I've never been to a luxury beach resort for vacation.
Or to put it more precisely: I've never been someone who seek out luxury as my personal indulgence. When I travel alone, I like to keep it simple.
But when Emily asked me to join her on a trip to Thailand, I couldn't resist. Not so much tempted by the lavishness, but more so by the prospect of being at a beach resort with Emily.
At this point, we've been working together at the company for a few months. The student-teacher ties that had existed between us are years in the past. And by now, the intimate nature of our current relationship is hardly a secret to the majority of the staff, which appears to be more advantageous than we had thought it would be, considering that it effectively wards off unwanted advances from some of Emily's male colleagues.
Actually, I would be remiss if I did not mention that this is more than just an intimate little getaway for the two of us. Firstly, I would be doing Emily an injustice if I fail to mention that the room at the beachside resort was something she had earned: a raffle she had been placed in as a result of being the top-selling promoter for the cosmetic firm's newest "Wild Berry Arousal" fragrance. Secondly, she had invited my cousin Ashley- as thanks for helping us hook up back on Valentine's day. She asked me to come along on her vacation with Ashley.
"That sounds fantastic, but wouldn't it be better to make it an all-girls getaway?"
"Oh, not a chance. Two gals traveling by ourselves to a foreign country? We need you as our bodyguard."
She leans over my desk in the lobby with a delicate giggle, the shimmery pendant dangling from her black velvet choker. I catch a subtle whiff of her fragrance. Her body language and the glimmering look in her starry eyes was more than enough to convince me.
"Alright, I'll tag along as your personal guard. What should we do about expenses?" I let out a light chuckle and press into the more practical matter.
"Well, the stay at the resort is already paid for. I guess we'll have to figure out the flight cost, meals, and transportation."
After a brief discussion, we decided it would be best to split the remaining expenses between the two of us. We both agreed that this was a gift for Ashley, so it only seemed fair that we don't ask her to cover any of the expenses.
Naturally, Ash was shocked, but nonetheless pleasantly thrilled. She graciously accepted our joint offer, agreeing to meet at the airport on the day of departure.
So now here I am, lounging at the departure lobby alone, awaiting the arrival of my two female companions. I actually haven't seen Ashley since she invited me to that Valentine's day event five months ago, and find myself looking forward to seeing her again. Even though this being a three-people trip might mean I won't have much privacy with Emily, I'm just hoping the two of them can have a good time. As the oldest out of the three, I think I should just do my best to look after them.
"Hey you, hope we didn't keep you waiting."
Emily's familiar voice chimes out, breaking my train of thought. I glance up to be greeted by Emily and Ashley approaching me side by side. Emily looks gorgeous as usual, wearing a little denim jacket over a white spaghetti-strap top that shows off a portion of her midriff and her glistening belly button ring, shimmering along with the pendant on her choker. She wears a pair of short denim skirt that barely covers her thighs as she strides over in a pair of black slip-on sneakers. Her long dark locks a bit wavier than usual, apparently having just gotten a light perm. She gives me a cheerful wave as she wheels a suitcase over.
Ashley, also dressed in a little denim jacket over her light pink t-shirt, has on a pair of denim short shorts and also a pair of slip-on sneakers similar to Emily's. Her mid-length black hair, slightly wavy at the tip, rests naturally over her shoulders, her bright dark brown eyes shimmering beneath her lightly curled bangs. She was good friends with Emily in college and they probably did a lot of shopping together, so it was no wonder they decided to wear similar outfits on this trip. With their similarity in height and petite frame, it looks more like Emily might be the one who is related to her rather than me. I find it hard to deny that my cousin looks rather attractive in that little outfit.
"Nice outfit. You two look like twins."
I stand up to meet them with a soft chuckle. The two of them exchange a quick glance and lightly giggle at the comment as I reach forward to help them with their luggage.
"Glad you noticed. That was the look we were going for. Oh, and thanks again for inviting me. I know you two would much rather be alone so I'll try my best not to get in the way." Ashley combs a streak of hair away from her face and shoots me an impish wink.
"Actually, I was thinking
I
should be the one to stay out of the way so you girls can enjoy some ladies-only time." I smile and look back and forth at the two of them as we move out together.
"Oh, don't you worry about that. We'll find a chance to have some fun without you." Emily teases with a playful wink as she rests her arms on my right shoulder.
"As long as you two don't leave me in Thailand and come back without me, I'm okay with that." I laugh again, walking between my two female companions as we make our way through airport security and head to our gate.
Before long, we were on our way to the beautiful island city of Phuket- a mere six-hour flight from where we departed. I allowed myself to be tucked in the middle so my female traveling companions can enjoy the aisle and window seats. Truth be told, I really didn't mind being seated between these two petite dark-haired beauties, where I can enjoy the feminine fragrance emanating from the black locks of their freshly washed hair and steal subtle glances at the silky smooth skin of their mostly bare thighs, even if one of them was my own cousin.
The flight itself was rather uneventful. The three of us chatted mostly about what we've been up to. Ashley was surprised and also delighted to learn that I had left my previous job only to end up working at the same company as Emily.
"So...have you two....you know, at work...?"
Emily and I exchange a knowing grin and glance over at Ashley with a silent nod in unison. Ashley's lips drop slightly open, the look on her blushing face both incredulous and impressed. It almost seems to me that Ash is slightful turned on by the idea of having intercourse at the workplace, with the risk of being seen.
"So uh...nevermind that." Emily's face flushes slightly red upon seeing my cousin's reaction and stammers. "So...what have you been up to yourself? You know, like, work-wise. And have you been seeing anyone yourself?"
"Well, I started working as a substitute teacher at an elementary school, the principal said she'll hire me full-time as soon as they have a vacancy."
"Following in his footstep, huh?" Emily gives her a wink and nudge me in the arm.
"Hah, I wouldn't be able to handle little kids very well. That's impressive, Ash. Hopefully you get a full-time gig soon."
"Thanks. And as for dating...not really getting serious or anything. Just a few casual dates here and there so I don't get too lonely." Ashley sticks out her tongue and flashes a wide grin. This is what I always liked about Ashley- she carries a sort of vibrant, playful energy that makes her fun to be around. I'm rather glad she agreed to join our little excursion, even if it means I won't have Emily to myself.
Soon after our arrival at Phuket International Airport, we were able to quickly board the shuttle that takes us directly to the resort. Naturally, I would offer the initiative to handle our luggages, allowing the ladies to take in the sights as they curiously poke their heads around and eagerly snap photos. Fortunately for me, it was only for a few days so we all packed rather light.
Upon our arrival at the resort, we were promptly shown to our villa by a very attentive staff member. As we enter our room, our mouths collectively drop open- The villa can only be described as nothing short of glamorous: With a grandiose king-sized bed in the middle of the room, facing a glass-paneled wall-to-wall sliding door that opens out to a wooden patio, leading to a private heated plunge pool about five feet deep. A fountain on one side of the pool steadily trickles down a glistening stream into the inviting water. Two lounge chairs line the other side against a row of neatly trimmed hedges about 8 feet high and blossoming with tropical flowers, running along the outer perimter of our private outdoor space. In one corner of the walled hedges, there is a gap and a stony path leading out of the villa towards the beach.
Inside the room, there is a love seat sofa resting against the wall adjacent to the bed. Besides the love seat sits a small elegant nightstand with a bowl of fresh tropical fruit and a bottle of high-quality Portuguese red wine. A double-slide wooden door opens up into the washroom, equipped with a deep soak tub and a vanity stand in front of the mirror. The washroom wall facing the outside is semi-transparent, with a sliding door besides the standing showering area that leads out directly to the pool.
"Oh, my, god. This is amazing." Emily let out an audible gasp as her lips hang open. "I knew this place was going to be really nice. But this is much more than I expected."
"Well, you've worked hard and earned your reward. You best enjoy it."
I find myself standing just behind her as we gaze out the window together at the pool. I instinctively slip my hands around her hip and dip my head to give her a tender kiss on the neck, eliciting a soft giggle.
And then I remember Ashley also being here, standing just a few feet to my right. I quickly draw my hands back and glance over, catching her looking away and staring down at the floor with a bashful smirk on her face. She definitely saw what I just did and apparently didn't mind too much. For some reason she seems a lot cuter with that shy demeanor. I find myself gazing at her for maybe a moment too long before looking away.
"So uh...ladies, what should we do first?"
Emily and Ashley exchange a quick glance at my inquiry, then almost respond simultaneously with equal enthusiasm:
