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: This is the
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story, from beginning to end. It is very long, just to you know, over 84,000 words long. Enjoy.
God Mother
Chapter I
It is on my twelfth birthday I notice her as an individual. Up until that time, she is part of the group I knew as relatives. It's the time in a boy's life when girls are no longer yucky and they start to be more than just a person who is not a boy. I also remember noticing my buddy's older sisters around the neighborhood. Especially, when they would lie out in their bikinis, bikinis, considered scandalous at the time, yet covering three times as much as the 'bikinis' of today.
She is a beautiful woman, with dark hair and clear brown eyes. Her nose, slightly bigger than most, fits her face perfectly. Her smile is what brought my attention to her, bright and sincere. At the time, the women in my life were all moms. Looking back, I now realize they are each in their own right, what we today call MILFs. Even my own mother is one, as are the moms of all my friends. I remember this like it is yesterday.
Over the next couple of years, she attends every celebration parent's heap upon their children, little ones, and big ones. Her name is Joan and on a number of occasions mom tells me, she is my God Mother and her husband is my God Father. At the time I have no idea what that means. It isn't until I truly notice her I want to know. So, shortly after my twelfth birthday, I ask my mother.
"Mom, what does it mean to be my, God Mother?"
"I was wondering when you would ask that question. Joan is your God Mother and George is your God Father. If something were to happen to your father and me, they would take over for us, caring for you."
"Oh. Like what?"
"Well if we were to get into a car accident and... and... "
"Die?"
"Yes," Mom said clearing her throat before continuing. "Then Joan would become your mother and George your father. They would also take care of you if both dad and I were hurt at the same time and can't. Joan asked she be included in your life just in case something happened and she needed to care for you. She wants you to know her so you won't be afraid."
"Oh, okay. Thanks."
That is the best news I ever heard. She isn't a blood relative. Oh, and the part about her taking care of me if something is to happen to my parents isn't bad news either.
Over the next couple of years, I grow close to Joan. At every event, which she attends in my life, I sit and talk with her. I tell her what is going on in my life and what my dreams might be at that point in time. She seems so happy to hear every word I have to tell her. When I first did, she seemed a little surprised, yet also pleased. As I grew older, I start to play sports. She attends every one of my little league games. Sitting in the bleachers with my mom and cheering me on. Then comes pony league. She is there but seems sadder. When she attends my birthday parties, she comes alone.
It is my sixteenth birthday when I get the nerve up to ask her. We are sitting in the driveway the night of my party looking up at the stars. She is sipping a beer while I take small swigs out of my bottle of Pepsi.
"Joan, where is George?"
"Oh, god," she replies, her shoulders droop as her face, full of sadness, turns my way. "Sweetheart, George and I have divorced."
"Oh, Joan, I'm so sorry."
I am no stranger to divorce. Several friends on the block have been through them. It is sad to watch and I bet it is horrendous to experience.
"Thank you, sweetie, you are such a joy to have in my life right now, I thank the stars that you and I can share our lives and experiences."
"Me too, Joan and I have wanted to say this for a long time now I just didn't have the nerve... I love you."
"Oh that's so sweet, I love you too."
She leans over and kisses my cheek, placing her hand on my head. She sits there smiling at me for a long time, stroking my hair gently. Then she stands, looks down at me and turns, hurrying away into the backyard. I swear she mutters under her breathe, 'If only... '.
Over the next couple of years, I just enjoy her company when I can. She is so easy to talk to and an avid listener. I tell her about everything I experience. My loves, my losses, my ups, and downs, she listens to them all, intently, she is always concerned about my well-being and helps me work through my emotions.
As I get older, she gets more and more beautiful. It is true she is athletic. In our conversations, she tells me about her workout regime and I am truly impressed by how well it is working for her. Although she is not my mother's contemporary, Joan is at least ten years, if not more, younger than mom, Joan has withstood the sands of time far better than my mother.
Chapter II
The year's roll by and before I know it, it's 1968. I have graduated high school and turned eighteen. It is also July 4th, Independence Day and we will celebrate all three in one weekend. The fourth lands on a Thursday. All the neighbors decide to have their annual block party on Saturday, so on Friday, all my relatives come over for my graduation slash birthday party. This year Joan is staying the night, so she can attend the block party the next day. It is nice to have her here. When it comes time to open my presents I save hers 'till last. From my other relatives, I receive some really nice things. Things I can use while I am away at college come fall, but not what I really want.
I have three presents left, all from Joan. Smiling I open the first. As the wrapping paper crumples in my grasp, I see it's an eight-track tape player for my car. That makes me very happy; it's just what I want. The next one turns out to be four tapes for the player, all contemporary rock bands. The last is just a card, I open it and start to read. My jaw drops open and I can hardly believe my eyes. I close the card quickly, lest someone else read what Joan wrote there.
Looking up at my God Mother, I notice the slight nod of her head. My heart is pounding with excitement and joy. I mumble my thanks to her and lean over kissing her cheek as she places her hand at the nape of my neck.
"Whenever you want my love," she whispers in my ear.
To said I am in shock is an understatement. Smiling I just nod and back away thanking everyone for the gifts they have given me.
"I think I'm going out to install this," I said holding up the tape player.
I need to think. I need to calm my racing heart. I need... I need to talk to someone, but know there is no one. Walking back to the garage, I hear the back door open and close. As I collect the tools I will need from the bench in the garage, Joan walks in and leans against the bench watching me pull the tape player from its box.
"Joan," I start.
"What it is my dear?" she asks.