This is the first part of a mini-series. It is based in the UK and is entirely fictional. I hope you enjoy!
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"Surely this is going to be one of my best birthdays ever?" I thought to myself. I was going to be spending a weekend in an exclusive five star hotel with my boyfriend, Mark. We had driven about an hour to get here. I wasn't sure of its exact location, but the rolling hills along the route suggested we were in the South Downs.
Although it was early October, the weather was being kind to us. The rain clouds had held off and the temperature was still warm enough that coats weren't needed.
We carefully turned a corner on the gravel drive and were greeted with a spectacular vista of the hotel and its grounds. The hotel building was two storeys high, with a grey slate roof. There were half a dozen granite steps leading towards the main entrance. Columns stood astride the double-width front door. An engraved stone on the front of the building proudly declared it had been constructed in 1868.
Around the hotel were a myriad of topiary hedges and neat flower beds. A lush green turf stretched away from the main building to the distant tree line.
It was great to be away. Some "me" time was always welcome; to recharge my batteries and switch off from the pressures of work and bringing up children. Everything had been taken care of, so I had nothing to worry about. Yes. This was definitely going to be a break to remember.
We settled into our bedroom immediately. I was bowled over by the sheer enormity and extravagance of the room. The decoration was instantly to my liking. The walls were boldly coloured and more importantly, there was an absence of artex on the ceiling! The white sash windows had been left slightly open by the previous occupants, allowing a gentle breeze to enter the bedroom. However the room did not feel cold; far from it. There was a log fire here, ensuring we would remain warm for the rest of the night.
Complimentary wine and Belgian chocolates were most welcome as we began to unpack our hand luggage. I could definitely get used to this lifestyle!
We prepared for the evening meal. After some deliberations I selected a dark crimson dress to wear. It always gave me a bit of extra confidence when I had it on. After straightening my hair and applying makeup, I glanced in the mirror. It confirmed that I looked mouth-wateringly stunning, and was ready to go!
Mark crept up behind me and put his arms around my waist to hug me. He gently blew warm air across the back of my neck. It tickled slightly, but equally it was reassuring to have him so close. I could smell his aftershave as we enjoyed the precious moment of being alone together.
A wicked smile grew on my face as I saw he was wearing a black dinner jacket with matching bow tie. It was a classic outfit, which would not look out of place in this luxury hotel. However my mind was not bothered about the social etiquette of hotel attire. No, my thoughts were filled with smutty images of having sex with Mark! I began fantasising about forcing him to sit down so I could impale myself on him. It was difficult, but I resisted the urge to act on these thoughts immediately. I knew that later tonight we would be alone again, and perhaps then I could fulfil my primal lust.
We headed down to the dining room and were treated to a Michelin style meal. I was at a loss to describe what I ate. It was delectable, scrumptious and yummy! The food tantalised my taste buds as each course was brought out. The wine was free flowing and the conversation likewise.
We held hands across the pristine white table cloth, which draped over the edge of the square table. Mark leaned forwards slightly and our lips touched in the most delicate of light kisses. I don't know if it was the wine, the surroundings, or the company, but I felt on top of the world.
My nylon covered foot slipped easily out of my shoe and I began to rub it up and down the back of Mark's leg. No one could see what I was doing because of the table cloth. I kept moving my foot in a seductive manner. I managed to raise my foot high enough so my wiggling toes were firmly nestled between his upper thighs. Mark began to fidget in his seat, so I knew my movements were having an immediate impact on him. I felt part of his trouser leg expand as he became erect from my playful games.
He reciprocated in kind by subtly moving one of his hands under the table cloth. Without difficulty, he placed his tender hand on top of my knee. Carefully, he began pushing the hem of my dress higher. Having gained better access to my legs, he began to tease me with feather light touches. The temperature in the room seemed to go up, as we both revelled in the "naughtiness" of flirting with each other in such a public setting.
Mark leaned forward and whispered into my ear:
"I've made special arrangements for your birthday tonight. All will be revealed when we get back to the bedroom."
I was both excited and curious as to what my birthday surprise would be. I tried to coax it out of Mark, but all he promised was that it would be the most amazing night ever. He began to kiss me again, which only served to heighten my trepidation of what might unfold tonight.