Chapter 4

Serena and Carter effortlessly settled back into their routine, free from any distractions from Allison. Serena assisted him in his studies, and Carter became more engaged in his schoolwork, taking a deeper interest in his subjects.

Suspecting her son relied on masturbation for sexual relief, due to her meddling, she made it a point to dress more provocatively when they dined out and flash him some leg at night while watching TV.

Having forgotten about the scholarship she had applied for, she was surprised to receive a response informing her that she was among the top applicants. Despite submitting a copy of her divorce decree, they requested confirmation from a family member.

Calling her sister and explaining the situation, Jackie exclaimed, “Isn’t that a coincidence? I applied for the same scholarship! I actually know someone on the board, and he told me off the record that I’m the top candidate. He even asked if I knew anyone else who might be interested, but I had no idea you had applied too.”

Serena’s blood pressure spiked at the revelation that her well-off sister was edging her out of an opportunity meant for those in need. “How could you even qualify? This scholarship is for people with limited resources who can’t afford college,” she asked, unable to comprehend the audacity of her sister’s actions.

She bit her lip, holding back the urge to say that she wouldn’t have to worry about paying for college if she’d received her fair share of their inheritance.

“Fortunately, the guy I know said he’d make an exception for me,” Jackie explained. “He’s been over a few times and keeps commenting on how strong my relationship is with my son. Lucas has been on his best behavior whenever company is over, making quite an impression. Apparently, that’s why I nabbed the top spot.”

That only added fuel to Serena’s anger. She strongly suspected her sister was sleeping with the man to sway his decision. It wouldn’t be the first time. Too furious to continue the conversation, she forced herself to stay composed and replied, “I have to run, Sis, but I’ll get back to you on this. I might just bag it and try something else.”

“Love you, Sis,” Jackie said before hanging up.

“The only thing you love is money,” Serena muttered to herself, old wounds reopening as she thought about her sister’s past betrayals.

One night, while watching a show with Carter, Serena asked, “You used to keep in touch with your cousin, Lucas. Do you know what he does on the weekends? Does he stay on campus or spend time with my sister, his mother, in his free time?”

“Yeah, we chat once in a while, but we don’t have much in common. As you know, he’s enrolled at the state university, but he talks about going to events here in town a lot, so he’s probably coming back every weekend. Why the sudden interest?” Carter asked.

“It’s just that your aunt applied for the same low-income scholarship I did, and it looks like she’s going to get it because of her so-called strong relationship with Lucas,” Serena explained.

“Wait, what? How in the world would they know that? Did someone interview you and ask how we got along?” Carter asked.

“It was all online. From what she says, they did a follow-up and visited her and Lucas. I’m just as confused as you are. Just thought maybe you’d heard something,” she said.

“He hasn’t mentioned anything about a scholarship, but he does talk about his mom and how they go out to eat often and how she stays in a hotel near his school to attend evening ceremonies with him. He’s always been a mama’s boy, so it didn’t seem out of the ordinary to me.”

“Thanks, sweetie. I wanted to keep the scholarship a surprise, hoping to get it so I could afford to transfer you to the university next year. I’m sorry it didn’t work out,” Serena lamented, hating to burden her son with disappointment.

“No biggie, Mom,” Carter chirped, his smile catching her off guard. “I like the college I’m attending, plus it’s close to home.”

That Friday night, while they ate, Carter casually mentioned, “Lucas sent me a message today, asking what I was doing during break. I guess he didn’t realize we’re on a different schedule. When I replied and reminded him, I asked about his plans.”

Serena’s expression turned curious as she asked, “I suppose he’s planning on partying in Miami? Or is that too cheap and low-brow for rich Jackie’s little boy?”

“Why the hate on Auntie, Mom? She’s always been really nice to me,” Carter asked.

Serena felt a pang of guilt for speaking negatively about her sister in front of him. She had never told him about the inheritance, not wanting him involved in their feud. Composing herself, she replied, “Sorry, just a little tired, I guess. I didn’t mean to sound so snippety.”

He smiled and proposed, “I don’t have to study tonight, so we can watch a little TV, turn in early, and get a jump on the weekend. Anyway, back to Lucas. He messaged me that he’s staying in town for the week, just relaxing and helping Aunt Jackie around the house.”

“Good for him,” Serena replied. “If nothing else, my sister has raised a respectful, caring son, much like I have.”

They chuckled and finished their dinner, casually discussing their weekend plans.

The past events with Jackie, compounded by the scholarship ordeal, fueled Serena’s anger to the point that she devised another risky scheme involving her sister and the device.

On Wednesday, Serena called Jackie and, after a bit of small talk, asked, “Sis, I was hoping you could help me complete the follow-up questions for the scholarship we talked about. Could I come over and discuss it with you and Lucas? Carter mentioned he’s off this week, and I thought it’d be nice to see him again. It’s been a long time and I’m sure he’s grown a bunch if he’s anything like Carter.”

“That sounds lovely,” Jackie replied. “He’s playing basketball with some friends this afternoon but should be back around four. He always showers afterward, so we’ll be free around four-thirty.”

“Perfect. See you then, Sis,” Serena replied.

As she hung up, Serena’s heart pounded at the thought of what she had planned. A voice in her head urged her to let go of the past, to move on, but she couldn’t. The resentment ran too deep, and the opportunity was too tempting to ignore.

As she parked on a side street near her sister’s house, Serena recalled sneaking up to Bob’s place. This time wouldn’t be as easy with Jackie remaining inside. She planned to wait for Lucas, capture him first, then his mother.

Hiding behind a hedge with a clear view of the front of the house, she waited patiently. Doubt crept in, her resolve wavering. Just as she considered abandoning the plan, she spotted Lucas’s car approaching down the street.

The garage door rumbled open, revealing Jackie standing inside, waiting for her son. Serena’s hand trembled as she aimed, flicking the switch to stealth mode. “Sorry, Sis,” she muttered under her breath, watching as Jackie fell under her control.

Calmly, she ordered, “Greet your son normally and tell him to shower because his aunt is coming over. Once he’s in his room, unlock the front door and wait for him in the living room.”

Lucas parked in the garage and stepped out, greeted by a light hug from Jackie, just as any mother would. She repeated Serena’s instructions flawlessly.

“So far, so good,” Serena reassured herself.

After a brief pause, she made her way to the front door, eased it open, and caught sight of the back of Jackie’s head as she lounged on the couch. Slipping inside, Serena swiftly surveyed the room, confirming everything was just as she’d remembered, allowing her to proceed with her plan.

Tiptoeing down the hall to Lucas’s room, Serena pressed her ear against the door, waiting until she heard the shower running. As soon as the water shut off, she moved further down the hall, slipping into the master bedroom.

Pressing Jackie’s button, she instructed, “Knock on Lucas’s door and tell him to join you in the living room. Don’t let him waste time getting dressed. Tell him you want to discuss something with him before his aunt arrives.”

Moments later, she heard her sister’s knock before saying, “Lucas, once you’re dry, throw on your robe and come to the living room. I need to discuss something with you.”

“Mom, it’ll just take a second to get dressed,” Lucas called back.

“No, Lucas. Do as I say,” Jackie ordered firmly.

“Okay, be out in a bit,” he complied.

Serena marveled again at how effortlessly the device bent others to her will. She commanded Jackie, “Sit in the blue armchair, and when Lucas comes out, tell him you’re nervous about your sister’s visit and ask him to massage your shoulders.”

Hearing his door open, Serena lingered in the master bedroom doorway, listening intently.

Hearing his footsteps patter down the hallway, Serena stepped out and captured Lucas, ordering him, “Make your mother happy and express your true feelings.”

Lucas froze for a moment when the beam struck him, then resumed his march to the living room, the weight of Serena’s words firmly implanted.

“Lucas, would you mind rubbing my shoulders while I explain something?” Jackie asked. “I’m a bundle of nerves and need to get something off my chest.”

“I guess, Mom. I’ve never done it before, so let me know if I’m too rough,” Lucas agreed.

When Lucas hesitantly placed his hands on his mother’s shoulders and clumsily rubbed, Serena’s doubts resurfaced. All the signs suggested they were involved in a physical relationship, but their interactions didn’t support her assumptions. If she used the device to persuade them to have sex, it could cause irreparable damage to one or both of them.

It was one thing to seek revenge for how her sister had treated her, but she would never consider causing them harm. Deciding to abandon her plan, she prepared to turn the device off.

She paused, hearing Jackie sigh before confessing, “I’ve kept something from you that happened between your aunt and me. You’re old enough now to hear the truth.”

Serena stood frozen, hearing her sister’s unexpected remorse. It surprised her how much her earlier command had affected Jackie.

“Go on, Mom. I’m listening,” Lucas urged when she paused to collect her thoughts.

“When our parents passed, I abused my authority as executor to unjustly benefit myself, depriving your aunt of her rightful inheritance,” she admitted, her voice weighed down by guilt and regret.

“Wow, Mom!” Lucas exclaimed. “I had no idea, but I figured something bad happened since she didn’t seem as cheerful as before. I’m surprised Carter didn’t say anything, though maybe he didn’t know either.”

“I know her, and you’re right that she wouldn’t confide in him about our personal matters,” Jackie agreed. She shifted in her chair, adding, “That feels really good, sweetie. Press into the hollows of my shoulders. It’ll help with the stress. There’s something else I need to explain.”

Serena regarded her sister with a new perspective, hearing Jackie’s confession. She felt a sense of relief, knowing she was using the device for its intended purpose: medical healing.

A smirk crept onto her face as she marveled at how effortlessly her commands were obeyed. Stepping closer to the living room, she positioned herself where she could watch, making sure she stayed out of sight, even though she used the stealth mode, but didn’t want to chance it.

To encourage her sister to continue, she ordered her, “Open up to Lucas and instruct him on how to relieve your stress while you continue.”

“Unbutton the top two buttons of my blouse, honey and slide your hands underneath to caress my shoulders. It’ll help me relax,” Jackie suggested.

Serena watched as Lucas nervously unfastened his mother’s blouse before returning to massage her shoulders. After a few moments, Jackie continued, “I applied for a scholarship on a whim for you, not knowing your aunt had also done it. Anyway, I knew I didn’t qualify, but thought I’d give it a shot. Do you remember that man, Richard, coming over to have dinner with us?”

“Sure, Mom,” he replied. “He seemed nice and actually, from the way you two looked at each other, I thought you were dating.”

Jackie squirmed around and said, “Your hands feel wonderful, sweetie. Move my straps to the sides and uncover my shoulders so you can caress all of them.”

Serena watched as Lucas carefully moved her blouse and bra straps to the sides, before returning to massaging her even harder than before.

Jackie moaned and continued, “Wonderful, sweetie. Anyway, that gentleman was actually on the approval board and I invited him over to persuade him to accept my application, even though I didn’t qualify. I flirted with him and hinted that I’d be really appreciative if he’d award me the scholarship.”

Lucas’s hands tightened, causing Jackie to groan. “Mom, I thought we had more than enough money and didn’t need a scholarship. I can drop out if we’re in bad shape and get a job. And what do you mean when you mentioned you’d be appreciative? Financially, or were you going to sleep with him?”

“I was going to do whatever it took, including going to bed with him,” she admitted. “Fortunately, I stalled him, but to tell you the truth, I miss being with a man. I know you think your mother is content in raising you, but the fact is, I’m horny and need a good hard dick.”

Serena couldn’t contain her gasp, hearing her sister open up to her son, using such explicit language. Looking to see Lucas’s reaction, his smile couldn’t be any broader while he continued to stroke his mother’s shoulders.

He was following her orders, doing everything he could to comfort his mother.

Serena mischievously smirked and ordered Jackie, “His hands feel wonderful, don’t they? Your nipples ache with pain and his fingers are inches away. Be honest with your son and let him help you.”

Jackie groaned and murmured, “Go lower, sweetie.”

His hands slid down the back of her shoulders and lodged between the chair and her back. “No, honey. The front.”

His breath quickened as his hands explored Jackie’s smooth neck, moving lower to the tops of her full breasts, barely concealed by her bra, which was in danger of slipping off.

When he paused, she whispered, “Lower.”

He didn’t hesitate and snaked his hands underneath her bra, pushing it all the way off. He cupped her breasts and gently squeezed them, his heavy breathing turning into panting.

“That’s it, baby. Mommy wants you to play with them,” she croaked.

His cock throbbed, unbelieving what was happening. He was holding his mother’s bare breasts. It was something he’d jacked off to for years. It was like she was making his wishes come true and if he was in a dream, he never wanted to wake up. His fingertips brushed across her rubbery nipples as he explored her creamy mounds.

“Pinch and twist them,” Jackie whispered. “They ache for your touch. Please help your mommy.”