The adventure continues. Thanks to all of you who read my fantasy stories.
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Danielle got cleaned up after the experience at the naked sushi meal. There was a shower in the dressing room that she was able to use. The face makeup came off with relative ease. She lathered and washed twice to remove the faint scent of the fish but it was still present in her sense of smell whether real or imagined. Everything had happened so fast and she was so engrossed with doing everything correctly that the experiences had passed in a flash. She hadn't really felt self conscious at the time because she had been covered with the fish and it had been removed gradually. She barely noticed the cold. Now with hindsight, she realized how sensuous the whole experience had been. The feel of so many people picking the pieces of sushi from her bare skin. The intimate touching by the dinner guests as they played with her naked body - in front of jack! A smile came to her face when she thought of the man who had actually started to lick her body until Jack stopped him.
When she emerged from the dressing room, Jack was waiting for her on a nearby bench. He looked up as she approached.
"How are you feeling about that experience Danielle?" He asked. "I hope it was as fun for you as it was for me."
She nodded wearily, "Tired but otherwise okay. That certainly was an educational experience."
"I'm not at liberty to tell you what happens next but maybe it will be more relaxed. Of course, maybe not but we'll both find out when it's time for your next installment. This is becoming something like the "Training of Danielle." How does you calendar at work look if you get called away for a few days?"
"I think I could do that," she replied. "It depends on when."
"Aah, that's part of the mystery. You never know when or where. C'mon, I'll take you home. I have to travel for my job this week too so I won't be around this week."
"Okay, then maybe I can get some rest because this adventure stuff can be exhausting, she joked.
"You've only just begun," he teased her with that wicked grin.
They left in Jack's car in the middle of the night. She dozed off on during the drive home. Jack drove into her driveway and came around to the passenger side of the car. He tenderly kissed her awake. She kissed him back for a few seconds as she woke.
"Let's get you to bed, luv. I'll be in touch when you've had the chance to rest and recover."
He escorted her to her door and kissed her goodnight after she was safely inside.
It was back to her regular life when Danielle went into work on Monday morning. The events of the previous days were ever-present in her mind. It was frustrating to her that she didn't feel as though the adventure was something that she could share with anyone, even her best friend. She had missed a few days of work the previous week but she didn't need to explain to her boss because as she learned, "Someone had called in sick for her." A few of the people with whom she worked wondered how she was doing after being sick for three days. She could only say that she was feeling better now after resting over the extended weekend. It took a lot of overtime for her to get caught up on the work she had missed which made recovery harder.
She was once again on pins and needles every time the phone rang wondering if she was getting the call for another adventure. No one other than Jack himself had called over the next few weeks. He checked in with her regularly to see how she was doing. He even took her out to dinner and a movie when he was back in town. It was the middle of summer and the Florida heat was oppressive. Danielle had returned to her regular social circles and was enjoying the summer. Nights out with friends took her mind off of the impending phone call. She wasn't even sure whether they would call her cell phone. They had gleaned every bit of personal information from her so undoubtedly they knew that too. She still thought about her recent experiences, especially when they visited an establishment that had sushi. She finally got to taste some of the dishes that she had only seen in her last encounter. The memory was quite strong in her mind, especially when she smelled the sushi and its spicy sauces and garnishing in the club.
It was a Sunday evening when she was retuning from a fun afternoon with her friends that the call came. She was still laughing as she got out of her girlfriend's car and came inside. Her cell phone was ringing in her purse as she unlocked the door. She rummaged through her belongings to find the phone expecting that it might have been one of her friends still kidding around. The caller I.D. said "Out o Area." It was the voice that had called her to start the game before.
"Listen very carefully," he began. You are going to meet jack next Wednesday evening at the Marriott Hotel on Biscayne Bay near South Beach. A car will come to pick you up at your home. Be ready at exactly 4:00. When you are dropped off at the hotel you will enter the front door and go to the main restaurant called "The Catch." You will find him near the back wall at a table. He will fill you in with more detail at that time. Bring one carry-on size bag with your essentials for four day. Click"
"Oh my god," she thought. "I wonder if this is why he was inquiring about taking time off from work."
She wondered what might be in Miami. It had been a long time since she was in that part of Florida and she just got the quick tour from her then boyfriend. You could find most anything you wanted in South Florida. It really didn't narrow the possibilities much. It was on the Atlantic so might it be related to the ocean again?
Danielle opened her calendar on her phone to check her appointments and meetings over the next few days. There were a few meetings that she'd miss and a couple others that she could reschedule. It didn't look too bad from a schedule standpoint. Having been through a pretty wild session with him before both scared her and offered some consolation. Was the first time just an introduction and now things would become even wilder? She paced in her kitchen as she pondered the instructions.
At least she had nearly three days before she was to leave home but that was just all that time to wonder and worry. On the other hand, he had mentioned relaxing together. Maybe it would be more like a vacation. Miami was known for vacations after all. Four days? That would take her through next weekend. Her thoughts turned to getting ready. What to bring? Dressy or casual? That was a bigger challenge for her personally; everything else was under his control. She went to the bedroom to check her closet. She'd wear a cool summer dress because she couldn't go wrong with that. Bring some shorts and casual tops. A bathing suit, her makeup kit and other grooming things were musts. She could see the luggage filling up fast and she hadn't even considered footwear yet. She pulled her bag out of the closet and started to see how many outfits she could pack into the one bag. This was going to take careful thought and preparation but she'd have to go with what she could bring. Could she also bring a purse?
Danielle packed and repacked over the next few days until Wednesday morning when she knew that they would be at her home shortly after she returned from her job. She could feel the nervous excitement. She hadn't slept well since the phone call which didn't help her jitters and overall tiredness. She had to rush out of the office before anyone could stop her to get home. Once inside her house she drank a bottle of water instead of the glass of wine that she contemplated. She wanted to be as sharp as possible for the unknown mystery adventure. The big, dark car that had transported her once before pulled into the driveway. She gulped as she grabbed her purse and bag and walked out the front door. Once she had locked it she continued toward the car. The same man and woman were waiting for her with the back door open. The man took her suitcase and put it in the trunk before closing her door behind her.
Once they were underway, her escorts were silent. The car radio was on but there was no conversation. Danielle had moment of true excitement as she looked forward to seeing Jack again in Miami. They took off and headed toward I-95. Danielle knew that it would take nearly three hours to get to Miami so she tried to sit back and relax. She was so tired that she dozed off. When she opened her eyes again they were getting close to Miami. She waited with eager anticipation as they drove through the city streets to get to the Marriott. The car pulled under the canopy where she was let out and given the handle to her rolling suitcase.
The Catch Bar and Grill was the centerpiece of the hotel lobby. She spotted Jack almost right away sitting with his back facing the wall. She threaded her way through the crowded restaurant to get to his table. He stood as he saw her approaching and gave her a warm embrace when she reached him.
"Right on time," he said looking at his watch. "I'm glad you could make it. I think you'll find this chapter a bit more relaxing, but don't let your guard down because you never know when you might be tested again."
She was beginning to look forward to the little twists and kinks in his mystery fantasies. Being with him again gave her feel a feeling of protection with anticipation. She realized right then how much she was longing for another adventure.
"Why don't we have some dinner and I'll fill you in with as much information as you need right now," he said coyly as he helped her get seated.
"The catch of the day is always good here," Jack suggested. "I think its grouper tonight."
"That sounds good; she relied as she watched his animated eyes. "Are you holding out on telling me something?"
"All in due time. I ordered some wine for us. Here it comes."
The waiter poured them each a glass of white wine after Jack approved the cork.
"Okay, I have to tell you," he began. "We are leaving on a little vacation tomorrow morning. Have you ever been on a cruise?"
"No, but that sounds so exciting. Where are we going? How long will we be gone?"
"Okay, one question at a time. We are going to the western Caribbean for a little three-night trip. We board tomorrow around noon. You'll be filled in more as we proceed."
