Happy's Twin Sister

05

After talking to her brother, Hap agreed to ride to their mother's for a couple days. So they took off on their Harley's, heading towards Bakersfield.

Along the way, they enjoyed the familiar scenery and the long stretch of road. Halfway home, they stopped at a filling station to fuel their bikes and themselves. Inside the small building, many of the customers parted like the Red Sea in the presence of Happy. It was amusing to the older twin since she was considered the more dangerous twin.

It was strange to her how many people she has encountered seemed comfortable in her presence. She guessed it was because she looked sweet and innocent. Whereas Happy looked dark and intimidating.

As they finished grabbing their snacks, Angel decided to be the one to pay for their purchases, just to put the cashier at ease.

Finally finished at the filling station, they climbed back on their bikes and returned to the road, heading towards their mothers. Another hour later, they rolled into the dirt driveway to the small, secluded cabin.

Angel turned off and dismounted her bike, putting the kickstand down. She rushed into the house and seen her mother curled up on the couch and watching an old Clint Eastwood film. Ms Lowman, having heard the front door shut and footsteps, glanced up and beamed at the sight of her daughter.

"Mija! Oh, it is so good to see you, baby!" she exclaimed happily.

Angel walked over to her mother and hugged her gently as she tried not to cry. She had missed her Ma greatly.

"Hi, Ma. It's good to see you, too. I've missed you."

"I've missed you, too, baby. Let me look at you." she said, hold Angel at arms length. "You get more beautiful every time I see you. Come sit with me. Tell me about Charming."

She took the spot next to her mother and laid her head in her lap. Her mother ran her fingers through her long hair, just like she always had.

"It was great, Ma. It feels like a second home to me. The people there treat me with respect; like an old friend. I thought about maybe sticking around for a while. That way, I can visit you more often."

"I would love that, mija. Are there any boys that have gained your attention there?" Ms Lowman asked her.

"I believe so, Ma." she answered, biting her lip.

"Well, tell me about them."

"There's two of them. I felt a connection as soon as I met them. They're both very sweet, charming, loyal as far as I can tell, and equally handsome." she sighed.

"They sound like good men, baby. What are their names?"

Before Angel could answer, the front door opened again and Happy stepped into the living room.

"Hey, Ma." he greeted, with a smile only reserved for her and his sister.

"Hey, baby. Come give your Ma a hug." she said, reaching her arms out. Happy stepped towards her and leaned to hug her as she kissed his cheek.

"You're looking better, Ma." Hap said as he pulled back to examine her.

"I'm feeling much better, mijo." she smiled. "My meds have been helping tremendously."

"Glad to hear it. Me and Ang are going to stick around for a couple days if you need us."

"I appreciate it. I'm more happy to just have you both here at the same time. I enjoy seeing my babies."

"And we love seeing you, Ma." the twins said.

They talked for a while and watched TV before Angel got up to make dinner for the three of them. She decided to make some chicken enchiladas. Once they were all sat at the dining table, they ate and talked about what they've missed.

Soon, it was getting late and the twins helped their Ma to bed. Each kissing her good night.

As their mother slept, the twins stepped outside on the front porch to have a smoke.

"What were you and Ma talking about earlier?" Happy asked his sister.

She rolled her eyes. "Don't bother, Hap. It was just girl talk." she shrugged it off.

He snorted in disbelief. "Whatever you say, Ang. Why don't you go get some rest? It's been a long day." he suggested.

"Yeah, I suppose rest sounds good. Night, brother." she said and kissed his cheek.

"Night, sis." he returned the kiss. Angel went to the bathroom and took a quick shower. Then she went to her old room, climbed into bed and went straight to sleep.