AUTHOR'S NOTE: These chapters are written to be read in sequence, to fully understand and enjoy the story -- RUSTY
Chapter 4 -- The Hotel
Her Secret Admirer wrote, "Your performance was just spectacular at Victoria's Secret." This brought a smile to her face when she read his remarks online. She asked if he was one of the three men that witnessed the show at the store, which he answered "No." She did not understand where he was during that episode, but he told her in detail what he liked, and what he would have had her done differently. From those remarks, she knew he must have witnessed the episode from some location. It did please her to know that he enjoyed her exhibition.
The conversation over the next couple of days reflected back to the mall, but then he started to set the stage for what he wanted her to do next. She had enjoyed what he asked so far and now was reading the words that described her next adventure.
"Are you free next Thursday after work?" SA asked her using IM.
'Yes. My husband will be home late and I will be able to do what you want from five to eight."
"Good. Then I want you go to a hotel in the city and check into the room that I will reserve."
"Will I be meeting you?" She asked with anticipation.
"No. I'll call you from another room and give you more instructions when you get there."
Amanda was disappointed in his response, but she added, "Okay. When I get into the room how will I contact you?"
"I will have your room phone number and I'll call you after you settle into the room."
She accepted his answer, but was clearly disappointed. She was very curious about SA, and wanted to know who he was. As she analyzed her feelings, she realized that her body would tingle every time she thought about her 'mystery man'. Not really knowing who he was, probably added to her excitement.
Thursday was a couple of days off and she was not sure she would be able to survive until then.
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Amanda's eyes were glued to the office clock as the minutes slowly ticked away on Thursday. It was the end of the day and she was now worried. She had not heard from him.
She could feel the sweat on the palms of her hands as the clock ticked past five. Then at ten minutes past five a message appeared on her IM.
"Do you still want to do this?" was the question she saw on her screen.
'Yes, what do I need to do?" She quickly typed in response.
"Leave work and drive to the Marriott on Fifth Street. Tell them that you are the wife of Mr. Smith and you have a reservation. They will tell you which room to go to."
"Do I need to register for the room?" she asked.
"No, the room is already paid for. All you need to tell them is that you are Mrs. Smith and ask them for a room key."
Amanda smiled at his response. Now she was Mrs. Smith and that thought pleased her.
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Amanda had no problem finding the hotel and parking the car. She made her way out of the garage into the hotel. Amanda entered the reception area, turned to her left and found the check-in counter. After walking up to the desk she introduced herself as Mrs. Smith. "I just got in and my husband tells me that he has already reserved a room. May I have a door key please?" Amanda spoke to the clerk with an air of authority.
The woman looked down at her computer screen, typed in a few fast commands, and raised her head up in agreement with Amanda. She typed in a few more commands, inserted what looked like a credit card and allowed the computer to validate the room key. Taking the key out from the computer she handed it to Amanda and said, "We hope you have a wonderful stay. Your room number is three forty-five. Do you need any help with your luggage Mrs. Smith?"
"No. My husband has already checked my luggage into the room. I don't need any additional help at this time. Just point me in the direction of the elevators, please."
The clerk pointed behind Amanda. Amanda thanked her, turned and made her way back to the bank of elevators. As she stood waiting for the first elevator to open, she surveyed the hallway, hoping to spot SA. Other than herself, no one came into view. She was getting eager, and would have been thrilled, if any man had entered her view.
Five minutes later she was in the room. With the door closing behind her, she placed her handbag down on the coffee table and moved around the room to turn on most of the lights.
She stepped into the middle of the room and looked around.
Nice room