A Question of Trust

Nice Story

We are going to have people complaining that is not a complete story because we did not take it to the grandchildren.... Still it does seem to be that JPB did find the only valid stopping place before we get to either marraige or a new failure in their relationship.. I personally think that he should never have let her get close again but that is from my point of view. But, it does not make the story more or less interesting!

why hit him

You must be a great guy if the closest people to you, either intentionaly or not try yo hurt you!

Let's see

except for the part of him making them pay I didn't like the story. So he hits mark and tells Darcy to take a hike..That's good but why did you have him wimp out and take her back. So he told her to get lost and drives her in to a marriage with Mark. Then after Mark fucks he for ever how long he takes her back. This guy is really a wimp and wants to fuck a whore.

Good story

I enjoyed reading this. To the early comment about people complaining - I'd have to disagree a normal story has conflict and resolution. In these types of stories however a conclusion seems to be somthing that is more often than not missing. I assume because they are written by guys trying to deal with things that have happened to them, and real life rarely gives resolution in such situations. With this story the open ending worked well enough for me.
Thanks, cool story!

This story strikes at the crux of the matter..

It always seems to me that the question, with respect to reconciliation, is always one of trust. Can a person make a mistake, learn from it and change their behavior in the ways that matter? It clearly can be done — we've all known people who have made significant and permanent changes in their lives, the issue is: how can one predict who will and who won't do it successfully.
In this story, the feedback from friends is that the girlfriend learned a real lesson — a very painful lesson. Somehow I can't help but suspect that she would certainly know not be be too flirtatious or give her boyfriend reason to doubt her fidelity, knowing the severe cost. I'm sure if the boyfriend made that point, that she would take it to heart.
The way that JPB sets up this tale, I would vote for a trial reconciliation. After all — at this point, if they can't reestablish the necessary trust, what has the guy lost? They break up again?

real life ...

...sometimes love gets in the way. if you can't love some one enough to try to get back together then you never really loved them to begin with. not to say it will work and strike two you or out but under some situations a second try is warranted. Thanks for the entertainment JPB. Mike from Texas

Mistake ??

That is to me the real question what did she learn from that mistake, not to repeat it & to be faithful on her own or is the lesson she learned merely to hide it better.

another Blame the Husband ONLY story

The Question is NEVER answered: How are the fights between Darcy & Mark somehow Rob's FAULT ? That IS what Dee says to Rob after he comes back from Alaska.

ROB: "Oh come on Dee; both of them were out of my life for a good eight months before I even went to Alaska. How the hell could I have been a part of their problems?"

DEE: Mark is a loser.

Mark may be a loser but that does NOT answer Rob's valid question.

An Engaged woman should NOT think... Ok Mark's hand is on my ass several times but as long Rob says it oK... I wont do or say anything" .

An Engaged woman should NOT be kissing a Guy in the parking lot. Period. Darcy should NOT be getting INTO it as she was...

In fact the ONLY cliche JPB did not do use in this silly story use was " silly male pride".

she was just kissing Mark

She was drunk and didn't really think too much about just kissing. she still had her panties on and she wasn't kissing his cock,I think he just over reacted.

interesting story!

A lot of action in a short story. Her story is not believable. He knew both of them and their body language and his "friend's" profession of love is inconsistent with drunken flirtation. No one with half a brain would get married so quickly under these circumstances. She really thought he would interrupt the wedding even though he had no contact with her when he threw her out? If this was her fantasy, why wouldn't she call off the wedding or get it annulled right away?

A good story, but

A good story, but it seems incomplete right now. I'd say Rob needs to give Darcy a test if he wants to trust her again. Maybe have one of his other friends make a play at Darcy under similar settings as Mark had and see how she responds. I mean the old addage "fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me" really applies to this story. Because Rob is right, better to find out Darcy could be a cheating slut now, then to find out after he marries her.

Let me say it this way

1. She virtually seduced him in his office the day they met on purpose. 2. She drug him into her apartment before he was ready for sex. 3. They got instantly engaged at his request but she didnt stall it. 4. They were going to get married, sha had on an engagement ring, but she didnt find a problem with another man feeling her butt or taking her into an alley or suggesting she break up with his best friend to be with him. 5. She was in an overly friendly arm embrace while kissing the other guy in the alley where she thought her finace could not see. 6. When the guy tried to feel her butt on the dance floor the next dance she stopped him, told him the finace was watching and they both looked at him. 7. Within eight months of breaking up with her she was married to the other guy. 8. The only reason they are divorced is he beat her. 9. Since she doesnt have the other guy she wants him back. 10. The woman is a manipulator and can not be trueted. 11. Tell her if she cant find a boyfriend to join the army and see the world.

Good Story

But I believe I would have a talk with ole Mark and get some answers, but Darcy with no strings, how bad can that be?

a good story...BUT

I agree with her fiancee (ex-fiancee??) it was the way the arms were positioned. a kiss is one thing; but to envelop one another is more than a kiss. Sure, he can fuck her but he should find another woman to marry.

too many inconsistencies to....

....bother recounting. Most of them already mentioned.I was going to stop reading when He wrote about getting engaged instantly, even though I know one couple who did and are still together 14 years later,although it's no relationship I'd want.Yet JPB cleverly used that happenstance as a tool for a later development in story so what the fuck.Good reading even if exasperating.Would have liked some background on why Darcy was worth the effort.And alcohol is a lame excuse.-pistolpackinpete

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As Usual...

Great story, well written and thought provoking. BUT one of the reasons I love your stories is the feedback they generate. Being a student of behavior, I find each comment as a small peek into someone’s character. I am so fascinated by the amount of strong emotions evoked by these stories and let’s face it Bob your stories tend to generate a lot of comments showcasing strong emotions. I find myself LMAO at these people getting all worked up over fictional stories and fictional characters. Not very many comment on your writing skills but since one of goals of a writer is to provoke strong emotions from their readers then I would say you are an exceptional writer. As far as the plot is concerned I don’t agree with 3P about there being a lot of inconsistencies. Let’s face it, human behavior is inconsistent. Most people think one way and act another and don’t even realize they’re doing it. Keep up the good work Bob because your stories provide some of the best comments and in turn great entertainment for me. Thank you

Great story

I agree with a lot of the 11-point response to this story, but I don't think that it detracts from the story as much as (s)he does. They rushed into an engagement, sure, and Darcy made serious mistakes. That doesn't mean that their love is without hope, though. Stupid mistake? BIG stupid mistake? Definitely. And Rob is taking a huge chance in taking her back. On the other hand, life is rarely black'n'white. Good story as always, JPBob.

She's a BIG risk!!!

She seems to be rather easy right from the beginning - although, I suppose "love at first sight" does exist (I like to think so anyway).
She has a history of liking to flirt - and apparently considers ass-grapping and full-embrace kissing just "flirtation". If you are engaged to be married, that kind of activity should be curtailed - hell, it shouldn't even be a temptation at that point.
He needs to sit her down for a serious talk and give her some guidelines on acceptable behavior and also to tell her, that One more "incident" or even suspicion of an incident and she is out - this time for good.
Somebody else suggested a "test" with the help of a buddy - that might be a terrific idea regardless of the outcome.
Good story, though - I really enjoyed it - can we hope for a follow-up chapter?? - Please!!

story rating

I hate stories that do not go to a reasonable (unreasonable ) conclusion... What happened to this relationsahip. I woulod assurme he would catch her doing it again sooner than later.. and No wife (husband) should be forgiven such acts....

kaput

Trust was alcohol impaired? He saw what she was doing and that was misconstrued? The 'anything' catagory Darcy wanted comes with the implied sense of leading to the 'it' for her. She'll fall again and best to not be fooled a second time.

Oh boy, thinking with the wrong head!

First, this was well told. That's why you got top billing from me. However, I saw a few holes here. First, her story didn't square with his version. She was out there quite a while before he caught them snogging. (I like that word!) According to her, it would have only been a few moments. Second, I don't care how touchie-feelie he may have been, she should not have allowed it. Next, her reason for marriage was one of the worst I've heard. I don't care how many friends he had, she was good looking, men would be attracted. But, lastly, why would anyone try to see if they could trust when it was gone? Thanks for the story - Ttom

Kind of a Wimpy First Chapter

Hope he gets rid of her in chapter 2 after she fucks him over again.

Good Read

Great story and extremely well written.

Well done Bob, once again.

As usual, thoroughly enjoyable reading. Thanks.

Meanwhile,,,,

this guy will have many fresh creampies to keep him happy. YUCK!!!

I read the following:

I tapped him on the shoulder and when he turned I hit him with everything that I had. I brought the punch up from the boot tops with all two hundred and five pounds behind it. I felt his nose crunch and the blood flew and when his hands went up to his face I sunk my fist into his gut and got a loud "oof" out of him as he doubled up. One more smash to the side of his head and he went down to the ground.

Then I stopped reading, skipped to the end, and rated the story 1*. It wasn't necessary to read more because obviously the stupid thug was arrested, convicted of assault and battery, and went to prison for 5 to 10 years.

The last two comments are from happy cuckolds

Any comment from dworslock and saratu the two biggest cuck's here makes me laugh. If they looked in the mirror they would see, two bitchs.

A THIN LINE

when decescions concerning "whose pussy is this" supposed to be. TK U MLJ LV NV

Eh

It was a kiss. Yes, that means there is trouble in the relationship, but it was a kiss. He should have REACTED, but he OVERreacted.

But Bob's stories are always well written and I generally like more then I dislike (or I'm good at weeding out the one's I know I'll hate...though you still owe me 26 hours of my life for that stupid hotel manager story Bob!...Oh...it only FELT like forever reading it...)

This Is Truly A No-Lose Situation

Of course he should take advantage & get some! Good story!

Hidden motivations...

Not too sure about it, but if this were @real-life, I would say that the protagonist female had committment issues, and was trying to sabotage the wedding due to jitters.
The 8 month later marriage was sabotaged by her as well.
Is she now ready to commit? Possible - but who knows? It's just a story...

Green-something

WELL BEAT ME WITH A CANE POLE AND THROW ME OUT OF THE BOAT!!!!

What in the world were you thinking? If they start cheating before you even walk into the church whats going to go on 10 year down the road!!! Take it from someone who knows from prior history, and its not going to be pretty.

Well

Not bad. If Rob maintains his life style with two fuck buddies it might work. All characters were low lives any way so no matter what happens, nobody cares.

HA Ha ha

Part 2?

I know you usually don't do sequels, but this story would be a good one to start with

Trust

Never put any trust in words to predict a persons future actions, trust a persons past actions to predict their future actions.

Good Story

With regards to story - liked it. As for its context, well let's face it. Firstly his mate was not a true mate and thus he is no more. The woman, well he is already a goner. He could not stop thinking about her all the way, it was inevitable for him to return. He will need more convincing and if she was guilty,it will probably be a while before he knows for sure. Yet another stroy in itself.

Whatcha gonna do?

Can't trust her!
Can't get her outa your mind!

At least get a pre-nup, and remind her occasionally that trust is STILL in abeyance!

Sure you know how it's going to turn out!

She cheated once and somewhere down the line she'll get an itch and scratch it. The only question is will she hide it from you better this time? Good story, as usual from JPB, until he considered taking her back.

Sometimes you can trust them after the first time they fuck up on you BUT...

But never after they do it to you twice. I am usually of the BTB inclination but it could have been as she said it, she didn't really do anything but return his kiss. He should have watched a moment longer. I think he did the right thing by giving her another chance (but i would watch her, LOL).

Assuming

Assuming that she felt so comfortable with her engagement that she was carefree with her conduct and with no plans to cheat - just having a good time, life was good?

Idiot was her fiancé's friend so no reason to get nervous or upset, he was just being himself and she was secure in her relationship so...

...if how she related the incident and following months was even close to the truth (probably was) she would never allow herself to get overly flirtatious with anyone let alone touch her inappropriately.

He loved her, he fucked up by over reacting (very possible) so now he had to live with the consequences. Consequences that could have been avoided if, if - for just a moment, he had allowed a conversation with her in the beginning.

I think all she did was to foolishly allow herself to be fondled by someone other than her fiancé in front of their friends - that, bad enough but could have been corrected.

You wrote it well Bob, he has to live with what he allowed to happen and he did love her so he would now have his own hurtful memories and we know he couldn't walk away from her again - Not a Chance!

Thanks.

This guy is

Either dumb or a glutton for punishment. She is a cheating cunt and he is a moron for believing her bullshit story. Some one in a relationship isn't supposed to be "Flirty" with anyone but the person in the relationship with them. No, she is a skank that goes wherever she thinks she'll get a free ride. He is lonely, so he is willing to overlook the obvious; that she is a whore and will hurt him again and again.

Probably Doomed to Fail

It always amuses me in these stories that the guy just stands there and lets his girl be hit on, fondled, etc. I would have been in his face the first time he grabbed her ass. The girl would have known before hand what was acceptable behavior.

The fact that he kissed her and she returned the kiss would have been the kicker for me. When he made the advance and she accepted it tells you how committed she is to fidelity. Trust would be very hard to restore after that. In his shoes, I'd cut my losses and move on. She's a divorce in the making.

An ending would be nice....

Hmmm...

I agree with SyrustheVirus...There really doesn't seem to be an ending to this story. Please finish...

I like this as a start. I can only give 3 Stars due to the unfinished feel this story currently has...

Whenever they say "trust me" -- don't.

I am no fan of the usual cliches. But actions always trump words. Behaviors are more significant than promises. Yes, an ending here would be nice -- or maybe at least an indication of the narrator's resolve and fate.

It's like shampoo...

Apply, lather, rinse, repeat.
He has a playmate on tap, at least till she "flirts" again.

With so many

Wonderful, honest, faithful and loving women out there, why would a guy get hung up on one of the few obviously untrustworthy ones? Do they see it as a personal challenge or something? If someone doesn`t think that there is something wrong with grab ass and kissing behind their partner`s back, soon the bigger stuff will creep in. It`s like criminals. They start with petty crime, then move on to bigger crimes. If they can`t be trusted early on, well it will only get worse later, so why punish yourself, when there are so many better options?

great story

very believable. wish them all the best. well written, concise and to the point, nicely done.

dumb shit

He was your best friend....go ask him.