My boring story...

[junebaby]

What did Alicia mean by that? Was it because I was there for her when she was feeling down? Or was there something more to it? Surely it couldn't be the sex. Other than kisses, cuddles, playing with her breasts, and occasionally venturing south with my fingers, I was pretty sure I didn't do anything that spectacular. Surely it was my nearly 4 decade old pussy that was somehow enticing her?

Anyway, I didn't reply to the message and just left it as it is.

Having a mid-week holiday wasn't very productive for anyone as usual. When I went back to work on Thursday, it again felt like I was the only one in the office as everyone else was either on leave, or took MC.

That weekend was the same old shit. Diablo+sex. As either Mike or Tom pounded away at me, sometimes together, my mind kept wandering off to that night in bed with Alicia. Perhaps I'd been having so much sex to satisfy my physical needs that I had forgotten about intimacy. Perhaps that was why Alicia was missing me? Or maybe I could invite her over and let Mike and Tom satisfy her physical needs as well. But I was selfish. I didn't.

Then again, I recalled a point of time where Alicia was sleeping with almost everyone including Mark, something probably happened along the way to change her behaviour to what it was now.

I wondered how Jasmine's pregnancy might actually affect their dynamics. If anything, towards the third trimester, she probably would avoid getting intimate with Mark totally, which would leave him free for Alicia. But somehow, I think she felt that wouldn't be the case.

Strangely, after all that happened, I felt a little closer to Alicia. I had tried being intimate with April before, but with Alicia, it was a whole new dimension, and I really didn't know why or how she was this experienced. Or maybe my expectations weren't high in the first place.

The next weekend of Diablo+sex was just another weekend, minus the sex for some reason. The only difference was that Alicia came over, walked past the two guys playing their computer game, who incidentally didn't notice, or perhaps didn't care that she was there, and dragged me into my room.

We must have spent hours just kissing and caressing each other, before I introduced her to the clones. She was pretty amused holding Tom's clone in her hand.

A: Oh wow. It actually really does look like his.

Me: You wanna see if it feels like his too?

A: Haha. I doubt it. If a dildo can replace a cock, I think every guy would be devastated.

I applied some lube on Tom's clone before rubbing its head on her clit.

A: You really didn't need lube. You made me quite wet.

Me: Huh? I didn't even touch you there?

A: I don't know. There's this feeling I get with you…

Me: Oh.

That didn't sound good.

I stuffed the clone deep inside her. She merely giggled.

A: Yeah. Still prefer the real thing.

I took Mike's clone.

Me: What if I put this in as well?

A: Errr… I've never tried that before. Not in the same hole.

Me: Do you want to try?

A: Errrr…. I'd rather have the real thing.

I thought about it for awhile.

Me: Mike! Tom!

They both came running.

M: What's going- oh.

They looked at us, naked, with me holding a Mike's clone in one hand and the other one making sure Tom's clone stayed in Alicia.

T: Looks like fun.

A: Join us then?

M: We're in the middle of a world event.

A: How is that better than this?

Alicia took over Tom's clone, thrust it in and out of herself slowly, softly moaning while squeezing her breast and biting her lower lip. Even I was aroused by it.

Tom looked at Mike and shrugged, stripping instantly like the obedient soldier he was, and bringing his flaccid cock to Alicia's waiting mouth. It was like they never stopped fucking. She hungrily gobbled him up while fucking herself with his clone.

I watched the scene unfold in front of me, thoroughly enthralled by the sexual chemistry of those two. Didn't even realize that Mike had stripped as well. I took him in my mouth but my eyes never left the sight of Alicia sloppily bringing Tom to a full erection.

A: Fuck me now.

Tom quickly went to the bedside drawer to grab a condom. He capped himself and positioned his rock-hard cock at her entrance. Suddenly he looked confused.

T: Are you going to take it out?

A: No.

T: So your ass?

A: No. Put it in.

T: Oh.

I watched as his engorged dickhead probed her below his clone, slowly but surely, inch by inch, filling her up. It looked like she was going to bite her lip off.

A: Mike. I want Mike too.

I wanted to protest, but at the same time I really wanted to watch this. Mike sort of reluctantly, or at least I hoped so, ambled over to her and fed her his trouser snake, which she devoured happily as well.

A: I want Mike inside me too…

She popped Tom's clone out.

Mike looked at me. I shrugged. Maybe part of me just wanted her to enjoy herself to get her mind off whatever was happening at home.

Mike capped himself as Alicia pushed Tom off, flipping him over, and mounting him again. She leaned forward and arched her back, thrusting her ass upwards towards Mike.

M: Ass or?

A: Same hole!

I must have been possessed, but I grabbed Mike by the dick, squeezed on more lube, and guided him towards Alicia's eager pussy, eventually helping to slide it in with much difficulty. She didn't make a sound though, probably because her mouth was busy eating Tom's face.

I saw her tense up as Mike was fully in. So that was what it looked like. All the porn I watched never prepared me for it, and neither did my own experience with this kind of double penetration. I wondered if it actually hurt their dicks, considering how it looked like they were going to be bent out of shape, or snapped off should a wrong movement occur. Maybe my own selfish desire to experience new kinds of pleasure was taking a toll on my partners.

But still I watched as they thrust in and out of her slowly in perfect synchrony as her soft moans slowly grew louder. I swear my pussy was already tingling just watching her.

M: Bro, slow down! I'm about to cum!

T: Shit! Me too!

Barely five minutes of thrusting and they came together, pulling out their rapidly deflating dicks as Alicia sighed contentedly. She rolled into her back, breathing deeply as they removed the condoms and hurried off to shower. She beckoned me over.

A: Come here.

I moved forward and she pulled me towards her, giggling as I fell onto her, our airbags clashing. She cupped my face and kissed me gently, sliding her hand down my body, reaching my lower lips. I twitched as she brushed against my clit, before she slid in a finger.

A: You're so wet.

Me: I know.

A: Watching me get fucked by your guys must be a massive turn on.

Me: Somehow it was.

A: I'm so jealous of you.

Me: Why?

A: They're good at fucking.

Me: So is Mark right?

A: Mark hasn't touched me for months. Ever since he found out Jasmine was pregnant.

Me: Oh. But before that?

A: I actually stopped seeing everyone. Except Mark. Having Tom again made me remember what I was missing.

Me: You're having sex without emotions.

A: I am. And it feels so good.

Me: Well…

A: Tell me. How emotionally invested are you with Tom?

Me: I don't know. He fucks me well. But it doesn't feel like we're fucking. There's a deeper connection somehow.

A: That's what you choose to believe. Tom fucks everyone well. Even when he was fucking me before. But I know it's just sex.

Me: Oh. Hmmm.

A: And Mike… I can't really say I've had a lot of him, but again, it's just sex. And I'm sure he's just going with the flow of what he thinks you want.

Me: What are you doing with me then?

A: I like the way it makes me feel when we're cuddling and making out.

Me: Oh.

A: You don't like it?

Me: I-

She slid in another finger, her thumb on my clit.

Me: Don't. I'm very horny.

She kissed me again, running her thumb in circles as her fingers probed upwards.

Me: Alicia, I-

She shut me up again as her mouth enveloped mine, her tongue caressing mine as her hand worked her magic. Her other hand brought my own down to her own pussy as she made me feel how wet she was as well, how engorged her clit and labia were, encouraging me to slip my own fingers in.

We kissed and fingered each other, moaning away into each other's mouths as we tried to bring each other to orgasm.

I didn't get any cock that day, but somehow, being with Alicia made me happier than I expected.

[robogaokia]

Great updates junebaby, please continue!

[Asakura]

great action there

[junebaby]

Weekends were still Diablo+sex, with the occasional Alicia thrown in. As much as I shied away from girl-on-girl action previously, I actually enjoyed being with Alicia. Maybe it was the talking, the naked cuddling. Or maybe I didn't have that long a history with her as I did with April, but I openly welcomed Alicia into my sex life and otherwise.

So June came and went. I thought I might write about my birthday, and how all the talk of them being able to top last year's birthday. But nah, nothing out of the ordinary happened. Crabs and zhichar dishes were ordered. The other guys didn't come over this year though. I was very much hoping to have Mark and EoS over. Even April didn't pop by this year, not that I really wanted her over anyway. It just meant I'd have to share my husband and FWB with her too.

The only difference this year was Alicia, who came over to eat, and spent the night on the sofa cuddling with me, watching TV and eating ice cream, and not once dragging Mike or Tom from their game to entertain us. So yeah. I guess I did get fucked by Alicia on my birthday after all.

The next public holiday came and went, nothing happened. There was no BBQ, no potluck, no hotpot, basically no gathering from the usual group. It kind of made me wonder what was going on with them. As usual, I rarely texted Mark other than the usual what's up, how are you doing kind of stuff, but his replies were rather short as expected. According to Alicia, he spent every single moment at home attending to Jasmine's needs. Apparently, she had horrible morning sickness that carried on into the afternoon and night. So Alicia, the legal homeowner now, was actually considering moving out. I could tell she was somehow hurting from all of this. But surely there had to be some sort of discussion amongst them? I mean, what if Alicia was the one who got pregnant instead? Would Mark be taking care of her instead of Jasmine? I guess that was something we'd never find out.

July was a horrible month for me. No hires had been made to fill the obvious staffing gaps in the company, and one by one, senior management started leaving as well.

As I write this on the last day of the month, I am actually wondering how much longer I'd have before I am asked to leave the company. Not that I'm doing a bad job or anything, but when so many people are leaving, it kind of makes you wonder what's up?

A quick chat with my finance manager a couple of days ago as I needed approval for a requisition didn't throw up any red flags though. As far as he was concerned, his reporting officer leaving might mean a promotion was on the way. But who knows.

For now, there's no major updates in my life or anyone else's for that matter.

I guess I'll be back when something new happens.

[junior_cannibal]

Junebaby, you might have missed the point. It ain't because Jasmine is pregnant that's why Mark is busy, it's because he supposedly loves her, all at least he thought that's what love supposed to be like.
If Alicia were to be the one that's pregnant and Jasmine wanted him to decide who to be with, then it can get rather complicated, knowing Mark is one that can be very indecisive and passive in many stuff relating to relationships.
As for you, why not have a plan B about your job and future? Search for other job opening and move on if you find a seemingly good one then wait for your company to ask you to leave.

[LeDivorcee]

Just finished reading June's posting. Thank God Mark is ok although as I have suspected, Alicia tried to assert her dominance for Mark and somewhat changed the dynamics a bit. But I guess everything went back to the usual orbit.

From what I have read, June is having the time of her life, been sextisfied in more ways than I would bother to count.

Looking forward to read your next posting while I concentrate on my FB and penning my own stories.

[YusokIshak]

Please post more updates and thanks

[garruss]

great action there

[zombiezone]

Please post more updates and thanks

[iPassingBy69]

Originally Posted by zombiezone

Please post more updates and thanks

Normally you upped yourself to 100 pts, now you have 101, an honest mistake?

[cartoonnetwork]

I took Mike's clone.

[junebaby]

Maybe I was expecting to be let go from the company. So I was kind of surprised when my GM called me in on the eve of National Day to tell me that the company was indeed downsizing and that instead of 4 in-office days, I was now only required to work in the office on Mondays, and remotely for the rest of the week, effective the week after the National Day holiday. There would be no changes to my salary or benefits at the moment, but management was really appreciative of me covering the duties of my colleagues who left. For a second I was wondering why it was the GM who was telling me all this, then I realized I had no HR colleagues left. They were all let go. And for some reason, the small fry of a marketing and BD senior executive was not. Not that I wanted to lose my job, but I wasn't really looking out for one anyway. Just as well, most of my work could be done remotely anyway.

I went for lunch with a surprising spring in my step and bumped into, of all people, Rebecca and Shirlyn at the hawker centre.

I didn't feel like I was sociable at that point of time so I tried to sneak past them while they were in the long queue for fish soup, trying to find this vegetarian chicken rice that I saw on TikTok.

Unfortunately, I got spotted.

R: Hey! June!

I pretended not to hear but Shirlyn stepped out of the queue for a second to grab me. I wondered why both of them needed to queue. Perhaps one couldn't handle two bowls of soup on a tray.

S: Hey! How have you been?

Me: Oh, normal, you know, the same.

S: Why don't you join us? We have a table over there.

She pointed in the general direction of the side of the hawker centre.

S: See that cute guy over there?

Me: Huh?

S: New hire. We're having lunch together.

Me: Err. Not so nice right? It's your company thing.

S: Haha! It's ok. Just join us. You're not gonna find a table at this time.

Me: Ok. Sure. Fine.

I headed to the chicken rice stall where indeed, the guy was wearing a pink headband. It was kind of cute really. I got the roasted “chicken” set, waited for a short while as the “chicken” was freshly fried, and headed to the table where the cute guy was.

Me: Hi! I'm June. Shirlyn asked me to join you guys.

Nick: Oh. Hi. I'm Nick.

He extended his hand as I placed my tray down. I shook it and was slightly taken aback. His hand was really smooth, with nearly perfectly manicured nails. He was wearing a light blue long-sleeved shirt and tailored pants. I was wondering why he wasn't melting in the heat yet. I was very simply dressed in a sleeveless blouse and skirt and I was already sticky from the humidity. He looked really really young though, like fresh out of uni kind of young.

N: Do you mind if I go look for some food?

Me: Sure!

N: What's good by the way? It's only my 4th day in this area.

Me: Er… I'm kinda sick of the food here already.

N: Yours looks good.

Me: Oh! I have no idea if it tastes good. Saw it on TikTok.

I pointed in the general direction of the stall.

N: There's no queue though. Never mind. I'll find out. Been eating chicken rice every single day since Monday anyway.

He stood up and left the table. I don't know why I was kind of disappointed but he was pretty short, like maybe a couple of centimetres taller than me. Then again, I already had two, potentially four guys that I was sleeping/could be sleeping with, why was I even looking at this one?

I sat down and wondered if I should start first, or wait. Shirlyn and Rebecca were about to collect their fish soup anyway. As expected they came back pretty quickly.

R: Eh. He's cute right?

Me: Err…

S: She's up to her old tricks again.

Me: Guess Mike and Tom aren't enough for her.

R: We didn't do it that often la. Give me a break. And your husband… tried to murder me with his dick.

Me: Right.

R: Fresh meat here.

Shirlyn rolled her eyes.

S: I gave up on her long ago.

R: He's like… what… 27? Can la.

Me: He's quite short for a guy.

R: Is he? I think the guys you know are all quite tall.

Me: No? Mike and Tom are pretty average. Mark and EoS too.

R: Huh? 1.8m is average?

Me: None of them are 1.8m.

R: Fine la. I'm short. Happy? Don't tell me you think their cocks are average…

Me: Ok ah. Quite average. Hahaha. Darren is big. That's all.

R: Send your average cocks my way please. Thanks.

Me: You wanna get murdered again?

R: Err…

S: Can we change the topic? Nick's coming back already.

R: Oooo. Somebody's shy. Oi! My shoes!

I think Shirlyn must have stepped on her shoes or something.

S: Just shut up la.

R: Louboutin leh.

S: Wharever la.

Sure enough, Nick returned with a plate of steamed “chicken” rice.

N: I got to say, the ginger sauce looks really legit.

Me: It does.

R: I should have gotten that instead.

I don't know what Rebecca was trying to do.

N: Why haven't you started?

Me: I was waiting for everyone to be back.

N: Oh. There's no need to.

Me: Let's start then.

We started eating and I was pleasantly surprised. The “chicken” rice was way better than some of the real chicken rice stalls. Not the “chicken” obviously. It was simply a beancurd sheet thingy. But rice and chilli were amazing for a vegetarian dish. And for some reason, Rebecca just needed to keep talking.

R: So Nick is our new marketing and BD exec.

Me: Oh?

R: June is in that field too.

Me: Yeah I am. Where did you graduate?

N: I was at James Cook. Sadly graduated during Covid, so couldn't really find a marketing related job. Ended up at the test centers doing swabbing, then supervisory roles. Took a sabbatical after that for a year or so.

Me: I see. Good to take a break. I can't say I've actually taken a proper break all this while.

N: Yeah. I went backpacking around Europe. Wasn't cheap, but was damn worth it I think.

R: With girlfriend? Wife?

N: Solo trip. I'm single.

I could literally see Rebecca licking her lips.

S: You probably can look for June for tips.

Me: Haha. I don't think I'm qualified.

S: Well, we didn't have anyone to handover properly to him.

Me: Oh? After Jasmine left? Wasn't there another marketing person?

S: She tendered a week later. Eh. We were looking for a marketing and BD manager.

Me: Were? Or are?

S: Are. Still haven't filled that role yet.

R: Nick you wanna work under her? Hahaha.

N: Sure? Why not? Would be good to learn from someone experienced.

I kind of cringed. I think he didn't catch her joke.

Me: I'm only senior exec level. And to be honest, I'm super comfortable now. Just got news that I only need to work from office on Mondays.

S: Wow. That's really good.

Me: Company is downsizing. I guess I'm still lucky to have a job.

R: So shiok. Means you got more time to-

Shirlyn stepped on her shoe again.

N: More time to?

S: Pursue her personal interests. We don't have that luxury.

N: Oh. Must be fun to have that much flexibility.

R: Yeah. Too bad we can't do that.

She glared at Shirlyn.

We finished our lunch and headed back to the office.

Shirlyn dropped me a text soon after, with the JD for the marketing and BD manager.

Me: Seriously?

S: Why not? Time for a promotion?

Me: Haha. What's the salary like?

S: $xxxx - $xxxx. Dependent on relevant experience.

Me: I think I know why you haven't filled that role.

S: Must be the salary.

Me: Yeah. I get more than your high end of the range.

S: We're SME after all.

Me: With the number of staff in office now, I'm also in a SME. Haha.

S: Oh well.

Me: Thanks anyway.

S: Oh. I forgot to tell you, I'm having an impromptu BBQ tonight at my place.

Me: Oh?

S: Yeah. Family went overseas for the long weekend. I don't feel like being alone.

Me: Boyfriend?

S: What boyfriend?

Me: FWB?

S: Long gone.

Me: Oh.

S: I invited Mark, Jasmine and Alicia, but not sure if they'll show up. I invited everyone else as well.

Me: I need to ask my guys. Otherwise it will be another gaming+sex weekend.

S: Come if you can. I think I over ordered.

Me: Sure. Will let you know later.

I dropped Mike and Tom a text to see what their plans were.

I guess having a BBQ in a new location would be a good change from the norm. And I guess we would be able to make as much noise as we wanted considering she stayed in a landed property.

[Jay7789]

Stay cool n calm, thing wills be better

[CatZeta]

Originally Posted by junebaby

I guess having a BBQ in a new location would be a good change from the norm. And I guess we would be able to make as much noise as we wanted considering she stayed in a landed property.

Would there be a pool party too?

[junebaby]

I got to admit, it was pretty weird going to a BBQ where my husband appeared to be the only guy there.

We reached around 7pm, and the fire was not even started yet. Shirlyn was just standing around the pit staring at the charcoal, as if she was expecting it to burst into flames by itself.

There was tons of food though. Trays upon trays of satays, otahs, chicken wings, what looked like either lamb or beef, hot dogs, crab sticks, were all arranged neatly on a foldable table.

Rebecca for some reason had already started drinking, while Kate was merely playing with her phone. I didn't see anyone else from the usual group. Definitely no Mark, as he was usually the one who would start the fires and handle the cooking at the bbqs at Jasmine's place.

So 4 girls, and one ex-commando special forces dropout, surely we could get the fire going? We went up to Shirlyn. I couldn't help but notice that her singlet was a little loose, even though she was wearing a bra, and her shorts were practically non-existent. If it was Tom with me and not Mike, I was pretty sure he would already be planning the night activities with her.

Me: Everything ok?

I passed her a bottle of Moscato that was in my fridge for way too long.

S: Erm. Yeah. Fire’s not starting though.

Mike laughed.

M: I'll do it. You girls go gossip or something.

She handed over the tongs to him and I watched as he sorted out the charcoal by size and began building some sort of structure.

Shirlyn led me to the table where a visibly flushed Rebecca was practically hugging a bottle of wine.

R: I want that meat. But that meat is scary.

S: That's my husband you're talking about.

R: You can have mine. Let's exchange. Hahaha.

K: Ignore her. I don't know what's up with her today.

We all laughed.

Me: No one else is coming?

S: Well I did invite the other people from the office. But…

Me: What about Mark? Jasmine? Alicia? Nat and Darren? Crystal and urgh, Jason?

Shirlyn sighed.

S: Mark said Jasmine's unwell, not sure about Alicia. Nat and Darren most likely after settling the kids. Crystal is overseas for a short trip. I'm guessing Jason is with her?

Me: Oh. Cos I see you've got a lot of food.

S: Yeah… hope there's space in my freezer after this.

R: I wanna get fucked by that piece of meat.

S: Rebecca!

Kate and I laughed.

Me: Sure. Ask him yourself if you want.

R: You don't regret hor.

Me: Why would I?

Rebecca didn't reply but simply grabbed the Moscato from the table, opened it, and drank straight from the bottle.

I pulled Shirlyn aside.

Me: What's up with her?

S: Another FWB dumped her I think.

Me: Shouldn't she be used to it by now?

S: Who knows. She has so many to choose from yet I wonder why it affects her so much.

A: Hi everyone!

Alicia had strolled through the gate, surprisingly with Tom. I glared at him.

Me: Oi! I thought you said you were busy?

A: His schedule freed up.

T: Yeah…

I rolled my eyes at him. At least he was still fucking me weekly in between diablo sessions with Mike.

Tom went to join Mike at the pit where the fire seemed to be starting, and they began to put some food on the grill. I could see Rebecca following their movements like a predator waiting to pounce on its prey.

Me: Sorry, could I use your bathroom.

S: Sure. Follow me.

I followed Shirlyn into the house and up the stairs.

Me: On the left, right? Haha.

I swear I saw her blush.

S: Wish you didn't read the story.

Me: Hahahaha. I thought it was cool that you just took what you wanted.

S: Erm.

Me: I probably could have with Mark too but I didn't.

S: Maybe it's best you didn't. I'm still hurting from my choices.

I sort of gave her a nod as acknowledgement and entered the bathroom.

We headed back out when I was done and what a surprise. EoS had turned up, dressed in office attire.

E: Hi! Where can I change?

Shirlyn led him into the house. I wondered if I should follow them just to see if she'd jump him or anything. But I decided against it, although it would have been rather interesting.

I sat next to Kate and watched as Rebecca downed cup after cup of whatever alcohol she could get her hands on.

Me: She's really going at it.

K: Yeah…

Me: And you haven't eaten yet.

K: Nope.

Me: This is going to be an interesting night.

K: Why do you say so?

Me: Shirlyn just entered the house with EoS.

K: Haha! She's not going to do anything la!

Me: I guess we'll find out later.

However, it was like she suddenly became an angel and EoS reappeared unscathed, and joined Mike and Tom at the pit. I don't know what it was about guys, but they all loved wearing singlets and berms to BBQs. I guess my choice of a dress was probably a weird one then. Rebecca was wearing shorts and singlet, Kate was wearing shorts and t-shirt, only I was the weirdo who chose a halter-top sundress.

I decided to wait for the food before starting to drink. I didn't even know how much I could drink, in case Mike decided to go fuck around and I had to go home myself. Although if he decided to go fuck around, I probably should as well, except the only choice I had there currently would be EoS, and we all know that nothing would happen at all.

The first round of food appeared and we ate, before I allowed myself a cup of Moscato. It tasted weird. Perhaps it was in the fridge for too long. For some reason EoS had joined us at the table to eat, leaving Mike and Tom to cook more food. I wondered why the food was disappearing so fast then I realized that they were cooking and eating at the same time, before sending us the leftovers.

Shirlyn was sitting next to EoS, and was trying to strike a conversation with him. Kate was still on her phone, I wondered what game was so exciting. Rebecca looked like she was going to fall asleep any moment but she still attempted to eat a hot dog sexily. I kind of sniggered to myself, as if EoS would be interested.

I dragged my chair over.

Me: So free today?

E: Nah. Free food. Helping to eat.

Me: Anything else you feel like eating? It's likely free too.

Without missing a beat, EoS rebutted me.

E: Oysters? Nah, don't enjoy those.

Me: Fine. How's work though?

E: Work is normal, stressed.

Me: We can help you destress.

E: Haha. Please.

I looked to Shirlyn for some support but it didn't look like it was coming.

Surprisingly, we managed to finish most of the food like satay and otah. The leftover chicken wings and other meats went straight back to the freezer.

Unsurprisingly, Rebecca was knocked out on Shirlyn's sofa at the end of the BBQ.

Alicia, Nat and Darren didn't show up so we all headed home after that, me obviously with Mike and Tom while EoS sent Kate back. We just left Rebecca lying on Shirlyn's sofa.

National day came and went, the parade was normal. I had tons of sex with Mike and Tom, and none of us went to work on Monday as we all were down with respiratory symptoms.

In fact, I spent the entire week in bed with what seemed like the flu, coupled with an intermittent high fever.

I checked in with Shirlyn and the rest in case we had infected them as well but everyone else was fine.

Looking at the positives, I had a super long break from work after the holiday, even though my work was mostly done at home.