I dressed and headed to the airport as Jessi’s flight arrived at 9:00. When we got home I noticed that Nick was still asleep. I said to Jessi, “I wish your brother was up to greet you.”
“Mom it’s okay. It’s only 10:00 let him sleep I can wait until he wakes up. I’m going to change into my swimsuit and head outside. Are you going to join me or do you have to go into work?”
“I have to run a couple of quick errands and then I’ll join you. I took off work this weekend knowing you were coming home.”
When I got back I went to my room and changed into my swimsuit. Nick was still asleep so it gave me some time to catch up with Jessi. My daughter is a book nerd except she is so beautiful. She is self driven to be a success and spends an inordinate amount of time studying. She gave me the typical look when I asked, “Are you seeing anyone?”
“Mom I don’t have time for much socializing. I’m carrying heavy class loads so that I can graduate next year. You should be happy about the money I’m saving you with an early graduation.”
“I am thankful baby but I just worry that you are going to burn out with no playtime. You need to have a little fun.”
She laughed and said, “Well if that isn’t the pot calling the kettle black! Are you seeing anyone? When was the last time you went out on a date? You live and breathe work.”
I was a little taken back by her aggressive response but as I thought about it there wasn’t much that I could disagree with. I said, “You are right. I need to have a little fun. I just get so consumed with providing you guys with a good life that I forget to slow down and enjoy things. Tell you what, I promise to slow down and have some fun if you promise to do the same. Deal?”
Jessi smiled and said, “It’s a deal mom. Thanks for taking the weekend off. I know they are very busy for you.”
I got up and said, “It’s so nice to have you home. I miss you so much. I’m going to make us a quick lunch.”
As I was making sandwiches on the kitchen island I sensed a presence behind me. Before I could turn my body was engulfed by two strong arms. Nick whispered, “You must be the new hot maid. You look great.” My body betrayed me and responded to his words as a slow tingle flowed down my back.
I said, “I’m not your maid and I’m not hot. I’m your mother.”
He continued to hold me tight as I felt powerless to resist. He jokingly said, “Oh mom. I’m sorry I mistook you for someone else. You are never home on weekends but you are wrong, you look very hot.”
He released me as I grabbed the countertop for support, my legs weak with my growing desires. He ran out to see Jessi leaving me alone to sort through my unwanted response to his words and touch.
I heard a squeal and saw Jessi racing towards Nick. I gasped as she jumped into his arms. Fortunately he was able to catch and hold onto her. I smiled as she screamed, “Oh Nick I’ve missed you so much. I’m so happy to be home. I couldn’t wait for you to wake up.” She had her legs locked around his hips, her arms cradling his neck.
I marveled at his strength. I just realized how quickly he had grown into such a handsome young man. Standing with just his swim trunks on made me have unmotherly thoughts as I stared at his muscular body.