Violet And Her Alien Matchmaker by Jessica Coulter Smith

Author:Jessica Coulter Smith [Smith, Jessica Coulter]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, mobi
Tags: romance
Publisher: Coastal Escape
Published: 2016-01-28T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Before picking Simon up from school, Violet had changed into one of her new

outfits. She felt more beautiful than she had in a long time. The last time she’d purchased something new from the mall was back in high school, before she’d gotten pregnant with Simon. Since then, it had been trips to Wal-Mart and thrift stores for whatever they needed. Although, she tried to buy new things for Simon so the kids wouldn’t make fun of him at school.

“When we get home, there’s a surprise for you,” Tiraz told Simon.

“A puppy?” Simon asked with wide eyes.

Violet laughed. “Not a puppy. I don’t think a puppy would do well in a

penthouse.”

Simon pouted. “But we’ve never had a pet.”

There was a twinge in her heart as she wondered if that was just another way she’d failed her son over the years. She’d done her best to take care of him, but there was so much they hadn’t had. People might say material things didn’t matter, but she knew her son was the charity case at school…the boy who missed out on parties because he couldn’t afford to join in. The boy who received free lunches. The boy who didn’t have a game system or a bike. It hurt her heart to know she hadn’t been able to give those things to Simon, and made her feel like she’d failed him.

“We’ll discuss a pet another day,” Tiraz said, pulling her from her melancholy thoughts. “Not a puppy, but maybe a kitten or something that can live in a cage.”

Simon nodded.

“You actually have a few surprises at home.” Tiraz took a sip of his water. “I’ll let you have them when we get home, but I want you to promise me that you’ll be good for Uncle Gryf later tonight. You can take some of your toys with you.”

“Are Mommy and you going to be out a long time tonight?”

“I made early reservations for us so we wouldn’t be out a long time. Once we’re leaving the restaurant, I’ll call and let your Uncle Gryf know that we’re heading home.

But just in case you get sleepy, I’m going to send your pajamas and Bear-bear with you.

That way you can take a nap if you want to.”

“Does he have Netflix too?” Simon asked.

Tiraz smiled. “Yes, he does. I’m sure he’ll let you watch whatever you want, as long as it’s a movie your mom would approve of.”

“No scary movies,” Violet said. “And nothing violent. I don’t want to come

home and find you cowering under the blankets because you think a monster is going to come eat you while you sleep.”

Simon wrinkled his nose. “I’m not a baby.”

“You’re my baby.” Violet smiled.

“Momma,” Simon whined. “You’re embarrassing me.”

Tiraz gave him a stern look. “You should never be embarrassed because your

mother loves you, Simon.”

Simon cast his gaze down and nodded.

Violet wanted to comfort him, but she held back. Simon was a good boy, even if he was growing up too fast. She knew it was only a matter of time before he didn’t want to hold her hand or give her a hug in public.

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