The Masseuse

by Kiki Goodman

  “Okay–” Jacob said but was cut off.

  “I’m worried about Kelly… she’s not her usual self,” Donna said bluntly.

  “What do you mean?”

  “Haven’t you noticed the differences? She hasn’t been the same since coming back from her time away. Her moods swing like the wind. She seems to be aggressive too. I’d bet she has been rather eager with you as well, not her usual gentle self, right?” Donna asked which suddenly gave Jacob a moment to pause.

  He started thinking it over and the pieces of the puzzle started falling into place. Kelly had been more aggressive and definitely more sexual than he thought she would be. She was always so reserved but now seemed to be letting loose. Perhaps that’s what it was.

  “Did you ever think she might be opening up a bit? Not being so shy?” Jacob replied thinking that, from his knowledge, some of the shy people had a wilder side to them that only came out when people got to know them.

  “Jacob. Really?”

  “Donna, I haven’t noticed her get angry that’s for sure. And sex wise, it’s never been better!” Jacob replied with a muted shrug.

  “Okay… look, I’m not convinced. She doesn’t seem herself, but how about we both keep an eye on her?” Donna asked suggesting a way forward.

  “Deal. Do you want help cleaning this up?” Jacob replied.

  “No, I’ll fix that, you just keep a close eye on Kelly,” Donna said matter-of-factly. “Thanks for coming over.”

  “No problems, any time okay,” Jacob said being shown out the front door. He looked back at Donna. “If anything happens I’ll sort it out alright.”

  “Okay, thanks,” Donna said waving him goodbye. Jacob walked back up to his place thinking about how strange that whole discussion was, wondering if it was just sour grapes from Donna. So they had an argument – Kelly is under pressure at work and looking to move on with her life. Perhaps Donna is worried about being left out. Jacob wasn’t sure, but he was going to keep an eye on things just in case. But it wasn’t a huge priority.

  As he reached his front door a car pulled up, one that he didn’t recognise. However, he was soon disgusted with the person that got out of the car. Nikki walked up to him near the steps wearing the tightest leggings anyone had seen and a designer shirt with heels that was meant to give her an upmarket look.

  “I’m not interested!” Jacob said putting his hand up, stopping Nikki from coming any closer.

  “Oh Jake. Come on, I was hoping you would take me upstairs and pound me into the bed springs,” Nikki said putting her hands on her hips while grinning.

  “Are you bored with Tyler, is that it?” Jacob asked wondering why Nikki kept coming back like the plague.

  “I know you want my tight little body,” Nikki said playfully. She could see she was having the desired effect on him.

  “Really?! Are you serious?” Jacob said not believing his ears.

  “Destroy me with that big cock of yours Jake. Do what Tyler can’t. I need you!” Nikki said letting out a sultry moan at the thought, which set Jacob off.

  “For fuck’s sake Nikki! What is wrong with you!?” Jacob said his anger apparent.

  Nikki saw this as the right moment to go in for the kill.

  “I’m pregnant Jake,” Nikki said succinctly.

  It hit Jacob hard for a moment. Was it his? When he remembered she had been with Tyler he started to relax.

  “Congratulations… I’m happy for you and Tyler. Now leave,” Jacob said pointing at the driveway, not wanting to hear anything further.

  “It’s yours!” Nikki said confidently rubbing her stomach with her hand. She turned sideways with her belly starting to show, and Jacob swallowed for a moment but was still in disbelief.

  “Very funny Nikki. You’ve been with Tyler this whole time… just piss off and leave me alone,” Jacob said starting to get annoyed at this game playing Nikki seemed to enjoy so much. “There’s no way it could be mine. How do you know?”

  “I’m four months pregnant… if I recall, you and I were still together at that stage,” Nikki said rather casually as though she meant every word.

  Jacob looked at her and could tell she meant what she was saying.

  Before he could say anything she interjected. “And if you don’t believe me, I’m going to get a DNA test once the baby is born… Daddy.”

  “Are you serious!?” Jacob asked, astonished at how Nikki seemed to be so calm.

  “Why wouldn’t I be,” Nikki said firmly.

  “You’re bullshitting me! You were on birth control!” Jacob said loudly.

  “I missed one!” Nikki said angrily before changing back to her calm tone.

  “I don’t want kids… not with you!” Jacob said beside himself, his guts wrenching at the mere thought of being tied to Nikki for life.

  “Too bad. I’m going to keep it,” Nikki replied with a grin before turning to leave. “So this way we’ll be in each other’s lives forever. You can’t just kick me out and get rid of me… that’s not happening… Daddy.”

  “Nikki!”

  “Take me back Jake… and it will all be fine. Don’t, and I’ll keep coming around until you do,” Nikki said still smiling.

  It was as though no one could wipe the smile from her face.

  “I want you back Jake. I want you to marry me and give me more children. I’m not done with you.”

  “Nikki–”

  “That’s my offer. And I’ll be back for an answer,” Nikki said walking down the steps.

  “Don’t come back… ever!” Jacob said feeling his anger rising at being pushed into a corner.

  This had to be some sort of joke, right?

  Nikki waved seductively at him before walking back to her car, the confidence getting to Jacob. If it was his, what was he going to do? He wasn’t ready to be a father. Jacob wasn’t even sure he wanted children, but this shock hit him right to the core. Things started to be unravelling fast, or so it seemed. All thoughts of joy faded away and, for a split second, the thought of losing Kelly raced through his mind and made him feel lost. Jacob started to feel numb. He was looking into an empty abyss, but there was one little ray of light beaming in. Kelly was that light. But what would happen if she found out – when she found out? How could it have come to this?

  Chapter 35

  Jacob stared out the window, his whole world seemingly uncertain now that Nikki had thrown him that curve ball. In the next room Kelly was rummaging around putting on makeup, makeup he thought she didn’t need, but that wasn’t enough to distract him from his terrible thoughts. His stomach was churning – having spent the night with Kelly and yet feeling like he had cheated on her in the most terrible way. The guilt started to gnaw at him in ways that made him feel like doing something silly. Even the sight of Mrs Chang tangling that proverbial fat carrot she liked was not enough to snap him out of his mood. He held himself back but struggled with telling her what had happened. After all it was only Nikki he was talking about, everyone knew how crazy she was, right? If he was indeed the father, would Kelly understand? What if she didn’t? What was going to happen to them, to their relationship? Jacob felt sick at the thought. He wasn’t ready to be a father, he wasn’t even sure he wanted to be one. Perhaps he should tell Kelly but he wasn’t convinced that Nikki was telling the truth. Nikki had seemed so genuine but he couldn’t trust what she was saying. Jacob was conflicted. He felt he needed more time to unravel the mystery but he had made the promise to be open and honest with Kelly. Jacob didn’t have enough of a fight in him to deal with this right now. He was going to wait for a better time, a time when he had more answers, a time when he felt Kelly would understand. He just wasn’t sure when that was going to be.

  Wearing only her black underwear, Kelly returned to the bedroom where Jacob was sitting on the edge of the bed next to the rest of her clothes. Slowly she stopped in front of him and put her hands on his shoulders, looking down and smiling at him. Jacob smiled back and put his hands on her hips leaning
forward and kissing her abdomen lightly, moving around in circles before going down towards the hem of her panties. Kelly put her knee next to him on the bed and pushed him back, laying down on top of him and kissing him sensually.

  “I’ve got to get ready,” Kelly said as Jacob pushed his hands down her back and inside her panties. “If you keep that up I’ll never leave…”

  “So don’t go,” Jacob said massaging her backside before moving a hand up to undo her bra. Kelly sat up just as he unhooked it, causing her bra to fall down her arms as she sat on top of him and ground down gently into his crotch.

  “I have to Jake… I’m sorry… it’ll be a good start for me, for us,” Kelly said letting her hands slide down his chest. Jacob for a moment forgot about his impending crisis and enjoyed just being there with her. He tried to make light of the situation.

  “I know… I guess I’ll just have to watch Mrs Chang next door while you’re away,” Jacob said causing Kelly to laugh. It definitely lightened the mood.

  “You mean Mrs Chang, the ex porn star that has never been married so she isn’t actually a Mrs?” Kelly said getting up from Jacob and starting to get dressed.

  “Are you serious?” Jacob asked sitting up as Kelly pulled her jeans on.

  “Yeah, didn’t you know?” Kelly said quizzically. Jacob shook his head in disbelief, even though some of Mrs Chang’s actions now made sense. “She was into making movies, made a ton of money after making a few hundred movies and then at twenty-two fell pregnant to one of her co-stars… it nearly ended her career.”

  “Really? That makes sense I guess,” Jacob said as Kelly finished dressing.

  “There are rumours floating around that she is on a webcam setup where people pay to watch her do things… I’d almost wager her daughters are into it as well now that they’re old enough,” Kelly said leaning over and kissing Jacob on the lips.

  “Family business I guess,” Jacob said standing up and following Kelly down to the lounge. “It’s amazing what you learn sometimes…”

  “Tell me about it. I’ve already learnt so much with you, no doubt more to follow,” Kelly said turning to look at Jacob.

  “I agree.”

  Kelly looked at him for a moment, not saying anything but had a happy look about her. Jacob could tell she was thinking about something.

  “What?”

  “Oh, nothing… just looking at you,” Kelly said smiling.

  Jacob knew there was more to it and didn’t want to let it go.

  “What? And don’t say nothing…”

  “Okay… it’s like this… these last few months have been nothing short of amazing,” Kelly said putting her hands on Jacob’s waist. “And I want to continue that. I know I’m leaving today for a few months, but I want to ask you something.”

  Kelly seemed nervous and Jacob could feel it, he wondered what could be next, what could be any better? She kissed him tenderly.

  “And what is that?” Jacob asked as Kelly nervously moved away and sat on the edge of the lounge.

  “I… I want to ask you to be my business partner,” Kelly replied holding her breath slightly before continuing. “I want us to go into business together when I get back, go into massage and build it up. What do you think? We could franchise it…”

  Jacob looked at her for a moment. Business partner? Was that it? Obviously having the wrong idea he quickly put to one side his thoughts and considered the proposal.

  “O…kay, I guess,” Jacob replied not sure what to think. “Are you sure that’s what you want to do?”

  “Absolutely. I’ve thought a lot about it. We’d get to work together, have the same time off together… we can make it all work just the way we want it, and who knows, it could be huge once we’re finished,” Kelly replied smiling.

  Jacob could tell she was excited by the prospect; he just wasn’t sure she had thought it through completely.

  “Let’s talk more about it, get the ideas down and work through it. It sounds okay, but I guess we need to work out business plans and everything else. We can do that when you get back if you want,” Jacob said lifting Kelly from the lounge onto her feet and pulling her to him. He breathed in her fragrance, her scent, committing it to memory so that he wouldn’t forget what it was like having Kelly so close.

  “Okay.” Kelly said gently touching her nose to his. “I’d better get going…”

  “I know…” Jacob said squeezing her tightly. He didn’t realise it would be this hard to say goodbye.

  “I’ll be back every weekend so you had better be ready mister,” Kelly said kissing Jacob passionately.

  Jacob reciprocated and made sure he took in as much as possible of Kelly so that he could remember her all week.

  “You’d better take me to the airport now, or I’ll never leave.” Kelly kissed him again before breaking away and moving to the door.

  Jacob knew what she meant, he didn’t want her to leave either, but it was important she did this for her future. Their future. That is, if there was one left if everything with Nikki was true?

  Chapter 36

  It was the morning before Kelly had to leave again. Her weekly trips to and from the branch office were not ideal but at least they could spend time together. Things had been going well these last couple of weeks and the Sunday morning routine they had fallen into was something they both enjoyed. Jacob would make breakfast while Kelly would shower and get ready for the day. Often they would end up making love before lunch and then showering again before going to the airport. They enjoyed the peace and quiet of it all and how it made them feel closer. Jacob came back upstairs to see if Kelly was ready for lunch, grabbing her small overnight bag to take downstairs once he had his answer.

  “Oh my god Jacob, I’m so wet!” Kelly said causing Jacob to look at her quickly and see her like he hadn’t really seen her before.

  She was oozing sex, her hands running up and down her body and her look smouldering. Initially Jacob was turned on but Donna’s words suddenly came to the fore of his mind.

  “Come here and fuck your little slut!”

  That didn’t sound like Kelly at all.

  “Kel, you feeling alright?” Jacob asked wondering what was going on.

  “I’m just really horny!” Kelly said lifting her top and pulling her breast free. “Come fuck me Jake. I want your big fat cock. Break me with it.”

  “Shit Kel… what’s going on?” Jacob asked feeling unusual.

  There was a mixture of eroticism and worry going on for him, unsure if he should be turned on by such a sight or concerned that Kelly was acting strange. He stood there for a moment wondering what he should do. Kelly pushed her pants and underwear down and started going to town on herself giving Jacob the cue he needed.

  “Put it right here Jake.”

  “Kel, stop!” Jacob said putting his hands up. “What is going on with you!?”

  “What’s THAT supposed to mean?!” Kelly said her mood changing on a pin head.

  She stood there looking at him, her pants down around her knees and her left breast exposed while thunder and lightning was written all over her face. Jacob took a step back for a moment, he couldn’t believe the mood swing and again Donna’s words came flooding back.

  “One minute you are hyper sexualised and now… wow,” Jacob said beside himself.

  “What!?”

  “You’re mad as hell at me!” Jacob replied running a hand through his hair trying to figure it all out. “Where did all of this come from?”

  “Are you serious? All I want to do is have hot sex with you Jake. But no, I can’t seem to be sexy and turn you on without there being a problem!” Kelly said finally covering herself.

  “Kel, I just want to know you’re all right. Donna has been worried and now so am I,” Jacob said trying to calm everything down. “Since your car accident things have been a little different… after this display, I’d definitely say different!”

  “I realised all I wanted to do was be free… do somethi
ng outrageous! Life is far too short to be a banker for the rest of my life. How fucking boring! You go and knock some bitch up and I was willing to forgive you, but then you come at me about being too sexy… what the hell is that? Why can’t I be sexy!?” Kelly said, her anger coming full bore, her finger pointing at him violently.

  “It’s not about that! It’s about you… not being you!” Jacob said trying to get Kelly to see reason. “Wait? How did you know about Nikki being pregnant?”

  “She fucking well told me!” Kelly said with fire in her voice. She looked at Jacob and he could tell she wasn’t finished with him yet. She took a deep breath and continued, “And for the record. I am ME! That’s the whole point! I would have at least hoped you would have gotten that! I’m allowed to get angry! Especially considering my supposed boyfriend knocked up a tramp!”

  Jacob had never seen her this way before, her anger apparent and unlike Kelly’s normal calm demeanour.

  “Kel… relax, please,” Jacob said before Kelly stared at him intently. Jacob’s head was spinning, Nikki had told Kelly about the pregnancy, but she was also acting very strange.

  “Jake you should have told me about the baby,” Kelly said still fuming but trying to stay calm. “Why did she have to tell me? Why couldn’t it have been you!?”

  “Kel. I wasn’t sure, hell I’m still not sure the baby is mine! How can I trust her!?” Jacob said trying to plead his case.

  “It should be me having your baby. Not her!” Kelly said her voice raising once more.

  “I’m not ready for that yet! I don’t want to have a baby with Nikki! Please believe me! Can you relax a bit please and see reason!? I simply wanted to express my concern over how you’ve been acting. The anger, the sex, the mood swings. Please… I just want us to calm down and relax – have a rational conversation,” Jacob said trying to calm everything down.

  It hit him that perhaps that’s what all this was about – Kelly trying to outdo Nikki, but he couldn’t be sure. He hadn’t thought much further when Kelly started at him again.