Page 9 of Torrid Love
A few quick trips to Zoe’s kitchen and I’m back.
“Here’s to another milestone,” Holly cheers, lifting her glass.
“Hear, hear,” I cheer.
“Milestone? I feel like day-old bagels marked down for a quick sale. Alas, I’m still sitting on the shelf. People––aka men––like fresh. I’m beyond the ‘sell-by’ date,” Zoe complains.
“Oh, stop with your whining,” Holly scolds. “You still have five hours left before the clock strikes midnight. So technically, you’re stillfresh. Shut up and lift your glass!”
“Cheers!” I shout.
Zoe and Holly follow suit, clinking their glasses to mine.
We each take a long sip of our champagne.
I pull the glass away from my lips and give it an appreciative glance. Zoe and Holly do the same thing.
“This is exceptional. It tastes expensive. I feel so spoiled,” Zoe gushes.
“The French know what they’re doing,” I say. “I’m glad you like it.”
“Speaking of the French,” Holly says, “unlike us, those women aren’t afraid of aging or delving into their sexuality as the years roll by. Several French actresses I’ve worked with in the past have confirmed it. Take a page from their book, Zoe. Your best years are in front of you. You’re stepping into sexual exploration years. Let the fun begin!”
“All well and good for French women, but I’m struggling with this whole aging thing.”
“You need to change the color of your lenses. Work with me. What’s left on your sex-bucket list?” Holly asks.
“God, I don’t know,” Zoe says.
“If you’re stuck for ideas, I can help,” Holly says.
“Do we really need to go there?” I ask.
“Oh, don’t worry, Dom, you’ll be thanking me later,” Holly says grabbing her phone.
I doubt it.
“Check this out.” Holly hands her phone to her best friend.
“Ooohhh!” Zoe’s eyes sparkle.
“What is it?” I ask.
Zoe turns the device to me.
‘FIFTY SEXUAL MUST-DOS PEOPLE SHOULD CONSIDER TRYING DURING THEIR LIFETIME!’
“Got it,” I nod, choosing to return my focus to the cake.
“So which ones do you still need to cross off your list?” Holly asks.
“Hmmm,” Zoe hums, tapping her index finger thoughtfully against her jaw. “Well, I have no desire to ever French kiss a girl. Group sex is a no for me. Not sure about sex with someone younger. I don’t feel like being a teacher.”She’s on a roll.“Masturbation? Who doesn’t do it daily?”I’m raising my hand here.“Watch porn alone? Duh! All the time, right?”
“Right!” Holly chimes in.
I remain quiet.
“Blindfold? Absolutely! Anal? Roark is really into––”
