“Stay as long as you like! We’ll hold down the fort. Enjoy a little time to yourself, darling. That’s what this is all about, after all.” Her voice dropped suddenly. “If you stay a little longer, we’ll understand. Enjoy the company of a handsome man for awhile.”
“Yes, Mom. Thanks for the advice.” She sounded rather terse.
“No need to bite my head off, Saranda Jade. He’s dreamy.”
“I hadn’t noticed.” She tried to sound casual as she got out of the Cayenne.
“Oh, of course. He’s totally not your type at all.”
Jade giggled. “Okay, so I noticed. But don’t you think that’s….”
“Yes, I suppose it would cloud things. At least you’ll have good conversation.”
“Bye, Mom. Thank you.”
“Bye, darling.”
© 2018 Dellani Oakes
