1. Alice Ch. 06 - New Chapter


    Date: 2/22/2024, Categories: Mature Author: byAPastLife, Source: Literotica

    ... to shake Mr. Kroeger's hand, was a clumsy dance of etiquette and nerves. Fortunately, Jill, Rose's mother, arrived just in time to relieve him of the flowers, preventing any mishap.
    
    "Mr. Kroeger, it's good to see you," Frank managed to say.
    
    "Tom," Mr. Kroeger corrected gently, signaling a shift from formalities to a more personal interaction. "We're at dinner, not at work. Let's lower the formalities."
    
    "Tom," Frank repeated, the name feeling unfamiliar yet intimate on his tongue, marking a pivotal moment of connection beyond the professional boundaries that once defined their relationship.
    
    The dinner featured a delicious roast accompanied by potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a rich gravy. Frank's primary concern throughout the meal was to ensure that none of the gravy found its way onto his shirt, a minor worry amidst the more pressing task of engaging with Rose's family.
    
    Attempting to navigate questions about his background, Frank felt a twinge of embarrassment regarding his humble beginnings. He endeavored to portray himself as a burgeoning entrepreneur, a facade inspired by Rose's influence and his aspirations to rise above his past.
    
    Ann, Rose's younger sister, played the role of the inquisitive sibling, her questions laced with potential pitfalls for Frank. "So, what do you and my sister spend your evenings doing? We hardly see her at home anymore," Ann inquired, a question loaded with implications.
    
    A swift, cautionary scowl from Rose to her sister ...
    ... caught Frank's attention, signaling him to tread carefully. He chose to mention their recent picnic by the lake, a memory that held significant intimacy for him and Rose. As he recounted the evening, he couldn't help but recall the deeper moments they shared, wondering if Rose had confided any details to her sister or if Ann's curiosity stemmed from assumptions about what two teenagers might do alone by a lake.
    
    Before Ann could probe further, Rose intervened, deftly shifting the spotlight back onto her sister by mentioning a recent sighting of Ann with Jimmy in the park. The conversation swiftly pivoted to Ann, with Jill suggesting that Jimmy be invited to dinner if he and Ann had indeed grown close.
    
    As attention focused on Ann, her expression shifted to one of someone wishing to vanish from the spotlight. Frank observed the scene, relieved at Rose's timely intervention and the temporary reprieve from the scrutiny, appreciating the complexities and dynamics of family interactions.
    
    After dinner, Tom led Frank to his study, proposing they leave the girls to it while they enjoyed a drink together. The study was a room of refined taste, featuring large black leather chairs and walls adorned with bookshelves brimming with books. A counter, nestled between the shelves, served as a bar.
    
    Tom expertly poured a generous measure of Tawny Port into a crystal glass for Frank, then filled one for himself. The ambiance of the room, coupled with the rich aroma of the port, set a tone ...
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