The trip had become absolutely necessary. The combination of a failed relationship and the additional stress of getting a major financial institutions databases in a much more secure state after a major hacking event had taken its toll.
It was time to take a trip, something I'd been wanting to do since I'd bought my first motorcycle. My mother thought I was out of my mind, a woman traveling alone across the country on a bike. My dad, a long time biker and was the reason I rode bikes in the first place, was behind me all the way.
I work in San Francisco for a private computer security firm. I specialize in making certain brands of database hard to hack. Once I'd finished this last big job for the investment company, I hopped the plane to fly to Washington D.C. and pick up the new bike, a Ducati Monster 821 in matte black. A couple of new small panniers for travel luggage, albeit very little travel luggage, and I was off, across the U.S., back to San Fran.
I took three days to make Memphis, running two lane blacktop roads mostly, enjoying the new bike, stopping whenever I wanted to just check out scenery and local restaurants and shops. There, in Memphis, It had been recommended to me to stay a night at a big casino on the Oklahoma/Texas border. I'm not a big gambler type, but the guy who recommended it said it was a great hotel at fairly reasonable rates, a theater, a stage where big names played often and several good restaurants. I thought I'd give it a shot.
The day had been hot and I rolled into the casino around 4pm, and since riding all day, I was ready to be off the bike. The Monster is classified as a naked bike, that is it has a fairly aggressive position, low and forward, but no fairing. I loved the looks and the handling, but to be honest, I mostly love the looks I get when I'm riding it.
The bike fits me well, I'm 5'8" and pretty fit. I'm 31, my hair is dead black and I wear it long, just past the middle of my back, with a narrow bright blue streak dyed down the left side. I braid it down tight when I ride to keep from blowing around my face. I love the way the blue dye wraps through the braid. My bright red jacket and tight black riding pants do make something of a fashion statement.
As I pulled into the casino lot, I noticed it was two large buildings joined with a crosswalk several floors up and an adjoining walkway between them. I pulled up in front of the northern lobby and threw the Monsters kickstand down and lifted my leg over the side. I got a room, unloaded the panniers from the bike and went up to just crash, rest and check out what the complex had to offer for the night.
After getting cleaned up and taking a nap, I threw on one of my three changes of clothes, it's all my panniers let me take, and made my way down to catch a drink, some dinner, maybe a movie. I loved traveling by myself, on my motorcycle. I had complete freedom, no one telling me what I would, could or should do.
I made my way to one of the big bars in the casino area, mostly just to do some people watching, and ordered up a Irish beer and a water. After riding all day in the heat, the water was a necessary item.
I'd only gotten to sit at the bar 10 minutes or so when this very nicely dressed guy walked up and leaned on the bar beside me.
"Hello, I noticed you here at the bar alone and wondered if I could buy you a drink?" The guy, likely in his 30's as well, was tall, about 6' and nice looking. I just didn't know if I wanted company.
"You know, I'm meeting some friends shortly, so I don't think I need another drink." I lied, but added..
"You're welcome sit for a little while if you like." I committed at least that much.
He ordered up a beer and started gabbing on about a huge financial deal he'd just closed with the casino. I worked hard to not roll my eyes, this was just what I did not want, trying to be impressed by some dude in a suit. Then, when he moved onto the new BMW car he'd just bought, not forgetting to mention the price, I knew I had to get out.
Why did he feel the need to babble about what he had when he could've just talked to me? I was initially attracted to this guy, but he totally ruined it.
I finished my beer just to not be rude and told him I had to meet my friends. Luckily he didn't pursue. As I walked off, heading back to my room just to get some distance and time between us. Walking away I had time to think about this encounter...
This guy had so much going for him. Good looking, probably very successful, but so insecure he had to try to impress me with material objects. Sad, I thought, but don't let this ruin your evening. I went to my room and just vegged for a half an hour or so before heading back down to dinner.
I found a Mexican restaurant that also had a bar and ordered up dinner from a small table back in a corner. Even though the casino was huge, I was a little afraid I be found again by the financial tycoon. Dinner went good and after I was done, I made my way to the bar and ordered up a good single malt scotch. My mother and father where both Scots and I learned to appreciate a good whisky shortly after getting old enough to drink.
I had just about finished my whisky when a voice from behind said...
"Not the normal drink for a young woman around here." The man stepped alongside me on the other side of the next bar stool, not pressuring my space at all.
Wearing glasses, about 5'6", and very bald, probably 50 years old, this guy was not attractive, but I can only explain the energy I felt as magnetic.
"Hi, my name is Alex." He held out his hand. I introduced myself.
"Hello, I'm Sinead."
"Sinead? Now I know you're not from here!" Alex smiled. "Also, the fact that you smile a lot and look people straight in the eye. Most girls from here aren't like that. Where are you from?"
I told him that I was born in the U.S., grew up here, but both parents were from Scotland. It was kind of my second home.
Alex let me talk. He commented that he'd been to Scotland and gave some definite familiarity with it.
The conversation went on for some time and that excited feeling in my stomach kept increasing. He was interesting, confident and had that comfortable way about him that intrigued me greatly. When I like a guy I tend to get nervous and trip over my words and ramble on. Lucky for me, though, guys seem to like that.
I took a second to think about it. What was it about this short, bald guy in glasses who seems to have no style whatsoever? I realized it was his character I was attracted to. Light-hearted, but confident, he let me talk a lot, but he didn't agree with everything I said. He didn't approach me with some cheesy line. He looked me straight in the eye and went after me, without any doubt I may reject him.
This made me nervous, now I was afraid of being rejected! Totally new for me, but I liked it, being on the other side of the coin.
We talked for an hour and a half about Scotland and the difference between the U.S. and U.K. We talked about travel and motorcycling, something he'd never done. Talking with Alex was easy, fun.
Finally, he went for it.
"Sinead, I like you. You are absolutely gorgeous. I'm not looking for a relationship, but I would like some company tonight and would love it to be you. Would you like to come up to my room?" Alex went right to the point, again looking me straight in the eyes.
I was hoping he'd ask me. I, too went right to the point.
"Yes, I'd like that." I said simply. We got up, leaving what was left of our drinks on the bar, and walked to the elevators.
Once in his room, I immediately threw my shoes off so I didn't stand over him. I took off his glasses and leaned in to kiss him. He kissed me back, soft and easy at first, but soon it was a passionate open mouth, full of desire. I felt it, he wanted me, even needed me tonight. I was going to make it happen for him, because I wanted him too.
I reached down and unbuckled his pants and reached in. Slipping one hand down the front of his trousers, he was larger than I'd expected. Not huge mind you, but certainly not a small cock. I put my other hand under his crotch and cradled his balls. He gave a low groan of pleasure as I began to jack him slowly while gently massaging his sac.