8 comments/ 51097 views/ 5 favorites The Loneliness Fades Ch. 01 By: InnocentRespite Note to readers: This is a fictional story that features intimate relations between a mother and daughter. If this type of material offends you, then you may not want to read this submission. This is a new story that I wrote for fun. Please email me feedback about the story if you have the time. I always enjoy reading what people think about the things that I write. * My name is Rebecca, and I feel like I'm losing my mind. I'm a thirty-six year old woman who already feels like she is over the hill. Physically I'm doing great. I've stayed very healthy and active throughout my entire life. I am a little bit vain, so maintaining my figure has always been a priority. My life has just become so bland and routine. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate my life. There are plenty of good things about it. I have a job that I don't hate, but get incredibly bored with. I'm a secretary at a law firm. I have a wonderful eighteen year old daughter. Her name is Autumn, and you seriously couldn't ask for a better daughter. She has been doing well in her first semester at the community college and wants to one day be a teacher. Of course, she is only going to the community college because that is all I could afford to send her to. I never had the chance to go to college myself. Despite regrets about never being able to continue my education. I had always deemed myself to be a very fortunate woman, even despite having lived through hard times. Everyone has trials that they go through in life. Mine have been substantial but I don't think I'd want to change anything from my past. At the age of eighteen I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl. That very same day was the very last time I ever saw Autumn's father. I guess he couldn't handle the pressure of being a new father, so he fled before even getting to meet her. I never felt sorry for myself, being a single mother. I did feel sorry for my little girl though. I wanted her to have that father figure in her life. I tried to find a good man for many years, one that would accept both Autumn and I, but all I've ever wound up dating were non-committal losers. I gave up the dating scene last year after a man my boss introduced me to never called me back after finding out I was a mother. So I haven't been on a date in a year. Things have been getting lonelier and lonelier in my life. I know I'm not too old to give up, but I'm not patient enough to not get frustrated. I'm at one of those damned awkward phases in life where you know things are going to change quickly. Autumn is eighteen now and I know she won't be with me forever. She's such a quick study that I'm sure she'll get her degree in record time and start teaching at a high school in a matter of a couple years. I'm going to miss her greatly when she goes. Selfishly, I wish she could just stay with me forever. All parents probably feel that way though. Just as I'm continuing to be lost in thought, I hear my front door opening. I turn around from my lounging position on the couch and head over to it to see who is there. It's Autumn walking in, and with her is a rather cute, well dressed young man in a polo shirt and some slacks. I immediately look him over. He's a tall young man, probably 6'2. Short dark hair like his was always a weakness of mine. He's very toned with muscle too from the looks of it. "Hey mom!" Autumn says with a big grin on her face. "How was class honey?" I reply with my eyebrow raised. I'm waiting for her to introduce her new friend. "It was pretty interesting today. This is Tom by the way." Autumn says motioning to the boy. "It's nice to meet you. Autumn has told me a lot about you Ms. Jones." The boy says nervously. I smile at the boy and say, "You can just call me Rebecca, no need to be so formal. I'm not one of those hellish or prying parents." I laugh after I say this. I'm certainly not hellish, but I'll admit that I can be prying, especially when it comes to Autumn and boys. "Tom and I are in the same English class mom. We paired up to work on a paper together. We have to write a creative descriptive paper for class in a couple of days, so we were going to come here to work on it." Autumn seems very chipper to have Tom over to the house. I'm happy for her. "Awesome. I won't bug you guys, so don't worry about me. If you need anything just let me know." "Thanks mom. Tom, go ahead and head up the stairs and put our books up. I'll be up in just a second." "Alright. It was nice meeting you Rebecca!" Tom says with a more slight hint of nervousness than in his previous words. Autumn walks Tom to the stairs and then turns around to me. "So, what do you think?" "You haven't mentioned Tom before honey. I'd definitely say that he's a very handsome guy. He seems really nice too." I say with a smile. "He really is. We've been hanging out at school for a little over a month. I think we might make a cute couple, what do you think?" Autumn says excitedly. I nod my head and reply, "I'd definitely say so. But don't get so wrapped up in how cute he is that you don't get your paper done." "Don't worry, you know I'll get things done. I'm sure we'll just be a couple of hours." "Okay, go ahead and get to it then! Don't let me keep you." I gently push Autumn's towards the stairs playfully and she turns to walk toward her room. They really do make a cute couple. My Autumn has grown into such a beautiful young woman. She reminds me a lot of myself when I was her age. Autumn is a brunette beauty. Even her shoulder length hair has the same wave to it that I had not too long ago. She's just a few inches shorter than I am, a little over 5'5, with a slender but slightly curvaceous body and porcelain-like skin. All the boys probably go wild over her. Standing here thinking about how cute a couple that they are makes me realize just how lonely I am getting. Autumn has certainly been having more luck than me in the romance department. For her sake I hope that she always does. Even still, I realize that I need some romance in my life to brighten up my days. I walk upstairs and quietly walk pass Autumn's bedroom door so as not to disturb her and Tom. I make my way to my bedroom and plant myself in front of my computer. Sitting here thinking about young love and romance has me nostalgic. I pull up some old pictures of myself on the computer and begin looking at the younger, twenty year old version of myself. I realize that I really did look like Autumn. The same nice skin, deep blue eyes that I have always been fond of as a favorite feature. I really like the way I filled out my little black dress back in those days as well. After looking at these pictures I decide to look myself over in the mirror to get a good idea of just how much I've changed. I'm happy to see that I still look very good. A more mature look, sure, but the same nice features I had back then are all present. Longer hair suits me very well. My dark brown hair now reaches almost to the small of my back. I had been thinking about cutting it, but staring in the mirror at it has given me a new fondness for it, despite how hard it is to maintain. Maybe I have given up on love too soon? Standing in front of this full body mirror I decide to shed some of my clothes. I pull off the red sweater I had been wearing to reveal my lacey black bra. My chest has grown bigger over time. I'm now a proper 36-C. I slide my jeans down to my ankles and kick them off of my feet. My ass fills out my black panties well. When I move it there is the slightest jiggle, just the way I want it to be. Staring at my body like this is making me feel a definite wave of arousal. I definitely need the touch of a man again. Looking at the clock I see that it is only 7:30PM. A little too early to turn into bed, but I can't help myself. I make sure my bedroom door is locked tight and then I lay atop my mattress. The silken sheets feel very nice on my skin as I start to rub my nipples through my bra with both of my hands. This feels so good that it is unreal. Quickly I unlatch my bra and throw it down to the floor so that my hands can feel my bare breasts. My nipples are now standing at attention, hardened to the touch and very sensitive. I continue to rub them like this for awhile, until I can feel myself becoming moist in-between my legs. Incredibly aroused, I slide my panties down my thighs and then kick them off completely. With my right hand I slide my fingernails down my stomach until I am touching the thin patch of pubic hair right above my mound. I swirl the hair around with my fingers quickly before touching my clitoris with my middle finger and pressing. I cannot help but let out a muffled moan. It has been a long while since I have tended to my needs like this. I frantically begin rubbing myself as I become more and more moist and turned on. Then suddenly I hear a voice. "Mom! Where are you?" It's the voice of my daughter Autumn. I almost spring out of bed, slightly embarrassed, until I realize that my door is locked. I call out to Autumn. "Yes dear, I'm in my room. What do you need?" Autumn doesn't attempt to open the door, thankfully. She just stands in front of it and says "Tom and I might have to work at this paper a little later than we though. So is it okay if he stays over for a few more hours?" Autumn says in her begging tone. "Of course it is. I'm just going to go to sleep early tonight, so you guys just do your thing." I call out nervously, my hand still resting atop my mound. "Alright mom, thanks! I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight." "Goodnight honey." I say softly as I hear her footsteps begin to trek away from my door. My arousal seems to have increased from hearing Autumn's voice, and almost feeling like I was being caught in my deeds. I decide that I cannot help but keep at it, and I continue rubbing on my clit. After a time I bring my left hand down to join in the action. With my left hand I decide to enter my vagina with my index and middle finger. Slowly I pump them in and out, while continuing to rub with my right hand. It doesn't take too long after this for me to reach a satisfying climax. I felt like my orgasm was never going to stop, and I don't think I wanted it to. Now I lay there atop sheets sticky with my own juices. I must remind myself to put the sheets in the wash once Autumn leaves for school in the morning. I really did tire myself out though. I can feel my eyes getting heavy. Eventually I fade into sleep. PART 2 After several hours I wake up from my pleasure-induced nap. Looking at the clock it is 10:45PM now. I really wished that I hadn't slept like that, as I have to go to work by 7:00AM. Regardless, the orgasms I'd given myself was worth it. I throw on my red silk bathrobe and decide to sneak my way into the shower. I desperately need to freshen myself up. So I walk out of my door, robe tied tightly around my naked body, and tiptoe towards the bathroom. Passing Autumn's room I note that it is very quiet. I'm sure that Tom has to have left by now, and Autumn is probably sound asleep. I finally make my way to the bathroom and I hear the shower running. I guess Autumn isn't asleep after all. Standing next to the door I begin to hear noises though. I hear Autumn moaning in pleasure, and a few deep male grunts. It dawns on me what is going on, and I creak the door open as quietly as can be. I can now hear more clearly, and it doesn't appear they have noticed my presence. I now hear Autumn talking. "Aren't you glad you came over now Tom? Ooh! Come on, be careful! Don't slip while you're holding me up like this babe." I can't believe it. My precious daughter is getting railed in the shower, and I'm standing only feet away from her while it is happening. Normally I'd be angry at her for doing this under my roof. I don't want her to be promiscuous and wind up getting pregnant. I want her to live out her dreams without having to worry about a child that she isn't ready for. Right now though, I'm not angry. I am aroused once again. I don't know what it is with me today, but sex has just been on my mind. I stand there listening to the moans and grunts all the while just envisioning in my head what is going on in there. I can just picture Autumn being held up by Tom's brawny arms, her back pushed up against the wall, and legs wrapped around his waist. Tom thrusting into her powerfully and forcefully. These images have my head spinning. Finally I hear a moan that is louder than the rest of them. I then hear a big THUD! Worried, I go further into the bathroom, but I stop myself before opening the shower curtain. Autumn would know I've been listening if I do that. I back out of the room and close the door quietly. I then hear sounds of laughter. "I told you not to fall, stupid!" Autumn says jokingly. "Are you okay?" "Yeah, I'm fine. But I told you I'm clumsy. I don't know why we couldn't just do it in your room. Would have been safer." Tom says "I already told you that my room is too close to my mothers! She could have heard. It'd break her heart to know that I'd do this in her house." Autumn says in a serious tone. "Alright, alright. Either way this was great. I love you Autumn." "You're growing on me too, Tom." Autumn giggles and turns the shower off. Once the shower is off, I decide that I'd better hurry and get away from the scene before Autumn sees or hears me. I creep back up to my bedroom and close the door. Just thinking about what has happened between Autumn and Tom, with me listening in no less, has me confused and turned on at the same time. I know my baby is all grown up, but it is hard to come to terms with. I hear a car start up and begin to pull out of the driveway. I assume that Autumn has left to take Tom home. I still need to sort out my feelings on this, but I decide to take this opportunity to put my bedding in the washer, and then take a shower. PART 3 I'm feeling a lot better after my shower. But I still think I need to talk to Autumn about this. I'm okay with her being sexually active, but I feel like I need to talk to her about making sure she is safe. Her future and happiness is very important to me. I know how rough things can be on a young girl. I've slipped back into my robe now and am starting to worry because Autumn isn't home yet. It is almost midnight now. I'm sure she'll be fine. She's a smart girl, right? My mind is racing. I walk into Autumn's room to take a look. I see her sheets are somewhat wadded up, and I lift them up to see a box of opened condoms. A few have been taken out of the box. At least it is good to know that they used protection. I sit on her bed just thinking about how much she's grown up. The years have flown by all too fast. I've had to work all the time just to make ends meet, so that I could assure she'd have as good a life as I could provide for her. We've always been close, Autumn and I, despite not having enough time to just do mother and daughter things. I know that it has been tough on her. It hasn't been easy on me either. Time passes and I finally hear a car pulling up in the driveway. I walk out of Autumn's room and to the top of the stairs just in time to see her walk through the door. She is alone this time, and I'm happy about that. I decide to talk to her. "Autumn, come here." I call out to her from atop the stairs. Autumn can see me standing there, and she looks a little flush. She probably expected me to be asleep throughout the night, thinking she could just sneak in with me unawares of what had gone down. She probably thinks I'm going to be angry. "Alright, I'm coming mom." Autumn says very quietly. She walks up the stairs and looks me in the eye. I smile at her to let her know I'm not mad. "Let's have a talk, girl-to-girl." I grab Autumns arm and pull her into her bedroom. I take a seat on her bed and pat the area just next to me. "Come here and sit down. Don't worry I'm not angry with you." I say. Autumn sits down and looks at me almost tearfully. You can tell she's holding back. "I'm sorry mom, I know I let Tom stay too late. I just got back from dropping him off at his place." "It's okay. Listen Autumn, I know what you and Tom were doing. I...I heard you guys in the shower." I say nervously, my heart in my throat. Autumn looks shocked. "I'm so sorry mom! I know I shouldn't have been doing that in the house. It's disrespectful...and..." "Shhh..." I put my right index finger to her lip. "There's nothing wrong with having a boyfriend. I don't know why you'd think I would be so angry. You're a beautiful young woman Autumn. I don't expect you to act like a nun." Autumn breathes a sigh of relief and hugs me. "Thanks mom. I'm still sorry though. I guess I could have been more honest with you and let you know how serious Tom and I are getting." "Yes, you could have. Why didn't I meet him before today? If he's going to be a part of your life, then he is a part of mine too. I'm understanding." I hold Autumn with both of my arms, letting her head rest on my chest. "I know, you're great. I just know that you worry because you want me to worry about my degree before I have a kid or anything, and you're right. I'm being careful." "I saw the condom box. I was relieved." I say with a laugh. Autumn can't help but laugh too. "Shouldn't you be sleeping though, mom? You have work in the morning." "I have a few sick days I can use. I think after today I'm going to need to use one. So don't worry about that." I hold Autumn tighter. Autumn re-positions her head and it moves my robe. The robe is partially open at the top now and Autumn can see part of my breast. "Are you naked under that robe?" Autumn smiles and looks intently at my chest. "Yes." I embarrassedly try to re-tie my robe. Autumn grabs my hands though. "Don't." Autumn undoes my robe and stands me up. She takes the robe from my arms and slides it down them, letting it hit the floor. She looks at my body and smiles. "Turn around." Autumn says. "W-what? Why?" I feel weird about her looking at me naked. I don't know why. She's seen me nude before when she was younger and we'd both be getting dressed. "I just want to see." Autumn begs. I oblige her and do a quick turn. "You're so beautiful mom. Seriously, I wish I had your body." "Oh, don't be silly. You're a gorgeous girl. I wish that I still looked as good as you." I reach for my robe, bringing it up into my hands. "Mom, you've sacrificed so much for me. I know that you're lonely." Her saying this shocks me. I stand there a bit dumbfounded. "You are so beautiful that you could get any guy you wanted, but you chose to focus on me instead, and provide for me. You're helping put me through college, and you work all the time so that we have a place to live. I just want you to know that I love you for that." Autumn touches my shoulder. "Well honey, I do all of those things because I love you. You're more important than any man could ever be to me." I say honestly. Autumn has a tear in her eye. "Don't cry hone-" I'm cut off by Autumn reaching her lips up to mine and kissing me. She kisses me deeply and passionately, not the type of comforting kiss on the cheek a daughter would give to a mother. I am speechless. "You deserved to be loved mom. You deserve to be happy. I love you more than anyone else in the world too." Autumn places her hands on my hips and gently directs me towards her bed, sitting me on it. "Please...please don't say anything." Autumn lets out as she lifts her t-shirt over her head. Autumn looks amazing wearing a dark red push-up bra. Her breasts are a bit smaller than mine, but they suit her body so well. She kicks off her shoes and then slides her blue jeans down her thighs, revealing the tight red boy shorts that she is wearing. She then plops down next to me on her bed, taking off her ankle socks and then kissing me on the cheek. The Loneliness Fades Ch. 02 Note: Once again, this is a fictional story. It is all just a fun story focusing on love between a mother and daughter turning intimate, but developing into more than just that. If this type of material offends you, then I wouldn't read it. * Isn't it astounding how much things can change in just one month's time? A month ago I was feeling very lonely and bored with my life. Even though I tried to remain positive and focus on all of the good things that surrounded me, things were getting bland and routine for me. My love life seemed completely hopeless. Little did I know that the one thing I held as the most dear in my life would completely turn my romantic woes upside down. Autumn, my daughter, is the most beautiful, bright, peppy and caring person I know. I never thought that our feelings for one another would evolve beyond our normal love as parent and child. Once Autumn became a college-aged woman, I did start admiring her more and more. Physically, I've always thought she was stunning. But when and how did my pride and admiration for my daughter turn into attraction? Truthfully, I still do feel uneasy about what has happened between us. That first night that we made love and held each other was electric. I hadn't felt the touch of another for quite some time before that night, and I'd never had an experience that left me feeling satisfied that deeply. For now at least I'm trying not to think about how wrong our new love was, or how it probably won't be able to last forever. I desperately just want to live in this moment. How silly am I, sitting here thinking about these things? As I lay in my bed, I look down at my daughter, her head resting snugly on my bare bosom. She looks so gorgeous when she sleeps. Ever since our very special night, Autumn has taken to sharing my bed with me at night. Some nights we just hold each other for hours before drifting into sleep. Most nights we find pleasure in one another's touch. This morning I wish that I could just let Autumn stay like this. I enjoy just feeling the warmth of her body. As the sun shines through the curtains I realize that she needs to wake up for school. Despite my new status as her lover, I am still very much her mother. I cannot have her missing any college. At least I'm able to keep my head about me and stay somewhat responsible. I brush Autumn's hair from her face and give her a gentle kiss on her forehead before saying "Wake up honey, it's morning." Autumn groans slightly, slowly opening her eyes before looking straight into mine with a smile. "Alright mom, I'm up." I sit up and stretch out my arms in an exaggerated morning yawn before sliding myself out of bed. My naked body felt so good on the satin sheets, but its time to get ready for the day ahead. Autumn follows suit and begins to walk towards her room. "I'm about to hit the shower mom, care to join me?" Autumn says in a singsong but slightly sultry tone. "No honey, you go on ahead. How about I cook us some breakfast?" Autumn seems excited. "Ooh, I'll take my eggs sunny side up, 'kay?" I chuckle to myself. "I know dear, you always take them sunny side up. Go catch your shower, we don't want you to be late." Autumn nods at me before rushing into the bathroom to get ready. I can't help but gaze at how she swings her hips in front of me, her bare bottom moving to and fro. I feel very blessed to have Autumn's love. I walk into the kitchen and open up the refrigerator to grab everything I need. Three or four eggs, some margarine, a little bread from the cupboard and I'm ready to start. I don't bother putting on my house robe. I've been wearing a lot less clothing around the house recently. It feels very liberating to cook in the buff, so long as your careful not to burn any sensitive areas. So far I haven't had that happen. Our breakfast gets done right around the time Autumn is stepping out of the shower. I set the table with two spots and lay down the food. Autumn joins me at the table looking very good in her tight blue jeans and red blouse. "Thanks mom. This will help me get through my day. I've got a long one today." Autumn says, slightly flustered. "I don't think you've told me what's on your schedule for today. Are you going to be late getting home tonight?" "I shouldn't be. I have a biology exam and a lab to start things off. Then later on I have to read a paper I wrote in front of my English class. I always get nervous doing stuff like that." Autumn sighs. "It'll be alright honey. Just think of it as something you have to get through, and later on we'll have a nice relaxing evening together. Maybe we'll watch a movie?" I let out as I go to take another bite of my eggs. "That sounds great mom. It's a date." Autumn grins from ear-to-ear before reaching out to hold my hand. "I'll be looking forward to it. I don't have much going on today myself. I have the day off of work, so I might go to the gym or take a run. But otherwise I'll just be here all day." "Oh, that reminds me! There's something I've been wanting to talk to you about." she says seriously. I'm a little nervous about what it could be, but I try not to show it. "Well...what is it Autumn?" "I have some good news, but I'm not really too sure about what I'm going to do yet. I...I've won a scholarship." My eyes light up from hearing the news. "That's great!" "It's from the University. I could transfer out of community college starting next fall. If I wanted to I could get a full free ride there, assuming I can keep my grades up. Its kind of a long commute though, so I'd really have to move into a dorm to make it practical. I'm just not sure if I want to do it yet. Its four hours away from home...away from you." Autumn seems sad to have to tell me this. I can't really help but have a few tears trickle down my cheeks. I really am sad to hear this news, but very proud about how well Autumn is doing in school. I stand up and walk over to her. "Autumn, I'm so proud of you! Seriously, you're doing so great! If you want to do this, then I'll help you in every way I can. You know I'll be there for you." Autumn stands up and immediately wraps her arms around my waist. We hug, and Autumn buries her head into my chest. I can feel her own tears on my skin. "Mom, I'm just not sure yet. I really love what we have going on. I'd miss you a lot. I don't really even want to think about not living with you anymore. At least not yet." I kiss the top of her head. "Shh...it's okay. Four hours isn't that far away anyhow. Plus, you still have the better part of a year to decide. Let's just live for the moment, and be happy for your successes!" "Alright mom. I'll be positive about it." Autumn looks up into my eyes, tears still just slightly coming down her cheek. She quickly reaches up and places her lips to mine. We embrace in a beautiful kiss. I can't help but kiss her back very passionately. Our tongues find each other and my body just melts. Autumn's kiss is so luscious that it makes me sad to know that she may be leaving me, even if that time is still a ways off. A knock at the front door interrupts our tender moment, and the sound of the knock shocks me so much that I nearly jump. Autumn seems surprised that we'd have a visitor so early too. It's then that I realize that I'm still naked. "Autumn, you get the door. I need to go find my robe." I say shyly. Autumn nods and slowly walks over to the door, composing herself before opening it. I quickly get out of sight and find my house robe. "Tom! I wasn't expecting you today!" Autumn says excitedly. "I'm sorry to just drop in, but I wanted to see if you wanted to drive to school together. I haven't seen you in awhile. It'd be nice to catch up." I walk towards Autumn and Tom, robe tied firmly so as not to reveal my nakedness. "Tom, how are you? I haven't seen you in a few weeks." "I'm good Ms. Jones. Just been busy with college really getting hectic and all." Tom smiles at me. "Yeah, the work load just keeps on increasing. Some of those Professors must think that we have nothing to do but study." Autumn laughs. "You two are bright though, I know you can handle it." I say proudly. I like Tom. He is always very kind to Autumn, he's handsome and really seems like he has a good head on his shoulders. I do feel bad that Autumn's relationship with me detracts from his time with her sometimes. Well, maybe I don't feel all that guilty about it. "Yep. I was just asking Autumn if she'd like to carpool to school today." "Of course Tom. I'll just go grab my books and then we can go. Be right back!" As Autumn bounds up the stairs to grab her things, I walk closer to Tom. "It really is good to see you Tom. I hope college really isn't getting you too down?" "No, I mean it's tough sure, but you've got to stay positive. I've just been a little bummed out because Autumn and I haven't spent as much time together as we had been recently. I've been wondering if I did something wrong." "Oh, that's not it. You've been good to Autumn, and she always says good things about you. You're a stand-up guy." "I really appreciate you saying that. You're easily the nicest and coolest parent that I've ever met." Tom smiles widely. "I try to be." I giggle at Tom. He can be a real charmer, that's for sure. Autumn comes rushing by us. "Alright Tom, we've gotta go. Bye mom, I'll be back this evening!" She stops to give me a peck on her cheek, and is on her way. "You guys have fun. Drive safe!" I stand in the doorway waving at those two until I see them pull out the driveway. My mind begins to wander to how great Autumn's kiss was just minutes prior. My body is aching with lust, but I'll have to put that out of my mind and keep myself busy today. I think a shower is in order. --- After my shower I decided to go to my local gym to get a workout. I like to try to make it to the gym at least three days out of the week, but sometimes work and life get in the way of that, especially lately. There is a nice Pilates class that happens this time of the day that I enjoy. I arrive at my gym just in time to get changed. I put on my skin tight black workout pants and baby blue sports tank top and feel quite confident about it, ready to work up a sweat and have some fun. I put my clothes in my bag and I'm off. I walk into the Pilates room and greet the instructor. "Hey Cynthia! It's good to see you." "Rebecca! I'm glad you made it today, we've got a real fun class in store." Cynthia touches my arm and smiles. She is always so peppy and upbeat. It's actually refreshing to me, because so many people around town are always dragging their heels and looking melancholy through their work days. It is definitely good to feed off of her positivity. I walk towards my mat and lay down atop it. We begin our exercises for the day with simple stretches, but even as simple as they are, they can get you to feel the burn in those muscles. After several minutes of stretching and going through the routine, Cynthia pulls me aside. "Rebecca, you're doing great today. I want to add a new step to the routine today though. How would you like to learn it, and then demonstrate it in front of the class for me?" "Sure, what are we doing?" I'm a little nervous about doing something new in front of everyone. No one likes to embarrass themselves obviously. I decide to step out of my comfort zone and give it a shot though. She shows me several exercises with something called a Swiss ball. Most of them weren't too hard once I had balancing on the ball down. The last one is tricky though. She had me get into a push-up position, except I have to balance the tips of my toes on the exercise ball. I roll the ball up to my knees, bringing them towards my core, then I push my legs back out so that only the tips of my toes are touching it again. I almost slide off the ball several times. Cynthia gives me some positive reinforcement saying "Awesome Rebecca. It is tricky at first, but it is great for toning your core." Cynthia places her hand on my thighs, standing over me. She keeps her hands there and softly says "Inwards, and then push out. Great Rebecca." Its weird to say, but her touch gives me butterflies and calms me at the same time. I finish the exercise and we end the class there. I walk up to Cynthia after the class and grin at her. "That was tough, but fun. I hope I didn't look too bad in front of the class." She smiles warmly, saying "You did just fine. You're pretty athletic actually Rebecca. That's why I decided to have you spotlight the new technique. Most of the other girls would have probably given up or been too nervous to do it. But don't tell them I said that!" Cynthia and I share a laugh. "I've really enjoyed the classes lately. Well, the ones I've been able to make it to. I'm glad you started working here." I tell her. "Me too. I haven't really been in town for too long, but everyone here is nice and supportive. I hope you can start making it to more classes Rebecca. What keeps you from getting here if you don't mind my asking?" "I don't mind. Well, basically work. I don't really have a set schedule right now. I'm one of only a few secretaries at this firm that I work at, so days off are few and far between. Also, if they need me, then I need to be there on the spot. I really do wish I had more me time for stuff like this." I say honestly. But of course, most of my me time winds up being spent with Autumn, which is definitely a good thing. Cynthia raises her eyebrow at me. "Well hey, shot in the dark here, but would you like to catch a late lunch with me? I don't know too many people around town personally yet and could use the company. " I'm a little surprised by her offer, but am happy about it. I haven't had too many real friends since I had Autumn. It'd be nice to have some time with someone closer to my own age. "Sure! I'd love to. Where do you want to go?" "How about Mancino's? Its just a block away, and they have a nice little outdoor area where you can sit and chat." "Sounds good to me. I need to shower first though. I feel like I really went through the ringer today." I laugh, as I look down at my arms, slightly glistening with sweat. "Oh don't worry, me too. I'm just about to hit the showers myself. We can head out after." Normally I don't shower at the gym. I've always been a little too shy to shower with the other girls from the class, but I'd feel weird telling Cynthia no just because of that. "Alright, let's go." I grab my bag and Cynthia and I began walking, and she wound up leading me to a different area. It seems the instructors and staff have a separate showering area from the gym members. "Is it okay for me to shower here?" I wonder out loud. "Oh, don't worry about it. There won't be anybody else in here." Cynthia tugs on my arm and leads me into the staff locker room. I quickly shed my clothes and place them near my bag before walking into the shower area. Cynthia joins me and hands me a bar of soap. I begin to lather up and decide to strike up a conversation. "So Cynthia, when did you move into town?" "I think it will be three months next week. I was glad to make the move." "Did you not like it where you were at?" I ask her "It's not really that. I just felt like I needed a change. It was quiet where I used to live, with not as much to do or see. It is so much livelier here. I guess I enjoy the hustle and bustle." "I'm glad you're liking it here. You've really picked up my motivation to get to the gym." I continue lathering up and look behind me to notice Cynthia looking back at me. Her gaze is fixed lower though, peering at my thighs and butt. "Well you look great Rebecca. You have a killer figure and a great tone on your legs and ass." My face turns red, and I smile at Cynthia. "Thank you." I say to her. When she turns away from looking at me, I can't help but give her body a glance. She has a tight body, her skin so vibrant, almost seeming naturally tanned. Long blonde hair that cascades down past her shoulder blades and legs so sleek but toned. Her body is to die for. I think about how beautiful she is as I watch the water from the shower bead down her ass. She almost catches me looking as she turns her head, but I avert my gaze. We finish up our shower and get dressed. Its not long before we are walking towards the restaurant. --- "I love these places where you can sit outside and eat." says Cynthia. "Me too. Its just nice to be able to feel the breeze on a nice day like today. I feel like I'm cooped up in buildings way too often." "We've had a very nice autumn this year." "Yes we have. It hasn't gotten too cold yet. This type of weather is just right by me." "I've always liked the fall." "So have I. I like it so much that I named my daughter Autumn in fact." I say proudly. "I didn't know you had a daughter! How old is she?" "She's eighteen and in college now. Still lives at home with me." "You can't be serious? You have an eighteen year old daughter! You look like you're in your twenties yourself." I giggle and smile at the compliment. "Well, I am thirty-six. I had Autumn when I was real young. Raised her by myself too." "That must have been really hard. I can't even imagine what it'd be like." Cynthia says as she grabs my hand as if to comfort me. "It wasn't easy, but it was well worth it. She is such a bright young girl, and beautiful too. I'm very proud of her." "I couldn't imagine her being anything less than beautiful, knowing her mother." It seems odd getting so many compliments from a woman, but I am enjoying it. Cynthia is very nice. "Awww, well thank you. You're very beautiful yourself." Our waiter comes up to the table, obviously a young man fresh out of high school, and sets food down in front of us, much to my surprise. "I hope you don't mind, but I ordered for us already. Their fettuccini is to die for. Pasta is my weakness." "I don't mind at all. I love pasta." I take a bite of it quickly and it is some of the best I have tasted in a long time. "Wow, it is very good. You know your stuff!" "I'm really glad you like it. I don't get the chance to go here that often because I hate going alone. Seems kind of sad, you know?" Cynthia shrugs. "I'm surprised that you'd have to go anywhere alone. You're such a sweet girl. You haven't met anyone in town? You can't be single?" I ask her, worried about if I was too blunt, already digging about her love life. Cynthia sighs, "I'm single. Not that I like being that way, but its just...hard to meet the right person." "I definitely know what you mean. I've been searching forever. It gets even harder when you're a single mother. But you're a gorgeous woman Cynthia. You'd be a great catch for any man." I say confidently. Cynthia starts to fidget a little. "Well Rebecca, that is part of the problem. How do I say this?" She seems real nervous. "Say what? What's wrong Cynthia? I hope I didn't overstep any boundaries." "No, no. Rebecca, I'm not really into men anymore. What I mean to say is..." Cynthia leans in close to me and whispers "I'm a lesbian." My face turns flush at first, but I settle myself so as not to seem too surprised or rude. Honestly I'm not really that surprised, but I am nervous. "Oh, Cynthia I'm so sorry. I didn't know." "No, its fine. Listen, if you think that it feels weird you don't have to stay. Some of my friends in the past have not been cool with it. I'd understand and I wouldn't judge you." Cynthia says with a disappointed tone in her voice. "Please Cynthia, don't get the wrong idea. I'm cool with that, I just didn't know is all." She seems relieved that I said I was fine with it. "I've just had so many disappointments with men that I gave up on them. I guess I might really be bisexual, but I connect better with women. As friends and as lovers, well, it just seems to fit. Its hard to explain sometimes..."