In today’s world with the COVID travel restrictions, most business travel was suspended. Technology tools such as Zoom and other similar sites had become the norm. After no travel for several months, I was somewhat excited for a West Coast trip to Los Angeles and with a little luck could close a multi-million-dollar contract.
The new regulations now in place made it more difficult and time-consuming. Temperature checks, physical distance, and those damn masks changed the dynamic of a trip. I managed to get through the Savannah airport and seated on the first leg. The flight was not crowded, and I had an entire row to myself. Changing planes in Atlanta was also quite different for the same reasons.
Because of the long flight to LA, I secured an upgrade to First Class. I boarded early and it appeared I would again have an entire row. But just before the door closed, a flustered and out of breath lady entered the plane and had the window seat next to me. I stood and helped her with her luggage and gave her room to get to her seat. She thanked me and explained how her first flight was delayed and she did the dash through the airport to get on the connecting flight. The flight attendant brought her some water and she quickly guzzled it down and quickly put her mask back on.
During her run down the aisle, I had noticed she was petite, probably 5’2”, early fifties, shoulder-length dark hair. She wore a black jacket, thin white top and jeans. She wore open-toed high-heeled shoes. Her nails were red and very well-manicured.
Once we were in the air, we began with some small talk. I learned she was from Atlanta, had been a top realtor in the city, and was going to LA for a luxury real estate training session. As we talked more, I learned she was recently separated and in the beginning stages of a divorce and needed this trip to get away for a few days. I had been through the same circumstances two years prior so I could associate with her issues.
An hour into the flight, breakfast was served and for the first time, we were able to take our masks down. She had an incredible smile and an infectious laugh. Between breakfast, reading, and a short nap or two, we talked for most of the flight.
After the plane landed, we said our good-byes.
I got my luggage and proceeded to the bus for a rental car, got the car, and drove to the nearby Marriott. I went into the check-in counter and there was the lady from the plane checking in also. We once again exchanged pleasantries and laughed about fate putting us together. She told me she was meeting another realtor from Los Angeles in the hotel for dinner at 7:00 pm and invited me to join them. I had no plans, so I agreed to meet them.
I went downstairs, entered the restaurant, and saw my friend sitting at a table with her back to the door. I joined her and I embarrassingly said, “We don’t even know each other’s name, I am Robert.”
She smiled, “Denise. And my friend’s name is Amy.”
While we waited, I had the best look at Denise so far. She was a beautiful lady and it was obvious she had taken care of herself. Her dark hair fell across her shoulders; she had beautiful expressive brown eyes. Her smile was expressive. She had freshened her makeup; however, she had a natural beauty without it. Her light red lipstick looked stunning on her. She still wore the thin white shirt and jeans but no jacket. She was petite and her breasts were small, probably 34B, but they fit perfectly in her top. I wondered how her husband had let her get away.
Denise had a margarita and it was half empty. I ordered a bourbon and coke and waited for it. While we talked, Amy arrived. She and Denise hugged and greeted each another and I was introduced to Amy. She responded, “I have already heard all about you. Sounds like you two had quite a conversation on the plane.” I smiled but was not sure how to respond to that.
Amy appeared to be in her early fifties also. But her appearance was much different than Denise. She was much taller, probably 5’7” and a larger build. Her breasts had to be 38D and they stretched the fabric of the solid black sweater she was wearing. She also wore jeans but had on boots. The two of them had met several years ago at a realtor meeting in Las Vegas. They remained friends over the years. Amy had been divorced for six months. She worked in an exclusive area of Brentwood and Beverly Hills. Amy ordered straight bourbon.
After a couple of drinks and conversation, we ordered dinner. As soon as we ordered, Denise excused herself to go to the ladies' room. Amy immediately said, “Denise really enjoyed talking to you on the plane. She texted me as soon as the plane landed. Her separation has been hard, and I am not sure she has talked to a man since then. She said you were a great listener.”
“I enjoyed it too, but we didn’t get into personal issues, it was just normal talk.”
“That is ok, you were a listening ear and a friendly face. She liked it, and here she comes back.”
Most of dinner was talk about real estate deals, crazy clients, the money that was made in real estate every year, and other similar topics. We also discussed the contract I was negotiating. With three marketing people at the same table, there was no shortage of talk.
We finished dinner and it was obvious the restaurant staff wanted to close. The bar was still closed because of COVID but none of us was ready to call it a night. Denise suggested we go to her room for some more drinks and conversation. There was no place in the hotel to get drinks but there was a liquor store a couple of blocks away. I volunteered to go to the store while Amy and Denise went upstairs.
Denise gave me a key to her room and told me to come up as soon as I got back. “Hurry,” she whispered.
I quickly drove to the store and returned with tequila, bourbon, and mixers. I slid the key into the door and could hear Denise and Amy laughing almost uncontrollable laughter. Denise was lying on her back on the bed and Amy was in a big chair. “What is so funny?”
They both answered almost simultaneously, “We are trash talking about sex.”
Denise got up and poured us all another drink. I sat on the sofa in the room and Denise sat next to me. Amy was just to the right of us, but we could all see each other and talk. And as expected the more we drank the more the conversation turned to spicier topics.
Amy livened things up when she challenged everyone to tell when they last had sex and to rate it on a scale of one to ten. She went first. “Four months ago, and it was a one or worse.” That broke the ice and we were all laughing. Both Denise and I asked for more details but Amy would not budge.
I was next, “Three months, and it was a three.”
And then came Denise: “Over six months ago and it was so long ago I can’t remember how good it was, but it was the last time with my husband.” As she said that she leaned over on my shoulder and began gently crying. I put my arm around her and stroked her hair understanding how she felt. Amy comforted her also knowing we had all been there at one point.
Amy stood up and moved to the edge of the bed to comfort Denise. As she hugged her, I saw her hand brush against Denise’s breast. Denise stiffened at the touch and let out an exceptionally soft moan. Her face was on my shoulder, so it may have been quiet enough that Amy had not heard. I glanced at Amy and she gave a big smile. And she then took her hand and caressed Denise’s breast again. There was a noticeable shift in Denise as she cuddled closer to me.
I was not sure if Denise thought it was Amy or me caressing her breast, but it was clear she was enjoying it. Amy motioned for me to touch Denise’s other breast, so I gently caressed her. An unmistakable moan came from her, and it was clear she was enjoying it. Both Amy and I continued, and Denise’s hand dropped to my leg. I briefly moved my hand from Denise and placed it on Amy’s breast.