Chapter 227 Peter’s Wish

He stripped out of his clothes and showered the day's problems away. Once he was done, he remembered to use the medicine from the first aid kit to treat his bruised lip before stepping out in his towel. But the scene that awaited him was nothing he expected to walk into.

The light in the room had been dimmed to give off a romantic vibe. Romantic music softly played as Shauna sashayed towards him. She was wearing a black lace bra that barely covered her tits, a lace crotchless thong, lace stockings that went up to her mid thighs and glass heels that beautifully complimented her long legs. She looked like a goddess with her hair down and with a swing of her hips as she closed in on him.

"I know it's been quite stressful on you lately", she started, referring to the past few months he had been busy with work. Peter just watched as she leaned forward to whisper in his ear.

"Let me make you feel better. And don't worry about the kids, they're not here", she pulled back and smiled at him. "It's just you and me. Come."

"Um..." He started, unsure of how to react. She thought he was overwhelmed by her taking the lead when it's mostly him who does when they become intimate.

"Sshh...." She held up a finger to his lips and dragged to the bed to start kissing his bare chest. His breathing had already become erratic and she became enthusiastic with her ministrations.

"Mmm.... I've missed you so much Peter!" She moaned as she slowly got down on her knees at the same time tried to loosen his towel.

Suddenly, her hands were held together, stopping her. She looked up and Peter helped her up with his hands still holding hers. He looked troubled as he drew in a breath, struggling not to feel awkward with what he was about to do.

"Shauna..... I...."

She gave him a sad smile. "Not in the mood?"

"Yes... I mean no. I'm just, I'm just stressed out. There's a lot going on at work. I just.... How about....-?"

"We do this some other time?" She finished for him. She released her hands from his hold as she looked down so he doesn't see the hurt in her eyes. "I understand. You're tired."

"Shauna...", He started but unsure of what to say.

"It's okay, Peter", she forced a chuckle.

"No, listen", he tried to reach out to her but she dodged his touch.

His heart broke as he watched the woman just silently walk away. She kept her back straight as she walked though it was embarrassing for her. She kept her hands resting on her sides, not lifting them so as not to wipe the falling tears. She couldn't let him see that. She knew how much he was doing for the family so something like this shouldn't bother her but it still hurt.

She disappeared into the walk-in wardrobe and soon appeared in a robe, the heels were gone and she had clothes in her hands.

"I'll go warm up your food", she said without looking at him before slamming the door behind her.

Peter sat down on the bed and sighed. He leaned forward and held his head in his hands. If she knew the real reason he had turned her down....

He ruffled his hair in frustration and cursed under his breath. All this was because of Gwen and what she did to him.... Look at what it was doing to his marriage.

Shauna was silently crying as she changed into her home clothes in the living room. She sniffled as she wiped her tears with the back of her hand and did one breathing exercises to stop herself from crying further before going to warm up the food.

The next day

Peter looked at his sleeping wife. She hardly said a word to him the night before. The house had been quiet as she had sent the kids for a sleepover at their neighbor's. All that effort was to make him feel good about himself but he turned her down just like that. Guilt was eating away at the man.

He wished coming clean was easy but he knew that the moment he does, he would lose everything: his wife, his kids, this life he had built. It boosted his pride knowing a man like him who came from nothing had built this life, not many could achieve what he had. A good job, beautiful wife, kids and home. No, he couldn't lose this.

"Good morning", Shauna whispered when she opened her eyes.

"Good morning", he whispered back. "Shauna.... I'm sorry about last night. I know how much that hurt your feelings. I'm really sorry."

She pushed herself into his arms. "I was hurt but I understand. Peter, I appreciate everything you do for our family. We're great as a family, you know. But our marriage, we haven't..... We do it once every few months. I don't know about you but I'm not satisfied. I don't want to come off as needy but you have needs that need to be satisfied and I do too. We should do that for each other at least."

"I know.... I feel bad about that too."

"Then let's work on this", she said as she sat up and faced him. "The boys are not as young anymore, we can work out a plan."

"Sounds good. Let's do that but after my business trip."

"You're going away? Where? Why am I learning about this now?" Surprise and hurt was etched on her fingers.

"I was going to tell you last night. We won a deal and we'll be busy with the production and distribution. I'll be gone for a while but I'm not sure how long. But I'll tell you when I'll leave."

"Ask your boss to give you a holiday after this! You work too hard for the company", she frowned.

"Mm. I will. So, you're not mad at me anymore?" He hooked a finger under her chin.

"Who says I'm not mad?" She grumbled though fighting the urge to smile.

He launched tickles on her making her laugh. Soon, they both left the bed with him showering and getting ready for work while she made him breakfast. The kids were still at the sleepover so it was just the two of them.

Peter felt like he could finally breath a sigh of relief. He didn't like how things were the previous night. This cheery and easy going Shauna was the woman he loved. He desperately wished that things could be like this. If only.....