Lance called me as I was leaving his house and I made a quick stop at my house before meeting him. He'd decided that a quick nine holes on the golf course would give us privacy to talk with the added benefit of getting some golf in.
Lance is a scratch golfer, while I am not. I love the game but didn't start playing until long after college. I'm tickled to death if I'm nine over on nine holes. Lance has never given me any shit about it and is a pretty good instructor. I'd dropped two strokes off my average every year for the past three, but I'd reached my peak. I was never going to play enough or be good enough to consistently par the course. I was excited that the possibility existed that I might par the course one day.
Our drives were resting on the number one fairway and Lance didn't waste any time as I drove the cart away from the tee box. "I talked to Tera for a few minutes before I left to meet you. She tells me that you're on board with the idea."
I chuckled. "Lance, your amazing wife could convince me to walk on water if she chose to. Anne and I have spiced up our love life with fantasies about you two since that night at the club. We both want this very much, but I need to be sure Anne and our marriage are safe.
"I believe you care for us both, and I trust you to keep her safe. That's not an easy thing for me to do, and I can't imagine trusting any other man with her. Tera eased my concerns last night, but I still need to hear it from you."
Lance nodded. "I'm making you the same promise I expect you to make to me. I will not harm Anne or your marriage. I will protect Anne just as I would my own wife. While she is with us I will do everything in my power to keep her happy and safe."
I stopped the cart at my ball and we met at the back of the cart. I reached out and shook his hand. "Then I want you and Anne to experience what Tera and I have. Your wife is an amazing woman and I care for her deeply. I know that she'll help me be a better man and a better husband."
Lance nodded seriously, then grinned. "You got a head start on me and the anticipation is killing me! That's ok, though. I'm willing to wait until we leave for New York. I'm sure you know exactly what I'm feeling."
I grinned back. "Hell, yes! It's like the best dream in the world coming true. I'm happy about this. I really think we're starting something amazing.
"I do have one condition, though... You and I have to agree to let Tera and Anne decide how we handle our growing relationship. I don't want either of us to forget that our wives' happiness always comes first."
He patted my shoulder. "That's an easy one. I wouldn't have it any other way."
I whacked my ball and he whacked his as we moved around the course. I decided it was time to address the elephants on the course. "I'm looking forward to taking the girls to Jupiter."
He raised an eyebrow and looked at me for a moment, then broke out into a grin. "Did you expect me to be the protective dad?"
I shrugged. "Well, kinda."
He chuckled. "Relax, man. We raised our girls with open and educated minds when it comes to sex. You're not getting virgins and believe me when I say I wish it had been you that gave them that once-in-a-lifetime experience. I'm sure that it would have been wonderful for both of them. They care for you and you care for them. I can't think of anybody I trust more to protect them, take care of them, and please them. Trust me. We're good."
I had the best round of golf I had ever played that day and beat him by one stroke. I'd never come close to beating him before and was very pleased with myself. He took it in stride, didn't make excuses, and was generous in his congratulations. Now all I had to do was figure out how I did it so I could do it again. That wasn't likely, but one never knows.
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Thursday was a bit frantic with preparations, especially for Anne. She not only had to pack for her trip, but she also had to prepare for the work side of things. Lance always took advantage of his New York trips to visit with his financial people and investors. Anne had a lot of preparation to do for that side of the trip. Everything that could be done was completed by late evening and we went to bed together for the last time before another man would experience the gift of her body. That little fact wasn't lost on either of us.
Our lovemaking that night was sweet desperation. I desperately needed her to know how much I loved her, needed her, and would miss her. I know that she was feeling the same because, as always, we shared everything. We were both firmly committed to each other, but neither of us could fully overcome the fear of losing the other. As exciting as the possibilities were, we had never done anything like what we were setting out to do, and some apprehension was unavoidable. As uncomfortable as that made me, I was glad that we felt the way we did.
In the morning we made the short drive to the Brady residence. I had one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding her hand tightly. We pulled behind the house and I parked the car. I planned to pull the Seven series BMW out of the garage and put my more mundane car into the empty slot in the garage. It would remain locked behind the garage doors while we traveled. I got out of the car and pulled out Annes and my suitcases.
We held each other close, kissed, and swore our love for each other. I smiled down at my wife. "OK, enough maudlin stuff. You know I love you above all others and I know you feel the same. Let's promise each other to focus on the moment until we're back together. This is something we both wanted and we know it will be an amazing experience for both of us. Kiss me one more time, and let's do this."
Our last kiss before parting for a week was loving, erotic, and intense. When we separated, our better natures took over and we grinned at each other. Anne caressed my cheek. "I love you, Ben. Have fun teaching Trisha and Tess what a real stud is like, and don't let them manipulate you. I'll call you this evening as soon as we get settled."