The Greener Field

Afternoon Delights

        The driveway through the trees and along an equestrian field to Rothmore Country Inn was scenic. It gave Sarah the feeling of truly being away from one of the most populous areas in the Southwest. Yet the mountainous outback of San Diego County was a place with secrets—a land where people with real money kept hideaways. And where a feeling of escape abounded for those in search of quiet and serenity. It was also a place where romantic trysts were orchestrated. Where lovers came to spend the day, the night, or even months together in luxurious establishments, capitalizing through their moods and décor, upon people's love affairs with pleasure and intrigue. Yet in all her living in San Diego, and hailing from well-to-do-parents, Sarah had never seen nor heard of the little mountaintop getaway of Rothmore. Now it seemed she would get to experience it intimately. 

        What made Sarah particularly happy as they drove slowly up to the Tudor style estate, was that the romance the place exuded was going to be shared with someone she was assured was worthy and now trusted.  She had convinced herself while in Jess' arms—and during the exhilaration of their present outing, that she was now willing to take the risks which this heartfelt leap carried with it. The fact of the matter was that Jess succeeded in making her want him physically, not just as a wonderful, adventurous companion anymore. It was much too early, she prudently acknowledged, to consider their union anything even close to love, yet a 'raging infatuation' it could certainly be called. And that was enough now for her to tiptoe into the sexual realm and explore with him what they both now envisioned. 

        It had been a very long time since Sarah had enjoyed a man, and not just the sensations of his image or memory, or what a pulsating shower jet afforded her as a substitute. She had become too complacent, she now reasoned, with those lazy Sunday mornings in bed, where she gave herself the luxury of just fantasies. There was no question she now wanted the real thing again—and with Jess she could imagine no better a partner. So as they entered the foyer of the charming English country manor, there was no hesitation about what they were there for. Sarah was now ready to enjoy Jess fully at this stunning place. She wanted to see if their chemistry in bed was as enticing and compatible as their adventures on a Greek island, a night on the town, or a morning up in a magnificent balloon. Somehow she knew fireworks were on the itinerary that afternoon and evening.

        In the suite that Jess procured for them—with a forest view and ground level access to a manicured walking trail, there was, off the bedroom, an outdoor Jacuzzi with tall bushes surrounding it. The estate obviously offered privacy to its guests in all of its venues. As they entered the room, Jess asked Sarah if she felt comfortable there. When she nodded and went to a center table to smell the fresh roses on it, he wasted no time in taking her in his arms and kissing her passionately. As they proceeded into each area of the suite, Sarah felt like she had suddenly been transported to England, Scotland or Wales. Entering the bedroom and standing before the king-sized bed, Jess turned her around to see their full-length image in the mirrored closet doors. He took her hand and walked her over closer to the glass. There he stood behind, with his arms around her waist. 

        "What do you see," he asked her softly. 

        "I see . . . two happy . . . and contented people," she answered anxiously. 

        "That's right," he added, kissing her neck lightly. 

        He then carefully reached in front of her and unzipped her athletic top which she had worn for the  day's casual outing. With the zipper completely down and her top now fully open, he gently helped her out of it, kissing her again behind the ear and staying mysteriously curiously behind her body. Next, Jess reached around and untied the drawstring on her matching pants. Placing a thumb inside the waistband on both sides of her hips, he slowly pulled them down over her thighs while also removing her stockings and shoes.