Chapter 5: Rachel
What’s your day like?” Destiny asked. They had both gotten up early and were sitting around the table eating breakfast. Tyler was dressed in his usual business-casual. Destiny looked as stunning as always. She was wearing a simple bodycon dress, as she called it. It was a solid gray stretch cotton dress that clung to every supple contour of her luscious body like glue. Modest in its makeup with a high neckline and extending to just above the knee, it left nothing for an onlooker to see, yet revealed every voluptuous curve and mound on her sleek body.
“I have a meeting with that new clinic owner I’m thinking of buying out,” he said, admiring her elegance.
“Are you sure you want to go through with that? Won’t it make your life even busier?”
“It might for a while but I’m hoping once I get it set up and staffed with good people it won’t take any more oversight than taking care of the clinic on Main.”
“We aren’t hurting for money, Tyler,” she countered. “And I’m not getting a good feeling about you taking over another facility to manage.”
“I know, but it has been on my mind for awhile. I think I could turn that clinic around and make it quite profitable.”
“And if you can’t?”
“Then I can always sell it.”
“But you will take a loss when you do.”
“I don’t want to talk about this. I’m going to explore my options here,” he said flatly. Changing the subject he asked, How busy are you going to be today?”
I’ve got office work and a phone meeting with a hospital conglomerate in San Francisco. They want to talk to me about several open positions they need filling.”
“So more time out of town?”
She grinned. “If they want me to it will. You know the drill. I’m home until they need me.”
“Doing whatever it takes to bring home the bacon,” he said smiling. “We are two very busy people.”
“Yes, we are. That’s why am concerned about you becoming even more occupied with work responsibilities than you already are.” She checked the clock, “I need to be going.”
“I’ll take care of that,” Tyler said, pointing to her dish. They kissed and after a quick embrace, she left. While on her drive to work, Destiny’s thoughts were interrupted by the phone ringing. Seeing the name on the screen brought a smile to her eyes.
“Maria!” She answered. “What a nice surprise.”
“Destiny my dear. How are you? Am I calling too early?”
“Not at all. How is the new job working out?”
“Lovely. Lovely. But I only have a minute. I want to meet you and your new man. Can we find time today? How about lunch?”
“I’ll need to ask Tyler and see if he can.”
“Ask?”
“Oh, my sweet Destiny.” Her remark caused her to grin. Every thought that women had revolved around the mindset of a female-dominant relationship.
“It doesn’t sound like much has changed in your life since we last talked. You know, I never have to ask Richard before deciding anything.”
“Yes, yes, I hear you. But as I said, let me ask him,” she interrupted, “and I’ll call you right back.”
After a short clarification call to Tyler, she reconnected with her friend. “Lunch is no good but we are both free anytime after six.”
“Then how about at eight? You pick the place and I’ll take care of the bill.”
Destiny thought for a minute and then answered. “How about the Embers. It’s west of the city about a half-hour, out by the vineyards. It’s a lengthy drive but it overlooks a beautiful spot.”
“Is it pricey?”
“It is. We can split the check, Maria.”
“No, no. Pricey is good. I like pricey. You know, I’m making great money now. I have to spend it somehow,” she laughed.
“I will see you and Richard at eight. Just follow the signs for Ridge Vineyards. You can’t miss it if you do.”
“Yes, and we must talk.”
“Yes, Maria. We can talk.”
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“I’m home,” Tyler called from the kitchen.
“Coming,” he heard her say. “Grab a sports jacket,” she added.
While making his way toward the steps Dez came into view. She stood at the top of the staircase. “Holy shit, girl. What are you trying to do to me?”
She giggled in that way that made him want to sink his cock completely into her velvety hole. She was wearing one of her many party dresses. This one, besides riding high on her dark thigh, was made of shimmering gold material. The neckline left nothing to the imagination. Her impeccably shaped orbs gushed out between the V-neckline. They screamed ‘suck me’! She had capped off her outfit with matching gold heels and purse.
“Hurry!” she said nonchalantly. “We need to get going. It’s a long drive. If we don’t leave now, the traffic is going to make the trip longer.”
“Where are we going?”
“The Embers.”
Kissing her softly, he held her slender waist in both hands. “You look spectacular.”
“Thank you, Tyler. We’re going to a nice place. I chose this because it’s one of my favorites. I wanted to look nice for you.
“Nice is an understatement. You look amazing, spectacular, magnificent, Kayaş Escort stupendous,” he cracked a smile but kept going. “Thrilling, sensational, breathtaking, freaking gorgeous…”
“Tyler, you are too much. It’s just an outfit.”
“Baby, it’s not the outfit. It’s who’s in the outfit.”
“Enough. I’m just plain-Jane girl. Now, go get your jacket. I don’t want to be late.”
The drive to The Embers was indeed a long one, but the view after leaving the burbs as they wound their way through hilly wine country made it worthwhile. The evening was clear although the threat of a storm loomed on the horizon. Cruising around 20 and 30 mph curves in Destiny’s BMW at speeds he shouldn’t be traveling brought out Tyler’s adventurous side.
“If you miss a corner, it’s a long way down, Tyler,” Dez warned.
“Don’t you love this road? Nobody is on it and it’s set up like a European road race,” he said grinning. His eyes never left the road. Downshifting, he decelerated just before entering a hard left turn.
“OK Mario,” slow down. The place is right over that rise.”
“Nice place! How come you never told me about this?”
“I guess I didn’t think about it.” In truth, it was a favorite of Jamar’s and one they frequented during those early months of their marriage when things were still good. Although the view overlooking the Pacific remained just as breathtaking as always, old memories tarnished her mood. She had trouble suppressing a yucky feeling. Doing her best to push them aside, she slipped her arm inside Tyler’s and walked proudly beside her new love.
“Table for four …Williams,” she told the host.
“This way, your friends have also just arrived.”
Maria beamed when seeing Destiny. “Isn’t she the most striking woman you have ever seen?”
Richard smiled. “Good evening, Miss Destiny.”
After a warm embrace, Tyler and Richard were introduced and everyone began conversing like old friends. Tyler was taken by both Richard and Maria. Richard was strikingly handsome and for a man in his 40’s, he was well built. He could feel his strength in his handshake and see by the way he filled out his jacket and slacks he regularly worked out.
Maria was quite cute indeed. She wasn’t the frumpy executive he had pictured. Rather, she had a petite build, shapely figure, and pert breasts. What impressed him most was her confident personality. It oozed from her speech, manners, posture, and attitude. She spoke, sat, and interacted assuredly. There was no reservation in anything she did, and that included the visual assessment and reassessment Tyler observed her giving him from across the table. He could see why she had impressed Destiny. There was no mistaking her as a take-charge woman. He found himself strangely drawn to her, yet also very much intimidated.
“Do you like a good steak?” Maria asked Tyler.
“Absolutely!”
“Then you must try the filet. Order a lobster too. I will be paying the bill and I want you to eat well, young man.” She winked which caused him to grin.
“I think I might do that. You did bring your gold credit card, I hope. I may want seconds.”
“A spunky one. Destiny, I can see now why this one might need to be corralled and subdued.” Turning her attention fully on Dez she asked, “Have you been able to do what I suggested?”
Destiny felt the heat rise in her face. It wasn’t too often she felt out of control of a situation but with Maria, she never knew what to expect. Shaking her head ever so slightly she answered wordlessly.
“My dear. I see you have settled for second best.”
Tyler looked on wondering what it was to which Maria referred.
“So, my wife tells me you are a therapist,” Richard asked. His question drew Tyler’s attention away from the women’s exchange.
“Destiny, do you not want what I shared with you?”
And a subdued voice she answered.”I don’t know, Maria. I am not sure.”
“But why?” She leaned in closer. “Don’t worry, he will keep him occupied,” Maria pointed with her eyes to Richard engaging Tyler in conversation. “Talk to me.”
“I thought about what you said after leaving your home. I really did. I didn’t just blow this off. I even talked with my best friend about it and talked to Tyler too. Well, I hinted at the subject with him.”
“And…..?”
“I know it seems normal for you, but living as you do is not normal for the people I know, and it sure wouldn’t be normal for him.”
Maria smiled. “Of course it won’t. It’s not normal for any guy who believes he has the right to put his stiff one in a girls cunt whenever he wants.”
Destiny looked at her in disbelief. “Maria!” She hissed.
“Maria, nothing. Don’t you want to have the pampered life you deserve?” She waited while Destiny considered her question. “Tell me. Is your life between the sheets all that good? I mean, is it mind-blowingly wonderful? I can tell you mine is.”
“What we share is nice.”
“That sounds like hell to me. Nice? That’s how old people describe their dog. He’s nice.” She said making Kayaş Escort Bayan quotation marks with both index and middle fingers.
“No, really Maria, our sex life is OK. He loves my body” Now it was Destiny who made hand motions to reference her body.
“Of course he does. Haven’t I told you again and again just how perfectly built you are? You should have entered beauty contests. You would have won them all. But that’s not the point. The question isn’t about him; it’s about you.”
“I hear you.”
“I don’t think you do. Tell me, how many orgasms have you had since we last talked?”
Destiny raised a single finger and watched Maria shake her head in disgust.
“And him?”
“Lots.”
“As I thought.” Maria pointed to Richard. Since you left, he’s gotten but one. Just one but he loves me like a goddess. Which of course I am. I can also tell you he’s devoted hours putting his tongue to work while on his knees, wedged between my legs or laying on his back. He’s made me one appreciated mistress, Destiny.”
“I can’t imagine us changing,” she admitted sadly.
“You can’t because you haven’t insisted. You hold all of the cards and you don’t even know it.”
“And how is that?”
“Destiny! Did you not hear Richard and I explain it all to you?.”
“Yes, yes, I did.”
“Then you, more than anyone, must realize that you hold every ace and king in the deck. You could have whatever you want with a body like that. You have all the leverage a girl could ever want. Didn’t you notice the way people turned and stared at the two of you when you came in here? My god girl, you are breathtaking!”
Dez nodded and then whispered. “I hear you.”
“I am so sad, my friend, to hear of this news. I so wish you would think about this again. You must remember, I don’t live that far away. I want to help. I want you to feel free to impose on me because this is too important to ignore. I implore you to pursue this. We can meet and talk whenever you wish – and I mean that.”
“I promise to think about it again.”
Just then their dinners arrived. The conversation once more included the guys and the subject matter never returned to Maria’s desire for Destiny to pursue a female-led-relationship. Instead, they spoke about Maria’s new job, Tyler’s desire to expand his clinical practice, and of course the couple’s desire to marry at some, not too future point in time.
“You must invite us,” Maria insisted. “I will be sure to attend.”
“We’re thinking of a destination wedding. Something simple in a beautiful place.”
“Then I will have to take a vacation in this beautiful place you have in mind. I might just happen to see you and Tyler when the minister arrives to marry you,” she said smiling playfully.
Destiny laughed. There was no telling this woman what she could and couldn’t do. “What a coincidence that would be,” she answered with equal playfulness.
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“What do you think,” Maria asked her husband on their way home.
“I think he has potential. He is a bit confident but seems like a nice guy. Well mannered. Intelligent.”
“That was my impression as well. Although maybe a little too confident. He’s making their sex-life all about him. The poor girl has only cum once since leaving my home.”
“That is tragic. She deserves better.”
“Which is why I love you dearly, my slave. You know just how to satisfy my every need.”
Richard chuckled. “And those needs never seem to be fully satisfied.”
“No, they don’t. I’m starting to get an ache in my pussy as we speak.”
“Do you want it taken care of now or later, Mistress?”
“Later will be fine. Keep your eyes on the road.
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Destiny and Tyler lingered after leaving The Embers. She wanted him to see the view from the top of the hill, which was a little further down the road. Night had fallen but the impending rain clouds they saw earlier had arrived and made it impossible to enjoy.
“We can’t see anything,” A frustrated Destiny said. The windshield wipers swished back and forth but the rain only seemed to become more intense. “Damn! This place is breathtaking on a clear night.”
“We’ll have to come back then. The restaurant was first-class.”
Smiling at his optimistic attitude, she looked at her handsome husband-to-be. “We will. Maybe next week?”
“Would love to.” Tyler started the car and headed for home. “So what was your conversation with Maria about? I wanted to listen in, but Richard was talking nonstop.”
“It wasn’t about anything important. I missed hearing your talk with Richard. Did you like him? I thought he seemed like a good guy.
“Interesting man,” Tyler agreed. “He loves sports, especially football. From what I can tell, he either is a consultant or was one. He never gave me a clear answer.”
“Hmm, maybe you could use him to give you an objective opinion on that new property. He might be a good resource.”
Tyler drove cautiously down the curvy wooded road. Driving Escort Kayaş at night with no streetlights made the drive much more hazardous.
“I might do that. Did you notice how well built he was?” Tyler asked.
“I did. I like seeing a well-muscled man. He reminded me of you.” She smiled, although he didn’t see her reaction. It was dark and the road exceptionally curvy.
“I usually don’t feel like the small one but he kind of made me feel that way.”
“Awww, that’s only because he’s a little shorter than you. I think you are built just fine.”
“I guess so,” he said not feeling quite so self-assured.
“Tyler!” Dez yelled. “I think I just saw someone on the side of the road!”
“In the rain? Out here in the middle of nowhere?” He slammed on the brakes.
“Yes! Turn around!”
“I will. Just let me find a place to turn without killing ourselves.” Carefully he pulled over, checked both ways and quickly made a three-point turn.
“Around this next curve. I think I saw someone on your side. Slow down.”
Sure enough. Laying several feet off the highway was a woman. Tyler couldn’t tell if she was dead or alive. Pulling off the road as far as he felt safe to do, he got out and ran to her. Destiny slid out through the driver’s side and joined him a moment later.
“She’s breathing and has a pulse,” he said looking concerned. “But she’s not doing well.”
“The young woman stirred.
“Hey, can you hear me? What’s your name? I’m here to help you.”
“Ohh,” the girl groaned. My head. My head hurts.”
“She needs to go to the hospital, Tyler said to Dez. Call 911.”
“911 will take forever to get here. Can we get her in the car and take her ourselves?”
“Lady, my name is Tyler. I’m going to take you to a hospital.”
“My head,” she repeated.
“Let me check you out first. Tell me if anything I touch hurts.” Slowly and meticulously Tyler assessed the woman from head to toe. Paying particular attention to her spine he found it to be pain-free. The girl was sore in several other places, but from what he could tell, none seemed to reveal obvious breaks.
“Can you move her,” Destiny finally asked.
“I think so. We can’t leave her here. She’s really cold.”
With little effort, Tyler picked up the young woman and carried her to the car. Destiny climbed in the back seat and stayed with her while Tyler drove back to civilization.
“Where should we take her?” He asked.
“Take her to San Jose General.”
“Isn’t Methodist closer?”
“Maybe, but I know people at General.”
Hitting the accelerator once the road straightened he flew down the highway and headed for the city. Pulling into the emergency entrance he ran inside and found an attendant. The girl was loaded onto a gurney and taken immediately in to be evaluated. Tyler and Dez were permitted to wait in her room. They told the doctor all they knew, which was very little, and waited impatiently while she was taken to radiology.
“She as a broken foot, a possible concussion and lots of scrapes. We are waiting on a toxicology report from her blood draw,” the attending physician revealed. “Her name is Rachel but that’s all she would tell us.”
What does all this mean?”
“She will need to stay here overnight,” the doctor answered directly, “I’m not certain she has a concussion. She appears drugged. She may have a concussion, but then again …”
“Can we wait?”
“It’s getting late and there is nothing you can do. I’m going to have her moved to a room shortly. Why don’t you check back with the nurse tomorrow? I’m pretty certain we will keep her here for at least the next 24 hours just to make certain we didn’t miss anything. I’ll let the nurses’ station know you are family.”
“I have to fly out of town in the morning. I’ll be back in a few days,” Destiny said has thoughts of work responsibilities came to mind.
“I’ll clear my calendar and make time to take care of her. What I have to do is much less pressing than you. I don’t want you worrying about this. I can handle this.”
Destiny smiled apprehensively. “Thank you, Tyler.”
They left the hospital after learning what room she would be moved. Dez called Maria to inform her of this new development and asked if she would consider having the hospital treat Rachel as a charity case. “If not I will pay the bill,” Destiny insisted.
“Oh god, Tyler. I’m so thankful we saw her!”
“I’m glad you spotted her. She was in bad shape.”
“There must have been an angel watching over that girl,” Destiny mused.
“She’s a pretty one.”
“Yes, she is. Young too. I bet she can’t be more than 20 years old.”
Tyler looked at his wife. “What should I do if they discharge her while you are gone?”
“Take her home and get her situated in one of the spare bedrooms. Let her rest – and feed her.”
“OK,” he said thinking. “It’s amazing how fast life can change sometimes.”
“I know. But we need to do what we can to help this woman. It’s only right, and we have the means.”
“I know. I’m just thinking about what I need to do to adjust my work schedule.”
“If we must, we can hire a nurse for a few days.”
“No, it’s not that I can’t stay with her,” he protested. “I just need to call in one of our part-timers to cover for me until things get back to normal.”