Carol laid her running outfit neatly on the bed; then emptied the race registration bag. There were the usual freebies, trial offers, and race registration forms. She picked up the safety pins and affixed the race number to her blue running shorts. She had the evening planned, after a long tub bath; she would get dressed, go to the pasta dinner, and then return to the room. Before going to sleep she would call Ken.
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In the office building across from the hotel, Attorney Lou Blanton was busy reviewing case law. Working late on the weekends had become routine. But it wasnât without reward. Near the window, Lou had a professional grade camera with telescopic lens mounted on a tripod. It was pointed in the direction of the nearby mountain range. Clients enjoyed looking through the lenses at the magnificent views. There were other views, however, that only Lou enjoyed. Late at night, alone with the lights off, he would rotate the camera and spy on the hotel.
It never ceased to amaze him how many guests left their curtains wide open. Of course from their vantage point, his building looked empty. He certainly wasnât complaining.
He knew this weekend would be special with all the runners in town.
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After showering, Carol stood in front of the mirror, straightening her dress. It was made of a stretchy polyester/spandex mix that emphasized her 5â8â, 130-pound frame. She straightened the spaghetti straps on her shoulders, and then ran her hands down the front flattening her stomach. Finally satisfied, she picked up the bottle of perfume from her suitcase and sprayed her wrist and neck. She walked to the window and looked out into the darkness. The full moon cast an eerie glow on the snow capped mountains.
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âDamn!â Lou moaned as he peered through the camera now focused on the middle aged woman on the 12th floor. Click. Click.
âDonât close those curtains, baby.â
The woman fingered her blonde hair back behind her left ear. The chin-length haircut was eye-catching. Click. Nice rock on the finger, too. A married woman all alone for the weekend, whereâs your husband he wondered. Click. Lou guessed her age to be late 30s. As she turned and walked back into the room he watched her hips flex beneath her tight dress. He was already hard thinking about what it would be like to wrap his hands around that tight little piece of ass. Click. She had a runnerâs body alright; long and thin with tiny breasts. Not the type of woman to get top billing at the local strip bar. Lou reached down and squeezed his cock.
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Carol rode the elevator down to the lobby and followed the signs passed the bar to the Pre Race Social/Dinner. The cash bar was crowded with runners of all ages and sizes. Already a line had formed for the buffet dinner. She smiled as two full figured women filled their plates with pasta.
âCarol Jones?â
Carol turned and there stood Colonel Billy Myers.
âHello, Colonel Myers.â
âLetâs not be so formal Mrs. Jones. Please call me Billy.â
âOkayâŠhello Billy.â
They hugged.
She hadnât seen him in over five years. Ken had served as his brigade supply officer in the military. When Colonel Myers retired, he moved away and her only contact with him was an occasional phone call and Christmas card. She knew that her husband stayed in contact and exchanged emails with him on a regular basis.
"Carol, you look great."
âThank you Billy.â
He didn't miss the opportunity to glance down the top of her dress. She wasnât very big there, but what the heck; anything over a mouthful was a waste anyway. He pulled her back into his arms and whispered, âYour hair is beautiful.â
Carol felt her cheek grow hot as his eyes roamed up and down her body. Colonel Myers was slightly taller than Ken; she guessed a little over 6 foot. He was just as she remembered an immaculate dresser and physically fit.
"Ken is one hell of a lucky man."
Billy turned his head looking around the room.
âWhere is that rascal anyway?â
"Oh he had to cancel at the last minute. He got some project from General Storm.â
âAnother âgobiâ I bet.â
âWhat?â
âIt means another general officer bright idea.â
Carol laughed quietly.
âItâs just making retirement look more and more attractive.â
âIn my last email, I told him to be sure to send me his resume.â
âI know he appreciates your good advice.â
âListen, he wonât have any trouble finding a job. Heâs one of the best officers Iâve served with and besides he has the best looking wife, too.â
âThank you, Colonel MyersâŠI mean Billy.â Carol blushed.
âBy the way, was Ken registered to run in this race?â
âYes.â
âI came here with a couple of my colleagues and we could sure use another number. Would you be interested in selling Kenâs number?â
âYou can have it, Billy.â
âGreat! Are you staying in the hotel?â
âAll the way up on the 12th floor.â
âIf you donât mind, maybe we could sit together during dinner and then afterwards Iâll escort you to your room and pick up the number.â
âOkay.â Carol replied.
Carol followed Billy to the serving line. Her stomach fluttered at the prospect of Colonel Myers escorting her back to the room. She hated to admit it but he still had that certain charisma that left her feeling unsettled. She reassured herself, however, that it was nothing more than an innocent infatuation.
Carol and Billy had a delightful dinner. After the obligatory speeches by the race coordinators, they settled into a discussion that literally made them oblivious to what everyone else was doing or saying. She sat facing him, smiling and nodding her head frequently. They laughed and talked and with each passing moment reaffirmed why they were still such good friends. They talked about work, politics, friends, Carolâs running program, and even Billyâs ex-wife. She genuinely felt comfortable with Billy.
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When Carol excused herself to go to the ladies room, Billy stared at her nice ass as she walked away.
âThatâs one fine lady.â
Billy turned and looked up at his two smiling colleagues.
âYes she is.â
âI thought you liked them with a little more meat on their butt.â
âIâd gladly make an exception with this lady.â
âYouâll have to be careful and not hit bone.â
The three men laughed.
âWho is she?â
âThatâs my former S4âs wife. Iâd give my left nut to get her horizontal.â
âSo, we shouldnât wait up for you tonight?â
âWith a bit of luck, Iâll be up with that fine piece of ass tonight.â
âIf you need any help just give us a call.â
âYeah, right.â
The two men drifted back into the bar.
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Carol finished washing her hands. She began to think about the events of the evening. Things werenât going exactly as she had planned. Admittedly it was great to see Colonel Myers. She enjoyed visiting with him and he made her laugh. But now, all she wanted to do was get back to her room and go to bed; but not with Colonel Myers. She glanced at her reflection in the mirror. A warm feeling slowly engulfed her. She closed her eyes and gripped the sink counter. What would Ken say if he knew that you were visiting with his former commander? He wouldnât mind at all. His old boss was just keeping her company; nothing wrong with that. What would he say if he knew Colonel Myers was going to his wife back up to the room; where they would be all alone? Heâs just going up there to pick up the race packet. Heâll be in the room five minutes max.
She sprayed her wrists and the front of her dress with perfume.
Her hands were shaking as she placed the perfume back into her purse.
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Billy finished his drink and stood up as Carol approached.
âAll freshened up I see.â
Carol smiled nervously.
âI love the smell of that perfume.â
âItâs Red.â
âItâs very nice.â
âThank you.â
âAre you ready to go to the room,â he said then quickly added, âand get Kenâs race number?â
âOkay.â
As they approached the elevator Billy dropped back just a little bit to watch Carol. Heâd never seen her in anything shorter than knee length. Now, he couldnât help but watch the hem of her dress rise and fall as she walked up the steps to the landing near the elevator. He focused on the faint outline of a zipper that went down to her hips. He began to plot how easy it would be to unzip the dress. Already his cock was beginning to rouse.
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Carol and Billy squeezed into the crowded elevator. They stood together looking out into the atrium. The hotel was beautifully decorated with tropical plants and trees. The elevator stopped on the third floor and several more people on. Billy changed positions so that Carol was sandwiched between him and the elevator glass. He rested his hands on her waist staring over her shoulder out into the atrium. His hot breath on her neck sent a cold shiver down her side. When the elevator stopped again, most of the people got off, but Billy didnât budge an inch. When they reached the 12th floor the elevator was empty but they were still standing together.
âI think this is where we get off.â Carol giggled as she pushed Billy back.
As they walked slowly to her room, Carol fumbled for the room card.
When she inserted it in the slot the door wouldnât open.
Carol laughed nervously.
âI bet youâre used to Ken opening the door for you.â
âI always get this wrong.â
âHere let me help you.â Billy slipped it in the slot. The light flashed and Billy pushed the door open.
The hotel room was just like his. A king sized bed which immediately caused him to have a quick vision of her spread eagle and him on top âhitting bone.â He chuckled as he stepped into the room. Next to the bed was a night table, a dresser, an armoire for the entertainment center and two easy chairs clustered around a low round coffee table near the window.
As he approached the window, his first instinct was to close the curtains; instead he gazed out at the mountain range.
âEven in the dark those mountains are glistening.â
âItâs a magnificent view.â
Carol stood by Billy.
âTheyâre beautiful at night.â
Billy turned to touch Carol but she moved away to pick up the registration bag.
She handed Billy the bag.
âThank you, Carol.â
âYouâre welcome and I donât want your money, either.â