January is normally a fine time to visit St. Kitts. The temperature hovers in the mid-eighties (Fahrenheit), and hurricane season is in the rear-view mirror. In fact, it’s estimated that only two percent of hurricanes that hit the island occur outside of September through November. That’s at least what Bill and Nichole McSherry thought when they booked their trip to the island.
The McSherrys had been married for twenty-five years. They became friends in high school but didn’t date until Bill was in college. Despite the longevity of their relationship, associates chuckled about how the couple was a walking contrast. Bill was quiet, almost shy, and appeared the straightest of arrows. Nichole, however, had a reputation for having been wild in her youth. Bill knew very well about his wife’s many “romances” in high school and beyond but didn’t seem to mind. In fact, he found her past arousing.
Bill was a senior accountant at a well-known firm. His salary afforded Nichole the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom while their kids grew up. Although they were financially secure, the couple lived frugally. Their two children were now both in college, and Bill cautioned against spending their family tuition commitment on frivolities. However, when a work colleague described his vacation at Atlantic Resort in St. Kitts, Bill knew it would be the perfect Christmas gift for his beloved wife. Shortly after their kids returned to school from winter break, the couple left frigid Providence, Rhode Island for the warmth of the West Indies.
On the same day the McSherry’s departed home, Gabe and Melissa Miller boarded a plane in Atlanta, Georgia destined to arrive at St. Kitts. Like the McSherrys, the Millers were in their forties and had two children. Their daughter attended a local college, and their son was in his final year of high school.
Gabe, an architect, was deeply in love with Melissa. Like the McSherrys, Gabe and Melissa met in high school but broke up after prom. In college, Gabe loved to chase women, especially those who were known to engage in free love. Meanwhile, Melissa had but one boyfriend throughout college. After graduating, Gabe and Melissa rekindled their relationship and married soon after.
The flight from Providence arrived at ten AM local time. The McSherry’s took a van chartered by the Resort, checked in, and went to lunch. After a quick swim, they went to their room and made love until dinner time.
Gabe and Melissa’s flight was late. They arrived at the resort around seven PM. After dinner, they went to their room for a night of slow, satisfying sex.
The next morning featured beautiful crystal blue skies. Both couples awoke, had breakfast, and headed out for the day. The Resort’s swim-up bar served exotic drinks and snacks, some with names so suggestive that made the chaste Melissa blush. Gabe admired his wife’s shapely body as she splashed around in the pool. His voyeurism was interrupted by the sound of Resort staff ordering guests into the conference center.
As the hours rolled on, dark, black clouds rolled in, overtaking the sun. Bill noticed the waves. They began rising higher and crashing harder. Suddenly, Resort staff asked guests into the conference center. Once the guests had assembled, the Resort’s manager apologized for the interruption but wanted the guests to be aware of an impending storm. He explained that the storm had been classified as a hurricane, but, in a reassuring voice, he also let the guests know that the storm was forecast to pass quickly without causing much damage. He then invited guests to a buffet lunch in the formal dining room.
Guests filled their plates with elegant and tasty foods before trying to find a table. Seating was tight, as the room wasn’t intended to accommodate so many guests at one time. Gabe scanned the room for two seats at a table with a single, curvy redhead. Although Nichole, the redhead in question, wasn’t beautiful in the traditional sense, there was something incredibly desirable about her. Her light skin and glasses made her appear bookish. She was slightly chubby, with large breasts. There was something sensuous, almost naughty, about her. Gabe and Melissa walked over to Nichole’s table.
Bill also arrived and sat down. The couples introduced themselves. During the meal they spoke about jobs, children, their homes, and their hobbies. Gabe and Nichole had much in common. They liked the same indie bands and had even attended a few of the same concerts. Bill and Melissa also shared many interests, including reading habits.
Shortly after finishing dessert, the lights went out. Guests collectively groaned. The obsequious Resort manager came out to issue another apology before asking guests to return to their rooms. Gabe saw an opportunity. “Would you both like to join us? We’re having such a fun time, and we’ve got plenty of drinks in our room.”
Nichole was all too happy to say, “Yes.”
The couples continued their conversations over a few rounds of strong drinks. The conversation died down. Nichole ended the silence. “Have any of you ever played ‘never have I ever’? I haven’t played since before my kids were born, but it could be a fun way to pass the time.” Everyone, especially Gabe, agreed. He announced he’d go first.
“Never have I ever visited this resort.” No one took a drink.
Melissa, who was tipsy at this point, went next: “Never have I ever skinny dipped.” Everyone else had a drink.
It was Bill’s turn. “Never have I ever gotten high at a concert.” Gabe and Nichole took drinks.
“Never have I ever engaged in a partner swap.” No one took a drink.
“Have you ever wanted to?” asked Gabe, who positioned himself closer to Nichole. Nichole chuckled. At first embarrassed, Bill quickly saw an opportunity. Melissa was quite attractive. Tall with long, dark hair, she had a trim figure. Her brown eyes twinkled in the light. To Bill, Melissa looked like the incarnation of Aphrodite.