A Mother's Curiosity
A casual question in the car sparks a dare that unravels a weekend of forbidden desire between a boyfriend, his girlfriend, and her dangerously inquisitive mother.
The click of Tina’s seatbelt was the signal they were finally free. Another Sunday survived at Grandma’s, a marathon of stale cookies, forced pleasantries, and the overwhelming scent of potpourri and mothballs. Jack was slumped in the back seat of the sedan, already mentally checking out, as Tina eased the car back out of the driveway. Vi, her mother, was riding shotgun, scrolling through her phone. The silence was comfor...