Reignite Linda's love for you

You: "That's right, Linda. Just listen and obey my voice."

Linda: "Listen and obey... your voice."

You are excited but also a bit sad to see the mindless state your wife is in. You never wanted it to come to this, but you don't have much of a choice. You need to save your marriage and this is the only way. This will make everything okay again.

You: "Linda, from now on you will feel very attracted to me. Just like when you first fell in love with me. Anytime you see me, you feel infatuated."

Linda: "Infatuated..."

You: "That's right. Your crush on me is even stronger now than ever."

Linda: "Stronger than ever..."

You: "You constantly think how lucky you are to be with me."

Linda: "So lucky..."

You: "You love me dearly. You are proud to be my wife."

Linda: "...proud... to be your wife... yes..."

You: "Our relationship feels so good and right. I make you happy. You can't stay mad at me."

Linda: "You... make me happy... Can't stay mad, no..."

You: "I am incredibly charming."

Linda: "Incredibly charming..."

You: "That's right. I'm the perfect husband."

Linda: "So perfect..."

You: "You-"

[BEEP] [BEEP] [BEEP] [BEEP]

You press the button on your watch and look at Linda. Her pupils are still wide and her gaze is dull, but the serum stops working as fast as it starts and the subject will have no memory of what happened during trance. It's better not to talk while she wakes.

You wait a few more seconds. Linda suddenly inhales deeply, her eyes refocusing on yours. Linda blinks confused and shakes her head slowly.

Linda: "Sorry, I think I dosed off again for a second. What was I saying?"

You: "You were criticizing my apology."

Linda: "Oh... Right. (smiles) Well, you have to admit you can do better, don't you?"

You (theatrical): "Oh my dear beloved wife. My sincerest apologies. Will you take me back to be your loyal husband?"

You kneel in front of the bed while you say that and take her hand. Linda laughs out loud and shakes her head. Her cold attitude from before is completely gone. She leans over, smiles at you, and gives you a peck on the mouth.

Linda: "I might be able to forgive you."

You: "Is there anything I can do to sway you?"

Linda's cheeks are red as fire now. You lean in to kiss her. It's a long French kiss and you almost feel like it's your first.

Linda: "Maybe there is something you could do..."

She gives you a playful look before glancing down for a second. You get the hint and move closer to her, pulling off her pajama pants. Linda watches you and bites her lip. Freed from her pants, she spreads her legs and you caress them gently before leaning in, kissing her pussy.

Linda: "Mhm that feels good."

You: "Anything to earn your forgiveness, my lady."

Linda: "Say you're sorry one more time and I think you got me there."

You remember how much into dominance Linda is. When you started dating she loved to take the lead in bed constantly. It kind of bothered you back then, but by now you're happy for any action you get.

You look up at her while you lick her clit slowly one more time.

You: "I'm sorry. Will you please forgive me? I'll do anything for you."

Linda moans and takes off her shirt.

Linda: "Oh god, that's so hot! Keep going."

You go at it and eat her pussy like there's no tomorrow. Linda squeals and, to your surprise, comes rather fast. Her legs clench around your neck as you suck on her clit. Linda spasms and moans as she climaxes and then finally relaxes. Her legs fall from your shoulders while she lets out a deep sigh. You wipe your mouth and then get up. Linda is lying on the bed and must have taken her top off at some point because she was naked now.

You: "I hate fighting."

Linda: "Me too. Let's never do that again, okay?"

Linda sits up to kiss you again. She hugs you, then pulls you back on the bed, laughing. You laugh, too, and caress her naked body. Before you know it, you are naked too, and entwined with your wife. You're not surprised that she's the one on top, but you have zero complaints about that.

As Linda rides you for the first time in forever, you gaze into her eyes and remember how lucky you are to have her. She's a beautiful and smart woman. Even though she is in a dominant position, she looks at you with such adore, that you simply feel amazing.

A bit later

You go downstairs while Linda is in the shower and meet Ashley, who is about to leave the house.

You: "Good morning!

Ashley only gives you a grim nod.

You: "Where are you going?"

Ashley: "None of your business?"

You: "Fair enough. Are you back for dinner?"

Ashley: "I don't know. Are you?"

Usually, you would explode now but after what just happened upstairs your mood is simply too good. You even smile now.

You: "Yes, I'll be there. I won't work on weekends anymore and have fewer hours during the week, too."

Ashley (sarcastic): "Oh, how lucky."

You: "I know, right? I'm looking forward to spending some more time at home."

Ashley: "Why are you weird?"

You: "How am I weird?"

Ashley: "Like... happy or whatever."

You: "Oh, I just made up with your mum. We talked things out and I think there will be some improvements from now on."

Ashley (suspicious): "Oh? Like what?"

You (shrug): "We'll see."

Ashley: "Whatever. My mum is too smart to believe your BS much longer."

You: "Well, I still have hope. I know I wasn't the best husband lately, but I really want to do better from now on."

Ashley: "Uh-huh. I gotta go."

You: "Right. Have a nice time, whatever you do."

Ashley: "I'm just going to the mall. I mean... bye."

She turns around and closes the door.

You: "Bye, Ashley."

You walk into the kitchen and are not surprised to find Ashley's dirty breakfast bowl on the counter, next to a smoothie glass, next to an empty banana peel. That girl is the biggest slob ever. No wonder, she is used to others cleaning up after her. You take her stuff and clean it as usual. Maybe there was something to do about this issue as well, but you don't know how to tackle this, yet.

You make a late breakfast while Linda is still upstairs, probably getting dressed. She joins you just as you finish preparing and is happily surprised to see the table set and filled with breakfast.

Linda: "Wow, how sweet of you!"

You: "Consider it my way of saying thank you."

Linda: "Thank you for what?"

You: "For being the best wife I could hope for?"

Linda: "Oh, don't talk like that, please. But... thank you."

She chuckles. You sit down and start eating. You notice how often Linda is smiling at you. She seems to be in a fantastic mood. The serum worked just as intended and you wonder how much of this was actually her.

You: "How do you feel?"

Linda (smiles): "Pretty good. I mean, so far the day has been amazing."

You: "I agree wholeheartedly."

Lina: "To be honest... I wasn't sure about us anymore. I mean before this morning. The last few months have been rather straining on me and our marriage. With you always working late and all these fights with Ashley..."

You: "I know what you mean. I feel like today could be a fresh start. On that note: I did finish my project yesterday. That means my work hours will be greatly reduced from now on. And I might even get a raise."

Linda: "Oh? That is fantastic news, Adam! Congratulations!"

You: "Thank you, honey. I promise you, everything will be different now."

Linda (smiles): "Yeah. I don't know what is but I just feel... so much better."

Linda takes your hand.

Linda: "I love you."

You: "I love you, too."

You lean in for a kiss. Your dick responds with movement. You consider trying to go for another round, but then Linda's phone rings. Usually, she would look at it instantly, but right now she doesn't even seem to be aware of it. You continue kissing her for a bit and then let go.

You: "Don't you wanna get that?"

Linda: "Oh... Oh, Yeah. Right."

Linda picks up her phone and checks the screen. She's blushing.

Linda: "It's my sister-in-law. We're meeting for coffee."

You sigh. The so-called "sister-in-law" is the sister of Linda's dead husband who died a hundred years ago in a car accident. So technically, Carrie is just her best friend now. She certainly isn't your sister. Linda made it clear a long time ago that she would forever consider Chris' side of the family as her own. As part of the 'deal', you had to agree to be with her. You remember lots of deals like that. Just like the fact that there were pictures of the dead guy in every fucking room of the house.

Linda: "Hey Carrie!"

Linda: "Sure, we just had breakfast."

Linda: "Uhm sure, no problem. Will be nice to see him again after so long."

Linda: "A blue summer dress, why?"

Linda: "Oh... Yeah... Ehm, I didn't mean it like that."

Linda: "No, it's no problem, just... don't expect anything, okay?"

Linda: "Yeah I'll be there. Bye."

You: "Why does Carrie care about what you're wearing?"

Linda: "Oh, uhm... I don't know. She probably doesn't want to be over or underdressed. You know how she can get."

You: "I have no clue what you're talking about."

Linda: "Well anyway, I have to go. We'll meet in a café near her place."

You: "Right, I'll just pretend this wasn't a totally suspicious conversation."

Linda: "And I totally love you for that."

You: "Why don't you let me drive you? It's the least I could do."

Linda: "T-That's really not necessary."

Linda acts strange, but you let it go. The last thing you need right now is another fight. Linda gets her purse and within minutes is ready to go.

Linda: "Oh, damn. Ashley took my car. Can you drive me after all?"

You can and drive Linda to the café where she is supposed to meet Carrie. You notice how she keeps looking at you with a weird smile on her face.

You: "What?"

Linda (chuckles): "What what?"

You: "You keep looking at me like that."

Linda: "Can't I look at my husband?"

You: "Well, sure you can."

Linda: "Thank you very much. (giggles)"

You wonder if you overdid it with the serum a bit there, but getting this kind of attention feels admittedly very nice.

You park the car next to the café, but Linda doesn't open her seatbelt. She still looks at you.

You caress her hair and she enjoys it. You lean in for a kiss.

You: "Don't you wanna get out?"

Linda (sighs): "I'd rather spend the day with you, to be honest."

You: "We can just drive back home, no problem."

Linda (frowns): "No, I can't stand her up like that. Hey, don't you wanna come with me inside?"

You: "Hm, you know Carrie and I aren't great together, right?"

Linda: "Well make an effort then. She's my best friend and we are all adults. I'm sure it will be fine."

You: "Won't she be mad that you brought me?"

Linda: "Who cares? She also brought her cousin, so at least it evens out."

You: "Oh, I see. Well... Okay then."

Linda: "You're coming? Yay!"

You: "Sure. It's not like I got anything better to do."

Coffee with Carrie and George

You enter the café with Linda and see Carrie's face drop at the sight of you. The redhead quickly puts on a fake smile and greets you.

Carrie: "Oh, Adam, what a surprise. Linda didn't tell me she'd bring you."

You notice the weird glance that Carrie is throwing at Linda, but Linda simply ignores it.

Linda: "Surprise, I guess? I'm sure it's not a problem that Adam joins us since you also brought someone?"

Carrie: "Yeah, of course! You remember George?"

The man next to Carrie stands up and shakes hands with Linda.

Linda: "Yes, I remember of course."

George: "It's a pleasure to see you again. (to you) I'm George, nice to meet you."

You: "I'm Adam. You seem familiar, have we met before, too?"

George: "No, I don't think so."

Linda: "He's Chris' and Carrie's cousin."

You: "Oh, I see. You look just like him."

George: "So I've heard."

The four of you sit down with Linda to your left and Carrie across from you.

So this George guy is the cousin of Linda's deceased husband Chris... That's why he looks so familiar. Your house is full of pictures of the dead guy and George looks a lot like him. It must be weird for Linda to see someone like this.

Small talk ensues and George talks about his years in France. Apparently, he just moved back from there. A waitress brings coffee for Carrie and George and takes your orders.

You notice that Linda keeps looking at you with a dreamy smile on her face, and struggles to pay attention to George's story. You can't help but feel smug about it.

Carrie: "So, Adam. How's work treating you? Still working in that shady lab?"

You: "Nothing shady about it, to be honest. I know, we don't have the best reputation, but they're really not that bad."

Carrie (scoffs): "Do you seriously believe that? I just read an article yesterday about their atrocious-"

Linda: "Carrie, please!"

Carrie: "What? I just wanted to say-"

Linda: "Just be polite, okay? If you can't, we're leaving. Alright?"

Carrie's jaw drops and so does yours. Never in your life have you seen Linda defend you like that.

Carrie (mumbles): "I... I didn't mean to... Sorry..."

You: "Ehm it's fine. Tell me about that article. I'm curious."

Carrie: "Okay. And... no offense, yes?"

You: "I'm not my employer and I don't love everything they do. As a matter of fact, there are lots of things I'd love to change if I could but it's not like I have that kind of power. I'm just a lab rat, you know? A well-paid one at least."

Carrie (nods): "Yeah, I get that. Anyway the article..."

You talk and have a surprisingly nice afternoon with them. You say your goodbyes sometime later and drive back home with Linda.

Saturday Evening

You sit on the living room couch and watch the game while Linda is in the kitchen, cooking. You hear the entrance door opening and shortly after, Ashley and Linda talking in the kitchen. Time to face the devil.

You enter the kitchen.

Ashley: "...and it has this cute ribbon right in the middle."

Linda: "Oh I bet it's super cute."

You: "What's super cute?"

Ashley: "We're talking about my underwear you creep."

You: "Oh, I didn't know that."

Ashley: "Sure. Would you like a demonstration, too?"

You: "Oh come on."

You look at Ashley and think that you actually wouldn't mind seeing more of her body. She has all the good traits her mother has, besides a good character.

Ashley: "Can you stop staring at my tits, please?"

You (blush): "I wasn't!"

Ashley: "Bullshit. Mum, you saw that, right?"

Linda: "Can both of you just drop it for once, please?!"

Linda looks genuinely hurt. This is new. Usually, she would take Ashley's side and then you would get shit from both of them.

Ashley: "Are you serious? I didn't do anything!"

Linda: "Can we please just have a normal dinner? For once? Please?"

Ashley: "I... Okay. For you. Because I love you."

Linda: "Thank you, sweetie. I love you, too."

You: "Alright. I'll set the table. Wanna help me out, Ashley?"

Ashley (hesitates): "Okay..."

Ashley looks cautiously at her mother before getting the plates. She's not used to her reacting like this. With Linda on your side, maybe there was hope now for your relationship with Ashley, too.

Linda quickly puts plates with food on the table while you bring the cutlery. You sit down with Ashley and Linda puts some food on your plate. She gives you a warm smile and kisses your cheek.

Linda (whispers): "I love you"

Ashley notices the unusual amount of affection Linda shows you and looks grossed out. She slowly walks towards the table and sits down across from you, her eyes carefully jumping to you and her mother.

You: "Oh, honey would you mind getting me a beer?"

Linda: "Not at all!"

Linda hustles to the kitchen and back with a cold beer from the fridge which she pours in your glass.

Linda: "Here you go."

You: "Good girl. Kiss."

Linda (slaps your arm): "Don't get cocky now."

Linda gives you a sly grin before she sits down. Ashley looks like she's about to puke, but doesn't say anything.

You ask Linda about her business. She loves talking about her future as a shop owner. Dinner turns out surprisingly normal, all things considered. You, Linda, and Ashley finish your meals and it almost feels like you're a normal family.

Linda: "So, did you like it?"

You: "It was delicious. Well, time to clean up I guess."

Linda: "Thank you. I'm gonna go change then. See you upstairs?"

You: "Sure thing."

Ashley and Linda leave you to do the dishes as usual and so you do them. You are a bit annoyed that you always have to do them alone, even though Ashley also never cooks. Complaining will get you nowhere, though. You finish quickly and then make your way to the bedroom.

You open the door and see Linda on the bed, waiting for you.

Linda: "Surprise!"

Sunday

You wake up to Linda, cuddling up to you. She rests her head on your chest and hugs you, wrapping her legs around yours. She doesn't say anything and neither do you. Now she was tame, but yesterday night she was extremely assertive and dominant. You still managed to enjoy yourself but you wonder if there is anything you can do to switch things up a bit. You caress her back and hear her purring. You feel happy.

You doze off and wake up again after a while. Linda kisses your cheek and smiles.

You: "I love you."

Linda: "I love you too. It's very strange."

You: "What do you mean?"

Linda: "It's just so sudden and random. I just feel so happy to be with you ever since yesterday morning. I don't know why. I mean... Nothing changed, right?"

You: "I have no idea, but I'm not complaining."

Linda: "Yeah, I guess you're right."

You shower and find Linda downstairs on the terrace doing yoga afterward. Ashley is probably at the gym, as she is every Sunday. You decide to browse a bit on your laptop to pass the time...

Sunday Dinner

You were hopeful after yesterday, but the more affectionate Linda became the more suspicious Ashley became. And so dinner turned into...

Ashley: "What the hell is going on?"

Linda: "What do you mean?"

Ashley: "I mean what the fuck are you doing? Are you drunk? Why do you act like this?"

You: "What are you talking about?"

Ashley: "I'm talking about my mum being all lovey-dovey all of a sudden."

Linda: "Oh, come on."

You: "Ashley, you should really show more respect towards your mother."

Ashley: "Me?"

You: "Sure. Linda, tell her to show some respect."

Linda: "Please, Adam. Just drop it, okay?"

Ashley: "Are you seriously letting him talk like that to you?"

Linda: "Ashley, please. I just want us to get along."

Ashley: "Well you can't **** me to like him."

You: "We would appreciate it if you made an effort, Ashley."

Ashley: "Fuck you!"

Linda: "Ashley!"

Ashley stomps off. You frown and shake your head. Then you see Linda with tears in her eyes.

You: "I'm sorry, honey. I really hoped she'd warm up to me by now."

Linda: "It's just tearing me apart. I was so hopeful after today. Everything went so great until..."

You: "...Ashley ruined everything?"

Linda: "Hey! She's my daughter!"

You sigh, knowing that this is going nowhere.

Linda: "I just wished Ashley could see you a bit like I do."

You: "Yeah, I wouldn't count on it. She hates my guts."

Linda: "Please don't say that. I can't give up on that hope, you understand? I love both of you."

You: "You know my stance on this, Linda. I tried again and again, but she's just so stubborn. She never gave me a chance."

Linda: "Then try something else. It can't go on like this."

You: "Alright. I will... think of something."

Linda: "Thank you."

Monday

You come home after work with a fresh new dose of the serum. You haven't decided yet if you'd rather use it on Ashley or Linda. If you use it on Linda, you could increase her love for you even more and get rid of that brat Ashley for good. You could have Linda for yourself like you always wanted.

On the other hand, Ashley could become a well-mannered and cheerful daughter figure to you. You could make her like you just as much as her mum likes you. Well... Maybe not that much...

...Right?

You find Linda in the kitchen crying.

She feels terrible because she had an argument with Ashley this morning. Ashley wants her to leave you.

You calm Linda down and make a cup of tea for her.

Linda excuses herself to freshen up in the bathroom. It's now or never.