Chapter 1: Introduction
Kevin walked through the front door, feeling the heavy weight of financial papers in his briefcase, and instantly lost all interest in his work. Tonight, he would be unloading those papers, along with the pressures of his job, onto the floor to prepare for an evening of carnal adventures with his wife, Kelly. He placed the briefcase at the foot of the stairs and headed toward the kitchen.
Entering the large, open-plan space, Kevin found Kelly cooking dinner at the stove.
Her long blonde hair was pulled up into a loose bun, strands framing her face as she occasionally flicked them away. She was wearing a simple white blouse and jeans, but the way her jeans hugged her hips made Kevin's blood heat with desire.
"Hey, how was your day?" Kevin asked as he dropped a kiss on her exposed shoulder.
"Mmh, nothing special," Kelly responded, stirring the pot. "Just some minor emergencies and last-minute deadlines.
How about yours?"
Kevin knew the truth behind that answer all too well. He had spent the better part of his career climbing the corporate ladder, and now it seemed as though his entire existence revolved around work. But tonight would be different.
"I was thinking we should spice things up a bit tonight," Kevin said,glancing at Kelly's eye as he stepped closer to her. "You know, change the routine a bit."
Kelly turned to face him, arching a brow.
"Are you saying I'm boring?" she joked, a coy smile on her lips.
"No, no! Not at all!" Kevin held up his hands in mock surrender. "I just think we could both use a little excitement to liven up our usual routine."
Kelly looked at him for a long moment, studying his eyes, before she finally broke into a grin. "I think that's a great idea," she said. "But what did you have in mind?"
Kevin took a deep breath, steeling himself for revealing his erotic plan.
"I was thinking we could watch some, well, adult films," he blurted.
Kelly raised a brow and studied him for a second, curiosity dancing in her green eyes. "You mean porn?" She asked carefully.
He nodded, feeling a tinge of embarrassment. "It could give us ideas, help us to try new things, keep things interesting."
Kelly's green eyes sparkled as she considered Kevin's suggestion. It was true that their sex life had become somewhat predictable over the years. An unspoken agreement usually led to a familiar routine.
On one hand, Kelly liked being submissive; it brought out her inner fire like nothing else and made her feel so intensely desired. But lately, she couldn't ignore the itch calling for spontaneity.
Intrigued by Kevin's proposition—and feeling adventurous herself—she conceded, her voice barely above a whisper, "I've never thought about watching them." She bit her lower lip, hesitant but excited. "Alright, let's try it."
Kevin's face broke out in a bright smile, releasing his inhibitions.
"Great! Sometimes you never know what turns you on," he confessed to Kelly. "I've always wanted to try something new, but I didn't want to force the issue. I just didn't want our sex life to become a routine."
Kelly attached her hand to his, pulling him gently toward the living room, where their state-of-the-art entertainment system sat. "I'm glad we discussed this," she said. "I've felt the same way lately.