The Reluctant Hero: The Tainted Series

by T. L. Tate

  I looked at Jessa and she shrugged. I suppose if Harry doesn’t mind stealing his co-worker’s potential client then we didn’t care either. “Sure. My wife was working with him in hopes of purchasing the new SUV over there but they couldn’t come to an agreement.”

  “So she decided to bring in the big guns, huh?” He laughed.

  I smiled, “Just thought we could all work this out together so that we all get what we want.”

  “Okay, sounds good. Lets go back here to my office and you can tell me all about it.”

  Jessa and I followed him to his office. He offered us coffee and Jessa told him about what was happening.

  A half hour later, he left and came back with paperwork to sign.

  “I’m sorry that you had this experience here, Jessa. But I’m glad you came back when you did. Your request wasn’t unreasonable. He should’ve been able to make that happen for you without throwing you through the ringer like he did. I’m sorry.”

  She smiled and he melted, “It’s okay, Harry. Thanks.”

  Harry sold her the luxury version of the SUV for the same price as the stock version and as an add on, he threw on 3 years worth of free oil changes. It was a little bit more than what she wanted so she didn’t complain.

  “So now we just need to figure out payment. Are we going to lease or finance?” He looked at Jessa and smiled. It was obvious that he wanted more than to just make a sale. If she was really my wife I would’ve knocked him out but as it was I just smiled. Beneath the table Jessa squeezed my hand. I looked at her and smiled. I could tell she wasn’t enjoying the attention he was giving her.

  She looked bothered by his none-so-subtle leers. Every time he would glance at her, I could feel her tense. It was as if he was infecting her with his smarmy machismo. It was a bit odd considering how she loved to dominate me but I guess seeing this side of her had its merits too. It was almost cute.

  Still, I felt it was best to rescue her since I was sent here by Jen to do just that.

  “Cash.”

  When I said that, he turned and looked at me like I was crazy. “S-sir. We’re talking about $70,000. You’re going to pay cash?”

  I nodded. “Well, not cash but I’m going to write you a check.” I looked at Jessa and her mouth was on the floor.

  “B-but honey. We talked about this. I’m going to put it on my credit.”

  Shaking my head, “Financing requires paperwork and too much time. We’ll just pay cash and get it over with.”

  She understood what I meant by too much time. She was uncomfortable being here with him and I was offering her a way to speed up the process.

  Harry stammered for only a few seconds longer before he said that he would go grab a different contract.

  When he left, Jessa turned to me. “Lance! You can’t. That’s a lot of money.”

  I nodded, “I know. I’m not giving it to you. You can pay us back. Besides, this way you don’t have to worry about paying additional interest. We can afford it and it helps you, right?”

  Her eyes moistened with tears. “Oh my God. This is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for me.”

  I smiled, “Just say thanks.”

  “T-thanks. Thank you. I’ll pay you back. It’ll just take a couple of weeks to get the cash.”

  “No worries. I know you’re good for it.” It was true. Although, Jen’s parents cut her off after we got married, I had worked hard and invested wisely. We weren’t anywhere near as rich as her parents but we wouldn’t really miss the money either. Besides, even if it was a stretch for us, by Jen’s parents cutting her off, that meant that Jessa inherited Jen’s portion. While, their parents didn’t “approve” of Jessa and Richard separating, because they don’t have the stain of a divorce on their name, they continued to fund Jessa. Besides, in a few months time, Jessa will have full access to her trust fund. At that time, she could do whatever she wants and her parents can’t really do anything about it. She’s been waiting all of this time to officially file for a divorce from Richard. So, Jessa didn’t need our money but she did need to get out of Harry’s presence and I could help with that.

  Without warning she kissed me…on the lips. I was so shocked that I couldn’t do anything. When she pulled back, I saw Harry standing there watching us. There was disappointment in his eyes.

  Without breaking character, Jessa smiled at him. “Just giving my hubby some love.”

  “O-of course.” Harry sat down deflated but his mood improved the moment I pulled out my checkbook and Jessa signed on the dotted line.

  Several hours after leaving, Jessa and I pulled into my driveway. I drove my car while she drove hers.

  “Auntie! Auntie!” Aesop and Avi were out the door by the time I stepped out of my car.

  Jessa met them in the middle of the yard. “Hey you little monsters!” She wrapped them in her arms and they were surrounded by love.

  Avi jumped up and down. “Mommy said you were getting a car. Is that it?”

  She nodded. “It is.”

  Aesop screamed, “Can I drive it.”

  She laughed, “No, sweetheart. You’re too young to drive it.”

  Aesop seemed sad by the news but didn’t give up. “Can you take us for a ride?”

  Jessa laughed. “Yes. But only after I get some boosters for you both.”

  They made plans to ride in her car the very next day.

  The four of us made our way back inside. “So how’d it go?” Jen was in the kitchen getting dinner together.

  Jessa pulled up a chair at the island as Aesop and Avi took up residence on either side of her. “It went well. I got what I wanted and more.”

  She smiled, “Good. I’m glad.” Jessa pulled the wedding bands from her finger and handed them to Jen. “Thanks. So the ruse paid off?”

  “I’ll say.” Jessa was letting Avi play with her hair. “My husband even offered to pay for the whole thing…in cash.”

  Jen laughed, “Yeah, he told me.”

  Jessa looked at me and I shrugged. “I texted her while you were busy pressing every button your car has to offer.”

  “Ah!” Then she looked at Jen. “Don’t worry, I’m going to pay you guys back.”

  Jen just shrugged, “I’m not worried. I know you will. So are you staying for dinner?”

  Jessa nodded. “Yeah, but I can’t stay long. I need to go get some boosters for these little monsters and a car seat for the munchkin in your stomach.”

  “Oh! Okay. Well maybe Lance could go with you. He knows how to install all those things and he’s done a stupid amount of research on car seats. I’m sure he could help you find a good one.”

  Jessa looked at me nervously. “I, umm, I don’t know. I’ve already kind of imposed a lot on you both already.”

  Jen waddled around the island and kissed her sister. “Stop acting like you’re a hindrance to us. We want to help you. Right, Lance?”

  When she looked at me with those big beautiful brown eyes, I could only agree. “Yeah. That’s right, babe.”

  “I don’t know guys. I already kind of owe you a lot as it is.”

  “You owe us? You’re constantly watching the kids for us when we need you to. You’ve really helped me out by going to all their school stuff when I couldn’t make it or helping me with all the art and crafts or foodstuff. The least we can do is help you pick out some car seats that’ll be used to shuffle our kids back and forth.”

  I stepped forward, “She has a point Jessa. Besides, I don’t mind. I’ll help out. We’ll go out after dinner that way you can keep your promise to Aesop and Avi about taking them for a ride tomorrow.”

  I expected her to fight back a little more but she didn’t. She nodded mutely and turned towards Jen. “Thanks.”

  “Of course! That’s what families are for.”

  As promised after dinner, Jessa and I took her new car downtown where we purchased the car seats.

  While heading back to her condo she spoke, “I just want to say thanks again.
It was really cool what you did for me today.”

  “You’re welcome.”

  After she pulled into her garage, I got busy setting up the car seat and boosters.

  Once that was finished, I went in search of Jessa. I found her upstairs. She was just getting out of the shower.

  She had stepped out of her bathroom into her bedroom. The only thing on her body was a towel at the top of her head.

  I stopped, “Oh! I’m sorry. I didn’t know you were showering.” I turned my back…slower than I should’ve and headed towards the stairs.

  She called after me, “Wait!” I stopped. “It’s okay. I don’t mind.” Now her voice changed. Its tone was commanding. I knew in that moment that I was no longer dealing with a grateful sister-in-law. I was dealing with the woman that still had control over me in the worst possible way. “Don’t go.” It wasn’t a request. It was a command.

  Slowly facing her, my eyes went to her large breasts with the upturned nipples. I knew where this would end and didn’t want to move in fear of propelling things to their inevitable conclusion. I thought if I stood there frozen then her eyes would pass over me and I would be able to escape in the relative obscurity of darkness.

  “Come here.” Of course, I had no such luck.

  I moved towards her, “I have to get home. Jen will be expecting me.”

  She unclasped the towel from her head. I watched as her wet blonde hair dropped to her shoulders. “Don’t worry about that. I’ve already texted her to tell her that we’re still looking. Apparently, your headstrong selectivity of just the right model was drilled into her mind. Heh! She actually wished me luck!” She laughed.

  I felt faint. “Jessa, I helped you out today. Can’t we just call things even?”

  Shaking her head, she moved towards the bed. “No, we can’t. Get undressed and come lie next to me.”

  What was the point in putting up a fight now? She knew and I knew that she would get what she wanted. I unbuckled my pants and followed by slowly undressing. If she was bothered by my lack of enthusiasm she didn’t show it. With the removal of each article of clothing I had the distinct impression that she was getting more and more aroused. Once I was fully nude, I followed orders and crawled into bed with her.

  There we both were, lying side-by-side looking into each other’s eyes. Her green orbs were shimmering and I could smell her floral body wash mixing with the heat of her body. Her skin was flush from her shower and her body looked almost delectable. I say almost because I realize that I shouldn’t have been having these thoughts. I shouldn’t have…but I did. I gasped in horror at the realization…I was attracted to Jessa. No, it was more than that. Somewhere and not buried very deeply, I wanted this. I wanted to have her. I closed my eyes and checked my feelings. Yep! There it was. I could see it like a cancerous weed destroying my beautiful garden. Despite how I tried to excise it, it continued to grow back stronger and stronger. This had to end. I had to end it before I did something unforgivable…before I fell in love with Jessa.

  “Lance?” When I opened my eyes, she was watching me. When I didn’t respond, she placed her hand on the side of my face. I was forced to look into her eyes and I practically fell into a pool of emerald jewels. “Lance, I want to try something tonight that we’ve never done before.”

  Despite my flummoxing feelings I pretended annoyance. “Oh? And what’s that?”

  She smiled hungrily, “Lets role play.”

  “Role play?” “Yeah.”

  “We’ve done that before. You even made me wear a tool belt.”

  “Heh! Yeah, that was fun. But I meant something a little more intense. In honor of you pretending to be my husband, I want to continue that…” She patted the bed between us. “…Right here.”

  “Don’t you think that’s a bit too much?”

  She plastered a pretty but fake pout on her face. “Oh come on. You know that you’re going to end up doing it anyway. I understand the fact that you need to keep up appearances but lets be honest. You’re starting to like the things that we do. I can tell. The last couple of times you didn’t try to imagine Jen at all. It was all me. Wasn’t it?” When I didn’t answer it was just as good as admitting that she was right. “Besides, it’s not like you’re getting any at home. Jen is ridiculously terrified of going into early labor so she told me that other than a few BJ’s, she hasn’t been putting out these last few weeks. Aren’t you a little backed up?” She cackled at her cleverness.

  My voice was flat. “I’m fine.”

  I watched her sit up, her breasts swaying to the side. She sat cross-legged on the bed, her shaven slit with a single landing strip. I couldn’t tell if she was wet or not. If I had to guess, I would say that she wasn’t. However, knowing what would be happening I had no doubt that that would change soon.

  When she started speaking, her voice was chipper and excitement practically oozed from her pores. “Okay! We’re going to start now. I’m your wife and you’re my husband!” There was no point in arguing so I just let the scene play itself out. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Once her eyes opened, there was a softness and depth that I wasn’t prepared for. I had seen her with that look before, but typically it was directed towards the twins. But now it was directed, in its full force, towards me and I wasn’t prepared for it. I felt my heart quicken in my chest as my breath came in gasps. It was a look of deep unending love and it was directed squarely at me.

  Slowly, she uncrossed her legs as she crawled towards me. I had nowhere to go so I lied on my back as she crawled on top of me.

  She was straddling me. I felt her left hand as she slid it down the right side of my body. Her fingers interwove mine and she forced my hand up passed my head. Her right hand went to my face as she was mere inches away. She paused as she searched my face for something. She must’ve found what she was looking for because she smiled sweetly and kissed me.

  She didn’t try to force her tongue in my mouth and there wasn’t a feeling of desperate wanting. It was controlled and intensely passionate. When she pulled back all she said was, “Hello Husband.”

  I blinked a few times before realizing that that was my cue. “Uh, h-hello Wife.”

  Her smile broadened and she kissed me again. As she kissed me, her breasts rubbed against my chest, igniting the fire within. I felt myself harden just as she did. She smiled and then reached down with her right hand and grabbed the base of my cock. Lifting herself ever so slightly, she shifted it from between her cheeks until it was pressed against my stomach. She slowly lowered herself on my shaft as she slid her silken slit up and down my length. She was careful not to insert the tip as she paid special attention to that spot I loved oh so much. In all the times we’ve had sex she had figured out where my spots were and would constantly and mercilessly attack them.

  But I didn’t get the same feeling this time as I did in the past. Sure, she was in control and we both knew it but a part of me was happy to be along for the ride. I wanted to see this through. I realized that I had feelings for her. Somewhere along the line I had become tainted by her evil and now I wanted her just as she wanted me. The feeling should’ve disgusted me but it didn’t. I felt…relieved.

  She continued sliding herself up and down my shaft as I felt her juices flow. I pulled her down so that I could kiss her again. This time it was I that forced their tongue into the other’s mouth. She opened willingly and drank me in. When she pulled back there was a sense of triumph in her visage but I didn’t care. We had come too far for me to continue to be concerned with my pride. If this was what my life was going to become then I was going to find a way to enjoy it.

  She started moving faster and faster. “Oooo!” Her moans increased as her excitement grew. “I’m close. I’m close!”

  This was pretty normal. She would always cum during foreplay. It made her more sensitive for what was to come.

  “Oh! Oh!” She was almost there. To push her over the edge I did something that she didn’t expect.


  I pulled her lips to mine and bit her lower lip. She gasped in my mouth but that was what she needed. Her eyes flashed opened and then squinted shut as her lower half shook.

  “Ooooohhhhh God!” It was a stronger orgasm than she normally has at first. For a moment, I thought that she was completely spent. She fell on top of me as small successive tremors rocked her body. This went on for almost a minute. Once they ended, she turned her head and kissed my cheek and then my neck. She moved herself down my chest until she was above my throbbing cock.

  I looked down my body and watched her eyes light up as she took in the sight of my member in front of her. She grinned like she was getting a present and then dove right in.

  “Mmmm!” She moaned in pleasure as my dick filled her mouth. As she licked and sucked my tip, her hand grabbed my base and she jerked it up and down with astonishing speed. Within moments she had me falling into a pleasurable tailspin.

  “Holy fuck! That feels incredible! Fuck!”

  Her moaning and ferocity only increased at my approval. She kept moving faster and faster and attacking me with even greater skill. She was going to make me cum but that wasn’t what I wanted.

  I tapped her shoulder, “Stop! Stop!”

  She looked up at me, her blonde hair all over the place and her green eyes gleaming. “Why do you want me to stop, baby?” She moved her thumb to my frenulum and gentle moved in small circles. “Are you going to cum for me?”

  I was losing control and loving it. “Yeah. I’m going cum. But I don’t want to cum in your mouth. I want to cum in your sweet pussy.”

  She practically gushed right then and there. She wiped her mouth and then climbed up my body. She kissed me hard as I positioned her. Once my cockhead pressed against her entrance, she released my lips as her face went to my neck. I plunged into her without warning and without regret.

  She screamed, “Holy fuck!” I continued to pound inside of her. “Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!”

  She bounced back, slamming herself against me. We were both lost in lust and nothing short of a mutual explosion would do.

  I fucked her hard and fast. She fucked me just as hard and just as fast in return. The air was filled with out moans and the smell of our sex was intoxicating.