Ruby
“I’m making some coffee, do you want some?” Mom offered.
Her voice dragged with fatigue. It had been a long day, and we had only been home an hour. Dad went somewhere with Caleb and Aaron; they left straight after the Ivy Orchard. I was so glad to see them getting along again. Aaron, who I’d now had been introduced to, reassured me he would bash their heads together if they started fighting again.
The only time I saw Dad scowl at Caleb was when I handed back his suit jacket.
Clean from showering, I leaned against the kitchen counter beside Mom. “Yes, please. I’m tired. I don’t want to fall asleep and forget to meet Caleb.” I ruffled my damp hair with a towel before tossing it into the laundry basket.
“Yikes, I’m stuffed, after eating all that food.” Mom patted her bloated stomach
