Blessings From the Father by Michelle Larks

Author:Michelle Larks
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2012-08-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

On Tuesday, a week before Christmas, Mariah sat at her desk in her office at work. She was looking over the final version of the paperwork to be submitted to the city of Hammond for the transitional home. Attorney Cook had faxed the papers to her that morning. The office was silent save for Mariah flipping the pages as she read. When she was done, a rush of adrenaline surged through her body. She was another step closer to realizing her dream. Mariah picked up the telephone and called the lawyer. After they exchanged greetings, Mariah effusively exclaimed, “William, good job. I am quite pleased. I just hope we hear something favorable from Hammond in the not too distant future.”

“Thank you, Mariah. These matters take time, but I am sure we will hear something one way or the other within sixty days or so. We may have to make modifications to our proposal, but I know the transaction will eventually be approved.”

“That sounds good. I know the process takes time. I am impatient to get the project started.” Mariah tapped an ink pen on the desk.

“Just be patient.” Attorney Cook chuckled. “I planned to call you anyway to tell you that the attorney handling the estate of the house next door to yours called this morning to inform me the court finally approved the sale of the property. You should be able to close on the house next month after the first of the year.”

“That’s more good news,” Mariah cried happily. “Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy staying in my father’s house, but it’s too big for me. I am so ready to move into my own house.”

“I understand. Is there anything else I can do for you?”

“I can’t think of anything else at this minute. I will call you back if anything else comes up. William, have a great holiday,” Mariah told him happily.

“You too, Mariah. Merry Christmas.”

The telephone call ended.

Mariah pushed the button on the phone connecting her to Sonyell’s office. Then she disconnected the call. She remembered today was the day Michael was to be released from prison and Sonyell had taken the day off. Mariah quickly dialed Carson’s number. She told him the good news.

“That’s great news. A celebration is in order. How about going out to dinner tonight?”

“I had actually planned to do some Christmas shopping. I’ve decided to have the holiday dinner at my house. I figured if the weather becomes inclement, everyone can spend the night there.”

“Do you want company? I should probably ask what kind of shopping you’re doing first,” Carson teased her.

“Well, you may want to pass on joining me. I’m planning on going to Carson Pirie Scott to buy gifts for Granny, Sonni, and Rocki. Then I’m going to head over to Best Buy to get a Wii system for Sasha. I wanted to ask you about buying gifts for your girls. What do you think?”

“I guess so. Best Buy sounds like fun, and Carson not so much fun. I plan on finishing up around here at five o’clock.

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