental. All characters are 18 years of age or over.IMy name is Teddy Carlson. I’m twenty-two years old and I fucked my stepmother. Not just once in some momentary lapse of judgement. But again and again…and again. Before you judge me, there’s a few things you need to understand. First, Dad and I never exactly got on like a house on fire. He was the CIO of a large hedge fund which meant that he...
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...
September 1982, Chicago, Illinois The weekend was quiet and besides homework, I worked on the program changes for Frank, called Karin, Tatyana, and Kara, and hung out with my usual study group. Monday was refreshingly normal. On Tuesday morning, I handed Katy my completed intake form. She put it in an envelope and stuck it in her bag. She said she’d let me know soon about the interview. On Tuesday afternoon, after having lunch with Stephie, I made my rounds and then I headed over to Sigma...
October 1982, Chicago, Illinois The drive back to Chicago was as uneventful as usual, and I arrived at the apartment just before 6:00pm. When I arrived, Elyse and Stephie were sitting on the couch and Jackie was sitting on the loveseat. Stephie hopped up as I opened the door and greeted me with a hug and a kiss. “Hi, Peaches!” I said. “Glad you’re home, Yankee!” “Hi, Steve,” Elyse and Jackie both said. “Hey,” I replied. “How was the weekend?” “Well, it was just Kurt with me, Stephie,...
September 4, 1992, Chicago, Illinois “These are really interesting pieces,” I said to Siobhán. Kimmy, Elyse, and I were reviewing the two completed pieces that she’d done as examples of what the series would look like. “You don’t like them?” Siobhán asked pensively. “No, I do! Why would you think I didn’t?” “Usually when someone says ‘interesting’ about abstract art it means they don’t like it.” “Sorry, in this case I meant it. Maybe ‘intriguing’ would have been a better word.” She...
June 29, 1995, Chicago, Illinois On Thursday, I finally had lunch with Melissa again, something I hadn’t been looking forward to. Much like with Cèlia, Melissa and I had passed an inflection point and I was left with sub-optimal paths forward. I’d been struggling with the possible solutions, and all of them had pitfalls. When I walked into Takumi, I had something of a plan. Whether it was good or not would only be known once everything played out. “I spoke to my wives,” I said after we’d...
June 11, 1989, Chicago, Illinois It was just after 3:00am when I kissed Trish goodbye. She’d been an enthusiastic, energetic, and adventurous lover. We’d done just about anything either of us could think of, though her breasts weren’t large enough for a tit-fuck. The last time had been in the shower where we’d ostensibly gone to clean up afterwards, but instead I ended up taking her from behind as she leaned against the wall of the shower. “I think I’ll have you again, Steve Adams,” she...
May 1978 The first couple of weeks in May were busy with school, work, and friends. Except for Becky, I didn’t even have any dates. But I was OK with that. Well, almost OK. I wanted to see Anna, but it likely wasn’t going to happen until school was out. I had tutoring sessions with Melanie, but she still wouldn’t talk to me about anything other than Spanish. Barely a hello. I was grateful for the tutoring, but it was maddening seeing my friend this way. I hoped someday she could understand...
March, 1982, Milford, Ohio As I drove along I-65, I thought about what Stephanie had asked for and what Bethany had said without even knowing about the request. Of course, because Bethany and I were so in tune, she might have actually had an idea that I was struggling with getting involved with my sister again. I kept turning it over and over in my mind and I kept coming to the same conclusion — that I shouldn’t do it. I was torn between doing what Stephanie wanted and doing what Kara and...
September 7, 1992, Chicago, Illinois “That went reasonably well,” Michelle said when her parents drove off. “There were a few times I thought my expression would give away something I shouldn’t. You were messing with me, weren’t you?” She grabbed both my hands and smiled, “I was telling the truth, in my own way. Thank you!” She leaned forward and kissed my cheek. “So, what’s left?” I asked. “To visit UofC tomorrow and formally withdraw from classes. To spend some time with you and your...
August 15, 2000, Chicago, Illinois “Whoa!” Cynthia declared, as she turned the pages in The New Joy of Sex. “All these positions! I want to try them!” She was paging through the section of the book which had lots of illustrations. “Wait!” she gasped, as she turned the page. “Bondage? Whoa! He has her tied to the bed!” “That might be fun,” I grinned. “And then I can tie YOU to the bed?” she asked with a silly smirk. “I suppose turn-about is fair play.” “And threesomes?” “That might not...
June 23, 2000, Chicago, Illinois “Steve,” Kimmy said over the intercom, “I have a Suzanne Aavik for you.” “Thanks,” I replied. “Put her through, please.” A few seconds later, Suzanne was on the line. “Hi!” she exclaimed when I greeted her. “I’m in Chicago for three weeks. Can I still run away and join the circus?” I chuckled, “You might want to find out what the circus is actually like before you join! If you’re free, you’re welcome to come to the house tomorrow or Sunday and meet the...
January 23, 1996, Chicago, Illinois “Father, bless!” I said, greeting Father Basil with upturned palms. “Bless you, Stephen,” he said as I kissed his hand. The waiter showed us to a quiet table along the wall of Roditys in Greektown. He took our drink orders and was back quickly. We placed our food orders right away and he left to put them in with the kitchen. “I’m not quite sure how to address this, so I’m just going to ask you bluntly. Are you the father of Michelle’s baby?” I shook my...
March 1980, Hovås/Göteborg, Sweden I woke early as usual, but just enjoyed being in bed with Katt. When she woke, she hopped out of bed and pulled a robe out of her closet and handed it to me. “There’s a spare toothbrush in the bathroom. Go have your shower, then we’ll have breakfast after I have my shower.” I quickly showered and brushed my teeth, and went back to Katt’s room. She went to shower and came back a few minutes later. She dressed, and I got a very good look at her sexy body...
The Buyan Throne room was crowded with representatives of all the Clans and Subpaths, in addition to palace functionaries and the Royal party. The door guards had questioned Greyshadow's presence, but Gareth had enough standing in the community to convince them that she belonged. They also eyed the Do's longsword, as no one but Primogens and Elders could go into the presence of the Princess armed, but refrained from trying to forbid the old man from carrying it. After all, Greyshadow...
April 5, 1997, Chicago, Illinois “You missed cuddles this morning!” Birgit said accusingly when I walked into the house about 9:30am. “I know, Pumpkin, but I had a work emergency and had to go see Aunt Joyce and Grandpa A.” “And now we have to get ready for karate!” “I know. We’ll have some family time this afternoon. I don’t have any plans.” “Good!” I hugged her and the rest of the kids, then went to find Kara. We hugged and kissed, and went straight upstairs to get ready for...
September 3, 1989, Chicago, Illinois “Good morning, Sensei,” I said, bowing to Sensei Jim. “Good morning!” he said waving me to a chair in his office. “How was your trip?” I asked. “Enlightening. I spent most of my time acting as a manservant to Sensei Robert and Sensei Hiro.” “He who will lead, must first serve,” I said. “Someday, I’m going to send you to Sensei Hiro, should he live long enough. You understand.” “Does that mean you are now 6th Dan?” I...
I My name is Teddy Carlson. I’m twenty-two years old and I fucked my stepmother. Not just once in some momentary lapse of judgement. But again and again…and again. Before you judge me, there’s a few things you need to understand. First, Dad and I never exactly got on like a house on fire. He was the CIO of a large hedge fund which meant that he wasn’t around much. He travelled to Europe regularly and commuted during the week to Manhattan for meetings. When he was home, he was...