I glanced toward the door just as my friend Melody strolled in. Well, Melody seldom just walks anywhere; she makes an entrance. We've been close friends since high school. Though I'm twenty-four now, working and settled, I'm still living down a reputation because of the wild behavior Mel and I got up to. I mean, we never got into trouble; it was mainly sexual adventurism. Promiscuity would not be a far-off description.
Melody could easily be a model. She is tall and slinky with blondish hair, enhanced by an expensive salon. Every male eye was instantly on her. I must say, though, that I'd drawn plenty of attention myself while I sat at the bar. I'm just 5'2" and petite, but I have a classic figure, a narrow waist, and large firm breasts that are completely natural. I don't wish to sound conceited, but we were both used to being noticed.
The bartender was accommodating and kept us well-supplied with exotic but potent cocktails. We talked and laughed together for some time between interruptions from men trying their luck. Melody's phone sounded, and she excused herself to take the call. We were ready to move to a nearby restaurant for dinner, but the bartender brought two more drinks. "Compliments of that gentleman," he told me. I looked in the direction he indicated. The man was probably fifty, not particularly handsome but obviously well-heeled. Most likely a wealthy business type.
I nodded my appreciation for the drink. I suppose he took that for encouragement because he approached my stool. "I was hoping to speak for just a moment," he began, "I realize you're probably busy this evening, but I'd like to arrange an appointment for another time."
He thought I was an escort! Before I could correct that notion, he continued, "My son's eighteenth birthday is Saturday, and I want to give him something he'll never forget. You're stunning in every respect, exactly what I had in mind."
Well, I supposed I should take that as a compliment. "If you give me your business number, I'll call tomorrow to arrange details," he continued. "Any donation you require won't be an issue."
I started to object but hesitated. His assumption didn't astonish me because this had happened to me once or twice. As I said, Melody and I have attracted male attention since our teens. I only had my regular smartphone, but I let him have that number. Please don't ask what I was thinking. I don't know.
The next day, he texted me to ask if speaking was convenient. I slipped into an empty office for privacy and took the call. He proposed meeting him and his son for dinner at an upscale DC hotel. He'd arrange a room there, too. After dinner, I'd accompany his son to the room and... entertain him. For fun, or so I told myself, I'd considered a possible fee for my services, and decided that $1000 an hour was in the range. He threw me a little when he said he'd like to book me 'dinner til breakfast.'
He suggested $5000 plus $1000 for incidental expenses. The amount momentarily staggered me. Then it occurred to me that arranging for an escort was not new to this man! I hesitated several seconds, then sent my acceptance. Yes, I know that was a daring and foolish act. But I wanted to do it - possibly out of curiosity or perhaps to flatter my ego. There wasn't a lot of logic involved.
The hotel was indeed posh. The restaurant was intimate and chic. Except with people I know well, I'm not a terribly social person. I hoped that my appearance and the promise that I offered would get me by. There was no doubt in my mind I was there to provide sex, and I was good at that. I was dressed in a long elegant dress with a slit that went nearly to the top of my thigh. My shoes were the most glamorous I could find. That afternoon, I'd been thoroughly waxed and professionally made up. Both my male companions appeared suitably impressed.
The son might have stepped out of a brochure for an exclusive prep school. He was medium-tall, slim and rangy, with a mop of curly brown hair. He was also quiet and polite, but I could see he was nervous. Strangely, perhaps, that made me more confident.
We finished dessert and a cordial. The young man and I said goodnight to the father and made our way to the room. The youngster (eighteen yesterday!) became more fidgety and talkative with every step, which was cute in a way. The room was a suite, impeccably furnished and lit softly.