Chapter 11

Morning came and Allan woke slowly. He had not slept all night and was wondering whether or not he should have listened to Rachel. Last night they had told his parents that both the Caroline and her beautiful mother Rachel were going to be his brides. He and Caroline had been together since childhood. And his parents had always hoped they would marry. Rachel was Caroline's mother and his teenage wet dream. His parents liked her but thought of her as the mother of one of his playmates. Now they had to start thinking about her as their daughter in law. In fact more as one of his two wives.

Just then the doorbell chimed, Allan put on his robe, and went to answer the front doorbell. The messenger handed him an envelope addressed in his mother's handwriting. It was addressed to Rachel. He did not open it, if Rachel wanted him to know what was in it she would tell him. He went into the kitchen to make coffee knowing his women would be down shortly to see what the messenger had brought.

The women took their time, they showered and put on their makeup before coming to breakfast.

He could not resist.

"Rachel, are you going to open it?"

"Soon, there is no need for us to ruin our breakfast if its bad news. If its not we have to clean up and get ready to entertain your parents."

They ate a good breakfast. Each one stared at the envelope, and wondered what it contained. They all helped clean the kitchen and wash the dishes. Then they sat at the table and watched Rachel as she read the letter. She then passed it to Allan.

Dear Rachel,

I have always loved and respected you as a friend and neighbor. Last night was the most shocking thing that has ever occurred in my life. You have betrayed my love and trust, by seducing my son.

We have decided that we will not come to your house, or speak to you until this immoral act of seduction is concluded. Caroline would be welcome as a daughter in law, and you as her mother. But we will never condone the taking of 2 wives by my son even if one isn't you.

We are leaving today without seeing you. Tell Allan he need not take us to the airport. Also you might tell him we will no longer support him or pay his tuition unless he ends this immoral nonsense immediately.

Love

Lily & Bill

All of us sat, and looked at the letter in stunned silence. Rachel stood up and went to call them at the hotel. She came back saying they had already checked out.

"Allan, Caroline, go get the car we are going to the airport now."

As we entered the car Rachel's face was set in stone. She seemed determined to talk to my parents. I drove as fast as traffic would allow, but id didn't seem to be fast enough. The plane was not due to leave for 2 hours, and my parents had apparently checked out early to prevent a confrontation. Rachel had no intention of allowing them to just leave.

We arrived at the airport and went to the lounge. We were not to be allowed into the boarding gate areas. Rachel spoke to the security guard and could not get them to relent. Then she talked them into bringing my parents into the office so that Caroline and I could announce the impending birth of their grandchild.