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I give the damn waiter a decent 18% tip, mostly so I don't have to feel guilty all night. I'm more than a little relieved to step out into the warm night air. And even happier when I unlock my front door and lead her inside.

Just Bella, me, and the elegant black box with a pink ribbon waiting on the coffee table.

With a firm hand on her lower back, I steer her toward my destination of choice. She spins in my hand and wraps her arms around my waist, snuggling her face into my chest. "Mmmmm, thank you."

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"You're very welcome," I answer and fold my arms around her, rocking us slowly side to side.

I pick up the package and hand it to her, earning a quirked brow. So I'm eager. This girl and the contents of this box have been starring together in my fantasies every night I haven't had the real thing in bed with me.

She watches my face as she tugs on the ribbon, teasing me by looping it around my neck.

Agonizing moments pass as she digs through the pink tissue. The box falls away and she holds up the elegant corset.


A/N: Er...what waiter? HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL! XXX ~BOH