David was lying on the couch when Isabella walked in with the girl. He jumped up and tried to stand but he staggered and landed back on the couch. His eyes were bloodshot and he looked dazed. She made to greet him and introduce the girl but he stopped her with a wave of his hand. He was weak, so he turned to face the couch and soon he began to snore.
Hand in hand, Isabella and the girl waited. And as soon as he began to snore, a smile was spotted on Isabella’s face. She motioned to girl to make no noise; the girl nodded. So they both tiptoed into the house.
Confused Grace turned to look at her new mother; a series of questions running through her mind. She perceived something was not right, but she couldn’t place a hand of it. She tugged at her aunt and begged her to explain. Isabella smiled and ushered her into a room; one that says I have been waiting to meet you.
The sight of her new room erased all the questions Grace had. Isabella watched as the girl threw her bag down and jumped on the bed. Soon she started opening the drawers and throwing things around. Isabella let her. She was happy the girl liked the space. When her mother’s call came in some two weeks ago, she began to prepare. She anticipated company and she prepared for it.
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CHINA TORI 