Chapter 1
Gabriel
Cindy watched as the old man walked around the neighborhood again. Old Mr. Matthews was as creepy as they could get, she decided. Eighteen and finally a high school senior, Cindy knew her opinion mattered. Though "old" people rarely saw that.
"Cindy!"
Cindy jumped and turned as her mother called her name. The frantic sound of her voice demanded that she respond.
"Thank goodness."
"What's going on, Mom," Cindy asked as she saw the suitcases on the porch.
Staring at her daughter, Jessica froze as she realized she had no way to explain, no way that she understood. Feeling frustrated and betrayed, Jessica fell back on the suitcases and began to weep.
"Mom?" Cindy said, crossing the yard to avoid Old Mr. Matthews and get to her mom more quickly. "What's going on? Why are you crying? Where's dad?"
"Gone," Jessica wailed. "He cleaned out our bank accounts, hasn't paid any bills, took the notices and we're being evicted. We have to be out by tomorrow or the police will arrest us."
"What?!" Cindy screamed.
Jessica's tears became a river at her daughter's exclamation.
Cindy felt a vise grip her heart and she looked up and began to count her breaths in an attempt to regain control of her heart.
Seeing her daughter's distress, Jessica took control of herself and began to dash her tears away with the palm of her hand. Looking about, she saw Mr. Matthews walking as he did every day. Rushing forward, Jessica intercepted him before he made it back to his house.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Matthews," Jessica said as she grabbed his hand and pulled it to her chest. "I'm at my wit's end. My husband abandoned us, taking all the money and paying none of the bills. We're to be evicted tomorrow and will be arrested if we are still on the premises. Can you help us?"
Jessica was surprised as she stared into fierce blue eyes.
"I see," Mr. Matthews said after a moment. "But, how could I trust you? Why would I want you in my home?"
"Please," Jessica begged. "I don't even have a phone any more. I'm begging you, please, help us."
Closing his eyes, Mr. Matthews took a deep breath to expel his exasperations.
"Come along, then," Mr. Matthews said after a long moment. "You, girl, come with me."
"Come on, honey," Jessica said, running back to grab Cindy's hand. "Mr. Matthews is going to help us out."
"Gross," Cindy yelled, trying to pull away from her mother.
"Suit yourself," Mr. Matthews shrugged and headed for his home.
Jessica's swing surprised Cindy. As her mother's hand connected with her cheek, Cindy wasn't sure if she was more hurt or more surprised.
"Remember your manners," Jessica demanded. "He has offered to help us and you insult him. Go beg for his forgiveness while I get our luggage."
Cindy stared as though her mother had become possessed until Jessica's hand started coming up again.
"Wait!" Cindy shouted as she ran to catch the old man.
"I'm so sorry," Cindy said as she caught up to the old man. "It's just been a bit of a shock and I wasn't ready."
"Go sit on the porch," Mr. Matthews said evenly as he pointed. "We will discuss your apology later."
As he walked away, Cindy gasped. She had never felt so ignored or insignificant in her life.
Soon, Mr. Matthews and Jessica had all the luggage on Mr. Matthews porch. Mr. Matthews unlocked his door and held it open for the women.
"You two go sit there," Mr. Matthews said as he pointed into the living room. "Take the chairs. I will be in with the luggage momentarily."
Surprised, both women obeyed and went in to sit down as the old man brought in the luggage and set each piece on the sofa to avoid scratching the wood floor.
"How long am I expected to have the dubious pleasure of taking care of you?" Mr. Matthews asked Jessica as he sat on the end of the sofa.
"I'm not really sure," Jessica admitted. "Carl screwed us when he kept the finances from me. I need to find a lawyer and find out what I can do to get us back on our feet. We'll repay you as soon as possible."
"All right," Mr. Matthews nodded after a moment. "How do you plan to get back on your feet? How do you plan to get an attorney with no money? How do you plan on caring for your willful daughter?"
"I don't know," Jessica admitted as tears burst forth from her eyes once more.
Cindy was surprised when the old man actually waited for her mother's tears to stop before speaking. None of the guys she knew had that much patience.
"Very well," Mr. Matthews sighed. "However, my house, my rules. Are you comfortable with that?"
"Yes," Jessica said with a nod. "We won't be too much of a burden."
"Yes," Cindy replied sullenly as the old man turned to her.
"Then," Mr. Matthews said, rising. "Let us begin.
"You have allowed your daughter to become a spoiled brat," Mr. Matthews told Jessica as he looked down at her. "A girl who thinks she can get by on a pair of tits and a tight ass.
"You will be punished for that," he continued. "You will be bent over the table and spanked. When I think you have been punished enough, I will stop."
"But," Jessica gasped. "I'm a grown woman."
"No," Mr. Matthews countered. "You are a dependent. As you are under my roof, you are my dependent. If you do not act appropriately, you will be punished."
Jessica opened her mouth to deny the possibility. However, blue eyes like shards of ice pierced her and she knew that if she spoke she would find herself out on the street.
"Yes, sir," Jessica said in a small voice as she stood up and began to take off her clothes.
Mr. Matthews stood admiring how Jessica looked as she took off her clothes. Once she was undressed, he took her by the scruff of the neck and one arm and directed her to the kitchen table. Separating her legs by the expedient of bending her over the corner, Mr. Matthews left her there.
Going back into the living room, Mr. Matthews led Cindy into the kitchen.
"You, girl," Mr. Matthews said as he looked down into Cindy's eyes. "You are disrespectful, belligerent, and think you know better than your elders. You, too, will be punished."
Cindy was about to reply when she saw her mother give a small shake of her head. As she thought about it, Cindy realized that none of her friends would accept a housemate for an entire year. Hell, Cindy realized, more than half of them would love to have this hanging over her.
As her skin burned scarlet from embarrassment, Cindy began to take off her clothes in front of the old lech.
Taking her around to the other corner, Mr. Matthews bent Cindy over the table.
"Hold hands," Mr. Matthews ordered as he removed the belt from his trousers. "Remember, it doesn't count if you don't tell me what stroke I am on."
"One," Jessica grunted. "Oh!"
The old bastard planned this, Jessica thought as she felt her clit bump the rounded edge of the dining room table.
"Two," Jessica groaned.
"Three."