I submitted this story previously under a different title, but it did not get the response I expected. I have retitled it, changed the character's names, and reedited it to be what I feel is a more pleasing read to more readers. It is not a long story, but character development requires a bit of space. Be patient, the sex is there. All comments are appreciated, and I look forward to yours.
Maddie and Matt
Chapter One
The plane from San Diego had landed, deplaned, and I was almost to the baggage claim area when I saw her. In an instant I recognized Maddie, and immediately wondered why she was here. I was not ready to face her or the question her presence presented, so I turned around and walked back to a coffee shop about 100 yards to my rear.
Have you ever hated anyone? I mean really hated to the point where you could not abide their existence in your life? Not the kind of hate that encourages murder or mayhem, but you just want them out of your life. Maybe hate is too strong a word or expression. How about loathed with every fiber of your body and soul? Other terms could be despised, detested, reviled, or just do not like very much. Such a person in my life is my twin sister Maddie (short for Madison). We are fraternal twins, but I am 45 minutes older. Because of the unique placement of those minutes, we are unique among twins. Maddie and I were born in different months and years, hard to do, but it is true.
Our relationship was not always so challenging. Growing up we were very close until something happened. Just after we began high school things switched. Suddenly Maddie changed. She began to push me away by actions that poked, prodded, teased, humiliated, and any other way she could get under my skin and provoke a response. Usually that response was me getting angry and lashing out verbally which was exactly what she wanted because then I was the bad guy. A big addition to my discomfort was no matter what Maddie did my parents took her side.
I put up with this through high school. After that I had to get away. It was just too much. I was 18 years old and had tolerated her crap long enough. The question was how to escape. I had neither the money to pay my way to, nor the grades for a scholarship to attend university, so I took another path, I enlisted in the Navy. The plan was to serve one hitch then use my GI Bill for education. Things did not work out that way, but more on that later.
The day I was leaving for recruit training I finally got some partial payback on Maddie and my parents. She shuffled up for a hug, but I looked at her with disgust.
"Why would I hug you? Why, after all the torment you have plagued me with would I want to hug you! Get away and don't ever come near me again.! IF THE DAY EVER COMES THAT I SEE YOU AGAIN IT WILL BE TOO SOON! As of this moment you are dead to me."
I turned away and faced my shocked parents. "You are to blame as much as her. For four years every time, and I do mean each and every time, you have sided with her. Not once was I ever right, not once. I almost feel as strongly toward you two as I do toward her. I will be back to visit, but if she ever shows up, I will leave and never return. My advice to you is never tell her I am coming."
As I turned away the look on Maddie's face was one of total devastation. I guess at that moment she realized she had pushed me too far. I almost felt sorry for her, but not enough to wipe the grin off my face as I walked to the plane. That was the last time I saw any of them for almost two years.
As for the Navy, I liked it. I enjoyed my job and continued to reenlist. I studied hard for advancement and after 15 years had reached the grade of Senior Chief Petty Officer. For those of you who are not in the Navy that is an E8, a senior enlisted person. I was on PCS (permanent change of station) orders from San Diego to a new posting in D.C. at the Pentagon. With 30 days of leave and 10 days travel time I planned to spend a few days with the folks, and then move on to look for a place to live. It would be the first time living in my own place.
For my entire career I had lived a very reclusive life. Always residing either on board ship, or in base housing when I had shore duty. I saved my money, had few friends, and seldom got involved with women. I'm not gay, I just did not have a lot of time for or much interest in females. If I needed to get laid, I went first class and never looked back. A hop from San Diego to Las Vegas was not expensive and there were no strings.
Over the years I visited home four or five times never once encountering Maddie. The parents had received and understood my message loud and clear. That was until this visit.
Before I turned toward the coffee shop, I took a look at Maddie. She was dressed in a sleeveless summer blouse, Bermuda shorts, and sandals and she looked great. I do not like my sister, but as a man I can appreciate a good-looking woman, and Maddie is a good-looking woman. She stands a bit over five feet, with dark auburn hair cut about shoulder length, piercing dark blue eyes, a cute nose, lips that beg to be kissed, and with a body any woman should be proud of. Yes, Maddie is very attractive.
At the coffee shop I ordered coffee and cherry pie. My plan was to waste 20-30 minutes hoping Maddie would think I did not make the flight. Sitting at the counter sipping my coffee I sensed someone slide into the stool next to me. I never questioned it was Maddie.
I quietly asked, "Why are you here Maddie?"
"Mom and Dad tested Covid positive this morning and are in quarantine. They tried to reach you before your flight departed but could not get through."
I immediately checked my phone and sure enough there was a call and a text from Mom. "Sorry to hear they are ill, but why are you here? This did not require your personal attention."
"I came to ask your forgiveness. I am so very sorry for the way I treated you. In my misguided head there were reasons, but a life-time sentence is pretty harsh for being immature, selfish, and stupid. Do you think 15 years is long enough? Damn it Matt, I want us to be friends again!"
Sitting there listening to her I realized I was not angry any longer and quite honestly had not been for many years. A little maturity can go a long way.
I said, "Fine."
I put $10 on the counter stood up and began to walk away.
Maddie hustled quickly until she blocked my way. "Where are you going and what do you mean by fine?"
"What do you want fine to mean?"
Without a moments hesitation she answered, "To be part of your life again, to be able to talk with you, and mostly have the opportunity for big hugs ever once in a while. Hopefully, someday you will trust me again."
"Fine, that is what it means."
In a microsecond this beautiful woman was squeezing me in a grip so tight I can only compare it to the muscle contractions of a boa constrictor having an orgasm. My breath was fading fast as I pealed her back from my body. I managed to release her grip then again began to walk away.