Love's Autograph by Michele M. Reynolds

Author:Michele M. Reynolds [Reynolds, Michele M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Michele M. Reynolds
Published: 2014-04-05T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 22

After miraculously sleeping through the entire night, Ellie awakened more rested and feeling refreshed. She rolled over to find Maggie sitting on her own bed staring down at her. Ellie glanced to the spot next to her to find that Ria was gone.

“So how does it feel?” Maggie asked.

“What being stared at when I wake up?” Ellie groggily answered.

“No, silly. Is that weird? You know—me staring at you until you wake up? I was told not to wake people just because I wanted something, so I have been patiently sitting here waiting for you. Do you normally snore?”

“Oh wow, that sure is a lot of questions to ask so early. It’s early, right?” Ellie asked.

“7:06 a.m.,” Ellie said. “Mom is making pancakes. Do you think if you have some food you would be able to concentrate better?”

“Good possibility, and some coffee too,” Ellie said. Ellie stood and noticed her apparel. She forgot she was wearing Ria's clothes.

“Mom is making her famous pancakes. I think she's making chocolate chip, blueberry, strawberry and plain. Are you ready to eat?”

“I’m starving,” Ellie said.

“It truly takes at least five days to starve,” Maggie said.

“Yeah, I was exaggerating,” Ellie said.

The two of them exited Maggie's room. Maggie carried her guitar and Ellie patted down her hair. “Let me go to the bathroom and I’ll be right there.”

“Don't forget to wash your hands after. You have to wash them after every time. Mom makes sure of it,” Maggie said.

“Check. I'll make sure.” Ellie exited the bathroom after cleaning up a bit and doing the obligatory washing of her hands. As she walked down the hallway toward the kitchen, she remembered falling asleep holding hands with Ria. She stopped, took a deep breath, and continued into the kitchen.

Ellie was greeted by the smell of pancakes and sausage, an eager Maggie sitting at the table, and a shy glance and smile from Ria.

“Morning, sleepyhead,” Ria greeted her.

“Good morning,” Ellie said. “This is great! What a treat.”

“Least I could do,” Ria said. “There is a batch ready to go on the counter. You guys help yourself. There is...”

“Blueberry, strawberry, chocolate chip and plain,” Maggie finished her sentence. “Only can start with three sausages though. If you finish your pancakes, you might be able to get more.”

“Maggie, Ellie’s a guest. She can have as many as she wants,” Ria corrected.

“No fair. When does she stop being a guest?” Maggie protested.

“Well, in my house growing up,” Ria started, “After about three times that a neighbor or friend came over, they weren’t considered a guest anymore. My father would say, 'you know where things are. Help yourself.' My house was the place for the neighborhood kids to hang out. I have no idea how my parents kept the cupboard full with all those friends coming over.”

Maggie leaned into Ellie, “So, that means you can only have three sausages.”

“I’ll keep it to three, don't worry,” Ellie whispered back. “It won't be easy though.”

“I know. It is hard for me too,” Maggie said.

Ria joined them at the table and noticed that Maggie was intently watching Ellie.

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