by Kiki Goodman
“Left? What?”
“I’ve got to go away for work for two weeks,” Nikki said kissing Jacob tenderly on his manhood. “And I wanted to get in one last moment since I wouldn’t be here for a month.”
“A month!?” Jacob asked surprised as Nikki started rubbing his hardening member between her breasts.
“I’ll be taking two weeks leave after that to work on a surprise for you,” Nikki replied seductively making sure he was rock hard. She stood up and pulled her skirt up revealing she was naked underneath.
“A surprise?” Jacob asked running his hands over her body and reaching down to her womanhood. He felt she was sopping wet and knew what she wanted.
“A big surprise… you’re going to love it,” Nikki said turning around and putting her hands on the wall, legs apart with her backside pushed out. “It’ll be so worth it.”
“And you’re not going to tell me what it is?” Jacob asked gingerly leaning in and kissing her bare cheeks.
Nikki moaned softly and then shook her head with a naughty smile.
“I was hoping you could have me for breakfast before I disappeared. I want the surprise to be just that. I want to see the look on your face,” Nikki replied as Jacob started inserting his fingers in her wetness.
“God… oh my god… leave me… with…” Nikki’s breathe began to get heavy as Jacob lined up and pressed the tip of his member at her waiting gates. “A lasting… memory.”
“I’d hoped you’d say that,” Jacob said gently pushing forward.
Nikki closed her eyes and rested her face against the wall as Jacob started his slow rhythmic motion.
“Just don’t put my hips out… I won’t be back for a month to get it fixed,” Nikki said breathlessly. “My flight leaves in an hour…”
Her face started to contort as Jacob had his way with her, pleasuring her with every stroke. It had been a week since their last intimate encounter and if he wasn’t going to see her for four weeks Jacob figured he had better make this one count.
Chapter 18
Kelly led Jacob into the Seventh Street gym in the centre of town. It was a fifteen-minute drive from their homes with all the traffic that was in the CBD. She waited at the front counter with a fifty dollar note while the fit male behind the counter was talking on the telephone.
“I had no idea you had clothes like this?” Jacob said referring to the skimpy outfit Kelly was wearing that showed off her wonderful figure and smooth, almost flawless skin.
“It’s better than the wispy black shorts and designer singlet you’re wearing. I would have gone with a fitted t-shirt and something different,” Kelly said handing the man behind the counter the money, and hoping to God Jacob didn’t pick up on her embarrassing faux pas.
“Here’s your receipt, enjoy,” the man said with a smile.
“Why? Do you think the singlet isn’t suitable?” Jacob asked as they made their way into the gym.
Kelly started to kick herself for getting into this little mess. How was she going to get out of it now?
“Less is more sometimes Jake… keep em guessing,” Kelly replied trying her best to scramble up the slippery slope she had found herself on.
“Right… your crop top does that… sure.” Jacob said shaking his head.
“Okay, you’re right. I wanted to feel comfortable. Next time I will wear track pants and a jumper,” Kelly said wanting to move on from this conversation as quickly as possible but seemingly stuck in the same spot.
“No don’t do that, then I wouldn’t have a reason to come,” Jacob said causing Kelly to look at him abruptly even though he was looking around the gym.
She felt herself flush with heat and she swallowed hard trying to get herself back on track before Jacob noticed.
“How about we go over to the treadmills and warm up?” Kelly asked wanting to change the subject and get on with the reason they were at the gym in the first place.
“Great.”
“Now I think building your arms a bit more and your chest will really get the ladies going,” Kelly said bluntly stopping by the first free treadmill.
“Right, and what are you going to do?” Jacob asked looking around at all the other people working themselves out on the various machines.
“Same as you, I’m going to spot you and you spot me… think of it like we’re gym partners,” Kelly replied at the same time speaking with her hands. “I want to tone my arms and shoulders up as well remember.”
“Yeah I remember,” Jacob said putting his towel down and reaching for the machine when he suddenly put his hand on top of Kelly’s. He froze for a moment, as it hit him that he was holding something other than the cold hard metal of the treadmill. Jacob turned sharply and looked seeing Kelly look at his hand with a strange look on her face.
“Ah, sorry…” He shifted his hand and smiled at Kelly, who finally looked at him, with a warm grin.
“No worries… ready to feel the burn?” Kelly asked trying to ignore what had just happened.
“Feel the burn?” Jacob replied with a chuckle.
Kelly smiled and knew she was being made fun of. “Okay, I saw it on the way in on the wall.”
Jacob laughed before walking onto the treadmill.
“How about we warm up for a bit before doing some stretching on the mats. Then we can hit the weight machines?” Jacob asked as Kelly climbed onto the treadmill in front of her.
“Sounds like a plan, I’ll race you,” Kelly replied with a giggle.
Jacob shook his head and started the machine on a slow pace. He was glad he agreed to come here with Kelly, it felt natural and at least there wasn’t any judgment, just idle banter and joking to keep things light and fresh. He could see himself coming here a lot with Kelly, and hopefully she could too. All he had to do now was warm up and then it was on, it was time to focus.
The fifteen minutes Jacob had allotted on the treadmill went by quite quickly and he left Kelly on there to move to the stretching mats. An attractive young brunette with short hair tied back in a small pony tail walked over to where Jacob was stretching. Her tight light blue sports bra and matching skin tight shorts showed off an awfully impressive toned physique. Jacob could tell she had enhanced her assets but was impressed with her round backside and muscly legs. She proceeded to sit down on the mat next to him and started her stretching routine.
“So do you come here often?” the brunette asked in a very polite voice. Jacob looked at her and could see she was talking to him.
“First time actually. Hopefully you should see me more in the future. You?” Jacob replied politely.
“All the time, it’s a great place,” the brunette said reaching for her toes. “I’m Nina.”
“Hi, I’m Jacob,” Jacob said shaking her hand.
Just then Kelly came over and sat down on the other side of Nina with a wry look at Jacob before starting her stretching exercises.
“So what do you do Jacob?” Nina asked bringing her feet together and pushing her knees outwards to stretch her groin.
“I’m a masseuse, you?” Jacob replied reaching for his toes once more.
“I’m a plumber,” Nina said with a nod.
“Really?”
“Yep, certified plumber. I also compete in body sculpting contests if you were wondering why I looked this way,” Nina said with a cheeky grin. “So is there much market for what you do?”
“A bit, I’ve got a few clients,” Jacob said finishing his stretching.
“I take it by having some repeat clients you must be good?” Nina asked moving so that she could get into position for the splits.
“He’s excellent. He offers a very unique service,” Kelly said piping up and taking Nina’s attention. “I should know, you won’t go wrong with him.”
She smiled at Nina and winked before Nina turned to Jacob.
“Unique huh? What sort of massage do you do?” Nina asked with a grin, now completely attentive to Jacob.
“Just the usual stuff… yo
u know, full body massage that sort of thing,” Jacob replied feeling put on the spot by Kelly who simply laughed silently at him behind Nina.
“Don’t be modest Jake. He’ll rock your world,” Kelly said before standing up and leaving Jacob there with Nina.
Nina stood up at the same time Jacob did and began stretching her quads.
“Maybe I could have a massage some time?” Nina asked politely. “I get quite sore after work. It would be good to loosen up.”
“Sure, but I should warn you I’m quite expensive and not everyone’s thing,” Jacob replied trying to leave quickly and not cause a scene.
“How much?”
“I start at two hundred and fifty for an hour,” Jacob replied causing Nina to raise an eyebrow.
“Wow! Really? What do you do?” Nina asked wondering why the price was so high.
“Ah, let’s just say it’s an all-over sensual massage and leave it at that,” Jacob replied hoping his facial expressions were telling her enough.
Nina looked at him and suddenly it all clicked. She blushed slightly as a smile washed over her face.
“Maybe I can have one some time, or do some plumbing for you as a trade?” Nina said moving a step closer to Jacob. “Do you have a business card or something where I can get hold of you?”
“Not on me, but I live in Electra Street, number twenty-three. I work from home,” Jacob said politely. “Swing by anytime.”
“I might just do that,” Nina said with a cheeky grin before picking up her towel and heading for the change rooms. Jacob looked around for Kelly. He wanted to pay her out for putting him on the spot like that. A new client was always welcome, but making it awkward like that was not the way he had ever done it. Never before had Jacob had a conversation like that with a potential client. They had always come to him by word of mouth, not the other way around. Kelly was going to not hear the end of this one.
Chapter 19
“That was great. I haven’t had a home cooked meal like that in years,” Jacob said content with dinner. He sat there in the formal dining room of Kelly’s modest four-bedroom house, enjoying the company and the atmosphere. Kelly had obviously spent time renovating the house, giving it a warm homely feel with neutral colours and welcoming furnishings. It had her touch to it, Jacob could tell. “Probably since my mother actually.”
“Doesn’t Nikki cook?” Donna asked before Kelly could even get a word in.
“Not really no. I do most of it, the stuff she does do are mainly salads and shiiit – I mean – things like that,” Jacob replied succinctly. “So who do I have to thank for such a wonderful meal?”
Donna started laughing once Kelly started feigning hurt.
“You make a guy a nice meal, dress up for him, be nice to him and he doesn’t even notice? What is this world coming too?” Kelly said doing her best play up the situation.
“I apologise, I didn’t know this was a dress up dinner, otherwise I would have worn a suit,” Jacob said with a grin causing Kelly to smirk and shake her head.
“You–” Kelly feigned in an angry tone before Jacob interrupted.
“It was lovely, thank you Kel… and is there a chance I have to thank Donna as well? I don’t want to feel the wrath of another woman tonight,” Jacob said smiling.
“Well not really. You can thank me later though,” Donna said politely. “I made dessert. Kelly here was the whizz with the roast.”
“I’m sure it will be lovely… let me guess, something chocolatey?” Jacob asked with a grin.
Donna smiled.
“Of course… who doesn’t love chocolate?”
“I’d have to say that while I don’t mind chocolate, I’m more of a cream person, probably strawberries and cream,” Jacob said politely.
“Like Kelly huh? She loves cream!” Donna said wickedly.
Kelly shot her a glance.
“Chocolate’s good too…” She smirked. “Strawberries are good too.”
“Ah huh,” Jacob said sitting back doing his best unimpressed look.
“What?!” Kelly asked the smile not yet wiped from her face. “Enough of that… let’s change the subject…”
“Oh yeah, to what?” Jacob asked still trying to be unimpressed. Just then Kelly winced in pain and rubbed her temple, a headache coming on. “You okay?”
“Just a headache… I’ll pop a couple of pills and I’ll be right as rain,” Kelly replied with a smile to which Donna disappeared into the kitchen before coming back with some tablets.
“Here you go,” Donna said handing the tablets over. “Too much stress at work young lady!”
“Really? Don’t let that get to you,” Jacob said as Kelly shot Donna a glance to tell her to be quiet.
Donna smiled and sat back down as Kelly swallowed some tablets to combat that headache.
“Let’s change the subject…”
“And what would that be?” Jacob asked politely.
“How about that lovely girl you picked up at the gym?” Kelly replied with a laugh.
Jacob rolled his eyes and wondered how he let himself be led to this position.
“I can’t believe you put me on the spot like that in the gym,” Jacob said referring to Nina.
“Come on she was hot,” Kelly said bluntly. “And you know you liked the attention.”
“So what, I wasn’t there scoping for clients,” Jacob said wanting to argue the point home. “I think it was you who pushed her onto me. I just wanted to stretch out.”
“Puh-lease, you were totally checking out her tits,” Kelly said causing Donna’s mouth to drop open in embarrassment.
“Well you weren’t there to check out so I had to check out someone elses!” Jacob said poking his tongue out.
Kelly went slightly red before Jacob stood up.
“And on that note I think I will adjourn to the little boys’ room… go and check myself out!”
Both Donna and Kelly laughed as Jacob left the room to go to the bathroom and once he left Donna turned and looked straight at Kelly.
“What?” Kelly asked wondering why Donna was looking at her.
“You two have been carrying on all night like a married couple,” Donna replied smiling. “He likes you.”
“He does not… we’re just friends,” Kelly said dismissing her friend’s opinion.
“Tell him,” Donna said impressing the gravity of the situation on Kelly.
“Not now, it’s bad timing,” Kelly said trying to stall and avoid the situation.
“You’ve got to tell him,” Donna said not letting up.
“He’s got a girlfriend… it just wouldn’t work,” Kelly said quietly trying to give Donna the eye.
“You have to tell him,” Donna said almost like a broken record.
Just then Jacob came back into the room.
“Tell me what?” Jacob asked politely, sitting back down at the table. Kelly shot Donna a glance and then turned to Jacob.
“Ah, well… Donna here is looking to buy a house, so I might not have a roommate after all,” Kelly replied hoping that little lie would pay off.
“Oh really? Around here?” Jacob asked with a smile.
Donna didn’t look too impressed. “Ah no… it’s actually about Kelly. She’s thinking of quitting her job.”
Jacob quickly looked at Kelly who seemed a little anxious. “Really? I thought you were happy there?” Jacob asked wondering why this was the first he’d heard of her wanting to quit.
“I’m just toying with the idea at the moment… looking at my options,” Kelly replied with an anxious smile.
Donna rolled her eyes at the missed opportunity.
“Any ideas of what you want to do?” Jacob asked continuing the conversation oblivious as to what was going on.
“I’m looking into my own business. Something to sink my teeth into. I like the idea of working for myself,” Kelly replied relaxing slightly.
“Why the sudden change?” Jacob asked intrigued by this revelation. Kelly looked at him,
her mood changing slightly as though something heavy had been weighing in on her mind.
“I make 50 grand a year, 50. After ten long years, that’s all I make. And that’s up from the 30 thousand when I started,” Kelly said reluctantly. “I’ve tried for bigger raises, but I seem to be blocked.”
“Okay… without sounding stupid, why is that?” Jacob asked quickly, looking at Donna who looked sad as though she knew the answer, and then at Kelly.
“Simple. I’m not one of the boys. And I’m not willing to go to bed with any of them to get ahead,” Kelly replied bluntly. “How much do you make a year?”
“This last year, I’d say… probably over 200,” Jacob replied with a gentle nod to himself that he had added that up correctly.
Donna looked stunned and Kelly a little beside herself but confident, as she had guessed right.
“But it wasn’t always that way. My first year I made close to 30,” Jacob said honestly.
“But you still made money and it didn’t take long. That’s the point. In what, three, four years?” Kelly said starting to get passionate about equality of pay. “My male colleagues doubled their pay within 12 months. Granted some have stayed close to that, but half of them have doubled their salaries again in the same 10 years I’ve been there. But here I am, stuck. My boss Richard is earning four times what I earn.”
Donna rolled her eyes at the mere mention of Richard and Kelly quickly shot her a glance shutting her down before Jacob noticed.
“He’s been there only a few years more than me!”
“So what are you trying to say?” Jacob asked enjoying the intelligent conversation.
“I want out of the rat race. I’m considering my options,” Kelly replied putting a piece of her plan in place.
Kelly began thinking. Perhaps being a masseuse could be a possibility? To finally be financially free and have money to do what she wanted. If Jacob could do it, why couldn’t she?
“So what do you want to do? Massage?”
“Maybe,” Kelly replied which struck Jacob as odd. “I’m not sure yet. I have to consider all my options.”
Kelly saw the look on his face. “What? Don’t think I can do it?”
