Two years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to the Philippines on business. I made two trips that year and found the city of Manila, the people, and the culture fascinating. The experience opened my eyes to a way of life that's very different from what I've been accustomed to in the states, simpler and more genuine. The experience also gave me an opportunity to explore a long lived sapphic fantasy. While I'm not a lesbian, I am attracted to certain women and find Asian women especially sexy. There's just something about their petite figures, silky dark hair, and cat-like eyes that I find alluring.
My first trip was a long, twenty-four trek, so when I finally arrived in Manila all I wanted to do was to get settled in my hotel. The Manila Marriott is a five-star resort with wonderful amenities including a spa, three restaurants, and a full-service lounge. Once I checked in, I unpacked my things and took a walk to get familiar with the hotel. I laid low the first night, eating dinner at the lounge and taking in the atmosphere. Since I was working a 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm shift the next day, I had plenty of time to adjust to the twelve-hour time difference.
I was able to quickly settle into a routine which included a nightly trip to the hotel lounge for drinks and bite to eat. People watching was also part of my nightly routine, a habit I developed after numerous airport layovers and lengthy hotel stays. It's fascinating what you observe when you people watch. On this particular night I couldn't help noticing several young Filipinas paired with middle-aged, non-Filipino men. Jessel, one of the hotel's barmaids, told me that these women were escorts, illegal in the Philippines but common and a largely accepted profession. Since most jobs pay very little here, many women with limited education and skills take to escorting to support their families. Hotels tolerate the practice, largely because they value their guests and want them to enjoy their stays.
The following night I sat next to a young Filipina woman at the bar. She was sipping a glass of white wine and nibbling on a plastic straw when I pulled sat beside her on the bar chair. Wearing a short black, low cut dress, she was well accessorized with a gold necklace and bracelet. Her fine, silky straight dark hair flowed over her shoulders, so different than my own sandy blonde hair. She was very attractive. I ordered my usual Pinot Grigio and Jessel served me when the young woman glanced my way and smiled.
"Hello," I said.
"Hi. How are you?" she asked.
Given the way she was dressed I surmised that she was likely an escort but wasn't quite sure. "I'm well, thanks. Are you a guest in the hotel?"
"Me? Oh no, sweetie. I was supposed to meet someone here, but he didn't show. So, I thought I'd have a glass of wine before I went home."
"Well, his loss I guess," I said with an embarrassing smile. "I'm a guest here. I arrived on Sunday."
She nodded and smiled. "What do you do?" she asked.
"I'm a trainer for a large US-based bank and am here to train a staff of about forty people."
"Is this your first time in Manila?" she asked.
"Does it show?" I snickered.
"Well, I don't see too many woman travelers alone here, so just curious. How are you enjoying Manila?"
"I'm enjoying the city lots. The people are great. So is the food. Yes, 'm here in the hotel alone but two of my associates are staying in another hotel. But I like Marriott's and the points so I chose to stay here. Too bad about your date though."
"Yeah. That happens sometimes. Fuckin' asshole. I come all the way out here for nothing. Spend my money on a Grab and he's not here."
"I'm sorry. That sucks," was all I could think to say.
"That's ok. What about you, sweetie? Would you like some company tonight? I'm good company. You want to spend some time with me," she asked and flipped me a quick wink.
So, my assumption was correct. "Uh, what do you mean?" I asked as I felt myself blush.
"I can keep you company tonight. Go back to your room. Can do anything you want."
"Well, I appreciate the offer but I don't think so. Early morning tomorrow, you know?" was my excuse.
"Ok sweetie, but if you change your mind and want some company you can find me here." She pulled out a pen and scribbled on a cocktail napkin. She slid it over to me. She wrote her name, Jia, and a link to a website. She finished the last of her wine and squeezed my hand. "I'm available any time if you change your mind. I'm good company. Have a nice evening," Jia said.
I was a bit taken back. 'Was I actually propositioned by a female escort?' I thought to myself. I've slept with a couple women in my thirty-five years, but never with an Asian woman, and certainly never with a professional. But truthfully, the proposition piqued my interest, so I folded the napkin and placed it in my purse, then ordered another glass of wine and a club sandwich.
After dinner and a third glass of pinot I meandered to the elevator and took it to my floor. Once safely in my room, reflecting what just happened, I pulled out the napkin and grabbed my iPad. Slightly buzzed, I typed the escort service's website into my browser, bring me to their home page. Wow, there must have been thirty-five or forty girls on the site, all different shapes, sizes, and ages, one prettier than the next. I scrolled down the page and found Jia. Her photos were current and accurate, it was definitely her. I clicked on her profile and found that she offered several 'services' including meeting couples and, yes, lesbian services. I was also pleasantly surprised how affordable she and all girls were. $5000 php for two hours and $10,000 php for 12 hours. That translates to less than $100 for two hours. An overnight booking cost slightly less than $200!
The site also provided escort reviews and found quite a few for Jia. All her clients gave her high marks, but I was really interested in reviews from women. I was delighted to find two very positive from women clients. One woman, never having had a lesbian experience before, described being with Jia exhilarating and liberating, 'the perfect escort for a first same sex experience'. The other told how Jia had brought a friend for a threesome. Now, that piqued my interested! A threesome with two Asian women would be amazing, to say the least.