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The party was at its peak and everyone was having a great time. Now that I was hidden behind my mask I was able to introduce myself to people who I would not have otherwise. I did take a lot of liberties in flirting with some of the local who's who. Of course, I did not count how many glasses of merlot I had. Somebody always seemed to be at hand to offer to take my empty glass and bring me a new one. 

I did not see Ando for a while after that kiss that I gave him but he did not escape from my mind. I thought I was thinking very clearly but the alcohol was having its effect on me. As the ballroom filled to its capacity, the noise level rose higher, and the air turned more stuffy. I could hardly breathe and needed some fresh air. I opened the rear door and stepped onto the patio. There was a small group of people smoking right next to the door, so I walked down the steps and took a short walk into the lush garden. 

I walked to a bench among the trees, and to my pleasant surprise, Ando was sitting with his drink. We hardly exchanged any words; just our eyes did the talking. It was indeed very dark and I slipped out of my sandals to feel the cool damp grass under my feet. I let my head slide against Ando's shoulders and as I looked up, I saw Ando's smiling face against the stars and a little sliver of moon.

All the little hair on my body stood up as soon as he touched me. The moment he kissed my neck and lips, I knew I wanted him right then and there. After a long, slow, and deep kiss, he took both of my wrists in one hand and pinned me against the bench. With the other hand he caressed my cheek and ran his fingers over my neck. Then Ando traced his fingers down the inside of my arms. From my fingers, over my palms, all the way down to my front. It was so sensitive; almost electrical. He was pressing against me and I could feel that he was hard. I wanted to touch him but he wouldn't let me. "Not yet," he whispered in my ear as he sensed what I wanted. I squirmed and moaned, arching my back to stay up against him. He felt so good. I wanted him so much. I had no underwear under my dress. It's slit up very high on one side. All the way up to the middle of my thigh. He ran his fingers, all the way. I was very wet. He could smell my excitement! He slid a finger deep inside of me. He brought it out to taste what he was doing to me!!! God, he was driving me crazy. He then brought his finger to my mouth and rubbed it on my lips. Then he gave me another long deep kiss.