Caught. . .

Although I am aware that it is inevitable that we will eventually be found out and will have to either admit openly to who we are,the life we want to lead, our freedom to do so, and face the consequences or ruin everything we have and ask forgiveness for things that cause no shame in our minds, I am still a little in shell shock from the close call we had this afternoon.

I found myself driving out to "The Other's" this afternoon because his family was supposed to be gone all day. I called from his back step to let him know I was there. He answered the door in nothing but his boxer shorts and we proceeded to his bedroom. It didn't take long till I was wearing less material than he was, and you can probably imagine what happened next. Eventually we watched an episode of Dr. Who. Or rather I watched an episode of Dr. Who and he started lovingly at me making my slightly nervous during it, but it once again led to things you can imagine and a little (ok a Lot) of sweat. After said imaginable activities and sweating we decided a shower was in order and as I crawled into the shower "The Other", wearing less than he had to answer the door, went downstairs to get fresh towels. Upon his arrival in the dining room he noticed his father in the kitchen eating a sandwich. I'm certain a short and embarrassing conversation ensued resulting in his father leaving for half and hour and us showering and getting out of the house as quickly as we could manage.

As luck would have it, "The Other's" father did not recognize my car, did not see me, and is willing to simply know that "The Other" had his girlfriend over without knowing anything more and is willing to keep the days activities to himself, which is an immense relief because you can be certain that the rest of "The Other's" family would not be so wiling to accept "my girlfriend" as an answer to the question "Who is she?"

I waited about 5 min before I told "The One" about what had happened. It led to a conversation on what to do if/when we get caught. "The One" said he is going to throw me to the wolves by denying any knowledge of things between "The Other" and I. Although I can see the logic in "The One" feeling like this would be a good option, it's also a little bit disappointing. I don't like keeping secrets and I'd be much better off with all of this if I could just announce that this is the life I have chosen and it's the life I intend to lead and there opinions although taken into consideration are not welcome if not supportive. "The One' abhors confrontation, and it's pretty safe to assume there would be some from a fair number of our friends and family if we were to tell them of this, but what really bothers me is the idea that "The One" is only barely tolerating the polyamory but still believes it is wrong and shameful and something that although we can do should NEVER be talked about with anyone at anytime for any reason.