“And?”

“And it was hot Tina!  And it drove Candace absolutely crazy!  She definitely loved it.”

Tina asked, “She didn’t get jealous?”

Michaela, took another sip before ordering Candace’s cognac, “She said that was the best part!”

Tina sat dumbfounded.  “But, but, wait!  What if the other person wants more?”

Michaela turned again to Tina, “It doesn’t happen that way.  At these parties there are rules.  1. No single people are allowed.  2.  No one exchanges real names.  3. No couples or individuals talk to each other outside of the party, except to confirm time, place and attendance.  There is usually one or two “officiating couples” that the rest know and trust who keep updated health records.  That’s another rule.  That way it is very safe.”

“Wow, and you’ve been doing this for how long?”

“A few years I guess.   Just kind of, on and off.  And let me tell you Tina, when you can talk to your partner about how beautiful another woman is or how much you enjoyed another woman without the bullshit, that is real trust and freedom.  You remember what it was like in college having a friend you could truly talk to about ANYTHING.  That is what we have.  Candace knows I want to spend my life with her and her alone and I her, plus I’ve never felt closer to another person.  She totally knows me inside and out, what I like, what turns me on, what turns me off and what makes my head pop.  She really is my best friend.  I’m not telling you to try something like this cause it’s not for everyone but trust me, you’ll learn so much about yourself and your woman.”

Tina and Michaela chatted a few minutes more before paying their tab, collecting their drinks and returning to their wives. 

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Tina placed Bette’s drink on the table just as the lights dimmed for evening’s featured jazz singer.  “What were you two chatting about over there?” Bette asked, leaning in to kiss Tina lightly on her lips. 

Tina hoped the dimness of the restaurant hid her blush, “Oh, little of this, little of that.  Nothing much” 

Bette watched Tina closely as she draped her arm along the back of her chair.  She inched closer to her as the band began a sexy tune.  Whispering in her ear she said, “Well, nothing much is making you blush!”