Mark & Parenthood Ch. 02 – Stand In by WriteTyper
This story contains characters from other stories lbut is intended as stand alone.
All comments and feedback are gratefully received as I’m hoping the feedback will encourage improvements in my work. This is a work of fiction from the deep dank recesses of my mind and any resemblance to real people is purely accidental.
This story depicts consensual sex between adults, if this not to your liking, please visit some of my other submissions, otherwise I hope you enjoy.
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Kate was the Project Sponsor at one of Mark’s customers and the two had been having an affair since the second time they had met. Kate was at a low ebb at the time and Mark’s down to earth approach to life, combined with his flowing compliments had led the two to sleeping together that night and every night Mark was staying at hotels nearby. He travelled all over, and Kate had encouraged a number of similar businesses in the area to use Mark’s firm meaning he was busier than ever but also meant the two could hook up more frequently than if he were just visiting Kate’s site.
Mark’s newest project was at a company that Kate had influenced into using his services and he was introduced to a tall blond lady named Janet that specifically said, “We’re expected big things of you based on what my old college friend Kate has told me.” Mark had suitably risen to the occasion during his first session for Janet’s company and she found herself suitably impressed during the kick-off meeting.
These kick off things were always two- or three-day affairs. Mark liked to travel to the customer the day before and the previous evening was another opportunity for he and Kate to meet up. They had made arrangements to meet up the following evening as well and their common practice was to meet up in the bar, dine at the hotel’s restaurant and then make their way to Mark’s room for some sexy times.
This evening a surprise was waiting for Mark as he stepped into the bar. Kate was in her expected seat, but Mark paused when he spotted Janet sat next to her. Keeping Janet’s earlier comment in his mind he strode towards them wondering how to play this. How much did Janet know about Kate and him?
“Ah here is the man of the moment” announced Kate.
Mark comically looked behind him expecting someone different to be termed that but nodded and said “Hello” to both.
Kate handled the initial introductions saying “Sorry to spring this on you unannounced but I wanted to pitch a proposition to you now that you have had chance to meet Janet. Come on, I’ve altered the restaurant reservation for the three of us so we can talk a little more privately.” Mark went along with the new plan and gallantly stepped back allowing both women to lead, once they were all seated at a corner table Kate started off the conversation addressing Janet “Well you’ve seen him in action today. Have you formed an opinion yet if he will meet your needs?”
Janet looked from Mark’s puzzled expression to Kate’s smiling face and then nodded saying “Yes I think he fits the bill perfectly.”
Kate chuckled at Mark’s expression and explained “I’ve told Janet about our evening get togethers where you fuck my brains out” Mark was gracious enough to look shocked prompting Kate to continue. “The thing is that Janet needs the services of man and I’ve suggested you would be a suitable candidate for her.”
Janet then tried to take up the explanation “Well the thing is… I mean I’m… That is to say that… ”
Kate sighed heavily and interrupted “What my eloquent friend here is failing miserably to say is that she is separated from her husband but wants another baby before it’s too late for her to conceive. Yes, she could go on the apps to find someone, but it will take time to establish a new relationship, she has her existing kids to take into account before exposing them to another bloke and in the meantime her body clock is ticking. I suggested that if we could persuade you of her good intent that maybe you’d consider being a suitable sperm donor.”
Mark’s expression resembled someone who had just received a knockout punch. It was now that Janet found her voice “I know it’s a bit of an ask especially as we’ve only just met but Kate can’t shut up about how great you are. I can assure you I won’t be looking for any monetary support — I do very well on my own thanks — and I can assure you that the child won’t want for anything. If on the other hand you wanted some part of their upbringing, then I’d be more than happy to accommodate that as long as we don’t tell them their real father until they are old enough to understand. It’s just… I don’t know how to say this… At my age there are no guarantees about conception, but I really, really am desperate. It’s all I can think about. It’s all consuming and I’ve seen what you’ve done for Kate’s ego, I figured I could do with a little bit of that in my life.” Janet paused, not sure if she had said enough but felt she needed to add “Please. I wouldn’t bother you if I wasn’t desperate. I’m afraid without drastic actions my time would have run out.”
The blonde mum then sat back in her chair waited for his response. Without realising it, Kate was holding her breathe as she too waited on his reply. Mark looked from Janet to his lover and back to Janet; his face was unreadable. It was a good few minutes before he said, “I’m not averse to helping you” and he paused while he composed his next sentence, his mind working overtime.
“Oh god” Janet exclaimed “I can hear a but coming here.”
Mark held his hands up to forestall her “No but’s. I’m still trying to get my tiny brain around this hence the pause. I’m flattered that you’d willingly consider me. Kate’s situation, while similar, is actually very different. If it were just a quick roll in the bed, even then I’d be picking my words carefully because of the way I feel about Kate.” It was now Kate’s turn to look stunned at his words. She was enjoying herself with him but knew there would be a finite lifespan for their affair and here he was professing that it would alter his mind if someone else was offering themselves to him. “But it’s more than that” he continued “It’s making another human being who will grow up to an independent adult eventually plus, as you say, there are no guarantees of conceiving. Have you thought about how you would feel if we weren’t successful?”
Janet took heart that in all his words, he had not said ‘No’. “I have thought about that and will accept that if it is fates intention for me. I have two kids already and love them with all my heart but being the youngest of three I have a special place for a third child because of my experience with my siblings. So, if there is anything I can do to make this happen then I will do what is necessary. Yes, I could go on some one-night stand but that wouldn’t demonstrate what kind of gene’s they’d contribute, I’ve even been to a clinic where I can get sperm from an anonymous donor. You on the other hand come with my dearest friend’s highest recommendation. I’ve seen you in action today and was impressed; I can see why Kate says the things she does about you and why she suggested you to me when I told her of my dilemma. Please don’t be mad at her, she was only trying to help an old friend.”
Mark shrugged and stated “The lady need never fear I’d be mad at her. She is too precious to me.” Once again Kate was hearing words that surprised her — pleased but surprised none the less.
It was now Kate’s turn to interrogate Mark, figuring she needed to propel this discussion on somewhat, she asked, “Do you find Janet attractive?”
Mark replied nonchalantly “Yes, I think she is very attractive indeed, but my words of caution still stand. This is a big step certainly for two of us if not all three of us and I’ll need a bit longer thinking it through.” He turned to Janet and added “I want to help; I really do and I’m not saying no; I want to underline that. It’s just the whole making another human being thing that is so very new to me.”
Janet nodded her consent adding “I fully understand. I’ve had months of soul searching to reach this point, you’ve had it lumped on you this evening.” Kate then steered the conversation to mundane topics having guessed that no more would be said about the main topic of conversation. In actual fact the three of them had a very enjoyable evening and afterwards Janet bid the other two farewell and Kate steered Mark up to his room. The two predictably made love but Kate could tell Mark was still thinking through the evenings conversation and so settled for cuddling her lover on the big comfy bed.
During a break in the following days meeting Janet steered Mark to an unoccupied adjoining meeting room and asked “I hope I haven’t adversely affected our relationship after last night’s conversation. I was against lumping it so directly in your lap, but Kate knows you better than I do and I just followed her lead I’m afraid.”
Mark smiled back at her and placing his hand on her arm calmed her by saying “Don’t worry no harm done. In fact, I came to a decision this morning while taking a shower.” Janet’s face paled at those words and held her breath as he continued “I’ve decided that I will help or at least try to if you are still serious.”
Janet jumped and flung her arms around Mark’s neck as she buried her face into his shoulder blade. A muffled “Oh thank you, thank you, thank you. You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear that.” Mark placed his arms around her to comfort her. It was only the third time he had held a customer in such close proximity but then he rationalised that the two of them would soon be sharing more intimate contact and he actually liked the feeling.
They held each other for the longest time but it was John that ended it by saying “I think we ought to head back in there. Do you need to take a minute to compose yourself?”
Janet pulled back and nodded “Yes, you are right. I’ll take a trip to the toilets while you go back in there. Thank you again” and swiftly turned on her heels and made her way out of the room. A few seconds later Mark did the same and re-joined the meeting just as everyone else was filtering back into the room, the last person being Janet. Throughout the next session Janet was trying her hardest not to look at Mark as he guided the rest through his session. Not to look at the man that she hoped would be the father of her baby. Not to look at her next lover. Strangely it was this last thought that excited her more than its predecessor.