The last thing Gary expected was for Amber's parents to show up. Thinking quickly, Gary came up with a plan and told Amber and Lance what he wanted them to do. Amber rushed into the attached garage (Taking the ring with her) As Gary and Lance sprinted up the stairs to Amber's room. They turned the corner at the top of the stairs as the front door swung open.
Mrs. Harris walked in carrying a grocery bag. She sat it on the counter as the attached garage door opened and Amber popped in.
"Hi Mom," Amber said, smiling as if mildly surprised to see her mother home so early, "I thought you'd be out shopping much later. Where's Daddy?"
Mrs. Harris jumped when the garage door opened. "Amber," She breathed in relief, "What in the world were you doing out in the garage? Your father is picking up branches in the front yard. You know he can't stand to leave the yard looking like that..Oh, you know who we ran into at the mall? Kelly! She said she was going to come over later to talk to you about some new cheers. We asked her if she wanted to ride back with us and save herself a trip over later. She's out with your dad right now."
Amber blushed. "I was...looking for my cheerleader outfit." She said, glancing nervously toward the front door to make sure her father and Kelly weren't coming in. "I didn't find it, but I did find this. Do you know if it belonged to Grandma?" She handed her mother the onyx ring.
Mrs. Harris felt the ring touch her palm and she froze.
Amber glanced at the door again. "Mom," She began hurriedly, "Give me back the ring. Go up to my room and listen to Gary, He is a friend of Lance's. You will obey every word he says. Go now."
Mrs. Harris dropped the ring back into Amber's hand as she turned and left the kitchen. She walked to the foot of the stairs and turned, slowly climbing them to the top. Amber heard Mrs. Harris open the door to her room just as her dad and Kelly walked in the front door. They tried to walk through at the same time but couldn't fit. Mr. Harris stepped back to let Kelly come through first, both of them giggling like children.
Amber didn't really like Kelly. She tolerated her because they were both on the same cheer squad. She resented the way her parents accepted Kelly like she was a member of the family. Amber felt more like a step child when Kelly came to "visit".
"Hi dad!" Amber said, "Kelly! What a surprise!! Dad, could you give me a hand in the kitchen? I was going to make some lunch but I could really use a hand."
"Hi kitten!" Mr. Harris, still grinning from ear to ear, said.. "Sure, I can give you a hand. Kelly, could you excuse us for just a second? I promise Amber will be back quicker than you can say jumpin' jehosophat."
Kelly glanced quickly at Amber. "Hi Amber," She said, turning her eyes back to Mr. Harris. "Oh," She said in an exasperated tone, "I suppose I can spare you for a few minutes." As an after thought she added, "Hurry back Amber."
As Amber led her father into the kitchen she wondered what was going on upstairs.
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When Mrs. Harris entered Amber's room, Gary immediately noticed her eyes were slightly unfocused. "Mrs. Harris," He said as she shut the door, "Please sit on the corner of Amber's bed."
Mrs. Harris walked to the edge of Amber's bed and sat down slowly.
"Mrs. Harris," Gary began, "What is your first name?"
Mrs. Harris gazed up into Gary's eyes. "Why, it's Angela."
Gary nodded his head. "Mrs. Harris, from now on we will call you Angela. When I call you Angela you will feel a deep, comfortable, familiar warmth in your loins. Do you understand.....Angela?"
Mrs. Harris grinned a lop sided grin. She changed her position. "Oh.....yes."
"Good," Gary smiled at her, "Angela, from now on you will obey my every command. My desires are your desires. You will do anything and everything I tell you to do and you will find yourself doing it willingly. It will please you, because you want to please me. And it will excite you. Do you understand?"