”“Yeah, I know, but...”“But nothing!” Jerrod interrupted. “Come on, let’s go load up a couple of plates and get give them some space. Ju...t leave the ladies to do what they do, okay?”Eric knew he shouldn’t (and couldn’t) micromanage Nadia’s plans, whatever they were, so he tried to stop worrying as they climbed out of the pool and padded over to the table to gather up their lunch. They carried their fully loaded plates to the other end of the pool to sit in the grass while the girls sat at the. You know our arrangement, the rules I have given you, and my policy on lying. As I said, things are painfully clear to me, and they are about to become painful for you as well. You know what you have done and you know what I must do now. Assume the position.”The color drained from his face and his eyes bulged. Further excuses died on his tongue as the Lady gave him a stern and impatient look. “Position yourself now, or I open my purse again.”It was already too late, and further deviation or. It was about midnight when Barbara decided it was time for us all to retire to our beds. “You two get off to bed, Jack and I will just clear up down here”. As we got up, I said my thank you’s for a great evening, and received a hearty handshake from Jack, and a kiss on the lips from Barbara “You two have fun, Chloe’s bedroom is on the other side of the house to ours, so you wont bother us, because as you know Richard, she’s a bit of a screamer”“Mum!” Chloe said in embarrassment“Well your mum’s. I'm going to be the mother I wanted to be.”“A few days, I guess.” He didn't sound enthusiastic. “Okay? I have work. Bills to pay.”“Please, I just want to r—”“I have to get going... Mom. A few days. All right. I'll come over. I just... I have to go.”Before I could say goodbye, the line went dead. The tears hit me immediately. I sank down on my couch, feeling them pour down my cheeks. If I hadn't said those words to him two years ago, but instead revealed my passion, my desire for him, what would.