CHAPTER THIRTY THREE

~~Writer~~

She almost couldn't believe him. Almost. She had returned from work that Friday, worn out and tired, more than ready to fall to her bed and doze off immediately. But she remembered her kids were still at Riley's place, so she pulled herself together, showered and headed off to her brother's house. When she returned, she took a closer look at a box lying on her bed before touching it with a finger. Oh Lord, She thought.

Finally, she built her courage and held it up, tearing off the covering. In the box lay two trunks for her boys and a... bikini for her?!, She heard the beating of her heart increase as she studied the piece even more. It was too exposed, for crying out loud, she thought. A note lay by the side of the box. 'I want to see you in that bikini, love. You owe me a kiss if I don't. And yes, you're going to do it. Our kids would be glad to help.' E.C.

"There's no way in hell I'm wearing this." She said aloud and almost screamed when someone spoke behind her,

"Wear