Bethany's Diary -- 02 First client
I guess by later standards the initiation into my new profession was somewhat unremarkable, but documented here primarily because it was my first experience as an escort and because being paid to sleep with someone was so alien to me.
The management don't usually allow girls to work in their home town as it can cause no end of problems should they bump into someone they know, but as I was studying at the university and technically I wasn't native to York, they made an exception in my case. I made my way to the day room where Kelly was eagerly waiting for me. Kelly was the most experienced of the escorts and although she still worked with clients on occasion, most of her time was taken up with the management of the other girls; I suppose you would call her my line manager as she would be responsible for my training and for allocating work to me.
"Great you're here." Kelly smiled, taking my hand and closing the door. "I have the perfect start for you; a regular arrived this morning. His needs are rather simple and unchanging." This was the first time I'd met Kelly, but immediately I knew that she was well educated. She spoke of sex in a very business-like manner and I smiled nervously in response. "He loves a formal dinner and sex afterwards." I'd been told that the hotel maintained a substantial wardrobe for its girls and I looked down at my casual jeans and loose white blouse and wondered how my attire would compare to his expectations for a formal dinner.
"You look great as you are." Kelly assured me, reading my thoughts. "Go to room 127. He's called Dr James Matthews, a physician from London up here for a medical conference I believe. He's gone for a walk around town, but he has a table booked for dinner and so won't be long. He's expecting a guest and you can wait in his room." She smiled reassuringly. "He's booked you for 24 hours, so, I don't expect to see you again until this time tomorrow. If all goes well he will want to fuck you this evening. His tastes are rather vanilla, but you have my number on speed dial just in case."
I left the room on shaking legs. I was no prude, but when sex in real life was disappointing that was an end to it. Here I was required to be exceptional and that expectation terrified me. Whilst in my limited experience I had personally found sex physically unsatisfying, I had learned that I could quickly bring myself to orgasm if, when I touched myself afterwards, I immersed myself in the fantasies that so frequently crept into my thoughts. And rightly or wrongly I had decided that in this career I would feed the fantasies of those I partnered to bring them more than sex. It was a challenge and I know I should have checked with Kelly first, but I didn't think she'd approve.
There were four girls working at the hotel at any one time, twelve of us in all and my shift was Friday evening through to Sunday lunch to allow me uninterrupted study at University through the week, though I had also agreed to come to work in exceptional circumstances if needed. Rather than go to Dr Matthews room as Kelly had suggested I had an idea and had returned to reception asking the girl on duty to tell me when my client returned; I had no idea what he looked like and wanted to be sure I selected the right man. The staff at the hotel knew all of the working girls and we were treated more like guests than employees and even though it was my first day, the young girl behind the counter blushed and nodded her understanding.
But rather than simply lurking I spoke to the doorman, a tall burly looking man who looked as though he may have spent more than a little time in the armed services. I wanted my first encounter with Dr Matthews to be memorable and put him in a position of authority, but I needed a little help. "Hi Sam." I said coming up behind him.
"Can I help you miss?"
"Beth." I corrected him. "I'm new here."
"Yes Miss Beth." It wasn't perfect, but it was better than Miss.
"Would you do me a favour." I continued, uncertainly. "I want to appear hurt."
"Miss?"
I ignored his return to formality. "A limp or something that a doctor would notice but that won't leave a mark; I have to work again tomorrow."
"A sprained ankle?" he grunted, catching on. "Sore ribs are always good to give a little pain and don't show the next day if you know what you're doing."
"Yes good -- both of those." I smiled.
"A good limp is all you need for the sprain. Walk on your toes on one leg and normally on the other."
"What about the ribs?"
He looked me up and down, perhaps wondering whether I had what it takes. "You sure Miss?"
"It's Beth, and yes, I'm sure." I replied confidently.
Sam looked around, as if looking for someone to give him permission, but eventually he came to his own decision. "In here Miss." He took me into a tiny windowless office adjacent to the door. "Put your hands on your head and face this way." He placed his hands on my hips to position me, turning me away fractionally. I was in no doubt that it would be painful, but I did as instructed. He placed his fist against my ribs and looked into my eyes, perhaps seeing my resolve. "Last chance Miss."
"It's Beth." I replied keeping my hands raised.
"Yes Beth. Take a deep breath."
As soon as my lungs were full a hammer blow knocked the air from them and I fell to my knees.
"Oh god are you OK?" Sam helped me up and I smiled reassuring him, returning my hands to my head to so that he could continue. Three more hard punches and Sam deemed that this would be sufficient for a medical man to notice. I thanked him and practiced my limping. As an after-thought I drew Sam deeper into my plot. "Would you do one last thing for me?"
I remained hidden in the claustrophobic office with the door open a crack so that I had a clear view of the reception desk and I waited, though not for long. After about 20 minutes a man entered the hotel and asked for his key. The receptionist looked my way. "Did you enjoy your stroll around the city Dr Matthews?" She asked politely as I slipped out unseen and Sam slammed the hotel's front door to attract everyone's attention. On turning the Doctor saw me limping very convincingly towards reception with my arm draped over the doorman's shoulder while he supported my waist with a sturdy arm.
The receptionist broke off her conversation with my client to come to my aid, pulling out a chair for me to sit on. Sam had wisely suggested I roll on the floor to mess up my shirt a little and complete my dishevelled look and I flopped onto the seat with a groan.
"It was those damn kids on skateboards again." Sam spat. "knocked her right off her feet. "Sit here miss while I call the police."
"No." I replied softly. "please don't. I'm sure they didn't mean it and besides, they long gone by now."
The doorman stood over me tall and authoritative while the receptionist fussed around and brought a glass of water. "God, you're shaking." She observed.
"It's probably shock." Dr Matthews offered stepping closer. Is there an office we can use?"
"This is Dr Matthews." The young receptionist reassured me. "One of our guests." And I allowed the middle aged and rather ordinary looking doctor to help me to my feet, crying out when I put my weight on my right leg. He caught me and while Sam returned to his duties, the doctor helped me into a room behind the counter and knelt to remove my shoe. I winced and pulled away instinctively and he waited for a moment before taking my injured foot gently in hands that had surely never known hard graft. His touch was soothing as he tested my movement. "Just a sprain." He reassured me with a smile and he turned to the receptionist. Could you bring me some ice, perhaps in a plastic bag?" The girl hurried out and returned a short time later. The doctor applied the ice pack and held it as he looked up. "Are you hurt anywhere else?" He asked.
I shook my head, but instinctively my hand moved to my side.
"Let me see." The doctor smiled.
Reluctantly I unbuttoned my soiled blouse, waiting for the receptionist to return to her desk before pulling it aside. I wore a lace bra beneath, through which my proud nipples were clearly visible and the doctor professionally ignored my embarrassment and avoided staring, instead closely inspecting my ribs. "It looks painful, but there's no real damage."
"One of the boys fell." I offered in explanation buttoning up my shirt. "His skateboard struck me."
"Where are you staying?" He asked.