Author's note:
This is the story of a young woman who is slowly seduced by her boyfriend's mother.
The heart of this story is the lesbian affair, although there are heterosexual sex scenes in this chapter, as well.
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Camille, My Boyfriend's Mother
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"Mom, I'm home," my boyfriend Josh called out.
Josh's parents were divorced, but he lived with his mother since his father had moved out of state. We had been dating for 6 months, but it was my first time meeting either of his parents.
I nervously followed behind him, peeking around his shoulder as we entered his mother's house. Based on his clothes and free spending ways, I always knew he came from money, nevertheless, I was still caught off guard as we pulled into his mother's driveway. The house was more like an estate with several acres of finely manicured and landscaped lawn surrounding the stately two-story chateau.
My upbringing and life felt so meager compared to the relative opulence reflected by Josh's home. My family provided all of life's necessities, but money was always tight, and nothing went to waste. Vacations always consisted of visiting family to save money on hotels, and eating out was always a rare treat. In contrast, the walls of Josh's entryway were lined with vacation photos from well-known and exotic locales around the world.
"So, this is how the other half lives," I muttered under my breath.
"Josh, you're home," a woman beamed as she came around the corner, her high heels clicking as she strode across the tiled floor.
I was instantly struck in awe by his mother's beauty. She cut a striking figure, appearing both statuesque and refined, and I immediately felt intimidated by her presence. She stood nearly 6 feet tall, only an inch shorter than Josh, although she was probably 5'9" without her 3 in high heels. She was dressed in a white blouse and grey skirt paired with charcoal stockings that would've been right at home in a large corporate office.
"And it looks like you've brought a friend," she said with a warm smile as she turned to face me after giving Josh a hug.
"Yes, this is my girlfriend Nicole. Nicole, this is my mom," Josh kindly introduced us.
"Ms. Reisen, it's a pleasure to meet you," I replied, although I instantly regretted it as I realized she may have reverted to her maiden name after the divorce, possibly no longer sharing a last name with Josh. I panicked, worried that I unintentionally offended her, so I gave a curtsy, as if that might somehow atone for my potential faux pas, but she seemed to sense my awkward clumsiness and sought to set me at ease.
"Please, call me Camille," she replied with a wink.
I breathed a sigh of relief as I followed Camille and Josh into the living room. I tried not to stare, but I was struck with a feeling that I didn't really belong there, almost as if I was undeserving. I felt severely underdressed in my jeans and tee shirt, and I couldn't help kicking myself, worried that I was leaving a bad first impression on my boyfriend's mother.
Josh had told me she was 45 years old, although his mother could have easily passed for a decade younger. Her long dark hair was still lustrous, shiny and meticulously brushed straight with nary a strand out of place as it reached down to her shoulder blades. Her olive skin glowed in a light tan that looked almost Mediterranean, and her face had sharp features, strong cheekbones and piercing eyes that projected an air of confidence and authority that I could only dream of.
Camille's thin body probably weighed about 125 pounds, and her toned calves told me that she worked out on the regular.
I suddenly couldn't help wondering what Josh even saw in me. By comparison, I was only 5'2", and I felt almost like a midget walking in a land of giants as I took a seat in their living room. I was about 115 pounds with a relatively good figure, but my top and bottom were a little curvier than his mother's. My dirty blonde hair felt unkempt compared to his mother's carefully brushed locks, and my thick thighs felt short and flabby compared to her long toned gams.
I rarely ever wore make up, and I suddenly felt self-conscious over my pale skin and the couple spots of acne on my face.
"I don't know if he told you, but this is the first time my little Joshie has actually brought a woman home. I know he's had other relationships, but you must be quite special for him to introduce you to me," Camille remarked.
"Oh, I'm flattered," I stammered, although the weight on my shoulders felt like it just increased tenfold. I couldn't imagine how I'd ever measure up to her surely lofty expectations.
"Nicole is a business major," Josh piped in as he gave me a wink. "I've told her the work you do in Planning and Logistics, and I think she's keenly interested."
"Really?" Camille acted surprised. "Hardly anyone has any appreciation for Planning and Logistics while they're still in school. Schools focus on building or testing things, but they rarely worry about how to run a lean and efficient operation."
"Yes, I'm fascinated by all the intricacies of Planning and Logistics," I added, grateful to Josh for the conversation starter. "I realize the complexity involved and relish the challenge on how to balance so many process inputs to achieve seamless results. I like bringing order to chaos. I find the challenge rewarding."
"Yes, the devil's often in the details," Camille explained. "Just one overlooked item can derail an otherwise well thought out plan and months of preparation. Perhaps later on you can even do an internship at my workplace."
I knew she was a Director at a Fortune 500 company, and my heart leapt with excitement at the doors she could open for my career.
"So, tell me about yourself," Camille continued. "I want to get know my son's girlfriend. Is your family nearby, or are you from out of state?"
"We live out on the east side of the city," I said,
"Did you grow up there?"
"Yes, we've lived in the same house all my life," I answered.
"Any brothers or sisters?"
"No, I'm an only child like Josh."
"And what kind of work do your parents do?" she asked.
I paused for a second, seemingly embarrassed by my family's blue-collar status compared to Josh's family affluence. "My father drives a delivery truck. My mother works in a local drugstore."
"I see," Camille responded, her words inoffensive, but her tone felt judgmental.
"This is a lovely house," I said, desperate to change the subject.
"Are you embarrassed by your family and upbringing?" Camilled asked through squinted eyes.
"No, I mean - I'm not, but I don't know," I stammered, clearly flummoxed. "If I can be honest, I'm not used to all this," I said as I waved my hand around the room.
"It's just money," Camille said dismissively.
"Well, I'm not used to money like what you have," I said through gritted teeth.
"I think you misunderstood me, but let me ask you another question. Are you the first in your family to go to college?"
"Yes," I humbly replied.
"And I bet you received several scholarships?" Camille pressed on.
"Yes, enough to pay for most of my college expenses. It's the only way I could afford to go to college at all."