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Oops… I had sex with my cousin
The taste of prohibition
The intense summer rays streamed into the seaside cottage via the windows, surrounding Sophia in a cozy warmth as she finished her shower. At 32 years old, recently divorced and relishing a family vacation, she never anticipated that this particular day would profoundly alter her life.
Draped in a soft towel, Sophia flung the bathroom door wide, allowing the steam to billow into the corridor. That is when she noticed him. Lucas, her cousin who was 35, stood frozen, his green eyes wide with surprise.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t realize you were…,” Lucas started, but his words faded as he took in the sight of Sophia, barely covered by the light towel.
It seemed as though the world had paused. Sophia felt a familiar warmth rising within her, a yearning she had fought to keep at bay. Lucas had always been referred to as the “cat cousin,” the one who had sparked her excitement during her teenage years. Now, standing in the hallway together, they found themselves alone, poised to uncover years of concealed passion.
Without hesitation, Sophia let the towel slip away. The fabric gently fell to the floor, revealing the contours of her sun-kissed skin.
