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Chapter 3

Author: Ed Sundersen
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Renee's POV

I heard voices in the hallway and I guess they had taken their argument out of the bedroom. Was Noah leaving already? I dropped my phone and jumped down from the bed, rushing towards the door.

I paused in front of it and tried to listen to what they were talking about but I couldn't. Finally, I opened the door slowly but I couldn't find anyone in the hallway.

" Claudia, fucking hear me out! " Noah yelled from downstairs. Jeez, I've never heard him yell before. He must be very angry.

" I never had anything to do with all those bitches you mentioned. You know why? Because they are your fucking friends. I'm not stupid to go after them, knowing that they'll come telling me off to you "

I didn't hear mum say anything and I guess she must be listening to him. But what would he say about us? What would he say about lying on top of his girlfriend's daughter and gripping her thighs, almost piercing her skin with his fingers?

" You see this? These are the pictures they sent to me, their fucking nudes. I never asked them for it but they fucking sent them. " There was a brief silence " I'm so sorry about me and Renee, it should never have happened, I wasn't thinking straight. It's all my fault so please, don't blame her, she's just a little girl"

Little girl???

I scoffed and shook my head negatively, finding it hard to understand what he was trying to do. It was my fault too, our fault.

" You should sue me " He suddenly said and I gasped. What? " After what I did, I don't think sending me away is enough. "

I waited to hear what mum had to say. No, she can't sue him, everything was also my fault. I should've avoided him. Mum didn't utter a word but the next thing I heard was the sound of something falling on the ground.

Huh? What happened?

I rushed over to see what was going on. Were they fighting? Maybe mum was hitting him and I couldn't imagine Noah hitting her back. He'd probably let her take all the shots that she wanted.

But to my dismay, it wasn't what I was thinking. I stared back at both of them and sighed. There I was imagining the worst thing that could ever happen and there they were, making out fiercely.

I noticed that Noah's bag was on the ground too. Mum pulled away from the kiss and they both stood to stare at each other, breathlessly. Mum, angry and full of rage, Noah, rueful and apologetic.

She crashed into him again and their lips locked into a fierce and hungry kiss. He picked her up from the ground like a bag of air and sat her in his arms. She moaned into the kiss and I felt my entire body stiffen.

Fuck, why am I even watching them? It was obscene.

Still with mum in his arms, he walked them over to the dining room. She wiggled down his arms and immediately turned to face the dining table. She raised her skimpy dress and her bare and big butts were visible. Shit!

I tore my eyes away and scurried off but not so far away because I could still hear the sound of Noah's belt being taken off. I shut my eyes and hid behind one of the pillars, imagining what they were doing at the moment.

Noah must've unzipped his trousers and pulled them down his legs. He must've pulled down his pants too and just the thought of his huge cock, bouncing out gave me this burning sensation that shot to my clits. Fuck!

The next thing I heard was mum's moans and I knew that he had pulled his dick into her. I knew this because I watched a whole lot of porn videos. Once the dick went in, there was bound to be a reaction from the lady.

I stood behind the tall pillar with hands covering my mouth. Mum's moans could be heard along with Noah's hard grunts. Soon enough, the sound of their bodies slapping endlessly could be heard too. He was going faster and deeper and I knew this because of the rhythm they produced.

I didn't realize when my hand traveled down to my panties which were so fucking wet from my pussy juices. I threw my head backward and moaned silently as my other hand rested on my boobs, folding them.

When I suddenly realized what I was doing to myself, I jerked my hands away from my body. I needed to go back to my room. I couldn't stand here and listen to them having sex and making those crazy sex sounds.

I managed to move my legs and started walking off but I paused and reversed backward. I couldn't just leave like that without taking a glance. Just a glance.

I went to stand behind the pillar and quietly, I moved my head and peered downstairs. I couldn't see mum fully, only her ass which kept bouncing, due to the hard thrusts.

I guess my imaginations were true cause Noah's trousers and pants were down. I saw his bare ass, moving in a fast motion, his dick, plunging and retreating inside mum.

His hands were on her waist, pressing it down so she could meet his deep thrusts. This was his favorite style he had mentioned and he was enjoying it with the way he faced heavenward and his mouth wide open.

*

" Don't say that baby, it wasn't any of your fault " Mum argued. I rolled my eyes and continued chopping the veggies " He's a motherfucker! "

I wanted to laugh at that but I held myself. Indeed he's a mother-fucker. " Language, please? Thank you " I said instead.

She looked at me from behind her shoulders and chuckled lightly. I'm glad that she wasn't looking hurt or angry anymore, unlike some hours ago. Maybe the one-hour sex they had fixed that. Yeah, it was one hour because I was keeping time. Crazy right?

" Why can't you just believe me? I said it was all my fault "

I felt her take a deep breath before she turned to look at me. I glanced at her and returned my eyes to the carrot I was chopping.

" No, it wasn't, baby. He took advantage of you and that's it " She came over to me and palmed my face, her eyes boring into mine " You're my little, beautiful baby girl, my good girl. I know what you would do and what you wouldn't, okay? Now, enough with the conversation and finish up with the chopping. We need to go somewhere "

As she walked off, I turned to look at her and sighed. Does she even know me? Hell no. She's my mother but aside from my name, gender, and age, she doesn't even know shit about her daughter.

She doesn't know that her little, beautiful baby girl has grown so much. Does she know that I suck dicks for a living? Of course, she doesn't know that. She doesn't know that this girl, standing right here in the kitchen with her is a VERY bad girl.

*

We had dinner without Noah and I kept wondering where he was. What had happened after the sex? Did mum order him to leave?

My phone buzzed and casting a glance at it, I saw a message from Nick, my best friend. He was the only friend that I had and I was sure gonna spill all the juices about what happened earlier.

" So you're still using that small piece of trash, huh? " Mum asked and I didn't bother to look up 'cause I knew what she was referring to " Is that the least your dad could afford for you? "

I took in a deep breath and continued eating. I don't think I'm ready for this conversation again.

" Where are the two phones that I bought for you? I told you to use them and throw this piece of trash away " She continued but I didn't respond.

Besides, I sold the phones she bought for me because I needed the money to buy some textbooks at school that dad couldn't afford.

" You keep saying that everything is fine back there but you're not looking healthy. You only look better when you're with me " She huffed and took a sip from her glass of wine

" Does he even buy milk and eggs? Does he buy cakes and cookies? I guess not. He never used to buy any of those for me, that poor soul "

I inhaled deeply and looked heavenward, dropping my cutleries on my plate. And there we go again. She never ceases to speak so ill of dad even when they're not together anymore. She's always looking for an opportunity to say things.

" How can he even afford any of those when he can't change his wardrobe? Beats me, he still wears the pants and shirts I bought for him years ago " She said and paused as if looking for what to say next.

She always did this all the time and when she's finally found something to say, it wouldn't be nice.

" Wait. Does he even have money? Where is he working now? Don't tell me it's still at that small and undeveloped shit hole of his "

" Mum, please. Can you stop? "

She gave me an apologetic look and sighed. I wasn't in any mood to exchange words with her so I kept mute and focused on my food, feeling slightly paranoid. I hate whenever she goes all out on dad because of one thing or the other.

He doesn't have a job, fine. He doesn't have as much money to spend lavishly as she does and it was also fine. But at least, we weren't begging for anything. We were okay with our lives.

" Look, baby, I'm sorry. I... I don't just want him treating you the way he did to me. I can't still remember why you chose to live with him in poverty than staying with me "

I took a sip from my glass of wine but I didn't gulp it down. I held it In my mouth like I always do so I wouldn't have to answer her. But most times, it didn't work because when she kept going on and on, I'd gulp it down and start talking back at her.

Whenever that happened, it never ended well because we'd say a whole lot to each other and I won't hesitate to defend dad, instead of her. She always got hurt because of that and would burst into tears.

" We talked on the phone before I got back from the SPA. I'll be traveling to South Carolina for a month but don't worry, I'll write him a cheque "

Yeah, I saw this coming but no hard feelings. She's always taking off and returning whenever she likes. Not that I cared, I had dad anyway.

" Baby where are you going? You aren't done having your dinner " She inquired and said once I stood up to leave. I had no other option than to gulp down the wine in my mouth.

" I'm satisfied, thank you "

" But baby... "

" And, you can go wherever you want to, just like you always do " I cut in and she let out an exaggerated sigh " My father and I will be fine so you can forget about sending your money. Goodnight! "

" Baby... Renee... " She called out but I was long gone.

I don't know how dad and I are gonna survive but I knew we would be fine. Even if she had all the money in the whole world, my dad and I would be the last person to get a penny from her.

*****

I woke up pretty early the next morning and brushed my teeth. I took my bath and dressed up, ready to leave. I was supposed to stay here for three days but with the way things went yesterday, I knew I couldn't stay.

There was nothing to pack since I didn't bring much with me. I picked up my bag and got downstairs to meet mum on a phone call. When she saw me, she waved and blew kisses while I smiled.

That is the least I can do.

" Good morning, Jake! " I greeted and smiled at him. " Guess you're the one dropping me off, huh?"

I had to ask because I really wanted to know. I couldn't stop thinking about Nosh and indirectly, I was trying to find out if he was still around.

" Yes, I am " He responded and I smiled. Thank goodness it isn't Noah.

Mum came out of the house and walked over to where I stood, waiting for Jake to be done with whatever he was doing. I wanted to get out of here.

" Isn't this the outfit you wore yesterday? " Mum asked, sizing me from head to toe. She looked displeased.

I nodded, knowing what was gonna come next " Why are you wearing them again? They're lots of dresses in your wardrobe "

I knew that but I couldn't just wear them. They were pretty expensive and not my type of clothes. Most of them stayed in the wardrobe till I outgrew them but mom still bought more.

" I don't wanna wear them "

" But why? " She asked as her eyes went teary. " Why don't you want anything that I give to you? "

God, not again!

" Oh, Jake is ready," I said instead, changing the subject " I should go now. Bye mum "

She wanted to say something else but before she could, I was off already. I got into the car and heaved in relief.

" Get me out of here, Jake "

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