It's been a hell of a long day. I've made three conference presentations since 8AM, which is insane! They went well, but I'm drained from the constant smiling and networking. I really should have just gotten in my PJs and gone to bed. But it's a gorgeous hotel, and I thought a drink might help me settle down. As I take a seat at the bar, and order my G&T, I don't even glance around. I just zone out, wait for my drink, and try to breathe.
A few sips in, I sense someone take the stool next to me. I shift a little, just to make sure I'm not leaning into someone else's space. I don't turn my head, I don't make eye contact. I honestly don't know if it's a man or a woman who sat down. Several minutes tick by, and I'm starting to loosen up. The drink is helping, the breathing is helping.
Then, all of a sudden, a strong male hand lightly rests on my right arm. What's that about? I slowly turn my head, and meet his eyes. Oh, those gorgeous eyes! His too-long hair is nearly covering the left one, and I have to stop myself from brushing it out of the way. We just look at each other for a beat, and then a slow and sexy smile breaks out across his face. Oh my; that is one gorgeous face! I instantly feel myself blush. Why is this man looking at me like that, with his hand still on my arm? My head instantly starts to spin. I say to myself, "Oh, just relax. He probably wants to ask about the local cuisine or something. He's not picking you up. That doesn't actually happen in real life." At least not to me.
His smile has not faded. In fact, it's gotten bigger and brighter. I can't help it. I smile back. And I speak: "Hi." "Hello, gorgeous." What? Who? Me? He's clearly talking to someone behind me. I have to stop myself from looking over my shoulder. But he's staring into my eyes, and his hand is still on my arm. He introduces himself, and asks my name. I'm fairly sure I gave the right one.
He offers to buy me another drink and I accept. This is very interesting, and while I'm exhausted and I know a second drink will make me tipsy, I'm so curious where this is going. He orders for us both, then turns in his seat a bit so he's facing toward me. He removes his hand...darn! But then almost immediately replaces it...on my thigh. Oh, well then...
We chat a bit, about what I'm not sure. Mostly we smile, and stare. His hand moves a bit up and down my thigh. Nothing too risqué, but even I can tell it's not an innocent touch. He's asking permission to do more. How do I give it?
I turn slightly in my chair, and let my legs open a bit. Was that right? I guess so, because now his touches are more like caresses, and his hand travels less up and down, and more side to side, going a little further toward the inside of my leg each time. Oh, that feels heavenly. Strong hands, soft touch. I like this. I want to return the favor. I lightly touch his knee. He doesn't flinch. In fact, it makes his touches get a little stronger, a little bolder.
After a few minutes, he leans forward. He whispers, not quite in my ear, "I want you." I smile. I lean a little further toward him and whisper in response, "Ditto."
I didn't know his smile could get any bigger, but it did. The sparkle in his eyes intensifies, and he says, seemingly involuntarily, "mmmmmm." So quietly I almost missed it. But I didn't. We finish our second drinks and, without hesitation, he tosses cash on bar, grabs my hand, and stands up. He tugs on my arm just a little, a subtle invitation to stand with him. He didn't have to ask twice. He asks if I have a coat; I say no, I'm staying in the hotel. The grin again, and as we walk out of the bar, hand in hand, he actually says it...quietly, in my ear this time: "your room or mine?"
As we stroll to the bank of elevators, I smile at him and point to myself ‐ my way of saying "my room." I want to be able to freshen up ‐ and I don't want to have to leave the comfy bed after whatever it is we're about to do... I press the button for my floor and don't quite know where to look. I'm getting nervous. He senses it and squeezes my hand a little harder. I smile.
As we exit the elevator, I start to turn left toward my room, but he pulls me right. Huh? Is his room on the same floor and he didn't understand what I'd signaled? Soon, he pulls me into a little alcove, where there is a huge window overlooking the city. I never noticed this before, but it's a beautiful view. He places me against the window, and stands directly behind me. His hands are on my hips, and he leans forward to whisper in my ear. Oh, I do love his whispering! He says, so quietly, let's just enjoy the view for a moment and give you a moment to relax. Nice.
He may be looking out the window, but his hands are roaming my body. Lightly. Teasingly. From my hips they wander up my sides. Then briefly around to my breasts, then my neck. He stops to massage my shoulders for a moment, just lightly, but it's working; I'm relaxing. He leans forward further, pressing himself into my back. He asks "are you feeling better?" I just say "uh huh..." It's all I can manage. As I continue to look at the glittering lights, he says "oh, so lovely." But he says it while his hands are caressing my ass, and his head is no longer by my shoulder facing the window. So maybe he's not referring to the view? His hands continue to wander, now down the back of my thighs. It almost tickles, but not quite. I'm so enjoying his touch. More whispering in my ear. How does he know that turns me on so much? This time, "ready to head to your room?" I just shake my head.
We turn, once again hand in hand, and walk in the opposite direction. When we get to my room, I suddenly remember ‐ but how could I have forgotten? It's number 444, which I immediately took as a sign of luck when I checked in. At the time, I figured the luck was about my presentations, and it made me feel more confident. Now I think it might have never been about the conference at all.
As we enter the room, I start to turn on the lights. He puts his hand up to stop me. It's then I notice the room is bathed in glorious moonlight. Perfect. I quickly lower my hand and move further in. I'm nervous again. I want a little time to get ready. He seems to sense this. He says "why don't you take a few minutes to do whatever you want, and I'll run to my room to grab a few essentials?" Perfect. I nod, and expect him to leave. But he doesn't. He pulls me to him, quickly but not roughly. One arm goes around my waist, the other cups my cheek. He leans in and every so lightly kisses my lips. Then whispers "I'll be right back. I promise." Again, I can manage nothing but a nod ‐ and a smile. Until suddenly I'm feeling bold, and without much thought, I put my hand behind his head and pull him back to me, and kiss him. Not too deeply, but more than the light brush of a moment ago. I say "Hurry." Oh, that sexy grin is back! This time he only nods. We stare into each other's eyes for a short beat, and then he turns and is gone.
I just stand there, lost in the moment, until I remember why I wanted him to give me a few minutes in the first place! I showered after my last conference session, so I just need to freshen up. As I'm doing so, I think about what to wear. Do I stay fully dressed? Greet him buck naked? It's not like I packed any lingerie for the trip. But wait. I'd thrown a black cami in my bag at the last minute, in case anything turned out to be a little too low cut for the conference. New clothes so often pose unexpected challenges, and with so many presentations, I wanted to be prepared. I was never so grateful for my attention to what to could wrong as at that moment! I dig out the camisole, and my favorite pair of black panties, once again praising myself for having switched to nothing but sexy undies last year, just because they make me feel great. I was set!