Also I was afraid of hurting him so any thoughts of having an affair were out of the question. What I did want was to wait for the right opportunity a...d soon my patience would be rewarded. The Thursday before the Fourth of July Doug called and told me he had to work late. I asked if he wanted me to come in and help but he declined and said he could finalize what was needed before the long holiday weekend. So instead of helping my husband I decided to keep busy and clean the house top to bottom. "Then maybe I should put youin a dress and make you play with the girls instead!" I was sosurprised by this outrageous remark, I was struck speechless andstarted blushing furiously. I was aroused in spite of my embarrassment,and I ducked my head down to hide my burning red cheeks. Aunt June andmy cousins started chortling at my subdued, shame-faced reaction. MyAunt must have sensed how embarrassed and yet how titillated I was byher threats. She seemed delighted by my humiliated red-cheeked. After the song, Pastor Peter Clark stepped up to the pulpit andwelcomed everyone, and then more familiar Christmas songs were sung.Though the songs were all traditional and familiar, the band playedthem in a contemporary style, and Bree soon found herself relaxing andenjoying the music.After the music, the pastor returned to the pulpit, and the lights onthe platform came up slightly. He looked around at the packed churchand smiled warmly as he opened his Bible."I know it's traditional to read. She's a Real Estate Broker and has her own business.. She lives about two hundred miles from us. Three years ago her husband was killed in a car accident. The cops were chasing a bank robber. He was going the wrong way on a freeway and hit him head on. They were both killed instantly. His life and auto insurance paid her well. She loved him dearly but hadn't remarried. I heard over the family g****vine that she was finally into dating.Saturday morning I started loading my truck. I got all the.