Catawba

As I took the package from the delivery man’s hands, I was sure he must have an idea to its contents from the excitement on my face. I shakily signed the clipboard he carried and he wished me a nice day with a knowing smile on his face. I muttered some banality and closed the door with the package cradled in my arms. I leaned my back against the door and slid to the floor. Tape and brown wrapping paper flew in all directions as I eagerly tore open the box. ...

I left work early, hoping that traffic would be light. I wanted to get home as quickly as possible. I knew that Melissa would be waiting for me. I’ve known Melissa since we shared a dorm room in college. When we first moved in together back then neither of us had a clue that we shared the same particular fetish. It was several semesters before we opened up enough to each other to confess and discuss our mutual love of latex. ...