Bonnie’s Husband, Howard’s Best Friend’s Complicated Situation

It was a typical Friday night for Bonnie and Howard, visiting their long-time friends, Joan and Ernie. The evening was filled with laughter and drinks, but Ernie’s bold question brought a sudden silence.

“Has Bonnie ever had a boyfriend on the side?” Ernie asked, his voice slurred from too much drinking.

Howard’s face turned red with anger, and he shot back, “What the hell, why would you even ask that?”

Bonnie’s face matched her husband’s, and she exclaimed, “Hell no, my wife doesn’t cheat on me!”

Joan intervened, her voice calm but stern, “Ernie, what’s wrong with you? We told you not to say anything.”

Bonnie’s irritation grew, and she asked, “Why would you even ask that? We’ve been friends for years, you should know I don’t cheat on Howard.”

Joan’s expression turned apologetic, “I’m sorry, Bonnie. We just…it’s complicated.”

Howard’s confusion deepened, “Complicated? What do you mean?”

Joan took a deep breath, “We’re…we’re into swinging, and we were wondering if you guys would be interested in joining us.”

Bonnie’s eyes widened in shock, and she exclaimed, “Swinging? You want us to have sex with other people?”

Joan nodded, “Yes, we think it could be a great way to spice up our relationships and strengthen our love for each other.”

Bonnie’s face was a mix of emotions, from anger to curiosity, and she asked, “How long have you guys been thinking about this?”

Joan’s response was hesitant, “Well, we’ve been talking about it for a while now, but we didn’t want to bring it up until we were sure you guys were comfortable with the idea.”

Bonnie’s expression turned cold, and she said, “I think we’re done for tonight. Let’s go home, Howard.”

As they drove home, Bonnie’s mind was racing with questions and doubts. She couldn’t shake off the feeling that her friends had been hiding something from her and Howard.

When they arrived home, Bonnie went straight to bed, her mind still reeling from the evening’s events. Howard joined her shortly after, and they made love with a passion that neither of them had experienced in a long time.

As they lay in bed, Bonnie couldn’t help but wonder if their friends’ suggestion had sparked something within her and Howard. She felt a sense of excitement and curiosity, but also a touch of fear and uncertainty.

The next morning, Bonnie woke up early, feeling a bit more clear-headed than she had the night before. She got out of bed and began to make breakfast, her mind still on the conversation with Joan and Ernie.

As she cooked, Bonnie couldn’t help but think about the possibilities. Could they really try swinging with their friends? And would it bring them closer together or drive them apart?

Bonnie’s thoughts were interrupted by the sound of Howard getting ready for work. She smiled, knowing that he loved her and that their love was strong. But as she watched him leave for the day, she couldn’t shake off the feeling that their relationship was about to change in ways she couldn’t even imagine.

As the day went on, Bonnie found herself searching online for information on swinging and swinging communities. She couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and curiosity, but also a touch of fear and uncertainty.

Bonnie’s search led her to a website that talked about the benefits of swinging, including strengthening love between partners and increasing intimacy. She read through the articles, her mind racing with possibilities and questions.

As she read, Bonnie couldn’t help but imagine herself and Howard in a swinging scenario. She pictured Howard watching her with another man, and the idea sent a shiver down her spine. She felt a surge of excitement and desire, but also a touch of fear and uncertainty.

Bonnie’s thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the washing machine finishing its cycle. She got up to switch the laundry, and as she was folding the clothes, she noticed something that made her heart skip a beat.

On Howard’s boxers, there was a small stain of pre-cum. Bonnie’s mind reeled as she thought about what this meant. Did it mean that Howard had been thinking about swinging too? And if so, what did it mean for their relationship?

Bonnie’s heart was racing as she tried to process her thoughts and feelings. She knew that she had to talk to Howard about this, but she was scared of what he might say.

As she stood there, frozen in uncertainty, Bonnie knew that she had to make a decision. Would she take the leap and explore the world of swinging with her husband, or would she play it safe and stick with what they knew? Only time would tell.

Two weeks had passed since Bonnie and Howard’s friends’ revaluations, and neither of them knew the other’s thoughts about the idea of joining their friends. Howard’s daydreams were filled with visions of Joan, his mind conjuring up images of him sucking her pert nipples as his cock thrust deep into her cervix. Meanwhile, Bonnie was having similar daydreams about Ernie, her secret fantasies taking her to a place where she was being fucked by him. They were both keeping their erotic dreams to themselves, their minds preoccupied with the “what ifs” of joining their friends.

Howard had stopped on his way home from work to purchase two Babydoll nighties for Bonnie, one being a sheer lace number with matching panties. Bonnie was stunned by the gift and couldn’t wait to try them on that night. Howard was happy with his purchase, and that night was one to remember as they made passionate love. Bonnie laid there, breathing hard, when she finally worked up the courage to say, “Honey, I’ve been thinking a lot about Joan and Ernie. Their marriage seems strong, and their sexual lifestyle seems to be a key part of that.” Howard looked into her eyes, his expression thoughtful, and said, “You’re right, I never thought about it that way.” Bonnie kissed him, and they cuddled close as they fell asleep.

The next evening, they sat down to make a list of the positives and negatives of joining their friends. Bonnie had done some research on the internet, and Howard was impressed by her findings. They both agreed that a couples’ love was strengthened by their experiences with Joan and Ernie. Bonnie asked, “Would it bother you if I let Ernie fuck me?” Howard’s expression turned thoughtful, and he said, “I’ve thought about that, and I have to admit, it turns me on just thinking about it.” Bonnie smiled, and they both agreed that knowing the other couple, they could avoid the jealousy and cheating that sometimes crept into their friends’ relationships.

Bonnie then brought up the subject of their daughter, Stephanie, and what she might think about her parents’ decision to join their friends. Howard reassured her that they didn’t have to tell her anything, that their friends were their friends, and that was all that mattered. Bonnie agreed, and they both felt a sense of relief wash over them.

The thoughts kept flooding their minds, yes or no, yes or no. The idea of having sex with their friends seemed exciting in their imaginations. Howard was more excited by the image of his wife being fucked by Ernie, but Bonnie was less enthused about her husband fucking Joan. She just couldn’t see her husband with another woman, and jealousy kept creeping into her thoughts. Bonnie called Howard at work and told him that she was going to invite Joan and Ernie to dinner, where they could talk and get answers to their questions.

That Saturday night was a nervous one for Bonnie and Howard. The plan had changed, and Joan and Ernie would be hosting dinner at their place. The evening was filled with good food and wine, but there was a quiet, tense lull as Bonnie and Howard had questions that needed answering. Joan broke the silence, saying, “I know you have questions about our lifestyle. First of all, safety from STDs is not a problem, since you’ve been monogamous. But Ernie and I have been with other people, and we get tested monthly.” Ernie added, “If someone doesn’t appeal to you, just politely say ‘no’. No one will force you; ‘no’ means ‘no’.”

Bonnie asked, “What if I see a guy with a nice cock I want to try, but he says ‘no’?” Ernie replied, “Then you look for another ‘nice’ cock. Just because you get a ‘no’ from him doesn’t mean he won’t change his mind later.” Joan added, “Sex outside your marriage must always be with the group. No partners visiting when you’re alone; that’s where cheating begins, and the marriage trust falls apart.” Howard asked, “What about jealousy or maybe your partner falling in love with another in the group?” Joan said, “Truthfully, that has happened, but a real solid marriage is needed. You have to remember, you are always going home with your TRUE LOVER.” Ernie added, “You are not making love, you are just fucking another person. At first, you will feel jealousy, but you know you are with your husband or wife, and it will turn you on to watch the passion and ecstasy in their joy.”

Bonnie asked Joan, “You said Ernie licks your pussy after you’ve been fucked. Howard has never licked mine after he’s fucked me. I don’t know if he could do that.” Ernie said, “I was the same way, but I got so excited to see cum oozing from Joan, it was automatic for me to suck it out of her.” Joan said, “Communication with your spouse is important. Be open, discuss how other techniques gave you pleasure, then use it on each other.” Bonnie giggled and said, “Oh, I’ve been using long cucumbers while you’re at work. Those that are close to that length, they’re also real fat.” Howard asked, “Did you enjoy them?” Bonnie smiled and said, “Oh, you bet I did.”

That night, Bonnie and Howard were excited. They were naked by the time they got to the bedroom. Howard said, “Take my cock, Joan,” and Bonnie replied, “Yes, Ernie, fuck me hard.” Both were shaking and sweating as Howard’s cock spasmed with cum deep in his wife’s womb. Bonnie laid back, eyes closed, smiling. Her legs were spread, and Howard pulled out, leaving cum pooling in her vaginal opening. Howard imagined the cum beginning to ooze out was cum from Ernie. Bonnie stiffened as her eyes opened, her legs began to spasm when she felt a tongue thrust inside her. Her hands went to her husband’s head, pulling his hair and face into her vagina as she had an unexpected orgasm.

Bonnie fell limp as her husband rose up. His face was covered with his cum and her juices. He was smiling and licking his lips, moaning, “Ernie’s cum tastes great.” He laid his head back on her thigh and ran his hands up her body, squeezing her breasts. Bonnie began moaning quietly, “Yeah baby, so good, don’t ever stop loving me.” Howard moved his head back and began to suck on her clit, causing Bonnie to buck her hips to his mouth. She fell back on the pillow, mewling like a kitten, as another orgasm washed over her.

Bonnie said, “I’m sure now, when we do it, I want to watch you fuck Joan. I want to see you cum in her pussy. I want to watch my husband giving her an orgasm.” Howard smiled and said, “I want to watch Ernie make you squirt, to give you that super orgasm Joan talks about.” Bonnie rolled over and got on her knees, raising her ass high in the air, saying, “Fuck me hard, fuck me, fuck me.” Her husband spread her labia open and thrust his cock deep into her, making Bonnie squeal with pleasure. Once again, Howard licked and cleaned his cum from Bonnie. Bonnie pulled her husband up and opened her mouth, kissing him hard, tasting the mixture of his cum and her juices. Once they broke from the kiss, Bonnie licked her husband’s face clean.

Sexually spent, they lay there, panting with sweat rolling off their bodies. Bonnie said, “Joan said there’s a doctor and his wife in the group. A visit to his office around closing time, we can get examined and tested for STDs for a nominal fee. If we let him know, he’ll be sure his wife is there as his nurse. Sometimes the fee is a good deep fuck.” Almost two weeks passed, and Bonnie and Howard continued to role-play, with Bonnie as Joan and Howard as Ernie. They tried every sexual position they could think of, even some they learned from internet porn. Bonnie said, “Ah, er, this is embarrassing, but I want to see that guy Joan said had an eleven-inch cock. I’ve been wondering just how much of that cock I can get inside me.” Howard smiled and said, “We’ll have to ask Joan when you can meet him. I want to watch you taking it and watching your orgasm.” Bonnie giggled and said, “Don’t get mad, I’ve been using long cucumbers while you’re at work. Those that are close to that length, they’re also real fat.”

Thursday, Bonnie got a call from Joan, inviting them for dinner. Bonnie felt her vaginal juices flow when she saw the caller ID. She called Howard and got the OK, and they both felt a sense of excitement building inside them. Bonnie thought, ‘This might be the night.’ She pulled her panties down and masturbated, thinking tomorrow night she might feel another man’s cock pumping deep in her pussy.

Howard was getting ready for their dinner date with their friends, his mind racing with possibilities. Was tonight going to be their initiation into ‘swinging’? He couldn’t help but think about it as he dressed, his cock stirring with anticipation. Bonnie had picked up a bottle of their favorite wine, and he was in a good mood as they got ready to leave.

As they were walking to the car, Howard looked at his wife and asked, “You’re wearing heels and a mini skirt?” Bonnie stopped and said, “Oh, I didn’t realize what I picked out. I’ll change if it bothers you.” Howard thought for a moment and said, “No, that’s okay. You just usually wear your ‘skinny jeans’ showing your nice butt, but the skirt is nice, you look beautiful.” He couldn’t help but think, ‘I wonder what Bonnie would say if I asked her if she was wearing panties?’

Bonnie thought to herself, ‘Oh, God, was I dressing to please Ernie?’ During the drive, she was squirming in her seat, wondering if she had unconsciously dressed to impress another man.

When they arrived at the house, the usual hugs were exchanged, and Howard thought, ‘Joan seemed to shove her pelvis hard into me. It won’t take long to get hard.’ Coats were taken to the back bedroom, and Joan hugged Bonnie, saying, “I’m so glad you guys came. We’ve missed you guys, you’re the best bridge players we know.” Bonnie replied, “So much has been going on. Stephanie at school and now planning to expand our rear deck. Busy…busy.”

Bonnie noticed Joan was wearing a mini skirt similar to hers, and they both chuckled with their good moods, joining the men in the living room. Joan was congratulated for her tasty spaghetti, and George and Ernie set up the card table while the wives got wine and beer ready.

An hour of bridge passed, and Bonnie kept looking at Ernie, thinking that she had never seen him as handsome, so enjoyable as they sat next to each other. She leaned close to him, fascinated by the smell of his after-shave, so intoxicating and sexual.

Joan was smiling as she watched Bonnie interact with Ernie. Joan dropped a couple of cards and leaned toward Howard’s legs to bend down and pick them up, making sure to put her hand on Howard’s thigh as she was getting back up. Howard felt her hand close to his crotch, and he was getting aroused. Her hand lingered, and then he saw her eyes as she smiled and slowly pulled her hand away. Joan kept glancing at Howard’s crotch, knowing he was erect.

Bonnie was overcome and fascinated by Ernie’s after-shave. She began to squirm in her chair and finally got up and went to the bathroom. Bonnie sat on the toilet, feeling her soaked panties, and tried to dry her panties and pussy as best as she could, but she felt sexually turned on. She returned to the game, her face flushed, and her mind far from playing bridge.

Joan announced that they should take a break, claiming Howard and Bonnie were having a hard time concentrating on the game. Bonnie agreed and rose to go to the couch, sitting next to Ernie.

Howard sat on the couch with Bonnie between the two men, and Joan sat in the easy chair across from them. They began to laugh, talking about feeling like ‘newbies’ at playing Bridge. Howard noticed that Joan was slowly spreading her legs, and then he saw she wasn’t wearing panties. Bonnie also saw the move and knew her husband’s eyes were focused on her open pussy. Bonnie placed her hand on Ernie’s thigh.

Howard watched his wife begin to knead Ernie’s thigh. Howard got up and asked Ernie if he needed another beer. As Howard was walking toward the kitchen, Bonnie got up and announced she was going to refill her wine. Howard said, “I’ll get it for you, honey,” thinking he wanted his wife to keep working on Ernie’s leg. Bonnie said, “That’s okay, I’ll get my wine.”

When in the kitchen, Bonnie asked, “Is this it? Joan’s ready, no panties, she wants you.” Howard said, “You were getting close to Ernie’s cock.” His wife said, “Yes, I think I want to see his cock… no, I want his cock.” Howard nodded and asked, “No turning back now?” Bonnie smiled and said, “This is it, no turning back when I have his cock in my hand.”

Bonnie returned to the couch, sitting next to Ernie, feeling the heat from his thigh. Ernie shifted and was facing more toward Bonnie, and he put his hand on her bare thigh close to the hem of her skirt. Bonnie was getting more aroused and allowed Ernie to massage her thigh. Bonnie thought, ‘I’m glad I took my panties off, now Ernie can feel my pussy.’

Bonnie turned her head to Ernie and pushed her lips to his as his hand moved to her soaked pussy. She shifted her hips, and his fingers entered her pussy. Joan got up and offered Howard to sit in her chair. She then sat in his lap and rested her head on his shoulder, saying, “Your cock is growing. Why don’t you take it out for me?”

Joan rose slightly so Howard could unzip his fly and pull his hard cock free. Joan sat back down with her labia surrounding his cock. Howard could feel the wet heat of her vaginal fluids on his cock. He turned his head, and their lips met as Joan began squeezing her legs around Howard’s cock.

Howard heard a moan and turned to see his wife, legs spread, and two fingers from Ernie pumping rapidly into her. They were passionately kissing as Ernie’s other hand then grabbed Bonnie’s covered breast, squeezing hard. Another loud moan as his wife spread her legs as wide as possible.

Joan then whispered, “Isn’t that a beautiful sight? Do you want to see his big cock fucking her?” Howard moaned as Joan rose up and grabbed his cock, aiming it at her wet pussy. Joan impaled herself, full force of her weight, screaming, “FUCK YES, FUCK YES, I’VE WANTED THIS COCK FOR A LONG TIME.”

Howard then saw his wife quickly shift to the floor and begin to tear at the zipper of Ernie’s pants. She couldn’t wait, she had to have his cock, she wanted it in her mouth. Bonnie now had Ernie’s cock in her hand, a hard cock similar to her husband’s. She looked at her husband who was now fucking Joan as she bounced on his lap. Bonnie smiled and ‘mouthed’, “I love you”. Howard smiled and kissed his lips toward her, then threw his head back and groaned.

Bonnie couldn’t remember any time in her life when she was so excited. She had a hard cock of another man in her hand and her other hand was caressing his balls, all in front of her husband. Her tongue was quickly licking the pre-cum as it oozed from his urethra. She ran her tongue up and down his eight-inch veined cock and then engulfed as much of him into her mouth as she could.

“You are so wet, I know you want my cock,” said Ernie. “Yes,” said Bonnie, “I want you to fuck me all night.” Joan rose off Howard’s cock and said, “Get over there. Grab Ernie’s cock and guide it into your wife’s pussy.” Ernie was now bending Bonnie over the couch.

Howard quickly responded, excited as he was helping another man fuck his wife, watching another cock slide into her vagina and listening to his wife’s joyful moans. Joan laid on the floor, her skirt above her waist, legs spread wide, when she called Howard, “Fuck me now, get that beautiful cock back in me.”

Howard knelt between her legs, but bent down and placed his lips on her vulva, fucking his tongue as far into her as he could. “OH, FUCK, OH, FUCK,” yelled Joan. “STOP TEASING, FUCK ME. I’VE WAITED TOO LONG TO HAVE YOUR COCK IN ME. FUCK ME NOW!” Howard also heard his wife screaming to be fucked hard as he rose up and placed the bulbous head of his cock at Joan’s vaginal opening. Joan thrust into him as she pushed forward to get more of his cock into her.

Ernie was thrusting hard into Bonnie, a new sexual conquest. She was going to be a new member of their small group. He saw his wife now on the floor with Howard’s cock pumping in and out, hearing the slapping of their flesh and the wet squishing sounds of her wet pussy juices. Joan was now moaning, “Yes, baby, fuck this pussy, fuck me hard.”

Joan felt Howard’s cock begin to swell and she yelled, “DON’T PULL OUT, FUCK ME, SHOOT YOUR CUM IN ME.” Bonnie looked at her husband, saw him lunge hard and hold his groin against Joan. She saw her husband’s balls constrict knowing he was pumping his cum into another woman.

Howard withdrew from Joan and moved up to his wife, his lips licking her ear as he said, “Yes, baby, take his cum.” Bonnie was excited as her vaginal muscles squeezed Ernie’s cock as she peaked with her climax, screaming, “FUCK ME, FUCK MEEEEEE HARD. YES, YES, GIVE IT TO ME, CUM IN ME.”

Ernie thrust hard and she felt his cock expand and begin pulsing. She felt another man pumping his seed deep into her womb. “OH, GOD YES, FILL ME, FUCK ME,” she screamed as her legs and arms spasmed. Ernie slowly pulled from Bonnie, as she sank down on the couch. She then turned onto her back and spread her legs, looking down and watching another man’s cum ooze from her.

Howard quickly knelt between her legs and began to lick and suck Ernie’s cum from her, cleaning her of the mixture of her juices and Ernie’s cum. Bonnie pulled his head tight to her groin, moaning, “Oh, yes, yes, eat me, baby.” Ernie was now on the floor with his head between his wife’s legs, licking and sucking her oozing pussy.

Joan said, “Yes, clean me, get me ready for more of Howard’s cum.” Howard looked up at his wife, and she smiled, saying, “Yes, he’s going to fuck me again, and you’re going to fuck her again too.” Ernie had Bonnie get on her knees and began to swab lube around her ass and into her rectum. She had never had anal sex before, but she was not about to stop her new lover from his task.

Howard was awed that his wife was not objecting when Ernie handed him the bottle of lube. Howard got the idea and began greasing Joan’s ass. Joan groaned and pushed her ass toward his fingers as he worked the lube into her.

Howard then heard, “It hurts, stop.” Looking at his wife, she had the head of Ernie’s cock in her ass. Ernie remained still and then began to push more of his cock into Bonnie, hearing, “Slow, it doesn’t hurt so bad now.” Ernie pushed more, and then Bonnie said, “Oh, yeah, more.” Howard was now easing his cock into Joan’s ass, and she reached behind him, grabbing his ass and pulling him into her.

Joan said, “Yes, I love it in my ass, fuck me.” Howard now heard his wife say, “YES, YES, fuck me, fuck my ass good.” Anal sex was new to Howard, and the grip around his cock made him cum quickly, pumping cum deep into Joan’s bowels. Joan moaned, “Yes, oh, yes, that’s so good.”

Bonnie was now screaming, “FUCK ME, FUCK ME HARD. PUSH DEEP, FUCK MY ASS HARD,” as she was shaking from another orgasm. Ernie was pumping hard into Bonnie as Howard watched, knowing his wife now enjoyed anal sex.

Joan pulled Howard over and had him lay on his back. She sucked his cock hard and then straddled him, guiding his cock back into her ass. With her back flat on his stomach, her husband quickly pulled from Bonnie and thrust his cock into Joan’s pussy. Joan was now double-penetrated as Bonnie watched in awe.

Bonnie began to masturbate, watching Joan taking two cocks. She knew she wanted to be fucked like that next.

As Bonnie slowly came to, she felt a gentle tongue teasing her sensitive flesh, and her gaze fell upon Ernie’s eager face, his tongue probing her most intimate places. Her husband and Joan were nearby, lost in their own passion, their moans and whispers filling the air. Bonnie’s eyes fluttered open, and she let out a low moan.

“I want… I want your cock deep inside me,” she whispered, her voice husky with desire. “Fuck me, I need it now.”

Howard’s eyes locked onto Ernie, who rose up, his cock glistening with Bonnie’s arousal. With a swift motion, Ernie thrust himself into Bonnie’s waiting body, and she let out a scream of pleasure, her legs wrapping tightly around his waist.

The next morning, the four of them moved slowly, still feeling the effects of their night together. As they showered, Howard gently soaped his wife’s body, running his hand down to her pussy. She leaned into him, her head on his shoulder, and whispered,

“I want to meet their group. I want to try the others now.”

Howard smiled, his eyes never leaving his wife’s face. “I know, watching you was keeping me hard. Too bad they didn’t tell us about the group before. I loved watching you with Ernie.”

Bonnie smiled back, her eyes sparkling with desire. “You looked good too, I loved the way you made Joan cum.”

As they sat down to breakfast, still naked and intimate, Joan and Ernie suggested they get together a few more times before joining their group. Joan explained,

“You need to be more relaxed to be naked with other people before we introduce you to our friends.”

Bonnie’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “But I want to meet your friend with the eleven inch cock.”

Joan laughed, a mischievous glint in her eye. “Oh, you will. When you meet the group, you’ll have an audience. We’ll all watch you with him, and it’ll be a great show to see you take him on.”

On the ride home, Bonnie leaned into her husband, her voice husky with desire. “Hurry, honey, my pussy is sore. There’s my ass if you want, but which one will you choose? I need you, and I need your cum filling me.”

Howard smiled, his eyes locked onto his wife’s face. “I’ll choose both,” he whispered, his hand squeezing her thigh.

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