Chapter 1: Introduction
"So, Honey, I ran into Jeff at the grocery store today," Chrystal called from the kitchen. The scent of steak and garlic wafted through the air, and my stomach grumbled in response.
"Yeah?" I called back, not bothering to turn away from the ball game on the TV. I loved this: the two of us having a quiet, comfortable evening together. Nothing fancy, nothing wild. Just us.
"Yeah, he looked... well," Chrystal said, her voice trailing off as she let out a little laugh.
I glanced over my shoulder as she walked into the living room, a bottle of wine in one hand and two glasses in the other. Her hair was tied back in a loose ponytail, and she was wearing that little sundress that always made her look like a fucking goddess. I loved that dress.
"He looked good?" I prompted, turning my attention back to the TV. I didn't want to seem too interested, but fuck, I was.
"Mmhmm," she purred, setting the glasses down on the coffee table and pouring us each a glass. "He looked... filled out.