(The events and people involved are entirely fictitious. The author welcomes feedback.)
She was lonely…she had finally admitted it to herself. Her friends at work had been right. She needed to get out more, and meet people. But the reserved side of her held back.
Now…as she sat alone in the back seat of the strange limo, she had to admit that there was a certain… excitement … that tingled through her body. She watched the lights in a daze. The two glasses of wine she drank, (as per the strange inscription on the note that arrived that very afternoon by special delivery in a package), were quickly relaxing her.
Her mind drifted back to the arrival of the package. She had wanted to take special care for this evening and prepared a very long luxurious scented bath. After a lot of persuasion from her co-workers, she joined in the weekly ‘game’ that had quickly become an obsession for the women. She had joked and laughed at them but they informed her that ‘if’ she were ever the one to win the game for the weekend, she would never be the same again. Intrigued, ‘the challenge’ finally haunted her until she decided to see what was so special and made these women so excited.
At the close of Friday’s work, they all gathered around the back desk and placed all names within the ‘game file’ to be drawn as to who would be the one to be “wined and dined” for the weekend. She really did not know how everything worked…’who’ this person was that promised these women an irresistible and romantic weekend. But he must be some type of lover for these women to week after week gather with such enthusiasm in hopes of being the chosen one.
With heated excitement, a sudden hush fell upon the women as the names were mixed up and the one who had been the winner the week before would pull out the name of this week’s winner. The perky secretary quickly stepped up with a big smile, reached into the game file, and pulled out a name. She gasped as she looked directly at the winner. All the women were so excited that ‘she’ was finally getting a chance to have some fun and excitement.
As per the routine, she was to fax her name and address to the mysterious number, and her instructions would arrive on Saturday.
As she was about finished washing her hair she heard the doorbell ring. With hair dripping wet she grabbed her robe and went to the door, her heart beating rapidly. A stranger patiently waited and upon seeing the door open, he quickly informed her she had a special delivery package. She thanked him and as she closed the door saw the limo parked in front of her house.
Perplexed, she carried the package to the living room and opened it. A note embossed in gold trim lay upon white tissue paper that also was trimmed in gold. The anticipation was profound. She opened the note and read:
“My dear, I promise you a night filled with exquisite temptation and enjoyment. Please do me the honor of adorning yourself with this simple sheath…which shall only enhance your beauty. While you prepare for the evening, please drink two glasses of the wine also included in the contents of this box.”
She sat stunned, not sure to open the package or not. Her trembling fingers slowly opened the paper to reveal a gown of sheer black fabric, if it could indeed be called ‘fabric’. She held the gown up and stared in awe at the beautiful yet sensuous way it was made. Below the dress was another note,
“I also request that the remaining items be worn along with the gown. Nothing else please. You can expect to be accompanied to my residence at 7:00 pm this night.”
She found black satin heels with black stockings. Her eyes scanned the contents of the box…but no other undergarments were to be found. She could feel her face warming at the thought of this gown against her bare skin…and nothing else.
The afternoon was filled with such anticipation of the evening ahead. Her telephone rang consistently with her friends asking if she had yet received “the package”.
Finally, she stood before the mirror and was quite stunned how well the gown and shoes fit. How did this person know her exact size? The sheer gown left little to the imagination yet was sensuously alluring. It was a sleeveless gown, cut very low which had tiny satin buttons at the bodice. The back too was cut low and formed a ‘v’ just above her hips, then flowed out generously to the floor. The skirt gave a hint of her stockings beneath. She blushed as she realized just how much of her body could truly be seen. Her nipples were already hardened …looking quite tantalizing and teasing.
Now…she was on her way……..
The drive seemed to take forever and since the windows were dark she could not tell where she was. She knew she was arriving as the limo slowed and finally stopped. Her heart began to beat faster as the door was held open and she stood before a huge estate mansion. The entire place seemed to be alight with radiance. She was assisted up the steps and ushered into a large foyer and realized that she was not the only guest.
Part 2
Music drifted around her and soon she was greeted by a tall young man who proceeded to smile while leading her into a ballroom. She could now see the other guests dancing closely. She was quite stunned. For she realized that all the men wore half masks. And she could not help but guess why this was so
She was greeted by male after male as she was whirled around the dance floor. Pausing occasionally for a break from the dancing, she was quickly handed glass after glass of wine. She had barely ate anything during the day so the wine was quickly altering her normal façade of control. She began to nibble on food but never seemed to be able to eat very much for yet another was claiming her for the next dance.
Her head was becoming quite light as she smiled and gave into the music and attention. She noticed how some of the other women were dressed, and they too, wore scantily or sensuously enticing dresses as bold as the one she wore. She still wondered why the men were concealing their identities….and it made her wonder just ‘who’ in this crowd of people….was her date.
Across the room, he watched her. He smiled as he began to fantasize about his ‘date’ for the evening. She was a beauty and he enjoyed watching the men dance with her; enjoyed too, the fact that her inhibitions were falling away one by one. She had a dreamy look in here eyes now….not the scared look of a trapped rabbit that she had when she first entered the room. He admired her body from a distance …waiting for the right moment to approach her.
Finally the dance concluded and as she was led to the table he allowed his gaze to linger on her heaving chest…and smiled. As he approached the gentleman beside her smiled and kissed her palm and then left.
When she looked up to the tall stranger beside of her she held her breath for a moment. He had the darkest brown eyes she had even seen….they were so….hypnotizing yet… they were full of merriment and passion.
Suddenly a tango was started and he did not wait for her answer as he held out his hand with expectation of her accepting. Chills ran down her spine at the look within his eyes. Her body moved easily as he led her into the most sensual dance she had ever participated in. The dance floor was free of anyone else as he guided her effortlessly while their bodies danced with unleashed passion. No longer did she see anyone else in the room, for he was all that her thoughts could consume. The passion….awakened from this dance was a prelude of what was to come throughout the evening.
As the dance concluded, he bowed before her and left her standing alone in the middle of the dance floor. She was speechless for a moment…and the she could feel all the passion just awakened turning to rage at his audacity. Suddenly the floor began to fill with people again. She saw several side doors that were opened out onto a verandah and headed in that direction quickly….almost running. She was fuming and the cool air quickly took her breath for a few seconds, but that was what she needed…to cool off.
As she stood alone, she could see a body of water in the distance and concentrated on that to help her calm down. Thoughts ran wild and free through her cloudy mind. She closed her eyes enjoying the serenity the night now offered.
She did not hear anyone approach and gasped as she felt someone behind her, slowly pulling her back against his chest. His arms began to enfold her as if protecting her from the chill of the night air. He moved her hair aside and began to kiss her neck. She closed her eyes again….and enjoyed. At the moment, she did not care who it was…it just felt so good to be held….to be loved. She heard his chuckle and tried to move away.
“To what is the problem madam?” he asked arrogantly.
She quickly turned and took a few steps away from him and the look upon her face told him that she was surprised. Finally speaking she almost spat at him.
“Why did you leave me like that alone…in the middle of the dance floor?”
