I arrived in Milan under a haze of jet lag and espresso, tossing my suitcase onto the floor of a sleek hotel room with cool marble underfoot and a view over the glowing city. I wasn’t here for pleasure, just three days of business meetings and polite handshakes. But Milan has a way of rewriting your expectations when you least expect it.

I’d barely finished unpacking when I heard it. At first, just a soft thump against the wall. Then a woman’s voice, low, breathy, edged with something unmistakable. Another voice followed, then another. Laughter. A deep sigh. The tempo shifted, like a rhythm syncing bodies together. I rolled my eyes. “Lucky neighbors.”

But then more voices joined. Laughter, moans, whispers that blurred gender and language. It was a tangle of sound, messy and melodic. This wasn’t a couple. It was a party.

Drawn in, I stepped out onto my balcony. The city below shimmered with late-night traffic and distant club beats. But I was focused entirely on the room beside mine.

The curtains were drawn, but not tightly. Through the sheer fabric, I could see movement. Multiple figures, shifting and swaying, pressed close together. Someone dropped to their knees. Someone else arched back into waiting hands. It was impossible to look away.

Then, she appeared.

A woman stepped out onto the neighboring balcony, lit by the glow from inside. She was topless, wearing only loose black silk around her waist. Her skin caught the city light like polished bronze. She noticed me instantly.

“You hear us?” she asked, her voice rich, her accent Italian, her tone amused.

Caught in the act, I gave a sheepish smile. “Yeah. Kind of hard not to.”

"Step in, if you desire."

She turned and disappeared back inside, the balcony door left open behind her.

My heart kicked. I hesitated just long enough to feel the weight of the decision. And then I crossed the balcony.

Room 607 was soaked in amber light and heat. It was a big room, with two king sized beds pushed together in the middle of the space, and a long comfortable-looking sofa by the window. The air was rich with scent, warm bodies, perfume, something floral and earthy.

And then bodies. All kinds.

There were men, women, people in between and beyond. No one hid. No one hesitated. Women with women, men with men, triads folded together like origami. There were at least fifteen people, maybe more. Hands traced backs, lips brushed shoulders, laughter mingled with sighs. Some kissed softly in a corner. Others explored each other in slow, deliberate ways.

I stood frozen, pulse rising.

Then a man approached me. He was tall, lean, dark eyes glinting. He wore only a silver chain and an easy smile.

“You’re the neighbor,” he said. Not a question.

He stepped closer. His fingers went to the top button of my shirt.

“Would you like to stay?”

I nodded, breath catching.

He unbuttoned my shirt slowly, deliberately, like he was unveiling something worth savoring. His hands were warm against my skin. Behind me, another figure pressed close, soft lips brushed the back of my neck. Fingers trailed over my waist. My pulse kicked. The shirt dropped to the floor. And then, everything around me felt fluid, as if time itself slowed.

Lips met mine, gentle at first, then more intense. The warmth of bodies close together created an energy I couldn’t ignore. I was guided to the cushions on the floor, feeling the soft pressure of touch, each interaction flowing so naturally. It was a moment of connection.

Time blurred. I lost track of everything, who I kissed, who kissed me. It was a haze of heat and laughter, of soft touches and shared smiles. Bodies moved together with a rhythm that felt natural, unhurried. The air was thick with a sense of freedom, each moment a silent invitation to connect, to feel, to explore without hesitation.

Sometime later, the woman from the balcony found me again. Her fingers traced my jawline before she kissed me, slow and deliberate, her lips soft and teasing.

“This is Milan,” she whispered, her voice low and almost playful. “You are more than welcome here.”

I smiled into the kiss, feeling the heat of the moment linger. There were no words needed, just the shared understanding of what this space was, free, open, without judgment. It was a fleeting thing, but it felt timeless.

But we wouldn’t be left alone. The tall man came and kneeled in front of me. His tongue traveled from my body to hers and back again. We changed positions so many times, becoming one in the process. As if we were choreographed in a dream sequence. And we laid there for what felt like hours. I didn’t want it to end. I haven’t felt such ecstasy before.

I lost count of how many times we all came. And yet no liquid left in sight. We shared and devoured everything, meticulously, as if we were doing a ritual.

The first hints of dawn had begun to brighten the sky and I was utterly powerless. My body felt alive, every nerve buzzing with the remnants of what had happened—of the warmth, the laughter, the connection. I walked to the window, watching the city stir beneath me, its streets waking up to a new day. It was time to get back to my room.

I collapsed into the bed, still smiling to myself, feeling a mix of exhaustion and contentment. Milan had offered me something I will never forget.

I closed my eyes and tried to get some sleep before the busy day ahead of me. But how could I? I was still in disbelief I had experienced that.

A couple of hours later, as I made my way to breakfast, I couldn’t help but notice familiar faces scattered around the room. The man with the silver chain, the woman from the balcony, and others whose names I will never know. As I met their gazes, each of them offered a sly grin or a playful wink, as if sharing an unspoken secret. I couldn’t help but smile back, the memory of the night before still fresh in my mind.

But as I found my seat at the table with my colleagues, the reality of the situation hit me. I had to push the thrill deep down, hiding my smile, forcing myself to focus on the mundane conversation around the table. They chatted about the agenda for the day, oblivious to the secret I carried. I couldn’t tell them about the wild, unforgettable experience of the night before. Instead, I just sipped my coffee, doing my best to hide the grin that wanted to spread across my face, and my massive boner.

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