**Disclaimer: All Characters depicted are above the age of 18.
**Author's Notes: This is a continuation of Charlie's journey towards maturity and confidence. Charlie and his friends carry on with their adventures and more surprises are in store for the group as Claire unexpectedly returns home early from college.
*Please Note: This chapter contains a cuckold scene. Justifying the necessity of this scene feels appropriate to the consistent readers of this story. There are three reasons I introduced a cuckold scene.
1. The scene is structured to develop the protagonist and provide actual conflict for him to overcome.
2. This series is intended to reach many different fetishes throughout the saga. The hope is that this story will bridge the gap for many divergent types of readers.
3. I've always wanted to write a cuckold scene! It has always seemed like a fun fetish to explore.
If a cuckold scene offends, please skip this chapter. I hope you would not score this chapter poorly because this particular fetish does not suit you personally. Please judge the content itself.
I would love to hear all of your comments on this addition to the story - I spent many hours preparing it, and all of the requests for continuation kept me going.
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Claire was coming home from college early and out of the blue, no less. So Sarah and the group of stamina trainees went from a very relaxing session to scurrying about cleaning up the basement in preparation for her arrival.
"I can't believe your sister is going to be here!" Benji said to Charlie as he was neatly putting away his yoga mat.
"I know, I haven't seen her in so long; I wonder why she's coming home tonight? She must be in trouble." Charlie quipped with a smirk.
"She's not in trouble. She probably has some unexpected time off." Sarah retorted in disbelief that her baby daughter would be in any trouble at school.
"If I remember correctly, Sarah was always a bit of a bad girl," Hayden said, he was still a little salty about how the last training session ended.
"Hey! Watch it now. My angel is perfect," Sarah smiled. "Okay, fine. She can push the limits of what is socially acceptable."
The group tidied the basement until it appeared as nothing out of the ordinary had occurred there this evening. They all started up the stairs when they heard the living room door open.
"Hello!" Claire roared, announcing herself to the house.
Sarah led the group around the corner into the living room to greet her only daughter. There she was, standing by the door. Claire was tall with blonde hair, a touch lighter than her mother's, she had bright eyes and a bright passionate mouth. She was wearing a tight grey tank-top that showed off just a little of her toned midriff, paired with black leggings that clutched her figure beautifully. Her friends at college would often compare her body to Kendall Jenner because Claire had long and gorgeous legs and a very flat stomach. She was an undeniable 10, and Sarah was surprised to notice that she had become even more beautiful than the last time she saw her.
"My baby!" Sarah gleefully said as she nearly sprinted over to Claire and embraced her with a big hug, "I can't believe you are home!" she squeezed Claire in her arms even harder.
"Hey, big Sis!" Charlie exclaimed; he didn't wait for his Mom to let go of Claire before embracing the side of his sister. They held their group hug for about 20 seconds before finally letting her go.
Claire caught a glimpse of Benji and Hayden standing quietly by the entry of the living room, "Hey, you two, I didn't know you were here." she said with surprise.
"Yeah, we were just hanging out with Charlie," Benji said as he awkwardly walked over to Claire and hugged her.
Claire chuckled to herself and embraced Charlie's friend. "Well, it's good to see you, Benji."
Hayden didn't try and hug her but instead just gave her a wave, "Nice seeing you, Claire."
"Likewise, Hayden." Claire smiled and waved back.
Claire took a glance at everyone in the room, "Why are you all wearing workout gear?" she questioned with a laugh. "Wow, Hayden. Those are nice biker shorts." She teased him.
They all looked at each other, hoping someone else would come up with an answer for her. Finally, Charlie piped up, "You know, Sis, we were getting a little workout in downstairs. Trying to stay fit like you." Charlie chuckled and gave Claire a slight push on the arm.
"You work out with them too, Mom?" Claire asked with a bit of surprise in her voice.
"Not usually, but I felt like I needed it today," Sarah said reassuringly.
Sarah quickly changed the subject, "Anyhow, come on, my dear. Come to the kitchen, let me make you something to eat. You must be starving."
"I suppose I could eat," Claire said with a smile.
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Claire and the boys all took a seat at the kitchen table as Sarah scurried around the kitchen to whip up Claire a snack.
Charlie finally acknowledged the elephant in the room, "Claire, I thought you weren't supposed to be home for another couple of weeks. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy you are here, but why so soon?"
"Well, that's a long story, and I'd prefer not to get into that right now if that's okay?" Claire politely asked.
Charlie was now concerned but didn't want to pry, "Of course, I don't want to be annoying; I just want to be sure your happy and safe." he smiled at his Sister.
"I am very much so, Charlie. I have to say, and I'm even happier now that I'm home." Claire smiled.
Sarah walked over and hugged Claire on her side, "We couldn't be happier to have you home, honey."
The group made small talk and caught up for the next hour when Claire asked a favor of the boys, "I don't want to be rude, you guys. But do you mind if I talk to Mom alone?"
"Not at all!" Charlie said quickly.
"Of course, we should probably get heading out anyway," Hayden said as he looked over at Benji, giving him a nod.
Benji agreed, "Yes, it's getting late. We should go."
"Thank you, boys. I'll see you soon." Claire smiled.
Sarah said goodbye to the boys. Hayden and Benji saw themselves out as Charlie headed to his room to do a little reading and give his Sister some alone time with Sarah.
Once it was clear that the boys had left and were clear of earshot, Claire had to have a serious talk with her Mom.
"I suppose I should tell you why I'm here early," Claire said with a cheeky grin on her face.
"I think that would be very appropriate, young lady." Sarah agreed.
Claire was now looking down at the table as she began to talk, "Well, it's a long story, and I don't want you to be mad at me; the dean forced me to take a leave of absence." Claire looked up at her Mother with her notorious doe eyes.
Sarah looked sternly at her daughter, "A leave of absence?!" Sarah said back to her sharply. "For what reason?"
"I'm so sorry, Mom, but my grades have been awful, and they are making me take the semester over again. I promise I won't let it happen again, and they are doing me a huge favor by letting me start over again." She said as if that was a silver lining.
"Claire! I can't believe you! How could you let this happen? You've always been a great student, and now you waste your time and my money like this?" Sarah was livid with her daughter.
"Mom, please don't be mad. I can explain how this happened if you let me." Claire pleaded with her Mother.
"I don't see how you can explain such deplorable behavior, but please, be my guest."
"I couldn't handle everything that college presented me. Do you know how hard it was here during High School? I never had time for myself, and I always cared for Charlie while you were at work. I loved helping you after Dad died, and I loved being there for Charlie, but when I finally got a taste of freedom, when I finally had agency, I found it so difficult to sit down and study. I just wanted to let go and party." Claire tried to explain a gently as she could.
Sarah just stared at her daughter for a few moments. She wanted to explode and give her the business for letting her grades be so poor that they sent her home early, but Sarah considered what Claire just told her a little more carefully. Claire was right to a certain extent, the young woman did have an extraordinary childhood, and Claire faced so much pressure to be perfect. Sarah recalled everything she did for the family over the last ten years, and she was right. But, on the other hand, what did Sarah expect of her daughter? After all, she probably would have done the same in her position.
"Claire," Sarah finally spoke up, "I don't want to sugarcoat anything. I'm so mad that you let this happen, but I also understand what you are going through."
"You do?" Claire looked at her Mom with a renewed sense of hope.
"Yes, you have always been such an amazing daughter for me. I put so much pressure on you growing up. But, the weight being lifted off your shoulders must have felt good." Sarah now was trying to comfort her daughter.
"Mom, you have no idea! I'm so sorry that this happened, and I promise it's in the past. I'm ready to take college seriously when they let me back next semester." She pleaded more with her Mother.
"I know, sweetie, I know you are. I want to say thank you for everything you did for me after your father died. I don't know if I ever thanked you enough." Sarah said.
"Mom, your understanding means so much to me. It shows that you trust me and believe that I will get my act together, and I don't know why I ever doubted it?" Claire smiled.
