**Rebecca’s Point of view***
Some how it was Monday morning; after spending my days being Jess and Mike’s therapist and safe place. And my nights drinking copious amounts of tequila while taking long showers to hide my uncontrollable anger and sorrow. I look horrible, my head was pounding and I was dehydrated. “God I’m glad I planned ahead” I though to myself as I grabbed the electrolyte water and Tylenol I had put beside my bed. Damien and Veronica had stopped by both days, they’ve been my support. Damien being my first born and my only true protector in life. He and I were a team, when he was just a toddler he had stood between his father and I. “Don’t you hit my Mommy!” His little voice screamed as his body shook with the force he was projecting. As my memories are flooding my brain my eyes are starting to swell and my breathing is ragged, I’m doing my best to not cry aloud. It was during this time that Sam became my best friend, when I first filed for divorce he made sure I ate and cared for my basic needs so I could be there for Damien. When I needed a sitter while at work he talked with his boss to have our days of opposite so I would only have to pay for 3 days of daycare. And now, my beloved Sam was running off with his boss from the grocery store… fu€king Luigi! I drug myself from my cocoon of wallowing heartbreak, walking to the bathroom of our 3 bedroom apartment. I normally left the door unlocked so Sam or the kids could use the restroom while I showered, but I needed my space and boundaries. I slid the lock across and pulled off the T-Shirt that was Sam’s in the hamper, “I’m pathetic, I want to smell the man who just crushed my world?!” I scoff out loud while looking at myself in the mirror. After 3 c-sections my belly was saggy and soft, I nursed my last 2 with baby led weaning so my EE breasts hung in an unattractive manner. No wonder Sam didn’t find me attractive, I was a shell of the woman I was over 20 yrs ago. I wanted to break the mirror, but chose to get in the scolding shower to shock my system. No matter what I needed to get my shit together for Jess and Mike, I know the mistakes I made when Damien’s father and I divorced and I refuse to do the same. As I showered I gave myself a pep talk “Ok Beck you’ve got this, we do the same thing every morning and have for the past 17 months”. Morning have always been the 3 of us since we moved to the city, so auto pilot will be on. Normally at this time Sam and I would be watching the morning news while I got dressed. These past few months I had really been working on self love and had gotten dressed in front of Sam… maybe that’s why he finally left, “I’ll never let another man see me naked again” I vowed to myself. The rest of the morning was a blur, dropped the kids off at the high school and off to work in downtown Boston. I’d had a unique opportunity to develop my position and I had morphed what started as a secretarial position into a part of learning and development. I closed by office door, shot off an email to HR that I needed a few days without colleague interaction and pulled up the latest reporting of growth and client satisfaction. I put my earbuds in and turned on my upbeat fem power music. At work I was a true leader, unlike most people who sat on my floor I could still do even the basic positions and trained regularly with my colleagues. I was rarely in my office and when I was my door was always open unless I was in a meeting. I made a mental not to put my in a meeting sign on my door when I got up. As my reports loaded I got lost in analyzing the data and my music so I didn’t hear the knocks on my door. I was startled by my boss Lena bursting through the door. “Ok Beck, what is going on?!” Lena asked with concern. “I knew I should have put my sign up” I mumbled to myself. Lena grabbed my sign off my desk, slapped it on the door, and closed it with her still in my office. “Rebecca Mar…” “Are you mom’ing me Lena?!” I scoffed and let out a sigh. I turned to look out my 7th floor window, staring out pondering the last 20 years. “Beck” Lena spoke gently “I’ve known you for years, long before all of this. You are not ok, yes I’m your boss but I was your friend before that.” I felt Lena’s hand on my shoulder and couldn’t stop by body from shaking as I sobbed. “Sam left me, it’s over… he’s in love with his old boss” I managed to squeeze out through the anguish and heartbreak. “Are you fu€king kidding me Beck?! He left you for Luigi?” Lena exclaimed, she hugged me from the side and held me while I cried. “Listen I’m requiring you to attend a week long conference” we’re the words that broke the silence. “Lena did you even hear what I just said?!” I said with shock and anger, I was in no mood to be my fierce leader self especially at a conference where we’d be presenting. Lena interrupted my thoughts… “You’re going on a week long conference on a private island in Croatia” she started “where you will cry until you can no longer cry, as your boss I’m sending you to a solo conference. I will arrange with Damien taking care of Mike and Jess, but let’s face it their teens and you baby them. If you stay here you will be stuck in auto pilot and you won’t give yourself the time and space to greave. I know you Beck and I know you will put everyone else’s needs 1st. Plus I already spoke with HR and you board the plane tonight.”I spent the first 2 days on the island drinking, smoking the island grown ganja, ugly crying, and when I reach exhaustion sleeping for 10 hrs. Something I hand done in years because I need to keep everything perfect for Sam so he’d love me. I’d called all 3 of my kids this morning, Damien reassured we that everything was fine. Turns out he had contacted Lena this past weekend and Lena had arranged for me to attend a retreat of the coast of Croatia that was geared towards helping executives decompress from the stress of high demand jobs. An executive I was not and I love my job so I don’t find it stressful, but I wasn’t going to complain and knew I was in much need of intense therapy. I was moving past the sadness and grief and was spiraling into anger. I needed to let it out and at the suggestion of the staff I went to a kick boxing lesson with one of the staff coaches. I walked into the gym to find several young men, maybe in their 30’s working with a few other retreat guests.
***Henry’s point of view*** My cousin Lena and I were gearing up for a launch of our new executive retreat for c-suite executives in Croatia; she was good friends with the founder and CEO of the Fortune 500 company that she worked for and they had put up a substantial stake of start up costs as a silent partner in my new company. I wasn’t new to business, but after a mess divorce I had sold my company to prevent my ex wife and her new toy from having any shares. This was a clean break, she’d received a buyout and what I had spent 30 years building into a national brand was no longer mine. I’d come up with the idea for the retreat during my own post divorce spiral, I’d taken my part of the proceeds traveling the world and had found peace in Croatia. Beth and I didn’t have kids because she didn’t want them even though I did. But I loved her and agreed to live the childless life she so desired. So disappearing from the corporate world for the last 5 years had been a major transforma
***Rebecca’s Point of View*** My ears are ringing as I hear the words coming from Sam… “Look Rebecca, this was all your dream. I never wanted to move to the city, I was content in the suburbs close to my family. Sure I told you to go for the job, but I honestly didn’t have any faith you’d land the job. So here we are 17 months later and our lease is up so I’m out. Don’t act all surprised, I don’t come home for you it’s been for the kids. And they’re teens now so they’ll understand. But I can’t stay with a woman I don’t love, am repulsed to touch, and is the cause of my misery.” My chest is heavy, the ringing in my ears is so loud. I start to wake and realize it’s a dream, well really my nightmare. As I wake more I realize the ringing is my villa phone, let it ring. I’m in no mood after my session in the gym… the memories flood in of the gym, of shamelessly ogling Henry and the embarrassment that followed… The way he commanded me was what I had always wanted Sam to do to me… t
Beck’s point of view J and his team were miracle workers, in the few hours they had I was pampered with a deep conditioning of my naturally curly hair, mani/pedi, a facial, and J with those magic hands of there’s cut my hair to encourage my natural curl pattern. They showed me how to style my hair like I had always dreamed. And taught me how to apply a whole new makeup routine to accentuate the features I loved most about my face, my eyes. I hugged them all and stopped J, I hugged them tight and with so much gratitude in my voice… “Thank you J, you have helped me to see my beauty again. Words can not express the gratitude I have for you and your team.” J smiled and replied “Bitch your gorgeous, you just need a little help remembering. And I’m definitely going to take you up on a place to stay while in Boston…” they turned and started walking away, calling over there shoulder “The master isn’t done with their muse!” It was almost time for the car to pick me up, I stood in front
Henry’s Point of View The car ride to the ferry was consumed by silence, however it wasn’t awkward, it was… an easy silence. Once on the ferry, Rebecca and I left the car and headed to the lounge. It was there over what I now know is her favorite drink, a margarita, that we start to talk. I let her know I was a divorce coach and doing some work at the resort. I let her know that Lena had hired me to be her personal coach, which was met with mixed facial emotions. She chuckled yet a sadness returned to her eyes; her face is like a picture book, no words needed. After arriving at the port in Split, we had a short drive to my favorite spot Dvor. I had only ever thought of bringing Beth here until now. The conversation flowed easily, but I couldn’t shake the sadness that escaped her earlier. “Henry thank you for bringing me here, this is probably the best dinner I’ve ever had. Do you have anything planned for after?” The nope in her voice that I’d say no. “Unfortunately, I do”
“What’s the rush sweetheart?” A husky voice snaps my head up… it’s him. The man who owned the eyes… my emotions are all over the place, fear… embarrassment… and sadness. His arms had wrapped around my waist when I ran into him, he moved his arms up to hold me tight. “Shhh you’re safe, I’ll keep you safe.” He whispered in my ear as he held me tight, preventing me from pushing away from him. I know I had wanted him earlier, but after everything that just happened all I wanted was to be back home with my babies. I need to be smart, I had been reckless over the past few hours for selfish reasons… all because I wanted to feel desired. ———————————————————————————— Henry’s Point of View Luka had arranged for one of the strippers from his club to meet, he had a few girls on staff that were part of his VIP services. All the woman had regular health screenings as well as the men to ensure everyone’s healthy and wellbeing. Both parties checked before the scheduled time, so fo
Rebecca’s Point of View From the moment I heard Henry’s voice outside the club I knew I was safe. I clung to him like a child, the fear I faced just moments earlier shook me to the core. At first I was taken back by the ferocity Henry held me with, but I relished the familiar feeling from the day prior of safety to completely break down. I left his arms and lap only a few times, each time making me long for his warmth again. It was comfort and security… he read my body like no one had ever done before… the power and force that he had shown followed by tender attentiveness, it was so foreign to yet I wanted more of it. After we settled into his bungalow, he asked me about the events of the night. I didn’t tell him that I was looking for a 1 night stand, but I had been pretty factual. He let me know he’d been sent a video of me dancing on the pole… I couldn’t help but noticing his massive bulge hat was straining near my ass. I arched my back rubbing his swollen cock up and down my a
Henry’s Point of view: God she looked gorgeous standing in front of me in a red lace with black trim bralette that her voluptuous breast we’re trying to escape. With a black patient leather miniskirt that hugged her body. Hearing her moan while sighing with relief from the release from the pleasure and pain of binding her waistline, had me wondering if this seemingly innocent woman had a naughty side to her.… no matter how hard I squeeze my throbbing dick, I find no relief… how does she do it… “Baby girl, how do you manage to be achieve greater beauty every time. Tell me, did you like the pain and discomfort from the corset?” A smirk on my face, because as I suspected my question would make her blush. She bit her lip while she rubbed her thighs together, I watched as her arousal started to coat the inside of her thighs. “Do… do you think that’s weird?” She asked timidly. I closed the space between us while letting out a deep groan; I put my palm on the side of her face and sli
Henry’s Point of view: God she looked gorgeous standing in front of me in a red lace with black trim bralette that her voluptuous breast we’re trying to escape. With a black patient leather miniskirt that hugged her body. Hearing her moan while sighing with relief from the release from the pleasure and pain of binding her waistline, had me wondering if this seemingly innocent woman had a naughty side to her.… no matter how hard I squeeze my throbbing dick, I find no relief… how does she do it… “Baby girl, how do you manage to be achieve greater beauty every time. Tell me, did you like the pain and discomfort from the corset?” A smirk on my face, because as I suspected my question would make her blush. She bit her lip while she rubbed her thighs together, I watched as her arousal started to coat the inside of her thighs. “Do… do you think that’s weird?” She asked timidly. I closed the space between us while letting out a deep groan; I put my palm on the side of her face and sli
Rebecca’s Point of View From the moment I heard Henry’s voice outside the club I knew I was safe. I clung to him like a child, the fear I faced just moments earlier shook me to the core. At first I was taken back by the ferocity Henry held me with, but I relished the familiar feeling from the day prior of safety to completely break down. I left his arms and lap only a few times, each time making me long for his warmth again. It was comfort and security… he read my body like no one had ever done before… the power and force that he had shown followed by tender attentiveness, it was so foreign to yet I wanted more of it. After we settled into his bungalow, he asked me about the events of the night. I didn’t tell him that I was looking for a 1 night stand, but I had been pretty factual. He let me know he’d been sent a video of me dancing on the pole… I couldn’t help but noticing his massive bulge hat was straining near my ass. I arched my back rubbing his swollen cock up and down my a
“What’s the rush sweetheart?” A husky voice snaps my head up… it’s him. The man who owned the eyes… my emotions are all over the place, fear… embarrassment… and sadness. His arms had wrapped around my waist when I ran into him, he moved his arms up to hold me tight. “Shhh you’re safe, I’ll keep you safe.” He whispered in my ear as he held me tight, preventing me from pushing away from him. I know I had wanted him earlier, but after everything that just happened all I wanted was to be back home with my babies. I need to be smart, I had been reckless over the past few hours for selfish reasons… all because I wanted to feel desired. ———————————————————————————— Henry’s Point of View Luka had arranged for one of the strippers from his club to meet, he had a few girls on staff that were part of his VIP services. All the woman had regular health screenings as well as the men to ensure everyone’s healthy and wellbeing. Both parties checked before the scheduled time, so fo
Henry’s Point of View The car ride to the ferry was consumed by silence, however it wasn’t awkward, it was… an easy silence. Once on the ferry, Rebecca and I left the car and headed to the lounge. It was there over what I now know is her favorite drink, a margarita, that we start to talk. I let her know I was a divorce coach and doing some work at the resort. I let her know that Lena had hired me to be her personal coach, which was met with mixed facial emotions. She chuckled yet a sadness returned to her eyes; her face is like a picture book, no words needed. After arriving at the port in Split, we had a short drive to my favorite spot Dvor. I had only ever thought of bringing Beth here until now. The conversation flowed easily, but I couldn’t shake the sadness that escaped her earlier. “Henry thank you for bringing me here, this is probably the best dinner I’ve ever had. Do you have anything planned for after?” The nope in her voice that I’d say no. “Unfortunately, I do”
Beck’s point of view J and his team were miracle workers, in the few hours they had I was pampered with a deep conditioning of my naturally curly hair, mani/pedi, a facial, and J with those magic hands of there’s cut my hair to encourage my natural curl pattern. They showed me how to style my hair like I had always dreamed. And taught me how to apply a whole new makeup routine to accentuate the features I loved most about my face, my eyes. I hugged them all and stopped J, I hugged them tight and with so much gratitude in my voice… “Thank you J, you have helped me to see my beauty again. Words can not express the gratitude I have for you and your team.” J smiled and replied “Bitch your gorgeous, you just need a little help remembering. And I’m definitely going to take you up on a place to stay while in Boston…” they turned and started walking away, calling over there shoulder “The master isn’t done with their muse!” It was almost time for the car to pick me up, I stood in front
***Rebecca’s Point of View*** My ears are ringing as I hear the words coming from Sam… “Look Rebecca, this was all your dream. I never wanted to move to the city, I was content in the suburbs close to my family. Sure I told you to go for the job, but I honestly didn’t have any faith you’d land the job. So here we are 17 months later and our lease is up so I’m out. Don’t act all surprised, I don’t come home for you it’s been for the kids. And they’re teens now so they’ll understand. But I can’t stay with a woman I don’t love, am repulsed to touch, and is the cause of my misery.” My chest is heavy, the ringing in my ears is so loud. I start to wake and realize it’s a dream, well really my nightmare. As I wake more I realize the ringing is my villa phone, let it ring. I’m in no mood after my session in the gym… the memories flood in of the gym, of shamelessly ogling Henry and the embarrassment that followed… The way he commanded me was what I had always wanted Sam to do to me… t
***Henry’s point of view*** My cousin Lena and I were gearing up for a launch of our new executive retreat for c-suite executives in Croatia; she was good friends with the founder and CEO of the Fortune 500 company that she worked for and they had put up a substantial stake of start up costs as a silent partner in my new company. I wasn’t new to business, but after a mess divorce I had sold my company to prevent my ex wife and her new toy from having any shares. This was a clean break, she’d received a buyout and what I had spent 30 years building into a national brand was no longer mine. I’d come up with the idea for the retreat during my own post divorce spiral, I’d taken my part of the proceeds traveling the world and had found peace in Croatia. Beth and I didn’t have kids because she didn’t want them even though I did. But I loved her and agreed to live the childless life she so desired. So disappearing from the corporate world for the last 5 years had been a major transforma
I spent the first 2 days on the island drinking, smoking the island grown ganja, ugly crying, and when I reach exhaustion sleeping for 10 hrs. Something I hand done in years because I need to keep everything perfect for Sam so he’d love me. I’d called all 3 of my kids this morning, Damien reassured we that everything was fine. Turns out he had contacted Lena this past weekend and Lena had arranged for me to attend a retreat of the coast of Croatia that was geared towards helping executives decompress from the stress of high demand jobs. An executive I was not and I love my job so I don’t find it stressful, but I wasn’t going to complain and knew I was in much need of intense therapy. I was moving past the sadness and grief and was spiraling into anger. I needed to let it out and at the suggestion of the staff I went to a kick boxing lesson with one of the staff coaches. I walked into the gym to find several young men, maybe in their 30’s working with a few other retreat guests.
**Rebecca’s Point of view*** Some how it was Monday morning; after spending my days being Jess and Mike’s therapist and safe place. And my nights drinking copious amounts of tequila while taking long showers to hide my uncontrollable anger and sorrow. I look horrible, my head was pounding and I was dehydrated. “God I’m glad I planned ahead” I though to myself as I grabbed the electrolyte water and Tylenol I had put beside my bed. Damien and Veronica had stopped by both days, they’ve been my support. Damien being my first born and my only true protector in life. He and I were a team, when he was just a toddler he had stood between his father and I. “Don’t you hit my Mommy!” His little voice screamed as his body shook with the force he was projecting. As my memories are flooding my brain my eyes are starting to swell and my breathing is ragged, I’m doing my best to not cry aloud. It was during this time that Sam became my best friend, when I first filed for divorce he made sure I a