Chapter 10: Katie
It was hard getting Grant off my mind but thankfully I had some more unpacking to do since my cabinets had finally gotten finished. I couldn’t believe how much he’d affected me and especially how bold I’d gotten.
I couldn’t help it, though. I try damned hard to be a professional, but even I have my breaking point. Our last session had finished up not long after I’d warned him that I was going to call his bluff, and I think I surprised him. It wasn’t long after that he’d gotten a call from his chef and hurried home.
Luckily, I hadn’t had to face Halle. It wasn’t as if I’d have to tell her everything or anything for that matter, since it had all went down on the clock, but I was afraid she’d see the guilt on my face. I couldn’t help the things I wanted to do to her father and the thoughts were there no matter how hard I’d tried to push them away.
I guess it was the same for him, and I wondered how he found that last release. I warmed inside thinking of his bulge and how he’d tried so hard to hide it at first. It surprised me when he mentioned it and then of course, as if he’d given me permission, I couldn’t take my eyes off of it. I had sized him up through his pants and imagined that hard rigid length pleasuring the girl on the table.
I took a deep breath and grabbed the scissors to undo the tape on another box. I had things to do and if I weren’t careful I’d have to sneak upstairs and check the batteries in my vibrator.
I was growing pissed at myself for letting him get to me. I knew that was exactly what he was hoping would happen. Remembering his fingers fastening the straps on my harness, and how he’d remembered that too, was enough to turn me on.
The phone rang and I glanced over to see it was Halle. It was time to stop undressing her father in my mind, and answer the phone. “Hello, Halle.”
“How’s it going, bestie, are you finally unpacked?”
“I’m finishing up the last of it now. My cabinets look amazing, you have to come and see them.”
“I’ll come see on Monday. You know that invitation is still open. You missed last week and you weren’t even home.”
“I had errands to run, but I’ll try to come by again this week.”
“Looking forward to it. So…hey, I need to ask a favor.” Halle’s voice always went into squealy mode when she needed something.
I hoped it wasn’t about her father. “You know I can’t tell you anything about the sessions, so don’t even try.”
She laughed, but then made a noise of frustration. “That’s not it at all, but it is about Dad. I think he’s having a get together at his house tonight. If you could just tell me if he does, I’d appreciate it.”
I wondered if it was a sex party or maybe a hot fuck session like he’d had on the veranda with the other woman. My chest burned with jealousy and I wondered what the hell was wrong with me. “How do you know? I mean, why would you think that?”
“First of all, I know way more than a daughter should, and secondly, he knows I’ll be out of town until tomorrow.”
“I didn’t even know you were out of town. What have you been getting into these days. You’re not having relationship issues are you?” The last time she was in and out of town and taking calls in private she was seeing her doctor. And not for health reasons, though she had told me he’d used a certain part of his body as a tongue depressor. She was almost as bad as her dad. Okay, worse, and that was only because I knew more details about her relationships. I’d always been the tame one for sure.
“Yeah, and no, I’m not in relationship trouble. Don’t worry about me, seriously. I’m more concerned that my father is having a sex fest at his house this weekend.”
“A sex fest? You mean like a swingers night?”
“Well, from what I hear it’s not much different except that none of the members are married. Look, I know you two are talking and that’s great, but all I want to know is if there is a get together at his house. Nothing more.”
I shrugged and part of me felt sick inside thinking of him over doing anything of the sort. “I guess I can do that, but it isn’t like I’ll know what’s going on over there.”
“You could walk over.” She threw out the suggestion a little too easily.
“So that’s what you really wanted, isn’t it? For me to go party crashing and catch him in the act? Are you crazy?”
“I guess that would be a bit awkward. Forget I mentioned it.” I was relieved that she told me to forget about it, because the last thing I wanted to do was play snitch on her father.
“I’m just so worried about him. I’m so scared someone is going to take advantage of him and his money.” She sounded like she was tearing up on the other end.
“I’m sure your dad is careful, Halle. Don’t be worried. If I thought there was any harm coming to him, you know I’d help him.”
“Thanks, Katie.” She had no sooner gotten the words out when I heard a knock at my back door. I looked up to see her dad standing outside the door and my heart raced as I stuttered. “I’ll, I—I’ve got to go, I’ll let you know what I find out.” I hung up the phone in the middle of her goodbye and ran to the door.
I fidgeted with the locks and opened the door. “Hi, Grant. Come in.” I stepped out of the way and he entered.
His eyes widened. “Wow, those cabinets look amazing. The lighter color makes this whole place seem different and more open.”
I was so proud to be showing it off. “Thank you. I’m really happy with the work they did on them. I was a little apprehensive at first, but they are top quality.”
“Well, it’s a wonderful space. You should be proud.” He leaned against my counter and faced me. “I came over to see if you wanted to attend a party tonight at my house.”
I couldn’t imagine attending, but used the opportunity to do a little digging. “What kind of a party is it?”
He flashed a boyish grin. “It’s kind of an intellectual gathering of sorts.”
I pursed my lips and gave his a sideward look. “How come I don’t trust you?”
“Because you know me.” He lifted his shoulders and grinned as his cheeks reddened. “Okay, it might be a little bit of a sexual gathering.”
My eyes widened. “A sex gathering, really? You want me to attend? Are you mental?”
“I don’t expect you to partake, but I thought you might like to come and see what I’m into. The party is more a hub where we decide who takes who on.”
“You mean, you roll the dice or something?”
“We have different rotations, but we don’t always have to go with that. Some of us pair up individually without the draw, but others come as guest to meet and see what it’s about. You’d be my guest and it isn’t like anyone would be fucking at my house. We mostly talk about things and then pair off for the night. No one would expect anything from you and you could leave at any time. You’d only have to sign a nondisclosure.”
The idea of it was tantalizing, but I wasn’t sure I wanted to go to any kind of party like that. “What about your limits and rules and that whole thing about none of Halle’s friends?”
He lifted his hands up in defense. “Hey, I only thought you might be interested in seeing things from a different point of view.”
“I appreciate the offer, but I don’t think so.”
“It’s a standing invite. Anytime you want to stop over, text me and let me know you’re coming.”
“Are you pairing up tonight?” I didn’t know why, but the thought of it annoyed me which was strange because the idea of him being with another person didn’t bother me before.
“I usually do, why?”
“Then I think you’d be too busy to entertain guests like me who aren’t participating. I mean, you wouldn’t really want me to participate, would you?”
His face fell. “No, I hadn’t really thought about that, but I suppose if you wanted to. There are a couple of other men there your age.”
“I’m not interested in other men, but I appreciate the thought. I’ll stay in.” I couldn’t help but be aggravated, and he seemed a bit confused like he wished he’d not walked over.
“Well, maybe some other time. Let me know if the noise bothers you.” He gave me an apologetic look and then saw his way out.