Chapter 4

For Carter’s and Hannah’s first year anniversary, Carter took Hannah to dinner at Lyla’ and then to the Theory Uptown for drinks and dancing. After dancing three dances, Carter and Hannah were sipping on Negroni cocktails, when a Marine lieutenant, in dress uniform, asked, “Sir, may I have this dance with your beautiful wife?”

“If Hannah agrees, you may,” Carter replied.

Hannah nodded and he took her hand. They danced formally so there was nothing that could be viewed as even slightly inappropriate, but the dance ended too soon to have a conversation.

“May I have another dance,” he asked.

“Yes, you may, but let me ask Carter,” Hannah replied.

“Honey,” Hannah said, “Nick was telling me about his training. I wanted to hear more but the dance ended. Is it okay if we dance a couple more dances? He has been a perfect gentleman or I wouldn’t ask.”

“Sure, that will be fine,” Carter replied.

Nick and Hannah danced formally through two more dances, during which, Nick told Hannah that he was in Dallas for three weeks for an advanced management course. And, he asked, “Is there any way I can see you again?”

“Only if Carter is out of town,” Hannah replied.

“When will that be?”

A couple of times a month, but I never know until the day before he leaves. This is my number. You may call me Tuesday during working hours and I will tell you more about Carter’s schedule. For now, tell me about your Marine training in case Carter asks.”

Nick took Hannah back to her table and said loud enough for Carter to hear, “Thank you for the dances, you have made my day.”

“You are very welcome,” Hannah replied. Then to Carter, Hannah said, “Now I want to dance with my husband.”

“What did you and Nick talk about?” Carter asked.

“Mostly he told me about Marine training but I learned that he is stationed in California and is in Dallas for a week.”

Nick called Hannah on Tuesday and asked, “Can you have lunch with me today?”

“Normally Carter and I have lunch together, but he doesn’t work Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so today I can. Meet me at noon at Old House BBQ. That is about a mile from where I work and I would rather that not many people I know see us together,” Hannah replied.

During lunch, Hannah said, “I would rather you not call me at home when Carter is there. He works weekends so you can call me on Saturday mornings. Carter often is out of town on weekends.”

“What weekends is he gone?” Nick asked.

“Usually, one to three weekends a month but usually we don’t know until just before he leaves on Friday,” Hannah replied.

“When does Carter return?” Nick asked.

“He returns late Monday or on Tuesday morning,” Hannah replied.

“Okay, I will call you early Saturday morning and if Carter is out of town, we can make plans to see each other,” Nick said.

“Okay, just don’t call before eight a.m. Carter doesn’t leave for work until a few minutes before then.

Nick called at eight a.m. and Carter was out of town. “Would you like dinner and dancing tonight? I can pick you up at eight-thirty p.m.,” Nick said.

“Yes, I would like that,” Hannah replied.

“Will you please wear stockings tonight?” Nick asked.

“I usually wear pantyhose, but I can do that. I need to go shopping anyway, so I will buy something nice and sexy. You might want to call before you leave. I will call Carter and make certain that he is not returning early for some reason. He never has, but there is always that possibility.”

Hannah went shopping for stockings and a suspender belt. She found a black lace suspender belt with matching stockings and bra. Then she selected a pair of black panties that she would wear over the suspender belt. Panties can go over or under the suspender belt. However, she decided her black panties looked sexier over the suspender belt. Hannah also purchased a skintight, mid-thigh length, hot pink, mini dress that was just long enough to cover the suspender belt straps that were attached to the top of her stockings.

When she arrived back home, Hannah parked in the driveway behind Carter’s car. That way if she invited Nick to come home with her, he could park inside the garage and out of sight of the neighbors, or anyone she, or Carter, knew that might drive by. Nick arrived promptly at eight p.m. and took Hannah to the Knife restaurant for a steak dinner. Hannah selected a six-ounce filet mignon, a salad, and water with lemon. They took their time eating because the club did not open until ten p.m.

After eating, Nick took Hannah to the Stars and Spirits Club. Hannah had white wine and after sipping most of it, Nick introduced her to two of his Marine officer buddies. The three of them had rented a house for a month but tonight the other two would be staying at the house of a Marine officer, whose parents lived in Dallas. Then Nick and Hannah danced a few dances. Other than dancing, there was little to do so they left at midnight.

Nick took Hanna to his place and after they were inside, they hugged and kissed while feeling each other’s bodies. Next, Nick removed Hannah’s tight-fitting, hot pink, mini dress and said, “I’m going to tie your hands.”