Page 38 of Friends With Benefits

She tried to make sense of what had happened the night before as she drove to the spa. Admittedly it had been a while since she’d even been on a date, prior to Mitch’s help, let alone had sex. Maybe this was what happened when you went too long without. Anyone would do.

Unfortunately, it didn’t seem to be a situation where any man would do. Mitch was the only one who did it for her. In fact, Mitch was the one who made her that horny. She’d been perfectly happy in her celibate world before this all started. Sad, but true.

She’d have to study up on tantric sex and sexual continence. Wasn’t it supposed to be good for you to go without orgasms? Supposedly improve your immune system or something like that.

Like that was possible. With Mitch, she needed an orgasm like she needed oxygen. Even more, she needed to givehiman orgasm. That melting sensation in her womb drizzled through her again and she sighed.

“I’ll need to light it properly,” Neta said as they wandered around. “Sunday is probably the best day, as you’re closed.”

“Yes,” Kerri said. “Can you do it next Sunday?”

“Sure. I’ll bring all my gear. I’ll shoot lots and you can decide which ones you want to use.”

“Excellent.”

***

Liam lifted a casual hand when he spotted her across the restaurant. Kerri smiled at the hostess and made her way over to the table where he sat.

“Hi!” She took the hand he extended. To her surprise, he pulled her in and kissed her cheek. She sat down at the small table. “How are you?”

“I’m great.” His eyes moved over her like it was the first time he’d seen her. “You?”

“Very well, thank you.”

“How was the party last night?”

“It went really well. I was exhausted but it was good. Tons of people came, lots of clients and maybe some new ones. It was really nice to feel all the support from our family and friends and clients for this new spa.”

“You must love your work. How many classes do you teach in a week?”

“Well, right now I’m doing three or four classes a day except Sunday. I’m just hiring some new instructors. I want to expand how many classes I offer and maybe offer some different types of classes, so I definitely need some help. I have other ideas of things I want to expand into as well.”

“Wow. You must be in great shape doing that many classes.”

She laughed again and shrugged.

The waitress came and took orders for drinks. They ordered dinner, ate, engaged in some interesting conversation. Liam seemed nice—intelligent, sensitive, maybe a little cynical, jaded. But after the things he’d seen and done, who could blame him.

The evening passed pleasantly and Kerri always enjoyed getting to know someone new, but she found herself feeling…bored. Restless. Wishing for a little sizzle, a little excitement.

Like with Mitch.

Heat flared low in her tummy.

She shouldn’t have gone on this date. She had absolutely no interest in seeing Liam again, even if he wanted to. Unbelievably, he was the first guy Mitch had set her up with who seemed normal and nice—actual husband potential. And she couldn’t care less.

Liam didn’t seem to feel the same, though, and when they left the restaurant he invited her out again. She didn’t know what to do. She had no idea what was going on with her and Mitch other than hot sex. So she asked him to call her closer to the weekend.

He kissed her cheek again after walking her to her car, very sweet but completely bland.

***

After her Monday morning class had emptied, Kerri wandered into the spa and found Sela in her office.

“So, did you recover from the party?” Sela asked. She looked up at Kerri. “Holy shit. Are you okay?”

“What?” Nervously, Kerri put a hand to her hair.

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