A Wifes Secret Fantasy and Forbidden Dog Encounter Clive and Marsha sat at the island while Sally busied herself with last minute faffing, setting the dining table then dusting the tops of the picture frames. The taxi to take them to the airport was due any minute and the suitcases waited in the hallway. “Don’t worry yourself with all that,” implored Marsha. “I promise the place will be spotless when you return.” Sally held the dustcloth in both hands and sighed. “Oh, I’m sorry darling, I just want to make sure everything is right before we go.” “Women!” said Clive and shook his head laughing lightly. He put his hand on Marsha’s thigh, just where the hem of her loose summer dress reached so that three fingers touched the cotton and two the skin. Clive leaned closer to her whispering conspiratorially, but loud enough for Sally to hear, “She’ll be in the kennels with the vacuum cleaner in a minute.” Marsha tensed involuntarily. “Oh do shut up Clive! And stop molesting the neighbours!” she arched her eyebrows as she stared pointedly at his hand. Clive gave Marsha’s thigh a squeeze and whined. “But I’m not going to see this beautiful woman for another month. Surely you will permit me this one extravagance!” He removed his hand and stood up. “Besides, it’s a long flight to Mauritius and the seats we have won’t allow me to molest you my sweet without causing considerable uproar.” “Have you got your passport, Romeo? Give it to me. I’ll keep everything together. You,” she pointed at him accusingly, “are not to be trusted.” Her face broke into a smile. Marsha grinned as Clive checked his pockets, a look of concern on his face. Sally, used to his silliness wore a weary look. “Give!” Clive relented and pulled his passport out of his inside jacket pocket and handed it to his wife. “Right! Marsha, are you sure you have everything you need? …the next moment changed everything
