It was a lovely spring day. The birds were making nests; the sky was clear; the sun was shining brightly; the trees were leafing and the market was crashing, down eight percent.
I was beyond excited. Most people aren't happy about the stock market taking a big dip, but I'd had some insight into our industry that I parlayed into shorting several competitors' stock. I was making a killing today, enough to retire at forty-five if I wanted.
After the market closed and I had locked in my profits, I called Ashleigh, my wife, and told her about our windfall. She was almost as excited. She didn't understand the stock market, but she knew I did, and if I was excited, she absolutely knew it was something big.
When I pulled into the driveway, she bounded out and gave me a big welcoming hug and kiss before I even made it to the door. I sat her down and explained exactly what my actions meant.
"Let's celebrate!" she said excitedly.
"How about you and I go to Miami for a week?"
"What…? What about the girls?"
"I'll ask my mom to spend the week with them. Besides, they're fourteen and seventeen, nearly self-sufficient."
"Why Miami?"
"South beach, it's warmer. Spring break is over, but summer isn't here yet. I bet we can get a great bargain on a suite or, fuck it, the penthouse."
"I love that idea. I've always wanted to go there. Let's do it."
That night while we were recovering from an inspired sexual bout, "Ashleigh, have you ever thought about being with someone else?"
"What? No, of course not. Why are you asking?"
"I don't know. We've been married almost eighteen years. Maybe you're getting a little tired of the same old thing. I've seen you check out other guys and was just wondering... That's all."
"No, I love you. I don't want another guy. It's taken me too long to train you," she laughed.
"No, I'm not saying leave me. I mean just being with another guy."
"Being? You mean having sex with another man?"
"Well..., yes."
"No, I would never cheat on you. I love you too much. You're a good husband, a great father and provider. Why would I do that?”
"What if I asked? It wouldn't be cheating."
"Wait...what? Asked? No, I couldn't... I wouldn't!"
"Okay, I thought I would check to see."
The next day, I made a reservation at the Acqualina Resort for the week of April 15th. I thought the significance of "Tax Day" was serendipity speaking.
I had never paid $3500 a night for a room before, but "what the hell", we were multi-millionaires.
Everything was ready: Mom was at the house with our daughters; our reservations were set; the plane was leaving DFW on time for the three-hour flight to Miami.
As we settled into our first-class seats, Ashleigh squeezed my hand then leaned in and kissed me, saying, "Thank you for being a smart, thoughtful and loving husband. I love you so much."
"I love you too, Babe."
The flight was uneventful. We had some great first-class service and several cocktails, so we were feeling pretty mellow when we landed. I had arranged for a limo to pick us up and deliver us to the resort.
Once there, we got checked in and escorted to our suite. It had a view of the Atlantic with a balcony, a sitting area, kitchen, breakfast area, and a King size bed. The package I purchased had spa and sauna treatments, personal shopping escort, scuba lessons and a boat ride offshore.
Once we unpacked, I called the front desk to get our escort for a little shopping. I wanted Ashleigh to get a couple new bikinis and lounging wear. I had her try on several and it seemed that the less fabric, the more it cost, but cost was no object.
We returned to the resort and got dressed for dinner. Deciding to be adventurous, we picked the Ke-uH Japanese fusion experience. As we were sipping our second cocktail, I noticed that Ashleigh's eyes were moving slowly from left to right because she wasn't aware of anything I was saying as I explained tomorrow's activities.
I was curious what she had seen that had diverted her attention. After a subtle glance over my shoulder, I saw what it was, rather… who it was, that had caught her eye. It was a tall, good-looking man sitting at the bar.
Later, Ashleigh's eyes once again locked on to something, it was this tall hunk again. This time he was heading to the restroom. This was an opportunity I couldn't let pass.
"Ashleigh, I need to hit the restroom to get rid of a couple of these drinks. I'll be right back."
"Sure, Honey. I'll nibble on this sushi."
You know you are staying at an upscale resort when they have restroom attendants. I entered just behind the tall stranger and we both headed for a urinal. Keeping the mandatory male spacing of one urinal, I heard him let out an "Ahhh...".
Sensing an opening, I said, "Yes, this is the pause that refreshes."
"Yeah, that's for sure. It was a long flight," he replied.
"Really? Where from?"
"Minneapolis"
"I bet. You're not a small man to be stuffed in the compact seats the airlines provide nowadays."
This stranger was about six foot five almost a foot taller than me and with those broad shoulders looked muscular under that dress shirt. His sandy mane was slicked back with gel and parted on the left side. He looked to be maybe early thirties. I didn't see a ring on his left hand.
"Yeah, you can say that again. It's all about the profits. My dad remembers when flying was a pleasant experience with crystal wear and champagne."
We shook off our last few drops of piss and headed for the washbasins. The attendant handed each of us a hand towel.
Continuing, I asked, "How long are you here for?"
"A three-day conference. You?"
"We're here a week."
As we finished drying our hands, I offered mine. "Jim."
"Brenden..., maybe I will see you around the resort. I usually hit the gym at some point while I'm here."
"Oh, so you've stayed here before?"
"A few times, when the company pays for it," he said with a chuckle.
"All right, have a good stay, Brenden."
"You, too, Jim."
I headed back to Ashleigh and Brenden took his perch at the bar.
Once back at our table, our meals had arrived.
As Ashleigh and I continued our meal, I noticed that she kept glancing over in his direction. When our waiter made another appearance to refill our cocktails, I asked her to bring me the drink that the tall gentleman at the bar was drinking.
When she came back with three drinks, Ashleigh asked, "Whose drink is that?"
"That guy's." I pointed to Brenden. "His name is Brenden and he flew in from Minneapolis for a business conference. I dare you to take this drink over to him."
Ashleigh likes a good dare sometimes, and when she's been drinking, well..., let's say she usually goes for it.
"Why don't you see if you can pick him up? I bet you can't."
My Ashleigh is a beautiful woman and a MILF, for sure. Her 34DD tits are the first thing most men notice about her, but she has a sexy smile with expressive, puppy-dog, brown eyes. Her ass is nice and tight from her jogging and pilates.
I made her wear the lounging dress that we'd purchased in the afternoon. It was white satin and came mid-calf, but it had a slit up the side to her hip showing off her lovely, firm left leg. To top that off, I had insisted that she go braless for dinner. I'm sure I saw her nipples harden as her satin covering tented under her unrestrained breasts.
"Honey, I couldn't do that."
"Why?... You afraid?"
"No, it's just that..."
"Oooh, you've lost your knack!"
I knew that would get Ashleigh riled up. She doesn't like to be called out about something she knows she can do.
"All right, if that's what you want, I'll show you that I've still got it."
Ashleigh harshly grabbed the drink, spilling a bit over the edge of the glass. I watched as she strode defiantly toward Brenden and plopped the drink down in front of him.
The bar was close enough that I could hear most of their conversation.
"Well, hello there," Brenden quipped.
"I bought you a drink."
"I can see that. That was very thoughtful of you, but I'm more interested in the carrier than the drink." His eyes were ogling her tits.
Ashleigh leaned forward to let him look down the top of her dress. He stood and introduced himself.
"I'm Brenden... and you are?"
"Ashleigh..., Ashleigh"
He towered over her. She only weighs 110 pounds and stands five foot four. He was over a foot taller and about twice as wide. I saw her eyes widen as she fluffed her chest out like a bird to display her best asset more prominently if that was needed. I'm sure he could look directly down her dress to see her nipples harden even more.
"Well, Ashleigh, it is definitely my pleasure to meet you. Yes, my pleasure, indeed. So, what brings you over to this neck of the woods?"
"My husband dared me to come over and pick you up." She looked in my direction.
Brenden followed her eyes to our table. "Oh, really.... Ahhh, Jim. He seems like a nice guy."
I gave a slight wave then motioned for him to come over to our table for four. He grabbed his drinks, and they traveled the short distance back.
Ashleigh took her place opposite my seating and Brenden sat next to her left side.
We began a conversation, and it didn't take long for my dare to become the topic of discussion.
"So, why did you dare your wife to pick me up?"
"Well, I'd noticed that she kept looking your way so there must be something about you that sparked an interest."
Brenden looked at Ashleigh and she blushed at my comment and kicked me under the table. I saw his right-hand rest on her left knee and then gave it a pat, but he didn't remove it. Ashleigh blushed even more.