Tommy Lawrie leaned back against the tree and took a long drag on his cigarette. The ember glowed brightly in the darkness, illuminating his jowled face and lopsided spectacles.
She's late getting home tonight,
he thought. He'd gotten used to her normal hours. Usually he could predict her movements pretty well.
Where would she have gone tonight?
he wondered. There were, to be sure, a range of bars and clubs in town, ones drawing students from the university.
He'd watched her driving away an hour and a half ago. Normally, she'd be back in less than an hour, her latest catch riding beside her.
Occasionally, she took the heavy motorcycle from its place in the carport, returning with the prize of the day riding behind her. Motorcycle mama in leathers -- it never failed to draw the boys.
The last time she'd taken the bike, the figure behind her was holding on by her breasts as they entered the cul-de-sac her house was on. From where he watched in the darkness, Tommy hadn't seen any attempt on her part to move the boy's hands.
But tonight it was the blue E-Class Mercedes, her usual meat wagon. He smiled to himself.
Good bait for the boys!
Maybe she'd gone to a dance club?
he thought. Legs like hers always benefitted from being on the dance floor and what woman didn't enjoy dancing?
Probably some really slow dancing, too
, he mused,
giving her a chance to rub her boobs up against some kid. And get her ass fondled, too.
He shook his cigarette package. There were still a few left. Knowing he'd be unable to smoke after she'd returned, he knocked one out on the back of his other hand, grasped the filter in his lips and pulled it loose. The lighter's flame showed that what hair was left was primarily grey.
Tommy reached down and shifted his balls, scratched the inside of one thigh.
What's taking her?
he wondered.
Let's get this show started, girl -- Daddy's waiting!
Up where the boulevard entered the neighbourhood, he saw car lights brighten on the other side of the canyon rim, pop into view, then dim as they angled downwards. He raised his eyebrows in hope. Was it her?
He began mentally counting. When his count reached 30 seconds, he could hear the motor and then, a second or two later, saw the lights of the car as it slowed to turn into the cul-de-sac.
As it passed under the streetlight at the corner, Tommy saw that it was indeed the Mercedes. As it turned under the corner streetlight, he was surprised to see her blonde hair on the passenger side.
She must have really been hot for this kid!
he grinned.
Letting a stranger drive her baby!
The sedan slowed, made a hesitant turn before entering the driveway and stopping. The brake lights glowed brightly for a moment before going off. From his hiding spot 25 yards away, Tommy could see the two heads come together, backlit by the front door light.
The two heads locked together for a moment, then the dome light came on as one door and then the other opened.
The driver, when he got out, proved to be a foot taller than the woman. He walked around to the passenger side of the car and Tommy could see him passing her the car keys.
She tucked them into her purse before pulling his head down for another long, lingering kiss. His hands grasped her by the waist before sliding lower.
Her purse strap slid slowly through her fingers. When it reached the bottom, she let it fall the remaining few inches to the ground before her now-free hand joined the other in clutching his head.
Even from where Tommy was, he could see her grind her hips, forcing her groin against his leg. Tommy grinned with anticipation.
For his part, the man's hands began running up and down over her thin dress, lingering over her bum, caressing and fondling her buttocks.
Good show tonight,
Tommy thought to himself.
She obviously doesn't care much who sees her.
Then, grinning widely,
Just as well!
The woman broke the embrace and, taking the tall figure by the hand, led him around to the side of the house, opened the iron gate. While she passed from view, the man stopped half-way through the gate, as if blocked by her not moving further.
De-arming the security system,
Tommy thought to himself. He knew the place well, had been through that gate himself many times.
A moment later, the tall figure stepped forward. The gate closed behind him.
Ahhh!
Tommy thought.
I wonder if she'll take him skinny-dipping in the pool?
It would be a long walk to where he could watch in safety if she did, he knew.
He listened carefully. He knew this woman, knew her habits. When she swam, she always -- always - turned on the sound system.
Tonight, there was no music, ergo, no pool. Elementary, my dear Watson.
Tommy waited a minute before stepping out of the shadows and walking quietly but quickly across the road. Dressed in dark jeans and a black hoodie, he was barely visible except when passing through the cones of light from the widely-spaced streetlights. Approaching the driveway entrance, he pulled up the hood to his hoodie.
Loose gravel crunched softly as careful feet walked up beside the car. Approaching the side gate, he paused, listened. Hearing nothing, he eased the gate open slowly. It opened silently.