Mom Caught Larry was in banking and had done quite well. He was vice president of regional banking which included five counties in our part of the state and was very well paid. He necessarily did a lot of traveling. I was director of marketing for a major computer firm, hoping to become vice president in another year, or so. I, too, did a lot of traveling and was equally well paid. Karen was an intensive care nurse and Cindy was an elementary school teacher.
Mom Caught When we got together as a group or just the four of us, Cindy usually greeted Karen and me with a tight hug and kiss on the cheek. She did this with everyone, but all of it was longer with me, usually whispering I was handsome, or looked so nice, or smelled so good. When we danced or were alone in conversation, she would sometimes make provocative and solicitous comments, once saying Karen was a very lucky woman, no small wonder she always had a smile on her face. I shrugged all of this off as simply a flirtatious and fun-loving part of her personality.
Mom Caught It was nearly 2 am and Larry refilled the margarita bowl, announcing this was the last batch, the bar was closed, and everyone should drink up! I looked over and Karen was busy talking with a small group in the kitchen. I went to the table and poured my final margarita. As I turned to go back into the living room, Cindy was next to me asking if I would fill her glass. She then asked if I would like to get some fresh air with her, she was getting a little warm.
Mom Caught After we passed through the french doors leading to the deck, she took my hand and led me to the end of the deck, away from the light coming through the doors and windows. Meanwhile, someone had put on a CD of slow dance music. She put her glass on the rail, took mine and put in on the rail, and took me in her arms and began to dance with me. I had danced with her many times before, but this one seemed different.
