Chapter Seven“Mom? Have you seen my keys?” I frantically dig through my purse and look around the bedroom in case I’ve left them on a shelf somewhere.
“Claudia, sweetheart, how do you manage on your own...?” Mom walks in with the keys dangling from her index finger.
“Yeah, yeah, alright. Let’s go then,” I say.
It’s been a busy few weeks and I’m actually really looking forward to having lunch together, just the two of us catching up.
We take her car and head to a charming little gastro-pub nearby. Upon sitting down, I scan the menu and firstly opt for some wine. I could really use a drink after the month I’ve been having. The place is busy, as it usually is on a Saturday, but we’d booked a table in advance. Of course, Mom insisted on it.
“So, what’s been going on with you lately, you l
