The inspiration to this story came from the real lives of April & Amelia Maddison as well as Anna & Lucy DeCinque.
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I was depressed.
My girlfriend of 3 years decided to move to Australia, to be on the team that worked on preserving the Great Barrier Reef. My job as an engineer in San Diego was satisfying and profitable, and I hated to lose it in order to start my life over in another country. I tried to convince Cindy to stay and work as a marine biologist near by but she refused, telling me the Great Barrier Reef is the most lucrative place to work and this was once in a lifetime opportunity. Neither one of us agreed to give up their job and we separated with teary eyes. We promised to keep in touch. However, we both knew the long distance was a death blow to our relationship.
My best friend, Tommy, did his best to console me. He and his wife, Joan, invited me to dinners at their house and to watch movies with them. Spending time with them was nice, but being a third wheel bothered me.
One day, Tommy came to my house and suggested it was time to get over Cindy and find a new mate. I told him I wasn't ready for a new relationship after such a disappointing end to my prior one.
"Mike, you don't have to 'go steady' if you are not into it. Just give other girls a try. You are tall, handsome with an athletic body, smart, and have a great job. In short, you are what most girls would call the ideal candidate. Go on Tinder or any of the other sites and let girls contact you. I bet in the first month you'll have many girls to choose from. If I were in your shoes, I'd specify what I was looking for - Age range, religion, interests - hobbies, pets, travels, books, etc. Being original and slightly funny may help too. Meeting new people this way allows for casual meetings, intimate encounters, and if the chemistry is right, sometimes even to marriage. What do you say?"
"Tommy, you are so pushy! OK, I'll do it."
The next day I registered to Tinder. I mounted one of the pictures Cindy took on our last trip and scribbled, 'My name is Mike and I am 30 years young. A 6'2", 190 pounds, athletic build, loves to travel, action movies, dogs, and photography. If you are a woman between the ages of 20 and 32, and think we may find common subjects to talk about, I'll be happy to meet you.'
The following 3 days I was very busy at work, and hardly had time to eat. I came home late and fell asleep within minutes. The 4th day was easier and I remembered my message on Tinder. I arrived home and checked the site. I found 12 messages.
I looked at the pictures. Two girls looked very pretty. Others had pictures that hid more than revealed. I could not tell if it was intentional, lack of knowledge how to take photos, or not knowing how to attract the other gender.
I focused on the pretty girls. The first was white, 23 years old, college student from LA and seemed to be in good shape. The picture showed her from the waist up but her baggy blouse did not allow assessment of her chest. The other one was a smiley 25 years old with a Latin appearance, long dark hair, nice set of tits that protruded forward through her tight tee shirt. Her message was interesting, "My name is Brianna. I'd love to correspond with you and if we click, meet you. For me, chemistry is the most important factor. Everything else we can adjust to or compromise later. If we are destined to be together, you may get 2 in the price of 1... My private e-mail is BriannaG@gmail.com'
After comparing the 2 girls, I decided to go with Brianna. Both girls looked good but Brianna lived closer, in Chula Vista, and her message sounded more interesting.
I e-mailed her, 'I liked you in the picture. I attach 3 other pictures of me with the hope you like them. If you do, send me more photos of you and a phone number. I'd love to hear your voice.' The pictures I sent showed me riding a motorcycle, playing tennis, and dressed up for an important meeting with a client.
Her response arrived 20 minutes later, 'Mike, you look impressive. I attached 3 additional pictures, but they are for YOUR eyes only. If we do not connect, please delete them. My phone number is 619-........'
I looked at my watch. It was around 8 pm. I dialed her number.
"Hello. Mike, is it you?" Her voice sounded very pleasant.
"Yes, Brianna, that's me. I like your voice. And I loved your pictures."
"Which one did you like the best?"
Her first photo showed her in a summery skirt and short sleeve blouse in the middle of a corn field. In the next one, she wore a short red dress with high heels shoes. In the last one she was in a white bikini, displaying her voluptuous body.
I laughed, "You look beautiful in all 3 of them but I do not want to lie - The one in the swimsuit is my favorite. The original photo you sent emphasized your pretty face and hinted at a nice upper body. The bikini one display a gorgeous lady with attractive face and heavenly body..."
She chuckled, "That is what I like to hear. If you would have said the summery photo, you would be lying... I hate liars and fake flatterers."
"Lady, it's too early to compliment you on your fantastic body but I ogled your picture and realized that with women like you in the world, I'd never be able to turn gay..."
Her cheerful laugh sounded like small bells. I haven't met her and already felt a connection.
"Brianna, tell me what you want to know about me and I'll be happy to answer. All my questions I'd like to keep to the time I can meet you."
"You said you are an athlete. I see you play tennis. Do you participate in other sports?"
"I play tennis twice a week with a friend and sometimes we join another couple on the same court. I also go to the gym two evenings. I try to diversify the machines I use, and usually finish by doing 20 laps in the pool. How about you?"
"I am much lazier. I do yoga two nights a week and walk my mini schnauzer twice a day."
"Brianna, can we meet for a coffee and talk somewhere?"
"Before we meet, I have a delicate question to ask. Do you have STD? Were you tested for one?"
I giggled, "I thought it's too early to discuss sex... The last time I was tested was 2 years ago, and it was negative for everything."
"Mike, I am a straight-shooter. I believe that if we agree to meet, sooner or later sex will come up. I'd rather know in advance that you are clean before emotions cloud our judgement."
"I agree with you. Let's make a deal - Both of us will take the blood and urine tests this week and attach the official results to an e-mail. Is it OK to assume that after negative results we'll meet?"
"Yes!"
"I am anxious to see you the earliest possible. I'll check it tomorrow. The results will take up to 3 days. May I still call you and hear your voice before the results are ready?"
"Sure. And if I didn't mention it yet, I find you very attractive too..."
"It's good to know I have a chance..."
Her now familiar laugh echoed through my phone and then she disconnected.
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I called Brianna the following evening. She giggled, "Mike, you sound enthusiastic. I am in my room with another girl. Would you still like to talk or you rather do it some other time?"