I couldn't help but feel a little nervous while we walked to the beach. There was a thick grove of palm trees that separated the hotel and pool area from the beach. As we walked down the cobblestone path through the palm trees, the distinct smell of the salt air became more prominent. James securely wrapped his arm around me, which gave me a measure of confidence. Regardless, there was a churning nervousness in my stomach, especially when I saw the hundreds of people who were already on the beach. The majority of the women were wearing incredibly small bikinis and some of them were even topless.
When we reached the ocean, I discovered that James had reserved a private cabana, which allowed us to get out of the sun. In the sand in front of the cabana was a large circular table with six chairs and an umbrella covered with a grass thatch. In front of the table was a group of lounge chairs for sunbathing. I found out later that the resort stocked our cabana with an ice chest full of bottles of water and various types of fruit juices. Adding to the overall ambiance, there was also a small army of wait staff that brought alcoholic beverages to the beachgoers. The white sand beach and the light-blue crystal-clear water looked amazing and nothing like many of the Southern California beaches that I was used to growing up.
"So, are you ready to go for a dip?" James asked.
I thought about making some excuse for not going into the water as a stalling tactic but decided against it. But eventually I would have to come to grips with what I was wearing, and I thought I might as well rip off the Band-Aid and get it over with. "Yeah, I'd love that, James."
Hesitantly, I removed my Mara Hoffman one-shoulder dashiki navy-blue-and-white beach wrap. The beach dress had made me feel a bit uncomfortable because it had a slit in the side up to my waist that exposed my left leg. Nonetheless, it covered the rest of my body, so I didn't mind the subtle glances I received from the other beachgoers.
Unfortunately, the faint glimpses changed to overt ogling when I removed the wrap and exposed my bikini. Out of the five Wicked Weasels James had purchased for me, I’d chosen a frozen-blue, tri-top, sheer-vision bikini. It was made of a lightweight stretch fabric that felt like satin on my skin. The suit had a thong bottom and was incredibly small and tight. It had the most material by far of the five suits, which was the primary reason I’d chosen it over the others. Regrettably, as I soon learned, when it came to Wicked Weasels, more material didn't necessarily mean that more of my body would be covered.
Once I had removed the beach wrap, I left it in the cabana; James took my hand and we walked towards the water. Immediately, dozens of eyes were on me, and I felt so uncomfortable. Just as he had in his restaurant, James slowed his walking pace to what felt like a near crawl, which gave everyone around us ample opportunity to view my body in the barely-there bikini. I was able to take a little comfort in the fact that many of the women were wearing small bikinis like mine and some were even topless. I tried as hard as I could to put up a good front and act confident. Truthfully though, I felt so nervous and apprehensive because so much of my body was exposed. After what seemed like an eternity, we cleared the twenty-five feet of sand and made it into the ocean. The water temperature was perfect. It was just cool enough to be a refreshing respite from the hot sun without being too cold.
Once we were in the ocean, James wrapped his arms lovingly around me, pulled me out into neck-deep water, and gave me a long, hot, passionate kiss. "Do you like all those eyes on you?" he inquired huskily.
I thought for a moment. "I like that you like their eyes on me," I said truthfully.
"You have such a beautiful body, Melanie. It would be a shame not to let others see it and enjoy it." He paused for a moment while the waves of the Pacific Ocean gently collided against us. "You've never liked showing off, though, have you?"
His comment brought up a lot of issues for me. I did love showing off and wearing sexy clothes … to a point. Looking back, I wasn't confident enough in my sexuality at that point in my life to not want to conform. I loved wearing sexy clothes in a club because everyone else was in sexy clothes as well. However, when James forced me to wear clothes that made me stand out I felt very insecure, and that was very difficult. I knew that he was teasing me a bit. However, I yearned to please him so desperately and completely, so his words stung just a bit. "I've worn very sexy, revealing clothes for you, James," I said defensively.
"I agree, you have, but not of your own accord."
"You'll just have to teach me to be sluttier for you," I teased.
"Maybe we should start now, then."
My eyes widened. "What do you mean?" Before I knew what was happening, his fingers untied the knot on my bikini top. Instantly, my breasts fell free, and I immediately moved forward and pressed my torso into James's chest, which helped keep me covered. There were quite a few people within proximity to us in the water. However, none of them seemed to notice what was going on between James and me. "So this is your idea of turning me into a wanton woman?" I teased.
He gave me a mischievous smile. "That was step one."
I looked at him questioningly, almost afraid of his response. "What's step two, then?"
"This."
James moved away from me several inches, which created some space between us. He then rested his hand on my stomach. My eyes got wide. "James, you can't …"
He smiled. "Oh, but I can …" His hand slowly began to inch lower, down my stomach.
"James, please …" I whimpered while nervously looking around us.
"It's okay, Melanie, no one is watching us; just concentrate on me," he said huskily.
I was too nervous to form a coherent thought. I obeyed and let him do what he wanted. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled myself close to him, which I hoped would block the potential view of any onlookers. His hand continued to work its way south until it reached the thong bottom of my bikini. I gasped when his fingers slipped underneath the thin material and began sensually rubbing my mound. Almost subconsciously, I let go and closed my eyes so I could block out the people around me and just concentrate on his touch.
I opened my legs just a bit which gave James better access, and his fingers slipped lower to the lips of my vagina. I wanted to open my eyes so bad and ensure no one was watching us. Thankfully, his deft, smooth fingers slipped inside of me and partially took my mind off my surroundings. I wrapped my arms tighter around James's neck while simultaneously kissing and sucking on his ear lobe. My actions only seemed to spur him on, and within a few seconds two of his fingers were thrusting in and out of my pussy incredibly hard. Subliminally, I knew part of me, on some level, was terrified about participating in such an intimate act in public. However, it was as if James's fingers that were probing inside me overruled that part of my brain.
"Don't hold it back, Melanie, let yourself go," James said seductively into my ear.
I continued to kiss and suck on his ear lobe, which I hoped would hide the pleasure I knew was etched on my face from any potentially prying eyes. Ordinarily, his thrusting fingers would have caused me to come very quickly. However, it was such an unsettling feeling being brought to orgasm in such a public place that I actually had to concentrate and block out the people around me. From deep within the pit of my stomach, my orgasm began to build, which caused me to moan incessantly in James's ear. "Just a little bit more, Daddy," I whispered.
I could feel him pick up the pace as his fingers sank deep into my body. "Yeah, let it go for me, Melanie."
I tightened my grip around James's neck, which helped to steady the trembling effect of my body while I released in orgasm. While coming back down from the peak, I hesitantly opened my eyes and looked around. The majority of the swimmers appeared to have no idea of what just happened. However, there were two college-age guys about twenty feet away from us who were snickering and laughing while looking at me. I could feel my face blush a dark red crimson.
"That was so hot, Melanie. I can't tell you how proud I am of you."
I couldn't help but smile. His words of approval meant so much to me. He leaned in and gave me a passionate kiss. At that moment, my world felt perfect. "It was difficult at first," I admitted, "but you got me into it pretty quickly."
"Those two guys over there seemed to like our little show," he said.
I could feel my face glowing red in embarrassment again. "I hope they didn't see much," I said shyly.
He smiled. "I think they saw enough."
Our eyes met, and he gave me another hot kiss. I could tell that what we'd done had turned him on. Thankfully, my body was pressed against his and no one could see that I was topless. After he broke our kiss, he began speaking. "As much as I'd like to give them an encore performance, I'm getting thirsty; let's get back to the cabana."
"I'm thirsty too. Could I get my top back?"
He gave me a sly smile. "I think you'll be okay without it."
A sense of panic washed over me. "James, please … I … I … need my top."
He looked into my eyes while holding me tight. "I'm right here… trust me, Melanie."
His words were so calming and soothing. I took a deep breath and started to calm somewhat. "Okay," I whispered.
We separated and he firmly took hold of my hand. As we made our way toward the beach, the neck-deep water began to give way and almost immediately, dozens of eyes were on me. I had to fight the overwhelming urge to make a ‘hand bra’ to cover my breasts. To make matters worse, once we were approaching the shore and in the knee-deep water, I realized that the material of my bikini bottom was virtually see-through! The ultra-tight satin-like fabric had molded itself perfectly against the lips of my vagina and created an obscene camel-toe that was all but transparent.
I tried to look straight ahead, but my peripheral vision caught the gawking stares and shocked expressions of the men and even some of the women. To say that I was embarrassed would be the understatement of the century. I think I would have been okay being topless because there were quite a few women around me who also weren't wearing tops. However, they all had standard bikini bottoms on, which kept them somewhat covered. As we walked through the white sand, I tried to look as confident as possible, but inside I felt nauseated.
Once we reached the cabana, I quickly grabbed my beach wrap and put it on. James pulled two bottles of water out of the ice chest and walked over to me. There was a small, rustic wooden table inside the cabana; we both sat down, and he handed me a bottle of water. I was upset, and I knew he felt it. There was a full minute of uncomfortable silence before he began speaking. "You have such a beautiful body. I wish I knew why you are so intent on hiding it."
I shot him a dirty look. "I was naked out there, James, or I might as well have been. This bikini bottom is transparent once it gets wet."
"I know you're upset, and I want you to tell me why it bothers you so much," he said soothingly.
My jaw dropped. He really didn't get it. "Everyone on that beach was staring and gawking at me, James."
"Not everyone, I think there were a couple of people who were asleep." He cracked a little smile after I rolled my eyes and shot him another dirty look. "Look at me," he said gently. Our eyes met. "You're mine, and I'll never share my property with any man." I could feel a little tingle between my legs, and I began to calm down. "The only thing they will ever be able to do is look; I want to make sure you know that."
I looked into his deep blue eyes. Until that moment, I’d never fully realized how much pleasure he got from displaying me in front of others. "Showing me off means a lot to you, doesn't it?"
"More than you'll ever know."
I looked down, feeling extremely embarrassed from what I was about to admit. "I want to please you, but sometimes it can be challenging."
He reached across the table, took my hand, and romantically squeezed it. "You're a proper young woman who had a very traditional upbringing." He paused while collecting his thoughts. "So when I see you give yourself to me like this, it's incredibly arousing."
We spent the rest of the day on the beach, frolicking in the sand and the surf. I made a conscious choice not to let the people around me affect the way I felt, and looking back, it was the first time I truly felt comfortable with my body. Like many of the women around me, I chose not to wear my top, and even the transparent bikini bottom didn't spoil my mood. James never left my side the entire day, and I felt so safe and secure. What started as a terrifying and embarrassing moment turned into one of the most liberating experiences of my life. James taught me how to be comfortable in my skin and love my body.
- - - - -
It was almost six o'clock, and the sun was beginning to rest low in the sky. A cool breeze had picked up from the ocean, and it was rustling the nearby palm trees. We agreed that we were getting hungry, and hand-in-hand, we made our way back to the villa.
We showered together and washed the sand and sweat from each other's bodies. I didn't miss the solitude of his and hers bathrooms in the Bellagio suite because it was wonderful getting ready for dinner together in the master bathroom. While I was doing my hair, I couldn't help but sneak glances in the mirror while he shaved. Just being in his presence was intoxicating, and I reveled in the smooth, romantic vibe that seemed to encompass everything we'd done since we arrived in Mexico.
I left my long blonde hair down and curled it around my face in soft waves. Once I completed the finishing touches on my make-up, I started thinking about what I should wear. I walked into the master bedroom just as James was sliding his boxers up onto his hips. "Now that is one nice ass," I said in a playful voice.
He turned, and our eyes met. "You'd better put on some clothes, young lady, or I'll be having you for dinner." Big smiles broke across both of our faces. It dawned on me that I was standing naked in front of him. I felt so comfortable around him that the thought of being nude didn't really cross my mind.
"You'd better tell your submissive what you want her to wear, Sir."
He thought for a moment. "Surprise me."
My jaw dropped. Is he letting me choose? "If I'm going to make an informed decision, you'll have to let me know where we're going," I said teasingly.
"A five-star restaurant."
Time to mess with him a little. "No Mickey D's?"
He laughed. "Not tonight."
I closed the several feet that separated us and gave him a hot, lingering kiss. "I'll be back in a flash."
I walked into the large walk-in closet and thumbed through the dozen or so dresses I had brought with me. After some careful consideration, I settled on a black, plunge, ruched cross-back Bodycon minidress. I knew James would like it because it had a deep ‘V' in the front that exposed a lot of my breasts and it was cut very high with the hem lying on my upper thighs. It was perfect–especially sexy, yet very elegant. To complete the look, I chose a four-inch Tony Bianco open-toe heel with a leather ankle-strap and a silver buckle closure that made the shoe really pop. Because of the design of the dress, I couldn't wear a bra, and I adhered to James's 'no panty or thong’ rule when we were together.
As I descended the stairs, I caught a glimpse of James putting the finishing touches on the Windsor knot of his tie. He heard the click of my heels on the polished metal staircase, which immediately drew his attention.
While James was drinking me in, I took the opportunity to observe what he was wearing. He had chosen a dark blue shadow-plaid suit and a white shirt with vertical purple stripes. There was also a purple tie and matching pocket square patterned with small white diamonds. He looked so handsome. Once I had descended the staircase, he took my hand, raised it above my head, and twirled me around. "You look simply stunning, Melanie."
I beamed at his compliment, and I had to admit I loved dressing up for him. Knowing he appreciated the time and effort I put into looking good for him only made me want to please him more. While he was inspecting me, I was beginning to realize that our pre-date routine was also something more because it had almost taken on a form of foreplay. Wearing sexy clothes that he had purchased for me, doing my hair and make-up to perfection, was part of the process, part of the ritual, of being with him. "You clean up very well yourself, Mr. Moretti."
His face broke into a big smile. "I also like that you are adhering to my no-thong rule."
I could feel my face burn in a red-hot ember of embarrassment. Apparently, my twirl had exposed more of my body than I had intended, and it took me a few seconds to compose myself. "Well, I didn't have much choice, did I?"
"No …" his word lingered huskily in the air, "you didn't." Fuck. I wanted him so bad that my body was aching. His every action exuded power and dominance, and that was so erotic to me. "We'd better get going before I decide to forgo dinner and find a piece of furniture to bend you over."
- - - - -
James's hand rested firmly on my exposed thigh during the twenty-minute drive to the restaurant. I couldn't help but gently tease him about the Town Car he had procured instead of our usual limousine. Of course, he shot back with a good-natured but smart-ass remark concerning how I was becoming too spoiled. Almost immediately, I thought back to the expensive dinner a couple of weeks prior at the Hard Rock with Gianna and Tim and my quandary concerning the upper-class privilege that James's wealth was affording me. "Do you really think I'm becoming spoiled?"
His face broke into a little grin. "You're becoming exceptionally spoiled, but that's the only way I want it."
I couldn't help but smile. "Just let me know if I begin to turn into some entitled bitch, okay?"
James seductively squeezed my thigh. "If that were to happen, you'd be the first to know because I'd put you over my knee."
I couldn't help but think how beautiful he made me feel. It seemed so easy to control my emotions for him when he was in California and we were apart. However, once we were back together, those romantic feelings came rushing back and it was so hard to keep myself emotionally under control.
The Town Car pulled up in front of Pitahayas Restaurante. Set on the eastern shore of Cabo San Lucas above a white-sand beach, Pitahayas could only be described as majestic. The smell of the salt air and the sound of the waves gently crashing against the beach only added to the romantic ambiance. James exited the back of the Town Car, walked around to my door, helped me out of the back seat, and pulled me close to his side.
We were met almost instantly by a young, pretty Mexican girl who said something in Spanish. James answered her in Spanish, and I was a bit shocked because he had never spoken anything other than English to me since I'd known him. The hostess made a gesture to us to follow her and she led us to our table. While clutching James's arm securely, I was able to take in some of the beautiful scenery.