How does a man get into situations beyond his control? I mean, I know that at times all the variables one must consider are beyond the reach of logical conclusion.
Yet, here I am, standing in the doorway, looking into the living room trying to overcome the emotions coursing through my mind.
At some point today, I had pulled myself up short, considering the implications of having so many strong, independent females living under the same roof, sharing the same man, yet on different levels.
My mother, grandmother, Ruth, and Angela, were all sitting in the living room, laughing at some errant joke, or statement, one or the other had made.
Regardless of the sexual consensus we shared, when it came down to it, each individual woman present represented a different component in my life.
Angela. My eyes settled on her. I'm trying to sort out what transpired between us the moment we met. I was never one to even entertain the idea of love at first sight.
Until now.
The moment I looked into her eyes, I knew I was lost. Her beauty, her voice, her grace. They all came together to form an answer to a dream. Her long black hair. Hanging down her back. Glossy. Full. Her skin ivory, smooth and flawless. Her high cheek bones setting the tempo for her expressions. Her eyes deep, dark blue. Full of passion. Of confidence. Lashes long and full. Eyebrows arching over her eyes. Her lantern jaw angular, flowing into full, well defined lips. Her lower jaw jutting slightly forward. She was elegant, yet strongly built. Her buttocks forming a rounded heart shape. She was graceful but muscular. Built like a Greek goddess of war.
I knew from the very moment I saw her, I wanted her.
My mother. She was just that. My mother. We shared a bond that mother's and son's shared the world over. Yet, we also shared a mutual physical attraction. Although, I think that attraction goes beyond the idea of the simple act of sexual gratification. We need each other.
My grandmother. Well, she's something else. She's a practical, sensible, down to earth, woman. Never afraid to speak her mind.
Ruth. What can I say about that old gal. She was as much a contributor to my development as my mother. I had misjudged her, for that I was regretful. But, the past is the past.
These four women were the core of my existence.
I stepped in. "Hello ladies."
Angela came over and wrapped her arms around me, kissing me.
I looked at mother and nodded to the kitchen. She got her tea and followed me in. Ruth hurried in and fixed me a glass of tea, setting it in front of me, kissing me quickly, and left me to talk to mom.
I took a long, gulping pull from the ice cold jar. Leaning back in the chair, letting out a sigh. I focused on her,
"We need a bigger place."
She just nodded, waiting on the rest.
"I'm buying a ranch here abouts somewhere. You want to stay here, or come with me?"
"No, I'll come with you. This place isn't that important to me."
"Good. I'll talk to Ruth and gram's later about it."
"I'm hiring a realtor tomorrow. I also need an engineering and architectural firm. A project manager and his support team. I think I'll use the banks legal team for now. I need you to touch bases with them and feel them out."
She was taking notes. Nodding.
"I'll need an assistant. Check around tomorrow and see what you can come up with."
"Ok."
"I was planning on an office in town, but I'm gonna play it by ear for now. See what plays out."
"Makes sense."
"Where's the file from the bank?"
She went to her room and came back with it, handing it to me.
I got up, looked around the corner, "Lady's, can you join us, please?"
They filed in. Mom and gram's at their usual spot. Ruth by gram's and Angela sat by me.
I slid the file over to Ruth. She opened and flipped through the papers. Her eyes brimming with tears. She just looked at me, unable to trust her voice. I winked and smiled at her.
"Ok, ladies. I'm buying a ranch. Who's moving with me? You can stay here if you want. Mom's keeping it, but I need some elbow room."
"I'm going wherever you are." Ruth said
Grandma just shrugged, "Reckon I am,too."
Angela shrugged. "You know where I'll be."
Mom looked around, "Well that settles it. I guess I'm going with you."
She turned back to me. "What about this place?"
"Keep it. Sell it. I don't care." I said. "Now, what's for supper. I'm starving!"
Angela" replied first, "What you hungry for?"
"I dunno. Maybe something Italian?" I looked around. They all nodded in agreement.