"Well, this is my room. You're sitting on my bed," Candace Roberts told Zoe, who was listening intently, ignoring the look of distain Candace kept flashing Zoe's outfit. Soon enough they would have much more in common.
"This is where Mr. Roberts, William, and I sleep every night." She smiled a far-away smile, "and where we make love. We have to make sure that we lock the door because, well, the children."
Zoe nodded knowingly. On their way into the bedroom Zoe had been introduced to all ten of the children. She had made sure to write their names and ages down, wanting to get it right when the game began. Candace had also shown her a schedule of each of their weeks; she was a very organized mother, having to keep track of all the kids all the time. Zoe was amazed at how tight a ship she ran but then realized that it would have to be pretty ship-shape to keep this family from sinking.
"He likes to go on top," Candace continued, obviously thinking that the topic of sex was important. It would have to be, Zoe realized, having that many kids to show for it. "And we like to do it with the lights off. Make sure, though, you lock the door. I can't stress that enough!"
Zoe smiled. Screwing up someone's life was the last thing she wanted to do. People never really understood how seriously she took the game until after they finish the week. She remembered the time she had to play as one of her friend's dad; her friend thought that because Zoe was now her parent she could get away with murder. While it had been hard, she ended up being the strict parent, just to prove the point. This game was the most important thing in her life.
"Don't worry, Mrs. Roberts, I promise I'll do you proud. Now, let's get me dressed while you continue."
Zoe quickly undid her outfit, folded it neatly and shoved it under the bed where it would stay for the duration of the game. She would wash her make-up off her face after she was dressed. She understood the need for discression around the kids, so she wouldn't want to offend by her nudity. Candace had laid out an outfit for her. On the bed, there was a...
