“I have to work
late tonight Babe.” Jonathan said as he shrugged on his jacket.
“Don't hold dinner for me but I'll try not to be too late.”
“Ok.” Tara said
feigning a pout. “I'll miss you.” Actually it would be perfect.
Valentine's Day was
just two weeks away and Tara wanted to do something special this
year. Not just special but spectacular. She had an idea...a really
special idea. She wanted to put a fancy picture of herself up on a
billboard for Valentine's Day for her beautiful new husband. This was
their first Valentine's as a married couple and it had to be big. She
knew doing that it would normally cost a fortune but as luck would
have it, the mall had six different billboards prepared and waiting
for a competition and several of them faced the building where her
Jon worked. She could only imagine how happy he'd be and how proud
when he looked out the window and saw his surprise. He could show all
of his work buddies how much she loved him.
The competition was
beginning the next day. All she had to do was have some photos taken,
upload them onto her computer and add just the right text. Simple.
The best entries got a billboard from midnight on Valentines until
midnight the following evening. All she needed was someone to take
the pictures and she'd be all set.
~OoO~
“Lily...”
Tara said breathlessly when her sister answered the phone. “I need
your help with something urgently.”
“Hi to
you too.” her younger sister answered with a smile. “What can I
do for you?”
“Sorry.
I'm just excited. I was hoping you could come and take some pictures
of me for a competition.”
“What
kind of competition?”
“The
billboard one at the mall.” Tara said waiting for the penny to
drop. “The Valentine's Day one.” she added when Lily didn't
answer.
“Okay...I
have no idea what you're talking about but of course I'll help. I
have nothing on today.”
“Thank
you so much. I'll explain when you get here. I'll even feed you.”
“I'll
bring the wine. Be there about midday.” Lily said before ringing
off.
~OoO~
Tara put
together a salad and popped some rolls in the oven to warm. The
lasagne was nearly done and Lily was due to arrive any minute.
She
threw a bunch of dresses onto the sofa just as the door bell rang.
“Hey.” she said hugging the dark haired younger version of
herself as she struggled in, camera bag draped over her shoulder,
another bag with several bottles of wine and her tripod awkwardly
balance under her arm. “Thank you so much!”
“No
problem.” Lily said. “It's time we caught up. Haven't been able
to tear you away from your other half since the wedding.”
“Yeah
I know.” Tara said. “Well...today we have all day. Jonathan is
working late.”
“Ok
then.” Lily beamed. “I love Jonathan but it will be nice to spend
some alone time with you.”
“I've missed you too.” Tara said.
“Ok.
Enough soppy talk. Tell me about this competition and what you have
planned.”
“I'll
tell you while we eat.” Tara said heading into the kitchen to serve
the food.
An hour later Tara was draining her third glass of Merlot. “So I was thinking something
formal and classy.” she said. “Why don't I try on some of these
and you can tell me what you think.” She nodded towards the pile of dresses
on the sofa.
“Yep.”
Lily said getting up to flick through the array of clothes. “Well
it's Valentine’s so you probably want to go with either red or black
with a splash of red.”
“This
then?” Tara asked holding up a slinky red dress.
“Hmm.
Maybe.” Lily said tapping her lip with a finger. “Oooh. THIS.”
she said grabbing a red spotted dress from the bottom of the pile. “I
LOVE this retro look.”
“I
have fishnets...” Tara said, refilling their glasses.
“Yes.
Fishnets and pearls?”
“Mum
lent me hers the day of the wedding and I haven't given them back
yet.”
“Perfect.”
Lily said. “Go get changed.”
~OoO~
Lily had
Tara move from one position to the next until she had a good
selection of photos. They'd have to be able to find something they
could use.
“You
know, this is a really cute idea.” she said. “And a good choice
for such a public present.”
“There's
a but coming isn't there?” Tara giggled into her wine glass.
“Maybe...” Lily smiled. “You know like I said, this is cute
and all but, wouldn't you like to have a more sexy present to give
Jon...you know in private?”
“Like?”
“I
think we should shoot some more pictures, but this time go for less
clothes.”
“When
you say less clothes?”
“Basically
all of them.”
“You
wanna take nude shots of me?” Tara asked wide eyed.
“Why
not. After all, you are going to be Jonathan's real present.”
Tara
wrinkled her nose. “I don't know...” Having her photo taken
wearing nothing...could show up all of faults glaringly, not to
mention getting naked in front of her sister. Not that they hadn't
gotten changed in front of each other before...they'd shared a room.
“Come
on...please? It'll be fun and it'll give me a chance to work on some
more arty stuff.”
“You're
not going to show any of these at school or anything are you?” Tara
asked. She knew that Jon would be seriously upset if he found out
there were naked shots of her circulating the internet or anything.
“Of
course not.” Lily said. “Look we'll take the photos and keep each
set separate. One we'll fiddle with and send to the mall competition
and then we'll choose another one and put it in a frame.”
“Ok.”
Tara said. What the hell. You only live once, she thought.
After
slipping out of her clothes and posing again for another ten minutes,
Tara flopped inelegantly into the couch. “Fill me up please.” she
said passing Lily her glass. Her slight edge of embarrassment had
slipped away about a glass and a half before.
After
topping up her sister’s glass, Lily flopped down into another chair.
“You know...something's missing.”
“My
clothes?” Tara giggled.
“We
need something Valentiney.” Lily mused.
“The
wine's red...” Tara said helpfully.
“I've
got it.” Lily squealed, ignoring her Tara's suggestion. “Where would I find your Christmas decorations?”
“In
the hall closet.” Tara watched curiously as Lily hunted around and
then came up triumphantly with her prize.
~OoO~
“These
photos are perfect!” Lily said as she scanned her camera. “You
sure you don't want to use these for the competition?”
“Nah.
Jonathan would have a fit!” Tara said. She wouldn't need any red
decorations, she thought. Her husband would decorate her ass until it
was rosy and shiny enough to see his face in. She couldn't really
explain that to Lily though.
“Maybe
for two minutes, but he'd soon get over it when he saw how beautiful
you looked.”
“Want
to stay for dinner?” Tara asked as she pulled a nightshirt over her
head, trying to change the subject.
“I'm
not really hungry.” Lily said. “But why don't we go through the
rules of the contest and pick your photo and send that off and then
we can choose the photo you're going to put in a frame.”
“Ok.” Tara agreed.
As they
went through all the photos for the second time Lily grinned. “I
love this one.” she said.
“Yeah,
Jonathan's going to love that one too.” Tara said wistfully.
“You're
tempted to use that one aren't you?” Lily asked.
“No. I
mean it's well done. You did a great job....but...”
“I
know, Jonathan wouldn't like it.” Lily said. She took a sip of her
wine followed by a deep breath. “You know hon, if you want to use
that one you should use that one. The other one's nice and
tasteful...” she said pointing to the photo with the dress and the
pearls. “but this one is...different.”
“Hmmm.
I don't know that they'd even use that one. I'm naked.”
“Only
from the side. It is covered sort of...a bit...”
Tara
almost choked on her wine. “Seriously, no.” she said.
“Ok
then...if you're that henpecked after such a little while though...
just saying.” Lily mused, knowing exactly how to push her sister's
buttons.
“I'm
not henpecked.”
“Ok.”
“I'm
not.”
“Like
I said. Ok. I'll drop it. You're the one that knows your relationship
best.”
“I
do.”
“Ok
then.”
“I can
do what ever I want.” Tara said somewhat petulantly.
“Good.”
Lily said with a shrug, trying to keep the grin that was threatening
to escape her pursed lips from spreading across her face.
Tara
knew that Lily didn't believe her and it really got to her. Maybe a
few bottles of wine ago it wouldn't have gotten to her as much, or
maybe she would have been able to come up with a better excuse than
'Jonathan wouldn't like it', but unfortunately that ship had sailed
and her mind was no longer clear. “Oh alright. Let's go with the
naked shot.” she blurted.
Lily
clapped her hands excitedly. “Yes!” she said. “Where are these
contest rules?” She was eager to get this thing moving before Tara
changed her mind.
“It is
a shame though...I like this one too.” she said, already second
thoughts were trying to break into her conscious thoughts.
Feeling
a little bit guilty for pushing her big sister, Lily offered a
compromise. “I tell you what...let's use both.” she said. “Look
I'll show you. I'll make it like a card. The sedate one on one side
and the other side will be that one.”
“Oh
nice!” Lily's enthusiasm managed to quash her second thoughts and
sense of self preservation.
Lily
read over the rules carefully and frowned. “You know you have to
get your photo in by tomorrow morning?” she said.
“No!”
Tara gasped. "I was sure it said longer than that. “Valentine's isn't
for another two weeks.”
“No
but they have to look at all the entries. “It says that the winning
six photos will be judged on their originality. They're looking at
the bet photo that says 'Happy Valentines Day, I Love You' without
having to use any words.” Lily read out loud. “Perfect. You're a
shoo-in to win this hon.”
“Do
you think?”
“Oh
yeah.” Lily said. “If you're happy with this then I think we
should send it now.”
Tara
blinked. “Right now?”
“Yeah
well you have to send it tomorrow anyway and the deadline is ten in
the morning. You don't want to risk missing out do you?”
“Well
no.” Tara said.
“He'll
be thrilled.” Lily said. “Who wouldn't be, to have their gorgeous
new bride go to so much trouble?”
“I
guess.” Tara said tentatively.
“Come
on. Fill out the form and then you can decide which way you want to
do it.” Lily said. “We can go with the one very staid and
ordinary photo or we can go with both...show your wild side if you
still have one.”
“I
haven't changed.” Tara said. “Have I?”
“A
little.” Lily said. “I still love you but it's nice to know my
unrestrained, try anything once sister is still in there somewhere.”
“Of
course I am. It's not like that. It's just that when you're married
you have to consider the other person's feelings too.”
“What
red blooded male wouldn't want to see THAT?” Tara argued.
“True...”
Tara smiled. Her ass was her husband's favourite part of her body. He
spent a lot of time looking at it, touching it...sometimes not too
gently or gently at all. Her tummy flipped and she shivered as sparks
of pleasure shot through her. Oh, he wasn't going to pleased at her
naked picture but if she played it right...the spanking she'd get
might not be all bad.
“Tara?”
Lily asked. Curious at Tara's vacant look and flaming face.
“Sorry?”
Tara was shaken out of her naughty thoughts.
“Which
picture hon? I think you may have had enough to drink.”
Tara
giggled. “I like the double picture. Let's go with that.”
“Good.”
Lily said happily.
~OoO~
Half an
hour later when Jonathan arrived home, Lily stood up to leave. They'd
put all the clothes away and packed her camera equipment back in her
car so Jon wouldn't be tipped off to his surprise.
“Hey
Jonathan.” she said. “I was just about to go.”
“You
don't have to go because I'm home.” he said.
“Nah,
it's ok.” she said. “It's been a long day.”
“Looks
like it.” Jonathan smiled, taking in the empty wine bottles stacked
neatly on the kitchen counter and his wife snoozing in a chair
with her legs slung over the arm. “How'd you get here?”
“I
drove.”she said.
“Why
don't you stay.” Jonathan said. “I'll fold out the couch.”
“It's
ok.” Lily said. “I'll be fine.”
Jonathan
held out his hand. “If you really want to go you can get a cab.”
he said “I'll mind your keys until tomorrow.”
“Nah,
I'll take them.” Lily said. “Otherwise I won't have them in the
morning.”
Jonathan
frowned. “Come on Lil hand them over.”
“No
Jon.” Lily said. “I'll be fine.” She made for the door but was
stopped in her tracks when Jonathan jumped in front of her.
“Give
me your keys, please.” he said. “Then I won't worry about you.”
“You
are such a control freak.” Lily argued. “I'm too tired for all
your macho bullshit tonight.”
Jonathan
shook his head. He loved his sister in law but she was exasperating
at times. His hand itched. He'd love to toss her over his knee and
spank the daylights out of her. “Good, I'm too tired to put up with
your childish bullshit.” he said. “Just hand over your keys or
we'll be dancing by the door the entire night. You are not leaving
this apartment tonight unless you do.”
Lily
folded her arms and a stare off began with neither looking away for a
full minute until finally the stubborn young girl looked down.
“Fine!” she grumbled. She rooted through her bag and tossed
Jonathan the keys, trying not to acknowledge what she took as his
smug look.
Relief
washed through Jon and he hugged the younger girl. “Good girl.”
he said. “As soon as Tara can drive tomorrow we'll bring back your
car.” he said.
“Ok.”
she said reluctantly returning his hug. “Thanks.”
~OoO~
In the
weeks leading up to the big day Tara suffered from very mixed
emotions. Once her hangover had lifted and her mind had cleared she'd
tried to contact the competition organisers to get back her entry but
they weren't interested. Apparently it was in the small print. Once
you clicked the send button there was no going back. She'd swung from being excited one minute to being worried the next.
Gradually though, the excitement had wained to be replaced totally
with a nervousness that send a tingling feeling to her bottom nearly
every time she was in her husband's presence. She just had to hope
that on Valentine's Day, Jonathan would be wearing his sense of
humour and an open mind, enough to enjoy his present anyway. She did
toy with buying a plane ticket to somewhere so she could escape but
discounted that finally and settled on cooking his favourite meal.
Jonathan
had organised his own surprises. A long stemmed red rose was going to
be delivered, he'd bought chocolates and some pretty lingerie along
with a couple of extra little surprises that took his fancy. He was
looking forward to spoiling his girl on their first Valentine's Day
since they had been married. She deserved it.
~OoO~
Jonathan
sat on the edge of the bed in his work suit and watched Tara as she
blinked awake.
“Hello
you.” she said.
“You're
so cute when you're sleeping.” he said kissing her lips softly.
“Happy Valentine's. You want to do presents now or later?”
“Happy
Valentine's Day. Can we do them tonight?” she asked. It hadn't
occurred to her until then that she might not win a prize in the
competition at all. She needed time to get him a real present.
“Sure.”
he said. “I hate to have to run out so early but I have a breakfast
meeting.”
“Can I
at least have a proper kiss?” she asked, running her hands along
his freshly shaven face and pulling him towards her.
Jonathan
chuckled as he allowed himself to be pulled into her embrace. He
savoured the feel of her as she kissed him deeply. He might be fully
clothed and ready for the day but the woman he loved was naked in his
arms. He wished that he could shake off his clothes and climb back
into bed beside her. "I love you.” He groaned. “I wish I could
stay.”
“I
wish you could stay too.” she whispered.
“You
know that's not how things work.” He kissed her one more time and
reluctantly unwrapped her from his body. “We'll definitely pick
this back up this evening but I do have to go.”
“Ok.
If you must.” she sighed.
As soon
as Jon was safely gone Tara jumped on her computer. “I won!” she
shouted. “Oh God...I won.” Her tummy was churning. Maybe he'll
like it? She thought.
~OoO~
Jonathan
walked passed the various work stations on his floor, curious at the
sniggers and smiles he was receiving.
“Nice
ass.” someone shouted.
He
frowned. Had he split his pants or something? He didn't want to give
his immature work colleagues the pleasure of seeing him check. When
he finally got to his own station by the window he was even more
curious. A small group of people dispersed like ants as he got
closer. “What's going on?” he asked his friend who sat at the
desk behind him. When his friend Rob said nothing, but pointed, he
followed his finger...there was his wife... on a billboard. His mouth
dropped open. There spread all over the giant sign was his wife's
naked bottom.
