Story of My Life

Chapter 8

The phone rang 3 more times. "Dear God Ma, stop calling!

I pulled an avocado package out of the vanity drawer. That's it, a nice avocado scrub and hot bath is just what the doctor ordered. After lathering the slimy texture on to my face and neck, I lit two tea light candles, placed them on the side of the tub and slid into the steaming hot water.

"Gawd Lois, you are such an idiot, not giving him your address, what were you thinking? You weren't thinking were you, smart girl. You were so caught up staring at his handsome face, you forgot to tell him where you lived. Dammit!"

I grabbed the phone to check my messages. The automated, monotone voice sounded the way I felt. "You have 6 new messages, first message."

"Hi Lois, it's your mother, I just want to know how your date went? It's Ma.

Delete.

Next message. "Hi Lois, it's your mother. Just calling to find out how your date went. Call me back. Oh it's your mother."

Delete.

Next message. "Lois, it's Ma. Call me back. Oh by the way, it's Mom."

Delete.

"For heaven sakes, I know who you are Ma." I didn't bother listening to the rest, knowing they were all the same.

Laying back into the now lukewarm water. I was just about to doze off when I was startled by the doorbell. I hopped out of the tub, grabbed my robe and stormed towards the front door. It was 10:30 pm.

"Ma, if you came all the way over here to check on me, I'm going to be pissed!" I thought.

I flung open the door and standing before me in all his glory was Chad Chadwick. He was dressed in a pair of khaki's and a golf shirt, holding what appeared to be my wallet. My jaw dropped as I stood in front of him wearing my bath robe and avocado mask.