Stephen's wife had gone to visit her sister in Kingsley; he would be alone for two possibly three days. She had left strict instructions that no parties or any other such frivolities should be held in her absence and she had also asked Ms. Letherbridge, the elderly spinster next door, to keep an eye on him. After three years of marriage he was getting weary of being henpecked but he had made a vow and he felt morally bound. Asking Ms. Letherbridge to keep an eye on him was further proof of the increasingly subservient path his life was taking.
Ms. Leatherbridge was a tall and elegant strange old dear, probably in her early 60s, who seemed to have cast a spell over his wife shortly after they moved in. In his wife's eyes Ms. Letherbridge was a pillar of the community and her advice was always taken.
Stephen found her strangely attractive for a woman of her vintage. She was always immaculately dressed although her style was somewhat dated. He had often seen her hanging washing out on the line in her nightclothes and was surprised at how aroused this made him feel.
He was strangely attracted to her nightwear and secretly he fantasised about wearing her pyjamas. He often looked longingly from their bedroom window at the back of the house over the privet hedge at Ms. Letherbridge's numerous flannel pyjamas and nightgowns billowing in the wind. He would amuse himself while enjoying the view and frequently fantasized about what it would feel like to wear a pair of her pyjamas.
The thought occurred to him that with his wife away an opportunity might just arise for him to borrow a pair from her line. As it transpired Ms Letherbridge was hanging out washing in her back garden including a pair of white flannel pyjamas with little blue flowers, a pink and white nightdress and what looked like a wine candlewick house coat. As she worked she frequently glanced up at their bedroom room as if she knew he was there. Thankfully he was hidden behind the net curtains and could not be seen however he felt strangely uncomfortable as if he was being watched.
Boldly he decided that after dark he would sneak through the hedge and take a pair of her pyjamas, sleep in them and have them returned before dawn. His decision excited him and he was highly aroused.
The evening wore on and the time of Stephen's escapade drew near. In preparation he placed fresh sheets on their bed and cleaned the bedroom. He also sprinkled rose water on his sheets; a smell he always associated with Ms. Letherbridge.
Just after dark Stephen took a stroll out the back garden to check on Ms. Letherbridge's house. it looked like all the curtains were pulled and the lights were out. Moving back toward the house he found a gap in the Privet hedge. Quietly he squeezed through. It was not as easy but with some effort he got through. The target of his desires still hung on the washing line at the end of the garden away from the house. With great stealth and some trepidation he crept toward the line. As he reached the line he could smell the rosewater scent he associated with Ms. Letherbridge from her clothes. He reached for the flannel white pyjamas and gasped at their softness as he took them from the line. With his prize in hand and great excitement he crept back toward the house and the gap in the hedge.
Just as he was about to make his escape the entire garden lit up. Standing there, three feet in front of him, and blocking his escape route was Ms. Letherbridge in a blue flannel nightdress and blue housecoat. Hello Stephen may I ask what you are up to? Startled and feeling completely exposed Stephen sputtered something about thinking it was going to rain he had come down to take in her washing.
Smiling at his discomfort Ms. Letherbridge thanked him for his concern and asked him to leave the washing in the kitchen while she fetched the rest from the line. Hesitantly he entered the kitchen and left his prize on the table; his hand lingering a little too long as he surrendered the object of his desires.
As he turned to leave Ms. Letherbridge entered the kitchen and locked the door behind her. Now Stephen let's get to the truth of this matter shall we? I don't know what you mean he stammered. Come come now darling I've seen you watching my clothes line from your bedroom window for quite some time. In fact I know you fantasize about wearing my night attire isn't that correct? Staggered at her directness and the fact that his secret was out he blurted please don't tell my wife I never meant any harm. As the words came out Stephen realised he had confirmed her suspicions; he was shaking with nerves and anxiety.
Knowing she had him in her grasp Ms. Letherbridge took him by the arm and led him toward the stairs. Let's get you undressed and into a warm scented bath shall we? Then we can talk this through when you have calmed down.