7.
I awoke to darkness, and the momentary panic that accompanies a late afternoon/early evening nap. After regaining my bearings, I remembered where I was, and better yet, what had just happened. Mmmmmm... I still felt goooooood!
After just a moment of stretching and relaxing in the warmth of her bed, I rolled out, grabbed my underwear, and went in search of my host. As I made my way to the door, I saw a note at the foot of the bed, addressed to me.
Carlton,
I had to run into town to pick up my partner – why don't you make yourself at home, grab a shower and a drink if you are so inclined. I'll be right back!
Taylor
Hmmm... This presented a bit of a dilemma, now didn't it? Sure, I had felt welcomed, but how would I be received when another man was in the house? Should I just bolt and head back to my hotel?
That would be pretty chickenshit, now wouldn't it?
Grow a pair, man! She would have kicked you out if there were a potential problem, right? Crazy, as I couldn't recall her mentioning a partner in her life, although it had been a couple years since our last contact. I knew she had been married, but I was pretty sure I recalled that she had gotten divorced while we were in contact.
Ah, patience, man. I had faith that all would be revealed in time. With this newfound resolve, I headed towards her master bathroom to shower as she had suggested. Not only would I be a little more presentable for her boyfriend when they returned, but I wouldn't smell like I just had sex with his girlfriend.
A little paranoid? Maybe, but can you blame me?
Good Lord what a fantastic shower! She had one of those walk in showers with the huge tiles and showerheads everywhere. Took me just a moment to figure out the technology involved in getting the water started and then I was in business.
Absolutely glorious. I SO needed to look into a remodel for my bathroom after experiencing a shower like this!
I had just rinsed the shampoo from my hair, and squirted a little conditioner in my hand when I heard the front door close, followed by voices making their way down the hall.