I'm trying out an idea about two different perspectives on an event. There will be two stories posted, one each from the wife's (Vera) and husband's (Mike) point of view.
If you enjoy the story below, look for the other side, I think you'll enjoy both. If you don't like this one, then you probably won't like the other one either. Also note that I'm a guy, so the female perspective is actually a guy's perspective on how he'd like a woman to view things. Hope you enjoy them!
If this ever comes to light between the two of them, Vera decided that she would blame it on the sangria. There was really no other way to explain it, as much thought as she had given it. She had never considered cheating on Mike, not even in the moment before it happened. It just...happened so fast. Yes, Vera had been quite promiscuous, as Mike liked to call it, in her younger days before meeting him. She had readily given that up once they became serious with each other, however, and had been faithful ever since. Doing her best to write this off as a weak moment that would not be repeated, she hoped to keep those old feelings, and excitement, that the experience stirred inside her at bay.
Having the neighbors over was a regular thing in the neighborhood. It was a good group, all married couples except for Mitch, and all about the same age. Those with kids were either recent empty nesters or had kids in high school or college. Mitch was divorced, but he had hit it off quickly with Mike and some of the other dads on the street. Mike had helped him with some renovations in his house, and he'd filled in a foursome for golf occasionally.
He's a good looking guy, too. Vera and her friends had talked about him when he moved in, and all agreed about that. They also agreed, after getting to know him through their husbands or by talking to him, that there's something...off about him. That's the only way to put it. Vera had never thought about him sexually because of that. And just like cheating on Mike, she didn't really think about sex with Mitch until just before it happened.
Mike and Vera were hosting for this round, a sunny but hot and humid mid-July Saturday. They had set up some chairs outside, but everyone was dispersed in small groups around the first floor of their home because of the heat, some in the kitchen, others in the living room, a few at the bar, and so on.
Mike made pitchers of red and white sangria early, and the couple started sampling before any of the guests arrived. Mike kept Vera's glass topped up throughout the day, a blatant and undisguised push toward what he liked to call "drunk girl sex" later. Little did either of them know...
Vera was dressed for the weather. She and Mike both workout, and between the exercise and some tennis, she was pretty happy with her body. 5'5, B cups that still have a bit of perk to them, and a little muscle tone mixed with mom-bod soft spots. She wore a white mini-dress with tank straps at the top and a flared skirt, and was braless with lacy white panties beneath the skirt. The pair of strappy sandals she had selected went unworn since everyone decided to stay indoors, so Vera wound up staying in bare feet all day.
They moved as a couple from group to group at first, then split up after greeting everyone, and easily mixed in with whatever topic was being discussed. Vera's bottomless sangria was working its magic, providing her with a pleasantly steady buzz. She felt great, and laughed easily with friends between checking on the food and refreshing drinks.
Vera was comparing notes about freshman college dorms with another mom when she first felt his eyes on her. You know that feeling? She turned mid sentence and caught Mitch as his eyes wandered up her legs. He noticed her looking at him, and looked away quickly, his face reddening slightly. He feigned interest in the conversation his little group was engaged in as he deliberately avoided her eyes.
Something came over her. She was suddenly warm, and felt a tingle in her stomach. She couldn't tell immediately, but thought she might actually be getting wet. Excusing herself from the group she had been with, she walked over to where Mitch was, watching him the whole way. He shifted uncomfortably as Vera approached and still wouldn't make eye contact, so she stood directly next to him, just a little into his personal space.
She was just trying to have fun with him at first. She didn't mind him checking her out, it was a little flattering, actually. As she walked toward him, however, she became aware of how truly masculine he was. While she thought Mike was in great shape and very attractive, Mitch had a blue collar look to him, thicker in the chest and arms, a little rough around the edges. She was sure it was the sangria working its magic, but nonetheless found herself wondering how his hands would feel roaming over her body.
The group moved to some open seats on a couch and armchairs in the living room. Vera sat next to Mitch on the couch, and couldn't stop stealing glances at him. She was seeing him in a new light, it seemed. He had managed to relax again and was being quite funny in conversation. Vera laughed out loud at things he said, perhaps more than others in the group. Mike approached with a pitcher of sangria, and paused looking at his wife as she burst into another bout of laughter and nudged against Mitch.