It should have been a perfect Saturday afternoon. The temperature was an unseasonably warm 82 degrees. There was hardly a ripple on the water as Brooke slowly cruised around the lake on the pontoon. Brooke loved the water. She moved here with Jeremy just to be on the water. Somehow, she knew that human beings had a connection with water. Floating along on the water was calming -- almost spiritual. The wildlife, the wispy clouds, the sun washing over her swimsuit-clad body, (and the Cosmo martini) combined to create one of the most beautiful experiences she could imagine.
But one thing was missing. Jeremy. He was on a business trip. While he often traveled, he usually returned within a few days. This time was different. Brooke had a hard time understanding why he agreed to stay for a second week. And then a third. Now Jeremy told her that he would not be back for yet another week. A full month without each other was harder than she imagined. The weekdays were tolerable since she was occupied at work, but the weekends were incredibly difficult. How she longed for his body and morning cuddles.
Clearly, Brooke could take care of herself for a month. She had already taken care of herself and her children as a single mother for years. But now she was ready to have Jeremy spoil her. And she was even more ready to hop in bed with him. They shared a passionate love life and occasionally surprised one another with a special treat. Jeremy would do absolutely anything to please her and Brooke knew it. Since he left on the trip, Brooke had been burning through batteries with her favorite toys, but the orgasms are not the same when your lover is not there to share them with you. Brooke closed her eyes and remembered how good Jeremy's hands, tongue and lips could make her feel. Mmmmmm. She wanted him here to share this perfect day.
When she opened her eyes a minute later, Brooke noticed a rather large house boat coming from the boat launch. It seemed a bit too big for the lake, but it was gorgeous. As it got closer, Brooke's eyes locked onto the young man at the controls. He was tall, muscled and his skin was a deep black. He was movie star handsome. He wore white linen shirt and pants which contrasted his skin perfectly. Brooke always had been especially attracted to handsome black men. She was almost drooling and realized she should close her mouth and stare a little less.
As his boat passed close to Brooke's pontoon, he smiled and waved. She smiled and waved in return and her heart skipped a beat. Just then, the engine stopped on her pontoon. Damn! This wasn't the impression she wanted to leave. She tried to restart the engine, but it would not start. Brooke checked the gas level and it was fine. What could be wrong? Brooke looked around trying to figure out what to do next. Where was Jeremy when she needed him? She noticed the large boat make a slow turn as it came back to see what the problem was. When the boat pulled up alongside the handsome man said "Hi, my name is Van. Anything I can do to help?" Brooke stammered and finally introduced herself and explained the problem as Van tied the two boats together and dropped an anchor.
"Let me take a look" said Van as he stepped onto the pontoon. Brooke could hardly talk as he brushed against her as he walked by. Van checked the engine and began checking all the connections. His mind was trying to guess her age. She had a body better than most 20 somethings, but seemed far more intelligent, feeling, and experienced.
"What a wonderful boat you have," said Brooke trying to make small talk.
"A friend loaned it to me," said Van. "We'll take a look inside when I am done here."
Brooke wanted to look inside his pants more than inside the boat. She couldn't believe what was happening and the effect he was having on her. She involuntarily quivered with his nearness.
Van worked on the boat a bit more and finally found a loose electrical connection. He tightened it and started the pontoon to make sure it was working. He then turned off the engine and walked toward Brooke. He boarded his boat and held his hand out to help Brooke cross.
"I'm not sure I should bother you. You have already been so nice to stop and fix my pontoon."
"Nonsense," said Van. "I would love to show you around. Come on."
Brooke took his hand and she was soon standing on the houseboat. Just the touch of his hand sent shivers through her. She hadn't felt the touch of a man for weeks and the touch of a black man for years. She held onto Van's hand a bit longer than necessary just loving the look and feel of their hands together.
"Take a look around while I wash up", said Van. The houseboat was spectacular! The inside was covered in rich wood and had everything needed. There was a bathroom with a shower where Van was washing, a living area with TV, a mini-bar and a small kitchen. Van stopped at the bar and made them a couple of Cosmos. As he handed one to Brooke, he said "I noticed a half empty Cosmos on your pontoon and thought I would make you a fresh one. I like to add Contreau, Pomegranate Liqueur, Pomegranate vodka and my own special sour." Brooke audibly sighed.
Van continued, "I'm glad to have the company. I have been working in Dubai for the last couple of years and I haven't even been able to talk to a woman. I am just here for a week before returning and my friend told me I could stay in his houseboat. There is a bedroom through that door and the boat is much better than a small hotel room. Now tell me a little about yourself."
Brooke explained "I live in the townhouses at the far end of the lake and work at a college." She paused. "I know what it is like to be alone, but it is hard to imagine you not even being able to talk to a woman. Is that because of the trouble outsiders can get into with the local women?" By this time, Brooke was actually having feelings of doing more than just talking to Van. She loved Jeremy, but a month without him might just be asking too much. And to finally have a chance again with a handsome black man was temptation beyond belief. Jeremy might actually understand, she rationalized. She knew she could not really go through with it, but the thought of lying in bed in the next room with the man in her fantasy was driving her mad.