Harmony (H.S.)

Chapter 2 | New Friends

*Harmony James*

Ding Ding Ding

"Aghhhhh" What the hell is happening? I was very relaxed in my beauty sleep when I was rudely woken by my cell phone ringing.

"Hello!" I said when I answered the call.

"Mimi?! Hello dear! Were you sleeping? At this hour? Is everything ok? Did something happen? Do you need me to go there?"

"Mom I am fine! Don't worry, please! Yesterday I stayed up really late with Rachel but it's okay. What's up? Is everything ok?"

It's always like this... Ever since I left my house and moved to London, I feel like they're constantly worried about me! I understand I swear I understand because it was hard for them when their only child left home, but sometimes I feel overwhelmed.

"Oh honey, everything is the same! I was just a little worried because you didn't call yesterday. And I miss you!" She said with relief.

"Mom, you know I miss you too, always! But I was there for Christmas! How long ago? 2 weeks?"

"I know honey, but you know it's hard for me. But now on a very important issue, do you know whom your father invited to his house for dinner today?"

Oh no... She is angry! "Who?" I spoke.

"Justine! That new employee at his shop! He literally hired her a month ago and is already inviting her to dinner?"

And here we go again... I envy my parents' relationship so much! But sometimes, and on top of that at this time of the morning, it gets really hard!

My father owns a florist shop, and he is the nicest and kindest person in the world! I swear he offers more flowers than he sells! He sees the good in everything and everyone and treats everyone with unbelievable kindness. My mother is a manager in a company that controls stocks... they couldn't be more different! She's much more rational than emotional about life and can't understand the side of my dad that wants to give everything to everyone.

I find it curious how different they are in their professional lives and how they complement each other at home! But my mother's jealousy of anyone and anyone who approaches him is unbelievable! She says she's just protecting him, so people don't take advantage of his personality... but I know deep down she's jealous... which is hilarious because they've been married for 26 years, and I've never met a couple so in love!

My father looks at my mother as if she were the last flower in his garden!

"Mom, I don't know Justine yet but I'm sure she's perfectly harmless! And if not, you'll be there with dad! If she's taking advantage of dad, I'm sure you'll realize! But please give her a chance!".

"Since when did you become so wise? But now tell me about yourself! How is my flower?" Mom said using the name my father has called me since I was born.

"I'm well mom! I've been thinking about myself and the future and what I want to do... These weeks of break have been good for me, I think! I'd really like to be there with you and Dad, but if I gained 3 kilos on Christmas week with your food, imagine if I spent more time in there!"

"Oh darling! I'm happy about that and I'm sure things will only get better! And how is my other daughter?" She asked referring to Rachel.

"You're crazy as always." We laugh together. "She's looking forward to the year ending to start working! I'm happy for her, she deserves the world!"

"I know flower, I care as much about her as I care about you!" She sighed. "Well my dear and beautiful daughter, I'll have to keep working! Kisses and wish me good luck for dinner."