An Affair with an older married lady... and the aftermath...

[sexcision]

Bro mark, u done with your bucket list? Got busy with the butch?

[voram93]

enjoying reading it

[vermilionsuzaku]

Fascinating read, took me about 2 weeks to digest the entire story from day 1 until now.

I love how the story develops from the "not-so-innocent" prologue to an exciting and adventurous middle-part. The story writing and flow captures a certain interest in my mind, especially how I am hooked into "what's going to happen next".

Overall, top-notch. Can't wait for the next update. Have a great day.

[Shrouded]

Monday back at work was rather relaxed as it was National Day eve, and nearly everyone had taken a long weekend, even Jasmine. I was left in the office with Cheryl, Joan and Shirlyn.

Shirlyn didn't say much about our session at the car park on Friday night and I assumed she was sufficiently satisfied, if not by me, then by her mysterious other guy. She was pretty busy that day anyway and we didn't even have lunch together, so I joined Cheryl and Joan for lunch instead.

They were apparently on some new salad diet which somehow I got conned to try. It was too healthy for my liking, and the crunch of raw vegetables didn't feel good. Also, for that price, I could have had 2 meals at the hawker centre.

Towards the end of the day, Shirlyn asked me to meet her in her office. I didn't notice it earlier, but she had taken off her jacket and was actually wearing a rather sexy halter top.

S: So, I've received a letter of commendation for you from XYZ Company.

XYZ was the company I was seconded to for the past month.

Me: Oh. That's nice.

S: Yes. They're extremely grateful for your help and have written a nice letter which would look good in your CV.

Me: Haha. Sure. But I'm not looking to bolster my CV at the moment.

S: They also want to offer you a permanent position.

Me: Huh.

S: I told them I'll discuss it with you, and if so, we need to hire and train your replacement.

Me: Erm. I'd rather stay here.

S: Really? You haven't even heard the offer.

Me: Really. I like it here.

Shirlyn leaned forward, squeezing her chest together, and offering me a very clear view of her cleavage.

S: Why do you like it here?

Me: You know why.

S: Actually I don't. Haha. I know why I like having you here.

Me: Good job environment? Decent salary?

S: They're offering a regional management role.

Me: Wow.

S: Of course you'll need to rotate to their other departments first. But they feel it shouldn't be an issue as you picked things up quite quickly.

Me: I didn't know they were regional.

S: They're expanding up north, a couple of acquisitions coming in apparently. Hence they're looking to hire someone and came to us. And of course your name was thrown in.

Me: They really should look for someone with more experience.

S: That's what I thought too. So I'm wondering who you slept with there to get this opportunity.

Me: What? I didn't-

She laughed.

S: Just kidding. You already have your hands full with us.

Me: Right. But I'm really going to decline. I do know someone with more experience in healthcare operations though.

S: You do? Send me his CV and I'll forward it over.

Me: You can just telegram him and ask him for it.

S: Oh! EoS?

Me: Yeah.

S: Hahaha. We don't really talk about work you know. Is he looking for a change?

Me: I'm not so sure. But I recall him saying something about a toxic work environment before. He's kinda stressed there or something.

S: Oh ya. He did say he's really busy at work and it's quite a high stressed role.

Me: Something like that.

S: Well, he kept declining my offers to help him destress…

Me: Right.

S: Oh well. I guess I'll ask him for his CV. Or you can help me ask him since you two are close. Maybe do an interview or something.

Me: "Interview". Haha.

S: Haha. I don't mind that obviously. I'm sure he'll pass with flying colours.

Me: Perhaps. But I'll ask him.

S: Anyway, Jasmine asked me to tell you to send me home tonight.

Me: Huh.

S: She's erm, busy.

Me: She didn't tell me anything.

S: Did you have plans?

Me: Nope.

S: Good then.

Me: I'll send you home after dinner then.

S: Actually…

Me: Oh no.

S: What.

Me: What's going on now?

S: I got a room booked. Nearby.

Me: Uh huh.

S: My guy cancelled on me last minute. Can't cancel the room.

Me: And you asked Jasmine if I could be the substitute.

S: Well… I actually asked her if she wanted the room.

Me: Right. And?

S: She said I should just take you instead. Cos I ain't gonna get you when you're married.

Me: She said that?

S: Sort of.

Me: Right.

S: So… how about it?

Me: Erm.

S: Seriously, what do you have to lose?

Me: Nothing much actually.

S: So it's settled then?

Me: I guess so.

S: Ok. Let me clear some emails then we'll go for dinner first.

Me: Ok.

I left her office and dropped EoS a text about his CV as I went for a smoke.

Me: Hey man. Could you send me your CV. There's a role opening up that you may be interested in.

E: Yo. Shirlyn just texted me too. Asked me if I'm free later for an interview.

Me: Oh? That's fast. I told her I'd ask you first.

E: She said you'll be there too for the interview.

Me: Yeah.

I didn't know what was going on so I just went along with it anyway.

E: I'll be over at your office in half an hour or so.

Me: Ah. That's great. See you then.

I went back up and went to see Shirlyn.

Me: He's coming here?

S: Yeah. Might as well get the interview done as soon as possible right?

Me: I guess so.

S: I'll interview him first. Then you'll come in and share your experience in that company.

Me: Sure. Please wear your jacket.

S: Huh?

Me: Your cleavage is distracting.

S: Oh come on. Which part of me hasn't he seen yet?

Me: I've no idea what you sent him on Telegram.

S: Haha. I'll be professional.

Me: This isn't a set up right?

S: What do you mean?

Me: Like con him to go to the hotel for a threesome or something.

S: Ah. I didn't think of that.

Me: Ya right.

S: Seriously. But hey, that sounds like a good idea.

Me: You might as well just ask him to meet you straight there.

S: That's too direct. And I won't be interviewing him properly. Haha.

Me: Right.

S: Besides, I'm guessing he can't stay over. So it's a bit pointless.

Me: Funny.

S: He's married what. How can he stay over with me?

Me: You mean your other guy could?

S: Supposedly. But he cancelled. So…

Me: I still think your mysterious guy is EoS. Haha.

S: Haha. You can grill him later if you want.

Me: Right. Whatever you two do is your own business. I'm just curious. That's all. Also, I don't think you're the type that would suddenly sext some random guy out of the blue unless you were introduced or something.

S: Ok. You really know me too well.

Me: Ah ha! So it is EoS!

S: What the hell. I didn't say that.

Me: Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.

S: Ya. And then you post on the forum and the whole world knows. Anyway, it really isn't EoS. If you really want I'll ask him if he wants to have a threesome just to prove to you it isn't EoS.

Me: Lol. What. Don't need.

S: Then don't ask already. Since you said what we do is our own business. Don't know why you're so interested to know if it's him or not? Are you jealous or something? That once he has me and Jasmine finds out about it she'll want to try as well?

Me: Erm. No… it's not about that?

S: Then just drop it please. Even if it was him, I don't think you should be writing about it on the forum.

She looked a little pissed with my line of questioning so I just left it there.

EoS did arrive at the appointed time and he entered her office first for an interview. Barely 5 minutes later I went in to share my experience at the company.

He seemed to be interested to find out more, but highlighted that his experience was mainly in dental clinics. I couldn't help but notice Shirlyn kept showing off her cleavage but EoS didn't even seem to be looking.

The whole interview lasted less than half an hour and I showed him to the door, bumping into Cheryl and Joan on the way out. I noticed Joan kept looking at him as though she recognized him from somewhere.

I walked him to the lift and bumped into the girls on my way back as they were coming out from the washroom.

J: Eh. That guy's name is XXX (his real name) right?

Me: Yes. How did you know?

J: Ah. He's my poly senior. Heard a lot of things about him when I was in year 1. He was in year 3.

Me: Oh?

J: Yeah. He's what we now term as "fuckboi".

Me: Ah. Haha. That's interesting.

That would mean that Joan wasn't in her late 20s/early 30s as I thought, but already crossed into mid-30s.

J: New hire ah?

Me: Not really. But we're interviewing him for a client.

J: Chey.

Me: Why leh?

J: Nothing la. Imagine if there's another fuckboi in the company…

Me: There's one now?

J: No la. Last time. The guy you replaced.

Me: I see.

J: Unless you're secretly one…

Me: No la. I don't have the looks.

J: I think you're ok leh. Hahaha.

Me: Weren't you two going home?

J: Oh ya hor. See you on Wednesday.

I bid them goodbye and headed back to the office.

Shirlyn had already stripped off her jacket.

S: That was intense.

Me: Huh?

S: I've never actually had serious conversations with him before.

Me: And so?

S: I think he's really intense.

Me: I don't get it.

S: You won't understand.

Me: Yeah. I don't.

S: No matter. I'll just forward his CV to the hiring manager with notes of our pre-interview.

Me: Sure.

S: So dinner then hotel?

Me: I haven't told Jasmine yet.

S: I already did. Remember?

Me: It's basic courtesy to inform her that I agreed yeah?

Shirlyn took out her phone and showed me Jasmine's last message.

J: Enjoy yourselves! Leave some for me ok?

Me: What the fuck. You girls are really too much.

S: Hey, you're the ones in this weird relationship.

Me: Fine.

S: Do me in my favourite position later ok?

Me: Sure…

S: Good boy. Now let's go for dinner.

[Spoi79]

Still at page 144 and I’ve been reading since last week. I’ve moved to Australia. Only “lurk” here whenever I’m back to catch up on the latest happenings. So jealous if this is happening for real (not caught up on the past 30 pages yet). My wife had the opposite. After her last birth she lost all sexual urges. And sex is like therapy for me for my anxieties and depression. And my sex drive is high. I wish I could so easily find some FWB in AU or here when I’m back. I’m super shy and I don’t think this is something I can broach with my wife. So sad. But (for myself) also exciting to read your story.

Thanks for sharing!!

[Shrouded]

I left the car at the office area due to season parking and we walked over to the hotel which really was a short walk away.

I wondered why Shirlyn would actually want to book a room overnight to be with a married guy when it was clear that he probably would not be able to stay overnight unless he had a damn good reason.

We checked in and headed up to the room on one of the middle floors, with a nice view of the opposite building and the street below. At least there was a bathtub. I did enjoy soaking in tubs every now and then. However, dinner was still swimming in my stomach, so soaking in a hot tub was probably not ideal.

Shirlyn sat at the edge of the bed and stared out of the window. She was strangely quiet.

Me: Everything ok?

S: Yeah.

Me: You sure?

S: Just a little disappointed la. Supposed to finally get to have him in a proper bed.

Me: Right.

S: But ok la. Married man. Can't expect too much right?

Me: Yeah.

S: Wonder why some guys can just stay out all night.

Me: Like?

S: You? Darren? The other guy what's his name?

Me: I'm not married. You mean Jason?

S: Yeah. You're supposedly in a relationship. But the other two are married.

Me: They have special arrangements with their spouses. But Jason just tells her he's out with his guy friends.

S: See! He can do it. Why can't my guy?

Me: You should be asking him then. Perhaps he's not that serious about this "relationship"?

S: It's just sex. Come on. Ok fine. You're quite serious about it. The effort you put in to pleasure me I mean.

Me: Erm. It feels good when I can make you feel good.

S: I bet you say that to every girl.

Me: Well, that really is the case.

S: You got some weird self-esteem issue. Is it because you feel your size doesn't measure up to maybe Darren or EoS?

Me: Hey. I'm average. I accept that. Besides, who can measure up to Darren?

S: Yeah he's got good genes. Too bad he's cums so fast. Could have been a porn star.

Me: There's probably a porn category for premature ejaculators.

S: Haha! Maybe.

Me: Maybe you need to rethink your priorities.

S: Maybe you're not the right person to be giving me such advice?

Me: I guess so.

S: Anyway… I want a massage. Can you massage me?

Me: Neck and shoulders?

S: And back.

Me: Ok. I don't have oil though.

S: Don't need. Do it gently.

Me: Then it's not exactly a massage right?

S: Then just touch me all over lor.

Me: Er. Ok. After we shower. And I want to soak in the tub.

S: Eh. I had the same idea.

Me: I didn't see any bath bombs…

She went to her bag.

S: You mean these?

She took out the leftover bath bombs from our last staycation.

Me: Didn't realise you still have those.

S: I bought a lot. And not a lot of staycations.

Me: Is that a hint?

S: Well… I was gonna use them with him in the tub. But I'll make do with you instead I guess.

Me: Thanks ah. Very confidence boosting.

S: You know I enjoy sex with you.

Me: And you also enjoy sex with him.

S: Can't really consider those quickies to be proper sex you know. He hasn't even gone down on me yet.

Me: Oh don't worry. If it's EoS, I'm sure he can do a good job.

S: Oh my god. Stop talking about him.

Me: Why?

S: You're making me really want to ask him to come over for a threesome.

Me: Why?

S: Cos I keep wondering what's he like?

Me: Thought you were chatting with him over telegram for quite some time.

S: The picture and videos were one way. From me. Can't really visualize much from words right?

Me: And then you felt him when he brought you out of the pool.

S: Haha. That was actually quite unexpected. Like a seriously random erection out of nowhere.

Me: Any guy in such close proximity to a girl in such situations would have some sort of reaction right?

S: I guess so? But wow. It felt really nice.

Me: Yet you didn't have your way with him when he went up to dry his clothes.

S: That wouldn't be nice. He needs to be a willing party.

Me: And that's the part that intrigued me. Like how did his mindset totally change over the years? Reading his stories he seemed to me like a real player. Anything goes. And he told me to seize the day. Hahaha.

S: People do change. I wasn't like this before.

Me: Like what? Sex-crazed?

S: Yeah. I mean I do get horny and all that, but I didn't feel a need to act on my desires. Until I met you.

Me: Why me?

S: I don't know. Maybe because you're really too accommodating.

Me: Maybe EoS is as well? Maybe you need to make the first move the same way you did with me?

S: Wah. Don't tempt me.

Me: You even teased him with pics doing it with me. That already feels like some desperation on your part.

S: Haha! I was just having some fun. And you didn't seem to mind anyway.

Me: I don't mind.

S: See. So accommodating. But I don't think he's like that.

Me: So ask him to come over la. I can leave. Let you play out your fantasy with him.

S: Haha. Let's just drop it ok? With all the shit you've been stirring I'm surprised he hasn't asked you to stop.

Me: You know what? I kind of think he enjoys the attention too. In a warped kind of way.

S: Really?

Me: I think men also want to feel validated somehow.

S: Then he should let me use his cock like you do. Without resistance. But he's not.

Me: His values have really changed I guess.

S: Too bad then.

She stripped off her top, skirt and undergarments before pushing me onto the bed, and squishing her boobs against my face.

S: I'm gonna make sure we both enjoy tonight.

Me: Can we at least shower first?

She took my hand and placed it below. She was already wet. I felt myself twitching.

S: Fuck me first. Then shower.

Me: I'm not hard.

She unbuckled me and pulled off my pants and boxers in one motion, grabbing my semi-hard dick.

S: Seems like you're getting there.

She took me into her mouth. I hardened completely within seconds as her tongue swirled around the head, before taking me deep into her throat.

She released me and lay on the bed.

S: You know what I want.

Me: Indeed I do.

I got in between her legs and placed one of them on my shoulder, turning her sideways before sliding in. She moaned, and grabbed her phone.

Me: What are you doing?

S: Self-destructing video.

Me: Are you serious?

S: Shut up and fuck me.

I thrust into her and rubbed her clit with my thumb as she moaned sexily, and started videoing the act with slightly shaky hands. After a minute or so, she set the phone done.

S: I wonder if he masturbates to my videos.

Me: What the hell.

I guess she was another one who craved the attention too.

[ouzo18]

Lol, bro EoS, wonder what's you reaction when u saw the video...haha

[Venti0000]

Wow nice update ! Keep going

[xerge]

Very good story. Cannot stop reading and please continue ....

[EnigmaofSorrow]

Originally Posted by ouzo18

Lol, bro EoS, wonder what's you reaction when u saw the video...haha

Could have been longer. (The video, not his dick). Lol.

Just like a normal home video that can be found on pornhub or xhamster.

[dumdum]

Originally Posted by EnigmaofSorrow

Could have been longer. (The video, not his dick). Lol.

Just like a normal home video that can be found on pornhub or xhamster.

was it that bad? hahahaha
Upped you..

[EnigmaofSorrow]

Originally Posted by dumdum

was it that bad? hahahaha
Upped you..

It was just like any random asian amateur self-shot porn. Cannot really say if it was good or bad.

But pretty clear what her favourite position is.

[junior_cannibal]

Whoever she's sending the vid, hope it does not leak and make the two of you become the next SG porn stars.
Also, Bro EoS ears must be tickling as he's repeatedly mentioned.
Good episode as usual, Mark 哥哥，please continue soonest.

[EnigmaofSorrow]

Originally Posted by junior_cannibal

Whoever she's sending the vid, hope it does not leak and make the two of you become the next SG porn stars.
Also, Bro EoS ears must be tickling as he's repeatedly mentioned.
Good episode as usual, Mark 哥哥，please continue soonest.

Should be me only. self-destructing vid so I don't think it will remain on my phone?

Yes. Mark keeps mentioning me, ears not ticklish but I keep coughing.

[Shrouded]

For some reason, Shirlyn felt tighter than usual. Maybe she was extremely aroused. It was physically impossible that I had become bigger. Despite her wetness, the sensations I felt were more pronounced and within 10 minutes I felt the urge to cum. She sensed it too and grabbed her phone, handing it to me.

S: Cumshot video!

Me: What the-

S: Just video yourself cumming la!

Me: Why the hell would he want to see that?

S: Just do it. And don't stop recording.

I shrugged. I was very accommodating anyway and took her phone. She had already opened the app and navigated to the chat with EoS. I noticed that he had not seen the previous video yet. I hit the record button and aimed at our crotches, concentrating on the final few thrusts before pulling out and releasing a few streams of cum onto her flat belly. I wanked myself to get the last of it out.

I hadn't cum for a few days so my cum was pretty thick, creamy and quite a substantial amount.

I continued videoing as requested. Shirlyn's slender hands played with my cum, spreading it around her belly, up her breasts, where she started coating her nipples with it. I wondered if she was going to ask me to suck on them after this.

She then moved further up, wiping my cum on her neck, before tracing her cum-laced fingers across her lips, then sucking seductively on her index finger, then running her tongue up and down as though it was a cock. This amateur pornographer followed her every moment with the phone camera.

I wanted to burst out laughing but held it in. I stopped recording and handed her the phone to check the video.

S: My fingers are sticky. Play it for me.

I showed her the video.

S: Wow. That's really a lot. I thought it felt like a lot. Now looking at the video it's really a lot.

The video carried on to the part where she played with my cum.

S: Eh not bad leh. You got a lot of practice before is it?

Me: No?

S: Ok. Self-destruct and send!

I pressed a button. But my fingers were too fat.

Me: Shit.

S: What?

Me: I cancelled the video accidentally.

S: WHAT!!

I showed her the phone.

Me: Pressed the wrong button.

S: WAH LAU EH! It was such a nice video.

Me: It's not in your gallery?

S: No leh. It doesn't save there.

Me: Really?

S: You check lor.

Me: Is there anything I shouldn't see?

S: Like what?

Me: Private pics and videos?

S: Hello? You saw and did everything with me already. What more is there?

Me: I mean with other people…

S: I didn't take any pics or videos with anyone else. You jealous ah?

Me: No… why should I be?

S: You're my only porn star ok?

Me: Hardly qualified to be a porn star. Maybe you can ask Darren. Hahahaha.

S: Funny hor. Let's retake the video.

Me: What? How?

S: You're empty already?

Me: Pretty empty. I'm sure it's empty.

S: Oh.

Me: Can we please go shower then soak in the tub.

S: Fine. Ok.

We headed to the shower and washed up quickly, washing off my cum from her body then I soaped her gently with the hotel provided shower gel. The way she looked at me made me feel like she wanted me to kiss her, but when I moved closer she turned her head to the side, as if reminding me that perhaps we shouldn't get too intimate, that we were only friends with benefits, fuck buddies. I hugged her under the running shower and she hugged me back though. Perhaps she was torn between wanting more but not getting too close.

After showering I ran a bath and dropped in a bath bomb, then tested the water. It was scalding hot but Shirlyn got into the tub anyway. I stood on the outside waiting for the water to cool down slightly.

S: Not coming in?

Me: It's really hot.

S: Not really.

Five minutes later I finally joined her. She moved towards the centre of the tub, allowing me to slide in behind her. She lay back onto my chest, resting her head at my collarbone. I could feel her breath on my neck.

I ran my hands up her arms, then cupped her breasts, my fingers tweaking her nipples which started to harden.

I thought I felt a drop of liquid on my chest and I stopped playing with her nipples. She was tearing silently.

Me: What's wrong?

S: Nothing.

But more drops fell.

Me: You can talk to me.

S: I just feel useless.

Me: Why?

S: Why can't I get a guy?

Me: I thought you already got a guy?

S: Not just for sex I mean. That's generally not very hard.

Me: Then for a relationship?

S: Yeah.

Me: Are you even looking?

S: Not really.

Me: So what's the issue?

S: I just feel… not entirely satisfied…

Me: Meaning?

S: I get to have sex. With you. Or with the other guy. It's good. But sometimes I feel like maybe I want more?

Me: Then maybe you shouldn't have any fuck buddies.

S: Honestly? I wish I didn't do anything to you that day. I don't know what possessed me.

Me: It's too late to regret right?

S: Yeah.

Me: So why even bother flirting with EoS or the other guy? What's the end game?

S: I don't know. A distraction maybe? At least I fulfill the desire for a relationship partly. Just the physical aspect.

Me: Ok…

S: But emotionally, I fear I'm getting damaged.

Me: We're all damaged in some way.

S: You wanted to kiss me. I know.

Me: Yeah.

S: I don't want to fall for you further than I already have.

Me: What?

S: I like you Mark. I think I really do. But you're with Jasmine in some weird relationship. And this is the only way I can get you.

Me: Erm.

S: Don't worry. I didn't tell Jasmine I like you. I only said I want to have sex with you.

Me: Ok…

S: You don't have to like me back. But it kinda sucks you know?

Me: Well…

S: Well what?

Me: I don't know what to say.

S: Don't say anything. Just be like this with me. I'll choose to be happy.

Me: So the other guys are what?

S: Just a distraction.

Me: You're upset he turned you down today right?

S: Kind of. But I think I scared him off.

Me: How?

S: I kissed him. The same way I used to kiss you. I wanted to get that feeling.

Me: And did you?

S: A little bit. Maybe it was too much for him.

Me: You know you have to set the ground rules right? If you wanna be in this kind of relationship.

S: I forgot.

Me: And EoS? You know nothing is going to happen.

S: Yeah. Oh well. He doesn't know what he's missing.

Me: You'll just go through this whole cycle again and again.

S: He didn't have to pull me out of the pool you know? He didn't have to carry me. He didn't have to make sure I was alright.

Me: Maybe it's his nature? To be nice? Gentlemanly? To make up for whatever things he did before?

S: I don't know. It kind of made me want him.

Me: I don't know how that works.

S: When his dick brushed against me I felt a jolt of electricity. I know it was probably unintentional. But I know what I felt.

Me: So you like him too?

S: Not the way I like you. Then we chatted and all that. He made me feel like I could be someone special to him.

Me: Just by chatting?

S: Girls are simple that way you know.

Me: I don't really know.

S: Then you're really a dumbass.

She wiped her eyes with soapy hands.

S: Fuck.

Me: Go wash.

She went to the shower to rinse her eyes and the rest of the soap from her body then dried herself.

S: I don't think I want to have sex with you tonight. Just hold me?

Me: Ok.

She headed to the room first as I went to shower.

As I headed back into the room I saw my phone notification light flashing. There were a couple of texts from an unknown number.

UN: Mark? Is Jason with you?

UN: Hello? You there?

UN: Reply please.

Me: Hi, who is this?

UN: Crystal.

Shirlyn looked over my shoulder.

S: Who's Crystal?

Me: Jason's wife.

S: Why is she contacting you?

Me: No clue. What do I say?

S: The truth? Are you supposed to be lying for him?

Me: I don't think so.

I replied her.

Me: Oh hi. Not with Jason. What's up? How did you get my number anyway?

C: Isabelle. Jason isn't home.

Me: So he's out?

C: We're supposed to catch a movie but he's uncontactable.

Me: Maybe his phone died?

C: The movie is long over.

Me: Oh.

C: I'm going to be blunt with you.

Me: Huh?

C: I know he's fucking around behind my back. And you, EoS and Darren are always covering for him.

Me: Erm.

Shirlyn suddenly got excited.

S: Eh. Drama leh. What are you going to say?

Me: No idea.

I thought about it for awhile.

Me: I'm sorry.

C: For what?

Me: For whatever you think is going on?

C: Don't be an ass. I just want to know where he is and whether he's alive or not. Who cares who he's fucking?

Me: You don't care?

C: I already knew we weren't sexually compatible.

Me: You're ok with what he's doing?

C: Do I have a choice? We wanted a house to get out of our parents house.

Me: Ok.

C: He knows as long as he tells me what he's doing I'm more or less ok with it. But fuck. Don't go missing like this.

Me: I really don't know where he is. Have you asked EoS or Darren?

C: I'm not talking to either of them. Or Nat. Not very close anymore.

Me: You want me to find out where he is?

C: Yeah. Then tell him he's going to get it from me when he gets home.

Me: Right. Are you ok?

C: Ya. Why?

Me: You seem agitated.

C: Damn right I am!

Suddenly the phone rang. Crystal was calling me.

S: Eh! Speaker phone!

Me: Why are you so kaypoh?

But I answered on speaker anyway.

C: Mark? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to contact you like this.

It sounded like she was crying.

Me: Are you ok or not?

C: Yeah. Just drinking.

Me: Oh. Ok.

C: Hahahahaha. Don't tell him I fuck around also.

Me: Erm. You wanna hang up before you tell me too much?

C: Hahahahahaha. I fucked a couple of his close friends and he doesn't know at all…

Me: Sounds like you're ok I'm gonna hang up now…

Shirlyn looked at me and shook her head.

C: Just take this as my confession ok?

Me: Confession for what?

C: I married for convenience. Not love. I fuck around. So does he. Hahahahaha! What kind of world do we live in?

Me: I think it's the norm these days…

C: NO IT'S NOT! ASK YOUR PARTNER IF SHE ALLOWS THIS KIND OF THING!

Me: Erm.

C: OK BYE! TELL HIM HE'S DEAD OK? OR I'M DEAD. WHATEVER.

She hung up.

Shirlyn looked at me.

S: She sounds crazy.

Me: Erm. I don't know.

S: I mean something is not right.

Me: Seems like it.

S: So find Jason? Or get someone to check on her?

Me: Like who?

S: Isabelle? Who's Isabelle?

Me: My ex. From poly.

S: Small world. Let her know?

Me: I don't have her number.

S: Wow. And I thought you were a sentimental guy. And yet she's the one who remembered your number after you broke up.

Me: Erm.

S: Whatever it is, something doesn't feel right.

Me: She's just drunk. And upset.

S: So get someone to check on her?

Me: I don't know anyone.

S: Jason. Call Jason. You dumbass. Or Darren.

I dialled Jason's number. His phone was off.

I tried Darren. It rang to voicemail.

I called Nat. It rang to voicemail too.

S: Now think. It's the eve of a public holiday. What could he be doing?

Me: I guess fucking Nat. Or some other girl.

S: So where might Darren be?

Me: With the kids? Probably gonna ask me if I'm free for a drink? Maybe hanging with EoS?

S: He's not.

Me: How do you know?

S: He told me just now he wasn't feeling very well. Was going to stay home.

Me: He looked fine to me.

S: Whatever la. Who can go check on her?

Me: Me? I don't know. Not really my problem right?

S: You should go. Find Jason, drag him home.

Me: I don't know where he is. What if he isn't with Nat?

S: Then go to Crystal?

Me: I'm supposed to be with you tonight.

S: The room isn't going away. I'll still be here.

Me: Ok.

S: Maybe someone else will accompany me. Haha.

Me: What?

S: Just go la. I'll be fine.

Me: Ok. I'll go check on her then come back. Or you wanna come with me?

S: For what? She already thinks this kind of relationship is not normal. You want me to reinforce the idea that it is?

Me: I'll say you're my partner?

S: Don't be a dick. That's actually a little hurtful.

Me: Oh. Sorry.

S: Go. Dumbass.

I got dressed, gave Shirlyn a hug and headed back to the car.

I tried to recall the exact address of Jason's house as I drove over but could only remember the block. I parked and headed to the lift lobby, calling Crystal along the way.

C: WHAT???

Me: You ok?

C: FUCK OFF LA! ASSHOLE!

Me: I'm downstairs your block.

C: FOR WHAT? YOU FOUND JASON?

Me: No. I'm checking if you're ok.

She hung up without a response.

I tried to recall the floor but couldn't, only that it was somewhere past the 10th floor, and that there were bicycles outside along the corridor. I decided to head up anyway to check every floor. I chanced upon a familiar looking corridor with the bicycles and went up to ring the doorbell, hoping it was the right one.

The door opened and Crystal stared at me. She was wearing an oversized t-shirt with a super loose neckline which hung over one side of her shoulder.

C: What do you want?

Me: Are you ok?

I was starting to feel like a parrot.

C: Where's Jason?

Me: I can't get him.

C: Then leave me alone.

I peered over her shoulder and caught sight of numerous green bottles on the coffee table.

Me: Seriously are you ok?

Crystal tried to close the door but I held it open.

C: Let go.

Me: You're not ok.

C: Fuck off.

Me: Give me Isabelle's number. I'll ask her to come over.

C: No. Get lost.

Me: You're seriously not ok.

Suddenly, Crystal retched and projectile vomited. I managed to step aside in time. She covered her mouth with both hands and fell to the ground, vomitting violently.

I didn't know what to do, so I held her hair behind her head as she emptied her guts onto the ground. It was mostly liquid.

After a few minutes she finally stood up. I didnt know if I should let go of her hair or not.

C: What are you doing?

Me: Erm.

C: Let go of my hair. I can wash it.

Me: Sorry.

Suddenly she retched again, but this time everything just landed on her t-shirt. I pushed her inside.

Me: Do you have a pail and broom or something?

There was drainage and I probably could flush the puke towards it.

C: Bathroom.

I headed to Jason's bathroom to grab the stuff.

As I came out. I saw that Crystal was heading to her own bathroom.

Me: You ok?

C: Yeah. Sorry.

Me: Ok. I'll clean the doorway then I'll leave.

C: Thanks.

I don't know why but as I turned to go to the main door, Crystal removed her t-shirt and tossed it aside before she entered the bathroom. But it was dark and I could only see the silhouette of her naked body.

Damn Jason. His wife was really pretty hot. What the fuck was he doing?