Mom didn’t have work today, which meant she was free for the whole day to relax. She thought it was a brilliant idea to invite the Cages for dinner, a nice change to spend time with others once in a while. I wasn’t against it, but I had an apprehensive feeling. We spent the entire morning cleaning the house and perfecting it before evening. Mom visited dad several times, and I knew she wanted him to participate in this occasion. Rick wasn’t excited at all, and he didn’t help with the dinner arrangements.
“Thanks, dear,” mom said as I gave her the bottle of vegetable oil. “Why don’t you take a break?” I didn’t move, and mom pointed her spatula at the door. “Odelia was busy with her client when I called her, so she didn’t tell her children about the dinner invitation. Would you mind to info
