It was obvious that the spark between us was still there but of course things had changed. We were no longer free and single, we both had the obligations that came with our new relationships, one of these was to remain faithful. However, as the meal progressed our hands touched, lovers style, across the table and it was nice to feel her warm flesh once more. Our eyes met and it was clear we were being drawn ineluctably to the same conclusion, we were both happily settled, but neither of us could ignore our mutual attraction. I think for the first time that I realised that I was in love with her and had been for a long time, that we had started out as fuck buddies and morphed into a much deeper relationship which perhaps neither of us realised while it was happening. Now it was too late!
It went unspoken that we should sleep together and I think initially we just wanted to cuddle and hold each other but as we did so that spark fully ignited and I entered her naturally without any foreplay and with the most tender and loving feelings. The fact that she was so wet inside confirmed that like me she was aroused and she pulled me deep inside her. Nothing had changed, she was voluptuously warm and there was a tenderness between us as we made love that transcended the act of sex. Is it possible to love two women at the same time and with the same intensity or is this just a male excuse to screw around?
The following morning as we lay together I plucked up the courage to tell her how I felt and she wrapped her arms around me and told me had the same feelings for me and had done so for many years. For the first time and as it transpired the last, I entered her as an intense act of love, not just pure sexual passion. As we climaxed together I could feel my seed erupting into her, she shuddered and held me so tightly, whispering that I would always be her one true love, each spurt seemed to be a final recognition of what I had always known, it seemed as if we were consummating a long delayed marriage of souls. We were lovers!
We had breakfast and I could tell something was troubling her. Just before my taxi arrived she took my hand and told me she had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour two months earlier and did not have much time left. She was currently in remission and felt fine but this would be the last occasion we would be together. I am not ashamed to say that as the taxi pulled away I could not hold back my tears which cascaded down my face and I felt utterly miserable as I waved goodbye to my wonderful friend and lover. I then realised why she had wanted us to meet so urgently and to spend the night together, I am glad that we did. I was so pleased that we were able at last to express our true feelings for one another. This more than trumped any feeling of shame and remorse I had about cheating on my wife and throughout our marriage this would be the first and last time I was unfaithful.
She died five months later and left instructions with her partner to let me know when the time came. I immediately flew back from Australia and arrived just in time for the funeral. I think this must have caused some curiosity amongst her relatives, it was mid winter in England and high summer in Australia, who was this stranger with a deep suntan? She must have told her partner about us because he knew who I was and was kind and most welcoming, we both had happy memories of Mrs P. Although neither of us referred to her affair with me there seemed to be an understanding between us of how close she and I had been.
It transpired that Mrs P was a wealthy lady. A few days later her solicitor got in touch and to my surprise told me that she had left me a large financial legacy in her will.
And the tea set!
Inside the teapot there was a card to ‘My favourite tea and crumpet lover, may New Year’s Eve alway be a happy and joyful occasion for you.’
The tea set has pride of place in my house, but I am the only one who knows it’s history. The card I will always treasure, a memento of my transition from youth to manhood.
I am so grateful to Mrs Pennyman for teaching me what I would otherwise have had to learn the hard way by trial and error and for bringing me so much pleasure in the process. Her tuition has benefitted me to this day.