I knew I looked good. My days in the gym had paid off. A healthy tone to my skin, along with a new hairstyle, gave me more confidence than I ever had before. Finally, I was pleased when I looked in a mirror.
Taking my book and towel, I headed for the backyard. The shade would feel great after the heat of the day. Alone for the afternoon, maybe I could even sneak in a short nap before dinner with Brian's boss and his wife. Planning ahead, our clothes were laid out and ready to go.
The story didn't seem to hold my interest, and soon my thoughts were wandering. The yard was freshly done, the scent in the air. Off in the distance I could hear kids playing.....a car radio.....the steady hum of a lawn tractor. Must be the Peels' gardener again. They were obsessive about their lawn. That poor old man was there twice a week trimming places that never had a chance to grow.
Becoming thirsty, I went back in for a beer. Just one wouldn't hurt. And if Brian didn't know.....well I wasn't going to tell him that's for sure!!
The sight before me in the Peels' backyard made me walk right in to the doorway!! This gorgeous speciman was NOT the old man!! All male this one was!! Tanned and muscled....not a day over 30. Standing in my living room, I couldn't take my eyes off him. The back and forth of the mower brought him closer with each row. I moved into the shadows, but so I could still see him.