The Long Journey

They appeared in front of a one story cottage, where there was already a red Cadillac parked in the driveway.

“Oh Tess this place is beautiful!” Monica cried out upon seeing the garden in the front.

“She’s right, Tess. This place is amazing! How did you find it?” Andrew responded in awe.

“Well, I may have had a little help, if you know what I mean!” Tess answered, glancing upward. “Now, let’s stop dilly dallying and go inside! I cannot wait to show you babies the décor.”

Andrew and Tess both laughed as Monica all but bolted through the door. Andrew could not stop the sigh that escaped as he watched her. He hoped Tess hadn’t heard, but the inquisitive look on her face told him she had. She was just about to open her mouth when Monica called out “well what are you guys waiting for, aren’t you coming in?” Andrew thanked God for that welcome relief, even though he knew Tess was still staring him down as they walked toward the house.

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Upon entering the house Andrew noticed the living room, complete with couch, TV set, recliner, and fireplace. Next to that was the kitchen with its wood stove, refrigerator, coffee pot (which he could tell delighted Monica greatly) and the table. To the right he noticed two bedrooms and to the left another room and the bathroom.

“Tess, this truly is amazing!” Monica stated.

“Thank you! Now to the room assignments. Andrew, you will be to the left so you don’t disturb us with your snoring!” He blushed as she gave him the Look, daring him to argue. Monica couldn’t help but laugh at his face. When he didn’t argue she continued “Angel Girl, you and I will be to the right. You room is the one closest to the kitchen, just in case you ever get the urge to drink coffee in the middle of the night. This w...

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...?” Andrew called out while tying his robe that he found hanging in the bathroom closet. He expected to find her sitting in the living room with a cup of coffee in her hand and watching TV. When he didn’t find her there, he started to worry. Had he really made her that upset? After all, she knew that there would be consequences if they ever got caught. He checked almost every room, but still no sign of her. The only room he had left to check was his. He didn’t notice her there either. He sighed and walked over to his dresser. He was grabbing a pair of pajamas that the Father must have placed for him from his drawer when he heard her voice.

“You aren’t very good at Hide and Seek, are you Andrew?”

“Monica, thank God I thought you were ma…” He couldn’t say anymore. As he spun around his jaw dropped at seeing that she was wearing nothing more than her bra and panties.