I have tried to capture the perspective of both husband and wife in this short story. I hope it is enjoyed by one and all.
Machu
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They were to meet at ten that evening in the comfortable lobby of the hotel. The lights had been dimmed slightly, as they were each night, and the warmth of the night could be felt every time the automatic sliding glass door opened. There was still traffic on the street, but it was light that Tuesday evening.
He sat on one of the plush chairs in the center of the lobby; his legs crossed at the ankles, and he held one of the local magazines. He was only scanning the pages though and kept glancing to the door, knowing that she would be there soon. He wore tan slacks with black loafers, and the short sleeve white shirt he had on was unbuttoned at the collar. His brown hair had been recently trimmed as were his partial beard and mustache. The look was very professional and pleasing to his wife of fifteen years.
When she arrived, wearing a short red dress that clung to her figure nicely, he saw the desk clerk do a double take, watching her as she walked into the lobby. He couldn't blame the young man, as he also watched his wife walk past him, turning his head to watch as she went to the escalator leading to the lounge on the second floor. She was a very attractive woman. The plunging neckline of her tight dress made it obvious she wore no bra, and showed an abundance of cleavage between her ample breasts. Her legs were firm and shapely beneath the almost mini length of the dress she wore, and her black heels caused her heart shaped buttocks to be firm and taught as she swayed her hips seductively past her husband. She glanced at him with a slight smile, and proceeded to the second floor while both of the men watched her backside quite intently.
He made eye contact with the desk clerk, and smiled wide as the young man looked away, blushing furiously as he tried to look busy behind the desk. 'I am a very lucky man.' He thought to himself as he put down the magazine. He knew that his wife was a very desirable woman, and he saw evidence of that desire on the faces of other men quite often. His smile didn't fade as he stood, and walked over to the front desk. He just couldn't help himself as he approached the clerk.
'That woman,' he said, as he leaned against the counter, 'The one who just went up the escalator, is she staying in the hotel?'
'Excuse me sir?' The young man said innocently. 'I'm not really sure. I didn't notice her until she went up.'
'I understand' he said. Then added with a big grin, ''That dress sure showed off her ass though.'
The clerk blushed brightly again, saying 'I wouldn't know about that sir. The company frowns upon that sort of behavior.' And the kid tried desperately again to look busy.
'No harm in looking.' He said, and started toward the escalator. As he stepped onto it he said over his shoulder, 'Trust me young man that is one sexy woman.'
He looked back at the desk clerk as he started up the escalator, seeing the young man's face had gone to a deep crimson, and he chuckled softly to himself as he ascended to the second floor.
2
She had enjoyed meeting her husband for a late lunch that afternoon, something they tried to do as often as their schedules allowed. They had met at a small cafe downtown, and were able to enjoy a short lunch together, watching people pass in front of the large picture window of the cafe. The city was bustling, as it usually is mid week, and she looked across the busy street at the hotel there, a wicked thought formulating in her mind.
She looked across the table at her husband after they had finished eating, and the waitress had cleared the plates. 'Are we still going to have our date night love' she asked him sweetly.
'I thought we would go to a show tonight.' he said, returning her gaze. 'There's a pretty good flick at the cinema I thought you would like.'
'Well,' she began hesitantly, 'I just had a thought about tonight. Could we maybe meet in the lounge over there?' She asked him, as she gestured across the street.
'You mean in the hotel?' he asked as he glanced out the window. 'I can't think why not.'
'Great!' she said, reaching to hold his hand. 'I can meet you there about ten, and you can try and pick me up.' Her mischievous grin told him what she had in mind.
His smile widened as he looked into her eyes. 'I have to admit that it's been a long time since you played hard to get with me love.' He said as he raised her hand to his lips.
'Well, with as busy as we always seem to be, I thought a little role play this time would be fun.'
Her smile sparkled in her eyes as he said, 'Then it's a date dear! I'll be in the lobby when you show up.'
She kissed him, and then left the cafe with plans forming in her mind, as she hurried back to work.
She was productive, if a little distracted, as the afternoon wore on. She would have plenty of time to do a bit of shopping before their date, and her excitement was mounting as she headed for the mall after work. Her first stop was the Victoria secrets, where she picked out a pair of sexy G-string panties to wear under the red dress she had in mind for the night. She found the dress she wanted an hour later after going to four other stores, and had also picked up some cosmetics, as well as a small bottle of her favorite perfume.
As she left the mall, she called one of her friends on her cell phone. 'Hi Pam.' She said when her friend answered on the third ring. 'Listen, I need a favor.'
Without hesitation, her friend said 'Sure Hun, no problem. Whatcha need?'
'I just need a place to get ready for a date I am having with my hubby'
'Well, if you don't mind the mess, come on over.'
'Thanks Pam. You're a life saver.' She said, and headed over to her friends.
She had chosen to ask her friend Pam because her friend's place was only four blocks from the hotel. She also thought her friend wouldn't mind having another car in the driveway overnight, that way she didn't have to worry about finding parking.
Her friend saw her pull up, and opened the front door as she came up the walk carrying the packages from her stop at the mall.
'Thanks Pam. I owe you.' She said as she stepped inside.
'That's nonsense.' Her friend answered. 'Glad to help keep the spark alive for you two. It's good to know that you guys still have date night. Maybe if Frank and I had done that, we would still be together, instead of him screwing around on me with that bimbo he's with now.'
She looked at her friend, knowing that the pain from her divorce four months previously was still fresh. 'I just need a shower, and a place to change.' She said. 'Of course a glass of wine would also be nice.'
'You go on and use the upstairs bath, Hun. I'll have a glass of blush ready for you when you're done.' Pam said. 'You should probably eat something as well.'
