Free Fatal Deception: Part I by S.R. Burks Page B

believe she’d look just like you.” Geri changed the subject to an even more revealing one. Her eyes were soft and slowly filling with tears.
    Alondra felt her own tears coming to the surface as Geri had opened up and given her a little part of herself. “You lost a baby?” Alondra asked. “We have so much in common.”
    Geri looked at her unsure of what she meant.
    “I lost my mom,” Alondra explained. “I never got a chance to see her. She died having me.” Alondra turned her eyes to the ground and tried to gather herself.
    Geri was stunned with this new revelation. She didn’t know that part.
    “My daughter died at childbirth,” Geri admitted. “It seems we do have that in common.” Her eyes went to the far wall, her mind traveling back to that day. Then something else from that day came to the surface. “Except for the father in the story,” said Geri. She walked slowly away.
    Alondra dismounted the bike, and followed her. “What do you mean, Geri? What happened to your husband?” Alondra pried.
    Geri took a seat on the ground with her back against the wall and Alondra joined her. “We were in love,” said Geri. “It was like love at first sight, but I did resist him at first. It was a gut feeling I had, but did I listen? No. And it cost me my baby.” Geri wiped the tears that were now flowing.
    Alondra placed her hand on her shoulder trying to console her. “We don’t have to talk about this anymore Geri. Let’s do something fun,” she said.
    Alondra jumped up and assisted Geri to her feet. They went towards the Yukon when Geri paused for a moment, and walked over to the motorcycle. An idea formed in her head.
    “Wait,” said Geri.
    Alondra was halfway in the vehicle but stopped and looked at Geri who had a big smile on her face. She returned to her side.
    “Have you ever driven your bike with a passenger before?” Geri asked Alondra.
    “Yeah, my dad, when he was teaching me,” Alondra replied with a big smile. Could her new friend and neighbor also like motorcycles as much as she does?
    “Good,” said Geri, happily. “Then you wouldn’t have any problems riding with me?” Geri looked at Alondra excitedly and jumped on the back of the bike.
    Alondra was speechless. She was very surprised.
    Geri sat on the bike grinning. “Come on! I want to fly!” said Geri. She threw her head back with outstretched her arms and mimicked a bird flying.
    Alondra grabbed two helmets, gave one to Geri and put the other one on. She jumped onto the bike and started it up.
    “Okay, Kiddo! Let’s go!” yelled Geri over the roaring motor.
    Alondra was excited. She kicked the stand and Geri wrapped her arms around her waist. Alondra revved up the engine and sped out of the garage.
    Cain and Blair were locking the door behind them to leave when they heard the motorcycle. They saw it speed out of the garage with the two ladies on it. Blair ran to the edge of the porch and watched helplessly as her niece and new neighbor disappeared from sight. “What in the hell is she thinking?” Blair blasted.
    “Well, she’s been doing this since she could walk,” said Cain. “And she’s ridden with Marc on the back; surely she can balance a small lady like Geri!” Cain looked down at his wife who now turned from him and stared away angrily.
    “I’m not talking about Alondra,” said Blair. “I’m talking about Geri. She’s my age. She should know better,” she scoffed.
    Cain suddenly realized what the matter was and chuckled a little. “Do I sense a touch of jealousy here?” he asked.
    Blair turned back to him and glared. “What do I have to be jealous of?” she asked.
    He tilted his head and laid a gentle hand on her shoulder. “How close those two have become in such a short time,” he answered.
    Blair quickly walked away heading toward the garage. “You don’t know what are you’re talking about,” she said over her shoulder.
    He caught up with her quickly. “Don’t I?” he said, turning