Robert Anning and the Almanac

Chapter 1 - The Museum of Hurgleight # 3

Part 3

"Robert, what about Scott and Amanda? What are they going to talk about?" asked Elisabeth.

Scott and Amanda were Robert closest friend, they had known each other since they went to school.

"Amanda's definitely going to talk about food, and if I am not mistaken ... Scott said he'll talk about fish," said Robert, although he was unsure how talking about fish would be interesting; They practically just swim all day, but Scott didn't plan to go to detective academy so it would be the least of his worry.

"Mum ... I don't know if I could talk in front of many people — I mean — what if I look stupid?"

"Well sweetie, ... the first time, for anyone, is always intimidating ..." said Elisabeth. "However, you could always write what you want to say on a piece of paper and just read it aloud."

"That's right! How silly of me! I could write it down and read it," Robert smiled at his mother, thinking what a brilliant idea that was.

Robert felt the cool breeze on his cheeks, he looked outside at the people sauntering on the red brick pathway; They seemed to enjoy the nice Sunday morning. He noticed her mother was looking at her watch.

"Are we going to be late, mum?"

"It's all right dear, we have time. I just remembered about mum — your grandmother."

Robert looked sad hearing this, he leaned his head to her arm, and said, "I missed her ..."

"So do I, Robert ... so do i ... we all missed her ..." said Elisabeth putting her arms around Robert.

"She is always here, Robert," Elisabeth said patting softly at her son's chest.

"I know ... "

Elisabeth quietly wiped her own tears.

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