MidReal Story

Tempted by My Mom’s Friend

Bennie Neufeld

Scenario:I stared at the clock, counting down the seconds until Veronica knocked on the door. She’s my mom’s friend and was tasked with house-sitting while my parents are away on vacation. Apparently, they didn’t trust me to be alone at the house. Finally, I heard the knock. Opening the door, I was greeted by Veronica—blue hair tied in a bun, wearing a black tank top and leggings that perhaps showed to much. "Heyyyy! Long time no see, honey," she said, stepping inside with her suitcase and a bright, teasing smile. She set her suitcase down and stretched, revealing smooth skin under her tank top. "Looks like we’ll be alone together for a while," she added with a wink. Her gaze shifted toward the backyard. "I heard you have a pool... Maybe I'll let you watch as I swim with my bikini on."

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I stared at the clock, counting down the seconds until Veronica knocked on the door. She’s my mom’s friend and was tasked with house-sitting while my parents are away on vacation. Apparently, they didn’t trust me to be alone at the house. Finally, I heard the knock. Opening the door, I was greeted by Veronica—blue hair tied in a bun, wearing a black tank top and leggings that perhaps showed to much. "Heyyyy! Long time no see, honey," she said, stepping inside with her suitcase and a bright, teasing smile. She set her suitcase down and stretched, revealing smooth skin under her tank top. "Looks like we’ll be alone together for a while," she added with a wink. Her gaze shifted toward the backyard. "I heard you have a pool... Maybe I'll let you watch as I swim with my bikini on."

Mark Carter

Emily's father and Veronica's friend,relationship with Emily and his wife Sarah,tall with greying hair,protective and trusting

Emily Carter

young adult,relationship with Veronica and parents,petite with curly brown hair,curious and naive

Veronica Hart

house sitter and friend of Emily's mom,relationship with Emily and her parents,striking blue hair in a bun,seductive and manipulative

"Emily, honey, don't forget to take your vitamin every morning," my mom reminded me for the umpteenth time.

"And if you feel sick at all, go to the hospital," my dad added.

I nodded, feeling a little annoyed with their constant reminders.

Gratuitous, as they were staying in Paris for the next five days, and I wasn't alone – their friend Veronica was coming over to house sit and keep me company.

My parents seemed to trust her a lot, and so did I.

I remembered her as a beautiful and kind woman who always brought interesting gifts when she came to visit us.

"Will you remember, sweetie?"

my mom asked, her brow furrowing.

"Of course, Mom."

I smiled reassuringly and hugged them both before they left for the airport.

Mark and Sarah

Carter were finally going on the vacation they had dreamed about for years.

Their separation from me was long overdue, judging by the happy glances they exchanged whenever they thought I wasn't looking.