Here's the first chapter. Just to let you know that I have to establish the story. Hope you enjoy.

Thanks for being my beta.

My secret life

Chapter One

Present Day

Life. My life. What can I say. I'm married to Dr Julian Stockard. He is six feet tall, lean, rusty brown hair and blue eyes.I have a two year old son Julian Jr. I call him Jules. He's a darling little boy and looks like his father. My husband is chief of surgery at Bellevue hospital in Manhattan. He was promoted to this position shortly after our son's arrival. He should be home from a tiring shift soon.

My job is being a part time stay at home mom and running a chain of clothing boutiques. I have great managers so they require very little of my time. With my husband's insistence I hired a nanny as he has hospital functions to attend and I accompany him.

Our Manhattan apartment has a great view of the city. We have a large entertaining area as you enter. Off to the right is a hall way that leads down to two bedrooms, a bathroom and our master suite.
We purchased this place because of the extra bedrooms. Julian and I both had one bedroom apartments. Julian's had an office which we could have made into a bedroom but he assured me it wouldn't work. He decided that we should chose a place together.

Walking around our apartment I realize that this is not what I expected my life was going to be like. It was great in the beginning. We were in love. Spent nearly every moment together. Our sex life was extraordinary. He could make me cum in a variety of ways. Nothing too kinky but definitely mind blowing.

My day consists of a morning run, organizing the nanny, attending social functions for the hospital and checking on my business. Same thing day in, day out. The days blur and it's surprising how the months can fly by. It's hard to believe two years went by in a blink of an eye. If I'm not careful the next three years will go even faster and Jules will be off to school.

My iPhone beeps and I've received a message. It's from Julian: Heading to the gym after a few meetings.

Lauren: What time will you be home.

Julian: Not sure. Don't wait up.

Ever since he accepted his new position, his hours have increased and I barely see him. Our sex life is nonexistent and there is nothing I can do to re-engage him. Believe me I have tried. Sexy lingerie, candles, sensual massage (that went down well, he fell asleep) and seductive text messages but to no avail. The distance between us grows which concerns me.

To keep myself occupied I have studied several courses which included two languages. I meet the girls for coffee twice a week and they are always asking me to come out for a night of fun. I never have considered this until today.

I call my friend Kim to see if the girls are up for a night out. I call Kim and get her message bank. I decide to leave a message.

"Hi Kim, it's Lauren. Thought you and the girls might want to get together for a girls night out. Call me. Bye."

As I hang up, I notice it's nearly four thirty. Kim should be finishing work shortly. I head for our bathroom and decide to relax in our oval bathtub. I turn on the water and put my favorite rose bath oils in. I place my phone within reach on a towel. I undress and look at myself in the mirror. I don't understand why my husband has shied away from me. I'm five foot six, I have strawberry blonde hair, lean and slightly muscular. With a shrug I step into the bath and sink down into the calming waters.

Just as I close my eyes, my phone rings. I reach over and wipe my hands, swiping my phone to answer the call.

"Hi Kim."

"Hi Lauren. So you want a girls night out? Took you a while. It will only be us since Sam and Katie are away. What are you in the mood for?"

"Something different. I want my life to have some excitement."

"Cool. I know a few bars and clubs we can hit. Since you have been out of the loop for two years I thought I'd come over and we can take it from there."

"What sort of clubs? Anything I should be wearing in particular ?"

"I'll bring the clothes just make sure you're groomed perfectly."

"If you're sure Kim. See you soon?"

"About an hour and half."

"Great. Plenty of time for buffing and perfecting."

"Bye Lauren."

"Bye Kim."

I hang up and relax back into my bath. I grab my razor and shave my legs and loofah myself from head to toe.

I look at my phone and it's just after five. Time to get out and start the preparations. I dry off and dress in my fluffy bath robe. I sit down at my dresser and fix my hair and make up.

There's a knock at my door. I glance at my clock, she's half an hour early.
Let the evening begin.