In my business, discretion is absolute. I had come to know many secrets about 'my ladies' as I called the numerous clients I was visiting each week for their 'relaxation massages'. And of course, most of them were married or in long term relationships so had every reason to keep our regular trysts quiet. But it was becoming clear that women confide in each other surprisingly often. Unlike men, who have a tendency to boast about sexual conquests (often with considerable embellishment), women seem to me to find a need to share their secrets with one or two trusted friends, perhaps to offload some of the guilt? I'm no psychologist so who knows for sure. But one thing was certain, word was spreading around the town about my special skills and services.
Recommendations are great for business, but not so good when you're basically fucking married women! I had niggling worries about what might happen if one or more husbands were to get wind of my wicked activities with their other halves. It wasn't long before I found out!
I met Heather Warrington in the most mundane of circumstances: queuing at a supermarket checkout. We'd accidently bumped trolleys and I quickly apologised for my clumsiness.
"No problem, love," she said, glancing into my trolley. She grinned and I realised that she must have spotted the large pack of condoms and bottles of lube. I'd also bought some wine that day.
"Looks like it's going to be a hell of a party," she grinned. I blushed and laughed guiltily.
"Er, yeh. Sort of," I blurted. "Kind of work related." With hindsight it was probably a dumb thing to say. She gazed at me enquiringly.
"Work related? I can't imagine..." she started but then paused, looking me up and down.
Dammit! This is fucking awkward, I thought. She must imagine I'm some kind of escort or something. Now technically that's true, but I wasn't leaving it at that. I leaned closer and whispered.
"Actually, I'm a massage therapist. The lube is for massage."
"And the johnnys?" she whispered back. "Ultra thin 24 pack?"
I blushed again, but couldn't think of anything remotely plausible to say.
She was grinning ear to ear, obviously enjoying my discomfort as we edged closer to the checkout.
"I'm Heather," she said, pausing for effect and leaning even closer. "I could do with some therapy like that."
Bingo! I thought. Naughty little minx. At least she wasn't going to start berating me for my disreputable career choice.
I gave her the once over and noticed she was wearing an ankle bracelet. It was monogrammed HW which I supposed were her initials. I also spotted her wedding ring and she must have noticed because she slid her hand under a large bag of pasta. I smiled at her knowingly and we moved forward in the queue in silence.
She had obviously been contemplating the situation because a few minutes later she turned back to me.
"I've been having some real problems with my neck. It's very knotted and sore. Any advice?"
It wasn't exactly a come-on, but it certainly seemed she was sounding me out. This might be fun, I thought. Let's try the 'magic hands trick'.