Shino couldn't fathom what just happened. She couldn't believe that Micah- the boy who every girl wanted- wanted her! But if she were to succumb and her daughters found out... They would hate her. Besides, Micah is so young, he could be her son! How could she even think about-
"No. No such thoughts. It will only give me desires." She sighed, sitting on her bed. He really didn't do anything wrong...it's not like he can help his feelings, but she knew it was best to avoid him as he took his bath; she can't do whatever it was he wanted to do. She heard the front door close and then looked out her window to see Micah walking back home.
She sighed with relief and walked out of her room, getting the mop again and heading for the bath again. She wasn't done cleaning, and Pia would get upset to see the bath in such a state.
When she walked in the bathhouse, she saw a note lying near the bath. She picked it up, and read, "I'm not giving up."
She was...happy with the note, but hated herself for feeling that way. She wanted to scream. I can't have these desires!
She thought perhaps cleaning the bath would settle her, but the quiet and lonely space only made it harder to concentrate on cleaning. She couldn't admit it to herself, but deep inside of her...she wanted him. She did not love him, no, because that was an entirely different situation in itself. She wanted a physical connection with him.
She growled in frustration. She wasn't supposed to have feelings. She was Shino for goodness sake!
When she was done, she went up to her room and took her clothes off, climbing into her bed. It's never going to be the same again, all because of this one night. Even if she never succumbs ti him, he's always going to be there, and they are always going to remember what happened...and what could've happened.
And suppose she were to succumb to him? Then she would have to keep a secret from everyone in the village. She's already kept enough secrets, but this one would involve him! Would he keep his mouth shut? What if he didn't? What would everyone think?!...what would her daughters think?
Now his words made her feel nervous. I'm not giving up. What was he going to do?
"Mama!"
Shino awoke abruptly to her daughters shaking her awake. "Meh?" She groaned sleepily.
"Wake up! Rise and Shine! We gotta make breakfast!" Sakuya laughed.
Pia was jumping on her bed. "We gotta start the day!"
Shino laughed and started getting up. "Alright, alright, I'm getting up."
The two girls giggled and ran to their kitchen, preparing their meal. Shino got dressed and met them downstairs. "How was the sleepover?" She asked as she walked into the room.
"It was fun! We went night swimming." Pia hummed, preparing fruit for her breakfast.
"How was your night?" Sakuya asked innocently.
Shino froze, her memories suddenly flooding in. "It was...boring. I just cleaned the bath and went to bed."
Pia smiled. "Hey! Cleaning the bath is awesome!" She teased.
Shino laughed, trying to hid her nervousness. "Of course, my apologies Pia." She turned to her kettle pot and heated it, preparing morning tea. "So, do you two have any specific plans for your day off today?"
"I'm probably going to go to the desert and see if any travelers pass by who want to trade." Sakuya smiled.
"And I'm going to the beach." Pia grinned, tossing an apple slice in her mouth.
"What about you, Mama?" Sakuya asked.
Shino shrugged. "Not much. I'll probably visit Hazel, or maybe Blaise, I'm not sure. Maybe I'll just stay here."
"Relaxing, huh? I don't blame ya." Sakuya smiled.
The girls headed out the door, but then Sakuya came back in for a second. "Hey, Mama, this weird note was on our front step..." She handed Shino a piece of paper. "Alright, see ya!" Sakuya then headed out the door.
Shino almost chose not to look at the note, but curiosity swept her. It read, "My place. Midnight."
"Dammit..." She growled...should she go? This couldn't continue on. Something was bound to happen eventually. She should go, and tell him to stop this nonsense. She smiled, deciding to follow her plan.
When midnight came, the girls still weren't back, so she wrote note for them. She began writing, "Girls, I'm going for a walk. -Mama." She rested the note on their bed, and then headed out the door.
She made sure no one was around before heading up the long flight of stairs and knocking on his door. It opened slowly, and she hesitantly walked in. His house was dark, only moonlight pouring in, just like the night before...
She turned around and he closed the door. And he looked at her. She wasn't sure if he was happy, mad, sad, or lustful. Maybe he was all four.
"Look, Micah-" she started to explain herself but then was hushed with his finger pressed to her lips.
"I did not invite you here to explain yourself." He growled. "I invited you here to make love to you." And then he grabbed her and kissed her, holding her tightly to him. She was trying to squirm away, but he was a lot stronger than she realized. One hand strayed away from her back and went down to her butt, squeezing one cheek firmly, causing her to jump.
He was strong, but she was strong too. She pushed him away from her, gasping for breath. "I'm not your toy!" She growled. "We are not doing this!"
"I know you want to-"
"But I'm not going to act on my own selfish desires!" She interrupted him. She put her finger in his face. "How dare you! I may have desires...but I'm not just a woman. I am a mother too, a caring one at that. And I know for a fact that- whatever this is that's happening- is not good for my family."
He chuckled. "Oh, you think your daughters are so innocent? Trust me, they would be hypocrites if they got mad at you for this."
Shino blinked. "What the hell are you talking about?"
"Well, if you're really curious, then follow me." He insisted.
To be continued.
