7

     Roger seemed more demanding then usual but maybe that was just me. I fixed his meals in the past, did the laundry and some house cleaning. I even waited on him a little. He did nice things for me too. But this evening something was different. I was irritated with him. He seemed unattractive to me for the first time that I could remember.

     I couldn't lie and claim Roger was abusive, physically or emotionally. His home was beautiful as was the wilderness around it. I just missed my home in Seattle. I missed the excitement of the city. Sometimes Roger got on my case about my eating habits, or lack there of but not often. I suffered bouts of depression and I had nothing to do here or in the little town close by to distract myself. And now the dream. Dreams of blood filled lakes and mysterious figures haunting them.

     After I finished making a dinner I wouldn't eat I planned on going for a walk. Roger didn't want me to go.

     “Come on Stacey. You went for a walk this morning.” He shoved a big chunk of steak into his mouth and started chewing loudly.

     I looked away, disgusted by the sight and sound. I moved a few green peas around my plate. “I cooked meals, I moped and did laundry. I think I deserve a little fresh air and relaxing time.” My voice was whiny and I didn't care.

     “Stay inside Stacey. The is a wild wolf hanging around.”

     “Oh, come on! I hear the wolf howling. It's not next door! And besides ,why are you trying to control me!” I yelled.

     Roger froze, staring at me with surprise. I usually never yelled. I knew I was behaving out of character. “What's wrong Stacey? Are you getting bored being here with me?”
     “I want to go for a walk. I want some alone time. Unless you plan on making me your prisoner I am going for a walk.”

     “Okay Stacey.” Roger went back to eating his meal I made, refusing to look at me again.

Reviews

[Coyote Song]

Stacey shows she has a back bone and Roger backs down. That's good but where this is leading for Stacey remains to be seen. Good story.

[Star Wolf]

A dark captivating horror tale.

[Black Cat Fever]

For once it seems she stood up to the mean and nasty roger and shocked him. She got her way.

[Wolf's Dark Song]

Stacey is very unhappy and wanting to get back to some excitement and that is the lake. Even if that lake isn't going to do her any good. And suddenly Roger doesn't seem to care. Good stuff.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks, much appreciated.