He cut the rose at the base of the stem – a single red bud, not yet open, its intoxicating fragrance trapped inside tightly closed velvety petals. It was no less than 3 feet long, and he carefully removed the thorns, leaving only delicate green leaves to grace the regal presentation.
He brought it in and placed it next to her keyboard.
It was the smallest of details, a simple romantic gesture – and it seduced her spirit.
She bathed in the calming essence of lavender, washed her long hair in the hot water – used a new blade to shave her legs. Poured conditioner into her palm, smoothed it over the mound and plush folds between her thighs, and carefully stroked the razor across bare flesh. Completely shaven.
She stood in front of the mirror – drew the brush through tangled strands of hair, using a blow dryer until dark sable and cherry strands fell in shiny disarray to her shoulders. She pulled the long, loose bangs back with a clip – he liked to see her face.
He selected the visual entertainment, fully aware that his choice would imprint her subconscious mind and affect her senses.
She heard music in her head – erotic instrumentals, alluring poetry fancied into soulful melodies – and she wanted to dance with him.
The perfume, reminiscent of an absolute obsession – she tipped the bottle onto her fingertip and left hints of fragrance on wrists, behind her neck, in the deep center of cleavage. She applied red lipstick but no other makeup – her skin creamy and soft.
Looking in the closet. Consider the billowy indigo blue gown, the black and red snakeskin print satin camisole set… silk, satin, nylon… sexy lingerie worn to tempt and thrill. White cotton Victorian style gowns – lace trim and ruffles, unadulterated romance. She touched and looked at her options… and in one second, in the corner of her eye was a familiar tiny rose print on soft white cotton. She turned, taking the hanger from the rack, and smiled. This was his favorite gown – she couldn’t remember when she last wore it. This was her attire for the evening.
Purely sentimental. It was a short-sleeved nightshirt, with only two buttons left – and those wouldn’t stay closed. Her breasts, round and full, peeked through the open front – and it fell loosely to her knees. Washed many times over the years, the cotton worn thin – he loved to caress her through the material.
She pulled on violet satin thongs, covering just the bare minimum. A little sexy...