The first week back at home from our Spanish holiday was almost as exciting. Pete told me that he was more than pleased with the way I had adapted to the lifestyle and it had all turned him on so much that I had to describe over and over the three different and satisfying bits of fun I'd managed to find.
Pete was rampant and I found it was turning me on as much too, because as I described everything in detail, it made me want more. More strangers bringing me to climaxes, and maybe more experiences that would be new to me.
By the end of that first week back in Sunderland, things had started to calm down a little and we began to talk about where we were going.
Pete wanted me to get even more action and I was certainly up for it all.
"So, have you anyone in mind for my next adventure?" I asked.
"No, not at the moment," he told me, "it's more the way we go about it now."
He went on to tell me that there must be some local bars or clubs that like-minded people frequented and that he would try to find out where they were.
"In the meantime, I'm happy for us to visit places that I know better. It will mean stopping away which, of course, will cost a fair bit, but that's fine with me if we find what we're looking for."
It didn't seem as if anything was going to happen in the short term, and I have to admit I was a little disappointed.
But from nowhere and quite out of the blue, I was chatted up.
One of the things I do to try and keep my figure is to go swimming regularly. There's a sports centre not far from us, and I try to get there three or four times a week. Pete plays tennis there too, so we sometimes meet for a coffee at the Sports Centre cafe before we go home together.
On this particular morning, I finished my swim early and I was waiting in the cafe for him. I was dressed in a tracksuit, my hair in its usual post-swimming mess, and no make-up on.
The café was busy. There's also a gym at the sports centre which seemed very popular.
A guy who obviously worked out there approached me. He was wearing a T-shirt and a pair of shorts. "Is anyone using that chair?" he asked pointing to the empty one which I was saving for Pete.
"Well, I'm waiting for someone, " I started, "but I'm not sure how long he'll be, so help yourself."
I expected him to take it to another table and join friends, but he just sat down at my table.
"You're an excellent swimmer," he told me. Well, he could only know that if he'd been watching me from the cafe - it does give a good view of part of the pool.
"Thank you," I said, but then anxiously, "Have you been watching me?"
"Well, yes," he replied, "but only in a professional way."
He went on to tell me that he worked at the Sports Centre, mostly in the gym, but sometimes as a lifeguard at the pool. That put me at ease.
"Actually," he started, "I wanted to tell you about a way you can save money. I've noticed that you are a regular here, and we have discounts here, you know, a little like a loyalty card."
"Thank you," I replied, "I do know about that, but I believe I get an even better discount here," I told him.
I reached for my purse and took out the card which I use because I'm over sixty. I showed it to him.
He seemed genuinely gobsmacked. "No way," he said, "I can't believe it."
I just smiled. It was one hell of a compliment as I'm well over 60.
"I'm Jack," he said, "pleased to meet you. What's your secret? You look amazing." I think he was just about to say "for your age," but he stopped himself.
We started a chat, nothing too personal, and I felt at ease with him. He was just being friendly, surely. I mean, I was hardly looking at my most appealing.
"I'm Mel. So how long have you worked here Jack," I asked, trying to avoid looking straight into his smiling brown eyes.
"About two years now, Mel," he replied straight away. "It's my dream job. I love it."
"Well, you certainly look fit on it," I said, realising too late the double meaning of what I said and feeling a blush coming to my cheeks.
But it broke the ice, and we started talking easily about all sorts of things. He was very amusing and made me laugh more than once.
"Are you married, Mel?" Jack asked, simultaneously looking to see if I had a ring on my left hand.
"Divorced twice Jack," I answered, "but I do have a partner. I'm waiting for him now - he's playing tennis here."
"Damn! I was going to ask you if you fancied a night out," he said, looking straight into my eyes.
It was hard to believe. Here was what I could only describe as a young stud coming on to me while I was looking a mess.
There was a pause while I thought about how to answer. I reached for my handbag. I'd decided to give him my telephone number. Then I put my handbag down again.
"Well go then, ask me," I said. I began to blush again. I could feel the heat in my cheeks.
I thought that he was going to back out of it because he went silent for what seemed like ages.
"Mel, are you doing anything tonight?" he asked, " because I'd like to take you out."
"As it happens, I'm free tonight, so that would be nice, Jack. Thank you." I was trying to be as cool as possible, but I doubted that it looked that way.
"Meet me here at 7.30 pm?" he suggested.
"Yes, that's fine. What should I wear?" was all I could say.
"Anything you like," he said. he was about to continue when Pete appeared. It wasn't an awkward moment. Pete knew Jack quite well and was aware that he worked at the Sports Centre.
They exchanged pleasantries and Jack said, "Here, have your seat Pete, I have to be going. See you soon."
I told Pete there and then what had just happened. He stirred his cup of coffee, took a sip, then smiled and said, "Well done."
The situation was totally different from anything we'd done before. He wasn't a total stranger, he was local and we would both be seeing him many more times in the future.
Pete and I spent a long time talking about it in the afternoon. I suggested that I cancel the date. Pete didn't want that though, but he didn't think it would be a good idea to come clean about our open relationship.
The problem with that is that it would mean that Jack was the sort of guy who would cheat on someone that he knew quite well. That's if we ended up doing what I wanted and what I hoped was on his mind.
While Pete looked on, I got myself ready. I picked out a scarlet bra and brief set, some dark tan hold-ups, a bright red satin-look dress with black trim and black accessories (shoes, handbag, necklace and bracelets).
Pete told me that it wasn't over the top and that I looked "classy and very shaggable".
He even dropped me off just a short walk from the meeting place.
Jack was dead on time, but he looked a little sheepish as he got out of his car and walked around to hold the passenger door open for me.
He told me that I looked lovely and asked how I felt about going for a pub meal.
"Yes, that sounds great. I'll fit in with whatever you want to do," I told him.
As soon as we sat down at our table, Jack opened up and told me that he felt embarrassed because he hadn't realised I was Pete's partner. I hadn't realised that he knew Pete so well.
Only a few weeks earlier, Jack had taken Pete out for a drink. He had tried to get him interested in doing a bit of tennis coaching at the Sports Centre. Pete turned it down but Jack hadn't given up, and they had spent a fair bit of time together talking about it
"So here's my predicament Mel," Jack said. "I like you and I fancy you, but I don't think I can cheat on your Pete."
"I understand, but let's just enjoy the date now that we're here," I said, wondering what else I could say.
Both of us ordered and enjoyed the meals as we continued chatting and finding out more about each other. I loved his sense of humour and felt happy and at ease in his company.