your legs. Go ahead, lose yourself in the sensual,
well, y'know, sensations. Don't take yourself too far — you want to
heighten the anticipation, not lose it in the shower. Towel
yourself with the biggest, fluffiest towel you own and get ready
for work.
After making a few quick phone calls, head out to
the car and find the love note you left for yourself. Isn't that
sweet? Secret love notes can be left anywhere you're likely to find
them, whatever your personal circumstances — tucked into your car
visor, in your briefcase or lunchbox, tacked to your kitchen
bulletin board, stuffed into the top of your garter belt, maybe
slipped into a file you know your Chief of Staff will be handing
you later. Be creative.
At work, check your messages or voice-mail and smile
to yourself as you hear the message you left yourself an hour ago.
Gives you a warm feeling, doesn't it? Your secretary or the guys at
the plant may look at you funny, the jealous, small-minded fools,
but they'll really be surprised when the bouquet arrives. Don't let
anybody see the card (although you should chuckle to yourself as
you read it, and blush if you can. What a hot little number you
are!). Later in the afternoon, sneak off to the bathroom or lock
yourself in your office and allow yourself to think about what's to
come. Close your eyes and whisper gently into your ear (fake it,
c'mon, work with me here) all about what you want to do with
yourself later. Get good and worked up, then go back out amongst
your co-workers and try to hide your condition. Isn't it wicked
getting your lover worked up at work?
After work, head straight home. It's time to start
feeling sensual. Lay out your clothes so everything's ready, then
luxuriate in a long, hot bubble bath. You need to unwind and start
feeling like a lover. Pour in lots of bubble stuff — bath salts,
dishwashing detergent, those little soap ball things that are
supposed to dissolve but always leave little deflated skins
floating around in there with you — and just experience the moment.
Feel the heat of the water on your skin, and the sense of steam
rising past your face. Lather yourself completely and, still laying
in the hot water of the tub, pour bowls of cool water across
yourself. Let your hands roam a bit and see how close you can bring
yourself to climax without going over, then jump out of the tub and
get ready. Your fanciest outfit, jewelry, scent, the whole shebang.
Hurry, you've got reservations!
Well, reservation, anyway. When you show up at the
restaurant, explain to the maitrè de that your partner is an ER
nurse on call, but you expect them to show up any minute. This will
help keep your server from sniggering at you when they bring your
drinks. Make sure that you request a table by a window — they'll
think you're watching for your lover to show, when you're really
using the reflection to gaze into your own eyes. You'll even get
better service, as your server will feel sorry for you the more it
seems that you've been stranded. With a little luck you could even
get the waitresses to come line up and sing to you and bring one of
those little cakes. Get up to go to the bathroom, find a server
that hasn't seen you yet, and have a drink sent to your table. If
you're feeling exceptionally daring, head to the bathroom, take off
your underwear, stuff it in your pocket, and return to your seat to
enjoy the illicit sensations. Enjoy a fine meal, but take it easy
on the wine, you don't want to get out of control.
When you leave (tip well), don't go straight home.
The night is young! Take yourself on a carriage ride, stroll on the
beach holding hand, go to a horror movie and hug yourself during
the scary parts, play mini-golf and giggle when you catch yourself
cheating, pull yourself into a dark alley, slam yourself into the
wall and roughly thrust your hand down between your legs for the
fast, brutal thrill of it. Share an ice cream cone.
When you do head home, be coy. Smile knowingly when
you let