Moving On

8

  I bounced my knees repeatedly as i waited for Selen to finishing munching on the vanilla muffin. She had a habit of taste testing the meals I cooked and making me wait for comments . I appreciated her for that . I didn't really mind most of the time but today was an exception . It was a Sunday and I was supposed to be at the Hamptons to babysit . I was already behind time .
I smacked her hands and Selen glared at me .
" It's good , I know . Can I go now?" I rushed out the words .

Selen kept glaring and grabbed a tissue not breaking her stare . She cleaned her hands.
   "Yes it's good. I prefer this to the chocolate cake you made the last time. You have a talent there , sis "

" Took you long enough" I said , annoyed and grabbed my tote bag , making a dash for the door . I turned to look at Selen.

" Try to wash the dishes, please. I might be tired by the time I'm in . Ill see you at 10"

" Sure . All the best "She called out .

I rung the door bell at the Hamptons and Ray ,who'd somehow made himself the designated doorman opened the door for me . I got in while he took the lead ahead of me and I took a seat in the hall . I heard footsteps from upstairs and Mrs Hamptons was taking her sweet time down the stairs as usual . She greeted me and offered me a glass of water from the kitchen then hurried back upstairs. I was done drinking and was placing the cup down when two pairs of eyes looked up at me from the carpeted floor . I didn't even realize Abby and Toby were here .

" Mommy , stranger danger " Abby struggled out the words .

" No , I'm your baby sitter for this evening " I said.
When she didn't mind me, I just leaned back in my seat and closed my eyes, expecting the worst already .