Time and Again by Deborah Heal

Time and Again by Deborah Heal

Author:Deborah Heal [Heal, Deborah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B00BMUQAR4
Goodreads: 17469780
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2013-02-25T07:00:00+00:00


Chapter 12

Pat had already left by the time they got up the next morning. But she left a note on the kitchen table telling them to have fun while she was gone, and that she’d see them on Friday.

“That means we can play on the computer, right?”

“I don’t know…”

“And we don’t have to do math while she’s gone.”

“Well, she did say to have fun,” Abby said.

They convened their beauty seminar in Abby’s room, and Merrideth sat facing the dresser mirror. “Okay. What’s first?”

“The first thing is to trim your hair a little.” Abby combed Merrideth’s hair and then began to snip all around her face. After a while, she stepped back. “There. Look how much better we can see your beautiful brown eyes. And this suits the shape of your face better.”

“Do you really think they’re pretty? I wish I had blue eyes.”

“I think brown eyes are gorgeous.”

“The snow cone guy’s eyes are blue.”

“I know. They’re a shade that’s sort of a cross between—”Abby stopped herself. “Let’s just forget John and focus on you.”

“Okay, so how about my nails?”

“Slow down there, girl. The next thing is to wash your hair. Now that you’re older, you need to shower and wash your hair every day.”

“I hate to take a bath.”

“That’s obvious.” Abby stole a cautious look at Merrideth. Her eyes were round.

“Oh.”

“But you’ll feel much better if you do.” She paused. “And you’ll be nicer to be around.”

“Oh.”

“And here. You need this now, too.” She handed Merrideth her powder-scented deodorant.

“Oh.”

“Why don’t you try my vanilla shampoo? Lather up twice and don’t put anything else on your hair.”

“I always use mom’s conditioner when—”

“Your type of hair doesn’t need any conditioners. You’ll see. And be sure to rinse well,” Abby added. “When you get done I’ll style your hair.”

“Okay. I’ll try it,” Merrideth said, walking toward the bathroom.

“Oh, one more thing,” Abby said off-handedly. “You can borrow my razor…if you want to shave your legs.”

Merrideth’s eyes went large. “I might.”

Abby gave her a few tips so she wouldn’t come away with too many wounds. Merrideth, part girl and part woman, skipped off to the bathroom.

Abby smiled after her, glad that she’d made the effort. Merrideth was progressing nicely. She just needed a little help with a few things.

When Merrideth was finished showering, they went again to Abby’s room, and she showed her how to style her hair so that it framed her face.

“I wish I had curly hair like yours,” Merrideth said wistfully.

“Oh, you goose! Look how shiny and blond your hair is now that it’s really clean. Why would you want mine? See, you’re beautiful.”

“Abby?”

“Yes?”

“Abby, would you mind if I used your makeup?”

“I think it would be all right. But just a little. We want the real you to show through. Then I’ll do your nails.”

Afterward, Merrideth demanded her turn. She painted Abby’s toenails a bright pink and styled her hair in strange and exotic ways.

“I’ve been thinking,” Abby said as Merrideth put the finishing touches on her hair. “I know the book I brought is not your favorite.



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