The Best Man for the job

[allonblack]

OOC: The idea of this story is Jack, played by me, is engaged to be married soon but suspects that his best man Shane is having an affair with his soon-to-be wife Lexi. He thinks it's been going on for awhile but really loves her so unbeknownst to her he's been taking lessons from one of her best friends, Allison. Allison dated his Shane and still hooks up with him on occassion so I feel that he must be doing something right since he's got all the women he could possibly want. Therefore Jack seeks out Allison's help. She wants Lexi to be happy and also thinks that once Lexi is married Shane will give up and come back to her. It's now the day before the wedding and Jack's ready to try out my new skills with Lexi tonight after the rehearsal. Jack hopes that she will choose me as the best man and lover she's ever had. The challenges will be knowing that Allison is there at the hotel and may reveal to Lexi that I've been unfaithful and also that Shane is there and may be planning something big for Lexi since it's her last day as a single woman.

I'll play Jack so we need Lexi, Allison, and Shane.


IC - Ok journal, this is it, my final entry. I've been writing in you since Allison began "tutoring me." My progress seems good but things on paper don't reveal reality at all. After all it's my name on the wedding invitation but it's my best man that's been screwing my fiance for months, maybe even years. Lexi's a great girl though, she deserves the best so if I can't give it to her, I will call off the wedding and let Shane have her. I can't believe it. This decision, possibly the biggest of my life, was made in less than an hour of rational thought, whereas I've been debating whether I want the chicken or the beef at the reception for over a month. I know it's petty to make a relationship all about sex but if we're going to be married and committed then I need to know that I can get the job done so she won't stray. I've never felt such intense pressure in my life.

Shane's been my best friend since college, he showed me how loosen up and have fun. So if Lexi ends up with Shane, married to him or just screwing him, then that wouldn't be so bad since I know he won't abuse her. I'm getting ahead of myself though, I haven't lost her yet and maybe I won't lose her at all. After this weekend I will give this journal to Lexi and she can read all that I've learned and done for her. Hopefully she'll see the nobility of my intentions and be impressed. Ok, she just shut off the shower. It's time for the rehearsal and the biggest evening of my life, wish me luck.

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

She got out of the shower put the towel on and headed to the bedroom where Jack was on the bed writing in a journal he had been keeping for awhile now she was always interested in what he wrote in there but wasnt going to look She just started to get dry when she saw him close the book and hen she walked over "hey hunny im done" kissing him on his lips only a quick kiss before going to the dresser to get ready. " Not long to go till were a married couple and i cant wait how about you its going to be so great".

She loved jack so much remembering when they met always made her smile. She would always lay in bed at night stroking his head when he slept not that he ever knew. She finished her make up she never wore much didnt need to but she liked to wear a little, also having her hair in a clip up at the back with one strand of hair curled down the front. Standing she walked over to the bed where Jack was lying her at 5'4 she had the perfect figure for her size recently been getting tanned so that she would look better in her wedding dress. Anyway she got to Jack on the bed lent down to kiss him more and better "are you going to get dressed or go like that" As she slipped on her white lace bra and thong before putting her short silky dress on and slipping on her long jacket to match. Then sat on the bed witing for Jack to get ready and then they leave for the hotel where as far as she knows they will have to spend the night apart once rehesrals finsihed as its bad luck to see each other before.


(OOC hey i umped in hope u dont mind if its not ok ill take it out hope its ok)

 

[allonblack]

Lexi's kisses tasted like strawberries, skin, and warmth all in one. I assumed the fruit taste was from one of the body lotions she was always wasting money on. I realized that I kept trying to make excuses and find faults in her but I just couldn't. Even though she was fooling around with Shane, I couldn't even hate her for that. I guess I felt I deserved it since I was lucky to have her. Physically I knew I wasn't much to look at, 5'9, 175 pounds, not fat, not muscular, just a body. I was average and easily overlooked. Lexi had given me a chance based on personality but I guess that wasn't enough for her.

"Yeah, tomorrow's going to be great, and it's weird, I'm not even nervous. I know everything will change after tomorrow though." I realized my tone of voice was odd, especially for a man about to marry a beautiful woman. Lexi seemed a little puzzled by my cryptic tone. I returned a few kisses on neck, gently nuzzling her cheek with my nose. I grabbed my tuxedo and pants from the chair they were draped over and showed myself to the door.

I shut the door behind me and sighed deeply as I made my way to my room. I found it slightly amusing that I was following the superstiton and staying in a seperate room. Once in my room I hung my tuxedo and and pants in the closet. I lay on the bed with my arm across my forehead to shield my eyes from the light. Removing receipts, spare change, and ink pen from my pocket I realized I had left the journal in Lexi's room.

 

[goddess_euphoria]

Allison

I'll play Allison if you don't mind... 5'7" shoulder leangth strawberry blonde hair, 34B, size 8

OOC:
When Jack first came to me for help, I thought all he wanted was some advice. But then he told me exactly how he wanted me to help him, and I didn't think he was serious, but he was. Then I wondered if it wasn't some strange way to get me to have sex with him. The more he talked to me about it though, the more I realized he really did just want help.

I know it sounds crazy that I'm trying to help my friend by fooling around with her fiancee, but he really does love her, and I want her to be happy. Ok, and I want Shane back. I did feel a little guilty for what I'd done, but it would all be over soon.


IC:
I stood in the hotel lobby checking my lipstick in one of the over-sized mirrors as I made a few last minute calls about the wedding details. Like a good maid of honor, (and a friend that feels guilty for sleeping with her friend's fiancee) I'd taken on quite a few of the preparations that can leave a bride feeling very stressed.

I checked my watch, Lexi and Jack should be down soon. I'd all ready checked the hotel's banquet room, every thing was coming into place nicely for the rehersal dinner, so all I could do now was wait for everyone else.

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

Getting bored in her room on her own she decided to go down and meet everyone for the rehearsal dinner as Jack had agreed to meet her down there when he was ready she thought he would proberly be down there already. She was already dressed with her jacket on all she had to do was go down. As she turned to shut her door she noticed Jack had left his journal though she had no time to stop an dthink about it yet she was going to be late. She got down the stairs and walked around abit greeting people looking for signs of Jack, Alison or Shane as she turned the corner coming out of the toilets she met Alison,

"Hey was wondering where you were didnt you know your room is next to mine as we will be leaving together tomorrow i cant wait are you ok your slightly quiter than normal" She said they walked towards the main room.....

 

[allonblack]

Rubbing my fingers in circles on my temples, I took a deep breath as I glanced at the clock on the wall. Six thirty, time for the rehearsal. I splashed on some aftershave and headed downstairs.

Lexi and I had decided to keep it small. Mostly because our friends had very busy careers but also since we didn't keep many friends other than Allison and Shane. A part of me did feel guilty that the affairs between us and our friends could tear us apart. However it also seemed to be keeping us together. Afterall it was only sex, if we decided to become swingers we could get together and do our thing and then have the rest of the evening to enjoy a lovely dinner. I quickly shook those thoughts from my mind. Now matter how much I tried to justify it I wanted things to be over between Lexi and Shane. So I hoped whatever they did on their last date was memorable because if I got my way it would be their last time together.

The banquet hall was almost empty when I arrived. I took a seat at a table and nervously tore up napkins. I glanced around but couldn't find Shane. Running late was nothing new for him but I'd bet dollars to donuts that he was in the hotel somewhere engaging in some other activity. But as much as I wanted to hate him, I couldn't because he had always been there for me.

Lexi and Allison entered together. I rose to greet them, giving Allison a kiss on the cheek and a half hug. "I'm so glad to see you" I softly said. Lexi narrowed her eyes at me, no doubt wondering why I greeted Allison first. I had always used humor to calm any fears Lexi might have about my actions, so I sarcastically said "I'm glad to see you too, Lex" as I put my arm around her, pulling her towards me for a brief embrace.

The loudspeaker squealed with feedback making everyone in the room cringe. The DJ was checking the music to make sure we had all our songs on the CD. I had tried to be as discreet as possible with Allison, by making sure we didn't go to this hotel, or listen to any songs that reminded me of Lexi and I. Basically I did my best to seperate them into two different women, which they were, all the while realizing I needed Allison to get Lexi. I think she knew she needed me to get Shane back as well. The air conditioning kicked on blowing a calm breeze across the room. Lexi's dress moved slightly in the draft. I smirked to myself "The calm before the storm."

 

[J D Danger]

Shane is here

OOC if no one minds I will be Shane

I walk up behind Jack...

Shane- Hey buddy...great party...Last night as a free man you nervous at all?.....I smirk at Jack....hey Allison is looking HOT...can't belive I let that one get away....and Lexi...WOW...all I can say is your one lucky man Jack

I slap Jack on the back...and head for the bar

OOC sorry it is so short,,they will get better

 

[goddess_euphoria]

Allison

"Hey was wondering where you were didnt you know your room is next to mine as we will be leaving together tomorrow i cant wait are you ok your slightly quiter than normal" Lexi's words rushed out, when she finished I smiled at her.

"Well sweetie, you're not letting me get a word in edge wise!" She grinned and shrugged. We walked into the main room, I told Lexi I'd all ready chedked on everything for tomorrow, and it was all in order.

We entered the room, Jack was all ready there. He stood and kissed my cheek then did that one armed hug thing. "I'm so glad to see you" he said to me. I could feel Lexi tense at that, I'm sure I did too, but Jack managed to defuse the situation. It helped too that there were other relatives and friends of the family milling around, Lexi walked over to greet some of her family members, I looked around, everything seemed to be in place. I walk over to an empty table and adjust the center piece, then decide I'm being obsessive/compulsive and I need to chill out and have a drink.

I turn to the bar and see Shane standing there, he spots me and waves me over, I happily oblige. I slide myself in next to him, smiling sweetly.

"Hey there," I say, "where have you been? I thought you would have shown up earlier?" As I ask the question, the bartender puts a drink down in front of me, I look at him, and he points to Shane.

Shane smiles his best, "yeah, I'm the man" smile and says, "seven and seven right?" I nod. "You know me too well," I say, taking a sip from the drink.

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

"Well sweetie, you're not letting me get a word in edge wise!" Alison said as Jack wakled over kissing her on the cheek and giving her a small hug i was a bit mift that he hadnt said hi to me first. He must have seen it because he made a joke to cover it up but i guess the pulling me in and giving me passsionate kiss made up for that as he pulled away i smiled "nice to see you to hunny". At that my Sister walked in so i went to greet her as i saw Jack sit alone i walked closer but then Shane apprcoched him before going to the bar to sit with Alison. So i left it before going to say hi to him and went to sit with Jack walking up i kiss him on the cheek "hey you ok starting to get nervous not long now?"

 

[allonblack]

Jack

I exchanged pleasantries with Shane as he made a beeline for Allison and the bar. Lexi asked me if I was nervous to which I replied "I'm a little nervous, but there's nothing to be nervous about, right? After all we know each other very well and we don't have any secrets. So we can begin our marriage without any baggage." I flashed her a reassuring smile while trying to look around her to see if Allison was drinking with Shane or not. When Allison drank she tended to leak secrets, everything from her natural hair color to the fact that Shane shouted out his own name during orgasms. She also leaked that Lexi didn't want a pre-nup because of the clause about remaining faithful. I thought maybe Allison was just joking or threatening me when she said that since Lexi and I talked about open marriages and we were both against it. So I hoped Allison wouldn't get tipsy enough to let some secrets about her and me leak.

I turned to Lexi, "Hey I know we said we'd write our own vows and probably should save them for tomorrow but I can't wait, can you give me a little sneak previews of what you'll say, in case I need to rewrite mine? I'd hate to get up their tomorrow and start stuttering and make a fool of myself. Especially if you give a killer 10 minute romantic speech and I only have 10 seconds worth of material. I was kinda thinking about confessing something to you instead of vows. I don't want to embarrass you but what better way, than in front of our friends and family to test our love to see if it's true?" I held her hand in between mine and stroked her ring finger, pleasantly imagining the sight of the diamond ring on it. I imagined the diamond sparkling a little brighter everytime she introduced herself as Mrs. Jack Robinson or simply as my wife.

The guilt was mixing with rage, I did want to admit about Allison and I but I also didn't want to make myself seem like the only that had done anything wrong. I was giving her a chance to say whatever she wanted. I just wanted to hear her version of things since I didn't have any conclusive proof of her and Shane, just mostly hearsay. I wanted to resolve something tonight since after tomorrow I promised myself I'd let go of this regardless and let the past stay in the past.

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

"I'm a little nervous, but there's nothing to be nervous about, right? After all we know each other very well and we don't have any secrets. So we can begin our marriage without any baggage." - He replyed with a smile I could see his eyes wondering around proberly looking that everything in place and everyones having a good time. I guesss i was doing the same sitting at the bar behind Jack were Alison and Shane who would both be looking after us in the morning before me and Jack met at the wedding. I was nervous as well nervous and happy a mixture of things racing through my mind especially with his questions making me worry.

"can you give me a little sneak previews of what you'll say, in case I need to rewrite mine?"- he asked about the vows....

"Your not getting any of them now i wrote them for you for tomorrow and its doesnt matter if you write 1 line or 100 lines i will still love you just ask much, it will still be the best day of our lives and our words will be for each other and only each other"- I replyed with a smile as i our hands held together tight.....

"I was kinda thinking about confessing something to you instead of vows. I don't want to embarrass you but what better way, than in front of our friends and family to test our love to see if it's true?" - He carried on

This statement worrying me more than ever a confession that could jepodise ou marrage before it had evenstarted my heart starting to pound as i give him a worrying look. Moving my head up in thehope that Alison had seen and we may talk about it later she was my best friend she could reasurre anyone that things were ok.

"What sort of confession? your worrying me now, we will be ok wont we i hope so" - I said with my worring paranoide look....

"Im going to go lie down im not feeling so good would you like to collect you journal or would you like to just leave it for now its still where you left it? How ever i will be back down i just want to rest and think im just worried slightly that everything going to go wrong" - I continued as a tear started to run down my cheek...

As Shane looked over and smiled i smiled back awaiting Jacks answer before i left...

 

[allonblack]

Jack

"I'm sorry, Lex, I didn't mean to upset you" I said pulling her close, burying her face in my shoulder so that no one would see her crying. The last thing I needed was for Shane to see this and swoop in to be the hero. My eyes met with Allison's as she glared at me. What did she expect me to do just let Lexi run off to her room bawling her eyes out? Allison was helpful but impatient, she needed this wedding as much as I did. I gestured with my hand for her to come over but she shook her head no and continued talking to Shane.

"You can go rest for awhile, you won't miss anything down here, you know all your parts anyways, if you want I can bring you up some food later. If not I'll be up in a little while to check on you ok? And hey don't worry about what I said about the confession, it's not really a confession anyways just more of an obvious statement but here it is: I'm the luckiest man in the world to get to marry a beautiful woman like you. Everyone already knows that so it's not a confession, sorry if I worried you know I'm not too good with words." I could myself starting to flush and sweat. I am a horrible liar and an even worse interrogator.

"Don't worry about the journal you can read it if you want. That's what I meant by no secrets since I'm sure you're curious what I've been writing in it. But I also know we respect each other's privacy, so I'll leavei t up to you. Do you want me to walk you to your room? If not I'll be up in about 30 minutes to check on you."

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

As he held me in his shoulder i started to calm downas he reasurred me i had nothing to worry about but there wasstill somthing...
"ill goto my room you can come up in a bit to check on me and food would be great thank you i just want to go pull myself together" As she kissed him on the lips softly holding him tight..

I got up and walked past the bar smileing at Alison and Shane as I walked to up to them "Hey im not feeling so good im going to my room if im needed let me know" And I left to go up to the room.

At my room i lay down thinking about everything wondering if Jack was having doubts then turning over i could see his journal and he had goiven me permission to read it i didnt want to as i trusted him and i was never really that interested but now he had said what he said and mentions it i picked it up and had it on her knee spending a few minutes looking at it wondering as i though ill randomly open it to one page read that and then put it away..

So i randomly opened it...


(ooc: allonblack - would it be possible for u to make 2 posts on being a journal entry for the page that i read please thanx you luv Angel)

 

[allonblack]

Jack

I sat at a table chewing my nails to the roots. I was about to get married and here I was putting everything on the line. If Lexi decided she didn't want me then at least it'd save a lot of lawyers fees for a divorce later. I already had plan B in motion, if she didn't want to follow through with the wedding I was planning on joining a logging crew in Canada. I couldn't stand the embarrassment if she did refuse me so I had chose to isolate myself. I had already been isolating myself for the past few months anyways. I barely spoke to Shane and only saw Allison for booty calls.

I walked over to the bar and forced myself between Allison and Shane. "Hey, I'm enjoying my last night as a bachelor, how about one of you two buy me a drink?" I said smugly.

I thought about the journal, on a loose sheet of paper I had written a message for her and stuck it on a random page. I know she always liked to pick a random page in a book or magazine and read it, then try to figure out what was going based on what she had read. She was always good at reading between the lines and following clues as well as instinct.

As Allison and Shane made smalltalk with me I thought about what I wrote on that page: "Lexi, here is a journal of my hopes, dreams, fears, and nightmares. I hope you won't hate me for this but as you can see in the margin of every page I've written "I Love You Lexi" so I hope as you read this you'll always remember that I've never stopped loving you and never will."

 

[allonblack]

Jack's journal

Chapter 5: Experimenting
Tonight Allison let me try anal sex with her. I had never been a big fan of it, mostly since I never tried it with Lexi, but I'm sure if I wanted to she would let me since she's always been good about fulfilling my needs. Mostly Allison and I did it just because I didn't have any condoms and it was past closing time for the drugstores. So my first anal experience was unprotected and the result of laziness. She said it was her first time too because but I think she was just humoring me since I expressed my virgin fantasies to her. It was tighter than any pussy I've ever had. The warmth of it was amazing and it's definitely something I'd like to try again. Afterwards we took a bubblebath together. I don't want to get too attached to her, but she is teaching me everything from the fine art of seduction and romance to sexual techniques. So far I think I'm progressing well. I've learned to be more patient and frankly Allison is exhausting me.

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

At reading this I quickly closed the page tears started running down my eyes she didnt know what to think say or do I just sat stareing at the book opening and shutting it reading the same thing over and over...

*Allison, anal sex with her, first anal experience was unprotected, virgin fantasies, bubblebath together, frankly Allison is exhausting me*

These word running round an dround in my head trying to take it all in but the tears were making it hard to see the page. I grabbed the phone next to me not sure half diling Alisons mobile then Jacks but had no idea what to say to either of them so it had to be Shane he was the one not involved in them unless he knew she hoped he didnt.

*Ring Ring*

As shane answerd "hello"

"Hey its lexi i need to talk to you i need to show you somthing (i knew he could proberly tell i was upset by my muffled voice) dont tell Alison or Jack where you are going ill be at your room in 5 minutes please"

 

[J D Danger]

Shane and Lexi back in Shane's room

As shane's phone rings...he kisses Alison on the cheek and speaks...

Shane I'll be right back beautiful...I should take this it might be work

Shane walks around the corner to a quiet spot where he is alone

Shane- hello?

Shane listens to Lexi's shaky voice on the other end....

Shane- sure hun...whatever you want....I'll be in my room as soon as I can

Shane hangs up the phone and returns to the bar...he smiles at Alison....

Shane- sorry beauitful....somthing came up at work that I really have to take care of....I'll have to talk to you later....but I really look forward to it I have missed you

Before Alison can answer Shane is gone.....he runs up the stairs to his room....5 mins later there is a knock on his door...it is Lexi and it is clear she has been crying

Shane let's Lexi in the room and sits her on the bed...he puts his arm around her....What's wrong hun?

OOC I am sorry I have been ill...I will keep up now

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

Before i leave for Shanes room i phone Jack and tell him that i got some food and im going to sleep and that if he still wants to check he can come later.

As I get to Shanes room I know hard he opens and lets me in we sit on the bed and he holds me close..

"What's wrong hun?" - he asked

"Its Alison and Jack" Handing him the journal on the entry that i erad letting him read it "I mean i know that me and you hooked up twice a weeks ago but we stopped and that was it but they have been doing this for months i feel such a fool i dont know what to do but i dotn want him to know that i know" - i said

Looking at Shane wondering what he thinks and says as i still have my arms around him and his around me...

 

[J D Danger]

Shane and Lexi back in Shane's room

I hold lexi close to me...kisses her softly on the cheek

Shane I.. I don't really know what to say hun....this does not seem like the Jack I know...there must be some sort of reason

Shane paues and turns Lexi's face towards him...he looks deeply into her eyes and speaks again....

Shane- there are alot of things U could do..you could burn this book...try to forget what you read and go marry Jack tomorrow as planned...or you could call the whole thing off right here and now...or you could call Jack and ask him about it flat out...I could go find Allie...buy her a few drinks and try to find out what is going on

Shane smiles.... of course I could stay here and hold you all night long....it is upto you hun....No matter what you decide I will be behind you all the way

Shane hugs Lexi and waits for an answer

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

As i listend to the opions i just couldnt think i knew i didnt want to be alone so i deceded to stay with Shane I called Jack to say that i was ok and that I was just going to have a nice soak in the bath and then sleep ready for tomorra that i wasnt worried and that everything would be fine he sounded reasurred and then turned back to Shane.

"Well that gives me tonight to think about it"- she said "sorry about this you dont need it if you want me to go i will i know you and Al proberly have plans oh Al i dont know waht i will say to her either ill think about it when ive calmed down but for now do you have any alcholol here because I could do with a stong drink" I said as i slid my jacket off placing it on he chair and then sitting back on the bed.,,

 

[J D Danger]

Shane and Lexi back in Shane's room

Without thinking I kiss Lexi on her soft lips....but I quickly pull away

Shane- hun there is no reason for you to go anywhere...I said I would stay with you if you wanted and I meant it

Shane then smiles and moves off the bed

Shane- a drink sounds good....my minibar is your Minibar...what will it be?

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

Stunned as Shane kisses me i kiss him back softly. Before he quickly moves back going to get the drinks.

nervously asking me what i want i reply with " anything and lots" i say as i walk over grabb a handlfull of bottles and head back to the bed dropping them down openeing a vodka and drinking the little bottle sraight down "are you coming or you just goin to stand there" she smiled as he came over and sat next to her on the bed dropping his stash of drink as she starts on another bottle.

 

[J D Danger]

Shane and Lexi back in Shane's room

Shane smiles grabs a bottle of vodka for himself an then slips behind Lexi and starts to rub her shoudlers hoping it will help her relax

You know everything will workout...right hun?

 

[darkangel85]

Lexi

My head falls forward as he rubs my shoulders

"you know everything will work out hun" - he said

"uhuh work out" i reply drinking more starting on my 5th bottle his hands wroking my shoulders as i turn my head around to his "you know that feels great" i say as i look in his eyes "what do you think it would be like it we had carryed on together"

 

[J D Danger]

Shane and Lexi back in Shane's room

Shane smiles and looks into Lexi's eyes getting lost in them for a second

Shane- well dear... sweet Lexi... you know I never wanted to stop that was your choice...and I went along with it because it was best for you...but I think it would have been great...it would have gone somthing like this....

Shane leans forward and kisses Lexi's lips again ...this time not pulling back

The kiss is long wet and very hot

OOC- sorry but I have to go for a bit...but will reply to anything U write later