getting rumbled

[tonystark]

I occasionally head back to my hometown to catch up with family and friends - and, of course, to pay a visit to my favourite local Asian massage place. You know the kind: peaceful music, aromatic oils, and a team that knows exactly where your spine stores all your secrets.

Last Christmas, while crashing at my brother’s place, I casually mentioned my back was killing me and I could really go for a good massage. Without missing a beat, he smirked and said, “Yeah… one of those dodgy Chinese massages, eh?” I had indeed had a happy massage a few days before.

I laughed it off at the time, thinking nothing of it. I mean, who wouldn’t want a relaxing massage after being force-fed 10 servings of turkey?

Fast forward to this week - I’m back in town for a summer visit. Naturally, I made a pit stop at my usual massage spot. When I got back to my brother’s place, he walked in, raised an eyebrow, and asked, “So… get your back sorted?”

Now this time, I decided to press him on it.

Turns out, his office is directly across the street from the massage shop. Apparently, he and his coworkers often enjoy a bit of "people watching" - and by that I mean they’ve turned spotting dodgy massage customers going in and out of the shop into an Olympic sport. And yes, he’s seen me there. Multiple times.

Oops.

Honestly, I wasn’t bothered - we had a good laugh about it. But let this be a reminder: in small towns, even your self-care isn’t safe from the gossip grapevine. Next time a cheap beard disguise from Temu might be in order!!!

[LLPunting]

How did you not know where your brother works?

[catweazle]

How did you not know where your brother works?

I know what my sister's job is but only vaguely know where her office is

[Cheltclient]

I know what my sister's job is but only vaguely know where her office is

Same here, know what my brother does but couldn’t tell you exactly where the office is.

With the OP, could have thought on your feet and pretended to not know they did extras and then been mortified. Whether your brother would have believed you or not. But then if the massage shop is well known for the extras

[tonystark]

I know what job he does but didn't know where his office was. I've never visited him there.

He said the office and the cafe across the road are all well aware what goes on there. Also never in their observations have they seen a woman go in there other than the workers!

[Half Century]

I came out of my local massage place the other day (previously reviewed) and just as I was getting to the car, there were two guys vaping outside a pub and one of them shouted out "how was it mate?"  I decided to style it out and gave him a thumbs up and he just laughed and said "yes mate!  Loving life!"  That's the first time someone's said something after I've just left a premises and actually it quite amused me 

[HS4000Kestral]

Many years ago I used a Thai massges place occasionally - one day my daughter who was 16 said that her friend ( who was half Thai had started working as a receptionist at the place ) - needless to say I didn't revisit again!

[GreyDave]

I came out of my local massage place the other day (previously reviewed) and just as I was getting to the car, there were two guys vaping outside a pub and one of them shouted out "how was it mate?"  I decided to style it out and gave him a thumbs up and he just laughed and said "yes mate!  Loving life!"  That's the first time someone's said something after I've just left a premises and actually it quite amused me 

I left a place last week and had a Blonde Fat?stout Fake tanned n Tatooed late 40 some thing call me a Sadoo as I left a local Chinese flat ...I kept my head down and walked on saying nowt.

How ever in Soho on the stairs passing other Punters Ive asked and been asked  ..Worth it mate?.. even ended up getting a coffe with a chap who id passed on a few stairwells looking for the afternoon snack.

Never mind the chats Ive ad with a few guys at Parties Ive kept in touch with 

Its knowing when to say and when to be silent

[sammathy]

I left a place last week and had a Blonde Fat?stout Fake tanned n Tatooed late 40 some thing call me a Sadoo as I left a local Chinese flat ...I kept my head down and walked on saying nowt.

How ever in Soho on the stairs passing other Punters Ive asked and been asked  ..Worth it mate?.. even ended up getting a coffe with a chap who id passed on a few stairwells looking for the afternoon snack.

Never mind the chats Ive ad with a few guys at Parties Ive kept in touch with 

Its knowing when to say and when to be silent

Upset that your hard earns were spent on a fit Chinese lass instead of drinks for her miserable old self. Typical! 

Other punters I've met going in/coming out of flats I've been to, have only ever been really awkward and nervous when I've made eye contact. I've been mistaken for being a Sergei once, while waiting for a girl to get ready in a brothel house, so I think that might be why.

[John1975h]

I booked an outcall to my hotel.  Went downstairs to the lobby to meet the SP because the lifts required a room key card to operate.  To my shock, she was wearing the most shortest and tightest lycra dress imaginable, massive boobs and cleavage on display.  It was pretty obvious she wasn’t about to go out clubbing as it was only 1pm!  We say our hellos and speed walk into the lift.  Keycard swiped, I’m pressing the Close Door button like a kiddie on PlayStation controller, doors close and I’m breathing a hugh sigh of relief.  We then walk into my room and find a housekeeping maid inside changing the sheets!  She apologises and hurriedly leaves, on the way out, looks back at me, gives me cheeky smile and wink (as to say, have a great time).  So that’s me, rumbled twice in a day :-)

[stevesucks69]

Many years ago I used a Thai massges place occasionally - one day my daughter who was 16 said that her friend ( who was half Thai had started working as a receptionist at the place ) - needless to say I didn't revisit again!

Oh the one in Barry started having her daughter ok reception part time, think she thought it was legit  but they've only got the restaurant now and think the daughter works there. Safer for a 17/18, I'd not want mine working in a massage shop, nails perhaps or hairdressers but not massage

[RandomGuy99]

I booked an outcall to my hotel.  Went downstairs to the lobby to meet the SP because the lifts required a room key card to operate.  To my shock, she was wearing the most shortest and tightest lycra dress imaginable, massive boobs and cleavage on display.  It was pretty obvious she wasn’t about to go out clubbing as it was only 1pm!  We say our hellos and speed walk into the lift.  Keycard swiped, I’m pressing the Close Door button like a kiddie on PlayStation controller, doors close and I’m breathing a hugh sigh of relief.  We then walk into my room and find a housekeeping maid inside changing the sheets!  She apologises and hurriedly leaves, on the way out, looks back at me, gives me cheeky smile and wink (as to say, have a great time).  So that’s me, rumbled twice in a day :-)

Didn't you say "Hello, this is my niece Virginia"

[Stevelondon]

I was having a pub lunch with a lass I met on CL. Bonny girl.
Nice summers day, sitting at a table in the pub garden. She was very tactile and when she got up to go to the loo. She walked behind me and bent to kiss my cheek.

There were three or four blokes nearby and they watched her head off.
One of them looked over at me and said,
“How’s you pull her then” with a laugh.

I raised my beer and replied,
“I’m rich” 

[sealover]

Oh the one in Barry started having her daughter ok reception part time, think she thought it was legit  but they've only got the restaurant now and think the daughter works there. Safer for a 17/18, I'd not want mine working in a massage shop, nails perhaps or hairdressers but not massage

I had completely forgotten about her. Many of the Thais look young but I did wonder if she knew what went on there and if it was legal for an underage to work there. I stopped way short of asking too many questions and certainly not if she was a therapist!