Philip Thornton only wanted to help his frigid wife enjoy their marriage bed.
Lillian agreed, but once freed from her past, hadn't expected such a fierce transformation.
Aria was paid to educate and entice, but what she found was more than she ever dreamed possible.
The
Parisian Exposition of 1889...the world is changing and the three of
them are caught in its whirl. Philip and Lillian went to Paris to save
their marriage and to help Lillian overcome her fears. Aria danced and
seduced Lillian, but before Lillian left, Aria found herself seduced, in
turn, by the beautiful Englishwoman.
“Would you like to spend time with
one of them?” Hasina asked then added, “Or perhaps more than one?”
Shocked, though he realized he
shouldn’t have been, Philip stared mutely at the small woman who seemed
undeterred at his silence.
“A finely dressed man such as
yourself must have exquisite taste in female companionship.”
Appreciating Hasina’s lack of
information, he had, after all, come to the dances without Lillian, Philip
shook his head. “This isn’t what I expected,” he admitted. “This type of offer.
But I must decline. While the offer does hold temptation, I must decline.”
“This would be a unique
experience,” Hasina insisted in the same clear, even voice. “One you’d remember
for the rest of your days. A delight as you’ve never known.”
“In another circumstance,” Philip
said, “I may have accepted your offer. However, I’m newly wed and am cursed to
truly love my wife.”
He’d had hoped the bitterness he
currently felt didn’t bleed through to his words, but knew that not to be the
case. Hasina cocked her head and moved further into the room, feeling obliged
to follow her, as they still conversed, Philip did so.
“Cursed,” she repeated. “Such an
interesting word for a man truly in love. Why is it you are cursed?”
Philip took a moment to reply then
said simply, “It’s a private matter.”
“I am but a stranger,” Hasina said
with a quick smile. “And there is nothing more private than confiding in a
stranger. Allow me to help. Unburden yourself.”
Tempted, Philip took a moment
longer to debate the wisdom of her invitation. She was right; she didn’t know
him, know anyone he did, and he was desperate.
“My beautiful wife is unable to
fulfill her duties in our bed,” he admitted.
“Is she ill?”
“No,” Philip whispered, the truth
of seeping into his words. “She’s afraid.”
“I see.” Hasina nodded. “She’s cold
to you.”
Nodding, Philip realized what he’d
said and stepped back, nodding in farewell. “Goodbye. I’ve said too much as it
is.”
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2 comments:
Sounds like this could be be careful what you wish for type of story.
debby236 at gmail dot com
Debby, I hadn't thought of that but you're right! Hmm, I wonder how I can play with that in a future story... :)
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