Feeling No Pain
Diner with Tabib Balik was absolute splendid and Megan seem to come into her own. She was entertaining and witty in a charming way and Tabib had taken to her quickly. Eyal behind the wheel on their drive back to the hotel as Annie and Megan chatting about the amazing evening.
"Lovely evening we had." With her hand resting on Eyal's leg as he drove, Annie couldn't help but think how it would be with Eyal.
"He is charming isn't he? I mean Tabib was the perfect host tonight." Megan soft voice echo the lovely evening.
"Yeah and you caught his eye. The man couldn't keep his eyes off you."
"You are just seeing things Annie. He was a gentleman at all times." Megan riding in the back seat in her own dream world and she had visions. Megan's dream pictured Tabib as a Persian Prince riding a black steed and sweeping her off her feet in a fairly tale like narrative. Megan's mood was that of happiness, she had met a prince charming.
Both women had about the same dreams but Annie's dream was more intense. Would he be masterful and demanding or tender and smooth tonight? He is so many things that she couldn't tell but in her dreams, her many dreams he was both, depending on her mood. What was her mood this evening? Annie's mood was that of sexual fantasies and she knew Eyal could deliver.
Saying good night to Megan in the lobby they watched as she entered the elevator and headed to her room. "Would you like a drink Neshema?"
"Love one my dear husband." Annie giving Eyal a kiss on the side of his neck. "The perfect ending to a lovely day."
"And I can think of another way to make it even lovelier." Eyal guiding Annie into the hotel bar for a nightcap. Finding a out of the way booth, he eased down beside her, his hand on her leg as he order two Persian Prince Rum Cocktail for them.
"You think we shouldn't have pushed the Tabib and Megan's outing tomorrow. You know he is our target."
"That is not what I had in mind Annie. Let nature take its course with them and now with us." When he would speak to her, a sexy huskiness was in his voice akin to pillow talk which melted Annie heart.
"She is a bit inexperience at dating. I'm worried about her and she is Arthur's sister."
"Megan is a smart woman like you are and she can handle herself. Maybe being a little greenness will play into her hands. Now enough about Megan and we should focus on us. You do look very beautiful tonight. Like an angel washed in a sea of beauty."
"You do have a way with you. What do you have on your mind?"
"Shall we finish our drinks and return to our room, let nature take its course."
Holding the door open for Annie to enter first their hotel suite, Eyal pitched his keys on a nearby table, taking off his suit coat. Annie standing in the center of the living room kicked off her shoes and looked at him. He had an air of unrestrained confidence, a mysterious man with many layers and so handsome, striking in a roguish sort of way with those tantalizing flirtatious brown eyes. As she turn to see Eyal remove his leg holster and gun.
"You always carry that?"
"Always Neshema, I may need to fight off wolf hungry adversaries making immoral advances toward you." Gently taking her in his arms, "Would you like some wine?"
"No. I have dreams, some wonderful fantasies and time is now." Her waiting was over; she twisted, pressing her body against his. Eyal sighed with yearning as her sweet tender body to push against him. His hands fell down to the taper of her waist pulling her hips close to his. One hand finding the top of her dress and his fingers gliding under the tab of the zipper on the side and with ease, the zipper slid down and the dress fell so smoothly to the floor. He framed her face easily between his large powerful yet graceful hands, tangling his fingers in her hair and kissed her delightfully. Annie responded instantly, tilting her head back as she struggled with his shirt. Eyal pulled back for a moment, long enough to hear her low scoff. "Damn shirt." Annie was never shy about going after what she wanted.
He moved back a bit, simply stared down into her smoldering brown eyes. His pause gave Annie the opportunity she needed and with ease she had whipped his shirt off and sent it sailing over the back of a nearby chair. She nibbled her way up to his ear as Eyal once more wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.
She craving for his touches and longing for his kisses, was already backing him toward the couch and with a gentle thump they found themselves sprawled on the soft leather. Eyal holding her to keep Annie from slipping off the couch. Regaining his control, he carefully moves into a better position with Annie sitting beside him leaning over the reclining Eyal. With a mesmeric smile and lustful eyes, he removed the cold feeling beads that was hitting his face from her neck and rose up on his elbows, grasping the back of her neck with one hand and used the leverage to hold her close as they kissed again.
"What a beautiful woman you are Neshema. Let me look at you my dear." Eyal's eyes roamed enthusiastically over her body. Annie crawled over him and once again found his loving kisses. Eyal's dark eyes giving her permission to have her way and she found his sinful yet loving lips to answer her request.
Annie had taken the lead but now Eyal slowed the pace down, to take pleasure in each move to find irresistible for both of them. Gliding his hand over her, he moves Annie to a place she rested peacefully, enjoying the deliberate easy caresses of Eyal's hands and lips. She gradually relaxes every inch of her body tingling with electrifying sensations, he slowly finding what pleased her. Annie being a willing partner.
Eyal moved gradually to bring them both to that loving state of ecstasy. She calling out his name with delicious shrill of gratification and Eyal with a soft moan of euphoria. Holding her in his arms with tender kisses giving her time to come down from the emotional high and Annie delighted in his thoughtfulness. Eyal waited patiently as Annie's breathing slowed, and a long moment passed before she opened her eyes and peered up with her sigh of happiness at him.
"I hope it was everything you dream of Neshema." With a sweet smile he brushed hair from one side of her face.
"Everything and more."
BREAK
The next afternoon Megan was dress in jeans and tunic of a light yellow shade and it played lovely with her hair. Debating on how to wear her hair she op for a half up with a large decorative metal clip in back and her waves falling down her back. Putting on and taking off her glasses, she couldn't decide and finally when with wearing them. She wanted to see the market place and all it had to offer. Simple gold circular earrings and bracelet, flats in a navy to go with her dark navy jeans and she was ready.
Tabib on time to pick up Megan and driving a black Audi S8 sedan, sleek, fast and sexy. Tabib had class in picking his car, eye-catching and expensive highly desirable European car. It was easy to tell he enjoyed the finer things in life and had the resources to indulge. She noticed a black SUV parked nearby and when they pulled away so did the SUV. Was it her new-found spy sense or her long-standing reporter's awareness. Her alertness to her surroundings and things out of the ordinary. A black SUV tailing them as they drove through Istanbul was certainly out of the ordinary. She turned her head to get a better look than just glancing out the side mirror.
"They are with us."
"You know about the SUV? Tell me why you are having such an intimidating looking car tail us, it is a little scary, just downright fear-provoking and it is making me very uneasy . Are we in any type of danger?"
"They work for me as my or I should say our protection."
"Why may I ask. Why would an export business owner need protection?"
"Wealth is the answer. My business associated was kidnapped a few months back and since then I have taken the precaution of having security beefed up around me."
"Maybe I should ask you to take me back to the hotel. Not real sure I feel safe at all. You driving this type of car with that large SUV following stands out like a sore thumb."
"You are the second person to say something about my car. Would you feel better if I dismissed our guards. Just you and I visiting a crowded market. There is safety in numbers."
"I don't know Tabib. This is all so fearful to me and also so new to me. You said it has been months since your friend was kidnapped."
"Yes, a little over two months."
"What kind of ransom are they asking?"
"None as yet."
"Now that is bizarre. Really uncanny unless they are holding him for something more that money or... Oh my god, unless your associate is already dead."
"I don't believe he is dead."
"What about leverage. You know holding him for some type of illegal leverage against god only know what. Do you think that is the case and if so then what. I have a million questions running ramped in my head and all are not good. Tabib what was your associate into? Something illegal I bet."
"He is a shipping owner with several vessels. I use his shipping line in my export business and nothing illegal about that. You have a large imagination Megan."
"So other people have told me. I like to write stories in my spare time, you know make up tales about all sorts of stuff. Yeah guess I do have a vivid imagination. A flair for the dramatic and I'm sorry for carrying on. Gee I'm doing it again."
"Doing what again?"
"Rambling. Sorry but I tend to get carried away. And your friend, if he is a friend is setting my mind in a whirlwind of a story I would love to get on paper. Think about the mystery sounding a kidnapping without any ransom being asked and let your mind go from there. Who knows I may have a best seller dying to get written."
"You are an interesting person Megan Kavanagh. Now, what about the body guards and I can switch out my car to make you feel more at ease."
"Please do what you think is best. I'm over the shock of the kidnapping and maybe having two thugs follow us around would be okay. Your call Tabib."
"Think just the two of us is what I want. I'll ditch the car and pickup a nondescript one at the next car dealer." And with that, Tabib drove to a car dealership specializing in small imports. Dismissing the two guards, and having one of them drive his Audi away, Tabib purchased a used Honda Civic Type-R in a yellow.
"Is this better?"
"The yellow stands out but yeah, it is small like the rest of the cars around here. I think it is cute in as way."
"Goes with your outfit. I like the color of yellow on and around you. Brings out the reddish blonde in your hair. Has anyone told you that you have a beautiful complexion. Soft ivory and delicate."
"You are the flatter. Thank you." And Megan was lost for words. They drove in silence to the Egyptian Bazaar or better known as the Spice Market located just behind the Yeni Mosque at Eminonu district at the entrance of the Golden Horn. As they strolled through the market place, stopping at different shops, Tabib was careful of her not being pushed by the crowd of people. He at times taking her hand as they walked. They stopped once at a local ice-cream or dondurma vendor and sample a dish of delicious tasting treat. Megan feeling more relax with every pasting minute and Tabib being the gentleman and without over doing it giving her praise. The aroma of the market filled the air with fragrance from all types of spices and herbs. Megan completely enjoying her afternoon.
"Before we go and meet with Elias for dinner I would like to show you something beautiful. Sunset at the Golden Horn and the colors are breathtaking. It's only a short drive and will not take long."
And Tabib was right in his description. The sunset turned the sky into a gorgeous quilt of gold colors and all reflecting on the waters. The outline of buildings in the distance gave a dramatic touch to a breathtaking sight. "Was I correct about the colors. Nowhere else have I seen such beauty."
"Oh Tabib it is outstanding. Just beautiful in every way and a grand ending to a wonderful afternoon."
"And the beginning to a wonderful night. I would like to show you Istanbul after dark and it has its own beauty of mystery. You do like mystery?"
"Yes I do. What about meeting Elias and Annie? They are expecting us."
"Elias did say casual so I don't know what to expect but let's find out. He gave me the address and it is a ways out of town in the country side." They climbing into the little Honda Civic and heading west out of Istanbul. About an hour drive they arrived and to their surprised Elias had arranged a picnic type dinner in an old barn. Fully catered with wine and Greek food was the offering and both Tabib and Megan were bowled over and pleased.
"A little touch of my home land for us to enjoy." Eyal opening a bottle of wine and pouring two glasses for his guest. "A little wine, candle light and music and the Greek's way of a casual dining. We start off with Kalitsounia, an appetizer from Crete when Annie and I have a summer home, next the Classic Greek salad with feta cheese and for the mail course Spanakorizo, spinach and rice stew cooked in lemon and olive-oil sauce and Astakomacaronada, our spaghetti with lobster."
"And for dessert is one of my favorites, Amygdalopita, a pie with almonds." Annie settling herself on a blanket that had been spread over a pile of straw with a glass of wine in her hand waving toward the magnificent distribution of food.
A romantic setting and the four enjoyed the company. The cuisine was wonderful and coupled with laughing and chatting the time passed quickly until the wee hours of night. Eyal and Tabib had at one point strolled off to speak business and before returning to the women they agreed to meet the next day without the girls. Another round of wine before Eyal, holding Annie in his lap decided it was time to leave. Several bottles of wine had been down and both Tabib and Eyal could feel the effects but figured they were in good enough shape to drive. Annie knowing she wasn't in any condition to drive and guess Megan to be in the same boat.
"Should we sleep it off before driving back." Annie snuggling close to Eyal and wanted to stay the night in the barn.
"Personally sweetheart I prefer our bed. I'll be fine. How about you Tabib."
"I'm good. Come my Megan and I shall take you back to your hotel. We catch the lights of Istanbul another time." Tabib helping Megan to her feet and he too snuggling close to her and kissing her lightly on the neck as they walked to the car. "Tomorrow Elias. I shall see you tomorrow." Tabib calling over his shoulder to Eyal and Annie still sitting on a blanket.
They arrived back at the hotel all in one piece and Tabib walking Megan into the lobby. Stopping at the elevator and there he gently kissed her. "Good night my sweet little flower. It has been a wonderful day and I shall call you. There is my promise of showing you Istanbul at night. Good night and sweet dreams."
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"Got to tell you I'm feeling no pain and way too tired to spend much time talking but let me tell you what a grand time I had with Tabib Balik. He is charming and caring and, and ... Oh there is something so special about that man and he treats me like a lady, a lovely lady. Well like I said, I'm tired and that bed looks so inviting even if it is only me sleeping alone there tonight. Damn I'm having some sexual revelations about my prince charming. Anyway, time to sign off, good night."