Forty-Two

“I- what?” I stutter out in complete shock. While Annie was random at times, I did not see this question ever coming from her.

“A relationship,” Annie says again as she sits up and looks at me. “Where all four of us would date each other.”

I sit up and look at her in confusion, “but.. why?”

She smiles softly, “because you’re beautiful and I enjoy spending time with you. And James is handsome and Georgie has had a crush on him since the second day we’ve known each other. We like being around you two and we’ve been looking for another couple to date and travel with and potentially live with us at the house. It’s too big for just the two of us.”

“So,” I ask slowly. “You guys are..?”

“Both bisexual,” Annie confirms. “Both into consensual polygamy. Both very keen on the idea of having a relationship with the two of you.”

I breathe deeply for a moment, “I’m sorry. I just wasn’t expecting this. Just a second.”

“Take your time,” Annie tells me as she lays back down.

I watch her