I first met him by chance. Or so it seemed at the time. I think it was something he did, going around and hitting up girls my age. He was older, much older than me and at the time I only saw him as someone who was close to my dad's age. But it was the way he spoke, his wisdom, his experience, that got me interested in having dinner with him. I should have been more careful, but it wasn't that I was against it; it just felt taboo at the time before it happened.
He was a handsome man, close to forty years old and he knew that he looked good. He bragged about the things he had accomplished but he was also fun and he made me laugh. He did have a good knowledge about the financial world which was something I had almost been interested in. I was twenty-one at the time and though I have had my share of experiences, they all were with guys around my age.
We were sitting quite close in a secluded part of the restaurant, away from prying eyes. Initially we had been sitting across from each other but as he returned back from the bathroom, he slipped into the booth beside me. I didn't object after being on my third glass of whiskey. Although I am used to drinking, I had to admit that I was tipsy at the time even though I would never have admitted to being in that state.
I enjoyed his attention as he complimented how beautiful I looked. His hand brushed the hair away from my face as we talked, and he lightly massaged my neck when I complained it hurt from staring at the computer all day. He had magical fingers as he kneaded the sore muscles at the base of my neck.
He then left his arm around me as we were talking and started to rub my left shoulder.
"Okay--well, once we've finished off these drinks, what say we walk out of here together?" He ran a finger over my wrist so lightly it made the tiny hairs there prickle.
"You know somewhere else we can go?" I asked.
"The only place I know is my condo not far from here. We could relax and have some privacy there, unless you care to suggest somewhere better." I opened my mouth, but panic and excitement stalled any words. "Is that terribly forward of me, Bonnie?"
"Yes," I said, laughing in my nervousness. "Yes, it is."
"So does that mean you're saying no to the idea?"
He delivered the line with such lightness of touch that it disarmed me. "No. I mean, I'm not saying 'no'. Not necessarily..." He smiled and swigged his whiskey. I sipped my drink and eyed him over the glass, hoping that the thumping in my chest wasn't betrayed by any giveaway tics on my face. The taste of danger was stronger in my mouth than that of the mint.
"Drink up," he said.
I swallowed the rest of my drink, enjoying the effects of the alcohol as it slipped down my throat.
"Come on. Let's go?" he proffered, standing up and offering me his hand.
His smile drew out mine. I took his hand, rising and floated from the restaurant with this handsome stranger by my side. We walked the short distance out onto the sidewalk where he had already booked a Grab. He opened the back door for me and I slipped into the car's rear and enjoyed the frisson as my companion rested his frame next to me.
He gave directions to his place which was not far from where we just had dinner.
Already the car had slipped out from the kerbside into the stream of car lights. He ran a finger lightly over my cheekbone and I clutched my purse to disguise the extent to which my body was trembling. "I know what you're thinking 'How the hell did I end up in a cab with a man twice my age who I don't even know?' Am I right?"
"Maybe," I said. My eyes did not shift from his, however thunderous my heartbeat. "A little."
"Are you a good girl, Bonnie?" he asked, his eyes looking intently into mine.
My eyes did not shift from his as my heart thundered in my chest. I knew where the night would be heading. I could walk away if I wanted, but did I really want to? I endeavored to retain my cool, if I had any to begin with.
"What do you think?"
His palm flexed to cradle the side of my face and he leaned in to put his lips on mine before I had time to react. The taste of Scotch was fresh and sour on his tongue, and his aftershave was sharp in my nostrils. The kiss was firm, slow and rhythmic, drawing from me a full-mouthed response as my body melted into his Armani-wrapped frame. His restrained hunger absorbed my senses and blotted out all sensible thought till his mouth broke from mine.
"I think," he told me, fingers still caressing my face, "that that was a good-girl kiss. Very pleasant, but good-girl nonetheless."
My response was instinctive. I didn't want to be a good girl anymore. Gripping his face with both hands, I kissed his mouth hard, plunging my tongue and lapping at his, my body pressing close to his, not caring if the Grab driver saw. My heart rate surged from my boldness with this man almost twice my age. When I let go of him, I was panting with the rush, but bit my bottom lip to disguise it. "What about that one?"
"Definite bad-girl potential," he said, voice heavy with approval.
Conversation was tough in the circumstances. I was still in my office outfit of a white blouse and black jeans that hugged my waist nicely.
The front door closed behind us and his lips were on mine before I even knew what was happening. His ferocity was terrifying at the beginning until I warmed up to his tempo. I had never had a man react so quickly to me before.
His hands ran through my hair, pushing it away from my face, before coming to rest, one at the nape of my neck and the other at the base of my spine. I shuddered against him, winding my arms up over his powerful shoulders. He pressed me back against the nearest wall and I heard my purse fall to the ground. I pulled at the tie around his neck and finally threw it away from him before proceeding to undo his stubborn shirt buttons. I struggled for a moment before he stopped and pushed my hands away, tearing at the expensive-looking shirt and shrugging both that and his black jacket onto the cool marble floor. I caressed his chest in turn, grazing his hardened nipple with the tip of my finger. The thought of pressing bare skin to bare skin had my heart pounding.
He crushed his lips back to mine, and undid the buttons of my own blouse with nimble and skilled fingers. I wondered, momentarily, how often he had done this before, but soon dismissed it from my mind as suddenly his large, firm hand clasped around my left breast and I gasped against his mouth. He groaned into my mouth and I felt his tongue tangle with mine, battling together.
"You're so beautiful, Bonnie. So fucking sexy," he murmured, dragging his lips away and kissing down my throat.
I breathed heavily, tilting my head to the side as his mouth nipped and bit my skin. He shifted his body, easing one of his legs between mine. He lifted his knee and rubbed me with the top of his thigh, the movement so deliberate and sensual that I couldn't help but moan. I pressed down harder just to increase the sensation, overcome with the feelings he roused in me.
He reached behind me to unclasp my bra. The lace loosened across my breasts and I gasped when he pulled himself slightly away from me. His eyes remained on me until he began to slide the straps down my arms. He seemed to savour each new discovery as more and more of my body was revealed, with his attention leaving me feeling cherished and wanted.
He let the bra fall to the floor then swept his palms over my bare breasts, his thumbs brushing my nipples. "You are breathtaking," he said with a roughened edge to his voice, dipping his head lower.
I shivered and let out a shaky sigh, unable to speak. His hands smoothed around to my lower back, applying the pressure necessary to bring me into contact with his mouth. I revelled in the feel of his rasping stubble, the warmth of his lips and tongue.
He gave my nipple a firm suck, then flicked his tongue over the moistened bud. Pleasure rushed through me and my mouth fell open, my deep breaths filling the silence. He moved to my other breast, teasing me with painstaking attention to detail.
I floated in a sensual haze, my fingers stroking through his hair while I listened to his contented hum. He pulled away slightly and kept my nipple imprisoned between his lips, tugging until my back bowed and I cried out with pleasure. I clutched him to me, my mind clouded with sensations. The encounter still felt surreal, like the most fantastic of dreams.
He moved me away from the wall and deeper into the house. He kissed my nipple and turned with me until I felt the backs of my legs meet the edge of the table. With a supporting palm between my shoulder blades, he guided me onto the dining table in his house. My legs dangled over the side and I parted them so he could step in between.
"You know, I have wanted you since the first day we met. But I wanted to be a gentleman with you. Take you out to dinner first, spend some more time with you and get to know you better. And I am glad that I am getting to know you even better now," he said with a half-smile as he ran a fingertip between my breasts.
A feeling of wildness tore through me. I wanted to shove myself up to a sitting position and make a grab for him. The only thing stopping me was the temptation to continue on with the sweet torture, to let him set the pace.