Quality Assurance (9 page)

“Everyone,” Fred said.

They all laughed because it was true.

Chapter Six

Three days later at work, Fred couldn’t get Ash out of his mind. The men weren’t screwing around without her, and Eli didn’t seem to notice it. Fred wanted Ash in the mix. They all did. Not having her around was like a cold shower, and Fred was disappointed at the lull in their sex life again. Eli had loved that night with Ash. They all had. But Eli had once again hit the wall of Ash’s history and wanting to be the center of attention. Fred had resigned himself to the process taking a little time. Ash and Eli had to prove to each other they weren’t the same people they were in high school. People did change, but Eli had a long memory.

That hadn’t stopped Xavier, Jackson, and Fred from popping by Ash’s house or her cube. Taking her for various, possibly unnecessary, tours to show her where sex might take place. They wanted to keep her in the loop and feeling wanted. Loved. Deep down, Fred knew that was Eli’s problem. Admitting he loved a woman who had hurt him before. His pride was as big as his brain.

Work called today, more than usual anyway. A customer was in and wanted to discuss some quality issues. Eli and Jackson did most of the talking. Fred, Xavier, and Ash tagged along to make the customer feel important.

Xavier jumped in with a schematic. “This was a test run at your request. We’re working on getting that piece to fit your customer cart.”

Fred moved to look and bumped into a rack. The screw on the end sliced right though his shirt and scratched along the skin on his upper arm. “Damn!”

“Are you okay?” Ash asked.

“Just a scratch. My own fault.” Fred put his hand over it.

Eli shook his head. “We’re all up to do date on our tetanus shots here. Just stay inside the white lines.”

“Let me see.” Ash pried Fred’s fingers away.

“It’s nothing.” Fred was surprised to find blood on his hand.

“Men. Isn’t there a nurse on staff for a reason?” Ash glared at him.

“It doesn’t need stitches.” Fred inspected it as Ash did the same. It was a long ugly scratch, but the skin had opened up on one end.

Ash tapped her boring old safety shoes. “Go get it cleaned and bandaged now.”

Xavier nodded. “Get the dirt out of it.”

Fred didn’t want to leave the customer. “After we’re done here.”

“No, now or I’ll march you there myself.” She put her hands on her hips.

Suddenly, Fred saw her scolding children about doing homework and bedtimes. He smiled. Eli was wrong. She was the perfect woman for them. Time would prove it, but Fred knew it right then.

“Fine, I’ll go. You show the customers out and apologize for me. I’ll see you later.” Fred winked at Xavier and got a smile in return.

* * * *

Half an hour later, Fred returned to the QC room with a bandage. The nurse had fussed and done the proper write up. “Were the customers happy with things?”

“They were pleased. I’m sure there will be a follow-up call. Are you okay?” Eli asked.

“Let’s see.” Ash inspected his arm.

“I’m fine. Washed it out. Antibiotic cream and a big bandage. Nothing to worry about.” He kissed Ash then Eli.

“Poor thing.” Ash kissed him again and deepened it.

He knew she was fishing for sex, and he happily obliged. “Well, you could make me feel better.”

“Anything special in mind?” she asked.

“I think you’re ready for a double dose. Don’t you think, Eli?” Fred asked.

It was something Eli wanted to do badly. So did Fred.

“Sure, she’s ready. If it’s what you want. She can come by tonight.” Eli shrugged.

“No, now.” Fred saw Xavier already locking the doors. Jackson grabbed protection and lube from the drawer they now kept stocked—and locked.

“Fine. Let’s just not get caught,” Eli said.

“Clothes can mostly stay on. It’s sort of hot to be in a rush.” Ash lifted her skirt and slid her white lace panties to the floor.

Xavier picked her up and put her on the mega desk. Jackson and Eli both had their cocks out, and Fred followed their lead. The men climbed on the table and surrounded their woman. She took off her suit jacket and tugged her top down to reveal her breasts.

Hands slid under her skirt as she groped their cocks. Fred kissed her lips and saw the sparkle in her eyes. Rubbing her pussy, he found her ready for fun.

“Front or back?” she asked.

Fred smiled. “Eli get on your back. Let her ride.”

“You should be the one taking it easy,” Eli protested.

“My injury, my fantasy.” Fred tossed a condom at his man.

Eli went without further complaint, and Ash sucked his cock to make sure he was fully hard before eagerly lowering herself onto him. Her pussy was full, but Fred was about to give her a new sensation.

Lubing her ass, Fred savored her soft noises and eager hips working on Eli. When Fred gripped her ass, she held still. The night they’d introduced her to anal had been a great success. She was ready.

Fred filled her slowly, and she found it impossible to back up with Eli’s cock firmly keeping her anchored. When Fred was all the way in, he thrust so she felt the double even better. Her moans mingled with Eli’s. Fred rubbed Eli’s cock through her walls, and Eli lifted hard into her.

“Ride those cocks.” Jackson kissed her lips as he knelt over Eli’s head.

Slowly, Ash eased forward then back with a gasp. Her body tightened, and she rotated her hips slightly. She knew how to tease even if she didn’t mean it. A few more experimental tries, and she found her pattern. With Jackson’s cock in her mouth, she was triple full.

“Room for one more.” Xavier pressed to Fred.

“Oh hell.” Fred kissed him. “Hard and fast.”

The liberal about of lube slid down behind his sac and made Fred’s balls tighten. They’d done this plenty of time, but not with a girl in the middle. When Xavier filled Fred’s ass, he braced so he didn’t put too much pressure on Ash. She felt something was different and looked back.

“Oh yes. Fred needs it.” She sucked Jackson deep into her throat.

Fred saw Eli playing with her breasts as the group fucked in stunned silence for a few minutes. The passion and the longing were too much. Jackson and Xavier rocked fast, and Fred’s internal release made his jerk. Ash moaned for more as Jackson came in her mouth.

Free to fully fuck Ash, Fred let her have a real taste of what they did. Instead of being shocked, Ash kissed Eli and held still for the dual efforts of the men.

Looking over, Fred saw Xavier and Jackson kissing as they watched the action. It wouldn’t be long now. Fred ground to her ass, and Eli rapidly filled her cunt. Eli’s groans told Fred the other man was a goner first. Rubbing her clit, Fred set off Ash’s release before either of the men came. Eli covered her mouth to muffle the screams as she squeezed both cocks hard. Eli grunted in a climax that left him red-faced and smiling despite his earlier bad mood.

Fred filled her ass once more and heard her gasp. Her tender flesh was still learning to enjoy it all. He kissed her shoulder and pressed his face to her skin as he came in spasms. Letting his body shake, Fred had no shame in the pleasure of it all.

“That was insane,” Ash said.

“Good insane, right?” Jackson asked.

“God, yes. Have you tried to fit two cocks in one opening? You guys are all big. I don’t want anyone to be left out.” She blushed red.

Eli patted her ass. “Not in the rear. If you want to try it, we’ll help in an experiment.”

“It’ll be fun trying, but one is enough.” Fred hugged her from behind.

* * * *

That night Ash didn’t worry about a proper invite to dinner. She had men who kept her happy in the bedroom, and she wanted more time with them in all areas of life. Hopefully, they wanted more of her. Something deep inside her wanted to feed them and be around them. Feeling domestic annoyed her less than she thought it would. Her mother always resented being the homemaker, but it was a requirement. In front of others, Mom pretended to enjoy it, but Ash saw the truth.

Slipping in the unlocked backdoor, she made her way into the kitchen, set the pot of chicken gumbo on the stove and turned on the heat to warm it up a bit. Quiet so she could surprise them, she stood by the door and listened. She’d fallen for them all, but one hold out could ruin her hopes.

“Eli, you gotta let it go. We want her to move in. Make it real. You saw how she was about Fred’s arm. Give the woman some credit,” Xavier said.

The quiet one was making her case. Ash’s stomach knotted. It wasn’t all over. Eli still resented her.

“We started this for fun. Just sex. I wanted the satisfaction of dumping the girl who publically rejected me. Now, it’s ‘forget it and let’s love her’. She’s the center of attention. Are we ready to change our lives for her? Do you think she’d be happy here? She wanted the big city and to move away.” Eli sounded calm.

Ash couldn’t argue with that logic. She’d always wanted to be free and anonymous in the big city. But the center of attention? Well, they’d put her there.

“Have we asked her if she’d interested in more?” Jackson asked. “Maybe she sees Lucky Springs differently now. Not just as her overbearing family but as a place where four supportive guys love her. She’s got a good job and friends. If she’s so into being the center of attention, the big city isn’t the place to get it.”

“Jackson is right. We should talk to her. You keep pushing her off after we have a great night. Sex at work is fun, but it’s not enough,” Fred said.

“You can try and talk to her about this. She’ll just take off her clothes and distract you with sex. She loves it. No denying that. She’s good too, but that doesn’t mean she wants to bring us home to her crazy family. Four men? When you get her thinking about all of this, you’ll see what I do. Group family and kids aren’t for everyone. It’s what we want, but does she? The girl was too embarrassed to go out with a geek like me in high school. Even in the conditions here, four guys will get tongues wagging about her.” Eli sounded so smug and casual.

Ash shoved the door open. “Fine. Let’s talk.”

“Look who dropped in uninvited.” Eli rolled his eyes.

“Back door was open. I know my way around Lucky Springs.” She stared at Eli. “Lots of people are in group setups. Like that matters.”

“As more women come in, some male groups will break up. Things will level off.” Xavier nodded.

“Don’t fight for him. I didn’t refuse to go out with you because you’re a geek, Eli. You have no idea what it’s like. Everyone using you.” She should apologize again, but she was too mad. “And here you are using me again. Screw her every way. Get her addicted to sex and to fall in love with four men and then dump her. You’re so much crueler than I thought.”

He held up a hand. “Not cruel. We said friends with benefits. Sex. Not roses and marriage. You really want this?”

She forced back tears as she had so many times when she was young. “Yes, I did. I fell for all of you. Stupid me. I thought you’d grown up. I wasn’t too good to date a geek. I was tired of being used like some trophy. Girls tried to be my friend to up their status. Guys wanted to try and date me to get what they could so they could brag about it later. Even my parents wanted me on top of the school. Good grades. Most popular. All of it.”

“We never talked about you.” Fred shook his head. “We love you. I think you and Eli need to get this out.”

“I’ve been trying.” The tears came despite her best efforts. “He won’t talk to me. Maybe he just doesn’t care.”

“He wouldn’t be fighting if he didn’t love you.” Jackson hugged her. “We all do, but you and Eli have to clear the air to move on. No avoiding it now.”

Ash pulled away and went into the kitchen. Wiping away the tears, she heard someone follow her. Fred? Jackson? Even Xavier’s quiet reassurance would make her feel wanted and comforted right now.

Turning, it was none other than Eli. Her heart sank. “Don’t worry. I won’t make another scene. I’ll go.”

Chapter Seven

“I didn’t ask you to leave.” Eli grabbed her arm. “Do you really want to stay here?”

“The house? Move in?” She frowned.

He laughed and wanted to shake her or spank her. “Lucky Springs. I heard one of your friends talking about how your degree is HR, and you really wanted to do that. Sure we have a department here and it might expand more, but is that enough for you? What about New York or Atlanta?”

“You think I’ll get bored with Lucky Springs?” She folded her arms.

“Won’t you? You didn’t want to come back. Family is rough. They could mess us up. Believe me, I should’ve been a jock or up in space depending on who you ask in mine. If you’re not going to be happy here, I don’t want to see my guys get hurt.” Eli turned off the stove. “You don’t have to feed us.”

“I know.” She shrugged. “I never wanted to come back, but I’m here. I never imagined I’d find this sort of relationship at home. I don’t want to hurt anyone. I don’t want to leave you guys. It’s amazing when it works and when we clash.”