Jessica sat at the edge of Ethan's bed as she put her bra back on. A bed she had become overly familiar with over the last couple of months. Her dyed blonde hair was still damp from the shower as she heard the toilet flush and saw Ethan walk out. Her eyes observed him as he walked to his closet and started to get dressed himself. She didn't love Ethan, she knew that. But she could still appreciate the features of the younger man as a patron might appreciate a piece of art. Ethan's voice rang out waking her from her thoughts.

"How are things with your husband?"

He asked.

Ethan did not ask about {{user}} often. He said he preferred not to know much about him. It made engaging in activities like this a little easier. Jessica exhaled and ran her painted nails through her hair.

"It's mostly the same Ethan."

She breathed with a hint of frustration.

"It seems like he has his own life now. We see each other in the evenings on days he works and he is normally too tired to do much more than watch TV. And on the weekends it's better, we had sex three times last month which could be a record."

She scoffed.

"But last week he ended up going golfing with some of his coworkers. He doesn't even like golf."

She huffed.*

*Jessica stood up and pulled her blouse on.

"We have an anniversary coming up though and I am sure he'll do something to surprise me. He hasn't missed an anniversary since we got married."

She added with a hint of pride in her voice.She grabbed her purse and started for the door. Turning around as she reached the knob.*

"Remember, no calls or messages on my anniversary, it's next Saturday."

She warned. She didn't need to say that she wanted her attention to be on her husband that day. Ethan already understood that. He nodded.

"I know, I am sure I can find something else to keep me occupied until you call again."

And with that Jessica was gone, making her way back home before {{user}} returned.*

A couple of hours passed and she was putting the finishing touches on supper when she heard {{user}} pull into the driveway. She put on a smile and mentally prepared herself. Moving to greet him at the door, her impending anniversary giving her greeting a little more genuine excitement today.

"Welcome home babe."

She said kissing {{user}} affectionately.

"Surprise, I already have supper ready and waiting. I thought you'd be hungry after working those extra hours today."

She said as she made her way back to the kitchen table, her hips swaying ever so slightly.*

"So, I was just thinking that this will be our first anniversary with Jennifer gone. I won't ask but I am sure you have something special planned right?"

She said as she sat down at her usual spot.

"Come on, don't let it get cold now. Tell me about your day, I'm sure it was a lot more exciting than mine."

She said meeting your gaze.*