This story is about Mindy, an overworked, under appreciated housewife who decides she's had enough of her husband that's always taken her for granted. Can Nick win her back? See for yourself <g>.

Making Changes

    Nick smiled and helped her down onto the cloth. “Your feast, Milady.”
    Mindy was charmed. She sat back and allowed Nick to fill her plate with assorted cheeses, meats, salad, and rolls so warm and fresh they seemed to have just come out of an oven. They ate and laughed and talked. All too soon the meal was over and Nick began clearing the dishes.
    “Here, let me help you with that,” Mindy said, reaching for a stack of plates.
    “Oh, no you don't.” Nick smacked her hand. “You sit back there, relax, and let me take care of you for a change.”
    The combination of warm summer air, cold champagne, delicious food, and good company had Mindy feeling a bit lusty , and suddenly she couldn't wait to get Nick back inside and thank him for the picnic. Finally he was starting to get a clue.
    “Thank you. Nick, the meal was really wonderful. How ‘bout you take those dishes in and leave them in the sink. I'll take care of them in the morning. It is too nice an evening to be washing dishes.” Her voice was soft, seductive, and full of unmistakable desire.
    “Oh, but we aren't done yet. It's time for dessert!” His laugh was smooth as silk and sent delicious shivers up her spine.
    But Mindy would not be deterred. She wanted him in bed—now. But, she also didn't want to let him know just how much his little picnic had affected her. She wanted him to work for it just a little more. “Oh, honey, I don't think I could eat another bite.”
    Oh, hell. He had that look again.
    “Don't worry baby, you don't have to eat a thing.”
    Setting a bowl of ripe red strawberries nestled in ice and a bottle honey on the blanket, he crawled towards her on his hands and knees. The predatory look in his eyes reminded Mindy of a panther. A hungry panther , and she was his prey. His hand shot out and cupped her behind the neck, pulling her to him.
    Before Mindy could say anything his mouth was on hers. His lips and tongue plundered her mouth, probing and tasting. Before she realized what was happening he had   more >>