Chapter 3: No Turning Back

Later that night after Cindy showered, she put on a short, backless sundress, wearing only a pair of thong panties and no bra. Jack stood in the bathroom mirror, thinking about what he and Cindy were going to do, but he didn’t feel bad about his thoughts. Although his relationship with Jill did cross his mind, Jack wasn’t going to regret his decision to be with Cindy. If Jill can move on, then he can too. Jack lit some candles and incense, making it nice and cozy in the den. His parents were away on vacation and he left a message for his friend Chuck. Letting him know their plans to hang out at the pub were canceled. When Cindy pulled up in the driveway, she got out of the car holding a bottle of tequila and vodka in her hands as she walked to the door. And she also had a few smokes in her purse for them to light up while they relaxed. She greeted Jack with a kiss on the cheek when she walked in.

Jack could smell her perfume lingering in the air when she walked past him looking around the room. Cindy looked even more beautiful tonight with the pink flower in her hair and the sexy sundress she wore. Jack led her to the den, poured their drinks, then dimmed the lights, as they sat on pillows on the floor. While they talked, he touched her neck and down her back, then brushed across her breast, down to her thighs, lightly touching between them.

Cindy squeezed his hand with her thighs then kissed him. She stood up, and twirled around several times. Jack lay back puffing, and watching her; he could see her thong panties and he enjoyed the view. She stopped twirling, then straddled his lap, running her fingers through his hair vigorously.

For a minute Jack thought about Jill, and he felt a little guilty being alone with Cindy.

She closed her eyes and let Jack have his way, kissing her neck and groping her butt. He kissed her passionately and slid his hand in her dress, fondling her breasts, as she enjoyed the foreplay. She moaned, staring into his eyes, as she continued kissing him. Jack became more excited, even though he knew it may be a big mistake if Jill found out about it. They started undressing each other. Cindy wrapped her legs around Jack grabbing him and making him moan loudly. Jack gripped her hips as he pulled her closer, then he heard his cell phone ringing. Once again, he ignored the call, not wanting Cindy to stop, because he knew it was Jill. Jack was enjoying his moment of pleasure; he enjoyed the high and the intoxication. Cindy stood up, standing naked right before his eyes. Jack was throbbing and he was ready to make love to Cindy at that very moment. Then it happened, like wild animals in heat. After a few more drinks, they passed out on the floor naked. The next morning Jack was zoned out and he could hardly think. As he lay on the floor, Cindy crawled over to where he was lying and pleasured him again before she left to go home.

The rumors got around town about Jack’s new found love with Cindy Von. They continued to hang out every day, even in public places, because Jack was no longer concerned with Jill finding out about them. Jack didn’t care what people said or what they thought. He blamed Jill for moving out of Thornsberry and leaving him alone. And he was beginning to like being with Cindy. When Jack’s parents returned home from their vacation, he introduced them to her. Of course, they were surprised and confused because Jack had confessed an undying love for Jill since the day, she left Thornsberry. His parents never made it a habit of meddling in Jack’s relationships and they weren’t about to start now. They accepted whatever he told them he had with Cindy and what he no longer had with Jill.

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Several weeks passed by, and Jack couldn’t help but think about his relationship with Jill. Although he had not formally broken up or ended their relationship, he was ready to face her now and he didn’t want to lie or hide his feelings for Cindy. Finally, Jill called again, this time Jack picked up the phone with no hesitation. He was nervous but he knew it was time to face the reality of Jill being with another man.

“Hello.”

“Hey, baby. I’ve been calling you for a few days, to let you know I’m on my way home. I have enough money saved up, so we can get a place together. Maybe we can rent a house in Thornsberry and we won’t have to live with your parents.”

Jack was bewildered and didn’t know what to think or to say about what Jill had just said to him. He felt his heart drop and it was like someone had turned off the lights and left him in the dark. He realized that he was wrong all along, but Jack had no regrets about his relationship with Cindy. And he refused to break up with Cindy, even if Jill came back or not. Jack thought it was going to be easy but now he wasn't so sure. He was wondering how to explain his new relationship to Jill? How would she react, and how is she going to feel? Jack hated himself and wished none of it had happened at all. He avoided Jill’s calls only because he thought she was breaking up with him and not coming back to Thornsberry. And he has to tell Cindy about Jill and how they never broke up.

After he hung up the phone, Jack called Cindy because they needed to talk before Jill returned. He had to tell her the truth about him and Jill. They drove down by the lake and took a long walk around the park. Jack explained to Cindy his relationship with Jill and what happened the day she left him behind in Thornsberry. He explained how depressed and heartbroken he was when he came over to meet her that day. Cindy was appalled and confused, but she refused to give up on Jack.

“We’ll have to tell her the truth but you can’t go back to her. I’m upset, but I’m not leaving you. I don’t want to lose you, Jack, because I love you.”

“I love you too, Cindy.”

Jack knew it wasn’t going to be easy trying to convince Jill to move on. It was going to be a big mess, but he had to tell her the truth, no matter how angry Jill got. He wanted it to be over with soon, the anticipation of seeing her again was bittersweet and nerve-racking. Within a week, Jill had returned home to Thornsberry to be with Jack. She was very happy and excited to finally be back home, thinking of all the time she was going to spend with Jack. Her parents were delighted to see her, but they were not sure what was going to happen between her and Jack. They heard the rumors about his relationship with Cindy, but their only concern was how it was going to affect Jill.

Jill called Jack hoping she could come by his parents' house to talk to him. But there was no answer and Jill began to worry if there was something wrong. Feeling confused but not wanting to get upset, Jill went to visit a few of her old friends. She was hoping she wouldn’t regret moving back to Thornsberry. Jill made some calls to a few of her friends, asking them to help her find a job. She was hired part-time at the library and as a convenience store clerk. Her days were busy, and she barely had time to hang out with her friends, except at night. On weekends she worked extra hours, but Jill was still wondering if she should have returned home, plus she still had not heard from Jack.

A couple of days had gone by when Jack finally returned Jill’s calls. They agreed to meet for lunch, at the food court inside the mall, the next day. Jill looked very nice with her hair pulled up in a bun, and a little bit of makeup. Jack remembered the times when they had lots of fun with each other. When Jack saw Jill, she smiled and ran into his arms for a hug. But his hug wasn’t as snug and as tight as it used to be. It was weak as if he didn’t want to embrace her at all. Jill felt weird, then she stepped back and took another long look at Jack. He seemed different, rather cold-hearted and distant, not lovingly like he always made her feel before.