It was a state of the art tanning and spa facility exclusively for women. Dana, the lead administrator, was frantically fumbling with her keys to open the salon. She was already 10 minutes late and all the massage therapists were looking at her and grumbling under their breath as she approached the office. This was not a good way to start the day, especially if she wanted that promotion to office manager. Here she was messing up one her most basic duties on her first day independently managing the office! How did she ever expect to get that job? The owners had gone away on vacation for the first time in two years and left Dana in charge on a trial basis as office manager. If they came back and liked what she had done while they were gone, the trial part of her title would drop away. This, however, was not a good way to start. Dana smiled awkwardly at the two Swedish women as she opened the door and held it open for them. They didn't smile back. Yes, this was definitely going to be a long week with those attitudes. As she followed in behind them, Linda, the receptionist and Beverly the administrative assistant bustled toward her with apologies and explanations on why they were late too. Dana nodded and smiled she couldn't yell when she was late herself. Plus she really didn't care about them. She just wanted to get to her desk and get something done right today so she could shake this bad start. Dana always had a saying "if the day starts bad, it will end badly," today her saying was more right than even she could have guessed.
By 11:30 things had begun to shape up even though 4 appointments for the day had canceled. Two of the regulars, and her favorite clients had showed up for their appointments and tipped Dana in advance. Dana immediately showed them to their disrobing rooms, a long walk for Dana since each was on the opposite side of the building but with tip in hand she didn't mind. Cammy was going to be having a massage, exfoliation, seaweed wrap and tan and Rachel, a tan followed by a mud bath, hot stone treatment and facial. They usually made a day of it.
The cancellations were actually a good thing as the electrical system generator was being installed today as well as the new security system and having work done on the place is not the best impression to make on new clients. Dana was coordinating lunch for the staff when the security system electricians arrived. She looked out the glass front of her office and almost dropped the phone as she stared at the men. Why were there so many of them? Six men had arrived in uniform, all toting tool boxes, electrical wire over their shoulders except for the man with the hat on. All he had was a clipboard and smug attitude. He stepped out from among the men and approached Linda at the receptionist's desk. Grinning like an idiot, she motioned back to Dana in the office as the Dana watched the two mouth words. Dana put the call on hold and walked out of the office to meet him. Linda excused herself and walked back to the copy room. He watched her walk away.
"Can I help you?" asked Dana.
"Ma'am, I'm here to make electrical updates to the generator at the Köming Spa. Is this the right place?" He leaned on the desk and ran his gaze over her slowly. He smacked his gum while he leered at her.
"Yes you are, however we are not having a lot of work done. Why are there so many of you here? Surely the updates aren't that extensive? I'm concerned the work will bother the guests trying to relax." Dana spoke softly and nicely, but worry still crept through her voice. How would none of the guests notice all these men in work boots tromping around and talking loudly?
"Unfortunately, yes these updates are. The coding laws have changed since the first system was installed and we have to update that in order to make these minor changes. It's the law," he said smacking his gum the whole time. "If you could sign here we could get to work. We'll mostly be out back and on the roof so you or your guests won't see us much unless you are kind enough to bring us some, uh.... refreshments on this hot day," his eyes roamed over her body.
She couldn't believe it, this guy was flirting! Dana wasn't offended, he was a relatively attractive man with some nice arms, and good teeth but she wasn't interested, and besides she was at work and he had on a wedding band! She was relieved however the men would mostly be out of the way. She thought about his actual request and not the proposition behind it. She would send Beverly out in a few hours with some drinks if they were still here. It was a surprisingly hot day for late March in Laurel, Delaware. And she was beginning to feel her blouse and skirt stick to her body and she was indoors. Besides, they were known for their impeccable friendliness and service, it should extend to everyone. Who knows, he might tell his wife to come here.
"Fine," she reached for the clipboard and signed it not making any of her other thoughts known to the man. He ripped her off a receipt and corralled the men out the door.
A few hours later, the hot day turned into sweltering, and up on the roof the men were dripping with sweat. They were grumpy. The heat and the unexpected complexity of this upgrade were taking the toll on the normally jovial crew. Sexual frustration also compiled their negative mood. Skylights installed in the tanning and changing rooms were giving the men frustratingly unfulfilling glimpses at the women that walked into the spa while they tanned in bikinis and occasionally nude. The discovery of the skylights was the worst thing that had ever happened to the man in the hat, Gary. None of his staff were focused, and he needed them on this difficult of a job. He wasn't even focused. He had a painful view of a blonde getting a massage from another hot blonde. He could see almost everything but the tint on the skylight would obscure the focus and every time he thought he might be able to see some goods she would be repositioned by the masseuse. He was getting pissed and his pants were getting tight. Maybe he wouldn't have been this horny if the wife was givin' it up at home. Well she was getting it tonight that was for sure, whether she liked it or not.
Just as Gary was contemplating his approach on the Mrs.; Beverly bounded up the fire escape with a tray full of cheese and crackers, tomatoes, garlic purée and water bottles. A little wobbly on her heels and pulling on the hem of her short purple halter dress. She tapped Gary on the shoulder and he jumped almost hitting her with his electrical scissors. She ducked just in time.
"Geez! Who know delivering snacks was so dangerous. Next time you could say thank you instead," she smiled flirtatiously. Dana had left out the part about how cute he was!
"Well next time you won't sneak up a man that has electricity in his hands on top of a roof." He grumbled at her but was pleased at the spread she presenting. Both actually, the one her chest and the one in her hands. He was wasn't however pleased about her timing, the men had just gotten in a grove going and calling them over now would mean another 30 minutes of them dicking around before they got back to work, at least.
"Sorry. But I called over to you. You didn't respond. My name's Beverly, I'm the administrative assistant and part-time nail technician here. Thought you might enjoy these. Maybe you could help me take this load off my hands. I'm very sensitive you know..." she smiled coquettishly. Oh yes he was definitely cute and she was not getting any action these days. She was going to get his number, oh strike that, wedding ring... maybe one of these other guys...
"Oh of course. I'm Gary, Beverly. Thanks for thinking of us. It's very hot today." Gary put down his tools and took of his work gloves. He took the tray from her and called the men over to where they were standing. All the men's eyes burned right through the dress Beverly was wearing. She was hot, and smiling at them. The men looked at each other. Each knowing what the other was thinking.
Gary tossed the water bottles to each man as they approached and flipped over a crate and laid the cheese and cracker tray on top of it. Men grabbed buckets and hard hats scattered around for makeshift chairs as they thanked Beverly for the food and drink. She smiled and shook each of their hands introducing herself. She was in heaven! A plethora of hunky men. Not all of them super hot but all had nice bodies, she was so boy-crazy at the moment, she wanted all of their numbers. She lingered on the roof.
"Well I guess I'll be getting back downstairs since none of you offered me a chair or to join you after I slaved to prepare this for you," she started away.
"Wait," called Gary after her, "Please join us, we were rude. We aren't used to seeing such a pretty female, much less having her want to join our company." All the men had jumped up and offered her their seats while Gary spoke.