Samantha Baker, age 23, was softly sobbing while sitting in a deck chair outside the cabin where her husband, Tim Baker, age 27, was sleeping. Cynthia Wallace, the wife of Tim's boss, the man who had invited his top salespeople including Tim on this cruise, noticed Samantha, sat down beside her and asked if she was okay, and if there was anything she could do.
Samantha said Tim was mad at her because she didn't dress sexy enough. She said Tim told her that she was sexy when he married her, but now she was trying to act like an old woman. Samantha said that wasn't true, and that she was happy to dress sexy for Tim, but he wanted her to dress sexy in public, and she thought that was wrong, because she was married now, and if she dressed sexy in public, it might cause other men to think she was available.
Cynthia took Samantha's hand and said they needed to talk. She took Samantha to the ship bar's and ordered both of them a glass of wine. She said that Samantha needed to understand that men like her husband, Johnnie and Tim saw their wives as an extension of themselves. She said they liked for other men to desire and admire their wives. She said having a sexy, desirable wife gave them more status, like having a fancy car or a big house. As Samantha was slow to grasp this concept, Cynthia explained it her in different ways, and as the explanation took some time, they had a few more glasses of wine. Finally Samantha said she thought she understood.
The next day, Samantha and Tim, were getting dressed to go to a party on the deck. Samantha put on the skimpy little sundress she usually wore over her swim outfit, but this time with nothing underneath. She knew this was going way too far, but she decided to tease Tim, and make him think she would actually wear it. She asked him if he thought this was sexy enough, and she swirled around so that her skirt blew up showing that she didn't have any panties on. To her amazement, Tim insisted that she wear it, and remembering Cynthia's advice the night before, she decided to do it.
They found a seat close to the dance floor. The music was very loud, and the social director for the cruise was trying to get people to dance. She told the men in the group not to be shy, and to ask the closest girl to dance. A big tanned guy in a Hawaiian shirt reached his hand out to Samantha and asked her to dance with him. Samantha was embarrassed, but she was determined not to show it, so she agreed to dance with him. Luckily it was a fast dance that didn't last too long. When he took her back to the table, he addressed Tim by name, and Tim invited him to join the table. It turned out that the big guy was one of Tim's firm's biggest customers who had also been invited on the cruise by Johnnie.
Tim left to get them some drinks, and the big guy, whose name was Steve asked Samantha to dance with him again. This time it was a slow dance, and Steve pulled her tight against him. By this time, Samantha was on her third glass of wine, and she was feeling lightheaded. It felt good to be supported by Steve's body. She liked how big and strong he was, and she liked the smell of his sun tan oil and cologne. The feel of his big hand on her back made her aware that she was almost naked, which was exciting to her. Her nipples were hardening and were pressed though the thin fabric of her sundress against his stomach. This time the music lasted longer, and she was sorry when it ended.
Johnnie and Tim seemed to be pleased that Steve was enjoying himself, and they encouraged Samantha to dance with him again. Samantha realized that she was helping her husband's business by making their biggest customer happy, and she decided to do her part to help. When Steve maneuvered them to a section of the dance floor that could not be seen from their table, he placed his big hand on her bottom and gave her a good squeeze. Samantha was shocked, and she stumbled which threw her body in closer to him. He took this as a positive response and pulled her even closer. She was pressed into him so tightly that she could feel his hard penis against her stomach.
Luckily the music ended, and Steve gave her a big grin and led her back to the table. That night, Tim told Samantha how happy he was that she was socializing so well with his friends and business companions. They had a wonderful evening. They went to a formal dinner given by the ship's captain, and afterwards they sat out on the observation deck and watched the stars. When they got back to the cabin, they made love.
The next morning they reached a small island owned by the cruise line. Tim left early to go scuba diving with his sales associates. He told Samantha to have a good time while he was gone and to keep socializing, especially if she ran into any of their business associates. Samantha promised that she would.
At breakfast, Samantha ran into Cynthia. Cynthia said she was going over to the island and asked Samantha to go with her. She said there was a beautiful beach there where they could lay out in the sun and swim. Samantha bravely put on the bikini that Tim had purchased for her from the ship's store, although she thought it was far too revealing.
When they got to the beach, Samantha realized that she would not stand out in her bikini, as some of the women were topless. Then she was stunned to see Cynthia take off her top. Cynthia looked at her expression and laughed. She told Samantha she didn't have to take off her top unless she wanted too. She said Samantha had beautiful breasts, and she shouldn't be ashamed to show them if she wanted to. Samantha laughed and said she wasn't ready for that yet.
As they talked, Cynthia mentioned that Johnnie thought that Tim was one of his best salesmen who could advance quickly in the company. She said that Johnnie was very happy to see her socializing with Steve. She said Steve represented a big part of Johnnie's business, and that Johnnie said he was considering letting Tim manage Steve's account. Samantha said she was beginning to understand how important a wife could be for her husband's business. Cynthia said she was glad to hear that. The she cupped her hand over he eyes, and looked down the beach. She said, "Speak of the devil, here comes Steve".
When Steve noticed them, he came right over and put his towel down beside them. He took a long look at Cynthia's breasts then shifted his gaze to Samantha, and commented that they were fine looking women. Cynthia returned his gaze, and said that he was a fine looking man. Samantha couldn't believe that Cynthia was so bold, but she had to agree. Steve was all man, big, tanned, handsome and self-confident, and he was important to Tim's business, so Samantha gave him her sweetest smile.
After chatting for a while, Steve went in the water for a swim. Cynthia said she had a favor to ask of Samantha. She told Samantha not to agree until she heard her out. She said that it was in strict confidence. When Samantha agreed that she wouldn't tell, Cynthia said that they were in danger of losing Steve's business. She said they were running late on an important delivery, and Steve was not going to be happy about it if he found out.
Cynthia said that she needed to go back to the ship to contact the office and try to work out the problem. If they could keep Steve distracted, they might be able to solve the problem before he found out about it. She said that's where Samantha could help. Samantha said she would be happy to help out, but she didn't know what she could do.
Cynthia asked Samantha just to be friendly with Steve, and if he invited her to go tour the island or whatever, that it would be extremely helpful. The longer Samantha could keep him occupied, the better. She said it was the best possible thing Samantha could ever do to help Tim.
As Steve had finished his swim and has almost made it back to them, Samantha quickly answered yes, of course she would do it. When Cynthia told Steve that she had to go back to the ship, he looked disappointed, but his face brightened up when she said that Samantha might enjoy a tour of the island if he didn't have other plans. Samantha looked at Steve and said she would love it, if it wasn't asking too much of him.
Steve said he was enjoying the beach, and asked Samantha if it was okay with her if they stayed there longer. She said she loved the beach too, but she wished they had an umbrella, because she burned easily. Steve said he would hate for her beautiful skin to be damaged. He said he would rent a cabana for them. He walked off to talk to someone, and when he returned, he led her down the beach to a bright blue cabana. It was like a big tent that was open in the front with two big beach chairs and a little table inside.
Moments later, a smiling young man arrived with a pitcher full of orange juice. Steve poured her a glass. She took a sip and realized it was an alcoholic beverage. She had never drunk alcohol in the morning before, but she was very thirsty, and it actually tasted very good. She asked Steve what is was, and he said "tequila sunrise."
As they lay back on their beach chairs watching the ships passengers frolic on the beach, Samantha noticed that he paid particular attention to the topless women, and this made her a little jealous. She laughed to herself at this thought, and figured the tequila sunrise must be getting to her.
Steve looked over at her and asked her if she had brought any suntan oil. She said she would be happy to share her suntan oil, and she dug it out of her beach bag and handed it too him. He said he didn't need it, but she did. He said he would put some on her back for her. She felt a little funny about that, but realized he was just trying to be helpful.
He sat beside her, and adjusted the beach chair so that it was horizontal. He said she should lie down on her stomach. He poured some of the warm liquid on her shoulders, and began rubbing it in with his big hands. She loved the way his big hands felt on her shoulders, and she didn't object as he gently massaged her neck and shoulders.
She was amazed how thorough and patient he was. He rubbed the oil down both of her arms, her hands and even rubbed it in between her fingers. Then he poured some on her lower back and rubbed it in ever inch of her back and around her sides as far as he could reach without going underneath. He slid his fingers underneath her bikini top strap, and underneath her bikini bottom just about an inch, not too far at all.