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“Why is this a table for four?” I asked my dad and mum who were siting with me in a restaurant they had invited me to.
I had been surprised when they had called to tell me that they were back and were inviting me to a fancy dinner. Who was I to say no? “Is Jane coming around?” I eyed the empty chair by my right suspiciously. If they had invited my sister, she would have called to tell me so we could go together.
“Can you just say hi to your parents before interrogating us like a frigging detective?” My mum rolled her eyes and sipped from the glass of wine she held in her hands. I too rolled my eyes when she eyed me.
“Oh she certainly takes after you.” My dad looked at his wife and winked.
“No she doesn’t!” My mum countered, not even acknowledging the playful wink. “She takes af
