It's hard. Not just for the person going through it but for other people involved too.
I'm talking about divorce. It's not just hard on the parent and the kids as well. No matter how much you shield them, it will take a toll on you.
That's exactly what happened when my parents broke off.
We had a happy family including me, my sister Lexi and my parents, Adam and Emma.
Until we found out that Dad was cheating on my Mom.
Although Mom was devastated, she stood strong. She presented herself as a shield in front of a sixteen-year-old boy and a fourteen-year-old girl. We never felt that someone from our group would be cut off. At least that's what appeared to my sister and Mom. I on the other hand knew a great change was coming our way.
The processing of paperwork was fast. Thanks to Dad being a very successful businessman and still in his early 40's he was willing to equally divide his assets among him and Mom. My Mom was in her late 30's. They got married at 25 and 22 respectively because I was in the way. She was also a businesswoman and had a really great experience in dealing with money. So she knew how to use the assets exactly.
One thing that didn't pose a great problem is that the children were allowed to choose whom they want to spend their life with and also given a free option to Dad to come over and see us whenever he wanted. Lexi soon realized that she will not be able to have fun with Dad anymore like she used to since childhood. That did put her on a sad spiral but luckily, we had a good relationship so she bounced back up with a little bit of help from me and Mom. While Dad was with us, he was the one getting all the annoying interruptions by Lexi, but now her target was me.
Since we were in the same school and I was almost a graduate, we used to travel together. We decided to go to the same college and pursue business too. So we were preparing at the same time. Her having a bit of time made her a little casual about things but she was ahead of other kids her age.
The whole family used to go to the gym together so we were all fit. I was 6 foot so that was an added advantage and my Mom and Lexi were on the taller side of 5'7" and 5'8" respectively too.
My Mom and Lexi looked like sisters, if not for their attitudes, no one would be able to discern them.
When I got to my desired lean shape, I noticed that Lexi's attitude toward me changed a lot. She ogled at me for long periods of time and especially when I took off my shirt to dry the sweat. Initially, I let go but soon she started getting touchy. She roamed her hands over my chest and abs, massaged my shoulders, and caressed her hands on my thighs a little too close to my thing whenever we sat together.
I got pretty annoyed with this eventually. I started to tell her off and sometimes shouted to stop.
Why? Because it didn't help me look at her beautiful face and body and not wish that I could do the same things she was doing to me.
She had doe-like eyes which complemented her shoulder-length brunette hair. She used to keep bangs and that made her look incredibly cute and hot depending on the outfit she chose.
Her hair was naturally wavy just like my Mom and me, but she used to experiment a lot. And every one of them hit the target right on the bullseye. Her long nose and full lips looked like Angelina Jolie's. And her sharp jawline helped a lot with any type of style she chose to wear.
Even the basic messy bun looked hot on her.
Whenever she tried something new, she came first to me and showed herself off. From skirts with smoky eyes to sundresses with nude makeup. I've seen everything. I've learned a lot of terms from her too. To be honest it helps impress girls at parties too.
And don't even get me started on her gym attire. The high ponytail with sports bra and tight shorts that pushed her glutes and boobs to the maximum, just made me go crazy. If not for the rigorous exercise that I did, I'm sure I would be sporting a hard-on the entire time she was in the gym with me. After each session, her sweat-covered body and face increased the urges even more.
When we worked out, it became a habit that she slapped my ass whenever she passed me and I did the same with her. Her soft peach-like ass just absorbed my hand into them like squeezing a marshmallow. And when it left the jiggle they produced was maddening. Even if I wanted to stop, I couldn't bring myself to do it.
Another great quality about her is that even if I felt pretty sad, her one smile could fix everything. She was too precious and pure. She could be a light in the darkness. I loved my sister and that's why I didn't want to cross any line.
Eventually, I graduated and was at the top of my class. I also did MMA so I got a few national-level awards under my belt too. My Mom was proud of me and so was Lexi.
I decided that I will go backpacking across Europe for 2 years while Lexi completes her graduation and then we will get into college at the same time.
So I packed my stuff and left as soon as I could. Mom, Lexi, and I used to talk frequently and I sent them pictures of all the places I visited.
In a blink of an eye, 2 years passed. It was time to return. I never left preparing and Lexi did her part. We both got into an Ivy League. Mom was beaming with pride and so was Dad.
Before leaving though a change came suddenly when Mom decided that we move out of our house and move to the east. We lived on the west coast. She was trying to establish some new foothold there and was waiting till my graduation.
We agreed reluctantly as there were lots of memories here and Dad used to visit often. But eventually, we agreed that this was the best decision.
We said our goodbyes to our friends and Dad and started our road trip. It allegedly took 2 days of driving to reach our destination, factoring in the stops and breaks, we figured out that we can make it in 4 days.
We packed up most of our stuff using movers and some essentials in our car. After the trunk was full we still had a few things left out. So we put it in the backseat and front seat's leg space area. It was too congested but still took up a lot of space. What it means is whoever two people sat at the back will be practically stuck together even sitting side by side.
Since we all had our driving licenses, Mom decided that we take turns at it. Lexi and I agreed instantly.
After everything was done. We washed up, changed into comfortable clothes, and did a final check of the house. Everyone felt really emotional and maybe shed a few tears here and there.
Dad came to visit us one last time before I don't know how long till we meet again. We hugged him and got into our temporary home for the next 4 days.
Mom went on to take the first shift while me and Lexi took a backseat. It was a little hard to sit and wiggle around but we adjusted ourselves so that it didn't cause too much problem.
It was really hot today, and I was glad that I chose the right outfit. I wore a cotton striped shirt with some shorts. Mom chose a red sundress with some white polka dots in it. She looked really great with the dress hugging her in the right places and a long slit ran through her left leg, plenty of breathing space I assumed.
And well Lexi chose, according to her, the most comfortable thing she could find. A white tank top with gym shorts. I will agree on it being comfortable but it was also a little too comfortable. If you know what I mean.
We started our journey towards I-580. It took us about 30 minutes to get through traffic and onto the highway. Mom played some of her favorites on the radio while we just sat with our phones.
Occasionally I showed Lexi photos of my trip and talked about the experience but other than that I kept myself handy with my phone.
I didn't want any accidents to happen in this cramped space but Lexi had other ideas. She kept shifting and adjusting herself every 5 mins. Eventually, she got comfortable with her back to some of the luggage and her thighs right on top of my lap. It was really close to my junk but I let it be as she looked comfortable.
Other than Mom initiating conversations, the car was silent except for the music. From what I could tell she was only able to see our faces in the rearview mirror and nothing else.
After maybe an hour and a half we got onto the I-80 exit towards Sacramento. And we were on the road for another 3-4 hours before we decided to stop for a break.
We stopped at a gas station, filled the tank, had some snacks and drinks, and then decided that I should drive for a while. The late afternoon sun had a beautiful view painted in front of the highway so I agreed.
I needed a break from the close encounters with Lexi. Many times she grazed my junk with her thighs and even tried to touch it a few times with her hands on the pretense of scratching her legs. I ignored her and put my hands on her half-covered thighs to block her from advancing.
We got back on the road, Mom settled nicely with Lexi. Both being slim and trim left them a lot of room to adjust. I could see a frown on Lexi's face from the rearview mirror. But other than her face nothing was visible due to the luggage and the need for looking at the back of the car demanded that I keep the mirror as it is.
Mom took a nap and I tuned in to some of my favorite songs. I should correct it, our, favorite songs.
Lexi had gathered up the habit of doing and liking whatever I liked or did after the divorce. So whatever I listened to, ate, or drank, was her favorite too. So while I was listening to the tunes, she also bobbed her head to the beats. That put a smile on both our faces. I also noticed that she kept sneaking a peek at me a lot. A few times our eyes connected too.
I decided that it was time to resolve this thing. Whatever game she was playing needed to stop before it got out of hand. And the time for that would be the next switch.