by Mia Ford
Somewhere along the way, Helen had refilled Suzie’s wine glass and sat down beside her with the bottle. They started chatting as the alcohol warmed Suzie up and loosened her mouth. She was complimenting Helen on the cabin.
“The artwork in here is beautiful,” she said. “I can see many of the pieces are by the same artist and they are exquisite. Where did you find such wonderful pieces?”
“Oh, you are a dear,” Helen replied. “I painted them. Would you like a tour of the house? Oh my, I totally forgot to show you girls where you would be staying. Come now, both of you before I drink anymore wine and need to go lay down.”
Laughing, she gestured for Suzie and Candy to follow her. Then she turned back to the table and spoke loudly. “Boys go get your stuff out of the vehicles before you forget. Johnny, go help them bring in the girls’ bags.”
Suzie trailed behind as Helen and Candy walked down the hall to the first bathroom. Before taking them downstairs she showed them the upstairs with a curved staircase, master suite and loft library. The master suite was luxurious with a private balcony and view of the back deck and yard. Candy was taking pictures as they went, clicking her teeth at the extravagance. Back down, Helen led them all the way downstairs to another sitting area with a large screen television, pool table and small bar. At the back was a small hallway with two rooms and a large bathroom with a tub and walk in shower.
“You four will have to share this bathroom and the basement, but the rest of us will leave you alone. There are towels and everything you should need in your rooms. But please ask if I can get you anything else,” Helen said.
At that they heard thumping on the stairs as the three youngest Tiefson brothers came downstairs carrying more bags than they had arms. Johnny dropped what he was carrying at the bottom of the stairs and went right back up. Helen followed, leaving the two couples alone to sort out what is what.
“Finally some alone time,” Jeff growled and leered at Candy. She giggled and ran off to their room. Jeff followed, winking at Jared.
Jared and Suzie brought their bags to the room, and shut the door behind them.
“So?” Jared asked, wrapping Suzie in a hug. “Not so bad, was it?”
“Mmm,” Suzie mumbled into his chest. “Your mom got me drunk.”
“Yeah and now that you have complimented her paintings, you are her new favorite person,” Jared said.
“You and your brothers all look alike,” Suzie told him. “It’s crazy.”
“But I am the sexiest right.” Jared kissed Suzie. “Just kidding. We get mistaken for each other all the time. When we were kids people could not tell us apart. Except for Jeff. We call him our other brother because he is so different from us.”
“Yeah,” Suzie said. “I still cannot tell the difference between Jason and Jeremy. I thought I had it figured out, then the one I thought was Jason kissed Tracey and now, I am lost again.”
Jared kissed her neck and whispered in her ear. “As long as you make it into the right bed at night, you can mix us up all you want.”
Suzie kissed him back, and felt drowsy. Too much wine did that to her. Her knees shook and Jared steadied her, then suggested it was time for bed.
In the morning, Suzie woke up feeling refreshed. She had fallen asleep immediately last night, slept hard and dreamed. Good dreams if she remembered correctly. Rolling over, she watched Jared sleep. Still aroused from her vague sex dream, she trailed a finger along his naked shoulder, down his chest and across his abs. When she reached the elastic band of his shorts, he groaned. Encouraged, she wiggled closer, the light material of her nightgown pulling tight across her chest as she moved. Suzie kissed Jared’s neck; he rolled over and wrapped his arm around her. Twisting beside him, she continued to kiss his chest, then stomach, abs and lower. Following his treasure trail, she tugged at his shorts, which were now bulging. Jared was now fully awake. Urgently he reached for her, trying to get her to eye level. Not wanting to share morning breath, and feeling like a tease, Suzie pulled his shorts off. Groaning as she grasped him, he bit his lip to quiet himself. Straddling him and leaning forward, the tops of her breasts fell out of her nightgown. Reaching up, Jared touched her chest and tugged at her nightgown. Finally, freeing her breasts, he traced slow circles with his rough fingers. Spiraling inwards, he reached her nipples and gently rubbed them before he moved down her body, caressing her back, sides and hips. Quickly, Suzie pulled up her nightgown and, naked beneath it, rubbed herself up against Jared until he was inside her. Urgently, he rose up to meet her and they embraced, matching each other’s rhythm. Writhing on top of him, Suzie closed her eyes and rocked more quickly. Moaning more loudly, Suzie bit her lip to silence herself as she shuddered in orgasmic relief. Jared, moments later, did the same thing.
It felt like hours later and Jared was kissing her awake. He was dressed now and had brought her breakfast in bed. His attire surprised her as she was used to seeing him in a suit and tie every day at work, and after work he was always dressed in sleek trousers, button down shirts and styled hair. Not this morning though. Today he was wearing camouflage cargo pants, a utility belt and a tight black t-shirt. His hair was still tussled from their earlier passion.
“Suzie sweetie. We are getting ready to gear up and go but I didn’t want to leave without kissing you goodbye,” Jared said, feeding her a grape and arranging pillows behind her so she was propped up. “Stay in bed for a while and relax. You have had a long week. Mom isn’t up yet and Melissa and Tracey are taking the kids to a play date at the playground. It should be quiet. Here,” he said, pressing the button on a remote and handing it to
her. A large screen dropped down at the foot of the bed and the television turned on. “Take some time for yourself today. Mom said to tell you she would be in her studio later this morning and you should come and check it out. It is in the backyard, down the deck steps; follow the path into the trees. You’ll be alright today?”
Laughing, Suzie told him she would be fine. Then she stretched up to hug him and the sheet fell down around her waist. Jared’s eyes and hands went to her pale full breasts. He moaned, holding her tight, grabbing and caressing her. She felt turned on by his new look and she grabbed him by the utility belt and pulled him down on top of her. Jared rubbed his hands up and down her body, stopping to grasp her breasts one at a time while he kissed them with his tongue. At that exact moment, there was a loud knock at the door, which caused it to fly open with Jeff standing in the doorway.
“Man, let’s roll it’s time to…oh.” He stopped suddenly staring at his brother hovering over Suzie. “Sorry bro. Didn’t mean for the door to open. You ready?” Unabashed, his eyes gleamed with laughter as Suzie turned red and rushed to pull the sheet over her chest.
“What the hell. What are you staring for you have your own girlfriend. I was on my way up.” Jared stood to confront his brother.
“I can see that,” Jeff snickered. “Can we go? We picked teams. Dad and the twins versus the rest of them.”
“Fine, I’ll be 30 seconds,” Jeff said, and he shut the door in his brother’s face. He turned back to Suzie. “Sorry, he is such a pig. I am starting to wish we stayed at your place all weekend.”
“No worries. I like it here. I get to see a different side of you. Plus, look at this bed it is so soft and comfy I may stay here all day.” Suzie snuggled down and looked at him. “Now go on and play your game. We can pick up where we left off tonight.”
“Oh yeah. You can count on it.” Jared kissed her again and opened the door to leave. Blowing her a kiss, he closed the door behind him.
Stretching out and wiggling her toes, Suzie smiled happily. Looking around the room she reveled in how simply elegant it was. Gleaming polished wood accented the mossy green walls, and the crisp white linen was soft and exquisite. Changing the channel on the massive screen in front of her, Suzie could not believe it. She was so lucky; with a boyfriend who brought her breakfast in bed and took her to stay in the fanciest place she had ever be
en. He was amazing. Sighing, Suzie fell asleep again.
When she awoke, she decided she better go be sociable. She hopped in the shower and got dressed. After leaving her room she saw Candy sitting on the couch, painting her toe nails.
“Hi Candy.”
“Oh hi. You’re Jared’s girlfriend. Sharon?” Candy said motioning her to sit down.
“Suzie. Yeah. I am actually going up to visit with Helen do you want to come?” Suzie asked.
“Nah. I’m good. This place is amazing though right? If I knew Jeff’s parents were loaded I would have hooked up with him a lot sooner,” Candy exclaimed.
“Oh? How long have you two been together?” Suzie asked.
“Since last weekend. A bunch of us were partying and my ex was being a douche. So Jeff punched him and took me home.” Candy laughed and continued. “Then he said he wanted me to come with him this weekend. It is not usually my scene but he’s hot right.”
“Yeah, all the Tiefson men are pretty damn good looking,” Suzie agreed. “Nice eye candy.”
“And your Jared, wow. I told Jeff he could look so good if he cleaned up a bit, like his brother,” Candy said. “You better keep an eye on him. I bet all the girls try for him.”
“Yeah. I guess,” Suzie replied. “Anyway I am going to head upstairs, see you up there later?” She acknowledged Candy’s reply and headed upstairs, laughing to herself about their interaction. Now she was going to Jared’s mom’s painting studio. This might be a really weird day.
On her way outside, Suzie stopped in the kitchen where delicious smelling coffee was ready in the pot. She helped herself to a cup and savored the hot bitter taste while she sat taking in the whole cabin. It had seemed impolite to stare last night with everyone around but this place was a palace. A huge stone fireplace climbed up through the vaulted ceiling. A crystal chandelier hung above her head and every section of the place was elegant yet inviting. Even with the grandkids’ toys lying about, it looked like a picture out of a magazine. Savoring the last few sips out of her cup, she cleaned up after herself and went outside. Suzie crossed the large yard, and followed the stone path to the edge of the forest.
What she saw there stopped her in her tracks. It was her dream studio, with the exact same floor to ceiling windows, on the edge of a pine forest on a hill overlooking a lush valley. For a moment, her eyes became wet with tears as she took in the pure beauty and coincidence of finding this place. From the moment she started painting she had envisioned such a studio, but then she stopped painting to get a job and pay bills and life got in the way. She stood there with her mouth agape, lost in reverie. Then Helen opened the door and waved her in.
“I am so glad you’ve come dear,” she said. “Come in, tell me what you think. It is not too often I have a fellow artist in my midst.”
“Oh I am no artist. I dabbled in University. It is barely a hobby,” Suzie stammered, her eyes drawn to the huge colorful canvases surrounding her.
“Regardless, I would love someone to paint with me. My boys stopped painting with me long ago and my silly husband thinks it is purposeless; the world is full of enough beauty he says. How I love them all. I knew one of my boys would bring an artist home, just didn’t think it would be Jared.” Helen rambled, drawing Suzie into the room and clearing a cluttered easel.
While she chatted she set up another easel and canvas, and directed Suzie to the choices of brushes. Suzie’s eyes sparkled and she had no intention of protesting further. The rich paints and picturesque landscape called to her to release the emotion on paper. Paint the feeling of it. This place made Suzie feel so passionate.
“You’re quieter than I expected,” Helen said, after a quiet period of painting had passed. “Jared led me to believe you were quite the chatterbox, always telling him and your co-workers what to do.”
“It takes me a while to get used to large groups,” Suzie responded. “Your boys put on quite a show.”
“Aren’t they amazing? So similar and yet so different.” Helen shared a small story for each of her children and described their childhood with a smile. The next few hours flew by as Suzie chatted with Helen and focused on her painting. By mid-afternoon they were hungry and ready for a break. They went back to the house and sat on the deck. Helen brought lunch and Suzie went to invite Candy to join them. She did, bringing with her a bottle of wine and three glasses. Sitting around the picnic table, Candy poured three glasses and handed them out.
“To the women in the lives of these Tiefson men,” she said as she raised her glass.
“I’ll drink to that,” Helen said energetically.
Snacking and chatting, Suzie felt herself warming up to these two women who just yesterday were strangers. It was probably the wine talking, but Suzie was glad to have some girl talk for a change. Later in the afternoon, Melissa and Tracey returned with the kids. As the day wore on, they could hear the boys, all riled up, returning from their paintball adventure.
They were filthy, covered head to toe in bright colored paint splatter. Loudly cheering, fist bumping and high-fiving, Jared and Jeff had obviously been on the winning team. The older brothers were exhausted and made their way up the deck stairs. Helen, who had been in the kitchen bringing snacks out, came rushing outside.
“No way. Get off my deck with that mess. All of you boys get hosed off before you step one foot in this direction.” She pointed at the water hose coiled up beside the deck.
Candy refilled their wine glasses and nudged her in the direction of the hose. All six men had removed their shirts and were rinsing paint off their head and chest. It was like something out of a firefighter calendar. All of the brothers were ripped with muscles and Suzie and Candy both enjoyed the show.
“Well-built men, hey ladies?” Tracey startled them from behind.
“Wow,” was all Suzie could reply as the Tiefson boys showed off to their admirers on the deck. Suzie loved how laid back everyone was and the playful banter that went on. She was actually enjoying herself (maybe it was all the wine) and when Jared finally reached the deck and asked her how her day was, she answered quickly and with excitement, “Fantastic.”
“More importantly who won the game?” Candy asked.
“Team twins, won again.” Jeff swagged over to the table and stood behind Candy. “Though Jared almost fucked it up for us and I had to carry the team.”
“Yeah we let you win,” Jason said, joining them. “If Jeff doesn’t win he is miserable for the rest of the weekend.”
Jeff moved to punch his brother when his dad came out with a tray of drinks. “Cool it boys, stop trying to show off for the ladies. Let’s have a drink and see if we can get that hot tub fired up; I am going to need it after that game today. I am getting too old for this.”
Jared pulled a chair in beside Suzie and leaned on her. Shifting in his seat, he groaned and grabbed his shoulder.
“Are you alright?” Suzie asked. “Here, let me rub it.”
“Oh, sweetie please,” Jared said eagerly, then told the rest of the family. “Suzie used to be a massage therapist and she gives an amazing massage.”
Releasing the knot of tension in Jared’s shoulders, Suzie talked to his family about her career change and finding her passion in graphic design. They were eager to ask her questions until she was ready to change the subject and asked about them. Eventually the Tiefson boys finished their drinks and went to tackle the hot tub. They insisted their dad sit back and they could handle it.
“Fine with me, it will be you guys in there tonight. It will be an early night for me.” He smiled happily at his sons.
“And me,” Helen said. “The girls and I had an exciting day.”
Once again, Candy and Suzie looked at each other and smiled watching the four brothers get the hot tub up and running. Jason was on dad duty that night. Shortly after starting, Johnny left the group and went in. He had a date lined up and, despite cajoling from his brothers, refused to bring her to the cabin. Finally the hot tub was ready and fille
d, and they just had to wait for it to heat up. Jeff insisted a bottle of wine would help speed things along and by then, Suzie felt more than a little tipsy.
“You did not tell me we would be drinking so much,” she whispered to Jared when he returned to the chair beside her. “I am on my way to being inappropriately drunk.”
“You are fine.” Jared laughed and kissed her cheek. “Besides,” he whispered. “I think Candy is already there.”
They watched as Candy walked towards Jeff and Jeremy who were talking near the hot tub. Still in her five inch heels, she tripped, stumbled and laughed. When she reached them, she wrapped her arms around her boyfriend and kissed him, grinding against his groin. Unfortunately, it was Jeremy, not Jeff and he quickly pushed her away, towards Jeff.
“What the hell!” Tracey exclaimed, looking from her husband to Candy.
“Sorry,” Candy giggled. “All these brothers kind of look the same.” She lurched forward and wavered on her feet. Jeff caught her arm and his eyes darkened. He told her he was taking her to bed.
As he guided her in, Tracey announced she was going to bed and Jeremy went with her. Jared turned to Suzie and pulled her chair close to his.
“That’s my family,” he laughed. “And believe it or not, that is not the first time one of Jeff’s girlfriends has kissed one of the brothers. Different girl, different brother. He sure knows how to pick them.”
Suzie laughed and held Jared’s hand. Night was settling in and it was getting cold. Jared kissed Suzie soft and slow, holding her gently. Rocking her body into his he continued a long kiss, his tongue teasingly slow in her mouth. A tingling feeling filled her and Suzie wanted him to pick her up and take her right there on the deck, but that was not Jared’s style. He slowly caressed her, treating her like a delicate object. Suzie clung to him for warmth and tried to slow her desperate passion.