Exhale Prt 2

It dawned on me that I should pack for the weekend and plan to stay overnight at the hotel. We would be leaving early the next morning for Barbados. I mentally went through my closet, I was notorious for traveling light and I decided that I would pack everything I need into a large tote. A two piece swimsuit, the colorful sarong Jacqui had brought me from Thailand, a simple mini dress with spaghetti straps for dinner, a pair of shorts and 2 tanks were all I needed. I definitely wouldn’t be packing a bra! I was already longing to ditch the one I was wearing and get comfortable. Oh! some sexy thongs and the white satin teddy my best friend had given me as a birthday present! I would pack flip flops and wear my favorite brown leather platforms with blue jeans and a clingy white tank to travel in.

After work I hurried home to pack, Jacqui looked disapprovingly at the tote and asked whether I was seriously going to take only a tote on a weekend trip. I nodded and ignored her and the other thoughts she voiced on that subject. I wasn’t planning to lug a half empty carry-on with me when everything can fit comfortably into my tote! I showered and got dressed in jeans and a cami, since it was Friday night I decided to leave my hair down. I put on some silver accessories and bright red lipstick. I looked at myself critically in the full length mirror and decided I liked what I saw, my hair framed my face nicely and my navy blue cami hugged my full breasts. My jeans were the perfect fit for my long slim legs which were accentuated by the 4″ platforms I was wearing.

When I arrived at the hotel, Henri was waiting in the lobby. His eyes flicked over me from head to toe as I walked towards him. He greeted me like we were a familiar couple, taking both my hands in his and kissing me lightly on the mouth. I was suddenly acutely conscious of the audience in the lobby. Usually I’m the tallest woman in the room even without heels, tonight I was wearing heels and Henri was a head taller, I could feel all eyes on us! “Shall we get some dinner?” he asked. Relieved, I nodded and allowed him to lead me towards the dining room. At dinner Henri was the perfect gentleman, he told me a bit about Africa and his tribal culture.

I was intrigued to learn that although his country was no longer ruled by a monarchy, he was a direct descendant of the last reigning king! I was fascinated by the stories he told me of his upbringing and the rites of passage a man of his stature were subjected to. He spoke with respect of his father and grandfather who were village elders and how he was sent off to France and London to acquire the Ivy League education they expected of the village ‘elder in waiting’ and essential for the continuity of their lineage.

Time flew by and I was entranced by the fascinating story of Henri’s life. He was I realized, up until that night – the most interesting person I had ever met! I was captivated by the vivid pictures his words painted. When dinner was over and we were walking toward the elevators to go up to his room, I realized that I no longer felt as though I was in the company of a stranger. He had shown me a glimpse of a world which was totally alien to my own and I wanted to know so much more. I felt privileged to be in his company and my life up until then seemed frivolous and meaningless. I felt as though just knowing this man would change my life forever and I was no longer afraid of what was to come. I just knew I was right where I was meant to be at this moment, walking hand in with this amazing human.

We walked from the elevator to his room in a comfortable silence. Once inside the room Henri immediately drew me into his warm embrace. My heart went into overdrive and my heartbeat pounded in my ears as he kissed me long and slow. His mouth was sweet and incredibly moist and his breath was fragrant, reminiscent of the spicy flavor of Chai. I felt the warm gush of slickness pour from my throbbing core triggering an urgent need to be naked.

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I vaguely heard the thud of my tote hitting the carpet as I reached for the hem of my cami to pull it over my head. Our lips broke apart and I immediately guided his hot mouth to my erect nipples, he took a nipple into his mouth and sucked. It felt as though I was about to explode and I urgently wanted to feel his mouth on the rest of my body. I stood on one foot and bent the other at the knee behind me and reached back to tug impatiently on the buckle of my platform sandals. Abruptly he picked me up and deposited me unto the bed, I fell back startled and stared up at him as he towered over me. His eyes were glued to my exposed breasts and I was suddenly shy…….

To be continued….