This is the first of a two-part story.
No sexual activity involving minors was mentioned.
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I first met them at the dog park. One afternoon, I was strolling with Rexy, my black Labrador, on the trail leading to the nice pond. Suddenly, Rexy pulled me harder, trying to approach a small Shih Tzu led by 2 women walking in front of us. The ladies looked identical from behind: Both were the same height and body habitus, similar shoulder-length dirty blonde hair, and they even wore similar clothes. Likely identical twins.
I walked faster, accommodating Rexy's wish to meet a potential new friend. The Shih Tzu noticed Rexy and wiggled his tail, trying to stop and greet Rexy. One of the ladies turned back and smiled at me, "Sir, I hope your dog is friendly."
I joked, "He hasn't eaten for several days now, but his preferred food is cats and not other dogs."
By now, Rexy had reached the tiny Shih Tzu and smelled his butt in a non-threatening way. Seconds later, the 2 dogs began playing together, so we released them. We sat on the nearest bench, and I said, "My name is Rodney, and this is my 3 year old Rexy."
The girl grinned, "Nice to meet you. I am Jenny, and my mother is Alma. Our spoiled bitch is the 2 year old Lian."
I was curious and gazed at the other lady. Even from the front, there was little difference between the two. Both had cute, smiley faces and except for minor wrinkles near her mouth and eyes, they looked almost identical.
I said, "I thought you were identical twins."
Alma grinned and mumbled, "Thank you for the compliment, sir."
Jenny giggled, "Rodney, we've heard it from others as well. We are best friends, have similar hobbies, and even like to dress the same."
"What are your areas of interest, if I may ask."
"We love old movies, especially French or Italian, TV comedies, and traveling."
I chuckled, "I like traveling too. I've been to France, Italy, Spain, Canada, and a few national parks in the US. Where have you been to?"
"We took a cruise to the Caribbean, visited the Canadian Rockies, and went to Acapulco."
"Do you have pictures from your trips abroad?"
"Yes, we do. I kept some on my phone."
Jenny showed me about 30 photos. Most pictures were focused on the scenery, with 6 showing the 2 women with a nice background behind them.
I was curious, "I do not see any picture with only one of you. Are you always together?"
They laughed, "We are BFFs and love to do things together unless one of us is super busy or sick." We continued chatting. The daughter was more extrovert and was more talkative but the strong bond between them was undeniable.
We watched the sunset and noticed our dogs continued playing together.
I stood up and said, "Girls, it was a pleasure to meet you, and I think that Rexy feels the same. I come here most Mondays and Thursdays at the same time. I hope to see you again."
Jenny smiled, "I hope so. Lian seems to have found her soulmate, and we enjoyed talking to you. We'll try to be here on Thursday and would love to see photos of your travel destinations."
Rexy refused to leave Lian, and only after bribing him with dog treats he reluctantly entered the car.
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Thursday afternoon, I arrived at the park and saw Alma and Jenny sitting and waving to me. Lian was not leashed, and as she noticed Rexy, she ran to him barking cheerfully. I sat near Jenny and commented, "I think our dogs like each other."
Jenny chortled, "It is interesting because Lian does not befriend easily. Did you bring photos to show us?"
"They are on my phone." I sat between them and displayed selected pictures from Paris, France, and Cinque Terre, Italy. They seemed mesmerized by the photos, and when they were done, Alma said quietly, "We would love to fly to Europe one day."
"I think you should. There are many attractions on that continent. I plan to go there again in 2 months. This time to Greece."
Jenny smiled, "Could you take us in your suitcase?"
"Not in my luggage, but if you are free at the same time, we can travel together."
Jenny glanced at her mother quizzically. Alma nodded 'yes.'
In short, I barely knew them and organized a trip for the 3 of us from one weekend to the next in 2 months' time.
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The following Monday, only Jenny arrived with Lian. She told me her mother was diagnosed with Covid and stayed home to watch TV. I invited Jenny to my house, saying the dogs could play in my fenced yard, and we would watch pictures from Spain or a movie on Netflix.
She called her mother and notified her she'd be home late. I heard Alma telling her it was a good idea to stay out of their house, so she wouldn't get Covid, too.
We sat on the sofa, and I served wine for both of us. Jenny had 2 glasses of Chardonnay while inspecting my photos from Spain. Then we started watching an old Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni movie. I sat with my 2 hands on both sides of the sofa's back. Jenny sat by my side, leaned her head on my shoulder, and sighed, "It's so comfortable here."
Her move was unexpected, to say the least. We hardly knew each other, and she came to my house and felt cozy on my body!... I hugged her shoulder, and the movie began. Both Italian actors were very young and beautiful. At one point, they kissed. Jenny turned her head to me, closed her eyes, and pouted her lips. Apparently, it was a hint to kiss her.
I hesitated; after all, she had 2 glasses of wine, and I didn't want to take advantage of her while she was under the influence.
She murmured, "Rod, if you are worried I drank too much wine, don't..."