INTIMACY CLINIC - The Conversations we AVOID

WEEK TWO: Saturday - Part 01

Aanchal opened the door of Charlie's flat. Charlie was sitting at his place as usual. Mayank was beside him on a separate couch. Mayank's eyes brightened, seeing a beautiful girl walking in behind Aanchal. It was not rocket science to guess she was the guest visit for the day. His broad smile and excitement ruined the surprise for Veena. She smiled, looking at him. She came in and sat beside Charlie on the couch opposite Mayank.

"How's life?" Charlie smiled.

"Fun," Veena said, smiling back.

Charlie looked at Mayank, "That's the bedroom." He said, pointing in a direction, and continued, "Go in there. Check out the room. Take what you want to set the mood. And then, have a bath and sit on the bed. Veena will follow you after some time."

"I have taken a bath before leaving home," Mayank said, trying to sniff his shirt.

"House rule. Everybody takes a bath before sex." Charlie said.

Mayank saw no point in arguing. Also, he didn't want to ruin his chance of getting close to such a beautiful girl because he didn't agree to take a bath. Mayank flashed a smile at Veena and stood up to leave.

"Charlie, you know my problem," Veena whispered after Mayank left.

"And I told you the solution."

"Yeah. You did. But still. I just want to be sure I will enjoy this moment. And will leave with complete satisfaction."

Aanchal was all ears. Trying to figure out what they were whispering about. She regretted sitting at the farthest corner from Charlie.

"You have my word, you will leave completely satisfied," Charlie said.

Veena smiled.

***

Mayank entered the bedroom.

Charlie lived in luxury. The bedroom was more significant than the average bedroom. The setup was like any regular bedroom, with the only exception of furniture. This bedroom only had a bed, a closet, and around ten chairs, spread on either side of the bed, at a comfortable distance from the bed.

He opened the closet. His face beamed. The cabinet was filled with sex toys, masks, costumes, etc. Everything that you needed, from soft to kinky sex, was available.

His eyes caught the sight of a glass jar filled with condoms. He smiled and picked up two. He then turned to the bed. He felt odd to see a red bedsheet, a red sheet to cover the body, and red pillow covers on the cushions. He had never seen anyone use that color for bedsheets or pillow covers. He didn't bother to think much about it. He sat on the bed. It was a king-sized bed with a soft and comfortable mattress.

Mayank felt the comfort instantly. For a moment, the thought of sleeping on it overtook the idea of sleeping with Veena. He soon snapped himself out of it. He made a mental note to ask Charlie for the brand of the mattress. He slipped the condoms under the pillow. And left for the bathroom.

***

Charlie and the other members entered the bedroom. There was a mixed feeling of nervousness, excitement, and awkwardness on every face. The most comfortable was Antara, and the most awkward was Aanchal. Aanchal was about to see her best friend have sex with a stranger in front of 8 other strangers.

Mayank was lying on the bed only in boxers. He got up as soon as he saw all of them. His hands went to his chest to hide his half-naked body.

Everyone smiled awkwardly. Charlie was unphased.

Mayank slowly took his hands away from his chest. Charlie sat on the first chair, "Relax." He said, smiling at Mayank. Mayank smiled nervously. Charlie looked at the others and said, "What are you waiting for? Take your seats."