I arrived at the mountain chalet about an hour before his plane was due to touchdown. I took an approving tour around the cabin, familiarizing myself with the layout and letting my desires lead my imagination down sultry paths. After I stowed my weekend bag in the closet, I decided to spread some of my own touches around the luxury rental before he arrived, a few things that he'd be sure to enjoy. I put the bottles of wine in the fridge to chill, along with the food supplies I had picked up on my way out of town. I started spreading candles around the place, first in the living room near the fireplace, then in the bedroom, and finally around the huge garden tub, which had it's own nook.
As afternoon started to diminish into evening, I looked at my watch and decided I had time for a quick soak in the huge tub before he arrived. He had to drive forty five minutes from the airport, after all. He shouldn't arrive for another hour or so, and by then I could be totally relaxed and waiting to invite him into our weekend mountain retreat.
After turning on the hot water spigot and dumping in a luxurious amount of bubbles, I made my way to the kitchen and poured myself a liberal glass of chardonnay. When I returned to the bedroom, I leisurely removed my clothing and hung it in the closet. As I walked towards the window surrounded nook, I took in the view of the sun setting behind the mountains and then lit the candles. As I stepped into the hot water and settled in comfortably, I couldn't resist letting a deep sigh of contentment slip from between my lips. I had been waiting for this weekend for an eternity.... the weekend I could finally make him mine.
As my imagination continued tripping down the lush trails of fantasy, my eyes took in the majesty of the Smokies. As a small smile played around my mouth, I suddenly became aware of the sensation of being watched. I turned my head towards the door, and there he stood.