Although it had been weeks since our first meeting, Sly was a constant thought. That weekend on the beach was one of the most incredible times of my life. One of the things that we had in common was that we both were active in our local Senior's swim program. By surprise we learned during our time at the beach, we would both be attending an event in Florida. Now with only hours away, I'll be arriving in Destin for the Senior's Swim Meet.
I arrived at the hotel selected for the meet swimmers. It was within walking distance of the event pool. When I checked in there was a note waiting for me, "My darling Eddie, I have a pleasant surprise waiting in your room. My Love, Sly" My heart raced as I hurried to my room and fumbled with the key card to unlock the door. What I saw inside took my breath away.
It seemed Sly had already been there, and the room was prepared for an intimate evening. The table set for two with flowers, the bed pulled back with a black silk robe resting on the foot of the bed. There was another note awaiting me on the bed. "My dearest, I hope you don't mine, but I figured you would like to stay in a rest the night before the meet. Please freshen up and I'll be there soon, Love Sly" I hung on each word, I could hear her words as I read the note again. The bath was refreshing after the long drive and I found a romantic radio station and let the music take me away with thoughts of my beautiful Sly. My thoughts were interrupted by the wiggle of the door and my heart jumped in anticipation of seeing Sly again.
"Hi darling," her words sang out as she opened the door arms full of packages, "I have supper for us," she giggled as she moved to the table to unburden herself of the bundles. I took an eternity to look at her again. She was wearing a casual sundress that really looked nice on her. After dropping off the meal, she was bounding in my lap smothering me with baby kisses. "Ya, miss me sweetie," she laughed. She moved from my lap and pulled me to my feet. "Let me see how you look in your new robe." I stood quickly and did my best model turn. "It's perfect," I said laughing as I spun. "And I have a present for you too darling." I spoke taking the wrapped gift box from my suitcase. You grabbed at the box as a kid at Christmas and ripped the wrapping off quickly. It was a joy to watch you eagerly open the gift. You stopped suddenly as you first saw your prize. "Oh, Eddie, this is so beautiful." You spoke slowing pulling the white shear full length gown from the box. "I have to put this on right now," you chirped as you heading for the bathroom. "No peeking," you laughed as the door closed.