Written especially for Mina where ever I may find her
Chapters:
1~~Checking In
2~~Room Service
3~~More Towels Please
4~~Complimentary Chocolates
5~~Happy Trails
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Checking In
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Rain rolled over my windshield as lightening flashed overhead and the crackle of thunder echoed through the mountains. Traffic fishtailed in front of me on the steep downgrade of the narrow winding interstate as the headlights of approaching traffic flickered through the rapid repetition of my wipers. The state troopers were out, and emergency vehicles sped into the darkness through the slowing flow of cars. As dismal as the drive from Florida had been, my heart raced as I pulled off into the Tennessee hotel parking lot. This must be the place, I was sure of it.
As my car sputtered to a stop, I checked the map and directions one last time. "Map-quest can't always be wrong!" I muttered to myself through a snicker. I gripped the handle of my duffle bag that rested in the passenger seat and took a deep breath as I glanced into the lobby window. The place was not a total dive, but not the Hyatt Regency either. A quick glance around the premises revealed stables off to the side of one wing of rooms. Regardless of the amenities offered, my reservation was locked in weeks ago. The pinging of the alarm started as soon as I popped the door open and ceased as soon as I slammed it shut and made a dash through the raindrops falling on my head.
There was a hushed rush of air as I pushed in through the lobby door and stood for a moment brushing off what I could of the precipitation. A nice mellow atmosphere with a hint of musky sweetness I couldn't quite place. Spinning on my heel, I walked with my bulging duffle to the front desk. Other than the hiss of rain overhead only the sound of perhaps a radio or television could be heard behind the counter. My duffle landed with a thump upon the floor as I looked around for the bell to ring for service.
"No need for that, I heard you come in the door" said the voice.
Such a sweet female voice it was, with a touch of a crisp northern accent. I looked from side to side and did not zero in on her at first.
The voice giggled a bit before adding "I'm right here in front of you silly."
Quite the contrary, she was standing in the hallway directly behind me. Quite a stunner actually, she sported black short bangs with longer than shoulder length hair, stylish frames encircled her piercing eyes. A white, black and purple striped top hugged her petite frame and her curves were sweetly hugged by the fabric while a loose fitting belt looped through her full length jeans. One hand rested on her hip as she briefly leaned against the wall with her other.
"How was your drive from Florida?" she asked with a perky upbeat tone.
I was a bit baffled as to her extent of knowledge and my eyebrows raised as I must have had a look of being totally clueless on my face. One corner of her mouth curled in a smirk as she waved her thumb towards my car.
"I saw the plates when you pulled up and you're the only person registered to arrive this evening" she sighed, walking past me to behind the front desk.
Seconds after she passed, I caught the sensation of that musky sweetness again.
"Mmmm, Lovely isn't it..." I said, leaning forward onto both hands on the counter.
She fingered through some papers and started typing into the computer then looked up over the rim of her glasses, "It rains like this half the time here, I think it sucks, but we try to keep our customers happy."
"No honey... your perfume", I raised my nose slightly and took in a tester's whiff "...'Lovely'".
Her fingers stopped and her head rose from her work. She gave me a thorough once-over, as if searching my face for some sort of ulterior motive. As if she'd just solved the mystery, her eyes sparkled and her smile was most beautiful as her cheeks rounded flushed.
"Yes, it is my favorite" giving a single slight giggle in response "You like it... Mr. .. D.?"
She tapped her finger on the keyboard and gave me a half-squinted smile slightly wrinkling that pretty nose. The room had been fully paid for in advance by my company, requiring only my employee ID badge per corporate agreement. As I slipped out my wallet and protectively flashed my badge she leaned forward to match the numbers.
"We usually require a PHOTO ID at check in" she stated inquisitively while her head bobbed slightly up and back confirming each digit.
"I apologize for the anonymity but the company is a stickler on privacy and I will pay cash for anything extra during my stay."
"Mmhmm" she acknowledged while typing on the keyboard.
While her fingers glided over the keys I returned my wallet to its pocket and admired her youthful beauty. Her mixture of looks was unique. The hairstyle was reminiscent of a thinner Betty Page and the glasses resting on her nose were not thick but gave her a cute hint of a Lisa Loeb. A very agreeable low-toned voice sprinkled with a slightly sarcastic humor slipped from between her tightly painted lips below those high rosy cheeks. Her straight black locks swayed against each side of her face and caressed her neckline.
A rather dreamy petite figure and frame of perhaps around twenty five years old I would guess, sporting tight and nicely rounded breasts underneath her perfectly form-fitting top. Her back arched a bit before straightening to her upright posture as she stood to retrieve my room keycard and gave a hint of silky undergarments just inside her beltline. Not too small, not too bubbly, her buns were perfectly proportioned to her slightly taller than five foot height.
"You're in the nicest room accommodations we have which don't say a lot" she joked.
A couple of chuckles burst from my lips as she concluded "but I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay... I was just in there to make sure it was ready for you and you're all set."
My fingers touched hers as I tugged the keycard from her grasp. Perhaps she held it a bit tighter than expected, but it prompted me to give a double-take into her beautiful and rare gray eyes. She stared at me and turned her head slightly as if expecting a particular response or perhaps some final clue to my identity.
I smiled back "Thank you Mmm..uh.." Her eyes widened and one eyebrow rose swiftly. "Thank you Ma'am" I corrected myself, collecting my duffle-bag from the floor.
As I stood back up she was drumming her fingertips on the counter and biting one side of her bottom lip, shaking her head while squinting those lovely peepers at me.
Her drumming stopped for a moment as she pointed down the hall from where she'd originally emerged.
"Take the elevator on your right, use your keycard to reach the sixth floor. The doors will open and your room is straight ahead. Six Ninety as requested."
I tipped my head as if tipping a hat to a lady and lugged my baggage down the hall, pressing the button to summon the elevator. I turned back and she was still staring at me, drumming her fingers.
"Just give me a call if you need anything" her voice flowing down the hallway to me as the doors popped open.
"I will honey" I answered slipping into the compartment.
A few beeps heralded the passing floors and the paneled doors slid open. On the opposite wall the ornate door read '690' as I stepped up to the lock. Sliding the keycard through, the locking mechanism popped and the door opened slightly on its own. Pushing my way through with the duffle, I found the room smelled fresh and all the lights were on. Her perfume lingered in the air, and I felt her presence, still hearing her voice in my ears. Taking a peek into the facilities I found a large jacuzzi with a shower stall next to it.
The short hallway opened into a large main room with sliding glass doors at the far end opening to a balcony. The lightening flashed through the blinds as I observed the king-sized bed turned down, and an oversized super-soft sofa along the wall. A small fridge, microwave and table for two must have been the 'kitchen' as advertised. Strangely enough, a large fake white bearskin rug lay in the center of the floor in front of a currently unlit wood burning fireplace.
Placing the duffle next to the sofa, I followed her perfume around the room. She'd definitely been into the facilities but no further than the closet. I felt the terrycloth towels were still warm and fresh there, so she must have carried them in with her although I wasn't quite sure I needed so many. Following the sweet musky scent led me back to the center of the main room.
I couldn't tell if she'd moved the rug or touched it at all, but as the air-conditioning churned in, the fragrance dissipated. Detecting a bit further, I found nothing out of the ordinary at the dresser or the television at the table. The bed however had been turned down and as I looked closer the fresh sheets indeed were indented as if someone had just laid there. The huge fluffy pillows confirmed it. Her pretty little head had rested on the one closest to the center of the room and her sweet perfume was heavy upon it.
