The Truth About Nora Jones

Task three

So, I've got two out of three tasks done. It wasn't that bad after all. I thought it would be hard because I anticipated the worst, but that never happened.

I'm always like that. Well, hopefully for me that time, nothing too bad happened. It never actually does.

Haha, I know I'm silly. Doubt it? Oh, you didn't. Nora's the drama queen in person, and that's me!

Now it looks like the hardest job. My family is the most important people to me, and I kind of forgot them. I know it wasn't on purpose, but it hurts me to think I did.

Nobody wants to hurt their family, do you? I've been through my own business lately, so selfishly as others didn't matter. Guess I've been through challenging times.

Problem is, were they going through tough times as well? No idea. AND that's the second issue! I do not know what they've been through so I can't burst in with something random.

I can't make dark jokes to go along with my excuses if it affects them anyway. Lotta, lotta deals with them, if you know what I mean.

I've had that one idea of making small actions, slowly, so they recognize I care about them. Because earlier, it didn't look like I did. Yet if I make small actions, like smiling at them, cleaning up the dishes for them...

That may look like something great I'm doing for them. That's it. Am I doing this selfishly to make myself feel better? I have no idea.

Yet the only thing I know is that I want to make them forgive me. I don't want them crying, worrying about their daughter or anything. I want them to be peaceful at the bottom of their hearts.

And I think everybody should want their family to feel that way. That's why I don't understand Ann-Marie.

I know I didn't visit her household and never really cared, but I never cared about anybody, really. Well, since my mother died. I used to care much, some years ago.

Looks like it's not really the time to make an emotional case about it anyways. I'm at Avery, having a fun time, and there's no way I'm going to let my mood ruin the enjoyable time I'm having.

Nora, Nora? Earth calling Nora? 911 what's your emergency? Asks Avery waving her hand in front of my eyes, her eyes wide

I blink a few times, dizzy as I look back at Avery. Her brows furrow in a concerned expression, her hands on her hips as her parents peek up from behind. I chuckle nervously at their tall figure and judging look, looking away.

Oh- Hey Avery I'm sorry I was being in a world of pure imagination, you know? I respond her, trying to make the situation more comic

Right, I saw that...she retorts, snickering as she looks back at me, are you free to eat supper here? My parents made portions for my cousins since they were going to come, but since they canceled, we could give some to you!

I nod and smile, following Avery through the kitchen. She relocated just like I did....I wonder how it is, to leave me just to meet up with me eventually...It must be hard to always change plans and adapt to the situation.

I walk to the table with confidence and happiness, as I'm not expecting anything that's going to happen.

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Avery and her parents join hands together, closing their eyes. Confused, I just remain there, not knowing what to do.

For our God, that gave us food and wealth. Starts her father

For our God, that gave us children and peace. Continues her mother

For our God, forget all our sins.... ends Avery