The Bad Girl (2 - The Clique)
This is chapter 2 in a trilogy of short stories. You may care to read the first episode, The Bad Boy, before reading this, but it isn't necessary.
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She pulled into the parking lot at 8:20, right on time. Traipsing through the exterior doors, she felt the thrill through her sinews, hoped tonight would be as divine as some of those in the past. Lisa was behind the desk. "Hey!"
"Hi, Mel, how are you tonight?"
"Fine, hope I'll be doing better by the time I leave!" A little more small talk, Melynda tossed Lisa a twenty dollar bill, small price to pay to get her several itches scratched.
"Listen, just so you know, Reggie's on the guest list tonight," Lisa confided.
Ah, Reggie, it would be good to see him again. Melynda hadn't had the pleasure of his company in almost a year now, although there'd been a few late night phone calls. Melynda could have fallen back into his spell, but she knew her future didn't lie with him. "That's great, tell him to say hi. Does he have a date?"
"No, he's a single."
"Okay, well thanks."
Melynda strolled into the club, assessed the congregation. By this time, the crowd was usually around a quarter of what it would be later. Since there were maybe forty people around, mostly couples hanging at the bar or sitting at the tables with food in front of them, Melynda thought it should be a pretty good group. She headed for one of the private rooms, closed the door, threw her bag onto a bed, went to work. It didn't take her long, she'd put on makeup, daubed her nails and such at home, all that remained was a quick refresh, a change of clothes. As she stripped out of her ordinary blouse and skirt, she felt the blaze of adrenaline hit her. It always started this way, pounding heart, quick breathing, metallic taste. It was perfect, the hormone alerted her to the fact that she was ready!
And she should be, she'd been as celibate as a monk for the past six days, denying herself any male company, not even bringing herself off in the tub or bed. It was part of her ritual, a preparation for a spiritual ceremony, one she felt was as astonishing as those of the pilgrims to Fatima. She stepped to a mirror, surveyed her naked body. Yes, she wasn't bad for her thirty-four years. The short ginger hair fell straight around her oval face, the highlights of which were her powder blue eyes and deep dimples. Melynda didn't think her body lived up to her face, but then age does have it's impact. The breasts, either a B or C cup, depending on the fashion, were starting to sag, just a little, not enough to bother most guys. Her waist was still trim, although lately she'd been putting on just a little weight, she'd have to get serious about her diet again. The legs were still trim, muscular, but she wished they were a little longer. And, there was no hair south of her distinct collarbones. She wouldn't be the best looking woman there that night, but many of the guys would think she was better than simply acceptable.
Out of her bag she drew her first outfit of the night. White blouse, sleeves that curled at the elbows, mid length crow black skirt, pink bra and g-string. She only buttoned four of the seven buttons, the guys always liked a good peek inside. A wide leather belt and svelte pumps completed the array. No pantyhose or nylons, that would just delay the fun when it started. She was ready, opened the door to her fate, strode the halls fronting the private rooms, entered the bar. "Hey, babe!" the bartender called.
"Hi, Jimmy, how's it going?"
"Superb, now that you're here. Seltzer with lemon?"
"Please." Melynda never drank alcohol of any kind early in the evening. It didn't do to dull your senses, not when they were what she was here for. A couple guys gathered round, she fell into mirthful conversation. It was what she expected, a single woman always drew the men. Fifteen minutes passed, all the while Melynda was assaying the prospects around her. She had a plan, and for tonight it was important to pick wisely at first. Not that one, he had too many tattoos. Nor that one, a thick beard, she didn't know what it would smell like. Perhaps that one, a clean cut American patriot!
The mob around her ebbed and flowed, she was confident. If a guy made a joke, she'd return it, often with a double entendre, certainly with an inviting stare into his eyes. If they glanced away, Melynda thought it indicated a lack of confidence, not what she desired, not at first.
She picked one that seemed adequate, invited, "Dance with me." The music at this hour was soft, jazz and rock mostly, themes to get people to warm to the evening, let them eat their dinner and converse in groups. The man and Melynda swayed on the floor, after a couple of songs she let another guy break in. Then she saw Rob, with his wife. What was her name? Elissa, yes that was it. She led her current partner over towards them, Elissa saw her, the dance turned into a foursome, a few minutes later the DJ put a slow dance on, Melynda approached Rob, his arms surrounded her waist.
"It's great to see you again," Rob smiled.
"You, too. You guys with anybody tonight?"
"No, we're here just on a whim. Is Jerry her?"
"I'm all alone."
The questions brought back a memory. A few months ago, Melynda had been here with Jerry. They'd wound up chatting with Rob and Elissa, things had wound up well in a private room.
Melynda and Rob undulated together, she remembered the attentions he paid to her that night, perhaps he thought about the joys he'd found. When the song ended, Melynda converged on Elissa, together they headed to the ladies room. While they powdered their noses, there was a bit of small talk, then Elissa confided, "I don't know what you've got, but Rob couldn't stop talking about you that time."
"I think he's pretty dreamy, you're lucky to have him. Listen, if you don't want to I'd understand, but would you mind if I borrowed him for a while?"
"No, that'd be great. But listen, there's a single guy here that I've had my eye on for awhile. Rob isn't that into threesomes, so I've had to bide my time. Can you wait, see if I can't seal the deal with this guy? If I can, then we can do a foursome in a room. If not, you can have Rob to yourself."
"Sounds good to me," Melynda agreed.