As she pushed the door of the beauty salon open, and stepped in, out of the cold, wet winter air, Sam smiled. A treat from her boyfriend awaited. She had been promised a massage as a gift, but she knew he had an ulterior motive. He'd reap the benefits of it later, they were both sure.
She approached the reception desk, appreciating the blast of warm air mixed with the opulent scent of essential oils. The young woman who greeted her was dressed in a blue tunic, her hair pulled back into a loose, dark ponytail.
"Hi, do you have a booking with us today?" She asked. Sam replied that she did, and gave her name.
"Ah, yes. We've got your booking. Full body massage? Perfect. It's been paid for already. I'll be doing your treatment today, my name is Sarah. Sit over there for a moment and I'll take you through to the treatment room shortly."
Sam sat on the brown leather sofa indicated and relaxed.
The sofa was soft and comfortable, and Sam lost herself in her thoughts for a moment. She started as Sarah called her. She stood, following the dark haired lady as she was led down a short, brightly lit corridor to the door to a treatment room. Sarah stood a few inches shorter than her 5'5, and was clearly slender under her tunic and loose trousers.
She held the door open to show a dimly lit warm room, with a massage bench in the middle, with shelves filled with bottles, tools and paraphernalia for the various treatments available; Sam recognised some but not all of them.
"I'll leave you in here a moment, please remove all your clothes and lie on the bench, on your front. You can cover yourself in this towel."
Sarah handed her a soft, fluffy white towel, and closed the door behind her.
Sam stepped out of her shoes, and removed her coat and scarf, hanging them on the coat stand by the door. She pulled her loose jumper over her head, and stepped out of her jeans, folding them and placing them under the coat. She'd have to be completely nude, she realised. Reaching behind and unclipping her black lacy bra, she shrugged it off, letting her breasts free. Then, finally, letting her black lace knickers drop, she was nude. She was about to be completely naked with a complete stranger; the thought thrilled and scared her equally. She'd resisted doing this for years, her nervousness always stopping her at the last minute. But this was meant to be a treat. A present. And she was here now.
She lay on her front on the bench, putting her face in the hole in the cradle, and unfolding the towel over her bottom and back. Shortly afterwards, a soft knock on the door heralded Sarah's return. She closed the door behind herself, and locked it. "We'll make sure your modesty is preserved", she smiled. Sam couldn't help noticing she had a pretty smile, and big, brown, expressive eyes.
Sarah lit tea lights on the shelves, and turned the light down further. "Are you warm enough?" She asked Sam. Sam felt slightly cool, and said as much. Sarah smiled, and turned the heating up on a controller by the door. "I want you to be completely comfortable, Sam"
Low quiet sounds began to fill the room, the sound of rain on a rainforest canopy, a stream running over rocks, exotic tropical birds and insects calling. The effect was calming and peaceful, as Sarah took a selection of bottles from the shelf. "I'm mixing your massage oils now. The email for the booking specified relaxing but sensuous."
Sam smiled. Her boyfriend knew how stressed she'd been recently. And, she guessed, he was hoping for a grateful girlfriend to be in a relaxed and sensual mood when she returned.
"I'm using lavender, ylang-ylang, sandalwood and ginseng", she said, as she mixed them, "you'll love it and you'll feel amazing afterwards."
Sarah warmed some of the fragrant oil in her hands, then smoothed it across Sam's bare shoulders. She held her hands in place as they both took a few deep breaths. As Sam relaxed, Sarah's hands glided over her shoulders, and down her back, soothing her muscles and gently relaxing her. Her expert fingers gently eased out the many knots in her muscles, gradually easing the towel down to her waist as her hands progressed down her back.