ce, a woman enjoys her view w

avidso

comes from downstairs following the crash of what

vanity table. She gave me q fright! Good thing i didn't ruin my make up for ton

t she's taken to her room, you may leave now.

e in my mind. Eight years, eight long years, and I couldn't make him forget that w

ard work with satisfaction. From the roses to the

irror. I marvel at how smooth my face appears thanks to the hours of make up, my blue lingerie suits it perfectly and my shoulder length hair doe

rs, foolish child! She'll ruin all my plans. Seems like u really can't count on her anymore but after tonight I pray heaven blesses me with a son then

om leisurely taking my time to descend. I will not ruin the pedicure I

control ma'am but she...

ave

d I didn't punish her. What can I say, Blake's retu

ds that leave my mouth once I take in Victoria's unkept condition. Isn't that the dress she just go

from me! Mom" She runs into my arms as soon as I de

this time?" I whisper rubbing her back to soothe her. If I had it my way I'd find her a

h. Did she just say what I think she did? Pausing my

htly, she must feel how nervous I am because she calls down a li

rty she's from and every sentence leaves my blood cold. Not even her runny nose and ruined masca

t do anything about it!" She cries th

r mother, did

could lose Jake forever and al

dare!" I ye

s house do you hear me?" I pronounce angrily startling

th before walking up to her. I take her hands in min

tainly can do that again!" I say after getting over the initial shock of Alanna's return

Vidy

ushes into the liv

cretary and ask if they'r

move tonight! I pat Victoria

my finger for her to come closer I pass on the idea I have. Her occasional gig

es crimson red smiling shyly.

strand of her red hair behind her ear, th

them before, Alanna alone