Daddy had been on a month long business trip that was finally coming to a close. The first of October had brought with it a grueling month of sleepless nights, horrible cravings and a fair amount of tears over his long absence. Never had I been apart from him for so long.
We talked on the phone nightly. I sent him photos at work (and sometimes video if I felt ambitious). Usually these were just snapshots of myself in the shower or sprawling across our big wrought-iron, four poster bed. Sometimes I'd get creative with them and do mini-photo shoots in our bedroom. I had dozens of pinup poses saved in my Pinterest; I'd choose a couple favorite shots, set up the camera and ring light, do my hair, makeup and wear beautiful lingerie for him.
He always showered these efforts with loads of praise and appreciation... how I loved to hear Daddy's sexy voice telling me I was his Bestest Girl while he looked through my photos on his phone.
Daddy had worked late the past two nights and our bedtime conversations had been very short and full of many yawns as he stumbled off to his hotel bed exhausted. I was feeling a little neglected and very lonely that afternoon, but I was determined not to let Daddy know. He had enough on his mind with work. I was wondering what to do with my evening when my cell phone rang. It played Bad Things by Jace Everett whenever Daddy called, I nearly knocked it off the bed in my enthusiasm to answer when I heard the familiar first guitar notes of his ringtone.
"Hi Daddy!" I kept my voice bright and full of enthusiasm. I didn't want him to know I'd been wallowing in a self-pity party moments before.
"Hi baby, how are you?" He sounded really tired still.
"I'm good Daddy. A little bored. I REALLY REALLY REALLY miss you though. When will you be home again?"
"I know Princess, I really miss you too." He let out a long, sad sigh that broke my heart. "Next weekend baby girl. Only one more week to go and I'll be home every night to hold you."
"Mmmm that sounds amazing," I purred in his ear. "It's so hard trying to get to sleep without cuddles. I still have the shirt that smells like you, but it's just not the same."
"I know Babe. Soon, ok? I'm not sleeping much either. I really need to see my girl." He paused, then his voice changed to the stern Daddy voice that makes me melt, "Are you being my good girl? Did you do your edging?"
" Ummm..."
"Does that mean no?"
I considered lying, but he'd know. He always seemed to know if I didn't tell him the truth and the consequences of being caught in a lie were severe. Daddy would see to it that I couldn't sit down for a week. Not doing a task would still get me in trouble, but not as much.
Gis voice dropped to a growl. "Don't lie to me Kitten."
I gasped, "No Daddy!" How did he just KNOW? "I'm sorry. I didn't edge myself last night either. I was a little sad after talking to you and just didn't feel like it.