Chapter 5
When I got home, I went to the bedroom, chuckling as I looked at the unmade bed, thinking of what Anne and I had done. I stripped off the sheets, bundled them, and carried them to the laundry room. Once the washing machine started, I went back to remake the bed.
I wandered around the house, feeling the emptiness. If nothing else, my time with Anne showed me I no longer wanted to live the reclusive lifestyle I had been. When my grandfather was alive, I had things to do that kept me busy. During his last year, Grandpa and I talked for hours. He taught me about his businesses and life in general.
I made fresh coffee in the kitchen, went to the sunroom, and opened the windows, letting the breeze blow through the room.
As I sipped my coffee, I looked at the pool, then the cabana. I walked outside, went to the cabana, opened the door to the storage room, and looked around the space. I thought about exercising and felt the room would work for the equipment.
Leaving the cabana, I headed into the house and went to my office to research exercise equipment online. As my computer booted, I changed my mind and decided to go to a store to see the items rather than pictures.
After setting the security system, I went to the garage and got into my SUV. I drove to the city, found a store, and entered Fitness Plus. While I looked at the various machines, a salesman asked if he could help me.
“I want to set up a home gym,” I said.
“Hi, I’m Frank. What do you have in mind?”
“I’m Jeff. I don’t have a clue about what I want or need. I don’t want to be a bodybuilder, but I want to stay in shape.”
“Okay. Let’s start with the basics.” Frank handed me his business card.
For the next hour, Frank showed me different pieces of equipment and explained each one’s use. When he asked about my budget, I said I wanted the best. By the time we finished, I had ordered a treadmill, a stationary bike, a stair-stepper, a multi-use machine, free weights, mats, and a bench.
“When would you like us to deliver and set up the equipment?” Frank asked.
“Wednesday would be great if you could do it.”
Frank left for a moment. When he returned, he said he had scheduled the delivery for Wednesday morning. He led me to a rack of books, suggesting several titles he felt would be good for me. I also selected two DVDs.
“If you can do it and fit it in, I suggest getting a sound system and a television for your gym. You can watch and use several good aerobic DVDs to warm up. You may also want to consider hiring a personal trainer to get you started,” Frank said.
“I wouldn’t know where to begin finding a personal trainer. I guess I could check the internet and see what’s available.”
“Follow me, Jeff. We have business cards for several personal trainers that the store recommends. You can talk to them and see if any of them would be a fit for you.” Frank handed me four cards. “Brenda is my trainer, and I highly recommend her. She’s tough but very good at what she does, especially for beginners.”
I glanced at the card, noticing Brenda’s last name was the same as Frank’s. “Any relation?” I said.
“Yes. Brenda’s my cousin. Jeff, you should check with several to determine which would work best for you.”
“Do you know if Brenda is available?”
“We can ask her. She works here when she isn’t training. Our fathers own the store.”
Frank led me to the clothing section and pointed at a tall, slender woman sorting clothing on a table.
“Brenda, this is Jeff. He just purchased equipment for a home gym and is looking for a personal trainer,” Frank said.
“Hello, Jeff. I’m pleased to meet you. Do you know what you’re looking for?” Brenda said as she shook my hand.
“It’s nice to meet you, Brenda. I haven’t got a clue about what I need. I want to exercise to stay in shape. I don’t want to be a bodybuilder.”
Brenda nodded as she looked me up and down. “It doesn’t look like you’re out of shape, Jeff. Do you exercise now?”
“Not really. I swim most days.”
Brenda asked Frank and me to follow her. We went into an office, where she grabbed her purse, took out a book, and said, “What do you have in mind regarding a date?”
“I’m pretty open. What do you have available?”
“We’re delivering his new equipment and setting it up this Wednesday. We could go to his house to help Jeff arrange everything and get started,” Frank said.
Brenda checked her book, smiled, and nodded. “Wednesday works for me. I can be there about ten-thirty or eleven.”
“I think it will work. Will you have the equipment there before then?” I asked.
“Yes. I’ll schedule the delivery early enough to have everything ready when Brenda arrives,” Frank said.
We chatted before I paid for the equipment and left. My next stop was the electronics store where I’d purchased my televisions and sound system. When I explained what I planned, the salesman I had worked with in the past set me up. I bought a sixty-inch flat screen monitor with a surround sound system and arranged for installation. The salesman agreed to take care of everything on Tuesday afternoon, so it would be in place before the exercise equipment arrived.
I stopped for lunch on the way home, taking one of the books into the restaurant to read while eating. As I read the material, I found there was more to it than just working out. The book explained how I should set a schedule and exercise every other day. I also learned about expectations and not setting unattainable goals. I decided to workout on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
When I got home, I went to the family room, inserted one of the DVDs into the player, and sat back to watch it. I did my best to pay attention, but found my mind wandering and thinking about my time with Anne. The sound from the television faded as my cock expanded. I rubbed my crotch, chuckled, and got up. After removing my clothing, I wrapped my hand around my shaft and slowly stroked it.
Returning to my seat, I reclined the chair and thought about the sex I’d enjoyed with Anne, wondering if I would ever meet a woman as uninhibited as she was. In my limited sexual experience, I’d never considered some of the things we did together. Over the time we shared, Anne opened my mind to things I never thought I’d do and taught me to let go of my preconceived ideas and enjoy sex more than I thought possible.
I jacked my cock for about half an hour, pausing when I felt myself getting close to coming. Anne showed me that getting there was more important than finishing. She would spend a lot of time sucking my cock, then stopping so I could relax before reaching an orgasm. When I did climax, it was intense.
Unable to prolong my climax, I grabbed my shirt to catch my cum and groaned as my cock sent several spurts into the cloth. After recovering, I took my shirt to the laundry room and tossed it into a basket with other dirty clothes.
I went outside, dived into the pool, and swam. When I was tired, I got out of the water and relaxed on one of the lounge chairs on the deck.
Remaining naked, I went into the house to fix something to eat. I reheated leftovers, sat at the island counter, and ate while enjoying my food and a glass of wine. After cleaning up, I poured whiskey into a glass with a couple of ice cubes, headed out to the sunroom, and sat on a couch, watching the sunset. Watching the sun drop below the horizon, I felt alone and empty.
When I woke up on Sunday, I made coffee and a bowl of cereal. Sitting at the counter, I chuckled, realizing how much I enjoyed being naked. After eating, I took my coffee outside and went for a swim.
Later in the evening, I received a call from Anne. She told me she had gotten home and thanked me for a great time. I asked her about her flight, and she said it was fine. We chatted briefly before saying goodbye, but neither of us discussed our time together.
On Monday morning, I called the security company to ask about installing something to alert me if someone came into my driveway. The salesman explained a few options and agreed to come to the house and provide a quote. We scheduled his visit for the next day.
Not having anything else to do, I decided to go fishing. I went to the boathouse, lowered the boat into the water, and loaded the rods and the tackle I wanted. As I motored to the area where my grandfather and I had fished before, I thought about our hours together.
During our fishing trips, Grandpa would talk about Henderson Enterprises. He gave me details about company operations and opinions regarding managers and C-level members. I learned he tried to hire people who could think for themselves and help the company grow.
When I reached my destination, I shut off the engines and anchored. After rigging a rod, I began making casts. Again, my mind wandered to the time Anne and I spent on the boat and the fun we shared. During our time together, I discovered things about myself I doubt I would have had if it had not been for her.
A fish hit my lure, causing me to stop thinking and concentrate on my catch. I fought the fish for a moment and netted the striped bass. After removing the hook, I released it into the lake. Placing the rod against the gunwale, I sat on a seat to think, grabbed a bottle of water, removed the cap, and took a drink.
The serenity of the lake and the gentle rocking of the boat helped me clear my mind and reflect on the past weeks. Life had been a whirlwind between monitoring the remodeling, moving in, and spending time with Anne. Dealing with the house was easy because I didn’t have to think about it once something was complete. The things I learned while with Anne still rattled around in my head.
If there was anything I learned from Anne, I realized that I didn’t know myself nearly as well as I thought I did. Anne taught me I could enjoy things I once felt were perverse if I let go and tried before forming an opinion. I chuckled to myself when I thought about the first time Anne pressed her freshly fucked pussy against my face, and I licked my semen from her crotch. While I felt queasy at first, the feeling passed quickly. If anything, I enjoyed it. Not necessarily eating my cum, but the way Anne reacted. As with everything we did, eating her after we fucked became pleasurable because she enjoyed it. Giving Anne pleasure was as satisfying as getting off.
Another thing I realized was that I hoped I could find a woman as sexually liberated as Anne. If not, maybe I could meet someone as willing as I was to learn. While she didn’t force me, Anne did allow me to discover myself.
I decided fishing alone wasn’t as fun as doing it with someone, so I packed up and headed home. I secured the boat in the boathouse and went up to the deck to enjoy a drink and relax. For an unknown reason, the thought of skinny-dipping with my mom popped into my mind. I laughed while thinking of my initial shock, then acceptance. The strangest thing was my desire to do it again.
I finished my drink, went to the house, and made something to eat. After my meal, I relaxed in the family room, watching television until ten, headed to my bedroom, stripped, and climbed into bed.
Tuesday was a busy day. The security company came by to explain how they could do what I asked. I learned there were conduits and cables from the house to the two pillars at the driveway entrance. Apparently, Grandpa planned to install an intercom and a power gate across the driveway, but never did. We decided the best solution was to add a camera to the planned gate and an intercom at the entrance. It would alert me if it detected motion.
After the security company left, the people from the electronics store arrived to install the new equipment in the cabana. Three hours later, they completed the job and reviewed the new items.
When the exercise equipment arrived on Wednesday, I had already cleaned the room and removed the remaining items. Frank came with his crew to supervise the delivery and set-up of the equipment.
“This is a great space for a home gym, Jeff. It’s much larger than we usually have to work with,” Frank said.
“It gives me room for more equipment if I want it.”
I watched Frank directing his crew while the workmen set up the machines. Once the workers finished, Frank checked each device to ensure everything worked. I showed him the television and stereo system I had installed.
After making a few final adjustments, the workers left. Frank stayed, telling me his cousin would be there shortly. I offered him coffee, and we went into the house when he accepted.
A few minutes later, the doorbell announced a visitor. I went to the door and opened it for Brenda.
“Hi, Brenda. Frank and I are in the kitchen. Would you like a cup of coffee or something else?” I said after shaking her hand.
“Sure. Coffee sounds good. This place is huge,” Brenda said.
Nodding, I led Brenda to the kitchen. She said hi to Frank and sat at the counter while I poured coffee. I sat next to Brenda and began chatting. After a few minutes, I offered them a tour of the house.
Starting on the second floor, I showed Frank and Brenda the bedrooms, sitting area, and laundry room. The house cleaning service took care of the area while we went from room to room.
After showing them the first floor, I led Frank and Brenda outside. They checked out the pool as we walked to the cabana.
“This is my home gym. Frank and his crew have everything set up and tested,” I said to Brenda. “So, are we ready to get started?”
“I want to evaluate you and discuss your expectations today. Once I know your goals, I’ll develop a routine for you. You have to decide how often you plan to exercise,” Brenda said.
“Let’s go sit on the deck. We can talk there.”
Before going to the deck, I showed Frank and Brenda the changing rooms and showers in the cabana.
“Okay, let’s start with your expectations, Jeff. What do you want to accomplish?” Brenda said.
“As I said at the store, I want to tone and increase my stamina. I’m not interested in bodybuilding.”
Brenda made a few notes in her book. “You don’t look like you’re in bad shape now. You said that you swim. Do you do anything else?”
“No, not really. I’ve been busy for the past few years and haven’t had time to do much.” I chuckled. “I don’t want to get into bad shape.”
“Sounds good. Do you prefer morning, afternoon, or evening for your workouts?”
“I’m a morning person. I prefer to start early.”
“How do Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at seven or seven thirty sound?”
“Perfect.”
“Great. I would plan for an hour and a half. We will start with stretching and aerobics, then use the machines. Do you plan to swim, too?”
“Yes, I try to swim every morning.”
“We need to decide what you plan to wear.”
I shrugged my shoulders. “I haven’t thought about it. Shorts and a T-shirt, I guess.”
“You can wear regular clothing, but I highly recommend compression shorts and shirts. Compression clothes are designed to increase the amount of oxygen the muscles receive. They promote blood flow and improve muscle tissue oxygenation, enhancing performance during exercise. We have a good selection at the store if you want to try them.”
“If you’re going to be my trainer, I’ll take your advice. As I said, this is all new to me. I’ll stop at the store later, and you can show me what I need.”
“Okay. So, what do you expect from me? I can help you develop a routine or continue to work with you, Jeff. Many of my clients choose to have me help them once a week and workout on their own the other days. I have other clients I work with every time they exercise. Others only use my services to get started.”
“If your schedule allows, I would like you to work with me whenever I exercise.”
“It works for me, Jeff. When would you like to get started?”
“I’d like to start sooner rather than later. Is Friday good for you?”
“Yes, in fact, it’s perfect,” Brenda said. “Jeff, you haven’t asked about my fees.”
“What do you charge for three ninety-minute sessions a week?”
“My usual fee is eighty dollars an hour,” Brenda said.
Nodding, I did a quick calculation in my head. “Does sixteen hundred dollars a month sound okay?”
“It sounds great, Jeff. I want you to know I haven’t been doing this for very long. I graduated and received my certifications about a year ago. I have several clients, but my business is just getting off the ground. It’s funny, but you can’t get clients unless you have references, and you can’t get references without clients.”
“Well, you have another client, Brenda. I’ll gladly give you a reference if you do a good job.”
“Thank you, Jeff. I’m looking forward to working with you. Do you have any questions?”
While Brenda and I talked, Frank sat quietly. When we finished, he smiled. “There you go, Brenda. You have another client.”
Smiling, Brenda nodded. “Thanks again, Jeff.”
“You’re welcome, Brenda….
