Phoenix Rising
For those readers that are looking for some sort of revenge scene to be played out against an unfaithful wife, or the devastation of a broken relationship, I will advise you that this is not the story for you. There are times when an indiscretion can actually benefit a relationship. As I am an incurable romantic, the somewhat whimsical conclusion of this story is about one of these occasions
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The next day was Saturday, and neither Dave nor I had anything special that needed attending to, so we spent the morning hours lounging around in bed and just cuddling. It occurred to me that as I lay next to Dave that he really was a marvel of a man. Loving, considerate, sensitive to my needs even if I didn't know I needed attention, he always did. He was a great father to our children too. What more could any woman ask for? Right now, I didn't want to think along those particular lines. I already knew what more I desired in a man.
We spent the rest of the morning unpacking Dave's suitcases and washing the contents. As we were doing so, it became obvious that Dave was decidedly distracted. As the day wore on, he seemed to become more and more pensive. Dave had a doctor appointment mid day for a checkup, and when he returned he seemed a bit better, but still not quite right somehow.
Finally about 6:00 in the evening I asked what was going on with him, almost fearing that he had reconsidered his earlier declaration about doing "whatever made me happy", and was going to probe deeper into the recent change in my behavior. Rather than answer me, he turned, looked me squarely in the eyes with a very appraising gaze and said "What do you say, we go out for dinner. I have something I need to talk to you about." Fearing the worst, my expression must have shown my instant anxiety, because he quickly turned, walked to the bathroom and started the shower.
After a few minutes, Dave emerged from the shower and quickly wrapped a towel around his waist. He gave me an appraising look and told me that I needed to get all dolled up because he had a big surprise for me. At this point, I was totally confused but did as I was asked. The confusion must have shown on my face because he told me that he thought that I would really enjoy my present.
Even though I had supposedly just taken a shower, I elected to take another to touch up my newly shaved areas. I was really getting turned on by the soft smooth feel of my pubic mound and had a sudden thought about having the hair removed permanently by laser treatments. I had never seriously considered this before because the thought of having a stranger between my legs was more than a little disquieting. The new me, however, was finding the idea a bit daring and definitely erotic.
As I emerged from the shower, I discovered that new bottle of lotion had been placed on the cabinet. Taking the hint, I began to apply liberal amounts to legs, hands, arms, and especially my newly exposed labia. Almost at once I began to feel a warming tingling sensation all over my body and the aroma was almost mind numbing, a little bit like a mild alcohol high. I had no idea where Dave was going with this, but I sure liked the direction it was taking.
I put on my "evening out" make-up and did my hair loosely around my face in a way that I knew Dave found especially attractive.
As I entered our bedroom I saw what I presumed to be this evening's wardrobe laid out very neatly across the king size bed. It was what I can only describe as the most beautiful silk evening dress I had ever laid my eyes upon. It was made of sheer silk with the most beautiful gold embroidery I had ever seen. It was done with an exquisite floral design of interwoven chrysanthemums and twisted vines. Lying on the bed next to the dress was an equally beautiful black satin corset and sheer thigh high stockings.
On the floor were High heel shoes to match, but to my astonishment, the heels had to be at least 6 inches high. I had never attempted to wear anything quite that high before, but then again, this was the new me, and I was game for anything.
I looked up from the bed to see Dave standing in the doorway watching my reaction. He obviously appreciated what he was seeing because he had a broad smile on his face. I spread my hands over the new clothing in an unspoken question. Dave only smiled and said "I had this made especially for you while I was last in Thailand. Do you like it?"
"Like it." I gushed "I absolutely love it." "Am I to put it on now"? I asked, already knowing the answer.
Dave looked at me in mock exasperation. "Of course, you're to put it on now. But I expect you may need some help."
I looked at Dave, smiled and winked. "This should prove interesting."
Dave suggested that I might wish to put my hose on first as it might be a bit harder to do so after I put on the corset. As I finished pulling the soft stockings up my unusually sensitive thighs, Dave turned around to open a small bag and produced a delicate lace garter belt. "Shouldn't I put on my panties first?" I asked. Dave simply shook his head gently and smiled. I looked him in the eye, gave him my best sultry look and smiled back.
When I was younger, I had, on a couple of occasions worn a girdle which I hadn't particularly cared for, so the corset was just a bit worrisome. It was next on our list of things to put on and I was getting a bit nervous about getting into it. Dave pointed out that it had a split busk in the front which allowed it to open all the way up the front and made getting into it a lot easier than an old-fashioned girdle.
Dave had obviously been doing his research, because as he helped me into it, he filled me in on some of the ins and outs of "Tight Lacing". I don't know if it was the lotion, the excitement of trying on these beautiful clothes or Dave constantly touching me, but as he went on I found that I was getting seriously aroused.
With the corset in place, I walked over to the full-length mirror and took my first look at myself in my new "Lovers Embrace," which I had learned from Dave was what some women called what wearing a corset felt like.
The corset was a style called "Over the Bust" and was intended to provide some degree of modesty for the wearer. That being said, however, what I was seeing in the mirror could hardly be termed modest.
I had once heard it rumored that a very famous female country western singer that was known for her very large bust, wore a corset. Looking at myself in the mirror now, I could most certainly see why.
I had never really lost my figure, but with age, I had definitely suffered from a southerly drift of my womanly parts. The corset corrected all that. Everything that had drifted was not only back but was back in spades. All the breast material that had migrated down and outward was now pushed up and was forcing everything else out of the top of the corset to the degree that almost half of my areolas were exposed.
My waist was back to what I assessed to be about 26 inches. As I turned and admired my reflection from all angles I said aloud. "Maybe I should give serious consideration to taking up the guitar." Dave made the connection right away and we both laughed.