The snow was falling so thickly that I could barely see the road. I didn't like driving alone in this type of weather, but when you walk in on your boyfriend of five years in bed humping your best friend, you do something drastic.
I went online and found a selection of interesting destinations. The one that really caught my eye looked idyllic. A Swiss chalet perched on a crag overlooking a pine forest and fields of sparkling snow. It looked like the ideal place to get away from here. The pictures I saw looked secluded and peaceful. Right now, peace and solitude were what I really needed.
After hours of driving through snow blinding whiteness, I finally saw lights ahead. I prayed that I had reached my destination as the GPS was telling me. I crept to a stop beside the building, my tires squeaking on the snow, and looked through my fogged up windshield. A neat sign read 'Rental Office.' I breathed a sigh of relief and got out of my car. I just hoped I wouldn't fall on my ass.
Inside I met up with the owner of the lodge. "Good evening, Miss Brighton, I presume?" I admitted as much feeling as if I was Livingston being greeted by Stanley in the depths of darkest Africa.
"My name is Dean, and I am the proprietor here," he said with a slight trace of a British accent. "Here are the keys to cabin six, it's two miles down the road. I had my daughter go up earlier and light a fire for you. She also left you a few supplies to help get you through the storm."
"Please, call me Casey. Thank you very much, Mr. Dean. I am very grateful that you had an opening. Please give my thanks to your daughter, and add the extra supplies to my bill."
"No extra charges. We help each other out around here. A lady coming in on such short notice in this storm, we knew you would need some help. Now please be safe and call if you need anything. The latest report stated the major roadways are closing down. The snow is falling quickly but is supposed to end towards morning. We start our winter festivities tomorrow if you'd like to join us."
I smiled as I signed the registration form and was on my way. I drove slowly until I pulled up to the cabin. From what I could see through the snow it was beautiful although quite large for just me. I wanted solitude, and from the look of all this, that is what I would have. I pulled my suitcase inside, happy to be out of the snow.
Inside, I walked around as each room took my breath away. The decor was stunning, there was a fire lit in the main room as well as the master bedroom. I decided food and a bath were just what I needed. I heated up some soup and ate next to the fire. My mind kept returning to the events that happened earlier.
David and I had been together for the past five years. We met in college, and we just clicked, or so I thought. Marcia had been my best friend since my first year there. We all hung out and did everything together. I guess I didn't know exactly how much we shared. After college, David and I moved in together, but with our schedules, we didn't get to spend much time together. David and Marcia both worked at a hospital. It never dawned on me how many nights their schedules overlapped. I should have seen it, but I foolishly trusted them.
When I confronted him, he told me that he'd lost interest in me? He said he didn't find me attractive anymore and that he'd grown bored with our sex life, which is why we hadn't had sex in weeks.
The reality of what had happened finally hit me with a vengeance and tears started to stream down my face. I felt rage and a desire for revenge course through my veins.
I shook my head to leave those thoughts behind. I decided I would not think of them again and just try to enjoy this time away from the city. After a long hot bath with bubbles foaming around my body, I crawled into bed and snuggled under the down duvet with a new purpose. I was not going to allow them to ruin my trip. I was going to enjoy the festivities here.
In the middle of the night, I was woken by a sound from downstairs. I crept down the steps as quietly as possible. When I reached the bottom, I grabbed the first thing I found, an umbrella. I walked in the dark into the kitchen, ready to strike the intruder when suddenly I was blinded by a light. Once my eyes adjusted, I saw a man standing in front of me.
"Who are you, and what are you doing here?" I blurted.
"I'm Jack, and I rented this cabin. There's a storm, and it took me longer to get here than I had planned."
"I'm sorry, but this is my cabin. Let me get my phone, and we can call Mr. Dean and straighten this out."
"Miss it is three o'clock in the morning, we can get better answers in the morning. Listen, I can sleep down here on the couch, and you can lock your door. Please, do whatever you need to do to make yourself feel safe. I'm exhausted and stressed after a long drive. I don't have the energy to do anything to you, even if I did want to cause you any harm. Look here's my license and my fireman's id."
"Okay, but first thing in the morning we are going to see Mr. Dean and get this straightened out."
The next morning came with over two feet of snow piled in the drive. Jack shovelled the walk, but we decided to call Mr. Dean instead of driving down the slippery road. He apologized over and over for the mix-up. However, there weren't any cabins available, and with the storm, most of the roads were now closed.
I finally was able to get a good look at Jack. Over six feet tall with broad shoulders and a lithe swimmer's body, he looked very handsome. He said he was a firefighter, and he was definitely built like one. Steel gray eyes and short-cropped black hair gave him a seductively dangerous look. The bad boy looks all young girls seek. I certainly felt an attraction towards him, which I suddenly realized had my lady parts tingling.
"Jack, it looks like we are stuck together for a while. Would you like some coffee? We can get to know each other. By the way, my name is Casey."
Jack ran his hand through his hair with a sigh. "Yeah, as long as you promise to leave the umbrella behind."
I led him into the kitchen, where I had already brewed coffee. We sat at the table until our coffee grew cold. Jack was so easy to talk to. I soon found myself telling him about David and Marcia. He told me David was not worth it if he had cheated like that. He told me about his ex. She wanted Jack to give up firefighting to work nine to five locked to a desk. She was all about appearances and cared nothing about his feelings. He just regretted that it took so long for him to see through her.
We soon realized we had talked through breakfast and lunch. When I looked out the window, I saw it had stopped snowing. I was feeling much better and asked Jack if he'd like to go for a walk.
"I'd love to, are you sure you're okay with me staying here?"
"I feel like I've known you more than just the last few hours, and I know you aren't a serial killer or anything, so yeah, you can stay. There is a room up the steps to the left you can have."
After Jack settled in his room, we grabbed our coats and went for a walk in the fresh snow. I made a snowball and threw it at Jack. He laughed and ran after me. I continued to throw snow at him until he caught me and we both fell into the snow. He looked into my eyes and leaned down to kiss me. He caught me by surprise, but I found my arms going around his neck on their own. His kiss was slow and sweet. I felt something stir in the pit of my stomach. How could I feel anything for him so soon? Even if this was just lust, I wanted to see where it went.
Later that evening, we decided to go check out the winter festival. There were beautiful ice sculptures and kids having sled races. Hot cocoa was served, and everyone was amiable. We saw Mr. Dean at one of the tables and went to talk to him.
"Hello, Casey, Jack. How are things working out? I am so very sorry about the mix-up."
"It's okay, Mr. Dean. There is plenty of room for Jack to stay with me. That cottage is huge. He could really get lost, and I wouldn't know where to find him." I joked.
"Thank you for your concern. We are getting to know each other and are enjoying having each other as company," smiled Jack.
After we spoke to Mr. Dean for a while, we walked around the festival. We each grabbed a cup of coffee and went to find a quiet place to sit. We found a bench beside a frozen lake. We sat and looked at the stars.
"This is so peaceful. Exactly what I needed after the fiasco of my life. It's absolutely beautiful."
"Yes, it is gorgeous." Jack looked away from the stars towards me and said, "You too are gorgeous."
I felt those twinges as my pussy suddenly became damp, and I swear I thought my nipples were going to leap out and attack him. As I smiled up at him, he put his hand in my hair and pulled me closer. He kissed me softly, his tongue slid across my lips, and I opened up to him as he slipped his tongue into my mouth. His lips pressed against mine as warmth spread through my body. I leaned into him as our kiss grew more passionate.
Jack looked into my eyes. His lips curled into a tender smile that melted my heart. I saw my passion mirrored in his eyes. I grabbed his hand and rushed him through the people gathered around a fire roasting marshmallows.
We said a hasty goodbye to Mr. Dean and walked quickly towards our cabin. On our way, we stopped several times to kiss. I couldn't wait to get indoors, my passion was raging in me. My body felt as if it was aflame, and the snow around us was not cooling me off.