I loved exploring with my neighbor. She was the right mix of submissive and fire. She seemed always willing to explore things with me. At the same time, when one of us needed to vent our feelings missing our spouses, she was there. It was a total shock to me when she came over one day with that tentative look on her face. I had no idea what she wanted.
"Romeo, I have a huge favor to ask."
"How huge?"
"You remember your worst nightmare?"
"I don't think you have anything to do with joining a circus."
Her tense face was broken as she laughed out loud. I started laughing with her before she calmed down.
"Okay, that was cute. Seriously though, can you get next week off work?"
That was huge. It is true that I worked from home because I could. However, I almost never took vacation since.... honestly ever. My working my ass off helped pay for the house and make sure Missy was taken care of. Even after her passing, it took every employee to convince me to take bereavement. Still, I thought I had enough saved up for whatever she was up to.
"I could. Are you kidnapping me?"
She did not smile at that one.
"I'm afraid it is worse than that. I need you to accompany me to my sister's place."
Her sister was married to a staunch conservative. We are talking extremely conservative. As in worships a picture of Newt Gingrich extreme. Feel free to google that reference.
"And why do you need an escort?"
She took another deep breath.
"Two reasons. First, I can't go a week without your dick."
That would have won her the argument right there.
"Secondly, there may be a get-together I need a date for."
"That tells me there may be other relatives. How many know about me?"
"None. I have barely talked to many of them since Mitchell passed. Could you do this for me?"
"Under one condition."