Chapter 2 Sowing Seeds
I worked the rest of that set of shifts then I began four days off. The weather was forecast to be sunny and warm. To my surprise the day before Cindy had gone with Fred to a garden centre to select some plantings. It was tempting to ask what she'd worn but I was just pleased the two were getting along.
I lazed on the bed while Cindy showered. Stepping out, an coy look appeared on her face and in a cutesy voice, she stated, "Okay dear husband, I'm going to be out gardening this morning. What should I wear?"
"Um let me see," I teased back. "How about something sexy?"
Grinning or smirking, I was not sure which, Cindy asked, "You sure? Mr. Wilkins is likely to be out. He bought some things yesterday too."
"Sure, why not. Give him a thrill, yourself a thrill. Go for it."
"Yeah right. I just asked to see if you were still on that kick like before."
I wasn't about to let the small progress in her self assurance be set back. I tried to think quickly. Cindy was teasing, she was thinking about things even if she was still saying no. Remembering the ice cream, I suggested, "Let's play pretend."
"Huh?"
"Pretend we are still on the island at the resort. You have been appointed Goddess of the Gardens." Cindy giggled. "You are at one with nature." Giggle. "Clothes seem unnecessary."
Laughing, she attacked me on the bed. "You are nuts. Completely nuts."
We tussled and tickled for a bit. When we ran out of breath, I continued, "Okay, but admit it sounds nice." I caressed her flat tummy and noted it was extra taut. Was she nervous, turned on? "Erotic," I continued. "Dreamy." I kissed her. "Exciting."
"Not," she responded with a mock pout. "Well, maybe a little bit, but only in a fantasy world."
"Well we can have a bit of fantasy in real life. It doesn't have to be all dull and routine."
"Ah-huh, go on."
"Pretend Fred has already seen you naked and beautiful."
"George!"
"You were self conscious at first but warmed to his praise of your delectable body."
"Oh God."
"Now you are simply going to be outside, possibly together, possibly not." I toyed with one of her nipples.
"Ah-huh."
"The idea of covering so nothing dare show, somehow seems less important now."
"Oh geez."
Rising from the bed, I added, "Pretend all of that really happened. Don't deny your admirers goddess, dress for today."
Cindy groaned.
"You don't have to go out like that but pretend, for me, for us. When you're done come down and show me."
She threw a pillow at my head.
I had the breakfast dishes washed and tidied well before Cindy finally came downstairs. I was speechless. The proverbial farmer's daughter had nothing on her. Barefoot and clad in worn blue jean cutoffs, with virtually no leg material left was stunning. Her shapely legs looked even better somehow. The outside leg seams of the shorts were split way up and onto her hips. The waistline rested well below her cute navel.
Wow.
She'd cut most of the belt area. Her midriff was bare to just below her ever so delicious breasts. Covering but drawing attention to her chest was an old thin t-shirt that I barely recognized as mine. It was cut off at the bottom and hung there without even touching her abdomen. There were only over sized armholes, the sleeves had been removed. The low scoop at the top was wide and deep. She'd cut away a lot of what had been there to make the deep, rounded scoop. It wouldn't take much at all for both her breasts to be on display. Finally her hair was up in a high ponytail, revealing her very kissable, slender neck.
Grinning but blushing, Cindy announced, "Okay I'm ready. Do you think Mr. Wilkins will like it?" she naughtily inquired, posing saucily.
Trying to regain a semblance of composure, I answered, "Um, maybe, ask him."
"Jerk," she laughed.
"You are ravishing."
"Yeah well, it's only for fun. I did enjoy doing it though."
"Good, I'm glad you did. You do look great like that. Be honest, do you feel sexy right now? You look great."
"Yeah, okay I do." She turned a bit to show her legs and butt cheeks.
"Your admirers would love to see you now."
"Yeah sure ... You know Paul's been by a couple more times since. He's a nice guy. We've sat and talked some."
"So he's not shy after all."
"He is. He told me he was awkward with people."
"But apparently not with you," I added.
Smiling broadly, Cindy informed me, "Paul said he liked me. It took him a while to get it out, but then sorta blurted out he liked talking with me."
"Ooh-la-la, my hot wife has another one gaga?"
She stuck out her tongue at me. "Very funny. Well anyway, this was just for pretend. The Goddess of the Garden will go up and change to really go out now."
"Wait, hang on. I want to get a picture."
"Aw, not again. Didn't you take enough on our honeymoon?"
"Never. Don't move."
Returning with the camera, I took several shots from different angles and poses. The flash went off each time. In moving about I noticed Fred in his yard, trying to see what was going on. I took a couple more then sat away from the window.
"Our neighbor is out there. Wave to him."
"Oh no," she gasped and froze.
"Best acknowledge him, he's already seen you."
Timidly, Cindy waved and attempted a smile. Turning to me, she asked, "Now what am I going to do? If I change before I go out he'll wonder, won't he?"
This seemed new. She cared what he might think? "Well, I would say it's already decided then. Go on out. You'll be fine."
Cindy groaned and stomped a foot, "I could just not go out."
"True, but your plants are waiting, and I think you were looking forward to it."
She whimpered, "Yeah but I'll be so nervous. Will you go out first, distract him maybe?"
I grabbed my coffee and went outside. Fred said good morning and invited me over. We sat and chatted briefly. Soon he revealed his curiosity. "So, taking some pictures of the Mrs.?"