Distilled

Chapter 8

Michael

I left Alice's room so much lighter. It was as if a mountain had lifted off my shoulders. I went to my room and got into the bath. She trusted me. I saved her. She was going to marry me. I thought of Alice in that black robe. I knew she wasn't wearing anything other than that. I felt her warm body next to me and just thinking about it was getting aroused. I forced myself to think of something else. Couldn't do that, she was too young. She was a baby. That wasn't right.

When I came downstairs, Alice was doing her homework in the living room. She wore short shorts and a 3/4 sock. I traveled when I looked at her. I liked her when we were younger and my sisters played with her, sometimes I even joined in the game too but that outfit was killing me... I'm a man. I don't have that good self-control. I avoided her gaze and talked to my father about the deal. We agreed to do this the next day.

A while after dinner I went to her room to warn her and when she opened the door I almost choked. She was wearing a black lace nightgown. Her pale skin contrasted with the smallest piece of dark fabric. She was perfect.

-Sorry, I couldn't find many clothes to bring here. Most of the clothes I have are the ones my father gave me.

-If you want, tomorrow we can go out and buy some things.

-Would be great. But I don't want to spend your money.

-So how about spending your money? Your father left enough for you.

-Then fine. What did you want to talk to me?

-Just to let you know that I talked to my father. We're going to the registry office tomorrow, after your school. How is everything?

-Ah yes. Excellent.

After a while, an officer will come by a few times to confirm that we're really married. So I'm going to need you to wear a ring.

- It's fine by me, Mike. That's it?

-Um. IT'S. Only that. Good night...baby.

-Oh no, here you go again with that. Good night, Mike.

-Goodnight.

I went to my room to sleep, and as usual, I had the same horrible nightmares. A peaceful dream was the only thing I wanted.