Chapter 41

The next couple of days passed quietly, I kept busy around the house during the day, the three of us always getting together in the evenings for dinner or to go out. Since I only had one full week before training camp left, Ashley figured to fly home the same week I started camp.

Finally Friday arrived, I had everything done around the house, both the pool and spa clean, we had the entire weekend to enjoy. I decided right after lunch on Friday to jump in the pool for a while to relax. Ashley was sitting in the media room, reading a book.

I had been in the pool for maybe ten minutes when I looked up and saw Ashley standing over me.

“Mind if I join you?” she asked.

“No, not at all.” I answered.

She walked back into the house, she was gone for maybe ten minutes, then reappeared in a two piece pure white bathing suit that I had never seen before. After the conversation Alexis and I had a few nights ago, I guess I was looking at Ashley through different eyes. There once again, was the sexy, beautiful woman that had captured my heart just a few years prior. She slipped into the pool and swam a few laps back and forth, then came to rest near the ladder in the deep end of the pool.

I was on the other side of the pool, trying to be as casual as possible, that proving to be pretty difficult.

“What are we doing tonight?” Ashley asked from across the pool.

“I dunno, Alexis didn’t say anything to me. We can do whatever you want, got any idea’s?” I asked.

“Nah, not really.” she answered.

I pushed off the side of the pool and swam into the deep end, reaching up and grabbing the diving board to stay afloat. I had both hands over my head, one hand on each side of the board. I had been there for only a few moments when Ashley swam towards me, stopping just in front of me, placing her hands on my shoulders to stay above water. She looked at me with that familiar smile, the one that always made me feel so safe when I was younger.

“You have done really well for yourself Brian. You have grown into a fine young man, I am so proud of you.” she stated.

“You had a lot to do with that.” I answered.

“Not really, your dad had laid the ground work long before I came along. You’re his son, the two of you are so much alike.” she replied.

I was trying my best to ignore the feel of her soft hands on my shoulders, but it was difficult. I could feel my cock stirring in my shorts, something that I didn’t want to think about. I ried to think about something else, anything else.

“You know you’re a very lucky man to have found Alexis.” Ashley stated, her eyes looking into mine.

“Yes, I know. But it was actually the other way around.” I laughed.

“She is quite a woman, don’t you ever let her go.” Ashley instructed.

“I won’t Ash.” I promised.

I reached forward on the diving board with my right hand, trying to shift my weight, my arms were beginning to tire. When I did, Ashley’s hand slipped off of my shoulder, she grabbed my neck quickly to avoid going under the water. When she did, her body pressed against mine for a moment, my hard cock pressing against her. I could tell immediately from the look on her face she had felt it, a soft smile covered her face.

“Sorry.” she said, softly.

“It’s ok.” I answered.

She let go of my neck, pushed off and swam across the pool to the shallow end, reached down and adjusted her suit. I used the opportunity to swim back to the pool ladder, sitting on the second rung and relaxing. I could see Ashley’s nipples were hard, poking through the soft material of her swim suit. I wanted to get out of the pool, but the tent in my swim trunks made that impossible. I was trying to figure a way out of this situation, when I heard Alexis’ voice from inside of the house.

“Hey guys, what’s up?” she shouted as she walked out the patio doors.

“Hey girl, you get off early?” Ashley replied.

“Yea, I left a bit early, I was done.” Alexis answered.

“Why don’t you get in?” Ashley invited.

“Sounds good, I will be right back.” Alexis responded, heading back into the house.

A few minutes later Alexis returned in her black two piece spandex bathing suit, climbing slowly down into the pool. She swam over to the ladder where I was sitting and kissed me gently.

“Hey baby, how was your day?” she asked.

“Good, I’m glad you got home early.” I answered.

“You are?” she replied, a smile on her face.

Thankfully by now, my cock was back to normal, I would have a tough time explaining a hard on with Ashley in the pool. I changed the subject quickly, as Alexis hung on to me.

“What are we going to do for dinner?” I asked.

“I don’t know, what do you feel like having for dinner Ash?” Alexis asked.

“Heck, I don’t know. Why don’t we just barbecue out here, stay in the pool?” she replied.

“Sounds good to me, what do we have in the freezer to cook?” Alexis asked me.

I wasn’t sure so I got out of the pool and went back into the house to check. I found four packs of hamburgers already rolled out ready to cook. We had a fresh pack of hamburger buns on top of the refrigerator. I stuck my head back outside the door and shouted to the two women.

“How about hamburgers on the grill?”

“Sounds great.” Ashley replied.

I looked at the clock it was almost four o’clock, so I went out and started up the grill. I got everything ready and we sat down to eat just after five thirty. Everyone enjoyed the meal, we all cleaned up quickly so we could relax for the rest of the evening. I had been in the media room for a few hours watching TV, the women were in the kitchen talking and laughing. Around ten thirty, I got up and went back to the patio, getting in the spa to relax before bed. The hot water felt really good, the jets massaging my back and legs. I was leaning back with my eyes closed, almost asleep when I heard Alexis’ voice right over me.

“You sure look relaxed.” she giggled.

“Yea, I am.” I replied.

As I could see the ladies were on their second bottle of wine, but they both seemed fine. They set their bottle and two glasses down, pulled off the tee shirts covering their swim suits, and climbed into the spa.

Alexis was seated on my right, Ashley on my left. I leaned back once again and closed my eyes, trying to clear my mind. The women were talking back and forth, I almost felt like I was in the way.

“You ever try on the stuff we got last week?” Alexis asked Ashley.

“Some of it, not everything though.” Ashley replied.

“I really like the leopard print Cheekies you got, I wish they would have had them in my size.” Alexis admitted.

“I haven’t had them on yet.” Ashley responded.

Here I was sitting between two of the most beautiful women I had ever seen, the conversation had turned to their lingerie. Once again, I decided honor was the better part of valor, it was time to retreat.

“I think I’m going to go to bed.” I said, stretching as if I were tired.

“No way mister, you’re going to stay awake with us tonight.” Alexis demanded.

I shrugged my shoulders then tilted my head back again, closing my eyes once more. The ladies resumed their conversation about clothing, planning another trip to the mall before Ashley was to head home. In a way I was looking forward to training camp, our lives getting back to normal. Since Ashley had arrived, our sex life was non existant to say the least. The two women would sit up every night talking, I would be fast asleep by the time Alexis would come to bed.

“Let’s dry off and go inside.” Alexis urged the two of us.

I got up and turned the spa heater and pump off, closed the umbrella’s down and folded up the chairs, by the time I got inside both women were already in the shower at opposite ends of the house. I grabbed some clean shorts, a tee shirt and showered in one of the guest bathrooms. By the time I got out of the bathroom, both women were already in the den that was adjacent to the kitchen. I poured a glass of iced tea and walked into the room, sitting in one of the large chairs that sat on each end of the sofa. I was barely seated in my chair when I noticed that both Ashley and Alexis, were wearing tee shirts that came to about mid thigh, with nothing else visible, although I knew both had panties on.

“We have decided we’re going shopping one night next week before Ashley leaves.” Alexis said, looking at me.

“That’s fine.” I answered.

We sat up and talked for about an hour, then Alexis said something about it getting late. Ashley agreed, getting up heading to the opposite end of the house. I went into the kitchen, rinsed out my glass, then set it in the sink. I walked back down the hall towards the master bedroom, all the lights were out. I moved around to my side of the bed, Alexis was already under the sheets. I reached over for her, feeling her smooth skin under my hand. She leaned over to me, kissing me softly, her hand stroking my cheek.

“I’ll be right back, I need some water.” she whispered.

She got up out of bed and moved down the hall, I heard the refrigerator door open and then close. I’m not sure how much time passed, I must have just been on the verge of deep sleep, when I felt the mattress shift with Alexis’ weight. I must have started to drift off again when I felt a soft hand run up my back to my shoulder.

“Hey baby, you asleep?” Alexis whispered.

“Uh sort of, I guess.” I mumbled.

She moved her body up against mine, I could feel her firm breasts pushing into my back, her hips pressing into my ass. I felt her arm swing over my hip, then her hand ease into my shorts, finding my cock quickly. I felt her soft lips on the back of my neck, her warm breath on my back.

“I’m sensing you want something.” I whispered, still laying with my back to her.

“Yes, I do. I need you ... I need you to do something for me.” she whispered, seductively.

I started to lean backwards in an attempt to roll over, but Alexis’s firm body blocked my attempt, her hand grasping my growing cock firmly.

“What do you want?” I asked softly.

“I want ... I want to watch you and Ashley.” she whispered, her voice shaking with nervousness.

“Alexis, we talked about this the other night, I thought it...” I began.

“Brian, you still love Ashley, she still loves you. We have both talked about this, I know she wants this as much as I do.” Alexis whispered.

“Ashley wants to be with the both of us?” I asked.

“Yes, I am sure she does.” replied Alexis.

“So, she didn’t tell you that, you only think she does?” I asked.

“Well she told me the other night, she so wishes she could turn back the hands of time to the night you left home to come out here. But she followed up by telling me if she had you wouldn’t have met me, and that she loves me as much as you do.” Alexis answered.

I rolled over quickly, facing Alexis for the first time. The room was so dark I could barely make out her facial features. Her hand had come out of my shorts, it was resting on my thigh.

“Alexis, I think maybe you misunderstood what she meant.” I said seriously.

“I’m not so sure Brian. She told me just a few minutes ago, it’s going to be heartbreaking leaving here next week.” Alexis answered.

“Well of course we will all be sad to see her go, but that certainly doesn’t mean she wants to climb in bed with us. I know Ashley a lot longer than you do, that is not her at all.” I responded.

“You’re wrong Brian, trust me.” Alexis shot back.

I laid there for a few seconds. Not really knowing what to say. First and foremost, there was no way Ashley would ever get into bed with the both of us, Alexis had to get her wires crossed somewhere along the line. Secondly, even if that was the case, what impact would that have on our marriage, me getting intimate with Ashley again. Any way you looked at this situation, it spelled disaster.

“If I thought I could prove it to you without making Ashley feel horrible, and embarrassing the hell out of me, I would do just that.” I said to Alexis, in a stern voice, one I had never used before.

“Brian, I love you with all of my heart. You’re the best man I have ever known. But sometimes, real life doesn’t fit into the fairy tale world we try to build for ourselves. You were raised by a wonderful dad, you’re the most polite and respectful man I know, I love you for that. But I am positive about what Ashley wants, she wants you. Furthermore, I find her the most attractive and seductive woman I have ever met, and I know she feels strongly about me as well. And unlike you, I can prove it.” Alexis answered, in a voice I had only heard her used in business dealings.

I had no idea where this Alexis was coming from, I had never seen this side of her. She was always basically shy and demure, it took me a long time to get her to drop her guard. Now here she was, asking me to agree to risk everything that the two of us had, not to mention possibly offend Ashley, thus causing a problem that could never be repaired.

“I was told once before, a long time ago by Courtney, that sometimes I tend to be boring, I never just live for the moment. But that’s how I am, I don’t think I will ever change Alexis.” I admitted.

“Baby, I’m not asking you to change. We both love Ashley to death, all I’m saying is that why not act on that love. How can that be a bad thing?” she pleaded.

“Alexis, even if I were to consider it, which I’m not. First, people change, feelings change. What if after this happens, my feelings, your feelings or Ashley’s feelings change? You have to be able to live with that. Secondly, there is no way you can prove Ashley is even close to agreeing to this scenario without just coming out and asking her. Then if you’re wrong, how do we ever go back to the way we are now?” I insisted.

Alexis was quiet for a moment, took a deep breath, then exhaled.

“If I can prove it to you, without putting Ashley in an awkward position, then what?” she asked softly.

“How can you do that?” I asked.

“If I can, and you see for yourself, then what?” she insisted.

“I would have to cross that bridge if I ever got to it.” I quickly added.

“That’s a deal.” Alexis replied.

I woke up about four the next morning, I turned over but couldn’t fall back to sleep. I could only think of one thing, as much as I tried not to do just that. I finally got up about four thirty, went into the kitchen and started a pot of coffee. I drank one cup and had poured me a second, then went to the bathroom. As I returned to the kitchen, Ashley was up, pouring herself a cup of coffee.

“Good morning hotshot, why are you up so early?” she asked, rubbing her eyes.

“I couldn’t sleep Ash.” I confessed.

“Me either.” she admitted.

“Something wrong?” I inquired.

“Uh, I’m just restless I guess.” she answered, very unconvincing.

I went into the den and sat on the sofa drinking my coffee, Ashley stayed at the breakfast bar on her stool. After finishing her coffee, she excused herself to go shower and get dressed for the day. Sometime shortly after six o’clock, Alexis walked into the kitchen slowly trying to wake up.

“Mmmmmm, the coffee smalls good.” she said, pouring a cup.

She walked over and sat down right next to me, leaning over kissing me softly on the lips.

“Good morning baby.” she softly whispered.

We sat there for a while, then Alexis got up to go shower and dress. It was sometime right after nine o’clock before everyone was finished with what they were doing. I was sitting in the media room watching TV when Alexis came in.

“Hey baby, Ashley and I were thinking of going shopping today. What do you have planned?” she asked.

“Nothing really.” I answered.

“You want to go with us?” she asked.

“I dunno.” I replied.

“Well, let me know, we will probably leave in about an hour ok?” she inquired.

“Ok.”

I flipped through the channels trying to find something to watch but saw nothing promising. I got up to get a glass of iced tea from the kitchen, running into Ashley in the den.

“Hey you coming with us?” she asked, that devilish look in her eye.

“I don’t think so, you two will be fine without me.” I answered.

“Aw come on, I will be going home soon, who knows when I will get a chance to come back.” she whined.

“Geez, way to make me feel bad, Mom.” I cracked.

“I’ll Mom you.” she laughed back.

I decided to take a ride with the two women, after all Ashley was right, she would be leaving soon, I would miss her. They wanted to go back to the Fashion Valley Mall, there were apparently still loads of stores to explore, as was explained to me. We arrived just after eleven o’clock, we entered from the north entrance. As we started walking towards the center of the mall, I was informed of their game plan.

“Ashley needs some new clothes, casual stuff, some jeans, shorts and shirts.” Alexis informed me.

“I told you, you’re not buying me clothes Alex.” Ashley fired back.

“No, I’m not buying you clothes, he is.” Alexis laughed, pointing to me.

I shrugged my shoulders and followed the two women who were still arguing about the situation. Alexis pointed to the neon sign above the large store, we headed in that direction. The store was called Juicy Couture and featured departments named Juicy Jeans, Animal Instincts, and Leather and Lace to name just a few. Once again, at almost six foot seven, two hundred seventy pounds, I looked like a fish out of water in this store. We were met by a tall slender young girl dressed in all black, asking if she could help us. Alexis told her she were looking for jeans first, she led us to the Juicy Jeans section. I stood near the far wall as the two women began to look through the different stylers of jeans that were available. I noticed Ashley pick up a pair, look at the tags, then set them right back down again.

“These jeans are one hundred fifty dollars a pair.” she told Alexis.

“Ashley, please stop looking at prices. What style do you like.” Alexis answered.

I knew where Ashley was coming from, we had struggled right after my dad had died. Ashley was a high school teacher in a small town, she didn’t make much money. I doubt Ashley had ever spent more than twenty dollars on a pair of jeans. Alexis on the other hand was a professional, powerful female, she knew she had to dress the part to be successful. I never said a word, because rarely did she ever ask me for a dime, she made her own money, a good deal of it. Just the year before, her commissions alone were well over four hundred thousand.

“Go try these on Ashley, I bet these will look go on you. They’re called skinny jeans.” Alexis said, handing Ashley a pair.

Ashley reluctantly handed her purse to Alexis, then walked thru the blue colored curtains to the dressing rooms. She was back there for maybe five minutes when she came back through the curtains wearing the new jeans.

“Those look great on you, turn around.” Alexis instructed.

I had to admit, the jeans fit Ashley like a glove, the legs slim and tight, her ass looked spectacular. I tried to act disinterested as best I could.

“What do you think Brian?” Alexis asked.

“They look nice on you, Ashley.” I added.

Ashley turned back around and walked back into the dressing room, Alexis returned to the table were the jeans were at. After selecting several pairs of jeans in different styles, we moved on and picked up several Cire Laced Tops, a few Ciro Lace Dresses, then a really nice pair of python boots that were similar to the ones Alexis had bought a week ago, but short only to the ankle. They were high heeled and capped in leather. By the time we got to the register, I could tell Ashley felt uncomfortable. Obviously the sales people worked on commission, because ours was falling all over herself ringing up the purchases. Ashley about hit the floor when the final total appeared in the register window, almost thirty five hundred dollars. I handed the girl my credit card, who then asked me for my driver’s license as well.

She looked at both of the items, then looked back at me.

“Oh My God, you’re the dunk guy.” she squealed, handing me the cards back.

“Hey guys, it’s him.” she shouted to her other colleagues.

Ashley walked over to me, leaning close and whispering.

“Brian, that is an insane amount of money for clothes, I can’t let you do this.” she protested.

“Just think of this as your present for all the Mother’s Days I have missed.” I laughed.

“I’ll Mom you.” she said, slapping my shoulder.

“She’s your Mom?” the sales girl asked.

“Yes, she is.” I answered.

“No way she is old enough to be your mother.” she exclaimed.

“Thank you.” Ashley said, smiling to the girl.

I carried all of the bags out of the store, excusing myself from the two women to go put the items in the car. No way I was going to carry nine bags around for the next few hours. The ladies waited for me near the exit, I met back up with them a few minutes later.

“Ok, now what?” I asked.

“Follow us.” Alexis directed.

We then went to several other stores, including the lingerie store again, where Alexis and Ashley each picked up a few more items. As we were walking down a section we had not yet visited. I saw an Under Armour Store, I headed in that direction. The two women followed me, as I entered the large double doorway. I was maybe ten steps inside of the store when a very young blonde woman, who was incredibly fit, came bounding up to me.

“Can I help you sir?” she asked, looking me up and down.

“Yes, I wanted to look at some compression heat gear shirts and the Combine Shirts, but I need the 2X in the long. You think you might have any in stock?” I asked.

“I think we just got a new shipment, follow me.” she replied.

I walked to the left side of the store with her, Ashley and Alexis in tow. Several people in the store pointed towards us, obviously I had already been recognized. She stopped at the far wall where the compression tops were hanging. She looked through several stacks of shirts, pulling out one of the Combine Shirts.

“I doubt this will fit, I think you might need the 3X long, but you can try it.” she said, handing the shirt to me.

She pointed to the dressing room, which was a single room to my right. Apparently they had single small rooms all over the store. I walked in, pulled off my tee shirt, then pulled on the tight fitting shirt. She had been right, the shirt was extremely tight, and when I raised my arms, it pulled too far up. I put my tee shirt back on and went back outside. She handed me the 3X long, which I went back inside to try on. It fit me like a glove, super tight through the chest and arms, tight on the stomach and long enough to tuck into my pants. I walked back outside with the shirt on to see what Alexis thought. I had no sooner walked out of the door, when the sales woman noticed me.

“That looks amazing on you, it fits so well.” she admired, as she was running her hands over my back and sides.

By now Alexis and Ashley had walked over, noticing the extra attention I was getting.

“That looks good baby, fits real well.” Alexis said, quickly glancing at the woman.

With help from the lady I was able to find the Combine Shirt in several colors including red and white. I also picked upo several regular solid colored compression heat gear shirts as well. I had close to ten shirts by the time I was done, following the blonde to the center of the store.

“You must spend a lot of time in the gym.” she said softly.

“You could say that.” I laughed.

“What do you do for a living?” she asked.

“I play a kid’s game.” I responded, as she stepped behind the register.

She looked at me oddly, then at the male co-worker who was standing beside her. He shook his head at her, a smile on his face.

“Melissa, that’s Brian Stevens, our tight end.” he informed her.

“You’re number eighty nine?” she asked, her eyes growing wide.

“Yes, I am.” I laughed.

“Oh my god, Oh my god.” she shouted, bouncing up and down.

It was always comical to see the reaction people had when they realized they had not recognized me. But truthfully, we spend so much time in uniform and helmets, it’s an easy thing to do. As she rang up my purchases, I could tell she was extremely nervous. Finally when all of my items were bagged, she looked at me with a big smile.

“Would you mind taking a picture with me, my friends will never believe I waited on you today. My best girlfriend April, she like, wants to have your baby.” she laughed.

“Well, I will take a picture with you, but I sure as hell don’t want a baby.” I laughed.

She handed her cell phone to her co-worker then stepped out from behind the camera. She was maybe only five foot seven at best, we were going to have to improvise. She stopped on my right, pushing right up next to me, then turned toward the camera. I reached over and pulled her in front of me, leaned over her right shoulder putting my face next to hers, my arms wrapped around her. She placed her hands on my arms, the man took several photo’s.

“Thank you so much, I can’t wait to text this to my friends.” she squealed.

As we walked out of the store, I asked the women if they wanted to get something to eat. They agreed and we stopped in a small restaurant located inside the mall. We ordered our meals, and were sitting at the table waiting to be served, when I looked over and noticed Ashley smiling at me.

“What?” I asked.

“Oh Brian, you just don’t get it do you?” she giggled.

“No he certainly doesn’t.” added Alexis.

“Get what?” I asked, confused as hell.

“The blonde in the store was all over you.” Ashley giggled.

“She was not.” I said, defending her.

“See, I told you.” Alexis laughed, her eyes looking at Ashley.

“You are both nuts. She was just being nice, all she wanted was a picture.” I replied.

By that time the meal came and the subject was dropped. I always found it amazing that as men, we were supposed to be flattered when other men looked at the women we were with. I was constantly noticing men staring at Alexis, I never ever said a word. I didn’t blame them, she was gorgeous. But when another woman looks at the man they are with, it’s a really big deal. After we finished our meal, I followed the women to several other shops, making a few more purchases for Ashley. By the time we got back to the car, the trunk was full of bags, all mostly clothing for Ashley. We pulled out of the parking lot and headed for home.

We arrived home just shortly after three o’clock, I carried all the bags of clothing in for the women, setting them down on the sofa. Alexis and Ashley started emptying the bags, setting everything out on the cushions. I noticed Ashley was looking at all of the receipts, I guessing doing the math in her head.

“Oh my god, do you realize that you spent over seven thousand dollars today?” she asked with a serious look on her face.

“Ash, you’re family, what good is success if I can’t share it with the people I love.” I answered.

“Sharing is one thing, this is just madness.” Ashley replied.

We ordered pizza from the Italian restaurant just a few miles down the road, they delivered it about an hour later. After we finished eating and cleaned up, we all decided to go for a swim. By the time I had changed and made my way out to the pool, the ladies were already in the water each of them floating on a raft. I climbed down into the pool and swam a few laps then made my way over to the shallow end of the pool, where the water was only shoulder depth.

Ashley slid off her raft and into the water, as did Alexis seconds later. They swam to the far end of the pool, then swam to the deep area of the pool, sitting on the large, wide steps that allowed you to climb out of the pool. After several minutes I swam to that end of the pool and up to the steps where they were sitting. Alexis asked Ashley if she wanted to open a bottle of wine, Ashley accepted the offer. Alexis got up out of the pool, the wrapped a towel around herself, heading into the house to get a bottle from the cellar. As soon as she was out of sight, Ashley turned to me and leaned over.

“Brian, can I ask you something really personal?” she whispered.

“I guess so Ashley, what’s wrong?” I answered.

“Did Alexis say anything to you about me?” she asked, nervously.

“I’m not sure what you mean Ash, I mean Alexis loves you a lot.” I replied.

“I know that, I love her too, but that’s not what I meant.” she responded.

“Then what are you talking about?” I asked.

By that time Alexis walked back through the rear patio door with a bottle of wine nad two glasses. She poured two glasses then set the bottle on the table beside the pool. The conversation resumed but I couldn’t stop thinking about the questions Ashley had been asking me. Somehow the conversation turned to my years in high school, with Alexis being very interested in my relationship with Courtney. She asked me several questions, all of which I carefully avoided much detail, I just didn’t feel it was appropriate to discuss it, due to respect for Courtney.