Olivia, from Encounter at the Movies, is at it again. But then, maybe Olivia isn't even her real name...
I'm 400 feet above the Gulf of Mexico, hooting and hollering and waving my arms and legs like a crazy woman. This is such a RUSH! The views up here are amazing. I can see the city, the ship traffic, and even the curvature of the earth. Above me is a parasail, and the bright colors add to my mood. Out front, looking like a tiny toy is the powerful boat that pulls on my harness. The line connecting us looks finer than a human hair where it meets the boat, but here at my harness, I can see how stout it is.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida, is one of my favorite places to visit. Everything a vacationer needs is here: beautiful ocean water, white-sand beaches, restaurants, nightclubs, and resorts. There are even a few secret places tucked away where you can escape all that if you need to. I grew up near the U.S./Canada border where it's cold as fuck. My parents are gone, and my siblings all moved away, so I never go back. There's nothing for me there. In fact, I only venture north of the Mason-Dixon Line from June through August. When I'm here, I'm as close to the 'real me' as you will ever find. I relax here, but that doesn't mean I stop playing my games.
My favorite place to stay is the Outrigger Beach Resort, a small place built in the 1980s. It's three buildings, two of which have only two floors of rooms and one with four floors. It has a pool, a tiki bar, and a small restaurant. The resort also owns an upscale restaurant across the street. It's quiet here. Being on the southern end of Estero Island gives it that laid-back vibe, in stark contrast to the north end which is party central. The south end also hosts an older crowd. Want a party? Hop on the trolley and head north. Want to spend a quiet evening on the beach or watch a movie at the theater? Come to the south end. Generally, the men here are divorced if they're not with their wives, and young single guys are the exception, not the rule. If you're interested in spending the night in bed with a silver fox or a guy with a dad-bod, come to the southern end.
Most nights, I'll take the Outrigger.
Many of the guys I pick up want to get to know me. Fat chance of that happening. Want to know my name? I'll give you one that suits my mood. Want to know my background? I'll change the subject and get you talking about yourself. Men
looove
to talk about themselves. For me, it's anonymous, wham-bam sex, and then I'm gone. Isn't that what guys fantasize about? That brief encounter that you'll never forget? I'm a woman who sees what she wants and goes for it, living life on my terms. Maybe the man I let eat my kitty in the parking lot of a restaurant just across the Matanzas Pass bridge last night thinks I will fall for him, but honestly, I'm just a woman who gets bored easily and likes to fool around with someone I find attractive.
For now, I'm just hanging out below my parasail as my tow boat runs up and down the beachfront. I check my diver's watch and notice that my time in the air is almost over. Soon I feel the tug on my harness lighten, and I sense that I'm descending. Sure enough, the boat slows, and within a few minutes, I'm nearing the stern platform. Before launching, I had asked for a couple of dips before they reeled me in. Sure enough, the boat driver accommodates me.
As I skim the surface of the water, screaming my lungs out, I look at the beach and notice a man watching me through binoculars. I wave at him, and he waves back. He puts the binoculars to his eyes again and looks at me. I blow him a kiss. He puts his hand to his face and flings a kiss back at me. He has possibilities. I wonder where he's staying. I should probably go looking for him. He must be a new arrival because I've been here for two weeks and I haven't noticed him until now.
I'm finally reeled onto the boat, and we head north to their dock. I gather my belongings from the locker they provided me, toss on a cover-up over my tiny bikini, and slip into my sneakers. Soon I'm on the trolley, heading back to the Outrigger. Once there, I make my way to my room to shower the seawater and sweat off. It's mid-afternoon by the time I'm dressed. Time for a cocktail at the tiki bar. I slip into another bikini, a leopard print 'cheekini' actually. Mama's on the prowl. I stand at the mirror and toss my raven pixie cut, giving it that 'just fucked' look. I love the new cut and color. I'm a chameleon.
The tiki bar is popular this afternoon, there are only a couple of seats available. I pick a seat and ask the two adjacent customers if it's taken. Fuck me, one of them is binoculars guy! He recognizes me.
"You're the parasailing adrenaline junkie!"
"You're the binoculars guy!"
We both laugh and say, "Guilty" at the same time.
He's good-looking, with blonde hair that's turning silver, a touch of a dad-bod, and yummy lips shaded by a pornstache. Yep, I might have just found my next conquest.
"Steve," he says, offering me his hand.
"Tiffany," I respond, and accept his handshake.
"So, do you keep binoculars around just to scope out crazy women hanging under parasails?" I chuckle.
"No, I enjoy birdwatching," he responds.
"What brings you here?" I ask.
"A retirement gift to myself, early retirement, I'm not
that
old. I've invested well and decided to enjoy the rest of my life rather than be a slave to someone else. My last day of work was December 31st. It took me a couple of days to get packed, and then I drove down from Ohio. I've been planning this for a year."
"How long are you here for?"
"I'm here at the Outrigger for two more days, then I'm heading to Key West."
"Sounds like fun; the Keys are beautiful. While you're in Key West you should see Hemmingway's house and Truman's too. Take the boat to the Dry Tortugas; it's another thing you can't miss. Of course, there's plenty of food and nightlife."
"Sounds like you're an expert; are you from Florida?"
"Oh, no. I'm from the frozen North, almost a Canadian. I spend a lot of time here now that my parents are both gone. There's nothing for me back home. The Outrigger is kinda my home away from home when I'm not roaming the world."
"Wow, that sounds exciting! What's a girl like you do to support her travel habit?"
"Financial advisor. I can do that from anywhere." A lie, but he doesn't need to know that.
We sip our cocktails as we talk, then order another round. I excuse myself to the ladies' room, and when I return, I surreptitiously slide my stool a little closer to his. We chat about everything and nothing. I press my leg against his and tickle the hair on his arms as I laugh at his stupid dad jokes.
By this time, it's almost sundown, and the crowd is growing. As the sun slips below the horizon, a man blows three blasts on a conch shell, and the bagpiper next to him plays Amazing Grace. It's a tradition at the Outrigger. As the last notes sound, the crowd begins to disperse.
We order another round, some sandwiches from the restaurant, and chat some more. It turns out he traveled extensively for his job. We have a lot of destinations in common, though he's been to many more places than I have. He asks about parasailing, and he says it looks like fun. I offer to see if we can both go before he leaves for Key West. By the time we finish our food and cocktails, it's getting late. I find out he's in the north building; I'm in the south, where the kitchenettes are.
"I'll call the company when they open tomorrow and book us a double parasailing session if you'd like," I offer as we enter the parking lot.
"Sounds great," he says, looking deep into my eyes.
I sense that he wants to kiss me, but he hesitates. I don't even know if he's married. Not that it matters. I've fucked lots of married guys. Usually, they are the most appreciative. How could I not ask? I didn't notice a ring. I guess I was so lost in him that I let the questions slip my mind. Now's not the time to ask and risk ruining the moment.
"Let's meet for breakfast, and I'll give you the details. Good night, Steve," I whisper as I rise onto my tippy toes and give him a peck on the cheek."
"Good night, Tiffany."
I turn and bounce away toward my room, putting lots of spring in my step so my ass waggles and bounces. If he wasn't hard from the flirting at the bar, then I'm sure he's hard now.
When I reach the second-floor walkway, he's still standing in the parking lot, watching me. I pause at the rail, blow him a kiss, and kick a foot up.
"We'll have fun tomorrow, Steve. Just don't go ruining things tonight when you're alone!" Well, that was about as blatant as I could get in public.