A Night Alone

I had the candles lit and positioned around the bathroom. I had the bathtub as full as it could possibly get without overflowing. I undressed and slowly immersed my body into the water. Inch by inch I could feel the water covering my body. The water was a perfect temperature. From the dim candlelight, I could see the steam rising off the water. I knew that my skin was turning a soft shade of pink from the tingling sting of the hot water. I took a sip of my wine. It was so cool and went down so easily. I took a few sips and placed it carefully back on the edge of the tub. I could see the perspiration on the chilled glass as it sat along side the steaming tub. I was so relaxed being at home alone. The whole house was quiet. I closed my eyes and leaned back just as my head came to rest on the back of the bathtub. I lay there for a few minutes, relaxing, feeling the water warm touching every inch of my body. As I slowly opened my eyes to reach for my wineglass again, something caught my attention out of the corner of my eye. I was startled. I gasped. I just thought I was alone. How long had he been sitting there quietly watching me in the dark? Had he been sitting there watching me the whole time? I smiled at him and told him how much I loved having him there with me. I kind of blushed knowing that he had been watching me. He always has a way of making me feel so loved and not so alone. Arent pets wonderful?