Leigh Foxlee - Cindy Eller

I rubbed my clit harder, letting myself get lost in the daydream as my hips began to rock in a rhythm that matched my climbing ecstasy. My fingers slipped inside of me and I clamped down hard around the penetration. I cooed and bit my lip as the sensations amped up to mind blowing.

I'd read enough articles on sex and women's health to know where the g-spot was located. I curled my fingers and found it quickly, stroking it in time with my clit. My pelvis tightened and my hips rocked faster. Soon I fucked myself in wild abandon as my entire focus zoned in on the need to come.

The orgasm exploded through my body and mind, leaving my trembling and gasping. Juices trickled from inside me and pooled on the chair cushion. I caught my breath and opened my eyes just as another chat ping went off.

PrinceCharming: So how was it?

I typed: Fantastic!

More cybersex meetings ensued, until he popped the question. No, not THAT question! The "do you want to meet" question.

My heart froze in my chest. I did want to meet him, don't get me wrong, but the truth was we still had no idea what each other looked like. Sure, we'd exchanged life details, some stories, but I didn't even know his real name yet and he didn't know mine.

He suggested a restaurant, a local pub, somewhere open and public. This eased my apprehension somewhat. So I decided to suggest a meeting place: my mom's bakery/cafe. But I didn't tell him my mom owned it.

We agreed on this and told each other what we'd be wearing, so it would be easy to spot each other. Everything was set. My first date in over a year! Since that jerk Doug dumped me for some big boobed barista.

But the date came and went and I didn't leave the house. Instead, I sat watching reruns of Battleship Saturn while eating a tub of double fudge ice cream. I hated myself through every episode and for bingeing.

I went to visit Mom two days later, my head hung low and my morale dragging. My real mom only re-entered my life about three years ago, when I turned 21. She's a true bohemian, let me tell you. Picture a forty-five-year-old Beyonce Knowles wearing bell bottoms and you've got my mom.

She was worried I'd reject her when she returned, but we spent a lot of long nights talking. Eventually, I came to understand her reasons, and I love her for who she is. The woman bakes the best black forest cake in town, and she gives the best advice. She insists I call her Sadie, because Mom makes her feel old.

"So, what did he look like?" I asked, after sulking my way up to the spotless display case.

Sadie gave me a sympathetic frown over the top of her tortoiseshell glasses. "He was gorgeous. Why didn't you show up?"

I kicked the side of my running shoe. "Because I'm a chickenshit."

Sadie laughed at this. "Hey, I made some mini black forest cakes. Go get yourself one."

Smiling, I headed behind the display case without hesitation.

Business was slow that day, so Sadie led me out front and we sat at one of the little round tables topped with a red checked cloth. While I ate my mini-cake, we talked. I told her about Ruth, my step mom, and my step sister's being paranoid about Prince Charming

"Those women mess with your head," she said, trying to sooth my worries. "Don't let Ruth and the girls get to you. They mean well, I know, but they need to stop believing everything they watch on Pox News. And I'm sure your guy will understand."

I smiled at her efforts. "I hope so, but I wouldn't blame him if he didn't."

She shook her head at me, but her face was still full of compassion. "Don't sweat over it too much, hon. You're being too hard on yourself. He knows about your anxiety. You said he's shy. He'll understand."

The next day, I had a email from Prince Charming waiting for me at Funtime Games. My heart beat faster when I saw it, and my mouth went dry. I felt a fool for such a reaction. Really, I hadn't even met the guy yet!

He was worried about me. The email asked if everything was okay, and his concern touched my heart. But another part of me wondered if he did this to lure me into a false sense of trust… then into his basement, where he kept his other victims.

I slapped my forehead and cursed myself. I was letting my step mother and step sisters get to me way too much.

My fingers flew over the keyboard as I wrote him back. We arranged another meeting at mom's cafe. Three days before Valentine's Day. My head and heart thrummed with excitement. I even went out and bought a cute new red dress to wear. Something silky that showed cleavage and hugged curves. I felt confident and ready.

But I ditched PrinceCharming again.

And here it was, one day later. At least I hadn't binged yet. Sadie had called, concerned that I'd once more missed my date and left the poor guy waiting in her cafe. She tried to make me feel better, but there was no lifting my mood this time.

I was a complete idiot.

My email alert played its tinny tune and I jumped, letting out a little yelp as the sound yanked me from my brooding. I slipped across the carpet in my socks and scooped my laptop off the small, white desk.

The subject header read: Rosewood Studios — YOU'VE WON!

Rosewood Studios was the network that aired my favorite show: Two Torn. It was a romantic dramedy about a woman who bounced between two brothers, but couldn't decide which one she truly loved. Chaos and hijinks ensued each week in their on-again off-again relationships.

So what exactly had I won from Rosewood? I didn't remember entering anything.

I double clicked it open and scanned the message. My heart did a backward somersault.

"Holy shit." I clamped a hand over my mouth and heard my step mom admonish me for swearing.

I'd won a date with Foster Wells, the star of Two Torn! The email informed me a limo would come pick me up at a specified address on Valentine's Day at noon. I would receive a tour of the Two Torn set, also, with Foster as my guide. All I had to do was click on the Prize Claim link in the email and I'd surf to a page where I could enter my claim code, specify an address, and that was about it.

"This has to be spam." I didn't believe it for a second, yet my fingers trembled as I accessed the url and entered my information. "A hoax. Probably cooked up by my step sisters."

After I entered my claim code, the website flashed a CONGRATULATIONS banner, then a picture of the devastatingly sexy Foster Wells clad only in a speedo and his tanned, taut glory.

Nope, I didn't believe this was real at all. But just in case, I decided to splurge on a new hairdo and a cute pair of polka dot pumps. Valentine's Day was only a day off now, and I chewed my nails away in anticipation.

The clock read 11:45 when I checked myself in the hallway mirror a final time. Valentine's Day had arrived. My hair and skin shone with a hint of glitter. I'd done my eyes up smoky and sultry. Applied a red velvet lipstick. The red dress suited me perfectly, molding to my generous curves and breasts. The polka dot pumps fit great and finished off the outfit with a dash of cuteness.

The buzzer next to my apartment door went off and I jumped, nearly spraining my ankle as one heel buckled. A table in the hall saved me from falling down.

I pushed the button on the intercom and spoke. "Hello?"

A rich baritone wafted through the speaker. "I'm here to escort a Ms. Cynthia Ellerton to Rosewood Studios."

I cleared my throat, tried to keep the nervous squeak out of my voice. "I'll be right down."

The burly, bald limo driver held the door open while a beautiful businesswoman rushed toward the car. She wore a slate grey Gucci suit and her hair was piled in a loose topknot that burst with red curls. She flashed a brilliant smile as she held out a hand for me to shake.

"Ms. Ellerton, congratulations," she said, guiding me toward the glass doors of Rosewood Studios. "I'm Mr. Wells' assistant, Gertrude Plum."