You have asked, my Lord, how Your precious jewel became so knowledgeable in the art of love…as You know, when she came to You, she was not untouched… Hear then, O my Lord, the Tale of the Houri, in which she explains her life before You graced her with Your attentions…
My Introduction to Pleasure
I was always a precocious child; curious and lively. I grew up in a loving, privileged family, spoiled and pampered by all. My father was an enlightened man, who wanted all his children, sons and daughters alike, to be educated. Thus I grew up in an atmosphere of learning, love and trust. I thought everyone loved me, and believed none would do me harm.
As I grew older, I found that society prized more than my brains or my personality. As my breasts budded and my hips rounded, I learned the power of my body. My dark brown tresses flowed over my shoulders, and my eyes flashed with inner fire. I learned that when I pouted my full pink lips and sucked on my lower lip, those of the opposite gender would do whatever I asked.
I longed to experiment more with that newfound power; but my father was extremely protective. I had little contact with boys of my age. I took refuge in books, sneaking some of my father’s more…interesting…volumes out of his library.
These books taught me about the sexual act. Reading them stirred unfamiliar feelings in me…and the illustrations… My father had the illustrated Kama Sutra and some other erotica from the east…Japanese woodcuts… My hand would slip, unbidden, to the moist flower of my sex, covered in thick black curls…and delve to the soft lips within…I found that by stroking and lightly probing…and teasing the little button at the very top, I could bring myself much pleasure.
The woodcuts were exquisitely detailed; the lust on the faces of the lovers clearly visible. I did not understand some of the illustrations; part of me longed to try them with a partner. However, even if my father was liberal in certain respects, in others he was quite traditional. He kept my sisters and me well protected, and we had little contact with those of the opposite gender. My sisters’ marriages were arranged; I fully expected that my eventual marriage would be, too.
We did meet some men; my father being a well-respected man, there were those who came to him, hoping to benefit from his wisdom. Over the years, he formed a close circle of friends with varying ages. The youngest was a man in his late 30’s. To a girl of 18, he was ancient, over twice my age. But there was something about him that drew me. His wit, his voice…his looks. He was a handsome man, with dark eyes and hair, a muscular body; his skin warmed to bronze from the sun. My father trusted him completely; and Hassan (that was his name) became a favorite of my family.
Hassan was always kind to me. He would speak with me on occasion, bring me sweets. He would sometimes rest his hand on my shoulder, or move close to me. A few times, I caught him gazing at me, and I would meet his gaze, and shudder from what I saw in his eyes…the sensual promise, the heat in his eyes…At those times, a secret ache would start within me. I would often find my thighs moist. He caused the same feelings in me that reading those forbidden books engendered.
Between the books and my father’s friend, I was a quivering mass of desire – fruit ripe for the plucking. Hassan sensed this. Little did I know the plans he had for me…the thoughts that ran through his mind…Both of us wanted the same, but neither of us knew how to achieve it. Hassan respected my father too much to abduct me, as he would have any woman he fancied.
Fate took a hand…
I was with my mother at the market one day, when a sudden disturbance separated us. A gang of robbers had attacked a merchant, but the guards arrived and they began to fight. In the confusion, I lost sight of my mother. To make matters worse, a violent rainstorm suddenly inundated the city. I ran for shelter and ended up lost. I was terrified…
Hassan found me, wandering the streets. He took me to his home. I was so aware of my bedraggled state, and I cursed the fates. I did not realize how the soft cloth clung to my figure…how my dark nipples were revealed by the sodden fabric… Hassan told me later that his manhood throbbed at the sight of me. Untried innocent that I was, I did not know…
As we reached the gates of Hassan’s abode, another squall hit the city. The streets began to flood. Hassan immediately sent his man to my parents’ house, to reassure them that I was all right. He sent a note saying that once the rains stopped, he would bring me home and for them not to worry, as I would be adequately chaperoned by an old aunt of his, who was visiting.
The truth was, he and I were alone. He had been planning a trip to his horse-breeding farm, and had sent his servants ahead with his luggage. Thus, he and I had the privacy we both longed for.
I was frightened; I wanted him desperately, but the feelings that went through me were so new…the thought of actually being with him…acting out the woodcuts, the Kama Sutra…my mind spun at the thought.
I came back to myself when I heard him say, “Off to the baths with you, little flower.” He accompanied me, and lit the braziers, heating the room, and the water. He ordered me to strip off my clothes. I waited for him to leave, but he said, “No my flower, I will be joining you. I am not as rich as your father, little one, and my servants are gone. We must share this bath.”
My pulse began to race at his words. I emitted a little squeak of fright. He laughed softly, and approached me, sliding his finger under my chin and tilting my head up. “Trust me, little flower. I will not hurt you… Besides,” he added, his eyes flashing with laughter, “I am soaked through…you do not want your good friend Hassan to become ill, do you?” I shook my head violently. “Now, strip off those wet clothes, my pet. You’re going to catch your death…and so will I.”
I hesitated, and he turned his back. I quickly stripped off my sodden robes and slipped into the warm water. It was heavenly… Hassan gathered up my clothes and hung them to dry over glowing embers. He stood looking over the water, gazing at my body through the translucence. His nostrils flared, a light of hunger entered his eyes. I felt his gaze and began to tremble.
Slowly he began to disrobe, and I quickly averted my eyes. My heart was beating as wildly as that of a frightened fawn. I couldn’t help myself, I had to look…I peeped at him out of the corner of my eyes…oh Allah, he had a magnificent body! Broad chest, muscular arms, taut stomach…strong thighs, lean hips…and his manhood! It was bigger than those I’d seen in the woodcuts!
I must have made an involuntary sound, because he laughed as he stepped into the tub and sat down. The water lapped over me and I shivered at its caress. The temperature seemed to have gone up by a fair number of degrees… He teased…his voice low…a little husky… “Did you see something interesting, little minx?”
I shook my head and kept my eyes lowered. He reached out to a spot behind me, his body uncomfortably close to mine. I shrank back involuntarily and felt him laugh…a soft rumble that set his breath dancing across my skin. He showed me the patchouli soap in his hand, and told me to turn around so he could wash my hair.
His hands were incredibly gentle on my scalp. I slowly felt myself relax. My eyes closed and tiny murmurs of pleasure escaped me as he massaged my scalp and ran his fingers through my silken hair. I didn’t understand why he tensed…or why his voice turned rough and he said, “O Little Flower, you will drive me mad!”
He suddenly dunked me under the water, I rose, sputtering and flailing and he pulled me to him, so I rested between his legs, my back on his broad chest.
That contact, My Lord…that first feel of his body against mine…paralyzed me –it felt so wonderful…