by Freda Ann
“Well lucky for me I have a good friend who gives me awesome fashion tips, otherwise I might be wearing yoga pants and sun dresses most of the time.” They both laughed at the thought.
A triple knock on the door reminded them of the time. The guys wanted to meet at their room to escort them to the luau. Brandon and Stephen both made it clear they’re a little old fashioned when it came to picking up the girl for a date and they both considered tonight a date, which excited both Mindy and Faith.
With a kiss from Brandon and a warm embrace, to include a nuzzling of her neck and a whisper of ‘I missed you’ in her ear, they walked out of the room as Stephen pulled the door closed behind all of them. He bent his arm and put it out to the side so Faith could grab it, which she did with a pleasing smile. Mindy held Brandon’s hand as they walked to the elevator to make their way to the resort’s luau located in the middle of the property.
As they got closer, tiki torches began lining the sidewalk the rest of the way along with beautiful plumeria trees in full bloom. Off to the right were men and women Hawaiian dancers dancing around while music played in the background. The women were dancing the hula while the men danced with fire. There was a bar in a hut off to the left serving different tropical drinks, both with or without alcohol.
Behind the dancers was a large open hole in the ground with a bunch of rocks inside a dirt pit called an imu, which they were told is a type of underground oven. This cooking method is typically called kalua. They were also told the word luau in Hawaiian is actually the name of the taro leaf.
A man who looked like a Hawaiian king told them it’s used to cook a pig for their feast. Traditionally, they use sandalwood to start a fire in the imu and rocks are then placed in the pit to retain cooking heat long after the flames have burned down. After the rocks become very hot, the hole is lined with vegetation such as banana leaves.
The meat is salted, stuffed with more hot rocks then wrapped with ti and more banana leaves. To maintain even heat and retain moisture, the meat is covered with wet burlap, then a layer of sand or soil. The meat is left to cook for six to seven hours. It absorbs the smoke and steam from the wood and leaves which enhances the flavor. Once the pig is done cooking, it’s uncovered, pulled out of the imu and then the meat is shredded.
Mindy and Faith got to learn part of the hula dance with some of the dancers giving demonstrations while Brandon and Stephen went to the bar to grab a nice tropical drink for each of them. As the guys made their way back, Mindy couldn’t help but stare at how hot Brandon looked with his khaki pants, brown deck shoes and green, yellow and orange floral button up Hawaiian shirt, which he totally rocked. She smiled as he handed her a drink with a pink umbrella.
They walked enjoying the other displays then made their way into the dining area and picked a seat in the middle up near the front. Once everyone was seated, Hawaiian music played while the waiters and waitresses brought some fruit and a salad for each person. A short time later, they brought the rice, meat and taro bread. About twenty minutes later they were served two desserts. Everyone agreed that the food was quite amazing.
They talked as the tables were cleared. A narrator walked to the right of the stage and narrated the video that began showing on the back wall of the stage. He explained more about the history of the Hawaiian islands and it’s royal descendants as well as traditions that are part of their culture today.
Right after the video, he announced that different dancers would perform various Polynesian style dances to tell more Hawaiian stories, including the hula dance which is the traditional form of talking to the Hawaiian Gods. The dancers were so talented and told some touching stories with their dances.
When the luau was over, everyone made their way out of the dining and show area to the torch lined walkway where the dancers greeted everyone and posed for pictures. They all took a photo with a pretty young black haired hula dancer and a fire eating dancer with black wavy hair pulled back in a pony tail and numerous tribal tattoos on his arms and chest. They both had pleasant smiles as they greeted people. They decided to buy the picture, which turned out awesome.
On the way out of the luau Brandon had an idea. “How about we all hang out at my place for a little while since it’s early? We can sit on the lanai - and I have a few bottles of wine we can enjoy.” Everyone thought it was a good idea so they headed to his room.
Brandon opened the extended sliding doors to the lanai so it was one big room. Mindy and Faith headed out there and pulled the chairs closer together while Stephen got the glasses and Brandon got the wine. They brought them to the the patio and Brandon poured it for everyone as they sat down.
Mindy watched Brandon pull his chair up against hers and grab his glass before sitting down. She started to get flushed thinking how much she liked him wanting to be close. This was their last night together and she wanted to stay as close as possible even while in the company of others.
“I’d like to make a toast.” Brandon laid his right hand over Mindy’s left hand and held it tight while raising his glass up with the other hand. “To friends - and new relationships.” He raised his glass towards the middle of the table as everyone else did the same, clinking them all together as they said ‘here, here’ with a smile and sipped their wine.
Brandon turned and leaned in front of Mindy showing his sexy smile before looking her in the eyes and closing his lips around hers, pushing harder not once but twice before ending it. As Mindy reached her right hand up to his chest then neck, he gave her one more softer kiss before sitting upright again.
“So what’s been the highlight of your trip so far ladies?” Stephen spoke up before his buddy and Mindy made out again.
Faith looked over at Mindy as they smiled at each other before she spoke. “Besides getting to know two great guys, we loved the ride on the Harley the best. Brandon was right, there’s no better way to see the island. And the views riding along the highway were indescribable! Mindy and I were actually talking about it this morning on the way to the restaurant.”
“We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect trip. - We got to experience so many wonderful things, at least half of which we wouldn’t have done without either of you.” Mindy looked at Stephen and Brandon before continuing. “We can’t thank you enough for taking us under your wing, even though you did it a little under-handed.” She squeezed Brandon’s hand leaning into his shoulder and smiling big with a laugh. “Seriously though, you guys have showed these two Florida girls the best time imaginable and we’ll never forget it.”
Stephen raised his glass up. “I think I speak for Brandon also when I say this. We’ve had the best time here in Maui - more fun than we’ve had on any other trip, though I think having you two beautiful women to share the experiences with has been the highlight.” He looked at Faith and winked at her before looking at Mindy. “Cheers.” They all clinked their glasses together again and said ‘cheers’ before sipping more wine.
“Thank you Stephen. That’s very sweet of you. Though Brandon set the wheels in motion, I really believe we were all meant to become friends on this trip. So we should stay in touch after we get back to our busy lives. - Maybe we can meet up again someday for another trip.” Mindy raised her glass to everyone as they said ‘definitely’ and took another sip of wine.
They sat back enjoying each others company, the sound of the waves, the gentle breeze and talking about all of their adventures from the past week. They laughed and picked at each other like best friends. There was such an ease when they were together and they all liked it. Mindy was right, they were meant to become friends and they all agreed to stay in touch and make time to spend together even if it was for mini vacations in their hometowns throughout the year.
Stephen turned to Faith and put a hand on her leg. “Would you like to walk down the beach with me?”
She smiled at him. “I’d love to.”
They looked at Mindy and Brandon. “Thanks for the wine. We’ll see you for breakfast around
7 then? That should leave Mindy and Faith plenty of time to get to the airport.” Stephen stood up and grabbed Faith’s chair as she got up as well.
“Sounds good.” Brandon answered. “See you in the morning.”
Chapter 11
Leaving Brandon and Mindy at the table, Stephen reached out for Faith’s hand leading her away from the tropical vegetation that surrounded the lanai and walked her out onto the sand dunes that protected the property during high tides. They stopped briefly to take their shoes off then continued on the damp sand as he grabbed her hand again.
Stephen realized the more time he spent with Faith, the more he wanted to keep seeing her. They clicked from the beginning, they’re comfortable around each other and she likes sports as much as he does. That in itself turns him on.
The thought kept crossing his mind though that he lives in California and she lives in Florida. But - his family still lives in Florida so maybe he’ll have to work a few more trips home into his schedule so he can also spend time with Faith. He‘ll figure a way to work it out even though his parents live in Clearwater and Faith lives near Orlando. And maybe he can talk her into taking a vacation to California and bring Mindy to keep Brandon company. The way he saw it, it was a win-win.
“Stephen? Earth to Stephen!” Faith said laughing at his blank stare as he looked down at her. He had no idea she’d been talking to him for the past thirty seconds.
“I’m sorry Faith, did you say something?” He turned his lip up slightly, waiting for her to respond. He had zoned out and she must’ve been talking to him.
Looking at him again, “It was nothing important. I was just talking about how I’m going to miss this island and hanging out with you. - Where did you go? It seemed like you were daydreaming.”
He glanced in her direction briefly. “I was actually thinking about you and how I’d like to see you again - and hopefully more after that. I know it’ll take some planning on both our parts but I’d really like to get to know you better after we go back home. - Um, that is if you want to. - Maybe I’m being presumptuous? Hell, you may be happy to get rid of me after you leave.” He tried to smile but a frown came out instead. He hadn’t thought that maybe she didn’t want to be more than just new-found friends.
Faith stopped walking and when Stephen came to a halt, she stepped around in front of him looking up at his face into his bold hazel eyes. “Yes - I want to. I’d like nothing better than to spend more time with you after we go home. And I think if we both put forth the effort, we can figure out a way to visit each other from time to time. We can also call, text and video-chat if you want.”
Stephen got the biggest smile on his face. Reaching both of his hands around Faith’s waist, he pulled her closer to him looking down at her chocolate brown eyes. “You have no idea how happy I am to hear you say that. I was starting to second guess what your answer might be.” He leaned down and gave her a nice slow, deep lingering kiss. Something for her to remember, before they continued walking down the beach.
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“I was hoping we’d have more alone time.” Brandon gave her that sexy smile and leaned in front of Mindy looking into her vibrant eyes before kissing her. Trying to gauge her response to his confession, he wondered if she wanted the same thing he did. After he heard her breath catch, he knew she felt the same.
Mindy’s body tingled under his gaze. Brandon oozed sex appeal as he drank her in with that deep in your soul look that he liked to give her. Her heart fluttered when she felt a sensation between her thighs.
He leaned the rest of the way in gently kissing her and sucking on her bottom lip before continuing. He opened wider, taking over her lips with his and exploring the inside of her mouth while their tongues danced around one another. His head was swimming with want. He had to have her again, as many times as she’d let him. This was their last night together and he would make the most of it.
A muffled moan snuck out of her when he deepened the kiss again. He took advantage of the moment by standing and sweeping her up as she put her arms around his neck when he headed towards the room. Walking through the opening, he couldn’t help but kiss Mindy before laying her gently on the bed with her head on the pillow. He walked over to the patio doors, slid them closed and shut the curtains before heading back to the woman who has totally captivated him.
Reaching for his top button while standing next to the bed, Mindy objected. “No, no, no . . . ” She got up on her knees while still on the bed, scooting over in front of him and grabbing his hands moving them away from the buttons as she slid her feet to the floor next to him. She looked up at the curious look on his face but didn’t say a word. She wanted him to feel and sense everything she was about to do to him.
“Do you trust me?” She asked him.
Looking in her sensuous eyes, “With my life.”
She felt the sincerity in his words and it warmed her whole body. “Close your eyes and keep them closed until I tell you to open them. - And NO peeking.”
He couldn’t help but laugh with curiosity. “OK, they’re closed.”
Feeling her hands lean against his chest ignited a fire inside him. She started unbuttoning each button one by one nice and slow, making sure she kept her hands and fingers rubbing against his torso and abdomen as they moved lower until all buttons were undone.
Mindy saw him take a deep breath trying to control what was going on inside of him when she put her left hand on his chest sliding it inside his shirt and up to his shoulder to pull it off his right arm. She slid her right hand up the left side of his chest inside his shirt until she got to his shoulder and pushed it over the top until it slid down his body and onto the floor. Her heart skipped a beat at the sight of his half naked body. She loved how gorgeous he is and built like a Greek God instead of a movie producer. She looked him over and felt her own body heating up as she continued.
He gasped when he felt her grab his belt and unbuckle it before unhooking and unzipping his pants pulling them down to his ankles. Mindy couldn’t help but glance up at the bulge trying to push through his boxer briefs which caused her to heat up between her thighs. She wanted him bad but was determined to stimulate his senses first.
Bringing her attention back to what she was doing she lifted one leg at a time pulling his shoes off then the pants, leaving them in a pile next to the bed. She put a hand on each side of his ankles rubbing them up and down briefly before very slowly making her way up dragging her fingertips along the outside of each leg until she reached his white boxer briefs.
She felt his body stiffen when he let out a low moan. She knew he was almost where she wanted him. Before he could relax his body she slid her hands inside the waist of his briefs lifting them out as she slid her hands to the sides and yanked them down. Brandon let out a guttural groan as he reached his hands out to touch her but she pushed them back down to his sides. “Mindy - baby - I need you.”
Mindy stood up kissing his chest, making her way up to his neck and lips as she untied the blindfold letting it drop to the floor. Brandon reached down to pick her up as they both fell across the bed. His lips found hers and he kissed her hard and deep. He had to have her in every way. As he continued kiss after kiss, he reached down and pulled her dress up to her waist then reached his right hand into her thong and worked it down as far as he could without breaking the kiss.
Brandon ended the kiss when he felt his erection return. He pushed himself up over top of her and pulled Mindy’s thong down the rest of the way as he stepped off the bed reaching in the nightstand for a condom. When he sheathed himself, he watched Mindy pull her dress the rest of the way up and over her head with her silky blonde hair falling down framing her breasts. He felt his maleness jerk at the excitement she stirred within him.
Mindy looked at his body and couldn’t help but run her tongue under her upper lip before continuing her gaze up his body to his taught, muscular chest and to his lust filled eyes. He had seen her lick her lip and practically dove on top of
her when their eyes met. She pulled him close allowing him entry.
Her head flew back and her shoulders arched as she felt his rhythm speed up and deepen with heavy breathing coming out of her mouth. She stretched her arms out to the side grabbing the sheets as she lifted her hips to meet every push he gave her.
Brandon laid on her, needing that skin to skin contact that made him feel like they were one. Slowing the rhythm to a nice seductive pace as he kissed her passionately, he was careful to keep the angle just right so he massaged her nub with his strokes. He wanted to watch and feel her body as the orgasm escaped her - and he knew it was coming. He could feel her need and desire building as if they were in sync with one another. He’d never been so in tune with a woman before. It was a bit unnerving yet comforting at the same time. All he knew was he liked it - a lot.
When he intensified the pressure, Mindy let out a moan and could hardly stay still under him. “Brandon - “ she inadvertently pushed up and the orgasm shot through her like lightening. She tingled from her head to her core. “OH - babe - mmm.“ She threw her head back savoring the pleasure he brought her. Tipping up and into him several more times, she lost all of her energy and collapsed on the bed.
He kept the rhythm going for a bit longer moving easier with each push until he lowered his body onto hers nuzzling her neck and kissing it before lifting up and off to lay next to her. He reached his arm over her and held her close when he laid his head against her hair taking in the fresh scent. Her scent made him smile.
He disposed of the condom then they laid together for a while before he headed to the bathroom to clean up with her following close behind. When he turned around and saw her, he reached out for her hand and led her over to the shower turning it on before pulling her inside with him. They spent time washing each other and making love over and over - using their creativity to spice things up.