Kate's first night on her European vacation was everything she could have wanted so far.
In her mid-forties, Kate was a loving wife, mother of two, professional, and all that. Living the American dream. And all of the "blah" that went with it.
Her good friend Molly from her study-abroad days back in Ireland had planned a holiday for the two of them this summer, and Kate jumped onboard immediately.
Kate was happily married. But her love life had kind of lost its fire. Molly, one of Kate's closest life friends, happened to be one of the few people whom Kate confided in about this.
Kate's husband was kind, successful, and fun. And he kept himself in good shape. He was a great dad. And a great guy overall.
But none of this seemed to matter. After two decades of marriage, he had become kind of a nag, showing little affection on a day-to-day basis.
Sex had become both scheduled and perfunctory. Kate would go through the motions about once a week, more out of a sense of obligation than a sense of love or romance. Sex had become largely a source of stress at this point in her life. Deep down, she wanted more.
...
Tonight was planned as the centerpiece of the trip. Molly had booked a hotel in Dublin and got concert tickets for an 80s throwback show. The night was perfect! Molly and Kate laughed and danced and drank the night away. It felt just like 1989.
They got back to the hotel around 11 and Molly insisted on getting a nightcap at the hotel bar. Kate's body couldn't figure out what time it was in any case and she was here to have a good time. She was happy to comply.
"Molly!?" said the a beaming Englishman who approached their table.
Molly and Kate looked at each other and laughed. Immediately, they both recognized him as James, a 40-something version of a friend from their university days. In fact, he and Molly had been more than just friends on several occasions back in the day.
Donning a smart sport jacket and tie, and a classic English sparkle, he looked even better than he had 25 years ago. James looked fantastic.
And he had a friend.
James introduced Michael as his colleague and mate. They had just come from the same 80s concert that Molly and Kate had attended. And they were, by chance, apparently, staying at the same hotel.
Kate immediately noticed Michael's charming manner. Handsome, clean-cut, fit, and tall, he was exactly the kind of man that she would sometimes daydream about back home. And, like so many English men she had known, he had a sharp wit about him.
After a round, Molly suggested that they move the party upstairs. She had a great French Chardonnay upstairs and she had no interest in spending more money on drinks than was needed. Everyone agreed.
As a gift to her good friend, Molly booked a suite for Kate. It had a large living area and a panoramic view of Dublin. It was a perfect place to share stories about the 80s among friends.
...
Time went by and the bottle emptied. By this point, Molly, a divorcee, was all over James, and they quickly left for her room. Kate was surprised as she felt a pang of envy.
Michael politely headed toward the door as well. As Kate went to say goodbye, she quite suddenly found herself in his embrace. A strong embrace. Coupled with a kiss square on her lips. A kiss that seemed to go on and on. Much to her delight.
Her emotions raced. Her body trembled. She hadn't felt this way in a very long time.
"Maybe I'll stay for a little while?" he asked.
Kate couldn't find any words. She looked up into his eyes and found herself nodding ever so slightly. And trembling with excitement.
...
"There is one thing you should know. When I'm with a woman, I take control. Are you OK with that, Kate?"
Kate couldn't believe what she was hearing. She found herself being so turned on by the idea of it. She found herself nodding with her eyes. And she felt a warmth move throughout herself.
She suddenly found herself locked in another embrace with Michael, who was firmly holding her waist against him.
He led her to the bed and tore off the sheets. She honestly couldn't remember the last time that she was this turned on.
Kate just realised that she had kind of dressed for the occasion. She had a dark, low-cut blouse with a lacy satin bra under. And a silky black skirt with her sexiest pair of black panties beneath. Laying on the bed right now, she realized that these panties were wet with excitement.
She felt his hands reach up her thighs toward her panties. For a second, she thought about it and wasn't sure. Is this really what she wanted?
Michael could feel this brief moment of ambivalence. His voice was calm and clear. "For the rest of the night, you will do what I say. Is that clear, Kate?"
She closed her eyes. Her body teemed with feelings that were so hot. She could only nod and eke out one syllable: "Yes." Her panties were quickly on the floor.