“Got it,” he replied, sprinkling a pinch of sea salt over a skillet. He tossed in sliced onions, letting them sizzle and caramelize, their golden edges a promise of sweetness. As the aromas deepened, Reagan glanced up, meeting Maya’s gaze. The kitchen lights reflected off his dark hair, and the corners of his mouth lifted in a quiet, intimate smile.
Reagan Foxx stared at the ceiling, the faint hum of the night‑city traffic seeping through the thin glass of their loft. The soft glow of the streetlights painted silver stripes across the polished wood floor, and the scent of lavender from the diffuser drifted lazily around the room. He’d spent the day in the studio, his hands stained with pigment, his mind buzzing with the next bold brushstroke. Now, in the quiet after the storm of creation, his thoughts turned to the other kind of canvas that awaited him—one that required a different sort of care.
When the plates were cleared, Reagan stood, stretching his limbs. “Your turn,” he said with a grin. “I’ve got something else in mind for the rest of the night.” -PureTaboo- Reagan Foxx - Husbandly Duties -26....
He reached for the bourbon bottle, pouring two generous glasses, the amber liquid swirling like molten gold. He led her back to the couch, the soft cushions inviting them to sink in. He poured the bourbon over their shoulders, letting the warm liquid soak into their skin, the scent of vanilla and oak mingling with the lingering fragrance of the dinner.
“Hey, love,” she whispered, moving into the doorway. The heat of her body brushed his cheek as she leaned in for a quick kiss—soft, familiar, a reminder of all the mornings they’d begun in the same way. “Got it,” he replied, sprinkling a pinch of
Maya dropped her coat on a chair and slipped into a pair of soft slippers, the faint click of her steps echoing in the quiet. “I’m hungry,” she announced, half‑teasing, half‑serious.
But today wasn’t about pigments and palettes. Tonight, Reagan had promised to take over the “husbandly duties” that Maya had been juggling for weeks—cooking, cleaning, and, most importantly, a little bit of “us time” she’d been craving. He’d been looking forward to it all day, a private promise he’d kept tucked behind the day’s deadlines. The kitchen lights reflected off his dark hair,
Maya shrugged, a playful glint in her eye. “The meeting ran over. I thought I’d… surprise you.” She flicked her wrist, and a small, sleek package appeared on the coffee table—a new set of brushes she’d picked up for his studio. Reagan’s eyes lit up, his artist’s mind already racing through the possibilities.
The front door clicked open, and Maya slipped in, her coat still damp from the rain. She shook off a few drops, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth as she caught sight of Reagan perched on the edge of the couch, a glass of bourbon in hand. The amber liquid caught the light, casting tiny flickers across his face.
Maya nestled against him, her head resting on his chest, feeling the steady thrum of his heart. Reagan’s hand traced lazy circles on her back, a rhythm that echoed the gentle beat of the music in the background. He pressed a soft kiss to her temple, the taste of bourbon lingering on his lips.
Reagan grinned, standing up and stretching his arms overhead. “Good. I’ve been planning a menu all day.” He led her into the kitchen, a space that usually resembled an artist’s studio more than a culinary arena—stainless steel counters, a row of hanging knives, and a fridge plastered with magnets holding sketches and recipe cards.