*All characters in this story are over the age of 18. no underage role-play appears in this story*
I was 18 years old and in the final weeks of my senior year of high school. I had very little stress on me at this point, as I was basically set for the next four years. I had good enough grades and my swim team times were good enough to earn me a full athletic scholarship to college. My mom, Elizabeth, was thrilled because I wouldn't have to spend any of my trust funds or get any student loans.
My parents were never married and my dad died not long after I was born. I was the result of an extramarital affair on my dad's side. He had been wealthy enough that he had a will. The will provided a substantial inheritance to each of his biological children, no matter if illegitimate or not. So even though I was never allowed to meet my half-siblings or dad's side of the family, I was nicely provided for. I wasn't rich, but the inheritance would let me buy my first home without the need for a loan.
Mom was highly independent and intelligent enough to know how to provide us with a more than decent life. She worked full-time at an investment firm, so money was never an issue. Despite working full-time, Mom never let that stop her from spending time with me and coming to all of my swim meets. I got my blonde hair, blue eyes, and pale skin from her. But I was about 8 inches taller. Swimming as much as I did, gave me a perfect swimmer's physique. Mom stayed in shape through yoga and swimming laps in our pool. She didn't have my toned body, but her large breasts and luscious ass were perfect for her. She never dressed scantly or showed off her amazing body, except when she swam or sunbathed at home. I always got the feeling that she was either nervous about her looks for some unknown reason or was trying to uphold her business persona by never dressing in revealing clothes. I always tried to encourage her to dress sexier or show off her body, but she would always just blush furiously, swat at me playfully, and continue to dress like an uptight librarian.
One day as I was coming outside for a swim, I found her lying on a reclining pool chair in her usual revealing bikini, obviously upset over something. I immediately joined her on her chair and pulled her against my chest in the hope of comforting her. She never reacted to me joining her or repositioning her in my arms. She just let me maneuver her body without saying a word. I started to get very worried now, because she usually loved it when she would snuggle in my arms. Rubbing her neck and shoulders or just letting her relax in my arms was an almost surefire way to put her to sleep. The only reaction she had was twisting in my arms to face me, laying her head on my chest, snaking her arms around my body, and petulantly complaining, "I hate office parties."
Doing my best to hide my amusement at my mother's attitude and loathing of office events, I stayed quiet and gently stroked her head, as she finally sighed and relaxed against me. Judging that she was relaxed enough now, I asked, "So, what fresh hell are your colleagues planning, Mom."
Mom grunted in frustration and replied in an annoyed tone, "They are throwing a spring party at the Hilton. Everyone has five-star rooms or suites, so there's no worry about drinking too much to drive home. Which means they are planning on getting shit-faced drunk and carrying on like a fraternity house on homecoming night."
I snickered at her annoyance and her description, earning me an adorable scowl from her. I shook my head and added, "It can't be that bad, Mom. You're all getting huge bonuses after the company's great quarter. It might do you some good to blow off some steam and have some fun."
Mom grunted and mumbled out, "I think blowing is exactly what some of them want me to do."
I looked at her in surprise at her usual refusal to use crude language. But she only kept staring away from me, as she added, "They all know I'm single. I've turned down everyone who's asked me out. They always make jokes about me dressing too conservatively for my looks. I think a lot of them just want to find out if plying me with alcohol will change anything."
I was silent and very still at this point. Mom must have noticed, because she suddenly looked up at me and stared at me with adorably innocent eyes, before soothingly saying, "It's fine, honey. I'll be OK. It's not like they'll try to roofie me or anything. The single guys will probably just get drunk, make crude jokes, think they're charming by saying rude things, fail to pick anyone up, and pass out in the hallway."
Still not convinced and not liking the idea of them making my mother uncomfortable, I looked down at her with a skeptical expression, as I replied, "Why do you even have to go then?"
Mom sighed and laid her head back on my chest, before saying, "Because we have a very nice and giving CEO. He's throwing us this party for our great earnings this quarter. He loves to give back and he's always trying to instill a 'team' atmosphere at the firm. I don't want him to think I'm not grateful for the party and the bonuses. It's not his fault that some of the other employees are misogynists. I plan to leave about five minutes after he does."
I nodded and tightened my arms around her as she sighed against my body. I considered something and finally asked, "Why don't I go with you as your date, Mom?"
Mom stiffened in my arms and I watched a blush rise to her cheeks, before she quietly replied, "I don't think that's a good idea, honey. "
I pulled her up to look into her eyes, as I argued, "No, it's a great idea, Mom. No one there knows me. I can act as a buffer to keep those assholes away from you. You can mingle and chat with everyone else. You can actually drink a little and have a good time without having to worry about the drunkards. I'm sure your boss and higher-ups will like that you're stable enough to be in a relationship. Trust me, this should work out great for you, Mom."
Mom nervously chewed and seemed to be considering my suggestion. She then shook her head negatively, as she said, "No, honey. It's too perverted. We'd have to act like a couple if we wanted people to buy the performance."
I shook my head as if trying to argue that was fine, but Mom continued, "It's a party, honey. We'd be together the whole night. We'd have to hold hands, hug, and we might even have to kiss to fool everyone. I can't ask you to do that."
I tightened my grip on her again and placed my forehead against hers to hold her gaze, as I said, "I have no problem with holding hands and hugging you. I doubt we would have to kiss. This isn't like kissing someone at midnight on New Year's Eve, Mom. We can just say we don't like public displays of affection if anyone says anything. Besides, do you really want to miss staying the night in a suite at the Hilton? Room service, a spa, massages."