Author's note: Special thanks go to my volunteer editor, Q, who so graciously gave of his time to help me find those little annoying errors and offered some suggestions from the readers point of view. Thank you, Q.
Rob was pissed. The snowstorm had turned into a blizzard. He was cursing himself for ignoring the weather forecast and taking off for the mountains to go skiing. He was supposed to meet Sara, his sometime playmate. They had met several years ago on a cruise and almost instantly became friends.
At first they both thought it was nothing more than a friendship. It wasn't until the 14th day of the 15-day cruise that they even kissed. That night they spent together in Rob's cabin. The next day at the dock, Rob and Sara promised to stay in touch, neither really believing it would happen. After all, it was a nice friendship brewing and the sex was ok, but both knew in their hearts this would never be love. As it turned out, over the next several months, through phone calls and letters, the friendship grew. Finally, they met for a weekend that was spent mostly in bed. Though the sex was fabulous this time, it was without emotion. They realized there would never be a permanent pairing. Over the years the bond between them held and even grew stronger. They still shared occasional intimate weekends filled with passion.
It had been five months since he had seen Sara. It had been three months since he last shared a bed with anyone. Perhaps it was Rob's loneliness and randy feelings that caused him to be foolish enough to brave the worst snowstorm in years. He badly needed this weekend with Sara. Even though the snow was blinding and he was three hours late, Rob pressed on. He knew Sara was far too sensible to have ventured out in this weather, but it was too late to turn back now as the lodge was much closer than home. To his relief as he rounded the next bend he saw the lights of the lodge complex. He realized where he was and for the first time in a couple hours was certain he would live to see the morning. If need be he could walk the rest of the way to the lodge.
As Rob pulled his car up to the curb under the lodge's portico, a uniformed doorman ran to open the car door. "How did you get here, sir? The state police declared the mountain road impassable hours ago," the doorman said as Rob stepped out of the car.
"Well I guess it is still passable for the foolish and the desperate. I had gone too far to turn back before I realized how bad the roads were. I suppose the talking head meteorologists have to get it right every once in awhile," Rob replied
"Well go on in and get registered, I will park the car. Are your bags in the trunk?"
"Yes," Rob sighed and headed for the lodge door.
The desk clerk greeted Rob with the same astonished look the doorman had. He told Rob that there wouldn't be any skiing for several days at least, and that the mountain road would not be cleared until Monday night at the earliest. The desk clerk went on to explain that the storm was expected to continue through Sunday night and another two feet of snow might fall. Rob said that he was supposed to meet a friend here and asked if Sara had arrived. The desk clerk told Rob that Sara had called and cancelled. Then he explained that only one person besides the staff was at the lodge. She had the misfortune of arriving the day before her group and was now stuck there alone. It wasn't likely anyone would be going up or down the mountain for a few days. Rob finished the check-in procedure and followed the bellman to his room.
As soon as the bellman left him, Rob plopped down on the big king bed and sighed. Then to himself he said, "Damn what a cluster-fuck! Stuck on top of a mountain, no company to share my bed and I can't even ski, how fucking stupid can a guy be?"
Rob then picked up the phone and tried to call Sara to tell her he was okay. No such luck; the storm had knocked out the telephones. The operator said they had radio contact with people in town though and a message could be sent if he liked. Rob asked them to let Sara know he had arrived safely and would call her as soon as phone service was restored. Not feeling like sitting in his room alone, Rob decided to check out the lobby bar. He figured at least the bartender would be someone to talk to.
When Rob stepped into the dark lounge, he immediately spotted the attractive woman sitting alone at the end of the bar. He assumed that she must be the other stranded lodge guest. Rob paused for a moment to admire her shapely curves, which were clearly visible as she sat on a backless bar stool. She was leaning over the bar, talking with the barmaid. Somehow the fact that a female was tending the bar was a relief to Rob. His immediate thought being, good no competition from a hunky bartender for the pretty lady's attention. Rob walked over to the bar and intentionally sat two stools away from the woman. He did not want to appear overly anxious.
She turned to him and smiled, "Hi, you must be the new guest. Seems you and I will be sharing the place for a couple of days. I am Alice. My friends call my Allie."
"Robert, er Rob," Rob stammered extending his hand.
Rob was immediately taken by Allie. He wasn't sure why but there was something about her, maybe the smile, that drew him in and he suddenly was overcome with desire. She took his hand and squeezed it. Rob felt as if electricity was running through his body. The bartender took his drink order and Allie suggested that they move to a table. Rob picked up his Seven and Seven and followed Allie to a corner table. He was captivated by the sway of her ass in the clingy cocktail dress she wore. She felt his eyes on her as she slid into the bench. Rob had also immediately captivated Allie, though she had no idea why. He was not handsome in the classic model way and did not have the body of Adonis. But damn he had the nicest smile and his eyes were like windows into a kind gentle soul, she thought
Allie's skirt slid up as she slid into the booth. Rob did not try concealing his obvious interest in her little show. He could see the tops of her nylons and the red garter belt straps that held them in place. As Allie wiggled further in she made no effort to stop the dress from revealing more. To Rob's delight he could now see she wore no panties. He got just the slightest glimpse of her neatly trimmed bush before she covered herself.
"Come on sit down," Allie said patting the bench next to her.
Rob sat down next to her, but he was tongue-tied. Not knowing what else to do he took a long sip of his drink. Giggling, Allie said that he'd better be careful or he would get drunk drinking so fast. He said that that wasn't a bad idea and signaled the bartender to send over another round. She asked him if he intended to get her drunk too, and then downed the rest of her drink.
"Well it sure wouldn't be the worst way to spend and evening, getting drunk with a beautiful woman," Rob said with a boldness he did not feel.
Allie touched Rob's hand and asked him if all he wanted to do was get drunk. Rob told her that there were other things he would rather do. Allie leaned over and kissed Rob. It started as a soft, almost friendly, kiss. It grew hotter and harder. The couple's mouths opened and their tongues began to dance. They were so involved in the kiss, that they did not notice the bartender approach with their refills. The bartender noisily set the drinks on the table, startling the couple. Embarrassed, they broke their embrace suddenly and Allie's hand caught the freshly made drink in front of her. Before she could catch it, she was covered in the strawberry daiquiri.
"Damn, ickkkkk. Cold and sticky!" Allie squealed.
Rob grabbed the towel the bartender offered and tried to help wipe up the mess. Realizing his wiping might be inappropriate, Rob offered the towel to Allie and suggested that perhaps she would want to do that herself. Allie said that nothing but a change of clothes would fix the mess.
When Rob expressed his disappointment that she was going to leave, Allie said, "Our night doesn't have to end. Why don't you see if the bartender will let you take a bottle of Seagram's upstairs and join me in my room while I change? I am sure I have something in the mini-fridge to mix it with."
Rob walked over to the bar, got the bottle, signed the bar check and they headed up to the room. The bartender chuckled to herself as she closed up shop. She was happy they left so early. As long as she was stuck sleeping in the main lodge and not in her cabin down the mountain, she figured she might as well have time to really enjoy the hunky ski instructor's pole. Her husband wouldn't be back with the Snow cat until morning; he was too busy helping stranded travelers in the valley.