Half life

She Ever Going To come Back?

"Yeah because I've got the best group ever as well as the best group leader" I replied with a smirk

" And who is that group leader of yours?"

" My best friend, Tamara Whitson of course" I replied

" And more importantly, because you will be helping us out with the project as well" I added

" Fine. I believe you can be the best now" she said admittedly, now convinced by my explanation

" Better they will be coming over during the weekend for the project preparation so that you can help us select a flower you think will be best for the presentation" I said calmly

" Wow. Have you told Dad about it already?" She asked

"Umm… not yet but I'll inform him about it later" I said

"I hope he wouldn't mind having your friends come over during the weekend for the project preparation?" Aunt Mena inquired with with a tone full of optimism and concern

" Sure he won't. I just have to inform him about it at least that's all" I said stealthily

" But I heard he said your Aunt will also be coming over during the weekend" Aunt Mena said

"Yeah. You heard right. They will be coming over" I replied

" Won't it affect your project preparation?" She asked with a cursory look

" It won't. Dad won't have a problem with that"I said convincingly

" Ok. There will be no problem then" Aunt Mena said calmly

" Yeah" I replied then we sat down in silence while I kept sketching imaginary lines on the table

"So when will your Mum be coming back?" Aunt Mena asked after a few moments have passed

"Well I'm not sure I have any idea about that maybe you should ask Dad instead" I suggested obviously not interested in her question

" Did she travel out for vacation or business? " She asked further

"I'm sure it wasn't for vacation because we all go on vacation together as one family but I'm not sure it was for a business function either" I said

" Well I see" She replied with a sigh

" I guess you truly have no faintest idea about her trip" Aunt Mena added on realizing that my countenance has changed.

" Yeah" I said absentmindedly

" Give me a minute please let me go get some water from the kitchen to quench my burning throat" Aunt Mena said and stood up

" Ok" I replied while she walked away to the kitchen

Well I just didn't want to talk about Mum with anyone not even Aunt Mena… I just want to forget everything that has happened in the past and move on with my life.

If mum can at least stay weeks without me I think I'll also be able to do just that as well.

"Yeah. I'm back. I guess I took so long right?" Aunt Mena asked, taking giant strides as she headed for the dinning table

"Oh no. Not really" I stuttered

"Did you miss me huh!" She asked peering intently at me

"Sure I did" I replied with a shrug

"Are you sure? Or you just want to make me feel better?" Aunt Mena asked with a raised brow

"Of course not Aunt. I missed you and you know it" I replied throwing up my hands in the air in agitation

" It's okay. Fine I believe you now" She said

" Better" I sneered

" But sadly, I'll have to go do some laundry right now. Are you coming with me or not?" Aunt Mena whined

" Oops...Well let me give it a little thought first" I said sarcastically

"You can go ahead and think but as for me, I'm out of here when you are done thinking go and get me your dirty clothes afterall you know where to find me silly girl" Aunt Mena blurted out then stormed out of the dinning area

"No Aunt Mena wait! I was only kidding. I'm coming right there " I half yelled as I took quick steps in order to catch up with her on the staircase

When I got to sitting room, Dad was no where to be found but the TV screen was still displaying a program. I guess he has gone to his room to get some rest.

"I told you to wait for me but you didn't" I said panting really hard when I caught up with Aunt Mena on the door way

"Well that's because you said you wanted to think about it when I asked you if you were going to come along or not" Aunt Mena said, defensively

" Really Aunt Mena? I thought you were going to say sorry already" I said, obviously disappointed at her outburst

"You really want a 'sorry?' huh" Aunt Mena said giving me a cursory look

"Yes I want it badly for making me run tirelessly" I replied

"I see okay wait for it then" Aunt said sarcastically as we approached Dad's door

"Okay. We will get you Dad's laundry first then proceed to get yours as well. Is that clear?" Aunt Mena asked while I nodded in clarity then she knocked gently on the door

"I don't think he is in there" I said as we stood awaiting Dad to answer the door

"Let's just go in" I added impatiently

"Amanda hold on. He will soon get the door. He may probably be taking a shower or something." She said while I kept quiet

"Let's just go get yours first then come back to get his as well" Aunt Mena muttered after waiting for a few minutes and we still didn't get a response from Dad then we headed for my room

After picking up a few of my dirty clothes, we stormed out and headed back for Dad's door then knocked gently this time on his door and almost immediately the door jerked open with Dad propelling his head through it.

"Hey, Mena what is it?" Dad asked calmly

"Nothing really sir. We just came to get some of your laundry" Aunt Mena said stealthily with my clothes in her hands and her gaze fixated on the floor

"Oh that… no you don't have to worry about my laundry, I can handle that myself" Dad said and chuckled

" Ok sir. If you insist" Aunt Mena said then Dad shut back his door

"You have got a nice Dad" Aunt Mena complimented as we both walked back to her room

"Oh! You think so?" I asked