When I caught the train home on Wednesday morning, despite being exhausted from a total absence of sleep, I kept thinking of what fun Ben and I had enjoyed. There were a few "firsts" that one or the other of us had enjoyed that night. From all that it was obvious that there would be activities that would extend from the exquisite, if exhausting night I had shared with Ben. What was even more obvious was that it would have to be performed with him and only him.
Wait 3 months?
Not a chance
I messaged him. Same quick efficient reply. So pleased to hear from me so soon, and agreed to meet me at a hotel closer to him.
I kept him fully appraised of a rather tricky journey - not one of Network Rails finest days!
He suggested we shared a cab that he would meet me at the station. Straight into the cab he had provided, and had already paid for his part of the journey. Already proving the continuation of the polite and respectful ways.
There was much more equipment this time, and after the usual bathroom formalities, we launched straight back into the play where we had left off, and an even longer and more exhausting night than the first. Again we went for breakfast together, followed by one very tired Ben on his way home.
Once again, an excellent night, even better than the first, and the realisation that an understanding had formed between us.
So often I've been faced with cold eyes, aloof and dismissive attitudes.
Not Ben. Professional from start to finish both times. Fees agreed from the start, and adhered to. The difference with Ben was the natural warmth with which he greeted me. Completely honest and trustworthy. I never had to hide money and valuables in safes etc. Nothing moved. Not a thing!
See you in October Ben. I really can't wait to see you again. See you looking up at me with such warmth. The tenderness with which you touched me. All the thought and effort you put into keeping up the momentum of the two longer than normal overnighters when I was flagging. I can't think of a single person who is capable of adapting to the fun I enjoy, and immersing himself completely into the role.
If two words could describe Ben, they are "Honesty" and "Sincerity".

Ben. You are a credit to the profession.

Hi Ben,
As promised, I now have a paid membership with SB.

I've been giving your profile a report. I'm thinking of this. Please let me know what you think.

TUES NIGHT

I had concluded my business in Newcastle by 9.30 am, but my train ticket for the next day. What do you do to relieve the boredom? Sleepyboy to the rescue, and after a discussion along came Ben on his white charger. Why Ben?
When I checked out his profile, his profile showed a range of services not normally offered, straightforward. Concise. was in Middlesborough 50+ miles away. No car! Hmm?
What to do?
I messaged him asking if Newcastle was too far. "Not at all." came the reply. Timetables checked,
a very reasonable deposit agreed to cover his return rail fare, and he was on his way. Progress reports received at every stage, and he arrived appropriately and discreetly dressed.
Once in the room, he introduced himself with a quiet confidence and confirmed the parameters of play. He reassured me that if there was anything I wanted, I only had to ask. He did so with the same quiet confidence as before, which was reassuring and calmed any anxieties I may have had.
Once he came out of the bathroom, he was rearing to go, but calmed to reflect the speed I run at, being nearly 3 times his age!
We went through a range of activities, vers, switch. Whatever I wanted, he did, only pausing to seek clarification where necessary. No snooze. We played through to the night, into the morning, only finally stopping when it was time to attend breakfast.
Again, he was quiet, discreet, and didn't look out or place.
It's difficult to describe Ben.
From his profile to the moment he leaves you, he has a quiet, polite, modest confidence. He's very astute, and easily matched what he did to match my level of competence anqd speed required. So easy to talk to. 100% attentive to my needs, and nothing was too much trouble. No clock watching. He felt as though he wanted to be there, and enjoyed the massive range of activities we got enjoyed
He hasn't been doing this long, but you would never know it.
Friendly. Competent. Knowledgeable. If he needed clarification. He treated me with the greatest respect, and I returned that respect in the way, as would be expected.
Easy on the eye, but pays you compliments.
Makes you feel attractive, and that he's with you for that reason.
It was with a heavy heart that I walked with him to the hotel lobby and said goodbye, and that I would give him a call on 3 months time.