So for at least a short while, the die was cast. I shared Julie's bed with her since mine resembled a broken down nag, and as a consequence, we shared regular intimate moments. Correction...make that hours.
During the day I continued to help around the house and finish the neglected labors that supposedly were the reason I was here in the first place. Julie had a honeydew list of things that my dad never seemed to get to, and I was happy to help out, especially since my rewards occurred nearly every night in bed.
Neither my stepmother or I pretended to feel remorse or guilt for the way our relationship was moving, but at the same time we both knew that it would all change when my father returned home. But during that time we set aside as well any mind games typical of couples getting to know one another intimately.
So, at long last, I just opened up.
"I'm sleeping with your sister." I just came out with it as we were lying in bed, recovering from another bout of teenage sex. "I know this is not the best time to tell you this, but you'll find out sooner or later. And, I love Jenn. Our time together has been the best months of my life. But then, so has this. It's complicated."
"Sammy, how stupid do you think I am? I've known about that since before you returned home. Jenn and I have no secrets. And she knows you and I are sleeping together as well."
Oh shit, I thought. Kiss Jenn goodbye.
"Don't worry. She understands what is going on with me. Despite our age difference, we are super close. I practically raised Jenn for many years and while she is my sister, I'm almost like a mother to her...or even a twin. We share everything!"
"Jenn is ok with us sleeping together?" I was incredulous.
"Maybe 'OK' isn't the right word, but she understands. I told her that I couldn't stop myself after being ignored for so long by your father. I did ask permission first. She said ok but just don't hurt you. She wants you back the same way you left. No broken pieces. I promised that no matter what, you would still be as good as ever."
"You have no idea how happy that makes me. I've been so worried about where all this was going. And don't get me wrong...you've been fantastic in every way imaginable. If I weren't in love with Jenn, it would be you."
"We both know I'm too old for you. And even though Jenn is older than you, it doesn't seem like it. You are a very mature 22 and she is young for her age. On the other hand, I'm old enough to be your mother...and, in fact, I am your mother."
"I've already told you--I don't care about the math. You are gorgeous and sexy and I prefer older women, especially when they are as beautiful as you. Women my age are so immature. I've always had the hots for you. Remember those panties!"
Julie laughed at the memory of offering her panties to me so I could jack off in them after she found a pair in my bedroom soaked with my cum. "Well, now I rarely get to wear them myself...you're always removing them. I might as well be naked most of the time."
"Julie, I've appreciated you not just as a friend...and lover, but also as a wonderful human being. You are kind and thoughtful. Our intimacy has only helped me to see you for who you really are. I feel we have bonded in ways we could never have otherwise. In a way, I'll be sorry for my dad to return."
"Oh, Sammy, that's so sweet. You know I love you, but more as a lover and not as someone I'd want to marry. Our relationship is perfect, especially since you helped get me through all the guilt I was feeling. I'm not sure what will happen when your father returns, but I'll try to make it work. I may require occasional servicing from you, though." Julie fondled my penis through the sheets. "I may have to visit you from time to time just to make sure this guy still works." She leaned over and kissed me before placing my hand on her breast. "I know you won't miss these so much since you'll have Jenn's to play with, but any time you want to try on some different ones, just ask.
We snuggled in each other's arms and engaged in foreplay for some time before both conceding we were tired and decided to turn out the lights. Julie fell asleep before me, and as I watched her breathing gently, I thought how lucky I was. I wasn't quite 23 years old and life was good. I was sleeping with two gorgeous women and they were fine with the setup. I dozed off and dreamt that I was in my 60's, retired, with Jenn and Julie sleeping with me in one bed. Neither of them had aged, but I had. I was balding and starting to stoop, but they were still able to get a rise out of me.
I was rudely awakened in the middle of the night by the phone ringing. Calls at that hour were never good, but I never answered the phone either. On the third ring, I heard Julie answer.
"Hello. Yes, this is she."
I could just make out her form, now sitting on the edge of the bed and leaning over, feeling for her slippers with her feet.
"Yes, who is this again?" A pause. "I'm sorry, could you repeat that? Yes, that is my husband. Has something happened? Oh my God. That can't be. He's just in Seattle on business. Are you sure you have the right person? What? Wait...when did this happen?"
The one sided conversation went on like this for several minutes, and I was able to decipher that something had happened to my father. Julie was shaking and starting to cry. Finally, she thanked the person calling and hung up. She just sat there while I waited for the news.
"That was a doctor at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. Your father had a massive heart attack tonight. They were unable to save him. He was dead by the time they got him to the hospital. I'm so sorry, Sammy."
"Oh my God! How can that be. He was fine when he left for Seattle." I turned the light on. Julie's face was one of complete shock.
"The doctor said he had come to Seattle to see a heart specialist. They had run tests and determined he had a bad heart. He was in the process of getting on the waiting list for a heart transplant and was on blood thinners and other meds, but he suffered a massive heart attack during an after-dinner late night walk. He never mentioned any of this to me. That's probably why he had been lacking energy lately. I had no idea he had any serious health problems."
"That makes two of us. He never said a word to me! He did have an uncle who died young from heart problems, but as far as I know, his parents had no serious issues with their hearts. This is terrible!"