Tilda couldn't help but smile. She patted his shoulder lightly, coaxing, "Can I go to the bathroom now? Unless you want me to ruin your pants."
A reluctant grunt escaped him as he finally released her.
As she stood, a mischievous glint sparkled in Tilda's eyes.
She gave him a teasing peck on the lips, her laughter ringing lightly. "Maybe you should take care of it yourself?"
Lyndon's eyes darkened further, his tone edged with frustration and desire. "Are you teasing me on purpose? How about we continue from where we left off earlier?"
He reached for her again, but she deftly slapped his hand away and hurried toward the bathroom.
At the doorway, Tilda paused, casting a playful, provocative glance over her shoulder and crooked her finger at him seductively. “Coming over?"
Lyndon couldn't say anything.
She was definitely tempting him, but she knew he couldn't do anything to her now that she was on her period, which was frustrating for him.
He was surprised to discover such a playful side to her!
Lyndon's Adam's apple bobbed visibly as he shook his head.
New Year's-a day draped in symbolism and quiet reflection.
Lyndon had envisioned a carefree morning, his wife nestled in his arms as they slumbered into the noon, but fate had woven a different tapestry.
As the sound of cascading water filled the air, signaling Tilda's presence in the shower, Lyndon fetched clean attire and retreated to the guest bathroom for a bracing cold shower.
Emerging refreshed, Tilda found the room devoid of Lyndon.
She reached for the hairdryer, strands of her damp hair clinging to her fingers, preparing to dry off the cold that clung to her.
A soft chime interrupted the silence as a message appeared on the phone resting on the bedside table.
It wasn't Tilda's phone but Lyndon's.
She glanced at it, almost without thinking.
It wasn't delivered via WhatsApp but as an MMS.
Who sent Lyndon an MMS message? Tilda wondered.
Could it be a spam message?
Tilda set the hairdryer aside and leaned over to glimpse at the message.
The screen displayed: "Lyndon, Happy New Year! Can you accept my WhatsApp request?"