Charlotte didn’t sleep with us every night as occasionally she had a long night of studying and wanted a night alone. It gave Caroline and I time alone. We’d normally make love and then enjoy some pillow talk, whether discussing serious topics on our minds, or we’d laugh and joke around.
“Mark, I need to suggest something.”
“Shoot.”
“You need to take my mother out on a date and spend the night with her.”
“Has she asked about it?”
“No, it’s something Jessica and I have been discussing. Would you be willing to do that?”
“What does your mother think?”
“We haven’t discussed it with her yet. I wanted to gauge your interest first.”
“I’d be delighted, sweetheart. Just tell me when. What about your sister?”
“Jessica? She hasn’t really mentioned anything. Would you take her out on a date too?”
“I’m aware of her feelings for me, Caroline. I’m committed to you and Charlotte, but I’m aware you’re both open-minded when it comes to Jessica.”
“I’m her little sister, and I love her so much, I just want her to be as happy as I am now,” she said softly, her fingers caressing my chest. Kissing her forehead, she cuddled into me even tighter. “Do you ever worry about all this?”
“Of course. I’m in a relationship with my daughter that could blow up in our faces should it be discovered,” I replied, “Our relationship could have caused all manner of issues, thankfully everyone’s accepted it as they can see how much I love you.”
“As much as I love you, Mark,” she replied, kissing my cheek, “I’ve always wondered if I should feel any guilt about the fact that I’m here now instead of her.”
“God no. After everything she did, you have no reason to feel any guilt whatsoever. Honestly, Caroline, the only thing I wish you’d done was give me all the information far earlier.”
“I know, but I wanted it ironclad. I only felt bad about the fact you were completely unaware for so long, but even Mum and Jessica supported what I was doing. They love you like a son and brother, and hated what Christine was doing to you. It’s why Mum never had a problem when we started sleeping together. She knew how much I loved you, but more than that, you needed my love to get you through those times.”
“And now you’re happy sharing me with your mother and sister…”
“We’ve never agreed to be monogamous when it comes to family. I love the relationship we share with your daughter. God, seeing you two make love sometimes, even I feel like I should step aside and leave you together.”
I pulled her closer, kissing her forehead. “Not happening,” I whispered.
“I know, but that’s how I sometimes feel. As for Jessica, we’ve had some fun together, and she isn’t after anything serious. You know she’s focused on her career and loves the relationship she still shares with Mum. And regarding Mum, as I said, she’s always loved you like one of her own, and I just want her to be happy. And when she was intimate with you, I haven’t seen her looking like that in a long time.”
“Okay, honey. Have a chat with your mother and we can organise something together. I’ll give her a call when you’ve organised it, and I’ll ask her out.”
“She’ll be giddy like a teenage girl being asked out by the boy she’s crushing on.”
I didn’t hear anything from Caroline for a couple of weeks, but I had that feeling she would have talked to her mother immediately about the idea. Figuring I might as well just make the call, I arrived home from work one evening, Emily cuddling me as soon as I walked in the door as always, and after greeting everyone else, I walked outside and made the call.
“Evening, Mark.”
“Hello, Mary. How are you?”
“Same old, same old. I’m looking forward to the day I can retire. Not for a while yet though.”
“I’m thinking the same but longer for me.”
“I’m glad you called, Mark. I feel we haven’t talked in a while.”
“Sorry, Mary. It’s just life at the moment. Sometimes feels like I barely get time to stop and take a breath.”
“I understand, Mark. You’ve got a busy house there, and though I’d love to visit more often, I don’t want to intrude.”
“Mary, you are welcome to visit whenever you want. We’d all love to have you over.”
“Thank you, Mark. I might take you up on that offer.”
“Anyway, there was a purpose for my call, Mary. Would you like to go out this Saturday night?”
There was silence for a few seconds before she whispered, “I’d love to, Mark. You’re… You’d really like to take me out on a date?”
“Yes,” I replied simply.
“Um… Doing what?”
“I’m thinking dinner and then dancing. Somewhere age-appropriate for both of us, unless you want to shake that fine bottom of yours in a nightclub.”
“God, I haven’t been taken out on a date like that in well over ten years, Mark. Sign me up! I’d love to go.”
“Great. I’ll pick you up at 5pm. Well, the taxi I’m in will pick you up. I’ll make some reservations for a restaurant in the city and then we’ll find a place to relax, unwind then perhaps enjoy a dance.”
“You realise I’m going to call Jessica and Caroline now, don’t you?”
“I’d expect nothing less, Mary. I’ll shoot you a message on Saturday morning to confirm we’re still on.”
“I’m going to tell all the girls at work tomorrow that a handsome young man is taking me out on Saturday. They’re going to be very jealous.”
“Would they know that I’m your son-in-law?”
“They’ll probably think it’s still a wonderful thing, Mark. My god, I’m already feeling giddy. Thank you, Mark. I’ll speak to you soon.”
“Night, Mary.”
Mary must have called Caroline immediately, as I was sitting on a chair outside when she wandered out and immediately sat on my lap, giving me one hell of a kiss. She didn’t have to say a word otherwise as she cuddled into me.
I’ll admit I was actually a little excited about taking Mary out for dinner. I’d known her for nearly twenty years by now and our relationship has always been solid. I’d given her four wonderful grandchildren, in addition to Caroline’s two that she doted on something fierce, and she had never laid an ounce of blame on me for my failed marriage to her other daughter. I was more than aware of the heartache she’d suffered with her ex-husband, not surprised it had left far too many scars on her soul for her to find happiness with another man. When Caroline confessed to the relationship she and Jessica had with her mother, I wasn’t terribly surprised.
Charlotte was also happy about the fact I was taking Mary out for the evening. Asking where I’d likely end the night, I figured going to her place would probably be for the best. “No, bring her home, Daddy,” she told me, “Caroline can sleep in my room.”
“Got plans for me, Lottie?” Caroline asked my daughter.
“I’m thinking a night of pussy and sex toys, Auntie. Maybe you can tie me up and be very naughty with your niece?”
“Still exploring and experimenting?” I asked.
“I’m still waiting for you to give in and give me the really rough sex I want from you, Daddy.” She cuddled into me, kissing my cheek. “And you know my arse is yours first too.”
“You’d better hurry up with that, Mark, as we’ve picked out a toy that she wants me to wear when I fuck her arse,” Caroline added, “But you get her virginity back there.”
Well, that was something to think about. I knew my daughter was open-minded in regard to wanting to try absolutely anything with me and trust me on this, she was online and researching things constantly. She wanted to do all of it while she was still young, admitting that after she’d had a couple of children, her focus would be on keeping me and our children happy, and though we’d still have sex, she was aware it would be a little different.
Waking up early on Saturday morning, I was outside after some coffee and toast as I wanted to mow the lawns and tidy up the place. Emily was now in her final two years at high school and being inundated with schoolwork. I’d normally find her studying on a Saturday when she wasn’t at her part-time job, happy to sit at the kitchen table sometimes, though more often than not, she was at her desk in her bedroom. Whenever I found her in the kitchen, I’d sit with her just to keep her company, always available to help if I could.
After showering later that afternoon, I got dressed, applied some cologne, and made sure I was neat and tidy before checking myself out in the mirror. I thought I looked good but left proper judgement to others, walking out into the living room where Caroline, Charlotte and Jessica were waiting for me.
“Wow!” Charlotte exclaimed, “You look hot, Daddy! Want to fuck me before you go?”
Caroline and Jessica both burst into laughter. “I don’t think we need to say anything,” Caroline stated, “But you look very handsome, Mark. Mum’s going to love the effort.”
“She deserves it,” I suggested, “I just hope she enjoys herself tonight.”
The taxi arrived a few minutes later, and I found myself escorted to the door by the three of them. Receiving a kiss on the cheek from each, they told me to have fun but to look after Mary for them. “And when you bring her home, make love to her,” Jessica added, “I mean really show her how much she means to you, Mark.”
“I will, Jess. Don’t worry.”
“Good. Mum deserves all the love we can give her. She’s a strong woman, but that bastard left so many scars. We’re healing them, one by one, and you’ll really help tonight.”
The taxi pulled up outside Mary’s house, walking up the path to the front door. Pushing the doorbell, I heard her call out before she opened the door and I admit I sucked in a deep breath. Her red hair was more vibrant than ever. She’d added light make-up to her face. Like many women her age, she’d had a skin care routine in the hope of avoiding too many wrinkles, and to be honest, apart from some crow’s feet, her face didn’t exactly show her age.
But it was the dress that made me smile. It was modest for a woman of her age, but the dark blue material clung to her womanly curves, and the neckline was perhaps lower than she’d normally wear, giving a hint of some marvellous cleavage, and her shoulders were bare. She almost chewed her bottom lip as I looked her up and down in silence.