?


    "Hello?" Reba answered the call.


    [Umm…] Cassandra was confused for a second.


    "Who is this?" Reba asked.


    [My name is Cassandra. Who am I speaking to? This is supposed to be Rudy''s number.]


    "Yes, it is Rudy''s phone."


    [Oh. Are you perhaps his girlfriend?]


    "I am his…" Reba nced at Rudy as her face flushed red. "I am Rudy''s mother."


    [Is Rudy around?]


    "He is sleeping."


    [I see. Can you inform him about my call when he wakes up?]


    "I will do that."


    After the call ended, she looked at the time.


    ''What?! It''s past 8 AM?!'' She quickly got off the bed and searched for her clothes, which Rudy had around the room.


    After collecting all her clothes, she looked at them and muttered, "I am going to take a bath anywhere. Is there any need for me to wear them if I am going to take them off a minuteter?"


    ''There is no one in the house, so it should be okay.''


    Reba left Rudy''s room, but as soon as she stepped out, Rudy''s phone rang again.


    "Why is he getting calls early in the morning?"


    She returned to his room and picked up the call without looking at the name.


    "Yes?"


    [Umm, aunt Reba?]


    "Hmm? Alice?"


    [Yes.]


    "Oh, hey. What''s up?"


    [I called Rudy to ask him if he ising to school today.]


    "He has school today?"


    [Yes. We don''t have sses as it''s sunday, but we nned to study at school.]


    "Can you call again after a few minutes? Rudy is sleeping."


    [Okay.]


    Reba quickly ran downstairs in a hurry and rushed to her room to grab new clothes to wear.


    "I don''t have a job anymore, but I shouldn''t ck off. As promised, I won''t look for another job. Rudy wouldn''t like that."


    When she left her room and walked to the bathroom, she noticed the bathroom lights were on.


    "..."


    She slowly walked to the door and searched for a noise, but it was silent.


    "Who is in there?" she asked hesitantly.


    After receiving no response, Reba''s heart raced with a mix of worry and apprehension as she stood outside the closed bathroom door, the light seeping through the cracks. Her mind raced with questions and concerns about who might have turned on the lights. Was it Joe, her husband, or perhaps Lucy, her daughter?


    Taking a deep breath, Reba tried to steady her nerves. She reminded herself that she had taken precautions to ensure their privacy and that no one should have known about her time spent with Rudy. Still, the fear of discovery lingered, casting a shadow over her thoughts.


    With cautious steps, Reba approached the bathroom door, her mind racing through possible exnations for the lights being on. She considered the idea of a simple oversight, someone leaving them on by mistake.


    Yet, her anxious mind conjured up scenarios of Joe or Lucy having seen her and Rudy together, bringing a flush of embarrassment to her cheeks.


    Summoning her courage, she pushed open the door, her eyes scanning the room for any signs of intrusion. To her relief, the bathroom appeared empty, with no trace of Joe or Lucy. The light switch, seemingly innocent, stood in its usual position.


    A wave of relief washed over Reba as she realized that her fears had gotten the best of her. The lights being on were likely a mere coincidence or a forgetful moment from someone else in the household. She reminded herself that jumping to conclusions without evidence would only lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety.


    "Looks like it was my fault. I took a bathst night before I went to Rudy''s room. Perhaps I was a little too excited that I didn''t pay attention to the lights."


    She hung her clothes and turned on the shower as thoughts crossed her mind.


    ''Still, it wouldn''t have been a mess if Joe or Lucy had seen me with Rudy. I know Rudy would have taken care of the matter. He has the power to hypnotize others, so he could have made them forget about what they saw.''


    As the warm water cascaded over her body, Reba closed her eyes, letting her mind drift back to the intimate events of the previous night. The memories flooded her senses, igniting a spark of desire within her.


    The steam enveloped the shower, creating a veil of privacy around her. With each droplet that caressed her skin, she felt a gentle tingling, a reminder of the passion and connection she had shared with Rudy. Her thoughts wandered to the tender kisses, the lingering touch of their bodies, and the shared moments of vulnerability and pleasure.


    A soft sigh escaped her lips as her fingertips trailed over her skin, recreating the sensations from their passionate encounter. In the solitude of the shower, she allowed herself to indulge in the memories, embracing the warmth and intimacy they brought.


    Her mind reyed each moment with vivid rity, relishing the sensation of Rudy''s touch, the taste of his lips, and the electrifying chemistry that had sparked between them. The steamy air seemed to echo the echoes of their shared desires, heightening the longing that coursed through her veins.


    Lost in her own world of sensuality, Reba allowed herself to explore her desires, relishing the connection she had experienced with Rudy. In the privacy of the shower, she let her fantasies intertwine with the reality of their encounter, reliving the intensity of their shared passion.


    As the water cascaded down her body, carrying away the remnants of the past night''s fervor, Reba couldn''t help but smile, a mix of contentment and desire ying on her lips. The memory of their intimate moments served as a reminder of the depth of their connection and the fire that burned between them.


    Stepping out of the shower, a renewed sense of energy and desire embraced her. She wrapped herself in a towel, feeling a newfound confidence and sensuality that radiated from within.


    "Get used to it, Reba. This will be a regr urrence, although we will never be home alone at most nights. Seems like I need to ept Rudy''s offer to move to his castle if I truly want to live as his lover."


    Reba left the bathroom while humming a song, but her cheerful hum faltered slightly as she noticed Lucy sitting quietly on the couch.


    "...!"