Chapter 2

"Sorry, ma'am, but I don't mess around with married women," I replied firmly.

"I haven't decided if I want to be intimate with you yet. I just asked for a drink," she said nonchalantly.

"I don't buy drinks for married women either," I retorted, trying to stay true to my principles. "So, what does your husband think about you drinking with other men?"

"He's fine with it. In fact, he's perfectly fine with me being intimate with other men too," she stated boldly.

"Sure he is," I replied, raising an eyebrow skeptically.

She smiled, and I could feel myself getting drawn to her allure. I had to remind myself to be cautious and not let my desires cloud my judgment.

Without hesitation, she took out her phone and made a call. "Honey, this is Laura. I'm going to put you on speaker for a moment. Forgive the noise."

Placing her phone on the bar between us, she said, "Why did I go out tonight?"

"To find someone to have a good time with," a man's voice responded.

"Do you mind if I have some fun tonight?"

"I hope you do. I want to hear all about it," he replied.

"Do you mind if he buys me a drink?"

"If it helps you both have a good time, then sure, let him buy you a drink," he agreed.

Curious, I interjected, "And who is this on the phone?"

"Phillip Smith," he replied matter-of-factly.

"And what's your relationship to this lovely lady here?" I asked.

"I'm her husband," he stated, without a hint of hesitation.

"And you don't mind her being with other men?" I couldn't help but inquire.

"I've been encouraging her to explore her desires and be intimate with other men since we got married, about eight years ago. This is the first time she's agreed to try it," he revealed.

"Why would you want that?" I probed, intrigued by their arrangement.

"Well, you see, it's a bit complicated. Laura, why don't you explain it to him?" he suggested.

Looking at me, Laura started to share, "You know what a cuckold is, right?"

"Yeah, a guy whose wife cheats on him," I replied.

"Well, it's more than that. There are different kinds of cuckolds. Some are unknowing or unwilling, while others are willing. Phillip believes he falls into the willing cuckold category. He knows he can't provide me with the kind of pleasure another man can, and it excites him to think of me being with someone else. We explore this fantasy in our bedroom, and he finds immense pleasure in watching me with a large dildo, pretending I'm with another man while he watches and is humiliated."

I was taken aback by the openness and honesty in her explanation. It was certainly an unusual situation, but I couldn't deny my curiosity.

"You're serious about all this?" I asked, needing confirmation.

"I am. I've resisted his suggestions of finding another lover until now, but the situation has changed," she revealed.

"And what's changed?" I inquired, wanting to understand the full picture.

"We've been trying to have a child for a couple of years without success. Recently, Phillip was diagnosed with infertility. His sperm count is low, and they lack motility, so conceiving naturally isn't possible. We've considered in vitro fertilization, but even then, there's a chance his sperm may not be sufficient. So, he proposed the idea that if I'm going to be with another man to conceive, why not find someone I'm interested in?" she explained.

"That's a lot to take in," I said, trying to absorb the complexity of their situation.

"It is. I love my husband, and I'm not sure how he'll truly react once it's all said and done. Intellectually, he believes he's okay with the idea of me being intimate with someone else, but the emotional reality could be different. However, I do want children, and this gives me the chance to have one with his permission," she admitted with a mix of uncertainty and determination.

"And are you fertile now?" I asked, wondering about the timing of their plan.

"No, not yet. We don't want to take any chances. If he reacts differently than expected, I don't want him to raise another man's child. If he truly enjoys this idea, then we can try to conceive," she replied.

I couldn't believe I was having this conversation. It was unlike anything I'd ever encountered before. She was beautiful, and the proposal was enticing, but I had to be careful not to let my desires cloud my judgment.

"So, will the person you choose to be intimate with have any financial or other responsibilities toward the child?" I asked, wanting to know the full extent of their arrangement.

"No, my husband has prepared a contract stating that the man won't have any responsibilities toward the child," she assured me.

Laura's downcast eyes made it clear that she wasn't completely comfortable discussing this in public. But as wild as it all sounded, I couldn't deny that she was an attractive woman, and the idea of being part of such an unconventional situation had its appeal.

"Why me? Out of all the men here, why did you choose me?" I asked, curious about her decision.

"Do you want honesty?" she asked.

"Honesty is always preferred," I replied.

"Then here it is. I picked you because you aren't as conventionally handsome as my husband, and I didn't think I'd fall in love with you. All I want is a physical connection and the chance to have a child," she revealed.

Her honesty was both surprising and intriguing. I had my fair share of experiences with women, but I was not one to engage with someone already in a committed relationship, let alone a married woman. However, this situation was something else entirely.

Laura continued, "I'm not looking for anything serious. My previous marriage showed me that falling in love is a waste of time where I'm concerned."

"And since you've had multiple partners, should I be concerned about any health risks?" she asked.

"Normally, I use protection. Of course, that wouldn't be an option if we're considering a child together. But if you want assurance, I'd be happy to get tested," I replied. "And I'd expect the same from you. Even if you haven't been with other men, there's no guarantee your husband hasn't been with other women."

"That's true," she admitted.

"And why did you hesitate to be with me, considering your situation?" I asked, curious about her conflicting feelings.

"It's part of my own code, I guess. I don't want to get in the way of someone else's relationship. Besides, you're probably the most attractive man here tonight," she said, giving me a knowing smile.

I chuckled at her candidness. "Well, it's the Bro Code for me too. But let's face it, you're the hottest woman in this place tonight. Now, take my picture and send it to your husband. Tell him I invited you back to my place, and you want to make sure he's okay with it. But I'll give both of you one last chance to change your minds. If he agrees and you're still willing, then let's do it."

Laura blushed, and I could see the mix of excitement and uncertainty in her eyes as she sent the picture. We waited for his response, and when it came, it was short and to the point.

Fuck him.