We all touched and stroked the double ended dildo in excitement, even Blake joined in, which felt natural.
“What other colors are there,” asked Clarissa?
Blake had to shake himself out of his daydream, “Oh…uuhhgg. Here.” He offered us the box, with the back facing us.
Without hesitation, “This one, “said Clarissa pointing to a translucent red color.
“Great minds think alike. That’s the one we have. Will there be anything else I can help you all with?”
“Blake, you’ve been really helpful,” replied Christina cheerfully, “I think that’s all for today.”
“Awesome! You can leave all that on the cart right here. I’ll go head to the back, grab you guys an unopened one and meet you all at the counter.”
We made our way to the counter at the front of the store and were once again greeted by a smiling Melinda. “Find what you were looking for?”
“Yes,” answered a very excited Clarissa, “Blake said he’d bring it up here.”
I noticed some similarities between Blake and Melinda. I wonder?
Blake rounded the counter in a brisk walk, “Here Mom, ” he said handing her the package. “They’re purchasing this.”
“Excellent choice,” said Melinda.
In a mock whisper Blake said, “It’s her favorite.”
Melinda cast him a discouraging look, which Blake deflected with a smile.
“It’s cool Mom. They’re a family like us.”
Melinda gave us a studious look, then looked from Clarissa, to Christina and back. Seeing the similarity, she smiled. “Sorry, my son can be quite a joker some time. You’re a family?”
We shuffled nervously, looking to one another on how to reply.
“It’s okay. I’m very close to my family as well. Don’t be ashamed, especially not with us.” Her smile widened, “You all have a very special kind of love. The world will tell you it’s wrong but in your hearts, you know it’s right. Believe me, I know what you’re going through all too well, but it gets better.” Tears of happiness began to form in her eyes, “My wife and I have a very close relationship with our children and it’s all been for the better.”
“It strengthens you,” said Christina.
“Yes, yes it does.”
In a meeting of heart and mind, Christina and Melinda reached out and grasped each other’s hands over the counter. They had an understanding that only two mothers could have and made an instant friendship.
Melinda fought back her tears, “Sorry, it’s just…”
“Say no more, we understand,” replied Christina caressing Melinda’s hand.
Blake, beside his mother, put his arm around her.
“I’m Christina, this is my daughter Clarissa and this is…our boyfriend Mike.”
“I’m Melinda and this is my son Blake.”
We all shook hands truly meeting one another for the first time.
Taking a deep breath, composed herself and Melinda began to ring up our toy. “What’s the occasion, if you don’t mind me asking?”
“I just finished community college and in the fall, I start at the university. So, we got a little toy to go home and celebrate.”
Melinda paused, “Then it’s a gift from us well. Here, “she said handing us the bagged item.
“Really, “asked Clarissa?
“Yes, “replied Melinda. “Congratulations.” She paused considering something, “If you don’t mind me being too forward, but I’d like to invite you all for dinner sometime. If…”