Chapter 1: Introduction
As Alice entered the dimly lit bar, she could feel the excited flutter in her stomach. Tonight, she would finally get to meet Emily, the girl that Mark had mentioned countless times in passing. As she scanned the room, her gaze landed on a petite brunette sitting alone at a table near the back, sipping from a martini glass. With each step towards her, Alice felt more certain about her decision to share Mark with Emily - after all, there was something undeniably sensual about the idea of them all being together.
When she reached the table, she introduced herself with a warm smile, "Hi, I'm Alice," she said confidently, extending her hand across the table. Emily shook it eagerly, her small palms enveloped by Alice's larger ones. The touch sent electric currents through Alice's body; she couldn't help but notice how delicate Emily looked compared to her own athletic build. Emily smiled back at Alice, her cheeks flushed pink. "It's nice to finally meet you," she whispered.
Alice couldn't help but notice the hint of nervousness in Emily's voice - it only made her more endearing. They exchanged small talk as they waited for Mark to arrive, sipping on their drinks and taking in the sights around them. The bar was packed tonight, full of people bustling about amidst the soft soundtrack of clinking glasses and hushed conversation. It almost seemed like a dance between everyone present, their movements synchronized without anyone ever meeting one another's eyes.
He looked effortlessly charming, his hands gesturing wildly as he laughed loudly at some joke no doubt crafted by his own wit. There was something magnetic about him, something that made people gravitate towards him regardless of who they were or what they did. As Alice observed him from afar, she couldn't help but feel grateful for having found such an incredible partner. She couldn't imagine life without him in her future, but she wondered if Emily's emotional desire was as deep as her own.
Alice noticed how his eyes lingered on Emily's lips as she spoke, unable to resist the temptation of stealing a quick glance every time she opened her mouth. It was clear that Mark was just as taken with Emily as Alice had anticipated, but rather than feeling threatened, Alice found herself feeling strangely elated. Perhaps sharing Mark with Emily wouldn't be so bad after all – perhaps it would even add an extra layer of excitement to their relationship.
Emily hesitated before speaking, her eyes darting between Alice and Mark as if unsure of what to say.
But then she took a deep breath and let out a small laugh, admitting that yes, she had always had a crush on him since high school. Alice listened intently, her heart racing with excitement as she realised just how strong Emily's feelings were for Mark. Maybe they really could make this work – maybe sharing him would be enough to satisfy them both.
He greeted them both warmly, his arms wrapped tightly around their shoulders as he pulled them into a group hug. Alice couldn't help but feel her heart skip a beat at the sight of him - he truly was a magnificent specimen of a man, his muscular frame practically overflowing from his fitted dress shirt.
"So," he said playfully, settling onto the bench seat beside Emily. "What brings you two lovely ladies here tonight?"
Alice glanced over at Emily, who shifted uncomfortably in her seat.
With an unspoken agreement hanging in the air, the girls took each others hands across the table and Alice answered "Perhaps instead of continuing with the small talk, we take this back to your place where it's quieter and more comfortable?"