I couldn’t believe it. The reality was only beginning to hit me slowly. Mom and I and Aunt Jessica actually had the whole weekend to ourselves! I was what can only be described as giddy. My feet didn’t feel like they were on the ground, as if I had little clouds beneath my shoes holding me aloft. I floated back into the house, or as it was now in my head, my den of uncounted sexual pleasures!
As I closed the door I found my mother attached to my lips. This was a much better welcome than fifteen minutes ago!
I embraced her tightly, feeling her breasts push into my chest. I tried to keep our loins apart as I didn’t want to get an erection when my siblings would arrive momentarily. Mom must have sensed this, as she didn’t try to grind against my crotch.
“We had another fight.” Mom declared when we pulled apart.
“I could tell.”
“He came home and told me flat out that he didn’t need a ride because I had to watch the kids and that someone from work would take him to the airport. Just because I was upset about the trip doesn’t mean I wouldn’t have driven him. He’s my husband. I’m his wife! Then he goes and makes his own plans! Like I don’t matter!” She trembled in my arms.
“It’s okay mom. It’s okay.” I held her against me and rubbed her back.
Ten minutes later the two tornadoes tore into the house.
“Daddy!” Both cried out simultaneously. They looked around the room with confusion on their faces. I was glad that they hadn’t been there to witness our parent’s fight, though I’m sure mom and dad would have tried to hide it better from the young ones.
“Daddy is already gone on his trip for work.” Regardless of how she felt, she covered it well for the kids. “He was sorry he had to leave without saying goodbye to you both. I’m to give you a big hug from him.” She scooped them both in her arms and squeezed tightly. I knew this was more for mom, but if it made her feel better, whatever.
“He said he’d bring us all back something special.” Mom said when she’d released them.
“Like a crab?” Johnny asked.
“A mermaid.” Jojo added.
Well, I might not turn down a mermaid!
“I’m sure whatever it is, it won’t be alive.” Mom said with a shake of her head and a wisp of a smile at her children’s requests.
“A dead crab!” Johnny laughed. Even I had to grin at that response.
“More like sea shells Johnny.” Mom said.
“Those are boring!” He stomped a foot.
“I like sea shells!” Jojo said gleefully.
Mom looked at me.
“Whatever daddy brings I’m sure it’ll be nice and that each of you will love it. And even if you don’t love it, you will tell him that you do because he thought of you to get you something.” I said firmly. “Daddy has to work all weekend, so he might not have time to go to the ocean and catch crabs. Or mermaids. Besides I think those live in the Caribbean.” I wouldn’t destroy Jojo’s childhood illusions; they were more precious than any mermaid.
“I want a mermaid too!” Johnny now proclaimed.
Mom looked at me with wide eyes. I smiled back with a nod. Mom looked at Johnny anew. Some of mom’s illusions shattered then.