Aaron walked into the house and set his bags on the floor. He let out a heavy sigh of relief. It was nice to travel but there’s no place like home. That feeling of relief was quickly replaced with disappointment that no one was there to welcome him. Aaron set his keys on the end table and noticed a tape player there with a note. “PLAY ME” was written on a paper heart. Curious, Aaron pressed play.
“Hi, sweetheart.” Aaron heard Sasha’s voice and smiled. “I’m so glad you’re back. I’ve missed you. Notice the ribbon under the cassette player. It leads to your very special Valentine. Enjoy.” The recording stopped.
Aaron had been busy and had forgotten it was Valentine’s Day. He wondered what the surprise could be and picked up the purple silken ribbon. His eyes followed its shimmering length. It lead out of the foyer and into the living room. Like an eager child Aaron followed it. It ended on the couch, wrapped around what looked like a photo album. The note on the top read: “For whenever I’m not around.”
Aaron flipped open the book and found that it was full of pictures of Sasha. Starting at the beginning Aaron scanned through them. Each page contained large full-length black and white photos. As Aaron moved from page to page Sasha was wearing less and less clothing. Aaron paused on the last couple of pages. His eyes took in Sasha’s slender form. Aaron viewed Sasha’s arms outstretched above her head. A look of utter need was captured in her eyes. Aaron’s gaze continued down the soft curve of Sasha’s neck to her breasts, which were covered by an oversized heart, decorated in the fashion of a box of chocolates with the words “Happy Valentine’s Day” scribed in cursive. He looked down to Sasha’s slender waist to the luscious slope of her hips and buttocks. Aaron’s eyes followed along her hip to her midsection but Sasha’s mound is hidden from view by her smooth crossed legs.
Aaron turned the page. Sasha was sitting in a chair, legs apart with her heels resting on the legs of the chair. Her head was released back as if she was swept up in intense pleasure. Sasha’s right hand was at her throat. Her left hand was between her legs. Aaron felt a rise in his pants. He knew that she had to be dripping wet at that very moment. He wanted to crawl inside the picture and lick where Sasha’s fingers were. He traced a finger down the photo as if he could feel her warm skin. He caressed Sasha’s breasts, down her tummy and over each leg. Aaron looked down at his crotch then groaned, acknowledging how easily Sasha could arouse him. Aaron closed the book. A yellow ribbon caught his attention.
Aaron followed where it lead. It ended in the kitchen where it wrapped around two wine glasses. He took them, but the ribbon didn’t stop there. The end of the yellow ribbon was tied to a green one. That ribbon wound through the house until it joined with a blue ribbon and then with an orange one. All of them lead to Aaron’s bedroom and disappeared under the door.
Gathering all of the ribbon over his arm Aaron placed a hand on the door. He felt a tug on the ribbon. He smiled then pushed the door open to see Sasha standing there. The orange ribbon joined with a red one and draped across her semi nude body like a sash.
“Surprise,” Sasha exclaimed. She held her arms out to Aaron.
“Wow,” was all Aaron could say. He stashed the wine glasses by the door then gathered Sasha into his arms. He held her close for a moment before allowing his hands to roam over her hips and thighs. He bent his head to inhale her scent. Sasha kissed his neck.
“I never expected this,” Aaron mumbled into Sasha’s neck.
“I wanted to surprise you, Aaron.”
“You did. I didn’t get you anything. I feel like such an ass.”
“You’re back. That’s my gift.”
Holding Sasha at arm’s length, Aaron noticed for the first time how she was dressed. A satin hunter green bra, cupped Sasha’s breasts. Aaron watched as they rose and fell with her breathing. His gaze continued down to the matching triangle of material between her firm thighs. Aaron reached out to touch her but she took a step back. A little mischievous smile spread across Sasha’s face and her eyes twinkled. Aaron took a step forward. Sasha took two steps back.
“Playing hard to get are you?” Aaron was humored by the game.