(SOLANA’S POV) Aunt Mel and I stayed back in the kitchen after dinner to clear the table. Larry is by the poolside with dad setting up the barbeque stand. We decided to have a barbeque last minute. Actually, Aunt Mel buttered dad up with sweet words and flattery which he gave in to. And my own father is actually having a barbeque on a school day! It’s unbelievable, I tell you. Hope by now you guys have realized that dad is the stricter parent (on most occasions.) The wonderful powers of sweetness Aunt Mel has over dad. Well over everyone to be honest, even mum. ‘Well it’s not everyday you get to have a casserole with Solana, so why don’t we just go all the way over.’ She said winking at me when dad finally agreed to have the barbeque and was mumbling about something. Well I know that w

