And Then There Were Three (16 page)

“Wow! She needs to focus that fiery attitude
towards her own marriage. I told you Eva. Your marriage set the
precedent. That’s the only reason this means so much to your
friends. They are gauging their relationships success based on the
perceived success of your marriage to Mark.”

“I’m still not completely convinced, my life
is far from perfect. It is however perfect for me. I know I made
sexual references out there. This isn’t just about sex. I hope you
know that Nicole. I really do love you for so many different
reasons.”

“Eva, I know that you love my stunning
cooking skills, not! Or better yet my sweet singing skills,” she
joked, singing terribly. “I know it’s more than sex. If it were
just sex this would be easy. We could just do that and live our
separate lives. That’s not the case.”

Amber, Stacey, and Monica kept a respectable
distance from Nicole for the duration of the weekend, as if they
were going to catch something. Amber pouted most of the weekend,
muttering in Spanish. I was not mad at her and said as much. I
extended an olive branch to the three ladies and promised to leave
them out of the sordid details of our relationship with Nicole.

The rest of us had a great time as we
normally do. There was lots of food, lots of drinks, lots of fun,
and lots of flirting on Cordelia’s part.

“I have never seen you this flirty Cordelia,”
I remarked as I thwarted her one hundredth attempt to entice
Nicole.

“You know I am just joking right? I am trying
to keep the mood light. If it’s bothering you or her for that
matter I will cut it out. But if she is considering a move then
uh…” she trailed off laughing.

“It’s fine, Nicole knows better,” I said and
gave Nicole a knowing look.

“I am sure Cordelia, you can respect being
pussy whipped,” Nicole whispered in her ear as Cordelia’s eyes
widen.

“I would never in a million years think you
had it in you Eva. Damn all these years right under my nose, you
could have been right under my nose.”

“Ugh Cordelia, you are like my sister!” I
pull a face as the three of us head to the dance floor.

In the end Amber, Stacey, and Monica were
unable to reconcile their disgust for my choice and while we
remained friends our relationship was fractured. Cordelia had no
qualms about my choices considering she thought Nicole was
downright gorgeous and cool. Uwimana had reservations but left them
for me to deal with and wanted no details. Shantell and Amy
remained my best friends even though they would never consider such
a move with their respective husbands. Nicole had a great time, but
decided she would allow me my time alone with my seven sisters. She
planned to sit out the next Seventh Wonder event and stay home with
Mark sending me pictures.

Although we have only been gone for three
days, Mark hugs us both tightly. We ply him with kisses as he takes
our bags.

“We missed you so much husband,” I said
cheerily.

“Yes we did. I will be sitting out the next
Seventh Wonder and home with you Mark, making nasty,” Nicole said
with a wink.

“I like that idea,” Mark said checking my
response. I give him a shrug and held on to his arm. The kids were
still in school as we made our way home, I was grateful for the
early flight. The trip was enlightening and while I think we mostly
resolved my new relationship dynamic, I know that we were forever
changed.

“Take off your clothes right now,” Mark
demanded as we stepped into the house. Nicole and I exchange
quizzical looks as Mark drops our luggage. Mark tapped his foot
waiting for us to comply with his ultimatum. I unbuttoned my blouse
and removed my jeans as Nicole followed my lead. We were standing
before my husband in our underwear. When he grunted and swirled his
finger around we took our underwear off as well. Walking to the
coat closet Mark turned the knob slowly. He retrieved something
black and something red.

“Hold your arms up,” Mark instructed Nicole.
Mark slid the expensive black tulle slip over her body. The leaf
detailed accents covered her breasts but left nothing else to the
imagination. After giving me the same instructions, Mark slipped
the equally as expensive red baby doll slip on me. Giving us each a
quick kiss, Mark walked us up the spiral staircase to our bedroom.
The fabric of the lingerie was so soft and smooth against my skin.
I could see that Nicole was having an equal reaction to the
material. Our king-sized bed was covered in a thick layer of rose
petals in varying colors. The room was accented with candles and
the heavy curtains closed to ensure the room was completely
private.

“Undress me,” Mark commanded once more.
Nicole and I removed his clothes kissing him intermittently. When
he was completely naked Nicole and I took sides kissing his neck as
we stroked his length. Sliding down his body we took turns
lavishing oral attention on our man. Mark took his time fucking
each of our mouths before resigning us to the bed. The rose petals
and tongues felt incredible against my skin as Mark and Nicole
licked my special spot. Reversing the roles Mark and I brought
Nicole to a loud orgasm as we drank her sweet nectar.

Mark pulled us both to our knees, enjoying
the sight of our asses in the air. Mark entered me and began
pounding into me until I screamed. Pulling out he entered Nicole
pounding into her as she screamed. He repeated this until we were
both climbing the walls. He had us sit on the side of the bed as he
fucked our mouths once more. This time he gave us a very wanted
gift of his salty juices. Nicole and I eagerly took every drop.
Hearing Mark’s cries of absolute pleasure was music to our
collective ears.

“I missed my wives so much,” Mark hissed
through clenched teeth.

“We missed you too husband.” Nicole and I
agreed. In the bathroom was an equally romantic setup of candles,
champagne, and chocolate dipped strawberries. The luxurious bubbles
were expensive for sure. Nicole and I felt completely pampered as
we sank beneath them flanking Mark on either side. We drank
champagne and fed the strawberries to each other. This romantic and
highly erotic scene was so beautifully orchestrated.

“No matter what, anyone thinks of our
relationship, I want you both to know how much you are loved and
appreciated by me. I love you both so very much and I want exactly
what we have,” Mark indicated as we both swooned.

“I love you Mark,” I murmured.

“I love you Mark,” Nicole concurred.

Who would have guessed in about two hours our
house would be filled with bickering children, homework, dinner,
and other family noise. At this moment however it was sheer bliss
to have such an attentive husband. We relished every minute.

“Can we please have chicken for dinner mom?”
Celeste asked as I collected her from school. After getting a bear
hug from my youngest I agreed to her request. My mind kept
inadvertently going back to our wonderful welcome home.

“Mom why are you smiling so goofily?” Sabrina
asked as I picked her up from cheerleader practice. I shook from my
reverie to answer my daughter. “Daddy did a nice thing for Nicole
and I when he picked us up from the airport.”

“Ugh ok, that’s all I was wondering,” Sabrina
replied quickly giving me a smile. “How did your seven sisters take
the news of Nicole?”

I shook my head in the negative. “Let’s just
say it may only be a few sisters in the future and Nicole will
probably never attend a Seventh Wonder again.”

“Sorry mom but you know people do not like
unusual stuff. It makes them question themselves and their secret
desires,” Sabrina said smartly.

“You know you are probably right. I still
love Nicole very much so it’s their loss. Besides when did you get
so smart?”

“I have always been a genius mom. Plus my
psych class had a discussion on deviant behavior and how people
deal with stuff that differs from what Mrs. Alexander called
‘societal norms’. It was really interesting. I won’t lie it was the
first time I paid attention in that boring class.”

I arch an eyebrow her way and she instantly
confirms that she is still getting an A in that class.

“Her exams are common sense so I do well mom.
The lectures are usually boring but not today. Some people just
can’t handle things that are too different.”

When I open the door, Junior and Nicole are
at the dining room table doing homework. Sabrina and Celeste are
locked in a dinner debate as they walk into the house. One wants
meatloaf the other wants chicken. Mark is outside cutting the grass
and just like that we are settled back into home life.

The Proposal/ Wedding

“You know it is not
smart to have that dance teacher around Mark all the time
sweetheart. I know you are good friends but remember that Monica
incident. I am not saying you can’t trust Mark but I am sure Nicole
recognizes that he is a great man,” Lynette Abernathy explained.
Lynette & Earl Abernathy are my parents.

“That’s what I came to talk to you two about
actually,” I stammered nervously. I am having the toughest time
facing my parents right now. I guess I was wrong previously. I was
going to talk to my parents about my sexuality.

“What’s the matter sweetheart?” My dad asked,
sensing my nervousness he patted my hand reassuringly.

“Well Nicole is more than just Sabrina’s
dance teacher,” I said then moved from striking distance. “She is
our girlfriend.”

“I know you two are girlfriends, but you have
to be leery who you have around your husband honey.”

My mother was a little slow on the uptake but
not my dad. The ‘have you lost your mind’ look on his face told me
my words were processed and understood.

“No mom, we are friends but she is more than
that to us. She is our romantic girlfriend. Mark and I are in love
with Nicole.”

“What the hell did you just say? Eva what the
hell does that mean? You and Mark are married, remember?” My mother
yelled processing my words.

“For the last four months Mark and I have
been in a relationship with Nicole. We love her very much,” I
further explain. My dad shakes his head before covering his
mouth.

“Was your marriage falling apart Eva?” My dad
asked his brow seriously furrowed. I shake my head to the
negative.

“No daddy, Mark and I are very much in love
and our marriage has never been stronger. We just found ourselves
attracted to this woman. We tried to fight it but in the end we
were unable to resist our feelings for her. We thought this was
just some weird passing fancy but it’s much bigger than we
anticipated. We are head over heels in love with Nicole. She is a
wonderful addition to our family.”

“What about the kids? How could you have this
perversion around the kids?” My mother was full on screaming at
me.

“It’s not a perversion mom. Sabrina figured
it out. We tried to end it but we were miserable without Nicole.
Eventually we talked to the kids and slowly Nicole has become a
part of our family. I know this is all weird and shit,” I said then
apologized. “Sorry, I mean and stuff but we really love her and
it’s not just about sex. She is an amazing woman.”

“Are you doing this to keep your marriage
together? Is Mark making you do this Eva? I will kick his ass!” Now
my dad was yelling and I think my mom was going to faint.

“No dad! I fell in love with Nicole first and
then Mark.”

“Since when are you that way Eva?” My mother
looked horrified as she thought of her daughter as a God forbid,
lesbian.

“I have never been with a woman before
Nicole. She is the only, I repeat only woman, I have ever been
attracted to,” I explained but it fell on deaf ears.

“You need to see Reverend Perry. You both
need to go to marriage counseling right damn now Eva.” My mother
was hollering. I shook my head in the negative and wondered how
Mark was fairing with his parents or Nicole for that matter. We
made the decision to tell our respective parents at the same time.
Nicole’s mother had long since been MIA, she had the unenviable
task of telling her grandmother, who raised her.

“We do not need counseling mother. We know
what we are doing. We love Nicole and so do the kids. I just wanted
to tell you before you heard it from less than reputable
sources.”

“Oh God! Who else knows about this
perversion? What must your neighbors think?”

“Well Bill thinks Mark is a lucky S.O.B and
Mildred just likes asking me questions. Arthur and Delores have no
clue what’s happening, they are old mom.”

“What will your friends think?”

“They reacted pretty much as you have but
most of them can see this is not some passing fancy, this is very
serious.”

“I mean Mark looks like the winner in all
this Eva. You are not doing something you do not want to do, to
stay married. It is not worth you debasing yourself Eva.” My dad
looked worried for me as the anger subsided.

“No daddy, this was my choice. I love Nicole
very much. I love Mark very much. I love the three of us together.
It’s not an easy thing to deal with but I can’t see my life without
her in it.” I said earnestly as tears rolled down my cheek.

“You are not gay Eva, we didn’t raise you to
be gay.” My mom pleaded with me as if I could just snap my fingers
and poof no more Nicole.

“I do not think I am entirely gay but I love
being with Nicole. No other woman has ever made me feel this way.
Mark and I are happy. Daddy, Mark loves me of that I am sure. We
will never let this come between us and we will always stay
married.”

My dad scratched his chin and tried not to
convey the hurt he was feeling on my behalf. He still felt Mark
pushed me into this unconsciously. No matter how many times I deny
that hypothesis, he insists it was subliminal.

“Is it because she is beautiful? Are you
going on looks alone?” My dad really wanted to get to the bottom of
our decision.