Poolside problems FFFF/M Part 9 ( completed )
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 6:49 pm
Hey, how is it going everyone ? This is my second story ever written on here,( you can find my first story " A tight Relationship " which I am planning on writing a sequel to soon, ) I have had the idea for this type of story your about to read in my head for a while, and finally thought it'd be a good time to write it down with that said, hope you enjoy this tal,
" poolside problems " part 1
This is a story, about, well about a time I ended up in a situation I didn't expect to find myself in,or ever hoped to again, * ahem * either way, it was a day I certainly will never forget,. you see it all happened Back on a particularly warm summer day, as then sun was pretty much scorching down on everything meaning it was the perfect kind of day for one to spend it outdoors basking in the sunlight for a bit if they wanted a good tan, or Going for a nice swim had they have the source to do so, well lucky for me, I did ,you see just outside my house, we had a pretty big backyard, with a pretty neat set up, a nice stone patio, adorned with lounge chairs, deck chairs, a small built in fire pit, but the key feature that stood out, was our large pool complete with jacuzzi. and on a day like this, I had my mind set on spending most of it, chilling in it's cool depths, specially sense I had the whole house to myself for the day, or so I thought I did.
now before I Continue, first let me explain a bit about myself, my names Josh, 19 at the time and lived at home with my parents yes, ( but I was not free loading or anything, I had a job then and still do ) , but, you see my parent's are what you could call rich, hence why we can afford such a neat set up. I mean we don't own a mansion or anything. but had a pretty neat pad I'd say, anyhow my folks were out of town for a few days on a business trip . and my sister, Melany, whom is couple years older then me, who also stayed with us, was out of the house for the day with some friends. which was really great for me. you see, my sister and her friends, they liked to tease me every now and then, and when they do, boy do they really like to try and irritate me somehow, why you ask ? I'm not even too sure why, but I can't go a day with them around just trying to mess with me on a Varity of ways and it get's pretty annoying, so if this means I could spend a whole day on my day off from work to myself, then boy was I going to take advantage of it and relaxing at the pool was just how I planned to do it.
So, after I had gotten myself changed out of my clothes and into a pair of my swim trunks, grabbed a Towel and began to make my way down the stairs and toward the Pool along the way I heard the sound of the front door opening behind me and a burst of giggle and laughter emitting from it. I turned back and saw it was my sister and her friends all standing there now I must admit, even though I find my sister and her friends to be quite annoying with how much they bug me, I couldn't help but find my Sister's friends to be quite attractive Firstly her friends consisted of three girls, there was Shay, one year older then me, slim body and pale light brown skin, black hair and had quite a spunk to her personality , then there was Anne, a light browned hair girl, who I think was my sisters age at 21, she was the more quietest of the bunch, but still was quite full of life from what I could recall and finally there was Clarissa, now Carissa, she was a tall brunette haired women and a pretty slim body, she was also oldest of the bunch, as I believe she had her twenty second birthday a couple weeks ago and, boy was she the one who i'd find myself blushing at frequently when ever I made eye. contact with her. also she was the one whom made it a goal to try and tease me the most out of the bunch.
Any how they all stood there in the foyer gossiping and talking loudly to one another, giggling and making all sorts of noise, if there one thing I should say about them, they were a loud bunch, hence why I was looking forward to the quiet time alone today, what where they doing back here anyway ? well I was going to get my Answer when Carissa soon noticed me.
" Hey look, it's Joshy " she said as I cringed a bit, she always had to call me that, like I was some little kid, I was only a few years younger then her " I sighed shaking my head to myself
" Hey little bro, where you going ? " My sister then spoke up now as everyone's attention was turned to me next. as if the towel and trunk was enough of a hint ? I thought,
" Just heading out to the pool " I said gesturing down to myself, indicating the pool wear,
" what are you doing back so early, I thought you were all going to have a girls day out sort of thing, ? " I said next looking over at the wall clock as it was not even noon yet. all the girls all just looked at one another giggled.
" we tried to go for a joy ride out to the mall, but too many people there and we didn't feel like spending time waiting to see a" lame" movie ," she said with a light roll of her eyes " anyway so and we figured why not spend sometime back here instead, it's nice and cool inside so maybe we could make some snacks and just chill. ' my sister responded.
" I see, well, okay you do whatever, I'm going outside " I said, ready to be on my way
" Oh, yeah it is quite a warm day out there, a swim sounds like it'd be perfect for the day " my sister said with a chuckle.
" I'd be carful if I'd try to get a tan " Anne finally spoke up with a light giggle.
" yeah, maybe you should put on a bunch of sun screen if you do, you could get burnt " Shay said winking and with a teasing tone. to which I just turned my face away.
I just simply nodded, and began to turn toward the back door in hopes not to get caught up in what ever antics they had in store, as I learned to just to not let myself get sucked in to anything they'd dish up for me and move along before it happens. well with that I was on my way, as the chuckling and talking of the girls grew fainter .
Once I stepped through the back terrace doors and outside onto the Patio, I tossed my towel down on the side of the patio table, I could feel the sun bouncing off of the marble stone floor as I stood there, when I quickly kicked off my flip flops, I quickly scampered over to the side of the pool and plopped myself down and let my legs dangle over the edge and feel submerge into he water. letting out a sigh of relief , I sat there for only about a minute relaxing to the feeling as I soon ready myself to go in, I leaned forward and let myself plop into the pool with a splash, I swam under the water and to the other side of the pool where I resurfaced. and popped my head out grabbing the other end of the pool, I spent a about half hour m simply swimming about relaxing to the side of the pool before I felt it'd be nice to take a little " sun bath " now that I was completely cooled down, .I knew I'd do this using one of the lounge chairs, so I quickly hop out of the pool now and make my way over to the patio table to grab my towel and after drying off a little I toss it onto the ground and get myself comfy on the lounger and relax for a bit.
I rested my hand behind my head, I couldn't keep my eyes open due to the sun's brightness, but felt good simply letting all the water be slowly evaporated from it's warmth. I figured I'd do with for a short bit then jump back into the pool again. however what I didn't know was, that my relaxing state was soon going to be interrupted.
" Heeeey Joshy ! " I heard Clarissa's voice ring out from behind me, causing me to jump up in my seat as I shot up and turned around to see all the of my sister friends standing there, each holding towel and in bathing suits now, I didn't know they brought them ? also I didn't even question where my sister was as I caught myself staring at the girls each clad in their swimwear all gazing down at me with " innocent " smirks
" uh wha ? what are you all doing ? " I said regaining my composer and feeling my cheeks blushing a bit
" oh man! you should have seen the look on your face " Shay then spoke up " you really got him there Clare " she said smirking over at him.
" aw, don't be so hard on him, widdle joshy didn't expect it that's all " she said with a chuckle as I continued to flushed at this.
" anyway, shouldn't it be obvious, where coming out to enjoy the pool, you certainly had the right idea on such day " Clarissa said with a smirk and nod. the other giggle lightly at this.
" Oh great " I thought " just when I hoped I'd get to spend my time out here without their antics to annoy me " I then looked around finally asking where my sister was.
" she's coming out soon, getting some drinks and stuff ready, she said to come out ahead of her. so we all thought we'd come and give you some company " clarissa said with a slight smirk on her face as I tried not to let my cheeks burn again.
" Yeah, wouldn't you like that josh, we hardly ever get to spend time you with anymore. you always seem like your trying to get away from us " Shay said with a chuckle.
" maybe he's just shy " Anne said said giggling as I Couldn't bare to stand for this. I didn't know what they had planned but I didn't like the Idea of being caught in it, so i knew I had to make a choice, and that was to leave and let them have the pool to themselves.
" uh right, well, that's very nice of you, but uh, you know what, I think I cooled down quite a bit, and maybe now I'll go head back inside. " I said letting myself up from the chair, or least that was my attempt cause before I could I felt a pair of firm hands grasp my shoulders, Clarissa's.
" aww don't be such a party pooper, we just got out here, it'll be fun for you to spend some time with us. it could be like a small little pool party " Carissa said.
" Yeah, like maybe we could listen to some music, or play some pool volly ball, have some snacks that'd be fun huh ? " Shay said , though the look I her face told me something else may have been up, and I felt myself getting a bit more uneasy,
" l-look, I really should get going now, you girls can have the pool to yourselves, thanks for the offer but I'll decline " I said attempting to get up from the lounger, but Clarissa's grip on me only grew stronger as I was forced back even tighter.
" hey, come on let me go ! I nee-Gmmmphh !!! " I was suddenly silenced as Clarissa now clamped one of her hands over my mouth while still attempting to hold me firm with her other arm. however I was too shocked now to even fight back at the moment.
" come on little man, Relax a little, " I heard her say near my ear as I felt a tingle of shivers through my body.
" Mmmph ! " I cried out, to indicate just how taken back by this I was.
" Girls, do it " Clare said as I could just only wonder what that meant, however I didn't have to wait very long before I got my answer. soon I saw both Anne and Shay smirking and chuckling as they grabbed the towels they had carried out, they then each grabbed one of my wrists and forced them onto the arms of the lounge chair as they then began to wrap them around my wrist and the arms.
Mmmmmphh ! " I screamed into Clarissa's hand as she just chuckled ignoring my muffled voice and feeble struggles. soon my wrist were both secured tightly to the arms of the Lounge chair by the towels. but it didn't end there. soon Shay grinned at me as she held up the third towel and made her way over to the end of the lounge chair where my legs where, and soon with that look and the lone towel she had. I knew just what she had planned,
" Mmmghh ! " I yelled shaking my head as Clarissa now free to use both her hands wrapped her other hand around my face and held it tight, giggling as she did.
shay wasted no time as she began to wrap the towel tightly around my legs in a rope like manner until my ankles where completely trapped together now. she finished it off as she tied it off as tight as she could.
" there, that ought to do it " shay said standing back up and folding her arms in a satisficed manner, soon I felt Clarissa release her grip on my mouth as she and Anne ran over to join Shay standing directly in front of me, I didn't even protest at this point cause now I was more stunned then ever as to what just happened, I mean, they just tied me up ! they never done anything like that before, and I'd have never expected it either. soon all the girls began laughing standing in front of me, I must have looked a sight. and my confusion was replaced by embarrassment and my cheeks began turning that red colour again.
" tied to a Lounge chair with towels ! that's too great ! " shay laughed
" well, you can certainly sit back and relax now, not that you have much of a choice " Clarissa taunted with a smirk. while Anne just kept giggled at my plight trying to hold back her laughter
" I'm sorry, but, you look kind of funny like that " she said between giggles as I then turned my head away now. not believing what I was enduring right now. but soon I snapped out of it and began to demanded what this was all about.
" okay, okay you had your fun, now tell me what's going on and let me out of this ! " I said struggling at my bonds hoping to loosen them but to no avail.
" oh I don't think so, not yet anyway, " Clarissa said folding her arms with a smug look, which began to irritate me more now.
" what do you mean ? come on this isn't funny, ! " I said struggling one more again.
" oh calm yourself joshy, you'll be let go, you just need to wait until your sister gets out here, I think she'll get quite the laugh out of this, clarissa say with a look of cruel glee in her eyes,
" what ? your kidding, no way she'd be happy you to do this. " I said trying to slide my hands out now. but the girls all just continued to laugh more so at my struggles.
" your really going to regret this ! let me out if this right now ! " I demanded finally being fed up with all their nonsense. I didn't even notice that Shay had disappeared behind me now during my ranting and struggling, cause soon I felt something being pulled across my face cutting off mr of my rambles
" ggmmpph !? "
before I had time to react, my head was pulled back a bit as a tight thick fabric was pulled between my lips,
A smaller towel ! shay had looped a small towel around my head and was now pulling it around my head where she began tying it off laughing to herself as she did
" whhhfg thhhh FFFgghhh !!! " I yelled barely audible with the towel wedged between my lips and teeth. creating a sort of cleave gag of a sorts.
" There that should keep you a bit more quiet until your sister gets out here " shay said proud of herself for that. she gently patted me on my shoulder as I now began to shake my head and shout frustratingly into my gag.
" just chill for a bit, or, well dry, won't be too long " Clarissa said with a chuckle as she and the others now went over to the patio chairs and table set leaving me on the lounger alone.
" come on, get back here and Untie me ! " I tried to shout at them, but all that came out was a muffled gibberish to them. to which they all just glanced over at me with giggles and giving a little wave. I groaned and rested my head frustratingly as I figured to focus on struggling. not even bothering to pay attention to the girls now. as I was pretty sure if I kept at it, i'd be able to get my hands free from these towels, they weren't too tight from what I could feel. but I knew one thing, there was no way my sister was going to be okay with this. for as Annoying she and her friends can be. this was going a bit too far. either way, I continued my struggles opening to loosen one of these darn towels quickly .
To be continued.
" poolside problems " part 1
This is a story, about, well about a time I ended up in a situation I didn't expect to find myself in,or ever hoped to again, * ahem * either way, it was a day I certainly will never forget,. you see it all happened Back on a particularly warm summer day, as then sun was pretty much scorching down on everything meaning it was the perfect kind of day for one to spend it outdoors basking in the sunlight for a bit if they wanted a good tan, or Going for a nice swim had they have the source to do so, well lucky for me, I did ,you see just outside my house, we had a pretty big backyard, with a pretty neat set up, a nice stone patio, adorned with lounge chairs, deck chairs, a small built in fire pit, but the key feature that stood out, was our large pool complete with jacuzzi. and on a day like this, I had my mind set on spending most of it, chilling in it's cool depths, specially sense I had the whole house to myself for the day, or so I thought I did.
now before I Continue, first let me explain a bit about myself, my names Josh, 19 at the time and lived at home with my parents yes, ( but I was not free loading or anything, I had a job then and still do ) , but, you see my parent's are what you could call rich, hence why we can afford such a neat set up. I mean we don't own a mansion or anything. but had a pretty neat pad I'd say, anyhow my folks were out of town for a few days on a business trip . and my sister, Melany, whom is couple years older then me, who also stayed with us, was out of the house for the day with some friends. which was really great for me. you see, my sister and her friends, they liked to tease me every now and then, and when they do, boy do they really like to try and irritate me somehow, why you ask ? I'm not even too sure why, but I can't go a day with them around just trying to mess with me on a Varity of ways and it get's pretty annoying, so if this means I could spend a whole day on my day off from work to myself, then boy was I going to take advantage of it and relaxing at the pool was just how I planned to do it.
So, after I had gotten myself changed out of my clothes and into a pair of my swim trunks, grabbed a Towel and began to make my way down the stairs and toward the Pool along the way I heard the sound of the front door opening behind me and a burst of giggle and laughter emitting from it. I turned back and saw it was my sister and her friends all standing there now I must admit, even though I find my sister and her friends to be quite annoying with how much they bug me, I couldn't help but find my Sister's friends to be quite attractive Firstly her friends consisted of three girls, there was Shay, one year older then me, slim body and pale light brown skin, black hair and had quite a spunk to her personality , then there was Anne, a light browned hair girl, who I think was my sisters age at 21, she was the more quietest of the bunch, but still was quite full of life from what I could recall and finally there was Clarissa, now Carissa, she was a tall brunette haired women and a pretty slim body, she was also oldest of the bunch, as I believe she had her twenty second birthday a couple weeks ago and, boy was she the one who i'd find myself blushing at frequently when ever I made eye. contact with her. also she was the one whom made it a goal to try and tease me the most out of the bunch.
Any how they all stood there in the foyer gossiping and talking loudly to one another, giggling and making all sorts of noise, if there one thing I should say about them, they were a loud bunch, hence why I was looking forward to the quiet time alone today, what where they doing back here anyway ? well I was going to get my Answer when Carissa soon noticed me.
" Hey look, it's Joshy " she said as I cringed a bit, she always had to call me that, like I was some little kid, I was only a few years younger then her " I sighed shaking my head to myself
" Hey little bro, where you going ? " My sister then spoke up now as everyone's attention was turned to me next. as if the towel and trunk was enough of a hint ? I thought,
" Just heading out to the pool " I said gesturing down to myself, indicating the pool wear,
" what are you doing back so early, I thought you were all going to have a girls day out sort of thing, ? " I said next looking over at the wall clock as it was not even noon yet. all the girls all just looked at one another giggled.
" we tried to go for a joy ride out to the mall, but too many people there and we didn't feel like spending time waiting to see a" lame" movie ," she said with a light roll of her eyes " anyway so and we figured why not spend sometime back here instead, it's nice and cool inside so maybe we could make some snacks and just chill. ' my sister responded.
" I see, well, okay you do whatever, I'm going outside " I said, ready to be on my way
" Oh, yeah it is quite a warm day out there, a swim sounds like it'd be perfect for the day " my sister said with a chuckle.
" I'd be carful if I'd try to get a tan " Anne finally spoke up with a light giggle.
" yeah, maybe you should put on a bunch of sun screen if you do, you could get burnt " Shay said winking and with a teasing tone. to which I just turned my face away.
I just simply nodded, and began to turn toward the back door in hopes not to get caught up in what ever antics they had in store, as I learned to just to not let myself get sucked in to anything they'd dish up for me and move along before it happens. well with that I was on my way, as the chuckling and talking of the girls grew fainter .
Once I stepped through the back terrace doors and outside onto the Patio, I tossed my towel down on the side of the patio table, I could feel the sun bouncing off of the marble stone floor as I stood there, when I quickly kicked off my flip flops, I quickly scampered over to the side of the pool and plopped myself down and let my legs dangle over the edge and feel submerge into he water. letting out a sigh of relief , I sat there for only about a minute relaxing to the feeling as I soon ready myself to go in, I leaned forward and let myself plop into the pool with a splash, I swam under the water and to the other side of the pool where I resurfaced. and popped my head out grabbing the other end of the pool, I spent a about half hour m simply swimming about relaxing to the side of the pool before I felt it'd be nice to take a little " sun bath " now that I was completely cooled down, .I knew I'd do this using one of the lounge chairs, so I quickly hop out of the pool now and make my way over to the patio table to grab my towel and after drying off a little I toss it onto the ground and get myself comfy on the lounger and relax for a bit.
I rested my hand behind my head, I couldn't keep my eyes open due to the sun's brightness, but felt good simply letting all the water be slowly evaporated from it's warmth. I figured I'd do with for a short bit then jump back into the pool again. however what I didn't know was, that my relaxing state was soon going to be interrupted.
" Heeeey Joshy ! " I heard Clarissa's voice ring out from behind me, causing me to jump up in my seat as I shot up and turned around to see all the of my sister friends standing there, each holding towel and in bathing suits now, I didn't know they brought them ? also I didn't even question where my sister was as I caught myself staring at the girls each clad in their swimwear all gazing down at me with " innocent " smirks
" uh wha ? what are you all doing ? " I said regaining my composer and feeling my cheeks blushing a bit
" oh man! you should have seen the look on your face " Shay then spoke up " you really got him there Clare " she said smirking over at him.
" aw, don't be so hard on him, widdle joshy didn't expect it that's all " she said with a chuckle as I continued to flushed at this.
" anyway, shouldn't it be obvious, where coming out to enjoy the pool, you certainly had the right idea on such day " Clarissa said with a smirk and nod. the other giggle lightly at this.
" Oh great " I thought " just when I hoped I'd get to spend my time out here without their antics to annoy me " I then looked around finally asking where my sister was.
" she's coming out soon, getting some drinks and stuff ready, she said to come out ahead of her. so we all thought we'd come and give you some company " clarissa said with a slight smirk on her face as I tried not to let my cheeks burn again.
" Yeah, wouldn't you like that josh, we hardly ever get to spend time you with anymore. you always seem like your trying to get away from us " Shay said with a chuckle.
" maybe he's just shy " Anne said said giggling as I Couldn't bare to stand for this. I didn't know what they had planned but I didn't like the Idea of being caught in it, so i knew I had to make a choice, and that was to leave and let them have the pool to themselves.
" uh right, well, that's very nice of you, but uh, you know what, I think I cooled down quite a bit, and maybe now I'll go head back inside. " I said letting myself up from the chair, or least that was my attempt cause before I could I felt a pair of firm hands grasp my shoulders, Clarissa's.
" aww don't be such a party pooper, we just got out here, it'll be fun for you to spend some time with us. it could be like a small little pool party " Carissa said.
" Yeah, like maybe we could listen to some music, or play some pool volly ball, have some snacks that'd be fun huh ? " Shay said , though the look I her face told me something else may have been up, and I felt myself getting a bit more uneasy,
" l-look, I really should get going now, you girls can have the pool to yourselves, thanks for the offer but I'll decline " I said attempting to get up from the lounger, but Clarissa's grip on me only grew stronger as I was forced back even tighter.
" hey, come on let me go ! I nee-Gmmmphh !!! " I was suddenly silenced as Clarissa now clamped one of her hands over my mouth while still attempting to hold me firm with her other arm. however I was too shocked now to even fight back at the moment.
" come on little man, Relax a little, " I heard her say near my ear as I felt a tingle of shivers through my body.
" Mmmph ! " I cried out, to indicate just how taken back by this I was.
" Girls, do it " Clare said as I could just only wonder what that meant, however I didn't have to wait very long before I got my answer. soon I saw both Anne and Shay smirking and chuckling as they grabbed the towels they had carried out, they then each grabbed one of my wrists and forced them onto the arms of the lounge chair as they then began to wrap them around my wrist and the arms.
Mmmmmphh ! " I screamed into Clarissa's hand as she just chuckled ignoring my muffled voice and feeble struggles. soon my wrist were both secured tightly to the arms of the Lounge chair by the towels. but it didn't end there. soon Shay grinned at me as she held up the third towel and made her way over to the end of the lounge chair where my legs where, and soon with that look and the lone towel she had. I knew just what she had planned,
" Mmmghh ! " I yelled shaking my head as Clarissa now free to use both her hands wrapped her other hand around my face and held it tight, giggling as she did.
shay wasted no time as she began to wrap the towel tightly around my legs in a rope like manner until my ankles where completely trapped together now. she finished it off as she tied it off as tight as she could.
" there, that ought to do it " shay said standing back up and folding her arms in a satisficed manner, soon I felt Clarissa release her grip on my mouth as she and Anne ran over to join Shay standing directly in front of me, I didn't even protest at this point cause now I was more stunned then ever as to what just happened, I mean, they just tied me up ! they never done anything like that before, and I'd have never expected it either. soon all the girls began laughing standing in front of me, I must have looked a sight. and my confusion was replaced by embarrassment and my cheeks began turning that red colour again.
" tied to a Lounge chair with towels ! that's too great ! " shay laughed
" well, you can certainly sit back and relax now, not that you have much of a choice " Clarissa taunted with a smirk. while Anne just kept giggled at my plight trying to hold back her laughter
" I'm sorry, but, you look kind of funny like that " she said between giggles as I then turned my head away now. not believing what I was enduring right now. but soon I snapped out of it and began to demanded what this was all about.
" okay, okay you had your fun, now tell me what's going on and let me out of this ! " I said struggling at my bonds hoping to loosen them but to no avail.
" oh I don't think so, not yet anyway, " Clarissa said folding her arms with a smug look, which began to irritate me more now.
" what do you mean ? come on this isn't funny, ! " I said struggling one more again.
" oh calm yourself joshy, you'll be let go, you just need to wait until your sister gets out here, I think she'll get quite the laugh out of this, clarissa say with a look of cruel glee in her eyes,
" what ? your kidding, no way she'd be happy you to do this. " I said trying to slide my hands out now. but the girls all just continued to laugh more so at my struggles.
" your really going to regret this ! let me out if this right now ! " I demanded finally being fed up with all their nonsense. I didn't even notice that Shay had disappeared behind me now during my ranting and struggling, cause soon I felt something being pulled across my face cutting off mr of my rambles
" ggmmpph !? "
before I had time to react, my head was pulled back a bit as a tight thick fabric was pulled between my lips,
A smaller towel ! shay had looped a small towel around my head and was now pulling it around my head where she began tying it off laughing to herself as she did
" whhhfg thhhh FFFgghhh !!! " I yelled barely audible with the towel wedged between my lips and teeth. creating a sort of cleave gag of a sorts.
" There that should keep you a bit more quiet until your sister gets out here " shay said proud of herself for that. she gently patted me on my shoulder as I now began to shake my head and shout frustratingly into my gag.
" just chill for a bit, or, well dry, won't be too long " Clarissa said with a chuckle as she and the others now went over to the patio chairs and table set leaving me on the lounger alone.
" come on, get back here and Untie me ! " I tried to shout at them, but all that came out was a muffled gibberish to them. to which they all just glanced over at me with giggles and giving a little wave. I groaned and rested my head frustratingly as I figured to focus on struggling. not even bothering to pay attention to the girls now. as I was pretty sure if I kept at it, i'd be able to get my hands free from these towels, they weren't too tight from what I could feel. but I knew one thing, there was no way my sister was going to be okay with this. for as Annoying she and her friends can be. this was going a bit too far. either way, I continued my struggles opening to loosen one of these darn towels quickly .
To be continued.