--- 1 ---
There was an unexpected knock at the door which made Sara suddenly pause from composing her email. "Who could that be!" she thought, completely forgetting that the landscaping team which had been booked for two weeks were set to begin work that day.
Sara opened the door, ready starting to say "Sorry, I'm not interested." to the potential charity spiel before it could begin. Then, thinking to herself, "Wow, these door salespeople are getting hotter and younger!"
"Hi - I'm here to sort out the decking." the visitor began.
"Oh... Oh yes, sorry. Of course you are!" she gabbled, slightly flustered.
On seeing her continued look of confusion, he continued: "I'm Phil, I guess you were probably expecting more people - apologies, another job ran over so it will just be me for this week. Can you show me where your garden is please?"
"Ah, I understand. Sure! Follow me." Sara, slightly embarrassed by her slippers and jogging-wear home-working attire, led him through and gestured at the grassy bank that she hoped would be spectacularly transformed, given how much this job had been estimated to cost.
He didn't seem jaded by the amount of potential effort, which was a good sign Sara decided. Whilst he took measurements she had a chance to look at him properly: Slim but quite muscular and a fair bit taller than she first realised close up, with a neat beard and messy, dark hair. But it was his eyes that struck her - amazing blue-green framed by dark eyebrows. There was definitely a hot actor from one of those box-sets series who he looked exactly like but she couldn't quite remember their name.
"Ok, great. All ready to get started." Phil called back. Sara was jolted from her reverie. "Do you mind if I go back to my van?" he continued.
"No, not at all - here let me give you the spare key for today so you don't have to bother me." She rummaged in the kitchen drawer and pressed the emergency copy into what she realised were very strong but soft hands. Lingering a little over them by accident she felt embarrassed and sio stole back upstairs to her laptop and work.
--- 2 ---
A few hours later Sara realised that she was hungry so shut the computer screen and changed into some jeans and a loose shirt, thinking about whether to make a salad or a cheese toastie. As she passed the upstairs window she was amazed at the progress the landscaper was making.
Granted it still looked a mess but he certainly wasn't lazy. She noted he was wearing some figure-complementing skinny jeans which she was sure weren't that comfortable for this heavy kind of work. But it was the fact that he had taken off his top in the hot sun and she could see every muscle in his broad back as he worked that spade with gusto, that made her stare.
After a while the digger stopped to take a breath and looked toward the house causing Sara to duck from the window as remembered she hadn't buttoned her top up quite yet. "How silly of me... he can't even see in!" she scolded herself.
She descended to the kitchen and from the backdoor Sara called out "Can I get you a cup of tea?"
A few minutes later, the landscaper, now clothed but perspiring slightly, was propping up the breakfast counter. "Wow," she thought, 'rugged and nice looking, just my type - in any other situation..."
"Thanks, I needed that. You have a great house by the way!" His gentle tones gave a feeling of reassurance to Sara.
"Ah, that's kind of you to say. You must see the inside of so many places. Sorry, I just realised I never told you my name - Sara.' She suspected that she was blushing in an obvious fashion so looked away in further embarrassment. What was happening, she barely even knew this man.
"Hey, so I think I will be here a few more hours then come back tomorrow. I wonder if I can ask a favour though: Would you mind if I used your shower in a bit? My cousin is coming to town tonight and I won't have time to get home before I have to collect them from the airport after work. I understand if you don't feel comfortable?"
"No, that's absolutely fine. I have some guest towels I can leave for you in the bathroom." Sara wanted to repay Phil's solo efforts in some way so this made sense, and she already felt comfortable with this person who had been a stranger just that morning.
It was a hot day, and what with it being after lunch Sara could not resist resting on the bed. "I'll shut my eyes for a few minutes only!" she promised then promptly fell asleep.
--- 3 ---
Sara awoke with the woozy feeling after some time and knew exactly what she wanted to do. Now that the landscaper had packed up and gone she had the house to herself as she knew her husband would be attending a work function until early evening.
A little excited, Sara completely undressed and then got back under the covers to get warm again. The thrill of being naked in the daytime always stirred things up a little for her. Work had been so dull and frustrating that this seemed like the perfect way to let off steam.
Closing her eyes and conjuring one of her favourite fantasies, Sara slowly caressed her body, starting at the top and working downwards, making sure to take the time and not rush things.
Slowly but surely her self-stimulation was working and she didn't realise but she was moaning a little loudly now. Her whole body was getting hotter and she threw off the covers with one motion. Now she really got to work, screwing up her face in concentration and working her fingers.