The Word Game by Holmes Steena

Author:Holmes, Steena [Holmes, Steena]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, azw3, epub
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Published: 2015-11-03T08:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

ALYSON

Saturday evening

Alyson was in the kitchen prepping for dinner, when the doorbell rang. She quickly dropped the onion she was about to peel, wiped her hands on her apron, and rushed to the door. It had to be Tricia with an update.

She’d been on pins and needles all afternoon waiting for her sister to call or text about her conversation with Katy. They needed to form a plan, discuss the next steps. God forbid Keera was out with Eddie right now . . . Her stomach clenched at the idea, and she pushed it aside. There was no way Tricia would let that happen. She’d call Myah first. She knew she would.

She opened the door prepared to see her sister on the other side, but it was her mother.

“What’s up?” she asked as she opened the screen door to allow Ida in.

“We need to talk.” Ida stood there, purse clutched in her hands, and frowned.

“I’m in the middle of getting dinner ready.” Alyson turned and walked toward the kitchen, assuming her mother would follow, but in reality, not caring in the least.

Her mother wasn’t one of her favorite people, for a lot of reasons, but normally Alyson managed to hide how she felt, or at least, she thought she did. But right now, all her emotions were at the forefront, and she doubted she could hide anything if she tried.

“Can I help?” Ida asked.

Alyson shook her head and pointed toward the table. “I’ve got it, thanks.”

She took a moment to breathe deeply—she knew she needed to relax. Taking her frustration out on her mother wasn’t the right thing to do. So she uncorked a bottle of red wine and poured herself a glass.

“Would you like some?”

Ida shook her head. “I won’t be here long. Your father is waiting for me at the Legion for dinner.”

Alyson took a sip of her wine, letting it settle on her tongue for a moment before she swallowed. “What do we need to talk about, Mom?”

Ida’s face morphed into a look Alyson knew all too well.

“Let me guess,” Alyson said before her mother could start. “Tricia called to talk, or maybe to ask your opinion, as a good daughter would, and you decided that you needed to come and talk me down, to stop me from doing anything drastic—again.” She took another sip of her wine and watched the way her mother’s eyes widened. “Am I close?” She couldn’t keep the sarcasm out of her voice if she’d tried.

“You don’t need to talk to me with that tone. What have I ever done to you to deserve your condescension?” Ida asked. “No, don’t answer that.” She stopped Alyson with a wave of her hand. “I’m well aware of what you think gives you the right, but for once in your life, can you stop reacting as a child and act like the adult you’re supposed to be.” Ida stood up and stepped to the counter, facing Alyson.

“Everything I have done in my life has been to protect you, to help you .

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