Walking slowly down the street, just minding her own business, on her way home from work. It is a nice evening but getting close to dark. The breeze is light with the hint of fall coming. Leaves are starting to turn colors, and the mornings are cold, but the warmth of the sun rejuvenates the day's warmth. Daydreaming as she walks, oblivious to things around her. Her walk home is short, just a few blocks from the office to her quite little townhouse. All She can think about is that bottle of wine, a good book and a hot bath to relax the night away. She smiles slightly at a few people she passes them on her way home. Just the simple nod hello, followed by a smile. As she gets close to home, she passes by a middle-aged man, she couldn't help but think he is a not a bad looking man. He has a bit of scruff on his face, with some strong shoulders, he has a bit of an athletic build. She could not help but notice the strong-looking arms he had. The mental image of those bear arms flash through her head quickly as she passes by him. Her face gets a little flush as a hint of arousal rushes through her body. She catches the faint smell of cologne that was surly from him.
She continues her way home, just a little less than a block from home. As she gets to her door, she quickly checks her mailbox as she opens and walks through her front door. Stepping inside her little entryway, she hung up her jacket that she wore this morning, as it was a bit chilly on her way to the office. She sets her mail and keys down on the table by the front door. She turns and closes the door and thinks to herself "safe at home and now time to relax" as she thinks about the day's mentally exhausting tasks. She heads down the hall to her kitchen, which is at the back of the townhouse past the stairs by the front door. She decides to grab a glass and her favorite bottle of wine, ready to settle down after a long day at work.
She is startled by a crash of something by the front door. Her head swings quickly to look down the hallway to trying to catch a glimpse of what it was. Her heart races a bit, her breathing quickens. She slowly walks to the doorway to get a better look at her entryway. A smile comes over her face, it's only Henry, her cat. "Henry" she says, "you freighted me you silly thing".
Henry just simply stares back with the odd little blank stare cats do. He meows back at her looking down the hallway. Almost in a way to acknowledge her comment. She walks down the hallway and picks up the keys Henry had knocked onto the floor. She just giggles to herself about how silly cats are in those aspects. Always being playful and mischievous when they want to be. She strokes his back a few times as he arches in acceptance. Purring with delight of her gentle touch of affection.
She walks back down the hallway to grab her bottle and glass. She quickly turns and heads to the stairs and kicks off her shoes by the door. As she walks up the stairs, she thinks to herself about how nice and warm and inviting this bath will be. How her bubbles will cling to her silky skin as they float around her. The soft smell of rose and lavender from her bath oils. Her large claw foot tube under her bathroom window. It is her favorite part of the town house. You see, it's special in a way, as she has a large garden window next to her tub. She has filled that window with all kinds of plants. Not that she can remember all the names of those plants, but it does give her such a sense of peace laying there in the tub. Book in hand, candles going, the steam from the bath fogging up the large window next to it. Ah how she cannot wait to sink into bliss for the evening. She could spend hours in that tub. Every now and then, she will drain it down a bit and refill the tub with more warm water, keeping her nice and cozy as she reads.
She gets to the top of the stairs and turns left to the bedroom to grab her book off the nightstand next to her bed. She picks it up and grabs her robe for after the bath, as she has no plans for the night other than to crawl into her ware bed and continue her book. She walks across the landing at the top of the stairs to the bathroom. Turning on the light, she makes her way over to the tub and turns on the water. She collects her other bath items, her oils, the bubble bath, etc. She has a well-rounded routine so it does not take her much time to gather everything she needs for her bath.
The tub begins to fill but she knows it will take a while as it is a large tub. In the meantime, she takes a seat at her mirrored makeup area, takes off her jewelry, and sets them in their places. She slowly cleans off the day's makeup, not that she wears much, she is simple in those aspects. Just enough to make it look like she did something with herself. Enough blush, mascara, and some light lipstick for most everyday wear to heighten her natural beauty. If she goes out with friends, she tends to put in a bit more effort and time primping herself to really enhance what she already has.