Jen kept her long, dark coat on over her slim body throughout choir practice each Wednesday night, as was her custom, for the music room always seemed chilly. No one ever really ever questioned her about this; it was just her little habit. On her feet, she also always wore what her mother called 'sensible shoes' - her black walking shoes, as was also her way.
She loved the way she could blend with the group almost unnoticed, releasing her spirit from within to soar with the sound of a hundred voices. Most practice nights she found the musical experience uplifting as she allowed her body to express what the music dictated, for she had quite a lovely voice, but now and then, her heart opened even further to the ringing harmonies she helped create. At these times, a tear would spring to her eye as she became aware of a longing deep inside - a sense of loss almost - a feeling that she knew she could only satisfy within the rich fantasy world she had created in her mind.
Jen lived alone, and she often worked alone.
Trapped in the spiral of an upward moving career path, she had lost herself in high finance to the detriment of personal relationships that had been warm and exciting in years gone by. Now her friends had paired up and established families, or were living abroad out of reach. Occasional email exchanges and a rare phone call were all she could expect.
In spite of her focus on work, she wasn't entirely without imagination; in fact, she was quite resourceful. Recently, she'd had a little more time to enrich her life of fantasy, and she had thought up a new angle; she had learned to play with reality - to make it play her game - to follow her rules for a change.
She'd only played this game a few times, but the thrill of the chase and the dizzy feeling of success left her in a spin for days. It was almost addictive. Having rehearsed it in her mind so often, she'd had early success and her performance had reached a high standard; soon it would be high art.
With the choir getting fairly large, of late, and with her quiet, stealthy ways, she was never missed when she slipped out early, and she did so now as she hustled down the sidewalk beside the Community Hall, headed away from the parking lot.
As soon as she could, she scooted across the lane to the other side of the road. It was fairly well lit, but still gave her a bit of anonymity if anyone happened to look her way, especially in her dark coat that hung down nearly to her sensible black shoes. In her mind, she felt almost like a shadow, unseen, and free to come and go, incognito.
Looking about her furtively, she darted down the steep stairs that dropped 56 steps to the roadside of a busy street that led to her escape. From here she could catch the ferry just a few short blocks away over to Harborside Island, where there were many cozy places she could bring her secret fantasies to life; or she could walk further to street-side cafes that would offer her little scheme a nice change of pace. It was her choice, either just as sinful.
She smiled as she thought of her bright red Jimmy Choo high heels tucked into her large handbag. She knew they were such a splurge at $800, but well worth the price tag, when it was all said and done. They were the crowning touch to her erotic ensemble.
Indeed, she was fully aware of the ensemble she wore, for underneath her long coat, she could feel the black and red teddy snug up against all the right curves. As she walked, she imagined how her cleavage would show, her nipples would bud and her crotch would camel toe so nicely beneath the dark silk. She moaned ever so slightly to herself at the powerful secret that she kept hidden away from all who knew her, only to be unleashed on some lucky, unsuspecting fellow of her choosing.
She found her traveling Chanel perfume bottle so easily accessible in a side pocket and applied it carefully to her wrists, the carotid arteries in her long, lovely neck and a touch at the temples. It was 'Coco Mademoiselle', a new fragrance she'd taken to after she identified strongly with the slim actress who featured in the advertising, teasingly covering her breasts with a man's bowler hat. So very British - so very like her own style from time to time. Jen took in a deep breath and felt her own pheromones merge with the delicious fragrance she cherished. Chanel had been around for years, but had served her well. 'Coco M' was a new twist on an older theme.
Reaching up, she released her hair from where she had it pinned, and it fell in a tumble of short, blonde waves. She shook her head just so and felt her locks swirl gently until they came to rest in the appealing, but casual come-hither look she had mastered.
As she passed a boutique, she glanced at her reflection in the plate glass storefront, backlit by the streetlights, and saw her shadow self, looking back at her. She liked what she saw. The entire look was coming together for her special night, and her sensual energy began to spike. With her hands in her red, silk-lined coat pockets, she could access her long thighs in just the right spots that would send little electric charges of pleasure up towards her pussy. Her mouth parted ever so slightly as she began to pant softly in anticipation of the night to come.
Tonight, her instinct told her to try a little, new café, called 'Pepe's', tucked beside several retail shops that also kept late hours, where sidewalk traffic was brisk for a Wednesday night. The outdoor café was done up nicely, with multicolored metal tables and chairs, each with its own large umbrella with Pepe's logo.
Surrounding the outdoor area was a brick wall about waist high that cordoned off the café's outdoor setting. A string of white designer lights strung here and there added to the ambience nicely as light jazz spilled from hidden speakers. Jen sized up the scene in an instant, and selected a table well suited to her purposes. As she listened to the smattering of conversation around the café patio and along the adjoining sidewalk, she felt the vibrancy of life swirling around her and knew she was alive!
Intending to keep her mind clear, she ordered a coke with a lime twist from a very attentive server, and then scouted out her newly taken territory. She seemed the only single woman worthy of any real admiration, which had her smiling. A few couples were scattered about. At first glance, she could see only two single men by themselves, but she could wait. Someone else could turn up. Soon her drink came and she took the time to sip it slowly through a straw, breathing in the fresh scent of the slice of lime on the side of the glass.
"Ah!" She released her sigh as she finished the longish sip.
The waiter seemed to hover, but she dismissed him without a word; simply arching her eyebrow upward ever so discreetly. A seasoned male and waiter, he took the hint quite nicely.
Now she busied herself with gathering her purse and exchanging sensible shoes for bright red Jimmy Choo magic. As she eased the decadent heels on, she felt an instant rush of sexuality. Tucking the walkers in her bag, she further prepared herself. Both of the single men had pretended not to notice her. Oh, she knew better!
Smiling to herself at this dance of the sexes, she took her small makeup bag out of her purse and made a point of checking herself in the compact, selecting the lipstick that matched her Jimmy Choo red perfectly. Aware of the two onlookers, she tossed her blonde waves again to fine-tune her casual, but drop-dead look.
When she was sure she had their attention, she made a small drama of it as she slowly opened and twisted the lipstick out so that the bright red bullet shape was clearly visible. Carefully, she applied it to her luscious lips, watching herself in the compact as her mouth formed the large O and her lips and jaw made that necessary application shape that flaunted the vulnerable orifice as she smoothed the red to her mouth. Then, she pressed her lips together to get the final look just so, and smiled wantonly at herself.
As she snapped the compact closed and slowly returned it and the lipstick to her makeup case, and the case to her purse, she was aware that several men were watching her avidly. She was in her element. All this while fooling with her makeup, she had been crossing her legs, knowing full well that the long coat was now unbuttoned and revealing her long legs, bare except for her fine stockings.
Now, to check the scene fully! She looked up at her first target two tables down. The man was staring, his mouth agape, and she feared he might drool in the next instant.
"Mr. Drool," she thought, with a mischievous smile. She had to name him something, and she wondered what else was drooling as he continued to look at her with doleful eyes.
Instinctively, she swiveled her gaze to her second target and felt that instant rush of chemistry. He was gazing at her admiringly, without guile, and smiled slightly in her direction - cautiously, she thought. She considered his suitability as a player in her game. His handsome profile was more than suitable for her purposes, and this would soon be evident, she felt quite sure.
"Yes, he looks like my Mr. Player for tonight," she congratulated herself.
She feigned indifference and looked into her glass as she sipped, rocking her crossed leg up and down gently at first and twisting her ankle in a sensual motion, knowing the red heels were like a beacon to their eyes. As she leaned back in her chair with her elbow on the table, her coat opened a bit more and gave her a cavalier air.
Again, she gazed around the café area to see if there were any other prospects. A group of young men had paused parallel to her on the sidewalk. Her table was just over the brick wall from them so each party had a good look at the other.
"What the hell," she thought. "I like a bit of competition..."