by Robert Olsen
“Is she the sexy one? The platinum blonde?
“Yes.”
“Kathryn has mentioned her to me before. I think I understand where you’re going.”
“I think Kathryn is jealous of her. Lauren is, well, she’s Lauren. She flirts with every guy she sees. I was walking out of my office with her, and Kathryn was in the lobby waiting. I didn’t know she was there. Well, Lauren hugged me and gave me a kiss....”
“Oh shit,” Suki said, interrupting him.
“Exactly. I’d say it was problematic for sure.
“Your right. I do know that Kathryn is jealous of her, too.”
“Because of this morning, she probably thinks Lauren is my patient. I’m sure she believes I kept it a secret on purpose, which, to her, would only make things worse. The truth is, Lauren is not my patient. Her boyfriend, Carl, is my patient. She only came over today to deliver something to me from Carl. That’s the only reason she was there.”
“Oh boy, Kate has got to be having another meltdown over all this.”
“Is there any way you can get to her for me?” He asked.
“I think so. Let’s hope she went home and not sitting in some bar right now. Are you going to be home this evening?”
“Yes, I’ll make sure I’m home all evening.”
“No promises, but I’ll do what I can to get her to call you.”
“I really appreciate this, Suki.”
“No problem. Let’s hope I can get you two together again. She’s hell to get along with, when you two are not speaking to each other.”
Richard smiled at her comment. They continued to talk about all that has been happening in more detail than earlier. Soon, it felt like it was time for them to leave. Richard thanked her again, and they parted company. Suki immediately hailed a cab to take her to Kathryn’s apartment. When she arrived, she recognized George, one of the security guards at the building’s front desk.
“Hi George. By chance, did you see Kathryn Becker come in this afternoon?”
“No Miss Suki, and I’ve been at the desk since noon. I would have thought she should be at work.”
“Could you ring upstairs for me, just in case?”
The security guard did so, but no one answered. Suki decided to just sit and wait in the lobby. It must have been less than 30 minutes, before Kathryn walked through the front door.
“Suki! What are you doing here?” Kathryn asked looking concerned.
“Hi. I’m waiting for you. Thought maybe you might need your friend again, so I dropped by.”
“Don’t tell me Barbara told you I left the office and went for a walk and now you’re all worried about me again. Maybe we’ll be lucky and the company will fire both of us. Then, we could leave this city and head for the beaches. Selling Budweiser hats on a beach somewhere owning nothing but a string bikini is becoming rather attractive these days.”
“Let’s go upstairs, make a drink, and talk,” Suki said, as she turned and started walking toward the elevator. Kathryn followed.
“Yeah. A drink sounds like a great idea, “Kathryn said as the doors opened.
Once inside the apartment, they both kicked their shoes off, immediately. Suki noticed the vodka bottle sitting on the kitchen counter instead of in her cupboard where it belonged.
“I hope you’re not having vodka for breakfast these days.”
“Nope. Only supper. It’s a new diet. Olives with vodka - high carb, high fat, high memory loss!”
“The reason I came over Kate, was to see how you’re doing. I know you think it’s serious, but I really think I can help you.”
“I’m ok Suki. Things suck, but I got my head straightened out and I’ll be ok.”
“Did you feel that way after supper? Or might you be referring to after breakfast?”
“Like right this minute. The here and now. The past is gone for all of us and the future is promised to none of us. So, I’m just going to make the best of it each day, and move on.”
“That’s pure New York unadulterated bullshit, if I ever heard it. You’re telling me everything is going ok today?”
“Yeah, why shouldn’t it be?”
“Kate, I know what happened.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. Nothing happened.”
“You’re just blocking it all out of your mind.”
“I am not, I’m fine.”
“I talked to Richard, Kate.”
“What?” Kate replied, frowning as she quickly turned and looked at her friend. Kate started turning a whiter shade of pale, as the song once said.
“You heard me. I spoke with Richard. I know what happened today, Kate.”
“You do? How?”
“Richard called me at the office when he couldn’t reach you. We met and he told me everything.”
“That’s big of him.”
“It’s not what you think. He loves you, Kate.”
“Yeah, and how many other woman?”
“She was dropping off some medical stuff for Carl. She’s not Richard’s patient, and nothing is going on between them. She’s just a damn little flirt and Richard doesn’t want any part of it. He’s madly in love with you.”
“He told you that?”
“Yes. And, he also told me he was stupid for not returning your calls. He was confused, and didn’t know if he was coming or going. Isn’t this ironic? He was acting just as bad as you have been. I’d say it’s because you two need each other.”
“I know he didn’t say that.”
“You’re right he didn’t say we. He said I need Kathryn, more than anything in the world. He told me several times how much he loves you.”
“Lauren’s a bitch!”
“Forget her. I’ll bet you, if you tell him your Budweiser bikini idea, he’d be ordering from Ron John’s and buying the plane tickets faster than shit through a goose.”
Kathryn’s eyes suddenly looked glassy and filled with tears.”
“What do I do Suki?” She said sobbing.
“You need go to him, now! He wants you desperately, but I told him to stay home. You would call.”
“He’s home?”
“Yes.”
“Suki, I need to see him. I need to go to his place. I don’t think I can talk on the phone.”
“Hallelujah! You do that, Kate. And I’ll go off, get that vodka and celebrate you two screwing like rabbits every day on some tropical beach.”
“You said you wanted to help me. Come into my bedroom. I need to put on the sexiest outfit I can find.”
“You go girl, and I know just what you need to do,” Suki said as the two of them darted into the bedroom.
“Do you remember when you told me how he reacted that day in the whole foods store?”
“What?”
“Simple! He reacted to simple. You were in your exercise clothes. He sees you all the time dressed up looking beautiful with your heels and makeup. Let the hair down, ditch the bra and you’ll have his attention. Trust me!”
In the bedroom, Suki was snooping around in the closet, and came out carrying a pale blue pair of faded, ripped, and frayed denims, the kind that sit extremely low on the hips, and a solid white, rather low cut, tight, tee shirt.”
“Where are those flat sandals of yours with the white woven leather straps? Oh, and be sure to wear those lacy white bikini panties that Detective O’Donnell had, but remember, no bra.”
“Are you serious? Really?”
“Yes, you have to trust me on this one. I want you sexy, but in a totally natural way, not as if you dressed up just for him. You need a relaxed, comfy, beat-up look with something we would only wear hanging around the house all alone, and short enough that when you bend over or reach overhead he will see your tummy! Even Richard would not normally see you this way. He needs to realize you want
him really bad, so much in fact, that you raced over to be with him not even caring what you looked like. Literally, Richard was the only thing on your mind. He’ll feel like a million bucks and probably will go crazy when he sees you. Oh, and don’t forget to jump in his arms.”
“Got it, let’s do it before I chicken out,” Kate said hoping Suki was right.
“Ok, now go wash off that make up, and mess up your hair a little. No, on second thought, mess it up a lot!”
Suki stayed at the house long enough to see Kathryn’s new look!
“Wow! You look hot girl! He’s crazy if this doesn’t get to him,” Suki said. “Now, I think my role is finished and I’m going home and take a long hot bath. Call me tomorrow, so I know everything is ok with you and Richard.”
“Ok.”
When she arrived at his building the guard called the apartment and Richard told security to let her come up. She was standing facing the door, with butterflies in her stomach, when it suddenly opened.
“Oh Richard,” she cried, eyes flooding with tears.
Kathryn took two skips and jumped up into his arms, kissing him passionately stopping only to say over and over, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, please forgive me Richard, I love you.”
He caught her, grabbing her butt as she wrapped her legs around him, and holding on to her so tightly it took her breath away. “I’m sorry too, and love you more than you’ll ever know. I don’t know why I was so stupid.”
Still holding her in his arms, he kicked the door shut and carried her over to the sofa. She bent her knees as he sat down, and was now straddling him, continuing the flood of kisses. More tears raced down her cheeks as Richard’s hands, fingers spread wide apart, raced through her hair, messing up her hair even more than it was when she first arrived. The passions heated up another notch, as Kathryn, wiggled her feet to knock off her sandals, and Richard moved his hands to her waist. Kathryn leaned back staring into his eyes.
“I’m so sorry Kathryn for being so stupid. I know, I hurt you and I can’t forgive myself for that.”
“Are you saying you were a bad boy and I might have to punish you?”
Richard laughed, “Yes, darling, I suppose I should be punished.”
“Oh, I see. Well, don’t you dare move, because I’m coming back in two minutes.”
Kathryn jumped out of his lap, and barefoot ran to the kitchen to get two glasses, filled them with ice, and three olives from the refrigerator. After that, she walked over to the bar and filled each glass to the brim with vodka.
She was back, standing in front of Richard, and handed him the glass without the olives.
“I fixed you a wonderful martini. Take a big gulp darling. You’re going to need it.”
“Don’t I get any olives?”
“You’ll get what I decide to give you, bad boy. Now drink or else!”
Richard took a gulp as instructed.
“Oh, alright, I suppose I can share my olives with you, but only if you kiss me.” Kathryn placed an olive in her mouth, and without putting her legs on the sofa, leaned over with the olive between her teeth. Just as Richard leaned forward and bit into the olive, she pressed her lips against his, and with her hands, unbuckled his trousers.
“Was that nice, bad boy?”
“Yes.”
“Yes what?”
“Yes darling.”
“That’s better. Would you like me to give you more?”
“Yes, darling.”
Standing upright again, Kathryn unbuttoned her jeans, and very slowly pulled her zipper down.
“You better take another gulp of that vodka bad boy,” she told him, as he stared in disbelief. Without hesitation, he obeyed her command. “Did you say you wanted more?” She asked holding another olive in her hand.
“Yes please, darling.”
Kathryn placed the olive between her teeth again, and with two hands on her waist she pulled her jeans down - reveling to Richard the gorgeous little white bikini panties she was wearing - then she turned around bent over as if she were to touch the floor, and finished removing her jeans. Richard was immobilized and could not take his eyes off of her beautiful body for one second.
Kathryn turned to face him now, olive still between her teeth, and yanked hard, at his trousers, pulling them to his knees. She quickly climbed into his lap, straddled him again, leaning forward, to allow him to bite the olive. Richard was so aroused, his hands found their way under her tank top, and soon were caressing her naked breasts. Kathryn moaned as he caressed her, pulling the tank top off and flinging it into the air. With one hand reaching behind his neck and the other adjusting her panties, she managed to lower herself onto him. Kathryn and Richard were once again bound as lovers, and felt closer to each other than ever before.
They slept for several hours. When she awoke, she rolled over and cuddled as close to him as she could. They were both naked, and the warmth of his skin felt wonderful to her. She was playing with the hair on his chest when he opened his eyes.
“You were so amazing, and so beautiful, you changed my worst nightmare into one of the best days I’ve ever known. I never felt so happy in all my life. Every time I’m with you, you make me feel like I want to freeze time because nothing could be better than what we have right now. I love you, Kathryn. I love you so much.”
“I love you, too Richard. Please, don’t ever leave me. I don’t know what I’d do without you. Just the thought of losing you frightens me so much.”
“Let’s go somewhere.”
“What? Like, out? You mean to a play or eat something?”
“No I mean someplace where it’s just us. A vacation, sort of.”
“But how do we get out of work?”
“Just overnight. For two days, they can live without us. I’ll even give you a doctor’s note, for the boss, if you’d like! It can be our ‘do nothing day’. Just being together so I can love you without thinking about anything but loving you. We’re going to Gurneys Inn! I’ll call them right now.
“Really? You mean the spa in the Hamptons?”
“Yes. And you can bury yourself in mud if you want, or we’ll get a massage for two, walk on the ocean, or lay on the beach naked getting a tan. What do you say? Just us, making love all day!”
“Oh my God Richard, this is wonderful. You are wonderful! I mean it. Yes! Fuck the office.”
Chapter 31
“Good morning, I believe I have a reservation. My name is Marks. Dr. Richard Marks,” he said as he approached the front desk at the famous Oceanfront Resort. “And, this is my girlfriend, Miss Kathryn Becker.
Girlfriend? I like the sound of that.
“Welcome, Doctor Marks, and Miss Becker. Let’s see, oh, yes, I have your reservation right here. An oceanfront suite for two. Will this be just one night?”
“Yes, but if we check out tomorrow, do we still have the resort privileges for the day? I would like to reserve a massage and be able to utilize the spa?”
“Of course, I can even put you down for a extended checkout if you’d like, for just $85. That’ll give you use of the suite until 3pm.”
“Yes, please do that. Thank you.”
When they finished checking into the resort, they obtained the room key and were on their way. The suite was on the second floor with a direct ocean view and private stairway leading to the beach. The room was extremely nice with a sharp, Modern decor, and the ocean view was fabulous.
“Oh my God, Richard. Would you look at this view? This is so gorgeous, honey.”
She turned and put her arms around Richard’s neck.
“Thank you for bringing me here,” she said.
When Kathryn put her arms around him, she was about to give him a kiss when he intentionally fell backwards onto the bed, pulling her with him. She was on top of him for a minute or two, his arms around her. They kissed
then rolled around onto their sides.
“This is going to be so much fun. We can hang out at the pool, swim, get a massage together, and even go to a winery. Will you take me to a winery Richard?”
“If you want to, than yes. But first, we need to unpack.”
Richard had a few surprises and knew he had to keep her on the go or they would run out of time.
“You need to put on your bathing suit,” he suggested.
“What for? Are we going in the water?”
“Maybe, it’s a surprise.”
A few minutes later she emerged from the bathroom wearing a navy and white stripe bikini.
“How do I look?”
“Gorgeous baby, very sexy. And, here, put this on too,” he said, pulling out of the suitcase a white, Ralph Lauren wind breaker with a hood. He too, changed into a bathing suit and threw on a light blue denim long sleeve shirt, then hollered, “Come on, let’s go find an adventure.”
He took her hand and went back outside to the car and drove a short distance to a little waterfront place on the bay side of Easthampton where fishermen might purchase bait.
“What’s here,” she asked.
“You’ll see.”
He went into what looked like a little shack, then returned to Kathryn, who was admiring the view of the bay. They walked across a gravel drive to a wooden boardwalk, then down to the dock. At the end of the long dock, they came to a beautiful J88 racing style sailboat.
“Well, here we are, climb aboard,” he said.
“What? We’re going sailing? Oh, Richard it’s beautiful. This is so cool. Are you sure you can sail this thing?”
“Don’t worry. When I was young, I was in a sailing club. We used to race J boats. They’re the best in the world.
Actually, this J boat was relatively new and a lot bigger than the little ones Richard used to race. It was 29 feet long, two sails, and a cabin that included a small galley, head, and two full size settees for overnight sleeping.
Once they threw their gear down below, Kathryn went topside awaiting instructions from her captain. Richard untied the mainsail, and jib.
“Am I in the way?” She asked as he darted all around her. She was sitting on the cabin roof about mid-ship on the port side facing the dock.
