"When did life become so difficult?"
"It was always difficult, Diego. You just managed to make it fun at the same time," Victoria answered. "The lacing is troubling me again, Diego."
Diego smiled. "Shall I call Maria?"
"Don't tease me," Victoria murmured. "Come and help me."
He joined her for a moment, and unlaced the bodice enough to allow her to finish undressing.
"Don't you see anything that you like, Diego?"
She loved the way he reddened, even after all these years. He had been distracted by his children, and her flirtation had surprised him. He was still so naïve.