Beth was finally released from the infirmary and went back to her room. She saw a laptop near the chair, once she was settled in her bed she asked John to give it to her thinking Nickie had brought it from the lighthouse. To her surprise it was not hers but Nickie's and she was writing her blog. ....Tonight was so magical, the whole acting as Richard's date took a whole new meaning. We came back to the room and I usually go in the adjoining room but not this night. Richard poured me a drink and we sat on the small couch together. He had his arm around me. I do not know what happened next but he was kissing me. Slowly and gently then he stood up and held out his hand. I took it and he walked me around to the dressing area, he unzipped the dress and slowly took off one shoulder at a time kissing me from the neck down. Then he let the dress drop down to my waist. He stood behind me and caressed my breasts until I was taking off the dress as fast as I could. When I turned around he was already undressed. He took my hand again and held me close, kissing my face, my neck and my lips. He directed me to the bed. He was always in control. The passion I felt while he was caressing me was only the tip of the iceberg. He spent time taking care of my every need. We were moving as one, I said quietly, "Richard, Richard." He was in his last passionate thrust and I heard, "Beth, then Beth." I never mentioned it to him afterward, he never said anything about it. This was our first night together. The rest of the trip when we made love he never said her name again, but he also never said mine. I want to tell Beth but I do not know how.....
Beth let out a gasp. John saw her crying and was on the bed next to her in a flash.
"What is it," he asked. She pointed at the words on the computer. He gasped, "Was this how he was with you? Did you ever write something like this about me?"
Beth smiled weakly, "Yes, many times I have written our love making like this. But did you see what he said ? He said my real name, the name you call me, my birth name. How does he know about this? What does he know about my life?"
"Does it bother you that Nickie slept with him?"
"Oh, yeah, he slept with her....."
A knock on the door. John said, "Come in."
Nickie came in smiling until she saw the computer.
Beth looked at her, "I am sorry I thought you had brought my computer from the lighthouse. I did not know it was yours."
Chris walked in while she talked. She continued, "I read what you were writing."
"Please don't."
Beth looked at her with a sinister smile. One that Nickie had never seen. Chris looked confused. Then he realized that Beth had something on Nickie. He just stared at Nickie.
"Oh, my dear friend, didn't you think to stop before you "loved" someone that supposedly loves me, your supposed best friend who is in hiding because of being attacked. What were you thinking when he was caressing you it definitely wasn't our friendship. But how did you feel when he said my name? He never said your name while he "loved" you did he. Believe me when I say he only said my name when I was with him." She stopped in her rant, realizing John was near her. She put the computer in hibernate, closed it and pushed it over to Nickie.
John went over to Chris and said, "Let's leave them to talk this out." They left.
Chris was asking John what it was all about as they were leaving. They went to the bar to get a drink. They didn't care that it was only ten in the morning. John explained that it looks like Nickie and Beth both have slept with Richard. Beth is more upset that he knows about her past then Nickie sleeping with him.
Nickie took the computer slowly from the bed and put it up. She couldn't blame Beth for being mad. She looked at Beth, "I am sorry but I have worked so close with him that I started falling for him. The sex was great."
Beth looked at her, "I am sorry I spouted off that way. But why? Richard he was off limits like Chris is to me? How does he know about my other name? What will you do if I go back to him?"
Nickie was taken back by that last comment. "He knows about it all." She said this to hurt Beth in part and also hoping that Beth won't want him back. "It is alright if you sleep with Chris. I don't care."
Beth smiled, "Really, I can sleep with him? How will you feel when you read about his muscular arms around me? So you told Richard? Did you tell him so you could have sex with him?"
"No, he found out by reading an article about the attackers. He asked me why they called the woman in the picture Beth. He thought she must have been your cousin or something. Chris is off limits to you. I can't say I would never sleep with Richard if the chance comes my way. But I will not go looking for him either."
"You do know if we were both in the room he would pick me, not you, he loves me," Beth said.
Nickie was taken back at first. Then she realized Beth was right, Richard would pick her if he thought he could have her. Nickie thought she would find a way to make him think he wouldn't have a chance. She smiled to herself. Then her smile faded. She saw Beth pick up her phone and made a call.
"Hi, Richard, it is me Beth. Yes, Nickie arrived safely. No, she hasn't given me your gift yet. Yes, I do want to see you again. Richard, I must tell you they had to do an emergency hysterectomy. I know, it made me sad too. Yes, it is good we have Hunter. Yes, I am happy that we can go home after the holidays. Yes, I will call you when I get back. I really want to see you too. Yes, I love you.. Oh, Richard, thank you. I miss you too."
Nickie's stomach fell to her feet. Beth was not so innocent.
Beth smiled, "I am sorry but it is my decision whether I end it with him, not yours. Enjoy him in bed. But remember I was his first and I will be there again. Just remember tonight when Chris takes his strong arms around you and brings you closer to him. Think of what you would think if you knew he had held me the same way. It will be my decision whether I leave Richard for you to take or not."
The room seemed a little tense when the boys came back. Chris went up to Nickie and put his arm around her. "Come on let's leave them alone for awhile."
Nickie looked at him. "Okay, that sounds like a plan. I think I want to go lay down myself. "
Chris smiled,"I hope that means with me."
They left.
John laid down beside her, "Are you okay?"
She snuggled up to him. "When did the doctor say we could have sex again? I really want you now."
John smiled, "that was a provocative read wasn't it?"
"Yes, it was. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. It was just like she wanted to take my men away from me. I am just getting you back and I don't know about Richard. But I couldn't just let him go. Do you think I am bad?"
"No, you have been through a lot. You have had your world go upside down. I am just happy you want me back."
Beth smiled, "I love you" and moved closer to her husband.
Chris followed Nickie back to the room. Nickie looked at him, "Does it bother you that I slept with Richard while I was in Italy?"
"No, just as long as you want me while I am here." Then he took her into his muscular arms. As he held her she was falling into his clutches when Beth popped in her head. She looked at him, "have you ever slept with Beth?"
"No, why? Should I?"
"No, you shouldn't I was just thinking of something she said." They continued with their lovemaking. Afterward she thought, "Christmas was going to be fun this year. Would she ever make up with Beth? Then for a moment she realized that even though the sex with Richard was good, her friendship was more important to her."
She dressed and went to see Beth. John was leaving the room. He let her go in. "Beth," Nickie began, "I am sorry. I won't see him unless you say it is okay."
Beth smiled, "thanks I just need time to see if I am ready to leave him behind. I knew he sleeps with other women I just didn't think it would be one of my friends. Besides it does bother me more that he said my real name. But I guess it did hurt you when he said my name,too? "
Nickie agreed. They both knew if Nickie had the chance to jump in bed with him again she would. But they also knew he would leave Nickie for Beth anytime. The women were content to understand they were at a stalemate. But they still had their friendship.
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