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Tempted by My Mom’s Friend
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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Christine Windsor
firstperson protagonist, female, young adult, relationship with Veronica and parents, petite with curly brown hair, curious and naive
Mateo Windsor
side protagonist, male, Christine's father and Veronica's friend, relationship with Christine and his wife Nicolette, tall with greying hair, protective and trusting
Veronica Carter
protagonist, female, house sitter and friend of Christine's mom, relationship with Christine and her parents, striking blue hair in a bun, seductive and manipulative
My parents are going out of town for a few days.
They're leaving me in the care of their friend, Veronica.
I've met her a few times.
She's really nice and beautiful.
Her hair is an awesome shade of blue and she has a killer body.
"Christine, this is Veronica. She's going to take care of the house while we're out of town. You already know her, don't you?"
Mom says, turning to me with a smile.
"Yes, mom."
I nod and smile back at her.
"Hi Christine, it's good to see you again," Veronica smiles and waves at me.
"Hi Veronica."
"Listen, if you need anything, just let Veronica know, okay?"
Dad says to me.
She's going to take care of you and the house. We're going to be out for a few days. Just a little vacation that we need, honey."
Mom nods in agreement to Dad.
"Okay Dad, I'll be fine. I're a big girl now. I can take care of myself," I tell him.
I just don't want him to worry about me while they're away having fun.
"I know you're a big girl now Christine. However, I'm still going to tell you what I want from you. Just in case you forget," he says with a laugh.
"Okay Dad, I'll try to remember," I tell him.
I'm just standing there in the doorway watching them load up the car with their bags.
Dad checks his pockets one last time to make sure he has his wallet and phone.
Mom is fussing with her hair in the side mirror.
Veronica's hand rests on my shoulder.
It tightens a little bit as Mom and Dad turn around to give their goodbyes.
They're backing slowly down the driveway.
Mom is blowing kisses at me while Dad tells me again about the emergency contact numbers and the rules of the house.
As they turn the corner and disappear from sight, I raise my arm to say goodbye.
Veronica's fingers trace down my arm as I lower it back down to my side.
I step back into the house and she follows.
She heads up the stairs to unpack her bags.
I hear her moving from room to room.
The floor creaks beneath her feet.
She's humming a tune I don't recognize as she moves around.
I sit on the couch in the living room, flipping through the TV channels without really paying attention to what's on.
The house is too quiet without my parents here.
The stairs creak as Veronica makes her way down them.
She appears in front of me with a smile on her face.
She's changed into shorts that barely cover her thighs and a tank top that shows off her smooth skin.
She sits down next to me on the couch, closer than I think is necessary.
She reaches into her purse that's sitting in her lap and pulls out a white envelope.