As soon as I stepped inside the house with Ruth ahead of me, I could already smell the different kinds of spices wafting from the kitchen. Dad must be cooking Martha’s favorites, he has been so happy since she came to stay with us. I, on the other hand, am so done with this old lady. She’s like an old version of Emily, it’s like pure hell living together with present and future Emily.
“Welcome Ruth, I’ve heard so much about you” mom was already crushing Ruth in a hug. Soon after Martha and Emily joined mom and all the ladies strung her along to the sitting room, chattering away. Okay so I guess I’ll not be seeing her for now, I hope they don’t overwhelm her. But as I saw her smiling, laughing and babbling away with them, I knew she would be alright.
My stomach growled and I automatical
