As I'm sitting here writing this, I'm still trying to process what happened. My wife is sitting on the couch right now, watching television, oblivious to what is going on. But she sort of started the whole mess, even though she has no idea what happened.
I'm a normal guy in every way, 47, a professional man, working in my office with normal people all around me. I've worked hard to stay in shape and I'm proud of my physique. I'm 6-2, 190, with grey hair that is still all mine. I'm married, obviously, with three kids who are older and gone. None of them fit into this story, so don't think I'm going down that path.
It's a cold blustery Saturday when this happened, and my wife had plans to do some work around the house. She didn't need my help and was happier when I just left her alone to do it. But first, she had to go run some errands and get supplies and groceries. And I was just puttering around the house, not really doing anything except checking emails and that kind of stuff.
When my wife, Janey, got home, she called for me. "Honey! Can you help me carry stuff in? It's kind of heavy!"
I walked out to her car and saw that she had bought some potting soil and peat moss. That made sense because I knew that she wanted to get some flowers started even though it was still quite cold out.
I grabbed a bag of peat moss and lifted it. And then I felt a shot of pain in my back that dropped me to my knees. I cried out in pain and called for Janey. "I've done something to my back! Can you help me inside?"
She carefully helped me up and we slowly made our way inside. She helped me to sit down in the living room and I carefully eased myself back. The pain was subsiding but I knew I was going to need to do something.
"Do you think you need to go the Emergency Room, John? Is it that bad?"
Well, yeah, it was bad, but I hate doctors and hospitals and wanted to avoid that if I possibly could. I am much more holistic and believe in using alternative medicine first if I can. "Janey, I think I just need to go get a massage. Can you call and see if they have any availability for this afternoon?"
She brought me some Motrin and a glass of water. I'm into alternative health but I'm not stupid. Kale will only do so much. I took the medicine. "It's Saturday, John. I'll call but I don't think they work on Saturdays." She grabbed her phone and dialed, walking to the other room as she waited. We have a spa that I like to use. I don't go every week or anything, but a few times a year.
Janey came back in and said, "They aren't open, but they have an emergency number that I called. Jim said that he could get someone to meet you there. Come on, I'll take you now." Jim is the owner. He's a nice guy about my age. I don't know him well but enough to say hi if I see him at a restaurant. The great thing about Jim is that he is very muscular and very strong. I knew that he could work out the pain if anyone could. I'd never had a massage from him, though. I had never had a massage from a man, come to think of it.
I was starting to feel a little bit better by this time. The searing pain had subsided, and I could catch my breath. But I also knew that it wouldn't be better until I got it worked out.
Finally, I answered Janey. "Honey, you have stuff you want to get done. I don't want you to have to spend your time driving me. I'm well enough that I can make it there on my own." She leaned over and kissed me on the cheek.
"Are you sure? I really don't mind. But I probably should clean up the peat moss in the garage. The bag split open when you fell."
"I'm so sorry. But yes, I can make it if you'll just help me put on my jacket. How soon will he be there?"
She grabbed my jacket and helped me put it on. "If you leave now and drive slow, he will probably be there by the time you arrive."
"OK, I'll text you when I get there, just so you don't worry. Enjoy your gardening."
I grabbed my keys and went slowly out to my SUV. I knew I couldn't take my two seater because I wouldn't be able to get out of it, but the SUV was high enough that I could just slide in without too much pain.
The spa is only a few minutes from my house, and I made sure to drive slowly and not make any sudden moves. My back was better but still not that great. I pulled up to the entrance just as Jim was walking out the door. "John, perfect timing. I was just coming out to look for you. Let me help you in. Jesus, man, you must have done a number on your back!" We went inside and he helped me take my coat off. I sent Janey a quick text and followed Jim through the halls.
"Let's go into the therapy room, and you can undress while I go get some extra supplies. Unless you need some help getting out of your clothes?" I stopped suddenly, then just shook my head and he left the room and closed the door.
Shit. Undress. The pain had made me completely forget. All of a sudden, this massage was going to be the most embarrassing moment of my entire life.
So, I had a dilemma. You see, while Janey had been out running errands, I had gotten a little horny and I had decided to try on a pair of her panties. I didn't do it often, but every once in a while I liked to feel my cock rubbing against the stretchy fabric while I walked around. I had intended to change back into my boxers later that afternoon, but hurting my back had made me forget about all of that. Shit.