Dusk settled over the trees, and she watched the gravel driveway from the big bay window, waiting. He had given an estimated arrival of late evening, and as darkness fell, the moon rose above the horizon⦠she paced the floor, listening to music on a very expensive stereo system ā speakers were positioned inconspicuously about the house for the ultimate in environmental sound control. She had an interesting collection of compact discs ā all specially selected to enhance a relaxing, mood-altering state.
She wore an A-line satin gown in an elegant rose red, a damask print with shimmering roses, the fitted bodice framing enticing cleavage with a deep V trimmed in lace. She wore almost no jewelry, only a simple diamond solitaire on her left pinky and a silver bangle on her right wristā¦. Rose red lips - the only makeup applied - and a delicious scent custom made for her filled with the room with sandalwood, cinnamon and musk.
Her hot bath was fragranced with vanilla cream softener⦠her skin reaping the benefits, soaking up moisture thirstily. She shampooed long, straight hair, immersing in the bath, and then rinsed in cold tap water⦠sure to shine in candlelight. Taking the long handled razor, she shaved with long, careful strokes until she was so smooth, he would feel only silky bare flesh.
Hair dried, she fluffed it out loosely⦠layers of dark brown, red and gold falling haphazardly down her back. She looked in the mirror at crystal blue eyes where flickering candle flames gleamed in pupils dark as black onyx. Softly sculpted features suggested Native American ancestry, her stance confident and determined as she walked back to the front room window.
Standing there, she saw headlights, and her heart began racing⦠āBreatheā she whispered to herself⦠and took a deep breath.
Seeing her silhouette ā standing there like a beckoning shadow in the window ā made him smile. He never knew what to expect when he arrived ā she was completely unpredictable ā he readily admitted that was part of what kept luring him to her⦠exploring her deepest mysteries, discovering what made her feel alive⦠what took her breath away. She was an enigma, and he was just as captivated by the hidden secrets as the ones she revealed and allowed him to explore.
She admired him from the window ā the way he strode purposefully toward the porch⦠up the steps, and finally stopped in front of the richly detailed stained glass front door.
Outside, using his key, he heard erotic instrumentals accompanied by a familiar musician, listened momentarily, recognizing the words⦠smiled again, imagining it was her voice⦠yes, she was definitely alluring. He gazed at her beauty in the glow of candlelight, reached out his hand and stroked her cheek⦠holding still. He pulled her closer, wrapping her tenderly into his arms, and she sighed. Finally.