hanged, but I couldn't place my finger on it. I was still engrossed when they all re

omething out of a romance novel!" Mi

med in, "I can already pi

Mrs. Taken! The rest of us single ladie

n, but the pressure to deliver wouldn't a

everyone's attention. "Alright ladies, that's e

ks, Celine zeroed in on me. "You. Yeah

realizing she mea

the invisible person beh

f for her wrath. Celine had this way of

a complete bitch. But today, in our very first meeting

at wasn't my intent at al

file you oh-so-conveniently couldn't prepare for me. I had to bullshit my way

t in my mind, I was thinking, "It was ready, yo

m yourself tomorrow morning. And just so we're clear - I want the thacolouror schem

aesthetic didn't seem appropriate, but t

plied carefully. "Feminin

d with a sarcastic sweetness as she

about two inches tall again. Thi

ticed, too engrossed in the glow of my laptop s

at it

nced up with bleary eyes to see her leaning against the doorframe,

I replied sheepishly, running a hand through my dishevell

he crossed the room. "By running yoursel

y temporary" I said trying

member looking after yourself is crucial too. I've prayed endlessly for you to get this dream job, b

d Dawson. I want us to have a better life, to never feel looked down upon

t you've landed a decent job, it's like you're losing yourself, and I fear that your health will suffer. I just can't find that happiness in you anymore, but you won't

s. I wouldn't trade you for anything, not in this life or the next,"

er because of us," she bega

Dad. Dawson is happy with just us. We'll be okay, I promis

yed like that for a long while. At last, Mom sniffed and pulled back, offering me a

Hopefully, we never have to find out. We've got this,

liding down her cheek. "Damn straight.

nt on completing the task to Celine's satisfaction. It was a matter of fin

you work. You've got this, my angel." S