I finished changing, and headed out to see what was up. Debbie was in the kitchen, and welcomed me with a hug and a kiss. “Why don’t you see if you can help the girls close up out back? Dinner will be ready in 10 minutes.”
Beth was packing the last of the kids into a van, while Amie was doing some cleaning up. Ashley and Erin were diligently helping, but they seemed happy for the additional hands and it only took a few minutes for us to get the place back in order.
I sat down and took the two six year olds in my lap, asking them how they liked the new place. They were eager to tell me both the good and the bad, taking me on a tour of their favorite stuff. I lifted one up in each arm, feeling their tiny arms slide around my neck, hanging on to me. I accepted their kisses with a smile, escorting them back to the main house. I dropped them off at the door. “Go clean up, Debbie’s almost got dinner ready.”
It was only once I’d dropped off the tykes, and helped lock up that I got my first hugs and kisses of the day from the two older girls. Quite nice, really.
We had a nice casual evening, with the girls filling in more information about the day-to-day operations of their new business. They were up to 8 kids already, not counting ours, and were looking to add several more.
Robin had cleaned up her face for dinner, and took the opportunity to tell us a little more about her work with emptying the warehouse, mostly consisting of setting prices, advertising, and making herself available to show stuff whenever she received a call. She was completing a couple of deals a day and making excellent progress.
I shared my project plans at work, getting them all caught up on the business side of the escapade that had caused so much trouble recently.
Over a bottle of wine we unwound, enjoying each other’s company amicably. I massaged Debbie’s feet, while relaxing on the couch, followed by Beth’s feet and calves. It was the first real relaxing evening I’d had in quite a while and was surprised at just how much I enjoyed it.
We decided to call it an early evening, but not before Amie got after me about running.
“I gave you a break this morning, but I expect you to be out running with me tomorrow morning. I’m not going to take no for an answer,” she warned me.
“I’m looking forward to it,” I told her, which was at least partially true. I needed the exercise, and was looking forward to my reward if I ever caught her.
Beth got up and pulled on my hand, dragging me to the bedroom. I reached out for Debbie, but she drew back. “Monday. Beth’s night,” she reminded me.
Beth stopped. “But he just got back! We can still share tonight,” she said softly.
“I think I’ll hang out with Amie and Robin for a bit,” Debbie answered. “You two get started without me.”
She was right. I needed some alone time with Beth, if we were going to maintain any balance in our odd relationship. “Sure. See you in a while,” I told her, putting my arm around Beth and steering her into our room.
“Feel like a shower?” I asked my hot little teen bed-warmer.
She answered by turning on the water and disrobing. I joined her in the shower and we took our time taking care of each other. By the time we reached the bed, I was ready for more.
“How are you feeling, Angel?” I asked, running my hand softly over her body.
“Still a little sore, but not too bad,” she admitted.
“I think I’d like to do something a little different tonight, if you don’t mind too much.”
She looked at me askance. “Different? What are you going to do that we haven’t already done? Bondage? Spanking?”
I laughed. “Spoiling,” I told her. “Roll over on your belly.”
She turned over slowly. “You’re making me nervous, Jack.”