"What did he say," you ask as we sit on the restaurant terrace eating lunch.
"He said he and his partner want to have sex with you."
"Oh, for fucks sake! Why the hell did you bring us to this hotel?"
"Well, it got good reviews -- I didn't realise it was a swinger's place!"
"So the hotel name 'Hedo' didn't give you any clues?" searching for the vocal tone equivalent to the palm on forehead emoji.
"Well, it's a nice island, nice hotel. We could always just enjoy the sunshine and relax. The guy is sat over on your right at the bar, by the way".
You instinctively looked across. "Don't look now!" I said.
As you glance over to the bar a bronzed and athletic man in a white, partially buttoned shirt and blue shorts notices you. He catches your eye, smiles, and raises his glass.
You smile awkwardly and nod your head at him. "Oh, for fuck's sake! He saw me looking!"
I can't resist a small laugh, then continue speaking, "He said he was watching us this morning by the pool and he liked you. He thought you looked good fun. I guess he assumed that is why we are here."
"Good fun?" You say, a little exasperated, "and you didn't think to explain that wasn't why we came here?"
"Well no, I suppose not. It took me by surprise to be honest. I said I'd speak to you. I guess that is what he's thinking we're doing now -- especially since you just gave him the come-on."
"You are hopeless!" We sit quietly for a moment.
"Did you meet his wife, anyway? I didn't see her at the pool," you say.
"No, me neither. But he definitely said they both fancied you. Anyway, what shall I say to him?"
"I don't give a stuff what you say to him. But I am NOT sleeping with them! I came here to relax. Remember this is my first day off in ten weeks. I don't think you realise, I am on duty 24/7 on that yacht -- I rarely even get time for a proper night's sleep. I just need a rest."
"Sure."
We both returned to the food on our plates in front of us. I take a sip of water, looking across the terrace towards the sea, over the white sandy beach with people basking in the sunshine, or walking hand-in-hand along the shore with the sea gently lapping up over their bare feet.
"It's beautiful here," I said. "I'm so glad we came to Jamaica."
You nod without comment following my gaze towards the sea. We sit in silence. Savouring the warmth of the sun, the gentle sound of waves, and the quiet relaxed voices on the restaurant terrace.
"You know what?" I say. "We could play a little. You always said you quite liked the idea of someone watching us having sex -- perhaps we'll never get a better opportunity here. What do you think? Did you know they are in the apartment next to us?" I add.
You look back at me. Shaking your head in a small gesture of disbelief.
You lean forward and say quietly but with intensity, "I did not expect to be setting up a row of deck chairs and inviting people to a show -- it's not how I imagined it at all!"
"OK, I get that. But I could tell him something along the lines we like to have sex in the open air when we can. And I could, sort of, explain I would try and get amorous with you on our balcony tonight. You've got to admit that bed on our terrace looks beautiful with the white cushions and drapes -- it would be wonderful exploring your body out there - with the cool breeze over us." I smile trying to invite you into some playful scheming. "I could say, you don't feel comfortable sleeping with another couple, but I could, sort of, say that I wouldn't mind them watching us playing, and that might be fun for them. It would certainly be a massive turn on for me."
"And you would be very, very clear to them that I'm not aware you are inviting them to watch us? It's just something you want, not me?"
"I could do so, yes -- if that is important? Its not like we're ever going to meet them again."
"Its important to me. They could find our names easily enough. What if they video us? I need them to think they are spying on us -- abusing our privacy -- it would stop them trying to embarrass us. Well, embarrass me, more importantly," you add, managing some look of sarcasm.
"OK", I said. "I understand."
"And no promises tonight, too. It depends how things feel. If it happens: fine. If it doesn't feel right: also fine. OK?"
"OK, yes," I say. "But wear something sexy for dinner tonight. Your blue dress with the buttons. The nude stockings with your sheer black lingerie".
"I will." You smile, and I notice you shuffle back in your seat, wriggling your bum into the base of the chair, sitting up. Your thin white top gapes as you lean forward and I admire the sensuous swell of your breasts beneath.
I lean over the table and kiss you.
After dinner that evening, we walk back to our apartment, my arm around you resting low on your hip. I can feel the strap of a suspender belt and play with it feeling your buttock sway underneath as you walk.
"I am so turned on, Jasmine. I just want to bury my head between your thighs again. I need to taste you. I so desperately want to feel your slippery juices under my tongue -- I've missed you too much."
We enter our apartment and go directly through the patio doors onto the terrace. I pause only to pick up a bottle of Prosecco and glasses.
Night has fallen, the air is still warm. Our terrace is on the top floor of the hotel with the patios from rooms below ours stepping out towards the sea. We have an unrestricted view of the sky above. A few light clouds drift slowly overhead, occasionally obscuring the moon and patches of starlight as they pass.
We kick off our shoes and lay next to each other on the sun bed. After the satisfying pop from the bottle cork, I pour two glasses of wine.
"Happy holiday, sexy lady," I say, clinking glasses.
I lean over and kiss you. My hand running down the side of your body, brushing the side of your breast through your dress and bra, down over your waist, your hip, the front of your thigh towards your knee. Running back up the inside of your thigh, pausing on the skin above your stocking tops under your dress, caressing the side of your thigh and buttock.
Breaking away I say, "I brought something for us - I remembered - one moment". I go back into the apartment and return with some black fur cuffs, some rope, and a bowl of strawberries.
"Do you still trust me?" I ask, showing you the cuffs.
"Oh Jesus," you say, "I am sure I can't possibly trust you".
"It's OK not to trust me," I smile. "Just relax and do as I say instead, that is good enough. We need to try at least once. Put your arms above your head and lie back for me."
You do so.
I place a cuff over your left wrist and buckle it -- checking it is tight enough not to slide over your hand, but slack enough to hang lose. I repeat for your right wrist.
I thread the rope through the buckles on the cuffs and tie each loose end to bed legs underneath, checking neither of your wrists have more than about an inch of free movement, with your arms stretched wide apart above your head.
"Are you comfortable?" I ask.
"Not entirely," you reply.
"Well, you look absolutely wonderful," I say.
I stand to switch off the terrace light. The bed forms long shadows reaching out across the terrace from the soft light of the apartment. I disappear into the apartment and return with a pillow, placing it under your head, "Better?"