Meet the family

Chloe starred out of the car window. She was worried about Sean. Maybe it would have been better to let him change his mind. Maybe she was being selfish. When she told him that it wouldn’t be cool to go back on his promise to Magnus she was speaking honestly. Now she was maybe being a little selfish. She was kind of enjoying it. There was something fun about having a make out buddy and it was kind of fun to run around, changing outfits to create this ruse. She felt like a spy and sitting in the seat of this ludicrously expensive sports car did nothing to change that feeling.

She looked over at Magnus. He was good looking and fun but she could never be with a guy like him. He was too like her. She could trust Sean to do the right thing and the least she could do is treat him with the same respect. Stil, Magnus was a great kisser and it was fun to have this little permitted indulgence.

Magnus looked over at her “You’re very quiet today. Not too nervous I hope?”

She smiled at him “I’m fine. I think this situation is taking a toll on Sean. He’s trying not to be jealous but he clearly is.”

“I get it. I feel bad about asking but I really need to keep my mother distracted until I can get this business profitable and then it will either shut her up through success or she can disown me and it won’t matter.”

“Do you really not care if she disowns you?”

“I do care but this club has been my dream since I was old enough to go to them. I’m so close, the venue is perfect. It has a big space for a public nightclub and then a side door that leads to an area perfect for making a more exclusive place. That's the one I’m really excited about.” Magnus went quiet for a moment. “I hope she will understand or at least ignore it when I can show it makes money.”

Chloe reached out and held his hand reassuringly. He glanced at her and acknowledged the comfort she was giving him. “What can we do about Sean?” he said, changing the subject.

“I was hoping to spend some more time with him next week. I was hoping we could delay the practices.”

“Absolutely” said Magnus in his big voice. “We’ve done loads this week, you’ve been great. He does know that nothing’s happened between us doesn't he?”

“I think so. I’ve been really open with him.”

Magnus sighed, “That’s good. I’d hate for him to think I was trying to seduce you.”

“I know but you have to face it, we both kind of have a reputation. Or had one in my case. It makes sense for him to be worried.”

Magnus laughed “True, we were both pretty wild back then. We never did hook up though did we? I wonder why? It’s not like you aren’t gorgeous.”

Chloe laughed “Flatterer” she said then shrugged “It just never worked out that way. I suppose it almost felt like a cliche, the two biggest sluts on campus hooking up.”

“I’m not sure you were the biggest slut. I met more women than you did and some of them could have given you a run for your money.”

Chloe looked at him “Why do I feel insulted that you don’t think I was the biggest slut? It feels like a challenge to my libido.”

“Fine, fine, you were the biggest slut.”

“Well now I just feel like you’re saying it to shut me up.”

They laughed and their banter continued for the rest of the journey until they arrived at the frankly obscenely affluent house where Magnus’s family lived.

Chloe’s nerves quickly faded as it appeared they had no reason to be suspicious of her. She met his dad who had an identical build to Magnus but was pale skinned with grey blonde hair. He also had a big voice and big personality. His mother was a handsome, petite, middle eastern woman. She was entirely charming to Chloe but her tone always went serious when addressing Magnus. She also met Magnus’s little sister Anna. Taller than her mother but not by much, her features were more European but with a darker skin tone. She wasn't as dark as her mother or Magnus and her hair was brown with lighter streaks through it where her mothers was black. She also had a fuller chest than her mother which she didn’t seem to have a problem with flaunting in her tight v necked top. She also seemed to take an instant dislike to Chloe.

Chloe played her part well. They had rehearsed their stories thoroughly and his parents seemed to lap it up. Dinner went well and in a quiet moment Magnus pulled her aside to tell her how great she was doing. The evening brought drinks and she diligently avoided drinking too much to avoid losing her wits and making a mistake. Soon it was bedtime and the pair went to Magnus’s old bedroom to retire for the night.

Once they were in Magnus swept Chloe into a bear hug and laughed “That couldn’t have gone better. My mother adores you.”

The pair got ready for bed. Chloe changed in the en-suite into her pyjamas which were shorts and a vest top. She came out to find Magnus already in the double bed. “You aren’t naked in there are you?” she asked only half teasing.

Magnus swept aside the cover to reveal his boxer briefs “Normally yes but I thought you might not appreciate it.”

She did appreciate it. She appreciated the consideration but she also appreciated the view of Magnus’s broad, well muscled body and the visible package in those briefs. She smiled to herself and got into bed next to him “Pity I never took the chance to hook up with you when I could. You wear those briefs well.”

“I could say the same to you. I always enjoyed the simple sexiness of women's pyjamas.”

“Easy now, let’s not get carried away.”

Magnus threw his hands up defensively “You paid me a compliment, it would have been rude not to return it.”

They settled down to sleep back to back. Chloe was acutely aware of her situation and her body was betraying her good intentions. Lying here next to a man that wasn’t her husband was exciting. She took a deep breath to calm herself. It’s natural to be excited in this sort of situation she told herself. She really wished she could Jill one out but who knows what sort of trouble that could get her into if she was discovered. Eventually she managed to ignore her own desires and drift off to sleep.

The plan for the following morning was to have a large late breakfast before heading back. Chloe stirred to the sound of the shower running and a **** need to pee. She got up and knocked on the door “Yes?” called Magnus.

“I really need to use the toilet,” she called “will you be long?”

“I only just got in. The door’s not locked and the shower has frosted glass. We really won’t see each other if you want to just come in” he suggested.

Chloe wasn’t shy about male anatomy or bodily functions so she shrugged and went in. When he said the glass was frosted he was technically correct but it didn’t do much to obscure Magnus’s naked body. She blushed and made to quickly take care of business. As she sat there she couldn’t resist a little peek over at the shower. Magnus was standing in profile and her eyes went wide at what she could make out hanging from his groin. She gawped at it and jumped when Magnus asked “Did you sleep well?”

She snapped back to her wits but didn’t take her eyes off the show that was going on in the shower “Er, yes, once I settled off.”

“Strange bed?”

“And strange company,” she confirmed.

Chloe wiped and got off the toilet. “I’ll use the shower after you so leave it running” she said.

Magnus gave a confirming wave, his head clearly under the flow of the shower.

Chloe waited until he was done and a little while later he emerged in nothing but a towel. She couldn’t help but glance briefly down to see his package pressing against the fabric. If he noticed he didn’t say anything and Chloe got up to get in. There was an awkward moment when she had to pass his mostly naked body and she couldn’t help but find it sexy. She took care of things in the shower and emerged feeling more clear headed.

Everyone was sitting at breakfast and things continued to go well when Anna suddenly said “Do you still keep in touch with Sean?”

Chloe nearly choked when Magnus’s mother joined in “Oh yes, Sean. Such a lovely boy. Do tell me you keep in touch, he was such a good influence on you.”

Magnus looked a little thrown but he soldiered on. “Yes, in fact I just got in touch with him recently and we have been seeing more of each other.”

“You should invite him to the wedding,” said Anna, trying not to make eye contact.

Magnus started speaking “I don’t think it’s appropriate to invite a friend to Ingrid’s wedding” when his mother butted in.

“That’s a lovely idea Anna. Don’t worry about Ingrid, he can come as our guest. I’m convinced we owe him for you passing your degree.”

“I’d love to but he’s only just getting by with his new job, it wouldn’t be fair to ask him to buy a gift and get a hotel when he can’t afford it.”

“You should help him out, he helped you enough” his mother snapped “Anyway he doesn't have to bring a gift and he could stay here. One on his own we can find space for. If he can’t then I understand but I want you to extend every courtesy when you invite him.”

“Yes mother” said a defeated Magnus.

Chloe looked over at Anna who was focusing on her breakfast but had a big smile on her face.