There could be absolutely no doubt that Louise was having a fantastic week. Given that it had started so badly she had every reason to feel on top of the world.
She had gone back to work for a special meeting with her firm’s founder, Sir Nigel, who had come out of retirement and taken over the day-to-day running of the firm while his daughter was suspended.
Around the table were some of the best people in the company all tried, tested and trusted colleagues. Louise found herself thinking just what a difference the absence of wankers and backstabbers made. Sir Nigel had picked the very best people to assist him.
She also had a chance to look at the letter outlining her new responsibilities and the salary increase that came with it. This just added to her sense of contentment.
Louise was also a woman who thrived on physical well-being, she and her husband had enjoyed an energetic threesome with their new young Ukrainian friend, Irena. Memories of this tryst were still very fresh with her. She also knew that this was not a one-off and she fully expected to sleep with Irena again and to share her with her husband.
What she had not been able to do was share all her news with her best mate Trish. Trish had been asked to use up her outstanding holiday by her boss. She had gone to the airport with her passport but without a plan.
Louise had heard from her lover, the Fox that he had found out that Trish had ended up in Croatia and had got herself “involved” with A Danish couple while there. Beyond that, he didn’t know more. Trish was not spending a lot of time online and not responding to messages.
Louise was pretty certain, that if Trish wasn’t responding then it would be because she was flat on her back enjoying herself. Louise had helped Trish rebuild her confidence after an unpleasant divorce and before that a largely sexless marriage.
Just as Louise got home and started preparing supper, her phone started buzzing. Trish had returned to earth and was making contact.
Louise picked up her phone and greeted Trish warmly, they had much to talk about. Trish was clearly excited about imparting her latest news. Louise could tell from her tone that Trish was about to deliver a monologue. Louise poured herself a glass of wine and put her phone into speaker mode.
Trish was already in full flow. Her boss, who she described as a useless knob-head had called her into his office and shown her that she hadn’t used up all of her annual holiday allowance. Trish tried pointing out that it was currently school holiday time and that flights and hotels would all be at peak prices. She also pointed out that she had cancelled some leave in May to help rescue a project that was running exceptionally late and was already over budget. He wasn’t interested and had clearly forgotten that it was his project that Trish had helped rescue.
“His Excel spreadsheets were not lining up and that was a problem for him,” Trish exclaimed. “So I stormed out of his office in full-flounce mode, logged on and booked the next ten days off. Then I went home, threw some stuff in a bag and logged on to one of those last-minute websites. It felt so good.”
Trish then explained how she had found a reasonably priced deal to Croatia with flights from the local airport and a hotel at a resort she hadn’t got a clue how to pronounce.
Louise continued to prepare the food and sip her wine whilst listening to Trish, it was good to hear her friend sound so positive. She realised that she hadn’t taken everything in when all of a sudden she heard Trish describe the windsurfing instructor.
“Talk about a Viking,” Trish described a tall, lean man with messy blonde hair, and a stubbly beard. “talk about a six-pack, this fella had a ten-pack, and as for his trouser snake, he had a python down there.” Trish continued, I’ve never had the slightest interest in windsurfing until then, I signed up for a full course as long as he was going to be my instructor.”
Trish now had Louise’s full and undivided attention.
“I went back to my hotel and found my tightest swimsuit to wear for my first lesson. I then booked into the spa and got a fresh wax done. Then it was time for some sun, a glass of wine and some very sexy thoughts about my new instructor.”