Consequences Pt. 15E

Finally he started making a list of what they would need to bring the hotel up to their standards. He thought that Ruth or Andrew might need to come out, especially to meet and assess the staff who looked to stay on, but that could wait until he heard from Judy again.

The others arrived back after lunch looking tired and asked for refreshments to be brought to their room. Olivia knew the guy who came to take their order and decided to organise collating the requirements for him. Before he left, David saw Olivia talking quietly with him and was pleased she was being discreet. Maybe there was hope for her yet.

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Olivia

My guy said that he and his friend would serve me as soon as the others had what they wanted. I really liked the new gleam in his eye and he rushed away eager to get his chores out of the way. It would give me time to think about their next lesson.

As I turned to join the others now heading towards the bedrooms my eyes were drawn to David who was taking in all that was going on. He gave me a knowing smile and dammit I found myself blushing. Then he turned to search out someone else and it felt like a light was switched off. I shook myself trying to release the sudden feeling of guilt.

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David had decided to talk to Honor, it was one last thing before they set off on the tour his family had arranged. There was people to meet and places to see.

She was a little guarded at first but became relaxed as they discussed the possibilities for a small private runway to be tucked away somewhere on the Hotel's estate.

Satisfied that they had covered everything and leaving her with further investigations to carry out in the future, he asked her the big question again. "Have you come to any decisions about how you would like our relationship to develop in the future?"

Honor had been preparing herself for the question but in thinking about it she had realised just how much her life had changed and what she aspired to. All she could say was, "I really don't know, you keep throwing new experiences at me and they are mostly fun. On the island I must say that I thought you had forsaken me, treated me badly like I didn't matter. Since then I know you tried to put things right but I feel like everything is up in the air right now. I know I misbehaved, it was stupid trying to get back at you."

He said, "Ok, let's put that all behind us. I want things to change and I don't want people to stay with me just because they feel they ought to. You are unique though, in having a job that takes you away from the group fairly often."

She nodded at that last.

"I want you to imagine having a base like this Hotel that would be home, no retreat women, just somewhere away from it all. I am sick of watching my ladies go off with someone else. I understand why but I am bringing that to a halt. I reckon that given such a hard choice, only a small number of the ladies would want to give up some or all of their freedoms just to be with me. The problem is, how can I ask everyone a question when I don't know what I am truly asking. Does that make sense?"

She looked at him with a puzzled expression, trying to clarify in her own mind what she thought he was suggesting.

"Do you mean commit to you without knowing what others would do the same?"

"I guess I do. Let's think about a possible example. If Ana was the only one who decided to stay with me, how would you feel in answering the question?"

She nodded, accepting the scenario but not being drawn to give an answer.

"No comment?" Ok then, let's say only Jo decides to stay with me?" His question carried an expectant look with it.

Still she wasn't to be drawn.

"Two other possibilities. First nobody decides to stay or half of the women or more decide to stay. Any thoughts there?"

A smile crept up her face. "You're assuming that I want to stay as anything but a pilot."

"Well, there is that. Let's forget I asked."

"Ok if I join the others now?"

"Sure, why not?"

As she turned away, she wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry and hoped he couldn't see the uncertainty she felt.

He hid a smile, he wasn't expecting an answer but he knew that within half an hour everything they discussed would be known by the others. The seeds were sown.

Arriving back at the room, the others were dying to know what her discussion with David was about. She thought for a moment, David hadn't asked her not to say anything, then again maybe he wanted her to do so. She was torn on which would best serve her own interests best. So she decided to tell them some but not all. She started with describing the subject of a landing strip at the hotel, and the group decided that that might signify that he was very interested in the property, but they weren't satisfied with only that. Then they pressed her on anything personal, so she said he asked her whether she would want to stay if he creates a home in the US, specifically one that had very little connection to the business. He'd described how there would just be home offices and a meeting room close to the entrance, well away from the home.

Still they pressed and eventually she gave in, which later on she would try to understand and analyse the reason why. She was not proud to conclude that it was because she was enjoying being the centre of attention and really one of the group, something she had never truly felt before. Still, she had condensed it down to, 'How would the number of other people who wanted to stay affect her own decision.'

"But you will surely continue as his pilot anyway?" Jane suggested.

"Maybe that's a given at least in the short term, I'm a woman, and I think that makes me safer to ferry other women around. I think he was truly asking whether I would commit to him."

"And....?"

Honor wasn't sure which of the women was asking but had known that the question would naturally follow. "And well, I didn't give him an answer."

"Why not?"

"I hadn't even considered that he would want me. I've let him down a time or two and he has been unkind to me a time or two. I'd say our relationship was very limited."

"I think we are all in that situation." Bree said.

"Speak for yourself," responded Jo.

One by one, they gradually all sat down to think about their own situation. He had already indicated he wanted them to confirm one way or another but this was the first time that the question seemed real.

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Olivia.

Meanwhile, Olivia was laying across her bed, she had prepared, smelled delightful and was dressed enticingly underneath a silk dressing gown, but it wasn't enough. Tears flowed from her eyes as her memories brought back pictures of her behaviour and self incurred abuse in the hands of selfish and worthless men. They obliterated all the good things that had gone before and now that she could see the reality she wondered where her self respect had gone.

A knock came at her door but she ignored it, then again. After a moment a voice said, "Room Service as requested." Hearing the young man's voice brought a little frisson to her, a memory of excitement then her inner self gave her an excuse, she'd been the one to make the arrangement and been the one to encourage them sexually. It was enough to draw her out of her melancholy. She slid off the bed, headed towards the door. Opening it slightly she whispered, "Come in, make yourselves comfortable, I just have to wash up for a moment."

When she came out, looking like herself again, the guys asked if she was okay. She apologised for keeping them waiting, had just had some bad news, but hoped that they would make her feel better. Their concerned expressions changed gradually to lust as she opened her gown and asked if they liked what she wore, a small see through top and tiny lace camisole knickers; newly acquired during a trip out with the ladies.

"Now, boys, are you going to show me what you learnt last time?" She sat on the edge of the bed and leaned back luxuriously as they approached. They were good, one devoured her lips sending thrills to her senses while the other caressed her bountyess breasts, licking and sucking on her nipples. In return her small hands sought out their manhood and she let out a sigh of pleasure at their obvious rampant desire for her. 'I will give myself to them in every way they want and that will be an end to it,' she promised herself.

Later when she had had her fill of them, she sat in the stuffed chair looking at a painting on the wall, it showed a man and woman with a child between them holding hands and walking into the sunset. She was overcome with unhappiness and as she sobbed, her body was wracked in the pain that only a loss can bring. It felt that way whenever her inner self was freed from the obsession of sexual gratification.

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David was conferring with Jenny, she had been negotiating on his behalf for a deal that would give up his land on the edge of the protected reserve area in New England and build a visitors centre and education facility, as well as a shop staffed by volunteers from the Retreat that was to be built on nearby land just off the reserve; along with other facilities for the protection of the area. It wasn't yet a win-win deal but Jenny was pushing for re-zoning of another area of land he owned and that was the key.

He was still thinking about this when his phone rang.

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"Are you Mr Thurlow?

"That's my name.

"You are trying to get my hotel manager to sign some documents?"

"That may or may not be true, who are you?"

"I am a co-owner of the hotel you are staying at."

"I understand, do you have a problem with my occupation of the hotel?"

"No, my manager says you have asked her to sign confidentiality documents."

"That is true."

"What gives you the right to ask her without discussing it with the owners of the hotel?"

"Well I understand that you are selling the hotel and grounds."

"Yes, what has that to do with you and how does that give you the right to go over our heads as owners?"

"Firstly I am interested in buying the hotel and secondly I don't want the documents signed by anyone but the manager in person. It is a document of personal undertaking and has nothing to do with you or the other owners."

"Humph. Well I don't agree."

"Would you like to be liable for harm to others from now into the future?"

"Well of course not, that's ludicrous, how can I be liable for something I know nothing about?"

"There you have it, my organisation requires total confidentiality from the people we do business with day to day, not the sellers but the people whom we will work with in the future. The question really is, do you want to sell or not? I am interested, but right now I need to deal with the people who might stay on with us."

He wasn't about to let the subject go easily."Well I've never heard of you, how do I know you have the required funds?"

"You don't!" David had long since had enough of this guy. "I am no different than any other potential buyer. The proof of our situation will be in the process of sale. If you don't want to sell to my organisation then say so and we will move another opportunity to the top of the list."

"Well I'll have to discuss this with my partners."

"I am here for another 24 hours and will need to discuss future staffing with the manager before I leave. You will find me on the internet."

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David's family had planned a busy coach tour seeing numerous sights and the ladies were taken by the number of beauty spots and historic sites on such a small island. The trip was taken in a huge bus with every convenience and large enough that they could play with the children during the journeys between Hotels and sites.

Far away in America they were becoming accustomed to the time difference and adjusting their work hours to consult on the phone or by video. Beth was becoming more comfortable in her temporary role overseeing the management process and the number of communications from the states was noticeably dropping off day by day.

In between site appraisal or sight seeing they were welcomed by relatives who made them feel part of the greater family. A few days later they received an unexpected invitation to visit Al at his Villa near Monaco. David felt that Al was pressing more than he liked but once the ladies heard about the invite they applied a different kind of pressure, so he allowed himself to be convinced. He decided to give his camera extended use in the Mediterranean environment where the light would provide a different challenge to his photography skills. At least that was his personal excuse. It would also give him an opportunity to see how the ladies behaved in the relaxed atmosphere.

The others thought that Monaco and Monte Carlo sounded exotic and romantic. He wasn't so sure about the romance but it didn't affect his plans and in some ways would lend focus to the decisions that had to be made.

At the airport they were met by Al's chauffeur and a large hired vehicle. It still meant that someone had to sit up front with the driver and David noticed that Jane was quickly there without being asked and Bree with her of course; he wasn't surprised because he was their 'type.' There seemed to be a lot of conversation in the front so he assumed that the driver spoke english.

They knew they had arrived when they were admitted by impressive double gates that opened automatically. There were security cameras on the gates and as they drove in David noted others carefully positioned to monitor all possible access routes. The drive was impressive, with occasional glimpses of the landscape before eventually arriving at a Roman style Villa.

At Al's Villa they were greeted by him and a statuesque woman whom they assumed to be his wife. Other staff came forward to help with their luggage and David noticed the special attention that Jane received from the chauffeur. Al's wife began to bark orders at him to help others too. 'Ohh, Ohh,' thought David, a little undercurrent of jealousy perhaps.

He put the thought to one side concentrating on exploring the Villa and grounds. There didn't appear to be anything else to distract the women and his hopes were raised for a relaxing time during the remaining days of their vacation. There was of course the remaining mystery of why Al was so interested in him but that was just a little puzzle that he might enjoy solving.

The Villa was luxurious with a large swimming pool and immaculate gardens leading down to a protected cliff face overlooking the sea. It was the perfect setting for a few days of absolute leisure break from their day to day concerns. They were offered a variety of rooms, one of which garnered smiles as they appreciated the sheer size. Al had a wide grin as he opened the door for them, and said, "I hear you have special requirements, I hope this serves your needs."

They chilled out for long hot days and nights, but eventually David and one or two of the others got itchy feet and decided to take a ride along the coast road towards Italy. Jane and Bree had been noticeably absent from time to time and when they decided not to join the excursion the others were not surprised. It just confirmed David's suspicions. He delayed and delayed their departure and he could sense an edgy atmosphere growing. Al's wife, Jane and Bree were all fidgety constantly glancing out of the windows or going back and forth. Jane and Bree eventually shepherded them out on the pretence of waving them off.

A short while into their journey David remembered that he left his wallet behind and dropped the other ladies at a beauty spot while he headed back to retrieve said wallet.

Entering he spotted Jane and Bree hovering by a rear window trying not to be seen looking out towards the pool area. "Do you reckon she'll go for cowgirl or reverse?" suggested Bree as the girls played a game to cover for their embarrassment of spying on what was going on.

David couldn't resist saying, "Jealous are you girls, Did she beat you to it?" Two very embarrassed faces turned about and he walked up closer to see what was so enthralling. Out by the pool is the chauffeur sitting on a sun-bed stark naked, legs spread either side with feet on the ground. He is propped up and his eyes stare towards Al's wife who we will call Betty. She is crawling cat-like towards the sun bed. She stops for a moment to remove her bikini before continuing her crawl forwards, eyes locked on her target between his legs.

The excitement of expectation makes the man's package twitch and Betty smirks at the effect she is having. She keeps the anticipation rising as a cat-like smile crosses her face and she licks her lips very suggestively. Her look acknowledges the effect she is having as his member stretches for her and her own rising excitement.

She crawls onto the sunbed and again slowly licks her lips lasciviously. Her tongue projects from those lips and licks up and down so that again his cock twitches, and tries to extend further. Her hands reach forward, take hold of his cock and her fingers encircle him then stroke tantalisingly up and down. His hips rise to the occasion and beside David there is a murmur of appreciation from the ladies as they see all of him for the first time. 'At least on this occasion,' he thought.

The woman extends her tongue and begins a long lick from the base, slowly all the way up to the knob where she indulges in a long suck before taking him into her mouth. There's a rustling of clothing close to him and David feels really disappointed in them, knowing where their fingers must be venturing. David can't prevent himself from saying "You are shameless. I don't know why you don't go and take over and when you're finished pack up and go home." Then he remembers the others who are waiting so he turns away. The last he saw was Betty lowering herself onto the man's shaft cowgirl style. He thought, 'Well at least one got it right,' and smiled to himself at the absurdity of the whole scene. One thing he had learnt though, he had a very good idea what Al wanted his help with.

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The group have a great day, David and his companions enjoy a drive that takes in miles of brilliant scenery. They stop at a small cafe and indulge in lots of local food, wine and people watching

Back at Al's place Jane and Bree packed their bags wondering why they had pushed their luck and how they were going to get home.

On the return journey, David, Ana, Honor, Olivia. Louise and Jo came across a quiet beach where they strip naked then run into the surf, laughing as they splash and play together. As he stands in the water looking back at his water nymphs he realises that part of his plan had already played out in its own way. Arriving back at Al's place he passes Jane and Bree looking plaintively at him, he ignores them. Instead he finds himself a private spot at the cliff edge where he can get the best phone signal. It's a great sunset and having made his call he dallies to enjoy the scene.

David hears footsteps and isn't sure that he wants company. It's Olivia carrying a wine bottle and two glasses. She doesn't say anything nor give any other clue to explain her arrival but he guesses she has come to plead their case. She hands him a glass and pours first his, then into hers. Putting the bottle aside she turns towards him and taps her glass against his saying, "bonne sante." He reciprocates not knowing what it means and doesn't want to ask. She turns away to look out towards the sunset and they sit in silence until it's almost dark.