Time With My Mom

After dinner, my family and I returned home and settled into the lounge. The atmosphere was relaxed, with the soft glow of the fireplace casting a warm light across the room. While we lounged on the plush sofas, my stepdad stood up and cleared his throat, capturing our attention.

"I have an announcement to make," he said, his voice filled with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. "I have decided to retire from the family business."

I wasn't surprised by the news, as my mom had discreetly informed me earlier. However, the reactions of my brothers were a different story.

Sebastian immediately shook his head, a look of uncertainty crossing his face. "I'm not cut out for running a business," he admitted, his voice filled with doubt.

Nathan, on the other hand, sat up straighter, a determined look in his eyes. "I can't be the CEO," he declared. "I want to pursue my dream of becoming an architect."

My eyes flickered over to Jason, He simply waved his hand dismissively, a smug smirk playing on his lips. "Don't worry, I'll take over as the CEO," he said confidently.

Our dad turned to Sebastian, his expression serious. "You need to decide what you want to do soon," he advised. "We can't have any uncertainties when it comes to the family business."

As for me, I was assigned the task of shadowing both Jason and Nathan to learn the ins and outs of the company. I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves at the prospect of taking on such a responsibility.



After catching up with our parents, We all said goodnight and went to our separate rooms to get some much-needed rest. As I drifted off to sleep that night, I knew that whatever the future held, I would face it with courage and determination. For I had the love of my family to guide me, and that was all I needed.


The next morning, I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window, I knew that it was the beginning of a new chapter in my life. And I couldn’t wait to see where this journey would take me. With a newfound sense of purpose and determination, I got out of bed and began my day, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. And as the sun rose in the sky, I knew that no matter what, I had the love and support of my family by my side.

I walked downstairs, ready to take on the day, and I saw my mom and stepdad sitting in the kitchen, a smile on their faces. “Good morning, sweetheart,” my mom said, pouring me a cup of coffee. “Are you ready for the adventure ahead?”

I nodded, a sense of excitement bubbling within me. “I am,” I said with a smile.

We sat down for breakfast, laughter ringing through the air, I knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, I would always have the love and support of my family to guide me through. And with that thought in my heart, I knew that the future was bright and full of endless possibilities.



After breakfast, my mother decided to take me shopping, just the two of us. As we strolled through the designer stores, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement. I already had a closet full of designer brands, but the idea of adding more to my collection was too tempting to resist. I knew I was being spoiled, but in that moment, I didn’t care.

I missed spending time with my mother like this. Ever since she and my step dad started travelling a lot, our moments together had become increasingly rare. But today, it was just the two of us, bonding over our love for fashion and shopping.

We browsed through the racks of clothes and shelves of bags, my mother began to pick out items for me to try on. She had always had a keen eye for fashion and knew exactly what would look good on me. I admired her taste and trusted her judgment implicitly.

When we made our way to the fitting rooms, I couldn’t help but think about my secret relationship with my stepbrothers. It was a complicated situation that I had never imagined myself in. I had always been honest with my mother and shared everything with her, but this was one thing I couldn’t bring myself to reveal.

I knew she would be shocked and disappointed if she found out. The thought of seeing the look of disapproval on her face made my heart ache. I wanted to protect her from the truth, to shield her from the messy reality of my life.

I tried on different outfits, but my mind kept drifting back to my stepbrothers. I didn’t feel this guilty when it was just me and Nathan, one step brother was better than three, I can’t imagine how shocked my mother would be if she found out.

I knew it was wrong, but I couldn’t help the way I felt. The thought of being with them filled me with a sense of longing and desire that I couldn’t ignore. But at the same time, I knew that it was a forbidden love, one that could never see the light of day.

As I stepped out of the fitting room in a stunning designer dress, my mother’s eyes lit up with delight. She smiled and exclaimed, “You look absolutely beautiful, sweetheart, That dress was made for you.” Her praise filled me with a sense of warmth and gratitude.

But behind the facade of happiness, I couldn’t shake the guilt that gnawed at me from within. I knew that I was deceiving the one person who had always been there for me, the one person who loved me unconditionally.

While we made our way to the checkout counter, I made a silent vow to myself. I would protect my mother from the truth, no matter the cost. I couldn’t bear to see the disappointment in her eyes, the betrayal that would surely follow if she ever found out.

As we left the store with our bags in tow, I felt a sense of bittersweet satisfaction. I had added more designer items to my collection, but at what cost? My heart weighed heavy with the burden of my secret, the weight of the lies that I had woven.

As we drove back home, I stared out of the window, lost in my thoughts. The sun was setting in a blaze of fiery colors, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange. It was a beautiful sight, but all I could feel was the ache in my heart, the ache of a love that could never be.

When we pulled into the driveway, my mother turned to me with a smile. “Thank you for today, darling. I had a wonderful time with you,” she said, her voice filled with warmth and affection. I smiled back at her, hiding the turmoil that raged within me.

As I lay in bed that night, surrounded by my designer bags and clothes, I felt a sense of emptiness wash over me. I had everything money could buy, but the one thing I truly desired was the one thing that was forbidden to me.

And so I drifted off to sleep, haunted by the ghost of a love that could never be, the ghost of my forbidden romance with my stepbrothers. And as I closed my eyes, I made a silent promise to myself – I would protect my mother from the truth, no matter what it took. Even if it meant sacrificing my own happiness.



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