Chapter 4: *end of the beginning*
"I've been studying aromatherapy for over a year now" I informed her, lighting a candle as she sat on the bed pouring another drink.
"Really!" she blurted out in total amazement, looking up to scrutinise me closely.
"No kidding" I replied, looking down & taking a hefty swig of the vodka with a nod of thanks.
"You're full of surprises" she stated, pouring one for herself as I put down the glass to walk around the bed & light another candle which flickered opposite the other with a bright orange glow that deepened as I switched off the bedside lamp. Glancing at the clock to see it was nearly 4am, as I opened a drawer to range my eye over the assortment of small vials which contained every essence I needed, from top note to bass while she rolled over the bed to watch with interest as I took several out to range them up in a row.
Tapping each bottle in turn I explained which each one was: "this is Grape seed which is the carrier oil to bind the others in the mixture, it has a fine clear texture with a low odour which I prefer over the others. Next comes Bergamot which is the 'top note', it'll do your asthma a power of good. The middle tone I usually go for is lavender as I love the aroma & it's good for your skin; finally I'm a sucker for the smell of Sandalwood & just for you I'll add another base note" I said, opening the top to waft the musky scent under her nose as she breathed tentatively at first before deepening her inhalation, crooning appreciatively with pleasure.
"What is it & what does it do?"
"It's ylang-ylang & as well as being beautifully aromatic is also good for getting your blood moving" I murmured, taking a swift breath of it before replacing the cap tightly. "I only use it as a base sparingly because it's a heady essence & bloody expensive stuff!"
"Seems to me you've got enough to get a girls blood moving already" she grinned, reaching out to playfully pull on my semi-hard cock.
"Madam is too kind" I said bowing slightly, "Can I assume you've had no heart trouble, are without any back pain or have a viral infection?"
"Why'd you ask?"
"Because it's not recommended to give aromatherapeutic treatment to anyone having those problems" I replied seriously; "I also avoid doing it on cuts or bruises & if a person has just had a hot bath or sauna." I finished, reaching into the drawer to take out an ornately carved box with an inlaid figure of a Chinese dragon on the lid. "Now, how about a little ecstasy to add some bliss to this massage", taking out a small white tablet in thumb & forefinger then giving her a questioning look with eyebrow raised as I bit it in half.
"I dunno about that" she muttered dubiously, "never done chem.'s before."
"This is only half a 'dove' & will be pretty mild" I assured her, waggling it on my tongue at her before swallowing then waving my tongue back to show her it'd gone down.
"How'd I know it's safe?"
"Well you don't" I truthfully told her, "but half a tab should be ok for a first time & I promise you no harm, but it's up to you - no pressure."
"I trust you" she stated after some thought, while I busied with getting the mixture started by pouring a measure of the Grape seed into a small bowl, then adding several drops of Bergamot which I stirred in by swilling the bowl carefully. I looked at her, then put it on the table & placed the broken tab on my tongue tip while she sat up on her knees to suck it into her mouth, tentatively rolling it around as I added the lavender into the bowl.
"It's got a funny taste" she complained, smacking her lips as she rolled back across the bed to grab her drink then take a hearty gulp. "But I'll try anything once!" she laughed, lifting the pitcher to replenish her drink.
"Anything?" I asked slyly, stirring in a few drops of sandalwood & added, "I wouldn't drink any more of that vodka if I was you, the chem. will kick in about 15 minutes & too much booze will give a bad rush. Just let me finish this & I'll go get some iced water."
"Ok" she said in a small voice & looked faintly alarmed, making me chuckle fondly as I topped off the mix with a few drops of ylang, then placed the bowl carefully down.
"I'm not trying to poison you" I laughed as she stretched carefully back on the bed while I made my way downstairs with the pitcher - returning to find her in exactly the same position as though afraid she was going to float off!
"I feel funny" she complained while I poured her a glass.
"Drink this & don't be daft" I said firmly, kissing her forehead as I felt the first bloom of ecstasy spread softly down my spine from the nape of my neck. "Ooooohh yes that's the spot" I breathed, shuddering as it washed through me.
"Typical bloke - starts without me & gets the peak before I do!" she mock complained in a shrill voice that gave us a fit of hysterics which took a while to calm down. "Can you show me how to do this" she asked after taking another gulp of water while crunching an ice cube.
"Maybe I will" I replied, wincing as she cracked the cube into small shards. "But tonight I just want you to totally relax your body & mind; now roll over & lay in the middle of the bed on your tummy.
"You enjoy taking control don't you?" she murmured with her face flush alongside the pillow as she watched me pour enough oil from the bowl into my cupped palm to form a small pool.
"Sometimes" I replied enigmatically, kneeling beside her supine body to lay my hands on the base of her spine. Taking a deep breath slowly & deeply, running the palms flatly with fingertips touching, from there to the nape of her neck & across the shoulders in a sweeping series of effleurage strokes, brushing her flaming hair to each side before stroking back to begin again from bottom to top until the muscles felt supple & her skin glowed with health.
"That feels soooo good" she sighed, taking a deep breath & spreading her arms out to each side, "it's even making my toes tingle."
I smiled while trailing a fingernail along her spine to make her gasp then shudder with pleasure, as I felt the drug sizzling across my nerves to make everything preternaturally lucid while moving my hands to the opposite side of her body to begin kneading the muscles from top to bottom of her torso, swinging my legs over to kneel & repeat the rhythm on the other side, being careful not to pinch or tickle, before completing the motion by lightly sliding my hands down to the base of her spine again. Leaving one there while I reached for the bowl with the other, I poured a small amount into the dimple before dipping my fingers in to start some small friction movements with my thumbs along the side of her backbone up to the nape of her neck & across the shoulders. Pressing into the muscles, then outward with both hands simultaneously as she breathed evenly, small sounds of utter contentment fluttering from her open mouth while her eyes stayed shut in order to focus on the deeper emotions stirring within.
A bead of sweat dropped from my brow onto her glistening skin as I returned to the base of her spine, then glided silently across her back in long rhythmic strokes, making small friction movements with stiffened thumbs which began from her coccyx & moved in an outward curve over her fulsome hips, then spiralling them around in three concentric curves to continue all over the back with a series of long, slow effleurage strokes that swept onto the top of her left arm.
Holding her hand in mine, I stroked my other hand from her wrist up the outside of her arm then back down along the inside, before kneading my thumb along the muscles up to her shoulder. Gently stroking her palm with the tips of my fingers before raising it up to kiss each one, softly sucking her fingers with moist lips before laying it back tenderly. Moving over to the other arm & doing exactly the same, I asked her how she felt.