"When were you planning to tell me about these?" Lauren asked her son gently when he came home from school that afternoon.
On the dining room table were different forms and brochures for college students looking to transfer abroad.
Tom shook his head. ""I can't believe you've been looking through my stuff again."
She sighed, "Tom, you know how much effort I've put in keeping our family together since your father passed away. Your grandparents and aunts and uncles all want to see you more often. They love you very much. And I don't think you moving out before you've finished your college education is what's best for our family."
"Mom, please, I don't want to fight about this again. Studying abroad
is
part of a college education. And it's not like I've made up my mind about it either. I'm just keeping my options open because it's something I've always wanted to do."
"You're right," she replied, feeling defeated. "We'll continue this conversation another time."
"Don't be upset, please. It's just that... there are a lot of things in life that I was to explore. I'm sure you can understand that."
She nodded. "I can. And you're right. I'm getting older and sometimes I forget what it's like to be young."
"So you understand?"
"I do. But it's complicated. I wish you could see things from my perspective."
He patted her shoulder. "Okay, I don't want to upset you."
"We'll talk about this later," she said, rubbing his hand lovingly. "I don't want us to say anything we'll regret. I want us to be open and honest with each other, in a way that's respectful and thoughtful."
He forced a smile, "Got it. I have some things to do. I'll see you at dinner."
Lauren knew exactly how Tom felt when he went upstairs to his room, because when she was that age, she had gone through those exact same feelings.
***
Lauren stood lifeless in the shower wondering where things went wrong. Just a few years ago, she thought she had the perfect life. She had a romantic husband in a wonderful marriage. Her son was exceeding in both sports and academics. And both she and her husband had successful careers. She couldn't ask for anything more.
But after her husband passed away, things started to fall apart, particularly with her son. He no longer seemed interested in being around the house or with family. After he graduated from high school and began attending college, all he cared about was being his own person and spent most of his free time with his new friends. Lauren didn't exactly object to the changes in her son since it was normal, but she
did
have a problem with her son wanting to move out so soon while their family was still fragile.
Could she change that? Should she?
She made up her mind quickly. The only thing she needed was a plan.
The idea had suddenly dawned on her as she wiped the steam from the mirror. She carefully examined her 43 year old body in a way that she hadn't in a very long time. She had the look of a woman her age; soft, curvy in certain spots, but still very much desirable to younger men. What stood out the most as she gazed at her nude figure was seeing her large pink nipples, which had been routinely complemented by every man she's ever been with.
'Could I really do this?' she asked herself.
'Could I really seduce my own son?'
And at that moment, she realized that her answer was a clear 'yes.' She loved her son more than anything and she would do anything to keep him in her life.
***
"Are you just going to sit there all night and give me the silent treatment?" Lauren asked her son during an awkward dinner.
He finally looked at her for the first time this evening. "No, it's fine."
"What's on your mind? You can tell me anything."
He mustered his courage and spoke respectfully. "I'm tired of you going through my things and trying to manage my life. I'm not a kid anymore, mom. I appreciate what you're trying to do, but I'm a grown up now."
"I understand," she sighed. "You're a young man and you've got your whole life in front of you. Maybe I'm getting old and becoming that nagging mother I've always dreaded becoming."
"Stop with that, I don't think of you as a 'nagging mother.' I just wish you'd respect my boundaries a little more, that's all."
"Have you thought about how moving so far away would affect your relationship with your family and friends?" Lauren asked, switching back to the original topic of their disagreement.
He shrugged off her assertion. "Mom, it's not like I would be gone forever or that we don't have emails or phones in this day and age."
"Fine, but what about your spot on the football team? You know, when you were growing up, no matter how busy I was, I
always
made time to take you to practices and to go see games."
"I appreciate that, but my life doesn't revolve around sports anymore. Besides, it would be nice to not feel so beat up all the time."
"And
me
?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
He smiled and got up to kiss her forehead. "Relax mom, you know I'll always love you."
"Thanks, that's sweet of you to say," she said with a smile of her own. "Now all I have to do is find a way to convince you a little more."
She wondered if Tom knew what he was in for. But of course, no one could have predicted her plan.
***
The wheels were in motion. Lauren took the following day off from work and went to the mall. She knew exactly what she wanted, heading directly towards the lingerie store.
Once there, she picked out a few items from a section she'd never visited before. After grabbing a few of the more sexy items on display, she headed towards the fitting room. She was sure to try on each of the undergarments she picked out and modeled herself in the mirror to ensure that she would be irresistible when the time came.
Then finally, she tried on the last set of undergarments which she knew would drive her son completely wild. It was a matching set of a black colored bra and panties, that were see-through around the breast and crotch area. The pinkness of her large nipples were perfectly visible through the top, and so were her pubic hairs, which she realized she would have to shave when she got home.
She modeled herself in the mirror and suddenly smiled as she realized that she never wore anything so sexy before. In fact, she never dressed in such an explicit outfit for any man that's ever been in her life. But for her son, she was willing to do something extra special for him.
***
"How was practice today, sweetie?" Lauren asked her son when he came back home.
"The same as always," he replied, giving the typical generic answer she's become accustomed to hearing. "How come you're home early today?"
"I had an important meeting which ended sooner than expected, so I was able to get the rest of the day off."
"Oh, sounds cool."
"Do you have a few extra minutes to spare?"
He thought for a moment. "Can I take a shower first?"
"It'll only take a moment," Lauren quickly said. "It seems like we've been fighting a lot lately, and since I'm home and I still have a lot of energy, why don't you let me give you a massage after you shower? I'm sure it would help you relax."
He stood there looking puzzled for a moment. "Has someone kidnapped my mother and replaced her with a clone? You've never offered to do that before."
"Can we please have a day without fighting? I'm trying to make a real effort here to patch things up between us. Are you interested?"
"Fine, I guess it would be nice," he replied.
A big smile appeared on her face. "Great. I'll be in my room, come get me when you're ready."
***
Lauren's heart was pounding as she listened to her son using the hair dryer down the hall after his shower. At any moment her son would come to her door, and when he did, he would be treated to the sight of his mother 'accidentally' being caught in a vulnerable moment. The radio was even turned on so that her set-up wouldn't be too suspicious.
She kept her eyes on the full length mirror. Her hair was neatly parted on top and was tied in the back. Her makeup was done to perfection. And most importantly, she wore her see-through bra and panties for her son to have a sneak peek at her body, but at the same time, not reveal too much too soon. She wanted to tease him, and tease him badly.
"Mom, are you..." Tom tried to ask, before coming to a complete pause as he pushed opened the door.
Lauren saw the shocked look on her son's face through the mirror's reflection. His eyes widened and his lips opened slightly as he was able to see the color and size of her nipples, her cleanly shaven vagina, and her shapely rear end as she posed for him. Slowly, Lauren turned and grabbed a silk robe and pretended she was trying to cover herself.
"Oh... I was listening to music and didn't hear you coming," she told him.
"Sorry... I... I thought you were dressed since the door was partially open."
"No worries. I'll meet you in the living room in a minute after I finish up."
She felt so nervous that her hands were nearly shaking. But at the same time, a large part of her was becoming extremely aroused at the fact that her body could get her son going the way that it did. It was the most exhilarating thing she felt in years. After she slipped on her robe, she headed downstairs to finish what she started.
***