~Paul~

            Today was the day of another next step in my life, Linda was working today and I

was going to be babysat by her friend Julia. I had no actual feelings or thoughts though of

how I really feel about this, except plain humiliation. But I remember that Linda pointed

out, that if she were to leave me here all alone in the house, she couldn’t take the

heartbreak that I wouldn’t be there waiting for her, if there possibilities that someone

could break in and discover me, or being badly injured by a tall insect or mouse. Even

though there weren’t any rodents that I seen sneaking in the house. She was just thinking

of my own safety and I had to respect that now, since she’s in charge basically. But still, I

do at least expect some rational thinking though, when I have to say something whether

I’m opposing or agreeing.

            9:30 A.M.

            After breakfast, Linda would drop me off to Julia’s house, where she would be

waiting for me in full excitement. Yay, I can hardly wait, I said sarcastically to myself. I

wasn’t ready for this kind of thing, it was fine when I was young, but I’m older and more

of an adult. I was just hoping that Julia would see that, and would respect my every wish.

Linda proceeded to knock on the door, as I lay I Linda’s hand.

            “Good morning, Linda.”

            “Morning, well he’s all yours for the day. Just promise me you won’t lose him or

hurt him.”

            “I promise, now give us a hug.”

            As Linda hugged Julia, I couldn’t help but enjoy this embrace, I felt both of their

love at the same time, but right after they were done, Linda left me right in Julia’s hand,

where I felt the warm touch around me, and the arousing smell.

            “I’ll be back in a couple of hours. Bye, daddy. Be good.”

            I just waved feeling the estranged feeling that my daughter was starting to view

me as I were her child, and less of her father. I was more confused with this thought

going in my head now, as Julia was walking back to her bedroom, while I was sitting in

her hand. Julia then looked down at me and smiled.

            “So how are you feeling today?”

            “Good, I guess.”

            “Well, I’ve got a surprise for you Mr. Hovel. I think you’re going to love it.”

            We proceeded into the bedroom where she carefully dropped me in her bed, as

she opened her drawer. She had a present for me. But why would she go all that trouble

on making me a present, she then headed back to my direction again, and yelled out to

me.

            “Surprise!”

            It was a made home t-shirt and pants, at my size.

            “I figured that maybe you’re a bit tired of wearing that dull toga cloth all the time,

so I made you these cute little clothes for you, and there’s plenty more.”

            I blushed, I thought these were pretty amazing she made me at least three

different t-shirts, and pants at my size.

            “Julia, you didn’t have to go all this trouble for me.”

            “But I wanted to, the moment that Linda showed me to you, I knew that this part

of my life will always go on, and I want to prove to Linda and you, that you can trust me.

I would do anything to protect you, and Linda you know. We’re like family.”

            From my point of view, I know that Julia was nearly dropping tears, how could I

ever doubt her trust? She was as much of a caring person like my daughter. I see her as

my second daughter to care about, as she viewed me as her stepfather too.

            “Julia, it’s okay. Don’t get upset for me. I care about you, as if you we’re my

daughter too. Linda and I never doubted anything about you, it’s just that fear and lost

just gets the best of us, if that’s what you’re thinking.”

            “Thank you, Mr. Hovel.”

            “Please, call me Paul.”

            “Thank you Paul.”

            She smiled again, as she lay down next to me in her bed, and gave me a gentle

kiss on the noggin. I was getting a lot of care and attention to both my daughter and her

best friend now, as it hits me. I was lying down with the clothes scattered around while

Julia was sleeping next to me on her left side. I was no longer afraid of what I would have

thought of her, she was just a kind, sensitive, beautiful, and in my view a gigantic girl

who needed as much support and love as possible. It really hurt her and her mother a lot,

when her father and brother died. I decide to get a little closer, to feel her warmth. As I

approach, I just simply lay down and started to drift to sleep, only to be startled as she

wrapped her brown hair around me. We both drifted to sleep again.

            We woke up in less than an half and hour, I just started to stretch when all of a

sudden she got up, as her hair surrounding me was leaving my position. She yawned a

bit, but she was looking down on me.

            “That was the best nap, I’ve ever had, how about you?”

            “Liked it, liked it.”

            “Well its 11:00, we have the whole day until Linda comes back, what do you feel

like doing?”

            “I’m not sure. Whatever you feel like doing.”

            “Well, I feel like going out, maybe shop around.”

            “Okay.”

            4:30 P.M.

            It was a pretty long day so far, most of the time I was riding either in Julia’s purse

or her jean pocket. But she did most of the walking so I couldn’t blame her, we must have

went to at least fifteen to twenty different clothes, shoes, and jewelry stores all at one

mall, but we eventually got hungry right after, so she bought a spaghetti meal, with a side

of salad and diet cola. I was then placed on the tray so I could eat a little also, as I ate a

piece of the pasta and salad. It was pretty good meal, as I got full too quickly.

Afterwards, we we’re off to look around more. She must have spent at least over $ 200

worth of clothes and other accessories, as well as getting me a gift or two for Linda, and

me. We later left, and got back to her house around 5, since Linda gets off at 5:15. I

admit spending the day with her, made me feel more at home since I had the chance to

know the girl, even better than before. We basically relaxed, and watched T.V. until, the

door rang. Julia carefully set me down on the table, as she walked to the door. Linda was

back.

            ~Linda~

            5:20 P.M.

            After another day of finishing today’s work, I was just going to relax once again,

and spend time with daddy after I picked up him from Julia’s house. But then, I thought

of an idea. Tonight seems like a good night for a sleepover. And plus I got the rest of

spring break to do anything with my recent paycheck, since I’m not working until

Thursday and Sunday. I got into my car and started to drive off again, I thought maybe if

Julia and Beth wouldn’t mind, we should all spend the day out of town and into the big

city for the day. It would be so much fun, plus it would relax both daddy and me to do

something to jolt our lives. Mom would have wanted us to do so, I had to think she was.

            “Thank you mom, Daddy and I love you.”

            It seemed perfect. I managed to pull up into the drive way in my house, and

proceed to Julia’s house right after I got out of the car. I then knocked on the door.