chapter 5

Later that afternoon, Rose sat cross-legged on the bed in her room, sorting through her spoils from the excursion to the beach. She could hear Shanna exploring her prize in the other room. Thankful that Shannas parents had gotten the two girls their own suite so they could both have their privacy, she grabbed the remote and turned the tv up loud enough to drown out the giggles and creaking bed coming from the next room.

She continued going through the shells she had collected, as well as a few other unique items, carefully cleaning and storing each one. She loved this sort of thing. If she could she would travel the world picking up unique but natural souvenirs so that she could decorate her huge personal library with the beauty of her travels. Of course she would have to build the library first. As well as graduate college, get a good job, build a house, so on and so forth. But hey, a girl can dream right?

She laughed at herself, thinking of the small bedroom she had in her parents house that she tried to avoid at all costs. She had a looooong way to go....but she had come a long way. And all on her own.

Putting down the particular shell she was working on she peeked out her door to make sure no one was in the living area/kitchen combo. She had no urge for an awkward encounter with Shanna and her current boy toy. She crept on tip toe to the fridge and looked inside. Nothing. Of course there was nothing. She crept back into her room and changed clothes, making herself more presentable for the public and scribbled out a quick note to Shanna, honestly doubting if her friend would even come up for air before she got back. But just in case.

Putting the note where it was sure to be seen, she headed out the door and headed down to the all you can eat buffet that was open to all resort patrons. She reached the crowded restaurant and found a corner to hide out in. She ordered a mixed drink, something fruity. She really didn't care, she just wanted something to sip on while she scoped out the other resort guests and nibbled on a slice of cake. She had one heck of a sweet tooth and unfortunately it was starting to show. Fortunately she was comfortable in her skin and the sensuality her softness gave her.

She sat for a little while, enjoying the diversity of the people around her but not really caring to actually get to know any of them. A couple of guys were sitting at the bar on the other side of the room throwing glances her way but she made a point of ignoring them. Not her type by a long shot.

Then she looked back towards the buffet and her breath caught in her throat. There, filling up his plate, was a huge man. He was dressed sharply in expensive looking white casual pants and an almost tent-like Hawaiian shirt barely containing a massive abdomen.
His thighs were medium sized and he had a small but nicely shaped rear end visible through the thin fabric of his pants.

He looked to be about twice her age maybe a bit more but she couldn't really care less. Maturity was a turn on for her. He had a soft, round face with a gentle expression and his light brownish hair looked naturally messy. She watched as he finished filling his plate and walked back to his seat where his white sport jacket waited for him across the back of his chair. Mesmerized she watched him eat his meal and head back for seconds. And thirds?

Suddenly realizing how long she had spent just staring at the large man, she blushed and turned away. But her gaze kept drifting back to the man's table. He was alone...why? Occasionally she made eye contact with him on accident but she quickly looked away blushing as a thrilling heat rushed through her. Finally she looked back only to feel her heart drop as she saw him putting on his jacket to go. His belly was clearly larger than when she first spotted him, his jacket in no way covering him as it jutted out in front. Yet despite his size he was surprisingly agile.

After he had made his way out the door she too prepared to leave and was almost out the door when one of the guys at the bar she had previously seen grabbed her arm and pressed a bar napkin into it. She knew it would have his number in it but she didn't even bother to look at it. She moved to throw it into the trashcan next to the door as she went out but then thought about it and realized she would just give it to Shanna. She would surely enjoy the gift and therefore not ask too many questions about her little trip out alone.