The Inn of Destiny by Gene P. Abel

Author:Gene P. Abel [Abel, Gene P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Indigo River Publishing
Published: 2021-03-10T00:32:19+00:00

11

Jackie’s Summer

The summer was very hot and dry in Princeton that year. The majority of the July afternoons were in the high nineties, and the first week of August, the temperature was in triple digits. The grass was a light brown color. Jackie had convinced Jerry to hire a lawn service for the first time. The hot summer had destroyed most of the benefits from this care, and Jackie almost wished she hadn’t talked Jerry into it.

With Jerry away so much, Jackie’s summer was more hectic than normal. She had all her housework and the volunteer work at the nursing home plus all the kids’ activities. Mary could see that Jackie was a bit harried and frustrated because of the lack of romance. They discussed how she felt, and Mary convinced Jackie to resume a regular exercise program at the spa. They offered childcare so busy parents could find the time for their workouts. They decided to cut short their morning coffee and go to the spa at ten o’clock Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Mary hoped this would help take Jackie’s mind off Jerry’s lack of attention and help keep her body in shape.

It was Wednesday, and Jackie’s turn to host the morning coffee. Mary was a bit early and appeared in the kitchen before eight o’clock. She took one look at Jackie and said, “You look strung out! Is there anything I can do to help?”

“No. In a little over a week Jerry gets home, and then I’ll be OK.”

“You need some help before that,” Mary insisted.

Mary knew Jackie wouldn’t ask, so she decided to invite Lisa and David over on Friday night for a sleepover. This would give Jackie a chance to unwind. “The kids can come over about five, and we’ll get pizza and take them miniature golfing. After that, we have the video Mouse Hunt that the kids all love.”

“You don’t have to go to all that trouble,” Jackie said.

“It’s no trouble. We love to have the kids over, and Billie will have fun as well.”

Jackie finally agreed and thanked Mary.

The girls finished their coffee, and Mary went home to give Billie breakfast. Jackie did the same for Lisa and David. She called the kids to come down for breakfast, and in a few minutes Lisa and David appeared at the table. Lisa wanted some Cocoa Puffs, and David, French toast. Jackie decided on an English muffin and some juice. After they finished their breakfast, Jackie told them to hurry and get dressed in order to get to the spa by ten. As she cleaned up the breakfast dishes, she began to plan her Friday evening alone. Her thoughts turned to the vibrator that Mary had given her. She had never had it out of the box and wondered what it would be like. Before long, the kids appeared, and it was off to the spa.

Hump day passed slowly, but it finally came to an end with Jackie tucking the kids into bed. The phone rang. It was Jerry calling before he went to a late-night dinner meeting.

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