New Year's Proposition
Maddie Rawlins wasn't sure what she was expecting to happen. Her friends had invited her out for New Years and she had dressed the part; in a 'little black dress' and stilettos that were impossibly high. She figured on being the designated driver, but it become apparent that her friends would be staying at a nearby hotel, so Maddie called and got her own reservation. Having done that, she asked for a glass of red wine, which quickly become two and then three. She didn't hear someone sit down next to him, until she heard a familiar voice.
"Drinking to forget or to remember?" Admiral Mike Slattery asked.
"Just drinking. My friends are barhopping, but I like it better here. How's retirement?" Maddie asked.
"I am bored out of my mind. How's the job?" Admiral Slattery asked. Maddie had also quit the Navy and was a pilot for an air evac company. She enjoyed it.
"It keeps me busy. Twenty four on; forty eight off. And thankfully; I'm off tonight. Are you here drinking by yourself, Admiral?" Maddie asked.
"Yeah. Decided to be in town tonight. So, I got a room. And please; just Mike now." Mike said.
"Maddie." Maddie answered. Mike gave her a charming smile.
"So, that forty-eight hours off; are you at the tail end or beginning?" Mike asked.
"I got off this morning at seven, so the beginning." Maddie answered.
"I see. That's a rough schedule." Mike commented.
"Life of a pilot." Maddie remarked.
"Any plans for tomorrow?" Mike asked.
"Not to speak of. I wasn't intending on drinking tonight, but I have so probably will be recovering from a hangover." Maddie told him.
"I know a good cure for that." Mike remarked.
"Oh, yeah?" Maddie asked, even though she suspected she knew. She was intrigued. She liked Mike and there was an attraction. Mike signaled the barkeeper who provided another glass of wine for Maddie and a whiskey for Mike.
"It would involve leaving here." Mike started.
"I'm game." Maddie encouraged.
"Going back to the hotel." Mike continued.
"Yes?" Maddie asked. Mike gave her another charming smile.
"Sharing a hotel room?" Mike asked.
"Still game." Maddie answered.
"And we…would do some very adult things." Mike told her.
"Sounds good to me." Maddie answered.
"Oh, yeah? Its been a long time for me. My wife…" Mike said quietly. Maddie knew his story.
"My only question is; of all the women, why would it be me that you would want to do this with? It's a huge step for you." Maddie asked.
"You remind me of her. Personality. And besides, women don't exactly line up for me. Partially balding, staring at fifty, angry most of the time…anyway; if you don't want to do this…" Mike said.
"I never said that. Let's finish these drinks, and go from there." Maddie suggested and Mike smiled. She actually found the comparison endearing. Mike obviously loved his wife deeply. They finished their drinks quietly and once Mike paid their tabs, he helped her into her coat and walked with her to the hotel. Her heels were less then good on the icy ground but Mike had a hand on her back.
Being a gentlemen, Mike agreed on going back to Maddie's room and as soon as they were in the door; clothes began hitting the floor. First those stupid heels, and then her dress. She was surprised at how muscular Mike was. He very easily picked her up and put her on the bed before finishing with his own clothes.
The next morning; she woke up and smiled at Mike; who was sleeping next to her. Her head immediately began hurting due to a hangover but she didn't mind. Mike was also rousing and she gave him a long kiss to wake him up. He smiled over at her and returned the kiss.
"Head hurting?" Mike asked.
"A bit. Last night was incredible." Maddie said. Even though Mike was twenty years older than her normal lover, he was amazing in bed and besides; this wasn't normal behavior for her. She hadn't had that many lovers.
"Agreed." Mike said with a grin.
"So, is this a one-time thing?" Maddie asked.
"If memory serves; it was more than once. Quite a few times, actually." Mike teased.
"True." Maddie agreed.
"But yes, we can do this again." Mike told her. She kissed him in response.
"Best proposition I've gotten in a long time." Maddie remarked and Mike laughed. As uncharacteristic as it was for her, she could see the relationship going somewhere beyond a drunken hook-up and she was perfectly fine with that.