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eat in the cafeteria if you guys are hungry?"
    "That sounds like fun doesn't it, Gregory?" Her mother beamed and laced her arm through Lily’s father’s arm. 
    "Yes, I'd like to see what kind of food they've been feeding our daughter." He patted his wife’s hand and smiled lovingly at her. 
    Her parents made a striking couple. They could drive her crazy at times, but at least they obviously loved each other. She really didn't know how her dad could put up with her mother’s behavior at times, but that was their business. 
    When they got to the cafeteria, Lily's heart dropped. Jake was there, sitting by himself at a table in the corner. There were only a handful of kids in the dinning area. Jake waved, and Lily smiled slightly and waved back. 
    Her mother glanced at the boy and back at her daughter. "Who is that? He's cute, but you know you can't be friends with boys." 
    "He's just a kid I have classes with. He's nice to me, and not in the creepy way most guys are."
    "Please, be careful. Just because he looks like a nice boy, doesn’t mean he’ll act like it around you, and you don’t want to hurt him.”
    Lily pouted. "I know, Mom! Don't worry, you don't have to keep reminding me."
    Lily was almost glad to have her mom as a distraction. Her mother seemed to thrive on attention of the opposite sex. Lily rolled her eyes as her mom walked seductively making eye contact with all the male teachers. She was surprised none of them had a heart attack on the spot. When her mother was around, Lily could fade into the background. 
    Finally, they made it to the line for dinner. Lily watched her mother and shook her head. She flirted with the cooks, and had them making her a special dish in no time. Lily rolled her eyes when her mom reached across to grab a strawberry—her breasts prominently on display—and slowly bit into it, closing her eyes and letting out a soft moan. "Oh Tony, these strawberries are amazing." She licked her lips and smiled at the poor guy. He was too dumbstruck to say anything. When her father went to pay, he just waved them off, not taking his eyes off her mom. 
    Lily looked up at her father. He just shrugged his shoulders and smiled. 
    During dinner Lily had to force herself not to sneak peeks at Jake. She didn't want her mother on her case even more than she already was. Not that her mom would have noticed, she was too busy enjoying the attention. 
     

Chapter Six
     
     
     
    The three of them walked into a popular restaurant at five o’clock on Thanksgiving evening. “Welcome to Charlie’s. What is the name the reservation is under?” the host asked. 
    “My name is Sandra, but we don’t have a reservation,” Lily’s mother responded. She lightly touched the button on her plunging black shirt, and then slowly ran her hand across the crease of her breast and up her neck. 
    The host visibly swallowed.
    “Maybe you could check the list again?” her mother suggested, making eye contact with the young man. 
    He looked back at the list and then said, “We can fit you in right away. We have a special table in the back reserved for VIPs like you, Miss Sandra." 
    She gave her throaty, sexy laugh and entwined her arm in the crook of the hosts arm. His face turned bright red, and he broke into a goofy smile. Lily and her father followed behind. 
    "Thank you James. This table is lovely." Her mother crossed her long legs and bit her lip. 
    "Anytime. I hope you come back again soon."
    Dinner was the traditional turkey, potatoes, vegetables, and pies. Lily thought it was delicious—much better than cafeteria food. She ate ‘til she couldn’t eat anymore. She felt like she was going to pop. Waiters kept coming over every few minutes to cater to her mother and her mom loved it.
    Lily leaned over and whispered to her father, “Seriously, Dad, doesn’t that bother you at least a little bit?”
    He laughed. “Not at all. She needs the attention like flowers need water. I know she’s not