Hi, everyone. Here's another little tale I've worked on. This story was truly a challenge and I had fun writing it. It allowed me to loosen up and just enjoy telling a fantastic tale. It is not my usual genre, but I wanted to try something different. Please read it and I hope you enjoy. Please vote and leave comments. Feedback is always welcomed.
Savin
I was asked by my client company to come for a business meeting at a suitable place the southern United States. As they were to bear my expenses and I had to make a choice I suggested Memphis. I also suggested a hotel in Memphis--Peabody Hotel at Union Avenue in downtown Memphis. I had one hope in doing all this. I wanted to meet Flora.
Flora is my pen pal. We had exchanged a lot of mails and I had a feeling that she secretly loved me. While most of our mails were plain but lovingly written only a few times they were naughty. We both are mature and that helped in understanding each other.
Flora lives in a small town in Mississippi which is close to Memphis. We talked and agreed that it would be easy for her to drive to Memphis so that we could spend time with each other.
I emailed her about my trip and she was delighted as expected. She asked me to phone her as soon as I reached the hotel. She must have been busy in her work because she said she would meet me at my hotel in the evening.
I reached Memphis airport and instead of phoning her from the hotel called her from the airport itself. It was a crisp February morning. I was tired because of a long flight from India to New York and from NY to Memphis. I hit the bed after shaving and taking a bath. I was woken up by the shrill sound of the bedside telephone.
"Sir, there is a lady to meet you. She is in the lobby," the receptionist called from the lobby of the hotel
"Can you send her to my room? I would like to relax for some time before going out with her!" I said.
"Very well, Sir," receptionist said.
I hurriedly washed and changed. As we had known Flora for more than a year and we had exchanged pictures I knew how she looked. She was not very tall, dark and somewhat on the heavier side but she was voluptuous and ignited my passion when I saw her image. In fact I was eager to meet her and suspected that she too wanted to meet me.
There was a light knocking on the door. It must be Flora. I could hear my heart thumping against my chest. I went to the door and opened it.
Flora
I received the call from Savin and within an hour I had hopped into my old '98 Dodge Caravan and drove to Memphis.
I love driving to Memphis. Watching the landscape change from flat to hilly always fascinated me. But today I wasn't that interested in the land, I was finally going to see him, the man that had fueled my fantasies for the longest time. Finally, fantasy was about to meet reality.
I arrived at the Peabody and approached registration. The receptionist asked what I needed and told her the information she needed.
"Excuse me" she replied and turned to make a call.
When she hung up, she smiled and gave me Savin's room number and directions on how to get there. This was it; I was finally going to see him for the first time. I wonder what he will think of me, I thought fearfully. I'm not thin, or very pretty, my self-deprecating thoughts continued.
Within minutes, I stood outside his door waiting to meet my friend. I knew what he looked like because I studied his picture. I could identify every frown, dimple on his face. He was handsome. I wondered would he look as good in person. Well, my wait was over because, slowly the door opened.
I stood transfixed. Heat surged to the core of my being. Never in all my years of existence had I seen a more gorgeous male specimen.
"Hello, Flora, welcome" he said as he greeted me with that sexy accent.
I found that I'd lost my voice. I couldn't speak.
"Are you alright?" He inquired, concerned by my lack of response.
He didn't know that his beauty struck me dumb.
I knew we were just friends, and probably would never advance to anything more, but for a second I wished I was the type of woman this God of a man would want.
Finally, I took a breath and spoke.
"Hello, Savin, I am so glad to finally meet you. You know I hardly ever travel, so this trip is an added bonus for me." I explained.
He laughed; his voice was so deep and masculine that it stoked the fire that was already burning inside of me. He then invited me into his room so we could chat.
As he held the door open, I passed and inhaled his scent. Pure masculine power was what he smelt of and I knew then, that I was looking at a man that was pure perfection.
Walking into the room, noticed the decor. Deep rich hues covered the walls. The room was impeccably decorated and I was in awe.
Savin had me to sit and offered me tea. We talked for a while and then he took me out for lunch. Being new to the region, I took the opportunity to introduce him to Southern hospitality.
Although I am actually from Mississippi, I do know a few hot spots in Memphis. I planned to take him on a blues tour, visit Beale Street, and take in some of the culture of the region. He would be here for at least a week with his job, and I planned to really take time and enjoy this visit with my friend.
Since we had communicated for so long, we had a clear idea of each other's likes and dislikes. I wasn't worried about being offended or accidentally offending him.
He asked where I was staying and I told him a local hotel. Not everyone could afford the great place like the Peabody.
"Oh no, not that place," he said, "the service is horrible. I will make reservations for you someplace where you will be more comfortable. Don't worry, I will cover the cost."
"No, Savin," I said, "I can't let you do that. It wouldn't be right."
"No, my friend," he continued, "I insist."
Graciously, I accepted and we drove over to the Dollar Inn to retrieve my things. He had arranged a stay for me at the Peabody as well and I was ecstatic.
We talked for a while and then I wanted to freshen up before going out that evening; I had one goal in mind. I was going to show Savin my version of southern hospitality and enjoy exploring the magnificent frame of his gorgeous body.
I had wanted a long time for this opportunity, and was not about to let it pass. Then I thought for a moment. Maybe I should let him set the pace. Naaah, tonight is the night, I get the one thing I've longed for.
Savin
It was late afternoon when I reached my room at the hotel which was quite nice, I must say. I washed, changed and decided to visit Flora.
Her room was on the same floor as mine. I was contemplating how Flora would respond if I expressed my desires to her.
Deep inside I wanted to make love to her. I knew while she did not hate herself she did not like herself either. I had time and again convinced her that she was quite likeable and sexy too.
I could convince her with my actions but would she like that? I also felt she liked and loved me. However, I was still scared how she would respond. I did not want to lose her.