HER BESTFRIEND's BROTHER

chapter 3

The cool Saturday morning breeze that greeted the girls once they stepped outside the house assured them of a fun filled day.

"Where's our first stop?".Terry asked before they even settled down in the car.

Terry suggested this trip on Thursday when Tina joined their table for lunch.She was very anxious to drive around in her 'new car'.Her older brother Jerry had gotten a car as a congratulatory gift from his parents for his successful admission into college.Terry was happy to have her brother's old car but what even made her happier was the fact that she was free from her interfering big brother who couldn't drive the two hours journey from town to Tamledge to keep an eye on her and still get to class in time.

"I suggest we show Tina around our favorite mall,then we show her around the library then we head over to the park and pick a spot to have fun".Katie answered.

"Like we should be her tour guide?" Jules asked

"Exactly " Katie answered.

"Thank God you guys came over with your brains today"Terry said and pretended like she wasn't the one who spoke.

"Look who's talking"Katie said with a playful grin as she hopped out of the car,taking Tina by the hand and two of them ran up to the mall.

"wait for us "Terry and Jules cried in unison running after. Them.

The door bell above the library jingled as the girls walked in.Mrs ADE the librarian looked up from the person she was attending to and greeted them in her usual cheerful banter.

The girls showed Tina round the library and by the time they got to the check out counter ,the person Mrs ADE was attending to had left.

"I have some books you girls might want to look over"Mrs ADE said to the girls.

"We would have a look at them when next we visit the library".Katie said and dropped the books she was holding on the table for Mrs ADE to take down their titles and authors.

"Are you so in a hurry that you won't even introduce me to your new friend?".Mrs ADE asked.

"Sorry ma'm".Jules said with a slight chuckle.Mrs ADE hated it when she was referred to as ma'm,she said it made he feel Old ."I guess the formalities skipped our minds,this is Augustina Waters.She moved in wth her family during the Easter holiday."Jules finished her introduction with a mock bow.

"I am Mrs ADE the librarian and I have lived here since I got married"Mrs ADE said with a smile.

"Nice meeting you" Augustina said.

"My pleasure,now I hope this three aren't giving you any trouble"Mrs ADE asked.

"No they are a bunch of fun"Tina answered.

"Good day ma'm,we have to be on our way"Terry said laughing at the frown that immediately creased Mrs Ade's forehead.

"I am not old".Mrs ADE said "Stop referring to me as ma'm".

"Be gone you four".Mrs ADE said in a voice that signaled the end of the conversation.

"Bye ma'm" Tina called.

"Humph,I think I should call security"Mrs ADE said.

"The park awaits"Terry said as she backed her car out of the library's parking lot.

"Mum,we're home"Tina called as she walked into the living room and followed them smell of fresh cinnamon rolls into the kitchen.

"Welcome back"Mrs Waters said she tilted her head for the light kiss she knew Tina was going to plant on her cheek."Go up and change then you and Jules should come down and help me with dinner".

"Ok Mum".