Shadows In Durango

Chapter 74

*****Sofia's POV*****

Heading into the spa, I smile shyly at the older lady behind the reception desk who beams back at me.

"Are you two looking for some treatments for couples?" She smiles, as my eyes widen at hearing her assume we were a couple.

I wasn't exactly sure what this was, other than enjoying each other's company... but to label us as a couple, it felt... strange.

"Not for me I'm afraid, I'm stepping out for work. The lady however, can I leave her here in good hands?" Vincent questions in a charming tone which causes the woman to chuckle and nod in agreement.

"Of course you can, there ain't nowhere better for her! Do you have some treatments in mind sweetie?" She turns her attention to me fully as I lift up the booklet that remained in my hands and swallow before speaking.

"Uh yeah, I would quite like to try an arm and hand massage, maybe feet too? I would have gone for the back but..." I trail off, not wanting to give her the wrong idea by saying that Vincent accidentally kneed me in the ribs. "She has an injury on her stomach so won't be able to lay flat." Vincent steps in to explain as the woman perks up with an idea.

"Not to worry, we have a special chair for anybody in your position that leans you forward just enough so that we can do the back, arms and hands sitting up." She chimes, surprising me as I smile and nod at the idea that sounds great. "Excellent, is there anything else? I recommend the rainfall room to finish off your experience." The woman suggests, as I try to think back on whether or not I had seen what she was talking about in the brochure. "The rainfall room?" I repeat, as she nods and prepares to explain what it is.

"It's a little private room, you get a forty minute session and it's basically to replicate the rain falling around you as you relax on the comfortable memory foam bed." She explains, as I agree that it sounds lush. "Let's do that too!" I smile, as she clicks away on her computer before moving out from behind the desk.

"Right this way then ma'am!" She ushers for me to follow her, as I turn to look up at Vincent who quickly plays in to the whole 'couple' look by leaning down to peck my lips which leaves me surprised.

He chuckles knowing that he had embarrassed me, before he hands me the room key which I put into my bag for safe keeping along with my phone.

say a quick goodbye and follow the nice

I had spent so much time with

- older than myself who seemed like the ideal 'rich housewife' types as they sipped at their Prosecco and chatted in their robes around a

shelf, new with tags as I thank her and head in to the female changing area as instructed where I can leave my bag and things in a locker. I keep my underwear on, pulling the soft

keep

I am then taken to the first room where another woman is waiting, who smiles and stands to shake my hand. "Welcome! Is it for a back, arms, hands and feet massage sitting up today?" She asks as I nod

for the complete experience all for

overall experience so far was beautiful, with there being relaxing music playing in the background and the scents of natural oils filling the

me to sit down on the chair which I found surprisingly comfy as it angled

have a little bruise at the top of your neck, will I just work around that area?" She asks gently, as I almost scream when remembering I had also been punched last night by

hadn't even seen or thought about what the back of

bad?" I whisper gently, as she reassures me that it was only minor and that she can easily

here was so warm and welcoming, since I had never done anything like this before. I had been to a spa one time with my Mom when I was younger, but even that didn't compare to this place! The lady takes her time working her magic, releasing every knot and stiffness to my skin with ease

track of time, relaxing fully and almost forgetting about the world around me - lost in my

up, as I smile lazily and thank her to which she chuckles and gives me a little

be guided to the rainfall room next which to my surprise is breathtakingly gorgeous - its walls representing a rainforest. "Enjoy!" The lady nods,

This was wonderful!

us for the complete experience all for free.

the centre of the room, the water features falling down to resemble the rain around me as I sigh - losing complete track of time.

but nothing from Vincent yet. It was after nine, and I