Special thanks to Lit's Volunteer Editors reviews and suggestions that encouraged the best from me: OmegaZone, Nightbird, and Jacuzzigal
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The night wears on as Bill sits alone at the hotel bar questioning his sanity; his mind in turmoil, still fogged with barbaric lust. Wrapping trembling fingers around his glass tightly, he shudders reliving the raw pleasure that so recently fed his soul. Gulping his drink he shakes his head trying to sort the chaotic emotions scorching his conscience,
'This is unbelievable. How could a woman drive me to such extreme measures?'
Never in his life has he committed such a brazen act. Bill's hand slips inside his pocket to fondle her warm, moist panties, remembering the moment their eyes met at the conference earlier. How transparent her realization was to him with her timid blush compelling him to pursue her.
Bill bribed the hotel guard to insure they'd not be disturbed, but only intended a brief interlude to win a kiss or two or perhaps a companion for the evening.
'My god, I fucked her right there in that darkened room.'
Recalling now how his seductive caresses selfishly claimed her. Just the closeness of her drove him like a crazed animal. Yet it was her own arousal that flared his nostrils as he lost himself in the supple fullness of her breasts. The powerful surge overtaking him with her demure surrender, admitting she wanted him. Her slick moist depths inviting his invading thrusts. Both of them caught up in that lustful moment, consumed by shameless abandon,
'I went mad...utterly and completely mad!'
With a quick glance around the deserted bar Bill assumed most hotel guests were busy at dinner. Combing fingers through his black hair, he pulled it back from his forehead, trying to regain his composure. Welcoming the privacy, he struggled to collect his wits.
His racing heartbeat slows and his blank expression masks the personal anguish battling inside. Sitting in his tailored Italian suit, Bill appears the successful business executive that he is. He straightens his slouch on the stool as his reflecting steely eyes scrutinize his six foot frame from the mirrored bar.
Running a hand down his chest to flatten his tie he gives himself the credit due. Bill works at staying fit and people would be hard pressed to guess he's forty-eight, except for the tattling grey hairs just beginning to claim his temples. Permitting himself a vain smirk he admits,
'Not an unhandsome devil.'
Then a sharp twinge of conscience reminds him,
'Still a devil just the same!'
'All right enough of this! I'll just find her and make it right. She'll sees I'm not uncivilized...reckless and impulsive maybe, but not a beast.'
Bill's fingertips tingle remembering the softness of her skin as he plays one around the rim of his glass. Her beautiful emerald eyes haunt his thoughts as he schemes to win her heart. If nothing else, he's a man that knows how to get what he wants.
The bartender gestures,
"Hey Bill, one more time?" tilting a bottle toward his empty glass.
Pulled from his reverie Bill chuckles privately,
"...One more time?"
He grins suggestively rolling the panties hidden in his pocket to a tight ball.
"With a little luck, I sure hope so! Give me a bottle of your finest champagne with two glasses and add the bill to my room."
Slipping the bartender a tip, he tucks the glasses safely in his pocket and the bottle in the crook of his arm. With a solid determination he strides from the bar, a plan already conniving in his head.
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The full moon shines a bright blue light in the sparkling sky above. With a shiver, Trish pulls her sweater tight against the cool night breeze. Truth be told, it's the lingering pleasure she is desperately denying that's shooting electric tremors through her body.
Trish has walked, for what seemed like hours, trying to make sense of her confused mind and treacherous body. She has berated herself severely for giving in to a stranger's advances. Common sense telling her getting caught would have caused serious repercussions with her job...and maybe even jeopardized her career. Or worse!
'What the hell were you thinking, acting like a slut? Are you ready to throw away everything you've worked so hard for?'
'I wasn't thinking...I was swept away and just wasn't thinking.' the thrill of his lips on her skin and his commanding hands taking possession of her will still making her tremble.
Burying those smoldering passions, slowly the reasonable side of Trish's conscience takes control. Admitting her foolishness and hating the bitter taste of rebuke, she shuns the lustful memories with one last shiver. With a sigh of resignation she finds her sense of stability returning. Now all she wants is to hurry back to her hotel room before she looses all resolve. To truly rid herself of these lurid thoughts she needs to wash away the sweet creaminess still warming the inside of her thighs.
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A satisfied smile paints Bill's face as he cons the housemaid to let him into Trish's room, claiming to have forgotten his key. Surprising her with a $50 dollar bill didn't hurt either. With him juggling champagne and roses, the maid assists with the door. Before closing him in she gives a flirty wink,
"She's a lucky lady, hope you both enjoy your night."
Once inside Bill quickly goes about setting his plan in motion. The champagne was put on ice to chill. A cassette of soft jazz starts to play in the background. The wine glasses sit on the table with a rose between them. The bed covers folded back with another rose in the middle of the thick duvet.
Next, Bill runs a scalding hot bath that won't cool off too soon and even thinks to float a few rose petals on the water. Placing lit candles throughout the bath, he smiles seeing their flickering flames dancing shadows on the wall.
Bill purposely leaves the sleeping room in darkness except for the moonlight shining through the sheer drapes. He positions himself in a large chair with his back to the window so she will see his silhouette as she enters the room.
The wait wasn't long before the key card slid into the lock. Stepping inside, the door closes with Trish's release. Her heart leaps into her throat seeing the shadowed figure sitting across the room. Her hand covers her mouth to stifle a scream as she chokes on the recognition
"Oh my god...it's YOU!"
"Don't be frightened Trish." Bill remains quietly seated trying to reassure her she is in no danger. Her moonlit shadow on the wall distorts her petite 5'4" frame but cannot take away the sensual outline of every curve. Trish's panic causes her full round breasts to swell as they heave with each breath.
"You knew I had to come." Bill's voice is soft and apologetic.
Still stunned Trish fumbles for the wall switch, turning on the bedside lamp. She pins him to his seat with an accusing glare.
"How did you?"
Looking around the room Trish hesitates, momentarily speechless taking in the romantic scene he has prepared.
"How do you know..." realizing he called her by name she finally stammers, desperately begging her mind to complete one coherent thought.
"WHO are you?" she demands stomping her foot to put a stop to the whirling confusion.
"Trish...my name is Bill Anderson, and if I'm not mistaken, you know me intimately."
He senses the warmth of his smile is softening her reserve while he attempts broaching the subject of their previous encounter on a lighter note. The crimson rush of color, his humor creates, floods Trish's cheeks and travels down her neck showing him promise of the passion she's unable to hide.
Trish's true reaction is actually one of startled confusion. As her head spins, she dares herself not to faint as the flush of heat reddens her skin. The seconds pass with awkward indecision as she shifts her stance from one foot to the other where the dampness between her legs only adds to her dilemma.
"Trish, come here..." reaching out a hand Bill beckons her closer.
He's hoping that his command is voiced with enough genuine tenderness to win her trust and set her at ease.
"Please...you are the only one who can help me make sense of what is happening to us. I have to quiet my conscience and show you I'm really not that savage brute you saw earlier."
Trish feels his genuine plea and is strangely unafraid, allowing his voice to draw her closer. Slowly she reaches his outstretched hand only to tremble as the heat and passion they had shared earlier tingles alive at his touch.
Bill mistakes her reaction for fear and slowly stands before her when it's actually a desperate attempt to hide her rising passions that prevents Trish from meeting his gaze. A gentle placed fingertip under her chin lifts those timid emerald eyes to lock with his.