When I started university at eighteen, money was scarce, so I looked for part-time work to boost my income. The majority of the jobs advertised were bar work or cleaning rooms in hotels. They paid the minimum wage and to earn what I needed would mean working long hours, leaving very little time for studying or social life. I didn’t want to go down that route; I knew there was something better out there for me. I just had to find it.
A few days later in the campus coffee bar, I overheard a girl on the next table discussing an article she'd read on the BBC website. It concerned the growing amount of female UK students that were meeting older men for mutual benefits; they would be provided with a monthly income in return for their company and services rendered. All the girls at the table talked about how they would never do that, but I was intrigued. And I wanted to know more.
The majority of the clients, the "Sugar Daddies,” were mostly businessmen who were available for one or two weekends per month and would happily lavish gifts and holidays to their Sugar Babes. Each “arrangement” was worked out by the two parties, but usually, it included a sexual relationship. Most older men were looking for attractive young women that normally they would have no chance of attracting. To be honest, it bordered on the fringes of prostitution. But when times are hard, a woman has the option of using her body to gain what she wants and as long as it mutual and legal, then it's up to the individuals
It sounded too good to be true, so later that day I googled the article and then searched some Sugar Daddy websites. I was amazed at the number of sites that came up, and after further research, I chose one that seemed to be the market leader. The “Sugar Babes” could join the site free of charge while the "Sugar Daddies" were charged a monthly subscription, so I thought I might as well join and see what happened.
I registered and filled out a profile before uploading a couple of recent photographs, not expecting any replies and treating it more as a joke. Would guys want to pay money for my company? I wasn’t convinced they would. It was a couple of days before I logged onto the site ( I hadn’t bothered setting up email notifications). I was amazed that there were twenty messages waiting. The thought of desperate old sex fiends flashed through my brain as I opened the first one, now regretting putting my face up for everyone to see.
The majority of the messages were, in fact, ok, a mix of general information about themselves, and asking me to get back to them to discuss an arrangement if I was interested. The rest were offering me money for sex or asking questions such as, "Are you bald or hairy?" and, "Do you do anal?" or, "Do you swallow?" Those didn't get a reply.
I wrote back to the others thanking them for messaging me and that I would be in touch, if interested. I was quite surprised at receiving "genuine" messages, and it was then that I realised this could work. Although I'd never had sex with guys more than a few years older than myself, some of my friends had, and they had loved being with an experienced man. It might be strange at first, but surely I could get past that. I had always had an exploring mind and liked trying new things. This was just one more experience to try with the added benefit of earning money.
Over the next few days, I received a steady flow of messages from members; none stood out as possibles until I had a message from a man called Marc. Marc worked in the oil industry and was originally was from Oregon in the U.S.A, but was now based in Aberdeen. He was forty-nine and had been separated for two years since the breakdown of his marriage.
He struck me as a well educated, charming man with a good sense of humour and a toned body that didn't reflect his age. He was a fluent writer and didn't revert to text talk as many of others seemed to. He truly was interesting, and over the next few days, we exchanged many messages.
In all honesty, I hadn't formed any connection with any others on the site apart from Marc, so when he suggested we swap phone numbers, I readily agreed.
He phoned me one evening, and we talked for over an hour about our lives, our likes and even past loves. His American accent was soft and very sexy, and when he suggested we met up, I couldn't resist. Even if nothing it came from it, it would be just nice to meet him.
We started talking nearly every evening, and there seemed to be chemistry between us, even if he was thirty-one years my senior. I gave him my PayPal account name as he wanted to send me some money for train fare. He had booked a hotel in Edinburgh for the end of the month and said if we didn't have a "spark" between us we could just have a good weekend as friends, he wouldn't put me under any pressure for anything more. I respected him for that, he was a man with integrity, but in my heart, I knew we would have that "spark". I had felt it already, and I'm sure he had.
The following few weeks flew by; I was studying hard at university for the first assessment of the semester and suffering from lack of sleep and eating junk food. The only thing that was keeping me going was the thought of the weekend away; I so needed a break. Marc was overseas on business, so our regular chats were rare, and I missed hearing his voice. Thoughts of him forgetting me buzzed around my head, so when he called me from the airport it put me at ease, he was having a big effect on me, more than I'd realised and I hoped he felt the same way about me.
Marc gave me the name of the hotel in Edinburgh and told me to take a cab from the station, and text him when I was on my way. He told me he missed hearing my voice and couldn't wait to meet. I said, "Likewise." I knew then that I wanted him to fuck me, but I stopped short of telling him, for the moment anyway. We would have plenty of time for that.
The train journey went fairly quickly, as we only stopped at two stations before arriving in Edinburgh. I took my case and went to a cafe for a nerve-settling coffee and to change in the toilets. I had chosen a green and black dress which vaguely looked like tartan, it was mid-thigh and showed just enough leg. Black tights and high heels completed the outfit, and also a silver chain belt around my waist.
I hoped he would approve of my look; it was classic but still young looking, and just sexy enough without being slutty. Finding a cab, I gave the driver the hotel name. He smiled and said something I didn't understand with his broad Scottish accent. I was trembling as I texted Marc to tell him I was on my way to finally meet him, and ended the text with two kisses, a few seconds later he replied
"Can't wait to meet you, Catherine, our rooms amazing, you should see the size of the bed xxx."
The last few words lodged in my brain, "the size of the bed xxx," it was as if he was confirming what we would be doing. He hadn't said beds or rooms, it was obvious now that it was one room, the smile and three kisses seemed to confirm that he wanted me as much as I wanted him.
I texted back, "sounds wonderful Marc, but I get to choose which side of the bed I sleep on. Will be there soon C xxxx. "
The cab pulled up to the hotel, it looked very classy and expensive at least I knew he had good taste. It was no Travelodge or budget hotel. It was going to be such a great weekend. Even if we never left the hotel we could enjoy that amazing bed.
The doorman, dressed in a long grey coat, took my case and directed me to the bar. He smiled and touched the brim of his black hat as if I was a celebrity. I felt special but also a little nervous. There was no turning back now; this was it.
The bar was large and opulent, large white pillars with cornices and a marble floor that shone like a mirror stretched on and on. I scanned the room for Marc, trying to pick him out at the tables. He raised his hand and walked towards me a big smile on his face. He was taller than I'd imagined and looked smart in his suit, the crisp white shirt open at the neck. He reminded me of George Clooney, suave and sophisticated. I couldn't imagine why he didn't have women fighting to date him. Why, oh, why, did he need a website to meet women?
Marc put his arms around me and kissed my cheek before standing back and admiring me.
"It's great to meet you finally, Catherine. You're even more beautiful than your pictures, and you look stunning in that dress." His blue eyes looked straight into mine, and my stomach fluttered. Standing on tiptoes, I smiled and put my arms around his neck, the aroma of his cologne gently filling my nostrils as I kissed his cheek.
"It's lovely meeting you as well, Marc. You're taller than I imagined and I love your accent, it sounds so different from on the phone. Shall we get a drink and sit down? I haven't worn these shoes in ages, and they're killing me," I giggled, my nerves now subsiding.
He pointed to a table and asked me what I was drinking before making his way to the bar. I watched him talking to the barman and was overcome with my feelings for someone I just met. I had been afraid that when we met I wouldn't feel the same towards him, and it would be awkward. I knew that wasn't going to happen now. The ice had been broken and I fancied him so much.
We sat and chatted for an hour, although it seemed like five minutes. He told me about his work and separation and his twin daughters of twenty-two in the States, pointing to a slight grey streak in his hair and blaming them for that, jokingly. His eyes were piercing and hard to ignore.
Occasionally, as we talked he would touch my hand and smile in a way that relaxed me. He was charming but not arrogant, and we were getting on as if we'd known each other for years. His eyes looked at me like lovers do, and I imagined us in bed together. My stomach tightened as I thought of us fucking. It had been so long since I'd felt like this, and I needed him so badly.
After a few drinks, we decided to go to the room and freshen up before dinner, taking a bottle of wine with us. Taking my arm, we made our way to the lobby laughing and joking about the couple at the next table that had been listening to our conversation. He said the guy kept glancing at my legs, but he understood why because they are gorgeous.
I smiled, liking that Marc had noticed and remarked on them. He would definitely see much more, I thought wickedly.
The lift door slid slowly shut as Marc pushed the button for the 11th floor. We looked at each other across the empty lift with the same thought in our minds and by the time the lift stopped, we were out of breath. Our tongues had explored each other's mouths frantically as if our lives depended on it. The taste of his saliva coated my teeth, it was so sensual for a first kiss and hinted at things to come.
Putting his arm around my waist, we walked down the corridor and stopped at the door, the keycard sliding into the lock and opening it with a gentle buzz. The room was spacious with a sofa and two chairs, local art adjourning the walls and the biggest flat screen TV I'd ever seen. The floor was a similar marble to the bar, and two doors led off the main room.
The bedroom was as Marc said, the double bed amazingly large. It was built for fun and looked so inviting, I was in no doubt it would get plenty of use tonight. The ensuite bathroom was of the same standard. The shower had water jets at every angle coming from the wall and was big enough for at least three people. The bath would easily take two, or even three if you wanted to be up close and personal.
I slid the door of the balcony open and stepped outside to admire the Edinburgh skyline as Marc fetched us a drink. The sun was just setting and cast shadows across the building; it was gorgeous. I watched as car lights moved down the roads and left white and red trails in the distance. I felt so lucky to be here, it was the break I needed from university, all thoughts of my assessments were stored away for the weekend and replaced with thoughts of Marc.
He placed our drinks on the table and stood behind me, his arm encircling my waist as he kissed my hair.
"You smell amazing, Catherine," He said, uncovering my neck and planting kisses on it.
"If I didn't know you better I'd think you were trying to get me into bed, but then I don't know you, so perhaps you are," I said teasingly. A soft sigh came from his direction as he gently nibbled the soft skin of my neck
"I have to be honest, Catherine, it's been three years since I've been with a woman. Yes, I do want to get you into bed, but you will have to be gentle with me. I might be a bit rusty," He said. Turning around I kissed him softly.
"It's fine, Marc, we can take it steady. I'm going for a shower first, and then I'd better hang up my clothes. After that... I'm going to explore that big bed and you're welcome to join me."