Chapter 8

“Spot the Rolex,” Maya and Eric said simultaneously and laughed. They sat down together on the sofa.

“Want to talk?” Eric asked.

“Um. Yes. Want to and need to. I don’t want you to think I’m in any way dissatisfied with our sex life Eric, but...”

They spent half an hour examining their life together and the new situation.

“So, as the result of the restaurant, the ball and now the hotel, you’re curious to see how far you want to go.” Eric said in conclusion. Maya nodded.

“That, plus all the experiences that Gaëlle has told me about. She has a lot to answer for. But the answer is yes, I am, but not just curious. Look at me, I can’t sit still!” Eric looked. She was indeed wriggling beside him on the sofa. “I’m bursting to get started,” she added. “Are you on for that?”

“If it was good enough for Jérôme with Gaëlle, it’s certainly good enough for me with you, if that’s what you mean.”

Maya hugged him. “Thank you, Eric. I love you, in case I haven’t told you lately. Since listening to Gaëlle, sex has become an itch that I have to scratch almost constantly. Eric, I’ve realized that time is passing. Nobody is interested in sex with an old hag.”

“Untrue. I am, for a start. I can’t think of many men who’d turn Gaëlle down and she’s older than you. And you might be surprised how many others would jump at the chance, if the old hag in question looks as good as you do, Maya. You’re still young and eminently desirable, so, as I said, why not go for it? I’ll enjoy being along for the ride. Now, let’s be practical. What had you in mind?”

“All sorts of things that would probably be best discussed with you as fantasies first.”

“Such as? I promise I won’t be shocked. We’re into reality now, after the hotel, so just tell me what’s in your mind.”

Maya took a deep breath. “I’d always assumed that one or two orgasms was my limit, but at the hotel I had three in a row. Leila says she can have a lot more and I’m burning to find out how many times I can come. With Karim it was unbelievably intense and I thought at one point I was going to faint, but I can’t stop thinking about doing it again.”

“Do you have a scenario for that? It sounds like a gangbang.”

Maya’s face revealed her shock. “No! I was imagining that maybe if you used a vibrator on me, that would work. Or you and Karim, maybe? Oh, it’s so difficult! I want it so much but a gangbang doesn’t appeal at all ... at least not right now,”she conceded.

“If you are serious about being pushed beyond your limits, Karim and I might not be enough.”

She shook her head vigorously. “Not ready to think about that, not yet at least.”

“Here’s a thought. Would it be worth raising the subject with Gaëlle,” Eric suggested.

“Definitely. But can you speak to her for me, Eric? I’m really busy. Besides, she might come up with ideas that she would hesitate to discuss with me. You know how keen she is on not telling people what to do.”

“Okay. I’ll phone her.”