I recently took an early retirement from my forty-two-year career. It was a place I worked at since graduating high school and worked my way through the ins and outs of a large corporation. I began as a parts clerk apprentice, taking different courses during my apprenticeship.
When different circumstances or opportunities came around, such as people leaving for various reasons, I advanced upwards until I became a regional manager.
I met my wife through mutual friends, and we’ve been married for thirty-eight years, with no children. We have been our own best friends since we met, and having children wasn’t going to be part of our lives. This was due to my wife’s medical condition, and her doctors advised her against bearing children.
So, we became each our own child, being we never did without anything we wanted.
Our sex life was great and continues now that we’re in our fifties, age-wise.
The first summer since my retirement was approaching and my wife suggested I become a councilor for a youth camp her company sponsored each summer for children ages between twelve and fifteen.
The camp would be located at a beachside camp and would last a week.
I attended a meeting a week after my wife suggested the idea.
There would be a group consisting of ten boys and ten girls. And four councilors consisting of two men and two women, plus a lead councilor; a man who was approximately seventy years old. He was a retired manager from my wife’s company and was part owner of the camp.
The female councilors were named Wendy and Jo Anna, and the other male councilor was named Paul.
Jo Anna was approximately aged sixty-four, while Wendy was in her mid-forties.
Jo Anna was a bit overweight and friendly, with greying hair, while Wendy was attractive with short, chestnut-colored hair and brown eyes.
We introduced ourselves and the lead councilor explained a brief summary of a schedule we’d attempt to follow during the week at camp. Most of the days would be spent at the beach or hitting a few amusement parks, a movie, or shopping.
The day arrived for us to board a charter bus. I asked my wife if she had a hot date to take my place while I was away. She said, “Of course, did you expect anything different?”
I knew I should have bought some hidden cameras.
She laughed at my facial expression, assuring me that nothing of the sort would happen. Then she kissed me before I set off.
Before boarding the bus, the lead councilor pulled me aside and told me the other male councilor, Paul wouldn’t be able to make the trip and asked me if I could handle ten boys.
“This will be an adventure for all eleven of us,” I said, with a bit of uncertainly in my voice.
I looked around for my wife, but she had already left.
The boys I would oversee were standing off to one side and I walked over and introduced myself to them. They sized me up and figured I’d be an easy mark.
Little did they know.
After a half day’s ride, we arrived at the place we would spend the next week. The beach was across the highway and the water was inviting.
The camp consisted of four cabins, one pavilion for dining and gathering, a main office, and a small laundromat.
After we were assigned our cabins, we met up and made our way to the beach. The weather was hot and the sun bright. The camp procured umbrellas and chairs for the camp visitors.
Wendy wore a multi-colored one-piece swimsuit, and I tried not to make my observation too obvious, but she caught my eye and smiled.
The kids we oversaw were having a good time and we had to make sure they used sunscreen and kept hydrated.
That night, after dinner, we gathered everyone and had an introduction meeting at the beach between everyone.
During the session, I sensed everyone was worn down due to the length of the trip and the beach fun. Also, the sound of the surf tends to relax souls and the meeting bored the kids.
I called my wife and as we chatted, I asked her if she knew Jo Anna and Wendy. She said they were the wives of her co-workers. Jo Anna was the wife of one of the salesmen, and Wendy’s husband was her manager.
I asked if her man arrived, but she said no. “You’re funny” she added.
Back at the cabin, I warned the boys that I was a prankster, and I could dish out better than they could if they tried anything. They laughed and sure enough, a couple of boys tried to sneak out later.