Ch. 28 Spa Day

Gail and I met the girls at the Bellevue Club.  We walk towards the reception area in the lobby which I may say is stunning. The décor and architecture has a feel of Asia. The criss cross patterned carpet gives the illusion I am walking on a bamboo floor.  The sun’s rays shine through the horizontal mullion style windows.  The cedar walls, and wicker chairs gives an extra touch to the Asian setting.

As I approach the young red haired receptionist she asks me, “How can I help you?”

“I have a reservation for six under Mrs. Grey.”

Her eyes pop open as she says, “You looked very familiar to me. Mrs. Grey it is a pleasure to meet you. I have seen you and your husband in the tabloids. May I say you look more beautiful in person. The pictures do not do you justice.” She frowns and continues talking, “I am sorry but it is required to show a picture Id before entering the spa area no matter how famous the clients are. I have gotten in trouble before for not following those orders. I do apologize again for any inconvenience I may have caused you.”

This girl is so sweet! She actually makes me feel normal in a way. I get to be treated like anyone else. I do miss that at times.

I reassuringly smile at her as I hand her my license so she knows I am not bothered at all. I look at her name tag on her shirt so she won’t feel intimidated by me.  “You have a beautiful name Alyssa. Thank you for the compliment. You can call me Ana. Asking for my ID is no problem at all. You actually made me feel normal which is pretty rare in my life. Thank you for that.”

As she looks over my ID and types in some information on her computer, I take a good look at her. She looks at me a few times as she is typing away. I notice she is very shy and pretty.  She must get very intimidated by the prominent client’s who treat her like crap. I know this because I have met those kinds of people in many of Christian’s overly expensive events we have to go to.  Even Christian can’t stand them.

Once she is done, she hands me my ID back. “Okay Ana, you and your party are all set to go. Just follow the hallway on your right hand side to the elevators. The spa is on the second floor. Thank you for visiting us.”

As we walk towards the hallway, I stop and turn around. “Alyssa, thank you for the very friendly hospitality. I will make sure to put a good word in to the owner and your manager.  I also wanted to mention that the famous clients that you have are just normal people like you and me. What makes them famous is their money. Money and looks is not everything in life. Please don’t get intimidated by their pompous attitudes. Just ignore them. That is what I do. If you ever need a job, just come and see me at my company. Thank you again.” She smiles back at me and nods her head. I really like her. I have become very good at reading people since being with Christian and owning my own company. 

As we get off the on the second floor a middle aged woman leads us to a locker room. She hands us white robes and slippers instructing us to put them on after we take off our clothes except for our underwear.  We place our attire and purse in a locker. As we wait for the lady to come back, I call Christian to let him know I am okay.

He answers the phone, “Mr. Grey’s Pleasure Palace. Christian speaking, how can I help you?” Oh! He is trying to be funny. Okay. I will play along.

“Hi Christian, my name is Ana. I would like to make an appointment at the Pleasure Palace for tonight. Is there an opening available?” Haha! This is fun!

“Let me check the schedule for tonight Ana. Hmmmm. I see Mr. Grey is available at 8:00 pm tonight. Is that a good time for you?”  I hear him giggle under his breath. His giggles are contagious. I cannot giggle at least not just yet.

“Eight PM tonight sounds good to me. Please tell Mr. Grey I would like to be pleasured in many ways for a long period of time.” He moans and breaths heavily into the phone.

“Okay Ana Mr. Grey will be ready for you at 8:00 PM sharp. He has the equipment and stamina to pleasure you for hours. ” I burst out laughing and giggling.

“Mrs. Grey, I love that sound. I wish you were home with me. I would pleasure you right now. How is the spa so far?” I wish I was with him too. Why am I here? I forgot I am here to have a me and girl day.

“Mr. Grey, I wish I was with you too. I am in need of your pleasure as well. We are waiting to be taken to be pampered. It is a real nice place. We should come as a couple. How is Teddy doing?”

“Teddy and I are playing with his toy cars and trains. He and I miss you very much. I would like to go with you next time.”

The lady comes in announcing it is time to head to the spa. “Christian, I have to go now. We are being escorted to the spa. I will call you when I am done. I love you. Tonight I am all yours.  I will have the phone next to me in case you need to reach me. Laters.”

“Okay Ana, I love you. Have a great time. You are all mine tonight? Oh! The possibilities.  Hmmmmm! I will wait for your call. Laters.”  I am already turned on. I don’t know if I can wait until tonight to have my share of Christian. Stop it Ana! Not here! Calm down!  Breathe! As I hang up my phone, the girls start to chuckle.

We enter a room filled with rows of massage beds, a light wood floor, and a wall filled with mullion black framed windows in front of us. Soft meditational music fills the air. I already feel so relaxed and our treatments have not begun.

Five women ranging from young to middle aged enter the room from a door on the left wall. I notice one of them is a young brunette with green eyes. I don’t want that one, because she reminds me of one of Christian’s ex-subs.  She starts to walk in my direction. Please god no!  As she comes closer, she grabs Kate’s hands and leads her to one of the massage beds. Oh that was a close one! Phew!  Kate looks at me and shrugs as she is being lead.  She was thinking the same thing I was.

The middle aged blonde woman leads me. “My name is Angela. I will be your masseuse for today. Just lay down and enjoy yourself. You chose the Balance package. Which massage and facial would you like? ” She hands me a pamphlet with all of the choices I can pick from.

Hmmm! So many choices to pick from. “Angela I would like the Maternity Massage and the Hotel Bellevue Facial. “

Two  hours and twenty minutes later, I am woken up by Angela. Huh! Did I fall asleep. “Angela how long was I asleep for?”

She tells me as she helps me up, “you fell asleep for half an hour. Did you enjoy the massage and facial?”

“I very much did Angela. Thank you. I feel so relaxed now.”

“It is no problem. It was my pleasure. I will escort you to Becky who will pamper you with a Therapeutic Spa Manicure and Pedicure.”

As we are getting our manicure and pedicure I chit chat with the girls.

I ask everyone which massage and facial they picked.

Liz answers me, “I picked the Aromatherapy Massage and Hotel Bellevue Facial. It was wonderful. The smell and feel of the oils on my skin combined with the massage was so relaxing. The facial made my skin so soft. I feel 10 years younger.”

Grace is about to speak when Mia interrupts her. Grace rolls her eyes. “The Swedish massage was like heaven. It soothed my sore muscles from my recent strenuous workouts. What can I say about the facial? The Hotel Bellevue Facial made my skin glow.”

Kate’s face lights up. “I picked the same massage as you Mia. I know exactly how you feel. I have been trying to get back into shape since having Ava. I have been working out six days a week.  The massage made my muscles feel so much better.  My face feels as soft as a baby after the Hotel Bellevue facial.”

Grace finally gets to speak. “The Aromatherapy Massage felt really good. I must buy those oils and have Cary give me a massage….” Mia cuts Grace off scrunching her face, “ill! Mom! I don’t want to know about what you and dad do behind closed doors.”  Grace gives her a stern look. “Mia Grey, do not ever interrupt me when I am talking.  Your father and I are still active in the bedroom. We are consenting adults.  I have always kept that part of our lives private. Right Mia?”  Grace called her by her full name. When she does that she is really upset or disappointed with her.

Mia lowers head, “I am sorry mom. You are right.” Grace’s face softens, “I accept your apology Mia. I love you.”  Mia lifts her head and smiles at her mom.

I look over at Gail so she can tell us. She half smiles, “I chose the Maternity Massage. The massage alleviated my sore back, and knees. The facial makes my skin look younger. I feel like a whole new person.” 

“Gail, I had the same massage as you did. All my pregnancy pains are gone.  We all picked the same facial treatment! I do look and feel younger. Thank you for sharing this day with me.”

They all thanked me as well.

After one hour and 45 minutes of tugging, massaging, and painting our nails and toes, we have lunch at the Polaris in the club on the first floor. We sit outside on the iron black chairs with three round tables connected.

We all order the same meal. We have the French onion soup, crushed tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted garlic oil on a flatbread, and black and white brûlée with shor tbread cookie. During the meal Liz informs me that she will be in Argentina at the same time we will be there. We plan where and what to do for Christian’s birthday in Argentina during our meal.

After lunch we head back to the lockers to get dressed. We decide to not going shopping.  We say goodbye to each other and head our separate ways. I call Christian to let him know I am on way home.

I enter our dream house finding my husband sitting on the couch working on his laptop. I wonder where Teddy is. It is his nap time. “Hi Mr. Grey, where is our young master?”

His face beams and breaks into a big smile. “Mrs. Grey, our son is taking his nap. You look extraordinarily gorgeous today. You should go to the spa more often.” Is he trying to say I don’t always look beautiful?

“Mr. Grey, are you implying I am not always beautiful?”

He saunters over to me and lifts my chin with his fingers. “Mrs. Grey, you are always beautiful to me. You look so relaxed and your skin is radiating and so soft.”  His lips skimmed mine deepening into a passionate kiss.

He lifts me and carries me into our bedroom. As he lifts my dress over my head I tell him, “Mr. Grey I believe we have an appointment for 8:00 pm tonight.”

“Mrs. Grey, we can still keep that appointment, but it seems my other client has cancelled so I am available now as well.” 

I look at him sensually while unbuttoning his shirt. “Mr. Grey, it also seems my schedule has been cleared. I am ready to be pleasured now and tonight.”

He lips touch mine softly like a touch of a rose petal. He trails his fingers over my body igniting my skin. We make love as one.

After our love making, we start packing for our trip. We are finally done by 7 pm. It took us so long to get our luggage ready because our young master made many demands interrupting the task at hand.

 

 The next Night

Carla, Bob, and Ray arrive at our house at 6:00 pm. They are staying with us for the weekend and going on Christian’s plane on Monday with us and the rest of the family to Argentina. 

I greet my dad and Bob with a hug.

My mom beams and hugs me. “Annie you look so good.  You are glowing. How are you and peanut?”

“Peanut is doing very well. She is healthy. I am feeling pretty good. I am so thrilled to spend a month with you. How are you mom?”

“Me too Annie. I am so happy you and peanut are doing well. I cannot wait to meet her.” She plays with Teddy while Bob, Ray and Christian converse for a while.

This is my chance to sit down and relax a bit.  I start to think of all the places we will go on our trip.  I saw them on the internet while we were deciding where to go.

My reverie is interrupted by Gail announcing dinner is ready. She made gnocchi’s and strawberry cheesecake.

After our delicious dinner, we relax for a few more hours before heading to our separate headquarters for the night. Ray, Bob, and my mom tuck Teddy in. It is so sweet how each one takes turns reading the Lorax to him. I quickly took a snap shot and video with my phone.  

Once in our room, we fool around for awhile before falling asleep embracing ourselves and love for each other.