Amber sat at the kitchen table, looking at the gold band on her small finger. It seemed she spent every Sunday in the kitchen while her husband and his firefighter buddy watched games.
Married to her high school sweetheart, it appeared she had the dream life. A nice house, a successful firefighter husband. But sadly, no children. Her home had become a prison and lately she had thought about what the life had to offer.
"Amber, are you alright?" A strong voice asked. Looking up, she saw Brad. His 6'4" frame so strong.
"Yeah, I am fine" Amber faked a smile "Where did Ron go?"
"Oh, he went to the store to get more food."
Living thirty minutes from town, she knew he would be gone for at least an hour. She surprisingly felt relieved that he was out of the house and hadn't asked her to go get the food.
"How's the game going?" Amber asked, trying to change the subject.
"9-6, all freaking field goals. Now back to the real topic, you seem bothered by something?"
"Why do you say that?"
"You are way too beautiful, you don't have your normal glow"
Amber blushed slightly, it had been forever since anyone had called her beautiful, even her husband. Brad had always been sweet to her. The way he always fixed his attention on her was appealing. And the way his eyes would wander to her petite frame every time she entered a room told her he desired her.
"Thank you, you're sweet." Amber replied, a feeling growing inside her.
"Look, I know Ron doesn't treat you the way he should. You have so much to offer, but he holds you back. Almost like a prisoner in your home."
Amber stood and made her way to the sink, trying to fight the new things she was feeling. She was speechless, but her soft smile told Brad that he was right on the money.
As she rinsed a glass, she felt two strong hands on her shoulders, massaging them slightly. She instinctively turned burying her head in Brad's chest sobbing as tears started streaming down her face.
"What? did I say something wrong? Why are you crying?"
"For this." Amber softly said and lunged into Brads arms, kissing him passionately.