A Part of Me

Almost the holidays !

" Justine you've been working so much sweetheart you look so tired and overwhelmed." My mom stroked my hair softly.

"I know mom but we have a major deal closing and everyone and everything must be 110 percent. "

" Oh, I wish it would hurry up so you can get some rest " she pouted " and you been putting on a little weight, probably eating all that take out all types of nights. " I tugged at my sweater pull it down more.

" Mom! " I whined " It's just a little weight and I have to eat "

" Well, why don't you let me fix you something that you can take for the week or until this mess is over with, next time I see you-you're going to be as big as a house. " I rolled my eyes, gosh this lady could be brutal sometimes.

" If you insist " i shrugged my shoulder and propped up on the barstool grabbing the cookies stuffing my mouth. She looked over at me with her hands on her hip and a raised brow " I'm hungry for christ sake! " I sighed, my dad entered the kitchen pinching my cheek.

" Hello butterfly "

" Hey dad, could you tell mom to stop picking on me please! "

" Anastasia darling she did take after your mom " I burst into laughter spitting cooking crumbs all over the countertop.

" Paul! " dad covered his mouth in laughter.

" Sorry sweetie "

" Thanks, dad " I continued laughing. He walked over and gave mom an apologetic kiss. " Anyways is Bradley staying here or did he find a place yet? "

"I actually just left your brother, he's found a place we just put up some furniture; he will be over later for dinner. "

" Great, I miss him " I continued watching mom pre for dinner while dad helped. She didn't want me touching anything in fear that it would end up in my mouth and not on the dinner table. That was fine by me because I didn't feel like helping anyways.

" I'm going to go call Lisa and see what's she's doing "

" Okay sweetheart "