An Arduous Affair Pt. 01

Author's note: Hi guys! After getting a lot of critical reviews for my first story, I must say that I'm motivated. I received a lot of valuable comments for improvements which is something that reinforced my opinion of the Literotica community nature. This time it's a new story. I plan to make at least a few parts of this. Once again, I'm going for a story that involves a bit of everything - romance, cheating, drama etc. I've tried to keep things like names, culture, nationalities etc. generic or unrevealed to cater to everyone's undivided interest. Part 1 is more of a story and character setter. Further parts are already planned and have more dynamic to the plot. Really hope you guys like Part 1 for now. Keep pouring in the critical comments. It's highly appreciated. Now read on!

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Ch 1: John

John kept the phone down and lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling. He couldn't help smiling. He had just got an invite to be a visiting professor in a top university in the same city. It was something he always wanted to do and the timing was perfect too. He really needed this.

John had always been a very social and sporty person in school and college. He was usually in most of the sports teams and had dated a few girls in college. In short, he had a life. All of that changed after work though. All of his time and energy was spent at work and he lost contact with most of his friends. He could still pass off as an above average looking guy with his 6 ft frame, long wavy black hair and chiseled face but he himself wasn't happy with his fitness. And then there was his wife.

His marriage was arranged by his parents as he wasn't seeing anyone for a while. He really didn't have an issue and Susan seemed really sweet at first too. But 2 years on, John wasn't enjoying it anymore. It wasn't really divorce worthy stuff. Susan was nice to him and they got along well but the sex wasn't fun anymore. He found himself thinking of his ex-girlfriends or fantasy encounters on many nights. He needed a getaway, an escape route, something to turn things around. His mind raced back to his current achievement. He liked interacting with people and teaching some college students about what he had worked hard for in the past few years gave him some solace for all the things he had sacrificed after college¬. He got up and started rummaging through his clothes, thinking of what to wear during his classes, while humming to himself as Susan woke up.

"Do you have to do everything in the fucking middle of the night?!" Susan screamed as she got up and headed out of the bedroom with her pillow.

John heard the second bedroom open and close shut as he kept humming to himself while picking out a nice shirt.

Ch 2: Sophia

Sophia stood in front of the notice board peering at the semester standings. She was happy that she was top of the class again, even though it didn't surprise her much.

"Looks like the know-it-all bitch topped again, boys!" came a voice from behind her.

Sophia turned around to see three of her classmates sneering at her.

"Well she's not got nothing else to do ever since she got dumped by Brian I guess," Jason, the tall bully continued.

"Go home you losers!" Sophia snarled at the trio.

"Maybe if you had learned to suck cock, you would have had a boyfriend to go home to, bitch!" mocked the second guy whose name she didn't even know.

The three of them erupted in a cacophony of laughter as Sophia walked away with a disgusted look. She told herself she was used to this by now. She told herself it was her fault for dating Brian who turned out to be an obnoxious control-freak. She broke up with him after he tried to force her to suck his cock. Thinking about that scene sent a shiver down her spine. As if that wasn't enough, most of the people she knew turned on her and the bullying started. It was horrifying for Sophia at first because she assumed she would garner public sympathy but she soon realized the true nature of those around her. Brian had a huge following and was easily the most popular guy in school. He was the son of a big shot and was the captain of the football team. Girls fantasized about him and boys followed him around everywhere. She was never going to win that battle. Three months had since passed and she didn't even care anymore. She was just waiting to get through her last semester.

"How's Ms. Braniac doing today?" Hannah came up from behind to put an arm around Sophia.

"You know I hate that nickname. It makes me sound like some ugly villain," Sophia rebuked.

She knew she wasn't ugly though. The reason Brian got with her was because she was strikingly pretty and had a very nice body. She was 5' 8", had long straight black hair, was very fit owing to her daily tennis practice but curvy enough as well. She stopped thinking about herself and turned to her best friend Hannah.

"I'm sorry those guys bullied you again. They're jerks. Forget about them, Sophia!" Hannah smiled encouragingly.

"And...Forgotten!" Sophia waved her hand like a magic wand and giggled.

Hannah was her only good friend in college and was with her thick and thin through the past year. Sophia was glad she had Hannah beside her.

"Did you see the forms for the last sem electives? There's a new subject with a guest faculty," Hannah explained as both of them picked up the forms.

"Says here he's an industry expert. Sounds cool, doesn't it?" Hannah looked at her friend.

"Yeah...I think I'll go for it," replied Sophia as her eyes scanned across the name 'John Longstone'.

Ch 3: Game, Set and Match!

"And that's what industry experts have analyzed from the data shown right here," John pointed to the screen as he was nearing the end of his lecture.

He was definitely enjoying his new part-time role though he was a little disappointed by the lack of interest of most of the class. He told himself he should have expected it considering it was the last semester. He was really happy with one person in particular though.

"But is that data reliable, since it's almost a decade old?" Sophia immediately pointed out from the first bench.

"Another very good question, miss! Let me explain!" As John proceeded to answer her query, he couldn't help but notice how attractive she looked.

Since he had the freedom of looking directly at her, he dragged on his explanation while studying her beautiful features. She had immersive eyes, a perfect nose and slightly pouty lips which he found very sexy. Her hair was tied up revealing her smooth shoulders since she had worn a thin sleeveless top. He was glad modern colleges allowed this kind of attire. Once he had finished, the class dismissed with a groan for the delay.

"Thanks for delaying the whole class, you cunt bitch!" Sophia's regular bully, Jason, snarled as he left the room.

Sophia didn't care. She actually enjoyed herself and couldn't help be in awe of the professor. She walked up to him wearing her best smile.

"Hi! Sophia here. That was an awesome class. The best I've attended in this college!" she spoke genuinely as she looked up at him. He was tall, she realized.

"Why...thank you. I'm glad at least you liked it!" John was overjoyed with his newfound admirer.

Sophia responded, "Don't mind the others. They're idiots."

Both of them picked up their bags and started walking as Sophia continued, "I read through your bio. You've been involved in some really big projects for your age. It's quite impressive."

"Thanks! It might not be an equivalent compliment, but I noticed your name at the top of the charts while coming in. You're no slacker too," replied John immediately.

"Gee...thanks!" No one had ever complimented Sophia so nicely about her scores before.

In a world where most people bullied or made fun of her for being studious, here was a guy who actually admired her for it. "I guess I've just had a lot of time on my hands. All I do is study and play tennis."

"You play tennis!? That's awesome. No wonder you're ho-...errrr...fit!" John fumbled as he gave Sophia a nervous look.

She burst out laughing. She had an infectious laugh, John thought to himself.

"You can say whatever you want you know," Sophia winked. "You play tennis too? We can actually play in the university courts."

"Yeah! I used to at least. Professors can play right?" John questioned as they headed out into the lawn.

"Of course! You wanna go now? It's right here!" Sophia grabbed his hand and guided them into a pathway that lead to a large sports complex.

"Wow! It's amazing!" exclaimed John as he scanned the lush green courts.

He was more amazed by how excited he felt by the girl holding his arm close to her chest.

They changed into their tennis gear. Sophia carried hers around in her bag while John loaned a tennis racket and one of the men's gear from the shop beside the court. As they took to the court, John couldn't help but stare at the sight in front of him. Sophia was wearing a really short blue tennis skirt that barely covered her thighs and a tight sporty white t-shirt. John couldn't help but feel excited. They played for a good hour. John was surprised at how good Sophia was. She was giving him a run for his money which reflected quite poorly on John given the difference in their physiques. She had sublime technique and grace which left him in awe of her. He couldn't help compliment her as they finished their game.

"You're a really good player. Outstanding technique! Who coaches you?" John commented as they sipped some Gatorade.

"My dad! He's my inspiration," Sophia beamed. "You're not too bad yourself. Just a little rusty I guess."

"Well, if I keep getting this kind of practice, I might just get back to my college form."

"It's settled then, Mr. Longstone! Every week after class, you and me, right here!" Sophia took another sip and wiped her lips as she took out her hand.

"It's settled then!" As John shook her hand, he felt joy - the kind of joy a boy would feel if he was asked out on a date by his crush. "And...please call me John."

That night, John lay in his bed alone. Susan had gone to her mother's. John couldn't get the image of a certain sweaty college babe in a short tennis skirt. He could imagine her black hair flow each time she ran and her skirt raise each time she hit a shot. John felt himself get hard in his boxers as he lowered his hand to touch himself. It's not like it he hadn't masturbated about other people after his marriage. But this felt different. It was like falling for someone all over again. A feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time. It felt nice. John fell asleep with a smile on his face for the first time in many years.

Ch 4: Love all

"I've been waiting for 15 minutes!" Sophia glared at John as he approached the tennis court.

"I'm sorry. I had to get household chores done coz it's a Sunday. I'll treat you after this to make up for it," apologized John.

"Great! Mission accomplished. Free lunch!" Sophia wheeled away towards the court. "Let's play now! I'm in a good mood."

It had been 2 months since they first met. Other than the weekday on which they played after the class, they decided to meet on Sundays as well at the tennis court.

"I can't wait a week to play tennis" Sophia had said at the time. I can't wait a week to meet you, John had thought to himself.

Sophia was returning shots well that day. She could feel herself in good form. She could feel herself enjoying. When did getting through the last semester quickly change to never wanting such days to end? Before she realized it she was waiting for their tennis games to come quicker than before. And it wasn't just tennis. She loved the endless conversations they would have about life, work and other random things after each game. She never felt this way with anyone else.

"Well well! If it isn't the know-it-all bitch trying to impress her master?" The unmistakable voice of Jason rudely interrupted her pleasant thoughts.

She turned around to respond but froze as she saw Brian standing behind Jason. "Hey, long time Soph."

She had avoided him because she couldn't dare look at him after all that happened.

She couldn't utter a word as Jason piled on the mockery, "You think you're gonna be some big tennis player? You'll never make it. You're just a useless bitch!"

"Hey! Stop that!" John walked in on the three of them from the other side of the court. He recognized the bully who always troubled Sophia. "Are you guys all talk or you got some game in you?"

"You wanna fight, Mr. Longstone?" Jason squared up against John in an intimidating manner.

"Yes, but on the court. I can't promote actual violence as a professor. You guys can play tennis right?" John smiled.

He knew they could. He had seen them often on the courts.

"Wrong choice, bud!" Jason sneered at John.

"If we win, you both will never speak to Sophia again," John said firmly.

"And if we win, you guys will never come to the university courts again," Brian spoke clearly as he gave Sophia a stare.

"Deal! Get changed!"

As Jason and Brian went off to change, Sophia exclaimed, "Both of them are really good players and I'm a girl in your team!"

"A girl who can kick any guy's ass!" John smiled and came close to Sophia. "Don't worry, okay?"

He softly placed a hand over her shoulder.

Sophia let out a smile, "Okay. Let's do this."

Word spreads like fire in the university, thought John as he surveyed the crowd that had gathered for the match. He could notice only one girl cheering Sophia. Must be that Hannah girl she often talks about, he thought to himself. Brian had a huge crowd cheering for him as him and Jason took the first set easily.

"This won't work!" Sophia exclaimed to John in the break after the first game.

"I usually don't call bets and lose. Relax. Target their backhands. They're not technically better than us. They just have brute force," John patted Sophia on the back. "Show them what you got."

Sophia served next and channeled all her hate for Brian and Jason in her first serve. The crowd gasped as she blazed three aces past the surprised bullies. All the work she had put in on the court with John was showing.

"That's my girl!" John couldn't resist a soft pat on her ass as she passed him by.

The match was extremely one-sided from that point with John and Sophia winning with a 6-2 scoreline much to the shock of the crowd. John felt he had played the game of his life.

"YESSS!!" Sophia jumped up in joy and ran into John's arms.

John had been hugged before obviously but this felt really special. As she pressed her curvy breasts against his chest, he couldn't help but get turned on. Sophia looked at him and giggled and hugged him again.

"Thank you, John. This means a lot to me!" Sophia smiled and then turned around to receive a hug from the incoming Hannah.

"You guys were unreal!" exclaimed Hannah as she bear-hugged Sophia. "Mr. Longstone you can really play too!"

The three of them went out for dinner to celebrate at a Chinese restaurant. It was one of those fun dinners where they kept cracking jokes. John was narrating stories about his college days and imitating his college professors which made the girls laugh to no end. John advised the girls to leave once it was getting late.

John and Sophia were texting each other all the way home discussing different parts of the match. After dinner, John got into his bed with just his boxers on and his phone in one hand. He laid awake thinking about the events of the day and how sexy Sophia was looking in her tennis attire. His phone buzzed. It was a message from Sophia.

"What are you thinking? Answer honestly," It read.

John replied, "Thinking about you."

"Go on. What exactly?"

John decided to keep going with the truth. "About how good you were looking on the court today."

"Looking good? Or something more?"

John hesitated and typed out, "Okay...looking smoking hot! Happy?"

"Hehe. Good you came clean. I could feel you big and hard on me when we hugged anyway."

John felt something in his stomach as he replied, "Well, if I have such a hot babe all over me, what do you expect?"

"I wanted to kiss you so bad at that moment," came the instant reply.

John was feeling adventurous. "I would have picked you up and kissed you harder with your legs wrapped around me," John pressed the 'Send' button.

"I would have removed your shirt and kissed you all over your neck and shoulder if you did that."

John knew there was no turning back from here. "I would have removed your top and held your perfectly round breasts as you did that," he responded.

John waited for a reply that didn't come. Had he gone too far? Was this a line he had crossed? He suddenly saw 'Sophia Calling' on his screen. After a moment of hesitation, he picked up.

"Hello."

"Where are you?" Sophia questioned urgently.

"Lying on my bed," John replied promptly.

"What are you wearing?"

"Just boxers."

"Are you turned on?" Sophia asked.

After a moment's pause, John replied, "A lot."

"Oh thank god!", Sophia exclaimed. "I'm fucking wet here!"

John felt his excitement rising. "What are you wearing?"

Sophia smiled to herself and replied with measured pauses, "John, I'm naked. Lying on my back. My phone is in my left hand. My legs are spread wide. My right hand is between my legs touching my soaking wet cunt."

John was as turned on as he could be. He lowered his boxers and took his erect cock in his free hand. "Ohh fuck! You're turning me on so bad I'm rock hard now."

"Ohh yes. You wanna fuck me with that rock hard dick of yours?" Sophia moaned seductively.

"Fuck! I wanna get on top of you and fuck that dripping wet cunt!" John exclaimed as he started stroking his cock faster.

"Yes John, Yes! Fuck me! Fuck me!" Sophia was fingering her wet cunt with two fingers now.

"Oh fuck! You're so good! Fuck! I'm gonna cum!" John exclaimed as he stroked his dick as fast as he could.

"Yes! Yes baby! Come with me! AAh! Aah!" Sophia was now arching her back and plowing herself roughly.

"Aaaaaaaah!" Both of them moaned loudly at the same time .

"Ohh fuck!" John grunted as the last bit of cum spread over his bed sheet.

He could hear Sophia panting heavily on the other side. Even her deep breaths flowing into his ear felt magical.

"How are you feeling?" John asked after a while.

"Don't think I've ever felt better," Sophia replied between heavy breaths.

As John smiled, Sophia continued after a pause, "John, I think I love you."

John felt those words hit him like a pile driver. He felt a mixture of delight and guilt as he turned around to confirm his wife was still in the other bedroom.

"I think I love you too, Sophia."

(To Be continued...)