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I've never been timid.  Even when I was young, I was never the first to
back down.  I loved watching the expression on someone's face, watching
their reaction no matter what the subject matter.  I guess I have never
grown out of that.
   It was Valentine's Day and I wanted to surprise my boyfriend...  he had
to work until 8pm.  After that we had a masquerade ball to go to a friend
had been planning for months.  I could take him dinner (boring).  I could
take him chocolates (boring).  What would he enjoy...  wait, let me
rephrase that...  what could he have "at work" that he would enjoy? 
Hmmmm...I had an idea.
   Before I got dressed for the party, I decided to pay him a visit.  I
wanted him to really be looking forward to seeing me at this party.  A
short visit at work should do the trick.  I arrived at the security desk
and ask for him, I knew they would have to page him from his work station.
No one is allowed inside except employees.  After a few minutes, he
appeared before me, all smiles.
   "Wow babe, what a surprise, I didn't think I would see you until after
work tonight?"
   "Well, I wanted to stop and wish you a Happy Valentine's Day and give
you something to look forward too..."
   "Oh yeah, what's that?"
   "I have a couple presents for you, one now...  and one for later"
   I slid the zipper down on my soft, brown leather bomber jacket...  and I
watched his eye's follow the zipper's trail lower and lower.
   As his eyes fell, he realized I had a long stemmed red rose for him...
perched carefully between my ample, bare breasts
   His smile grew in size as he realized I had nothing on underneath my
jacket.  I leaned closer to him to make sure he got a good look, and I
handed him the rose.
   "Well, thank you, you know, you never cease to amaze me.  I can't
believe I have to go back to work now.  I wish I could take you home.  I
want my other present...  right now."
   "I'll see you later at the party, then after that, you can enjoy your
other present.  As many times as you want."
   I believe I had accomplished my goal, he looked very excited...
   * * * * *
   I went over to my best friend's house to get ready.  We had decided to
surprise each other at the party.  He had not seen my costume and I had not
seen his.  I had chosen a sort of showgirl costume with a sexy tuxedo
jacket with tails and black stockings.  Black high heels were a must.  I
even went out and bought the best push-up bra I could find.  I wanted the
in your face look so that he would want me the minute he saw me.  Bright
red lipstick and a black, satin eye mask completed the look.  There wasn't
much to the costume, I realized he would recognize me but that wasn't
exactly the point.
   I wondered what he would be dressed as...
   I arrived at the party and was escorted into the main ballroom.  The
room was simply stunning.  Flickering candles on every table and dimly lit
chandeliers cast a romantic glow on all the guests.  There was at least two
hundred people there.  Oh my, I began to wonder how I would ever find him?
I never realized there would be so many people there.
   I decided to stay in the shadows and scan the room.  I made my way over
to the side of the room where the bartender was.  He smiled at me as I
asked for a Crown and Coke...  I was in need of a little bottled
confidence. I knew I would feel a lot better if I could just find David.  I
was about to thank the bartender for my much needed drink when someone
tapped me on the shoulder and I smiled.
   "I've been looking for you.."
   "You have...?"
   "Oh, I'm sorry!  I thought you were someone else."
   "That's too bad, perhaps I could keep you company until they arrive?"
   "That's very sweet but..."
   " Oh please, stop right there.  It would be my utmost pleasure and I
assure you, I will be a complete gentleman."
   "Well, I guess it would be alright, I am a little nervous.  Maybe a
little company would be nice"
   Before me stood a tall dark haired man who was dressed in a handsome,
black tuxedo complete with tails.  Ironically, it looked like a male
version of mine.  He had a complete white mask covering his face and white
gloves covering his hands.  He had a deep sensual voice.  To the crowd, we
probably looked like quite the couple.
   "Allow me to introduce myself, my name is-"
   "Wait, let's not...  the mystery at this party.  It is so exciting.  You
can tell me your name later.  Is that ok?"
   "As you wish my lady..."
   He winked at me and he reached over and touched my hand.  I felt as
though my heart started beating frantically in my chest, I must have been
more nervous than I thought.
   "May I have this dance?"
   "Oh...  I shouldn't...  really"
   "Oh, but you should.  A woman as beautiful as you, you're like a
beautiful flower just waiting to open.  I am sure you are nothing short of
exquisite on the dance floor.  It would be my honor to escort you.  Would
you give me this one gift?  Dance with me..."
   I couldn't help but smile.  He didn't give me the opportunity to say no.
Even if I had wanted to, which I really didn't.  I just stood there... 
blushing, tongue-tied, like some awe-struck teenager.  I have to admit, I
couldn't say anything.  For some reason, I was mesmerized by him.  He just
tucked my arm in his and walked away with me.  When we reached the dance
floor, I started to wonder...  could David see me?  What would he think? 
Would this anger him or just fuel his desire?
   I don't know how long we danced.  I enjoyed feeling his warm body
against mine.  I completely lost myself in the scent of his skin, the
feeling of my head leaning on his strong, muscled shoulders.  I had to
excuse myself to visit the ladies room.  I had to stop.  As fascinating as
this mystery man was, I had to see if I could find David.  How long had I
been here?  I thought it was strange he had not found me yet.  He must have
seen me by now.  Maybe he's just waiting for the right moment.  I found the
ladies room and freshened up,
   Back in the ballroom, I looked around, my eyes studying every man they
could find.  I had already had two drinks.  I realized now, I hadn't eaten
anything and the drinks were catching up with me.  I thought I should find
some appetizers, but just then, someone approached me.
   "Excuse me...  your gentleman asked me to give you this."
   He did?!  I was so excited!  I opened the note.
   Thank you for the gift, now allow me to return the favor.  I have a
special gift for you.  Meet me in Room A-12 upstairs.  You will not be
disappointed.
   Enclosed was a key.
   I knew David had planned something!  That explained everything.  I knew
there must be a reason he had not approached me yet.  I quickly ascended
the stairs in search of A-12.  I hadn't realized this place was actually a
romantic inn also.  The upstairs was beautifully decorated.  I passed
beautiful fresh flowers in large crystal vases as I counted off the
rooms... A8, A9, A10...almost there.  Maybe David and I can plan a trip
here one day to reminisce.
   I entered the room and let my eyes adjust to the darkness.  The room was
fairly large and had what appeared to be a huge four-post bed in the middle
of the room.  There was a fireplace lit in the corner and candles lit in
several places.  The room smelled of jasmine.  I hadn't even seen him, yet
I was so excited I could hardly wait...
   "Hello..." I whispered.
   There was no answer but as I looked around, I saw a note written on the
nightstand tucked underneath the candle.
   Remove your costume leaving on your bra and panties and wait in bed...
keep your eyes closed and I will join you soon.
   My smile grew larger and I could feel myself getting more excited by the
minute.  I can't believe David had gone to this extreme!  He is usually not
this creative, not to mention romantic.  I must have sparked his
imagination this afternoon with that rose.
   I undressed as he asked in the note and gently pulled back the blanket
and got in bed.  I laid back and closed my eyes just as I had been
instructed.
   I lay there thinking, then I felt the bed dip a little.  I didn't even
hear him enter the room but I felt the heat radiating from his body sitting
close to mine.  I remembered the note and kept my eyes closed tight. 
However, I could not keep the smile from my face.  I felt his breath and
then suddenly something silky covering my eyes.
   I turn my head to look around on instinct.
   "Shhhhh..." I felt his finger lightly touch my lips.
   I relaxed back against the pillow.  I heard the clink of ice in a glass
and then shivered as ice cold water dripped on my lips.  I instinctively
licked the water as part of the drops dripped down my neck.  My nipples
instantly hardened and my back arched.  I couldn't believe how excited this
was making me.  I had never done anything like this before.  I began to
squirm a little against the sheets.  I felt the ice cube again, in between
my breasts, now tracing the edge of the bra I was still wearing.  I can
feel him slowing removing my breasts just far enough for my nipples to peek
over the edge.  The next thing I felt was the ice, circling my now
extremely excited nipples.  Then suddenly, I felt him warm them with his
mouth.  My body shuddered from the combination of the cold then the warmth
of his mouth.  I couldn't seem to be still, he leaned over me holding me in
place with his warm body.  Suddenly, he lifted both my hands over my head
and I felt silky material on my wrists.  I realized he was tying my wrists
lightly to the bed.  This is something we had never done before.
   I could feel him move back to my breasts.  His tongue was moving around
my nipples and I couldn't help but moan with pleasure.  All at once, the
ice was back.  He was dragging it down my stomach, teasing me.  He then
licked the line of water he had left behind, following the imaginary line
all the way down.  When he reached my panties, he ran the ice along the
edge.  Then I felt an icy chill down the front of them, lingering long
enough to allow the cold wetness to seep through the material.  I was
literally squirming now, I couldn't help it.  He was driving me crazy.  I
know he realized what he was doing to me.  I could feel his tongue again
and his warm breath at the edge of my panties.  His tongue pushed against
me through the now soaked material.  Just when I thought I couldn't take
much more, he slowly pulled them down.  I lifted myself up with pleasure. I
could hardly wait for what I knew was coming next.
   His strong hands were pushing my legs apart.  I prepared myself, my
heart was beating hard in anticipation...  the unknowing...  the mystery.
Why had we never done anything like this before?  I heard the ice clink in
the glass to my left again and then the ice cold drops falling on my
stomach, then lower and lower.  I shivered, then his warm, wet, tongue
licked the drops off of me.  I now know why they say the tongue is the
strongest muscle in the body.  As I felt it move inside me, back and forth,
waves of emotion fell over me, I was speechless.  He knew exactly what to
do.  I was overcome with passion.  My body started moving, it was
uncontrollable.  I actually became dizzy, almost disoriented.  I couldn't
hold back, I had never had such a strong orgasm in my life, and I had the
feeling he wasn't through with me yet.
   I felt his hands on my waist, showing me he wanted me to turn over.  He
apparently wanted to take me from behind.  I had done this only a couple of
times before, usually David was not this domineering.  I was always the one
to make decisions and he usually liked me on top.  This was a refreshing
change.  Now turned around and on my knees, he held my hips for a moment
showing me where he wanted me.  Then I felt his fingers inside me. 
Preparing me for what was to come, making sure I was ready for him. 
Slowly, I felt him enter me.  I moaned out loud.  I had secretly always
loved this position.  It just felt so good, it started out slowly and then
he began to move inside me, faster and faster.  I loved the feeling of him
deep inside me.  I always thought he liked this position, although he had
never said it out loud.  It made him fit so tightly.  I felt my muscles
tense, wanting it to feel even better for him.  Tonight must have excited
him as much as it did me, he felt even harder than usual.  Slightly
different if that made any sense.  It was the best it had ever been.  He
seemed to really be enjoying himself, taking control for once.  I liked
this side of him.  I hoped I would get to see more of it.
   I felt him thrust one last time deeply and stop, his hands tightly
holding my hips in place.  I was careful not to move anything except my
muscles deep inside, clenching over and over, taking every last drop of him
into my body.  We had both completely enjoyed ourselves.  I felt him get up
off the bed.  I relaxed on the soft sheets and waited for him to return.  I
heard him moving around and wondered why he had not untied me yet.  After a
few minutes, He lightly touched his finger to my lips and then passionately
kissed me.  I felt him untie the silky fabric from my wrists.  I laid there
quietly waiting just in case he had something else in store for me.
   After a few moments of silence, I reached up and removed the silky
blindfold covering my vision.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  He was gone.
   "Hello...David?  Where did you go?"
   I got up and looked around the room, but I was alone.  I saw a single
red rose on the nightstand and a note.
   I am not to speak to you, I am to think of you when I sit alone or wake
at night, alone I am to wait, I do not doubt I am to meet you again I am to
see to it that I do not lose you.
   I stood there thinking...  this is odd.  I wonder where he went?  I
guess he really was in a mysterious mood tonight.  Well, maybe he was
waiting downstairs for me.
   I got up, went to the bathroom and got dressed.  Back downstairs, I saw
some of the guests had already left...the party appeared to be thinning
out. I looked around, but he was definitely not there.  I decided to go
home and see if I could find him there, maybe this was all part of his
mysterious plan.
   I got my coat from the coat room and had the valet get my car.  Twenty
minutes later, I was home.  David greeted me at the door.
   "Hi honey, I couldn't wait for you to get home!  Wow, You look stunning!
I'm really so sorry I couldn't make it to the party, I bet you and Trish
were the belles of the ball!"
   "What?!?!"
   "Trish gave you the message right?  I called her and told her I had to
work mandatory overtime.  Sal didn't show up, something about his daughter
being sick.  I just got home 10 minutes ago.  How's that for timing, huh?
She didn't let you think I stood you up did she?"
   "Uh...no...good timing...sure...yeah...uh"
   "You ok honey?  You look like you're going to pass out, you must have
had a few too many drinks!  Haha, you guys did have fun, didn't you?"
   "Uh, yes...  it was interesting...  I don't think I will ever forget
it..."
   "Good, I'm glad you had fun.  I can't wait to hear all about it but
first...  I am so glad you are home.  I've been thinking all night about my
present..."
   
  
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