Chapter 5 - Alone
After a hurried hug and a kiss, I watched Aaron grab his bags and rush out of the door. Tears welled up as reality hit me. Four weeks without him. I collapsed into my chair at the kitchen table. We had never been separated for over a week, but this was to be a month. I couldn’t sit around feeling sorry for myself; I had to get through this. I stood up, wiped my tears, and went to the sink to splash my face.
It was mid-afternoon and I had missed my morning workout. Slipping out of my robe, donning black leggings and a sports bra, and grabbing my gym bag, I headed to the gym. I was feeling much better and started with the elliptical and finished with the bike. I returned to the apartment to shower and got ready for my evening. Changing into shorts and a sleeveless button blouse, I headed to the balcony with a glass of wine to enjoy the sunset.
It's a thirteen-hour flight to Tokyo, so by the time he had got there and to the hotel, it would be mid-morning before he called. Japan is fifteen hours ahead of US Central Time, so 6 pm here is 9 am the next day. Oh well, I thought, with work to keep me busy, I hoped to hear from him around 6 pm.
It was nice with a gentle breeze as I began to reflect on our evening together. I felt so sexy in my new slinky dress. Aaron was so excited, and the looks I garnered were thrilling. The dinner and dancing, meeting Stacy and Adam, and our sex when we returned was the best night of my life and I hoped for many more.
I got up and headed to the kitchen for a refill, deciding to curl up on the couch with my glass of wine and watch TV. I found a movie called The Voyeurs. It was about a couple drawn to the large open windows of an apartment directly across the street. The couple had binoculars and shared them. The guy was taking photos of a stunning young woman undressing seductively, posing as he directed. Suffice it to say the movie had some very erotic moments.
As I watched the seduction, I imagined it was me and I wanted to be her. Oh my! It was hot. Aroused, I unbuttoned my blouse, teasing my breasts and my nipples that were so sensitive to my touch. Slipping off my shorts and panties, I spread my legs. Reaching down, I ran a finger along my slit seeking my hardened clit with my moistened finger.
Watching the screen as he seduced her, I teased my nips while working my clit, writhing with pleasure. I felt the heat, “Oh yes,” I moaned and removed my hand from my breasts and plunged two fingers and then three into my pussy as I bucked and moaned, my orgasm rising from within, my juices pouring out of me. “Oh, here it comes, Oh fuck yes!” I yelled as I climaxed and my body spasmed.
Spent, I lay there in the afterglow. I was feeling a bit guilty and thought that this wasn't me; I don't have thoughts like this. What is going on with me? It's just fantasy and I would never let it go beyond that, but with that thought, I called it a night and went to bed.
Chapter 6 - Disappointed
I woke with the sun streaming in, got up, showered, started my coffee, and put a muffin in the toaster. My phone rang and saw it was Stacy. She invited me to join her at Baba Boudan's, a coffee house down the block. We agreed to meet at 10 am, which gave me time for my workout and to get some work done.
I arrived at Baba’s and saw Stacy who had a table and waved me over. She stood to greet me with a hug. We took our seats, and I asked her about her job and how exciting it sounded. She told me that she was a stewardess for a major airline when she met Adam in the crew lounge. During their conversation, she mentioned her dissatisfaction with the airline, the stress of dealing with the passengers, the hours, rarely being home, and living out of a suitcase from one hotel to another.
He said he understood too well and was so happy with his decision to quit and fly for Passion Jet. He also mentioned that they needed a stewardess, and she should apply. So she did and is so happy with the decision. She gets to fly all over the world on luxurious jets with less stress due to the limited seating. There were anywhere from five to eighteen passengers and either corporate execs or various rich and famous people. One thing, though, anonymity was paramount. She told me that they are not allowed to share anything about the guests or the flight. That was part of their employment agreement.
I asked her, “Tell me about Adam. You two make a nice couple.”
She answered, “Just so you know, I'm Bi, and I hope that's not an issue?”
“Intrigued, yes, but it doesn't bother me in the least. I enjoy your company.”
She smiled and continued, “We began as friends, but our relationship has heated up. Often working for the same flight, we got closer. With layovers in various locales, we would be in the same hotels. We would meet for dinner and often the lounge for drinks. There was no denying our attraction to each other. We have an open relationship now and are good with it.”
She asked, “How are you holding up with Aaron gone?”
“Waking up and reaching for him this morning and he wasn't there had me sad, but I'll be ok. He will be calling this evening.”
“What will you do with yourself while he is gone?”
“I've got work during the day to keep me busy, I browse the net, message friends back home, read, and watch tv in the evenings.”
“Look, girl, that will get old quick. We'll get together and go out. By the way, I'm having a dinner party Friday I want you to come. It will be informal, just Adam and a few friends. What do you say?”
“I would like that very much; thank you for the invite.”
“Nice; the party starts at seven.”
With that and some idle chatter, we parted. I had to get back to work and was anticipating Aaron's call. Back at the apartment, I thought about my meeting with Stacy. I liked her. She was so open and direct, and I wondered about her open relationship with Adam and that she was Bi. I hadn't ever thought about a woman sexually.
I finished up my workload for the day and after a light meal, I bathed and prepared for Aaron's call. I was going to surprise him with a pic. I donned the sheer black negligee I wore on our last evening together. It was nearly six, and I sat on the bed with thoughts of our last lust-filled evening fuelling my arousal. Posing erotically, I took a picture using the full-length mirror and sent it along with the text, 'You ready for some fun, baby?'
Thirty minutes later and there was still nothing. I tried calling but it went to voicemail. There I was, all aroused, and, what the hell, I was getting angry though I knew I shouldn't be. Surely Aaron got my text and pic. It dawned on me that it was morning there. Silly me, I had forgotten the time difference, but still, he should have called or texted; he has always kept his phone on and responded when away.
I was upset, not to mention frustrated. Thirty minutes later, I lay there anxiously staring at the phone. Screw it! I grabbed my phone, a bottle of Gray Whale, and a glass from the kitchen and headed to the balcony. It was nice out with the warm, gentle breeze feeling good on my nearly nude body. I sat on the lounger with the full moon above illuminating the evening. I was still upset, but the gin had the desired effect. The phone rang. Finally, I thought, it must be Aaron, but I looked and saw it was Stacy.