Chapter 35
A wry smile emoji was my reply, a digital mask to the joy blooming within me. The tale I'd spun was a blend of truth and fiction. My inability to handle it was genuine, but the infidelity was a fabrication.
In those days, I was a young man brimming with vitality. Daily workouts had honed my body to a peak of strength, my mind consumed by... certain pursuits.
They believed I was with them solely for their physical allure.
My admission was designed to provoke Jenny's compassion. Women possess a nurturing instinct, much like men feel sympathy when they hear of a woman scorned and abandoned.
Like repels like, so they say.
Presenting my story in this manner lent it credibility. No man would joke about being cheated on, thus she wouldn't suspect it was a lie.
After kindling her sympathy and maternal instinct, the revelation of the so-called 'truth' only piqued her curiosity further. She began to wonder if I was truly as remarkable, as potent as I claimed.
Especially Jenny, a real character, she was bound to swallow the bait, hook, line, and sinker!
Mighty Tiger: [Don't worry, I promise you'll be satisfied. You'll be walking on wobbly knees to work the next day!]
Jenny responded with a shy emoji.
Sexy Kitten: [Let's continue our game!]
In the third round of our game, victory was finally mine. A perfect six to her measly one!
Sexy Kitten: [Your turn now. Do you want to ask me truth or dare?]
Mighty Tiger: [Truth!]
It was safer to start with the truth.
Sexy Kitten: [Alright, fire away!]
Mighty Tiger: [How many men have you been with?]
A cliché question, perhaps, but necessary. If I showed no interest in her past, she would undoubtedly question my lack of curiosity.
Humans are complex beings. Probing too much when you first meet someone can come off as intrusive.
However, once familiarity set in, not asking would seem strange. Such was human nature.
Sexy Kitten: [I've been in two relationships, but really, it's more like one. The first was my high school sweetheart, we only held hands. The second was my ex-husband.]
Sexy Kitten: [What a pity, if only the second had been you.]
Mighty Tiger: [Heh, it's not too late now.]
I replied, and the game continued. In the fourth round, she rolled a five, and I, a three!
Mighty Tiger: [Truth or dare?]
She sent a mischievous smile.
Sexy Kitten: [This time, I choose dare.]
Mighty Tiger: [Alright, what do you want me to do?]
Sexy Kitten: [You're at the office, right?]
Mighty Tiger: [Yes!]
Sexy Kitten: [I dare you to pleasure yourself at the office! And then send me the video!]God damn it!
Wasn't that a bit too thrilling?
I glanced around; the workday was drawing to a close, many had finished their tasks and were engaged in small groups.
If anyone caught on to what I was doing, it would be catastrophic.
But I was the one who suggested the game, I couldn't just back out, could I?
Mighty Tiger: [You're a little naughty, aren't you!]
I pondered for a moment before replying.
Mighty Tiger: [Can I go to the bathroom?]
Sexy Kitten: [Come on, you always make me record in the office, I want you to do the same!]
Her demands were getting more and more perverse.
In the office, Jenny wore a smile, a hint of excitement in her eyes. The little minx, she was something else!
Mighty Tiger: [Alright then!]
I glanced around; thankfully, my workstation was semi-enclosed. If I was cautious, it should be alright.
I was incredibly anxious, engaging in such an act in broad daylight, surrounded by my colleagues.
I started recording, quickly getting down to business.
After sending the video, I exhaled a sigh of relief.
The more nervous I was, the harder it was to finish, but the thrill of the environment expedited the process.
I looked around; no one was paying attention to me. I quickly packed up, careful not to give anything away.
Mighty Tiger: [How is it?]