Family Planning Part 1

The contents of the packaging shifting in her hands Jenna lurched forward, struggling to stay upright as she tilted the rectangular box against the others resting below the wide bay window of her bungalow. ‘One, two, three, four, five, wait where’s the car sea—’ Jenna mused silently.

Jumping on her toes as three sharp undulating beats echoed through her sunny home, Jenna whirled in place and stomped towards the front door. Throwing the door open, Jenna slumped against the jamb. “Oh thank god, I need that before she---” Chirping, she bounced as she saw not a blue vested delivery driver, but a pretty woman in her mid-thirties. The cool spring air ruffling her mousey brown hair and pink cardigan. “---Ivy! Come in!”

Reaching out, Jenna pulled Ivana across the threshold into a tight embrace. “I’m so happy to see you! Come in! Sorry, expecting another package.” Rattling, Jenna gently closed the door behind the taller woman. Ivana looked as composed as ever, just like she did a year ago when she broke their relationship off in order to work in the states. “So glad you found the place, satnav probably makes YOUR life much easier eh?” She sang, winking as she moved deeper into the home leaving Ivana standing in the foyer. “I made tea, would you like some?” 

The taller woman smiled, but Jenna saw her lips tense and pale slightly at Jenna’s jab. With a roll of her eyes, she stooped and hooked the heel of her shoe with a finger. Leaving her to it, Jenna spun round and continued stepping into the kitchen. 

Jenna’s breathing caught as she watched her unshod guest move into the living room. The space was largely clutter free, aside from the mountain of boxes leaning against the wall. Opening a cabinet a purple glow caught her eye, drawing her gaze to the low island beside her. Her heart fluttered up into her throat, in a small unfluted Ramekin sat a small faceted stone. The surface seemed to glow, radiating a delightful lavender light as the sconces in the ceiling washed over it. 

Fetching two mugs, Ivana called out to her. “I’d love one. Cream, no sugar?”

Smirking, Jenna snatched the little stone into her hand, energy pulsing up her arm. “I remember.” She sang, turning to look over her shoulder at the woman. She was nearly a head taller than Jenna, and despite her forced stoicism she was clearly as clumsy as ever. She stubbed her toe as she went to sit on the couch. Setting the mugs onto a small tray the pair had selected in Greece during a holiday, Jenna giggled. “Perhaps some ibuprofen instead of a scone?”

She shivered as the energy of the stone rippled through her, Jenna could feel power beginning to pool in the soles of her feet and slowly work it’s way up her legs like water filling a basin. Each step sent pleasurable surges up her legs as the magic filled her body. Ivana scoffed, tilting a head to one side. “No scone at all thank you. I’m counting calories.”

Shaking her head, Jenna kept the stone in her palm while standing beside her seated guest. The energy tingled across her bare tummy as her hands brushed against her skin when cardigan shifted. “Don’t tell me you’re on another diet.”

“So what if I am?” Ivana huffed, reaching expectantly for a mug. 

Jenna’s movements faltered only for a moment, as she gingerly moved the stone to one hand as subtly as possible. The energy had begun coursing back down her arms, and Becca had warned her about discharging it early. With a subtle shrug, she flopped onto the couch beside the taller woman. “I suppose it’s not any of my business.” She said with a warm sigh. “Not anymore eh?”

Ivana’s cheeks blushed, and she gave one of her adorably anxious shrugs. She grabbed the small handle and lifted the cup to her lips. As Ivana moved, Blowing gently on the contents of her mug, Jenna smirked. ‘Hasn’t changed a bit.’ 

Ivana gestured with the mug towards the pile of boxes. “What’s all this then?”

Jenna’s lips coiled up at the edges as she beamed at her ex. “Oh sorry, just getting things ready. I’m going to adopt!”