The package arrived on Friday afternoon, late. A rather large box which of course captured everyone's attention at the firm, especially since it was marked prominently, "PERSONAL". I'd been summoned from my office, walking to the receptionist's area, seeing several of the secretaries milling about, their curiosities piqued.
As soon as I saw it I recognized the writing, my heart skipping a beat. I felt the smile trying to come to my face, remembering he having mentioned a special Valentine's Day surprise and with it just around the corner, I knew this had to be it. I signed the courier's log and he handed me the parcel, which proved to be quite...heavy.
Walking back down the hallway, I felt the eyes, the stares of quite a few but I continued to hide my excitement, knowing full well the whispers and comments which were being played out as I moved past. Finally, I came to my office, going inside and to the disappointment of many, shutting the door behind me.
I put the box down on my desk, pulling the envelope which had been taped securely in place free. The single letter on the front making my eyes grow wide, knowing "S" stood for many things to him and I couldn't help but wonder if perhaps. In the past I had found that when he used an "S" in correspondence it meant he desired his "slut" and as my heart began to pound, I closed my eyes in anticipation. Not only would that mean he desired my submission but he desired me to be at my most...decadent.
My hands were trembling as I opened the envelope and pulled out a single sheet of paper and a key card to a room at the Hilton downtown, only a few short miles from my office. I turned the sheet over, the words precise and to the point saying, "Room 2202, six p.m. tonight, do not open this box until you are in the room, alone." There was no signature, no other hints, nothing to keep my body from beginning to shake.
It was only then that I happened to glance up at the clock on the wall to see it showing 5:18 and a wave of panic washed over me. I hurriedly shut down my computer, grabbing my coat, slipping the room key and instructions in the pocket as I turned quickly. I was almost to the door when it suddenly dawned on me and I remembered, grabbing the mysterious box and whatever secrets it held. I pulled the door shut, slamming it in the process, the sound not going unnoticed by several of the co-workers still milling about.
I paid little heed, walking quickly, with no time to waste. I was nearly running as I flew past the same desk I had just left a few scant minutes before. I pushed the front door open, trying to reach the elevator only to see the doors beginning to close.
Calling out, I felt my coat catch on the door, almost throwing me off balance. By the I had freed the fabric, the doors had indeed shut and I could only stand there and watch in frustration as it began to go down the fourteen floors to the lobby before beginning it's journey back to the top floor.
There was only the one elevator and though I looked to the stairs, I knew fourteen floors would be next to impossible with the heavy load I was carrying. Thus, I was forced to watch as it seemed to stop at every floor, the seconds turning into minutes, minutes seemingly into forever as I stood there, time flying by as I constantly looked from the floors to my watch. In reality it was only about five minutes later that it returned, I jumped inside and began to frantically push the button for the lobby.
Once again, the journey was stopped time after time, the Friday afternoon crowd, people smiling, laughing but by the time we finally arrived at my destination, I could feel the sweat pouring through my blouse. I almost knocked one man down, forcing myself out through the doors first, tossing a quick apology over my shoulder as I stepped out into the early evening air.
For once, luck was on my side. A taxi sat waiting, its engine idling. I opened the door, slipping inside only to hear, "Hey, you're not Mr. Andrews." I gave him a cool look saying, "Very observant. No, I'm not but I am a woman who will tip you fifty dollars if you can get me to the Hilton in ten minutes."
Almost precisely ten minutes later I opened my eyes, having finally shut them to avoid seeing each of the numerous close calls I had witnessed. The drivers face sported a wide grin and I forced a smile to mine as the bellman opened the taxi door and I slid a wad of bills to the driver.
I took the offered hand but when he reached for the package I stepped back, a quizzical look on his face as once again I had to try and smile while saying, "Sorry, I'm not supposed to let this out of my sight" and he nodded, tipping his hat as I went up the steps and into the lobby, yet another elevator awaiting me.