The soft ring of her mobile phone reached her ears, and Lois sighed, pulling it out of her purse. “Hello?”
“Lois? It’s nearly eight o’clock!” Her mother’s voice screeched on the other end of the phone. “Where are you?”
‘Where was she?’ She frowned looking around the crowded street outside the Coates Orphanage she was standing on.
Oh boy, any phone call from Ellen is a thing to be dreaded!
“Your sister is already here. After everything she went through last week, the least you could do is show up!” Her mother rambled on.
Yeah Lois, you gotta go.
She pulled herself out of bed, preparing for the worst as memories from the night before came back to her. Thankfully, the headache didn’t come. She looked down at the black dress she still wore from last night, noting the slept in appearance of her attire.
Lois, next time think before you start drinking at Mom's gatherings!
Lucy chuckled her agreement. “Definitely on the ‘What not to wear’ issue.” There was a long pause before she added, “Thanks for coming last night for me. I know you didn’t want to, but I do appreciate you making an effort for me.”
Lucy has a great sister!
“That mom was the one you wanted to spend the rest of your life with?” He finally asked.
He watched his dad almost drop the eggs in his hand. He reached out to catch them before they fell. His dad slowly released the handle on the door and turned to him. “A little warning next time?”
“Sorry,” He flashed a sheepish smile at his dad.
Ah, so true. These small conversations Clark and his father has always make me feel good.
He pulled out a small box from his pocket wrapped in a blue ribbon and handed it to her. She pulled the ribbon loose and opened the box, revealing a simple silver chain necklace with a small star-shaped pendant on it. “Oh, Clark, it’s gorgeous,” she gasped in surprise. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Love the star. Thanks for a very sweet and funny story!
Lots of twists and turns to come in the new year.
