Chapter 5: The New Dynamics

The next morning, Maria woke up with the same melancholy feeling again. She had planned to win over Brian, but she wasn’t prepared for all the emotions it had invoked in her.

Brian noticed his mother’s somber mood but realized she needed space to sort things out. “Hey Mom, why don’t we go out today? Maybe explore some new places in town?” he suggested, hoping a change of scenery would help her.

Maria forced a smile and nodded. “Sure, sounds good. Let me just get ready.”

Brian wondered if this would be enough, but he had no other way to approach her directly. Confronting their pain was hard and he did not wish to repeat the same conversation.

They spent the day visiting local shops and parks, but Maria seemed distant and preoccupied. She barely paid attention to his attempts at light conversation or jokes. She was also not interested in any form of intimacy. He was irritated by her withdrawal by the end of the day.

This behavior continued for a second day as well but with a new twist. The old Maria was back, making all the decisions without any input from Brian. Whether it was choosing a lunch spot or planning their itinerary, she wanted to do everything her way.

Brian watched her slip back into old habits. It seemed like the past few days had never happened. He waited for her to realize what she was doing but she remained oblivious to her actions.

They were taking a walk in the park on the third day. Maria abruptly left when her phone rang. She had never done that before. Brian guessed it must be the same friend she had been on a date with. He felt a surge of anger and jealousy.

Brian seriously thought about the current situation as they drove back home. He remembered his father’s advice: “Never sweat the small stuff.” Arguing over every little thing wasn’t worth it. He needed to focus on what truly mattered.

A strange thought occurred to him. Maybe his father’s method of handling his mother was always right. His father could have been more assertive, but who was he to judge? Perhaps his father could have changed Maria but simply ran out of time because of his illness.

Brian suppressed a sob at that thought. He had to focus on his own situation. He had to make his own decisions.

By the time they arrived home, Brian knew what he needed to do. The most important thing in his life was Maria. He wasn’t going to wait passively for her to make decisions. If she could be assertive, so could he.

Maria was surprised when she received the call from Pat. She hadn’t thought of Pat at all in the last few days. In her panic, she stepped away from Brian to look for privacy.

“Hey, Pat. How are you?” She greeted in a bit strained voice.

“We are good, Marie. Rebecca is missing you. She wanted us to spend the holidays together,” Pat replied casually.

“Oh ... I am sorry, Babe. We will work something out for our next holidays,” Marie felt bad for not speaking with Rebecca.

“You sound a bit off, Marie. Is everything okay?” Pat asked, worried.

“Yeah, everything’s fine,” she hesitated. She was not sure of how to proceed. “It’s just ... a lot going on right now.”.

“Did you speak with Brian?” Pat asked in a serious tone.

“I did...,” she trailed off slowly “Pat, there is something...”

Pat interrupted her before she could finish. “You did it, didn’t you? You crossed the line.” There was disappointment and anger in Pat’s voice.

“It’s not like that, Pat. Listen, I am not yet ready to talk about it. Can we talk later? I will call you.” Marie tried to pacify but Pat was not listening.

“You know what, Marie? Screw you ... I don’t want to listen to it ... I don’t even want to talk to you anymore...” Pat almost shouted and hung up the call.

Marie smiled at that. She hadn’t expected such a strong reaction from Pat. This was a good sign. Pat would come around soon.

That night, Brian made his move on Maria. After watching her sensual sway of her hips as she walked away from the dinner table. His desire for her reached a fever pitch. He didn’t want to hold back any longer.

He followed her into the bedroom after she bid him goodnight and shut the door with a soft click behind him. Maria was changing into her silk negligee. She looked up, surprised to see him there.

“Brian? What are you doing in here?” she asked.

He approached her slowly as his eyes locked on hers. “I’m done holding back, Mom,” he said in a husky voice. “Tonight, I want to claim you as mine.”

Maria’s breath caught in her throat as he closed the distance between them. He cupped her face and brushed his thumb over her lower lip. She tried to turn away but he wouldn’t let her go.

She trembled at his assertive approach. “Brian...” she whispered. “I’m ... I’m...” She did not have the will to push him away.

Her body spoke of her desire for him as her words failed to stop him. Her nipples hardened under the thin fabric of her negligee and a flush spread across her cheeks.

Brian silenced her with a searing kiss, not allowing her to voice any protest. He dominates the dance of desire and lust this time. She melted into his kiss. Her hands tangled in his hair. She reciprocated his desire and deepened the kiss.

He walked them backward until she was pressed against the wall. His cock stood rigid as it ground against her soft curves. His hands roamed all over her body as he tried mapping out every dip and swell. He caressed her skin and felt her shiver. He tried committing her every reaction to memory.

“You’re mine,” he growled against her ear. He started lifting her negligee. Her breasts were exposed to his hungry gaze. “I’ve wanted you for so long...”

Maria whimpered as his mouth closed around one hardened nipple. He suckled on those sensitive peaks, his tongue swirling around them. Pleasure shot through her body as she felt the familiar burn and wetness in her core.

Brian lavished attention on her breasts. He played with them, squeezing, and tweaking them to his heart’s desire. He loved sucking on her nipples and biting them in an agonizingly seductive way. Loving the effect he was having on her in the process.

Pushing her onto the bed and started pulling at her panties. She wanted to resist but her lust-filled mind wouldn’t let her. Soon, he was looking at her wet, dripping lower lips. There was no stopping now. He kissed her lips, sucking on the folds and nibbling at her clit. She moaned and whimpered, gripping his hair hard, and pulling his head closer. When the pleasure overwhelmed her, she tried to push him away.

“Please, take me...” she moaned, her head falling back against the bedrest. “I need you inside me...”

He took his time, getting out of his clothes. “So beautiful,” he murmured as he positioned himself at her entrance. “You’re mine ... All mine.”

He rubbed his cock against her wet lips, teasing her as he started pushing inside her. She was tight, but the wetness helped him enter smoothly.

“Oh ... Brian...” she whimpered as she tried to relax her strained muscles to ease his entry. He gave her a few seconds to adjust to the intrusion. Molten pleasure engulfed him as he started to lose himself in the sensation. He struggled to find a rhythm but soon got the hang of it.

With one powerful thrust, he sheathed himself inside her tight heat. A groan tore from his throat at the incredible sensation of finally being joined by her. She was so perfect, so tight around him.

They moved together, finding their rhythm as they lost themselves in passion. Brian’s hips pistoned in and out, driving into her depths with growing need. Maria clung to him, her nails digging into his back as she urged him on.

“Yes,” she cried out, her walls fluttering around him. “Harder ... fuck me harder...”

He complied, fucking her with raw, animalistic fervor. The bed frame slammed against the wall as he drove into her again and again, chasing his release.

When it finally came, it crashed over them both like a tidal wave. Maria screamed his name as she shattered into his arms. Her pussy clamped down on him like a vise. Brian followed soon after, emptying himself deep inside her with a guttural moan.

They collapsed onto the bed as he remained sheathed inside her, taking a momentary rest. He wasn’t done, and he started getting hard again. She looked at him in surprise as he started moving his hips again. This time, he took her from behind. There was nothing sensual about this position as he started pounding into her with wild abandon and animalistic lust. She was writhing beneath him in ecstasy once more.

He wanted to go again, but she had reached her limit. She stopped him and held him close. “My baby...” she cooed as she wrapped herself around him. They soon drifted off to sleep while hugging each other tightly.

Maria woke up to the pleasant sensation of Brian’s warm body pressed against hers. She smiled at the memories of last night’s passion. It had been a long time since she had experienced such intense pleasure. A blush crept onto her cheeks as she looked at his naked form. She had loved her experience last night, but her doubts about their situation remained. She needed some time to sort it out.

She kissed Brian softly on the cheek as he slept. He looked so handsome in his sleep. Her hands roamed over his bare chest and the lines of his muscles. She wanted to wake him up and make love to him all over again. But not for today. A minor ache between her legs reminded her of just how thoroughly he had claimed her.

When Brian finally stirred awake, he pulled her in a hug. His hands immediately sought out Maria’s curves. So eager to continue where they had left off. But she nuzzled him away with a soft laugh. “Not so fast, mister,” she teased. She pointed at the dark bruises that marred her hips and thighs. “I think you broke me last night.”

Brian looked sheepish as he noticed the evidence of their passion. “Sorry about that,” he murmured as he started to kiss each mark. “I just couldn’t help myself. You felt so good...”

Maria melted at his sweet apology. Her heart swelled with love for her son. He had awakened such intense desire in her. “It’s okay,” she reassured him. “I don’t mind being a little sore if it means I get to have you like that again.”

To show her appreciation, Maria slid down between Brian’s legs. She took his semi-hard cock into her mouth. She loved the musky and masculine taste. It felt like an aphrodisiac that made her crave more. She swirled her tongue around the sensitive tip before taking him deep into her throat. She loved it when his fingers tangled in her hair.

Brian groaned in pleasure as Maria worked her magic on him. He tried to thrust up into her mouth but she stopped him. He held back, letting her set the pace. She understood what he wanted to do and tried to take him deeper into her throat. She had to stop to catch her breath as her face flushed red and she struggled to breathe.

“Thank you,” Brian whispered. His voice was rough with desire. “You don’t have to do that.”

Maria shook her head. “I know I don’t have to. But I want to...” she grinned mischievously.

They spent the rest of the morning tangled together. Stealing kisses and caresses whenever they could. By the time they finally dragged themselves out of bed, it was almost noon.

Brian wanted to try something different in his relationship with Maria. He took the lead that day in deciding everything. It started with what she should wear, places they should visit, and what they should do. He just wanted to see her reaction. Maria loved his confidence and assertiveness. Surprisingly, she happily followed his lead, enjoying the change in their dynamic. When he stopped doing that, she took over and dictated everything again.

Brian realized he was still sweating the small stuff. This wasn’t a problem he could solve with a single conversation with Maria. The constant struggle for control in this relationship would be a daily challenge and he would need to be smart about it.

That night Maria pulled him to her bedroom to sleep together. She wanted to cuddle but made it clear that there would be no funny business tonight. She made him wear nightclothes as they lay in bed, enjoying sweet talks before drifting off to sleep.

The next morning, Maria woke up before Brian. She could see his morning wood and smiled. Slipping out of bed, she knelt between his legs. She took his semi-hard cock into her mouth once again. She loved the way his body responded to her touch.

He tried to pull her up against him but she shook her head. “Not today, I’m still a bit sore,” she murmured. “I just wanted to give you a good morning.”

When he started to throb in her mouth, she sucked on him harder and swallowed everything. After cleaning him up, she crawled up his body to lie on top of him.

Brian wrapped his arms around her. He was content to simply hold her as they lazed in bed for a while longer. He could sense that she was still trying to sort out something.

It was another lazy day until the evening when Maria went on a long walk alone. Brian stared at her as she called someone as soon as she left the house. He knew she was calling her friend. He didn’t feel jealous anymore as he had done his part. Now he had to wait for Maria to resolve that issue herself.

As Maria stepped out of the house, she thought about the last few years. She had finally let go of the ghost of her previous marriage and made peace with Peter’s memories. Something she hadn’t even realized until this Christmas. Now she was ready to look forward to a new future and a new relationship.

Brian had pushed her to cross the last barrier, and she knew why. But she wasn’t upset. However, she couldn’t see a clear future for her new relationship with Brian. Given its taboo nature, this relationship would always remain in the shadows. But she wanted it to continue.

She had known Pat for years now. Their romantic interest had developed slowly over time. Both had been single for a long time and clearly knew what they wanted in life. She wasn’t willing to deny the attraction and the magical moments she had experienced on their first date.

It wasn’t a comparison between Brian and Pat. Both had a unique appeal, both in terms of the relationship dynamic and the spark. They both knew who she was and were still willing to be with her.

She had struggled a lot to reach her decision. She could never let go of Brian and wasn’t willing to let go of Pat either.

Pat had suggested Brian should get a girlfriend. She had not allowed Brian to date. Partly because she didn’t like the girls who had approached him, but just like Brian, she was also very possessive of him. If she was going to try a new relationship, then Brian also deserved his equal chance.