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<\/p>\nTo conceal his infidelity, Herman causes emotional turmoil for his stepson. When his spurned wife, the boy\u2019s mother, uncovers the truth, she methodically delivers retribution.<\/p>\n
The smooth tunes of Billie Holiday immersed the room, the singer\u2019s voice enveloping the two intertwined on the white couch. Herman, in his thirties, and his secret lover, Jezebel, stole moments in the dimly lit living space.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis feels so wrong!\u201d Jezebel murmured. \u201cWhat if your wife comes back early?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMy wife hasn\u2019t returned early in over a year! We have the whole morning,\u201d Herman assured.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe whole morning!\u201d Jezebel repeated. \u201cWell, then let\u2019s not waste it, Mr. Loverman. Kiss me like you mean it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s just the beginning; wait and see,\u201d Herman replied, casting away his sweater.<\/p>\n
They were lost in each other until a creak from the door startled them. Panic took hold; Herman\u2019s wife was supposed to be gone for hours.<\/p>\n
\u201cWho could it be?\u201d Jezebel whispered.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt can\u2019t be my wife,\u201d Herman said, panicking. \u201cShe told me she was working late. Quick, get\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n
The front door closed with a thud, leaving Herman to face the consequences.<\/p>\n
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A young voice broke the silence. \u201cHerman? Are you here?\u201d Herman\u2019s stepson, Jake, walked in, backpack on his shoulders.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy are you home, Jake?\u201d Herman asked, irritated.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey sent us home early because of a scare,\u201d Jake explained. \u201cThey thought someone had a gun at school. Herman, who is this lady?\u201d Jake asked, looking at Jezebel.<\/p>\n
Herman dismissed Jezebel\u2019s presence. \u201cJake, you\u2019re imagining things.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I see a lady right there,\u201d Jake persisted.<\/p>\n
Herman crafted a lie about Jake\u2019s shock from the school incident.<\/p>\n
\u201cClose your eyes and count to ten. If you can\u2019t see the ghost, it can\u2019t see you. And watch, it\u2019ll vanish if you do that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jezebel slipped into the bedroom while Jake counted. When he opened his eyes, the woman was gone.<\/p>\n
\u201cDid I make her disappear?\u201d Jake exclaimed.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou got rid of the ghost. You\u2019re a brave boy,\u201d Herman praised.<\/p>\n
After coaxing Jake to keep the encounter secret, Herman allowed him unlimited screen time.<\/p>\n
Once Jake left, Jezebel returned, disapproving of Herman\u2019s actions. \u201cWhat was that? You lied to your son?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cStepson,\u201d Herman corrected. \u201cWhat did you expect? Tell him the truth about us? I\u2019ll do anything to keep us together.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"