MY MOTHER’S NURSE

I choked at his words, air caught in my throat, as I let out a surprised but small cough. Ethan laughed loudly at my red face, his voice echoed around the silent hall. His laughter was melodic and I immediately froze at the sound. For as long as I had known Ethan—I had never heard his laugh. And now, hearing it for the first time, I could not help but stare at him stiffly, with my lips gaping open in surprise. As if noticing my reaction he paused, his face twisting in confusion, and his thought distant, almost like he was shocked at the foreign sound which spilled from his lips. My lips curled into a smile, seeing the thoughtful expression on his face. He looked like a child who had done something wrong and was scared of the reaction of his parents. And that made me wonder when was the last time he had ever laughed so freely like that. “Let me show you how much I can please you tonight,” I teased, with a confidence that shocked me. I watched as Ethan’s eyes darkened, flaring with desir