As time passed, they often found themselves thinking of Carlisle Court. A fleeting reference or a shared memory would flood them with almost hazy recollections of that weekend.
Perhaps because it had been so far beyond the realm of reality that it seemed trapped and suspended in a dream-like vision within their collective subconscious. The tangible is replaced with memories. It had undeniably brought them closer and provided them both with countless memories to draw on when they were together or alone, where the blurred lines of reality and fantasy frequently played together.
The weeks passed, then months into years.
She asked him one morning if he ever wanted to go back. They had awoken to the soft autumn light pouring through their window and shortly their affectionate touches arose to passionate lovemaking, and now they lay, exhausted and spent, in each other's arms. He thought for a moment and answered that he found himself regularly drifting off to other places when he was working or driving home.
She smiled and joked that she had sometimes wondered if the odd stolen glance or pause in the street from a stranger was someone who she had intimately explored and had also explored her.
Curious, he asked if she had ever followed up after the initial invitation, and she confessed she had occasionally attempted to reconnect, but no response.
Perhaps it was best this way, he wondered out loud. She agreed, but again wondered, was she even the same woman who threw herself with carefree abandon into that world with her husband. Maybe it was best they just shared that one weekend together.
Or perhaps she was, and she just yearned for that invitation again.
The cold rain drove down hard on their rooftop as the relentlessly miserable winter dug in for another week. He poured her another glass of wine as he topped his up, and they watched the trees twist in the wind. As he peered out the window and strained to see a large black car through the rain. A person quickly stepped out and placed an envelope in the letterbox before quickly driving away.
He pondered for a moment. Whatever it was, it was important enough to make its way into their mailbox in this weather. Curiosity got the better of him, and he braced himself against the weather as he retrieved it and returned inside dripping wet.
He tore open the large black envelope, revealing an embossed card inside, smiling as he looked at her.
They were going back.
Her heart raced as they approached the destination. The earlier flight to the mystery destination further added to the sense of mystery and growing sense that they were again leaving reality behind. As the plane touched down, they eagerly grabbed their light luggage and collected their rental car.
The hot tropical air streamed in through the open windows, and they smiled at each other, attempting to suppress their nervous energy. It was hard not to. Regardless of what was ahead, they were away together, a million miles from home in the summer sun with each other.
They arrived at a dock where a small sailing boat sat in its moorings. As they made their way down the dock, they were suddenly greeted by a woman walking toward them. She was in her mid-30s and impeccably dressed in a white linen dress.
"Hello and welcome, I am so thrilled that you two made it," she said before offering her hand to both of them.
"I apologise if I don't give you my name, we don't use names on the island," she quickly added.
"That's no problem at all," his wife quickly replied.
"I can tell you're both nervous, please don't be," she added warmly. "This weekend doesn't have to be anything, or it can be everything, but most of all we want you both to let go and unwind together".
Reassured, they laughed at their nervousness and walked towards the boat, where two deckhands helped them with their luggage and their new hostess showed them to their room.
As the door closed, they lay down on the bed and let out a big sigh.
The room was small but beautifully appointed. The large bed had two white linen dressing gowns laid out. They noticed the small dresser had a gift basket with a collection of oils.
There was a soft knock on the door.
"We are about to cast off for our destination, can I suggest you make yourself comfortable?".
They smiled.
"I am not nearly drunk enough yet," she giggled at him.
"Me either," he said, making his way to the dresser and pouring them both strong drinks.
"Is this still ok?" She asked him nervously.
He handed her the drink and kissed her softly and deeply on the lips.
"When I think about last time, the best part was seeing you enveloped in complete and utter pleasure, and I want that for you again," he said.
"I want that for us," she said, smiling back at him.
They shed their clothes and placed their gowns on, making their way up to the deck. Dusk had fallen, and the sailboat softly made its way along the white beaches, floodlight by the rising full moon, as the warm summer air blew through their robes and caressed their skin.
A deckhand appeared with more drinks on a tray and some light canapΓ©s. They held each other close and watched the stars begin to light the night sky.
Their hostess suddenly joined them also adorned in the gown.
"Are we the only ones going to the house?" he asked.
"No, only a select ten couples this time," she replied.
"How did we make the list?" He asked, genuinely curious.
"I want to avoid giving the entire mystery away, but let's just say it's a personal preference among the group from last time," she added with a coy smile. "There are no masks, no themes and no expectations".
The strong drinks and gentle rocking of the boat against the soft tide filled their heads with giddiness as they rounded a headland and made their way into a bay where the crystal white sands. On the far side, a large house sat atop a rocky outcrop. Despite the distance, they could see the house alive with festivity and music made its way across the bay.
"The water is so clear," his wife said as she looked at the soft white sand beneath the clear water.
"And it is beautiful to swim in," their hostess added.
"Oh, it looks it," she responded.
"Why don't we swim the rest of the way?" Their hostess asked.
"Oh, I would love to," responded his wife.
"That's good because I have been waiting a long time to see you again", she said softly as she walked over to her and slowly undid her robe, letting it fall to the deck. She stood in front of them completely naked with the moonlight bathing her soft skin. She was gorgeous, a rub siren naked before them with her full breasts, long hair and soft stomach.
"Again?" His wife asked.
"Yes again," she said as she walked over and undid her robe, letting it also fall to the deck exposing her as well to the moonlight and summer breeze.