"MMM, that was delicious", I said, as she hangs our coats and I flip on a few lights in the house. "I love sushi", she exhales, as if reminiscing a childhood pet. It's the time of night for some of the more routine things in our relationship like feeding the fish, clearing any scattered dishes, loading them in the washer and closing the various drapes. I notice the box of Godiva chocolate resting on top of the wine rack and grab it before flipping off the light and heading the bedroom.
"I really like these new heels" she announces, as she senses me entering the bedroom. As I make the corner and see her at the vanity, standing in nothing but her new beige heels and the scarf she wore to dinner, I get an evil idea.
Holding up a piece of Godiva, I whisper: "Hey! Want some chocolate?" Her eyes light up, of course she wants chocolate.
"Yes" she says in a soft manner, like a child caught red handed doing wrong.
"Come get it, sexy thing.", I say.
"Yessir" she mutters.
As she moves in my direction, she twirls both ends of the scarf, and travels gently, with a runway-esque gait, giggling all the while. She knows well enough what sort of trouble such teasing can get her into, and she dances the line with ease. I catch her eyes for a moment, and dare her to look away, holding her attention entirely with my gaze. Never breaking the stare, I unwrap the square of chocolate and hold it in front of me. As she reaches out to take her prize, i quickly snatch her arm and yank the chocolate out of reach. In a firm, smooth motion, I pull her into my body and securely grasp the scarf around her neck.
"How badly do you want this chocolate, little girl?" I ask.
After a few seconds of total silence, she breathes: "Daddy.."
"What would you do for it?" i ask again.
"I dont know" she says, almost whispering.
"Would you get on your knees and close your eyes for it?" I say, with an innocent, calm tone.
"Yes",she replies.
"Put this chocolate between your teeth and hold it, but don't taste it." I command. After placing the rich candy in her bite, I use my newly freed hand to grab the hair on the back of her head and tilt her ear toward my mouth.
"On your knees" I whisper.
As she kneels, I twist the scarf around itself a few times, tightening it on her neck.
"Close your eyes now", I say as I run my hand through her hair.
As I grasp the chocolate in her mouth, I say: "I'm taking the chocolate back now, let go." I place it on a nearby bookshelf as I unbutton my jeans. I look down at her and take a moment to recognize my good fortune. I lean over to kiss her soft lips, and as I do, I notice that there is a heavier taste of chocolate than I had expected. I inspect the candy again and notice that one corner has been rounded.