Into the Abyss--Chapter 8 - Sex Stories

Into the Abyss--Chapter 8

... evening. I was happy to have run into them, though. Our talk kept my mind off of Lucy and my dilemma. Jan seemed to be enthralled with my stories about life back East. She smiled the entire time and rarely looked away from me. Over the course of the evening I learned that Jennifer was going to UCLA and was home for break, although she was leaving tomorrow to return to school. After we had our meal and waited for our dessert order, Jennifer excused herself to go to the restroom. Once she was out of earshot Jan spoke to me. "Frank, I'm so glad you had dinner with us. I was hoping that someday we would get a chance to know each other better." "Me too, Jan. I really enjoyed myself tonight. Thank you for taking pity on me and inviting me to join you and Jennifer. It was just what I needed after today's crazy developments." "Is it the trouble with your wife, Frank? I don't mean to pry, but have you decided on what you are going to do?" "No, you aren't prying. I was preparing to have my attorney file the necessary paperwork to begin divorce proceedings, but Susan beat me to it. I was served right after I returned home from work. Right now, I don't know how it's going to play out." "I'm sorry to hear that Frank," she said. "I want you to know that if you need someone to serve as a sounding board I'll be happy to do that for you. In fact, I wouldn't mind having dinner in the future if you need someone to talk to." Just then Jennifer returned, as did our server with our dessert. We ...

... all enjoyed our selections and then I told them that it was time for me to get home. I called our server over and paid for the meal. Jan tried to object to me picking up the check but I told her it was my pleasure to have spent the evening with them. I rose to leave and I shook hands with Jennifer, wishing her well at college. Jan got up and gave me a nice kiss on the cheek. "You think about what I said, Frank. The offer is good for as long as you need it." As I left for the parking lot I thought about what Jan had said. It might be nice to have someone to talk to. Lucy would always be there, but talking to a friend with whom I wasn't romantically involved might help things. When I got to my place there was an envelope taped to my door. My name, in Lucy's handwriting, was on the front. I got inside and turned on the light in the kitchen, eager to see what this might be. I opened the envelope and found a single piece of stationery. Dear Frank, When you get this message I will be far away. Megan convinced me to spend a few days with her so that I could process what happened this afternoon. Please don't try to find me, as I need the time away to think about everything, including us. Don't try to phone me, either. I won't answer my phone if you try. Megan will be with me, so don't worry about me, I won't be alone. This could be a good time to take a little break in our relationship. I'll be in touch with you once I have sorted everything out and let you know what I want to do. Lucy ...