Spring had finally arrived in Upstate New York, the smells of new life and new beginnings filled the air. It was a long, hard, cold winter, and I had packed on some pounds, weight I was now trying to lose as I walked through the park. My music was playing loudly, so I couldn't hear the remarks some made. I smiled several ties, acknowledging the other walkers and the familiar faces of neighbors.
It was after noon, the lunch crowd was making their way back to work, as I spotted her. Her, my son's technology teacher, was sitting at one of the picnic tables the park personnel had returned, her lunch spread out. She saw me, signaling for me to join her. I respectfully turned off my music as I walked towards her.
"Hello Mr. De Roche," she said as she stood, offering a hug.
"Please, call me Joe," I said as I gave her a tight squeeze. She held on a little longer than she had when we embraced in school. I felt her lips brush gently against my cheek as she backed away and sat.
"Then call me Anne," she returned as I sat, opening my water bottle. "Care to have some fries?"
"No thanks, I just ate." It was a lie, and I did want some food, but it could wait. I wanted to talk with her, not eat her food.
"So, what brings you up here?" she asked before putting a dainty handful of fries into her mouth.
"I walk now, everyday. I need to lose the winter weight." She swallowed and smiled. "I gained too much this winter," I added.
"And it looks good on you," she said, her smile broader. There was something in her eyes, a twinkle, that made me blush. I looked away, but she placed her hand on my shoulder.
"It does look good on you," she repeated, her eyes looking deeply into mine. For a moment, we were both speechless. I was unable to think straight, unable to comprehend what she had meant. Many ideas then flashed into my head. Does she mean she likes me better? Does she mean she wants me?
"Thank you," I answered weakly, breaking the seemingly long silence. She, too, came back. She turned away and went back to lunch. She took a big bite of her sandwich.
"I never knew you had lunch up here," I said in an effort to make some conversation. "I've seen other teachers up here for lunch and for walks."
"Yes, some have commented on that. That's why I'm here." That comment made me blush. She had to have noticed, for her smile, always warm and inviting, turned into something naughty. She reached for her drink and seductively took the straw into her mouth.
I looked at my watch, trying to avoid staring at that action. It was, to me, as if she was trying to make me blush, see how uncomfortable I could be around her. Again, she smiled and the twinkle had returned.
"Do you have to be anywhere?" she asked as I looked at my watch again.
"No," I answered, my voice cracking. Her wicked smile told me she knew she had me. I tried to look away, tried not to give away that she was exciting me. But, my body was telling another story. Her eyes gazed down, and as she smirked, she squirmed slightly.
"My, oh my," she softly whispered as she turned away, her sandwich in her hand. I turned away, looking out onto the pond, and thought of ways to calmly and politely excuse myself from this conversation. I didn't want to, really, but I felt that it would be best. She was my son's teacher after all.
"How much do you walk?" she asked, sensing that we needed a definite topic change. I welcomed it greatly.
"Most days, I walk about two miles, maybe three. It all depends on how much I'm motivated, and how much time I've spent on the computer." As soon as I said the latter information, I knew I had opened another can of worms.
"Computer, huh?" she asked, an eyebrow raised. A little smirk came to her face as she took a sip from the straw.
"Yes, I play a lot of games on the computer, on the free games sites on the web." This was a safe answer.
"Anything else?" she smiled. "I dabble in some short stories," I let out. Anne smiled and sat straight; I had her full attention.
"What genres are your stories in?"
"Mostly action/adventure, some are in romance, some are for kids." I began to smile as she looked intently into my eyes again, deeply, as if she was searching for something in my soul. Perhaps she was looking to see if I was lying about my writing, trying to find a tell; I knew she'd find none.
"Are you published?" She looked away after asking, as if she didn't want to know the total truth, or would take me at face value.
"Not since I was in college." It was true: I hadn't been published in a magazine since my freshman year in college. Then again, I haven't submitted anything since then.
"Do you have a website where I could sample some of your stories?"
"Yes," I said as I pulled out my ever-present small notebook and pen. I quickly wrote it down and handed it to her. Anne looked and smiled.
"I'll check it out when I get back to school," she said as she collected the remains of her lunch. She stood, as did I. We hugged, a hug that was tight and long. As she broke the embrace, she kissed my cheek and held onto my hand as she walked away. I stood speechless as I watched her walk to her car. She waved and smiled as she got in. I put on my headphones, turned up the sound, and walked as she drove away, knowing that she would not look at the site.
I had an hour before my son was due home as I sat at my computer desk. When I was finally online, I was informed I had several e-mails. I clicked on my mail, and saw it, shocking me to no end. Anne had sent me a letter. I quickly opened it, read it, and sat more shocked than before.
She had read several of the stories I had posted, several of the less than G-rated ones. I smiled as she wrote that she thoroughly enjoyed them, printed out several of them to enjoy later, when she was not in school. She went on to tell me that I have a gift; I can transport the reader right into the situation.
I wrote her back, thanking her for her kind remarks, and informed her that I have many more stories, more that I share with those that are informed of their true nature. I clicked on the next e-mail she had sent, and was astonished.
I sat for a few moments, stunned, unable to think correctly. I have known Anne Strickland for five years, ever since she came to my son's school to teacher technology, teach the children how to use computers and software. In the past, her dealings with me had always been on a professional, teacher/father level. She has called me in to the school to discuss my son's attitude towards some of the work - he thinks he's too smart to be taught slowly. She has also been very demure, very shy with her body at the end of the year school picnics. But not now, not this e-mail.
I was stunned, this prim woman, one that never showed cleavage in public, had sent me several pictures. The first ones were tame, her in t-shirts, stretch pants, and smiles. In the next three were of Anne from the waist up, wearing a cleavage showing blouse. She looked very comfortable, as if she loved showing off her ample chest. Following that, the next picture made me look twice.
She was on her bed, on her stomach, looking at the camera. She was pushed up, her breasts would have been showing if she did not conveniently have them covered by large pillows. As I scrolled down further, I had to look twice. I could not believe it. There, on my computer, were two photos of Miss Anne Strickland, standing, smiling, without any clothing.
She was fabulous! She was fantastic! And she was completely naked! The first photo showed her standing straight, looking directly into the camera, and smiling confidently. Her hands were on her hips, exposing her chest, her breasts, to me. Her nipples were hard and to me, stupendous. Her belly, something I had always found sensual, was white and large. It hung down, hiding her most intimate place. Her hips were large. God, I was taken with her.
The second picture was of her standing up, again, her back to the camera, her head looking over her right shoulder. Her behind, her ass, wide and large, showing. I love large asses, always have since I could remember. I was excited, she had turned me on!
I hit reply, ready to write her about my excitement, when she sent me a third letter. I opened it quickly, wanting to know her thoughts. It was a simple, short letter, telling me that she was leaving for home and could not answer any e-mails until the next day: she had no home computer. Crestfallen, since I wanted to keep up the e-mail tag, I wrote her, thanking her for the pictures and would go into more detail in the morning, once my son was in school. I turned off my computer, headed to the porch to check for my son, and hopefully try to calm my excitement.
Friday mornings in my house are wonderful. Everyone's out early, and the best thing is that I didn't have to make any lunches! I slept in some, awaking at 9. I leisurely strolled around the house before making a serious attempt at writing. I needed to finish some shorts so I could earn money; needed to pay some credit cards.
I sat and turned on the computer, firing up the word processing software, and reread what I've had written. I wasn't pleased with what I had, so I began to delete. I had everything, all the previous week's work ready to be deleted when an e-mail popped up. It was from Anne.
I smiled and quickly clicked it open. There was just a quick note, along with a picture of her smiling face, thanking me for all my comments on her pictures. She wasn't sure she should have sent them, but took the chance, hoping that I would like to see her body. I replied, telling her that I found her very sexy, and would love to show her how much I did. I sent it out and returned to my work; I did not delete any of my work.
I laughed as I thought of how she'd react to my comments: show her. I shook my head, expecting to receive a nasty letter in return, telling me that I'm a pervert, and that I should never send her anything ever. I turned up my ever-present music and went to writing.
I didn't get far into the story when her reply came. With great trepidation, I opened the e-mail. My fears became unfounded when I read the first three words, the only words: Show me Tomorrow! Again, she had me speechless, had me unable to think straight. I hit reply and stared at the blinking cursor. I couldn't think of an answer.