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.
I closed my iPad and turned the TV on but couldn't focus the programming. I turned on thinking about being with an Asian woman, or two. I began touching myself, and it didn't take long for me to climax. That did the trick. I turned off the lights and soon fell asleep.
Fast forward three months, and I was preparing for my next trip. I frequented Jia's escorting site every week or so, eyeing new escorts and reading reviews on the ones who I found attractive, but I continued to be drawn to Jia.
Travel day arrived and I boarded the plane. Midway in flight I decided I would book Jia when I arrived in Manila. And why not, I thought. Life is short. I fantasized about Asian women for a long time, and this was a way that I can live out a fantasy in complete privacy. No one would ever know.
Delays made my trip much longer, twice as long as my first trip, so when I finally arrived at the Manila Marriott at 1:00 pm, exhausted. I entered my room by 1:20 pm, and despite my weariness, I brought up Jia's escorting website on my phone. I typed the phone number into my Viber app and with my heart racing, texted her escort service. I received a response back within a few seconds, so I inquired about Jia's availability. Moments later they replied confirming her availability for this evening. 'Fantastic', I thought. After verifying my room via a quick call, the escort service confirmed my three-hour booking starting at 8:00 pm. It was done! I requested that Jia text me when she arrived because I wanted to spare the embarrassment of having the front desk call me to ask permission to send her to my room, which is the typical practice.
I unpacked my luggage, took a shower, then slipped into bed for a nap. Despite my excitement I crashed quickly. Around 5:00 pm my phone woke me with ping. It was a Viber text from Jia that read 'Looking forward to seeing you at 8:00 pm.' My heart raced, and after correcting several typos due to nervous fingers, I managed to compose, 'Looking forward to meeting you too.'
I ordered room service, the typical club sandwich, and a glass of pinot, and started deciding what to wear for the evening. That decision proved to be more challenging than I thought. Should I wear a dress, or a blouse, or just a tee shirt and shorts. I changed my mind about a half a dozen times before I settled on simple outfit consisting of a white tank top and blue jeans. I laid them out on the bed and waited for my dinner to arrive.
Room service arrived about twenty minutes later. I took a few bits of my sandwich and munched on some fries, but that was it; I was too nervous to eat a full meal but managed to finish my wine. I found myself anxiously looking at my watch, 6:05 pm, 6:28 pm, so I decided to shower. The warm water felt good and help calm my nerves. After washing my body and washing my hair I took out my razor. I shaved my legs and lathered my pubes for a quick trim; however, I began trimming my pubes, I got a little carried away with the razor so decided to complete shave the area. The area was incredibly sensitive as the warm water splashed against my now bare area.
Once out of the shower I towel dried myself and put on some soft cotton underwear and slipped into my jeans. I pulled my tank top over my outstretched and arms, save for a bra, and I was ready. I looked at myself in the mirror. 'Not bad for a thirty-five-year-old,' I thought.
7:18 pm. Still nearly about an hour to go. I anxiously paced back and forth, looking out the window, changing the TV channels, pacing again. 7:30 pm now. Ugh! Back to the window, then the mirror in the bathroom. 7:39 pm now. I sat on the bed. 7:47 pm and my phone pinged; I knew it had to be Jia. I felt flushed. 'Is she early? I asked myself. I picked up my phone and taking three deep breaths, I unlocked my phone. There was a red notification icon my Viber app. Yes! A message from Jia that she just arrived and was waiting for me in the lobby. I texted back that I was on my way.
My heart was racing as I entered the elevator. I pressed the button for the lobby. The elevator stopped on the fourth floor and a middle-aged couple entered. I smiled at them; if they only knew who I was meeting. We rode together to the lobby and when the doors opened, I politely motioned for them to exit, following close behind. Stepping out of the elevator and turning the corner, I saw Jia sitting on the leather sofa. She was wearing a black sleeveless top with black cotton shorts. She looked adorable. I approached the sofa.
"Hi. Jia?" I asked.
"Hello Natalie." She stood and gave me a quick hug. Her perfume was sweet and aromatic.
"Nat. My friends call me Nat." I said as I stared into her beautiful dark eyes.