The convention was in New Orleans. Only 1 of the 3 ladies had been to a convention before. Her name was Jennifer. At 42, with 2 young girls she was still in good shape– not that her husband Doug would care. He was foolin’ around and she knew it, but she had a business to run. Kathy, 34 and married was excited to meet all the people she had spoken to on the phone for so long. She wanted to impress the corporate cloud and always tried to present herself as the utmost in business-like manner. She was married and ready for a break from an idiot husband’s rantings about nothing. Melissa, 31 and single was gorgeous. Tall and thin and dirty blond hair, with a nice breasts and a sweet smile. She’s not the type you would consider sexually liberal, but desperate for a husband and a baby. Their hotel room was right in the middle of the French Quarter. The town was alive and they were free with company credit cards. Jennifer was used to the lifestyle, and she insisted on finding the best restaurant in town to treat her 2 best account managers. The dinner was delicious and the whine was flowing. They laughed and talked about everything – work, children, relationships.
“My sister told me about this great little shi-shi blues night club we have to see.”
“you’re in charge” chimed in Kathy.
“Oh come on, I’m not your boss tonight, I’m your friend.” Replied Jennifer with a smile.
They stepped into the club which was darkly lit and fairly empty. They got a table in the middle of the floor as a large older black man played on stage. Melissa went up to the bar and ordered the 3 ladies more wine. The bar began to fill up and the women continued to talk and drink. The hours wound on and the women were truly giddy and laughing at everything each woman said. The next band began playing a song that Jennifer recognized and she got up to dance. Kathy followed right along as they both began shaking it right in front of the stage with a small group of people.
A tall black man came up behind Jennifer and began dancing with her. Thinking nothing of it Jennifer danced back. Kathy couldn’t here anything they were saying but they were definitely talking. As she made her way back to the table for another sip of wine, she saw Melissa. “What was that about?” Melissa asked Kathy. I don’t know, but he’s cute and tall!” she slurred. “ I know, but he’s black” she whispered. “I…I mean…I don’t care…but…”
“oh, I wouldn’t worry about it. She’s just having fun.”
“not going to join your friend?” a voice asked from behind. The two ladies looked over their shoulders to see a dark black man in a gorgeous suit smiling at them. “C’mon let’s dance.” He asked Melissa.
“Oh, no thank you, I don’t dance well.”
“I will. C’mon!” Kathy jumped in with her Texas accent.
Bye now Jennifer was dancing closer to the black man and a little bit slower. They stared at each other, and gave slight grins. His name was Thomas and he guided Jennifer off the floor and into a corner of the bar where a large corner booth was waiting. As Melissa watched them walk, she could see Jennifer looking for her. Jennifer waved her to join them and she reluctantly did so. When she got there she saw another black man waiting alone.
“This is Curtis, I’m Thomas” the tall black man said as Jennifer slid into the booth. Melissa sat next to Curtis. The men were in town for the convention as well, and it made it easier for the ice to break. Melissa couldn’t help but notice the attraction between Thomas and Jennifer. Thomas would slip his arm around her and she would feed him drinks and flirt overtly. Melissa grabbed Jennifer and they excused themselves to the restroom. “So who’s he? Do you know him?” Melissa asked Jennifer nervously. “no, just started dancing.” She replied. Well, I want to go soon, we have to get up early for our presentation and I already feel like I’ve had one too many." she added with a giggle.
“Relax, its on the company. Besides, this guys built like a God. I could feel it while we were dancing. ”
“Hmmm, wonder what the rest is like. I’ve heard stuff.” she replied.
“me too” Jennifer said with a bigger smile and left the restroom.
The ladies made their way back to the table to find 2 more fresh drinks and Kathy sitting between the man who had asked her to dance and Thomas. The ladies slid in…