It’s been a long time since you heard my point of view, and I think this is the perfect point of the story where I can give my view.
Just to confirm everything Mutual Friend was saying. It was rough on him. I didn’t have to imagine how bad it was for him, I could see it and feel it. I hurt for him too. I also hurt for Bella (Stephanie). I will explain later. I wanted to marry Bella, I was ready, been ready for years. And yes, she was allergic to marriage. She’s seen so many of her friends and relatives in marriage, some so-so, some bad and saw that the woman seemed to be chained to the men and had to answer to them. I would not have done that to her. I know she is a free spirit, and I know she would never stray or embarrass me. But she felt that ring was like handcuffs. Then Mutual Friend put in his two cents. His reasoning was of course different. He didn’t want me to marry Bella because he knew that would stop any chance of him being with her. True. I had to really rethink things. Did I want to postpone asking her to marry me, because of another man? Mutual Friend is not just any man to me. I knew his feelings for Bella was more than physical. He grew to love her as I did. This was a problem. Now I was confused about all three of us. How were we going to work this out? In my mind, there was only one way. To allow Mutual Friend to be a bit closer to Bella. Have sex with her? Hell No! But, he could take her out when I was busy. He could be alone with her. I trusted him. You may be saying this was a recipe for a problem. Mutual Friend would never betray me. I decided to make rules. But telling them and showing them was different. I needed to show him I was okay with him being close with her. Naptimes and bedtime One incident happened before a trip we were taking. A road trip to San Francisco. It was going to be a long drive, so we made sure to get our rest the night before. I and Bella slept in the master bedroom, Mutual Friend was going to be in the guest. He was going to drive first that morning, I was going to drive that afternoon, and Bella would take the last hours. Bella was already in bed when Mutual Friend was heading to his room. I told him to wait and come in the room. He did. And his eyes went to straight Bella, sound asleep. I told him to stay and talk with me until I fell asleep. He agreed and went to a nearby chair. I told him to get on the bed beside Stephanie, she’s a sound sleeper. He hesitated of course. But after a few minutes he did. I was on the other side of Stephanie. She was snoring. Yes, she snores sometimes. I told Mutual Friend that I wouldn’t mind if he slept with us on occasion. I mean, if we all happened to fall asleep together, no sense in getting up leaving and waking the other one up. Besides it was innocent, nothing was happening. Of course those nights that I wanted to be with Stephanie on intimate terms, of course he was the leave. We continued to talk about it and other things, and of course I fell asleep. So did he. I woke up in the middle of the night. I went to sleep holding Bella, now Bella was snuggling with Mutual Friend. They both looked very happy, comfortable. I got up, went to the kitchen for water, you know, things you do in the middle of the night. I came back into the room, and looked at the two. Mutual Friend was happy. I could tell. And I was happy, there was no harm in him holding her. But there was one person left out of this agreement. I didn’t know how Stephanie would feel. I don’t think she even realized that she was snuggled up with him. I got back into bed, careful not to disturb the two. The next morning proved interesting. Stephanie woke up at the crack of dawn and saw she was in-between the two of us. She screeched. She got up out of bed and went into the other room. Mutual Friend was clueless of course, then he realized what happened. Oh shit! I think I fucked up on this one. “You need to explain that to her,” Mutual Friend said. Yep, I needed to explain that. I went to her. I remember she was sitting in a chair looking scared as hell. I mean really frightened. I needed to ease her quickly. I told her that Mutual friend and I were talking, we both fell asleep and instead of waking you up, I let he stay there. Not a problem. She looked at me like I was crazy. This was a problem, she never slept with two men at the same time. Whoa, whoa! I told her that we were actually sleeping together, not sexually sleeping together, totally different. And she needed to look at it like that. Nothing happened, there was nothing wrong with it. I reminded her too, that she traveled the world and sleeping together like we did was normal. Nothing sexual about it. She remined me that we were in America. SIGH. This was not going to be easy. We got our road picnic together and we hit the road. Mutual Friend was at the wheel. I was riding shotgun and Bella was in the back. Nothing more was said about what happened that night. We talked about other things, listened to the radio, sang songs, checked out the scenery. Then of course, Bella talked about all the shops and food places she wanted to visit. Safe conversation. When it was my turned to drive, Mutual friend and I switched places. We ate in the car and continued to look at the scenery. There was still a huge gorilla in the car as you say. Nobody dared mentioned the sleeping arrangements. Not until we arrived in San Francisco. We had two rooms. Bella and I had one, Mutual Friend had the other. I wanted to change that. There were two beds our room. Lets save money. Cancel Mutual Friends room and he could sleep with us. It was no different really than when we were all just friends, traveling all around the world. Yes, sometimes it was me and Mutual Friend in one room and her in another, but there were times we came in talked and watched television, then fell asleep. So the sleeping arrangements were basically the same. But Bella want to know about, what if we wanted to have sex. Where was mutual friend going? Walk around the streets, go to the lobby? Good question. I told her for this trip, we’ll abstain. She did not like that. I told her the alternative was wait until he fell asleep. Mutual Friend jokily said, he wouldn’t. watch. I thought it was funny, Stephanie didn’t. I really needed to talk to her. I think this was beyond the napping together. In the end Mutual Friend kept his room. I did not want to ruin the trip for any of us. But I needed to discuss some things with Stephanie. We would enjoy our trip. No talk of naps, sleeping in the same bed. Bella and I did make love. But something was bothering both of us, and we both knew it. It was time to have a meeting when we got back home. Until next week…..
6 Comments
5/3/2020 09:24:05 am
It was just getting really interesting when you stopped. Now you said until next week and I can't wait!
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Mary Menages
5/3/2020 02:33:33 pm
Well.... talking about teaser.... you said nothing dammit!
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Evelyn Regan
5/3/2020 04:52:04 pm
Leaving us with a cliffhanger huh?I can imagine how Bella felt when she woke up. Okay Hubster, I need to know more!!!
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Edna Cool
5/4/2020 07:21:32 am
I feel like everyone else. You stopped it right when it was getting good. But I do feel you should have communicated with her before you let another man in the bed. You lucky she didn't throw a knife at you. Lmao
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Gwen
5/4/2020 08:09:37 am
Not cool hubster with the cliffhangers!! ☹️That must have been one very long drive not discussing the huge elephant that was obviously the 4th passenger is the car🤔. Ok, next week...not next month but next week for our update please😊
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Micheline
5/14/2020 05:20:24 pm
Well that was an interesting trip for sure... le sigh... now we have to wait for the next instalment. I am looking forward to how this was presented. and you all have the most interesting outlook on love and life. I admire that truly and deeply. *getting popcorn for the next read... its gonna be good xx
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