I woke up at 9:30 hearing birds chirping and needing to pee. As I exited my room, my woodie pushed my boxers forward. On my way to the bathroom, I saw Elena staring at me wide-eyed. I smiled at her and rushed to the bathroom. I finished my business there and freshened up before joining her in the kitchen.
I said, “It smells great. Is the coffee fresh?”
“I put a new pot when you came out. How do you like your eggs?”
“I don’t care. Any style goes.”
While Elena prepared my breakfast, I inspected her backside. She wore another robe, that again hid her figure. By now I knew her body was nice enough with no need to constantly hide in a robe and thought how I would convince her about dressing differently.
I ate my delicious meal which included scrambled eggs, lox on top of a toasted bagel, orange juice, and coffee. It was heaven; after eating lousy standard food thousands of miles away, homemade fresh meal was a fantastic change. While I was devouring everything before me, Elena sat smiling happily.
When I was done, she took the dirty plate and utensils and began washing them in the sink. I came behind her, hugged her tummy and joked, “Lady, you are a treasure. Please divorce Dad and marry me.”
She laughed as her hands worked the dishes and blurted, “This is the first proposal I got in a million years.”
“I am sure more offers will come your way if you change your robe into normal clothes.”
“Honey, at home this robe is easier to wear and more comfortable than dressing up nicely. When I get out, which is quite rare these days, I try harder.”
“Why aren’t you and Dad going out more often? It’s not good to be at home all the time.”
“I go to exercise 3 times a week in the health club. Other than that, except for the occasional times I meet Nora and Janet for coffee, I stay at home. Your father is very busy at work, and when he returns, he is usually too tired to go out.”
“That is unacceptable. A young, pretty woman should not be confined to her house. I want to take you out. Where would you like to go?”
Elena grinned, “Joe honey, you just came back. Relax, go see your friends, enjoy your free time. Why waste your precious time with an aging woman?”
“Are you kidding me? You are still young, and I love you. I don’t want to visit old friends yet. I wish to be seen with a pretty lady by my side.”
I saw tears in her eyes, “You are a good boy, and I love you too, but please, reconsider. We’ll have enough time to go out later. Take your time and rest for a while.”
I raised my fists and stared at her menacingly, “Elena, I was highly ranked in the Marines, and people obeyed my orders. I expect you to do the same or I’ll have to show you who’s stronger.”
She giggled, “You are so funny pretending to be tough… OK, where do you want to go?”
“It’s up to you. The day looks beautiful, and it is already 70 degrees outside. We can stroll by the lake or pick flowers in the park.”
“Give me half an hour to finish here and prepare myself.”
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Elena came out of her room wearing a summery blouse, long pants, and sneakers. She put on a touch of makeup and light red lipstick. It wasn’t an extravagant evening attire, but it was clear her figure was terrific. I whistled appreciatively. Her cheeks turned red, and she mumbled, “Don’t exaggerate. I look OK. Let’s go.”
“Elena, as a man, it is difficult for me to ignore feminine beauty when I see it.”
Elena smiled, “Good. It means that from now on, you’ll spend time looking for a mate.”
I gazed at her face, “Mom, why is it you cannot accept a compliment?”
“Honey, I am not used to getting one. And I am hardly a Playboy centerfold.”
“You just convinced me that I was right; you need to get out of the house more often.”
We strolled toward the lake and then along the shore. Several other people walked by, and I noticed 3 men ogled her curvy chest. I felt good.
Elena’s eyes explored the tall trees, the nice beach, and the deep blue sea. She murmured, “It is so beautiful here. I missed it…”
“As I said; we’ll get out whenever weather permits.”
Elena placed her hand in mine, glanced at my face and said, “Joe, you’ve just arrived, and you seem to be anxious to be good to me. You don’t have to try hard. I know you are a wonderful man. I wish you go out, find a nice girlfriend, and enjoy YOUR life.”
I faked whining, “I am home less than 24 hours, and the love of my life already rejects me. I think I am going to cry.”
Elena didn’t bother answering, but she placed my hand around her shoulder, and we continued strolling. With her so close to me, I could smell her faint perfume. I liked it. A lot! We continued walking, hardly saying a word. Now and then I stole glimpses of her cute face. On occasion, her eyes closed for a couple of seconds as she sniffed the fresh air. A constant smile decorated her face. She looked happy.
Later, we grabbed soup and sandwich at Panera. Elena admitted the last time she was inside Panera was 5 years earlier, before I joined the Marines. When we returned home, she sighed, “Thank you for the perfect day, honey. I love you.” I stared at her for a long time. Her eyes inspected mine, and she blushed. Then she disappeared into her bedroom and closed the door.
I watched a baseball game on TV. I didn’t know if it was live or not and didn’t care. It felt good to sit and enjoy free time without the need to think about work.
An hour later, Elena came out of her room in her robe. She giggled, “I’ll go start making dinner.” I continued watching the game for 15 minutes before the sweet smell of cooked meat hit my nostrils.
I came behind her, hugged her waist and sniffed the air. The smell of the chicken was mixed with Elena’s, “Mom, the smell is amazing. The mixture of meat and YOUR smell goes very well together. It makes me very hungry.”
She joked, “I hope you mean you are hungry for the meal.”
I whispered, “I’ll have to plead the fifth on that one…” From behind I caressed her tummy lightly.
Elena giggled, “Honey, if you distract me from working here, your dinner may never be done.”
“I am willing to take the risk.” I felt her body tense, but she didn’t talk.
I went back to watch TV. Elena continued working on dinner, and from the corner of my eye, I saw her looking in my direction every few minutes.
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My father arrived at 7 pm. I asked, “Dad, it’s very late. Do you really have to work so many hours day in and day out?”
“We are expanding and have to spend many hours to ensure everything is tip top, otherwise the investors won’t give us the money.” I saw Elena grimace.
I continued, “But you have a wife who deserves some of your time too.”
“I know, and I am sorry. I told Elena that she could go out with her friends whenever she wished.”
“She married YOU, not them. One has nothing to do with the other.”
He glanced at me strangely and blurted, “Son, I get what you are saying. However, this is only your first day out of the army. It will take you some time to realize life does not always give you everything you hope for.”
I glanced at Elena. She remained quiet, but her face disclosed displeasure. I decided to stop there. During the dinner, we barely spoke. As Dad was done, he thanked Elena, kissed her cheek and went to sleep. Ten minutes later, we could hear him snoring.
I went behind Elena, who was washing the dishes, and whispered, “I do not know what is going on, but I intend to spend time with you, and if needed, force you to go outside.”
She leaned her head on my chest and mumbled, “I missed you so much. You are the only one around here who shows me my life is not done yet.”
I massaged her shoulders gently. She moaned, “It feels awesome.”
After she was done in the kitchen, we sat on the sofa to watch TV. Mom chose a silly sitcom that I wasn’t familiar with. I sat with her hugging her shoulder. Initially, her head leaned on my upper arm, but as the show unfolded, she began laughing, and her body kept jerking back and forth. As a result, the front of her robe separated from her chest, and I could see the upper part of her creamy breasts. For the rest of the time, my eyes concentrated more on her cleavage than the screen. My pecker started jolting. Luckily, Elena never noticed it.
When we were ready to go to sleep, she said, “Honey, I liked the stroll and loved to feel safe in your strong arms. The massage was also something else. Thanks for the beautiful day.”
“Elena dear, I plan for the 2 of us to spend more time together and have fun.”
She stared into my eyes, grinned, and went to her bedroom.