AUTHOR'S NOTE AND A WARNING TO READERS: This story could fit well into three categories; Mature, Lesbian, or Fetish. The fetish in question is 'orgasm denial' - if you don't enjoy that sort of thing, then you might not like this particular work of mine. As always, please do read through the tags and make sure you're comfortable with them before you proceed any further.
All of the characters in the story are eighteen or older.
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--- TABITHA'S UNFINISHED PLEASURE ---
As she put the last box down, stacked on top of the rest of the pile, Tabitha wiped the sweat off her brow with the back of her hand. Every muscle in her petite little body was aching, having moved stuff around all day long, and yet the day was far from over. She'd have to put together furniture from IKEA, make the bed, install shelves and unpack.
But Tabitha knew it was going to be well worth the effort; she had finally found herself a little bit of independence, having lived at home until now, aged 21. Though she loved her mother Melissa, whom stood leaning against the blue-painted wall - just as out of breath as she was - it would be nice to get some personal space. A kingdom of her own. It was a great and somehow liberating feeling.
"So that's it then?" Veronica - her mother's best friend - asked, a smile on her face. "We did it? Three strong women against the world?"
Veronica was in her 40's and she'd been close with Tabitha's mother since the two of them were teenagers. As such, Tabitha had known her for all of her life and almost considered her to be part of the extended family. Like the aunt she never had. Only, if the young girl was honest with herself, she didn't quite look at the gorgeous specimen the way she should have. Tabitha definitely found herself sneaking glances at the older woman's curves; with full hips, a plump rear, ample breasts and a certain grace in her movements. In some ways, Veronica had been the catalyst and the unknowing guide for Tabitha to figure out her sexual orientation.
And it was from Veronica that she was now renting the place - a small studio apartment, only a little bigger compared to her room back home, but oh so much closer to the university and its campus. Plus she'd have her own bathroom for the first time in her life, and wouldn't have to deal with her mother stealing her make-up and leaving hairs everywhere. That was really something she couldn't wait to experience.
"I'm sure glad that's taken care of," Tabitha smiled back, getting up on her tiptoes to stretch her aching arms and shoulders. "And I must admit, it's going to be weird waking up here by myself tomorrow morning. But I'm going to decorate this place real nice, you'll see! Thank you - both of you - so much for helping me move! I couldn't have done it without you."
"You're sure you don't want to come home for dinner, at least?" Melissa asked, giving her a look that almost betrayed worry. She hadn't stopped fretting all day, as if the day would never come when Tabitha would leave the nest and strike out on her own. Or as if she had feared it for quite some time, and now that the day was here, she felt anxious. "After moving stuff around for hours, you must be hungry.."
"I'm okay," Tabitha said with a grin. "And this is my home now, mom. I think the sooner we both come to terms with that, the better." Melissa made a face that was full of equal parts pride and concern, so Tabitha continued. "I'll be fine, mom. Remember, Veronica's just down the hall if I need anything." The flat was part of an apartment building which Veronica owned and managed, with twelve units across two floors - and Tabitha was thrilled she had gotten her hands on a place with affordable rent, close to both campus and the markets, and with a delightful little balcony overlooking a small park.
Veronica was beaming. "Yes, absolutely! You're going to love it here! And if you want, I could come over and drop of a piece of lasagne later? I'm making my grandmother's old recipe tonight." Even in her casual clothing, the woman was a sight to behold - dark chocolate eyes and hair like spun gold. She always made Tabitha feel slightly nervous.
She thought about the offer for a bit and then gave a nod. She did have an entire lifetime's worth of things to unpack, and not having to worry about cooking food in between was definitely an appealing suggestion - especially since the fridge stood empty, save for a single water bottle that she'd brought from her old home. She'd have to run to the store before it closed, as well.. Or maybe that could wait until tomorrow morning?
"That'd be wonderful, Veronica. Thank you. You've been amazing." The older woman seemed thrilled with the compliment, and gave a little wave before turning away. Her shoes were clicking across the wooden floorboards as she headed for the exit, and Tabitha followed her swaying hips with her eyes as discreetly as she could.
Melissa didn't move. "You're sure you don't want me to stay and help you unpack, sweetie?" she asked for what might have been the twentieth time, but Tabitha only smiled reassuringly and pulled her mother into a tight embrace.
"I'm fine, mom. Really. You've been helping me out all week. We're finally done moving all the stuff over, and that calls for celebration. Go home and take a bath or something. Pour yourself a glass of wine. Relax!"