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Elise met Damien at a work conference she attended. She had spoken to him many times in the past, on the phone and web calls. He was easy on her eyes, but she didn't consider anything past that. She found him more impressive in person, having a fun sense of humor and with a dad bod she didn't mind. And when he asked her if she wanted to have dinner with him on the last day of the conference, she didn't object.
"We can eat at the restaurant in the hotel if you don't mind," Damien said. "It makes it more convenient."
"I don't mind," Elise replied. "And then," thinking to herself, "maybe some late-night dessert." She hadn't had sex in months, and it was over a week since she last masturbated. Damien was a promising prospect in her eyes.
Dinner went quickly, and Elise took the liberty of having a few drinks to work her courage up. She wasn't sure if Damien was feeling the same way she was, but she knew he was divorced and he hadn't mentioned having anyone in his life like a girlfriend.
"I'm not getting any younger," she thought to herself. "If I want something to happen, I better start things."
In the elevator as they started up, Elise knew Damien was staying three floors below her, so she had to get him to come to her room.
"Damien, can I ask you a favor?" she asked.
"Of course," he replied.
"Would you walk me to my room? Last night there some guy hanging out at the end of the hall. He didn't say or do anything, but he creeped me out. I'd feel better if I had someone with me." It was a lie but she needed an excuse for him to come with her.
"Sure," Damien said.
Getting off on her floor, they walked down to her door. Elise slid her key card through the slot and unlocked her door. "Thank you," she said, smiling.
"You're welcome," Damien replied.
 
                             
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                