For two years, I have been wishing, dreaming and asking him to go with me. You would think that he would appreciate a few days in nature. Shit-as much as he smokes trees, being amongst them and smoking some has got to be an even higher experience. But I aināt begging no man to be with me. Like I said, Iāve wanted this time away from the kids, work, bills and even him.
I got angry this last time I mentioned the getaway and he started to give me his excuse. I didnāt even hear it! Before he could get the words out of his mouth, I was quoting a āCedricā line, āIām a grown ass woman, Iāll go by myself.ā I was mostly just talking trash until he questioned that very womanhood with āYea right, your punk ass aināt going nowhere by yourself!ā That was Monday. Today is Friday and Iām in my Volvo, listening to Will Downing, driving to Upstate NY. It was a pay week and Presidentās Day weekend. Money and an extra day off! I had to do it!
He watched me pack, snickering, as if I wouldnāt really go by myself. My kids kept asking if I would be scared and if they could come along. The more I thought about it though, the more I realized that it might really be good for me to get away.
I mentioned my trip to my boss, Mr. Stein, as I was searching online trying to find a cabin. It was February and cold and I didnāt know anything about any cabins. Sure enough, he had a few buddies that he golfed with that had āwinter havensā, as he called them. He gave me their numbers, I contacted them and Mr. Matthewās was available this weekend. He called it Mocha Point and I could go and stay for free. It canāt get much better than that. This trip was meant to be; it was too easy to come together.
So here I am. I have just pulled off the interstate and I feel like I just opened an imaginary closet door and been exposed to a new world. The sky is magnificent. It has opened up even wider and the color of it is so serene. I even turned off the CD player. The trees are tremendous in size and their branches, although covered in snow, seem to extend and welcome me.
I glance at the directions and notice again that the road I am looking for is called Velvet Way. āLet me find out that Mr. Matthews likes dark thingsā I say and chuckle. Up until this point, I guess I had just assumed that Mr. Matthews was white, but maybe I was wrong.
My directions tell me that this is my final road and my destination is 7 miles up. I feel so light and free. The road is full of curves and is covered on both sides by trees. There is no snow on it, as the trees provided a shelter. I see a family of deer ahead on my left in the open space past the trees. They are not even frightened by the sound of my car. It is as if they know that anyone in this area doesnāt need to be feared and that alone gives me peace.
I am amazed that I am not scared at all. It is true that I donāt like being by myself. I donāt like the dark, but this feels different. This place feels safe and I feel secure.
I am so busy admiring the deer family that I donāt even notice the cabin at first.
It is the most amazing place I have ever seen. To call it a cabin is clearly not enough. It is massive and is constructed from huge bleached logs. There are windows that go from the floor to the roof on the front and rear of the cabin. Once parked, I just stand there, admiring the beauty.
Mr. Matthews has told me that his nephew lived on the land and that although he had told him that I wanted some āmeā time, that I shouldnāt be surprised if the nephew made sure I had everything that I needed. The family used a mailbox out back for guests. I was told to make a note of anything I needed and place it in the box. Mr. Matthews assured me that I would probably never see him-that his name was Dale and he usually kept to himself, that he didnāt care for city life. Dale built the cabin and because he wasnāt married or attached he, cared for the family land. He was a ranger and lived on the property in another home.
Inside, I notice the bookshelves are as tall as the windows and full of all different types of literature. The interior of the home is not as rustic as I would have thought. Someone younger or more eclectic had remodeled this space. The furniture, while still wood, is much more contemporary and the place feels more like a home than just a vacation cabin.
There is stunning African art and sculptures placed all through the space.
I walk around and admire the family pictures. Amongst all of the women in the pictures, I only notice three men. I smile to myself at the thought of any of them being the man beautiful enough to construct this home. I wonder which one of these fine ass men were considerate enough to have a fire already lit for my arrival. I will leave a thank you in the box Mr. Matthews told me about.
I walked around for a few more minutes before I reminded myself that I had the next three days to see everything in here.
As I carried the bags up to the bedroom, I cursed myself for bringing so much stuff. Iām in the woods, alone-there will be no going out, probably no need to put on anything other than my jeans and a t-shirt for outside and that same t-shirt and some panties for inside, if that!
The upstairs is completely open space. There is a king sized poster bed in the middle of the floor. There is a skylight directly over the bed and I canāt wait for nightfall to look at the stars. How can anyone design something so amazing and not live in it.
I place my bags in the closet, take off my shoes and go stand at the window. I can see another cabin from up here. There is someone standing in that window, looking over here. I assume that it must be Dale. I fold my hands and bow to say thank you to him, and he responds by spreading his arms as if to welcome me to all that I can see. I am kind of disappointed that I may not get to meet him.
I thought for sure that no woman would actually come here alone. Most women wouldnāt. Sheās different though and this stranger piques my curiosity. I saw how she stopped the car and watched the deer family; the look of astonishment on her face when she turned and faced the cabin. It made me smile with pride. She admired my work and I can tell she appreciates things small and large. Thatās a good thing. I canāt deny how beautiful she is. She was natural-no make-up, no designer clothes, nice and thick! I felt my body warm staring at her and I realized that it had been quite some time since I had actually cuddled with a woman. It has been over two years since a woman caressed me. I had just wanted to start a fire for the guest, but for sure she had started one in me-and it felt so right.
Even the refrigerator is stocked with food. There is a note on the counter that read:
Welcome to your home for the weekend. Should you need anything, leave a note in the mailbox out back. I check it several times a day when guests are here, and will make sure you are taken care of. Hope your stay is all that you hoped for. Dale
I write back: You know if I get too comfortable, I will never leave. Your āinvisibleā hospitalityā is very much appreciated. Your home is beautiful and your taste in art amazing. Thank you so much. I am looking forward to my stay.
After placing it in the box I return inside. I want to dance, I say out loud to myself. There is no one here and it will relax me. I have taken two semesters of belling dancing and donāt get to practice it much outside of the class. This is just the right place to enjoy it.
After putting the CD in and doing some stretches; I close my eyes and begin to feel the music. There is just enough light and darkness to allow me to use the window as a mirror. Itās been a while since I danced, but it immediately comes to me. The hand movements, the hips, the neck-I still got it and I smile at my reflection because I feel so beautiful.
Iām not spying on her-I saw her put a note back in the box and thought she needed something. As I turned to leave, I could see her in the window. She was stretching and the fire I felt earlier was now an inferno. She is dancing and I am under a spell watching her. She has on a scarf with bells on the ends of it and I can only imagine how they must sound hitting against her thighs. I canāt decide whether I want to watch her hips or her breasts or the way she is making her arms dance above her head. My dick is rock hard and I canāt help but stroke it to relieve the intensity. Her moves are so graceful and I feel as if she is giving me a private show and I canāt get enough.
The music seems to be taking me away to Egypt. I feel as if I am dancing in raw silk and gold, instead of my wife-beater and thong. I shouldāve brought my costume. I am imagining a king sitting in front of me, enjoying my private show and it actually feels like someone is watching me and that is making my moves more intense. I am trying to please him. I can see him smiling and racking his brain, wondering how to make me his. The song stops and snatches me out of my daydream. I open my eyes and I see him. He is leaned up against the tree, staring. I am immediately turned on. I can see his outline and his eyes. He is tall and has a nice frame. I smile and he smiles back. I shake my hips quickly to make my bells jingle and he puts his hand over his heart. He blows me a kiss and walks towards his truck. I stand there unsure of if I should go outside or let him go. I decide to stay still. I am enjoying this. He has made me feel so beautiful and I donāt want the feeling to leave yet.
Damn-she saw me! She smiled though and she didnāt seem angry. I meant no disrespect and I will tell her so. I would love to thank her for reminding me of just how much of a man I am, how good it feels to actually desire a womanās touch.
I writeā¦