Strangers in the Night - Adapted for this Contest

Strangers in the Night – Adapted for Contest1

It wouldn’t matter how many more cases Dr. Paul McNeil would ever treat, he would never understand why some marriages fall apart. It was his job, as a psychologist specialized in couples counseling to understand why, but some times it just didn’t make sense.2

In his many experienced years he had heard every excuse a couple could have to get divorced. In many cases they would come looking for help when it was already too late and love had turned into hate, passion had turned into a blood thirsty being and compromising was totally out of question.3

Somewhere between the wedding vows soaked in champagne and the moving- target shooting with the expensive China Set for weapon, something goes wrong. She will complain about his many expensive toys and the fact the she spent the best years of her life with him. He will say she is addicted to cleaning, too needy and what in Hell’s name happened to that volcano of passion and lust that she used to be? 4

Take this couple in front of him, for example. The Scotts. They have a good life. Financially stable, both very well educated and employed. He is a Captain on the Arizona National Guard; she is the Director of Animal Research for Northern Arizona University. They met years earlier when he was undergoing Military Science Studies at the university and she was just an Administrative Assistant for the Student Council. 5

They used to be perfect for each other. His very spontaneous personality helped with her shyness and her suavity helped him to be more compassionate. Career oriented individuals that they are, needless to say that having children was a shock. And when the second child had to battle cancer in a tender age, pressure to produce a third sibling to try to save the life of the other put the relationship on strike. 6

But Dr. McNeil was competent. A little controversial, but competent. He believed the Scotts could make it work again if they were willing to try. There was a lot of anger suppressed in their relationship and the lack of an open and sincere dialogue wasn’t helping. 7

They were seating next to each other on the loveseat, stress floating in the air. Another argument had exploded just five minutes ago and at any time one of them was going to get up and leave the other behind.8

“Kevin…- the doctor was trying to choose the right words.-…It’s a good thing that you are letting your feelings out, but you are not doing it the right way. Screaming at your wife won’t take you anywhere. She feels disrespected and cornered.”9

Kevin Scott took a deep breath and let it out trying to recompose himself. He knew the doctor was right, but how was he supposed to talk to his wife if she wouldn’t even look at him? He turned to look at her but all he saw was her back. Her slim body covered in black make her look small and fragile. The long brown hair, hostage in a severe bun on the crown of her head, didn’t make justice to the beauty she really had. 10

“Now, Helena…- the doctor continued -…You need to look at your husband when he is trying to talk to you, listen to him and when he is done you need to calmly tell him what you think. Not answering or just walking away while he speaks doesn’t do any good. He feels ignored and disrespected as well.”11

Helena slowly uncrossed her legs and arms and turned to her husband; a plain expression on her face, although her insides were shaking with anger that she refused to let out. She was not going to give Kevin the pleasure of seeing her out of control again. She was aware that refusing to respond would only drive them even further apart, but she was tired of being talk to like she was one of his Army privates. Then she looked up and found his incredible hazel eyes gazing at her. It made her wonder what had happened to the happiness they once shared.12

“I had a couple with a situation similar to yours few years back.” The doctor said “I suggested a treatment that is a little unconventional but it worked for them. It helped them to reconnect and realize how they still loved each other… Would you be willing to try it?” 13

In the past, when he had suggested this particular activity for couples, it ended up putting him in some trouble. Ever since then, he was very careful before suggesting it.14

“It is a simple therapy. It will take some audacity from both of you but above all it will take trust to set your own limits and to see how far you would go for each other. 15

Silence. “Okay, I’m getting into dangerous territory now.” Thought the doctor apprehensive.16

“Well, that being said I truly believe that you should start seeing other people.”17

“Excuse?” said Kevin. His voice and eyes full of surprise. He was told this doctor was unorthodox, but that was a little too much. “Did you just suggest…?”18

“Yes I did.” was the doctor’s simply response19

Helena set very still for a moment, then she fixed her glasses on top of her nose and stroke her head with a nervous hand, just in case any hair might have dared to come out of place. She felt hot and uncomfortable. She thought about saying something but did not know what.20

“Let me explain in details…” Dr. McNeil hurried to say, afraid Mrs. Scott would pop a vein or something. 21

**22

It was about 18:15hrs when Kevin parked his car across the street from the bar. He had never being there before and didn’t know what to expect. It was located on the outskirts of Flagstaff so he was sure nobody would recognize him. 23

He should have changed into civilian clothes, but he left the base later then he had planned, his day at work had being a nightmare and he was not planning on drinking anyways. The Code of Military Justice wouldn’t touch him in a Friday night like that. It was December, cold and wet. Meteorology had planned for more rain, that could turn into snow if the temperature kept falling, which could mean a lot of work for him in the coming days. 24

He decided not to think about it. He should be more concern if this was a good place or not. Like hundred of others across the USA this was also a little whole in a wall bar, where the regulars normally ride motorcycles and proudly show their jail tattoos.25

Kevin putted on his gloves, adjusted his Beret and zipped his long winter coat all the way up. He stepped out of the car and locked it. The cold wind hit him hard in the face. Crossing the road rapidly caused his lungs to burn, and without a second thought he opened the door and got in.26

It was much warmer inside and with exception of the strong smell of cigarette smoke the place looked clean. They weren’t busy, few guys playing pool, some at the bar watching TV, three or four couples seating on the shadowed tables. . 27

He took his coat out and the Beret and YES everyone looked at him! But now it was too late. He walks to the back of the bar and seats at a table as far away from everyone as possible. A young blonde girl comes by and identifies herself as his server for the night. She takes his order of tonic water with lime. She’s fast to bring it in along with the check. She wasn’t going to waste her time with him. 28

Few more people came in and it was funny to see everyone jumping or rubbing their hands together trying to get warm as soon as possible. Two more motorcycle dudes, followed by a group of loud and animated women came in. Kevin started to fear the place was going to get too busy when the door swings open again letting another person in.29

She had a huge fussy coat with a hood on. She did the heating up dance like everyone else, and then she removed the hood showing beautiful mahogany hair. She removed her coat to reveal a black leather outfit. A short dress with a reveling cleavage sculptured her perfect body, and the fishnet stockings accompanied by long black boots were just a tease to many eyes thirsty to see and touch her absolutely ivory skin. Some would think that combination was just too much, too kinky. But Kevin liked it. He liked it a lot.30

She moved with confidence, shaking her hips sideways like she was in a fashion runway. She set alone in one of the tall stools by the bar and ordered a glass of red wine. 31

Kevin felt the heat of sensuality growing in him as his pants suddenly turned tighter. He loved those red curls cascading down her back, and she had so much assurance in her it was out of the ordinary. 32

Quickly he got up, drop a ten dollars bill on the table and moved to the bar seating only two stools away from her. He really didn’t know what to expect. Should he talk to her or should he wait to see if she would talk to him? Braves versus Yankees was playing on TV, but she didn’t seamed interested. She orders another glass of wine and by God if Kevin didn’t notice an accent in her voice.33

“Excuse me, miss?” he called34

She looked at him and Kevin’s heart sank with hot passion. Her full lips colored in a red shade matching her hair, delicate facial skin with rosy cheeks and dark eyes shadows that made her eyes of a green he could not remember ever seeing before. 35

“I don’t mean to bother you and I’m sorry if I’m being rude…” he wanted to impress her with good manners. “…But I was curious where you are from?”36

“Why do you ask?” she asked turning to him.37

“Well, I couldn’t help but notice your accent…It’s very beautiful!”38

“Oh, thank you.” Her eyes sparkled with the complement.39

“I’m majoring in Cultural Sociology at NAU and that requires me to learn a second language…What language do you think I should learn?”40

“It depends.” She said after savoring her wine “It depends how far you want to go.”41

“What do you mean?” Kevin picked up his glass and set right next to her. She did not seam to mind his move.42

“If you want to be able to conquer the world you must learn Spanish.” 43

Yeah, that accent was a hot Spanish one. And she was proud of it too.44

“Oh, there is a lot I want to conquer…especially tonight.” He said in a low voice.45

She looked at him understanding exactly what he meant. Her eyes vibrating with emotion…He was in fact very good looking, especially in that uniform. She set her glass on the counter and licked her lips tasting the wine. Her ruby-red lips were now wet making it for an even more tempting image.46

“Really?” she said getting closer and touching his chest. “And what is your name soldier?”47

“Captain.”48

“I’m Sorry?”49

“I’m a Captain” Kevin pointed to his chest where the insignia stood.50

“El Capitán!” she repeated in Spanish.51

Kevin smile at her and she knew she would never forget that smile. His musky scent captivating her senses, attracting, magnetizing her. 52

“And what is the Captain’s name?”53

“Robert Campbell.”54

“Roberto… My name is Carla. It’s very nice to meet you.”55

Kevin’s blood was boiling. He was glad he chose the name he did. The way she was able to twist and turn her tongue when pronouncing the R’s was enticing his imagination.56

“It is in fact nice to meet you, Carla.” 57

Kevin placed his hand on top of hers on his chest. Her hand was cold and he could feel her heart bit as well. She was nervous, although it wouldn’t show on her face. He placed both hands on her bare shoulders and move forward getting close to her ear.58

“You seam nervous, Carla.” he murmured “Would like to go somewhere quiet?”59

“Sure.” She answered in the same low tone voice “I need to use the ladies room and then we can go.”60

Suddenly she got up and her breasts moved dangerously close to his mouth. Her delicious perfume filled his nostrils with citrus intimacy. She grabbed her purse and dashed away from him but not before trailing her delicate fingers through his jaw bone and lips. She was a teaser for sure.61

**62

She got into the small restroom, close the door and put her back against it. Eyes closed trying to concentrate on her breathing, she was excited and scared. She wasn’t being able to relax: trying to keep up with the fake accent all night was going to be a challenge. The tight leather clothing and those stocking were giving her a feeling of seduction alien to her. On top of everything she was not wearing any panties so she could feel her moisturizing fluids coming down without control. 63

She got into the only stall, set on the closed commode and reach inside her purse looking for a piece of gum. Her mouth was dry due to apprehension of what that night was going to bring. Then somebody came and softly knocked on the stall door.64

“I’ll be right out.” She said as she finds the gum and quickly put it in her mouth. The sweet taste worked as a shot of glucose giving her energy to get up and do what she was there to do.65

What wasn’t her surprise when she opened the stall’s door and Robert was standing right there, smiling at her?66

“What are you doing here?” she asked67

“You were taking too long, I got worried?” he replied. His strong arms embraced her, pulling her as close as she could get and furiously claimed her mouth.68

She let herself get lost in that kiss. Her arms folded around his neck and her fingers were pressed against his short hair. His warmth and arousal messing with her mind. 69

Kevin’s excitement was burning him. Her meaty lips were just as soft and welcoming as they could be. She tasted like strawberries and smell like desire. He pushed her against the wall and let his mouth explore more of her skin. His able hands moved down her back and grab her butt cheeks. She moaned when his hot tongue toured down her cleavage touching her sensitive breasts. She threw one leg up about his waist and his right hand found its way to her femininity.70

His body filled with adrenaline when he touched her there and his hand got absolutely wet. She was not wearing any underwear, only those fishnets underneath at all. He didn’t think twice before sliding two fingers deep inside her. She took a surprising breath and moved her head back, eyes closed and lips asunder. Her finger nails dug in his skull.71

“What are you doing…Roberto?” she made sure to vibrate the R on that name because she noticed he liked that.72

“You are just too hot! I can’t control myself!” 73

He got down to his knees and placed her leg on his shoulder. With his fingers still inside her he opened his eyes to exam her feminine stamp. Delighted he saw that she was literally dripping from within and the fishnet’s wholes were located just in the right places. Wild crave took over him and his mouth took her clit as precious delicacy.74

Her body bents forward this time and her moan turned into a desperate whine. The hair on her arms moved upward as goose pumps flood her belly. She was feeling so incredibly good that for a moment she was afraid she would burst something. He kept moving his fingers in and out as fast as he could, as deep as her body would allow. He wanted her so badly that if he was not wearing so many layers of clothing he would take her right then and there.75

When her hands fell heavily on his shoulders and she suddenly stop breathing he knew she was about to come. He felt the walls tightening around his fingers and then he plunged them even further making her come in his mouth. It was loud, juicy, breathtaking…76

He got up and held her face tenderly. She was still breathing heavily but had a great satisfied smile in her face.77

“You’re bad, Mr. Campbell. We should not have done this here.”78

“I’m sorry.” He said with a sneaky smile. He wasn’t sorry at all!79

“You know we are not done yet, right?” 80

“Your place or mine?”81

“Whichever is closer?”82

He kissed her one more time and hurried out of the door. She grabbed her purse, washed her hands and fixed the messy hair. Thank goodness for her professional brand lipstick, if something else she would have red markings everywhere.83

She came out of the restroom and walked to the bar where he already had paid her bill and was standing ready to leave. He helped with her coat then took her hand and together they ran out of the bar.84

Across the street he opened the car’s door for her and quickly took the drivers seat. Within minutes they were on the highway on their way to his house. It was cold and the roads were slippery so Kevin was driving cautiously but fast. She thought about opening his pants and playing with him, but held herself afraid he might loose control of the vehicle. 85

Ever so Smooth Mr. Sinatra was on singing “Strangers in the Night”… “What were the chances we’d be sharing love before the night was through…” 86

He parked the car in the garage and they got in through the kitchen door. They took their coats off and opening the refrigerator he grabbed a bottle of wine and served two full glasses.87

She tried the wine without taken her eyes away from his. He leaned against the counter top and just looked at her, fascinated. Her accent, the red hair, the leather and fishnets made for a great combination.88

“Have you ever drunk wine Dionysus Style, Mr. Campbell?” she asked while bringing a chair from the dining room set. 89

“No…I never heard about it.”90

Kevin was curious about what that Dionysus Style meant. He knew about the Greek god of wine and sex named Dionysus but was never aware of a drinking style. As she got close to him her warmth and scent brought fantasies to his mind. He instantly pictured himself naked with her in a bed of clouds while other gods envy their ardent love making. She took her glass of wine and ordered:91

“Sit down.”92

Kevin obeyed as she set on his lap; legs wide open, facing him. He kept his arms and hands down waiting to see what was going to happen. She filled her mouth with the wine and then touched his lips with hers. As he opened his mouth to take hers she parted her lips letting the wine fall into his mouth. The cold wine mixed with the strawberry taste of hers made for a delicious combination. He swallowed the drink and went on kissing her, his hands holding her close and she began to undone his pants.93

Then she pushed away from him, and smiling maliciously she finished the job with the pants exposing his rock hard penis upward and ready to go. She took some more wine, got down on her knees in front of him and without hesitation covered his privacy with her mouth.94

Kevin had to close his fists tight to hold on to his orgasm. He was so ready that the touch of her warm tongue and the tingling of the alcohol were delightful torture against his hardened flesh. She covered all the extension of his massive member until the tip would touch the bottom of her throat, then she would take it out and start all over again slowly and strongly massaging his sack. 95

Kevin was in the verge of insanity trying to control the urge. He catches her hair in an impulse to make her stop but he feels so good that it’s impossible for him to hold her still. 96

It’s an inhumane act that finally manages to take her away. She looks up to him with glittering eyes and her perfect lips still with that full red power. She’s delighted with the fact that he wants her so much that it’s causing him physical pain. His eyes are shut and his breathing is irregular, when she begins to unfasten his boots and with a lot of effort finally manage to take them off throwing them across the kitchen. She still had the taste of his pre-come in her mouth and it was delicious. 97

While he was still concentrating on ‘not-coming yet’ she removed his pants and long johns, his boxers and jacket then she got up and served more wine. He took the glass from her hands and drank it like his life depended on it, hoping the alcohol would intoxicate him long enough to finish the night in prime style.98

“You are crazy, you know!” he said getting up and taking her hand “Coming to the house of a strange man and trying to please him like this…You’re crazy.”99

“You don’t know the half of it.” She challenged him, curious of how much further would he go.100

Kevin smiled with the thought of what was about to happen and quickly lead her upstairs. Kicking the bedroom door open he pushed Carla onto the bed and waste no time getting rid of his t-shirt. Naked now, he just looked at her mesmerized with the image. 101

She was on her hands and knees smiling at him provocatively, like a wild cat. The cold street lights coming through the window gave her a mysterious persona and contrasted with the hot colors of her hair and lips. 102

“Help me with this dress.” She literally ordered while turning and showing her perfect sculptured butt wrapped in that black leather.103

He unzipped the dress and pulled the top down reveling her incredible smooth breasts, the pink hard nipples and the cute freckles in her chest. She sat on the soft bed, stocking and half dress still on, and let her small hands get lost in the comely of his strong chest. 104

He made her lay down and explored her warm skin with his mouth until she was moaning and wet all over again. He placed himself between her legs and admired that mystical beauty. He recognized the smell of lust and abandon in the air and his heart beat faster with passion.105

“Where this fishnets too expensive?” He asked sliding his hands through the inside of her legs.106

She frowned. What difference did it make how much she paid for the stockings?107

“No.” She answered annoyed by the out of place question “They cost $2 dollars at the Wal-Mart Halloween sale last year. Why?108

He didn’t answer; he only looked at her and smiled maliciously as his fingers suddenly pulled apart ripping the stockings to shreds. Carla screamed in surprise and start laughing so hard that she had tears in her eyes. Kevin was laughing too, falling into that fun moment of a night that was yet far from over. 109

He lies on top of her while kissing her deeply. He wants more of her and he wants her to feel just as good as he knew he was about to feel.110

“You’re an animal!” her green eyes bright with laughter.111

“You don’t know the half of it!”112

She bit her bottom lips, enveloping his neck with her arms and digging her nails in his shoulders one more time. If he would not get inside her within the next five seconds she knew she was going to erupt. 113

“Do I need a condom?”114

“Why do you have so many damn questions?”115

“I just want to…”116

“Shut up and take me!” her voice was deep and controlled, as if she was in absurd pain.117

Kevin didn’t wait for a second request penetrating her sheath deeply and making sparks of pure pleasure run through their bodies. The contact of his skin with the leather and the sound it produced made the hair on his back come upward instantly.118

“Oh God! This is going to be good!” he thought for a brief second119

They wanted each other so much that it didn’t take much for them to come all over each other. Kevin came first moving his body in such frenzy that he thought his heart was going to shatter with ecstasy; shortly followed by her orgasm that made her yelled, and pull and squeeze while moving her bottom as close to him as she could: she had never being touched so deep before… It was hot and wet. It was incredible and sensual. What had happened tonight? 120

***************121

The smell of strong coffee dominating the room woke up Kevin from deep sleep. The pleasant odor burned into his nostrils and brought his brain back to operation in a snap. 122

He was alone in bed but he could hear the music coming from downstairs followed by the delicious smell of fresh baked biscuits. He was starving because of his little adventure the previous night so he got dressed quickly and ran for the door, but not before stopping by the night stand and sliding in his wedding ring back into his finger. 123

Happily he came down the stairs stopping by the kitchen door resting his shoulder against the frame. He smiled at the sight of his wife who was joyfully cooking breakfast and moving her small body in a soft dance to the “The Beetle’s” tune on the radio. She was so absorbed in satisfaction that she didn’t even notice his presence, gazing at her with total admiration.124

When she bends down trying to reach for something inside a deep cabinet he rapidly crosses the kitchen grabbing her from behind cupping her breasts with his hands and thrusting his teeth on her neck. Helena let out a little surprised whimper and turned to her husband embracing him in a long lasting kiss.125

“Last night was amazing!” Kevin said when their lips finally unhitched.126

“I think so too…” she said slowly walking away.127

“You did lose the accent before the end of the night, though”128

“You think it’s that easy to keep it up, huh?”129

Kevin smiled and hugged her again.130

“How Am I supposed to top that up next month?”131

“I don’t know…It was your idea to agree with ‘Coo Coo’ doctor’s idea of therapy. I just came along for the ride.132

Yes, it was his idea to agree with Dr. McNeil’s audacious plan and he did his part talking his wife into it, but he would be damned before he would say that he wasn’t glad they took the challenge. Six months ago their marriage was on its way to an inevitable fall, now it was flourishing with happiness and sensuality that they didn’t shared not even in their first years together.133

His wife had turned out to be amazing when trying to safe their relationship. The purpose behind the therapy game was to pretend to be another person in order to let out strangled emotions that were killing them as a couple. 134

“That’s not right.” He said getting close to her and embracing her by the waist “As a woman you can change your appearance much easier than I can. By the way: I LOVE the red hair, and the curls, the leather boots and that red lipstick…” he kissed her deeply again, his finger tangled to her hair. She felt his arousal and butterflies in her stomach, so she pushed away smiling. The kids should be home anytime and it would make her miserable to be teased like that and not be able to subside her desire.135

“Don’t get excited about the hair.” She warned him while taking another cooking sheet from the stove. “I have an appointment in two weeks to color it back to normal.”136

“But Helena…” Kevin opened the refrigerator searching for the butter; those biscuits just smell too good for him to wait any longer.137

“If I was you I would worry about what you are going to do with me next month.”138

“Did you like the champagne bath I gave you last month?”139

“Sure I did!” she looked at him excited with the memories. “But next month my parents will come from Puerto Rico for three weeks. We might not be able to take the weekend off to get ‘stupid drunk’ with champagne and strawberries.”140

“I’m sure I’ll come up with something.” he picked up her hand and brought to his lips kissing it gently.141

The sound of Kevin’s parent car pulling on the driveway brought them both back to the reality they had fight so hard to avoid few hours earlier. They realized it couldn’t be healthy to pretend to live different lives but it was working and none of them thought about stopping the therapy anytime soon.142

Kevin kissed his wife one more time and whispered in her ear a quick “I love you”, then went to open the door and let the excited kids in. 143

Mommy’s new red hair was a sensation and made her wonder if she should keep it that way a little bit longer.144

To see her husband playing with their kids, hugging and kissing them, and being so loving with his parents touched a soft spot in Helena’s heart making her feel warm and happy. Their lives had improved a lot on the last six months and she could only thank God and Dr. McNeil for the chance to start all over again, even if they had to start all over as perfect strangers. 145