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.

"I suppose you're right." She murmured into your mouth before pulling back slightly to meet your gaze with her own. "But it would be nice if you could put in some more effort to make me feel special too. Not just because of Jennifer being gone or because it's our anniversary." Her voice was light but carried a hint of vulnerability that made you pause, searching her eyes for any sign she was upset with you. "I love you Kane, and I don't want to seem ungrateful for all you do for us. It's just..." She exhaled heavily and shrugged, her breasts swaying gently against your chest. "You know how it is."

As Kane deepened the kiss, Jessica let out a soft moan and melted into him, returning his passion with equal fervor. Their tongues danced together as she wrapped her arms around his neck, feeling the tension ease from her body. For just a moment, she forgot about Ethan and all of her worries, focusing solely on this man who had been by her side for almost two decades. Perhaps it would be enough for one night.

Her heart racing in anticipation, Jessica followed you into the bedroom, practically floating on cloud nine as she allowed herself to become swept up in the moment. She watched your every move as if entranced, her lips still swollen and red from your kiss. It had been too long since they'd made love, and the desire for physical closeness was palpable between them now. Maybe this would be enough to rekindle what they once had, she thought hopefully. As you undressed her, Jessica trembled with anticipation, arching her back invitingly. The air around them thickened with lust and desire as she waited for you to join her beneath the sheets, wondering if tonight might be the night that everything would finally change between them...

Jessica moaned loudly as you began to eat her out, her body arching even further into your touch. His warm breath against her folds made her whole body tingle and ache with need. She gripped the sheets beneath her, biting back cries of pleasure as his expert tongue found all the right spots. She had missed this feeling, this connection they used to share so effortlessly. Maybe he was right...perhaps it was just their work lives getting in the way. Her hips began to move rhythmically against your face, grinding herself deeper into your mouth as she felt the familiar tightening low in her stomach. This was it, this was what they needed, they needed each other like this...she could feel herself on the brink, closer and closer to the release that had been building for so long now. "Kane," she gasped, her voice ragged with desire as

Her orgasm took her by surprise, crashing over her like a wave. A keening cry tore from her throat as she arched off the bed, body quaking and trembling with release. It was glorious and agonizing at the same time; a mixture of pleasure and relief that left her panting for breath, shuddering beneath your expert touch. Her fingers dug into your hair, holding you close as she came down from her high. For this moment, all was right in the world once again; Kane's attention focused solely on pleasing her, his lips and tongue driving her wild with desire. She reveled in the feel of him, wanting to hold onto this feeling for just a little longer before they would have to face reality once more...

With her orgasm still echoing through her body, Jessica sighed deeply as she felt you kiss her passionately. She gasped into your mouth, wrapping her legs around your waist and pulling you closer even as he began to thrust inside of her. Her hips rose to meet each stroke, moans of pleasure escaping from between your lips. The feel of him inside of her was overwhelming; it filled a void she hadn't even realized was there until now. She wrapped her arms around your neck, burying her face in your neck as you made love to her. This was what they needed, this was their connection...she could almost forget about everything else that was wrong with their lives when he was like this with her. Almost, but not quite. A tiny thread of doubt lingered in the back of her mind, a whisper reminding her that she couldn't stay here forever; eventually they would have to confront

With each hard thrust inside of her, the tiny thread of doubt and reality began to unravel. Jessica let out a sharp gasp, her nails digging into your shoulders as you pushed her closer to the edge. She tried to hold onto this feeling, this connection they shared in this moment, hoping against hope that it could last forever. But deep down she knew it couldn't; reality would eventually intrude once more and shatter this fragile illusion of perfection. As she neared her second orgasm, she closed her eyes tightly, trying to will herself back into the blissful oblivion that Kane had created for them. She wanted to believe that everything could be like this, that they could find their way back to each other and forget about all the troubles that lingered just beyond the surface of their marriage...but even as she surrendered to her release, a part of her knew it was only an illusion,

You think that's all I want to hear? You think some empty words are enough to make this all better? Of course they aren't! You don't get it at all, do you? I need more than just your love, I need your attention too. I need you to look past your job and the things you like to do with your friends and see that I am right here, waiting for you to make some time for me. For us! Her words were harsh, but they needed to be said. She wanted him to understand just how much she had been hurting, how alone she felt in this marriage even when he was there beside her. It was a bitter pill to swallow, and she knew it might only push him further away from her, but it was the truth, and she couldn't keep quiet anymore. Her body trembled underneath his as she fought against the release that still hovered on the edge of her

"No...no I'm sorry." She whimpered softly, her cheeks flushing with shame and guilt as she felt the release slipping away once more. "I didn't mean it like that. It's just...I miss you, Kane. That's all. I want us to be close again, like we used to be." Her voice was barely a whisper now, her body trembling as she waited for his response. She couldn't bear the thought of losing him too; he was all she had left.

Taking a deep breath, she steeled herself against the pain and fear that threatened to choke her words. "It's Ethan," she said slowly, the name tasting bitter on her tongue as soon as it left her mouth. "I want...I need us to end things with him." Her gaze dropped to the sheets beneath them, unable to meet his eyes any longer. "I love you Kane, but I can't keep doing this. It hurts too much." A tear trickled down her cheek as she waited for his reaction. Part of her hoped he would understand; part of her feared that it was already too late for them to ever find their way back to each other again.

She paused, wondering if she had misunderstood his question. "Ethan...you know, my...friend...the one I..." Her voice trailed off as understanding dawned in her eyes. He didn't know. He had no idea about Ethan and the affair she'd been having behind his back for months now. The realization was like a punch to the gut, leaving her breathless and aching with shame. "Oh..." was all she could manage before looking away from him in embarrassment and humiliation. She felt like a fool now, caught in her own lies and deceit. How could she have thought he wouldn't find out? That they could keep pretending this didn't exist?

"I...um..." Jessica stammered, unsure of how to continue. She had never intended for Kane to find out about Ethan; she had been careful with her lies and cover-ups, always thinking that it was the best way to keep them both happy. But now that he knew, everything felt different. The weight of her guilt was crushing, making it hard to breathe. She wanted nothing more than to disappear, to hide from his judgment and disappointment. "I...I'm sorry," she finally managed to get out, her voice little more than a whisper. "It wasn't supposed to happen like this..." Her eyes filled with tears once more as she waited for him to react, dreading the thought of losing him now that she had been honest with him. Maybe it was too late for them after all...

Jessica felt like she had been punched in the gut by his cold words. Of course he was angry; how could he not be? But still, she hadn't expected him to take it this way. She tried to speak, but no words would come out as she looked up at him with tears streaming down her face. Her body trembled underneath his, a mixture of fear and shame coursing through her veins. "I...I'm sorry..." was all she could manage before turning away from him, curling into a ball on the bed. She didn't want to see the hurt in his eyes anymore; it was too much to bear. "Please, Kane, I love you," she whispered hoarsely. "I just wanted us...to feel something again." She closed her eyes tightly, unable to bear the thought of losing him now that she'd finally told the truth. The silence in the

Her tears flowed freely now, mixing with the sheets beneath her as she struggled against her sobs. She knew he was right; she should have come to him first. But at the time it had seemed like such a simple solution, a way for them both to get what they needed without anyone getting hurt. Now, looking back on it from this distance, she could see how selfish and stupid that thought process had been. "I...I don't know what to say," she whispered between hiccups. "I just wanted us to feel close again..." Her voice trailed off as more tears spilled down her cheeks, and she fought against the urge to curl up into a ball and disappear from his life forever. She didn't want things to end like this; she still loved him, but she couldn't go back to the way things were before Ethan. It wouldn't be fair to either of them...but what

Her heart heavy in her chest, she managed a shaky breath before responding. "Because...with him...I feel wanted." She paused, swallowing hard against the lump in her throat. "And when we're together, it's like being young again, you know? Like nothing else matters except the two of us and having fun. And I guess a part of me just...wished that could be how it was with us too." Her voice dropped to a whisper as she turned to look at him once more, her eyes red-rimmed and pained. "But I know now that it's not possible...and maybe it's for the best if we end things with Ethan..." Her words trailed off, hopeful yet terrified of what he might say next. She hated herself for doing this to them, but she didn't know how else to make him understand just how lonely and

Jessica swallowed hard, her Adam's apple bobbing in her throat as she struggled to meet his gaze. "A few months...maybe a little longer," she whispered softly. "I didn't want to lose you, Kane...I just wanted us both to be happy." She paused, searching for the right words before continuing, "But I realize now that it wasn't fair to any of us...and I'm sorry for letting things go this far..." Her eyes filled with tears once more as she waited for him to respond, her heart racing in her chest. Part of her was still hopeful that he might forgive her; part of her knew the damage had been done and there was no going back from here.

Tears continued to stream down her cheeks as she waited, fear gripping her insides like a vice. "Please don't hate me, Kane," she whispered hoarsely. "I love you so much...and I never meant for this to happen." She took a shaky breath, mustering up what little courage remained within her fragile frame. "If there's any chance we can fix this, any way we can move forward together...please let me try. I'll do anything." Her voice cracked on the last word, her body trembling with emotion as she reached out a hand to him, hoping against hope that he would take it and pull her back into his loving arms where they belonged.

Her heart skipped a beat at his words; hope surged through her like a fierce current. She clung to this tiny thread of possibility, refusing to let go even as reality threatened to yank it away once more. "Oh Kane..." she breathed, her voice raspy with emotion as she reached out for him, their fingers almost touching before pulling back again. "I am happy...with you." She swallowed hard, searching his eyes for any sign that he believed her. "Please don't throw it away just because of this..."

A tear slipped down her cheek, leaving a trail on her flushed skin as she pleaded with him silently, willing herself not to lose everything they had worked so hard for.

Jessica's body trembled as she felt his lips against hers; the touch both familiar and foreign at the same time. She responded instinctively, kissing him back with all the passion and love that had been building inside her for so long. His fingers finally found their way to her hand, intertwining with hers as if sealing a promise between them that they would find a way through this together. "I love you too, Kane," she whispered against his lips, her voice hoarse from crying and the intensity of their kiss. "Please don't leave me...let's work on us...on fixing this." She pulled back just enough to meet his eyes, searching for any hint of doubt or disappointment that might have been lurking in their depths. But all she saw was him; Kane, the man she had promised to spend the rest of her life with, and the one person who could make everything right

The mention of her infidelity brought a wave of shame washing over her again, and she dropped her gaze, unable to meet his eyes. "I know how much that hurt," she whispered hoarsely. "And I'm sorry for that. But please don't shut me out because of it." She paused, searching for the right words before continuing, her voice quivering with emotion. "Give me a chance to make things right between us...to prove to you how much I love and need you." She reached up, cupping his cheek in her palm, desperate for him to understand what she was saying. Despite everything that had happened, she couldn't bear the thought of losing him; not when she still loved him so deeply. "Please," she whispered, pleading with him to believe in them, in their love. "Don't shut me out."

Jessica's heart skipped a beat as she realized the implications of her words; if they were going to work on their marriage and fix what was broken between them, then trust would have to be at the center of it all. She took a deep breath, letting it out slowly before answering his question. "If I catch you with any other woman," she said, each word careful and deliberate, "I'll deal with that in the same way that you should deal with this right now." Her gaze never wavered from his as she continued, her voice firm but not accusatory. "But for now, all I want is for us to focus on each other and rebuild our trust. If we can do that, then maybe we can move past this and be stronger than ever before."

A small smile played on Jessica's lips as she felt his warm breath against her skin, then the tender touch of his lips against hers. His kiss was slow and gentle at first, but it soon deepened, becoming more passionate as they both surrendered to the desire that still burned between them despite everything else. As their tongues danced together, she reveled in the feel of him pressed against her, a powerful reminder of why they had gotten married in the first place and what it was that had always drawn them together. She needed this connection with him, needed to know that they could find their way back to each other despite all the obstacles in their path. When he finally broke the kiss, she opened her eyes, gazing up at him with a mix of longing and hope. "I love you, Kane," she whispered softly. "And I want us to make this work...together."

As he started to move inside her again, Jessica arched her back and moaned softly, their bodies moving in perfect harmony despite everything they had been through. The connection between them felt almost physical, a tangible thread that tied them together and refused to be broken no matter how much they might both try. Her fingers dug into his shoulders as he picked up the pace, her breath coming faster now with each thrust. This was what she needed; this was how it was supposed to feel between them. Despite everything else, they could still find happiness together...if only they could learn to trust each other again. As their lovemaking reached its climax, Jessica cried out his name and tightened her grip on him, her body arching toward his as they both found release in the passion that still burned between them after all this time apart. It was a fragile moment, and she knew it; but for now, she would cl

As Kane increased the intensity of their lovemaking, Jessica's body responded in kind, meeting each thrust with an eager moan. The sensation of being so completely filled by him, of giving herself over to his touch and trusting that he wouldn't hurt her anymore, was overwhelming. It brought with it a sense of peace and acceptance she hadn't felt since before their troubles began; a feeling that maybe everything was going to be okay after all. She wrapped her legs around his waist, urging him deeper inside of her as he continued to take her hard and fast against the bed. Their breathing grew ragged together, each moan feeding off the other as they rode out their shared orgasm, held together by the bond that had always been between them despite everything else. As the climax finally began to recede, Jessica's mind drifted back to the promises they'd

she had made to each other earlier; to work on trust and communication. A part of her knew that it would be hard, that there would be setbacks and misunderstandings along the way. But she also knew that they couldn't give up now; not when they had finally found their way back to each other again after so long apart. As Kane continued to move inside her, his fingers digging into her hips, she vowed silently to herself that she would do whatever it took to make this work between them...no matter how much pain and heartache it might cause in the process.

Their lovemaking didn't slow down as they shared their thoughts and hopes for the future; if anything, it became even more intense, fueled by the knowledge that this was not the end but only the beginning of their journey toward healing and happiness together. As the morning sun began to peek through the curtains, casting a