Christmas Actually: A festive novel about family and forgiveness by Darcy Lisa

Author:Darcy, Lisa
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bloodhound Books - Women's Fiction
Published: 2024-10-02T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 32

Divorce was still on Angus’s mind when I dropped him at school Monday morning.

‘I don’t mind,’ he said. ‘Jack thinks it’s great. He has lots more toys, lollies and everything. Are you coming in to see Mrs Lombardy?’

‘No, Angus, why—’ And then I remembered the note she’d sent home last week requesting a meeting with me about the Christmas concert. ‘Yes, of course.’ I hesitated at the kiss-and-drop zone before deciding it would be social suicide to stop. I whizzed around the corner, narrowly missing three chattering children jaywalking, and parked.

At the school gate, I was blocked by eager year six students raising money for the school band excursion. I bought five raffle tickets then put in an order for two dozen Christmas crackers – fundraiser for covered walkways – and quickly made my way down to Mrs Lombardy’s class before any other children could nab me. I had no more cash in my wallet.

The classroom door was locked. As there were still a few minutes before school started, I waited and watched as Angus kicked pebbles with his shoes.

‘Don’t do that, Gus.’ It made no difference. He continued kicking stones.

I walked towards the administration building. Turns out Mrs Lombardy was away today. I left a note with the school’s executive assistant and noticed a pile of Living Christmas Tree brochures on his desk.

‘Interested?’ he asked. ‘We’re raising money for new after-school care equipment.’

‘Why not?’ I slipped a brochure into my bag and scooted out the door. ‘Angus, remember you’re going to after-school care this afternoon.’ I have no idea whether he heard me or not, but five other Anguses in the playground turned to look at me.

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