I texted you from the airport to say hi and just to see if I'd get a response. I was feeling reckless and giddy. I was so eager to launch my plans.
"Hi, I've just arrived at the airport. Are you in yet? If so, we could have lunch."
I kept an impatient eye on my phone in the cab as I went to my hotel. I had just reached my room when you responded from the airport. My heart jumped and I smiled. You said that you'd contact me when you got to your hotel. I told myself I wouldn't do anything hasty but I showered, just in case. I had my approach planned out and was hoping things would go smoothly.
About half an hour later, you texted and said, "I'm checked in. Would you like to meet in the sports bar at the Marriott?"
"Sure! I'm looking forward to seeing you again!" I wondered if you'd start to pick up on my enthusiasm.
"Double for me!" you responded. I rolled that over in my mind. My hopes began to levitate.
Despite the fact that I was staying a few blocks away, I got to your hotel so quickly that you hadn't reached the bar when I arrived. I approached you in the lobby and we shook hands. The greetings were pleasant and neutral, but I immediately stood closer than I really should have. I liked the feeling of being so close to you and you didn't step away as I feared you might.
I realized it was not surprising that I couldn't get you out of my head after we met the first time a few months ago at a related trade show. You had such a confident and positive energy. Your smile and your blue eyes were unforgettable. Your strong, tall body took up residence in my imagination after that convention, inspiring me almost every night as I lay alone in bed. But all my fantasies about you couldn't match the thrill of being near you again.
I smiled up at you and held your gaze, standing as tall as I could in my high heels so our faces would be as close together as I thought I could get away with. Warmth pooled low in my belly when I caught your scent. You smelled both masculine and tender at the same time. I wanted to nuzzle your neck and feel your stubble against my cheek.
We headed to the bar, chatting about the city and about the conference. We talked about our flights and the work we needed to do that afternoon before meeting the rest of the group for dinner. As we looked at the menu, you glanced at me over your glasses. Your smile was innocent, benign. You had no idea how naughty that made me feel. But I'd show you eventually.
I kept steady eye contact with you during our meal, and I was pretty sure you were noticing it. My admiration and my attraction to you were becoming more and more obvious. I made no effort to be subtle. You seemed amused and possibly a little confused. Maybe I was imagining pleasure in your reaction because I yearned to please you.
When I reached behind me to get my phone out of the pocket of my coat, I noticed your gaze fall to my breasts. Honestly, I'm accustomed to men looking at my breasts, sometimes covertly, sometimes quite overtly. I realize they're my best feature, and today I had dressed to emphasize them. But unlike glances from other men, your appreciative glimpse felt like an electric charge went through me, and my nipples hardened. You glanced up and noticed I'd caught you looking. I smiled at you and didn't look away. I hoped you could read how delighted I was. I wanted so badly to arouse you.
I started to reach across the table and stroke one finger across the back of your hand but stopped myself. Who knew who might be watching? I opted instead to rub my leg against yours under the table. There was no way you could think that was unintentional. My hand grazed your knee briefly.
Your face reddened. The charm of that absolutely exhilarated me. I knew I should be chastened. What if I'd embarrassed you in front of business contacts? But I was just so grateful to be sitting with you and to have touched you.
"If I'm making you uncomfortable, I can back off," I said. You were definitely startled by the directness of my gaze and comments. I hoped my lack of subtlety wouldn't drive you away.
You paused for a few seconds, looking more composed and then said "There are a lot of people around. Perhaps we should speak in private."
"Yes, I'd like that. What do you suggest?"
"Follow me." I silently admired you from behind as I did so. I remembered noticing your tight ass when I was on the escalator behind you on the last trip.
The ride in the elevator was quiet and tense. It was risky going up to your room together. We made little eye contact as I followed you off the elevator and to your room.
As with every hotel keycard in every hotel in the world, it took three swipes to get the door unlocked. Since we were in the hall, I was still trying to act nonchalant, but your profile was so handsome. Such a sexy man with a faint nervous blush and that mouth....it invited unholy thoughts.
I followed you in, passing you and removing my red coat, laying it across the back of the desk chair. I sat on a small sofa against the furthest wall. I pushed back into the corner, and you sat in the other corner facing me with an expectant smile. I wanted to rub my fingers across your lips, to feel their strength and softness.
Despite the fact that we were in opposite corners, we were still very close due to the size of the sofa.
You chuckled lightly and said, "You know there's a song that says, 'It was just my imagination..." You smiled and said, "I thought it was just my imagination."
"I guess I could have come over and dry-humped your leg, but that might be unseemly" I responded.
You laughed, mildly shocked, and greatly pleased. I could feel my will slipping away as you reached up to draw the back of your hand gently across my cheek.
I looked you in the eye as I softly kissed the thumb of the hand that had just caressed my cheek. I shouldn't have, but I flicked your thumb quickly with my tongue. We both felt the power of the suggestion in that action. I was becoming weak with desire.
"I don't want to do anything that will hurt your family," I said. "I can't be there for you if things fall apart there. Will spending time with me hurt your family?"
Your face was so serious when you responded, "I can't do that. I can't do anything to hurt my family." It was clear you were completely determined to protect your family, and I was glad of this. "What about your family?" you asked.
"I've thought about this a lot. I've never done anything like this before, but I'm certain that if we are careful, my family will be fine."
We took a deep breath, both grateful to have settled this, but I needed more reassurance.
"I also don't want to cause you any ... inner turmoil. I know you're not a man without a conscience. If you were, I wouldn't be attracted to you."
At this you paused. "I'll be okay," you said as your expression softened. I gladly responded as you pulled me in for a gentle first kiss.
I haven't had a first kiss in seventeen years. We were both middle aged and in long marriages. I never expected to have another first kiss in this lifetime and I suspect you didn't either. It was as amazing and breathtaking as I'd hoped it would be. Your lips felt beautiful against mine. You tasted like sunshine.
My hand was on your chest and I could feel your heart racing at a pace that matched my own. I could sense your arousal and wanted to enhance it.
We both sat back and looked at each other for a long moment, desire filling the space between us. I could feel warmth flowing through me in all the right directions. I wanted your hands on my body. I wanted to touch your arms, shoulders, and chest while kissing you, caressing your face and undressing you. My breath was accelerating just having that visual in my head for an instant.
I could feel my core warming as I got wetter thinking about being with you. My body was ready for you. My mind knew otherwise, but my body was preparing for the intimacy that we both wanted.
This was the moment where I had to gather my strength. I knew I needed to give you time to think before doing anything that couldn't be undone. I wasn't sure I could force myself to give you that opportunity. It meant moving away from you. It meant telling my body no when it was screaming, begging for yes.