Contributor: John Laneri
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Laura and I are in bed, listening to the sounds of classical music. We’ve made love once this morning, the intensity almost magical.
Ordinarily on a Wednesday, I would be at the country club working through a bucket of balls, enjoying the out of doors while I prepare for my afternoon round of golf.
After meeting Laura, I stopped playing golf.
It was a difficult decision at first, probably one of the hardest choices I've ever made. But, I soon realized that being with her brought the joy of intimacy back into my life.
She rolls close to me, her leg touching mine. “I love the way you indulge me.”
“Only because you're so amazing,” I reply smiling. “That's one of the reasons I love you.”
She laughs softly and settles her head into the pillow, her eyes turning to mine.” Did your wife like to be indulged?”
“Overly-indulged,” I reply quietly. “She spent everything... most of it on shopping. That's one of the reasons we divorced.”
Laura snuggles closer, her lips touching mine. “After we're married, you can indulge me by making love every minute of every day.”
“That would be a pleasure,” I reply, as I peck her lips with a simple kiss, wondering why she mentioned marriage.
Nonetheless, Laura is a wonderful person. She's only a few years younger than me. She’s petite, pleasantly attractive and very devoted to her children, who by the way, live charmed adult lives – thanks to her generosity.
She moves closer, and soon we come together with that same eagerness that began a few days after we met at a church social. At the time, she was busy ending a thirty year marriage to Charles, a wealthy but physically abusive man who drank heavily.
Since her divorce, we've lived together in her home, a large, comfortable house in the suburbs. She sees me as a loving, successful businessman with my own insurance agency. In turn, I satisfy her need for intimacy while enjoying both her sexual pleasures and a respectable part of her huge spousal support payment.
Rolling away, thoroughly spent, I leave her sprawled across the bed, basking in another mid-life afterglow, while I pad to the bathroom, wondering if I actually love the woman.
“Don’t take long,” she calls from the bedroom. “I want you again before I leave for the mall.”
Forcing myself not to hear the word, 'mall', I down another Viagra then run a comb through my hair, thankful for the wonders of modern medicine.
On returning to bed, I notice her eyes closed, so I quietly slip beside her and let my thoughts drift.
As always, they return to my prior love – the game of golf.
Deep in my heart, I continue to remember the friendships and the laughter, as well as the challenging pars and birdies – things that also brought joy and fulfillment to my life. For some reason, the sport continues to call me back, begging me to return to the pleasures I once knew.
Laura rolls against me, interrupting my thoughts. “I can’t wait to tell the children we're getting married. They’ll be so happy.”
Turning to her, I say, “Remember... if we get married, you lose your spousal support.”
“No, sweetheart,” she says softly, as she laps a leg over mine. “I'm saying, the children will be happy I have you.”
Turning to her, I ask, “What do you mean?”
“It's a tedious story,” she says, as she looks away, her eyes growing misty, “But Charles lost everything in the real estate market. He has nothing, and I mean, nothing.”
Suddenly, my heart skips several irregular beats. “Can he recover?”
“It's doubtful. He's under investigation for fraud. People close to him say, he's going to prison, maybe for the rest of his life.” She wipes a tear away then snuggles closer. “It was a shock at first when the monthly support stopped.”
“But, without the payments, you'll have to curtail your shopping habits and quit supporting your children, maybe even sell the house.”
“I'm not concerned about the money,” she continues comfortably. “I have you. Now, we can be married. I'd love to plan another large wedding.”
“A large wedding!” I almost shout, as I push her leg away, my thoughts swirling with contradictions.
Sure, the sex is great, but golf is great too. And, best of all, it's uncomplicated.
She looks at me, her features expressing concern. “Is something wrong, dear? Your face is so flushed. Are you having a heart attack?”
Ignoring her, I calmly call the club to schedule an tee time, then head for the door, relieved to finally accept the fact that golf, even with its frustrations and challenges, is... and always will be, my only true love
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John is a native born Texan living near Houston. His writing focuses on short stories and flash. Publications to his credit have appeared in several professional journals as well as a number of internet sites and short story periodicals.
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Laura and I are in bed, listening to the sounds of classical music. We’ve made love once this morning, the intensity almost magical.
Ordinarily on a Wednesday, I would be at the country club working through a bucket of balls, enjoying the out of doors while I prepare for my afternoon round of golf.
After meeting Laura, I stopped playing golf.
It was a difficult decision at first, probably one of the hardest choices I've ever made. But, I soon realized that being with her brought the joy of intimacy back into my life.
She rolls close to me, her leg touching mine. “I love the way you indulge me.”
“Only because you're so amazing,” I reply smiling. “That's one of the reasons I love you.”
She laughs softly and settles her head into the pillow, her eyes turning to mine.” Did your wife like to be indulged?”
“Overly-indulged,” I reply quietly. “She spent everything... most of it on shopping. That's one of the reasons we divorced.”
Laura snuggles closer, her lips touching mine. “After we're married, you can indulge me by making love every minute of every day.”
“That would be a pleasure,” I reply, as I peck her lips with a simple kiss, wondering why she mentioned marriage.
Nonetheless, Laura is a wonderful person. She's only a few years younger than me. She’s petite, pleasantly attractive and very devoted to her children, who by the way, live charmed adult lives – thanks to her generosity.
She moves closer, and soon we come together with that same eagerness that began a few days after we met at a church social. At the time, she was busy ending a thirty year marriage to Charles, a wealthy but physically abusive man who drank heavily.
Since her divorce, we've lived together in her home, a large, comfortable house in the suburbs. She sees me as a loving, successful businessman with my own insurance agency. In turn, I satisfy her need for intimacy while enjoying both her sexual pleasures and a respectable part of her huge spousal support payment.
Rolling away, thoroughly spent, I leave her sprawled across the bed, basking in another mid-life afterglow, while I pad to the bathroom, wondering if I actually love the woman.
“Don’t take long,” she calls from the bedroom. “I want you again before I leave for the mall.”
Forcing myself not to hear the word, 'mall', I down another Viagra then run a comb through my hair, thankful for the wonders of modern medicine.
On returning to bed, I notice her eyes closed, so I quietly slip beside her and let my thoughts drift.
As always, they return to my prior love – the game of golf.
Deep in my heart, I continue to remember the friendships and the laughter, as well as the challenging pars and birdies – things that also brought joy and fulfillment to my life. For some reason, the sport continues to call me back, begging me to return to the pleasures I once knew.
Laura rolls against me, interrupting my thoughts. “I can’t wait to tell the children we're getting married. They’ll be so happy.”
Turning to her, I say, “Remember... if we get married, you lose your spousal support.”
“No, sweetheart,” she says softly, as she laps a leg over mine. “I'm saying, the children will be happy I have you.”
Turning to her, I ask, “What do you mean?”
“It's a tedious story,” she says, as she looks away, her eyes growing misty, “But Charles lost everything in the real estate market. He has nothing, and I mean, nothing.”
Suddenly, my heart skips several irregular beats. “Can he recover?”
“It's doubtful. He's under investigation for fraud. People close to him say, he's going to prison, maybe for the rest of his life.” She wipes a tear away then snuggles closer. “It was a shock at first when the monthly support stopped.”
“But, without the payments, you'll have to curtail your shopping habits and quit supporting your children, maybe even sell the house.”
“I'm not concerned about the money,” she continues comfortably. “I have you. Now, we can be married. I'd love to plan another large wedding.”
“A large wedding!” I almost shout, as I push her leg away, my thoughts swirling with contradictions.
Sure, the sex is great, but golf is great too. And, best of all, it's uncomplicated.
She looks at me, her features expressing concern. “Is something wrong, dear? Your face is so flushed. Are you having a heart attack?”
Ignoring her, I calmly call the club to schedule an tee time, then head for the door, relieved to finally accept the fact that golf, even with its frustrations and challenges, is... and always will be, my only true love
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John is a native born Texan living near Houston. His writing focuses on short stories and flash. Publications to his credit have appeared in several professional journals as well as a number of internet sites and short story periodicals.
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