Gloria's Inn

by Robin Alexander

  I woke up the following morning at nine am. I was relieved that Iris and her staff were reliable and would to tend to the needs of our guests without our supervision. Although, I seriously doubted that any of the group would be getting up early this morning.

  I started the coffee and climbed back into bed, and didn’t move till Saber scratched at the door. He was ready for breakfast. I sat on the doorstep and sipped my coffee and lit up a cigarette. This had become my morning routine. I needed to acquire some lawn chairs, because sitting on the threshold every day was making a permanent indention on my ass.

  To my surprise and supreme delight Adrienne came over seeking coffee. Her coffee maker had given up the ghost. We both sat out on the step hoping the coffee would soothe our aching heads. As we sat there making small talk Denise walked by. She was dressed like she was going for a morning walk or jog, but was obviously headed for Adrienne’s cottage.

  I felt the hairs rise up on the back of my neck, but the look on her face when she saw both of us sitting there in our robes was priceless. I could only imagine that she assumed that Adrienne and I had spent the night together, and I had to fight the urge to laugh in her face. She gave us a nod and kept walking.

  Adrienne looked at me mischievously. “She thinks we slept together.” Then chuckled. “If you don’t mind I would like her to think that is the truth, then maybe she will leave me alone.”

  “Only on one condition will I agree to that.” Adrienne nodded in agreement. “You tell everybody I rolled your eyes up in your head so many times, that you wont be able to see straight for weeks.”

  Adrienne burst into a fit of laughter. I shot her my best indignant look. “You laugh like you doubt my abilities!” I said in mock indignation.

  “The proof is in the pudding sweetie.” She shot back, with that same mischievous glint in her eye.

  “I’ve never employed pudding in my love making. Do you roll around in it, or just apply it?” I said as I watched her stand to leave.

  “You are such a smart ass Hayden. It is one of you more endearing qualities.” She said with a grin. “Thank you for the coffee. I’m off to shower. Will I see you at breakfast?”

  “Yep I will be there unless Iris is serving Conch pancakes, then you can count me out. Will you save me a seat?”

  “I always do.” She smiled and then walked away. I watched the sexy sway of her hips, and wondered what she had on under that robe.

  I hopped up and jumped in the shower, after which I felt invigorated partly because of the cold water I opted for, and the memory of the Denise’s face when she saw Adrienne and I. When I arrived for breakfast a damper was put on my good mood when I saw that tenacious dog sitting next to Adrienne. This ho would not give up.

  It occurred to me that I was getting fairly possessive of a woman whom I had no idea how she felt about me. Although, last night did pique my curiosity, and sitting next to her while remembering that didn’t help any either.

  I was amazed at the energy our guests possessed. All of them looked and acted as though they had a full nights rest. I know for a fact that two of them didn’t because they kept me awake till the wee hours of the morning.

  I was so happy to hear that they were leaving after breakfast. Some of them were going diving and the rest were going to try shopping. I said my goodbyes as the porters helped load them into the vans and took them on their merry way. Adrienne and I then went to help the staff clean up the dinning area.

  They would eat lunch in town, so we didn’t have to worry about entertaining them till later on in the day. Adrienne and I settled down on a couple of chaise lounges in the bar and soon both of us drifted off into some much needed sleep. I woke up a couple of hours later to find Adrienne still asleep. I lay there looking at her as she slumbered. I wanted so bad to reach out and feel her soft skin under my fingertips.

  As much as I loved the relaxed atmosphere of this place I had to come to terms with the fact, that the only thing that kept me from selling my half of it was the woman laying here beside me. In only a weeks time this woman unknowingly had me wrapped around her little finger. I tried to pass it off as simple lust, but in my heart it went much deeper than that.

  She stirred, and slowly opened her blue eyes. She caught me looking at her and smiled. Neither of us said anything, but simply stared at one another. I was afraid to utter a word for fear of breaking the spell. I let her speak first.

  “I have an idea. Why don’t we pack a lunch and go down to the beach and be bums?” She said as she rubbed her sleepy eyes.

  “Sounds like a plan to me.” I said as I stood and offered my hand to help her up.

  We both sneaked into the kitchen, knowing if we were caught by Iris we would get the wooden spoon treatment. We quickly made a couple of sandwiches and grabbed a big bag of chips and some drinks. With our loot we crept out into the bar and once we were sure the coast was clear we made a break for the courtyard.

  Something hit the back of my thigh causing me to gasp and turn around. “Stay out of my kitchen girlies or you will get more than that next time.” Iris said as she wagged her finger and then laughed. I looked at the ground and next to my foot was the wooden spoon. Iris was nothing if not accurate.

  Adrienne and I laughed like two little girls caught robbing the cookie jar and made a run for it. We stopped off at our cottages changed into our swimsuits, and headed for the beach.

  Adrienne decided to go a little farther down from where the staff had set up umbrellas and chairs. They had also erected volleyball net. We walked a fair distance down the beach till she found the spot she wanted. A little warm from our hike we went straight for the water.

  There was something so serene about swimming alone with her in the crystal clear waters. Except for the noise we made, there were only the sounds of the water and of nature itself. We spent a while relaxing in the water, and enjoying the peace of being alone, till hunger drove us to the beach.

  After we ate we lay on the beach talking. We laughed at the antics of our guests and wondered what kind of mischief they would get into that night. The topic eventually went to Denise, and I had to ask a question that had been in my mind since they arrived.

  “Adrienne, did you know specifically that Denise would be the one I didn’t like?”

  “No, I had no idea which one it would be.” Adrienne said as she stared out at the water. “The thought occurred to me that there would be one that would make you jealous.” She said as she turned her eyes to me.

  “Is that why you smiled like a Cheshire cat when you told me that before they arrived?” I said as I looked away.

  “Are you asking me if I liked that, you were jealous of another woman’s advances made toward me?” I could see out of the corner of my eye that she was looking directly at me. I couldn’t look into her eyes.

  “Yes, that is exactly what I want to know.” I pretended to be interested in a shell that I randomly picked up.

  “Then the answer is yes. I liked knowing that she made you jealous. At least it was some indication that you were vaguely interested in me.”

  “Is it safe to assume you’re interested in me too?” I asked. I still couldn’t bring my self to face her. My stomach was tied up in knots.

  “I have a confession to make Hayden. Your aunt spent hours talking about you. She read to me all of your letters, showed me the pictures you sent, and even told me the silly and sometimes dirty jokes you told her. I felt like I knew you before you ever got here. I have been interested in you for years.”

  I turned to look at her then. I could not believe the words I was hearing, and stared at her in disbelief. My heart nearly pounded out of my chest while looking into those blue eyes and seeing sincerity there.

  “Your aunt left the Inn to you because she knew you would carry on in the tradition she started here, but there was also another reason. She told me that she knew in her heart that we would be perfect for one another.”

  “Is it true Adrienne? I dug my fingers into t
he sand awaiting her answer. It seemed as though my entire future hung on the words she would utter. Even so, I thought myself a fool feeling this way about someone I had only known a week.

  “I know that it’s true. I knew it before you got here. Remember, I have that thingy as you so eloquently put it.” She smirked. “I just know. I have been waiting for you to come to the same realization. Now I want to know, do you believe its true?”

  I felt like I was in a whirlpool. The world around me literally spun. I had to shake my head to clear my mind. Before I could reason or dissect my thoughts I heard the words spill from my mouth. “Yes Adrienne I do believe its true.”

  I sat there stunned for a few minutes. One side of me was elated because this woman stirred feelings within me that I thought were long since gone. The other side of me was completely terrified. Both sides warred within, leaving me confused.

  “So where do we go from here?” I asked trying to make sense of it all.

  “There is no need to get in a hurry. I think we should let things happen, as we are more comfortable with the way we feel. Although, at this moment I want to know what it is like to kiss you.”

  I was like a deer caught in the headlights as her face drew closer to mine. I closed my eyes as I felt her soft lips press against mine. The feeling was so exquisite that my skin broke out in goose bumps. When her tongue slipped across my bottom lip I had to fight to keep my body from trembling.

  In my frisky youth I kissed many women, but none of those kisses could compare to what I experienced on the beach that day. Then she pulled away from me she looked into my eyes and said. “The group is back.”

  I smiled. “That thingy at work again?”

  “No, Denise is standing on the beach watching us.”

  This time I made no effort to stop the low guttural growl that rolled up into my chest. I turned to glare at the woman that thought better of approaching us and made her way back up the bluff. If my aunt were watching us, I knew she was rolling with laughter.

  “Well so much for rest and relaxation.” Adrienne said as she gathered our things. I stood and helped her pick up our stuff. She took my hand in hers as we strolled along the waters edge. Something as simple as holding my hand sent a rush of emotions through me that I thought I would barely be able to contain.

  We went to our cottages and showered. After Adrienne was dressed she stopped at my cottage and walked with me to the bar. She took my hand in hers again. This time there was no mistaking that we were a couple, and the knowing glances we received when we walked up confirmed that. Denise didn’t look too happy and it took all the adult in me to not stop, shake my butt, and yell nah nah!

  There was a wonderful breeze blowing in off the water that afternoon Iris served dinner in the bar. Our usual seating arrangement had been forsaken for the night and I found myself sitting in between Rory and Allison. I felt a little sorry for Adrienne because Leigh and Roslyn had her surrounded, and from the flush on her face I could tell they were picking her apart again. I would have loved to have been close enough to hear that conversation.

  “Adrienne stop it.” Leigh said she grabbed both of Adrienne’s hands forcing her to look into her eyes. We saw you on the dance floor last night, and in the water.”

  “You two were holding hands today as well.” Roslyn added.

  “Just because we danced together and held hands don’t mean we slept together for Pete’s sake. “Adrienne said in exasperation.

  “You can’t sit there and look me in the eye and say you didn’t get into her pants. Had you two been allowed to dance a little longer last night you would have probably done her in the middle of the dance floor!” Leigh laughed.

  Adrienne gasped. “Do you both think I am some sort of sex maniac that can’t control myself around someone I am attracted to?”

  “Okay then tell us the last time you had sex.” Roslyn said with a smirk.

  Adrienne laughed. “That is none of your business. Matter of fact this whole conversation is none of your business.”

  “Cut the shit Adrienne.” We have had some very intimate conversations during our visits over the years, and the fact that you are so evasive when we asked you about Hayden tells me there is something up. Now fess up. When was the last time you had sex?” Leigh pressed.

  “Um by myself or with someone else?” Adrienne teased.

  Roslyn pinched her on the arm. “With a real human being, and battery operated devices do not count.”

  Adrienne sighed. “It’s been so long I have forgotten what it feels like.”

  “Then what is keeping you from throwing Hayden down and getting busy? You waiting on a marriage proposal?” Leigh prodded.

  “Well what are you suggesting? Do you want me to go and bend her over one of the tables right now?”

  Roslyn and Leigh both laughed. Then Roslyn looked at her with an evil grin. “Not right now but you might want to consider that later when you get back to your cottage.”

  All three of them turned and looked at me the same time and caught me watching them. Adrienne gave me a quick smile and looked away. The other two exchanged glances and then looked back at me. I swallowed hard knowing that they planned to interrogate me next.

  After the dinner dishes were cleared away a group of us pushed the tables back and the middle of the bar turned into a dance floor once again. I started toward the bar to mix drinks and protect myself from the two matchmakers, but before I could get there I felt a hand on my arm and was not surprised to see Leigh.

  “Come sit down with me and have a drink Hayden.” She said with an evil grin. I glanced around looking for Adrienne noticing that Roslyn had already pulled her out onto the dance floor.

  She led me to a table and set a bottle of rum down in front of me. “Don’t even use a glass baby, this bottle is all yours.” I was nervous and took a big swallow from the bottle and sat there with teary eyes as the alcohol burned all the way down to my toes. With the liquid courage racing through my veins and looked Leigh in the eyes. “No we haven’t slept together.” I blurted out.

  The song that Roslyn and Adrienne had been dancing to ended and they joined us. Roslyn pulled out the chair next to me and motioned for Adrienne to sit. Then she went over to the bar. Adrienne leaned over and whispered in my ear. “They are in rare form tonight heaven help us both.” Roslyn returned to the table with a box of shot vials and announced. “Who is up for body shots?”

  The bar erupted in a roar, and everyone surround the table where we sat. Roslyn gave us a grin. “You two pay attention and let a pro show you how it’s done.” She grabbed Lacey by the hand and planted her in chair at the table, and then straddled her lap. Lacey reached up and unbuttoned Roslyn’s shirt, as she selected the shot. The crowd around us cheered them on.

  Roslyn slipped the vial down between her cleavage and her bra. Then she slipped her shirt seductively the rest of the way off. Lacey kissed down the front of her chest and when she put her mouth on the vial Roslyn leaned up and poured the liquor down her throat. The crowd cheered as Lacey held the empty vial in her teeth. “Who’s next?” She called out to the crowd.

  “We’ll do it.” Chelsey volunteered. She had her mate Donna take off her shirt and lay down on the table in front of us. “Give me a shot of Tequila.” Chelsey ordered as she positioned her self between Donna’s legs. Chelsey took a lime and squeezed the juice of it making a trail down Donna’s chest to her belly button.

  “Baby! This is my favorite bra!” Donna complained when Chelsea covered her liberally with the juice.

  “Then take it off.” Chelsey said seductively as she sucked the limejuice off of her fingers. The crowd began to chant. “Take it off!” To my surprise she did.

  As I sat there bug eyed at the topless blonde laid out on the table, Leigh shoved the bottle that I had been sipping on up in my face and ordered me to drink. Roslyn was giving Adrienne the same treatment. My heart began to beat double time when I realized that those two intended for Adrienne and I to do bo
dy shots as well. I could not deny that I would have loved to lick her from head to toe, but not in front of an audience.

  Chelsey poured the shot of Tequila over both of Donna’s breasts and down her stomach where some of it pooled in her belly button. Then she lowered her head and began to drink the alcohol out of her mate’s belly button, then licking her way up to Donna’s breasts. My jaw nearly hit the floor when she licked each breast clean. If they kept up at this rate we would have a full-blown orgy going on by midnight.

  “So Adrienne you ready to take a turn yet? Roslyn asked with a gleam in her eye.

  “Oh hell no!” She responded and tried to get up from her chair, Roslyn gave her a little shove back down.

  Leigh and Blair decided to go next. With goading from the group Blair stripped off her shirt and bra and lay down on the table. She spread her legs as Leigh slid in between them and squeezed a lime wedge spilling the juice down her body as Chelsey had done to Donna. Then Leigh poured the tequila shot down her body, and just as Chelsey had done and sipped the drink from her mates navel. Leigh took her time and slowly licked every drop from her lover’s skin spending a long time on her breasts. Then to one up the former pair she poured another shot into her mouth and let it spill from her lips into Blair’s mouth.

  The crowd cheered and everyone wanted to know who was going to go next. Adrienne and I both sunk down into our chairs hoping to go unnoticed. Leigh grabbed me by the front of my shirt and pulled me to my feet. Her accomplice Blair began to unbutton my shirt unhindered by my protests. The crowd became even more rowdy as Roslyn pulled Adrienne over to the table.

  They had managed to get my shirt off but I put up a fight over the bra. A good-natured wrestling match ensued and before I knew it I was being pinned down to the table naked from the waist up. Roslyn and Lacey kept a hold on Adrienne and pushed her up to the table as Leigh and Blaire doused me in limejuice and tequila. Rory and Allison joined in and held my hands pinned over my head.

  The look on Adrienne’s face was priceless. It was a mixture of arousal and fear. I was wiggling and breathing so heavy that Blair had to repeatedly pour tequila into my belly button, which ran down my sides and down the front of my shorts.