Patricia’s heart raced as she adjusted the silk strap on her shoulder. The lingerie she’d bought earlier clung to her like a secret, hidden under a thin night robe. She felt like a young woman about to meet her boyfriend for the first time—not a wife of eighteen years.
Her husband rarely found her home before him; their schedules were a constant game of late nights and exhaustion. But today, she’d made sure to come home early, shower, freshen up, and prepare both herself and the house.
The sound of the front door unlocking jolted her nerves. She took a deep breath, smoothed her robe, and walked toward him—though in truth, she’d nearly sprinted.
He stepped in, loosening his tie, and his eyes caught hers. “Hello,” he said with a warm smile.
“Hello,” she replied softly, sliding her robe just enough to reveal a hint of black lace.
His brows lifted, and a slow grin spread across his face. “Wow. What’s the special occasion?”
“Nothing,” she said, feigning nonchalance. “I just thought… maybe we could try something new.”
He chuckled. “Honestly? This might be the best idea you’ve ever had.”
“You like it?” she teased.
“I love it,” he said, his voice low. “It’s nice to shake things up sometimes.”
Before she could respond, he pulled her into his arms, kissing her like it was the early days all over again.
Sometimes, Patricia thought, it really is worth stepping out of your comfort zone. Passion fades if you let it—but with a little courage and creativity, it can blaze again. Life—and love—do
Freda Bunny
5 hrs agoPatricia’s heart raced as she adjusted the silk strap on her shoulder. The lingerie she’d bought earlier clung to her like a secret, hidden under a thin night robe. She felt like a young woman about to meet her boyfriend for the first time—not a wife of eighteen years.
Her husband rarely found her home before him; their schedules were a constant game of late nights and exhaustion. But today, she’d made sure to come home early, shower, freshen up, and prepare both herself and the house.
The sound of the front door unlocking jolted her nerves. She took a deep breath, smoothed her robe, and walked toward him—though in truth, she’d nearly sprinted.
He stepped in, loosening his tie, and his eyes caught hers. “Hello,” he said with a warm smile.
“Hello,” she replied softly, sliding her robe just enough to reveal a hint of black lace.
His brows lifted, and a slow grin spread across his face. “Wow. What’s the special occasion?”
“Nothing,” she said, feigning nonchalance. “I just thought… maybe we could try something new.”
He chuckled. “Honestly? This might be the best idea you’ve ever had.”
“You like it?” she teased.
“I love it,” he said, his voice low. “It’s nice to shake things up sometimes.”
Before she could respond, he pulled her into his arms, kissing her like it was the early days all over again.
Sometimes, Patricia thought, it really is worth stepping out of your comfort zone. Passion fades if you let it—but with a little courage and creativity, it can blaze again. Life—and love—do
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