This story is loosely inspired from the song 'Closer' by the Chainsmokers. Hope you like it.
~~~~~~ Today - Her ~~~~~~~~~~~~
I had spent almost the whole day in a conference giving several speeches and being involved in a lot of discussions. I had been talking almost non-stop since the day started at 8.30 in the morning. At 4.30 pm, when I came back after gulping my 6th coffee of the day, I wanted nothing more than to go back home, take off my bra and heels and settle on my couch in front of some mindless telly. However, no sooner did I park my ass on my chair, reminded my manager about the networking drinks this evening. Networking drinks were the bane of my existence. There were fewer things that I hated more than pretending to enjoy drinking and small talk with practical strangers. However, no matter what, I needed to attend them because my position at work demanded that I do. And a lot of business did happen due to networking after all.
I wanted to tell my manager what I really thought about it. Instead, as always, I wore my happy mask and replied, "Yes, of course, I remember. Nothing more important than networking in sales!" Gathering all my willpower, I went to the ladies to freshen my makeup. "Looks good, sells good." was the motto my organization sweared by. And though they weren't trying to 'sell' me, I was one of the better-looking people in the field and they knew it made a difference. Hell, I knew it made a difference!
I started covering up the areas where foundation had faded off, added some blush to give much needed colour to my cheeks, reapplied some mascara and finished with a red lipstick. I usually don't wear red lipsticks to a work-do but I somehow wanted to do it today. Then I adjusted my full breasts in my pretty blue top and smoothed out my skirt over my shapely hips. Good as new!
When you have done something for very long, even if you're tired or not really enjoying it, you go on autopilot as soon as the opportunity presents itself. Feigning interest while networking was one of such things for me. I was very good at remembering faces, names and filtering out unnecessary data from the usable information I was after. I was talking to one of the potential client executives who was talking about an interesting proposition, that is when I saw him.
He was standing across the room talking to someone else holding a glass of red wine. I looked at him a few more times to make sure I wasn't making a mistake. In a split second, I had lost my bearings and no more knew what the person in front of me was saying. He looked even better than what I remembered from five years ago. He looked just a little bit older with a hint of grey starting to appear in his sideburns. I second guessed myself, but there was no mistaking that mannerism. It indeed was him.
I excused myself from the present conversation as politely as I could and walked towards him. He looked so handsome in his dark blue suit. He ran his fingers through his hair making me go weak in the knees all over again. I could almost see that night years ago, unfolding right in front of my eyes.
~~~~~~~~ 5 years ago - Her ~~~~~~~~~~~~
I was going to the club with my girlfriends that night. The four of us were inseparable over the weekends; a lot of alcohol, food and secrets keeping us together. I was wearing my new little black dress prefect for a night out like this. Little did I know this would become a night I'd remember for a very long time.
The club was one of our usuals - we knew the staff, enjoyed the music and recognised the regulars. The only problem was that I wasn't a great dancer like my other three friends. They took it upon themselves to teach me to be better, but honestly, it didn't matter. I was there for the ambience, company, music, booze and after that, poor dancing didn't really bother me. After a few drinks and dances, I went back to our table for a refill and some food. That is when I saw him. He was standing next to our table with a drink in his hand, watching me. There was something in his glance that was new. I was used to attention, admiration, flirtation and even lewdness, but this looked like something else; a challenge perhaps. Of course, I was feeling brave after so many drinks. So, without a thought, I cocked an eyebrow and asked, "Care for a dance?"
I saw a sparkle in his eye, a hint of smile on his handsome face. He extended me his hand, "Can't say no to a lovely lady."
I took his hand - he held mine firm but soft. With his other hand on my lower back, he guided me to the dance floor. I felt obliged to align his expectations, so I spoke in his ear over the loud music. "I'm not a very good dancer. I don't even know why I asked you." I admitted sheepishly.
"Don't worry about that. Just follow my lead and we'll be fine." He assured me. There was something special in his confidence, like he knew exactly who I was and what I needed right now.
What happened after that was sheer magic. I hadn't danced like that ever. I completely let myself go. I surrendered to his strong arms and broad shoulders, letting him take me wherever he wanted. For a few minutes, I didn't even remember I came here with friends who would have been wondering about my whereabouts. It was almost a meditative state where nothing existed beyond this present moment of pure joy. I breathed in his scent - he smelled like the ocean breeze and mint. I wondered what he must taste like. I must have made a weird face because the moment that thought came into my head, he chuckled, as if he could read my mind.
The loud music meant we weren't talking much but my other senses were on overdrive. Each touch of his hands swaying me sent triggering jolts in my body, his fragrance was making me think things I wasn't ready to admit yet, his eyes boring in my face looked like they knew all my secrets, his sparse words in my ears sounded as clear as on a quiet morning and of course, we hadn't gotten to the last sense yet!
After some time, I caught sight of my friend who was looking at me appreciatively. She gave me a wink and made some obscene hand gestures. I couldn't help but laugh. He glanced back, noticing my friend and her indecent gestures, looked back at me and whispered in my ear, "Let's get out of here?" It was clearly a question masking a lot of other questions. It took me only a split second to blurt out a yes. I quickly informed my friends, got questions that I didn't have answers to, but nevertheless I hadn't felt an attraction this strong in a long time. I was certain I wanted to act on it before I gave it more thought and changed my mind.
Once we were outside the club, I could see and hear him much more clearly, ascertaining what I had seen inside the club wasn't an illusion. We were still holding hands, his hand felt warm and firm against mine. I stayed close on his side, enjoying his touch, his scent. He informed me that he lived just a few blocks away and we can walk there if I please. I realised at that point that I was agreeing to go home with a man I knew nothing about, including his name. Yet somehow, I wanted to do this, I wanted to go home with him, and sleep with him. God, I didn't do that. At least not anymore. But I wanted to do it this one time.
Without a warning, he spun me around, pushed me to a building wall on the street and put his mouth on mine. It took me by surprise, but before I knew it, I found myself giving into the kiss. His lips were warm and soft and tasted like vodka. I breathed in his heady scent, surrendering to him once again. I didn't wait to open my lips to give his tongue access to my mouth. I licked his top lip while he explored my mouth with his skilful tongue. He alternated between sucking my bottom lip and playing with my tongue, with me taking only what he gave me. The dynamics that we had established on the dance floor persisted - he led, and I followed. No questions asked. I wasn't usually the one who enjoyed public display of affection, but it didn't feel like an option to say no to him. His hands were on my back, rubbing me lightly, leisurely; like he knew I'm not going anywhere. My arms were wrapped around his shoulders, with one hand in his tousled hair. I could feel his hand moving downwards towards my bottom, a tiny voice inside me asked me to pull away before it was too late, but I shushed it promptly. His hand on my curved bottom sent chills up my spine, making me suck his lips harder, wishing them to be replaced by his cock later tonight.
After a few minutes, he withdrew and looked into my eyes. "God, you are beautiful!" he whispered, taking my breath away. I smiled, unable to regain composure. The kiss had stirred something in me - I was more eager than ever before. Eager to do more, feel more and please him more. We both were breathing faster. There was no doubt how much we both wanted each other. "Ready to go?" he asked. I swallowed and nodded.
"I am going to need explicit consent. We both know how this is going to end, I want you to say aloud that you want to go with me." He said, his mouth still dangerously close to mine. I really wanted to stick out my tongue and lick his lips, but I held back.