Consequences Pt. 05A

As the meeting wound up successfully, Olivia and David leave Monica to round things up and head out to see how Jane is getting on. They also want to talk to Dee who they are trying to get to know better. Jane is still gathering what she could about the two men but also, having a look at the social media for some of the other people coming to the spa. She found Angela's social media pages intriguing as much by what isn't there as what is. There are very few photographs that include her but a group selfie taken by an attractive younger slim woman links her as being there. Interesting thought Jane, not a man in sight, the plot thickens. She beckons Olivia to join her, this is interesting she says, it's your therapist. Olivia looks at the page, not making too much of it but then there is a picture of a group of youngish men, and striking gold, there she is in the middle of them.

"Ho, Ho, Ho," they agree, "looks like there are hidden depths to our Lady therapist."

"Interesting," says Olivia. "It might be fun unravelling her mysterious private life, might be nothing of course but she did show a lot of interest in our life style."

"I love a good mystery," agrees Jane.

Meantime, Mark isn't in a hurry to leave Monica, she has got his attention, but he feels that a wrong move could easily kill any hopes he has. He tries an easy tack, "Could I interest you in lunch one day this week?"

She thinks for a moment keeping a straight face, "I already have an engagement for tomorrow but Friday would be nice."

He finds himself unusually delighted and suggests, "12.30?"

"Can we make it either 12 or 1?"

"OK let's make it 1pm, Friday is usually the quiet afternoon of the week." He takes her hand and says his farewell.

Moments later, Monica joins the others in the main office. Olivia raises a questioning eyebrow.

"Lunch Friday," says Monica.

"Well done girlfriend," and they high five. The others look on totally mystified.

Olivia looks at Jane and mouths, "Tell you later."

Jane notices her phone has got messages, she looks at it and utters, "Well they are both quick."

Her automatic telegraph system with Olivia, encourages her to add, "2 guys I knew way back when, I asked if they would be interested in coming to a party." Of course Olivia would want to see pictures so without being asked Jane pulls up the latest snaps posted online.

Olivia, whispers, "Not bad, not bad at all."

"Who have we thought of so far?" Jane wonders. "There's the guys that came to the game evening and of course the other three that we also met. Now there's my two plus hopefully the other therapist. Monica might want to invite Mark, not sure what Dee's partner situation is, I know she has children. "Hey Dee, what's your situation on bringing someone to our first theme party?"

"To be honest we are going through a rough patch at the moment, but I'll come regardless, wouldn't miss it, already spoken to my babysitter, my Mum!" She smiles. "So I won't be under any time pressure!" She gives a saucy grin.

"Great, well if there's anyone you'd like to invite just let us know."

"Any criteria?" asks Dee

Olivia replies, "Not really, as long as they are up to enjoying themselves, male or female."

They can see the wheels turning in Dee's head. "What about if it is more than one?"

"Dee we're fine, if its people you like and trust that's ok with us, we're looking to create a new social group, invite whoever you want, just let me know so we can provision." Says Jane.

"It's our first party so we are winging it. You want to have a threesome, it's up to you." Olivia chimes in naughtily.

Dee gives a kind of thoughtful look that might mean the naughty idea is not too far from the truth. "Naughty girl," thinks Olivia and Jane happily.

Before they talk further about possible guests, Olivia receives a call from Ana and she sounds excited so Olivia switches it to the meeting room on hands free. "Hiya darlings, Baltimore are giving me some flexibility while I'm here to enable me to fix up accommodation etcetera. Any chance we can see the farm tomorrow morning?"

"I will do my very best" replies Olivia, "In fact stay with us a minute and Jane will see what we can organise right now. Jane of course has heard and is already getting the number from David."

Olivia continues, "We want to meet the receptionist at the Agents office, David's got the hots for her," at which she smiles and winks at David who smiles back with a look of resignation to his fate.

"Does he now? She must be stunning to catch his attention with so much loveliness around him already."

"Jane and I have already met the Agent and she's a looker so we think we might invite both of them."

"Sounds like fun" Ana says, "I'm really looking forward to being back now, and am already buzzing."

"We can tell," everyone said at once, and Ana joins with their laughter.

Olivia catches Janes attention and mouths, "And the Health Spa?" to which Jane nods. A few minutes later she ends her call and informs everyone that, "The Agent is ok for 9 am at her office tomorrow and they are going to try and close up early to join us for the health spa. Won't miss it if we possibly can," they said.

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Thursday morning

Olivia, Jane, Ana, Jo, and Bree are all off to the Realtor; Jo having taking time off in exchange for working late that evening, which is no problem as the ladies will be there. Joannie and Francine are really looking forward to meeting them as are their visitors in return, so they jell like people who have known each other for years. Their sense of fun and adventure seems to make them perfect for their group.

Olivia can see why David is taken with the ladies and agrees with David and Jane in their assessment of the farm; her designer side very quickly encourages her to put concerns of David's interest in the new ladies to one side. Everyone loves the place but there are concerns about the work that it will need. Later in the morning Jane's father arrives to take a look too, he is interested in the golf and country club potential. Jane calls David to ask if he can come to the site now and meet with her father to consider how the house and barn can be separated from a Golf Club project. Eventually he arrives and it becomes a full blown meeting with everyone looking over the plans, working up ideas of how one project could be isolated from the other.

Olivia and Jane take everyone else back home to be in time to greet their Spa visitors. Jo manages to work her way onto Francine's lap, which doesn't surprise anyone. Francine responds by giving her a big hug and keeps her arms around her. Eventually David heads back to the realtors office to drop off the key they are now holding.

Francine is there and greets him with a big smile, "How did you get on with the ladies?" he asks.

"They seem such a great group, and that Jo is something else, you're a lucky man to be surrounded by them."

"Your welcome anytime" he emphasises.

She thinks of a sharp retort but then sees by his expression that he is serious, with no sexual overtones. "We'll see, maybe," she replies cautiously.

"Hope you enjoy your afternoon he replies, see you later."

On the way home, he telephones his father, gives him a run down on what he has discussed with Janes father. "Wouldn't want to do something this big without talking to you."

"I will make some time to go over there tomorrow" his father says.

Arriving at his office David meets Monica and Dee on their way out. Olivia is busy starting her computer up, he reaches down to kiss her on the back of her neck. "You were a long while she says, where you cuddling with that Francine?"

"Of course, she is a nice armful," he teases back.

"I thought she is taken with Jo"

"I'm sure she would love a threesome"

"Maybe, with me and Jo?"

"Or a foursome with me?" He gives his best naughty grin.

"She won't need you after we are finished with her."

"Maybe I should wear you out now," and takes her into his arms. For once he's determined to have the last word

He locks the office door and eases her into the meeting room, "Didn't I say something about breaking in the table."

Olivia remembers she is supposed to be going to the house to help greet the new guests but still welcomes him in to her arms, just a little bit quicker than the tease she had planned.

Arriving home slightly tousled, Jane gives Olivia one of those looks that say: 'no two guesses what you have been up to!' Everyone looks settled, Aleesha and Louise look intense in their conversation. Those that have invited friends are chatting to them, making them feel comfortable. Angela is in discussion with Joannie and Francine, she looks up to see the arrival and comes to join Olivia and Jane. "It's nice to see you again, your guests seem like a very friendly group, I can't wait to find out more about your home."

"We still have our question exchange" Olivia smirks, "Your turn I think." Angela decides that maybe later will be prudent.

At that moment, Ana arrives and Angela is introduced, soon Jo comes over tailed by her friend Ver. Ana and Jo greet each other in such an unmistakably passionate embrace that both Angela and Ver have expressions that suggest they are making mental notes for follow up questions. Ver in particular can't believe that this is her friend. Olivia and Jane watch Angela's reaction with interest.

Olivia decides to circulate and Jane tags along. Ver catches their attention and says. "Have you done something to Jo, she is so different?"

Olivia and Jane laugh. "No she has just come out of herself here; we aren't judgemental nor do we put unnecessary expectations on her so she feels free. Everyone here absolutely adores the new Jo, as you can see by the way Ana greeted her."

"But is she gay?"

"As I said, we don't have expectations and that includes not imposing tags like gay, she will greet David just the same. So far as I know Jo has no sexual orientation whatsoever, I think it's true to say that she loves everyone here, in particular David."

At this she turns to Jane "Would you agree?"

"Most definitely," at which she winks at Ver.

Ver is somewhat taken aback, she had thought herself as being liberal, the Michael episode is an example. How was she to know that he thought he was her only boyfriend.

Olivia and Jane move on, leaving Ver to try and talk to her next witness, Ana.

Next they come upon Aleesha and Louise. After the usual introductions, Olivia says, "I hope you two aren't talking about anything serious."

"Guilty as charged," says Louise, and Aleesha's expression said the same.

"Then it must be relationships with men?"

"Again guilty."

"Well, I hope you will enjoy the sanctuary here, away from bad experiences," encourages Olivia. She continues, "It's part of what is happening with us, Bree and Jane are going through divorces now, but we try to contain the horrible stuff to weekdays. So, now more importantly we have collectively come up with new ideas that seem to help them to realise there are better things to think about; that gives them hope and a new direction if they want it."

The guests look interested at the mention of better things. Jane intercepts saying, "For example, we have decided to set up a new business, and at the moment Bree and I are looking forward to working on it." Olivia can see that Aleesha and Louise have follow-up questions so she excuses herself and leaves them in Jane's hands.

Her next guest is Marlene, who she knows was initially reluctant to renew her friendship with Bree. Now they seem to be all smiles. "Well you two look happy, we were a little worried about you Marlene, when Bree came off the phone we wondered whether you would come."

"I'm ok now." She says, "We have had a good chat and put our problems in the past, I hope."

"That's great, well I was just saying that we aren't judgemental or put unnecessary expectations on each other here, so please feel free to relax and be comfortable. What do you think Bree? Would that be fair description?"

Bree winks back at her and says demurely, "Well I might be able to add one or two words to the description," then laughs lightly to avoid being taken too seriously.

Marlene, could hardly wait for Olivia to move on before asking Bree, "And what would those words be?"

"Now that would be telling, we'll have to see how things go." She replies, to create more mystique. She also has half an eye on what Jo is up to, she'd noticed an intense conversation going on between her and Angela and decides that someone ought to intervene.

She steers Marlene, to where Jane is talking to Aleesha and Louise and says, "I won't be long I have to rescue someone." As she starts across the room, she catches Ana's eye and they move together towards Angela and Jo. Olivia notices and felt warm inside at the camaraderie and affection there is between them, she moves on to Joannie and Francine.

"Hi Guys thank you so much for the help with the farm, I hope you have a relaxing time with us."

"Hi Olivia thanks again for inviting us."

"Your very welcome, and David would never have forgiven me if you hadn't come," she says smiling.

"It's very refreshing, your relationship, who lives here at the moment?"

"Well David of course he's our nominal head when we let him," at which they all smile knowingly.

"But seriously people just come and stay. They are all madly in love with David, which is something I am learning to live with, but that's not what keeps them here." Two sets of expressions ask for follow up information and she continues. "You really ought to ask them, as I only see from my viewpoint. I think that all of them feel at home here and safe, at least for now."

Olivia then senses she is needed and looks around to find Jane signalling for her to meet elsewhere. Excuse me ladies, my help is required. She found Jane upstairs and is quickly pulled into a hug. Looking at her, Jane explains, "Just a little insecurity attack, I need reassuring."

"Now why did you feel that?"

"I suddenly felt like that this is all a dream and I'd wake up any moment."

"Ohhh, you silly thing you, if David was here he'd be quite cross." And to lighten the situation she adds, "Of course then we'd have to give you a seeing to, that would make sure you wouldn't think it anymore."

Jane flushes slightly, visualising and says, "I will keep you to that later."

"It's funny," Olivia added more levity, "I was only thinking on the way home that we haven't done a fantasy together with David, thought we ought to pool our imaginations to see what we can come up with, we might have to push the boundaries a bit though; a fantasy foursome would be nice or even five" she giggles.

Jane thought for the moment, "We have to tread carefully with David to make sure he's on board before we start but otherwise it could be naughty fun time."

Olivia then says seriously as it is weighing heavily on her mind, "You take care tonight my lady, not just from those horny sportsmen, I suspect there's going to be a lot of questions about our lifestyle flying about. Incidentally, I'd like to know what is going on between Jo and Angela earlier on, Bree and Ana went to rescue her."

"I'll see what I can find out" said Jane. "And thanks for caring," at which Olivia pulls her into another hug saying, "You don't have to thank me. You and I jell, we are like sisters with benefits."

Jane laughs. "Come on, let's go down before I start collecting some of those benefits. Incidentally, I didn't ask, but I assume you are putting yourself out of temptation at the spa?"

"Something like that, but I feel like I am putting you in temptation, is that ok?"

"I'm sure, although I've not been tested as you were, but through our experiences I've realised that you and I have it all and I don't want to risk it."

Olivia didn't want to think any more about her guilt right now, enough had been said, and it is time for them to descend to join the others. Olivia spots that Jo is temporarily unchaperoned so she joins her. "What do you think Jo, any potential new sisters among this group?"

"Francine's my favourite but I'm not sure if she needs us, she seems very together."

"I have noticed you like her, why aren't you over there making the others jealous?"

"Mmmm that's a very naughty idea, even if Francine doesn't like me the other two might have to punish me, that could be fun." She bit her bottom lip in a very adorable way.

Olivia couldn't help saying, "You think there would only be two punishing you?" Jo giggles in the naughtiest way imaginable.

Jo wanders off in an around about way to join Francine's group. Olivia looks at the clock and realises it is getting near time to send the group off. Then she rang David to see how things are at the office, "Fine" says David "but not worth you coming back now, what would you rather be doing?"

"Silly boy, what kind of question is that," she laughs and continues "Teasing you I think would be perfect right now."

"Ohh? What have you in mind?"

"Let me see, what are some of your favourites, well there's our little teases and then there's me closing my eyes imagining them and my fingers just can't help myself, you know how you love to watch."

"Can I come home now>" he exclaims.

"Why, that's up to you darling, I might start without you once they've all gone, so you better hurry up."

All she hears is the click as his phone disconnects.

She purrs to herself, 'I wonder what I can think of.'

The Ladies are slow getting on their way, new acquaintances have been struck, and conversations are in mid-flow so that in a sense, the party is just getting going when it is time to leave. Olivia pops downstairs to reaffirm the invite for everyone to come back afterwards and adds that David always likes a photograph of their gatherings for the album. At that point no one has any notion of rushing off afterwards, so with a 'have a good time,' she ushers them out.

Jane is organising cars, and she idly wonders who's lap Jo will end up on. She'd notices that her friend Ver keeps casting glances in her direction so that is something to follow with interest. Jo is definitely going to get a full interrogation later.

Olivia slowly found her way upstairs and slips out of her clothes, she is musing over teasing David, she thought he will be near by now. She wants to do something different, she washes carefully and sprays a little cologne near the places she wants his full attention. She ties a silk robe around herself, makes sure the door is open enough then props up on the bed and lets her mind wander through her fantasies. Then satisfied with her choice she visualises the beginning. It isn't long before she hears David's car, at which she pulls her robe aside at the bottom, just enough for access and a little voyeurism, the same with her breasts. Then she settles back, closes her eyes, and lets her mind go, allowing her fingers to do the walking.

Soon, she knew he is there, she already has a naughty smile, but she couldn't help showing her pleasure of knowing he is with her. It is their own special connection. He watches from the door for a while, not able to see much apart from the little movements of her hands inside the robe and the expression on her face, the little O she makes with her lips when she touches a nerve that sends a thrill through her, the teasing curl of her lips as she enjoys some naughty part of what she is visualising. He is entranced by her and although there is the physical thing it is something more, bathing in her beauty and the aura of her sensuality that surrounds her. He wonders for a fleeting moment whether he could ever be enough for her but quickly dispatches that thought before it brought on despair.