Shit, shit, shit… Matt knew he had made the biggest mistake of his life and now the owner of the facilities firm he worked for wanted to see him immediately.
He stood and proceeded towards Dan Connors’ office. His mind was racing; there was no way Dan could have found out. As the Accountant and General Manager only Matt ever looked at the detail within the companies transactions and at month end all the accounts balanced.
Matt was sweating and feeling sick as he reluctantly knocked at the door. He reminded himself there was no way Dan ever checked the detailed accounts unless there was an obviously discrepancy in the balance sheets.
Dan looked serious and nodded at the seat as Matt entered. Matt’s illusion of safety was shattered immediately, “So I guess the question I need to ask is just how long have you been stealing from me?”
Matt’s head began spinning, “What, I have no idea what you are talking about!”
His denials continued, until Dan produced the transaction logs proving a significant amount of money had spent some time in one of Matt’s personal accounts before being paid back into the company. He knew the facade was over, he was caught red handed.
“I’m really sorry Dan, I just needed a short term loan until the bridging company came through, otherwise we would have lost the new house Susan had set her heart on. I never really stole it, I paid it back as soon as I could and before month end.”
“I don’t know what they will class it as Matt, theft I guess or fraud but you could be looking at jail. Even without that you’re looking at losing you job; I can’t possibly trust you after this.”
“Please give me a chance, it was a moment of madness, I’ve worked for the company almost twenty years and have never thought of doing anything like this before and won’t do it again.”
Dan stood and looked out the window seemingly in deep contemplation, “You and Susan have been my friends for a long time; I guess that makes this all the more disappointing, did Susan know you did this?”
Matt was surprised by the question. He thought back… it was actually Susan’s idea. She was so desperate not to lose the house she suggested it convincing Matt no one could ever find out. Matt thought involving Susan might mean Dan didn’t report it to the police but he didn’t want to implicate her, after a long pause he said:
“No she didn’t, it was my idea.”
Dan seemed surprised by Matt’s response but let it pass, “I need time to think this through Matt; I’m not sure what to do for the best. Go home, don’t come back in the rest of the week, I’ll make a decision on Friday.
All the way home, Matt couldn’t figure how Dan had found out. No one but him ever looked at the transactions and Dan certainly didn’t do detail. His primary concern was about which option Dan would choose. None of them were very appealing, but the shame of a court case and time in prison left him in a blind panic.
He knew Susan wouldn’t be expecting him; he looked at their new home as he approached deeply regretting buying the bloody thing in the first place. He suddenly recalled all those stories where a guy comes home early to find his wife having an affair, wouldn’t that just cap off a perfect day.
Thankfully Susan was her usually bright sunny and fully clothed self as he walked into the kitchen. He marvelled again at her beauty, just shy of her 40th Birthday her long curly brown hair was pinned up with her fringe resting over a set of deep brown eyes. He preferred her figure now which provided a few more curves and a lot more cleavage since she had their two children. Most of all he loved her smile, a smile he was about to remove for the foreseeable future.
Matt updated Susan with the account of his discussions with Dan and the damning evidence he had.
Susan gasped, “Oh my God… I’m so sorry this is my entire fault, it was my idea!”
Matt shrugged, “I told Dan you didn’t know anything about it, it’s pointless getting us both into trouble and we need to think about the kids.”
Susan thought for a few seconds before asking, “Maybe if I spoke to him and pleaded?”
Matt suggested they just wait. He knew it was going to be the longest three days of his life; they could try the pleading if Dan chose the destruction option. He wondered what he would do in Dan’s shoes, they were friends outside of work, often going out and attending parties together, maybe that gave them a slim chance.
Dan texted to say he would come to their home at 7pm on Friday. Both Matt and Susan were sick with anticipation.
Dan arrived exactly on time and was met with a few strained greetings and Susan offering him a beer as usual. Before he could say anything Matt dove in, “I just want to say how very sorry I am Dan. I let you and myself down badly, I understand I’ve put you in an impossible position and I’ll cope with whatever you decide.”
Dan gave a strange smile, “I do hope that is true Matt, I do have a proposal for you to consider.”
The following silence stretched onwards becoming unbearable, before Dan finally continued, “As well as this issue I have another which I’m wrestling with and I’m hoping I might ‘kill two birds with one stone’ so to speak. I’ve been under pressure to seal a major new contract, the customers are extremely family orientated and highly religious. I was in such a panic to get the deal over the line I may have suggested to their Chairman that I was happily married. I never thought they would follow it up or want to meet my wife but seemingly they see that as key part of the deal and building a long term relationship.”
“Ok” mused Matt, “and that impacts us how exactly?”
“Well I’d like to… borrow Susan and ask her to pretend to be my wife at least until the contract is sealed.”
Matt reacted angrily, “Just exactly what do you mean by ‘be your wife’?”
Dan laughed, “Oh nothing inappropriate Matt, just attend a few functions and meetings on my arm. We’ve been friends for a long time and Susan can play the part far better than anyone else I can get at short notice. There is another factor; Susan is brilliant at engaging and making people feel good. I think she will have them eating out of her hands. If it all goes well we might be able to make it a Client Relationship position within the company. No one at our company really knows Susan so we can keep everything covered up.”
Matt grumbled, “I’m not sure if I like that idea that all.”
Dan went on, “I would really appreciate this favour from you both. I probably would have asked anyway before your… your error in judgement. We’ve been out together before as friends so it’s not much different to that. The deal would double our turnover Matt, making the company and your job secure. They have a long list of associate companies; if we get this deal over the line the opportunities are endless.”
Susan answered first, “Can’t you just tell them the truth and I’ll come along as the Client Manager for free, it would be easier in the long run.”
Dan responded, “I thought that at first, but I’m certain that would lose the contract to our main competitors. Another thing for you both to think about: if you did this for me, well its for us all really; the issue of your theft would go away. No police, no court cases or prison and you stay employed.”
Susan could see Matt weighing up the options, “We need time to consider it, we can’t decide something like this quickly.”
Dan turned to Susan, “Of course, there is a function next Friday but I’ll need some notice if you feel you can’t go through with it. Can you let me know Monday?”
With that Dan made his excuses, leaving them to talk things over.
They did talk it over endlessly, neither of them were keen on the idea but the reality of the situation left few alternatives. Come Monday they told Dan they would do it. He sent over a client information pack and contract details which made things feel professional. Susan read those and researched the company. They spent the next few days making up Dan and Susan’s back story. They mirrored Matt and Susan’s relationship to stay as close to the truth as possible, including how they met, engagement and wedding details.
The week was agony for Matt and Susan. They considered calling the whole thing off numerous times but couldn’t think of a better alternative. Eventually Friday arrived; they left the kids with Matt’s parents. Susan took ages getting ready struggling with the balance between a professional look and evening wear. She was also conscious that she didn’t want to go overboard and hurt Matt’s feelings but she also needed to make a good impression with the clients.
Reluctantly she chose a black cocktail dress Matt had bought her for their anniversary. The over shoulder styling and long sleeves helped disguise her large breasts, although the neck line provided a subtle hint of cleavage. It was made of a ruched satin fabric, finishing at a respectable knee length matched with nylons and heels which accentuated her long legs. A thin silver shawl finished the outfit.
Matt did his best to muster a smile and said she looked lovely. Dan arriving to collect his wife was a weird experience for Matt. He noticed how delighted Dan seemed to be at Susan’s appearance, at least he had the sense to not make any complimentary remarks in front of Matt. Dan went over a few pointers about the clients to keep the discussion professional and tried joking that he would have Cinderella back before midnight.
The jokey effort only elicited a frown from Matt. Susan noticed and reminded Matt and Dan that this was just a straight forward business meeting. She kissed Matt quickly before leaving.
Watching Dan hold the car door for Susan and then walk around to drive her away left Matt with a deep feeling of loss and regret. A feeling which stayed with him throughout the seemingly never ending evening. He resisted the urge to drink just in case Susan needed picking up, that decision seemed to make the night drag on even longer.
It was 11.30pm when Matt heard Dan’s car pull up. He checked out the window, they seemed to be talking before Susan got out of the car. Dan waited for her to safely enter the house before pulling away.
Susan smiled as she came in and saw Matt, “I’m guessing you had a difficult night?” walking up she kissed him fully and passionately.
Thankfully Susan recounted her night without Matt having to ask too many questions. She confirmed it was a relaxed professional dinner involving about 20 people from both companies and everything went off without a hitch. She had met the Senior Directors and their wives. The Chairman seemed impressed with Susan’s knowledge of his own company. Dan maintained a good balance between pitching for the contract and allowing his guests to have an enjoyable evening. Susan was quick to confirm Dan had also acted as a perfect gentleman throughout the night, his only contact with Susan was to hold hands as they entered and left. Dan was ecstatic because the clients loved Susan, their cover story held up easily and he was confident of landing the contract.
Matt did feel much better once he’d heard all of the details. It all sounded professional and above board. Happily Susan suggested Matt shouldn’t waste the opportunity of her being all dressed up and having had a couple of drinks. He agreed completely and began kissing her passionately his hands beginning to explore her body. He felt uncomfortable when he realised Susan was wearing hold up stockings rather than tights. But she explained that she always found them more comfortable, they didn’t show any lines through her dress. What’s more Matt was the only one who was ever going to see them. His doubts were quickly forgotten when Susan removed her dress and stood in heels, stockings and a matching black satin thong and bra.
With her hands on her hips she remarked, “I do hope you intend demonstrating just whose wife I am!”
Matt undid his jeans, his eager cock springing out to attention, “That I can guarantee”.
They kissed again Matt’s hands exploring Susan’s lingerie; the only difficulty was deciding where to touch next. He loved it when Susan wore lingerie; she seemed to read his mind:
“If you like them that much, why don’t you kiss then all over, and I do mean all over.”
Matt kissed her cleavage and nipples through her bra before removing it and sucking roughly on her tits. His head continued down kissing her stomach and then her thighs before kissing through the thin material of her thong. He pushed the material aside and went straight into licking her neatly trimmed pussy with gusto. Susan slowed him down and suggested kisses on her outer lips and working his way in before playing with her clit. At that point she wrapped her stocking clad legs around his head. This drove Matt on pushing Susan towards an orgasm. Matt didn’t let up and Susan’s body began convulsing as she climaxed. Once she had recovered Susan casually took hold of Matt’s painfully hard cock and led him by it to her bedroom.
Susan looked into Matt’s eyes, “So how do you feel about reclaiming your wife?”
Matt pushed her onto the bed struggling not to rush it he entered her slowly. Susan squirmed and groaned as he fully buried inside her. He withdrew almost fully and then drove into her again. Susan responded with her nails scraping down his back. He repeated the slow withdrawal and forward plunge several times. On the next withdrawal he hesitated and asked Susan what she wanted.
Susan eyes flashed open, “Take me!”
Matt drove in, then picked up a steady rhythm encouraged by Susan’s cries of ‘yes’ and ‘fuck me’. He continued to pick up his pace and was now ploughing into her. Susan was panting heavily, gasping then emitted a low groan as she began to orgasm. It was all the encouragement Matt needed as he let his own orgasm overtake him. They both came heavily as Matt fucked her for all his worth. Was there extra passion and desire in their love making or was his mind playing tricks on him. He certainly felt like it was the best night they’d had together in a long time. Subconsciously the idea of reclaiming his wife seemed to add an edge for both of them.
The primary contract was agreed, meeting associated companies became a regular event, with Susan attending every couple of weeks. There were moments of tension including an occasion when clients insisted Susan attend a contract signing event at Dan and Matt’s office. At one point Susan was introduced as Dan’s wife to the new associate clients whilst Matt was in the crowd. Susan and Matt’s eyes met before Susan recovered and continued smiling through the introductions. Matt felt like screaming the truth but managed to choke back his objections before making his excuses and leaving.
As Dan predicted landing the big initial contract led on to more bids for associated firms. It was all a revelation for Susan, the constant bidding and negotiations were enthralling. She felt she was adding value in liaising with the new firms and charming the Directors and their wives. She had always been good with people, making them feel at ease just came naturally to her and she was genuinely interested in them. It was all so exciting, they were on a roll and business was booming.
Susan got on really well with Dan. He remained gentlemanly usually limiting their contact to holding hands. He’d put his arm around her waist on occasion and a few times they had to dance together at functions but it was all above board. They were both wrapped up in the excitement of making new deals. He did make a lot of flattering comments but none felt inappropriate.
Matt was starting to resent all of the extra time Susan was spending at functions and with clients. He was left looking after the kids who he loved but would have preferred to be spending it together as a whole family. This was compounded as they expanded and needed to undertake trips to different cities. He told Dan exactly how he felt as he arrived to whisk Susan away on yet another client dinner. Dan’s response was a plea about how important Susan now was to the business, he offered her a formal position adding her to the payroll. Susan was delighted with the offer and accepted immediately.
Dan continued talking but Matt zoned out, he came back as Dan was saying, “You will still have her for 90% of the time, it will just be an odd Friday evening and a trip every month or so.”
Matt couldn’t seem to process any information and was struggling to speak. One of the many ironic thoughts racing through his mind was that it was good of Dan to accept spending less time with his wife than himself! But actually if he worked it out as purely leisure time spent alone with Susan, he got no-where near 90% of her time; and they rarely went out for dinners or socially anymore.
Susan found herself loving the excitement of her new role. The expense accounts, nice hotels, additional income and spending were further attractions. She was a little worried that she was spending less time with Matt and he clearly resented the continued pretence that she was Dan’s wife. At least with her new role their money worries were over and to Dan’s credit he never mentioned the money Matt had ‘borrowed’ again.
And then everything changed…
Dan and Susan finally signed a contract they had been chasing for months; it was their biggest so far. Matt had expressed concerns about over extending the company but Susan thought he was just being difficult as it involved spending more of her time with Dan. Their bid team were celebrating with champagne in a hotel bar. It happened without thinking, in the melee she turned and found herself kissing Dan, the initial kiss lingered. As everyone thought they were married they didn’t think it unusual other than they were usually so professional at work events. Susan finally broke the kiss and the others cheered. Both blushed but Dan held on to Susan’s hand squeezing it. The stare they shared carried an intensity that acknowledged it would not be their only kiss. They were both distracted as the celebrations continued. As they retired Dan led Susan to his room and she followed without objection.
Susan was trying not to think about her husband, feeling lightheaded she reached behind herself and lowered the zipper of her dress. The feeling of anticipation and excitement was tinged with self-doubt. Was she sure she wanted this?
With a shrug of her shoulders, the top of the dress dropped own to waist level, revealing the lace bra that barely contained her large breasts. It crossed her mind that Matt had helped her pick the bra out. With that, she let her dress fall to her feet. She kicked it aside and stood there in matching bra and girdle with suspenders and nude stockings.
Dan’s mouth was hanging open his hand moved to his lap and he shamelessly massaged his straining cock. Susan blinked as she made out the outline of his manhood, feeling herself getting moist. She reached behind and unhooked her bra letting it fall to the floor before holding her breasts in her hands as if offering them for approval.
“Come on over here and give me a closer look.”
Susan stepped over in front of Dan between his outstretched legs. He leaned forward, put his hands on Susan’s hip, and took a nipple in his lips. The sensation was almost more than she could bear. She put her hands on his head and pulled him closer. It was ecstasy but images of Matt kept flashing into her mind as Dan buried himself into her breasts continuously sucking and licking.
Dan steered Susan down to her knees before smiling and lowering the zip of his trousers. Susan reached slowing in through the zipper opening. When her hand touched him, she let out a gasp. Knowing she would never get it out that way, she unhooked Dan’s belt and opened the top of his pants. She hurriedly pulled down his trousers and boxers. Before her eyes popped up a surprisingly large and very erect cock. The veins of his cock stood out in relief, signalling the degree of his arousal and it seemed to pulse constantly. She leaned closer and looked at the mushroom head while stroking slowly. A drop of pre-cum appeared on the tip.
“Go ahead, baby. Don’t make me wait!”
That was all the encouragement she needed. She leaned forward, licked at the bulbous head before opening her mouth wide to take him between her lips. The contact made his steel-sprung cock jump so powerfully that Susan gave a muffled yelp. She began to wonder if she would be able to take him in her mouth. Her lips were stretched tightly and her jaw opened to its limit. She caressed the head with her tongue and felt giddy. Then using the flat of her tongue, she licked the underside of his cock from bottom to top and down again. She repeated this several times until his cock was glistening from her saliva. She briefly paused to admire the object in her hands.
“Don’t stop now,” said Dan.
With a gentle sigh she moved her lips to the base of his cock and onward to his balls sucking on each before returning to his cock and pushing downward until the head of his cock pressed against her throat, causing her to gag slightly.
They stood up and removed the remainder of Dan’s clothes as they continued to kiss desperately. Susan grasping Dan’s hardness with one hand and pulling him close by the buttock with the other. Her mouth opened wide to welcome his probing tongue. She couldn’t help but compare to kissing Matt.
They moved to the bed. Dan positioned himself between her legs and licked each nipple. He ran his tongue down over her belly and, after the slightest of pauses, lapped at Susan’s sopping quim. Her hands were on his head as he took her engorged clit between his lips and flicked it with the tip of his tongue.
Dan moved up until the head of his cock was just touching Susan’s pussy then he pushed forward. Susan moaned and opened her legs wider. Her arms encircled his waist and she pulled him toward her. She needed him NOW! Dan pressed firmly against her. The swollen head of his cock began to penetrate.
Susan was so overwhelmed by the new sensations assaulting her body. He was stretching her and hadn’t even gotten started. Dan pushed forcefully forward and in one movement buried the first four or five inches of his cock inside a whimpering Susan. Needing no further encouragement, Dan withdrew and pounded the full length of his rigid shaft into her tightly stretched pussy. As her initial scream of pain converted into a deep moan he began pumping his cock slowly and deeply inside the now delirious Susan. After a few minutes he was surprised to find himself close to orgasm, she really was hot. Susan was now completely taken over by her desire. Even under these circumstances she briefly felt a moment of guilt for her husband, but it soon passed. She wrapped her legs around Dan and pulled him into her as her orgasm approached.
Susan moaned that she was close and urged Dan on. Dan obliged penetrating Susan to the maximum depth as his cock began to gush inside of her. Susan was overtaken with such a powerful orgasm that she was left dazed. She continued to hold Dan in a vice-like grip with her arms and legs. He remained inside her until finally they both relaxed, for a second Susan thought she was with Matt and panicked when she realised she had just had sex with Dan. Despite her concerns Susan fucked Dan another twice during the night and again the next morning. Dan taking her in every position she knew.
Susan barely slept for the next week; at times her guilt was overwhelming. She thought Matt might just know by looking at her. If he had asked her, she was so stunned she might have admitted it. Susan was upset with herself for letting Matt down, but her time with Dan had been thrilling. She had developed feelings for him over the months and it was more than just sex. Susan knew she should not repeat anything with Dan. Matt was who she truly loved, the person who had seen her through rough periods in her life, but could things ever be the same again? Even if they could did she still want the same life? That life had led to her into wanting and needing more. She was so confused; ironically it was usually Matt who could be counted on to guide her through difficult situations.
Susan took Dan to one side at the next function and began saying that what they did was wrong, it wasn’t fair to Matt and there wouldn’t be any repeat.
Dan’s reply was simple, “I think I’m in love with you Susan.”
“We can’t Dan! It’s just not right, I’m married!”
“I wish you were my wife, in reality.”
There were interrupted as the function got underway. Despite being distracted Susan met with clients and contractors throughout the evening. Eventually the function drew to an end and Dan finally caught up with Susan alone, “I’ve booked a room here will you stay with me for a while at least?”
Susan eventually nodded, they picked up the room key under the name Mr and Mrs Connor from reception. Susan’s resolve to just talk quickly evaporated as Dan kissed her as soon as they entered the room. She really wanted to stop but she also wanted to continue and couldn’t stop the kissing. They repeated their first encounter with the same levels of passion and intensity.
As soon as they finished making love Susan’s phone rang. It was Matt, she was late and he would be worried. She answered managing to hold back the tears, saying a client had got very drunk and had to be helped to his room and that she was just on her way home.
Automatically she ended the conversation with, “Love you, seen you soon” and then felt dreadful.
Dan remained quiet before saying, “You could stay, we could admit the truth to Matt.”
“I can’t do that to him. Oh my God I feel like the worst person in the world. I need to go now.”
She hurriedly got dressed and caught a cab at the hotel lobby.
Two months later, Matt was looking across the living room at a crying Susan slumped in a chair.
“So if it’s all so innocent, why are there receipts submitted through accounts for dinners for just the two of you and why only one hotel room booking?”
Susan was in a blind panic. She thought about admitting the truth: that they were having an affair. In the circumstances and with the theft hanging over him maybe Matt could accept things. The reality was the sex with Dan was thrilling and she didn’t want to give it up. Dan was more confident than Matt and was exceptionally good in the sack. But if he didn’t agree, that would be the marriage finished with, and that was the last thing she wanted, there were also the children to think about.
“We sometimes eat together on the trips, there aren’t functions every night and we need to share a room to keep up the pretence with clients. There are always twin beds or a suite with more than one bedroom.”
Matt really wanted to believe her but he had a bad feeling about things, “This needs to stop now. I’m fucking sick of it, you are my wife not his!”
“Always Matt, but I’m not sure how we can get out of things with the clients.”
“Simple, you resign and Dan explains you are no longer taking an active role in the company and that you have moved on to other career opportunities.”
“I guess that might work, but the money has been a Godsend.”
“Is it the money Susan? Or do you like the high life? Do you like being Dan’s wife? You certainly feel like you are more his than mine now!”
“Please don’t say that. I’ll talk to him and try to find a way out. Maybe after the industry awards ceremony I can attend fewer functions. He still has the theft sitting over us.”
Matt’s reply had a steely resolve, “Instead of fewer… try none! Unless you do want to marry Dan for real?”
Susan thought about that for a second, in some ways being Dan’s wife was appealing. The money, life style and the sex but she loved her family life and she loved Matt, she hated seeing him this upset.
“What… no of course I don’t, I’ll stop! The ceremony will be the last one.”
Matt replied “Fine and that had better end it. I wouldn’t worry about the theft; he can’t use that without blowing your story with all the clients.”
The awards were for Directors involved in the supply chain, Matt wasn’t invited. He managed to get home reasonably early despite Dan dumping loads of contract work onto him. The kids had already been sent around to Susan’s parent’s house for the weekend. He found Susan in the hall, she looked absolutely ravishing in a red silk halter neck dress that plunged down into her cleavage. It was tightly fitted to the hips and legs, with a split enabling her to walk reasonably in some extraordinary high stiletto heels.
Susan seemed a little startled to see Matt but recovered saying the limo was running late.
Matt looked her up and down once again, “I’m sure Dan will appreciate the outfit, you have never worn anything like that for me.”
“Oh its new, its just… just because it’s an awards ceremony and everyone will be dressing up… it’s not for Dan.”
Despite her words Susan felt awful, Matt’s comments did make her feel like she was making more of an effort for Dan. She was starting to get upset when thankfully the limo pulled up, so she hurried out as quickly as she could in the heels. To Matt it felt like she couldn’t wait to get away from him.
The awards ceremony was incredibly swanky, held in a large banqueting hall within a manor house. The men all wore tuxedos and ladies elegant evening wear. The event was hosted and had local press coverage. As an award nominee Dan sat with Susan at one of the front tables. Susan recognised many of the directors and senior clients present.
An hour after the event started Matt snuck in through the kitchens and sat discreetly at the very back of the hall. He spotted Dan and Susan laughing and talking, noting how closely they sat and how often they looked at each other. They touched often and looked to the entire world to be lovers. At one point Susan stroked Dan’s face and there seemed to be an intense conversation, both of them looked emotional.
After the meal there was some dancing before the awards were announced. Dan and Susan danced with Susan’s arms wrapped around Dan’s neck. Matt was marvelling again at her beauty when he was surprised by an older man sitting next to him.
“They make a lovely couple don’t they?” remarked the newcomer.
“I guess they do” mused Matt.
They introduced themselves, Ted saying he was long since retired but he came along to odd events to catch up with old colleagues but he liked to keep out of the way until the awards were done with. They chatted throughout the awards, Matt finding Ted to be amusing company who seemed to know and have an anecdote about everyone. All the time he continued to watch his wife.
Just to round off Matt’s miserable night, Dan was called up to receive an award reflecting his company’s expansion and success. As Dan sat down, he kissed Susan fully on the lips. The kiss lingered, a kiss of lovers thought Matt before Susan broke away blushing.
Ted noticed Matt’s reaction and asked what his interest was.
Matt replied, “Oh I was just confirming my suspicions that they are lovers.”
Ted looked bemused “Well of course they are! They are married; we’ve done business with them.”
Matt laughed “Oh, she is certainly married but not to him… she is my wife.”
And with that Matt stood up and strode toward the front of the hall.
Susan remained distracted throughout the meal with Dan, replaying all of Matt’s comments. Had she changed that much, she would have done anything to protect Matt and now she was the one causing him pain.
Dan spoke again “Susan are you listening, I was just saying what a fantastic night this is and a great reward for all your hard work.”
“Sorry Dan, yes it is but… this is has to be our last night; I love Matt and need to return to him completely.”
Dan began pleading “I really do love you Susan, remember how it feels when we are together and making deals. It’s intoxicating and I know you crave it. What’s more you deserve it, almost twenty years being the perfect wife you need something for yourself. And I know you like our time together, it’s electric.”
She stroked Dan’s face and continued “I’ve enjoyed our time together but we need to end it, Matt is your friend too and there are the children to think about.”
They danced and it felt like their last. Dan surprised her with the kiss after he received the award and she prayed none of the press had taken a photograph of it. She needed to leave before the situation got worse. Susan stood and began apologising saying she had to go… only to see Matt walking purposely across the dance floor towards her.
“Congratulations on the award” seethed Matt.
Dan and Susan both stood opened mouthed. Dan spoke first “You’re not supposed to be here Matt.”
“Clearly” retorted Matt “You wouldn’t want me becoming between you and my wife.”
Dan looked around worried that they were attracting too much attention.
Susan recovering from her initial shock managed to choke out “Matt I was just about to come home, to… to see you.”
“Of course you were and why is that? Had you finished kissing and touching another man? Not the most discreet move, I think the press even got photographs of it. I realise I have been gullible but even I have my limits.”
“It’s not what you think, let’s not do this here we can go home and talk.”
“You’re the one making your affections abundantly clear in public. So discussing it here seems entirely appropriate. In fact why don’t I join in with playing games in public?”
With that Matt took out his mobile and sent the email he had drafted.
Susan looked worried, “What have you done Matt?”
Matt smiled, “Nothing really just shared a few of our wedding photographs.”
Dan began talking urgently in a hushed tone hoping not many people were picking up on the commotion.
“You need to think about what’s at stake Matt. You’ll be out of job and potentially looking at jail time. Can you imagine a life without Susan, no one there to care for you, not seeing your kids and all alone?”
Matt fumed, “You really are a miserable low life piece of…”
Only to be interrupted by Susan, “Just stop right there, there is no need for any of that. Don’t imagine a life without me because that’s not going to happen, I would never ever keep you from your children. What’s more Dan will not use any information. We are in the wrong here Dan not Matt!”
There was a murmur around the hall, with some people checking emails and showing their phones to others.
“I’m sorry Matt, it just sort of happened and…” Susan’s voice trailed off.
Dan tried to help explain “Matt, I know you’re angry but…”
He was greeted by Matt’s fist punching him firmly in the chin and fell flat on his arse. The press guys were suddenly taking lots of pictures. As he looked at the photographers and trying to ignore the pain; Dan noticed most of the crowd looking at their phones. Matt had indeed sent his and Susan’s wedding photographs, along with recent holiday snaps to the company’s full client contact list and all of Dan’s employees. The short message simply stated: Mr Matt Wilson and his devoted wife Susan. The wedding picture included Dan as an usher.
Ted had followed Matt and was shown the email and photographs. He spoke addressing Susan. “You mean to say you aren’t married to Dan?”
Susan’s eyes filled with tears as she looked at the Chairman of their biggest client. She shook her head in confirmation.
Ted replied calmly, “Your behaviour is not what we’d expect. You have lied and mislead us, our contract will be reviewed immediately, you will be in either material breach or we’ll curtail on the grounds of misconduct.”
With that he turned and left, a small entourage following in his wake. The crowd erupted in noise and crowded in on the trio. The press were trying to get statements from Dan, Matt or Susan. Matt finally forced his way through the melee, ran to his car and sped away.
After the awards night the full story came out through the press, complete with the emailed photographs, Dan and Susan’s kiss at the awards and an action shot of Dan being punched, then a one of him seated on his backside. The scandal was big enough for friends and family to know exactly what Dan and Susan had been up to.
The following Monday Matt walked into Dan’s office, admiring the bruising on Dan’s his face, “Just give me my final salary cheque and I’ll go.”
“I’m really sorry Matt; we just fell for each other. I like, actually love Susan, I’m sorry but it’s true. I’d marry her in a heart-beat but she doesn’t want that, she does still love you.
“You’re supposed to be a friend, how do you square that one, making a friend feel worse than he has ever felt in the whole of his life? Breaking up a family, treating a friend worse than you would an enemy.”
“I know, I know, I can’t make any excuses for my actions. I am paying for it now; we are haemorrhaging contracts and are looking at bankruptcy.”
“I did try to warn you about over extending, but you were too busy fucking my wife to notice!”
Dan dropped his head and handed over Matt’s cheque, saying “Have you seen her?”
“If I had I wouldn’t tell you. Make sure I never see you again and don’t forget… keep looking over your shoulder. I might just decide to finish that beating you are due.”
Susan had taken the kids and tried hiding out at her sisters place but she was being pursued by the press. Matt had ignored all of her calls and texts. Eventually after her sister called saying Susan was distraught and the kids were confused he agreed to go over and talk to Susan.
Susan began “I know it’s really raw at the moment, but now it’s out in the open I’m hoping… praying we can work through this.”
Matt just stared at her.
Susan filled the painful silence. “I know it was wrong, but we just fell for each other. The work stuff was exciting, thrilling actually and brought us so close. He was kind and complimentary and seemed besotted with me. I know it shouldn’t but when you’re getting older and start having doubts it’s a huge boost. We haven’t been intimate many times and I thought I had feelings for Dan, but I love you. I don’t want us to break up.”
Please say something Matt, “I’m so sorry and love you so so much.”
“So your attempt to work this through is to tell me it was more than just sex. Well I guess that’s a different approach. I was expecting it was ‘just sex’ and ‘didn’t mean anything’, clearly it meant a lot to you. I don’t see how you can deliberately hurt someone you claim to love so much.”
“I’m just trying to explain how it happened, you mean far more to me. I’m sorry to have hurt you; I never thought that would happen.”
Matt took a short breath and shook his head, “You can pretend it’s a romantic love affair to make yourself feel better, but it’s nothing but a cheap tawdry affair. You sneaking off like a slut to fuck your lover. What was it that kept you going back then, did he just have a bigger cock or couldn’t you get enough of it!
Susan staggered back; Matt had never used language in front of her let alone directed it at her, did he really see her as a slut. Matt stared at her with a look of pure contempt; she couldn’t believe the person she loved could look at her that way.
Finally Matt continued “What happened to you, you’re not the person I married, you remember we would have given our lives to save the other. We are over; I’ll file for a divorce. I hope you meant what you said: you won’t try and keep me from the kids. It will better for them if I stay a regular part of their lives.
“Of course” murmured Susan, “Don’t bother with lawyers, I’ll agree to whatever you want. You are the fairest and most honest person I know.”
With that Matt nodded and stood up and left.
Susan’s collapsed after he left, things were such a mess. She hadn’t thought about the consequences and the realisation of Matt not being there for the kids horrified her. She had to convince Matt she still loved him, she just had too. She would still give her life for his. I’m thinking about a chapter 2. Does Dan go bankrupt, Susan live a life of misery and Matt find a wonderful (not quite supermodel) to spend the rest of his life with… life is rarely so fair. If you want to add your own ending feel free.