Chapter 5
To my delight Sophie is working today and although we can’t discuss anything playmate related, she covers me when I have a quick medical and we leave for lunch together.
“Listen, here is my number. I’m your Playmate mentor. If you need anything or someone to talk to, I’m your girl,” Sophie says, passing me her mobile number when we get into her car. “Call me any day or time, I’m here for you.”
“Thanks Sophie, I’m really grateful. I have so many questions, I don’t even know where to start. Does your partner know what you do?”
“Yes, Sam knows. He’s chill about it. I told him right from the start.
He doesn’t know where or any details about the club.
He knows not to ask me but we make it work.
It’s a different kind of lifestyle but we’re comfortable with it.
Sam isn’t worried about sharing, he’s been on the swinging scene before, he’s good. ”
“Do you like being a playmate? Is it even safe?” I force myself to end at two questions before ten spill out at once…
“Sure, I like it. I enjoy it I should say, and the money makes it a whole next level of worth it. Plus, I only go for the jobs that spike my interest. But be warned Roxy, while you might start off thinking kinks are not your cup of tea and you’re not too interested.
You start to change when you dive in. New kinks become more appealing the more you’re exposed to them.
I’m not saying you’ll gain a whole bunch.
I’m saying you won’t be so opposed to them in a few months.
This gig changes you. Opens your eyes and your mind and it takes you places you had no idea you wanted to go.
Oh, and yep. Safe as houses. I’ve been a playmate for over a year and have never had a problem with any of the members.
A car always drops me off and picks me up to deliver me home.
Nothing that has ever been done to my body has scarred or injured me. That’s the rules.”
“I had a look at the portal, I only have access to the Green kinks, do you have access to more?”
“Yes, they ease you into this world. I figure they don’t want to scare you off before you’ve even started. Sandy will review how your first few sessions go before opening up the Amber jobs board to you—likely in a few months’ time. Are you considering doing it, becoming a playmate?”
Now I blush. “Yes,” I admit, biting my lip. It feels like a naughty confession.
“And your husband is on board with it?” Sophie’s eyebrows are raised.
“Kind of. I think it turns him on. We’re going to keep things fluid and see how the first one goes. I’ve not been near anyone else in over 15 years, even I am having trouble getting my head around it, let alone James.”
“So tell me, what job has caught your eye?” Sophie smirks at me coyly.
Saying it out loud makes it feel real, but also like I’m sharing a piece of myself I haven’t done with anyone else, even James. I blush an even deeper red and try to string the words together. “I got the breast worship job for Sunday,” I say looking at Sophie to see her reaction.
Sophie nods enthusiastically. “Oh boy you’re starting off with a banger.
After a while you get to know the members and their kinks.
Mind you, there are so many members—most of whom have never set foot on the golf course I’m sure.
From looking at the job posts you may never quite know for sure who you’re getting but from the wording, sometimes I can work out if I’ve seen them before.
Not very often though, as other members cut and paste previous job postings for their own.
Nice little element of surprise when you arrive to see someone different than who you were expecting. ”
“Yikes, ok. How many staff are there?”
“Last I checked there were 50+ working at the club, male and female. All over the age of 30, had you noticed?”
“Yes, I had! Is it hard getting the jobs? I mean, if there are 50 staff, does everyone apply for the jobs on the jobs board?”
“No, 50 isn’t actually that many. Most people only take one or two jobs a week depending on their schedules.
And also, not everyone does everything. Some stick to the Green jobs, others just the Red.
I’m pretty sure there are over 200 club members.
They are busy too and have to fit their ‘extracurricular’ activities around their commitments in their real lives. ”
“Do you think some people have families and wives like us? That is a silly question, I bet they do.”
“Yes, in a way, they’re just like us. But with more money!” Sophie laughs at her own joke. My lips turn up in a grin too.
When we arrive at our favourite café we order some lunch and sit in our usual spot out back.
“So, Sunday, you’re going to be okay on your first job?
Nervous? I was my first time, but honestly after a few, you wonder why you were so nervous.
Deep breaths ok, long breaths in and out.
Take your mind away until the minute you are standing on their doorstep.
Then once you’re inside, your mind is going to focus on what is happening and the time will go by in the blink of an eye. ”
“Really, do you really think that?”
“Absolutely. I’ve done it at least 50 times by now. You’ll have to come around to my apartment so I can show you where all the money has been going.” Sophie winks at me.
“I just want to be able to take the kids away on holidays. I can’t even think about spending the money right now. I need to just get Sunday done and see how I feel about it all.”
“Call me, if not that night then the next day. It’s important to talk in this line of work. And you’ll need to. Even now, I call my playmate mentor to share how I’m feeling. It’s cathartic. And your mental health comes first.”
“I will, I don’t know what state I’ll be in but I’ll phone you when I can. I am excited a little. My mind keeps circling back to the member. Who they are and what they look like…”
“The funny thing about this line of work is, you may never ever see them again. Or you may have served them coffee the day before. I love all the guessing and build up. The anticipation is one of my favourite elements of being a playmate.”
Once we’ve eaten and Sophie has dropped me back at my car. I don’t see Sophie again until Friday where she squeezes me tight and wishes me good luck. Sunday couldn’t come soon enough.