I crossed another day off the calendar. One year, two months and twenty six days. That's how long it's been. That's how long it's been since I have had any sex. "Sex on tap" everyone said when I got married. Well, a sure fire killer for that is trying to have a baby. The situation was hopeless and getting worse. I walked out and sat on the porch. The Watson's across the road had gone on a six month vacation and brought in a house sitter. He sat on their porch, staring at me, drinking his beer at seven in the morning while I drank my coffee. Neither of us acknowledging the other, I guess we both had our problems.
I would often come home from work early, as the studio was only around the corner. Some days I didn't have much on so I stayed home working in the garden. It was hot, digging and mulching in the summer heat. The house sitter would always be there on the porch, undressing me with his unwavering stare. In a way it was very creepy but, at the same time, I felt flattered to have someone notice me.
I decided to have a little fun and stir things up a bit, so the next day I wore the shortest shorts I could find, and provocatively bent over in his direction. I felt a little silly at first but then got into the swing of things. I started doing all sorts of poses with the hose, the spade and even the secateurs until I spiked my ass on the rose bush. A little embarrassed I looked up but there was no reaction from him.
So the next day I tried to look sexier and wore a very loose shirt with a few extra buttons undone, revealing a lacy bra. There was a bit of wind that day and it was difficult to look sexy whilst battling to keep the stupid shirt on my shoulder and trying to see through my hair whipping me in the eyes. I was useless. I retired early and noticed I still didn't get a response.
The following day I went one step further and did away with my bra entirely. It was a calm day and I made sure the shirt was slightly transparent to guarantee me some sort of response. Just then Carol walked past. "Shit." I muttered under my breath. "What's she going to say seeing me gardening in a see through shirt and shorts so short I give myself wedgies?"
"Hi there," she hesitated, "you look nice." She looked at me up and down as if I was some weirdo.
"Hi Carol," I said chirpily and quickly picked up a bundle of compost to hide my exposed breasts. "Walking the dog I see?"
"Yeah, ah, enjoy your gardening." And with that, she made a quick get-a-way.
I dropped the bundle and felt like a real fool. I looked up at the porch and saw him just sitting there. He made me mad, I'm not sure what I was expecting but I wanted some sort of reaction from him and I was determined to get it.
So I came out in a very short sleeveless dress and wore nothing underneath. The soft summer afternoon breeze tickled me between the legs and my nipples responded to the call. I dug, I raked and bent over in numerous positions but it seemed the only thing I was doing was getting myself all hot and bothered.
I gave up.
The next day I went to the studio to catch up on the last few wasted days. I checked my diary, "Shit!" I had forgotten I promised to meet Meg for a coffee. I scooped up my bag, grabbed my keys and flew out the door.
"Morning darls, so sorry I'm late." I gave Meg a big hug and a kiss. We'd been friends for years.
"Thought I was going to have to share my news with the waitress", she beamed at me. I looked at her puzzled. "Valentines is around the corner so my dearest sweetheart bought two tickets to the Cayman Islands! Can you believe it?"
"Wow, that's awesome." I was very pleased for her.
"So what have you two got planned?"
"Oh, just the usual - nothing. Same as last Valentines, and the one before." I sunk in my chair and lowered my eyes.