Illicit Affair

Before I left home, I quickly decided to send Zahra the plan for todays session. She didn't reply, because she was already at work, surrounded with children.

Farhad 1177>

Good morning Sweet Shirin1177. See you at 15:30.

Session 6

Session 6

10x push off into a streamline and return to the wall

10 x 25m flutter kick with board and snorkel

10 x 25m freestyle catchup with snorkel

10 x 25m flutter kick on the back with board

10 x 25m single hand line pull backstroke

Mornings at work passed quickly. During speaking hours, three students came to me, each with their own problem due to their home projects, which I helped them solve. The head of the department wanted to talk to me about the implementation of the new elective that I proposed. I had two more meetings of the committees I was a member of. The second meeting ended at three o'clock. I grabbed my swimming bag and left the college. It's about half an hour's walk to the Vietnamese restaurant, so I arrived just in time. All the tables were occupied, and Zahra was sitting at one of them, ordering a small Red Saigon beer.

- There are really many people here today, even more than usual.

- I was lucky.I arrived her ten minutes early, when a couple just finished their meal.

I waved at the waitress. I ordered another Red Saigon, for me, and two servings of roast duck.

Meal was good as always. After we payed, we picked our swimming gear and walked to the tube station. When we arrived and we lined up, the woman in front of me turned to me and

- Good day. My name is Jill. Can I ask you something? I've watched you two swimming a few times.

- Of course you can ask. My name is Damir.

- So Damir, can you teach me the correct freestyle turn?

-She is the first for me(I pointed to Zahra).If you're still here in an hour, I'll show you how to do a flip turn.

-Thanks. (turns to Zahra)You are one lucky girl. I hope you don't mind if your husband shows me how to flip. Ever since I started swimming, it has been my wish to know how to flip like the pros do.

- I don't mind at all. By the way, my name is Zahra.

-Zahra and Damir ... May I ask where these two names come from?

- Bosnian and Persian.

- I'm from New Zealand, but I work in London for almost 10 years. I work for tourist agency.

- I work in college, which is part of University of London.

- I work in kindergarten.

- So, Jill, do you come here often?

- Almost every day. I saw you many times, when you were still swimming alone. I wanted to approach you, but I didn't know how to ask you. Well, now I did.

- Don't worry. It will only last five minutes. I will show you correct set of exercises. Your job is to repeat them often enough until it becomes automatic.

- Thank again. See you in an hour.

When we were taking a shower, Zahra asked why I don't teach her how to turn properly.

- Because I want you to swim really good. As for Jill, she is maker of her own destiny. If she wants me to teach her flip turn in couple of minutes, her turn will never be a good one. When you will swim correctly the turn will become natural if you just bend your head down, which is an easy thing to do.

- If this goes on, you'll soon be teaching all the women in London.

- Are you jealous?

- I am. You are my teacher.

- It will only be five minutes. I know, but when I look at these tall and slender women coming to the pool, I feel like an ugly duckling to myself. You're wrong. I have the right to my taste. The thing that bothers me about Jill is that she has a tattooed arm. It may be politically incorrect, but I think it's a basic human right to prefer your taste to skinny tattooed blonds with long legs.

I kissed her and we went into the pool. Zahra was doing freestyle drills really well, so I decided that next week she will start swimming it. Her backstroke, however, needed improvement. The flutter kick was almost perfect, but she still reached her hand over the vertical axis of her body on the pull. This big no-no overreach should be "auto" corrected after many repetition of line drill. If swimmer has to grab the line, the palm will automatically stay on the same side of the body axes as the shoulder during the stroke.

After I finished swimming, Jill approached us. I motioned for her to get into the water. In this part of the pool, the depth was 120 cm, so we could stand and talk.

- Come into the water Zahra. It won't hurt your swimming if you do a few turns too. Maybe we should add some turn drills at every session. Fine. First, we will push off the wall in a streamline, and then pull both hands towards the hips.

First I demonstrated by myself, and then I signaled them to try it themselves. We did a few more repetitions and then I showed them how to quickly bow their heads. Due to the resistance of the water, at a sufficiently high speed, the body just turns into a somersault. When they were good enough, I fetch a pull buoy and kick board. The next stage is for swimmer to figure it out what to do with her hands. The correct answer is: nothing. Sound simple, but in fact this is the tricky

part of flip turn. A swimmer should not attempt to "correct" the flip with hands. If she holds two pieces of foam, the palms will stay near the hips during the turn. The important part is kicking herself into flip, because during swim there is no wall to push off before the turn. Hands must sty still, so the needed speed can only come from strong kicking.

When they were done, I told Jill she can must practice those drills often until the next Friday. She thanked Zahra and me for keeping her company and started swimming again. Zahra and I went to a Chinese bistro for dinner.

- Are you ready for tomorrow?

- I don't know.

- Do you have a stage fright? Nothing bad will happen. At worst, we'll agree to disagree.

- I hope you will do most of the talking, I really don't know what to say, except that I love you and want to wake up in the morning by your side.

- I'll do the talking, don't worry. I really see our situation as very simple one. The only thing missing is the agreement which would remove the dangers that you and me might surprise Kate and Malcolm during sex. We can debate first among ourselves before we confront them. I prefer sleeping in Atelier on an inflatable mattress to sleeping in the guest room of Kate's house. I want our we-live to start tomorrow.

- I want the same. I don't want to sleep in the same house with Malcolm, he can bring Kate over every night if this is what they want.

- We will move a lot of our things into Senad's studio. I plan to propose one announced visit per week for laundry in either house. During the weekend of course. The final goal for us four is to being relaxed while meeting in private or in public.

- I agree. We can dry those clothes when we return to Atelier. We need to buy laundry rack.

- I already bought it. Also iron and iron stand.

- You are really a "let's do it" person, my Farhad.

- Thanks sweet Shirin. I think that we should completely rule out any unannounced visits to either of the houses. It's all very elementary Zahra.

- We cannot stay there forever. Or can we?

- No. Senad will either return or sell the studio. It has a good location, good vibe, as people say nowadays, I'm sure he can get a good price from his fellow artist. It was never meant to be a livable apartment, but now this is all we got. I will talk with Ferida, she knows all Bosnians in the city. I'm sure that she can find something reasonable for rent in the city.

- Can we talk next week about something serious?

- Why not now?

- I'm not yet ready.

- Ok. Let's order. Two baozi for each one is enough?

- Yes.

When we left I was thinking about the fact that today may as well being the last night when we will sleep in different houses or apartments. When I returned home, my wife was already there.

- Good evening Kate.

- Hi.

-I know I'm not welcome here anymore, but everything will be fine in the end. Have you discussed my brunch proposal with Malcolm?

- Yes. He agrees. Will eleven o'clock be fine with you?

- Yes. Where?

- Malcolm wants us to come to his house. His wife will prepare the food.

-We could also order something from the Vietnamese restaurant where I sometimes go for lunch.

-Well, whatever, Malcolm promised to take care of everything.

- Kate can I ask you something personal?

- What if I say no?

- I will not ask.

- You can ask.

- Are you happy with Malcolm, Kate?

- Yes.

- I'm glad to hear this. I'm really happy that you are happy. You deserve someone who will give you what I cannot give. All the rest are details we can work out tomorrow. I sincerely wish you all the happiness Kate.

- Thanks my "bitanga". I also hope you and your Persian girlfriend will be happy together. Do you already know how we can arrange that?

- I think so. We will talk about it tomorrow. This is our last night under the same roof. Good night Kate.

- Good night Damir.

Saturday morning was cold and rainy.

Farhad1177>

If I understand correctly, Kate and I are supposed to come to your house at eleven o'clock.

Shirin1177>

Yes. I will cook something.

Farhad1177>

Tonight we will be together. I feel super good.

Shirin1177>

I'm packing again. I will bring my bathrobe and copper džezva, so we can cook a proper oriental coffee.

Farhad1177>

I have a present for you. Chemise, stockings and panties from a quality producer from former Yugoslavia. It's for our first sleep-together. If you like it, we can use it for our second lesson.

Shirin1177>

What colour?

Farhad1177>

One red, one white and one black.

Shirin1177>

Will you wear a Che Guevara T shirt? Do you have one?

Farhad1177>

Yes. I like to tease conservatives with it. I went once with Kate for lunch with her parents and I put it on. It's my democratic right to wear it, but they were visibly upset about it. T shirt is still here, I will bring it to Atelier.

Shirin1177>

I have better idea.Dare. Wear it at today's brunch.

Farhad1177>

You want me to tease Malcolm, the royal family admirer?

Shirin1177>

Yes.

Farhad1177>

You are a bad bad Red Beret girl. You deserve some spanking.

Shirin1177>

Words, words, words. Words are easy, worlds are cheap. I bet you don't dare to do it.Truth. Did you ever spanked your wife?

Farhad1177>

No. Kate is a feminist. She would never allow me to do such a thing, because it would mean that I have a hidden, unfulfilled desire to humiliate women. If she knew that I am thinking about such a thing, she would be disgusted.

Shirin1177>

She doesn't know what she is missing.

Farhad1177>

Truth. Were you ever spanked by Malcolm?

Shirin1177>

No. He would also say that such a thought is sick and abnormal.

Farhad1177>

Truth.Do you want me to spank you in the real life or is this just a witty sexting talk? Do you want to make me horny?

Shirin1177>

And if I really want to, am I succeeding?

Farhad1177>

You most definitely do. I am hard down there as first class diamond.

Shirin1177>

Bla, bla, bla. I bet even banana is harder than your Softy.

Farhad1177>

Girl, you are begging to get seriously spanked. #DickieBHardy

Shirin1177>

Ouch. Will you spank me naked or with my clothes on?

Farhad1177>

With chemise, stockings and panties on.

Shirin1177>

Dare. Wash me, spank me, fuck me.

Farhad1177>

Whoso falleth in with my humour, cometh by whatso she wisheth. In short, YES.

Shirin1177>

What will you use to spank me?

Farhad1177>

Dandelion.

Shirin1177>

Ha,ha,ha, good answer. Twelve points go to .... Damir and his Little Softy.

Farhad1177>

Holy Marx and Engels, I promise you, your curvy bottom will be red before Sunday arrives. I will spank you with my Das Kapital, until you will screamLovers of the world, unite!

Shirin1177>

You should leave the college and start a PR agency. You are natural bullshiter.

Farhad1177>

No need to provoke me any further. Spanking is coming to the UK.

Shirin1177>

I love you. You are a good sport.

Farhad1177>

Since you mentioned sport; I would like to spank you in your swimsuit.

Shirin1177>

At the pool? In front of everybody? You are a real pervert.

Farhad1177>

I wonder if I can make you come just with spanking.

Shirin1177>

We will try it tonight?

Farhad1177>

Maybe yes maybe not. I have if fact another idea. I would dress you in Rosa Luxemburg T shirt and white cotton panties, while I be wearing only Karl Marx T shirt.

Shirin1177>

You re full of interesting ideas. Nice sexting with you, but I must go prepare our brunch. I'm very nervous, so I trust you will take care of everything.

Farhad1177>

See you at eleven.

Brexit is brexit and dare is dare. I changed my shirt for Che Guevara T shirt. When it was five minutes before eleven o'clock, I emerged from my study. Kate was already at the door. I put on my coat and shoes and we walked towards Malcolm's house.

- Kate, can we agree to act natural? Will you kiss Malcolm like I will kiss Zahra?

-Kissing in front of other people is your way of behaving, but not mine.

She rang the bell. I expected the master of the house to open the door, but it was Zahra who came to the entrance. Her cheeks were flushed, she was visibly embarrassed. Without hesitation I stepped up the stairs to her, caressed her cheek and kissed her forehead. I was in love and I didn't care what other people found out. Kate was also visibly embarrassed. To hell with all rigid social norms.

Zahra invited us forward. Malcolm was sitting at a full dining room table. I walked up to him and shook his hand in greeting. He too was clearly embarrassed.

- (Malcolm)Please sit.

- (me)Shall we eat first or shall we talk first?

-(Kate)Let's eat first.

- (me)Okay.

Food was delicious. We ate in silence for some time, then I decided to break it.

- I think we should first agree at axioms. As far as I understand, we have two such statements. The first one is: Kate loves Malcolm and Malcolm loves Kate. The second one is: Zahra loves Damir and Damir loves Zahra. Any objections?

- (Kate)No.

I looked at Malcolm. He didn't say a thing, but he nodded. He was not used to speak with "raja" (common people).

- I propose that from now on both couples sleep together. Zahra and I have an artist's studio at our disposal for t least half a year, so you two can decide which of the two houses will you use for sleeping.

- (Malcolm)Do you propose we all get a divorce and remarry?

- No. Not at all. I don't want to talk to Kate through lawyers. I don't want us to count plates and cups. Unless two of you insist, I can live happily without being officially married to Zahra.

- (Kate)So you plan that tonight you will sleep in Senad's apartment or what?

- Definitely. I propose that first corollary would be: Zahra and Damir will never come to an unannounced visit. Do you agree?

- (Kate)Yes.

- So Malcolm, what do you think?

- (Malcolm)I agree.

- Okay. Happy fucking, wherever you will be.

- (Kate)Do you have to be vulgar?

- You see Kate, what the problem is. I was always Damir the Barbarian. I just don't fit into British upper middle class society. I don't want to try to fit anymore. If I want to say "fuck" or "anal sex" in public, I will say it, without thinking what you would say. I cannot make you happy so I really wish you and Malcolm all the best. I will metaphorically fly on the magic carpet back to the orient with Zahra. There is only one favor I want to ask you.

- (Malcolm)You plan to take Zahra to Yugoslavia?

- It's Bosna and Hercegovina now, Yugoslavia is dead forever. No, I do not plan to leave my job. There is also another thing, which is that in Bosna I'm considered as a person of mixed origin, so even my visits home can be unpleasant. Fortunately I have loving parents and still enough friends who wants to live outside the framework of the 3-national Dayton Bosna. Ah, fuck it all, it's not important now.

- (Kate)What favor you want from us?

- Senad's place doesn't have a washing machine, nor can one be installed without extensive reconstruction of the whole building. I want you to allow Zahra and me to do our laundry at your house. You can go to Malcolm house, or you could stay and chat with us. We will take the laundry to our place for drying.

- (Kate)You want me to chat with you?

- Sure. I want us four to remain friends. We all got, what we wanted.

- (Malcolm)I doubt that we will have a lot to chat about. Will you allow him to use your washing machine? If that's what you've decided, I won't oppose it.

- (Kate)Yes. I decided to let you put all your remaining things into the guest room and to come once a week to do your laundry. We, Malcolm and I, will be somewhere else. There are many better things we can do together than watching you watching washing machine. I trust you with the key. I know by now that your word is stronger that any legal paper. This is one of few good things I can say about you.

-Thanks Kate. I will not abuse your trust.

We finished our lunch, Zahra and I went upstairs to pick her suitcases. I offered my hand to Kate and Malcolm as we said goodbye. They both accepted it. We are not friends and we probably never will be, but at least we are not enemies either. The second session of Zahra's anal sex course was approaching and I was fully prepared. I started the car and off we went. I started the car and drove off. I held the steering wheel with my right hand and Zahra's right hand with my left hand. Streets of London never looked so beautiful.