More specifically, the last Friday of the month, which is when Bill, Rita and I get together for a very special massage session. Work permitting, my husband Walter often joins us, but today wasn’t going to be one of those days due to a schedule conflict.
I just finished showering when the phone rang. It was Rita. She needed to talk about something and wanted to know if we could meet for coffee at 1:00. Since I planned to be out & about running a few errands I told her one o’clock would be fine.
After she hung up I thought it strange she wanted to meet at 1:00 to talk since we were going to see each other a few hours later at 5:00. It had to be something personal if it couldn’t wait, or she didn’t want to discuss it in front of Bill.
When I arrived at a local coffee shop called the “Electric Percolator” Rita was already seated at a corner table. We both greeted each other with a big warm hug and kiss. Not an air kiss or a peck on the cheek, but a big “muah”. The one thing we weren’t shy about was our fondness for each other.
Rodger, one of the regular baristas, asked if we wanted our usual…a double cappuccino. We said yes and off he went to make them.
Rodger also happens to be Rita’s brother-in-law. Married to her one and only sister Teresa. Teresa is a year older than Rita, but if you didn’t know better you’d think they were twins. Both are the same height (5′ 5″), same build and facial features, same red hair and green eyes, and both are loaded with freckles. The only noticeable difference, Teresa is a lot bigger busted. 38 to 40 C would be my guess to Rita’s 36 C.
Both Rodger and Teresa are retired school teachers. Roger has worked as a barista ever since to keep busy and to help supplement their pension income until social security kicks in.
Roger is a good looking man about six feet in height. He’s in good shape from a regular bike riding routine and I would guess weighs between 190 to 200 pounds. A little thin in the hair department, but not quite bald. Plus he’s a big flirt. At least he always is with Rita and I.
Just when I was about to ask Rita what was so important it couldn’t wait until later Rodger brought our cappuccinos and a couple of biscotti. After he placed them in front of us he said “enjoy” before leaving. Then we noticed his artistic handy work. In Rita’s cup the froth was shaped like a vagina while in mine the froth looked like a penis, testicles included.
We both laughed. “Seems Rodger is in a frisky mood today. We’ll need to give him a bigger tip than usual for being so creative.”
“Speaking of Rodger, he has something to do with why I wanted to meet for coffee. To discuss a small problem I have with my sister, and to ask a favor.”
“You know I’d do anything for you Rita. Consider it done.”
“I know you would. But please hear me out first since you might have second thoughts after you do.”
“I’m all ears.”
“Kind of a long story, but I’ll keep it brief as possible and to the point since I have an appointment with a client at 2:30. Plus I’ll be paraphrasing Teresa.”