Author's note: All characters involved in any sexual activities are over the age of 18.
Previously on Apple of Aphrodite: A routine family trip to the apple orchard changed 18-year-old Hector Benson's life forever after he unwittingly consumed the Apple of Aphrodite, binding the Goddess of Love and Beauty to him for the rest of his life. The two consummated their relationship and proclaimed their love, with no idea as to where it will lead them. Hector awoke the next day thinking it was nothing more than a sexy dream, only to discover Aphrodite waiting for him in the kitchen...with his mother.
***
"Hector, why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?"
Nora brought her son a plate of eggs, bacon, and toast, a time honored favorite. He wasted no time digging in, a convenient excuse to do as little talking as possible.
How do I explain this?
Hector thought as he shoved as much food in his mouth as he could.
Mom, this is Aphrodite. She's a god, and we're bound together because I ate some stupid apple.
She would never believe it; no one would. He supposed he could lie and tell her she is some girl he met, but any time to work out a believable story was dashed by the Goddess's impulsive exposure to his personal life.
"Don't be too hard on him Mrs. Benson," Aphrodite said. "I'm new here, and we've only been seeing each other for a short while, and, you know how he is."
Hector thanked her with a smile, appreciating the way she covered for him. It had only been mere minutes, but so far the Goddess seemed to be integrating into his life rather smoothly, leaving little reason for his mother to question any of it.
"Yes, Hector has never been the most touchy-feely child," said Nora. "He gets that from his father."
"Thanks mom," Hector said through a mouthful of eggs.
Nora feigned a smile and turned back to Aphrodite, pausing a second to look her over. "I'm sorry, my memory is terrible. What did you say your name was again?"
"Aphrie."
She's thought this through
.
"That's so unique," said Nora. "I've never heard that before."
"Yeah, my parents are pretty unique people," said Aphrodite.
"Where are you from, if you don't mind me asking?"
"Greece."
"Oh my, how exotic."
Nora paused again, staring at Aphrodite in silence for so long it quickly grew awkward.
"Umm, mom, you okay?" Hector couldn't help but notice how different his mother seemed to be acting. She seemed to be in unusually good spirits; more relaxed and forthcoming. It made him uncomfortable, and he wasn't sure why.
"I'm so sorry," Nora said, as if breaking out of a trance. "It's just, you're such a beautiful young woman Aphrie, has anyone ever told you that?"
Oh my god.
Hector lowered his head into his hands.
"They have Mrs. Benson, but thank you, it means more coming from you."
"Please, call me Nora."
"Okay Nora." Aphrodite leaned in closer and parted a strand of hair from her face. "By the way, you have such lovely green eyes Nora. I see where your son gets them."
Nora blushed, a reaction she had not expected, leaving her flustered. "Aren't you just the sweetest little thing. She's a keeper Hector."
You have no idea
.
"I know," she suddenly said, "why don't you have Aphrie come over for dinner tonight?
"Umm, maybe another night mom. I'm sure she's got other stuff going on."
"No, not really," Aphrodite said. She turned to Hector, saying nothing, waiting for him to speak.
"Uh, okay, Aphrie, would you like to come over for dinner tonight?"
"I'd love too!" She stood up and kissed Hector on the top of his head. "Hurry up and finish your food babe, we're gonna be late for school."
"Wonderful, we'll see you tonight," said Nora. "I think I'll make a smoked beef brisket. I haven't made that in a while."
"That sounds delicious Nora," the Goddess said, deliberately drawing out her name in a way that brought butterflies to the mortal woman's stomach. "I can't wait to try your brisket."
***
"Your mom is really nice," Aphrodite said. She looped her arm inside Hector's as they walked.
"I noticed," he said. "What was going on back there? She was acting so weird."
"Yeah, I have that effect on people."
"What do you mean?"
"Hector, you have to remember, I'm the Goddess of Love; the living manifestation of all of mankind's lascivious desires. Simply being within my presence is enough to inspire even the most chaste men. Wars have been fought over me. Even the gods themselves are susceptible to my charms. Given that, it's no surprise that your mother wanted me."
"Wanted you?"
Aphrodite looked amused. "You're mom wanted to have sex with me Hector."
"Eww, gross!"
"There's nothing gross about it my love. Your mother is quite comely, in an average sort of way."
"Okay, can we please not talk about my mom wanting to bone you?"
"Why, does it make you jealous?"
"No, it's just gross. Besides, my mom doesn't swing that way."
"I'm pretty sure I could convince her." The Goddess rested her head on Hector's shoulder. "I could have your mother down on her knees if I wanted to--
"That's it, this conversation's over."
Hector pushed Aphrodite off of him and walked a few paces ahead. He heard her laugh before she caught up.
"I'm only teasing Hector." She forced her arm around his waist. "I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable."
Aphrodite's words were like a soft hymn, and in an instant he wasn't upset anymore. "It's okay."
"It's just, sex is a part of who I am," she continued. "It's what I am. I see it everywhere, in everyone. I can't help it."
"I know," Hector conceded. "Just, maybe keep the sex talk away from the subject of my mother?"
"I'll try." Aphrodite paused for a moment, a devious glint in her eye. "What about other women? Would you like to see that?"
Her words formed an image in his mind, that of the Goddess having her nipples sucked by another woman. It was as if she had planted the idea herself, causing his manhood to stir.
"Now you're talking," Hector admitted.
Aphrodite rolled her eyes. "Men..."
"Hector, wait up!" a girl's voice shouted from behind them.
Speaking of other women.
Hector turned to see Kayla fast approaching. She had clearly just gotten out of bed; her hair was a disheveled red mess, and she was wearing the same tie dye shirt she had worn last week, neither of which could hide how cute she was. Suddenly the anonymous woman in his fantasy was replaced by his old friend, and the thought of her with Aphrodite caused his cock to swell to full mast, a sight the Goddess hadn't failed to notice.
"Oh, hey Kayla." Hector stopped to wait for her to catch up. He felt ashamed to admit it, but in all the excitement of the past day, he had forgotten about her. "Sorry we didn't wait for you."
"It's okay, it's my fault," Kayla said, slightly out of breath. "I slept in." Just then she drew her attention to the beautiful woman hanging on Hector's waist. "Who's this?"
"Oh yeah, uh, this is--"
"I'm Hector's girlfriend!" Aphrodite interrupted before leaping forward, giving Kayla a friendly hug that took both her and Hector by surprise. "Name's Aphrie. It's so nice to meet you!"
"Umm, it's nice to meet you too," she said, not knowing how to respond to this strange girl's sudden burst of affection. She peered over Aphrodite's shoulder. "Hector, I didn't know you had a girlfriend."
"I didn't until just recently," said Hector. He wanted to tell Kayla the truth. She was his best friend, and he felt like he owed her an explanation. "It just sort of happened."
"I'm new here," Aphrodite chimed in, covering for him once again. "We bumped into each other at the apple orchard yesterday, and I guess you can say it was love at first sight."
"Right..." Kayla pushed herself away from Aphrodite, taking a moment to inspect her with a tinge of skepticism.
"We better get going, or we'll be late," said Hector, wanting desperately to move on from the awkward introductions.
"Yeah yeah." Kayla began walking, pushing past Hector and Aphrodite in a way that he swore suggested jealousy.
"How curious," Aphrodite whispered to him. "She doesn't seem very receptive to me."
"Not used to that?"
"It's rare, but it happens, particularly with the strong-willed. The more stubborn the subject, the harder they are to bend."