Ellie's Advice (sweet romance) (12 page)

He didn't want to think of Judith; he wanted to forget those days of feeling half alive and always as though he was doing something wrong and would never find out what. But sometimes, he couldn't help remembering his unhappiness then compared to his happiness
now. He might always have some guilt about Judith, but at least those days were behind him now.

"Oh yes, I'm very vain," he said, turning around and returning her embrace properly. They kissed lightly and smiled at each other. Her hands reached up, stroking through his curls
, and he held her gently around the waist. "I have the prettiest wife, you know."

She rolled her eyes, smiling.
"Oh yes,
indeed
." She laughed and continued to run her fingers through his curls, looking satisfied and pleased. "I certainly have the prettiest husband." And she kissed him again.

It continually surprised him, but she really did seem to f
ind him attractive. It was an amazing experience for a man who'd always thought he was below average in the looks department.

After a moment, he drew back. "At this rate, I'll never get to work on time," he said rather breathlessly.

"Oh well," said Ellie carelessly, reaching up casually for his tie and tugging it gently to one side, then the other, loosening it. She smiled at him with a teasing gleam and sparkle in her eyes. "You are the boss, after all. What can they say?"

They could say plenty, Shel felt. Bu
t just now he didn't care.

He took his wife into his arms.

THE END

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