Shaun was sorting through his surfing gear, preparing to head out for the afternoon down to the local beach for an evening surf.
'You two going to be Ok, just hanging out here for a couple of hours together,' he called out to Mandy and Kate.
'Yeah sure, no problem. You invite your friend Kate from interstate to stay for the weekend and then you go off surfing, leaving us to fend for ourselves,' Mandy laughingly called back from the lounge.
'Hey, you're grown up ladies, I'm sure you can amuse yourselves for a short while,' Shaun replied. 'Besides, I'll sort dinner when I get back to make up for it,' He added.
Sitting on the lounge, they heard him loading the car and then drive off.
'Well, looks like it's just us then,' Mandy said.
Oh well, time for a wine don't you think,' Kate replied.
'Sure, it's not like we are going anywhere soon. This way we can at least enjoy some girl talk,' Mandy said.
They chatted away for a short while, enjoying the lazy afternoon and the wine. Each talked about what they did workwise, and their likes and dislikes.
'I trained as a massage therapist. I really liked it, but ongoing work was hard to find where I'm living so that forced a career change,' Kate said.
'Really? I thought you would have no problem getting clients. Man, I love a good massage. Especially after a solid work out. Some of my yoga classes can get intense, and I try to make some challenging. But I usually end up a bit cramped and knotted up myself,' Mandy replied.
'Sounds like you need a good massage therapist,' Kate replied laughing.
'Hell yeah, I'd love a good session. Shaun sometimes gives me an Ok massage, but it's Ok. He does his best I guess. He's not like a professional,' Mandy replied.
'Well, I could do you right now. Oh, a massage I mean,' Kate giggled, then added, 'Have you got a table or do you use something else like the bed?'
'Table!' Mandy blurted, a little flustered at Kate's initial comment. 'I'll get it. It's in the wall closet,' she said as she rushed away.
Mandy returned quickly, carrying the portable table into the room.
'Ah, these tables aren't bad for a basic home set up. Tell you what, go get yourself ready whilst I set this up. Oh, and bring some massage oil if you have any and a large towel,' Kate said.
Mandy rushed out of the room whilst Kate set up the table. Noticing a few candles scattered around the room, Kate lit each one and dimmed the lights. She selected some relaxation CD's and put those into the player and pressed play.
Mandy retuned wrapped in a large white towel. She had an extra towel in one and a bottle of oil in the other.
'Ready,' she said as she handed the oil and towel to Kate.
Kate prepped the table as Mandy gulped the last of her wine.
'Ok, lie face down and just relax,' Kate whispered as she guided Mandy onto the table.
As Mandy lay down, Kate adjusted the towel so it now just covered Mandy's lower back and bottom.
'Oh, it's a little cold,' Mandy gasped and giggled slightly as Kate poured oil onto Mandy's shoulders and back.
'Shhhhhh, just relax,' replied Kate as she started working on Mandy's shoulders.
Kate's fingers search for knots and lumps in Mandy's shoulders and back. Working from one shoulder to the next, then down the spine, then all across her back. Kate could feel Mandy relax into the massage as it progressed. Mandy's breathing slowed and became deeper. Kate's hands moved down Mandy's lower back. As her hands moved down, Kate gently drew the towel below Mandy's bottom. As she did so Kate heard Mandy sigh slightly.
