The next morning, Pam left early as usual, and I went into Amy's room, quickly undressed, and slid in behind her. She shifted back, pressing her soft bottom more closely against me.
"You certainly picked your moment to deliver your surprise last night," I said.
Amy chuckled. "That's one back for all the times you've surprised me," she said. "What's it to be today? Deep sea diving bell? Space shuttle?"
I tickled her ribs, and she giggled and gasped, "Ok, I surrender -- tell me!"
"Actually I don't have anything planned for this morning," I said. "I thought I'd let you choose."
She thought for a moment. "I know," she said, "Let's go and feed the ducks."
"Well, that's not on my top ten list of things I thought you'd say," I chuckled. "But sure, I'd like that."
She got out of bed and started to brush her hair. "What do you want for breakfast?" I asked.
"There's a café at the park, isn't there?" she replied. "Let's get something in there."
I watched her dress. "Time for a nice hot bath later, when we get in," she suggested.
"That'd be great," I said, pulling on my own clothes. I went downstairs to the kitchen and pulled out the loaf of sliced bread, making a note on the shopping list to replace it. Amy came down, and we started on the short walk to the park.
When we arrived, the café owner was just opening up. "D'you think you could manage a breakfast for us, Joe?" I greeted him.
"For you and the young lady, I reckon I could manage it," he replied. "This your niece, is it, sir?"
"That's right -- she wants to feed the ducks," I said, holding up the bread we'd brought.
"Righto -- breakfast for the ducks too." He made for the kitchen, and soon we could smell frying.
Amy and I sat down at a table, and after a few minutes Joe reappeared with two heaped plates and large mugs of tea. Amy ate hungrily, and I reflected that frequent sex was reputed to be good for keeping fit. I attacked my breakfast enthusiastically, and pretty quickly we'd both worked our way through bacon, eggs and all the trimmings.
I finished my tea, and went to pay Joe. "Enjoy the ducks," he said, "I bet they'll think it's their lucky day."
We left the café and walked to the edge of the pond. Amy took a slice of bread and started to throw pieces into the water, and almost instantly the ducks swam over, accompanied by several ducklings, some yellow, some striped pale and dark brown.
"Aren't they adorable?" grinned Amy. I nodded, and helped her break the bread into smaller pieces that the ducklings could manage.
Just then my mobile started to ring. I answered it, and was surprised to hear Pam's voice.
"I called the office, and they said you weren't at your desk," she said.
I sighed. "They don't always remember what I tell them," I said. "I have an off-site meeting with a client this morning; you've caught me in a break."
"OK," she said. "I'm afraid I'm not going to make it back today -- a situation's come up at one of the branch offices, and I'm the only senior person available to go over there to sort it out. I'll be away till at least Friday lunchtime."
"What a nuisance!" I said.
"I know," she sighed, "and I was so looking forward to this evening. I got us tickets to the ballet -- I thought it would be a change for Amy."
"Well," I said, "I'll still take her, if that's all right."
"Of course -- I don't suppose you'll get anyone else to use the other ticket at short notice."
"Will you call me later?" I asked.
"I'll be on the plane till late -- I'll call you in the morning."
"OK. 'Bye, dear. Do take care."
I pocketed the phone. "What's up?" asked Amy. She looked at my face, and my broad grin.
"Pam's been called away with work," I said. "We have till Friday afternoon."
Amy caught my hand, squeezing it tightly; her eyes sparkled.
"And there's a treat for later -- an evening out at the ballet. That'll be worth you dressing up for."
I wouldn't have believed her face could have shown any more excitement, but I was wrong. "Oh yes," she said, and I could almost see the wheels in her mind whirring as she started to plan.
"Shall we get back to the house?" I suggested.
"With pleasure," she said. She quickly shredded the rest of the bread -- the ducks obviously couldn't believe their eyes -- and we started for home.
I'd barely closed the door when Amy was in my arms, kissing me hungrily. "Whoah, slow down," I said, "we have plenty of time."
She pretended to pout. "The morning's nearly gone and you haven't made love to me once yet!"
"Well, the ducks are grateful for that, and you did have a good breakfast."
"And now I'm full of bacon and wicked thoughts," she said, not entirely succeeding in an attempt at a dramatic leer.
"Well," I said, "there's one luxury this house has that I haven't shown you yet."
I led her into the kitchen and through the far door. "A garage," she teased, "Every home should have one."
"Very funny," I said. "Here." And I opened the next door and ushered her through.
"You can't really see it from the front of the house," I said.
Amy didn't say anything as she looked round, taking in the lounging area, the small pool, and the door beyond which she could see the wooden seating of a sauna room. A padded massage table stood by the far wall.
"It isn't very big," I said, "but it's got pretty much everything."
"But I didn't bring a swimsuit," she said, feigning regret.
"And whatever would you need one of those for?" I asked.
"Well, now you mention it..." she replied. She quickly divested herself of her jeans and t-shirt, then her underwear. "Come on," she said. "Last one in's a lemon." And she slipped into the pool.
I joined her, and we did a couple of lengths. "Now, how about the sauna room?" I suggested.
"Ok," she said. "I don't have much experience with those."
"It's not difficult," I said. "I'll show you."
I led her to the sauna and gave her a towel to sit on. I splashed some water on the brazier, and took my place next to her.
"Gosh," she said, "I'm sweating already." Her face and body were shining.
"It's good for you," I said. "The pool is warm enough not to be a shock if you dive in straight after being in here."
She nodded, and closed her eyes, lying back to enjoy the sensation of the heat. She stretched out her legs and parted them unselfconsciously, and I took the time to enjoy looking at her body, which I'd enjoyed so much at Christmas and then again this week.
After a few minutes she said, "I think this is about as much as I can stand in one go."
"I think you're right," I said. "Go on, dive in."
I opened the door for her, and she walked to the edge of the pool, executing a graceful dive and surfacing with "Brrr! Feels cold compared to in there."
I dived in and swam over to her, putting my arms around her and holding her tightly to me. "Mmm," she murmured. "What's next?"
"How would you like a massage?" I said.
"That sounds lovely," she replied. She climbed out, and towelled herself off briefly before walking over to the massage table.
"How do you want me?" she asked.
"Do you really want me to answer that?" I chuckled. She feigned a stern look, and I pretended to look chastened. "Lie down on your front," I suggested.
She complied, and rested her cheek on her hands.
"You look perfect," I said.
She smiled. "Flattery will not get you out of massaging me," she said.
I walked over and looked over the collection of oils by the table. ""Hmm, strawberry and vanilla, I think."
I poured a generous amount of the oil over my hands, and made sure it was warmed up before I began to smooth it over Amy's back and shoulders. Then I started to massage her, using my thumbs to work over tense spots by her spine.
"That's amazing," she said. "You just keep on surprising me."
"And I plan to carry on doing just that," I said, running a finger down her back then letting my finger carry on into her cleft until it gently brushed her pink star.
"Mmm," she said, "that's one we haven't done yet this time."
"Let's save that for another time," I said. "I have more of you to massage yet." I ran my hands over her buttocks, kneading them, then massaged her thighs and the back of her calves down to her ankles. When my hands touched her feet, she squealed.
"I didn't know you were ticklish," I said.
"Well," she teased, "if you paid attention to parts of my body other than just the obvious ones, you'd know."
"Are you complaining?" I asked, running my hand back up between her thighs towards where I was sure I would find a dampness caused by something other than her recent swim.
"Not at all," she said. "Now, have you finished with my back?"
She turned over on the table, and put her hands behind her head, parting her outstretched legs slightly.
"That'd be yes, then," I said. I poured more oil on my hands and began to smooth it over her stomach. Then I slid my hands up over the curve of her breasts and gently caressed each one, feeling her nipples harden under my slippery palms.