Never Give Up - Heidi Lis Page 0,89

come with you?” Micah asks me again for the tenth time.

“I’m sure, let me find out what she wants. I’ll call you later.”

He knows my mood is off today and that something is bothering me. He’s annoyed because I won’t talk about it with him. To be honest, I just want to forget it. Unfortunately, Nick’s phone call does nothing to help me forget, even though his heart was in the right place. Can’t fault the guy, he has a big heart.

“Mom, where are you?” I call out entering the house. It’s so quiet, it’s downright eerie.

Walking to the kitchen the first thing I see is their mail spread out on the table. But, no mom! No noise. It’s as if she’s not even here. Getting myself a glass of sweet tea, I’m sitting at the table looking at a magazine, wondering if I can find ideas for my new home. I could surprise Micah with a few great decorating ideas.

An envelope slips from the magazine, falling to the floor, I almost missed it, but what catches my attention is the odd shaped envelope. It appears to have some photo’s inside. Picking it up, I notice the name scripted on the front. “That’s just plain odd,” I mutter with a sigh. The name on the return address is from a Carla Mitchell.

Wait a minute, that’s the name of the dragon lady drooling all over Micah, earlier today. The same woman who was rude as hell to me on the phone the other day? It’s too much of a coincidence not to be the same person, is the only thing I can think. Totally intrigued, I tear it open, without another thought. not even thinking anything of it. My mom’s not here to ask, so why not?

Upon opening the envelope, I see a letter and a few pictures. How bizarre would it be if this is the same Carla Mitchell? Wanting to see if she is in the photos I inspect them carefully. Okay, I see a black lab puppy sitting with a little boy. Cute. Looking at the next few it’s more of the little boy but not one of Carla Mitchell. Huh! Not thinking anything I read the letter.

Dearest Cindy,

Just wanted to send you a few pictures so you can see how he’s growing. It’s amazing how fast time goes. Just got settled into our new home, I’m a bit of a nervous nelly, so I called a security company to install the security alarms for us. Dan is gone all the time for work, and I get lonely and a bit scared at night. Will send more pictures when I can.

Love,

Carla

Well, that answers that question, this is the same Carla. I now know she’s a lonely housewife looking to get my boyfriend to give her some wanted attention. Too bad for her, I will rain on her parade…soon if need be. What is weird is the fact she knows my mom. Were they old friends, or what?

Just then, my mom comes down the stairs looking a bit worse for wear. Wow, I can’t help thinking I’ve never seen her look so distraught before.

“Mom, are you okay?” I damn near jump out of my chair to give her a hug when she motions with her hands to stay seated.

“Hey sweetie, I’m not feeling the best. Better now that you’re here, though.”

Her eyes trail to the mail on the table. Her face freezes as she eyes the letter and picture in my hands.

“Wh…what are you doing with my mail?”

Looking at my hands, and slightly embarrassed she caught me with her mail, I let out a slight laugh.

“This is so weird, but your friend here is a client of Micah’s. I met her today and let’s just say she’s taken with my boyfriend.”

“What?” Her shaking hand lingers over her mouth as every bit of color drains from her face.

“How do you know her?” I had to ask, this was just weird not to know.

“Um…I’ve known her for a few years. I didn’t know she contacted Micah, guess I had no idea he ran a security company.”

Yeah, I spend the next half hour filling her in on all the new things happening with me. Starting with the fact I’m now living with Micah. She spent the half hour looking like a deer caught in a headlight. I’m not sure she even heard half of it, but it was one of the most uncomfortable talks ever. We’ve not had a close relationship over