Cathy grunted. “I would do anything to get them, mother.” Her tone dripped with seriousness. She pushed herself up from the chair, pacing across the length of the room. “Why do you think I'd be killing myself if I don't want them?”
The woman sighed, raising her hands in mock surrender. “Honey, I don't mean to water down on your emotions but—”
Cathy's phone ringing tone sliced through the air and she stifled a sigh, mouthing her thanks. That was a timely distraction she needed from her mother. “I think I need to…” her voice trailed off when she saw who the caller was. “O-M-G!” She squeaked, her eyes popping out of its socket. Her jaw was this close to grazing the floor.
Her mother smiled, shaking her head. “Perhaps, it's one of your Princes?” She finished with a wink. “I'm downstairs w
