19
MELODY
I was nervous. Maybe a little terrified. Robin was an intimidating person, and meeting with her at her house was overwhelming.
I parked in the driveway and took a breath. She asked me to bring some ideas for a party so she could see what I was capable of. It was like interviewing for a job instead of just helping a mom in class decorate for a party.
I brought two of my party bins with me to give her a few ideas. She didn’t tell me much about what her daughter, Andrea, liked.
Robin opened the door almost as soon as I rang the bell. She offered a tight lipped smile and stood back so I could walk inside.
“You can leave your shoes right here. We’ll go into the dining room.” She nodded to the room behind me.
She looked almost as uncomfortable as I felt. I toed off my boots and
